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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1921

Page

2

Prices not yet at proper consumer level says Lalley

William H. Lalley president of Lalley Light Corporation warns in an interview that final consumer prices have not reached proper levels. He cites bank strain from 1919 1920 price pyramiding and deflation aiding a readjustment toward a healthier price scale as labor and dollar value shift.

Detroit Midh William H. Lalley The Lalley Light Corporation United Press Today Lalley

Gardner Light Four Sets Strenuous Economy Run Record

Higgins Russell Howell local agents received a telegraph noting Gardner Light Four won the Yosemite economy run in class 1 covering four hundred miles. It climbed six thousand feet in ninety miles on seventeen gallons of gasoline and three quarts of oil, with a total weight of thirty-five hundred eighty pounds. Despite rain snow mud slush and fog the car finished the last ten miles on a flat rear tire under severe conditions, a marvel of American automotive demonstration.

Higgins, Russell & Howell Gardner Light Four Yosemite

Leaders claim victory in marine strike across U.S. ports

In New York on May 14 leaders of the marine strike in principal United States ports said they were winning their fight.

New York United States

Weather forecast predicts fair Sunday with cooler air

The weather man promises a more decent Sunday with fair skies and colder temperatures. He notes frost possible tonight in parts of Ohio, except around Athens, with northern Ohio likely seeing frost and a chill likely to spread across this section Sunday.

Ohio Athens

University team to play Morgantown two game series

Athens reports no ball game today as the university team heads to Morgantown for a two game series starting after a rain delayed schedule. Ohio Field remains very wet from days of rain, delaying improvements on campus facilities.

Athens Morgantown Ohio Field

Weather vane tale follows Kaiser from Berlin to Doorn

Berlin dispatch tells how the Kaiser’s weather vane and mast were moved from Castle Bellevue to Castle Doorn in Holland. He preferred visible wind direction for his walks and sent requests to the Prussian finance ministry to forward the vane and mast, ending with his satisfaction.

Berlin United Press Castle Bellevue Kaiser’s Castle Holland Tiergarten Doom Prussian Finance Ministry Bellevue Doorn Wilhelm

Baseball scores from yesterday’s games

American League results include Washington 4 Cleveland 2 Boston 16 Chicago 8 New York 6 Detroit 4 St. Louis 7 Philadelphia 5 National League scores list Cincinnati 5 Brooklyn 4 New York 5 St. Louis 1 Chicago 4 Philadelphia 2 Pittsburg 2 Pittsburg at Boston rained out.

Cleveland Washington New York Ore We Eeee Boston Detroit St Louis Ef "Hiladelphia Oe Chicago Eer Eerawe Pittsburg Brooklyn Ee New York Carves Chicago Boston Eevee Eee Cincinnati Philadelphia Louis Eee American Association Kansas City Indianapolis Minneapolia St. Louis Brooklyn

Baseball Scores From Midwest Matchups

The notes record games between American Association teams in Louisville at Minneapolis and Indianapolis at St Paul with cold conditions. Toledo defeated Milwaukee 5 to 4 while Kansas City beat Columbus 10 to 1.

American Association Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo Milwaukee Kansas City Columbus

West Virginia Edges Ohio State in Classic Baseball Tilt

West Virginia beat Ohio University 3 to 2 in Morgantown yesterday afternoon in a standout game. Barstow and Evans delivered airtight pitching for the Mountaineers, highlighting a season best contest.

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia Ohio University Barstow and Evans

Yesterday's baseball headlines fresh from the night

Yesterday's games featured Tombly and Grimes homering in the ninth to lift the Cubs 4 to 2 over the Phillies. Babe Ruth tripled with the bases loaded helping the Yankees beat the Tigers 6 to 4. Earl Smith and Rapp sealed a Giants win over the Cards 5 to 1 as rain halted the game in the sixth. Browns won the Athletics series 7 to 5. Burleigh Grimes faced trouble, Reds won 5 to 4. Cleveland fell to Washington 4 to 2 in the first series. Red Sox outslugged White Sox 16 to 8 behind bunched hits.

Grimes Cubs Phillies Babe Ruth Yankees Tigers Earl Smith Rapp Giants Cards Browns Athletics Burleigh Grimes Reds Cleveland Washington Red Sox White Sox

Stillman divorce suit withdrawal opposed by guardian

Reports that James A. Stillman planned to withdraw his divorce suit surfaced as secret hearings were postponed. Counsel for two year old Guy Stillman indicated opposition to a withdrawal, signaling ongoing legal contest.

New York James A. Stillman Guy Stillman

Wells Divorce Case Moves Toward Court of Appeals

Mrs. Stasia Wells and her attorney plan to carry the divorce dispute to the court of appeals after a recent ruling. The action centers on unresolved alimony and property settlement questions.

Warren Stasia Wells Court of Appeals

Aquitania Sails Amid Steward Strike in London

The Cunard liner Aquitania sailed today after stewards struck and attempted to tie up the ship. Officials and clerical employees of the company volunteered to fill vacancies created by the strike.

London Cunard

Detroit Kidnap Suspect Arrested in Dayton Marriage Case

Svetta Tefanon, 42, is under arrest in Dayton on warrants from Detroit for kidnapping a 13-year-old girl and forcing her to marry him. Police did not disclose the girl's name.

Dayton, CO Svetta Tefanon Detroit

Late traction car route withdrawn in Athens area

The car leaving Athens and Nelsonville Saturday nights at 11:00 P M will be discontinued until further notice. The Hocking Sunday Creek HADL THE HOCKING SUNDAY CREEK 5 11 4 TRACTION CO.

Athens Nelsonville Hocking Sunday Creek Traction CO

Borah to deliver Harding disarmament message in senate

Senator Borah plans to present a message from President Harding on disarmament in the senate. The move follows a conference between Borah and Harding and hinges on Poindexter’s timing remarks about a international arms limit conference. Borah argues for reducing arms while pressuring public opinion.

United Press Washington Borah Senate Harding Poindexter Navy Hale Maine Congress United States Great Britain Japan King Utah Norris Nebraska Kenyon Iowa

Officers Have Wild Time On A Liquor Trip

Justice P. W. Helwig Constable Edgar Mariner Link Johnson and a federal agent from Columbus led a moonshine raid to Carbondale. The trip endured floods and rough roads, ending with Barstow and Travers jailed for liquor making and Barstow fined but released due to illness after promising not to brew again.

P. W. Helwig Edgar Mariner Link Johnson Columbus Carbondale Nelsonville Mississippi Johnson Mariner Helwig Wesley Barstow Barstow Albert Traver Akron Athens Travers New Marshfield Tracer Knight of Old T. B. Roush

Shortage Claim Hits I W W Convention In Chicago

Delegates at the I W W convention in Chicago allege a $35 000 shortfall in the general defense funds, with William D Haywood labeled custodian while he is in Russia. The accusation on the floor sparked tensions and a near split in the ranks.

Chicago William D Big Bill) Haywood Russia Big Bill

Church Notices for Chauncey M E Church

Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30. Baccalaureate service by Rev Timmons at 7 30. Musical service postponed to Wednesday evening May 25 due to high school play.

Chauncey M. E. Church E. N. Dabritz Rev. Timmons

Sugar Creek Church Weekend Services Schedule

Evening service Saturday at 7 o clock. Sunday school at 9 20 Sunday morning. Class meeting at 10 30. Special preaching service at 2 30. Evening service at 7.

Sugar Creek

Canton Judge Refuses Citizenship Papers for Bootleg Convicts

Judge H A Ake denies naturalization to aliens convicted of bootlegging in Canton. The ruling highlights enforcement of immigration and criminal records as part of citizenship eligibility.

H. A. Ake

Doctors say beer not medicine as Volstead amendment urged

Two physicians testified before the house judiciary committee on May 14 backing bone dry prohibitionists. Howard A. Kelly of Johns Hopkins and James M H Rowland of the University of Maryland argued beer cures no disease and has never been prescribed.

Washington House Judiciary Committee Howard A. Kelly Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore James M. H. Rowland University of Maryland

Carpenter Sells Elmwood Place Home in Deal with Coal Operator

Mr. W. A. Carpenter reports selling his Elmwood Place residence to Ed Burdette of near Albany, a former county commissioner candidate in the primary. Possession is set for September 1, and Carpenter plans to add a bungalow on the adjoining lot.

Carpenter Albany W. A. Carpenter Elmwood Place Ed. Burdette Burdette

Prince Hatzfeld Resigns Amid Allied Promises Failure

Berlin reports Prince Hatzfeld the German commissioner for Upper Silesia resigned today citing non fulfillment of allied promises.

Berlin Prince Hatzfeld Up‘der Silesia

Albany Guests Visit Warner Family in Cincinnati

Mr and Mrs J H Warner and their young son Jack of Cincinnati are visiting this week with Mr and Mrs Frank Coe. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs M L Saunders on Tuesday May 10.

J. H. Warner Jack Cincinnati Frank Coe M. L. Saunders

Albany High Defeats Jonn Han Sock High 21 to 12

Albany High defeated Jonn Han Sock High 21 to 12 in a Friday baseball game here. The contest featured strong hitting from Albany and solid defense to secure the win.

Jonn Hansock High Athens Albany High

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