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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
1
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania a long conflict over women’s rights yields a decisive victory in Congress. The era’s struggle and its political stakes shape a moment of change for the nation amid intense public interest.
United Press reports a possible mass migration of about 80 000 California wine growers to Mexico after the U S prohibition amendment. Officials in Mexico City and San Francisco cite available grapes soil and climate in northern states like Sonora Sinaloa Chihuahua and Coahuila and plans include government aid to restart the wine industry with President Carranza showing interest. Electric fog sirens are announced as new devices with a 14 mile audible range.
The William Perkins Jr murder case heads to the local courts with heavy attention as opening arguments begin Monday. Judge Worster assigns Wells to assist Prosecutor Bartels while Wooley and Rowland defend Perkins in his bid to avoid the electric chair.
Secretary of Labor William B. Wilson told gathered crowds in Akron on June 6 that bolshevist forces would be overthrown in America by the labor element. He praised high wages and favorable conditions here compared with global labor standards, with Congressman Martin L. Davey also speaking.
John Weiner complained of the heat and said he had no money after racking up a $7.50 taxicab fare. He was taken to Bellevue for observation and repairs.
The June 5 Senate debate centered on publishing the treaty text and a Hitchcock Kellogg inquiry into who possesses the treaty and their interests. Borah called for restraint, suggesting a Versailles cable could reveal how the treaty escaped. Hitchcock pressed for full inquiry powers despite opposition.
Quiet prevailed at the Overland automobile plant in Toledo Ohio where a riot occurred Tuesday. The plant remained closed and no word on troop dispatch from Governor Cox had been received. Coroner Hartung conducts an inquiry into the deaths of two men shot Tuesday night.
Rev W Burgess warned national social service workers conference that the modern stage is set for hell. He said no hogstep or wriggling monstrosity is too vile for the stage, urging caution about performances.
Paris June 5 President Wilson’s planned journey to Belgium has been postponed at the request of King Albert who is suffering from hay fever. The change pushes the trip to about June 15 as learned today.
New York investigators led by Inspector Faurot and Deputy Commissioner Lahey scoured Pittsburgh Patterson and Washington in a nationwide probe into a spate of explosions. John Johnson, alleged I W W leader, was questioned while Mayor of Paterson warned anarchists bolsheviks of rough treatment. William J Flynn may relocate to New York to head the bomb plot inquiry.
Paramathia Lodge No 25 F A M calls a Friday evening meeting with Fellow Craft degree. J A Palmer secretary Roy Hinchman worshipful master provide details.
The 56 to 25 Senate vote ends a 41 year fight and paves the way for ratification by enough states. Leaders say women will vote in the 1920 elections. urged immediate action as legislatures convene in Pennsylvania Illinois Massachusetts and Wisconsin. Ohio leaders plan June 16 action with possible fall referendum. Pennsylvania may delay ratification. agreement reached to hold vote.
In Columbus Ohio on June 5 two secret indictments were returned by a grand jury over alleged bribery linked to a non medical bill in the legislature. Both indictments name no individuals, though the same person is implied. Senator Howell Fright and W B Gongwher of Cleveland testified this morning.
Street car workers in Vancouver walk off the job joining a general strike after a lengthy meeting. Thousands chose to walk to work or take a day off as the city circulates with disruption. A labor censor limited coverage in the Vancouver Sun. A new ceiling electric light powered by a dry battery was invented for current availability.
The June 5 report describes Ohio’s new non alcoholic drink list camouflaging classic bar names like High Balls and Rickeys and Fizzes and Flips. It notes prices around forty cents for most items, two dollars for Sparkling Grape Champagne, and hints at the lingering question of real kick in the non alcoholic beverages.
Strikers in Atlanta report steady gains with over 1 100 workers off the job including 525 telegraph operators. Mayor Key failed to mediate and weighs contacting President Wilson in Paris to yield control from Postmaster General Burleson. Western Union disputes the higher tally as organizers plan further actions.
Washington June 5 Measures to disassociate organized labor from anarchist and bolshevik elements will be proposed at the AFL Atlantic City convention opening June 9 Secretary Frank Morrison said. He urged local unions to curb lawless factions and prevent unauthorized strikes as in Seattle.
Albert Penny a 40 year old minister was to be heard in probate court today after police alleged he fired several revolver shots at two boys from his porch last night in Lima Ohio June 5.
Lansing June 5 The Michigan legislature in extraordinary session may ratify the suffrage amendment after Governor Sleeper wired Washington for a certified copy of the measure passed by Congress. Michigan could become the first state to ratify.
Carrie Chapman Catt declares special sessions essential to ratify the suffrage amendment so women voting age, 27 million, can vote for president in 1920. Governors would be urged to call sessions at once, and state suffrage groups handle the plan.
Next week focuses on the John Hancock High School commencement at the University. Thirty-one graduates, mostly from rural Athens county areas lacking local high schools, will receive diplomas. Dr Wilcox delivers the baccalaureate at Ewing Hall 8 PM Sunday.
In Springfield Illinois on June 6 the ownership of Abraham Lincoln s arm chair in the White House was argued in circuit court George B Lloyd who inherited the chair from his father and Robert T Lincoln s heir claimed it belonged to him rather than his separated wife The court awarded the chair to Lloyd after it had been held by the sheriff for several days
Coblenz June 4 American advance headquarters at Treves has been dissolved and Brigadier General Smith transferred to Coblenz. The Second Division celebrated the Belleau Wood battle anniversary with games and fireworks.
A regional gathering of millers and farmers in Morgan Meigs Washington Gallia Vinton Jackson and La counties concluded with adoption of recommendations affecting wheat grading buying and selling for a year starting June. The plan centers on a minimum price around 2.08 to 2.17 per bushel and standardized measuring using kettle beam outfits to ensure fair weights. Moisture tests and testing options for sellers were also discussed as part of a unified approach to improve wheat quality and market stability.
Local federal and railroad agents arrest seven Hobson men Charles Hysall Gideon Rat cliff Howard Stitts Jesse Little Lew Manley Emmett Manley and Geo Wiss in Hobson Ohio for stealing merchandise from Kanahwa and Michigan Yards. A signed confession from Hysall implicates the others and the case goes before a federal grand jury.
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