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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1920

Page

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Tragedy in Licking County Home Ends in Slaying

Newark Ohio November 18 Angus Irvine 21 a cripple surrendered after allegedly shooting his father Walter A Irvine 55 former probate judge of Licking County five miles northeast of Newark on Tuesday evening The victim died soon after with the body remaining until Wednesday Angus waited for his father then fired the 12 gauge shotgun The killer and three children Patrick 12 Sarah 13 were in the house Mrs Irvine left husband weeks ago and is in Columbus The case was linked to juvenile court next steps pending arraignment for murder.

Newark Angus Irvine Walter A. Irvine Licking County Irvine Columbus Dayton Road Bryan Patrick Sarah Angus

Harding Urges Courage, Thrift in Postwar Reconstruction

President-elect Warren G. Harding told New Orleans business leaders that America will confront future reverses with courage, urging one hundred percent production, minimized waste, and shared prosperity. He warned of new burdens and exhorted solidarity across the western hemisphere to protect trade routes and align regional economies.

Raymond Clapper United Press New Orleans America Warren G. Harding Chamber of Commerce Harding Latin America South Central North

Noted Temperance Speaker at New Era Conference

One of the country’s leading lecturers on Temperance and Social Welfare appears tonight at eight o’clock in the Presbyterian church as Dr. Truell presents World Problems with illustrated slides at the New Era Conference.

Public Dance Saturday Night Nov 20

Junior fall event invites all to a public dance on Saturday night November 20. Gents admitted for 75 cents and ladies 25 cents, with age range 11 to 18 percent noted.

Ohio anti-saloon league to draft enforcement machinery

Ohio anti-saloon league plans a December 14 and 15 convention in Columbus to draft a bill creating a state prohibition commission and to organize county enforcement bodies. The move aims to bolster prohibition enforcement under the Crabbe act, amid questions over gubernatorial appointments and Harry L. Davis’s candidacy.

State Columbus Ohio Anti-Saloon League James A Ohio Organizaon Prohibition Commission Anti-Saloon League Harry L. Davis League

Retail food prices fall three percent in a month

The Labor and Agriculture departments reported consumer prices for food fell three per cent from September 15 to October 15, with thirty of forty three items down. Sugar and potatoes led declines while eggs and lard rose, and wholesale prices dropped eight and a half percent with farmer prices falling further.

Washington Department of Labor Labor and Agricultural Department

Chaplin Fire Ravages Town Business District

A blaze in Chaplin Kentucky on November 18 damaged the town business section, causing an estimated 75000 dollars in losses as residents battled overnight to prevent total destruction.

Chaplin

Middle West Is Well Supplied Coal Famine Averts

Chicago November 18 Fred C Honnold a major coal operator says there is no prospect of a coal famine in the Middle West this winter due to a surge in coal cars and free movement of supplies. Mild weather and scarce cold have helped build stock on hand.

Middle West Chicago Fred C. Honnold Honnold

Harding Will Not Visit Vera Cruz en Route to U S

President elect Harding will be unable to stop at Vera Cruz on arrival in New Orleans. Steamship officials informed him routing by the Mexican port would be impractical. Harding may spend a few days in Washington on his return to the United States.

New Orleans Harding Vera Cruz Washington United States

Coal reserves rise as Pennsylvania mines keep output high

In Pittsburgh on November 18, Pennsylvania bituminous mines report production well above demand. Domestic coal use this winter may top last year due to a gas shortage threat. Western industries are stockpiling coal as river transport blocks ice and rail supplies run from 50 to 100 percent.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania

Athens Federation Considers Disbanding Over Interest Decline

The Athens City Federation discussed quitting activities due to waning interest. Since 1912 the group has aided civic betterment, funded nursing and Red Cross drives, and aided needy families via rummage sales. If trends continues, the organization may dispose of assets and discontinue work.

Athens City Federation 8. N. Hobson West State Street S. N. Hobson Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Federation Red Cross

Navy Dismissal Sparks Continued Hazing Crackdown

Secretary Daniels announced a second midshipman’s dismissal at Annapolis as part of a renewed anti hazing drive led by Admiral Scales. The Navy ordered plebes separated into Bancroft Hall wings to curb abuse while congressional action on the issue remains uncertain.

Washington Annapolis Naval Academy Daniels Admiral Scales Academy Scales Navy Department Bancroft Hall Congress

Seek to Better Many Conditions in Athens County

Citizens met at Ellis Hall to discuss plans for removing illiteracy in Athens County. The meeting focused on improving citizenship and addressing a state disgrace in Ohio.

Athens County Ellis Hall Ohio

Collapse at Indiana high school under construction injures twelve

In Indianapolis on November 18 twelve workmen were injured when walls and steel girders collapsed in the upper two stories of the new Emrick Manual Training High School under construction. Several are reported in serious condition and the injured were rushed to hospitals.

Indianapolis Ind Emerick Manual Training High School

Daniels' Own Had by Young Sailors at Annapolis

Samuel G. Baker Jr of Seattle claims Secretary Daniels must dismiss all violators at the Naval Academy or close it. He alleges hazing abuses at Annapolis, naming midshipmen and noting plebes harmed by hazing and two attempted suicides. Baker says Worth Bagley Daniels Jr. was a hazed class member who resigned after the armistice.

Baltimore Daniels Annnapolis Naval Academy Mitsmp Samuel G. Baker Jr Seattle Wash Baker Admiral Scales Naval Academy Worth Bagley Daniels Secretary of the Navy

Greece not to recognize Constantine led government

Paris reports Britain and France will not recognize a Greek government headed by King Constantine. As guarantors of the Greek kingdom they will determine the government’s nature, citing Asia Minor policy and nationalist gains as central to their stance.

Paris Great Britain France Constantine Asia Minor Grek Greece Asia

Jewel Thief Sought After $10,000 Thefts in Cleveland

Cleveland observers report a search underway for a thief who stole jewels valued at 10000 dollars from E. A. Hirsch a New York jewelry salesman. The loot was taken from a trunk in Hirschs room while he dined last night in Cleveland.

Cleveland E. A. Hirsch New York Hirsch

Ohio Sees No Coal Shortage This Winter

Cleveland reports coal operators and dealers see little danger of a shortage in Ohio and nearby states. Mines are producing plenty and movement of coal by rail is the main risk. Prices fall to 9.65 per ton from a high of 15 as soft coal drops below 10.

Cleveland Ohio

Jewels of Olive Thomas Fetch High Auction Value

The late film star Olive Thomas belongings go to public sale in New York on Monday. Exhibits include diamond bracelets with sapphires total diamond counts, pearl necklaces, elaborate gold and platinum pieces, emerald set cigaret case and vast fur and apparel collections.

New York Olive Thomas Paris

Chickamaniako Ex-inmate Re-arrested for Jail Chicken Theft

Altoona report says M. W. Smith, released after 15 months for stealing chickens, was arrested again on charges of stealing chickens from the jail.

Altoona M. W. Smith Smith

League council faces criticism over Poland Lithuania dispatch

Geneva dispatches report a league commission in the Polish Lithuanian dispute came under fire for publicity gaps. Liberal delegates demanded full explanations of procedures leading to the commission and the council's deliberations, while the assembly named vice presidents and commission chairmen in a secret session.

Geneva League of Nations Commission Kovno League Council Council Commission A. J. Balfour Great Britain Tomaso Tittoni Italy World Court Leon Bourgeois France Jose Quinones de Leon Spain Antone Huenoes Chile Hjalmar Branting Sweden Wellington Koo China Costa Portugal Blanco Uruguay Aguero Cuba

Three Negroes lynched by mob in Douglas Georgia

In Douglas Georgia a mob killed three accused Black suspects, two men and a woman, who were linked to the killing of Pearly Harper the young planter. They overpowered Sheriff Tanner and deputies aiming to transfer the trio to Fitzgerald for safekeeping.

Douglas Pearly Harper Tanner Fitzgerald

Fleet Must Be Sold Off At Cheap Tonnage Rate

United Press report from New York details testimony by Martin Gillen on the wartime fleet. He says 1300 ships bought for 8.4 billion have lost about 2 billion in value and that government tonnage costs exceed current world prices. He argues prices should drop to 130 to 140 to move the ships and avoid further losses.

Harold D. Jacobs United Press New York Congressional Committee United States Board Martin J. Gillen Radzie Wis Expert Corporation Gillen

Bituminous coal supply surpasses demand in November

Washington reports the bituminous coal supply outstrips demand as production hits new highs and prices fall. Officials from the National Coal Association and American Wholesale Coal Association say the situation is satisfactory with steady output and no national shortage, while the US Geological Survey notes year to date production approaching 1918 levels.

Washington National Coal Association American Wholesale Coal Association United States Geological Survey

Important business meeting in Chauncey Friday

A men's class hosts an important business meeting at the Christian church in Chauncey on Friday at 7 00 P M dated 11 18 23.

Christian Church Chauncey

Labour Party Urges Irish Self Rule in Manifesto

London dispatch reports the Labour Party launching a manifesto on Irish affairs urging quick withdrawal of British forces and self determination possibly to a republic. Arthur Henderson named to head a commission to study reprisals, with travel to Ireland set for November 23.

London Labor Party Ireland Red Poland Washington Arthur Henderson Laborites

School World Pays Tributes to Alston Ellis

The article describes a funeral service for Alston Ellis held in an Ohio university auditorium. Students and faculty arranged an elaborate floral memorial with white chrysanthemums, a green blanket bearing OHIO, and tributes from Pi Beta Phi and Phi Delta Theta. Governor James M. Cox sent a huge spray as part of the honors.

Ciliet Eeeber

Government tips to ease housework and save fuel

A Washington information bulletin offers household efficiency ideas for homemakers. It suggests a rinser drainer setup and a foldable ironing board hinge design, promising reduced labor and fuel use. The free bulletin, distributed through the Information Bureau, urges mothers to share name addresses and enclose stamps for return mail.

United States Sam Washington Frederic J. Haskin Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C Hove

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