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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1921

Page

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Allied Orders Martial Law in Occupied German Territory

Colonge March 9 Allied military authorities announced strict police regulations for the occupied German territory. Martial law replaces civil procedure and penalties for infractions are severe. Night traffic is restricted and a strict military censorship is set on telegraph and telephone lines. British warships reportedly near Cuxhaven as the blockade of German ports is discussed to enforce reparations terms.

Carl D. Groat United Press Cologne Walter Schucking Herrn Stinnes Cuno Rathenau Germany Cuxhaven

Kronstadt Uprising and Russian Revolt Reported

War events in Russia described by Boris Savinkoff Kerensky's war minister. He predicts a peasant spring uprising with red army support leading to a monarchist or democratic regime and a potential peasant czar. Reports claim rebels control key railway junctions between Petrograd and Moscow.

Warsaw Kronstadt Boris Savinkof Kerensky Savinkoff Nen Russia Red Army Red Staff Moscow Moscow Military District Pakifst Bologie Petrograd

Beer prescriptions legalized for medicinal use under Volstead act

The Justice Department ruled physicians may prescribe beer under the Volstead law when beneficial. The ruling, signed by Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer, places beer on par with wine as a curative agent and grants doctors wide latitude to determine medicinal need, even as prohibition authorities weigh implications.

Washington Department of Justice A. Mitchell Palmer

Fragmented OCR summary of Ohio University notice

Fragmented text from Ohio University related to campus activities or notices. Lacks clear names, dates, or actions due to poor OCR quality.

Allied Armies Occupy Germany Move to Disarm and Police

March reports detail surrender of arms in occupied zones demanded by General Gaucher with strict house searches for noncompliance. German police retain bayonets. troops patrol bridges stations and parks while billets are set in schools hotels and public buildings. General Degoutte presides from the Düsseldorf Art Academy as authorities read the occupation proclamation amid cautious quiet among Germans. Allies tighten customs control impounding currency and preventing shipments while segregating American areas and establishing patrols and cordons.

Germany Gaucher Degoutte Art Academy Dusseldorf Duisberg Dusseldorff

Hopple Appointed U S Prosecutor Candidate Leads

Democratic candidate D E Hopple appointed as U S prosecutor nominee as component of party strategy. The report notes Hopple’s bid for the prosecutor’s post and party backing in the race.

E. J. Hopple U. 8

Sunday Sermon Triggers Large Cincinnati Rally

Billy Sunday denounced modern dancing and vice as he defended his revival causing a crowd of about seven thousand. He claimed America would be run by Americans and condemned critics as police were needed to separate revival from riot. The day collection totaled 186 dollars amid 5,000 in attendance.

Cincinnati Billy Sunday America Paul

Motorcyclists Form a Club in Athens

Twenty five enthusiasts gathered at the Nice Motor Company garage to form the Athens Motorcycle Club. The aim is sociability and orderly riding with the first season run set for March 13 at Logan, followed by summer runs.

Nice Motor Company Athens Motorcycle Club Logan

Ohio University Drives Clothing Drive for European Students

Y W C A at Ohio University asks for adult cast off clothing for men and women to aid students in central Europe and the near East. Garments collected Thursday and Friday, shipment ready Monday. Contact Dean Voigt or leave items at Cutler Hall.

Ohio University Europe Near East Dean Voigt Cutler Hall

Hi Beats Alumni Face Chicago Start in Tournament

Athens Hi defeated alumni 16 to 13 in a lively game with Hammy Oldfield scoring two noted baskets. Coach Mackie and his team prepared to depart for a national tournament in Chicago where they will play once daily starting tomorrow. Players Wise Battin Barnes Sharps Bolin Shafer Wilcox were listed as participants.

Chicago Athens Hammy Oldfield Mackie Wise Battin Barnes

Two Slain in a Political Battle

In Chicago on March 9 the big Nineteenth Ward saw deadly clashes as rivals in the bid to elect Alderman John Powers used gas to terrorize. Police have few leads on the two slain leaders. initial suspects were detained briefly and released.

Chicago Mar John Powers

Athens Hi Grads to Meet Monday Evening

Athens High School alumni plan a meeting Monday evening March 14 at 7 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to elect officers and conduct business. Supt Stailey will brief the group on aiding Athens schools and a charter project to list graduates and classes. Missing dates must be supplied. attendees should bring them.

Athens High School Chamber of Commerce Supt Stailey Athens

Nelsonville car stolen. local court fines for wife beating

R W Baker reported a 1932 Chalmers roadster with winter top stolen from Nelsonville. In police court Cornell Six was fined 15 dollars and costs for wife beating after an argument with his wife. City complaints rise over youngsters using sidewalks for coaster wagons and skating, seen as a danger to pedestrians on hills.

R. W. Baker Nelsonville Graham Chalmers Cornell Cornell Six West State Street

County road bonds and paving plans face long county meeting

Delegations from all parts of the county pressed for road improvements at the regular session. The board cleared quarterly business and approved bills. A new mothers pension list was submitted and passed benefiting many. Discussions included possible relocation of the courthouse rest room to the city building to free space for county offices.

Alexander Township Buchtel Canaanville Athens-Canaanville Sharpsburg Waterloo Laurel Run

Oil Gusher Struck Nine Miles South of Logan

An oil gusher was struck on the Williams Wadsworth farm nine miles south of Logan this morning by the Ford Company. The drill was only a few feet in the sand when oil burst to the surface, flooding surrounding land until temporary tanks could be placed. The strike caused oil excitement in the area as the first well sunk in the territory.

Logan Williams Wadsworth Here Ford Company

Husband Not Liable for Wife Negligence in Ohio

Ohio supremeCourt rules husband not liable for his wife s negligence absent proof of principal agent relation. Mrs Henrietta De Maree of Dayton sued Samuel Bretsfelder for injuries from a car driven by Mrs Bretsfelder, awarded 750 dollars. Court says negligent act must further the husband s business or follow his orders to justify recovery.

Columbus Mar Supreme Court Henrietta de Maree Dayton Samuel Bretsfelder de Maree Bretsfelder

Well Dressed Man Found Murdered In Car At St Louis

The body of Frank C. Herbst, president of the Herbst Store Fixture Manufacturing Company, was found in his automobile in St Louis. He was wearing a corset and silk stockings, and had been shot twice from behind.

ST. Louis Frank C. Herbst Herbst Fixture Manufacturing Company

City to Cut Water for Nonresidents Over Annexation

Elyria Ohio city council votes to shut off water on July 1 for all non residents amid strong opposition to annexation plans and related proceedings.

Elyria

Marriage License for Jess Turner and Pearl Anderson

Jess Turner a miner of Nelsonville and Pearl Anderson a housekeeper of Nelsonville obtained a marriage license.

Jess Turner Nelsonville Pearl Anderson

Great 1907 Flood Anniversary Noted in Hocking Valley

Today marks the anniversary of the 1907 flood in the Hocking valley. Rain began the flood, the river reached an all time high, many homes were lost and property damage was immense. Weather today forecasts clearing skies and colder temperatures.

Hocking Valley

Drove Into Ditch On West State Street Near Lancaster

Rachel McClure driving her uncle Seldon Nelsons Ford touring car hit a ditch across West State Street near Lancaster last night at about 7. The car carried Seldon Nelson Mrs Carrie Nelson and Chloe Nelsonville 21 Kurtz Avenue and was badly smashed but no one seriously hurt. McClure blamed lack of warning lights noting a white lantern at the ditch midpoint and a red lantern at the curb end. They were jolted but not thrown from the car and a doctor gave care for painful bruises.

West State Street Lancaster Street Rachel McClure Seldon Nelson Carrie Nelson Chloe Nelsonville Kurtz Avenue Miss McClure

Woman Suspends Mother's Sentence in Cleveland Case

Judge Florence Allen suspended sentence of Mrs Mildred Johnson mother of Albert Johnson slain Bedford bandit to allow filing a motion for a new trial. Mrs Johnson was convicted of receiving jewelry worth several thousand dollars stolen by Johnson from Max Lowenthal of Buffalo.

Cleveland Mar Florence Allen Mildred Johnson Albert Johnson Johnson Max Lowenthal Buffalo

Robbery at Crosy’s Bank Stuns Lorain in Morning Heist

Three men robbed Crosby’s bank in South Lorain early this morning and escaped with 900 dollars in cash and two golf watches. They fled in a car toward Cleveland, authorities said.

Auto Lorain Crosy’s Bank South Lorain Cleveland

Took Honeymoon on Freight Train and Got Pinched

Mr and Mrs George Winters married at Lima used a box car honeymoon traveling from Van Wert to Ft Wayne on the Pennsylvania line. They rode in a box car with Winters in overalls and his bride in men's clothing with a cap. Police arrested them as suspicious characters while resting in Fort Wayne. Mrs Winters parents sent them clothing and money.

Delphos George Winters Lima van Wert Pennsylvania Railroad Ft. Wayne Winters Tn Ft. Wayne

City Commission Keeps Standard Time Through Summer

Springfield officials vote to stay on current time all summer, defeating daylight savings bill. City commissioners cite continuity for schedules and business.

Springfield

Provisional Moscow Bulletin Claims Reign of Terror Amid Revolt

The Petrograd bulletin states the proletariat will wipe out counter revolutionaries. Grand Duke Michael, czar’s brother, allegedly leads anti czar forces as Polish representatives report thousand prisoners at Zurich. Bolshevik guns captured in the first drive and other armed actions are claimed in a terse dispatch.

REOS Moscow Petrograd Proletariat Michael Zurich

Bankruptcy claims listed for Frank Tycsynki

Bankruptcy filing details naming Frank Tycsynki and lists claims against him. The document references a detailed debt amount of 397 dollars and notes disposition of assets related to the case.

Drinksaukee Milw Frank Tycsynki Retion Salene

Seeing Is Believing At New University Dance Show

Three student dancers faced court after an improper attitude display at a university entertainment event. The incident prompted a judicial review of conduct standards and the dancers were allowed to illustrate their performances under supervision.

New York

Ohio Tax Reform Proposal Receives Citizens Committee Endorsement

A Ohio taxation reform report from a citizens committee led by L J Taben urges abandoning the uniform tax rule and limits on real property while endorsing a constitutional amendment. It calls for income and inheritance taxes, debt limits, and a statewide budget system with local options by majority vote for special levies.

Columbus Mar L. J. Taben Ohio Enras Ae Eae de Some Vist Solzaio P Citizens’ Committee

Yankees Will Stay on Rhine

Washington report outlines Raymond Clapper's note that the Yankees will remain on the Rhine front with no immediate plans to depart. The dispatch emphasizes wartime posture and strategic positioning in the European theater.

Yankees

Flood Risk rises in Hocking valley after night rain

After a night of rain the Hocking River and its tributaries swell, threatening record floods in Fairfield and other counties. Rainfall upstream pushes water toward the main stream, forcing the lower valley to cope with expedited floodwater and potential channel changes to prevent worse flooding.

Chauncey Aun Rush Creek Hocking Fairfield

Hospital Arrival Ends Tragically Before Surgery

A patient rushed to the hospital died before surgeons could operate. Transport to the medical facility was attempted but unsuccessful, and authorities are reviewing the sequence of events surrounding the death.

Masons Hold Special Meeting and Dinner in Marietta

A Masons special meeting is announced for Thursday March 10 1921 with dinner at 6 PM sharp. Lodge work will be inspected by District Lecturer H E Carlton Marietta Ohio and visitors must show dues receipts. invitation extended to county Masons and sojourners.

H. E. Carlton Marietta Menga Lodge F. M. McKay W. M. J. A. Palmer

Simino Held After Secret Federal Indictment

Cleveland man Lewis Simino is held following a secret federal grand jury indictment in connection with Sandusky box car thefts.

Cleveland Lewis Simino Federal Grand Jury Sandusky

Robbery Allegation in Lorain Jail Raises Protest

Tony Hanyak of Am lene protests to police claiming a jail inmate robbed him of 920 in Lorain. The incident involves a claim of theft inside the city jail and prompts questioning of inmate handling.

Lorain Tony Hanyak Amlene

City Council Rejects Daylight Saving Time Plan

Bellefontaine Ohio city council voted against adopting daylight saving time this summer. Business and professional leaders backed extra daylight, while shopmen opposed the change.

Bellefontaine. O United Press

Returns to Find Wife Is Married After Twenty Years

Clarkesburg West Virginia March 9 Michael Scott Floyd aged 52 returned home to find his wife who had believed him dead since 1901 had married another man ten years ago. She lives with her second husband William Adams at Salem. Floyd reunites with daughters Mrs Robert Jamieson and Miss Lorrain Floyd.

Clarksburg W. Va Michael Scott Floyd William Adams Salem Floyd Robert Jamieson Lorrain Floyd

Sereno Lodge Holds Special Meeting Wednesday Evening

Special meeting of Sereno Lodge No. 479 convenes Wednesday at 7:00 PM. Work in first degree exemplified by New Marshfield detail. Large attendance desired. Refreshments provided. George Minamyner, N. G.

Sereno Lodge No

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