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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1922

Page

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Relief money exhausted in Athens County

The Athens county Red Cross executive committee announced relief funds are exhausted and no further relief work will be done for now. Social programs led by Miss Irma Stanfield will continue, including community clubs, entertainments, and garden projects through local volunteers.

Red Cross Athens County American Red Cross Irma Stanfield Miss Stanfield Miss Starfield Hamley Run Glen Ebon Sugar Cree Sugar Creek Hocking Sunday Creek

Warrant Issued for Deputy Inspector in Mash Raid Incident

A warrant was issued for Deputy State Prohibition Inspector John Iddings of St. Clairsville after Health Officer Shannon Tilton alleged he poured mash from a raid on the Owls Club into an alley endangering community health.

Martins Ferry John St. Clairsville Shannon Tilton Owls Club

Monogalia Steel Plant to Resume Operations in Week

The Monogalia Steel Plant at Padden City, a suburb idle for 18 months, will resume operations within the next week, employing 200 men.

Martinsville W. Va Monogalia Steel Padden City

Child Fatally Hurt Near Oberlin In Railway Accident

Three year old Helen Johnson walked from weeds into a railroad track and was struck by an electric car at 9 10 am. Her legs were crushed and she died en route to hospital. The incident occurred as she waved to a playmate. A second item notes the start of the trial of Father Adelard Delorme in Montreal for the murder of his half brother.

Oberlin Helen Johnson Cleveland Columbus Southwestern Montreal Que Adelard Delorme

T. L. Morgan Files Candidacy for Re-nomination as Clerk of Courts

T. L. Morgan, clerk of the Athens county common pleas court, filed a petition Thursday to seek renomination for the clerk of courts in the Republican primary on August 8. The Athens County Bar association endorsed his candidacy, noting his efficiency and service as former stenographer and current official.

T. L. Morgan Athens County Common Pleas Court Sayre Worstell Wood F. W. Bush City Federation C. M. Copeland E. J. Jones The Bar Association E. R. Walker O. R. Hoisington C. L Athens County Ohio

Rail wage cuts eyed for 350000 railroad workers

Chicago June 9 text says the United States railroad labor board will soon issue wage reductions affecting about 350 000 workers mainly clerks 220 000 in the clerical branch 22 000 in signals and 80 000 freight handlers and truckers Telegraphers 81 000 excluded for now strike concerns loom as observers warn trains could halt if telegraphers join in. Also Ford offer eyed at Muscogee Shoals project lease as House urged to act.

Chicago United States Railroad Labor Board Signal Department Ford Washington House of Representatives Henry Ford Muscile Shoals Ala House Military Affairs Committee

British Seize Ulster Front Strongholds As Peace Prospects Rise

Belfast dispatch says British troops hold all republican strongholds along the Ulster frontier and expect no further fighting. Republicans crossed into the Free State but were not pursued. Authorities promise recall of forces when peace is assured amid a night of sniper fire and armored car patrols.

Belfast Ulster

Governor Davis Declines renomination for Ohio Governor

Governor Harry L. Davis announced he will not seek a second term and urged an Ohio constitutional change to a four year governor’s term with no re election. He praised the Republican party and reviewed his administration noting savings from the Dunn Act and no deficiency bill next winter. Columbus Akron June 9. Congress man Charles Langdon Knight announced as a candidate for governor following Davis decision.

Columbus Harry L. Davis Ohio Davis Roy i Akron Charles Langdon Knight 14Th Colura

Eddie Rickenbacker lands at Checkerboard field in cross-country flight

Captain Ed Rickenbacker, American ace, landed at Checkerboard field today on the second leg of his nonstop cross continent airplane trip during World War I.

Eddie Chicago Eddie Rickenbacker Checkerboard Field

Mores Added On Washington Regarding Land Reclamation Bill

The Senate today considered an amendment to the McCumber soldiers' bonus bill offered by Senator McNary of Oregon. The amendment involves a $3,500,000 land reclamation appropriation.

Washington Senate McNary Oregon

Kenyon College cornerstone laid and notable Ohio events

The record notes 1827 cornerstone ceremony at Kenyon College, 1873 death of Solomon Howard former Ohio University president in San Jose, 1890 Columbus streetcar strike riots, 1891 Catholic bishops general convocation in Cincinnati, and 1900 Henry Moeller named bishop of Columbus announced from Rome.

Kenyon College Solomon Howard Ohio University San Jose Calif Cincinnati Columbus Henry Moeller Rome

Railroads seek White House aid amid cautious strike mood

Cincinnati June 9. AFL labor leaders draft a petition to President Harding seeking to avert wage cut backlash from the railroad labor board and to justify living wages as the strike vote looms. They warn the big four may withhold support, while appeals to carpenters aim to heal splits in the AFL building trades.

Warren W. Wheaton Cincinnati American Federation of Labor Convention Railway Workers’ Union Harding Railroad Labor Board B. M Jewell American Federation of Labor BIG Four Building Trades Department Samuel Gompers

Senate OKs Steubenville Ohio River bridge plan

The Senate authorized the construction of a bridge across the Ohio River at Steubenville, Ohio. The bridge must be built within five years.

Ohio Washington Senate Ohio River Steubenville

Secret Marriage of Teacher Shocks Oklahoma Board

Arnold Speaker, valedictorian of the 1922 high school class, announced on stage that his wife is Miss Mabel Jennings a popular teacher. The couple married May 21 1821 at Columbus Kaw and kept the affair secret until he finished school. The board purchased them a silver set.

Welch Okla Cupid Arnold Speaker Mabel Jennings Board of Education Speaker Miss Jennings Columbus Kaw

Landlord seeks eviction over porch and stairs dispute

Rev. Frank M. Evans the Marietta Methodist superintendent faces eviction from 45 Morris Ave after J Maurice Hyde Athens Foundry manager filed a landlord complaint. Hyde alleges Evans and family retain possession, blocking Hyde’s use of front porch and stairs and an incident with a baby buggy escalated tensions. The hearing is set for Wednesday at 9 AM.

Garden of Eden Frank M. Evans Marietta Methodist Church Morris Avenue J. Maurice Hyde Athens Foundry & Machine Co Hyde Helwig Rev. Evans Evans

Rosa Must be Boss of House in Akron Divorce Ruling

In Akron on June 9 Judge H C Spicer refused Rosa M Stenger a divorce decree. As the couple left the courtroom Stenger quipped you didn’t get it. Mrs Stenger then slapped him across the face in the courtroom before attorneys separated them. The report also notes Spanish girls who create Valencia fans earn about 35 cents daily.

Akron H. C. Spicer Rosa M. Stenger Stenger Valencia

Senate weighs seizure plan to end coal strike

Washington reports a movement in the Senate to authorize the president to seize all mines in strike areas as a last resort to end the coal tie up. Senators from industrial belts and the agriculture bloc voiced support or consideration of the drastic action amid fears of a harsh winter and disrupted commerce.

William K Watchinson Ud. N. S Ashington Senate Roosevelt Norris Nebraska Senate Agriculture Bloc Senate Labor Committee Secretary of Commerce Hoover Harding Agricultural “Bloc Capper Republican Kansas Ladd North Dakota Rawson Towa Kenyon Lenon Wisconsin

Foster Ahead in Meigs County in 1922 Primary

June 9 1922 Meigs County papers report strong signals for I M Foster to win the Republican nomination for Congress over Robert Switzer. A supplemental petition from Foster allies counters Switzer claims and a joint statement urges renominating Foster. In Princeton New Jersey President Harding dedicates a monument to the Battle of Princeton and urges adherence to Washington era ideals.

Pomeroy Robert Switzer Tenth I. M. Foster Foster Meigs County Republican Central Committee Harry Bennett Republican Executive Committee John Sauvage Meigs Republican Central Oliver Hartley Tribune Telegraph AP Switzer Harding Princeton N. J Washington

Ohio Wheat Crop Looks Fine Amid Good Weather

In Columbus on June 9 C J West a federal state agricultural statistician reported Ohio wheat prospects improved and with favorable weather the crop could reach 42 798 000 bushels or more than 4 000 000 above the five year average Last year s Ohio wheat output was about 14 500 000 bushels less than this year s estimate

Columbus Ohio C.J. West

Senate to Act on 3.8 Billion Soldier Bonus Bill

Senator McCumber of North Dakota announced the 3.8 billion dollar soldier bonus bill will be called up in the Senate within weeks. With committee approval and calendar listing, McCumber expects a decision on paying adjusted compensation to World War veterans.

Washington Senate McCumber North Dakota

Paris Bohemian Quatz Arts Ball Ends After Night Of Excess

In Paris on June 9 the Quatz Arts ball ended at dawn after riotous revelry by art students and models from around the world. Tourists were rejected after failing an on-site art test, while guests admired extravagant floats, nude tableaux, and exotic costumes in a Hindoo temple styled hall.

Herbert M. Davison Paris Eve Abe Ixuskioad

Mystery Dunes Body Linked to Diana of the Dunes

Pittsburgh report details a charred unidentified man found eight miles east of Chesterton Indiana tied to the legend Diana of the Dunes and a man called Wilson who posed as her husband. Clues include a rifle in hand a radio set a camping outfit and the name Anderson on a suitcase Erickson on tickets. The body shows death likely since nearly May 29 Chicago.

International News Service Evening American Publishing Co Chicago Chesterton Ind Porter County Indiana Diana Wilson Anderson Erickson

Trustee Repeats Suit For Money Against Hewitt Boden

John C Hewitt of Mineral petitions Athens county common pleas court to sue Hewitt Boden Co of Athens for 1387.15 with interest from Aug 16 1918 and a second suit for 5400 with interest from Aug 1 1917. He alleges trustee Chas Burt in assignment proceedings failed to act and neglected to file collection actions for his claims.

John C. Hewitt Mineral Athens County Common Pleas Court Hewitt Boden Company Athens Chas Burt Hewitt Hewitt-Boden Company

Franco-Roumanian Air Service Extended to Budapest

The Franco-Romanian Air Navigation company plans to extend its Paris to Prague and Warsaw route with a Prague to Vienna to Budapest service. It will operate three times weekly, taking two hours Prague to Vienna and two hours Vienna to Budapest.

Washington Franco-Romanian Air Navigation Company Paris Prague Warsaw Vienna Budapest War Department

Owner of Cleveland Club Dies in Chicago Home

James G. Dunn president of the Cleveland baseball club died at his Chicago home at 6 o clock this morning, a message reaching club officials in Cleveland said.

Cleveland Chicago James G. Dunn Cleveland Baseball Club

What Would You Do In Case of Fire

A reader asks about handling fires, smoke filled rooms, and aiding the overcome. The Fire Booklet from the National Board of Fire Underwriters explains first minutes actions, fire prevention, and householder steps. Send name address and two cents postage to Washington Information Bureau for a free copy.

National Board of Fire Underwriters United States Bureau of Education Washington Information Bureau

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T. L. Morgan Hoa Judges and Bar Association Rail Board Lagal Rosa Pres. Roosevelt Footer Meng Congress Bohemia Cient Atlantic City Beach Frederic J. Haskin Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C
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