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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1923
Page
1
Tokyo officials flatly reject reopening treaties tied to the twenty one demands and urge China to seek further concessions. They call for full world publicity and cite China's internal difficulties after the Shantaung situation.
The body of 60-year-old William McDermott, a resident near Millfield, was found in a wash shanty at Mine No. 68 by Andy Thompson after a two day search. Coroner Sanders ruled death by heart failure, dating from late Monday afternoon.
The report notes days grow longer yet the month records a smaller count of usable days, signaling a shift in daily entries and potential calendar effects.
In Pittsburgh on March fourteen seven firemen were injured as flames from a factory shoe store on Market Street swept a structure and damaged the Brahm meat market and Landru department store. Two business buildings were destroyed and the loss is estimated at 250000 dollars. Five firefighters were trapped beneath a burning balcony but rescued.
Chas. F. Creamer former chief of the legal division of the United States veterans bureau and one of the last acts of retiring director Col. Charles R Forbes died by his own hand this morning in Washington. He was about 45 years old.
Paris reports the allied council of ambassadors, despite Lithuanian protests, reaffirmed the Riga treaty provision awarding Vilna to Poland. The decision sustains the postwar border settlement affecting Lithuania and Poland.
In Cincinnati Ohio Miss Ethel Goodwin aged 4 was found fatally wounded and her former husband Harry H Liermann a meat dealer lying nearby with gunshot wounds. Coroner says indications point to murder and self inflicted death. A woman Rose Krier and Horace Schmidhapp witnessed events. Police describe a bloody struggle and multiple weapon marks in the Auburn Avenue flat.
J. W. Lax sells his interest in City Dairy to C. W. Sutton who has worked at the pasteurizing plant. Mr. J. Q. Hull retains his interest and the firm will operate as Hull and Sutton in the salesroom.
London dispatch reports a large assassination plot by Irish rebels thwarted by raids in England and Scotland. Targeted figures included Premier Bonar Law, former Premier Lloyd George, Sir Howard Greenwood, and Ronald Macneil among others. Women spies infiltrated households for intelligence.
Mack Bordner a 60 year old gardener from Cressey Ohio was instantly killed when struck by an eastbound passenger train during a heavy snow storm in Northeastern Ohio He had driven his horse and wagon to collect coal discarded by passing trains along the line.
Boston authorities report George W. Ryner, 66, of Roxbury, died and his housekeeper Anna Walcker was dying from extreme starvation after not eating for over a week. Doctors say the woman has little chance of recovery.
The state department of education sent regulations to County Superintendent Dinsmore detailing that high school teachers lacking a degree must show professional growth yearly through extension courses, correspondence classes, or summer schools. Teachers with under 90 semester hours or 60 hours in specific grades face disqualification, with limited exceptions for teachers of special subjects.
In Barnesville Ohio on March 14 a petition 20 feet long was presented to council urging sewer assessments be based on property abutting the system rather than benefits. The petition bore 468 signatures.
Howard McCourtney, from Barnesville, walked out of Belmont County Common Pleas Court last fall during bond arguments in a shooting to kill case. He was captured in Akron and returned here where he was sentenced to the penitentiary.
Wellington reports Mrs. Harry Imme mother of four won a spelling bee prize set, first an umbrella then a galvanized wash tub, as her home gained new utensils through community spelling contests.
Miss Mary F. Johnson daughter of a local physician died in Elyria after losing a large bank fortune in Cassie Chadwick fraud that wrecked the Oberlin bank fifteen years earlier.
Joseph Straghan, a former soldier and prisoner at the state prison in Walla Walla Washington, describes waking after a five year sleep to find he had become a criminal. A delicate brain operation removed the fog that had clouded his life since the blow in the hospital.
A writer recalls five years erased by a wartime accident at Camp Frenant California and a hospital awakening. He describes memory loss, pneumonia, and a shattered recollection of family and radio work as he pieces together a life without clear details.
In Wheeling West Virginia on March 14 a Baltimore and Ohio box car derailed near the passenger depot hitting an auto line. The wreckage caught fire trapping two autos and injuring occupants. Two men are dead and two others hurt with one believed fatally and another possibly buried in the debris.
In Columbus on March 14 the Scioto river between Town and Rich street is dragged by police seeking the body of Walter Sturgis born Litetz of Penna. Authorities report a death by own action note said to be written by Sturgis.
Edward Ruckman grocer returns from Pittsburg after repairs to his auto and himself after a wind storm toppled his car and sent it over an embankment en route home.
Michael Maslanka, 24, jailed on charge of breaking into box cars, testified he kept three wives and three establishments, each presided over by a wife, because he could not earn enough money to pay rent and feed his family.
Lorain March 14 John Kranaiyack files suit to recover 27 barrels of wine he stored before the 18th amendment and claims the wine was never subjected to sale.
Magistrate Helwig tracked down a stolen robe after parking his car in Columbus storage on a Sunday night. He and Officer Nash went to Shawnee on Tuesday, where the robe was found with Harry M. Weir the Shawnee High School principal who admitted taking it. Weir returned the robe and paid travel expenses. no charges were filed.
Columbus March 14 secretary of state announces the incorporation of nine savings and loan companies with total capitalization of 9 million dollars.
Evelyn Lyons of Escanaba Michigan is praised for her unusual survival after doctors feared death. The report notes Elizabeth with a fever of 115 degrees and pulse of 179 yet she remains alive and may recover.
In Columbus on March 14 the governor refused to approve a six mile road contract near Akron stating it was not the lowest bid. Summit county commissioners and the contractor appealed to the governor after highway director Terrick disapproved the award to McShafrey Construction of Akron. The governor ordered a re estimate and bids on a cheaper type of sillon road.
Paris reports the first contingent of 15 060 French reinforcements will depart for the Ruhr Friday or Saturday. War office orders go to Chatillon Nancy Tours Lyons and other centers to mobilize quickly. About 16 000 soldiers will be prepared for field duty as violence in the Ruhr raises fears of wide scale guerrilla activity.
Athens High School debaters clinch a unanimous win over Wells, Logan, and Wellston to reach the semifinals of the Ohio University High School Debating League. Portsmouth faces Athens, with a triad match among Washington, Ir, Circleville, and Lancaster determining another semifinal berth. The March 16 event features teams led by Mercer, Wilcox, Farley, and Youne, with judges from Ohio University.
Four men were arrested near Newell Jefferson County soon after the Mount Pleasant Peoples National Bank robbery attempt that fatally wounded Assistant Cashier Harry D. Price. Authorities believe they have the bandit gang.
The Washington Shipping Board awarded the Brooklyn Navy Yard the contract to recondition the liner America, a former German vessel. The project must be completed by May 22.
In New York on March 14 Mrs Paulette Saludes, convicted of second degree murder for killing Oscar Martelliere, was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
Three people die in a crossing accident on the Northern Ohio Traction line in Dover Ohio. A truck carrying Charles Swartsweider, 30, his wife, and a seven month old baby was struck by a Cleveland bound Northern Ohio Traction limited at about 9 PM. Swartsweider and the baby were killed instantly. Mrs Swartz wolder died soon after.
Columbus report says Orville B Suver ten was seriously hurt today when a gun discharged while he and Jack Gardner thirteen examined a revolver at Gardner residence. Suver's bullet struck his left side and he is hospitalized.
Flint March 14 Firefighters were hurt during a blaze that destroyed Genesee County courthouse causing about 200000 in damage. The fire led to transferring frightened prisoners from the adjoining county jail to the city prison. One woman and 16 men due to leave today were released.
In Columbus Ohio on March 14 Dora Stump, 46, pleaded guilty to bigamy while her husband Carl Stump languishes in county jail on a related charge. She was bound over to the grand jury on a $590 bond following municipal court proceedings.
Governor Hardwick granted a reprieve until April 13 for George Baker aged 19 and his 15 year old brother Ralph. They were condemned to be hanged at Rome for the deputy sheriff murder, following pleas from religious organizations.
Washington reports grand jury action on March 14 charging David Wiedemann Jr and President Obregon of Mexico with graft and crime. The same session indicted bank executives in connection with bank fraud and larceny tied to the Rio Grande region.
Reports from Moscow indicate Lenin suffered a blood circulation complication in his paralysis affected right side. Doctors hope he may resume duties in a modified form, while conflicting reports and secrecy surround his true state as German specialists join six staff doctors for consultation.
Aboard the Pioneer the President and Mrs. Harding make slow progress toward Miami as they continue their southern tour. Plans after reaching Florida are uncertain with a possible four to five day stay and a fishing trip while Mrs. Harding remains at Miami Beach recuperating.
Cleveland March 14. A council and Mayor Kohler effort to secure terms for gas from East Ohio Gas broke down. A committee of notable Cleveland citizens will begin negotiations today. The city council passed an ordinance with sliding scale rates starting at four tenths of a cent per thousand. the company seeks about twenty percent higher rates.
Phillip Weiganott of Shelby Ohio faces sentencing tomorrow by Judge Pat J Jones in U S district court after pleading guilty to conspiring to violate the Volstead act He was previously held on a murder charge related to a whiskey drinking party at Christmas and allegedly named Lester Elston as the maker of the liquor
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