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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1922

Page

2

Miners Leaders Meet With Harding Over Coal Crisis

Photo shows miners chiefs Secretaries Hoover and Davis with President Harding after a conference on the coal situation. Names include John Moore Phil Murray John L. Lewis Herbert Hoover Walter James Obert Fitzgibbon Lee Hall John Hessler and others. Six hundred fifty thousand coal miners are affected by the present crisis with 2,500,000 members backing the union.

Hoover Davis Harding John Moore Phil Murray United Mine Workers John L. Lewis Herbert Hoover Commerce Walter James Obert Fitzgibbon Pennsylvania Lee Hall Ohio John Hessler Indiana

Population trends show growth but money circulation falls

Estimates issued by the U S Treasury division of loans and currency place continental population at 109,192,000 with February gain of 137,000 and 14,093,000 since 1912. Money in circulation totals 5,488,762,758 a February drop of 10,357,987 and a 1912 rise of 2,202,493,118, noting adjusted figures add 2,028,262,965.86 to the gold fund, reshaping totals without more money in the country.

United States Treasury Department Continental Federal Reserve U. S. Treasury

Two Arrested On Stopici Ry Officers

Sheriff Parker and Deputy McKinley jailed two colored men, Lewis Goodrich aged 32 and Albert Patterson aged 42, near the Stedman company plant at noon Friday under suspicion at the request of K M railroad detective Mike McGovern. A third man is sought after he reported a revolver in their possession though no guns were found.

Parker Bieki McKinley Mike McGovern K. & M. Railroad Stedman Company Lewis Goodrich Albert Patterson

Road upgrade planned for Jacksonvill e Trimble through Athens area

Jacksonville and Trimble will see the mile stretch of the Athens to New Lexington road improved this spring with tar macadam or brick surface. A meeting of local representatives and chamber members announced over $16,000 already subscribed to a road fund. The state pledges $5,950 and crew support. surface type to be decided next week.

Jacksonville Trimble Athens- New Lexington Athens and Glouster

Kansas Miners Could Avoid Strike by April First

Reports from Pittsburg indicate Judge John H. Crawford and Kansas mine officials near agreement to avert a mine walkout set for April 1, Governor Henry J. Allen said today.

Peka Kans John H. Crawford Industrial Court Kansas Mine Pittsburg Kansas Henry J. Allen

Mississippi River Carries About 490 Million Tons Sewage

The annual flow of the Mississippi transports roughly 490 million tons of solid matter toward the sea, highlighting the river's substantial sediment load and impact on downstream ecosystems.

Mississippi

Death of William Augustus Cone in California

Mrs. Julia Mingus of Millfield reported the death of her brother William Augustus Cone on February 11 1922 at the National Home for Disabled Veterans Sawtelle California after an operation at St Joseph hospital San Diego Cone born August 28 1847 in Athens County Ohio served in Co B 53rd Ohio Infantry and later lived in Astoria Tacoma San Diego and National City He leaves a wife a son a daughter two brothers and a sister plus local notices of community events and visits from relatives

Julia Mingus William Augustus Cone National Home For Disabled Veterans Sawtelle Cal St. Joseph Hospital San Diego Mr. Cone Athens County Ohio Co. B 53Rd Ohio Infantry Astoria Oregon Tacoma Wash National City Alsada Cone Marion J. Cone Netarto BE. C. Manchester Cashmere Washington Charles Cone Durban South Africa Frank Athens Julia Cone Mingus Millfield A. J. Leonard Bert New Smyrna Florida G. C. Patton Natal

Cuba Largely Supports U S Trade Says Jones Appointment

Garret Smith argues Cuba stands as a vital customer for American goods. He notes the 1898 intervention created mutual benefits and urges moderate tariffs to preserve Cuban purchases of U S machinery, rails, automobiles, sugar equipment, fuel, and more, warning against protectionist shocks.

Garret Smith Cuba Cra Cuba Libre America Chester Lloyd Jones Jones United States Iimports South America Brazil United Kingdom Canada Ea Cis Es Ribesdale France Bes

Holy rollers arrested on West Virginia railroad tracks

Charleston report says state police arrested EF J Weidencall BE B Denny and George Hester at McAlpine on a Virginnen railway warrant for trespassing and obstructing traffic as they persisted in holding services on the tracks.

Charleston W. VA West Virginia McAlpine Christey and Waugh EF J Weidencall BE B Denny George Hester Virginnen Railway

Wooster Leads in Fight for New Home Site

Wooster's chances of landing the proposed new home for the Brotherhood of American Yeomen are reported brighter than any other Ohio city. HM Brown district manager and Prof. A N Farmer site commissioner have discussed and evaluated several proposed sites here in Wooster.

Wooster Mar Brotherhood of American Yeomen Ohio City HM. G. Brown Lodge A. N. Farmer

Trains Crash Kills One Near Columbus Crossing

One man died and two others were seriously injured when their car collided with a T and O freight train at a highway crossing seven miles south of Columbus on March 24.

Columbus Mar Here

Lawler Named Deputy U S Revenue Collector in Ohio

Henry F. Lawler of Steubenville named deputy United States revenue collector for the eighteenth district to succeed Guy Lynch of Woodsfield. Appointment announced by Congressman Frank Murphy.

Steubenville Henry F. Lawler United States Revenue Guy Lynch Woodsfield Frank Murphy

Philippines independence reservation rejected by Senate

Washington March 24. A reservation to the four power Pacific treaty granting independence to the Philippines within ten years after ratification was rejected by the Senate in a 60 to 27 vote. Senator Lafollette of Wisconsin proposed the reservation.

Washington Senate Lafollette Wisconsin

Bite on chin worth $5,000 in Akron suit

Albert Clauson filed suit against Dr. Allen J. Fox for 5000 dollars claiming an altercation at Clauson’s meat market on March 22. Clauson says Fox bit him on the chin after being denied entry to the booth while Clauson counted profits.

Akron Mar Albert Clauson Allen J. Fox Clauson Fox

Ohio Republicans vote on soldiers bonus bill

In Washington on March 24 the Ohio delegation all Republicans split on the soldiers bonus bill. For the bonus: Begg Cable Chalmers Cole Cooper Fess Fitz gerald Foster Gahn Kearns Longworth Moore Morgan Murphy Norton Ricketts Stephens Thompson. Against: Burton Knight.

Washington Ohio Begg Cable Chalmers Cole Cooper Fess Fitzgerald Foster Gahn Kearns Longworth Moore Morgan Murphy Norton Ricketts Stephens Thompson Burton Knight

Hoover kin drowned at family reunion pool

Walter Large five year old nephew of Herbert Hoover secretary of commerce drowned today in a swimming pool at the Hoover home Palo Alto during a family reunion.

Palo Alto Cal Walter Large Herbert Hoover Secretary of Commerce Hoover

Fire Threatens Martin H Becker Billiard Hall District

A fire of unknown origin swept through the lower floor of the Noble block in martin h becker’s billiard hall in tiffi o this afternoon threatening a section of the business district. Loss was estimated at twenty five thousand dollars.

Tiffi. O Martin H. Becker

Bridge Plan To Link Bellaire And Benwood Over Ohio River

Bellaire businessmen finalize plans for a $1,000,000 bridge connecting Bellaire Ohio with Benwood West Virginia. Work would start early this summer pending approval of federal legislation in Washington.

Bellaire Ohio River Benwood W. Va Belaire Ohio West Virginia Washington

German mark hits new low at 2.95 mills

Germany's worsening financial and economic stance was underscored as the mark slid to a fresh record low of 2.95 mills, signaling ongoing currency weakness and broader economic strain.

New York Germany

Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Praised by Texan

Wm Barnes of San Antonio Texas reports the cough remedy Foley's Honey and Tar helped him recover from the flu and subsequent pneumonia. He notes the product was worth $50 per bottle to him and claims he is now completely free of coughing.

Wm. Barnes San Antonio Texas Foley

Ohio bug to invade state again in 192?

Defiance March 24 This is to be another cinch bug year for northwestern Ohio judging from the results of a survey of Defiance county just completed by T EF Parke extension specialist Ohio State Universitys college of agriculture and County Agent Paul M Tool Farmers have been advised to get the tar barrels ready and to prepare once more to use the sticky barriers to keep the little pests from riddling their crops.

Defiance Mar Ohio Defiance County T. EF. Parke Ohio State University College of Agriculture Paul M Tool

Cleveland Railway cuts pay for shopmen and operators

Cleveland, Mar 24. The Cleveland Railway company announced a 10 percent wage reduction for shop men effective April 1. A similar cut for motormen and conductors will take effect May 1, announced earlier.

Cleveland Mar Cleveland Railway Company

666 Remedy for Colds and Grippe Cited in Ads

An advertisement touts 666 as the fastest cure for Colds Fever and LaGrippe. The claim repeats with emphasis on its speedy action, noting its long standing prominence in market remedies. It also mentions the first American society for the prevention of cruelty to animals chartered by the New York legislature in 1866.

American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To New York

Miss Enter Her Cards Through Hour Finish

Fragmented OCR text indicates a local brief about a person named Mari Kevs and a club event at The 5 Scott Club, with unclear details on timing and actions.

Mari Kevs

Satyr Tale From the Grand Hotel Event

An odd fragment hints at a mysterious gathering at a grand hotel. The brief mentions a Satyr character and a crowd, with no clear names or dates to confirm specifics.

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