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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1920
Page
1
A wife kills her husband who had threatened her as France ends a rail workers strike. Public opinion, seen as a dynamic force after the war, favors the government's mediation terms and a return to service on all lines is expected by week’s end.
The Leap Year trend boosts marriage licenses in January and February with Dallas showing the largest rise and Boston a rare drop. New York logs 6 050 licenses up from 5 296, while Harrisburg Lincoln Milwaukee Hartford Chicago Detroit St Louis Cleveland and Columbus report gains tied to economic improvements and war romances. In Pomeroy Ohio a separate murder case sees Mrs. Frank Brooks arraigned on murder charges after her husband is found dead from a gunshot wound.
Mrs. Brooks admits killing Frank Brooks a noted K and M engineer after claiming years of abuse and threats from him over illegal liquor selling. Dr Lawrence attended the scene. coroner notified and Mrs Brooks charged with murder as witnesses dispute her account.
A city body today approved a reserved time slot plan with aims to manage notary and public access. Supporters cite smoother service while opponents warn of potential delays and bias in distribution.
George Applewhite, on trial for manslaughter in the death of Dee Monroe Sweet, testified in Canton Ohio that the spirit of the slain man visited him three times in jail and predicted a favorable outcome for his case. Attorneys were surprised by the account.
The council discussed improvements for Athens streets with debate over asphalt versus brick with cement base. County engineer Williams cited Parkersburg resurfacing with asphalt and warned higher cost of brick with concrete base but longer wear. Plans include repairing Court Street from State to Union to the depot, consulting property owners, and grade adjustments on Hamlin Avenue and Pratt Street with specified paving distances.
Albany March 2 Assemblyman Cuvillier seeks a six per cent alcohol limit to separate intoxicating and non intoxicating drinks in New York. He filed a bill allowing sale of beers and wines at or below that content. He also backed a resolution to probe the anti saloon league of New York and its activities.
Columbus Ohio March 2 The Chi fish and game commission promised purification of rivers and waterways within two years. Inventors J T Travers and E J Lewis of Bellaire announced a secret chemical preparation that purifies 1000 gallons of water for under three cents.
Despondent over ill health Miss Ad die Hill a 40 year old colored woman shot herself in the right temple at her home 178 West State street. Her brother Bert found her body at 3 20 PM. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 PM at Mt Zion Baptist Church with burial in West Union street cemetery.
Columbus Ohio March 2 The lead of 479 votes over the wet side has shrunk to 81 as Master Commissioner conducts a national prohibition referendum recount. In precinct A Ward 21 Cincinnati drys gain 28 votes with 24 precincts counted and 455 remaining.
London report says the council of premiers plans to place managing the Armenian nation with the league of nations after the Turkey peace treaty. Proponents say the embryonic body is burdened with tasks beyond its capacity and fear Russia and finance duties may overwhelm it.
Columbus city council has decided to set clocks ahead in spring and fall. Daylight saving changes will occur between April 4 and October 3 in Columbus, Ohio.
E. R. Raymond, a recent Ohio State graduate, assumes full charge of the Athens County farm office succeeding F. B. Lashmut. Lashmut retires to manage private interests and reside on his Jackson County farm. Local residents praise Lashmut while welcoming Raymond’s background in agricultural extension and farm bureau work with headquarters in Columbus.
Charleston March 2 Indications show the national suffrage amendment likely will not be ratified by the West Virginia legislature after a 15 to 13 House vote against it. The Senate is evenly divided 14 to 14 on ratification and reconsideration appears doubtful. The House is set to vote at 4 this afternoon with opponents claiming about 45 votes against.
W. R. Pie Rogers a Toledo councilman stood trial in Lancaster Ohio before a common pleas court jury charged with burglarizing the Pleasantville bank on February 10 1919. The jury was expected to retire for deliberation the following day.
Complete returns from 64 Massachusetts towns show 33 with a heavy vote for selling liquor. Most dry strongholds swung in favor. Lexington voted wet for the first time in forty years amid broad pro liquor sentiment.
Steven A. Rebeck a Cleveland sculptor and his bride Miss Jennie Jones English Pheatot are married in New York following her release from Ellis Island after arrival from Liverpool Rebeck then in the American army saved her from a drunken soldier in Liverpool earlier she met her in that city during the war home period.
Washington March 2 Prohibition enforcement may overshadow the treaty as the big issue of the presidential campaign. Senators expect the treaty action to drag into the campaign with a move to inject prohibition to blur the treaty. Some politicians back the tactic to keep the treaty from dominating the race. The public might be drawn to the beer and wine issue over dry laws, complicating interpretations of reservations and the league covenant. The senate today continued debate with agreement to vote on reservation number four covering domestic questions.
The forecast calls for fair skies through Tuesday with a gradual rise in temperatures and a mild warming trend. coastal areas may see light winds and no significant precipitation.
New York March 2 F D Underwood president of the Erie railway declared passenger fares should be reduced to two cents a mile except on lines serving limited territory. He favored freight rate readjustment and tariffs on commodities of limited use.
Washington March 2 Formal announcement by Attorney General Palmer that he is a candidate for president is expected to be followed soon by a statement from W G McAdoo of potential candidacy. Palmer said in a telegram to Georgia that if he is the voters' choice in the primary by 20 he would accept the honor. McAdoo was in Washington in talks with Daniel Roper about campaign leadership. Officials note President Wilson’s third term question may shape the anti Wilson signals. The development signals early vigorous campaigns by Palmer Gerard McAdoo Edwards Hitchcock and possibly Champ Clark.
Cleveland officials move to put a $10,000,000 bond issue to voters for buying the Cleveland telephone company. The common council approved a resolution despite reported opposition from Mayor Davis and others. The franchise commissioner is instructed to draft legislation for a decision at the April elections.
Frank Brooks was killed by his wife at their Gravel Hill home in Albany county. He had a divorced first wife living in Athens. Surviving children include Lester, Elizabeth 16, and Frank Jr. 11. The body to be buried in Albany. a preliminary hearing for Mrs. Brooks was expected today.
Dean Chubb of Ohio University will speak at the Athens Chamber of Commerce luncheon on the topic Just What Athens Needs. The message is expected to draw keen interest and attendance is encouraged from all, members or not.
James Monroe 33 of Cuyahoga Falls shot and killed his wife Ethel then fatally shot himself in Akron Ohio. The tragedy occurred at the home of Mrs. W B Odle and was witnessed by eight year old Harold Monroe. Police say drunken jealousy sparked the double killing.
President Wilson has finished his latest communication to the British and French premiers regarding the Adriatic issue. The White House reported the action as part of ongoing diplomacy.
Leading lawyers believed the ruling reinforced the Sherman act as two major dissolution decrees, Standard Oil and American Tobacco, were upheld. The decision, reported as possible future government action by Attorney General Palmer, disappointed government attorneys who thought a full court would have ruled for the government five to four. Justices McReynolds and Brandeis did not participate due to prior involvement with the case.
A house on Woodland Avenue owned by Mr. Chappelear burned at 10 30 AM. Four neighboring houses caught fire but were only slightly damaged due to a bucket brigade. The engine could not reach a hydrant, chemical tank was used, and most valuables were saved. The home valued at 1200 had 300 insurance. In College City Rev Doak refused a 100 public donation to his salary.
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