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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1920
Page
1
United Press reports Allied representatives warn independent socialists they will not receive food or credits while pursuing actions that threaten Germany. Berlin officials say meat supplies hold until mid April as radicals vow to stay out until Ebert ministers resign.
Hearings on claims in the Virginia West Virginia debt settlement opened before Special Master Robert Scott in Richmond. West Virginia has paid $13,000,000 in bonds and $1,000,000 in cash under the Supreme Court decision, held in court custody for distribution to bondholders upon the master's report.
In New York on March 28 the Union scale committee planned to decide today whether anthracite miners will strike after April 1 if no wage agreement with operators is reached. The committee met amid reports that operators had not promised any retroactive raise.
About 80 members of the Chamber of Commerce will lunch at Columbus barracks at noon today as guests of Col. George Cress, the commandant.
At Music Halls a group of voting students organized a Harding for president club with about 150 signers on petitions. Professors Thompson and Hoover spoke on Harding’s fitness, the party platform, and the peace treaty issue as the club elected officers including H. C. Briesles as president.
Wesley Norris of South Canaan died suddenly while driving a coal team near the Elmer Halbert farm. Coroner Johnson was notified and Norris, aged about 79, was taken to his home. Believed heart failure caused the death. he left a son Carl in Athens and had lived alone since his wife’s death by lightning ten years ago.
Washington reports point to proclamation of ratification after the thirty sixth state approves the federal woman suffrage amendment. Suffrage leaders expect the proclamation soon, regardless of Ohio and West Virginia ratifying. Only a supreme court ruling could alter the ratification or proclamation.
The senate sub committee and counsels agreed on a recount plan. Twenty deputy sergeants at arms will go to Michigan to collect ballots and mail them to Washington. Ten boards of two will count ballots, to be selected by Ford and Newberry counsel.
Washington report states Secretary of State Colby has prepared a letter to Senator Lodge demanding public release of evidence heard during the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s confirmation probe. The aim is to clear up rumors by publishing the evidence.
Canton March 238 Peter Wilt a Cleveland traction expert was selected by the city council to make a survey of the Northern Ohio Traction street car lines with a view to suggesting improvements in the service. The Traction company is to pay the costs of the survey.
New York court dismisses Mrs. Anna J. Sheehan claim against ex-barkeeper Henry Schlicher over 100 gallons of whiskey alleged to be held in trust for her late husband. The court rules the whiskey "has no value" under the case.
Telegraph dispatch reports heavy combat in Henningsdorf between Spartacans and opposing troops. Casualties vary by date: Berlin says 50 killed and 75 wounded. London tallies 40 dead and 65 wounded. Battle featured tanks machine guns and an armored train.
President Wilson plans to veto the Knox resolution declaring peace with Germany and any peace measure not ratifying the Versailles treaty. He will push for the Versailles pact or a modus vivendi with Allies and Germany to delay American moves until voters decide in the presidential election.
Charles Johnson, renowned champion walker, is dying after being found in timber east of Gary. He had established pedestrian records across India, Japan, Austria and Africa and wore several medals from walking contests.
Berlin issues warrant for General Erich Ludendorff who has disappeared. Paris dispatches report Ebert government ordered his arrest for alleged involvement in the Von Kapp insurrection.
Residents report a brilliant sky display over Athens mistaken by some for Dayton’s 1.25 billion candle power searchlight. Experts identify the phenomenon as the Aurora Borealis with visibility possibly 100 miles, not a man made beam. Telegraph operators puzzled by unreadable signals.
London reports say Gustav Noske resigns as defense minister after radical worker demands. The Ebert government contemplates cabinet resignations and reorganization with labor input amid chaotic conditions and rising communist influence in the Ruhr.
Washington report on March 23 describes Democratic senators cross examining Rear Admiral Sims. They argue war losses and prolonged hostilities resulted from both allied delays and U S navy inefficiency. Sims cites not entering the war promptly and supply failures, including Pershing’s needs and horse slaughter to feed troops, as factors.
Washington March 23 census bureau announces population figures for Dayton and Warren Ohio and Parkersboro West Virginia will be released tomorrow at 10 30 a m The data will reveal city population sizes and rank among nearby communities.
Washington March 23 Bainbridge Colby took the oath as secretary of state after Senate confirmation. The ceremony occurred in the secretary of state's office with Under Secretary Frank L. Polk and other officials present.
New York March 23 Prices of standard shoes will be reduced this spring and summer, announced by John J Slater president of the Retail Shoe Dealers Association in a communication to Arthur Williams. Retailers at a recent meeting agreed to accept a smaller profit margin. Reductions will not apply to all fancy and ultrafashionable footwear. The move signals a broad tightening of profit margins in other wearing apparel.
Public utilities commission in Columbus authorized the Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroad to issue 879720 equipment trust notes to reimburse the government for rolling stock during federal control. The railroad administration purchased 500 box cars for the road.
A man and a woman were killed and several injured when 300 soldiers marching through Dublin clashed with civilians last night. Crowds were jostled as soldiers reportedly fired into the crowd after civilians resisted their actions.
Washington March 23 Examinations into how the federal board of vocational education handles the vocational rehabilitation program for wounded soldiers will begin Monday by the house education committees. Chairman Fess said 39 witnesses were called from a list supplied by the New York Evening Post alleging mistreatment of wounded men.
President Wilson calls miners and operators to a joint conference on coal wage schedules. He issues an executive order April 1 abolishing prior price controls while keeping government supervision of distribution and exports. He releases both majority and minority coal commission reports and urges prompt settlement to inform contracts for the coming year.
A New York scale committee of anthracite miners orders a stoppage starting April 1 unless operators grant a retroactive wage increase in the new contract. The decision was sent to operators before the joint eight-man committee meets with union leaders. If an agreement is reached earlier, work continues.
Columbus march 23 police in all Ohio cities were instructed by secretary of state smith today to arrest all motorists not showing 1920 license tags after april 1. A R Snow state registrar of automobiles declared congested distribution may make it necessary for the department to extend the time limit after april 1.
Representative Dwyer of Missouri introduced a resolution urging the attorney general to investigate fuel oil kerosene and gasoline price increases. The measure seeks an immediate inquiry into leading oil concerns profits supply sources restraint of trade and effects on consumer prices.
In Columbus 125 precincts remain to be counted in the national prohibition vote recount. The wets hold a 172 vote lead, down from an original 479 majority. Commissioners at the courthouse are now tallying ballots in Toledo.
Carl Legien head of Berlin labor unions demanded the resignation of President Eberts cabinet. Radical workers pledged to continue the general strike until the government meets their demands.
Delaware lawmakers face a pivotal vote on the national constitutional suffrage amendment with ratification by Washington already secured. Suffrage leaders pin hopes on Delaware, predicting the legislature must gather additional votes to reach the required thirty six states. Governor Townsend and suffrage advocates express cautious confidence that enough supporters will align to pass the measure.
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