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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1923

Page

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Harding outlines limits on US entry to permanent court proposal

President Harding informs Senator Lodge that the United States does not intend to join the permanent court of international justice on compulsory arbitration or to abandon negotiations with other powers. The communication follows Secretary Hughes detailing the foreign relations committee questions and the treaty's implications for Versailles terms.

Washington Harding Senate Permanent Court of International Justice Hague League of Nations United States Senator Lodge Massachusetts State Hughes Hughes Secretary of State Foreign Relations Committee

Federation to Meet Han at Tara

The City Federation will hold its regular meeting Monday February 5th at 2 00 P M in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. It is the annual meeting for electing officers and for presenting a new departmental plan used by large city clubs. Delegations should vote on the plan and civic work priorities as Spring campaigns and shrubbery sales are discussed.

Chamber of Commerce F. W. Bush Federation

Carthage Gas Boom With New Wells Near Main Lines

In Carthage township a second gas well on the J. I. Gaston farm is reported to produce over two million feet daily. A closely competing well, plus two earlier wells, are strong producers. Drilling continues on the Burton farm nearby with hopes for further development. Gas from these wells is piped to local mains. The new well was drilled by Gaston Emil Brothers of Marietta and J. E. Houcke of Pittsburgh.

Guysille Mar J. I. Gaston Carthage Township Burton Farm Carthage Mr. Gaston Emil Brothers Marietta J. E. Houcke Pittsburgh

Russians Asks New York Banker for Major Trade Concession

A Moscow despatch reports negotiations between Soviet officials and Otto Shulef of New York over a proposed large trading concession, described as the largest yet requested by Americans, with talks under way.

Riga Moscow Otto Shulef New York

Verity Sought in Marion Custody Case Reaching Athens

Archival notice reports Harvey Verity of Marion en route to Athens under custody arrest by Constable Mariner on failure to support his young daughter. Charge filed by former wife Etta Verity after two weeks of search.

Arvey Verity Marion Athens Mariner Etta Verity

Whiskey bandits raid Maryland distillery. gunfire and capture

Burkettsville Md March 2 whiskey bandits from Washington in four high powered cars raided the Old Horsey distillery just before dawn and escaped with about $5 000 worth of bonded liquor after a gun battle with guards one robber was captured guards interrupted the raid a similar theft occurred a year ago at the same distillery worth $100 000.

Burkettsville Mar Washington

Three Mint Gang Members Reported Arrested in Liberty

Three men alleged to have participated in the Denver mint robbery were arrested in Liberty Missouri today, according to department of justice agents. The robbery at the Denver facility resulted in a guard’s death and a $200000 theft months ago.

Kansas City United States Mint Denver Colo Liberty Department of Justice

Harding Plans Letter on World Court Proposal

President Harding will transmit to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee a Hughes letter replying to inquiries about the United States joining the League of Nations world peace court. The note outlines the administration's stance on participation in the international court.

Washington Mar Harding Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hughes United States League of Nations

Burns Murder Trial Involves Eternal Triangle Claim

In Painesville Ohio on March 2 the prosecution announced Henry D Burns of Cleveland will be tried for wife murder after allegedly burying Hazel Burns who was still alive in Mentor marsh last October.

Painesville, O Henry D. Burns Cleveland Hazel Burns Lonely Mentor Marsh

Four Injured in Detroit Blast at Hanna Iron Plant

Molten metal burst from a blast furnace at Hanna furnace company's River Rouge plant burning four workers seriously. Fire reached $15,000 and spread to the ore steamer Bradley anchored about 200 feet away.

Detroit Hanna Furnace Company River Rouge Bradley Hanna

Moon Eclipse Visible Over Ohio Valley Tonight

The 1923 lunar eclipse will be visible across the Ohio Valley with favorable weather. Dr. Jermain G. Porter of the University of Cincinnati says the event starts at 8 28 Central Time and ends at 20 36, with three eighths of the moon eclipsed as the earth's shadow covers the satellite.

Cincinnati Mar Ohio Valley Jermain G. Porter University of Cincinnati

Archbishop rejects Ruhr mediation talk call

London dispatch reports the archbishop of Canterbury rejecting Swedish bishops proposal to invite President Harding to mediate the Ruhr crisis. He says past conferences worsened tensions. Cologne dispatch quotes the Roman Catholic bishop saying Pope Pius XI works ceaselessly for peace to stop trench fighting.

London Canterbury Hardings Ruhr Cologne Pius XI

Bombing of irregular positions in hills reported

Free State troops bombard the irregulars under Commandant Boffin in the origin hills with heavy casualties feared. Republicans retaliate by kidnapping civilian officials and burning barracks at Carriagalen.

Dublin Mar Free State Boffin Origin Hills Carriagalen

Medina Police Seek Pittsburg Clerk in $20 Cash Larceny

Medina Ohio police search for George Williams of Pittsburg booked as night clerk at the White Front restaurant. He is charged with taking $20 from the cash register and stealing cigars cigarettes and clothing.

Medina George Williams Pittsburg White Front

Yong student killed by gas

Martin B. Riley, 16, a high school student in Chicago, was found asphyxiated after a gas heater burned all night. Four members of another nearby family were found unconscious from the same cause but were revived.

Martin B. Riley Chicago

Boy Seeks 2500 Damages in Assault Case

In Elyria Ohio on March 2, eleven year old Frank Mostak sues John Purski for 2500 dollars alleging Purski assaulted him loosening teeth and blackening his eyes. The defendant is described as a full brown man.

Elyria. O Frank Mostak John Purski Purski

Alumni Fund Drive Surpasses Athens Quota Reach

Athens has raised 68000 of a 75000 city quota for the Ohio university alumni building fund. The local committee reports 106000 has been subscribed in Athens by citizens, faculty, and students. A team solicitation plan aims to cover nationwide efforts to close a roughly 100000 shortfall before commencement.

Ohio University Athens C. H. Bryson

Kemal Pasha Urges Turkey Russia Ties

Mustapha Kemal Pasha addressed the Angora assembly urging closer relations with Russia. He stated Turkish policy calls for strengthened friendship and noted progress on negotiations for a commercial agreement between Turkey and Russia.

Constantinople Mar Mustapha Kemal Pasha Angora Turkey Russia Kemal

Continental bloc talks collapse over U S warning

Ambassador Herrick warned France that an anti British bloc would draw U S response as Italy balked at joining. France pressed for a Franco British entente while Britain pursues closer ties with the United States. Mussolini showed little enthusiasm for the agreement amid France Britain strains.

London France Belgium Italy Great Britain Europe United States Myron T. Herrick Poincare Herrick Benito Mussolini M. Poincare England

Grocer Dies After Hammer Robbery in Toledo

J C Herbruck aged 63 is dying in a Toledo hospital from a hammer blow delivered by two robbers who held up his grocery store late last night. A hole in the skull resulted from the strike while Paul Hartmann, 15, a counter witness and messenger, hid behind the counter as the robbers looted the cash register and escaped.

Toledo J. C. Herbruck Paul Hartmenn

Clock repair mishap injures Eugene Highman in Mt Vernon

Eugene Highman suffered lacerations to his right thumb and first two fingers while winding an ordinary mantel clock in Mt Vernon Indiana. He required medical attention for the injuries.

MT. Vernon Ind Eugene Highman

Medina man withdraws 50000 suit after auto insurance settlement

Roy Lee of near Wadsworth dropped his $50,000 lawsuit against C. M. Crum of Lodi after reaching a settlement with Crum's auto insurer for 2209.

Medina Roy Lee Wadsworth C. M. Crum Lodi Crum

Morgan to Speak at First Presbyterian Church Sunday

Morgan will address the Athens community at 7 o clock Sunday evening at the First Presbyterian church. The talk targets athletes from Ohio University and Athens high schools with the public welcome. He will discuss The Tournament Whether We Win or Lose and share lessons from the ongoing athletic event in Athens. Special choir vocal selections are planned.

Gooffrey TF. Morgan Athens First Presbyterian Church Ohio University John Hancock Morgan

Double Execution in Ohio Penitentiary

Columbus, Mar. 2. Charles Arnold, 65, white, and Henry White, Negro, died in a double electrocution at the Ohio penitentiary. Five shocks were needed for White who refused water. Arnold was sentenced for murdering and robbing Ruth Lawrence at a Columbus rooming house on June 24, 1922. White was convicted of murdering his wife in Columbus on February 21, 1922 and had confessed then recanted.

Columbus Mar Charles Arnold Henry White Ohio Penitentiary Arnold Ruth Lawrence

Hockingport Man Left Very Valuable Estate

Parkersburg West Virginia March 2 W H Smith E L Davidson and J W Goodwin filed their report of inventory and appraisement of the estate of the late Andrew Jackson McKim of Hockingport placing a total valuation of 44216 20 on the estate The inventory lists cash on deposit 6396 20 stock in Parkersburg Chair company 11305 common stock in W H Smith Hardware company 21900 preferred stock in the same company 2500 realty at Hockingport Ohio 1265 Liberty Bonds 850

Parksburg W. Va W. H. Smith E. L. Davidson J. W. Goodwin Andrew Jackson McKim Hockingport Parkersburg Chair Company W. H. Smith Hardware Company Ohio

German police in Gelsenkirchen arrested by French

Paris reports that on March 2 French authorities seized all German police in Gelsenkirchen and removed them from the town.

Ali Paris Gelsenkirchen

Chaplin and Negri Reconcile After Lovers’ Quarrel

Charley Chaplin hurried from his studio to Pola Negri after she announced she would not marry, then news of a reconciliation followed. Negri said she would wed only her art and Chaplin later confirmed the quarrel had ended and a wedding may come.

Los Angeles Charley Chaplin Pola Negri Chaplin Miss Negri mca @tibe ~ Lasky - studio Sharkie Santa Barbara Delmonte Ment Charley Charlie Palo

Vogt Removed as Massillon Mayor for Misconduct

Herbert H. Vogt, former Massillon mayor, was removed by Governor Donahey on charges of gross neglect of duty. An eight day hearing concluded February 20. Former Attorney General Joseph McGhee said the case would go to the supreme court arguing the removal law unconstitutional and Vogt denied a full public hearing.

Columbus Herbert H. Vogt Massillon Donahey Joseph McGhee Vogt Supreme Court

Alfred Leach Dies at 82 Former Martins Ferry Woolen Mill Operator

Alfred Leach 82 longtime Martins Ferry resident and former woolen mill operator who ran a mill before the Civil War has died. He lived in the city for almost twenty years.

Martins Ferry Alfred Leach

Wells HTP Legal JB Appointed Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Attorney A Bruce Wells has been named assistant prosecuting attorney for Athens County by Prosecutor R W Finsterwald. Wells will provide legal advice to county and township officials and boards as the special officer post is abolished and salary shifted to the assistant prosecutor. Pete Barrows of Nelsonville becomes county traffic officer succeeding H D Nice after his resignation.

A. Bruce Wells Athens County R. W. Finsterwald Finsterwald Wells Pete Barrows Nelsonville Barrows H. D. Nice Athens

Free Staters Wounded in Tipperary Skirmish

In Tipperary three Free State fighters were wounded in a clash with Republicans. An attempt to bomb Tipperary Cathedral failed during the same incident.

Belfast Mar Tipperary

Fire Devastates North Lewisburg Business District

Telegraph reports from Erie indicate a large fire destroyed most of the business section of North Lewisburg, located 24 miles southwest of Erie on the Erie railroad, early today. The blaze caused extensive property damage across the commercial area.

Calder KIGK Not Supported By The Senate Swan Song

The Senate rejected Calder's farewell critique of government meddling in railroads and the farm bloc. He condemned party allegiance over personal conviction, while Frelinghuysen and Brookhart offered pointed rebuttals and Iowa idea jests amid the lame duck session chatter.

Ft. N. S Washington Mar Senate Calder New York Frelinghuysen New Jersey Brookhart Town Iowa

Ohio Senate passes Hunt bill extending soldiers' status

Ohio Senate backs a Hunt bill extending soldiers' benefits to underage enlistees with nonresident parents. The chamber also defeats an anti Klan bill 80 to 12, and moves to require court clock changes to eastern time. Other items include licensing fishing, nonpartisan judge nominations, and brick industry probes.

Columbus House Senate Ohio Harding Warren County

Classified ads used to solve community problems

City officials note Rev. C. M. Redding of this place uses classified advertising to address the lack of a physician in the community. The effort highlights a civic approach to staffing gaps and public health needs.

Mar C. M. Redding

Senate to probe sugar market manipulation and price rises

Washington March 2 An inquiry by the senate into alleged manipulation of the sugar market and the rapid advances in sugar prices was proposed in a resolution introduced today by Senator Brookhart Republican of Iowa.

Washington Anl Senate Brookhart Jtowas

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Haring America George A. Holmes Han Tara Dri Rother Otras Bader Ireland de Valera Athlone Maryland Mint Gang Western State George Yong Ambassador Herrick Britain By David M. Church Bhoger An Xu Adolf Vinnen GIT Lewisburg Calder Kigk SOLON New York Senators Kenneth W. Clark Clifford Lucas County Osborn Icking County Goers Gifford Atwood Don«ahey
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