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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1919

Page

2

Congress Prepares Wide Range Of Bills In New Session

Washington May 19 Bills unloaded in both houses outline repeal of luxury taxes on clothes watches ice cream sodas and other luxuries and swift action promised. Measures include budget system reforms presidential responsibility for recommendations and an audit bureau plus anti Bolshevik and immigration crackdowns and suffrage action.

Washington House Senate Congress Moore Pennsylvania Penrose Stenerson Minnesota Kellogg Burleson McCormick Illinois Congressional Audit Bureau Kenyon Overman King Utah King’s Capper Kansas State Department Mexico Interior Department Indian Bureau

Lower Rates for Centenary Secured

The federal railroad administration grants a fare and a third round trip for the Methodist Centenary in Columbus from June 20 to July 18. It will also extend similar concessions to non commercial religious or fraternal meetings with over 250 guaranteed passengers. The change follows persistent arguments against the prior stance that special rates could not apply to one gathering.

Columbus Federal Railroad Administration

Resolution to Return the Wires to Owners Introduced

Washington May 17. A resolution calling for immediate return of the wires to their owners and an accounting of their administration by Postmaster General Burleson will be introduced when Congress meets Monday by Chairman Steenerson of the house post office committee.

Washington Burleson Congress Steenerson House Post Office Committee

Nation's Duty to Her Fighting Men Urges Action

Major General Leonard Wood calls for organizing all lines of effort to place 4,000,000 veterans back into suitable civil employment after World War I. He stresses justice, patience, and a square deal to ensure contentment and promote national morale.

Leonard Wood Central Department United States Army

Baseball Weather Forecasts For Major League Matchups

National League games listed for Cincinnati at New York Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at Philadelphia Pittsburg at Boston. American League Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Cleveland Washington at Detroit Boston at St Louis weather notes include clear cloudy and rain with start times around 3 00 to 3 30.

Cincinnati New York Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburg Boston Cleveland Washington Detroit

Louisville at Columbus and Nearby NBA Schedule

Only today’s games listed with matchups Louisville vs Columbus Indianapolis vs Toledo and St Paul vs Minneapolis set for 3 30 P M times. The schedule covers three clear matchups for the day.

Louisville Columbus Indianapolis Toledo St. Paul Minneapolis

Standard Oil of Ohio Declares Dividends

Directors of the Standard Oil Company of Ohio announce a quarterly dividend of 3 dollars and an extra dividend of 1 dollar per share. Payment will be July 1 to stockholders of record May 29.

Cleveland Standard Oil Company of Ohio

Cadets to Visit Battlefields in Europe

About 200 members of West Point's current first class will observe battlefields in Europe to round out their military studies. Secretary Baker announced officers would go overseas soon after graduation in June and be assigned to expeditionary forces units.

Washington West Point Europe Baker

Yesterday's hero Ping Bodie sparks Cleveland win over Yankees

The game saw Bodie dive for a ball in Cleveland and miss it allowing three runs to score as Cleveland defeated the Yankees. Eddie Cicotte started for the Athletics in a 1 to 0 win over Scott Perry. Browns beat the Red Sox 4 to 3 in a ninth inning rally. Jeff Peffer outpitched Alexander in a Cubs loss 4 to 8. Ty gives them an error aiding a Washington 2 to 1 win. Giants overwhelmed the Reds 10 to 0 in front of 35,000 fans.

Ping Bodie Cleveland Yankees Eddie Cicotte Scott Perry Athletics Browns Red Sox Jeff Peffer Alexander Cubs Washington Giants Reds

Baby born during river trip to Sartori hospital

Cedar Falls notes a newborn boy born en route from the family home five miles southwest of town during a move to Sartori hospital due to maternal influenza. The article also mentions Canada’s Niagara Falls hydroelectric plans and a new fly swatter extension patent for reaching high ceilings.

Cedar Falls Here Sartori Hospital

Elks Challenge teams from nearby towns in bold club appeal

The Elks announce a world sized challenge for a game with any town within a one day ride from Athens. Local games will be at the O U field on Thursday and Saturday with out of town contests Sundays. Potential bookings include Columbus Parkersburg Zanesville Newark Chillicothe Logan Nelsonville and Marietta. Secretary Frank Ferguson invites inquiries. no manager named yet.

Elks Athens Ferguson O. U Columbus Parkersburg Zanesville Newark Chillicothe Logan Nelsonville Marietta Frank Ferguson

Ohio Defeats Capitol 4-1 In Unbeaten Showdown

Ohio State hosts Capitol in a fast game watched by a large crowd. Gissie White had three hits including a fifth-inning triple as Ohio built a 4-1 victory, capitalizing on misplays and walk-heavy offense. Satchel pitched well in his first home game, and Heidelberg later beat Capitol prior to a Springfield date with Wittenberg.

Ohio Grover Stockdale Capitol Plaman Satchel Altho Heidelberg Capital Denison Springfield Wittenberg Ohio State WIM Soeeernes Knauff Holtmeyen Muellen Marshman Qoinowmar Gatchel Wild White Belk Newman Gatcher Mr. Mason Columbus

Form Failing in Big League

United Press reports the Chicago Cubs lost six straight games and face pressure to address their slumping pitching. Ace Grover Cleveland Alexander has not won since returning to pitching after army service. Lefty Jim Vaughn also struggles in the East as John McGraw’s Giants stay strong at the top of the National League.

Giants Reds Cubs McGraw Mike Gonzales Cardinals Doc Lavan Washington Barney Dreyfuss Branch Rickey Dave Robertson Senators New York Grover Cleveland Alexander United States Army Jim Vaughn John McGraw

Willard Delayed for Title Bout Start in Toledo

Willard’s arrival for the Dempsey title fight in Toledo is uncertain as he remains in Los Angeles filming. Tex Rickard urged immediate departure, but Dempsey spent Sunday touring Toledo and plans no training until quarters at the Overland Club are ready on Maumee Bay.

Toledo Jess Willard Jack Dempsey Los Angeles Jess Tex Rickard New York Willard Dempsey Overland Club Maumee Bay

State Civil Service Bulletin Lists June Examinations

The State Civil Service Commission announces June examinations for many state payroll positions. Listings include Clerk, stenographers, cashiers, farm foreman, engineers, laborers, inspectors, and more with dates from June 16 to June 23 plus applications accepted through June 27.

State Civil Service Commission State School For the Columbus Ohio

Leonard Trade Signals Yankees to Tigers Pitcher Move

Dutch Leonard, left handed pitcher, who was traded from New York to Detroit last winter, has performed well for the Tigers. His salary is believed to be about $7500, a figure the Yankees did not meet.

Leonard New York Dutch Leonard Yankees Detroit Tigers Tigers Yanks

Ohio coal urged to boost home mines in Hocking valley

Ohio business leaders touring coal districts call on Buckeyes to buy Ohio coal to aid the Hocking valley and southeastern mines. They note wartime demand fading, urging local purchase and urging state aid to keep mines operating, with Athens Chamber of Commerce backing local coal quality and home trade.

Columbus Hocking Valley Ohio Manufacturers’ & Jobbers’ Association of Columbus Ohio River West Virginia Sunday Creek Valley Athens Chamber of Commerce

Death of Vinson Walsh McLean World’s richest baby at ten

Vinson Walsh McLean aged 10 known as the million dollar baby dies after being struck by a Ford car while escaping a gate at his Washington home. He suffered a skull fracture and died eight hours later before his parents could reach him.

Washington Vinson Walsh McLean Vinson Friendship McLean Washington West Virginia Edward Beale McLean Cincinnati Thomas F. Walsh Colorado “Copper King John R. McLean Cincinnati Enquirer Washington Post Leopold Belgium

How to Relieve Chronic Rheumatism with Chamberlain's Liniment

A remedy for chronic or muscular rheumatism is massage of affected parts using Chamberlain's Liniment. The text promises relief and customer satisfaction from its use.

Chamberlain

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