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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1919
Page
3
Governor Cox departs for New York to arrange a reunion with the first returning troops of the 37th division. He had promised to greet the unit after their 37th division left for France.
The steamship Harrisburg docked at Hoboken near 11:30 AM bringing the first of the 37th Ohio division home from the war. Troops stood on deck ready to be marched to trains and ferries for distribution to their assigned camps.
The Harrisburg, carrying detachments of the 147th infantry and the 37th division, passed Sandy Hook at 10 a.m. and reached quarantine near the upper bay. Nine officers and 566 enlisted men plus additional units from multiple states and services comprised the returning force. The ship faced rough seas but troops cheered from the rails as music and salutes filled the ordeal.
Among the casuals were five Cincinnati men Lieut Al Roth 1785 Elmore Street who went across as a private in Rainbow division Clifton Knoedel 807 Woodlawn Avenue Henry Johns McMahon Avenue Neil Fornell Lockland Packey Flynn professional wrestler These men said most of the Ohio men of the 147th Infantry will arrive on the transport Von Steuben The date of their arrival has not been learned.
The March 19 scene in the state capitol shows epic lobbying for the Crabbe dry enforcement bill. Proponents aim to secure the emergency clause and votes, while wet lobbyists seek to block it. Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Suffrage League reps press to drop the emergency rule so a referendum vote can occur. Both sides claim enough support, but final tallies hinge on the afternoon roll call.
Six men accused of bootlegging in Sikeston Missouri were discharged when the city could not prove a local option ordinance. The city clerk was absent and the mayor sat as judge.
A wire from the Ohio War Savings Committee at noon stated the War Savings Airplane will land in Athens around noon Thursday en route from Welleton to Marietta. Lieut. Tyler, the pilot, will drop war savings souvenirs before the landing.
Columbus March 19 The legislature bribery investigation committee led by Senator Whittemore prepares for its first open session tomorrow amid invites for informants and threats of subpoenas. The panel plans to hire counsel, employ a stenographer, and may involve Attorney General Price or an outside lawyer.
Supreme War Council expected to ratify a territory and finance agreement in Paris. The broken and chaotic Belgium scene is shown, with American soldiers depicted in a damaged town, including a Ninety-first Division private and a private from the Thirty-seventh Division in a photo unit.
Paris report says the supreme war council will ratify today the tentative agreement on territorial and financial questions of the prelim inary peace treaty. Wilson, Lloyd George and Clemenceau attended. Italy and Japan not represented as issues did not affect them. The session ran 8 a m to 6 p m and discussed German frontiers and reparations. The league of nations covenant was being drafted with neutrals asked for recommendations tomorrow. Japan seeks racial equality language and pressed its position with Baron Makino and Viscount Chinda.
The Royal Navy mine sweepers clear floating mines scattered by Germans as armistice is signed. Naval vessels work to clear sea lanes in the North Sea, ensuring safe passage for ships.
Washington March 19 Extensive advertising campaigns across the country will revive business and end stagnation says Roger W Babson head of the Department of Labor Information Service He urges merchants to increase advertising for 1919 arguing prosperity rests on consumer demand and that a general paid campaign is needed across newspapers magazines and seven mediums to stimulate purchases.
Colubbus send word that the entire art exhibit will be moved by auto truck this weekend to be ready for the Monday noon opening at the Masonic Temple. Pupils from General and Eastside buildings prepare school programs for Monday and Tuesday events with candy sales to boost funds. Local lodges clubs and individuals have pledged donations to support the exhibit.
The War Department announced that the 26th division from New England National Guard and the 42nd Rainbow division are set to sail from Brest to Boston and New York respectively between March 28 and April 19.
The transport Seattle arrives with 1 677 men and the cruiser Charleston with 1 271. Seattle carries the 104th machine gun battalion detachment 107th infantry mobile hospital number 2 casual officers and several companies. Charleston carries the 27th aero squadron 147th aero squadron and eight casual officers with hundreds of men.
Dr K Walker Wilkins, wanted for the murder of his wife, telegraphed from Baltimore that he would arrive in Mineola today to testify before the grand jury. He said he did not know of the murder charge until reading it in the newspapers and was starting for Mineola to tell all he knew.
An Arkansas man invents a corkscrew mounted on a handle with beaded wires extending from the opposite end to grip and extract corks pushed into bottles.
Wage demands for the next operators miners conference were to be drafted by a sub committee of the general policies group in Indianapolis. The panel, appointed by Frank J. Hayes, will report on Thursday and push for a six hour day a five day week and a substantial wage increase. Nationalization of coal mines was not to be discussed at the joint meeting.
Lord Cecil, a British League of Nations expert, told reporters the British delegation favors making the league covenant part of the preliminary peace with Germany and argues it would not delay the treaty. He says the Monroe Doctrine would be strengthened by the league if America consents to actions under its provisions. He doubts adding a special provision for global power and rejects inserting racial equality in the covenant, citing domestic sovereignty.
In Columbus March 19, oil and gas interests clash with opponents of the Miller bill defending a measure to require state utilities commission approval before any gas company can withdraw service from a municipality. Hocking Valley towns join northern cities in backing the plan to curb rate hikes and threats to cut service. Charlies Bryson of Athens warns of ongoing rate increases and panic if service is cut.
President Wilson issued recess appointments for nearly 200 postmasters after the Senate filibuster prevented confirmation. T Thurman Courtright of Lancaster was among the new appointees.
Francis W. Peck of the University of Minnesota is appointed farm economist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He will oversee studies and investigations relating to the cost of producing farm products.
Cleveland conductorettes meet to discuss action on the war labor board ruling requiring the Cleveland Railway Company to restore them to street car positions. A formal demand to President John J. Stanley to abide by the ruling is planned. Stanley said he will honor his written agreement that no conductorettes be employed by the company.
Members urged to attend at the club rooms tonight at 7 30 for a minstrel rehearsal with FLA FERCUSON Beo listed among participants.
Washington March 19 Attorney General Frierson after a long conference with attorney Palmer said nothing definite had been decided on how to prevent brewers from making 2.76 percent alcohol beer.
Revenue officers faced a legal maze as New York brewers aim to resume beer with 2.75 percent alcohol. If intoxicating, production is illegal under the mental order. Officials debated whether 2.76 percent beer is non intoxicating and how to apply conflicting orders amid wartime prohibition.
The Mohawk Brighton district faces a re caste vote on a block group social work plan, with 15 000 residents eligible to vote. Mayor Galvin and Bolsherist critics are cited as context. If the vote fails the unit may close doors and abandon the reform effort.
The report notes that over 23 percent of Scotland's illuminating gas is produced in mani plants, rising to more than 61 percent in Ip land and about 30 percent in England.
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