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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1920
Page
5
Miss Nellie Morris of Shade married Glen Divi of Stewart on Saturday afternoon at the First M E parsonage. Rev L Trecker officiated with Miss Gratia D Stedman as bridesmaid and Mr Robinson noted as a miner. The couple will reside at an unspecified location.
The Social Literary Club met at Mrs P B Hixson’s residence on Congress Street at 2 30 pm with Mrs N Hoover presiding A full program led by Mrs M Covert included notes on a state convention of Federations of Women’s clubs At Columbus visitors were hosted Monday evening at the State Capitol with a reception at the Governor’s Mansion. Mrs J M Cox received our group and Mrs W A Peters offered a vivid report of the event The program also highlighted an autumn gathering at Mrs W W Lee’s home and a piano solo by Mrs Carl Beasley.
The Parent-Teacher Association of the Central schools will meet at the building Thursday at 8:16 oclock. Mrs. Scott president of the East Side PTA will report on the State Convention in Dayton recently. All parents and teachers of the high school are invited.
The report says the British conductor Thomas Beecham, famed for his taste in music, has declared himself bankrupt after spending heavily in pursuit of cultivating refined British taste. The article notes his brilliance as a man and orchestra leader.
The Messenger canvassed prominent Republicans across Athens and gathered upbeat reactions. John Finst and Dr J M H praised the result as a remap of policy, calling it a peaceful win. Captain J B Allen said it met expectations, ending a period of discontent with Wilson autocracy. Judge J P Wood, as council chair, expressed satisfaction as well.
In a brief community report Athens County shares progress on a Red Cross fundraising effort. Officials report steady support and meet a growing quota with relief services anticipated. Local agencies coordinate volunteers for upcoming drives and distribution of aid resources.
In Shelby County and Eaton area totals for Davis and Donahey are listed. Clinton County Wilmington precinct results show Davis 6 537 and Donahey 4 396. Gallia County Gallipolis reports 22 of 24 precincts counted with Davis leading 4 603 to Donahey 4 486.
Complete precinct totals show Donahey with 4802 votes and Davis 4045 in Wyandot county. Harding wins the county for president with 5488 votes to Cox's 4415. Willis tallies 4491 and Julian 438.
The family of the murdered Los Angeles milligntreation seek updates as investigators probe the disappearance of Denton. Jame and Mis tedy were found here in agina under a stairway in the basement.
Fragmented lines from a New York era describe the continuing scope of the Republican victory across states. The piece notes Republicans hold a commanding majority in Congress and other political strongholds, signaling a durable shift in governance.
Washington reports discussion of cabinet positions and treaty league negotiations as key points after election. Mentions cabinet selections, dispatches on relations with major powers, and ongoing talks shaping policy directions.
Fragmentary despatch reports a strong socialist vote, with figures hinted near nine million yet unclear in the final tally. The piece notes scattered returns and contested counts from various districts, mentioning party captains and local officials.
November 3 1920 Governor Cox formally concedes defeat to Warren G Harding sending a message of congratulations and pledge of support to the new administration in the spirit of American democracy. Cox accepts the majority decision and offers loyalty as a citizen to the executive.
Richmond Va November 3 A telephone message from White Sulphur Springs West Virginia reports that Geo W Stevens president of the C and C company has died suddenly in his home city.
Fargo reports the Nonpartisan League claims Lyay J. Fraser won a third term as governor as vote tabulations begin. Early returns show J. O'Connor in third with $3,000, while rural precincts are slow to report. E. F. Ladd leads for United States senator against H. H. Perry with 3 to ?.
ST PAUL MINN Nov 3 J A O Preus Republican elected Minnesota governor as early returns indicate Andrew Volstead congressman of the capeoeey law trailed opponent O J Kale who ran as an Independent Kale sought re election with Kale trailing Kale and Volstead noted in early tallies
In Cleveland a voter named Mrs R Keating moved to vote as rain poured down outside. She kept her umbrella with her near the polling area while she prepared to mark her ballot.
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