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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1921

Page

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Tax Free Bond Denounced by Senate Leader

Senator McLean chair of the banking and currency committee warned Congress may need a constitutional amendment to curb tax free securities. he said tax exempt bonds divert wealth from taxation and burden the poor. Farmers urged parity for cooperative loan bonds with municipal issue exemptions. Senator Fletcher proposed capping interest on tax free bonds to curb attractiveness.

United Press Washington Congress Senator McLean Banking and Currency Committee McLean Fletcher Florida

184 Ohio soldiers to be shipped home from New York

Bodies of 184 soldiers of the 37th division who died overseas will be shipped Tuesday from New York to Ohio homes. Advance notices from Adjutant General Florence confirm the return, noting the bodies were returning from overseas last week.

Columbus 37Th Ohio) Division New York Ohio Florence

Meeting in Nelsonville Postponed Then Held Tomorrow Night

The Athens County Medical Society meeting, delayed last Tuesday to fit attending physicians, will reconvene tomorrow night in Nelsonville as the State Medical Society meets in Columbus.

Nelsonville Athens County Medical Society State Medical Society Columbus

Haitian Death Toll From U S Prison Camps Reported

A Patriotic Union of Haiti report says over 9,000 Haitians died in U S prison camps during 1918 to 1920, and alleges killings, mutilations, and torture by American Marines or gendarmes during the 1915 1934 occupation, with charges filed at the state department and White House.

Washington Patriotic Union of Haiti United States State Department White House Island Republic

Senate tackles dye monopoly charge in tariff bill

Washington May 9 Senaor Moses of New Hampshire told the senate that American dye manufacturers are attempting to fasten a monopoly on the nation through the dyestuff duty in the emergency tariff bill before the senate.

Washington

Early crop losses hit Circleville cannery region

Farmers report hail damaged corn and vegetables in Circleville Ohio. Peas and other crops face replanting as the season opens. Affected area contains several canneries and growers plan reseeding efforts.

Circleville Rmers

Fire destroys town iron shop after overheated iron mishap

Axville Ontario May 9 Max ie, a 1000 population town forty miles from Ottawa, was nearly wiped out by a fire that started in a Chinese shop when proprietor Christian, hurried to attend evening worship, left an overheated iron on a shirt.

Iorn Axville Maxie Ottawa Christian

Locust Trees Planted on Wayne Coal Land in Ohio

Fifteen acres of coal land owned by the Wayne Company in Harrison county Ohio have been planted with black locust trees as part of an experiment to test the viability of reforestation and land restoration in the region.

Alimony Granted in Six Sixes Divorce Case

Clara Six received six leather chairs one leather davino and a rug as alimony after divorce from Cornell Six. They wed November 3 1919 in Columbus and the wife alleges beatings since shortly after. The couple lived at 78 West State Street Athens with alleged rough treatment in March 1921. Two other divorces were decided out of four scheduled. Samuel Cuckler was granted divorce from Myrtle Cuckler with co respondent Walter Morris. Clarence Mace was divorced from Clara Mace amid alleged unseemly association with Goldie Reynolds.

Clara Cornell Columbus West State Street Athens Samuel Cuckler Myrtle Cuckler Walter Morris Morris Norwood W. Va Clara Mace Clarence Mace Goldie Reynolds

Crown Prince Hirohito Arrives in England Amid War-Era Welcome

May 9 reports Crown Prince Hirohito of Japan arrives in London after a display of wartime ceremony. He is welcomed at Portsmouth by the Prince of Wales and brought to Buckingham Palace. The Katori fires salutes as King George greets him at Victoria Station and a state banquet is planned tonight. The prince will stay until May 12 before moving to a private residence and touring the provinces.

London Prince Hirohito Japan England Portsmouth Prince of Wales Buckingham Palace Victoria Station King George Coldstream Guards

United States Seeks German Acceptance of Allied Demands

Washington reports the U S government urges Germany to accept the latest reparations terms demanded by the Allies. High authority indicates the move aims to secure quick agreement and end of current negotiations.

Washington United States Germany

Tragic dynamite cap blast injures youths in Portsmouth

On Sunday in Portsmouth Ohio Carl Newman aged 11 was fatally injured Harold Carmichael 13 seriously injured and five other boys with multiple bruises after a pocket dynamite cap exploded when a lit cigarette was dropped into Newman s pocket.

Portsmouth Carl ‘Newman Harold M. Carmichael May Newman

Hold up women shoot man in heel in New Philadelphia

Two unidentified women robbed 25 year old Thomas Harrison in New Philadelphia Ohio May 9 taking his money and shooting him in the heel. Police detain two suspects for questioning.

New Philadelphia Thomas Harrison

One Man Killed as Train Hits Auto in Lockland

A north bound Big Four passenger train struck an auto at Lockland early today injuring two girls seriously and killing one man. The incident occurred in Cincinnati area as the auto failed to clear the track before the crossing.

Cincinnati Lockland

Pay car looted by bandits in Detroit today

Twelve men in three autos robbed a Detroit United Railway pay car at 1 PM in Detroit Michigan, forcing it to stop and stealing lock boxes containing $20,000 before fleeing in different directions. Police seek suspects and review surveillance for the daytime heist.

Detroit Mich Detroit United Railway

Postmasters Recognized for Savings Certificates Sales

Several postmasters in the country are praised for robust April sales of government savings securities including war stamps and treasury certificates. E R Lash Athens sold 8913 dollars, A J Urice Gouster 7749, C L Pritchard Nelsonville 5569.60, C E Kincade Guysville 2110.45. The praise comes from the savings division of the Fourth Federal Reserve District in Columbus.

Washington E. R. Lash Athens A. J. Urice Gouster C. L. Pritchard NelsonfYle C. E. Kincade Guysville Savings Division Fourth Federal Reserve District Columbus Treasury Savings P. J. Wood Fourth Federal Reserve District

Marriage Licenses Issued for Jesse Hammon and Myrtle Hoge

Jesse Hammon a miner of Lathrop and Myrtle Hoge of Lathrop at home obtained a marriage license from Justice Ralston Wells.

Jesse Hammon Lathrop Miner Myrtle Hoge Justice Ralston Wells

Southern Ohio Miners in Dire Straits Amid Tariff Debate

Lee Hall of the United Mine Workers reports that southern Ohio coal fields suffer extreme underemployment with only a minority of mines active. About 390 mines show few full-time jobs while some load coal for railroads. northern fields are healthier. Outside work and road building offer relief, and a return to lake craft loading may improve conditions, though demand this year is uncertain.

Columbus Ohio Lee Hall United Mine Workers of America United Press Today Hall Organization Southern Hocking Valley Hal

Disorders Continue in Upper Silesia Amid Plebiscite Strife

Bitter fighting raged in Upper Silesia today as German troops joined Italian and British detachments to maintain order during the plebiscite. Polish forces held gains along the Korfanty line while the French were accused of fraternizing with Poles. Italian casualties were heavy. French losses reportedly few.

Berlin Upper Silesia Kreuzburg Korfanty Adalbert Korfanty Upper Silesia

Guard SLAIN During Prison Revolt at Indiana Reformatory

In Jeffersonville Indiana a guard was beaten to death during a prisoner uprising at the reformatory. Five convicts worked in the bakery. the guard J H Grimm was killed and captain G H Phelps disarmed. Convicts McCarty and Muller led the revolt and were shot by reinforcements. others surrendered.

Jeffersonville Ind Reformatory J. H. Grimm G. H. Phelps Ordere Goldman Fred Muller Herrick McCarty Rds McCarty

Northern Ohio Traction workers to resume arbitration urged

Akron scene reports resumption of service on the Northern Ohio Traction lines pending wage dispute arbitration after a Thursday strike by 1100 car men. A Mahon backed arbitration vote urged return to work while men face a 15 cent lower wage scale or reemployment risk.

Akron, CO Ohio Traction Cleveland Akron Canton Massilion W. D. Mahon International Carmen Detroit Mahon A.C. Blinn Blinn

Freed from Army to See Father on His Deathbed

The article recounts Fred P. White's son Carlos R. White from the 503 Refrigerator Company being summoned home after his father's illness. General Pershing and Judge L. G. Worstell facilitated a cable to bring him from France to Brest, then discharge him at Camp Sherman. White learned of his father’s death only after returning home to comfort his mother.

Ancreee Red Cross Fred P. White Carlos R. White America Germany 503 Refrigerator Company France L. G. Worstell Athens Red Cross John Pershing White Pershing Brest United States Athens Camp Sherman Red Cross

Men of Higley Class Pay Honor to Their Mothers

The Higley class of men at the First Christian church led Mothers Day exercises in the Sunday school. Special music featured solos by Charles Schaeffler and Mrs Files sie Kiltan, plus quartets. 231 men attended and a $46.83 collection was raised. each man received a carnation.

Higley The First Christian Church Charles Schaeffler Filessie Kiltan Elks

State bank call prompts clergy attendance in Ohio

More than 200 pastors are expected to attend the national conference of Ohio here May 4 to 6. State Banking Superintendent Scott announced the event as state banks close of business records.

Columbus Scott Elyria Ohio

German push in Upper Silesia shapes reparations stance

London dispatches report Germany linking reparations acceptance to Upper Silesia concessions. German troops at Kreuzburg drove out unarmed French soldiers, killing one and wounding several. A Berlin telegram said 1,000 Reichswehr members headed to Upper Silesia, and 3,000 Germans were armed at Oppeln.

London Germany Upper Silesia Kreuzburg Berlin Daily Chronicle Riechhswehr Oppeln

Motors Down On Opening Trade In New York Stock Exchange

Motor stocks fell sharply at the opening in New York as losses spread to other shares, with steels and tires among the hardest hit sectors.

Motors New York New York Stock Exchange

More Women Are Placed in Jobs in State

Reports from the Ohio industrial commission show 6,942 of 41,251 male applicants in April in Akron Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dayton Toledo and Youngstown secured work. Farm and dairy department figures indicate 476 of 1,065 applicants were given positions.

Columbus George F. Miles The Industrial Commission Akron Cincinnati Cleveland Dayton Toledo Youngstown Farm and Dairy Department

Hatching Game Wellington State Farm Incubates Pheasant Eggs

The Wellington state game farm reports about 7,000 pheasant eggs currently incubating. Officials say the operation aims to bolster restocking efforts and meet hunting seasons.

Wellington

Suicide on Brooklyn Bridge Shocks Commuters

A well dressed middle aged man jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge as workers crossed returning home. He struck the East River with a heavy splash and surfaced briefly before sinking again while onlookers and a tugboat crew stood by without intervening steps.

New York Brooklyn Bridge

Champlin faces charges after arraignment in Chauncey

William Champlin of Chauncey was arraigned by Justice Helwig on three counts including pointing firearms assault and battery and possessing intoxicating liquor. He pleaded guilty to possession liquor and assault resulting in a $200 and costs fine plus $100 and costs and ninety days jail.

William Champlin Chauncey Helwig Champlin Orrison Champlin P. H. McKinley Edgar Mariner

Lyman, Longtime Ohio Odd Fellows Leader, Dies at 70

C H Lyman 70 grand secretary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Ohio dies at his Columbus home. He never married, lived with sisters Lizzie and Ella, and leaves brother James M. Funeral Tuesday in Columbus, then funeral party to Pomeroy on Wednesday. Mineral Lodge 242 to conduct service at D F Briggs chapel before burial in Beech Grove cemetery cement vault.

Pomeroy C. H., Lyman Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Ohio Columbus Mr. Lyman Lizzie Ella James M Meigs County Grand Lodge of Ohio United States Canada Grand Lodge Hocking Valley Mineral Lodge No. 242 D. F. Briggs Company Lyman Beech Grove

Father Pleads Guilty in Modoc Support Case

Samuel Reeves of near Modoc faced Justice P W Helwig on a charge of failure to support his illegitimate child. He pled guilty, fined $10 plus costs, with the fine suspended pending payments to the child's support. The Athens County Humane Society, via A C Roach, filed the charges.

Humane Society Samuel Reeves Modoc Justice of the Peace P. W. Helwig A. C. Roach Athens County Humane Society

Lorain Lieutenant Earns Pay Judgment After Chief Suspension

Lorain Police Lieut Theodore Walker who acted as chief during nine months of suspension for Police Chief A A King received a 1616.41 dollar judgment in Elyria common pleas court for his pay as lieutenant.

Lorain Theodore Walker A. A. King Common Pleas Court Elyria

Superintendent Resigns to Join Pennsylvania Normal Faculty

W A Zaugeg resigns as school superintendent to become a faculty member at the Pennsylvania State Normal School in Indiana Pennsylvania joining the Indiana campus faculty duties.

Barnesville W. A. Zaugeg Pennsylvania State Normal School Indiana, Pa

Last Day to Pay Water Rent for Discount

Tomorrow Tuesday May 10 is the final day to pay water rent and secure the discount. The water works office will stay open until 8 PM Tuesday to receive payments.

John McNamara to Leave San Quentin After Sentence Ends

John McNamara of Ohio to be released from San Quentin next Tuesday after completing his sentence for felony dynamiting the Los Angeles Times on Oct 1 1910. TheMay 7 report notes the final day of confinement as the sentence concludes.

San Quentin Calif John McNamara Ohio Los Angeles Times

Death lists grow as 9 year old dies in Cleveland traffic

Frances Groh aged nine was struck by an auto yesterday and died en route to hospital. He becomes the forty first traffic casualty in Cleveland since January 1.

Cleveland Frances Groh

Steel Mills Resume Canton Operations

Four Carna han tinplate and sheet company mills return to work in Canton on May 16, resuming operations after a shutdown.

Canton Carnahan Tinplate and Sheet Company

Oddities in The Plains and Albany Exhibit Unusual Potatoes

H Jelfson displays four Rhode Island Red eggs weighing about a quarter pound each. One egg measures 714 inches by eight inches. Albany postmaster shows potato tops five feet five inches long, grown this year, thrashed from his cellar Saturday.

H. Jelfson the Plains Rhode Island Albany

Ordinary Hen Feeds Like Prize Winners Promoted

The Messenger offers a free 26 page booklet on U S chicken varieties from the Department of Agriculture. Readers are invited to write Frederic J Haskin, director, Washington information bureau, for the Standard Chicken Book and enclose two cents for postage.

United States United States Department of Agriculture Washington Information Bureau

Also Mentioned on This Page

Senate L. C. Martin Lt Atroite Lady Decies Lord Decies Vivien Gould George Jay Gould George Orea Herbert W. Walker House of Ways and Means Committee Sucees A. Cade Fordney Fican Michigan Ways and Means Taft Cuba Payne-Aldrich Democratic Free List Father Helwig’s Famouss Lodge Frederic J. Haskin Athens Messenger Information Pares
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