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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1921

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Pershing Sees One of the Most Important Armament Talks

General John J. Pershing predicts a complete success for the Washington conference on armament limitation. He calls the meeting among the leading nations crucial and expects prospects for reduced war risk. He cites Europe America demand for relief from perpetual war preparation.

United Press Washington John J. Pershing United States Pershing France General Persiing General Pershing War Department England Kansas City Europe America Harding United States Army

Revival Services Open At Nazaren e Church

Revival services begin at the Nazaren e church in Plains Ohio tonight led by Mr and Mrs C C Chatfield from Columbus Special singing and music are planned for every night through the week.

the Plains the Plains the Nazarene Church C.C. Chatfield Columbus

Ulster Cabinet To Meet Lloyd George On Irish Settlement

London Nov 8 A climax in the Irish question is seen for Thursday with the Ulster cabinet to confer with Premier Lloyd George over concessions. If Ulsterites refuse the compromise, Lloyd George may resign his post as a threatened consequence.

ED L Keen United Press London Ulster Cabinet Lloyd Eorge Lloyd George

Insane Man Wandering About Wyoming State

Edward Saures of Belmont escaped from Columbus State hospital in July and wandered the Wyoming mountains. State Welfare Director Macayeal said he could be readmitted if Wyoming pays his expenses. officials could not explain how he traveled so far west.

Columbus Navy Edward Saures Belmont Columbus State Hospital Wyoming Macayeal Saures Sauers

Judge Landis Dismisses Capper-Tempo Grain Law Challenge

Federal Judge K M Landis dismissed and still tests the validity of the Capper-Tinder law for regulation of grain exchanges. Landis acted with consent of areas for both parties to move the matter to the United States Supreme Court immediately.

Chicago, Ill K. M. Landis Landis United States Supreme

Federal tax relief moves closer after Senate passage

The Senate approved the tax revision bill in a 38 to 24 vote early this morning. Three Republicans Moses New Hampshire Lafalette Wisconsin and Norris Nebraska opposed the measure. It now goes to a conference with the House.

Washington Senate Moses New Hampshire Lafalette Wisconsin Norris Nebraska House

Illinois Steel Company Increases Output

The Illinois Steel Company reports higher activity with production rising weekly and now running at 42 percent capacity.

Chicago Illinois Steel Company

Legion Asked to Help Clear Watson Charges

Secretary of War Weeks urged the American Legion to help gather evidence on Senator Watson's charges that private soldiers were shot by officers overseas and that soldiers were hanged without trial. The prompt appeal seeks substantiation or dismissal of the claims, framing a wartime accountability issue.

Legion Washington War Weeks American Legion Senator Watson Georgia

Steel work increases in Youngstown mills

The Carnegie Steel plants in Youngstown Ohio have raised their operating schedule from five days a week to six days. This shift expands output expectations as workers endure longer weeks at the mills downtown.

Oklahoma Has New Sensation

Oklahoma City reports a county raid on a residence party with four men and three women in Adam and Eve garb. County Attorney Hughes recommends the state supreme court hold a session to determine which member attended the party and was fined without knowledge.

Oklahoma City State Supreme Court Star Chamber Hursday Hughes Supreme Court Jffice

Wapakona Mayors Seeks Help For Suitor From Germany

Miss Mary Link of Nurenburg Germany asks Mayor Newcomer of Wapakoneta to provide funds for her matrimonial venture. She sends a photo and explains dire need. she has 3000 marks but says it is insufficient and promises gratitude and divine reward.

Wapakoneta Mary Link Nurenburg Germany Newcomer

Milk War Drags On Between Telling Company and 800 Drivers

In Cleveland on Tuesday the long running milk dispute continued as 800 striking wagon drivers confront the Telling Belle Vernon Company. City attempts to seize plants and resume deliveries failed, deepening the standoff.

Cleveland Telling-Belle-Vernon Company

Oil companies raise crude prices across three firms

In Dallas Texas today Magnolia Prairie and Sinclair Oil Companies enacted crude oil price increases from 25 to 50 cents per barrel.

Dallas, Tex Magnolia, Prairie and Sinclair Oil Companies

Robbers Hold Up Portland Theatre Office

Three masked men robbed Jensen and Von Herbert theatre office in Portland on Monday taking 6000 dollars after forcing a clerk to open the safe. The incident occurred at the motion picture theatre owners office.

Portland Ore Jensen & von Herbert

Landru Murder Trial Opens with First Witnesses

United Press reports in Versailles as Henri Landru the “Blue Beard of Gambais” faces murder charges. Judge Gilbert finishes grilling the prisoner and begins testimony on the death of one of ten claimed victims. Witnesses include several of the 238 women alleged to have beenromanced by Landru, who is held responsible for multiple deaths and alleged body incinerations at his Gambais villa.

United Press Versailles Navy Henri Landru Gambais Gilbert Landru Don Juan Gambasis

Chicago Building Permits Jump in September 1921

Official reports from 196 cities show building permits for September 1921 were 50 percent higher than September 1920. The rise reflects broad construction activity across urban centers, with Chicago cited among the cities noting substantial gains.

Chicago

Standard Steel Car Company Expands Payroll in Newcastle

Newcastle Pa The Standard Steel Car Company reports operation at ninety percent capacity and a gradual increase in its labor force as production ramps up.

Newcastle Standard Steel Car Company

Banditry of Olden Days Brought to Mind in Looting of Mail Train

War weary world looks to the United States for leadership as arms talks near. Delegates gather in Washington with Britain and Japan ready with plans once America reveals its program at Continental Hall.

Chicago America United States Continental Hall Great Britain Japan

Ohio Votes In Municipal and School Ballot Drive

Ohio voters faced a first chance to elect city officials with women voting for the first time. Three constitutional amendments were on the ballot with the soldier bonus drawing statewide interest. Poll tax and redistricting amendments were expected to fare poorly or have slim chances.

Columbus Ohio

Curiosity Triggers Double Murder Confession in Scioto County

Roy Shamblin confessed to killing Louise Doyle and J. W. Newman in an abandoned Portsmouth house, saying curiosity drew him to the scene. He pleaded guilty to two counts of first degree murder, admitted stealing Newman’s watch and wallet, and described fleeing in Newman’s car before being captured in Cincinnati.

Portsmouth Pretty Louise Doyle J. W. Newman Roy Shamblin Shamblin Rickey Newman Cincinnati Shamblim Shelbyville Ind

Mystery of Slain Church Workers Solved in Scioto

A Sunday school teacher age 15 and John W Newman, both Portsmouth church workers, were killed at a deserted Portsmouth area farmhouse. Police had investigated for days until Roy Shamblin confessed, revealing details of the case. Miss Doyle and Newman worked at a Portsmouth shoe factory. Newman was married with three children.

John W. Newman Portsmouth Miss Doyle Newman Roy Shamblin

Milliron Election Night Incident Report

James Milliron, candidate for mayor, drank whiskey after the vote and damaged a window at home. Night Officer Cady and Sheriff Parker responded, placed him in a room, and he calmed by morning. He was arraigned before the mayor, fined 15 dollars plus costs totaling 25.70, and paid.

James Milliron Cady Parker Milliron

Farmers Rush Hogs to Market as Prices Plunge

Hog prices fell sharply on U S markets with medium grades at 7.35 dollars per hundred pounds in Chicago. The slide, 26 to 40 cents, followed large receipts as farmers liquidate.

Chicago

Better Report From Woodrow Wilson

Former President Wilson has recovered from his setback and will likely attend Armistice Day services at Arlington National Cemetery. Dr Cary T Grayson announced today.

Washington Wilson Arling National Cemetery Cary T. Grayson

Joy Ride Ends in Fatal Cliff plunge near Cleves

Coroner D C Handley opened an inquiry into an auto accident near Cleves that killed three people and injured five. A large touring car carrying four women and four men from Cincinnati plunged over a 75 foot cliff after leaving a roadhouse. Surviving passenger provided details.

Cincinnati D. C. Handley Cleves Handley

Prohibition Agents Vow to Monitor Election Day Liquor

Washington dispatch reports prohibition agents ordered to watch for bootleg liquor floods at today’s elections. Commissioner Haynes said agents would monitor polling places and transport routes for illicit alcohol activity.

Washington Prohibiton Prohibition Haynes

Farmers hold for wage cuts in railroad reforms

Washington November 8. Clifford Thorn counsel for the American Farm Bureau Federation told the interstate commerce commission that railroad wages must fall along with other costs to permit rate cuts. Thorn argued for repeal of the guaranteed return to railroads but said carriers must cut costs to be fair to themselves and shippers.

Washington Clifford Thorn American Farm Bureau Federation Interstate Commerce Commission Thorn

B. P.O Reantos me mest vionight 7

Fragmentary OCR reading shows a name fragment and a time note. The readable portion references a person and a possible event time but lacks complete details or context for a fuller summary.

B. P.O

Kansas City Hog Market Drops at Opening

Kansas City hog market opened sharply lower with prices down 25 to 35 cents. Best lights sold as low as 7.15 dollars.

Kansas City

Draughts Existed Long Before Ancient Egypt

The article notes that the game of draughts has a history extending well before the era of ancient Egypt, indicating a long and widespread origin.

Paramathias Lodge No. 25 Masons Meet Tuesday Night

Attention masons urge large attendance at Paramathias Lodge No. 25 F A M meeting on Tuesday evening November 8 at 7 o'clock. J A Palmer, Secretary, Fred M McKay, Worshipful Master.

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

Portrait photographer captures Versailles delegate arrivals

The sole man to photograph every delegate at the Versailles peace conference is Eyarris of Harris Ewing in Washington DC. He earned the distinction of shooting more national figures than any other photographer in the country and is now busy at the capital photographing delegates to the arms conference as they arrive for coverage.

Eyarris Harris Ewing Washington, D. C Graphers National Capital

Unknown Body Will Be Or ow e Highest Honor

The unknown soldier will receive top honors as the Olympia Dewey's flagship returns to home waters. The funeral ship reaches Washington at 4 pm tomorrow, with officials meeting it at the dock. The body will lie in state in the Capitol rotunda Thursday night and Friday, with flowers and prayers by church leaders, before burial at Arlington.

Herbert W. Walker United Staff Washington America Olympia Admiral Dewey Mount Vernon Capitol France Federal Council of Churches of Christ Arlington

Ford railroad seeks lower passenger rates in Ohio

Henry Ford's Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroad filed with the public utilities commission in Columbus asking to cut passenger charges from 3.6 cents to 3 cents per mile. The proposed tariffs cover interstate and intrastate traffic and take effect November 20. the commission members indicated they will not oppose the reduction.

Columbus, CO Henry Ford Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Public Utilities Commission The Utilities Commission

Third Party Work Started in 11 States

Harold D. Jacobs reports the start of organizing a new Third Party as D. A. Hopkins heads to Washington for conferences with liberal leaders. He will tour eleven states including Ohio Michigan Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Colorado and Nebraska to push the campaign for next year’s congressional elections.

Harold D. Jacobs United Press New York D. A. Hopkins Committee of Forty-Eight Washington Hopkins Ohio Michigan Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Colorado Nebraska

Wedded in Newark

Mr. William J. Patterson of Indiana Pennsylvania and Miss Georgia H. Stephens of Athens were married in Newark on November 4 at the Central Avenue Church of Christ by Rev. Jacob H. McCartney.

Newark William J. Patterson Indiana Georgia HE. Stephens Athens Jacob H. McCartney Central Avenue Church of Christ

Six Masked Men Rob Train for Registered Mail

A Chicago to New Orleans train near Paxton was seized by six masked robbers using dynamite and guns. They escaped with sacks of registered mail after a 45 minute gun battle leaving six injured, including engineer Fogarty. Loot estimates range from thousands to possibly a million dollars.

New Orleans Haineis Central Paxton Here Adolph Germer Chicago Jack Fogarty

Bandit Robs Dining Car on Union Pacific Train No 17

A lone robber held up diners aboard Union Pacific train No 17 eastbound from Portland to Chicago near American Falls Idaho. He took cash from passengers and expressed disgust at first class travelers before leaving the train.

Twin Falls Ida Union Pacific Portland Chicago American Falls

Raw Food Diet Claims Spark Citrus Aid Promotion

A Washington Information Bureau release cites a French scientist and warns against cooked foods, promoting orange juice and citrus as essential. Readers are urged to mail two cents for a free booklet on using oranges and lemons, with space to provide name and address.

Washington Information Bureau

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