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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1919

Page

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Wilson's Principles Win Favor in Paris Return

Paris editors and the public embrace President Wilson with renewed support after months of debate over his league of nations and approach to Germany. French papers like Le Temps and Liberte praise his justice and resolve, contrasting swift shifts in American opinion with Paris's loyalty to him.

William Philip Simms United Press Paris Wilson Aurice de Vales Paris Midi League of Nations League Germany Temps Liberte

Dublin mayor seeks unified Irish home rule amidst unrest

Laurice O Neill Jord, three term Dublin lord mayor, warns of potential bloody revolt as Sinn Fein outrages rise. He urges American support to pressure Britain while Ireland contemplates a tax strike and civil resistance to force colonial home rule amid military rule and mass detentions.

United Press New York Dublin Laurice O’neil Jord O’neil America Wilson Ireland England Amerida Vodee Hagwen Yar Sion Sinn Fein Oritainie Salaaneaa National Council

Munitions Plant Seized by U S Authorities at Beaver

The Metal Products Co munitions plant in Beaver Pennsylvania is now in U S government hands. Soldiers guard the plant while company workers were ejected without incident. Russell Thompson, the general manager, says two shell contracts are finished and a third was underway when the armistice ended, with no official comment from authorities.

Beaver The Metal Products Co United States Russell Thompson

Democrats Seek Ohio House Resolution On Cleveland Member

Cleveland sources report Democratic leaders predict a resolution will be introduced in the Ohio House to rebuke or censure a Cleveland member. The measure arises from the Cuyahoga County executive committee and includes remarks from vice chairs Delahunty and others. The item comes amid broader national party activity and regional political maneuvering.

Cleveland Ohio House of Representatives Epieee Veo Sean Beal Cuyahoga Deen Lusa Eured Eoudier Delahunty Cosben

Demobilisation Figures Show Large US Return to Civil Life

The article reports demobilisation progress in the United States with 384 031 men discharged this week and a much larger planned reduction. It notes nearly all personnel except essential camp staff have left military service and that future demobilisation hinges on troops returning from overseas. Orders issued November 11 projected 1 678 000 to be demobilised.

Ashington United States

War Department reports ship departure with eight warships

Washington reports from the War Department that eight warships carrying about 6,000 troops from the 37th division are sailing from French ports. Ohio units include the 134th and 136th battalions and parts of the 148th and 134th field artillery regiments, bound for New York and then to Camp Bowie Texas. Texas troops in the convoy include the 23rd field artillery and will proceed to Newport News then Camp Bowie.

Washington Vison War Department Ohio Texas and Oklahoma National Guard Convas New York 134Th Field Artillery New Lenghte News Texa Ieana Feld Newport News Camp Bowie Texas

Tax take today could hit two billion in federal receipts

Treasury officials expect about 2 billion dollars in federal income taxes to be paid by midnight under new revenue laws. Even if only a quarter is paid, about 1.6 billion would go to the treasury, though much of the outstanding 800 billion in redeemable treasury notes may return to the treasury. Collectors report a rush as offices expand to handle late payments.

Internal Revenue Treasury In Revenue Bureau

Tax Penalties Loop Up Fast If You Delayed Payment

A cautionary note warns taxpayers about mounting penalties for late income tax payments. It emphasizes timely filing and payment to avoid one percent monthly penalties and rapid accrual of interest.

Senator Kenyon Urges Amendment to League Pact

Senator Kenyon announced support for amending the proposed constitution before senate ratification after a tour in Iowa. He refused to sign the opposition round robin and aligned with the senate 37 group. He argued for clearer ambiguous clauses and for increasing U S voting power to counter Britain’s larger international vote influence.

Washington Kenyon League of Nations Iowa Senate United States Britain

East Tech and Stivers Vie For Ohio High School Title

East Tech of Cleveland and Stivers High of Dayton reach the state final in the Ohio Wesleyan tournament in Marietta. East Tech beat Mansfield 25 to 16 to win northern honors while Stivers defeated Marietta 22 to 13 for southern supremacy.

Marietta Delaware, CO East Tech Cleveland Stivers Hi Dayton Ohio Wesleyan University Mansfield Stivers

Farmer Joe Duke’s Texas oil fortune sparks a dramatic rise

Deleon Texas March 14 Joe Duke a Georgia farmer who bought 160 acres of land for a dollar per acre now earns over a million dollars from oil wells. His eight children and wife plan to move to New York despite his reluctance as the family seeks new prospects and stability.

Deleon Texas Joe Duke New York Joe Duke Georgia O Ae

Prussian Reichstag Opens After Republic Becomes New Era

Berlin reports the first Reichstag meeting since the republic's establishment with security checks for all attendees. An official peace delegation list includes Foreign Minister David and other national leaders, plus Adolph Mueller, Max Warburg, and Prof. Sellnecking of Marburg University.

Frank J. Taylor United Press Berlin Reichstag David National Assembly Giesberst Adolph Mueller Switzerland Max Warburg Chant Hamburg Sellnecking Marburg University

Automatic scale for weighing grain from chutes invented

For millers and dealers a new automatic scale weighs and delivers grain from chutes. The invention promises quicker handling and consistent measurement for bulk grain in mills and trading houses.

Foreigner in Camp Story Tied to Archduke Plot

Private Frankel, 27, a patient at Camp Sherman hospital, claims he was among four men who plotted the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand. He alleges his father gave $300 to flee Austria, traveled by night to Constantinople, sailed to New York six weeks after Austria declared war on Serbia, worked in a Lorain steel mill, and was drafted to Camp Sherman where tuberculosis treatment dominates. He says Hebel was born in Bosnia.

Camp Sherman Defence Department Frankel Francis Ferdinand Hobel Constantinople America New York Austria Serbia Loraine Ohio United States Hebel Debe Bosnia

Tax office in Detroit overwhelmed by last minute rush

Five women clerks fainted as a huge mob of last minute income tax payers charged the collector's office in Detroit Michigan. Thousands were said to be penalized for tardiness.

Detroit Mich

Taxpayer Pays First $5 Million On Income Tax

Chicago march 15 a taxpayer handed internal revenue collector Smietanka a five million dollar check as first payment on his income tax the payer's name was not divulged to reporters.

Chicago Internal Revenue Smietanka

Outsiders clash in Memphis street fight

A fragment reports a fight involving white and Black parties in Memphis Tennessee on March 14 with unclear details. The brief hints at a racial clash and police response, noting a tense incident in the city.

War veteran wins seven thousand in craps

An army man stationed here, a former soldier, is reported to have won $7,000 gambling on craps. He notes he was wounded twice in the war and did not win his fortunes at the gaming tables.

Devons

Subway Dig Fails Downtown Building Shake Damages $60,000

New York reporter describes subway excavation undermining a downtown building until it rocked tenants fled. The owner told the judge the diggers must pay $60 000 in damages.

New York Subway

Contrast in World Affairs 1918 to 1919 in Paris

Paris dispatch notes a year after Germany’s planned offensive that Germany will be forced to yield its merchant fleet as reparations for food, while delegates assemble for peace talks. The piece contrasts crowds, moonlit boulevards, and cheering in Paris with the terror of German raids a year earlier. Navy civilians debate preserving ships to aid disarmament efforts.

Fred 8S Ferguson United Press Paris Mar Germany Champs Elysees Sels

Capture of Lon Ae A Ee on the F Dex Ty Sheride

Reported discovery and capture occurred late yesterday after a pursuit. Police describe substantial amounts of weighty material found. noting property loss and damages. The individual named Roberts is identified as a Black man involved in the incident.

Lon Roberts

Frequent Rain Likely in Prospect Area This Week

Weather forecast notes frequent rains in Prospect and nearby lakes with snow possible in the coming week. Temperatures are expected to run below normal.

Ara Lakes

Carrier Service Aims for Perfect Delivery to Subscribers

Notes emphasize perfect service for regular subscribers with missed deliveries. Mentions carriers and bicycles as backup to ensure reliable distribution.

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