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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1921

Page

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Bodies of Negroes Found on Murder Farm in Georgia

Atlanta March 28 Grim searchers with grappling gear hunted the underbrush of John Williams plantation and the Alcovy River for more evidence as eleven corpses have been recovered. Cindy Manning testified Williams ordered killings of enslaved people who sought to inform authorities about peonage.

Atlanta John Williams Williams Cindy Manning Manning Jasper County Alcovy Georgia Yellow River Covington

Arson Campaign by Sinn Fein Flares in England

London March 28 Sinn Fein arson campaign described as the most destructive yet attempted in England spread over the weekend. Damage reached thousands of pounds across Cumberland and Durham where forty farm fires broke out simultaneously. One suspect was under arrest.

London England Sinn Nemberland Durham End

Turkish Forces Beat Back in Turkey War Disperse Twelfth Corps

Athens dispatch reports the twelfth corps of the Turkish army dispersed after nationalist forces failed to hold a position near Brussa. The Greek war office communique also claims the capture of Affouncarahisaar to the east of Brussa.

Athens War Office Atatement Affouncarahisaar Brussa

Reds Routed by German Safety Police

United Press report from Halle Germany describes scattered communist rioting around Hal le Sangerhausen and Mansfield. Safety police and military forces shelling repelled the attackers who dispersed to their homes or southward as farmers protested over fields. By Sunday the uprising faded with few arrests.

Carl D. Groat United Press Halle Germany Count Ponisky Ice Sangerhausen Mansfield Comia Hettatedt

Outskirts Tent Homes A Summer Prospect In Athens

Observers note improvised shelters on city edges including a tent house, a garage dwelling, and cheaply built structures using salvaged materials. The latest idea is renting abandoned kilns at the old brick plant as warm, rainproof homes, with several Athens families weighing tent living this summer.

Athens

Two Colored Men Arrested After Washington Street Theft

Price and Fletcher Lytle, both colored, were arrested for resisting arrest without a warrant but admitted stealing coats from Harwick's restaurant on Washington street. They returned the clothing and left town at officials’ request.

Sher- McKinley Price Dawe Fletcher Lytle Harwick’s Washington Street

Lives in Garage While His Home Is Being Built

J L Tritipo builds a double garage on East State street then starts a seven room bungalow on the same property. While the new house is under construction the family resides in the garage opposite Registrar W R Cable. The owner expects savings on rent until completion. Julius Frankel pays a $1000 fine for leaving a liquor club at the workhouse.

J. L. Tritipo East State Street Tritipo W. R. Cable Canton Julius Frankel Lifers” Club Workhouse

Italian Rail Trials Quieter Ties with Decks

An Italian railroad tests quieter reinforced concrete ties paired with wooden decks to enhance resilience and reduce noise and vibration for rail travel.

Italy

Cold Wave Advances Across Midwest States

A severe cold wave from Alaska spread through the middlewest and south to northern Texas with freezing readings in many states. Texas saw 18 degrees while Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota logged freezing temps. Ohio reports heavy rain turning to snow with rivers near banks but no flood fears. The weather system forewarns a bellwether March end and a cooler spell ahead.

Alaska Great Lakes Rocky Mountains Texas Weather Bureau Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Kansas Missouri Ohio

Blinding Snow Storm at Toledo

A sudden heavy snowstorm hit Toledo at 4 AM, melting quickly. By noon a lighter snowfall filled the air and trains arriving from the west were coated with snow.

Toledo

Eliot Wadsworth Named Assistant Secretary of the Treasury

Eliot Wadsworth of Boston is appointed assistant secretary of the treasury. He is noted for Red Cross work and for his status as a leading figure associated with Faggard University.

Eliot Wadsworth the Treasury Boston Red Cross Faggard University

Italian Plant Produces Over A Ton Of Ammonia Daily

An Italian hydroelectric facility manufactures more than a ton of ammonia each day using air and water as the sole raw materials.

Japan to withdraw troops from former German islands

Tokyo says Japan will pull troops from the former German islands and denies fortification. The foreign office calls the islands economically and strategically unimportant and notes America controls the Atlantic via the Virgin Islands.

Tokio United Press Japan America Atlantic Virgin Islands Mandate Islands Kamchatka Pacific

Partition of Estate Sought in Wakefield Case

A partition action filed in court seeks to divide the Wakefield estate in Glouster. Plaintiffs name Harry Wakefield against Emma McClellan Elizabeth Williams Wilbur Williams Lena Bee Thomas Bee George Wakefield Ronard Wakefield Rosa Wakefield Lizzie Wakefield Amelia Wakefield Susan Searles Glenrose Sedwick Clella Sedwick Marie Williams and George a minor over fourteen.

Wakefield Glouster Harry Wakefield Emma McClellan Elizabeth Williams Wilbur Williams Lena Bee Thomas Bee George Wakefield Ronard Wakefield Rosa Wakefield Lizzie Wakefield Amelia Wakefield Susan Searles Glenrose Sedwick Clella Sedwick Marie Williams George

Lever-Driven Generator Powers New Flashlight

A novel flashlight powers itself via a lever-operated generator instead of using a battery. The device includes a hand crank that drives the generator to produce light, offering a reusable energy source and potential for field use where batteries are impractical.

Rivers Flood and Snowfall Cut Flood Fear in Ohio

In Columbus the Olentangy overflowed its banks and low lands flooded after a two day rain. The Scioto rose quickly reaching danger levels but snow today reduced flood fear. Rivers across the region stayed high, with Kenton and other points reporting rapid rises while Licking County crops suffered from overflow.

Columbus Olentangy Scioto Weather Bureau

Safety Device Added to Vault Doors

The Security Savings Bank installed the Anakan Lock on vault doors for extra protection. The two spring bolts operate independently of the main lock and auto release if the door is blown or burned, remaining set until bank experts unlock. The burglar-proof feature earns favor from bank president D. H. Moore and insurance companies, with over 5000 banks equipped and no successful burglaries reported.

The Security Savings Bank Anakan Lock Company

Robber Steals Cash. Theater Hero Shot in Cincinnati

At the Bijou theater in Cincinnati the night manager John Gallagher pages receipts into the safe when a masked man enters and orders him to surrender. A struggle ends with a gunfire wound to Gallagher’s hip as the robber escapes. The owner awards a hero medal.

Cincinnati John Gallagher John Gallagher

Snow Buries Spring Shrubbery After Rain

Canton Ohio reports a late March snowstorm burying bright spring shrubbery after 18 hours of rain. Easter bonnet parades proceeded Sunday afternoon as plans remained intact despite the storm.

Canton

Not Warm Today

The Muskingum and Licking rivers are high but pose no flood danger. Overnight rain turned to snow this morning. Peach trees are in full bloom and fruit is advanced enough that a freeze could kill it. Easter Sunday was bright and warm.

Ohio Zanesville Muskingum

Tokio Fire Increases Loss To Ten Million Dollars

Estimates show Tokio fires Saturday night caused property losses over ten million dollars. Four large business houses a bank and other key structures were burned, and nearly 1,000 houses were destroyed with many injured.

Tokio Leeds Ured

Tornado Devastates Athens Area. one eye lost in blast

A tornado near Hill seven miles northwest of here damaged homes and farm buildings. Wain Harris, 18, of Shade, was involved in an explosion with a stove handle that destroyed an eye, leaving several injured as rescuers worked at the Athens Eye Ear and Nose Hospital on Court Street. The storm left four farms ruined and multiple dwellings wrecked.

Noview Tex Athens Court Street Hill Here

Police Guard Strengthened After Plot Allegations

Hartford police increased presence in the manufacturing district after authorities announced evidence of a planned communist revolt. Pamphlets found urged workers to seize idle factories and establish a soviet government nationwide activity was allegedly plotted.

Hartford Conn Eers

Shopmen Won’t See Pay Cuts On April First

Railroad representatives said wages for maintenance of way workers and shop laborers would not be cut and current pay scales will continue while the matter is reviewed by the U S railroad labor board. The suit by shop laborers against T and O remains before the court. Akron records a wintry day with rain sleet and heavy precipitation totaling 2 03 inches in 24 hours.

Columbus United States Railroad Labor Board Akron Mar

Aviators to attempt crossing to Haiti and Caribbean

Washington March 28 American aviators will attempt tomorrow the first flight of a mainland to Haiti Santo Domingo Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Washington Mar Haiti Santo Domingo Porto Rico Virgin Islands

Continuing search for five men lost in balloon near Pensacola

Navy and civil craft renew dawn search for five balloonists after a drift to sea. Seas calm, clouds lifted, dirigible C-7 and seaplanes survey shore swamps and wooded coasts, while slow sailing craft are halted to check for rescued crew.

South Pensacola Fla Gay and Rolmes Counties

Spring of 1921 marked by bells of marriage

Washington reports a record wedding boom with about 100000 brides expected in June and over 2660620 marriages in 1921. Census data and fears of a business slump drive optimism as romance blooms nationwide in spring.

Ralph F. Couch United Press Washington, Mar

Chesterton on Clara Smith Hamon case and American justice

English author Gilbert K Chesterton, speaking to United Press, comments on Clara Smith Hamon not facing trial for the murder of Jake L Hamon. He recalls juror views on whether Hamon should have gone and whether Clara was the right instrument in the case. He contrasts American procedure with English crime conventions and contemplates a fictional plot twist.

New York Clara Smith Hamon Jake L. Hamon Gilbert K. Chesterton United Press Chesterton Hannon Clara Bernard Shaw Ardmore Oklo England Hamon

March winds swell as storm halts Cleveland Easter parade

Cleveland reports March weather turning harsh as rain began before noon and hail and snow followed, interrupting the Easter parade activities.

Easter rain hits Athens county as floods feared

The Easter Day rain arrived overnight in Athens county after Sunday showers. A heavy downpour soaked the area hours before daylight while snow and zero temperatures swept the western plains. Ohio rivers rise in the north as Hocking prepares to rise again, yet a cold snap should prevent flood danger.

Athens County Ohio Cleveland

Giants Third Baseman Goldie Rapp Hospitalized

In New Orleans Goldie Rapp of the New York Giants is hospitalized with an illness described as not the flu. Doctors say a high fever has abated and he may be able to join the club next week.

New Orleans Goldie Rapp New York Giants

Garden plans and seed catalog requests issued by Washington

The Athens Messenger Information Bureau announces garden planning guidance and requests readers to enclose stamps for free copies of topks and garden plans. It notes the department of agrick has issued varieties suited to different regions and asks readers to secure a copy tailored to their needs.

Frederic J. Hasxin Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C Careta Department of Agrick Ourington Information Bureau

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