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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1922
Page
10
Elizabeth Hanna granddaughter of the late Mark Hanna attracts attention in Washington for beauty and charm. She spends much of her time in the national capital since her father’s death.
Willard Darnell of near Canaanville was fined 1300 and costs after pleading guilty to three prohibition violations. Judge Worstell ordered him to Dayton workhouse at 60 cents a day until paid, amid claims of an organized bootlegging ring flooding Athens with illicit liquor.
Dr Frank A Sorge heard burglars and armed himself at his Cincinnati drug store wareroom. He opened the door to find a fire instead of burglars and phoned the fire department. Nine adults and five children escaped in night attire as firemen quickly put out the blaze.
Harvey W. Church, to be executed at 4 pm, spoke for the first time in five weeks breaking a cataleptic state. He called for his father and mother and later confessed the crime, asking forgiveness per jail physician Dr Francis W McNamara.
Congress man Frank D. Scott of Michigan urged abolishing the United States shipping board and shifting its functions to the commerce department during the National Merchant Marine association convention in Washington. He criticized Chairman A. D. Lasker and called the board's propaganda soft flattery and a disguising obituary.
Cleveland officials declare that Ohio Bell rate hikes approved in Columbus are just a precursor to higher charges after merger with rival systems. Public Utilities Committee leader John L. Marshall urges city residents to unite and hire experts to combat the planned changes.
Banks in the financial district refused to quote the British pound sterling after a Wall Street rumor spread that Premier Lloyd George has resigned.
Washington March 3. The government faces forcing bituminous coal operators to join miners in a conference to avert a threatened April 1 strike. Operators oppose President Harding's suggestion relayed by Secretary Davis for a joint meeting to settle differences. Administration plans strong measures to avert the walkout.
In Athens County a marked drop in marriages is noted as February records show only eighteen couples securing life leases. The investigation cites economic factors, with the two February licensees being James Loper and Mary Hopkins of Nelsonville and Clarence Primmer and Marie Donley of Nelsonville. The piece also notes a memorial program at Memorial Hall for a former national Elks leader.
J. E. Bailey age 37 a lineman died from a fall off a telegraph pole near Coal Grove while repairing a line along the N and W tracks. He was working alone when a passerby heard his cries and found him after he struck the ground about 25 feet below his head and shoulders.
Washington on March 3. The state department issued a lengthy statement about the large number of foreign bonds entering the American market. It urged American banking and investment interests to consult the state department regarding this financing.
Following funeral services at Holy Name church tomorrow, Cincinnati honors former Mayor John Galvin who died suddenly late Wednesday. The service details remain to be announced as the city pays tribute to his public service.
The house insular affairs committee postponed its investigation into E. Mont Reilly of Porto Rico. Representative Humphreys of Mississippi introduced the resolution delaying the inquiry.
Winifred Mason Huck, daughter of the late Representative William E. Mason, filed as a candidate for representative at large in the Republican primary this April. She may also pursue the remaining term to fill her father’s unexpired tenure.
In Washington on March 3 Senator Harris Democrat of Georgia proposed an amendment to stop all immigration for five years. The report says California has set a minimum wage of sixteen dollars a week for women workers.
Eye witnesses report oil operator James G. Lyons slapped Governor J. B. A. Robertson as he exited the County Attorney James C. Hepburn’s office in Okmulgee. The incident sparked a crowd in the courthouse area as authorities investigate Lyons motive.
Steubenville Ohio March 3 Judge John F E Sater presiding in US court here is expected to grant a temporary injunction against the Yorkville strikers after two days of testimony. He reserved his decision until 1 20 tomorrow afternoon.
President Harding declined to disclose to the senate the instructions he gave Brigadier General John H. Russell regarding his appointment as American high commissioner to Haiti. The stance aired as part of ongoing confirmation discussions.
A rural English belief holds that a baby’s nails must not be cut in the first year. If trimmed, the child is said to grow up light-fingered. The folklore reflects cautious parental caution in remote districts.
An asserted remedy claims 666 can break a cold fever and grippe faster than anything, preventing pneumonia according to booster advertising. The claim cites rapid relief and health protection as its main selling points.
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