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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
1
Gov. Robertson orders grand jury probes into the Tulsa race riots that killed nearly 100 and caused extensive arson and property losses. State troopers refute mass prisoner escape rumors while 4,000 people remain in camps under guard.
A committee met to fix immigration limits under a new percentage bill. Immigration to the United States would be limited to three percent of the foreign-born population in the country now in the United States.
Two Polish brothers Leonard Hogue 22 and his 13 year old brother were killed at a railroad crossing near Burr Oak Colorado when their Ford was struck by train No 2. The incident followed a French Polish tension in Opplen Upper Silesia with starving Poles attacking a French supply train in Kattowitz.
In Columbus the state supreme court heard arguments on the emergency clause of the administration re organization act with a decision likely in three weeks. Attorneys cited precedents from state and federal courts as they argued legislatures determine emergencies. The hearing drew a large crowd. In Lima police recovered more than $5,000 in stolen bonds hidden in a home once used by bandit leader Raleigh Townsend during the May street battle. Townsend was killed, accomplice George McGahan wounded, and three others jailed.
Canton resident Mark Skakun completed a 10,000 mile journey to reach his father in Ukraine and bring him back to Canton. His mission succeeded, his father recuperates after two years with inadequate food and clothing amid harsh conditions under Bolshevik rule.
Howard Byerly and H. B. Ruth of Pleasanton road reported at The Messenger about a raid on a house owned by A. O. Rink. Byerly described three youths under 21 who held up a dozen Ath ens youths, noting doors are kept locked and furniture or garden items may have been touched. He said this is the fifth time the incident has occurred and expects a quick, satisfactory resolution with the names of the accused.
New York report says workers face harsher times as Gustav Landertus a waiter recounts his car a modern six thousand dollar limousine was stolen in a city incident.
President Harding urged the Annapolis Naval Academy graduating class not to face combat, saying he hopes they never must draw a sword or fire a gun.
Columbus report cites improving unemployment conditions with the weekly employment division statement. The note signals progress in jobless rates and labor market activity as of early June.
Athens high school hosts a banquet and dance at the Masonic Temple Friday at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale at Cline's or by calling Dr. Studer or Miss Villa Van Dyke for reservations. June 1, 1921.
Mrs Eva Catherine Kaber is indicted for first degree murder in the July 1919 slaying of her husband Daniel Kaber. Authorities say she allegedly mixed arsenic with his meals from March 26 1919 and stabbed him with a home made stiletto. A nationwide manhunt follows after her disappearance from a New York apartment.
New York reports the Tom Foley saloon, opened 30 years ago at a cost of $40,000, closed yesterday without ceremony. Its fixtures sold for $100, leaving the business decommissioned after decades.
Certificates were granted in the Athens county teachers' examination held May 7. Recipients include E A Gaskins for one year elementary by exam, Lena Miller for one year elementary under Section 7832, Dora D Kennedy for three year elementary by exam, plus numerous renewals and special cases across elementary and high school levels. Notable names appear in renewals and specific category awards.
A rash of divorces grips Anderson Indiana as Gorman Huffman and Babe Huffman, Bill Muncey and Glee Muncey face suits in Judge William A. Kettinger s court. Neighbors recall shared shifts at the steel plant and a web of affections between two couples as their marriages crumble.
In Cleveland Ohio on June 2 a minister, quoted by Zizelman, notes couples opt for five dollar weddings with a quick ceremony by a minister or justice of the peace. Many couples seek nearby officiants and prefer modest weddings over costly down payments for bungalows and lavish preps.
Washington June 2. The House today passed and sent to the Senate the packer control bill. The regulation of packing industries under the measure is placed in the Department of Agriculture. A similar bill failed in the last session. Plans are to pass it through the Senate promptly.
Athens High School alumni banquet and dance planned at the Masonic Temple Friday. Banquet at six, dancing from eight. tickets from Cline's Pharmacy or Miss Villa Van Dyke and Dr R J Studer. Clark Williams oversees the program after the banquet.
The Plains Ohio residents voted to retain the junior high school with only three dissenters at a Wednesday meeting. The action followed opposition from a previous motion to close the school and a supporting letter from W B Bliss assistant of public instruction department urged against removing the junior high.
Mount Adams citizens renewed calls for a traffic officer at Eden Park entrance after a blind man was killed by an automobile yesterday. This marks the sixth death at this same spot.
Rep Drane of Florida introduced a bill to add a new month named Center between June and July. The proposal would make Center the thirteenth day of each month and place it on Fridays.
A student drowns in a river, with a local report noting the tragedy. The article mentions district officials and a chaotic recount of political details, including a long self written sketch by Representative Dolphus Oh Kline of New York and a claim of large vote lead.
Franz Huntington announced the merger of Ohio Bell and Ohio State Telephone at a $60 million prop osition. Stock deposits cover the contract, with extended deposits allowed to June 15 for those with delays and no stockholder opposition found. Congress passed the Graham bill approving consolidation aligning with Ohio Telephone officials.
Dr H H Goddard, head of the state Bureau of juvenile research, testified before a legislative committee. Dr Florence Maeter, a former psycho clinician, faced charges including smoking in the bureau, cruelty to children, and usurping Goddard’s rights. Maeter is among 125 resignations from the bureau and planned to accompany Goddard.
In County Kerry near Killorglin three British soldiers were killed and two wounded in a Sinn Fein ambush. An inspector sergeant and two constables died. two more constables were injured.
Dante performs at Albany Friday marking the last show of the season at Whits Hall.
Vaughn Haines, a OU student, drowned after entering the deep pool below Herrold's Mill dam while rescuing two girls in distress. Five other swimmers tried to aid, but depth and current thwarted efforts until grappling hook and first aid arrived. The incident drew the city and college community into a prolonged search.
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