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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1921
Page
1
Berlin May 7 strong political factions reject allied reparations ultimatum. Democrats and volks party leaders vow to oppose the new terms, complicating efforts to form a cabinet to replace the Fehrenbach ministry.
In Paris on May 7 clashes erupted between communists and gendarmes in the workers' district. Several people were wounded. many arrests followed as soldiers aided the police during the unrest over Allied occupation of the Ruhr.
President Harding weighs a tentative plan to launch a disarmament initiative through Ambassador George Harvey who will join the allied supreme council. Other U S delegates include Ambassador Herrick at the ambassadors conference and Roland W Boyden at the reparations commission meetings.
From Mineola New York May 7 a five passenger Ansaldo air limousine departed Marlehurst field bound for Chicago carrying a letter from Mayor Hylan to Mayor Thompson.
Ohio counties, in the semi annual settlement, report the state's share of inheritance tax totaling 696,309.07 dollars. Direct taxes amount to 642,511.62 dollars with 50,702.73 from old collateral inheritances and 3,094.72 from county interest. The five mill highway levy yields 2,674,336.20 dollars and the one and one tenth mill school levy brings 9,522,451.22 dollars including interest.
Washington reports a weekly outlook for May 9 to 14 with local rains and normal temperatures in the first half and fair and cool conditions in the latter half across the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes region.
John McNamara of Ohio, convicted of a felony in connection with the Los Angeles Times bombing of October 1 1910, will complete his sentence and check out through San Quentin’s great doors on the last day of his imprisonment.
AKRON O May 7 Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co will cut tire and tube prices. Officials said reductions up to 20 percent are possible despite prior price boosts and manufacturing costs. Lists of the new prices will be issued immediately.
The Cleveland meeting announced a formal platform urging immediate creation of foreign trade financing corporations under the Edge Act, raising imports of materials, delaying ships sales, enacting maritime insurance law, trimming government and private spending, standardizing letters of credit, and reforming the foreign service with a training academy modeled after West Point.
President Harding was awarded the first honorary membership in the Toledo Kennel Club at a Friday night event in Toledo Ohio. Charley Quetschke, an club officer, presented him with the famous Airedale, Laddie Boy.
Six Ohio residents aged over 100 died in January and February per the state bureau of vital statistics. In January deaths occurred in Guernsey Carroll and Belmont counties. in February in Wood Huron and Belmont counties.
Paris reports three leaders of radical groups opposing the Ruhr occupation were taken into custody along with many agitators. Prominent bills urge workers to ignore mobilization orders as enthusiasm grows over German surrender and renewed wartime vigor.
A lighthearted exchange raises questions about playful compliments in social settings. The phrase rosy nosed is discussed as less flattering than rosy cheeked and prompts opinions on respectful language.
George F. Miles reports 41 251 male applicants in Akron Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dayton Toledo and Youngstown for April 6 942 or about 16 percent were employed. Farm and dairy department records show 1 065 applicants with 476 given positions.
Senator Borah stated that his push for a navy bill amendment on a disarmament conference reflects Congress view on tax cuts and not a departure from President Harding’s foreign policy. He denied reports of a split between the Senate progressives and the White House.
Apple markets show firm trends with New York cold storage Baldwins up 25 to 50 cents per barrel and prices generally ranging from 5.75 to 6.75 per barrel. Boxer apples also gained about 25 cents as wholesale and consumer markets compare to early season levels.
New York May 7 The entire motor group sold off at the stock market open as investors reacted to price reductions announced by the Chevrolet Motor Company.
In Canton Ohio a Wheeling and Lake Erie special train struck an automobile carrying New Baltimore boys aged nine to sixteen en route to Hartville for a baseball game. Three youths are dead Delbert Chain Paul Kannal Howard Bixler and six others injured. All victims were brought to Canton for treatment and authorities plan days to determine responsibility.
May 7 Attorney General Price will rule on the petition form for attacking the administrative reorganization bill filed by Senator J. F. Burke’s attorneys. Secretary of State Smith, via Elyria attorney L. D. Hamblin, will set petition size and details. Smith aims to expedit e bringing the question to a definite issue. Warren’s W. A. Alexander and Paulding’s A. N. Wilcox are identified as Republican state control members in the report.
The Epworth League will conduct the Sunday 7 o'clock evening service at the First Methodist Church for a special anniversary. The program includes prayers, scripture, and talks by Miss Weltha Keck Miss Clara Blume Miss Mary Tener Lloyd Sprouse and others with installation of league officers by Dr Strecker followed by hymns and benediction.
Patrick Shea, Detroit union representative, due back in Akron today as carmen hold a mass meeting on arrival. N C U general manager Blinn refuses to talk. After Blinn said all men paid today at noon, carmen executives claim no one will collect until May 10 regular payday. No union split or arbritration back to work, no pickets at car barns, no car moves.
Allies Berlin reports Czecho-Slovak forces crossed the Upper Silesian frontier adding fuel to the regional conflict. The Vienna dispatch notes the fifth nation involved in the dispute tied to the plebiscite and unrest in the area.
Reported Polish insurgents numbering 90 000 to 100 000 under Commissioner Korfanty seize territory won in the plebiscite. Italians suffer forty dead and many wounded while French withdraw with no casualties. Germans await Fehrenbach’s reinforcement offer as entente powers debate responses. Warsaw dispatch notes tens of thousands parade with Polish and allied flags and petition the entente.
A newspaper note observes Mothers Day with the tradition of wearing carnations but reports a nationwide shortage due to cold weather delaying carnations. Athens reports no carnations available as florists cite weather impacts, urging any other expressions of regard to be shown tomorrow.
William Champlin of Chauncey was arrested Friday after officers found moonshine behind the Champlin home’s kitchen cabinet and in the parlor. He faced charges of carrying concealed weapons possessing intoxicating liquor and assault and battery in Justice P W Helwig’s court. Orrison Champlin, his son, filed the accusations.
A new technique to photograph fingerprints on transparent materials without using a camera aids criminal tracing. The method leverages light and surface contrast to capture unique ridge patterns for identification.
The Messenger reports that some United Mine Workers in the district claim Congressmen I M Foster linked the union to red propaganda in the Hocking coal field. Foster stated in Congress that the UMWA had no part in the matter and called miners loyal American citizens.
Paris May 7 The council of ambassadors instructed the allied commission in Upper Silesia to inform the people that no action will force a partition and to issue proclamations condemning the disorder. Marshal Foch attended the conference.
Athens Ohio May 7 1921 Vernie Bobo offers 500 reward for information leading to identification and conviction of those who poisoned twenty seven shoats on or about April 12 1921. Bobo had not reported to Sheriff Parker. Veterinarian says no disease. one stomach sent to Ohio State University for poison test.
The notice announces a special communication on Friday May 6 at 3 30 Pm in Bagong. W M A Palmer 55 5 2 is identified in the text as part of the communication details.
Canton Ohio May 7 Canton street car men meet today to decide on the order of International President Mahon that they return to work immediately. Leaders expect a split with the Canton city union and the interurban union likely opposing the order and continuing the strike. No cars operated and payoffs began as some workers were called for part pay. union leaders report forces intact and a striker taking the company offer to return on the new scale.
The Plains Parent-Teacher Association held its final meeting of the year in the high school auditorium. The room was packed signaling demand for a larger building. A short business session preceded a program by students praised for their creditable performance under teachers Miss Shannon, Miss Anderson, Miss Ball, Miss Shannon, Miss Beekman, and Miss Collins.
Washington May 6 An answer to the invitation for U S participation in led councils was discussed and tentatively decided upon at the meeting between President Harding and his cabinet today.
Plan calls for a Mothers Day service at the M E church in Albany on Sunday May 8 at 10 30 am The program includes special music by the choir and a Mothers Day sermon by the pastor A cordial invitation is extended to all.
In petroleum searches Great Britain has bored six wells to depths over 3900 feet with one well surpassing 4000 feet.
The Messenger offers a free 26 page booklet on standard varieties of chickens from the United States Department of Agriculture. Readers are invited to request the Practical Chicken Book by mail to the Washington Information Bureau and enclose two cents for return postage.
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