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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1920

Page

2

Coal tax hike forecast in major report to Wilson

United Press reports that about 300 million dollars yearly may be added to the national coal bill, paid by the public through higher prices or lower utility charges. Operators say the majority report recommends 11 percent wage hikes for miners atop 14 percent already granted, with Wilson expected to consult John L. Lewis on submitting the decision to the miners. An attack on the Lever Act is being planned by several committee members.

Ralph Couch United Press Washington, Mar National Coal Bill National Committee For Pie Wilson Yesteray Coal Committee Wilson John L. Lewis United Mine Workers

Do Not Get Careless With Your Blood Supply Impurities Invite Disease

An old advertisement touts purified blood as protection against disease and vitality boosting, urging readers to buy Swift Specific Co. products at drugstores. It claims the general public needs the medicine now and offers medical advice via a director at Swift Laboratory in Georgia.

Swift Specific Co Swift Laboratory

Smokeless Coal Operators Association Eyes Court Aid

The Smokeless Coal Operators Association held discussions on seeking court aid to overturn a law. Ex-President Taft was asked to prepare a recommendation. Speculation arose over the likelihood of Bituminous miners aligning with anthracite miners who threaten to strike.

Smokeless Coal Operators Association Taft

Warily Narrow Road to Nationwide Labor Walkout

April 1 looms over wage strike talks as unions threaten action but informed sources say a nationwide walkout by two key union men is unlikely. The talks hinge on wage increases and labor demands amid uncertain solidarity.

Anita Stewart in Human Desire at Glouster Opera House

Anita Stewart stars in her late production Human Desire with a big comedy as an opening act. Tickets cost 10 and 25 cents. Bell's Up-to-date Millinery hosts informal openings March 12 and 13 across from the depot. David James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm James, departs Sunday for Killbuck to work in the oil fields earning about 14 dollars per day. George Stoecklein visits Steubenville this week. The Christian Workers meet at the Church of Christ tonight with a play and Church orchestra.

Opera House Anita Stewart Bell Depot David James Wm. James Killbuck James

Mine Workers Leader Returns to Birmingham Field

Wmi. Ellis organizer for the United Mine Workers of America left this morning for Birmingham Alabama to resume his duties in the field after a visit with Mrs Ellis in this city.

Wmi. Ellis United Mine Workers of America

Trimble Township Trustees Set Seasonal Rates for Teams and Labor

At a special meeting yesterday Trimble township trustees approved payments for the coming season. Teams will be paid 7.00 per day and laborers 3.50 for an eight hour day. Road work to repair main traveled roads will begin as soon as weather allows.

Trimble

Auditing Delay Reported For Miners Group

The miners organization auditing committee in Murray postponed the semiannual audit of Secretary Conrad Wein due to illness in Wein's family. Committee members are Isaac Jones Worthy Parker and Robert Bell.

Murray Conrad Wein Wein Isaac Jones Worthy Parker Robert Bell

Miners Convention Call Follows Wage Inquiry Report

A sub-district miners convention call will go out once the three member committee appointed by the president submits its report on working conditions and the wage rate. A report was expected by Tuesday of this week, but the timeline remains unsettled.

Stomach Troubles End With Chamberlain's Tablets Saintly Relief

Theodore Sanford of Fenmore Michigan had seven years of stomach trouble and could not eat vegetables or fruit without pain or sleepless nights. After using Chamberlain's Tablets he can now eat those foods without pain or insomnia. If you suffer indigestion or constipation try these tablets for proven benefit.

Theodore Sanford Fenmore Mich Chamberlain

Convention Set for Logan City Delegates to Select

The convention will be held in Logan this year with delegates chosen as at prior conventions. A paper roller towel has been invented with a spring tensioning holder that allows tearing off a used portion of paper.

Logan

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