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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1920

Page

6

Huerta Forced to Resign Reported by Wilson Aid

Washington dispatch says President Wilson sent John Lind to Mexico to pressure Huerta to quit. Nelson O Shaughnessy, former Chargé d affaires, testified before the senate Mexican investigation committee that Huerta believed only the Carranza revolution could resolve the Mexican trouble.

Washington Wilson John Lind Mexico Huerta Nelson O'Shaughnessy Senate Mexican Investigation Committee Carrange O'Shaughnessy

Lose weight with Korein system promises

Advertises weight loss by using oil of Korein with open air breathing and weekly self measurements. Claims 10 to 69 pounds lost and includes a $100 guarantee, urging readers to obtain a box at busy drug stores and receive a plain wrapper brochure from Korein Co New York.

Korein Korein Co New York N. Y

Mexican land issue cited by witness in oil conflict

The witness said Lind was bitter toward large English oil firms in Mexico and the Catholic Church, which he blamed for Mexico's ills. He claimed the Mexican land problem is exaggerated by Americans and that the United States would use force if needed to achieve its aims.

United States Lind Mexico Catholic Church O'Shaughnessy

Small Town Notes From Plains and Surroundings

A series of social visits and travels are recorded across Plains Athens and nearby towns. Residents like Berma Yerkey and Karl Shreves return from trips. families such as the Stauffers and the Geisickes host and visit guests. Several patients are on the sick list and various shoppers and motorists are noted.

Flossie Williams Luhrig Will Lock Athens Hazel Geisicke Herman Humphrey Evelyn Ailshire Carl Michael Colonel Lock Joe Hutchins Orla Porter Notestein Merwin Stauffer Mary Stauffer Merwin Logan John Robinson Anna Geisicke Hazel Lou Murphy John Smart Canaanville Pritchard Columbus Robert Noble Karl Shreves Germany J. K. Brown Jeff Harrison Baby Dave’ Aleshire Port Worth John Bruce Dickens Haydenville Jess Dickens Charles Keeton Ed Michael Will Davis John Jamer Charles Woods Albany Ed Smith Flora Lydia Martin Carbon Hill Port Dickens

League Names Its Favorite Sons

Westerville May 4 Rev P A Baker general superintendent of the anti saloon league of America stated the leagues approval of presidential candidates Hoover Wood Lowden McAdoo Hughes Poindexter and William J Bryan The prohibitionists of the country can safely support any of these men if nominated Baker said

Westerville P. A. Baker Anti-Saloon League of America League Baker

Regular Habits Now Constipation Gone

A testimonial for Milks Emulsion claims relief from constipation with daily morning bowel movements after using two bottles. The ad touts its nutritional value, appetite boost, and quick stomach relief, notes a money back guarantee, and lists Terre Haute Indiana as the maker with distributors in Athens and Nelsonville.

Elmer C. Brooks Washington St Peoria Terre Haute Ind Cline Rhnarmacy Co Athens L. J. Eberle Nelsonville Ohio

McAdoo Loyalists Claim 540 Delegates For First Ballot

Wm G McAdoo lacks an official campaign, but his backers say 540 delegates will back him on the first ballot at San Francisco. They name states voting for him now and list the 234 pledged to swing on the second ballot to reach 774, with various trades and possible Edwards Cox pairing noted.

Harold D. Jacobs United Press New York Wm. G. McAdoo San Francisco McAdoo Tensee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Wyoming Alaska District of Columbia Hawaii Philippine Islands Porto Rico Michigan New Hampshire Herbert Hoover Georgia Iowa Missouri South Carolina Oklahoma South Dakota Tom Watson KE. T. Meredith Champ Clark Smith Edwards New Jersey North Carolina S. F. Simons Robert Owen James W. Gerard Albany Cox Ohio

TARTS GUtAT TO CAST RUN

Ray A. Wilson, a former Marine, starts a 3,000 mile coast to coast run from Seattle toward New York aiming for 75 days. He will push forty one miles daily and must keep running to win any benefits. Marathon stars may join along the route for a big purse.

Seattle Wash Federal Ray A. Wilson Wilson New York S. Kanaguri San Francisco Antwerp

Lunacy Commission Finds Simpkin Insane in Dr. Marko Killing

The lunacy commission ruled Thomas W. Simpkin insane after investigating the shooting death of Dr. James Wright Marko. He was ordered committed to the asylum for the criminal insane at Mattea wan.

Simpkin New York Lunacy Commission Thomas W. Simpkin James Wright Marko Matteawan

Georges Carpentier Begins American Tour in New York

European champion Georges Carpentier opened his U S tour with a two round stoppage and shadow boxing session with sparring partner Jules Lancars at a navy club benefit performance in New York May 4.

Georges New York Georges Carpentier America Jules Lancars Navy Club

Mor gan Family Heads to Rochester Visit

Clerk of Courts Thurman L. Morgan and his wife with son Harold depart Tuesday for Rochester Minnesota where Mrs Morgan and Harold will stay for two months The Womans Benefit Association of the Maccabees holds a 730 PM meeting this evening Miss Lucile Henry spends Monday as a Parkersburg West Virginia visitor

Thurman L. Morgan

Blackco Stomach and Liver Tablets advertise daily relief

A 25 cent box offers quick action to cleanse the system and restore energy. Consumers are urged to take one tablet with water for natural regularity and to avoid daily oils or purgatives. Available from druggists or by mail postpaid with 28 tablets and directions.

Eighth Grade Commencement Noted for Lodi Township

Eighth grade commencement for Lodi township set in Jerseyville on May 7 at 7 30 p m. Pupils listed as passing high school entrance exam include Leo Grim Benson Cowan Clyde Smith Catherine Burson Claire Burson Flossie Miller Elda F Smith Nellie McLain Lucile Carsey Alwilda Phillips Clara Warner Frances Read ing.

Lodi Township Jerseyville Leo Grim Benson Cowan Clyde Smith Catherine Burson Claire Burson Flossie Miller Elda F. Smith Nellie Mclain Lucile Carsey Alwilda Phillips Clara Warner Frances Reading

School exercises in Carthage township at Lottridge church

Exercises for Carthage township will be held at Lottridge church on May 5 at 7 30 p m. The following pupils have passed examinations for admission to high school Harley Barnhill Jessie Bolen William Weisenbach Jessie Weisenbach Gladys Myer Florence Barnhart Bernice Dye Alice Russell Eunice Williams Edith Koehler Mildred Nuzum.

Carthage Township Lottridge Church Harley Barnhill Jessie Bolen William Weisenbach Jessie Weisenbach Gladys Myer Florence Barnhart Bernice Dye Alice Russell Eunice Williams Edith Koehler Mildred Nuzum

Man Killed by Train While Visiting Son in Pemberton

Eli Johnson, 65, of Pemberton, climbed through a window to visit his son John F. Johnson. He sat on a nearby railway track and was struck by a Big Four passenger train, near the home, early today in Belle Fontaine.

Belle Fontaine Eli Johnson Pemberton John F. Johnson

Supreme Court postpones dry law decision to May 17

Washington May 3 The Supreme Court will not announce its ruling on the constitutional prohibition until May 17 after a two week recess following no decision on the dry dispute.

Washington Supreme Court

Vacation in Chauncey Promotes Local Attractions

Poem invites readers to visit Chauncey for spring holidays highlighting Main Street sights. References include Buckeye Lake, Cap. Stalder, Andy Crynock, Floyd Highland, John Glass, Hoyt Courtney, Bill Glass, and local lagoons and frog habitats. The piece mixes humor with promotional boasts and eccentric attractions.

Cap. Stalder Andy Crynock Cape of Hope Floyd Highland Gulf of Woe

Larkin Sentenced to Sing Sing for Agitator Editor

James J. Larkin editor of The Revolutionary Age and agitator was convicted and ordered to serve time at Sing Sing. The May 4 report notes the conviction and pending or immediate imprisonment.

Larkin Sing Sing New York James J. Larkin the Revolutionary Age

Prisoner Sentenced in Sing Sing Case

Last week in Sing Sing prison Justice Bartow Sweeks sentenced a defendant to not less than two years and not more than ten years in a Supreme Court case of criminal anarchy.

Sing Sing Bartow

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