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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1922
Page
6
An old drugstore pitch touts Zemo for eczema itching and skin woes. It claims quick relief for sores burns wounds and chafing with a cleansing penetrating antiseptic action. Available from druggists for 35 cents or one dollar for a large bottle.
Six sailors died and three injured when the British steamer Welch Prince collided with the American Hawaiian steamer Jowan in the Columbia River near Altoona Oregon. The Welch Prince sank within about 30 minutes as flames engulfed her superstructure. The IoWan aided by the tug Oneonta rescued remaining Welch Prince crew.
Annual memorial services will be held at Clarks Chapel Sunday afternoon at 1 30 with addresses by Prof Waener of Ohio University and Pastor Rev Wintermute. The program will include special music and recitations. The cemetery may hold more soldier burials than any other of its size in Athens county.
Criminologists study a baffling London crime as Ernest Walker, a youthful footman, awaits trial for the alleged murder of 14 year old Raymond Davis. Police say Walker lured the boy into his employer’s house and killed him with an iron bar. A detailed murder agenda appeared in Walker’s effects.
Local families hosted guests from Clouster Athens and Gilouster over the weekend. A Pleasant Ridge church revival and a Sycamore school closing with a picnic followed by music and dancing provided community activity.
Governor Sproul recounts a letter from an indignant Pennsylvania woman who enjoyed a concert until a rude radio caller interrupted with a crude invitation. The incident underscores public nuisance concerns about inappropriate broadcasts from the ether.
Detroit May 29 The 400000 rail workers face a potential strike over a 48000000 yearly pay cut ordered by the railway labor board. Up to 17 national officers of the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and railroad shop laborers met in Detroit to decide action. An executive session was to determine whether to strike. If officers reject the cut the men will vote and a strike date will be set.
Anna Herzog an 18 year old from Vienna is set to testify against Max Greineider North Shore resort owner in a Chicago gem smuggling case. She alleges he forced her to smuggle 35000 dollars worth of diamonds after bringing her through Ellis Island and kept her prisoner in a luxury apartment. Deportation proceedings loom if she recovers.
Horatio Bottomley MP and ex editor of John Bull was found guilty in Old Bailey court of misappropriating funds from the Victory Bond Club he founded. He received a seven year prison term.
A London physician named Dr Bright published a shorthand system as far back as 1588. The note points to early rapid writing methods attributed to English scholars and the historical development of shorthand techniques useful to clerks and scholars of the era.
Fashion offers blouse style 8950 exression to be worn over dirt with a long panel effect. Suitable for taffeta and lingerie fabrics. Pattern comes in sizes 34 to 44 bust. a 38 inch size needs 35% yards of 27 inch material. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.
Bowling Green Ky May 29 Authorities in Clay county Tennessee about forty miles away investigate a triple killing. Three women allegedly involved are unnamed. Reported details are meagre and the region is isolated. Two women dressed as men, said to be seeking money from a farmer who sold his farm for 1800 dollars.
An official announcement reports a merger between Electric Alloy Steel Co of Youngstown and Atlas Crucible Steel Co of Dunkirk New York. The item also notes a separate case where two women were accused of murdering a farmer's wife but were themselves killed by a boarder who is now sought.
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