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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1923
Page
1
First Lady expresses optimism over President Harding's recovery as doctors report no progression of pneumonia at 10 a.m. The five physicians attending him monitor the condition amid concern over potential spread and the impact on his health.
A worker shown with his huchaw pass aided the American Rescue Mission in delivering supplies to foreign prisoners at Paotzeku. The документ notes that runners were used to facilitate talks and movement past Chinese bandits and soldiers.
London reports pessimism in cabinet as French and Belgian replies to the British reparations note spark debate. Premier Baldwin weighs ending negotiations with France and Belgium to issue an independent reply to Germany's June 7 note, amid pro French pressure to continue talks. Italy's reply is also under scrutiny, suggesting linking war debts with reparations.
Three armed deputies arrived at the Mars county jail to seize Lawree Holt under old extradition papers, but Sheriff Reeves blocked them. Governor Donahey’s order paused Holt’s transfer. West Virginia plans new requisition while miners union opposes. Holt remained jailed, bond forfeiture looming once released.
In Peancisco on July 31 General Sawyer a physician announced that Marding showed eight as the best so far after arriving from OM where the president slept about six hours.
Readable fragments describe efforts to save a president at Harding with dangerous pneumonia. Night duty by Boone notes the president is weak, suffering heart and lung complications, treated in a room near the bed chamber as alarms rise.
Definite patches of broncho pneumonia have developed in the right lung. Nourishment is regular and abdominal symptoms are less noticeable. While grave, he is temperamentally well adapted to fight the infection. Pulse 125, temperature 100.6, respiration 41. Signed C. E. Sawyer.
Physicians at the Palace hotel continue to monitor the president s condition after pneumonia symptoms emerged. A morning bulletin notes lungs largely clear with slight congestion and the patient able to take nourishment during a long night of care.
President Harding slept through the night atop the Palace Hotel in San Francisco as doctors and attendants monitored pneumonia and considered a possible operation. Dr. Charles Mayo was summoned to stand by, and Mrs. Harding remained by his side, expressing optimism about a full recovery. The president woke around 6 am Pacific time and spoke with Dr. Boone.
Armed citizens aided police to patrol Worth Illinois streets as a precaution after a race riot flare up near a dance hall incident. A construction gang of Black workers clashed with white workers ending in a brawl. The event follows a Saturday disturbance and broad concern over potential renewed violence.
Police identify the deceased as 69 year old Rev. W J Lochren of Superior Wisconsin. He was found in a Rogers hotel room after registering with Ruth Williams of Minneapolis.
In Cleveland on July 31 court proceedings resumed in the Whitfield murder case against John L Whitfield. Marie Price the mother of Whitfield's child testified as the state builds its chain of circumstances linking Whitfield to Patrolman Dennis Griffin's death during his arrest for theft.
Cincinnati July 31 Ohio shoe manufacturers report strong local activity nationwide canvass shows Ports mouth plants running at full capacity after part time status Washington D H Bethel and Georgetown plants also report very satisfactory business conditions
In Cleveland on July 31 spectators crowded the old court house for the Whitfield murder trial. Judge Phillips urged order and limited seating to 46, noting even the president would need a pass signed by him to enter.
Cincinnati July 31 Louis J Hodge 39 who was injured in a Sunday auto crash in Norwood died in general hospital. Hamilton county fatalities since January 1 this year now total eighty.
Thirty persons were killed and many injured when the Berlin Frankfurt express was wrecked near Kreiensen today. Railway authorities order investigations and rescue operations continue at the scene.
London July 31 Captain Eliott proposing debt repayment by bacon and eggs in the House of Commons. He argued Britain spends 765 million on imported bacon and eggs yearly and urged producing one third of consumption to repay the debt. the idea drew ribald laughter from MPs.
Washington July 31 Messages of sympathy from world leaders and officials flood the White House and State Department as concern over President Harding's illness grows. Wire transfers will relay updates from San Francisco when his condition allows. Rudolph Forster coordinates White House communications by phone and telegraph while official briefings continue.
New York July 31 Nineteen ocean liners carrying 13 969 alien immigrants approach New York harbor ready to land under the August quota. Officials expect many quotas to exhaust within hours after ships arrive at midnight. Ellis Island processing could be overwhelmed similar to last month when a flood of arrivals filled July quotas.
Elida Ohio pioneers from 89 years ago will meet at Crites Grove on August 9. Speeches by elderly men and women will be broadcast via radio.
Columbus July 31 State Health Director Monger announced warrants totaling $63,437.37 are being mailed to 106 general and city health districts. The payments cover part of the deficit in the state's subsidy to local health districts for January 1 to June 30, 1921, under the sundry claim law passed last session.
A description notes pairing knickers with smart shirts of French flannel in solid color or with a fine pin stripe, suggesting a coordinated fashion look. The piece emphasizes versatile shirt textures for a refined yet casual style.
Montgomery Alabama July 31 Senator Oscar W Underwood declares that if nominated he will accept the candidacy in the 1924 presidential election while President Harding leads on the western coast. The Alabama legislature witnesses the formal announcement as Underwood touted as the souths hope for president.
Washington reports Mrs. Muriel Lynch Crichton says in a Labor Department briefing that the United States draws too many unskilled migrants and not enough tradesmen. The four month survey across 12 European countries notes foreign governments ship social inadequates to the U S to avoid care. Crichton cites suspended sentences for some young criminals conditioned on migration and warns of future demographic shifts.
In Yazoo City Mississippi on July 31 a mob of more than 100 men chased into the woods looking for a second Black man believed to face a similar fate. Mrs William Russell the wife of a planter was reportedly confronted with an axe. William Menifee was burned to death.
Two inmates from Lima who were said to have stolen an automobile near Lima suffered serious injuries in a Wapakoneta crash yesterday. Their police patrol returning them to Lima crashed into a ditch and overturned, leaving them in critical condition.
Attorney General Crabbe filed a general denial to charges of discrimination, excessive valuation, and illegality in a federal suit by Ohio Fuel Gas Co and Ohio Fuel Supply Co against the state tax commission and county treasurers. He asks dismissal of the bill and a reversal of the injunction halting tax collection. A master commissioner will hear voluminous testimony across counties before Judge Sater. The case centers on a tax valuation total of more than 842,000,000 versus the companies’ claim of about 35,000,000.
In Wellsburg West Virginia on July 31 two men were sentenced to hang and one man to life imprisonment at a single court session presided by Judge J B Somerville.
Chicago report says the United States railroad labor board resolved a near split after charges by A Wharton and F G Grable tainted the 1922 shopmen strike. Chairman Ben Hooper called the affair closed after a strong rebuke to dissenters over the board's wage ruling affecting Kansas City Mexico and Orient railroad at federal control end.
London reports Premier Stanley Baldwin after a cabinet meeting said arrangements have been made to reconvene parliament if the Ruhr situation demands action. The move follows discussions on Franco-Belgian reparations and notes from France and Belgium, with officials taking a sterner view of the Ruhr issue.
France backs keeping troops in the Ruhr until Germany pays and rejects Britain’s latest suggestions. Paris maintains Germany must end passive resistance and signals openness to further negotiations.
Court records show Irene Castle's divorce from Robert E. Tremain of Ithaca New York was granted July 12, confirming reports of the split despite her denial in New York. Tremain is described as a wealthy Ithaca businessman.
A new silk fabric is used to create bands on the bottom hems of fashionable capes and coats, closely resembling Persian lamb. This novelty fabric adds a stylish texture to outerwear designs.
In San Francisco on a July day the merchant fleet disperses after a planned presidential review. Navy and army aircraft ban extends citywide. Mrs. Harding plans a visit to Letterman soldiers as soon as the president leaves his bedside.
Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty, close adviser to President Harding, speeds to San Francisco to be at the president's bedside after a serious illness. He had planned to join the Panama Canal trip but will return to Washington, after learning of the president's condition, and will travel south as fast as possible.
London reports King George the Fifth is deeply concerned by President Harding's illness and will send a message of sympathy once official news is received. The Daily Chronicle also editorializes on Harding's health as it impacts reparations and the German crisis in British interests.
The new Chevrolet of Floyd Hatch on Elliott Street was stolen from a parking space on East Union Street Saturday evening and found abandoned on Cemetery Street by Officer Maple early Sunday morning with an empty gas tank. Police suspect joyriders halted the car after a party. The text ends noting American movies’ popularity.
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