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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1923

Page

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Germans Keep Red Demonstrations Within Bounds

Berlin reports say the feared red demonstrations across Germany were restrained by strong military preparations and government pleas. One man was killed during a jail storm attempt at Nuen Ruppan, while Berlin and Dresden saw indoor meetings and anti-fascist parades with no major violence. Government promises relief measures and wage readjustments followed amid ongoing famine distress.

S. D. Weyer N. S Berlin Germany Nuen Ruppan Reichswehr Dresden Ebert Cino

Confined to Bed in San Francisco

President Warren G. Harding’s illness has worsened and the tour of the United States has been abandoned. Doctors at the Palace hotel in San Francisco held a two hour consultation with specialists from the White House Navy and Stanford and declined to release details. The illness is described as serious with heart and stomach complications considered and weakness noted after 49 days of travel since June 20.

George R. Holmes I. N.S San Francisco Calif Warren G. Harding United States Palace Hotel C. BK. Sawyer White House Joel T. Boone United States Navy Ray Irman Wilbur Leland Stanford University Charles M. Cooper Hubert Work Secretary of the Interior Sawyer Cooper Harding Phyasidta Washington Californian Elting

Five Die in Crossing Crash Near New York

Five people were killed when a Long Island railroad train struck their automobile at Rockville Center on Sunday. Victims include William Gottlieb a 50 year old dress manufacturer from New York Mae FE Lewis a 39 year old stenographer formerly of Charleston West Virginia Gladys Miller 20 an actress of Brooklyn Thelma Keogh 18 an actress sister of Miller of Brooklyn and Verna Lolley 27 a New York newspaper writer. The watchman faced 5 000 bail as gates failure sparked the crash while officials investigated whether gates were down and the train was 45 mph.

New York Long Island Rockville Center William Gottlieb Mae FE. Lewis Charleston W. Va Gladys Miller Brooklyn Thelma Keogh

Civil War Delay in Germany Marks Turn of Tides

Berlin July 30 The anticipated anti fascist day in Germany fizzled out amid security fears and market jitters as workers resist Communist provocations. Despite predictions of lamp post hangings and a Soviet ascent, the day failed to destabilize the republic, signaling stronger moderate labor and consolidation.

Fritz Ebert, Jr Ebert Germany Berlin Unter den Linden Republic

Auto tolls spike in Wheeling Sunday toll

Wheeling West Virginia reports a high Sunday auto toll with a serious crash in Warwood. Fire truck collided with a car injuring Samuel Tomlinson 42 auto dealer who sustained a broken back and Stella Killes 41 Warwood was seriously injured after stepping in front of another vehicle.

Wheeling W. Va Warwood Samuel Tomlinson Stella Killes

Appraisers Named for Ohio Grocery Co. Assets

Application filed in federal district court by Charles L. Yarny receiver for St Ohio Grocery Co. Youngstown seeks three appraisers to value real and personal property of the company as of the present date.

Cleveland

It’s a Habit Elyria Teen Suffered Repeated Breaks

William Castle, a 17 year old from Elyria Ohio, has a broken leg for the sixth time. Each leg has been broken three times. Four years ago his arm was also broken.

Elyria William Castle

Taft to Campaign for Tax Bill After Referendum Petition

Cincinnati Ohio July 28 Robert A Taft author of the Taft taxation bill announced he would go to Columbus Monday to campaign for the bill after a referendum petition was filed calling for a statewide vote. Warren E Richards Cincinnati Real Estate board president said no change in attitude toward the Taft act. Mayor George Carrel of Cincinnati said the Taft law is the only relief for the city and that people must pay the bill to receive service.

Cincinnati Robert A. Taft Columbus Taft Warren E. Richards Cincinnati Real Estate Board George Carre

Fire Destroys Cleveland Disposal Plant Main Building

Fire swept the main building of the Cleveland garbage disposal plant at Willow on Sunday causing an estimated loss of 55000 dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze through the day and there were no immediate reports of injuries.

Cleveland, O Cleveland Garbage Disposal Plant Willow

Pastor in Lineville Aims Knife at Elder During Service

Rev J B Ivey pastor of Lineville Negro Methodist Church reportedly attacked three worshippers during a service with a knife after barring the presiding elder from dictating music One organist refused and was attacked Ivey was jailed following the incident in Lineville Alabama July 39

Lineville Ala J. B. Ivey

Sabbath Day Confusion in Lexington Town

A Lexington farmer complains that shops are closed on Saturday but learns it is actually Sabbath. A Lexing tonian explains the error, and the farmer heads home with his wagon, calves, butter, and eggs.

Lexington Ohio

Trade fallacy shaped views on foreign commerce

Dr. Edwin E. Todd of Miami University told a Columbus audience that selling means buying and a export surplus does not guarantee prosperity. He argued against heavy shipping regulation and blamed restrictive registry laws for harming American shipping while urging better knowledge of foreign languages and customs.

Columbus Ohio Edwin E. Todd Miami University United States Prof Todd America Brazil

Boat motor stolen from Dr. H. Siglley’s garage on East State

Athens police report a motor attachment for a row boat valued at 65 dollars was stolen from the garage of Dr. H Siglley on East State Street within the past three weeks.

Dr. H. &. Siigley East State Street Athens

Dry Agents Battle Moonshiners Near Huntington

In Huntington West Virginia on July 20 a clash with prohibition agents left one man dead two seriously wounded and two others escaped after agents encountered a 35 gallon still in dense woods on the city outskirts. About 80 shots were fired as moonshiners and officials exchanged fire before dawn.

DRY Huntington POSSE W. Va Qone Prohibition Charleston Haute

Man Is Fined After Beating Wife Near Athens

Motorists reported hearing screams from Ira Morris's West Union Street home near the fair grounds. Police found Mrs Morris beaten and pregnant. Morris fled with his wife in a car but was arrested Sunday morning as he came from a corn field. He pled guilty to drunkenness and was fined $19 plus costs before Mayor Gill. Charges from the wife were not known.

Athens Ira Morris West Union Street Fair Grounds Morris Parker Gill

Fall coats with cape collars reach the waistline

Some new fall coats create a swagger effect with cape collars that extend to the waistline, offering a dramatic silhouette and bold styling. The feature pairs with streamlined lines and tailored fits for a striking outerwear statement.

Charm Goddess Shoe Burning At Bellaire Charm

Bellaire July 30. Tired from work a man on his porch finds a woman burning a shoe. She says she is burning one shoe to end grievances with her husband who left her and vows he will return in three days three weeks or three months. Residents watch to see if the charm works. Some neighbors plan to burn both shoes hoping for opposite results.

Bellaire T. B. Philips

Deaths in Two Crossings in Illinois and Indiana

Investigation links two crashes with a Pennsylvania flyer to attempts to beat the train at crossings in Highland Illinois and Liggett near Terre Haute Indiana. Coroners to complete probes as four and nine people die in the two incidents.

Terre Haute Ind Illinois Indiana Highland Liggett Nest Reflyer John Zies Ezra Danka John Zezs Joe Leygeele Velta Bostwick Raymond Vomagson Richard Bostwick Florence Hostwick May Bostwick Trilla Bostwick Etta Bostwick Danville Ethel Slavens Terra Haute Anna Slavens

Moonshiner in Allen County Postpones Foreclosure With Still

Ephraim Howard, a wealthy farmer six miles northwest of Lima, admitted operating a 25 gallon still after deputies raided his milk shed. Facing a $12,990 mortgage, he said profits from grain crops vanished with falling prices and he turned to moonshining to pay debts. He bonded out after pleading guilty and was bound over to the grand jury.

Lima Ephriam Howard Howard Allen County Hamilton

Rene Denies Divorce Story From New York July 309

Rene Treman Castile known as Miss Castle denies a Paris Seine court order granting separation from husband Captain Bob Treman. She arrives aboard the French liner LaFayette and asserts the rumor is false and that her husband will return.

New York Trene Treman Castile Bob” Treman Miss Castle LaFayette Seine Paris New

McGurk Praises Klan at Methodist Church Cross Sermon

Dr Daniel McGurk spoke under a large electric cross at a Methodist church urging Protestants to thank God for the Cross and praising the Ku Klux Klan for protecting Protestantism from Roman Catholic influence. He argued the Cross symbolizes universal Christian love and urged Protestant rescue of its meaning.

Daniel McGurk First Methodist Kuo Klux Klan McGurk Sarah Long Dr. MeGerk Dr. McGerk Jesus God Dr. McGurk Huntington Indiana Vatican St. Ann

Ship captain and wife dodge divorce questions at port

Miss Castle said her ship docked in port due to delays on important matters. She denied initiating divorce proceedings against Captain Treman but evaded further questions, calling it a personal affair.

Jestic Miss Castle France Treman

Battery GY Sets Record At Great Camp Demonstration

Battery F 134th Field Artillery at Camp Knox Kentucky earns praise for a week showing in Athens regiment demonstration. The unit showcased recon, observation points, line laying, and firing. Gun squad cut action time from 32 to 25 seconds. Instructors including Shorty Foraker and Chet Wolfe named by General Bush. Weekend holiday in Louisville. Batteries prepare for range work this week.

134Th Field Artillery Camp Knox Kentucky Athens Sargeants Nye Vorkes B. C General Bush Shorty” Foraker Chet Wolfe Dick Reed Louisville

Weather outlook for period ending August 4 1923

NOT MUCH CHANGE Washington July 30 The weather outlook for the period ending August 4 1923 Ohio Valley and Tennessee The temperature will be near the average for the season with generally fair weather but probability of widely scattered.

Washington Ohio Valley Tennessee

Remner Directed to Explain Sunday Auto Fatality

Edwin G. Remner of Ventnor was ordered to appear at a hearing in Atlantic City to explain a Sunday automobile back up that killed James Dooley, a resident, in a collision that occurred near the city.

Atlantic City N. J Edwin G. Remner Ventnor James Dooley

Harding illness delays return to Washington

It will take at least ten days, possibly two weeks, for President Harding to recover from an intestinal disorder and exhaustion before attempting the long train trip back to Washington. Members of his party said plans depend on that recovery window this morning.

San Francisco Calitf Harding Washington

President Harding cancels West Coast tour due to illness

President Harding remains in San Francisco under medical care after abdominal illness and fatigue. Doctors delay travel, cancel San Francisco and remaining August plans, and may stay four to ten days as strength returns. Officials foresee no continued trip to Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands this year.

San Francisco California Leas Harding Boone and Sawyer George B. Christian, Jr Tropics

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