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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1921
Page
1
A cloudburst near Amesville Ohio on a Saturday afternoon unleashed a mud flood that swept houses and bridges away in Sharpsburg and Lathrop, isolating the area. Dozens of homes were destroyed, eight bridges lost, and crops ruined. two deaths were reported as residents sought safety on rooftops.
A large still was found on the New York Coal Company's property near an old brick silo by Officer Jake Cady and Deputy Sheriff Pete McKinley on a Saturday afternoon. No owner or claimant appeared. locals claimed ignorance. The find included about twenty five gallons of mash heated by an oil stove. lemon rinds and hops indicated brewing. The stove was confiscated for official use and a claim may be filed with proper authorities.
A diplomatic report on a proposed association of nations favored by President Harding has been sent to two South American republics. Key points include no written constitution, a advisory council, and use of the allied supreme council as a nucleus, with an international law court but no compulsory penalties.
Miss Jessie Ackerman is described as the world’s most traveled woman at twenty eight, having circled the globe eight times and lived in every country except two. She is the sole vonus Fellow of the Royal Scottiswegen Society.
Senator A. E. Culbert and legislative probers arrived in Columbus to open hearings on conditions at the state penitentiary. The committee plans to examine inmates and staff about unsanitary conditions irregularities and discrepancies in the tobacco fund.
David Christian of Hocking was jailed after a Sunday night visit with an ax to kill Earl Phillipe his father-in-law. Justice Helwig and the sheriff moved him to Athens for a hearing on charges of assault and menacing threats amid a longstanding grudge.
The Athens Grange met at Jackville school house on Friday evening with good attendance. The debated resolution stated that humanity overall is worsening. Judges awarded the affirmative by two to one. An ice cream supper is planned for Thursday evening, June 23.
Defense to begin in Chicago with Ben Short demanding Judge Francis Wilson dismiss the case against Mrs Cora Orthwein, citing complete failure by the state to present a case. The move marks the start of a high profile courtroom challenge in a freedom case.
Athens features a fashion plate show running June 20 with six shows and a merry go round plus about 60 attractions. The venue at Rich and Ave is described as clean moral and refined near the baseball park. Contact 618-2.
NO ONE KNOW EXACT DETAIL OF THE TRAGEDY MILLFIELD O The accident that killed 14 year old Irvin Keirns son of Mr and Mrs Marvin R Keirns occurred last Wednesday June 15 He was thrown from a wagon while hauling lumber down a hill and the wheel passed over him His brother Walter was hauling lumber but did not reach the top in time Mrs Thompson heard his cries and summoned help He was taken to the Thompson home then to medical aid but died after about an hour Funeral services were conducted at Hooper Ridge church by Rev Sheldon of Jacksonville and burial followed in the church cemetery
John Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, announced his candidacy for the AFL presidency at the Denver convention. The move followed reports that a $100,000 fund was being used to support his bid and drew strong delegate backing.
A general strike in the Pittston district affecting ten collieries and ten thousand men has been ordered by the Pennsylvania miners grievance committee. Company employees say no uniform wage scale exists across Pennsylvania collieries and wages vary about 66 cents an hour on average, while alleging the coal company is not paying the wage scale ordered by the anthracite wage commission.
Washington June 20 United Press reports little change in temperature east of the Mississippi for the next 24 hours. Generally fair weather is expected with showers likely in the lower Ohio valley Tennessee interior east gulf states and parts of the south Atlantic states.
Cloudbursts in three nearby counties Sunday washed away a score of homes and caused about 300000 dollars in property damage, reports from Sistersville West Virginia state.
Miss Louesa Martin, a 1921 Ohio University education graduate, earned a Wyoming State University scholarship for the coming year. She rose from self made student to scholar, declined offers, and plans to pursue Master’s and Doctor’s degrees, leaving July 1 with faculty and local support.
President Harding and Mrs. Harding return to the White House from a weekend cruise aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower. The President arrives with a sun tan and a brisk step signaling renewed energy after the voyage.
O. L. Hoisington and E. R. Alex announce a special meeting tonight at 7 o'clock. M. Moore serves as secretary for the gathering.
In Denver on June 20 labor delegates debated factional fights within the American Federation of Labor. Samuel Gompers and John L. Lewis led rival efforts for the presidency amid reports of a $100,000 campaign fund and possible investigations. The convention focused on Ireland independence and a boycott of British goods, with union leaders pressing for strong Irish support.
Cleveland detectives head to Albany with extradition papers for Salvatore Cala, held in Buffalo in a signed confession. Cala says he held Daniel F. Kaber while accomplice Vittore Pisselli used the killing knife, and investigators will search other New York cities for Pisselli.
United Press Staff Correspondent Frazer Edwards reports that soldier relief legislation heads the Senate agenda. Leaders aim to enact all soldier measures by summer and favor a veterans adjusted compensation bill to be brought up at first opportunity. A sub committee will begin consideration of the Sweet bill unifying agencies for disabled veterans.
A delegation of American oil producers with wells in Mexico protested to the state department against the 25 percent export tax paid on Mexican oil. They declared the tax confiscates property and urged the U.S. government to make representations.
Ohio police asked by the state department to locate relatives of Eduard Paterson, a 17 year old boy held by German authorities in Lingen. Paterson was kidnapped in 1913 by gypsies and taken to Germany, later escaping and being cared for at Lingen. His Cleveland parents claim him.
Rep Madden of Illinois says next fiscal year's appropriations total about 3.7 billion dollars including debt interest, down from nearly 5 billion in the current year. He notes the compilation of appropriation bills for the coming year.
Davis S Blair, commissioner of internal revenue, said a nationwide campaign will begin in July to force nearly 500 million dollars from tax dodgers over 15 months. Tax agents will target excise taxes on manufacturers and other levies with prosecutions and strong penalties for evasion.
All Chauncey stores will close Wednesday noon for balance day as the Chautauqua nears end. Special Masons meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Fellowcraft degree with Fred McKay as Worshipful Master and J A Palmer as secretary.
Clyde Lantz 30, steward of the Monroe Yacht Club, vanished after his rowboat capsized in Lake Erie off Monroe during a weekend storm. No trace found by Monday morning as search efforts continued.
A chicken’s heart removed before hatching was kept in a specialized glass incubator in New York and has reportedly been beating for eight years, showcasing remarkable preservation.
Edward Difenhofer and his wife returned from a day out to find two bottles of beer and a lunch left in their home by burglars who had planned the raid while the family was away. The thieves fled when they heard the couple returning.
Coroner McKinney investigated a midnight crossing collision in Fremont where four people in an automobile died and two were injured. Victims include Thomas Silcox 55 Norwalk Carroll Silcox Eva Blatt 15 Norwalk and Dorothy Miller 18 Bellefontaine. Injured include Mrs Thomas Silcox with a crushed skull and Richard Hunt Norwalk burned by gasoline.
Cincinnati's ladder burglar, known for borrowing a neighbor's ladder to break into houses, stole $15 from W. T. Porter of Hyde Park and used Porter's own ladders in the crime.
Peace in sight as out of court settlement of the Stillman divorce was in prospect again today in New York.
Attendance at a school totaled 672 with 262 women and 190 men. The intermediate section lists 138. class 16 shows 156 students. Contributions totaled $27.95, with $12.00 from one source, $6.72 from class 16, and $3.55 from Mrs Noss.
Special chapter gathering noted with secretary A Palmer coordinating details. The brief mentions a special communication and organizational focus for members.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Roy Parsons on June 4. Mrs Parsons, formerly Miss Mattie Dalton of Stewart, is a Stewart High School graduate of the class of 1919. The family now resides in Zanesville.
The Department of Agriculture has published a free baking booklet detailing the right methods to make popular breads and corn bread. The Washington Bureau will send a copy to anyone who sends two cents for return postage.
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