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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1921

Page

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Woman on Stand Recalls Fatal Shooting of Hamon

Clara Smith Hamon testified in a sensational case recounting threats and violence as she described the night of November 21. She claimed Hamon attacked her at the Randol Hotel, struggled for a pistol, and was shot during a struggle with a chair and a gun. She said she used Hamon’s money to buy a pistol and that she hoped to flee to California with him. The scene included courtroom turmoil as deputies disarmed several in the audience.

Carl Victor United Press Clara Smith Hamon Gake L. Hamon Hamon Business College Ft. Worth New Lexington Randol Hannon Clara Mr. Hannon California Clara Undaunted McLean Clara B. Smith Oklahoma City Jake Hamon Jake Hamon Jr Seeek Gnd Bud” Ballew

Unclear text about armed forces crisis in Central America

Unclear readable fragments mention Panama and armed forces tensions. No verifiable names, dates, or actions present.

Central America

Wage dispute up to Harding reaches mediation offer

Washington March 15 The packers and their employer sent the wage dispute to President Harding. Secretary Davis briefed Harding with papers and cabinet plans for a mediation commission including Davis Hoover and Wallace to hear both sides. The packers accept mediation while awaiting a worker referendum.

Harding Washington Mar Davis White House Commerce Hoover Agriculture Wallace

Sargent lays out Athens County Club nine hole course

George Sargent of the S¢t sto Club Columbus completed lay out work for the Athens County Club near Union Church. The course is praised as natural and highly attractive with nine tens percent links quality. A temporary executive committee authorized immediate construction under landscape architect Oliver Gutman. Committees named for greens, clubhouse, power and driveways, with caretakers Oxley. Construction starts now with many workers to follow.

George Sargent S¢tsto Club Columbus Athens County Club Union Church Sargent England Association of Professional Golf Players of America Oliver Gutman Gaiman Gutman J. Haliday Cline Arthur ‘Wolfe Cline Florida A.C. Rossi Roe. Zenner Chas. Kircher Clu Jobn Iro John Poston Fred Beckler Charlies DeMolet A. B. Roe Chas G. O’bleness John Loétre Harry Beckley C. F. Oxley Emmet Oxley Oxley Place

Trial in county murder case proceeds amid injuries and illness

In Matewa county court, defendants face the murder charge as jurors hear testimony. Williams attends his three year old son’s funeral and remains ill in jail while Mounts endures severe injuries from torture and a painting stain on his face as state lawyers prepare rebuttal evidence with an eye toward a Saturday jury verdict.

J. K Beaman Mounts

Dodge son to receive part of estate after settlement

Detroit March 15 John Dodge Jr son of the late automobile maker John Dodge will receive 2000 dollars from his father s estate after attorneys for the son secured a settlement following plans to contest the will.

Detroit Mich Mer John Dodge Jr John Dodge

Ring Found After Ground Dug Up in San Antonio

Ross Young reported his $600 diamond ring lost near a field in front of "Pep" but a passerby helped locate it when the ball dug the ground.

San Antonio Tex Ross Young

State Handicapped Columbus Points for Winner Declared

Ohio entries total determined to declare the winner as other schools enter the competition.

Columbus Mar Ohio

Community Day Luncheon At Chamber Of Commerce

The WORT Community Day luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce features prominent guests. Speakers from county community work branches will present short talks. Attendees include Dr B E re of Lake DivigLion, Mr BE Scott, state and local officials, and D McKinney secretary of Southern Ohio Coal Tidhenne.

Chamber of Commerce E. Re Lake Diviglion American Ross BE. Scott Vernon Igel D. McKinney Southern Ohio ‘Coal Tidhenne de Pristora

Britain and America plan friendly seas division and naval shift

London reports a believed division of seas with Britain to police the Atlantic and the United States to command the Pacific. Washington signals a stronger Pacific fleet role, and London warns of a reduced naval budget by 70 million dollars, aiming to ease tensions and project power in Asia.

ED L. Keen United Press London Mar Great Britain America Seas Atlantic Pacific Washington United States Ihs Ashington Japan

Two teens held up a Trimble area shop and burglarized ensuing shops

Gerald King of Glouster and Albert Rush of Trimble, both seventeen, were linked to a Saturday hold up near West Union cemetery. Officers found a 32 calibre revolver and a 25 calibre automatic on them. They admitted guilt and face burglary arraignment, tied to thefts at L Hildebrand shop and Easler blacksmith shop.

Ares L. Hildebrand West Union Street Kenneth Kasler Dischemith Trimble Gerald King Glouster Albert Rush Charles ‘Lewis Hildebenna J. M. Cady P McKinley Rush Lewis Court Street Hildebrand McKinley Easler Chappelear Hill Kasler

Dance at Junior Hall Wednesday Evening

A public dance is scheduled at Junior Hall on Wednesday evening March 16 from 8 to 14. The event invites local residents to enjoy music and social dancing in an informal community setting.

Harding faces patronage turmoil delaying major policy work

President Harding channels most working time to office seekers as patronage disputes surge. Shipping Board leadership remains unresolved with Admiral Benson acting interim. Cabinet reshuffle and departmental reorganizations loom but major changes unlikely for months. An extra senate session opens April 11 as he plans more nominations and a legislative plan.

Raymond Clapper United Press State Washington Mar Harding Shipping Board Tdany Senate Admiral Benson Boa Bensom Congress

Delay Threatens Stokes Divorce Case

A lengthy interruption in the Stokes divorce suit was threatened as lawyers fought over whether new evidence could be admitted.

New York Stokes

Friends of Irish Demand Freedom

A Cincinnati gathering of 6,000 Irish sympathizers adopted resolutions calling for Ireland to gain independence, for Britain to recognize the Irish republic, and for Donal O Callaghan the Cork lord mayor to be allowed to remain in the United States. The meeting occurred in Washington on March 15.

Cincinnati England Ireland Erica Donal O'Callaghan Cork Washington O'Callaghan

Vast Ohio treasury needs huge sum for two years

Columbus report outlines a two year Ohio government budget at least 91 million dollars. State highway funds rise with a five mill levy and auto license fees up. common school levy 1.8 mills generates about 86 million for state use and county distribution. Kent normal school funding is cut to restructure the institution.

Columbus Mar Thevernment of Ohio Carpenter Jefferson County Seles Tanta Eeetor Iit Poh Ae Fa Batak State Board of Adis Dalanee Aggreema Kent Normal School

New Assistant Secretary of State Named in Washington

Robert Bliss named as assistant secretary of state with years of service in western European affairs in the state department. The announcement came from Washington today through the press office.

Oriés Ie Washington Wee Press Robert New York Bliss State Department

Burglary Bid Ends With Unrewarded Looter Escape

In Cincinnati on March 15 a burglar using a borrowed ladder from a neighbor of Thomas Willie entered a second story location. Passersby alerted police who arrived as the burglar fled behind a garage and leapt a fence. A fifty pound safe was found near the garage containing no money, and the suspect was unrewarded for his work.

Cincinnati Thomas Willie

Canaan Man Held on Terrible Charge by Court

Winfield Kinder of Canaan ville was arraigned before Justice of Peace 8 E Hedges on a charge brought by his wife. The claim states Kinder criminally mistreated his daughter Elsie aged 12 by communicating a loathsome act. He waived examination and was bound over on a $1000 bond.

Winfield Kinder Canaanville Justice of Peace E. Hedges Elsie Kinder

McGrath Exonerated in Fatal Cal 2 Hall Shooting

Special dance hall inspector Harry McGrath was exonerated in the fatal shooting case at Cal 2 Hall. The investigation cleared McGrath of wrongdoing while authorities reported no charges.

Harry McGrath Cal 2 Local

Man in Hold Up Case Impersonates Gerald King

A Trimble township youth arrested after a Hildebrand hold up gave the name Gerald King. Officials report the real Gerald King, living in Gloucester, is troubled by the impersonation.

Trimble Hildebrand Gerald King Glouster Wea

Mother to Walk to Ask Pardon for Son

Mrs. Margaret Erickson of Sioux Falls plans a marathon walk to Washington to seek a presidential pardon for her son Joe Anderson, a military prisoner at Fort Leavenworth, in an appeal dated March 16 from Council Bluffs.

Council Bluffs,a Margaret Erickson Sioux Falls Washington Harding Joe Anderson Fort Leavenworth

Fishing season update delays announced

The note indicates the opening of fishing season is delayed this year, with authorities aiming to strike a balance between conservation and permitting limited activity. Details on exact dates or regions are not provided in the readable text.

Cuba Holds Ts Elections Quietly Today

Supplementary presidential elections were held in Cuba today with no disorders reported. Elections took place in contested provinces and President Menocal guaranteed safety. The Liberal party abstained from voting. Indications pointed to coalition candidate Dr. Alfredo Zayas winning a majority of votes.

Havana Cuba United Press Menocal Liberal Party Coalition Alfredo Zayas

Recy Moore Meeting Highlights at Raat Street

A fragmented note references a meeting at Raat Street featuring MM Moore and discussions around Recy. The incomplete text hints at a local civic or community gathering with possible updates or actions to follow.

Raat MOORE

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