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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1922

Page

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Greatest union labor combine readies showdown over wage cuts

At Cincinnati June 19 a historic labor alliance forms between coal miners and railroad shop workers to challenge wage cuts and a looming railroad strike. John L. Lewis says miners will back the railroad fight, citing loss of faith in arbitration and Supreme Court rulings on child labor and coal. Attorneys are summoned to legitimize the coalition, with potential government intervention the only obstacle.

Warren W. Wheaton I. N Statf Cincinnati United States United States Supreme Court Coronado American Federation of Labor John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Lewis Railroad Labor Board

Ohio collects half of county fines total of 712762.59

State Auditor Tracy announced $71272.59 has been turned into the state treasury as Ohio s share of fines from county violators from November 3 1920 to June 1 last The breakdown lists Athens 5289 28 Lawrence 4205 Muskine um 15587 82 and Washington 1069 50 Moscow reports Lenin s health improving in an official bulletin

Columbus Tracy Ohio Athens County Lawrence County Muskineum County Washington County

Ada Sims Legacy Unclaimed by Cincinnati Woman

Twenty thousand dollars left in trust for Ada Sims remains unclaimed in Cincinnati. Daniel O’Sullivan, a New York attorney, arrived Saturday with the legacy, but despite efforts to contact Ada Sims, now 62 and last heard from 18 years ago, she has not been located and the money is still in his possession on departure.

Cincinnati Daniel O'Sullivan New York Gotham Ada Sims

Kellogg Hale face GOP primary tests amid garden hail damage

Senators Kellogg of Minnesota and Hale of Maine, allied with President Harding's golf cabinet, confront strong primary challenges as to whether they will be renominated. Meanwhile in Amesville region, a Saturday hailstorm wrecked gardens, tearing through corn onions and tomatoes with stones an inch wide, shredding rhubarb and ruinous for produce.

J. Bart Campbell I. N.S Washington Kellogg Minnesota Hale Maine Senate Harding Old Guard Amesville A. L. Brown Concord Church

Indictment of Thompson and seven others for arms shipment plot

Trenton New Jersey June 19 federal grand jury indicted Colonel Marcellus H Thompson son in law of George Harvey American ambassador to England and seven other men for conspiracy to ship machine guns to Ireland for Sinn Fein in violation of neutrality laws The indictment cites 495 guns found buried aboard the East Side at Hoboken in June 1921 The guns were of a Thompson design Colonel Thompson is vice president and head of Auto Ordinance Company New York City Also noted are career moves of two Edgar sons Rolland and Chester as they pursue engineering and supply work in Florida and South Dakota respectively

Trenton N. J Marcellus H. Thompson George Harvey England Ireland Sinn Fein Thompson Auto Ordinance Company New York City Distributors of Arms East Side Cosmospolitan Line Hoboken Colonel Thompson John T. Thompson

Chinese Game Becomes Fad In United States

The game Pung-chow, invented in China over a century ago, is described as the game of a hundred intelligences and has become popular in New York social circles. Its appeal is spreading to Palm Beach Hot Springs and other summer resorts. Pung chow blends bridge whist dominoes chess and Oriental allegory with modern warfare. It uses 186 ivory pieces and requires four players per set.

International News Service New York China Cathay Palm Beach Hot Springs

Wreck of Blue Sky Tugs Claims Eighteen Lives

London report states the admiralty tug Blue Sky was wrecked off the Scottish coast today, resulting in eighteen deaths. The incident prompted rescue efforts and a naval inquiry is expected to determine causes and responsibility.

London

Taxi Driver Slips as He Drowses on West Union Street

Harold Carsey, Sprague taxi driver, slept at the wheel near West Union Street in the early hours Sunday, crashing into a light standard before the Western Union telegraph office. The post was broken, taxi damaged slightly, and Carsey escaped injury. Sprague arranged post replacement.

Harold Carsey Sprague West Union Street Western Union Telegraph Office

End of Len Small trial signals possible defense rest

Waukegan June 19 The trial of Governor Len Small of Illinois on conspiracy to embezzle state funds neared its end as the state rested at 11 52 am The defense indicated it would present a few documents and then rest The defense likely will not have the governor testify, and officials expect no strong evidence of conviction. Bucyrus payroll cut eyed as teachers’ pay drops about 10000 annually starting next fall June 19 Bucyrus board of education announces the reduction to balance budgets.

Waukegan Len Small Illinois Leforge Small Bucyrus Bucyrus Board of Education

Leaders Expect Peace Conference On Ship Subsidy Bill

Washington June 19 Republican leaders in the house said they expect President Harding to call a conference to decide action on the ship subsidy bill. They believe final action on the merchant marine legislation should be delayed until after the senate completes the tariff bill. Speaker Gillett, back in the capital after a weekend cruise with the president on the Mayflower, planned to convey the administration viewpoint to other leaders.

Washington House Harding Senate Gillett

Summer students flood Ohio university campus chaos and color

Sumner girls arrive for mid year at Ohio University Athens, registering in Mwing Hall with 22 paid fees, while men are outnumbered about 19 to 1. New college life brings bright hues and crowded halls, as families drive up and explore the campus before six days of study begin, amid note of a grim Pickens, West Virginia murder bound to a telephone pole nearby.

Athens Ohio University Mwing Hall

Alfred Flagel Wins Prix de Rome Prize

New York report notes Alfred Flagel, facing rent and hunger, was awarded the prestigious prix de Rome for his painting Music. The prize includes a $1,000 annual income for three years, free Academy residence, and European study travel to study the old masters.

New York Truth Alfred Flagel Academy Europe

Peace appeal unites churches for coal strike end

Washington June 19. President Harding was urged to act to end the nationwide coal strike in a joint appeal by the Federal Council of Churches the National Catholic Welfare Council and the Central Conference of American Rabbis. It marks the first joint action by Protestants Catholics and Jews in an industrial dispute.

Washington Harding Federal Council of Churches National Catholic Welfare Council Central Conference of American Rabbis

Akron man nominated for Ohio Fagles presidency at Cedar Point

Sandusky June 19 H J Berrodin of Akron current vice president was named by the Akron delegation as a candidate for the presidency of Ohio Fagles during the nineteenth annual convention held at Cedar Point today.

Sandusky H. J Berrodin Akron Ohio Fagles Cedar Point

Memorial services for fraternal orders at West Union cemetery

Joint memorial services were held Sunday afternoon by the K of P Odd Fellow and Red Men lodges at West Union street cemetery. About 150 members and friends attended with Rev. Daniel McGurk delivering the address in the absence of Congressman Foster. The American Legion band led the procession to the graves as members decorated those who had passed.

K. of P Odd Fellow West Union Street Congressman Foster Daniel McGurk First Methodist Church American Legion Rev. McGurk Nazareth

Counter revolt erupts in Buturlinoy province

An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen reports 10000 counter revolutionists under Mironov have captured Buturlinov in Veronesch province and hold major territory. The Hague dispatch cites extremists in control of soviet Russia with a counter revolution likely.

London Buturlinoy Veronesch Copenhagen Helsingfors Mironov Buturlinov Daily Express The Hague Soviet Russia

Deaths Canton by Trouoandong During Battle

Canton China June 19 heavy fighting northwest of the city between Sun Yat Sen forces and Chen Chiung Ming followers. About 1000 reported killed in the first clash as three Pearl River cruisers shell the city. Refugees flee to Hong Kong while Mrs. Samuel Wong aids in locating Madam Sun and Sun Yat Sen reportedly escapes under fire disguised as a cowrie. Wu Ting Fang and Eugene Chen escape safely with Chen's forces allowing passage.

Canton China Here Sun Yat Sen Chen Chiung Ming Dr. Sun Pearl River Sun Hong Kong Dr Sum

Whole Crew Rescued in Southern Atlantic

The crew of 32 aboard the steam ship Bella, owned by a Baltimore concern, were saved after its sinking 389 miles southeast of Key West. Captain John L. Martino reported they were picked up by the steamship Tamaroa and are en route to Kingston, Jamaica.

Baltimore Key West Fla John L. Martino Kingston Jamaica

Ohio State broadcast to deliver daily grain and livestock quotes

June 19 Columbus report announces daily market quotations will be broadcast from Ohio State University electric engineering department to farmers, commission men and produce dealers within a 100 mile radius. Previous broadcasts came from Cleveland, Dayton and Toledo. Also reported is the death of James G. Jefferies, 101, in Xenia, the oldest Green county resident of Indian ancestry.

Columbus State Bureau of Markets Electric Engineering Department Ohio State University Cleveland Dayton Toledo Xenia James G. Jefferies Green County

Fisherman John Byers Captures Double Catch in Chariot Race

June 19 Monroe county fisherman John Byers staged a stunt for Isaak Walton followers by rigging two lines on one pole with a soft shell crab and a minnow as bait. A double snag followed as two large game fish both seized the baited hooks, creating a chaotic multi-minute chase before landing the prizes.

Woodsfield John Byers Monroe County Isaak Walton Byers

Conference on Reconstruction of Russia Prepares for Data Gathering

The Hague reports committees of the conference on recon struction of Russia begin final preparations for a meeting with the Russian commission of experts next Monday. Data gathering will inform recommendations. The French delegation requested postponement to await Poineare’s communication from London. In Washington, the weather outlook through June 24 calls for cloudy skies and local showers in the Ohio Valley and Tennessee with normal temperatures.

the Hague Conference On Reconstruction of Russia Russian Commission of Experts Poineare London Washington Ohio Valley Tennessee

Man Found Dead In West Side Yard After Robbery

A well dressed man about 50 was found dead in the rear yard of Miss Mary Vestula on the sour west side. Finger marks on his throat and other circumstances convinced the police he had been robbed and murdered.

Chicago West Side

New Incorporation in Columbus Details

Columbus June 19 report lists today's new incorporations with The Bennett Company in Nelsonville valued at $50,000 and led by C. J. Bennett and C. J. Bartels. The entry notes the creation of a business entity and keys on founders and capital.

Columbus The Bennett Company Nelsonville C. J. Bennett C. J. Bartels

Special Meeting of Old Age Pension League at Eagles Hall

Special notice for a meeting of the Old Age Pension League at Eagles Hall North Court Street on Monday evening June 17 at 7. Delegates Debbert White Thurman Knox and the committee request attendance.

Old Age Pension League Eagles Hall North Court Street

Mexican Pete Soars as Stock Rally Shatters Records

New York June 19 Mexican Pete rocketed in value by 1744 points to 16344, marking one of the most spectacular leaps in stock market valuations since the Stutz flare. The surge drew widespread buying and intense market activity as traders framed the extraordinary uptick as a major bullish signal.

New York Pete

English Bear Brunt of French Columnist Quips

Paris dispatch notes Parisian columnists mock London boat heat spell glimpses of Thames promenades with paper clothing. Le Victoire asks what if a girl slips and falls into the river during the display. The item captures light commentary on fashion and risk in a summer mood.

Quips International News Service Paris London Thames Embankment le Victoire

Special Meeting of American Legion Tuesday at 7 30 P M

The American Legion calls a special meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m to install new officers. Adjutant W G Silvus notes the event.

American Legion W. G. Silvus

Foster Stands High With All Fighting Men

More than five thousand Civil Spanish and World War veterans have joined the All-Service Foster for Congress Club. Tom Morgan asks The American Legion for a position on Foster. Major Taylor replies Foster has voted right on World War veteran legislation and aided ex-service men on key matters.

Congress Club Tom Morgan The American Legion Congresaman Foster Major Taylor National Legislative Committee Woodward Washington, D. C Athens Ohio Morgan Foster

Hughes Calls Diplomacy Open Yet Cautious In Open Letter

Secretary of State Charles E. Hughes told graduates at the University of Michigan that international negotiations cannot be safely conducted amid constant public criticism. He urged secrecy and restraint in open diplomacy, warning against premature press discussions and seeking clearer public explanations of policy within the constitutional framework.

Ann Arbor Mich Charles EK. Hughes University of Hughes America United States Secretary of State Senate Executive Department House of Congress

How to Prepare Concrete Mixtures

Our Washington Information Bureau offers an 82 page booklet on using concrete for 21 home improvements. It covers mixing ratios forms pouring and curing, prepared by the Portland Cement Association for free newspaper readers. Send the coupon with two cents for return postage to obtain a free copy.

Washington Information Bureau Portland Cement Association Frederic J. Haskin Athens Messenger Information Washington, c

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