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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1923

Page

9

Johnson Will See Clowoble Johnson Will See

United States Senator Hiram Johnson of California arrived in London to study continental conditions. He plans to sail home mid July after a fortnight in Britain focusing on industrial affairs and will visit the House of Commons to compare with American Congress. He avoids discussing politics abroad.

London United States Hiram Johnson California Europe Ruhr England Scotland Germany Holland Johnson House of Commons American Congress America International News Service

Hewitt Estate Trusteeship Ends in Athens County Case

The estate of John C. Hewitt of New Marshfield and Athens has concluded after years in Athens county common pleas court. Charles Burt of New Marshfield was discharged as trustee on Wednesday ending the assignment and related proceedings.

Worstell Burt Mr. Hewitt Hewitt John C. Hewitt New Marshfield Athens

Stabbed Girl After Slander in Detroit Tragedy

In Detroit on June 14 Babe Hunter, 23, was stabbed to death in a quarrel with Evelyn Stalker, 22. Police say the women argued over alleged slanderous remarks about each other. Stalker is charged with murder after witnesses say she shouted this is my answer as she stabbed Babe.

Detroit Mich Babe Hunter Evelyn Stalker Miss Stalker Babe

New York curb exchange expels Waitzfelder leader

Jundé 14 Sylvester Waitzfelder head of Harris and company curb brokerage was expelled from the New York curb exchange by the governors today.

New York Sylvester Waitzfelder Curb Harris & Company New York Curb Exchange

Ohio to Buy Higher Quality Flour for State Institutions

Columbus June 14 Better bread for state institutions is assured under a new wheat purchase plan. Purchasing Agent Brennan said 20 percent of hard winter or spring wheat flour will be used for institutions, with soft winter wheat flour also available. The agreement followed a conference called by Governor Donahey with Welfare Director Harper and Ohio Millers' Association representatives.

Columbus Brennan Donahey Harper Ohio Millers’ Association

Prisoners to be put to work in federal penitentiaries

Washington plans to employ about 5500 prisoners from Atlanta Leaverish and McNeal Island in gainful jobs. Heber Wotaw superintendent of federal prisons and Harding’s brother in law is drafting a program to present to Congress detailing prison work class and cost. The effort aims to aid discipline form food habits and train inmates for life after release. Chairman Graham said the committee agrees.

Gress Atlanta Leaverish McNeal Island Heber Wotaw Harding Wotan Graham

Russell Named to State Board in Place of Bundy

Governor Donahey announced changes in Ohio state boards. John B. Youngblood of Franklin County was named chairman of the state penitentiary commission replacing RE C Shaw of Akron. Price Russell, the governor's executive secretary, was named secretary of the commission succeeding William S Bundy formerly of Athens now on the state civil service commission.

Columbus Donahey John B. Youngblood Franklin County RE. C. Shaw Akron State Penitentiary Commission Price Russell William 8S. Bundy Athens State Civil Service Commission

Masons Offer Building Stock for Temple Co

The Masonic Temple Co board met to offer 6 preferred non taxable stock to Masons and the public. Stock may be obtained from directors Arthur Anderson Tink Duncan Washhtold C O Moore and Ned Wolf. No construction plans were announced for the new building at this time.

The Masonic Temple Co Masons Arthur Anderson Tink Duncan Wasehhtold C. O. Moore Ned Wolf

Judge Awards Custody to Real Mother in Illinois Case

In Chicago municipal court Judge Joseph David ruled in a rare custody case that Mrs. Julia Wazny Prybilski is the real mother of five year old Leonard Felicia Wazny. Mrs. Nicholas Lentz fainted as the decision was announced.

Chicago Joseph David Illinois Julia Wazny Prybilski Leonard Felicia Wazny Nicholas Lentz

Young burglars taken by police in Youngstown

Two Elmira boys were picked up while asleep in a field on the outskirts of Youngstown and held for New York authorities. They confessed to stealing the automobile they were traveling in and robbing a Bath New York general store and high school, taking groceries, cigarettes and wearing apparel.

Youngstown Elmira N. Y New York Bath N.Y

West Writes From Jail Life In Columbus

Ellis W. West, a former local pitcher and chorus leader, writes from Franklin County jail where he and other Columbus chiropractors are jailed for refusing to pay fines after failing state exams. He continues directing a 48 member Morean Memorial church chorus and leads a Wechange club quartet, with plans to hear from Athens friends.

Franklin County Columbus West Athens Morean Memorial Church Columbus Fair Wechange Club Stadio

Divorce suit filed in Athens county court

Mrs. Grace Morrison files for divorce from William Morrison in Athens county common pleas court alleging marriage in September 1918 and three years of willful absence and adultery with Grace Sharp. She seeks temporary and permanent alimony.

Athens

Retaliation by higher ups charged by Brewers

In St Louis on June 14 the United States Shipping Board retaliation over liquor sales disclosures led to the sudden cancellation of a contract with Anheuser Busch Inc to supply beverages for the steamer Leviathan. Leviathan President August A Busch declared the claim in a statement.

ST. Louis United States Shipping Board Shipping Board Anheuser-Busch, Inc Leviathan August A. Busch

Glouster News of Local Movements and Paving Bonds

Glouster residents travel to Columbus for medical and business matters including appendectomy at Grant hospital and renovations by G A Cornwell. Visitors arrive from Oakland and Detroit while postal routes and Goodrich Rubber staff changes are noted. Jacksonville advertises two street paving bond issues totaling 2969.99 and another for a second project pending sale on June 25.

Jacksonville Palmer Street

Glouster Mayoral Race, Public Affairs Board Nominees

Frank Bryson quits mayoral bid in Glouster. Democrats weigh an avowed candidate as J H Henshaw seeks renomination and H A Homers runs for the board of public affairs before the Republican primary. Three members to be nominated.

Frank Bryson Glouster J. H. Henshaw Board of Public Affairs H A. Homers Hoerd of Public Affairs

Miners' Leader William Applegarth Dies at 44

Secretary Treasurer William Applegarth 44 of the Eastern Ohio miners' union died at his Bridgeport home after an illness from the 1914 strike. He leaves a widow and children.

Bridgeport Bellaire William Applegarth Eastern Ohio Miners’ Union

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