08 Mar 1923
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1923
Page
1
Fragmentary items outline US and allied naval procurement plans requiring large expenditures to match rivals. The readable bits mention a defense program, funding allocations, and comparisons with other nations' military capabilities. No dates or named entities clearly readable.
Captain Frank H. W. Schofield argues the United States must spend 369.9 million to reach a top tier navy under the 6 5 3 treaty or accept inferiority. He says Britain outpaces the U S and Japan builds fast cruisers and submarines that could reach the Pacific coast, while treaty limits hinder basing on Guam, the Aleutians, and the Philippines.
Washington March 8 Secretary of Commerce Hoover named Dr Frank M Surface to lead an investigation into growing rubber on American soil The Commerce and Agriculture departments were allotted 500000 to fund the study and related work in this early step toward domestic rubber production.
London March 8 Great Britain has cut naval expenditures by 33 percent in the last two years according to Acut. Colonel Leopold Amery of the Admiralty who attributed the reduction to the Washington conference element for naval armament limitation.
St Clairsville Ohio four of the five deputies named by H G Finley Belmont county auditor elect are school teachers Finley also serves as director of the county normal school.
On AG advice the Burke Truck Load Bill does not apply to an overloaded trailer. Consequently the charges against M. S. Glover of Detroit were dismissed.
The Crawford county investment bureau in Bucyrus, claimed as the first of its kind in the state, aims to inform stock and bond purchasers about their merits.
Gustav Adolf Hummeltenberg left 15000 dollars for a school to train spiritualistic mediums but the court ruled the bequest invalid. The judge’s decision sparks debate over the will and its spiritual implications.
In Chicago on March third a University of Chicago team led by Dr. A. B. Luckhardt and J. P. Carter announced a new anesthetic compound blended with ethylene gas. They claim it surpasses ether chloroform and nitrous oxide and does not affect heart action while lowering pneumonia risk after use.
A Columbus dispatch reports that after the Taft tax bill's passage, Ohio taxes for state, county, and city governments rose 411.7 percent since 1900 and 145.8 since 1915, with 1922 total taxes at 224,130,757.66. Cuyahoga County alone paid 49,182,565.74, surpassing the state’s earlier total. Eight counties with major cities now pay over half the state tax. Summit County shows dramatic gains, and industrial growth is blamed partly for the rise. utilities taxes account for about ten percent of current taxes.
Private Robert Garamillo survived a 26 crash of a 16 passenger army transport plane after plummeting 2000 feet to rough ground. He remained in the cockpit and escaped unharmed while airmen suffered severe injuries. The report notes repeated thefts by a banker to finance his schemes.
Columbus Ohio March 8 Prediction was made that the Senate will refuse to confirm Governor's appointment of William A Hopkins Cincinnati Democrat to the state utilities commission to succeed C C Marshall Sidney Democrat. Senate leaders favored former State Senator James A Reynolds Cleveland Democrat or Marshall to succeed himself. If not confirmed Marshall will continue in office.
A. H. Penfield, cashier of the closed Springfield National Bank, admitted to embezzling funds used to cover losses from a gambler's scheme connected to a creosote railroad ties venture. He disclosed the full extent to bank officials and federal examiners while recovering at his father-in-law's home after a failed attempt on his life. Authorities traced missing securities after he sold over $100,000 in bonds to Mellon Bank, with a $600,000 shortfall expected to be recovered. Depositors face limited losses. stockholders may cover the deficit.
James Rowan aged 24, a Josten cigar store clerk, vanished after leaving home Tuesday night in a brown suit and raincoat. Police and relatives hunt for clues as searches yield no trace. he left watch and pocketbook, may have funds via bank account, last seen around 6 am Wednesday. Information to Athens police chief Parker or John Rowan.
Assistant Secretary of Commerce C. Houston has been offered the presidency of the World Commerce Corporation of New Jersey at a salary of 100000 dollars a year. The firm with capital in the hundreds of millions is backed by New York and Pittsburgh financiers and aims to take over oil interests abroad and invest in U S oil concerns.
A helicopter in Ohio rose about 15 feet straight up in a brief, late timing incident. The event echoes workplace delays as a humorous comparison to a boss stepping in after tardiness.
Sam Alberts a 60 year old father of seven was shot and killed by his brother-in-law William H. Vernatt father of five children. Police say jealousy and dislike of Alberts as a boarder at Vernatt's Huntington home led to the fatal shooting. Vernatt claims the act was meant only to frighten him away.
Clash between Republican irregulars and Free State troops unfolds in the mountains near Carrane. About four hundred irregulars assault three Free State columns. Free State reinforcements move to the front as Republicans suffer heavy losses. Since Monday, irregular fatalities reach twenty one versus eight Free State deaths.
French troops moved from the Ruhr to Dortmund occupying the German industrial rail hub and its railway station. They removed the German security police and established control.
In London, police magistrate J. A. R. Cairns quips that he would vote for a candidate who promises to restore the old ducking stool to silence women's nagging tongues. The remark mirrors era attitudes and sparked reactions during the speech.
Rumors that eight independent match firms in the Middle West are forming a new company to be named the Federal Match Company gained partial confirmation from T. J. Reynolds vice president of Diamond Match. The move would unite rivals under a single corporate structure, rivaling Diamond’s longstanding dominance in the match industry.
London reports scientists claim successful head exchanges in insects and eye grafts from rats fish and toads to other subjects. This research envisions future human head transplants and shows dramatic advances in grafting across species.
A Glasgow tenement without stairs used ladders to reach room windows for ten weeks. Fire authorities condemned the building and ended the makeshift access.
Dr Milas J Davis aged 78, noted as builder of the United States first crematorium in New York, died today in Lancaster from a stroke of paralysis.
Alyvin Schubert aged 59 and his wife aged 45 died when their car stalled on the Big Four tracks and was struck by a passenger train near Tiffin Ohio. The accident occurred on March 8 and the victims were instantly killed.
In NSCANABA Michigan Miss Jorelyn Lyons showed a false fever for two weeks with readings at least 114 degrees. Doctor H F Defnet said such brain origin temperatures can be dangerous but not fatal. a special tube recorded a 118 degree estimate before the thermometer failed.
In Pittsburgh Pa police searched the Shelton building ruins after a blast trapped 100 women and 650 men. Gustav Ricket 40 is dead with 29 injured and several missing as fires, darkness, and falling debris hindered escapes. Property loss is about 50000.
The navy transport Henderson en route to Panama faced a fierce southwest gale off the Atlantic coast. After a one hour battle, Port au Prince Haiti was cut from the itinerary and officials and congressmen bound for Panama will proceed directly to Colon for fleet maneuvers.
Lima report says Andrew Goebel aged 82 died from paralysis after a fall at his home causing a fractured hip. He succumbed to complications from the injury.
Internal revenue agents in Kansas City pursue 19 million dollars in alleged overdue income tax and penalties from John D. Guyton William R. Harington and Herman M. Beers over profits from selling mules to the British army during the war.
Thirty candidates for United States citizenship papers have filed their applications for the June examination with T. J. Morgan. The registration period closed Wednesday. Names include David Hiner Konstanty Suhak Mike Bigush Glouster Ramato John Charnak James Jennice Ben Varga William Kovach Joe Gyemant Mike Jonas Andy OReane George Monda Joseph Malinyak Benjamin Rosenberg John Hubal Frank Erdelin Augusto Pieri Frank Hobachewski Raffaele Guerra Andy Labick Frank Frydrych Joseph Itdai kowkss John Kulakwoskii Mike Verba Nice Dandos Steve Buffalo Frank Millington George Muchilik Jacksonville Walenty Bulenda among others.
President Harding continued his nomadic Florida vacation today moving south along 3006 miles of coastline and inland waterways. The houseboat Pioneer is the quarry as thousands of winter visitors search the shoreline from Daytona to Miami for a presidential visit.
In Suga Georgia on March 8 Jack Bryan and Wiles Martin two Marshalls were shot and killed by rural mail carrier Robert Hope during a pistol fight inside the village jail.
Columbus Mar 8 The senate will be asked to consider the Taft Albaugh and Robinson tax measures passed by the house by large margins. Taft bill 17 mills city 14 rural Albaugh 104 to 1 eliminates ward township assessors Robinson 28 to 15 tightens penalties for false tax returns. Bender bill for rapid counting of elections clears senate unanimously.
MISDLEFIELD March 8 The Mill field Parent-Teacher association will meet at the West Side school Friday evening March 9 at 6 30. A large attendance is desired.
Meetings at the First Baptist Church on Lancaster and Carpender streets attract interest. Mr Montgomery's messages are helpful and inspiring. Mr and Mrs Montgomery sing an old negro spiritual tonight.
In Grand Case Franklin Parish authorities report a tense night before the grand jury began probing the murders of deputy sheriffs Wiley Pierce and Robert Graine near Grandin. Two alleged moonshiners John Murphy and Gideon Kester, among ten suspects arrested after the shooting, have confessed the crime according to District Attorney J. Volbrock.
Washington March 8 The bureau of internal revenue reports $300 million in back taxes collected since July 1 1922. Secretary Mellon says four months left in the fiscal year should average $32 million monthly, totaling about $430 million for the year.
Forty communists were arrested in Prussels on charges of plotting against state security. Authorities indicate more arrests are expected as the crackdown continues.
The Ohio senate passed the Farnsworth bill repealing the Pence auto headlight law and providing new regulations for headlights. it now moves to the house for action.
Mrs Ngpek Soorowebs deposited 10000 000 in jewels on her hotel room mantel. She woke to find the jewels missing with no sign of return. Police investigate as the theft remains unsolved.
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