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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1920

Page

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Carranza's Body Arrives After Derailment Train

The body of murdered Mexican president Venustiano Carranza arrives on a special train from Puebla amid mourning crowds. Dignitaries and diplomats attend as daughters Julia and Virginia take charge for a funeral planned at Dolores Cemetery. Provisional leadership delays announced as authorities seek order and safety.

Exigo City Ofer A ” A Mexico Arriv Kital George Summértein Carran Band of Caren Puebla Carranza Julia Virginia Dolores Cemetery of Sorrows Murguia Aguiree Berlanga Ignacio Bonillas General Urquizo Guadalupe Cebeneion Adolfo de Huerta Mexico City Mex Julia Vir Capitol Republic of Mexico Coahuila Dolores (Sorrows Ienera

Odessa Offensive Report Spurs Polish Commander Shuffle

Wireless dispatches from Warsaw note Galician fusiliers and Ukrainian forces forming a junction with General Pavlenko’s units to strike at Odessa. The reports imply Odessa may have fallen, and General Szeptycki has taken command of all forces opposing the Bolsheviks.

London Warsaw Pavlenkos Odessa Vilna Rzed Szeptycki

Johnson Wins Oregon Race in GOP Endorsement

Complete returns from 13 counties and partial data from 23 others show Senator Hiram Johnson holding the Republican presidential endorsement lead in Oregon. The results reflect ties influencing the contest with John Lee and Major General Wood also noted.

Portland Ore Hiram, Johnson Oregon John Lee Wood

Electrical Engineers Demand Jobs for Ohio University Graduates

The electrical department reports many more job calls than available graduates. Two teaching posts remain open in practical mechanics and electricity and in mechanical and electrical engineering. Salaries range from 1800 to 2500 dollars annually with offers already extended to several graduates.

Electrical Department of Ohio, University Atkinson Beg

Guard Duty Hindered after Fatal Attempt in Local Incident

An overnight vigil was held at the jail district after a reported mob action. William Weert was killed by Turner who shot Moore during an attack on a couple in a car. Turner seized jewelry, then fled.

Ston Wiliam Turner Mae Moore Pete Warty Moore

Confesses Part in Murder Plot in Akron Case

George Niechter, 20, third member of a youth gang, pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the Steve Bosses slaying. Leroy Dunlap, first tried, was found guilty but fled with two others before sentencing. John C. Smith received life imprisonment. Ralph Richardson pending trial. Louis Niechter remains at large.

Akron George Neichter Steve Bosses Leroy Dunlap John C. Smith Ohio Ralph Richardson Louis Niechter George Dunlap

Gun Wounds Prove Fatal In Cleveland Shooting

Harold Kagy dies from a lung wound two weeks after being shot. He repeats an alleged claim that John Joyce, a former saloonkeeper and political figure, fired the shot. Joyce eludes police as they search for him. A municipal judge is implicated and a mysterious third man is being hunted. An Eagles dance announcement follows.

Cleveland Harold Kagy John Joyce Joyce Kagy

Witness In Probe Of Campaign Expenses

The sub committee questioned Hitchcock campaign manager for General Wood about contributions from national and western funds, and local financing in Michigan Illinois and Ohio. He claimed minimal funds from New Jersey Rhode Island Connecticut and Delaware with large local spending and defended westward funding.

Washington Fay Frank M. Hitchcock Ard. Wood Hitchcock Wood Hitchcock Siesok Aetee New Jersey Maryland York Camm New England Hitch Read A. Weitian Michigan Wisconsin Rhode Island Connecticut Delaware Illinois Ohio Westérim Chicago du Pont Uwi Whiltepeock Boone Chi Kenyon Randolph J. Hersey Wheeling Howard Sutherland Hersey Ford Angus McSween Hiram Johnson

Ohio Proclaims Three Days for Democracy Neighbors Day

Governor Cox issues a state proclamation urging Ohioans to observe June 12 to 14 as Neighbors Day Community Sunday and Flag Day The plan promotes greater neighborhood friendliness and American ideals with church services and “Stars and Stripes” meetings

Columbus National Conference On Community Cox Ohio

Big Dance At Albany Pyare Night

Albany hosts a social event on May 26 inviting the public to attend a community dance night hosted by Pyare. The notice emphasizes a festive evening with music and dancing for residents and visitors.

Eagles Earle Mall Albany Pyare

Explosion injures score in Pittsburg and destroys two houses

A bomb exploded in a building housing foreigners in Pittsburg Pa causing injuries to a score of people and one missing. Bricks and debris shattered a street car as people fled, with many cut or bruised in the rush to exit.

Pittsburg

Lion in Piano Box Sparks Near Riot in New York

Thomas R. Zann of Nenworth ordered 15 pounds of meat, guiding hotel staff to a piano box in his room. Inside lay a 900 pound bushy haired lion, triggering a near riot as authorities intervened.

New York Thomas R. Zann Nenworth

Ohio Valley Weather Forecast Week Outlook

Washington forecast for the Ohio Valley predicts the first half of the week will stay cooler than normal with temperatures below average. The second half may bring occasional showers and near normal temperatures.

Washington Ohio Valley

County fair price board formed across Ohio counties

Columbus May 14 reports practically every Ohio county will form a price board this week. State officials announced the commissioners to appoint, listing Frank D. Sindlalp, McFadden, J Nathad, George, and others from Mingo Junction as members.

Columbus Montgomery Cleveland Frank D. Sindlalp McFadden J. Nathad Mere Reed George Pasition Cheer Mingo Junction

Ambush Attacks Linked to Prosecutions Stir City

Police report two separate attempts to kill were connected to recent prosecutions of murderers and gang members. Young Hoyne and his father were involved, with authorities noting a mistaken identity incident amid the unrest.

Lad Young Hoyne Tovenge

Wilson asks Congress to accept Armenian mandate

President Wilson voiced in a message to Congress that the United States should accept a mandate over Armenia. He argued support from the San Remo conference and cited a Senate resolution expressing sympathy with the Armenian people, stressing American leadership is needed in civilization’s interests.

Washington Wilson Congress Thig Ae Sons Armenia America Sén

Senator Penrose in no immediate danger says doctors

Philadelphia May 24. Senator Boise Penrose remains ill but not in immediate danger per physicians. They report his condition improved since Friday relapse and his recovery is progressing at his home in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Boise’ Penrose

Bondman Joyce Surrenders to Cleveland Police

John W. Joyce, a professional bondman, walked into Cleveland Police Chief Smiths office on May 24 and surrendered after police spent the night and forenoon hunting him on a murder charge. Joyce killed Harold Kagy, a garage proprietor, and was taken to jail without delay.

Cleveland John W. Joyce Smith Joyce Harold Kagy

Man fatally shoots self in Nelsonville area incident

In Nelsonville on May 24, Jennet Carr, 33, shot and killed herself at about 11:60 PM at the home of Mrs. Mary Opanay on Ulin Street after an earlier event in Albany involving a Gideon assembly. Authorities describe the scene as a self-inflicted fatality with confusion surrounding surrounding details.

Nelsonville Jennet Carr Mary Opanay Ulin Street Abne Donney Arenes

Unclear Text Provides Election Snippet

Fragmentary OCR shows names like Ben Covert and Military star with unclear positions. Key details such as organization, exact titles, dates, and full context are unreadable.

Town Adopts New Schedule for Teacher Pay

In Te is towne ane town county officials consider adopting a schedule that outlines teacher pay. The plan shows salaries from $800 per year and increases beyond, signaling likely adjustments to compensation.

Towne Ane

Coal output in Ohio falls below half normal due to car shortages

Ohio miners report production under 50 percent of normal as government data show average output at 41.4 percent since March. Workers log under three days per week statewide while transport problems account for roughly 90 percent of the trouble and miners warn of future coal price rises.

Columbus Ohio

To Cremate Bodies of Death by Own Action Victims

New York reports arrangements were made to cremate Joan Phiel and his wife who died by their own action last Saturday. A note to Phiel's brother in Mansfeld Ohio requested disposition of the remains. The couple were found dead in their home with no stated reason for the deaths.

New York Joan Phiel Phiel Mansfeld

Protesters Challenge Packing Industry Profits

A disjointed text notes a protest to the president and speaker of the house demanding proof of claims about the packing industry. It asserts average profits per product are under two cents and accuses packers of earning less than a nickel weekly per American, while calling for a chance to prove or deny the facts.

Death of Joseph J Gill Founder of Gill Bank and Glass Co

Joseph J Gill of Steubenville longtime Jefferson County resident died Saturday at home after a paralytic stroke suffered Thursday. He founded the National Bank and Gill Brother Glass Company and was a major figure in local business and shipping circles.

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