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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1921

Page

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Conflict in Russia Reports From Petrograd and Moscow

Conflicting reports from Russia describe Kronstadt held by rebels while Petrograd sees heavy fighting near the city. Trotsky leads troops into Kransagorka, Lenine's cabinet discusses peasant food policy, and demobilized soldiers pledge reconstruction readiness.

Berlin Petrograd Copenhagen National Tidende Russia Kronstadt Moscow Leon Trotsky Kransagorka Trotsky Lenine Ch Cabine Afghanistan Estonia Latvia Finland Persia Bokhara Petro Brad Kronsatadt Marienbaum Krasnayagorka Oranienbaum

Harding moves to establish diplomatic ties with Mexico

President Harding plans to set up formal diplomatic relations with Mexico following informal exchanges with Obregon officials. Obregon reportedly willing to meet public opinion limits, with Creager named ambassador to Mexico awaiting formal relations. Harding's second cabinet meeting is today. Labor protest over wage cuts for Omaha house employes was submitted to the White House by AFL Secretary Morrison.

Raymond Clapper United Press Washington Mar Harding Mexico Everal Presient Obregon R. B. Creager Brownsville Tex Eding Omaha Eek Morrison American Federation of Labor White House

Athens County Farm Leaders Called to Tax Meeting

Mr H P Dutton president of the Athens county farm bureau and L H Efaw master of the county grange were summoned to Columbus by the Ohio farm bureau federation to appear before the taxation committee. They will also attend a meeting of Ohio county farm presidents called by the executive secretary regarding farm fertilisers.

Athens H. P. Dutton Athens County Farm Bureau L. H. Efaw County Grange Columbus Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Ohio County Farm Ohio Occes

Hocking Valley to Cut Wages On All Unskilled Labor

In Columbus on March 11 the Hocking Valley railroad announced wage cuts for unskilled laborers effective April 1. General Manager M S Connors said the move signals broader salary reductions across the system affecting about 450 employees with rates cut 10 to 15 percent by class of work.

Columbus Pennsylvania Railroad Hocking Valley Railroad M. S. Connors Hocking Valley Connors

Workers Demand Union With Soviets Rally in Berlin

A Berlin LuStgarten rally urged overthrow of the German government and a proletariat state allied with Russia. The crowd marched down Unter den Linden after denouncing Allied capitalistic demands in London, with police threatening to fire if dispersal failed.

Berlin Russia LuStgarten London Unter den Linden

Women Active in Holdups Target Cleveland Men

Police seek three women in two city holdups last night. Two women accosted Joseph Murray at Park Ave and East 79th Street demanding money at gunpoint, taking 50 dollars and two checks. Another woman with a man lured Sam Karo into a house and robbed him of a small amount.

Cleveland Mar Joseph Murray Park Ave East 79Th Street Murray Ing Sam Karo

Arms surrender and martial rule under Allied forces in Duesseldorf

March 11 reports wagon loads of arms and ammunition surrendered at French headquarters in Duesseldorf. The armament included rifles revolvers cartridges and machine gun ammunition. Military authorities imposed strict control with officials ordered to salute French officers under threat of court martial. Censorship tightened and a 10 o'clock curfew took effect with sentries patrolling city approaches and bridgeheads.

Germany Duesseldorff

Defense to End Matewan Trial in Short Time

In Williamson West Virginia defense lawyers say no defendants will testify in the Matewan gun battle case. They plan to close evidence late today to speed the trial after four weeks of proceedings. Witness Atwood recalled affirmed union links among defendants including Sid Hatfield and Overstreet.

J. F. Beaman United Press Williamson W. Va Mar Matewan Baldwin-Felts Herald Houston Houston Sid Hatfield North Carolina M. H Atwood Atwood Clare Overstreet Lee Tolptz Miners’ Union W. R. Staten J. W. Ferguson Staten

Fire plug repaired after garage blaze at Weidman corner

Water works crew repaired a fire plug at Weidman corner Court and State streets after a leak developed from use in the Dodge garage fire earlier in the week. Repair required shutting off water to lower city while hilltop residents kept supply. reservoir available for fires. Repairs completed quickly through hard work.

Service Department Weidman Corner Court State Streets Dodge

Forgetful oath shocks Cincinnati leader on grave oath

In Cincinnati on March 11 Max Tennebaum furniture company head allegedly violated his oath at a relative's grave in the presence of two rabbis. Mrs Pear Mincowski Tennebaum states in her divorce answer that he regularly mistreated her.

Cincinnati Max Tennebaum Furniture Company

Ohio Public Health Association Opposes Governor’s Reorganization Bill

The Ohio Public Health Association today criticized Gov. Davis’ state reorganization bill saying it would create a czar for public health and inject partisan politics into health matters.

Columbus Ohio Public Health Association Davis

Unique Paper Emerges From Binghamton Printing Strike

The Binghamton Press issues a four page edition produced with all printing staff on strike. Typewritten copy was photographed and reproduced on print paper to publish the issue.

Binghamton N. Y Binghamton’ Fress

Programs Are Out for Ath En County Community Day

Programs issued late today detail two sessions for Ath ens County Community Day on Tuesday evening March 15 and Wednesday March 16.

Athens County

Junior Scouts Suffer First Loss in Doubleheader

The Junior Boy Scouts fell twice at Presbyterian church last night. In the sixth grade Central School game they lost 18 to 3. In the Mohawk class game at First M. E. church they were defeated 4 to 3.

Presbyterian Church Central School M. BE

Masons Meet Athens Chapter No 39 R A M This Evening

Special communication of Athens Chapter No 39 R A M convenes tonight for work in R A M. Government official J R Morton H P will preside with Jas A Palmer secretary. Buenos Aires listed as location.

Masons Athens Argentina J. R. Morton H. P Weaval Aviation JAS A. Palmer Secy Buenos Aires

Paul Vindicated by Translated Bible Say Women Not Forbidden

Miss K Raleigh of the Women's Freedom League argues in London that St Paul’s remarks on women were mistranslated. She cites punctuation changes that would remove commands to obey husbands and wearing hats or jewelry in church. She claims the accurate rendering means women should be considered to, not obey, their husbands.

London St. Paul K. Raleigh Women's Freedom League Apostle Raleigh

Jury Selected In Amon Case Trial Started

Ardmore Oklahoma March 11 jurors chosen for Clara Hamon trial in the Hammonds murder suite at the Randal Hotel. Prince Freeling state prosecutor will outline the case amid plans to show a long sequence leading to the fatal shooting of Jake Hamon. Frank L. Ketch administrator for the Hamon estate is listed to testify first for the prosecution.

Carl Victor Little United Press Ardmore Okla Mar Jake Hamon Randal Clara Smith Hamon Hamon Clara Mesee i Caer County Prince Freeling Southwest Christ Freeling Oklahoma Clara Hannon Clara Hamon Frank L. Ketch

Mary Stelle Plans New Gem Replacement After Theft

Mrs Mary J Stelle of North Baltimore reports jewels worth $17 000 were stolen from her home but she will replace them immediately with gems valued at 20 000. Police are investigating the break in and the missing jewelry.

Mary Baltimore Mar Mary J. Stelle

Utica Mayor Targets profiteering landlords in crackdown

Utica mayor James K. O'Connor announces a campaign against profiteering landlords. He says the city will target landlords financially by basing taxes on ten years of rent income to curb price gouging and urges other cities to adopt similar measures.

Utica N. Y James K. O’connor O’connor United Press United States V. Sone Rty T Sand

Robbers Steal Safe From Express Office at Station

American Railway Express officials report a safe stolen from the New York Central station express office, containing less than 1000 dollars, with Cash not exceeding 50 dollars. The robbery occurred during a 15 minute window when an employee was away placing a package on a train. Police have no witnesses or direction of escape. the safe remains missing and timing suggests knowledge of closing time.

Sandusky American Railway Express New York Central Express Cole Weingate

County Resolves No New State Roads Until Truck Bill Action

Athans County Commissioners met in special session to halt further road construction in the county until the state passes the pending bill limiting truck tonnage. The Jerseyville project budget is $146,000, with $73,000 county funds at stake if awarded now. Grading of two jobs is the only expected work this year, allowing reallocation of funds for other improvements.

Athans Commissioners Aly Cadela Columbus Jerseyville Aetee Cal Cthatuian

WANTS OWN REVENGE AT DEATHBED

Edward Ev, fatally wounded with three stab wounds, refused to name his assailants and vowed retaliation when he recovers. Doctors report he is in critical condition.

Cleveland Mar Edward Ev

Nine Saloon Owners Plead Guilty in Massillon

Nine saloon proprietors in Canton Massillon pleaded guilty to unspecified charges. Each was fined an amount not stated in the readable text.

Canton Massillon

Boy Dorops Dead After Marble Game Threats

Russell Watl ten year old boy collapsed while running home in Bellefontaine Ohio after fearing threats from peers following a marble game. Police investigated as a sudden death with no obvious wound.

Dorops Bellefontaine, CO Russell Watl

Legion to Fight German Propaganda Mass Meeting

Hamilton county court of the American Legion plans a mass meeting in Cincinnati to oppose propaganda framed as protest against occupation of the Rhine district by French troops. The event aims to counter Nazi influence and German messages.

Cincinnati Hamilton County Court of the American Legion Rhkine

Real dance at Albany Saturday night at Whitshalt

A real dance event is set for Albany on Saturday night March 12 at Whitshalt. The card lists a lively social occasion with music and dancing for attendees in the local community.

A. Real Dance Albany Whitshalt

Ohio to observe Temperance Day in schools statewide

Ohio moves toward a second annual school holiday as the Gorrell five and eight year certificates become life certificates on recommendation of the state superintendent. The measure now goes to the Senate while the House also pushes amendments to preserve state constitutional powers amid other bills.

Columbus Ohio House of the T Galder

Cleveland and Cincinnati Wage Law Debate Featured

Spokespersons from Cleveland and Cincinnati backed tighter wage controls for women, urging government role in business. Max Meliman supported broader government involvement, arguing for more government business intervention.

Pein Rey Ora Womens Cinciandi Myrie Wing Cleve Max Meliman

War on immorality at Northwestern High sparks crackdown

Detroit mothers circle formed with teachers to combat a spree of thefts by six boys aged 12 to 15, four Northwestern students, charged with robbing 12 homes. Officials report disguises aiding the youths as they attended dances and allegedly drank liquor.

Detroit Mich Northwestern High Northwestern

Royal Arch Degree Meeting Tonight at Six

Notice for members of the chapter announcing a Royal Arch degree ceremony at six oclock with R Morton H P J A Palmer and the secretary listed for details.

Royal Arch H. P. J. A. Palmer

Public Dance at Jusiar Hall Saturday Evening

A public dance is scheduled at Jusiar Hall for Saturday evening March 12. The event runs from 7 to 12 with music and refreshments advertised for attendees.

Jusiar ‘Hall

Tariff Measure Likely to Pass Soon, Washington Says

United Press reports a swift path for a tariff measure as part of a broader legislative program. Source notes indicate agreement on the plan in Washington with expected swift passage.

St. Joe Rail Yard Work Delays City Freight Traffic

Local yard operation in St. Joe causes rail freight delays as crews work on tracks. City officials urge patience and promise updates as repairs continue through the week.

Meat as a Cheaper Food Alternative

An Athens Messenger item from Washington discusses corn based meals as a cheaper diet than flour and more invigorating. It notes corn yields and soil abundance, and mentions a Department of Agriculture bulletin with practical uses for meat and a free offer requiring four cents stamps.

Frederic J. Haskin Athens Messenger Washington, D. C Department of Agric Washington Rae Mation U Aa

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