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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1922
Page
1
Prominent educators in Chicago denounce William Jennings Bryan as a medievalist for opposing evolution teaching in public schools. The Commoner responds to critics, with scientists and educators weighing in on school policy and the impact of guessing in science education.
Peter Veregin leader of the Doukholors a Russian sect with about 1000 followers in Canada advocates forcing children under ten and the aged to roam as a protest against taxes after compelling followers to abandon farms and preach as a vagrant working class
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge warned the Senate that rejecting the four power Pacific treaty would revive the Anglo Japanese alliance and risk renewed war. He defended the arms conference pacts and urged ratification to avoid a shocked world still menaced by 1914 18 horrors.
In Huntington West Virginia on March 8 Judge McClintic told a grand jury that anyone who touches alcohol breaks federal prohibition law. He warned attorneys they would be barred if found drinking and condemned jokes about prohibition.
William Jennings Bryan argues that Darwinian theory undermines biblical truth and Christian belief. He condemns atheistic and agnostic views, urges Christian control of schools, and rejects what he calls unfounded evolutionary guesses as incompatible with scripture.
Akron Ohio march 8 trustees at Rose Hill cemetery bar all Sunday funerals after threats by local grave diggers union to strike if Sunday services were permitted. The move blocks weekend services at the cemetery.
Rev. Ahlbrand of Mechanicsburg reported 500 to 1000 robins settling on an alfalfa field near his home Tuesday evening. The field has hosted many robins over the past two weeks, but this sight was the largest yet in the area as birds migrate northward signaling spring.
President Harding in a letter to Eugene Myer Jr. of the War Finance Corporation expressed satisfaction at rising staple agricultural prices. He said lasting business stability requires an equitable relation between producers’ selling prices and consumer costs.
Ohio union coal miners vote in favor of a strike starting April 1 if wage reductions persist. W. D. McKinney of the Southern Ohio Coal Exchange warns the proposed wage scale and six hour day would ruin southern Ohio, urging loyalty to the national United Mine Workers. He notes West Virginia and Kentucky mines rely on the union for market access and that many contracts expiring April 1 will not renew under the present terms.
Washington March 8 William Jennings Bryan the Great Commoner enters the four-power treaty fight drawing swift condemnation from Senator Tom Watson Democrat of Georgia who denounces the move as harmful to diplomacy and national interests.
Henry W. Wise, a New York lawyer, demanded Revenue Commissioner Blair rescind an order banning Flifischmann from manufacturing or selling industrial alcohol. Wise labeled the methods “high handed and prejudiced” in Washington on March 8.
The Glen Lyon dye works in Providence saw 225 steam dye department employees quit today. The action threatens to put 750 more workers at the plant out of work as the textile strike spreads.
Irene C. Buell city prosecutor of Ashland Nebraska and her sister Adeline Gault mayor of St Peter Minnesota both enter the congressional race this year. This marks the first time two sisters compete for congress together in American suffrage history.
In Chicago, a murder case against labor leader Thomas J. Walsh for the Gast killing prompts a citywide probe into law enforcement. Walsh, already acquitted in the Georg murder, faces trial before Judge Joseph Fitch after Judge Sullivan and Chief Justice Scanlan dispute venue.
Republican leaders, facing President Harding's possible veto over a bill lacking a sales tax, pressed to pass the soldier bonus measure in its current form. Chairman Fordney and key committee members expressed optimism Harding would approve as drafted, expecting House passage early next week and a committee lay on Saturday.
South African watermelons are now being sold in the American market at prices ranging from six to eight dollars each.
President Wilson and Senator Borah unite against ratification of the four power Pacific treaty. Wilson charters opposition from his S Street home, citing dangers of alliances and potential harm to U.S. foreign policy. They influence Lodge and Underwood as the Senate fights over approval.
A gang using three motor trucks raided the Old Horse distillery ten miles from Frederick Maryland early today. They overpowered bound and gagged three government watchmen, loaded 2100 gallons of whiskey onto the trucks and escaped. A general alarm has been sounded.
Broussard and Ransdell of Louisiana Pomerone of Ohio Fletcher and Trammell of Florida Myers of Montana Kendrick of Wyoming Stanley of Kentucky Dial and probably Smith of South Carolina appeared today creating uncertainty over counts. Both sides conceded the ratification vote would be extremely close, but Republican leaders said they did not care how close so long as ratification was accomplished.
For two nights the front door at 228 Harris avenue Norwood remains unlatched and a living room light burns in hope Ivy Ward 17 will return after disappearing from her home Monday with no trace found.
Arlington police chief A. R. Wiggins was shot by one of three bandits robbing the Bank of Arlington early today. He was critically wounded and may die.
Three priests narrowly escaped death when a fire damaged a mission house in Cincinnati this morning. The blaze prompted rapid evacuation and investigation by local fire authorities.
Director Forbes of the War Veterans Bureau announced plans to abandon and close weak facilities. Sick veterans will be moved to modern structures, with urgent construction of fireproof government hospitals funded by 16 million dollars under the Langley bill. Congress will be urged to stop authorizing further wooden buildings.
The U S S Maryland will be the newest battleship and serve as the flagship of the American fleet marking a milestone in naval strength and modernization for the United States.
A conference in the Ohio House chamber organized the Uniform Tax League to oppose constitutional classification of property for taxation. John H Chester of Paulding was named president and L D Johnson of Columbus was named vice president. A committee will seek views of the Ohio State Grange and Ohio Farm Bureau Federation on classification. The group vows to support stringent laws enforcing the uniform rule and to oppose candidates who favor classification at the polls.
A blaze Tuesday evening gutted the L Schneider Store on East Main street and damaged Strentz and Lappen clothiers. The three story building owned by Dr. C F Ackers suffered first floor damage while the adjoining shop also took harm. Firemen fought the flames for hours as smoke-filled rooms and a collapsed roof endangered crew members. Insurance on contents believed to total 8500 with 17 March expiration. The state fire marshal planned to investigate the cause.
The seventh annual convention of the Ohio Retail Dry Goods association opened in Columbus this afternoon at the New Southern Hotel.
Judge Julian Mack of New York is expected to occupy the federal bench vacated by Baseball Commissioner Landis in Chicago for a short period until a permanent successor is named. Landis resigned the federal judgeship to devote full time to baseball.
A local report suggests a quick resolution to ongoing troubles as officials promise swift action. Community members await a clear plan from the leadership and updates on next steps.
In Limerick Ireland on March 8 rebel IRA leaders began peace talks with Richard Mulcahey former IRA chief of staff and now defense minister. One thousand extra IRA members arrived as loyal forces occupied six barracks and an armored car with the Sinn Fein flag patrolled the streets. Mulcahey met the rebel leader after his arrival seeking an accord.
Fresh disorders in Belfast killed one man and wounded many as explosions rocked the city after daybreak. An Orangeman was shot on his way to work and a restaurant was wrecked. Soldiers patrol the streets as civilians suffer injuries.
Premier Lloyd George, recently ill, recovered enough to preside over a cabinet meeting today in London. The session signals a return to official duties and ongoing wartime leadership.
Pythian Dance set for Saturday March 11 with tickets and invitations ready. To obtain them contact committee members Snyder Shilter Skinner Atkinson or Stocklin for entry.
Hugh F. Eagen, longtime leader and Past Great Sachem of the Ohio S O O R M, died at his Adelphi home. He edited The Ohio Red Man, a key paper for the organization, and was a familiar visitor to the Athens tribe. Burial was held in Adelphi.
Dance event announced at Chauncey K of P hall on Friday night March 10. A park plan is noted and a motor bus will take attendees to Athens after the dance.
Wheeling West Virginia March 8 a trio from the league of women voters will oversee the city council operations in the future acting as observers to ensure governance follows public interests and procedures.
England provides pensions to about three and a half million people including men women and children. The program expands social welfare as coverage grows across the population.
Fire hazards rise after brief warm spells as furnaces are reignited without precautions. Carelessness causes fires nationwide, costing millions. Readers can request a free home fire booklet by mailing name and address with two cents postage to Frederic J. Haskin at The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington DC.
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