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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1923

Page

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Stabilized Europe Key to U S Prosperity Says Conference

New Orleans May 2 The foreign trade leaders convene to map an economic settlement for Germany reparations urging an international conference of business and officials to stabilize Europe. President Farrell of U S Steel presides as the report flags good faith by Germany and Monroe Doctrine principles shaping U S stance.

I. N New Orleans Germany James A. Farrell United States Steel Corporation Harding United States Europe

Masons Plan Ninth Annual Reunion in Athens Ohio

The ninth annual reunion of the Super-Excellent Masters of the Royal and Select Masons of the Athens Council No. 15 will be held at the Masonic temple on E Union Street Thursday. Visitors from southeastern Ohio are expected for 3 PM work in the Royal and Select Masters degrees, inspection by Clarence Si. O Neill. A 6 PM dinner follows and at 7 PM the Masters degree work will be inspected by O Neill with music. Guests include Grand Master Edward C. Rector of Williamsport and Grand Captain of Guard Albert Scholl of Chillicothe. Athens council members are urged to attend rehearsal Wednesday evening at the temple.

Royal and Select Masons Athens Council Masonic Temple E. Union Street Ohio Clarence Si. O'Neill Zanesville O' Neill Edward C Williamsport Albert Scholl Chillicothe Temple

Will Visit Home Land Once More

Logan Ohio May 2 1919 Joseph Scheibelholffer of Murray City plans to sail from New York midmonth for Hungary. He will stay three months visiting brothers sisters and a daughter still in the old country. He became a U S citizen in 1919 and notes German ancestry dating back 900 years. He was born in Hungary.

Logan, O Joseph Scheibelholffer Murray City New York Hungary Old Country Schelbsthoffer Logan Tay I Sports Tea States

United States to push narcotics curb at Geneva meet

The United States plans a Geneva conference this month to discuss a world treaty to curb narcotic production and manufacture. A communication to the Dutch government outlines U S views on smuggling and the need to control poppy cultivation, with India, Turkey, and Persia cited as sources of illicit supply.

Washington United States Geneva England India Anatole Turkey Persia Britain

Four-Year-Old William McCaskey Dies in Millfield Area

Coroner Saunders and Police Chief Parker will investigate the sudden death of William McCaskey aged four years nine months at his grandparents home on Central Avenue. He reportedly had convulsions Tuesday evening and died before a doctor arrived. Circumstances are peculiar amid family difficulties. name of the parents is unknown at noon Wednesday. An inquest is planned.

Saunders Millfield Parker William McCaskey William Neill Central Avenue

Satin Ribbon Sash Enhances Thin Summer Frocks

A wide satin ribbon sash with long ends reaching the floor is described as a common feature of nearly all thin summer frocks, adding a touch of elegance to light daytime apparel.

Barling bomber to make tentative Dayton trial flight May 15

Wilbur Wright field officials in Dayton announce the Barling bomber, the so called greatest airplane, will attempt its first flight May 15. The massive craft, 65 feet long with 120 foot wings, 6540 horsepower Liberty engines, seven machine guns and a 42000 pound bomb, requires outside assembly and features six propellers controlled from a central station. The crew of ten can exit via a parachute slide if needed.

Roosevelt Field John A. MacReady Oakley G. Kelly San Diego United States Arkansas Curtis Field Dayton Wilbur Wright Field

Germany's Reparations Proposal Aims at Ruhr Evacuation

Germany offers 39 billion gold marks in reparations with 29 billion due immediately via an international loan. It calls for evacuation of Ruhr districts beyond Versailles limits, release of arrested Germans, and repatriation of exiles while proposing arbitration and currency stabilization as core goals.

Germany Charles Evans Hughes

Steel Chief Quits Niles Plant Presidency

J. D. Waddell resigns as president of the Mahoning Valley Steel Co. in Niles Ohio, a major independent steel producer in the region.

Steel Chief Niles, C J. D. Waddell Mahoning Valley Steel Co

Notables Recall Early Days At Darbyville Hotel

Logan May 2 The old American Hotel and Feed Stable in Darbyville dating to 1812 still operates under Henry Radcliffe who turns 76. The hotel sits on a historic Indian trail near an Mingo chief named Darby and preserves antique show cases and a bar from its early days.

Darbyville RY Clinton Webb Messenger Logan Pickaway County Ohio George Heatherington American Hotel and Feed Stable Henry Radcliffe Portsmouth Sandusky Darby

Yale's Pride: Second story rooms reveal historic hotel

The old hotel near Darbyville offered a large second story space created by lifting partitions to form one room used for dances and campaigns. Notable guests included President William Henry Harrison and General Winfield Scott. Mulllenberg laid out the nearby township. his body rests nearby.

William Henry Harrison Winfield Scott Samuel 8. Cox Samuel Galloway Jonathan Renick Mullenberg Mullenberg Township Darbyville Haines

Pomeroy Bend Men Selected in Sub-District Race

In the May 2 special election for Sub-District No. 2, District No. 6 of the United Mine Workers, Pomeroy Bend swept offices. Richard Campbell of Pomeroy became President, succeeding George Cecil of Wellston. William Fennell of Wellston as Vice-president. A N Bengel of Pomeroy as Secretary. board members John Hitchins Minersville, Robert Davis and Ernest Davis of Pomeroy. Credentials Committee members Lorenzo Parker Minersville, Karl Brown Pomeroy, Richard Craigg Middleport.

Pomeroy United Mine Workers of America Pomeroy Bend Richard Campbell George Cecil Wellston William Fennell A. N. Bengel Seth Thomas John Hitchins Minersville Robert Davis Ernest Davis Lorenzo Parker Karl Brown Richard Craigg Middleport

Common Sense Traffic Guards Note Road Rules

District Engineer Davis says half of the road is yours but the right hand side is Ats. Chief Barker states the autoist on your right at intersections has the right of way. Mayor Gill urges pedestrians to rehearse a prayer when crossing diagonally or mid block. Prosecutor Finsterwald advises horn before passing though you must not run over ignores. Prudence calls for dimming lights as protection against blinding approaching drivers.

Davis Barker Gill Jesus Finsterwald Prudence

May Day Riots Sweep Tokyo as Police Nab 1996

In Tokyo on May Day, over 1996 men and women including Magara Sakai were jailed after riots erupted at Shiba Park. Police fought to protect a Korean worker giving a speech as clashes broke out and the platform was destroyed with many injured.

Tokio Magara Sakai Shiba Park

Riots in Warsaw Leave Fifty Hurt and Sixty Arrested

Fifty persons were injured in May day riots in Warsaw, according to a despatch from Copenhagen dated May 2. Sixty arrests were made in connection with the disturbances.

Copenhagen Warsaw

Rioting in Bound Brook as anti Klan clashes erupt

A mob of about 500 besieged the Pillar of Fire church in Bound Brook New Jersey during and after a Klan meeting. Police and state troopers rescued imprisoned worshippers as hours of fighting left many injured.

Bound Brook Pillar of Fire

Fire at Chateau Maurice Apartments Sparks Evacuations

Three children and a woman were carried to safety by police after smoke from a blaze in the Chateau Maurice apartments on Prospect avenue. The night manager alerted the 200 occupants and the fire was put out, with losses pegged at 7000 dollars.

Cleveland Chateau Maurice Prospect Avenue

Northwestern president to be interviewed in Mount inquest

In Evanston an inquest into the death of Weigh ton Mount proceeds with Northwestern University officials and 1921 sophomore and freshman class members summoned. A knife found with the body and chemicals used to hasten decomposition are key evidentiary points as investigators seek identity and motive amid hazing allegations.

Chicago Walter T. Scott Northwestern Universality Weighton Mount Evanston Mount

British Experts Urge ICJ Appeal Over US Liquor Rule

London May 2 Legal experts of the British admiralty advised the government to appeal to the international court of justice against a Washington supreme court ruling that no ship may carry liquor into the United States. Admiralty officials contend a ship flying the British flag is British territory and US agents cannot enforce the prohibition law on such vessels. The Foreign Office and British steamship firms await further guidance on action.

London International Court of Justice Supreme Court Washington Admiralty Dey Foreign Office

Governor Donahey Says He Prefers Work Mowing Lawn

Columbus Ohio May 2 Governor Donahey explained with a chuckle that he spent an hour and a half mowing the grass in the front yard of the governor's mansion.

Columbus Donahey

Federal officers trap swindle gang leader in Ohio case

William Woodard aged 50, alleged head of a Tarpon Springs Florida based gang, was arrested in Cincinnati for a Detroit poolroom fake race game that swindled Samuel Deckelbaum out of 29090. Frank Paulson, 44, identified by Deckelbaum as Woodard’s assistant, is wanted in Miami for a 65000 fraud. Bond set at 25900 each. preliminary hearing May 15.

Cincinnati William Woodard Detroit Samuel Deckelbaum Cleveland Woodard New York Tarpon Springs Fla Frank Paulson Paul Deckelbaum Fred Gondorf Covington Florida Paulson Miami Simon Tuch Newark N. J Jacksonville Atlanta Thomas Gregory

Rindenburg still full of the old fight says Hindenburg

Field Marshal Hindenburg declares revenge is possible, predicts future war with Japan, and reflects on the American army departure from Europe. He speaks warmly of Captain McMahon and notes American troops conducted themselves as gentlemen as U.S. forces leave Bremen aboard the George Washington.

Rindenburg I. N Hanover Germany France McMahon Twedianapolis Ind Woodrow Wilson McMahan Europe Hin Coblenz Bremen International News Service Hindenburg International Hindsenburg Mars Japan United States McMah

Cutters Deployed to Block Whiskey Landings at New York

May 2 government cutters assigned to guard New York harbor to stop liquor from ships anchored beyond the river mile limit. Treasury Department announced the plan to seize rum ships and intervene only if liquor attempts reach shore.

Washington Coast Guard New York Harbor Treasury

Berlin Proposal Reaches London on Reparations

May 2 reports Berlin’s allies demand 30 billion in gold in addition to prior payments. The proposal was presented to officials in London as the German embassy conveyed the terms.

Berlin London Additioon Iforcian

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America Ralph G. Leblond Masons Athens Temple Rouge George E. Durno I, N State Department Athens Teutono WEYER Italy Belgium Ruhr Rhineland William Jennings Bryan YALE James Pomeroy Hendrick New York City Yale University Mr. Campbell New Jersey
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