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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1921

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Briand Signals France Will Push Land Armaments Deal

At the Washington arms conference Briand indicated France will press for a future discussion of land armaments. He said if disarmament is merely economic, the effort would be unworthy, and he praised the American plan while urging timely consideration of land forces.

Briand France America Balfour United States Hughes Arthur Balfour United Press

British Want Chef Present At Arms Meet

The British delegation at the Washington arms conference favors postponing key decisions until Premier Lloyd George can join within a fortnight. Authority circles say decisions may be reserved for his personal consideration. His departure time will be set after the Unionist party meets in Liverpool.

London Lloyd George Liverpool

Patsy Pugaliese Convicted in Warren Shooting Case

Patsy Pugaliese alias Charley Page of Niles was found guilty of shooting with intent to kill in Trumbull county criminal court over the May 29 assault on Dr. George H. Ormeroid, Warren dentist.

Patsy Warren Patsy” Pugaliese Charley Page Niles Trumbull County George H. Ormeroid

Disenrollment of Naval Reserve Told in Columbus

In Columbus Ohio on November 15 the navy department announced the disenrollment of the entire naval reserve force within weeks. About 350,000 reservists will be honorably discharged or transferred to volunteer reserves due to funds shortages for retaining fees.

Columbus Naval Reserve Navy Department Denby Harding

Correction on Presbyterian Brotherhood dinner notice

A correction clarifies that the men’s dinner for the Presbyterian Brotherhood will be served Friday at 6 o’clock by Mrs. C. H. Swaim’s Division of the Friendly Society, correcting a previous typographical error.

Presbyterian Brotherhood C. H. Swaim The Friendly Society

Battle over Senator Newberry seat looms in Senate

A partisan fight begins over Michigan Senator Newberry as both sides test strength to remove him from the Senate. The clash signals a heated battle in the upper chamber with potential political repercussions.

Washington Newberry Michigan Senate

Hog market sinks to record lows in Kansas City trade

In Kansas City Missouri the hog market declined by fifteen to twenty five cents with lights as low as six dollars fifty cents. Top light hogs reached six dollars seventy five cents a record low in years, signaling a broad drop in prices.

Kansas City Navy

Proposal to move Ohio state capital debated in 1801

Chronology notes events from Ohio history including a 1801 proposal to transfer the seat of government from Chillicothe to Cincinnati. It also lists deaths of Calvin W Starbuck founder of the Cincinnati Times in 1870 and Clifton Bailey Beach former congressman in 1902, plus a 1919 miners strike recall in Ohio coal fields.

Chillicothe Cincinnati Calvin W. Starbuck The Cincinnati Times Cinnati Clifton Bailey Beach Rocky River Medina County Ohio

United States ready to ramp up navy if arms talks fail

Lawrence M. Benedict reports from Washington that if Hughes limits fail, the United States plans to add 14 first line ships to 16 under construction and complete all 30 within years. Rep Butler says Congress will not allow unprotected government. Delegates from England and Japan reportedly prepared to accept.

Lawrence M. Benedict United Press Washington Hughes United States Congress Harding Nis Butler Pennsylvania House Naval Affairs Committee England Buttler Japan

Ohio Farm Bureau Reports Record Cooperative Livestock Shipments

In October 1818 Ohio's 40 county livestock associations moved 62,686 animals including 47,458 hogs, 1,470 cattle, 2,074 calves and 11,684 sheep. Total weight 11,485,646 pounds netting shippers $809,916.56 with average cost 75 cents per hundred pounds. Athens county saw 54 shippers move 118,420 pounds for $6,383.48.

Columbus Navy Ohio F. G. Ketner Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Athens County

Paramathia Lodge Notice of Entered Apprentice Work

Special communication of Paramathia Lodge No. 25 F and A M set for Tuesday November 15 at 6 30 P M to perform work in the entered apprentice degree with W M Fred M McKay and Secretary J A Palmer presiding and coordinating.

Paramathia Lodge No. 25 A. M Fred M. McKay W. M A. Palmer

First 500 OGROLARG to arrive from East for school

From Camp Sherman Ohio November 15 soldiers begin arriving 500 trainees sent to United States vocational training school No 1 coming from Cincinnati Boston New York Philadelphia and Washington D C They will learn carpentry shoemaking plumbing automotive work electrical work tinning baking tailoring cooking telephone work male nursing painting upholstering stationary engineering and sign painting Civil service commission will consider emergency opening. veterans bureau preference to ex service men applies Major R W Bliss to supervise a hospital in Elks Building to be operational this week Agricultural branch to hold annual exhibits and award scholarships for advanced study

Camp Sherman United States Vocational Training School No Cincinnati Boston New York Philadelphia Washington, D. C United States Civil Service Commission I. L. Earhart Veterans’ Bureau R. W. Bliss Elks

Old Age Pension Drive Grows After Soldier Bonus

Columbus Ohio November 15 The adoption of the soldier bonus sparks renewed momentum for an old age pension law for laboring men. Petitions will be circulated to gather signatures sufficient to place the issue before the 1923 legislature and, failing passage, a second petition will push the matter to a popular vote in 1923.

Columbus

Seaweed Gelatine Produces High Quality Gelatine

Recent reports indicate seaweed yields gelatine of superior quality. Researchers note strong texture and purity, suggesting potential for industrial use in foods and pharmaceuticals.

Unions Plan A Strike Threat In Chicago Meeting

In Chicago on November 15 leaders of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Locomotive Engineers and Firemen conferred in secret session. They discussed reports the U S railroad labor board will announce unfavorable working rules and posted wage-cut notices this week, signaling renewed strike threats by two major unions.

Chicago Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers United State Railroad Labor Board

Three Drunks Fined In City Court

Ed Carsey and Walter Finney of Athens were picked up Monday on charges of plain drunk. They pleaded guilty before Mayor Roush and were fined $5 plus costs totaling $10.75 each. Everett Ayers of Millfield also pleaded guilty before Justice Helwig and paid the usual fine.

Ed Carsey Walter Finney Athens Graham Everett Ayers Millfield Mariner Roush Ayers Helwig

New Wet Movement In Cleveland Aims at Prohibition Repeal

Organization workers in Cleveland report efforts to identify backers of a claimed nation wide movement to repeal the prohibition amendment. The item notes local activity and the claim of a broader push.

Cleveland

Former DAI Man to Speak at Chamber Luncheon

The Chamber of Commerce forum luncheon on Wednesday will feature Hon. HE. A. Tinker of Chillicothe. A University of Ohio graduate and longtime Athens County resident, he now serves on the state public utilities commission and is noted for his legislative work for Ohio University.

Chamber of Commerce Forum HE. A. Tinker Ott” Tinker Chillicothe Tinker Southern Ohio State Public Utilities Commission Athens County Ohio University Athens Friends of

Paris arms talks loom as defense council meets

The superior council of national defense met with President Miller this afternoon in Paris to discuss the Washington arms conference and its implications.

Paris Superior Council of National Defense Miller Washington

Beetham to name seven on tax committee

Speaker Rupret C. Beetham of Cadiz prepared to name seven house members as the lower branch's representatives on the joint taxation committee. He aims to include members not formerly tied to taxation to seek new plans. Doubt arose about Governor Davis approving a special session if the committee agrees on a program.

Columbus Rupret C. Beetham Cadiz House Beetham House Committee Davis Joint

Mechanicsburg considersAthens city annexation proposal

At a Monday meeting chaired by T W Gold Mechanicsburg residents weighed benefits of joining AthensCity. Speakers included Prof B K Mardis and Athens solicitor R W Finsterwald who outlined water sewer street lights fire and police protection. A three member committee was named to draft petitions for property owners to sign for or against the proposal.

Mechanicsburg T. W. Gold Athens Gold 8. K. Mardis Ohio University Richland R. W. Finsterwald Finsterwald Mardis

Family changes surname in Cleveland marriage tale

In Cleveland on November 15 a couple, Mr and Mrs Sol Stanton, explain the husband formerly used the surname Goldstandt but chose to take his wife’s name because she says it is easier to pronounce.

Cleveland, CO Sol Stanton Goldstandt

Ohio State hosts 745 farm youths in Columbus visit

Seven hundred forty five farm boys and girls from Ohio arrived in Columbus as guests of Ohio State University to tour the campus and take part in a busy program.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University

Strike Order Issued in Milk Delivery Dispute

Common Pleas Judge Wood grants permanent injunction against strikers to stop interference with milk deliveries. Belle Vernon Company officials will be present as the order is handed down here today.

Cleveland, CO Belle «Vernon Company Common Pleas Wood

Ford to Build Self Propelling Cargo Vessels on Ohio River

Evansville Ind Nov 15 Henry Ford plans a fleet of new type self propelled cargo vessels to revolutionize transport on the Ohio river The line would connect with Ford's Detroit & Iron ton railroad at Ironton Ohio on the river and form a linked system with existing transport networks

Evansville Ind Henry Ford Ohio River Ford Detroit & Ironton Railroad Ironton Ohio

Arms Parley Today Opens Second Plenary Session

The second plenary session meets at 11 o'clock. Great Britain is represented by Arthur Balfour to accept in principle the American proposals and to suggest two reservations. Japan, with Admiral Kato, may reply and accept the program as a discussion basis. Other nations likely to speak on Pacific and Far Eastern questions.

Great Britain Japan Arthur J. Balfour Baron Kato America France Italy Britain Imperial Japanese Navy Hughes Kato Nippon Admiral Kato Baron Shidehara United States England Arthur Balfour

Wittman Is Charged In Oxford Killing Of Father Of Five

L. J. Wittman secretary treasurer of Wittman Awning and Tent Co. is charged with killing Harry Hamman a 40 year old Ohio man. Police say Wittman followed a car carrying Hamman and Sara Becker Wittman then shot Hamman. Wittman surrendered to police and is held without bail ahead of tonight’s preliminary hearing.

Hamilton, O L. J. Wittman Wittman Awning and Tent Co Harry Hamman Oxford Ohio Wittman Hamman Sara Becker Wittman

Dominion delegates weigh naval holiday with America

Washington reports show British dominions wary of Arhur Balfour's stance on a ten year naval holiday. They fear limits on replacing ships could hinder the plan and worry about Clyde shipyard layoffs if the holiday reduces work. They consider openly stating their positions if Balfour falls short of expectations.

United Press Washington Dominions Arur J. Balfour Legation America Balfour Clyde

North Mexico Braces for Revolt as Clashes Erupt

Nov. 16 Calexico reports a carefully planned revolt threatens northern Mexico. Clashes occur along the border between Hetaban Cantu supporters and federal forces. American cavalry operates near the California line to curb gun running and tension spikes along the Pacific frontier.

Frank H. Bartholomew United Press Calexico Cal Mexico Obregon Hetaban Cantu California Pacific Ocean Cantu Northren Wees

Common Folks Understand It by William Jennings Bryan

Bryan argues public understanding of disarmament policy shows honesty in international affairs. He contends diplomacy masks motives, warns against elite control, and praises the world’s appetite for a lasting peace as nations back a significant cut in military burdens.

William Jennings Bryan United Press Washington, Navy Washington

Radium Market Priced At Four Million Five Hundred Thousand Per Ounce

The market price of radium stands around 4.5 million dollars for a single ounce reflecting its rarity and high value among elements. This figure underscores its scarce availability and historical demand in medical and industrial uses.

Portsmouth slayer Chamblin sentenced over double murder

Chamblin, 27, confessed killer of Louise Doyle and John Newman in Portsmouth. He was condemned to die in the electric chair on February 24. His mother, present in court, threatened self harm as the sentence was pronounced after the bodies were found in a deserted shack following ten days' disappearance.

Portsmouth Chamblin Louise Doyle John Newman Newman Misa Doyle

Mrs Minnie Hartley Undergoes Serious Operation

Amesville Ohio November 15 Mrs Minnie Hartley wife of William Hartley of Lathrop recently underwent a serious surgical operation in a Columbus hospital. Her condition is now reported satisfactory. Her husband is with her at the hospital.

Amesville Minnie Hartley William Hartley Lathrop Columbus

Build For the Future With Concrete

A Washington Information Bureau booklet teaches home builders how to cast concrete for a variety of projects from feed box to garage and more. The free booklet is offered by sending a coupon with two cents for return postage, listing name and address clearly.

Washington Information Bureau

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Frank Getty Monsieur Briand Committee On Lawrence Martin Arthur J. Balfour Europe Uncle Sam Ogrolarg Gome E. A. Tucker Bichland Folk Hamilton Carl D. Groat Foch George Duffit Secret Service Parmlee Herrick Marshall Foch Dorothy Waite Dover Center Frederic J. Haskin Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D
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