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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1920

Page

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Greek King May Return To Throne After Elections

News from Athens reports 250 Constantine deputies elected and 118 Venizelist, Vivian on reshaping cabinet. Venizelos defeated. King Constantine dethroned during war era may be restored with allied support as political turmoil follows. Rioting leaves two policemen dead. Gounaris likely to form new cabinet.

London Constantine Athens M. R. Hallis M. Gounaris Paris Venizelos M. Rhallis Sophie Emier Venizelos Altho Alexander Paul

Harding Enjoys Home Comforts on Texas Visit with Politics Set Aside

President-elect Warren G Harding rests in Brownsville Texas after a three day Point Isabel marooning adventure. Senator Albert Fall joins for dinner as Harding plans a golf game before sailing to Panama. Creager may seek Mexico City ambassadorship while staff deny political conferences ahead of departure.

Raymond Clapper United Press Brownsville Tex Warren G. Harding Texas R. D. Creager Point Isabel Harding Panama Albert Fall New Mexico Fall Creager Mexico City George B. Christian Jr Lodge New Hiram Johnson New Orleans

Ohio University President Dr Alston Ellis Dies at 72

Friends may call at home Wednesday morning from nine to eleven at the President's residence 23 Congress street for Dr Alston Ellis who passed after heart trouble. Remains will be taken to Ewing hall for funeral service at noon.

Alston Ellis Ohio University Congress Street Ewing Hall

Athens County plans 1921 road projects and funding

County commissioners reported under contract nearly 186000 in road improvements including Jacksonville 15000 Nelsonville 21000 Jerseyville 45000 Burr Oak 55000 Sharpsburg 35000 and Athens to Glouster 25000. They expect 46000 state funds for 1921 projects and outline future work. Delegations from Rome Waterloo and Canaan asked for paved extensions and rail crossing removal near Canaanville.

Athens County Jacksonville Nelsonville Jerseyville Burr Oak Sharpsburg Athens Glouster Fred B. Baker Canaanville Pike Athens City Line Rome Waterloo Canaan Canaan Township Canaanville

Mineral gets new coal firm and revamped store

Burford Hysel Coal company opens a mine west of Mineral and begins hauling coal by wagon to the railroad. The two owners, former Pomeroy residents, bought the John R. Stout general store and plan a modern, complete store opening after Thanksgiving, adding a village landmark.

Mineral Burford- Hysel Coal Company Pomeroy John R. Stout

Autograph Life Lost in Autograph Road Tragedy

In Autograph area near Pomeroy Ohio Mr Newman of Middleport died at Gallipolis hospital after an auto crash last evening. Driver F C Roller of Charleston West Virginia escaped with minor injuries. Their Ford roadster plunged 30 feet after hitting a switch at Excelsior Salt Works. Newman left a wife and two children.

Pomeroy, O Gallipolis Newman Middleport F. C. Roller Charleston W. Va Excelsior Salt Works

Judge warns on marriage care urges reconciliation room

In Chicago on November 16 Judge Harry A. Lewis dismissed divorce hearings, likening wives to kittens needing care. He warned neglect can destroy homes and announced a court reconciliation room to help couples “make up” and save marriages.

Chicago Harry A. Lewis Lewis

Old Bones Found Under Baldwinsville House

In Baldwinsville, nine skeletons were found buried a few inches under a cellar floor. Officials say the remains may date to a 1807 plague, reviving a local murder mystery tale while a further search continues.

Syracuse N. Y Baldwinsville Here

Wounded man hurt by accidental shotgun discharge

Ray Meese was wounded in the leg by an accidental shotgun discharge in the woods near Wilmot Massillon Ohio. The gun belonged to a companion. twenty shot were removed from the wound.

Massillon Ray Meese Wilmot Meese

Missing Brown Freshman Found in Turkish Bath

Robert A. Frankel, an 18 year old Brown University freshman, had been missing since November 1. He was located in a Turkish bath establishment in Providence where he had remained since his disappearance. Private detectives and police had feared foul play after he vanished following a remittance from home.

Providence R. I Robert A. Frankel Brown University Dean Randel The University Today Frankel Marcus Frankel New York University

Attention B P O E Meeting Notice Tonight

Exalted Ruler Ura Butcher leads the B P O E gathering at 7 30 tonight inviting members to attend the lodge event and discuss agenda items.

Ura Butcher

Big Price Reduction in Local Merchants Adverts

The Messenger notes widespread price cuts in cotton and woolen goods by local merchants who matched or exceeded reductions seen in metropolitan stores. Local outlets sustain losses on stock bought at higher prices while offering lower prices to consumers, arguing there is little gain from shopping in big-city stores.

The Messenger

Widow of Cork Mayor Sets Sail to Testify in America

Mrs Muriel MacSwiney widow of Corks late Lord Mayor has secured a passport for a trip to the United States and will sail on the Cedric November 24. A cablegram to the American Commission on Ireland confirms she plans to testify though approval by British authorities was in doubt.

Washington Muriel MacSwiney Cork America American Commission On Ireland Today

Two Actresses Die After Mysterious Abduction In Grant Park

Chicago police pursue new theory in the deaths of Mary Rhodes and Lillian Thompson. Investigators believe they were kidnapped, drugged with grain alcohol laced Melor from a fleeing automobile, then thrown into Grant Park after returning home for a late meal. A hitch from a cabaret employee and a Stratford Hotel tip are under scrutiny.

Chicago Mary Rhodes Lillian Thompson Grant Park W. D. McNally Lake Michigan Park Dr. McNally Lake Front James Mack Robert McCarthy Miss Rhodes Melor Stratford Hotel Stratford Peter Hoffman

Soviet Front Gains Reported Across Crimea and Ukraine

Soviet forces push from Sebastopol as civilians flee by ship due to bombardment. In Moscow the Crimean victory spurs renewed attacks on Ukrainian units near Mozier, with Kalinkovitchy captured and prisoners taken. Soviet troops also claim gains near Novousbitsa and n ya.

Moscow Mozier Kalinkovitchy

Gas outage hits Lima and nearby cities as contract stalls

Lima and three neighboring towns face a gas blackout with about 15 000 residents eating cold meals and living in unheated homes. The Medina Gas and Fuel Company threatened to cut supply to Lima Natural Gas unless a new contract was agreed. A cost-plus franchise could raise gas to about 1 per thousand, far above current rates. Relief was set for Tuesday night as officials consider expert recommendations.

Lima Wapakoneta St. Marys Celina E. R. Curtin Lima Natural Gas Company Medina Gas and Fuel Company Medina Company Curtin Lima Gas Committee

Stores to Close for Doctor's Funeral

All Retail Merchant Association stores will be closed Wednesday from one until two o'clock for the funeral of Dr. Alston Ellis.

Retail Merchant Association Alston Ellis

Republic Tires Cut Prices 15 Percent

Youngstown reports President J. F. Jones of Republic Rubber Co announces a 15 percent drop in tire prices produced locally. Also items note a far north wheat discovery at Manitoba Agriculture College, designation No 10 grown beyond the sixty sixth parallel.

Youngstown, O J. F. Jones The Republic Rubber Company Winnipeg Manitoba Agriculture College

Rumely Trial Delayed As Co-Defendants Testify

New York November 16 Dr Edward A Rumely accused of shielding German interests in the New York Evening Mail was ignored in his trial today while co defendants Norvins Lindheim and F Walter Kaufmann were examined by former bookkeeper Mrs Elizabeth R Kirkel. She testified to a firm credit of 150000 and counsel warned that numerous such checks could push total to 263000.

New York Edward A. Rumely New York Evening Mail Norvins Lindheim F. Walter Kaufmann Elizabeth R. Kirkel

Marion High School Renamed Harding High School

Marion voters approve renaming Marion High to Harding High in honor of president elect Warren G. Harding after a student campaign. The school board acted at a meeting in Marion County on November 16.

Marion, CO Marion Marion High School Harding High School Warren G. Harding

General Wrangel flees Sebastopol on war vessel

Three American destroyers reached Constantinople with Sebastopol refugees and wounded aboard from the military evacuation. General Wrangel reportedly left port on a cruiser with three transports carrying troops and one with wounded men. his exact whereabouts were unknown.

London Constantinople Sebastopol United States Farah Wrangel Korniloff

Old Well in Langdon Searched for Missing Wife Body

In Langdon New Hampshire deputies inspect an old filled in well on an abandoned farm seeking the body of Blanche Whitney who disappeared four years ago. Her husband William D. Whitney sits in Concord prison for forgery as his sons Chester and Benjamin watch the digging for remains.

Langdon N. H Blanche Whitney William D. Whitney Concord State Chester Benjamin Richmond

Fred Gunther Moves Drilling Rig to New Territory

Fred Gunther, who drilled at the Good Well near Fisher Station on the Jones farm, has moved his rig to near The Garden in Lodi township. He plans to begin spudding today and will drill as weather allows, entering a new territory.

Fred Gunther Fisher Station Jones Farm Garden Lodi

Matter Brot Up at Meet ing of City Council Monday

Several matters of unusual importance were discussed at the final November meeting of the city council Monday evening. Parking of autos and Athens Electric Company rate increases topped the agenda as businessmen on Court State and Union streets petitioned for reserved truck space and a marked area for their use. A new set of parking rules was promised for the next meeting. An ordinance on parking from Mulberry to Court was discussed with a special committee proposed to study the company’s rate increase. Other towns pay more for residences. Mr. Poston urged a review of water pump contracts while Williams noted city power company machinery must be approved, which may affect pumping operations. Continued on Page Four.

Athens Electric Company Court Court Street Mulberry Athens Poston Ata Williams Poston Atax City Altho City Service Department

Let Science Help When Washday Comes

A government bulletin from the Washington Information Bureau guides housewives on laundry care. It covers testing soaps, avoiding fabrics damage, and proper ironing and starch lore. The note invites readers to return postage for a free Home Laundry Bulletin.

Tampa Home Laundry

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Little Seacoast Town Mineral Has New Coal Company Autogragh Brown Power Company Wrange Crimean Queen City Selby F. Vance LL. D Cincinnati Athens Presbyterian Brotherhood Republic HIN New England Frederic J. Haskin Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C
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