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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1920

Page

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New Turkish Government Formed in Constantinople

A Paris dispatch reports a new cabinet led by Sali Pasha established in Constantinople. The city remains under martial law and British troops control the capital while Turks stir Arabian feelings. French forces in Cilicia face Turkish troops allied with Mustafa Kemal, raising tension among the Allied powers.

London Sali Pasha Constantinople Celicia Turkish Asia Minor Mutsapha Kemal Paria Great Britain Italy Greece France

Fire at Gallipolis State Hospital Kills Eight

Eight people die and two others are critically injured in a blaze at the State Hospital for Epileptics in Gallipolis during the night. The fire started on the first floor from a defective flue and spread to the second floor where victims suffocated. Luther a WWI veteran rescued nonfatal patients with a gas mask as the cottage is slated for immediate repair or rebuilding.

Columbus, CO State Hospital Gallipolis Creamer State Board of Administration James Jones Cincinnati John McNulty Albert Heinlein Wheeling W. Va Wayne Larimer Dixie John Bain Cumberland William Smith Fremont Patrick Donnelly Norwalk Tom Boggs Hamilton County Oitar Charles Miller Allen County Sherman Sheets Gallia County Institution Recreation Ground Wea Luther Tion

Senate suffrage debate shifts as Montgomery poised to seat

A Reynolds era political clash unfolds as Senator Montgomery, a supporter of ratification, is reported to take his seat in the Senate this afternoon. The anti levers oppose action and await developments while Senator Jesse A. A. leads a swift push in the chamber.

Senate A. R. Montgomery Senator Montgomery Jesse A. A

Miners to Hold Conference on Wages and Work Week

The six hour day and a wage increase for contract workers are on the agenda as a closed shop for tram work is discussed. Phil Ervey and John L. Lewis attend as the full scale committee and score of union workers join today’s preliminary meeting to outline procedures for today’s conference.

Rtene Phil Ervey United Mineee

Germany to apologize for drunken restaurant attack in Berlin

General Nollett head of the French Mission demanded Germany apologize for Germans who attacked two French officers in a Berlin restaurant. Hermann Mueller promised government regret and punishment for attackers, offered to close the hotel Alden, which Nollett rejected, and said a formal apology would be sent. Belgium and Italy to seek reparations for other clashes.

Berlin Nollett Hermann Mueller Joachim Albrecht Kaiser Deutsch-land Ueber Mueller Alden Belgium Italy Prentslau Joachim Foreign Office

Navy delays cost four months in war effort says admiral

Rear Admiral William S Sims testified before the Senate naval affairs subcommittee that the navy’s slow action on allied recommendations prolonged the war by about four months. He criticized a vacillating policy and failure to cooperate with allies, targeting Secretary Daniels and the navy leadership for delays and alleged public stealing.

Raymond Clapper United Press Washington Navy Department Sims Senate Naval Affairs Subcommittee Navy Daniels

French dancer Spinelli mocks American leg fashion

Mile Spinelli, famed for her legs, says she will not claim to have the most beautiful legs after watching a Ziegfeld chorus. She jokes Americans focus on leg from ankle to knee while she notes her upper body and dress code differ, saying most of her clothes are still Adriatic.

New York Andree Spinelli America Mile Spinelli

Naval officers attend Sims testimony in Senate

Sims testified on wartime strategy noting his London task to digest allied naval experience and propose recommendations. He was applauded as he sat with high naval officers and an aide with documents. Senator McCormick warned spectators after further applause. Sims stated the war cost lives and money.

Sims London McCormick Illinois

Bank holdup fails as four bandits flee

Four unmasked gunmen attempted to rob the South Side Bank in Kansas City Missouri today but fled the scene after they opened fire. No injuries reported and authorities launched a search for the suspects.

Kansas City

Guard Shoemaker Takes Own Life Before Ohio Penitentiary Executions

In Columbus on March 9 guard William D. Shoemaker shot himself as preparations for the double execution of Edward Ness and Jacob Edinger were underway at the Ohio Penitentiary. Ness and Edinger reportedly played cards and prayed before the lethal acts. Each execution required two rounds of current. Ness expressed a farewell prayer and blessing for others in the annex as he entered the chair.

Columbus Edward Ness Jacob Edinger Ohio Penitentiary William D. Shoemaker Shoemaker Ness Edinger Chaplain Reed Father Kelly Penitentiary Frank Howell

Wilson Says Treaty Fight Rests on League Stand

Washington leaders from both parties frame the issue as the league as it stands or no league at all. President Wilson’s letter to Senator Hitchcock shapes Democratic and Republican reactions as they mull reservations on Article Ten and possible compromises. Debate over the treaty’s fate and Article Ten prospects should widen in coming days.

Jake Wilson L. C. Martin United Press Washington Mar League Hitchcock Borah Senate Lodge Simmons Teal

Bloch Races to Cast Vote for Suffrage in West Virginia

Chicago March 9 Modern chivalry aboard a steam charger speeds to aid woman suffrage in West Virginia. State Senator Jesse Bloch must cast a decisive affirmative vote to ratify the suffrage amendment. He is expected in Charleston before 7 pm, with choices between plane or train for the rapid return to his Senate seat. Aplane piloted by J H Behnke awaits at Checkerboard Field. The train option follows a route through South Bend and Dayton.

Chicago West Virginia Jesse Bloch Charleston W. L. Heighland National Committee Bloch Senate J. H. Behnke South Bend Dayton

West Virginia Senator Bloch Uses Train to Reach Ratification Vote

State Senator Bloch of West Virginia departed Chicago by special train at noon to reach Charleston and vote to ratify the woman suffrage amendment. He chose train travel over an offered airplane after his wife objected to air travel.

Chicago Bloch West Virginia Charleston

Bold Stunt Pulled by Auto Bandits

ROLEDO March 9 Leopold Dryfus, 60, was seized by three auto bandits after stepping from a street car. Struck with a gun, he was taken to the country and robbed of 4000 dollars then dumped from the car. The robbers followed Dryfus who had cashed checks for a Toledo dealer, Clarence Sheppard of Maumee located him near Toledo. His diamond ring and diamond stick pin were taken.

Roledo Leopold Dryfus Dryfus Toledo Clarence Sheppard Maumee

Navy Plans Two Giant Flying Boats Flight to Manila

United States navy prepares to launch two giant flying boats from San Francisco to Manila and then to China on an 8,000 mile hop. Planes will be twice the size of the Nancy trans Atlantic craft and construction is underway. The takeoff is slated for next month.

New York United States Navy San Francisco Pacific Manila China Naval Aircraft Show

Federal judge refuses injunction on 2.50 beer sale in NJ

In Trenton on March 9, Judge John Rellstab denied a request to halt federal enforcement of Prohibition against selling 2.50 beer. The suit by Christian Feigenspan against U S District Attorney Bodine and Internal Revenue Collector Duffy marks New Jersey’s first challenge to the Prohibition amendment.

Trenton N. J John Rellstab Christian Feigenspan United States J. L. Bodine Internal Revenue Chas

Opening Gun Is Fired by Suffs in Referendum Campaign

Anti suffragists launch bid to place a referendum on the women voting rights bill for presidential primaries and elections. John H. Druffel of Cincinnati submits the Reynolds bill synopsis to the Attorney General for approval before ballot placement.

Columbus John H. Druffel Cincinnnati Reynolds Price

New Trial Ordered in Espionage Case

Rose Pastor Stokes, convicted in federal court in the western district of Missouri for violating the espionage act, was remanded for a new trial in the circuit court of appeals in St. Louis Missouri on March 9.

ST. Louis Rose Pastor Stokes District of Missouri Circuit Court of Appeals

Evangelistic Services at Presbyterian Church

Evangelistic services planned for Wednesday and Thursday evenings at seven o'clock. Wednesday will feature Rev. Wilcox on The Fact of Sin and Thursday on The Fact of Redemption.

The Presbyterian Church Wilcox

Ladies Aid meeting moves to Mrs Graves Thursday

The Ladies Aid will meet Thursday at 11 30 with Mrs Graves replacing Mrs Campbell. Special afternoon work is planned and members should bring needle and thimble.

the Plains Ladies Aid Graves Campbell

Love Triangle Murder Shocks Chicago Officials

Chicago police report a war time love triangle ended in murder suicide. Clifford Melville Bleyer 36 head of Bleyer Advertising Agency and Ruth Randall divorced wife of an overseas soldier were found dead together in a bed. A poem found beside the bed is said to show Mrs Randall killed Bleyer then killed herself.

Chicago Clifford Melville Bleyer Clifford Bleyer Ruth Randall

German Prince Arrest Ordered After Hotel Adlon Attack

Berlin March 9 Gustave Noske defense minister ordered the schutsrat to arrest Prince Joachim Albrecht and Rittmeister Platen as alleged leaders in the assault on two French army officers at the Hotel Adlon restaurant Saturday night. Joachim Albrecht was arrested Monday while Platen remained at large as a protective measure pending further development.

Berlin Mar Gustave Noske Defense Schutsrat Prince Joachim Albrecht Rittmeiter Platen Adlon Prince Joachim Noske

Regular Blue Lodge Meeting Tonight at 7 30

A Blue Lodge holds a regular meeting at 7 30 this evening to proceed with lodge work and rituals. Members are urged to attend as the agenda includes routine resolutions and procedural duties.

Blue Lodge

Sugar Creek Revival At Methodist Church

The Sugar Creek revival is in progress with chorus singing at 6 30 nightly. Rev V Ahlbrand conducts the services each evening.

Sugar Creek Sugar Creek Methodist Church V. Ahlbrand

Ohio University Students Back Salary Hike For Professors

Ohio University students in Ewing Hall urge a salary increase for professors and approve a small registration fee for spring and summer students to bridge funding gaps. They note many pay no fees while others work all year, and compare to other Ohio state schools raising tuition. They propose a temporary three to five dollar tuition bump and a short term fee to stabilize faculty wages.

Ohio University Ewing Hall O. U Ohio

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