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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1920

Page

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France doubts Russia can supply food and goods

Paris notes the French government doubts Russia can meet European needs, citing Russia's lack of railways and cereals. It argues Russian reform would take six months and a billion francs, delaying trade resumption with France, Italy, and Britain. Public opinion condemns negotiating with Europe as a whole.

Paris Lloyd George Nitti Germany France Russia Abises Italy Great Britain Europe

West Virginia Suffrage Hope Hinges On Senator Bloch Vote

Suffrage supporters in Charleston cling to hope as Senator Jesse Bloch of Wheeling travels from California to cast a key vote in the West Virginia Senate. Mrs. Ellis Yost, head of the women's group pushing ratification, says the 14-14 tie could break once Bloch arrives to join the fourteen supporters and keep the Senate in session.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia Ellis Yost Woman's Organization Jesse Bloch Wheeling California Senate Bloch

Anti Saloon League Plans To Guard Prohibition Majority

In a statement Columbus reports the Anti Saloon League vows to protect its nearly three to one congressional majority. It cites expected census population gains adding twenty five House seats, likely strengthening metropolitan opposition to prohibition and altering future voting dynamics.

Columbus Anti Saloon League Congress United States House of Representatives

Man dies during funeral as choir sings at Petersburg church

Lawrenceburg Indiana Stephen P Gaines 63 a farmer died suddenly during the funeral service for Mrs Mary A Shinkle wife of Ross Shinkle at the Petersburg Baptist church He slipped from his pew and died instantly as the choir sang Let Angels Prostrate Fall The choir continued the service while Gaines body was removed.

Lawrenceburg Ind Stephen P. Gaines Farmer Mary A. Shinkle Ross Shinkle Petersburg Baptist Church Gaines

Camp Sherman Fire Kills One, Leaves One Missing

A community house at Camp Sherman in Chillicothe Ohio burned early today. One man is dead and another, Robert Williams of Chillicothe, a colored porter, is missing. Sixteen others escaped as property loss reaches about 170000. Ernest Wagner, a base hospital waiter, is believed dead.

Jhillicothe Camp Sherman Ernest Wagner Robert Williams Chillicothe

Blue Lodge Tonight at Paramathia No. 26 Meeting

Special meeting at Paramathia netge No 26 is set for 6 30 this evening. Master degree will be conferred on two candidates. All members urged to attend. J L Duncan W M D A Palmer Seq

Paramathia Netge J. L. Duncan W. M. d. A. Palmer

Dutch Plan to Guard Bill After Kaiser Move

The Dutch government will let former Kaiser live at Doorn but demand a strong personal pledge he not move without consent and not engage in politics. A heavy guard will surround his home and banishment to a Dutch colony is not being considered.

London Doorn Amsterdam William of Kaiser

Fees at Ohio University Next Summer

Ohio University will charge a $10 matriculation fee for entering students, paid once every four years. Non residents pay an extra $25 per semester, totaling $80 per year, including the existing $30 yearly fee. A recent state law allows trustees to raise fees and use receipts for salary advances.

Columbus Pandena Atoning Oho State Thier Ae Tioedeate University ‘Ohio

Hank Gowdy 18 A Real Politician

Hank Gowdy a major league ball player is drafting .300 as a politician. Columbus men who served in the war organize a Republican Service Men’s Club with Gowdy as president. The club will take active part in state and national campaigns this year.

Columbus United Press Hank” Gowdy Republican ‘Service Gowdy

Wall Street Bond Plot Fears Deepen With New Thefts

In New York on March 5 authorities report fresh bond thefts from the Wall Street scheme linked to the Arnstein case. Despite mass arrests of messengers, $500 to thousands are missing as the DA questions the Arnstein leadership and treats him as a spoke rather than the hub of the band.

New York Mar Nicky Arnstein Wall Street John Dooling

Extradition Note Reaffirms Kaiser Stand Before Netherlands

The Hague , March 5 A new note from the allies on extradition of the former Kaiser has been delivered to the Dutch government It repeats the same position outlined in their earlier communication.

the Hague Mar Ales

Bolshevists Send Is. Phish to Other Lands

Washington reports a Bolshevist attack and invasion of Poland imminent, with state department evidence cited by Cassell urging food relief to Poland Armenia and Austria. He describes typhus plaguing Poland and warns of armored conveyances transporting victims to the border, as Europe aids Poland but American food is needed.

Washington Mar Poland Wm. R. Casell State Department House United States Grain Corporation Armenia Austria Cassell Europe

Shipyard Tests Counterbalanced Tool Suspension System

An English shipyard experiments with a counterbalanced suspension device to unload workers from carrying heavy tools while working on vertical surfaces.

An Penglish

It Pays to Advertise Diamond Ring Returned

Mrs. J. S. Van Dyke recovered a badly mashed but intact diamond ear ring after using the Messenger classified ads. Mr. W. O. Phillips of 299 West Union Street delivered the ring to the Messenger, proving the effectiveness of the classifieds and Mrs. Van Dyke’s faith in honest returns.

J. S. van Dyke Messenger W. O. Phillips West Union Street van Dyke

Portugal in turmoil as rebels clash with government forces

Madrid dispatches report deadly fighting in Lisbon and Oporto between rebels and authorities. Civil unrest grows from radicals seeking soviet control of industry. Interior ministry notes unofficial sightings of a soviet republic in Portugal as telegraph strikes block communication.

Paris Madrid Portugal Lisbon Oporto Mar

Rumors of Portuguese Soviet Revolt Denied

The Portuguese legation in Madrid denies rumors of a revolution and soviet government in Portugal. Officials say the claims stem from the ongoing telegraphers strike in Portugal and are not substantiated.

Madrid Mar Portugal Portugese Legation Legation

Stray Man Struck, Languishes After Roof Collapse at Rail Yard

In Fs Stewart on Thursday heavy winds blew a roof from a box car injuring a unidentified man found in the yards. About 60, six foot six, 185 pounds with sandy hair, Irish look, no ID. A watch fob bears the letter B. He lies unconscious and unresponsive through the day and night, with no clues to his identity.

Stewart

Aged Woman Dies After Husband's Funeral in Jerseyville

Mrs. Eunice Irene Howard, 76, of Jerseyville, died suddenly at 1 a.m. from heart neuralgia hours after attending her husband Andrew Jackson Howard's funeral. He died at 94 from infirmities. She will be buried beside him Saturday at Mt. Zion church with interment in the adjacent cemetery.

Eunice Irene Howard Jerseyville Andrew Jackson Howard

Bandits Ride In Seven Passenger Car Rob Three in Cleveland

Cleveland police hunt a flying squad of auto bandits after three robberies in one night. A man was chased to his doorstep as the bandits fired a shot, and the gang stole a total of 160 dollars from the victims.

Cleveland, CO

Netherlands Reaffirms Stance on Kaiser Extradition

The Dutch government replies to allied notes on Kaiser extradition, insisting it is fully aware of duties arising from hosting the former German emperor. It states Holland has acted properly and will continue to do so, having restricted his liberty as necessary to calm allied concerns.

The Hague Holland Germany

Entente to Probe Holland on Kaiser Intrigue Risk

London reports the council of foreign ministers will ask the Dutch government how it plans to stop William of Hohenzollern from becoming a focal point of German monarchist schemes. The entente will not press Holland’s jurisdiction further.

London Entente Holland Council of Foreign Ministers Council of Premiers William of

Father of Eighteen Pneumonia Fatal to Juror

Pineville Kentucky Tandy Howell aged 69 died after pneumonia struck him while serving on a jury. He was the father of 18 children and passed away shortly after the illness.

Pineville Tandy Howell

Bulldog a and maid cleans nursery of Dayton home

Dayton report describes Dr. Harry Lautenschlager’s bulldog that tidies the nursery each night by gathering the children's toys and placing them in order. He notes his 1920 dog license and says he prefers the dog to a servant for nightly chores.

Dayton Harry Lautenschlager Dr. Lautenschleger

Blizzard Grips Midwest Halts Traffic and Delays Trains

The March blizzard tied up traffic and hampered midwestern communication. Chicago saw a 30 degree drop in 24 hours and trains ran hours late. Street cars were halted in many cities, while the heavy snow blessed the wheat region with needed moisture.

Chicago Illl Trafic Middlewest

Senate Debates Move to End Fight Over Treaty

Debate on the peane treaty shifts toward an endgame as a motion to recommit or bring up Article Ten is discussed in the Senate. Senator Lodge vows no further amendments to the Lodge reservations while Democrats await a White House response to a proposed compromise on Article Ten. President Wilson’s stance remains uncertain.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senator Lodge White House Lodge Wilson

Wilson May Withdraw Versailles Treaty Over Constantinople

The United States may warn the allies it could withdraw the Versailles treaty from the Senate if Turks remain in Constantinople. High officials say Washington would face a conflicting obligation if the League of Nations is joined while opposing the Constantinople settlement. The Adriatic crisis also dominates today’s developments.

Washington March United Press Wilson Senate Constantinople United States League of Nations Adriatic

Anil Heads in Conference With Railway Execs

Twenty five association of railway executives met in New York on March 5 to name delegates to the president's bi partisans conference of railway labor and employers. The session aimed to address problems from the return of railroads to private control and to set immediate issues facing lines under private management.

New York Association of Railway Executives Eald

Tippecanoe City Faces Strong First Round At Tourney

A brief note describes Tippecanoe City as having a strong team likely to advance beyond the first round while discussing the Delaware event and regional competitors. The passage mentions John Hancock high and a general sense of a competitive field with Athens and others.

Delaware Athens John Hancock High Tippecanoe City

Southern Division hopefuls shine in Delaware tourney

In Delaware Ohio on March 5 the state scholastic basketball tournament produced spirited morning games. Notable scores include Troy 28 over Northampton 14, Tippecanoe City 14 beating John Hancock of Athens 8, Marysville 22 over West Lafayette 10, Cambridge 20 over Athens 19, Middletown 22 to 14, and Portsmouth 23 over Lawrenceville 10.

Delaware Mar Troy Northampton Tippecanoe City John Hancock High Athens Marysville West Lafayette Cambridge Middletown Worthington Portsmouth Lawrenceville

Canton Fences Ben and Ma Yer Block Guilty in Theft Case

Ben and Ma yer Block, store operators in Canton Ohio, were found guilty before Judge Krrchbaum of fencing juvenile thieves aged 11 to 15. They were fined 500 dollars plus costs, with a suspended work house sentence. Evidence showed they taught boys to steal and bought the stolen goods.

Canton, O Ben and Mayer Block Krrchbaum

X rays Guiding Aluminum Additions in Steel Castings

English experts say X rays can study how varying aluminum amounts affect steel and help determine proportions for sound castings.

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