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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1923
Page
6
Local detectives arrested the mother of the baby found abandoned at a Washington hotel last Friday. She told police the father was a fireman in Lynchburg and that she abandoned the infant due to destitution.
Governor Donahey asked Attorney General Crabbe for an opinion on whether Ohio Public Utilities Commission chairman George T. Poor can be removed for owning stock in Cities Service. The claim cites potential conflicts of interest as Poor denies violating law, noting Cities Service is not under the commission’s jurisdiction.
Canada gave President Harding a royal welcome as ships Curlew and Patrician fired a 21 gun salute at Burard inlet. A 15th Canadian field artillery brigade fired another salute as he landed at the pier. Officials greeted him and a parade proceeded to Stanley Park with sailors, Canadian bands, and flags everywhere.
B Evard Kepner a wealthy Frederick architect will face murder charges in circuit court on August 7 for the June 18 killing of his wife Grace Kepner after a special grand jury indictment. Kepner seeks to have a panel of three judges serve as jury and bench, with state authorities placing a guard around his cell amid concerns of self harm.
Joseph Shiffler of Detroit was ordered to be returned to Detroit authorities after being accused of violating the Mann white slave act by taking Elizabeth Seyerle, 17, from Marietta to Detroit. The case centers on alleged abduction for illegal purposes with Shiffler reported to have a wife in Detroit.
The Seine tribunal in Paris grants a divorce to American actress Elsie Ferguson from her husband Thomas Clarke. The ruling comes on July 26.
Columbus July 26 Attorney General Crabbe charged that state securities department members frequent a city hotel with parlor pirates who have secured thousands in fake transactions He challenged Securities Commissioner Beck to name a single case where the AG's office failed to prosecute violators He said reporting of violations was lax and misrepresented.
Cumberland Courthouse Virginia July 26 detectives and police guarded the courthouse as Robert O Garrett and Larkin Garrett faced trial for the murder of Rev. IR. Pleres in what prosecutors say was a political quarrel. The defense pressed for trial at the Garrett home while the prosecution sought a change of venue.
Walter S. Ward son of a millionaire baker was re indicted for the slaying of Clarence Peters former Marine whose body was found on the Kensico reservoir road a year ago last May. The indictment came from the extraordinary grand jury convened by orders of Governor Alfred E. Smith after a month of investigation.
Lewisburg West Virginia July 26 The jury hearing the Wil lam Blizzard union mine leader charged as an accessory before the fact to murder disagreed just after noon today The jury had been out since 5 o clock last night The charge relates to the killing of deputy sheriff George Muns ey during the miners armed march on Logan county in 1921.
July 26 report says Comte J Aulaire French ambassador conferred with Lord Curzon as a prelude to France’s reply to Britain’s reparations note. The Commons debate on the Ruhr situation is planned for Tuesday, but likely not sensational.
Athens Battery FE 134th Field Artillery unit reports three days at Camp Knox with outstanding drill times 43 seconds by gun squads ranking high in camp. General Pershing visited, commending preparedness and citizenship. Battery F plans a football team with many college men. Local group noted for fine horses and notable individuals cited for their roles.
Glouster residents note Col. J. W. Jones, a Trimble township justice of the peace for 69 years, will retire this fall as his current term ends. He also served as police justice in Glouster and previously as state pension agent in Columbus. He is 78 and will leave office at midnight December 31.
Rev. Claud B Frampton of Cygnet will lead morning and evening services at the Church of Christ next Sunday with all members and the public invited. A memorial sermon for the Red Men lodge and Degree of Pocahontas by Rev. Harter of Chauncey at 1 30 p m in the Glou s ier Opera House will draw about 890 attendees. Burns visit Columbus with relatives for a family reunion and recall of a fatal accident near Columbus a year ago involving Spero. James Rice visits New Lexington then heads to Buckeye Lake for a two week stay.
John M. Cooley as receiver for Progress Coal Co is ordered by Judge Worstell in Athens county to sell the companys property and assets for creditors. Bids may be for the whole as a going concern or in parts including premises minus buildings or as separate groups with a 10 day accounting requirement after sale.
July 26 ARF New York reports an aircraft fell into the water near Fort Hamilton Brooklyn this afternoon. Police say early details are unavailable and investigations are underway.
Columbus July 26 Attorney General Crabbe asked Attorneys General George W Woodruff of Pennsylvania and U S Ish of Indiana to cooperate with him in investigations and prosecutions connected with the R L Collings company receiverships in Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania.
A newly completed official map details sixty eight federal aid routes across Ohio. Southeastern routes connect Cincinnati to East Liverpool and pass through Athens Marietta Gallipolis and Portsmouth. Other routes join Columbus Lancaster Athens and Coolville with several junctions along the way.
Athens golfers travel to Lancaster Country Club for a return afternoon match. About 34 Athens enthusiasts left Thursday morning for a luncheon and dinner with Lancaster players. The roster includes Doc Clark, Dr. Howe, John Preston, R. P. Jennings, I. W. Bush, Harry Beckley, William Logan, Major Sam Johnson, C. H. H. Stickney, B. N. Covert, Lew Eberly, Buck Kelly, D. H. Biddle, Frea Alderman, O. P. Bingman, J. R. B. Swanson, Ned Wolf, John Woolley, A. E. Whaley, Will Gross, H. Zenner, J. R. Sprague, R. L. Morton, Bob Wood, Charles Woodworth, C. G. O'Bleness, Dr. Chutbo, Carl Beasley, J. D. Haskins, Will Cebie, Jack Sweeney, George Parks, and George Whipple.
Athens groups plan formation of Athens Industrial baseball league next Monday at 7 pm in Probate Judge Johnson’s office. Six organizations attended a preliminary meeting, with teams from Athens Lumber Co Mohican U S class Presbyterian church Christian church McBee Binder Co Carpenters Union and Grayson Mfg Co.
In Atlantic City on July 26, a stalemate continued between anthracite miners and operators over full recognition of the United Mine Workers of America across the anthracite fields.
Report says a Chinese laundry operator near Union depot on West Union street received a threatening note signed by the Ku Klux Klan. Alarmed, he packed his equipment and left the city within three hours. The Invisible Empire denies involvement and seeks the letter writer.
Mrs B C Abele of Akron Ohio praises Tanlac for restoring her health and adding 48 pounds over two years. She notes improved appetite and strength after use and mentions Tanlac Vegetable Pills as the remedy for constipation. The ad claims 37 million bottles sold and urges buying from druggists with no substitutes.
Evangelist C. D. Overley and his wife conduct a tent meeting in Millfield drawing interest from across the region. Services begin daily at 7 30 p m with all day Sunday sessions.
In Columbus Ohio on July 25 criticism of the actions and good faith of two officers of the R L Collings Co was voiced by fifty company salesmen during a meeting held this afternoon.
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