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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1922
Page
6
The Bavarian crisis that threatened civil war and a breakup of the confederation is expected to be averted. A government warning against Bavaria's secession was anticipated to be followed by a statement from President Ebert urging peace.
Three sloops seized by police and customs agencies near New York claim cargoes sourced from a mother ship beyond the three mile limit. Combined value of the three shipments totals nearly 10 million dollars, marking a major enforcement action in the post prohibition era.
Washington July 27 Interstate Commerce Commission grants authority for the Pennsylvania Railroad to acquire control of the Grand Rapids and Indians Railroad by lease. The action follows petitions from the companies and sets terms for the lease arrangement.
The weekly weather and crop bulletin reports rapid crop growth across Ohio due to last weeks showers and this weeks moderate temperatures. Corn is in fine condition and tasseling, wheat yields remain disappointing, oats harvests are general and fair to very good, and hay, meadows, pastures, tobacco, truck crops, gardens and fruits show improvements though some southwestern areas need more moisture.
Clay ton Lewis 80 of Elora City Tenn and E J Larrison 40 of Winchester Ky were taken from a freight train at Falmouth Ky last night and held on suspicion in the murder of Leon Renlaker 47 known as the turkey king of the world a wealthy produce merchant killed in his home
Advice on preserving sight emphasizes lifelong eye health starting in youth. Emphasizes affordable glasses as a simple, effective measure to protect eyes for years.
Three Athens residents appeared before Mayor Roush and were fined one dollar each for parking cars on city streets without lights. It was their first offense. Attending the mayor's party were E R Raymond W W Walker and Mrs F J Beasiey.
Rome reports that Deputy Meda's bid to assemble a cabinet replacing the Facta ministry collapsed today. No successor government was appointed as political maneuvers stalled and the decree did not pass.
Shade and Al Collins along with John Dougherty visit Athens on Monday. Families visit and celebrate events including a silver wedding at Mr. and Mrs. Harria’s home. Local residents attend showers, attend gardening visits, and travel to Pomeroy for outings.
New Marshfield reports a business trip by L. H. Efaw to McArthur on Saturday. Families visit kin include Mr and Mrs Elias T Effaw Wadestown West Virginia with relatives here. Lawrence Herron sustains injuries from a hay mow fall Tuesday. A newborn son Rudolph at Carter home. Frank Stinemire Union purchases Fred Rhorick property and moves his family. Orland Beverage Carbondale and family visit. Mrs Will Delarne returns to Jeffersonville after a few days with R H Dorn.
Mr and Mrs Wil Drown of the Baker settlement hosted Wednesday at the home of Mrs Harvey Nichole. Mrs H B Stright hosted her Sunday School class Wednesday evening and Mrs Harold Stright traveled to Point Pleasant to visit her sister Mrs Adalaide Williams. Mr and Mrs C A Frost were over Sunday guests in Coolville. Mrs C E Wharton returned to Parkersburg after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Lafe Hewitt. Mrs Harry Bolster of Mineral recently visited her parents Mr and Mrs Newton Russell.
Sharpsburg R D 2 reports dry conditions with farmers finishing hay and oats harvests. Mrs Rose Kline visits Frank Bardin's family. Mrs Carrie Davis dies after weeks of illness with Bethel church services planned. Arch McCune hosts visitors. Henry Burns recovers after temporary blindness. A baptizing event draws many locals as a ball diamond is prepared for upcoming games and a homecoming is slated for two Saturdays hence.
Benny Leonard and Lew Tendler square off in Jersey City in a headline lightweight clash a night after Georges Carpentier’s ring exit. The match pits two arch rivals in the same ring where Carpentier once fought, delivering a high stakes confrontation for boxing fans.
The bout will go twelve non decision rounds with a knockout or foul needed for an official verdict. If both stand after round twelve Leonard retains the lightweight crown, despite a weak unofficial showing. Tendler seeks a longer contest as Leonard has suffered knockdowns early in his career.
Police believe a wealthy family roots the child found on the Wilson Avenue L platform after a mother abandons the infant. Authorities pursue identity clues while the baby wears expensive clothing.
Three Massachusetts Tech airmen Harry Korcher Otto C Koppen and Edmund T Flynn will be the only Americans at the international gliding contests in Clermont-Ferrand France Students raised funds to cover expenses. Also notes on Sonny Whitney and Evan Fontaine legal matter and Judge Warwick's new role in Washington.
Chile and Peru reach an arbitration pact over Tacna Arica sovereignty after talks in Washington. The agreement ends recurring tensions and potential military danger as delegates sign the accord.
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