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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1919

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German Views Allies Terns Most Deligh

Chancellor Scheidemann told delegates to present counter propositions and seek oral talks as Germany questions Wilson’s points. He accused the Allies of selfish policy and warned that despite Wilson's fifth point Germany would lose colonies and Africa rights. Count Brockdorff-Rantzau is cited as reflecting governmental sentiment while seeking a just peace.

Berlin Scheidemann Wilson Germany Africa Count Brockdorff-Rantzau

Eleventh Hour Motion to Quash Indictments in Ohio Hotel Case

In common pleas court an eleventh hour motion seeks to quash indictments against Delia Bean operator of the Ohio Hotel and others from the May grand jury. The motion claims indictments were not served within 24 hours as required, setting a new reraignment for 9 A M Monday. William Perkins Jr. remains charged with first degree murder but not affected by the motion.

Common Pleas Court Delia Bean Proprietress Ohio May Grand Jury Mrs Bean James McClelland William Dearing Arthur Sohn George Smith Wash Bircher Charles Rizer William Perkins, Jr Wrhers Joe B. Davis

Music or Noise? Court to Rule on Bagpipes

The New York Caledonian club faces a lawsuit over bagpipes believed to disrupt sleep, as the supreme court weighs whether the sound is music or noise in a momentous dispute.

New York Supreme Court New York Caledonian Club

Willys Overland Plant Closed After Toledo Strike

In Toledo Ohio the Willys Overland plant shut today following a clash between striking workers and holdouts. A rock was thrown during the fight but no serious injuries occurred. Ten thousand workers walked out last week after the firm announced a forty eight hour week, up from forty five.

Toledo Willys- Overland

Peace with Russia Suggested by German Delegates

Versailles correspondent quotes German peace delegates urging Germany to make peace with Russia and invite Russian troops into Germany. Landsberg expresses pessimism about armaments and the only choice may be to accept or reject peace terms. In Louisville, Vindex, Harry Payne Whitney's Derby hopeful, ran a mile and a quarter in 2 06 4-5 finishing strongly.

Berne Versailles Berlin Tages Zeitung Giesberts Russia Germany Herr Landsberg Louisville Harry Payne Whitney

Greek Champion London Wins One Fall in Creeks Match

Greek heavyweight title claimant Jim London defeated Dan Koliff in Battle Creek Michigan last night. London won in one hour forty two minutes with a head scissors and toe hold.

Battle Creek Mich Jim London Dan Koliff

Liberia Represented by Two Delegates at Paris Peace Talks

Liberia, the small west African republic, is represented at the Paris peace conference by C. B. D. King secretary of state and M. B. Dunbar. The country has one seat at the table and the men alternate in representing their people. Liberia covers about 40 000 square miles roughly equal to Guatemala.

Liberia Little African Republic C. B. D. King M. B. Dunbar Africa Guatemala

Trans Atlantic Flight Update and NC-4 Repairs

Updates from Halifax report favorable weather for the second leg of the trans Atlantic flight NHN. The NC-4 aircraft returned to Chatham for minor repairs after engine trouble and will resume from Rockaway Beach once fixed. Hank Gowdy to debut for the Boston Braves in Philadelphia Saturday. An Ohio hotel case sees Harry Armitage arraigned for drunk driving with bond posted.

Washington Navy Navy Department Halifax Chatham Mass Rockaway Beach Naval Air Station Naval N. Y Trepassey Bay N. F Atlantic Hank Gowdy Columbus Boston Braves Boston Philadelphia Gowdy 166Th Rainbow

Giants poised to trade for Gonzales from Cardinals

Rumor out of New York on May 9 says John J. McGraw the Giants manager is negotiating a deal to acquire Cardinal catcher Mike Gonzales in exchange for Giants outfielder Dave Robertson.

AIR New York John J. McGraw Giants Mike Gonzales Cardinal Dave Robertson

Willard to use West Toledo grounds for training camp

Jess Willard wired he will send a representative to Toledo to take over the West Toledo Gun Club grounds and clubhouse as training quarters for his July 4 title bout with Jack Dempsey. Dempsey and manager Jack Kearns plan a Kansas City to Chicago auto trip en route to Toledo for intensive preparations for the bout.

Toledo West Toledo Jack Dempsey Jess Willard Jack Kearns Dempsey Ad Thatcher Kansas City Billy McCarney Chicago

Athens Man Wins Election Board Clerk by Coin Toss

In Athens, Republicans gained the clerkship of the board of elections after five tying ballots for clerk between Fred Bougher and Frank Lowther. A coin flip gave the win to Bougher. W. A. Craft was re elected chief deputy. E L Jones C D Brewer and John Finsterwald joined the board.

C. D. Brewer Carbondale John Finsterwald Athens Jones Brewer Harry Jackson James McNamara Bougher John Myers Republican Party

Referendum Proposal for League Covenant Questions Wilson

Senate Democrats plan to ask President Wilson how he views a national referendum on the League of Nations covenant. They expect his opposition, citing separation of treaty and covenant, potential delay, and unnecessary public voting since Congress can hear public views. Support grows for a nationwide vote after a peace treaty summary suggested possible separation.

Washington Wilson Senate Democrats Congress

Treaty for the Austrians to Be Like Hans

Paris may 9 the big four ordered drafting of the Austrian treaty the boundaries question settled and the responsibilities clause mirrors the German treaty except for the political aspect the German text requires Germany to recognize the inalienable independence of German Austria unless annexations are approved by the league of nations council

Paris Germany Austria League of Rations Council

Big Game Set Between Michigan and Ohio State

The Michigan and Ohio State baseball teams of the Western Conference meet tomorrow afternoon in Columbus at the American Association grounds to accommodate a large expected crowd.

Columbus Michigan Ohio State Columbus American Association

Bitter German Press Denounces Quiet Peace Terms

Berlin papers unite in condemnation of an unofficial outline of peace terms. Editors say acceptance means poverty and slavery while criticizing the surrender demand and violations of Wilson’s fourteen points. Some call for the delegation to push for changes and for international proletariat to secure peace.

Berlin Tages Zeitung Brest-Litovsk Frethelt Wilson

Ohio Governor Cox asks Democrats for aid in tax relief fight

In Columbus on May 9 1931 Governor Cox convened Democratic lawmakers urging a solid front to pass his financial relief plan. He accused Republicans of being driven by hotel lobbyists and opposed the Fouts highway bill and the highway advisory board abolition. He argued cities should issue indebtedness certificates to cover deficits and warned the plan would burden real estate and deter home ownership.

Cox Columbus Ohio I. M. Fullington Republican State Executive Committee George Clark Republican State Advisory Committee House Highway Advisory Board

Kilbane Predicts Willard Win Over Dempsey in May Fight

Johnny Kilbane the featherweight champion foresees Jim Jefferies? No. He predicts Jess Willard will win the upcoming big bout against Jack Dempsey. Kilbane favors Willard despite preferring Dempsey’s victory for boxing’s sake. He doubts a knockout will occur.

Cleveland Ohio Jezs Willard Jack Dempsey United Press Today Johnny Kilbane Dempsey

Ohio All Set for Denison Rivalry Baseball Clash

Despite rain, Ohio coach Gullum says the team is ready for tomorrow's game with Denison U. The rivalry between Ohio and Denison weighs heavy as Ohio aims to rebound after basketball loss. Captain Chapman and Gabhel expected to pitch. Gatchel draws keen attention.

Gullum Ohio Denison U Denison Chapman Gabhel Gatchel Akron

Washington says bonds will sell

The St Louis federal reserve district reports subscriptions totaling 195 104 006 for the Victory Loan campaign. Treasury totals show 2 818 561 000 subscribed nationwide or 62 63 percent of the minimum. Officials expect the $840 million target to be met today and tomorrow as loan progress continues.

Washington St. Louis Sanrancisco New York

Wilson Backs Liberty Loan Appeal to All Americans

President Wilson appealed to the American people to make the victory liberty loan a great popular bank. In a cable to Secretary Glass he urged citizens to sustain the nation's honor and credit by paying this last Liberty Loan according to their ability.

Washington Wilson Glass

Wheat and flour prices fall in Minneapolis market

Wheat dropped 25 to 40 cents and flour declined 75 cents to a dollar over the last days as U S government actions to ease living costs of wartime conditions push prices down. Julius Barnes urged millers and speculators to lower prices and ordered large government wheat releases here. Canadian imports were also restricted as a pressure.

Minneapolis Minn Julius Barnes Government

Borah threats to fumigate if party backs league of nations

Senator Borah denounces a Republican surrender on the league of nations in a Boston letter to Jas T Williams Jr. He says he would fumigate himself and quit if the party collapses its sacred traditions and American sovereignty. He calls opponents cowards and traitors and vows to decide soon.

Washington Sena Borah Idaho Republican Party League of Nations Borah Jas. T. Williams, Jr Boston America Republic Gana Jayhawk League J. T. Walte Wes Bagton

Woman Escapes Fire As Flames Close In

In St Louis Missouri a woman thought she was escaping a blaze when she struck a match. The scene ends with her recovery.

ST. Louis May Bressler

Fade Out Incident Ties to Chicago Movie Club Bust

A Chicago incident at a Movie Operators' Club pageant involved fade outs during a police raid. The event disrupted rooms as officers moved in to break up activity, with unclear details but notable for the club's response to the crackdown.

Chicago Ill Movie Operators

Dance at Odd Fellows Hall Promises Evening Fun

Tomorrow night at Odd Fellows Hall a big dance with a four piece band will offer lively entertainment and affordable admission. European researchers report a graphite powered negative arc light experiment producing a stable arc and reduced shadow effects.

Odd Fellows Hall

Rio Grande Storm Claims Dozens in Texas Valley

Reports from the lower Rio Grande valley say at least fourteen people were killed Wednesday night in a severe storm. Near Mission six died and one was seriously injured when a shed collapsed. The dead are largely Mexican nationals. J. L. Vick and his two young sons perished, with Mrs. Vick seriously injured. Damage estimated at about 125000 dollars.

Houston Texas Rio Grande Valley Mission J. L. Vick

Annual Inspection of Paramathia Lodge No 25

Paramathia Lodge No 25 F and A M invites all Masons to its annual inspection on Friday May 9. Work starts at 5 30 P M with one candidate. Supper at 6 o'clock. Roy Hinchman W M and J A Palmer secretary announce details for the event.

Paramathia Lodge No Roy Hinchman W. M J. A. Palmer

National Guard $60 bonus eligibility urged by Red Cross

The home service section of the Red Cross states that National Guard members since April 6, 1917 are entitled to a $60 bonus. Two former guardsmen visited yesterday to file claims, one enlisted July 23 and was discharged the following week for physical reasons.

National Guard Uncle Sam Home Service Section Red Cross

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