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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1921

Page

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Confessed killer links to Ohio double murder

Roy Shamblin pleaded guilty to first degree murder in Portsmouth Ohio for the October 29 slayings of Louise Doyle and J W Newman. He admitted entering an abandoned cabin, firing after a brick was thrown, and killing Doyle when she tried to flee.

Portsmouth Roy Shamblin Louise Doyle J. W. Newman W. R. Sprague Shamblin Here Scioto County Grand Cincinnati Shamblins Rickey Fortsmouth Shamvlin Mies Doyle

New Leader of American Legion Native of Iowa

Hanford MacNider, elected to succeed John G. Emery as commander of the American Legion, is an Iowa native. He served on the Mexican border as a first lieutenant, then attended officers training and went to France as second lieutenant. He rose to lieutenant colonel of infantry, was wounded and decorated several times.

Hanford MacNider John G. Emery American Legion Aining School France Offantry

Murder trial of Madalynne Obenchain and Arthur Burch in Kennedy case

Los Angeles Nov 7 United Press reports Madalynne Obenchain and Arthur C. Burch appeared before Judge Reeve in a case over the murder of broker John Belton Kennedy. Obenchain, alleged lure and observer, and Burch, charged shooter, seek liberty as defense tactics shift. Ralph Obenchain to argue for dismissal of the charge against Madalynne. Burch fights insanity plea, claiming innocence and blaming lawyers.

Frank H. Bartholomew United Press Los Angeles Cal Madalynne Obenchain Arthur C. Burch John Belton Kennedy Reeve Kennedy Beverly Glen Ralph Obenchain Madalynne Burch

Arbuckle Manslaughter Trial Continued To Nov 14

Trial of Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle for the death of Virginia Rappe is continued to Monday November 14. Arbuckle faces a manslaughter charge in connection with a party at his hotel room.

San Francisco Roscoe Fatty) Arbuckle Arbuckle Virginia Rappe

Benson to Conduct a Lancaster Store

Mr. George M. Hickle the Lancaster store manager and former Athens dry goods merchant relinquishes daily control as the Hickle Company plans incorporation on January 1 with $50,000 capital. George M. Hickle to serve as president and Frank Benson of Nelsonville named secretary treasurer and manager. Benson has led the F. L. and S. D. Preston Co. store at Nelsonville for a decade.

George M. Hickle Athens Hickle Lancaster Hickle Company Frank Benson Nelsonville Benson F. L D. Preston Company

Cleveland to Honor Foch Tomorrow

Cleveland will honor Marshal Ferdinand Foch tomorrow, with city officials and residents joining to pay homage to the renowned Allied commander known as the “little gray man of Christ.”

Foch Cleveland Ohio Marshall Ferdinand Foch Gray Man of Christ

Sermon on The Ideal Christian Planned for November 13

A large audience heard Rev Charley preach on The Ideal Home Sunday evening. A lengthy letter urged a sermon on The Ideal Christian, which he agreed to deliver Sunday November 13 at 7 pm. Seats will fill early. attendees are advised to come early.

Charley

City to pursue seizure of milk plants in Cleveland

Cleveland November 7 The city plans to press a legal bid to seize the Tellin Belle Vernon Company milk plants and begin deliveries with city trucks. Law director W B Woods will ask Judge Bernon to set aside an injunction that blocked Mayor Fitzgerald from seizing the plants.

Cleveland Tellin-Belle-Vernon Company W. B. Woods Bernon Common Pleas Court Fitzgerald

Henry Swartz Loses Leg After Operation At Copeland Howe

Carthage township farmer Henry Swartz underwent surgery at Copeland Howe hospital on Saturday to remove his right leg above the knee. A corn cutter injury weeks earlier led to gangrene and amputation was deemed necessary to save his life. Today his condition was reported very favorable with a good chance to recover.

Henry Swartz Carthage Township Copeland-Howe Hospital

Bankers say Germany not forcing mark down

United Press staff correspondent Carl D. Groat reports American and German bankers deny artificial mark down to dodge reparations. They attribute the slump to Germanys heavy purchases of foreign currency to meet obligations and predict continued weakness while reparations terms stay.

Carl D. Groat New York Germany France America

Lucky number 357 linked to Shinto shrine birth rites

The number 357 is considered lucky in Japan because children are presented at Shinto shrines on their third, fifth and seventh birthdays. This custom highlights cultural importance of these ages and shrine ceremonies in Japanese tradition.

Lightning Rods Needed in Ohio Summary

Ohio month report shows lightning caused 30 fires in September with $70,693 in losses in buildings without lightning rods. Total state fires 270 that month, property loss $50,870, and overall monthly loss about $70,000 higher than the previous year.

Columbus Ohio Dykemann

Tax and peace top Harding agenda for extra session

The extra session will complete two major tasks, peace and tax revision, with about 20 working days left. The Senate aims to pass the compromise tax bill, while permanent tariff legislation is dropped. The railroad funding and foreign debt refunding bills face poor prospects, and Republicans may use the gag rule to advance the anti beer bill after the tax measure.

Unites Press Washington Congress Harding Senate Simmons-Walsh-McKellar

Ohio wood growers to yield 7.2 million pounds of wool

Columbus Nov 7 Wood growers in Ohio will produce 7 200 000 pounds of wool this year thanks to an efficient marketing program. The program includes warehousing grading and financing of the product and is led by Mark J Smith director of wool marketing for the Ohio farm bureau federation. Cooperative selling by grade and merit links production methods to higher net returns and better profits.

Columbus Ohio Mark J. Smith Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Smith

Button Saves Life In Cincinnati Shooting Incident

John Beckett aged 37 avoided harm when a coat button stopped a revolver shot in Cincinnati. Police report the incident occurred on November 5 and Beckett was not injured.

Button Cincinnati John Beckett

Madalyenne Obenchain Voiced Before Grand Jury

Madalyenne Obenchain was summoned to testify before the grand jury two hours before Judge Reeve ruled on a motion to dismiss the murder charge against her.

Los Angeles Cal Madalyenne Obenchain Reeve

Sinn Fein Prison in Belfast Raided and Destroyed

Police raided a Sinn Fein prison in central Belfast, destroying the facility in the early hours. A man sentenced to death by Sinn Fein was released as a result of the raid.

Sinn Fein Belfast

French Premier Briand Arrives for Armament Talks in New York

Premier Briand and key French delegation members arrive in New York to board a special train to Washington for the arms limitation conference. The Lafayette docked amid mist and rough seas while health and city officials greeted them aboard the John F. Hylan and the Lexington.

Frank W. Getty New York Briand Lafayette Pennsylvania Washington Rene Viviana Sarrant John F. Hylan Lexington Bullard Cape Cod Abrose Light Algeia

Quarantine Extended Against European Corn Borer

Washington announces continuation of the fight against the European corn borer with a revised quarantine effective November 15. The new territory includes infested areas along Erie’s southern shore and adjacent zones to safeguard local markets.

Washington Federal Horticultural Board United States Department of Agriculture Erie

Will Travel Via Auto Bungalo

Bellevue, C. Nov. 7 Motor travel de luxe is the plan of Mr and Mrs E M Moore of this city who leave soon on a 5000 miles jaunt through the south by auto. Even music with their meals will be included in the arrangements which are now being completed for the Moore traveling home. The Moores will start for Florida in a traveling bungalow built at their residence here. It will be equipped with easy chairs stove sleeping quarters and a talking machine. The home is 15 feet long 6 12 feet wide and 6 feet high and mounted on a small truck.

Bellevue E. M. Moore Moore Moores Florida

Greek writer notes dandies slept on sponge beds

A Greek writer observed that ef feminate dandies in ancient Greece sometimes slept on beds made of sponge.

Ancient Greece

Tennessee Man Named New Chairman of Democratic Committee

Judge Cordell Hull of Tennessee becomes the new chairman of the Democratic National Committee, succeeding George White of Ohio. The vote is seen as a compromise between Cox and McAdoo factions, with White rumored to be out of the post.

Cordell Hull Tennesse Democratic National Executive Committee George White Ohio Hull Cox McAdoo White

Landru the French Blue Beard Goes On Trial

Henri Landru known as the Blue Beard of Gambais Villa goes on trial in Versailles charged with murdering 11 of the 283 women who allegedly courted him for their fortunes. Prosecutors will present charred bones and a detailed notebook as key evidence in a case described as one of modern crime’s strangest.

Blue Beard Webb Miller United Press Versailles France Henri Landru Gambais Villa Gambais Don Juan Landru

Check-off Dispute Delayed by Ohio Coal Group

Coal operators from the Southern Ohio Coal Exchange met in Columbus to review the check-off injunction issued by Judge Anderson and the later appeal in Chicago. They announced no action would occur until the appeal is decided, agreeing to observe the check-off on the next pay day while awaiting the federal appeals court decision on November 16.

Columbus Southern Ohio Coal Exchange Anderson Circuit Court of Appeal Chicago

Open Door Doctrine Tops Far East Peace Plan

The United States backs restoring the Open Door in the Far East as essential for peace and equal commercial opportunity. Armament limits should follow a clear agreement ensuring Asia remains open and free from political domination. Special agreements like the Anglo Japanese alliance are viewed unfavorably.

United Press Washington Far East Asia

Hocking Miners Return to Work Sounding Peace

Reports indicate most union miners who walked out over the federal court check-off ruling have returned to work. Union officials urged a return as the temporary injunction was suspended until the appeals court reviews merits on November 16. Two of three Sugar Creek mines and others at Hocking Chauncey Bailey Run were operating.

Sugar Creek Hocking Chauncey Bailey Run

Grocery thief fatally shot in Lima after store burglary

Crawford Baker aged 23 was fatally wounded in Lima when a bullet from Police Sergeant Ray Kinser punctured his left lung. Baker allegedly resisted arrest after being linked to a grocery store robbery in which $2000 worth of food was stolen. suspect John Little, 41, had confessed to police.

Lima, CO Crawford Baker Ray Kinser Baker John Little Kinser

Nation to observe Armistice Day nationwide

From Washington to small hamlets the nation marks Armistice Day Friday. Arrangements for the central observance were complete as the Unknown Soldier’s body nears the capital aboard the Olympia Dewey’s flagship. The ship’s progress is slow to reach the Washington navy yard by Wednesday afternoon.

Herbert W. Walker United Press Washington Olympia Dewey Washington Navy Yard

Knife pictured to trace Dayton attorney's killer

In a final effort to solve the Lucien Soward murder case the knife used to kill the Dayton attorney will be shown in moving picture houses to locate its owner. The film exhibit aims to identify the weapon's possessor who may hold crucial clues.

Dayton Navy Lucien Soward

Japs Ready to Pick New Man

Unrest grows in Japan as elder statesmen confer on Hara successor. Saionji may head a largely unchanged cabinet while Yamagata would steer a conservative shift. Ambassador Warren conveyed condolences from Harding and Hughes to Acting Premier Uchida.

Clarence Dubose United Press Tokio Japan Imperial Palace Hara Prince Yamagata Saionji Yamagata Charles B. Warren America Uchida Harding Hughes

Cowboy blamed in pool room shooting death

Charles Lowe aged 42 was dying in a Dayton hospital after a pool room fight. Police charge Frank Sahora, known as Cowboy, with the shooting. he denies firing the weapon though identified by two witnesses.

Dayton Charles Lowe Frank Sahora

Draughts Game Existed Long Before Egyptian Era

A historic note states the game of draughts has roots well before ancient Egypt, indicating long standing tradition and early board game development.

Paramathias Lodge to Hold Large Meeting Tuesday Evening

Important business demands a large attendance at the Paramathias Lodge No. 25 F and A M meeting Tuesday evening November 8 at 7 o clock. J A Palmer Secretary Fred M McKay Worshipful Master 10-7-2.

Paramathias Lodge No J. A. Palmer Fred M. McKay W. M

Premier May Be Successful Again In Irish Peace Talks

London officials report Premier Craig of Dister to meet with the British cabinet to press a compromise settlement for Ireland. If accepted, Lloyd George will seek Sinn Fein recognition of Ulster's role, with possible resignation and general election if the plan fails.

ED L. Keen United Pleas London Craig of Dister Lloyd George Craig Sinn Fein Ulster Ireland National Assembly Deus

Ohio voters weigh tax amendment amid agriculture push

Nov. 7. A measured defeat to the tax amendment was asked by L. J. Sieh, state director of agriculture, who said the poll tax would burden taxpayers and fail to solve the problem. He urged farmers to oppose it and support compensation for Ohio soldiers instead.

Ce Cies Sieh Coe Ohio L. J

German marks hit new low against pound in London

The German mark fell to 1,076 to the pound in London trading, setting a fresh record as the daily exchange rates weakened further.

London

Armament Cutoff Call From American Business Leaders

A committee of leading U S businessmen urges dismantling armaments to ensure lasting peace and revive European markets for American exports. They recommend sharing a report via the Reconstruction Booklet and request two cents for return postage. The notice is issued by Michelle J Haskin Director Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington D C.

America Chamber of Commerce of the United States Washington Information Bureau Michelle J. Haskin Athens Messengernformation Bureau Washington, D.C

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