Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

Page 1

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 43 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1921

Page

1

Coal miners face unemployment wave, unions seek aid

Denver June 15 Bituminous coal miners are the hardest hit by the nationwide unemployment wave, with many working only a few days a month as demand drops. William Green of the United Mine Workers urges Senate action, noting closures and widespread hardship in mining camps.

Wm. Qreen United Mine Workers of America Ndt Green Oal Minoa County John L. Lewis Mine Workers of America Senate Theohnson West Virginia Union

Peggy Ie Denounced by Third Millionaire Husband

In ICACO on June 15 Peggy Ie, a celebrated show girl, was described as an infamous liar by her third husband, a wealthy businessman, during today’s proceedings.

ICACO Peggyie

Senator Johnson pushes West Virginia mine war probe

Washington June 15 Senior Johnson California will make another effort to have the Senate adopt his resolution for investigation of the West Virginia mine war declared today.

Washington Johnson California

Beer for the sick faces delays in wartime policy

Washington June 15 beer for the sick remains distant as Congress quarrels delay work on regulations. A row among drys risks blocking orders to prohibit beer while regulators await Palmer ruling interpretation and cabinet actions. Roy Haynes, the prohibition commissioner, says regulations may be revised if new prohibition bills pass soon.

Herbert W. Walker United Washington Congress Aliner Palmer Roy Haynes Haynes

Beck Nominated for Solicitor General

Washington June 15 The White House sent to the Senate the nomination of James Beck of New Jersey for solicitor general.

Beck Washington Lee Clee Senate James Beck New Jersey

Hagerty Says Powers Divorce Appeal Moves On

June 15 in Washington attorney Harry A Hagerty for Mrs Caleb Powers announced the fight for a limited divorce will continue in the court of appeals after the equity court dismissed the suit yesterday.

Washington Harry A. Hagerty Caleb Powers Court of Appeals Equity Court

City Orders Lead to New Sidewalk Construction

Workers have built hundreds of feet of sidewalks on Carpenter Street Grosvenor Street and Franklin Avenue in compliance with city orders. Most of the sidewalk program in the unimproved area is nearing completion as crews finish the remaining sections.

Carpenter Street Grosvenor Street Franklin Avenue

Reinforced concrete jail in Missouri county claimed escape proof

A Missouri county touts its reinforced concrete jail as proof against escapes. Officials emphasize the structure's strength and security features, asserting it will deter attempts and hold inmates securely.

Missouri

Funeral for Col Galbraith Draws Thousands in Cincinnati

Thousands including military and political notables and American Legion members paid tribute at Col Frederick W. Galbraith Jr.'s funeral in Cincinnati Ohio after a fatal auto accident. The body lay in state at Music Hall where services were held and pallbearers included fellow officers who had served with him. His burial followed at Spring Grove Cemetery.

The American Legion Col Frederick W. Galbraith, Jr American Galbraith Spring Grove Ceme Visinaton Intermenions

Whiskey Caravan Stolen Near Covington

Cincinnati detectives join Covington and Newport police in a nighttime raid on Madison Pike near Chisel Bridge. Six guards were overpowered by 16 armed men who seized two trucks carrying 500 cases of whiskey. Value pegged at $50,000 as Max Gross of New York identifies a bandit from a photographed mug. Blanket warrants issued for 16 suspects.

Cincinnati Covington and Newport Madison Pike Chisel Bridge Covington John Doe Max Gross New York Con

Two Cleve land business plots prompt police probes

Police investigate two separate plots against prominent Cleveland businessmen. One wire tapping case led to three arrests and targeted W. E. Telling of the Telling Bell Vernon Company amid a rival advertising dispute. The other blackhand extortion plot involved dummy money parcels tied to threats seeking 8 000 to 10 000 from Samuel Nash R. W. Browning and C. W. Prescott.

Cleveland W. E. Telling Telling-Belle Vernon Company Telling D. H. Parker Co East End Samuel T. Nash Cleveland Provision Company R. W. Browning Victor Browning Company C. W. Prescott Saginaw Lumber Company

Violence Ends in Mingo County Coal Fight

In Mingo West Virginia June 15 renewed outbreak in the coal field was believed quelled today. Miner Alex Breedlove was killed and state policeman James Bowles seriously injured in the clash with men of the Lick Creek tent colony. Major Thomas Davis and state police faced gunfire while investigating the shooting. Vigilantes and reserve police arrived and used machine guns. Thirty seven men were arrested and confined here pending martial law charges.

Williamson W. Va Mingo County Alex Breedlove James Bowles Lick Creek Thomas Davis

Jury in McGannon Trial Sees Eleven Jurors Tentatively

The perjury case of William H. McGannon opened in Cleveland with eleven jurors seated, nine men and two women, while fifty five veniremen have been called. Judge Florence E. Allen urged jurors to clear preconceptions to ensure a fair trial. Both sides expected a full jury today.

Cleveland William H. McGannon City Court McGannon Florence E. Allen

Sims Farewell in London Before Voyage to Washington

Admiral W S Sims rushed to Southampton to report to Secretary Denby after forgetting his tickets. Fans from Britain and America gathered at Waterloo Station as Capt Leake and Admiral Watson saw him off aboard the Olympic. Flowers filled the railway compartment and Sims avoided interviews.

London W. S. Sims Southampton Denby Washington Sims Lire Waterloo Station Watson Leake

Serbian King Dying in Belgrade Palace

King Peter of Serbia is reported dying in Belgrade Palace. Prince Regent Alexander, summoned from exile in France, is at his bed side as the monarch weakens.

Belgrade Peter Serbia Alexander France

Miner Killed by Stone Fall at Chauncey Mine

John Yano about 35 a Hungarian miner was killed in Chauncey Ohio this morning at 7 30 when a fall of soap stone struck him crushing his skull He leaves a wife and four children the eldest nine Yano had worked in New York mine 25 Chauncey for three years and the accident was described as unavoidable.

Chauncey John Yano New York Yano Columbus

New Homes Rumored in East End as Lots Change Hands

Reports indicate several new homes may be started in the East End. Purchasers say they plan to build on recently acquired lots, with construction in the area at its busiest in a decade.

Fireworks Auction Sparks Citywide Bargains

Advertising copy proclaims Finest fireworks and largest and cheapest ever brought to this city. Sold by William B Sullivan invites customers to see him first for the deal and display.

Wm. B.sullivan

Want Coal Bids for Court House Garage Infirmary

Bids will be received until noon Monday June 20 for supplying county coal. Specifications call for straight lump coal with options for delivery by the ton as needed or by the car load for the Court House garage and the Infirmary.

Court House

Big Tim Murphy Deserted by Friends in Mail Robbery Case

Chicago chafes as labor leader and gas house workers' union chief "Big Tim" Murphy is jailed in default of 160000 dollars bond. He faces charges tied to the 325000 Dearborn Station mail robbery and denies a yesterday confession.

Chicago Big Tim” Murphy Murphy Gas House Workers’ Union Dearborn

McArdle Aids Daughter in Lakewood Murder Case

Thomas McArdle, former husband of Eva Catherine Kaber, traveled to Cleveland to assist his daughter Marian McArdle who faces murder charges in the death of her stepfather Daniel F. Kaber, a wealthy Lakewood publisher.

Cleveland Thomas McArdle Eva Catherine Kaber Marian McArdle Daniel F. Kaber Lakewood

Detectives chase killers in Kaber murder case

In Cleveland detectives pursue the actual four men believed responsible for the July 18 1919 stabbing murder of Daniel F Kaber publisher of Lakewood. They expect to recover Kaber’s diamond ring and watch allegedly turned over by his widow Eva Catherine Keber to the assailants. Emma Colavito has confessed to first degree murder and Mary Brickel, mother of Mrs Kaber, is also charged in the case.

Cleveland Daniel F. ,Kaber Lakewoo Kaber Eva Catherine Keber Emma Colavito Mary Brickel Murr

Alumni Banquet At Ohio University Promises Old-Guard Cheers

Alumni Secretary Martzolff announces the Ohio University alumni banquet tonight at 6:30 in the Masonic Temple with long eats and short toasts. Fred Lee will sing. Tickets remain via Prof Martzolff or 8312. Attendees include Eddie McWilliams Dr Geo F Lamb Clyde White Dr Jack Bohrer and others. Frank Crumit may attend before big week ends.

Martzolff Ohio University Masonic Temple Fred Lee Eddie McWilliams Stage Fortne Geo. F. Lamb Alliance Clyde White Northwest Jack Bohrer New York Frank Pat) Crumit Jackson

Trial of Mayor Opens in Cambridge Shooting Case

The trial of Mayor Jacob J. Calvert, charged with shooting Thomas McNiece to kill, began in Cambridge common pleas court before Judge Charles R. Turnbaugh. Jury selection faced delays and many witnesses promised a long trial. The March 11 incident on the national road east of Cambridge involved McNiece riding with Fay Sargent as officials pursued whiskey runners.

Cambridge Jacob J. Calvert Thomas McNiece Barnesville Charles 8. Turnbaugh Common Pleas Court McNiece National Road Fay Sargent

Thwing Resigns After 31 Years as Western Reserve President

Dr Charles F Thwing announces resignation as president of Western Reserve University to take effect by August 1 or November 11 marking his 31st anniversary in office. He has led the university for thirty one years the longest tenure among current college presidents. No reason is given for stepping down.

Cleveland Charles F. Thwing Western Reserve University Thwing Western Reserve Navy

Old Timers Return for Alumni Day at University

Alumni day activities gain energy as many former students and graduates return. The ball game this afternoon is expected to be lively with many ex-athletes back in action. The graduation team also held a practice session yesterday.

Grand Army of the Republic Officers Hold Executive Session

Ohio department State officers went into executive session for routine business. Allied organizations also met in executive session. A major event today is a city parade with all industries and businesses taking part.

Greenville Grand Army of the Republic Department of Ohio

Woebegone Baby Star Faces Firing Over Camera Temper

Los Angeles reports chronic gloom on three year old Arthur Nowell a wealthy infant actor under contract with Chester Comedies. He sulks cries and squawks when filmed leading to ruined footage and a potential claim by his parents for 550 dollars due on the child’s contract as Superior Judge York weighs the case.

Los Angeles Arthur Nowell Arthur A. W. Nowell Chester Comedies Chester Company York

Steel plants cut pay and hours in Pittsburgh area

Pittsburg Pa June 15 a wave of changes in working conditions and salaries takes effect tomorrow at major independent steel firms in the Pittsburgh and Youngstown district. Brier Hill Steel Company trims salaries by 15 percent for officials and all workers, without matching raises for day workers. Jones Laughlin abolishes overtime and Cambria Steel Youngstown Sheet Tube and Midvale Steel announce elimination of time and a half for overtime.

Pittsburg Pitsburg Youngstown Brier Hill Steel Company Brier Hill Company Jones & Laughlin Cambria Steel Company Youngstown Sheet Tube Company Midvale Steel and Ordinance Company

Rural church survey progress across Ohio counties

In Columbus on June 15 B F Lamb announced that rural church survey work has been completed in 62 Ohio counties with ten more near completion and none yet started in 16 counties. A $5 000 pledge from the New York based committee on social and religious surveys supports the effort as funds are raised to finish before autumn. Surveys are active in Medina Marion Wood Preble Noble Muskingum Logan Clermont Jefferson Stark with Montgomery Knox Warren Hocking Vinton Lawrence Athens Brown Morgan Washington, ashtabula and other counties yet to be organized.

Columbus Ohio B. F. Lamb Ohio Federation of Churches Lamb Committee On Social and Religious Surveys New York Medina Marion Wood Preble Noble Muskigum Logan Clermont Jefferson Stark Montgomery Knox Warren Hocking Vinton Lawrence Athens Brown Morgan Washington Monroe Guernsey Harrison Tuscarawas Columbiana Ashtabula

Parkersburg Band to Play Before Athens Elks Event

The Parkersburg band will accompany the Athens Elks to Nelsonville tomorrow afternoon and likely perform on Court Street in front of the Cline Building before departure. Nelsonville’s business life will suspend for the Elks affair.

Parkersburg Athens Elks Nelsonville Court Street Cline Elks

Human life cheapened by war death rates in 1921 six months

United Press dispatches show murder statistics for the first half of 1921. Chicago and New York led the nation in murders, with Chicago reporting more violent deaths than New York despite similar populations.

New York United Press Chicago

Canadian chosen as Rotary head in world meeting

Crawford McCullough of Fort Williams Ontario was elected international president of Rotary Clubs at the world convention in Edinburgh. Other officers named include Treasurer Rufus Chapin of Chicago and Sergeant-at-Arms George Harris of Washington, with three vice presidents also selected.

Carl Bealls United Press Edinburgh Scotland Crawford McCullough Fort Williams Ont Rufus Chapin Chicago George Harris Washington D. C Ta Ee Buchannon W. Wa Mings Lancaster Cearea Andrew H Rton Pene Rpiack

New York Probes Prick Residency for Inheritance Tax

New York state pursues proving Henry C. Prick, late steel magnate, resided in the city to collect an inheritance tax. The Frick family had ties to Pittsburg.

New York New York State Henry C. Prick Frick Pittsburg

Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen's Convention Opens

Bryan Ohio hosts the sixty fifth annual Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen's Association gathering. Thousands arrive for morning sessions including elections and business, with a parade featuring 125 towns to participate. An expected crowd of about 16 600 attends as the new volunteer firemen's profession law is explained.

Bryan, O Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen’s Association

Local Children Undergo Tonsil and Adenoid Removals

Leo Miller Naomi Fulton and Le roy Ayers of Millfield and William Keenig of Corning had successful tonsil and adenoids removals Monday performed by Drs Spra gue and Hoodlet.

Chauncey Leo Miller Naomi Fulton Leroy Ayers Millfield William Keenig Corning Drs. Sprague

Prisoner hooks 17 pound carp through bars in Sing Sing

John Monforte inmate at Sing Sing used prison bars to snag a 17 pound carp. Guards opened a gate to help him land the fish after the catch.

Ossing N. Y John Monforte Sing Sing Monforte

American Killed in Upper Silesia Reported

Berlin reports say Louis Snyder of Boston with an American passport was killed by Poles in Upper Silesia. The information is described as apparently reliable and details are unavailable.

Berlin Louis Snyder Boston Mass Upper Silsia

Japs to Dump Goods on Others

Sydney reports a Japanese dumping scheme aimed at sending Japanese manufactures abroad, especially to Australia. Officials in the Far East note bankers pushing exports to counter a trade slump. Japan responds with precautions against foreign goods entering its market.

Sydney Japan Australia J. B. Suttor Far East New South Wales Janese

Athens Elks approve West State Street lot purchase

At a Tuesday Elks meeting Athens trustees authorized buying the John Finsterwald lot on West State Street for 12 500 to build an Elks home next year. The 983 by 125 foot lot across from Hopkins garage will host a welfare home for Elks with no business rooms. Work could start in spring if conditions allow.

Athens Catton West State Street Nelson Itle

Fragmented OCR Teaser From Local Page

Readable text fragment notes a local item with names and places partially visible. The garbled OCR suggests a brief notice or column item, lacking clear actions or outcomes to summarize beyond an indicative event or event line.

State boards decide on certificates of necessity for utilities

State officials awaited a ruling from the utilities commission on certifying necessity for two one companies. The court did not issue a decision yesterday on the administrative reorganization act. Officials expected the bench to decide the emergency clause and whether July 1 reorganization plans could proceed.

the Utilities Commission

Free Map of Your Penewe Canal Offered

A brief notice announces a free map of the Penewe Canal area available to readers. The item promotes local geography and suggests readers request the map from the newspaper office or targeted distribution points.

Penewe Canal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Venice Amer Saag Reat William Greex Uncle Sam Galbr STONE Big Tim Reserve Elks Bay Rotary Ontario Yankees iInraars Sarerrt Bryan Silesia West Sta Street Athens Lodge Panama Wang ‘Ou United States Atlantic Pacific National Geographic Society Cau Frederic J. Haskin Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, Dc
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication