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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1921
Page
1
Chicago May 2 Battles in Packing Town were anticipated as strike breakers prepared to work to replace 1500 livestock handlers on strike over an eight cent an hour wage cut ordered by packers. A partial tieup of the packing trade was expected since handlers move all stock at the stockyards. Police reserves were on the ground early today.
The United States Supreme Court set aside Truman H. Newberry's two year prison term and $10 000 fine for illegal spending to influence the 1918 Michigan senatorial election deeming the federal corrupt practices act unconstitutional as applied to primary elections. The conviction of 16 associates and related penalties were also reversed.
Governor Davis reprimanded Lorain mayor William F. Crall and Chagrin Falls mayor for lax enforcement of prohibition laws. The actions mark the Ohio prohibition department’s first statewide effort. Davis warned Crall of removal if enforcement did not improve and ordered Chagrin Falls officials to curb gambling at race meets.
Benjamin Dillinger of Jackson petitions Ohio Supreme Court to determine how far a union may control industry and enforce contract terms in a closed shop. He sues Local 170 and Jackson Iron and Steel Co seeking annulment of a union contract and damages for lost work, citing a strike and threats by union members.
Members of K. T. Crossen Post American Legion will meet Tuesday at 7 PM in the chamber of commerce rooms to arrange Memorial Day services and all members should attend.
John Moraw, manager of the New York Giants, was acquitted in federal district court of a Volstead Act violation. The jury deliberated four minutes before returning a not guilty verdict.
May 2 reports from Washington indicate progress of the hours week strike by commercial and job printers as the labor department receives updates on the activity and scope of the action.
Lorain police under Chief King launch a crackdown on cigarette smoking by boys focusing on youth behavior. The move targets curbing nicotine use among youngsters and improving public health in the city.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of national banks as of the close of business Thursday April 28.
Higley Christian church reports 113 men attend the Sunday Bible class on May 1 with a $21 collection. Next Sunday the men lead the opening exercises in the main auditorium with carnations for each man, honoring Mother's Day. All city men invited. Bible school start delayed by janitors' misunderstanding.
Members of the American Rifle and Revolver Club will meet at the Hewitt-Boden Co. office tonight at 7 o'clock. M. C. Grubb serves as president.
Fifty three witnesses were called before the grand jury today for the May term. One dozen are ordered to report tomorrow as a jury report is expected. A small number of cases remain before the grand jury compared with prior sessions. The members of the current grand jury include Bruce McKinstry Theodore Rowell John W. Lax Arthur Anderson Frank Joyce H B Hoskinson John Caldwell Frank Moore H S Burson William Johnson R R Johnson Robert Smith A C Roach Frank Mosure and Charles Burley.
Athens invites the John F. Robinson Greater Shows with big tents set up between July 20 and 30. The B&O Railroad will transport the circus along its lines during the last ten days of July. The tour starts in Chillicothe and will move to Marietta after Athens.
Miss Virginia Madigan played Jeanne d Arc at Fordham University pageant. Marcus Daly Boarman of Roundup Montana saw the picture, sought an introduction, and they married within a year. The groom is a half brother of Mrs Norman deRirehouse of New York City.
A gang robbed the Elks Club Keith Theatre and the James Theatre and Colonial Theatre in Columbus starting about 1 AM. One officer was injured. $1,300 taken from Keith Theatre. police seek two masked suspects connected to four robberies and a club theft with loot possibly abandoned in a car.
Rev. Carl C. Cole, formerly of Athens County, now in Williams, California, has made a strong impression. A letter to The Messenger from J. W. Webster notes his high reputation, with a 300-member Sunday school and 51 conversions since arriving. He has spoken at several high school commencement addresses.
Prince G. Lvoff, ex prime minister of Russia, writes from Paris urging Americans to study Russia and aid its rebuilding. He chairs the Committee of Russian Zemstovs and towns for the Relief of Russian Refugees, coordinating relief for two million refugees scattered in Europe and ready to return when opportunity allows. The group seeks American charity credits banking support and expertise to assist wartime refugees and the new Russia.
Glen Falls New York May 2 nearly all paper making plants in the vicinity shut down today after a walkout led by employers demanding wage reductions while workers pressed for increases.
Cadiz Franklin college, founded at New Athens, is set to shut down due to low enrollment. The long operating institution will cease activities, ending its 103 year history in the community.
In Cleveland Ohio on May 2 building trades workers from 21 unions walked out as contractors implement wage cuts. About 25 000 workers expected to be out by night with 35 percent of members staying on due to non affiliated employers. The strike ties up over 25 million dollars in construction and more than 750 commercial printers also joined the walkout protesting a 44 hour work week.
The allied supreme council agreed on the ultimatum terms to be sent to Germany. Military preparations for invasion of the Ruhr valley will continue to avoid delay if Germany rejects the ultimatum.
The famed tenor Caruso appears many pounds thinner due to a long illness and surgeries. A recent photo shows him with a haggard face after he and his wife were photographed returning from an airing, highlighting the impact of his health on his appearance.
London reports the supreme council unites to demand 132 billion gold marks in war reparations, call for further disarmament and guarantees, with a May 8 response deadline. Lloyd George urges convincing America and labor groups of punitive action, while Briand agrees to a final effort before possible Ruhr invasion.
Roman Catholic priests and dignitaries from the United States and alumni of the American College in Rome will gather in Chicago May 11 and 12 for the thirty sixth annual reunion. Rev Moses E Kiley director of the Associated Catholic Charities of the Chicago archdiocese is head of the alumni association.
Mrs. Lelia M. Tinsley announced she would reduce her annual office rent from 2000 dollars to 1200 dollars and seek arbitration or court resolution. She said the move aims to benefit the city by opposing what she calls unwise landlord actions.
Dr. Thomas J. Rowland a prominent Chicago dentist was shot at his home early today and died an hour later at a hospital. He reportedly told physicians before dying that his wife shot him.
Acting President E W Chubb announced the legislature approved a two year package totaling 551 275 for Ohio University with 275 625 per year for maintenance and building. Including 100 000 in fees the university will surpass one million dollars for the period, a historic high though still below future needs. Senators Lefever Tom Jones and Rep Hatch aided the effort and Governor Davis supports sustained higher education funding.
County Engineer Fred Baker outlines a detour around a Beckler paying job north of Nelsonville. Signs direct motorists from Washington and Madison to Columbus street guide signs, crossing Hocking River and railroads, with light-load bridges and a final turn to Logan Athens road toward Haydenville.
Thomas Parker of Monroeville was fined five dollars and barred from driving for six months after being found guilty of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Since government-led reforestation started, South Africa has planted 70 731 acres of trees, with the majority added in the last century and a half.
The national seamen's union rejects a 15 percent wage cut and signals a broad strike across Atlantic Pacific and Gulf routes. Officials warn 125000 marine workers could be idle with 30000 out, crippling U S shipping alongside longshoremen and related crews. President Harding may appoint a board of arbitration as crews from out ports join in.
Six ships were tied up in Boston as a ship strike spread with crews from seamen marine engineers firemen and oil passers joining the walkout. Union leaders say every cargo ship except harbor tow boats will be affected as port authorities expect about three thousand seamen to abandon their vessels.
Thousands of acres around Norwalk have been leased for oil and gas drilling. Landowners await rigs as energy prospects surge, with estimates of activity increasing across the region and potential job and revenue impacts.
The Athens Messenger Information Bureau offers a free 26 page booklet from the United States Department of Agriculture on standard and non standard chicken varieties. Readers can obtain the copy by sending two cents in stamps and writing Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D C.
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