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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
7
Saturday's Elks game versus Jackson county is open to all uniformed Boy Scouts. The Athens Elks aim to beat Jackson county with a strong support group and experienced helpers from the O. A. ball team. Concurrent local notes mention faculty moves, crop conditions, alumni plans, and minor court actions.
Chairman Hurley of the US Shipping Board told Congress today that the government should quit building ships and dispose of the commercial fleet it holds as quickly as possible. He advised in a letter to Senator Jones that ownership and operation of the American merchant marine be returned to private interests.
A semi official French note says the allies have formulated a reply to German counter proposals and will send it to Foreign Minister Brockdorff Rantzau tomorrow. It also indicates the Big Four will refuse recognition of Admiral Kolchak's Russian government.
Juan M. Garcia reportedly elected governor of Nuevo Leon is jailed in Monterey on charges by Carranza supporters. Travelers report street fighting since Monday with fifty to one hundred killed across the state.
Chicago authorities received a tip about a blowout planned for next week. The TNT club of returned soldiers will hold its first dance in the city.
Police and reserves respond at William K. Vanderbilt's Fifth Avenue residence after a burglary report. Parols and detectives swarm the area, but no burglar is found and the scene closes without incident.
Private advices from the Paris White House say President Wilson has little hope of returning home before July 1. The delay stems from ongoing Mexican crisis consultations and postwar diplomacy in progress.
The Village of Glouster will accept sealed bids until 12 noon June 30 1919 for 5000 in bonds dated July 1 1919 to extend time of payment of indebtedness. Bonds pay 5 percent interest semi annually, mature 5 and 10 years from date. Bids must state bonds and bid amount with accrued interest and include a 5 percent certified check. The village may reject any bid. Clerk Reuben Wagner May 23 1919.
Abraham L. Bingman files in Court of Common Pleas Athens County seeking partition of lands of late Ebenezer Batchelder. Defendants include Florine Bingman and several Batchelders with ties to Maryland Georgia Ohio and Washington DC. Attorneys note action and potential default judgment if not answered. Filed April 24 with attorney R T A Gruber.
An Ohio scholar argues that illiteracy among native born white residents in rural areas tests the efficiency of both rural and city schools. He cites 1910 census data showing 62 998 illiterate voting age men and 124 774 illiterate ages ten plus, urging state responsibility for universal education.
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