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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
2
Governor R. J. Allen of Kansas to defend the state industrial court against organized labor in a May 28 debate at Carnegie Hall. The eminent jurist will present elaborate arguments to safeguard the institution amid the opposing views of labor leaders and supporters.
A short summary notes that Scouts and their camps contribute to the development of iconic American figures such as Lincoln Washington and Roosevelt, highlighting early youth groups shaping future leaders.
Gustave Rudinskinski, a Camp Taylor soldier returning from overseas, shot himself as the train neared Union Station Dayton and died. Despondency over his condition is believed to have prompted the act as he headed to visit family.
J Roming alias Howard Watt of Philadelphia was indicted by a federal grand jury for alleged involvement in Grover Cleveland Bergdoll's draft evasion scheme. Lieutenant Colonel Cresson testified before the jury as the indictment was returned at noon.
The foreign affairs committee favors a resolution expressing sympathy with the Irish people’s aspiration for a government of their own choice. It was reported by an 11 to 7 vote and action in the House is planned for next week.
Edmund Platt of Poughkeepsie New York United States representative from the Twenty sixth New York district has been nominated by President Wilson for membership on the federal reserve board to succeed Albert Straus who resigned.
Pearl Beaver O'Dell testified in Rochester court about the Kneip murder after a confession she gave officials. District Attorney Dove plans to seek conviction for murder. her husband is awaiting a death sentence. The confession details involvement with Kneip, their ride, and his death by drowning and strangling.
Washington May 28 Treasury to finalize back tax claims estimated at one billion dollars under a bill sent to the Senate. The measure extends authority for future settlements and shields treasury decisions from challenge unless fraud alters the tax levy. It also grants Liberty bond exemptions for two and three years after peace.
Ohio Attorney General Price ruled that autos owned and operated by the Red Cross should be registered without charge. He interprets the Red Cross as a government agency in peacetime as well as wartime, in response to a request from Secretary of State Smith.
University of Ohio activities surge as Saturday sees Marshall College visit Huntington and Monday features the Decoration Day showdown with Ohio State. The campus buzzes through swimming track tennis and baseball while exams loom and social life rises.
The First Christian church calls representative men to speak before mixed audiences on topics of public interest. Judge C E Peoples of Pomeroy will address about capital and social service, with large crowds expected in the auditorium.
Grace Martin, 23, of Zanesville, held for Federal authorities in Kansas City, is sought in Columbus on a mail fraud charge. District Attorney William J. Ford pursues a removal order after Post Office inspector Newton took a certified affidavit. A letter to a Zanesville business man allegedly demanded 500 dollars.
A Marans farmer hid 5000 in notes in a cellar drawer but rats ate his fortune. The text adds a note on a Russian invention for orchestras that blends drum resonance with bass viol tones.
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