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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1921
Page
1
Pueblo Colorado begins a long cleanup after a devastating flood. Railways repair levees and lay tracks while relief trains reach the city from Denver and northern areas. The flood killed many horses and displaced residents to tent camps as utilities are restored and burials proceed.
In Williamson West Virginia on June 8, 41 of 43 men arrested in a raid on the Lick Creek tent colony were released. Major Thomas Davis acting for Gov. Morgan questioned suspects about recent shootings. Lee Hatfield and Bud Francis remain in custody. Four more arrests for violating the governor proclamation were made.
A large fire in Burlington Boone County destroyed the post office a department store and two homes including the birthplace of Congressman Arthur B. Rouse. Three other buildings were damaged with total losses around $30 000. Cincinnati and Covington fire teams aided the effort caused by a gasoline stove extension.
The Ohio association of insurance agents opened a two day convention in Columbus with 300 delegates present on June 8.
Outdoor advertising announces Athens Chautauqua from J C Siddall Redpath rep campaign runs until July 9 1921 opening date. Edwin M Whitney opens first day with readings. Edward Amherst Ott next with Victory lecture. Other speakers include Judge Marcus A vanagh Dr Stephen A Lloyd Paul Ward Geoffrey F Morgan Hilton I Jones plus Nothing But the Truth Pi nafore Gilbert and Sullivan Night. Laurent and Co magicians to perform.
The body of A T Hert Republican leader and Kentucky national committeeman died suddenly in Washington while talking with friends ahead of the national committee meeting. President Harding and cabinet members sent condolences to Mrs Hert. Dance Chauncey K P Hall June 11 with Myers five piece orchestra. Admission Ladies 25 cents Gentle men 1.00.
A motor truck engine operates air brakes patented to apply equal pressure to all wheels for both the truck and its trailer, allowing synchronized stopping.
An Indian poet and author, a scion of a prominent baronial family, attends the London peace congress. He has traveled widely and has been mentioned in press across Turkey, France, and America.
The Republican Glee Club of Columbus with 65 men led by Fred H. Tibbets travelled in a special car to Washington stopping in Athens for over an hour. They sang at the courthouse steps Lindley Hall and in the Union depot while awaiting the B and O flyer No. 4. The group later enjoyed a White House breakfast with Senator Willis and a dinner with President Harding and the Ohio Society. They performed for crippled World War veterans at Walter Reed and sang on the White House lawn.
Ath ens high school will display sewing and handwork projects Thursday and Friday. Miss Ruth Phillips leads sewing with dresses shown in Zenner’s window. Miss Clara Weiher’s class presents handwork in Cline’s Pharmacy window. Public invited to view the student work.
Washington June 8 A D Lasker has agreed to become chair man of the Shipping Board. Other members named include Admiral Benson the present chairman Frederick I Thompson of Mobile Meyer Lissner of Los Angeles T V OConnor of Buffalo ex senator Cham Sea of Oregon and E C Plummer of Bath Maine.
United Press reports President Obregon will pursue American recognition before any U S Mexico treaty is signed, aiming to avoid destabilizing his position at home. He may accept a treaty aligned with Secretary Hughes’ proposals if recognition is granted, though U S agreement remains uncertain amidst limited communications.
New York dispatch reports the Belgian king and French president rode in a rebuilt line of triumph in a public display. The Seapool, after allegedly striking an iceberg off Newfoundland, is damaged but afloat and proceeding to Dublin via Montreal.
Dr. Elmer Burritt Bryan, recently chosen as Ohio University's president, is expected to arrive in Athens Monday evening after a note from Acting President KE W Chubb. Bryan, from Sioux Falls, SD, aims to attend the June 14 board meeting and begin work in September.
C. W. Smith, 47, on trial for his life in Akron for the death of Pete Shur endured a two hour grilling by the state as it tried to break down his initial testimony. He claims his 19 year old son C. P. Smith delivered the fatal hatchet blow, while the elder Smith only helped hide the body to shield his son.
Ro-Erner, 28, described as the township’s unhonored champion arrestee, was arrested on a larceny charge for the 473rd time, averaging a pinch per week for seven years.
In Washington on June 8 a House resolution introduced by Representative Gallivan of Massachusetts denounces Jack Dempsey as a big bum and delays the Carpentier Dempsey fight until Congress awards a World War I bonus. Gallivan, a former Yale football star, says Carpentier was slow to join the colors.
President Harding tells American University graduates that service is their obligation and diplomas confer commissions of service. He urges citizens to uphold national ideals and make America an example for the world. Babe Ruth receives $100 fine and a jail sentence in traffic court for a second speeding offense.
In New York Judge Short suspends the sentence of Sam Short after he pled to muzzle his dog. The deal requires the dog remain muzzled as a condition of probation.
The government outlines a plan to establish and operate a manual training school in every state. The initiative aims to enhance vocational skills and workforce readiness across the federation, with state authorities overseeing local implementation and curriculum.
Washington reports that President Harding would take up Sunday golf were emphatically denied at the White House today.
Wireless reports from June 8 say the Brit Seapool en route from Montreal to New York may have struck an iceberg near Halifax. Rumors linked Cunard Carmania as a possible victim. Cunard offices stated no danger to Carmania and pegged Seapool as the potential victim.
A Charlestown navy yard report details an intercepted message from an unidentified steamer claiming to have struck an iceberg. Coastwide radio alerts were issued, with vessels in the iceberg region ordered to watch for the ship about 300 miles off Newfoundland.
A Los Angeles man claims invention of a machine that slices spine less.cactus into feed for ghosts. The device is described as a novel extractor and grinder for ghostly sustenance with experimental use in eerie agriculture markets.
Charles Kerr of Lesington Kentucky is named by President Harding to serve as a federal judge in the Panama Canal Zone. Kerr is currently described as the nominee awaiting confirmation.
A new photograph shows Prince of Greece Feince Christopher, married to Princess eaalaalt, widow of W. B. Leeds. The report notes he plans to live in his wife’s country, with brief mention of public interest in the couple and lingering chatter about his past.
State hospital interceded as a pumper was not at home during the Loviner raid. He was taken to custody at a hospital and faces a $600 bond. Charged with manufacturing and possessing liquor, his trial is set for Friday before Justice P. W. Helwig.
Athens plans a new city market to open Saturday at 7:00 A M and run till noon on Mill street near Court street. Vegetables butter eggs fresh fish fruit poultry and other produce will be sold with lower prices and fresh quality praised by Mrs. Robert L. Woodworth who urged farmers to sign up for stalls.
Cleveland June 8 The fate of Charles Habig on trial for the murder of Patrolman August Dyke will be decided today. Habig pleaded guilty to a general charge of homicide and placed his fate in Judge Maurice Bernon who is acting as judge and jury.
Germany consumed 115 million tons of lignite for fuel last year, the highest total on record. The figure underscores coal's continued role in the energy mix amid ongoing shifts away from fossil fuels.
Cleveland report says Eva Kaber, mother of five, was questioned by County Prosecutor Edward Stanton and detectives at police headquarters over poisoning and hiring an assassin to kill publisher Dan Kaber. She was escorted from Sandusky to Cleveland for cross examination after indictment and arrest.
A fragment notes a phrase about Coca Cola in relation to America, with unclear context and limited readable facts. No identifiable people, places, or dates are present to form a concrete news item.
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