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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1922

Page

15

Thirteen Die In Crossing Bus Train Collision

Painesville Ohio reports a New York Central express train struck a crowded bus at St Clair Street crossing killing thirteen and injuring several. The high speed crash scattered bodies along the right of way as investigations begin by Lake County and railroad officials.

Painesville O. Mar New York Central Fairport Harbor St. Clair Street Gladys Litt Fairport Kathryn Ottager Richmond Richard Brand Chardon John Sturms Lillian Kelso Joseph Hilda Sam Braski Joseph O’leary Oscar Hoover John Partes William J. Sutter Jr Frank Fridebaugh Stanley Rait George H. McGhee Medina Andrew Adams Ray Hamilton Martin Steinbach Lake County T. J. Appleton Fernandez Chester Parris Painesville Fairport

Survivor recounts bus disaster in Painesville

Charles Sullivan, a survivor, describes the deadly bus wreck in Painesville Ohio that killed fourteen. He recalls boarding at St Clair and Main streets as the bus filled, with four or five standing passengers, and the vehicle going down St Clair.

Painesville International News Service Today Charles Sullivan St. Clair Main Streets

Plan Meeting Total With Chief Sunday Plan Meeting Total With Chief Sunday

London dispatch reports 10 Downing Street denying a Chequers conference with unionist leaders but notes a possible 48 hour talks that could decide the fate of the coalition government. Austen Chamberlain Balfour Horne and Birkenhead favor Lloyd George staying in office though a hard-liner faction remains influential and aggrieved over Irish policy.

London Mar Downing Street Lloyd George Chequers The Chronicle Austen Chamberlain Arthur James Balfour Robert Horne Lord Birkenhead Sunday

Wives Fill Pulpits in Bellaire Churches

Wives of two ministers occupied pulpits in Bellaire last Sunday. Mrs. W. C. Hume spoke at the South Bellaire M E church on The Tithe while her husband was ill. At the First M E church Mrs. J. H. Palmer preached on foreign mission work.

Bellaire Mar W. C. Hume Bellaire M. E. Church M. FE J. H. Palmer

Car Stalled at Cemetery Street Crossing Rescue

William Pyle and Floyd Coffee saved themselves from serious harm when a Ford touring stalled on Cemetery street crossing was struck by a northbound K M and O train No. 3. They jumped free at 9:50 am, the car was pushed off tracks against a telegraph pole and badly damaged. Floyd Coffee is the 15 year old son of Robert Coffee owner of the Star Hotel.

William Pyle Floyd Coffee Cemetery Street Robert Coffe Mr. Coffee

Winnipeg Grain Exchange Will Shift To Provincial Exchanges

Winnipeg Manitoba reports a protest against the Manitoba business tax. The Winnipeg grain exchange will decentralize its operations by establishing exchanges at Fort William Port Arthur Regina Calgary and Edmonton. Traders say their income is earned in other provinces and should not be taxed by Manitoba authorities.

Winnipeg Man International News Service Manitoba Winnipeg Grain Exchange Canada Fort William Port Arthur Regina Calgary Edmonton

Will Hays Reinstates Pierce Butler as Chicago Postmaster

Washington dispatch reports the last official act of Postmaster General Will Hays was to reinstate Pierce Butler to the Chicago post office after Butler had been removed by Burleson.

Washington Will H. Hays Pierce Butler Chicago Butler Burleson

Lloyd George’s Revisions Edge in European Crisis

Senator William E. Borah analyzes Lloyd George’s leadership and calls for revising the Versailles treaty. He condemns Allied Russia policy, notes Russia’s blockade harms Europe, and argues for recognizing the Russian government to stabilize Europe and revive global trade. He laments the continued toll of punitive measures on Europe and the United States.

Russia Europe United States Lloyd George

Sues for Balance on His Contract

George Chaney sues Athens township school district in Athens county common pleas court for 384 dollars claiming wrongful discharge from a contract to haul children. He says he was hired November 20, 1920 for 80 dollars monthly and was discharged January 10, 1921 with 96 school days remaining, seeking 384 dollars plus interest from May 22, 1921.

Athens County George Chaney Athens County Common Pleas Board of Education Athens Township Chaney

Patterson Fined for School Attendance Plea

Robert Patterson of Coolville Ridge was fined five dollars and costs in Magistrate 8. RE. Hedges court after pleading guilty to failing to send his children to school. He was arrested by Copstable Glenn.

Robert Patterson Coolville Ridge RE. Hedges Copstable Glenn

Webb of Logan Here Today to Greet the Force

Clinton Webb from Logan visits the city to greet the local messenger force. He has built a daily readership of over four hundred in his hometown and is dubbed the Watch Dog of Logan for his wide familiarity with residents. Webb previously worked for the Democrat Sentinel of Logan.

Clinton Webb Webb Logan The Messenger Democrat-Sentinel

Our Minister's Birthday Tickets at Millikan's

A brief item notes 50 cent tickets for Our Minister's Birthday offered at Millikan's. The page date 3 1 4 indicates a column marker or date reference.

Millikan’s

Ex-President Wilson Keeps Quiet One Year On

Woodrow Wilson marks one year since leaving the White House for private life in Washington He avoids public discussion of Harding’s policy or Versailles treaty and remains devoted to rest and his law work with daily drives with his wife Mrs Wilson Health has improved after earlier relapses and long rest with occasional office visits and car rides.

Frank A. Stetson Capitol Senate White House United States Whitee House Wilson

Italy Seeks Two-Week Delay in Paris Reparations Talks

Rome reports Italy asked for a two weeks postponement of the three day reparations conference now set to open in Paris on Wednesday. The request aims to push back the start date of the key discussions involving major nations on postwar settlement.

Rome Italy Paris

Regular communication of Athens Chapter 39 on March 6 1922

Monday evening at 7 00 o clock the Athens Chapter No 39 held a regular communication with work in the Royal Arch degree. Officers listed include W H Beechtold and H P Jas A Palmer. Seey 3 4 2t.

Athens W. H. Beechtold H. P. Jas. A. Palmer Seey

Famine Threat Deepens in Chinese Provinces

U S Star correspondent Edna Lee Booker reports more than 10 million Chinese in Kiangsu Anhui Shantung Hunan Checkian Hupeh Honan and Shenui facing starvation. Relief funds total only about 5 million. aid is desperately needed to avert mass deaths amid famine and flood-caused destitution.

Edna Lee Booker U. S. Star Shanghat Mar Kiangsu Anhui Shantung Hunan Checkian Hupeh Honan Shenui International Relief Societies of China China Yellow River Yuan Chofu

English Women Plan Great Political Party Of Their Own

Edna Huber Church reports in London that England is forming a women only political party aimed at equal status with men across politics courts and industry. The move, likened to the U.S. National Womans Party, has support from leading figures including Viscountess Rhondda Viscountess Astor and Mrs Thomas Wintringham. The group hopes to be ready by the next general election though control of government remains unlikely.

London England Great Britain National Womans’ Party United States Rhondda Viscountess Astor Thomas Wintringham

Red Cross relief aids Athens county with clothing, funds aid

A Red Cross relief effort in Athens county receives cash and in kind donations from Athens and surrounding areas. Citizens of Amesville contribute a large box of clothing and shoes as a second truckload heads to the hardest hit community. Feeding demonstrations progress under City Federation, while investigators identify some who do not need aid. Cash gifts total 1268.25 with new donors including The Athens Messenger Majestic Theater and Columbia Theater.

The Red Cross Athens County Athens Amesville Red Cross Committee Reef Fund Athens Messenger Majestic Theater Columbia Theater Charles Harrison the Plains

Barker Grocery Sold to Walter Chase at 260 Central Ave

Walter Chase former partner in Chase and Reading Grocery Co and late owner of The Windsor Tea Room has purchased A. W. Barker Grocery located at 260 Central Ave. Chase took possession Friday and Barker, 74, has run the store for eight years and plans to stay active in business.

Barker Grocery Walter Chase Chase and Reading Grocery Co Windsor Tea Room Havin A. W. Barker Central Ave Chase Barker

Missing Valet Now Reported in a Cell of Death

Los Angeles March 4 Detectives King and Winn report a new lead in the William Desmond Taylor murder case. A letter from A F Swank Canton Ohio included a newspaper picture identified as Edward F Sands the missing valet said to be under sentence to be hanged for murder in Toronto.

Los Angeles Mar International News Service William Desmond Taylor King and Winn District Attorney's Office Edward F. Sands A. F.swank Canton Ohio Sands Toronto

Chicago man designs long bat face electromagnet for sheet metal

A Chicago inventor unveils a long bat faced electromagnet intended for handling sheet metal work. The device aims to improve grip and handling efficiency in fabrication settings.

Chicago

Bob Martin Makes Impressive Return In Ring Comeback

In Huntington West Virginia on March 4 Bob Martin pride of West Virginia fighting men and heavyweight champion of allied forces knocked Eddie Irvis into no mans land in the second round of a 12 round bout at Clyffeside Park. This marked his first fight since a car accident near Terra Alta West Virginia. Martin displayed real class and showed effective left hand action.

Huntington W. Va Bob Martin Pride of West Virginia Eddie Irvis No Man’s Land Clyffeside Park Martin Terra Alita Bob

Fashion Revue Delights Crowd at Majestic Theatre

The D. Zenner Co fashion revue drew a full Majestic Theatre audience as Ohio university coeds modeled navy and sand tricotine suits, cantons crepe dresses, marvella coats, and beaded wraps. Dorothy Kennedy sang, Renda Watkins danced, and Francis Fuller hosted with Cliff Cornell planning the event.

Majestic Theatre New York D. Zenner Co Ohio University Majestic Hutchinson and Stickney Silvus Shoe Co Murphy Bros. Shoe Company Dorothy Kennedy Style Renda Watkins Jlutie Mary Jane Strecker Mary Helen DeMolet Otha Beasley Dona Tebay Mary McGraner Doris Nye Mary Jane Strecker Francis Fuller Cliff Cornell D. Zenner

New York Central Seeks 60 Million Bond Issue

The New York Central railroad asked the interstate commerce commission for authority to issue up to 60 million dollars in refunding and improvement mortgage bonds. About 48.655 million will refinance or fund additions and betterments and reimburse its treasury, while 11.945 million will retire maturing subsidiary company bonds.

Washington New York Central Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission

Harvey May Be Asked to Quit Post After Harding Resignation Demand

London dispatch reports Ambassador George Harvey ill with a cold and denying plans to return to America while The Herald claims President Harding asked for his resignation. Bowen counters that Harvey has no knowledge of such a move or plans to travel.

Harvey Bowen Herald America Harding Ambassador Harvey

Harding Asked Harvey to resign sparks surprise in Washington

Reports from Washington claim President Harding asked Colonel George Harvey to resign as ambassador to Great Britain, triggering quick White House denial as baseless. Attaches said there was no truth, while the president reportedly joked about the rumor with aides.

Washington Mar Wonden Harding George Harvey Great Britain White House London

Bond to Speak at Ohio University Service

Rev. C. M. Bond, newly serving as student pastor at Ohio University, will deliver his first Athens sermon at 10 15 Sunday morning at the Christian Church. The Phi Delta Theta fraternity plans to attend the service in a body.

Bond C. M. Bond Ohio University Christian Church Athens Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Weather Outlook Sees Warm Start Then Cold Week

The weather bureau issued a forecast for next week noting the Ohio valley will be generally fair with rain Tuesday or Wednesday. Warmer conditions expected in the early part of the week, followed by a drop in temperatures after Wednesday.

Washington Weather Bureau Ohio Valley

Masons Attention Annual Inspection at Paramathia Lodge

Annual inspection of Paramathia Lodge No. 25 Free and Accepted Masons set for Tuesday March 7 with work starting at 7:00 p.m. Telegram confirms Grand Master will be absent. visiting Brothers welcome. Ww. W. Lee, W. M. J. A. Palmer, Sec. 3-4-21.

Spelling Bee at WhitLatch's Hall in Albany

An old fashioned spelling bee will be held Monday night at Whit latch's hall Albany organized by the Baptist church women. A small admission will fund church benefits and a white comfort tied in pink yarn will reward the best speller. Everyone invited.

Albany Whitlatch’s Hall

France aims to save coal by railroad electrification

France plans to conserve 40,000,00 tons of coal annually through railroad electrification. The move targets reduced fuel use as part of an energy efficiency push.

France

Foreign bonds in poor favor in the States

The United States government plans a firmer stance against European bond issues sold in America. Officials say French cities dominate these offerings, draining funds from U S industry, while France taxes citizens far less than the United States.

Washington Mar America State Department France United States

Maccabee Dance at F Hall Monday March 6

A Maccabee dance kicks off at F hall Monday night March 6 with a five piece orchestra. Good eats and an admission price of 50 cents.

F. Hall

Mrs Stacey Sues For Damages In Alienation Case

Elyria report says Mrs. Harry C. Stacey seeks 50000 dollars in damages alleging alienation of her husband’s affections. The suit targets Mrs. C W Smalley wife of the late Elyria baker and grocer. Stacey renews a divorce suit withdrawn six weeks ago.

Elyria Mar Harry C. Stacey C. W. Smalley Elyria Baker Stacey

Original Recipes For Using Canned Goods booklet offer

A pamphlet with over 40 pages of new recipes to serve canned foods attractively. It notes 27 soups and 216 recipes from apple dumplings to white sauce. available free with two stamps for return postage. Send name and address to Frederic J. Haskin in Washington DC.

Also Mentioned on This Page

IGER Fagle Street By David M. Church Cemetery St LE Weloh Angwo Borah WM. E. Bora Idaho I. News Service I. N Masons Edna Huber Church Zenner Company the Post Today George R. Holmes Frederic J. Haskin Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C
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