10 Jun 1919
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1919
Page
1
The Nelsonville youth faces a first degree murder charge as trial opens. Probate Court transfers the case to common pleas court and jurors are taken to the scene of the killing.
The jury for the William Perkins Jr first degree murder case consists of thirty six members with twenty eight examined. Jurors faced issues of age jurisdiction and capital punishment while the defense challenged questions about Perkins age and trial venue. Witness Lizzie Miller testified Cassidy and Perkins met March 24 in Nelsonville and the pair walked to a trestle where Cassidy was killed. money and a gold watch found at Perkins home are tied to the case.
Joseph P. Hayes announces that Western Union may distribute about 1,000,000 in retroactive back pay after the current agitation ends. He notes the postmaster general delegated operations to Western Union and cites eligibility for continuous service from August 1, 1918, to January 1, 1919 per a July 25 letter.
In New York a fogbound pier scene shows two hopeful mothers awaiting a son. a mystery soldier claimed as Blakely MacLeod, son of Rev. Malcom D. MacLeod, is revealed as Roland Phillips, Evansville mother’s son believed dead. The minister accuses the man of deceiving officers and freeing himself with forged ties.
The midweek noon luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce will host the annual officer election. A president, a vice president and three board members will be chosen, with turnout urged to reflect the majority view and ensure the future leadership of the organization.
Charles Zimmerman freed after over two months in jail marries Stella Dugovics the cause of his incarceration being a breach of promise suit filed by Dugovics in New York City.
Washington reports twenty four hours left before a nationwide strike by telegraph and telephone workers. Postmaster General Burleson to issue a public policy statement. Senator Watson and Representative Gallivan to receive data on Western Union union discrimination claims. House leaders consider an investigation of the wire administration by the post office expenditures committee. Officials insist essential government communications will not be halted.
Northwestern University students prepare the Blighty Girls chorus for a new play. They work on music and scenes to stage a lively wartime themed production and boost campus morale.
Detectives under chief government investigator William J. Flynn go to Bessemer Pennsylvania to trace bombs used in last week’s outrages. Finnerty says bombs were made in Bessemer and the gang had headquarters there. The dynamiter killed at Attorney General Palmer’s Washington home had paused in New York after leaving Bessemer and a room in New York is searched for co conspirator clues. Public buildings and homes of prominent men are closely watched to deter further demonstrations.
Lawrence Chapel Sunday school's Comrades Bible Class was entertained by Mr and Mrs Excell Fair at the Fair home. Attendees included Josephine Galbreath Ora Davis Rosa Conant Isa Conant Mollie Buck Earl Kincaid Ralph Allen E E Fair Wallace Kincaid Rice Lon Runion Dorothy Runion Lester Chapman. Music at the piano by Mr Rice followed. The group discussed church and Sunday school work and farm school consolidation as a step toward better roads.
In Winnipeg on June 10 telegraphers deserted the strike and returned to work at Canadian Pacific and Great North Western Telegraph offices. The move followed the city council’s approval of a $150,000 appropriation to hire a new police force after the loyalty ultimatum incident.
Leggett and Meyers Tobacco Company announced plans to move its twist department from this city to Huntington West Virginia. The change was disclosed today as part of the company’s restructuring.
Berlin June 9 War Minister Noske increases pay and concessions to guard loyalty amid rumors of a forthcoming people's coup. Officials weigh possible cabinet resignations or overthrow while party reorganization looms, and peace treaty modifications divide opinion with President Wilson labeled a potential obstacle.
In Columbus on June 10 delegates of the Catholic Union of Ohio favored a minimum wage for women and stronger censorship for moving pictures. Charles H. Bringman of Cleveland was elected president with John Maurer of Columbus as vice president and L. G. Wey of Cleveland as secretary, Georg Handel of Piqua as treasurer, Rev. Nicholas Pfeil of Cleveland reappointed spiritual director.
James Walker testified in court that he beats his wife because he loves her, saying I sure do love that woman and that's why I can't help beating her in a dramatic courtroom exchange. The remarks highlight domestic violence issues during the hearing and illustrate a volatile domestic dispute in New York.
Washington June 10 Sen Hiram Johnson of California is the candidate of senate progressives for the 1920 Republican nomination. Senators Borah and Kenyon announce liberal support across states and plan immediate campaigns to test Johnson sentiment in primaries and conventions.
A British Vimy bomber led by Captain John Alcock with Lieutenant A W Brown was prepared for a non stop Atlantic crossing from St Johns Newfoundland weather permitting. A possible start date loomed in the coming days as the Handley Page bomber readiness was also noted.
In Hillsdale New York a car swerved to dodge a calf and overturned injuring the Damn family. Police report no fatalities and the calf was not found at the scene.
Professor J. H. Comstock secretary of the Ohio University Alumni Association has called a meeting for Wednesday at 7 o'clock in the office of Dean Richeson Ellis Hall to discuss Alumni Day events on Wednesday June 18.
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