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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1919

Page

2

Comeback bouts loom in boxing double bill in New York

Two come back efforts headline tonight’s boxing card in Philadelphia and Jersey City. Joe Fox meets John Kilbane in Philadelphia in Kilbane’s first major bout since Benny Leonard felled him, while Jack Britton defends his welterweight crown against Ted Lewis in Jersey City amid rumored animosity and a $10,000 side bet.

H. C. Hamilton United Press New York N. Y Ted Lewis Jack Britton Philadelphia Joe Fox Johhn Kilbane Kilbane Benny Leonard Fox England Kilbaner Kilbane J Jersey City Britton Lewis

Yesterday's Hero Leads White Sox to 3-1 Victory

Al Sotho rup relieved Carl Weisman as the White Sox beat the Giants 3-1. The Tigers edged the Indians 2-1. Athletics beat the Senators 3-2 in Washington. Bancroft and Luderus powered a 4-2 win over the Dodgers in Brooklyn. Giants topped the Braves in another result.

al Sothorup Carl Weisman Rownie White Sox Tai Sneebet John McGraw Pirates Tigers Indians Athletics Washington Senators Eavy Bancroft Luderus Dodgers Brooklyn Giants Braves

Keep Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at Hand

Reading and City residents urged to stock Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy to avoid delays in treating sudden bowel complaints. The ad emphasizes risk of depending on neighbors or media for medicine, noting many deaths could be prevented with timely access. A bottle costs 35 cents.

Chamberlain

Jimmy Barnes Defends Western Open Title

Jimmy Barnes of Sunset Hills St Louis retained the Western Open crown at Cleveland finished with 283 strokes a world record open championship. Leo Diegel Detroit runner up three behind Barnes and Jock Hutchison Chicago third one stroke further back. Barnes led from the first round closing with a 69 one under par.

Cleveland Jimmy Barnes Sunset Hills Club St. Louis America Barnes Leo Diegel Detroit Jock Hutchison Chicago Diegel

Taft Charges AP Published Personal Letters Without Consent

Former president William H. Taft denounces the Associated Press for publishing letters he wrote to Will Hays on July 20 regarding peace treaty reservations. He insists the letters were personal and confidential and published without his or Hays' knowledge or consent.

Associated Press Taft New York William H. Taft Republican National Committee Hays Will Hays

Hungarian couples seek marriage permits across counties

Balint Mesgaros 55 a miner from Modoc and Mary Szalandi 52 from Hollister申请 marriage. O C Chapman 26 farmer from Coolville R D 3 and Lulu A Barnhill 25 teacher from Guysville R D 1. Foster Pyle 21 mechanic from Nelsonville and Agnes Triplett 22 from Nelsonville R D 3. Ernest Evans 22 miner from Independence Missouri and Anna Reed 24 from Glouster.

Balint Mesgaros Miner Modoc Mary Szalandi Hollister O. C. Chapman Farmer Coolville R. D Lulu A. Barnhill Guysville R. D Foster Pyle Mechanic Nelsonville Agnes Triplett R. D Ernest Evans Independence Anna Reed Glouster

Gertrude Hoffman Returns Home After Absence

Gertrude Hoffman the dancer returns to New York after a three day absence while visiting a sister. She forgot to inform her husband of the visit.

Gertrude New York Gertrude Hoffman

President Calls on Americans Amid Mutual Caution

The article notes a pointed exchange as leaders urge vigilance and mutual scrutiny. It describes a climate where citizens and officials alike weigh actions and potential responses, highlighting tension and the demand for accountability.

Germany seeks to export Bolshevism and influence abroad

Paris dispatch reports German agents expanding postwar activity. Spying networks once tied to the Imperial Staff are reorganized under Scheidemann’s government, funding Bolshevik and Islamic propaganda, with aims to colonize Spain, acquire Dutch land, and push influence into Argentina and South America.

Paris Germany Comore Brazil South America New Socialist Republic Spain Holland Switzerland Brockdorff-Rantzau le Matin Zurich Schloas Berne Maroun Agadir Aaron Cohen Enver Talaat France Italy Algeria Tunis Scheidemann Teuton Amsterdam Coblenz Ietter United States

Birthday party honors Gerald Williams in Carbondale

A delightful party was given at Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams home in Carbondale July 25 for son Gerald Williams birthday. Guests included Esther Harris Athens Ina Brown Dorothy Frank Ruth Edith Edna Gabriel Leola Viola Thompson George Frances Gabriel Henry James Charles Brown Roger Williams with Grace Gabriel and Helen Brown as chaperones.

Carbondale Ralph Williams Gerald Esther Harris Athens Ina Brown Dorothy Frank Ruth Edith Edna Gabriel Leola Viola Thompson George Frances Gabriel Henry James Charles Brown Roger Williams Grace Gabriel Helen Brown

Deaths and Funerals of Mrs Theodocia Ogg

Mrs Theodocia Ogg 85 died after a fall in Sharpsburg while visiting daughter Mrs Parker Totman. She lived with daughter Mrs J M Crippen at 97 Mill Street. Burial at Broadwell. She leaves ten children including Mrs Crippen Athens and Mrs Totman Sharpsburg. Daughters visited from Dayton.

Theodocia Ogg Sharpsburg Parker Totman J. M. Crippen Mill Street Broadwell Athens Grandstaff Chesterhill James Johnson Dayton Arthur Ogg Pittsburg Charles Ogg Linn Ogg Chillicothe Leonard Ogg Wallace Ogg Colonel Ogg Idaho Mrs. Johnson

Berea Business District Fire Damages Stores

A fire in Berea Ohio injured no one but caused about 15000 dollars in damages to several stores in the business district. Firemen aided by citizens fought the blaze for two hours as wind fanned the flames and onlookers joined the effort to protect the area.

Cleveland Berea

Ohio prisons report total output hits eight hundred seventy three thousand nine hundred seventeen

State board of administration reports manufacturing work in the Ohio penitentiary and Mansfield reformatory totalled 873 917 dollars for the just ended fiscal year. Projects include automobile tags woollen goods and bricks and officials expect the million dollar level to be surpassed next year.

Columbus Ohio Penitentiary Mansfield Reformatory State Board of Administration

Italian Ambassador to Be Recalled

The Popolo Romano announced the Italian ambassador to the United States, Count V. Macchi Di Cellere, would be recalled shortly.

Rome Popolo Romano United States Count V. Macchi di Cellere

Hawaiian swimmer Warren Kelahoa makes rapid interscholastic splash

Warren Kelahoa, a 16 year old from Honolulu, bursts onto the scene at the Honolulu Y M C A meet with 100 and 220 yard titles in brisk times and strong showings in diving and backstroke. He then wins novice 100 yards at a harbor carnival and posts a near world record pace in a 600 yard relay leg, signaling potential as a top international swimmer.

Warren Kelahoa Honolulu Honolulu Harbor Lorrin Thurston Yale University Kelahoa Harry Chiton Islands Kelohon Kahanamoku Chilton

Jonnard Signed by Detroit Americans

Nashville reports pitcher Claud Jonnard of the Nashville club has been signed by the Detroit Americans and will join the team after the Southern Association season ends in a move expected to bolster Detroit’s pitching staff.

Hughey Jennings Detroit Tigers Jennings Detroit Tigers Ainsmith Dauis Ehmke Boland Dutch Leonard White Sox Yankees Clevelands Browns Nashville Tenn Claud Jonnard Detroit Americans

Germans in Leipzig See Disorder After War State

Swiss merchants visiting the Leipzig fair report widespread mental confusion among German traders and civilians. They describe dazed, childlike behavior, lack of order, and scenes of wounded soldiers selling trinkets in the streets. The article notes harsh postwar conditions affecting Germans' faculties and daily life.

Berne Leipzig Germany

Chamberlains Tablets Aid Digestion And Bowels

Good for indigestion and stomach support Chamberlains Tablets strengthen the stomach and help it function naturally. They also prompt a gentle bowel movement and leave you feeling much better after a few doses.

Food profiteers loom in London as bacon hunts intensify

London officials face parliamentary questions amid rising prices and selective shortages as food controller G H Roberts resumes control of bacon and other staples. He warns of possible scarcities while promising adequate shipping to meet winter needs.

London England Food Control Office G. H. Roberts

Marine Rookies Observe Cuban Customs in Guantanamo

Newly arrived Marines in Guantanamo observe Cuban life including naked children in town and a municipal graveyard where delinquent paying relatives have their bodies exhumed and moved to a common heap. The marines note Cubans are quick to explain their tax and burial practices.

Guantanamo Cuba

Railroads switch to canvas straps for razor safety

London reports railroads replace leather window straps with soft canvas to deter passengers from removing the fittings for razor straps. The change aims to reduce misuse while maintaining safety for travelers and staff.

London

Object to Old Dances at Long Beach Club

Protest filed with the congress against shimmy shaking at the Ebel club in Long Beach California. Stamping feet made much noise, according to the report.

Long Beach Cal Ebel Club

Fabrics for Next Season Features Novel Textures and Shades

Chinchi's aun is a novelty for next season with Roshanara crepe on one side and satin on the other. Kumsi Kumsa appears in fail ranges with street shades and plaid combinations including black purple henna brown and dark green for wraps and street dresses. Whippoorwill joins the novelties with a finer crepe rib for evening frocks and draped wraps in dark and afternoon wear.

Tts

Ancient Dover order to burn courthouse in 1691

Dover Delaware authorities found papers recount an order dated February 2 1691 to burn the courthouse to recover the iron nails used in its construction. The deed is tied to Dutch colonial era records.

Dover Del

Mother Pleads Guilty in Death of Son

In Pittsfield Massachusetts on July 28 Mrs Gladys C Dunn wife of Allan C Dunn on trial for murdering her three year old son Allan Jr pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to one year in the Berkshire County house of correction.

Pittsfield Mass Gladys C. Dunn Allan C. Dunn Allan, Jr Berkshire County House of Correction

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