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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1920

Page

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Harding Will Die Mexico a Share Deal

Senator Harding sails toward the canal zone and plans a Marion Star souvenir edition aboard the Parismina. U.S. relations with Mexico under Obregon are viewed positively, with expectations of recognition after Wilson’s inauguration. aide believes peaceful development and reforms are needed as Mexico rebuilds schools, roads, and farms.

Raymond Clapper United Press Parismina Senator Harding Canal Zone United States Gulf of Mexico Harding Marion Star Mexico Mexican Obregon Rio Grande Hardine Wilson Farding

Cleveland Robbery Suspect Sentenced to Life in Prison

Mike Nestor pleaded guilty to participating in a payroll robbery at the Smeed Box Company in Cleveland. He and two accomplices killed William Howe when he tried to intervene, and Judge Baer sentenced Nestor to life imprisonment.

Cleveland Mike Nestor Baer Nestor William Howe

Preacher Spranklin to stand trial in Trumble killing

Windsor Ont November 19 Rev J O L Spranklin a preacher and liquor license inspector whose raid led to Beverly Trumble's death must face trial for the killing. Attorney General Raney ordered re arrest and trial after a coroner jury had exonerated him claiming self defense.

Windsor Ont J. O. L. Spranklin Beverly Trumble Here Trumble W. E. Raney Spraklin

Strike Big Gas Well Near Syracuse

The Ohio Valley Oil and Refining Company reports a three million feet gas well in the Berea sand near Syracuse, Pomeroy. The well will likely be sold in the local territory, adding a valuable supply as Bend gas dwindles.

Pomeroy, O Ohio Valley Oil and Refining Company Syracuse Berea

Loot totaling 100000 seized in train mail robbery

Loot ch ained by bandits who plundered a mail car on a Chicago Rock Island and Pacific passenger train between Des Moines and Omaha amounted to 100000 according to unofficial statements. Federal investigators pursue clues as two rail line robberies in two weeks draw in suspects. Three men held for a Burlington train raid at Council Bluffs confess and implicate a fourth.

Omaha Neb Rock Island & Pacific Des Moines Burlington Council Bluffs

Teddy Bear Saves Child From Automobiling Tragedy

In Defiance Ohio on November 19 a Teddy Bear saved the life of four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Degler. The child was knocked down by a car and the wheel passed over her body. The bear clasped in the child’s arms acted as a cushion between wheel and body.

Defiance Albert Degler

Germany Renounces Colonial Rights in League Note

Geneva November 19 Germany notified the league of nations that it no longer regards itself bound by the clause surrendering colonies. The peace treaty granted Germany up to all oversea possessions renounced in Article 118 Section 1 Part 4.

Geneva Germany League of Nations

Wilson addresses league assembly as votes for Armenia debated

President Wilson's greetings to the league of nations assembly were read and greeted with applause. G M Barnes of Great Britain urged action for Armenia while acknowledging Nansen's report on repatriation of prisoners of war. Preparations continued to dispatch troops to Vilno for supervising the Polish Lithuanian plebiscite with troops from Britain, Spain, France and Belgium at the league's disposal.

Geneva Wilson League of Nations Assembly League Assembly G. M. Barnes Great Britain Nansen Barnes Armenia Council

Parties Unknown Says a Coroner's Jury in South

Douglas Ga November 18 a coroner's jury found three black men Will Parry Will Ivory and Ivorys wife killed by a mob of several hundred on a country road seven miles from Douglas. The men were implicated in the death of a young planter and were taken from Sheriff Tanner Irwin County as he fled with them toward Fitzgerald for safety.

Douglas Will Parry Will Ivory Ivory Tanner Irwin County Fitzgerald

Gillen Aims to Provide Ammunition to Walsh Panel

In New York on November 19 Martin J. Gillen former assistant chairman of the United States shipping board is in Washington to obtain ammunition to present to the Walsh congressional committee. Investigators will examine several witnesses for evidence of graft and inefficiency in the board s operations.

Ammuntion NWW York Martin J. Gillen United States Shipping Board Washington Walsh Congressional Committee

Public Dance at Junior Hall Saturday Night

Saturday night event at Junior Hall with entry 75 cents for gentlemen and 25 cents for ladies. The listing references code 1118-4 for the notice.

Crisis Here Says Merchant King Chicago

Nov 19 James C Simpson vice president of Marshall Field and Co predicts price reductions spark fierce competition as wholesalers and retailers adjust to postwar demand. He says production lag, loose orders, and a 1920s price collapse threaten spring 1921 supplies and jobs while urging optimism and competitive resolve.

Chicago James C. Simpson Marshall, Field and Company United Press Today Simpson Aymad

Split Allies and the German Colonial Question

J W T Mason argues Germany challenges the entente unity by repudiating mandates for former colonies. He notes France and Britain clash over postwar aid to Germany while stating the league lacks authority over colonies. Neutral powers at Geneva may back Germany.

J. W. T. Mason United Press New York Germany League of Nations Europe France Great Britain League With Geneva

Farmer Must Take Hand In Selling Own Wares

Ex congressman A F Lever urges American farmers at the Farmers National Congress in Columbus Ohio to invest up to 500000 to promote farm wares in movie theaters slides and lectures. He says farmers should form sales agencies with expert salesmen and export associations to reach global markets and not be limited by local conditions.

Columbus A. F. Lever Georgia Lever

Initiatory Class Start Notice From C O F

All members requested to be present Friday night to start class in the initiatory. H. M. Bennett, noble grand. 11-17-83.

H. M. Bennett Noble Grand

Meeting Notice for Men's Class Friday 7 PM

A notice announces an important business meeting for the men's class at the Christian Church in Chauncey on Friday at 7:00 PM. The date given is 11-18-2, noted as the meeting day in the readable portion of the text.

Christian Church Chauncey

War casualty Floyd Rife dies after severe wounds

Floyd Rife aged about 22, son of Mr and Mrs Val Rife, died at his parents home near Dexter Ohio after severe machine gun wounds in France and gas exposure. He was treated in Baltimore and South Carolina with no lasting improvement. He leaves a widow formerly Miss King of Bedford township. Funeral was held at Columbia chapel.

Dexter Floyd Rife Val Rife Here France Baltimore South Carolina Miss King Bedford Township Columbia Chapel

Stewart Mill Destroyed by Flames in Stewart City

In Stewart, Ohio a three story frame flour and grist mill owned by Biddison and Sands on the riverfront was burned out shortly after 4 pm. The fire started in an office room from a faulty flue and caused several thousand dollars in losses, with some coverage by insurance. A nearby barn also burned and three hogs perished after being driven from the blaze.

Banquet for Loyal Young Men Class at First Christian Church

The Loyal Young Men’s class at the First Christian Church held a Tuesday evening banquet in church parlors assisted by the Ladies Aid Society and Pollyanna class girls. Prof Peck Em of Ohio University spoke on The Balance Sheet of Life after tables were cleared. The group, reorganized recently, aims to become a leading Sunday school class.

Elass First Christian Church Ladies Aid Society Peckem Ohio University T. R. Bennett

Y W C A Recognition Service at Ewing Hall

The Ohio University Y W C A to hold a Recognition service at six thirty this evening in Ewing Hall auditorium. New members join the chapter with old members in a candle drill, with Miss Katherine Halsey and Miss Henrietta Riley attending from Cincinnati.

Ohio University Ewing Hall Y. W Katherine Halsey Cincinnati Henrietta Riley Athens

Public Invited to Attend Meeting on Illiteracy in Athens County

Public invited to Ellis Hall to hear informal talks on ways to combat illiteracy. Several investigators will speak as part of the discussion. Athens statistics note 21 illiterate men in the city, signaling public concern.

Ellis Hall Athens County Athens

Fear of breaking Riga peace talks over Crimea gains

Warsaw reports Polish officials fear a Russian exit from permanent peace negotiations at Riga. Soviet Crimea successes could persuade Moscow to reclaim lost territory despite the talks. Jan Dombski opened the session urging a peace based on mutual trust. Adolf Joffe replied Russia remains confident in Poland's sincerity.

Warsaw Riga Crimea Jan Dombski Adolf Joffe Russia Poland

King Constantine plans return to throne with Carol joining

London reports Constantine to leave Lucerne for Athens after Olga named regent. He believes nothing can stop his return to Greece as allies cannot bar him or his son as ruler. Crown Prince Carol of Romania joined the Greek royal family, with a bethrothal to Princess Helen of Graece expected to be announced.

London Constantine Lucerne Athens Olga Greece Carol Romania Helen of Graece

Southwest farmers vote for grain price strike in Kansas City

Farmers of the southwest approved a resolution demanding Congress enact credit legislation to help tide them over the price deflation. If unmet, the resolution warns they will withhold this year’s crop from the market until a price yielding reasonable profit is secured.

Kansas City Southwest Congress

Yankees Leave Coal Districts

Americans evacuate the coal regions of Coahuila Mexico amid fear of clashes between miners and the government over seized mines. The government warned it would seize the mines if no agreement or surrender is reached by Monday, and workers were expected to resist efforts.

Gagle Pass Texas Coahuila Mexico

Churches in Columbus Fight Gas Classification

Clergy and Columbus Gas and Fuel Company clash over whether churches are industrial concerns or educational institutions. An order to shut off gas for industrials includes churches, threatening no gas Sundays and cold buildings or canceled services unless churches win educational status.

Columbus, O Columbus Gas and Fuel Company

Santa Maria Hydroplane Returns Safe From Havana Trip

The passenger hydroplane Santa Maria carrying nine people from Key West to Havana, reported missing late last night, arrived safely in Jacksonville early today per Havana wireless dispatches. All aboard were reported safe.

Jacksonville Fla Santa Maria Key West Havana

Unique term in jail starts for Lapinska in Cleveland

Stanley Lapinska, 36, began a five weekend jail term after Judge Manuel Le Vine sentenced him to ten days for contempt of court for disobeying an order against molesting his wife and nonpayment of $20 monthly support. He chose to serve two days each weekend, citing job loss.

Cleveland, CO Stanley Lapinska Manuel Levine Lapinska Levine

First Case of Criminal List Lost by State

The jury in State of Ohio vs Henry Ward found him not guilty of burglary. Ward, arrested for breaking into John Tedrow store on September 24, 1930, was acquitted after a five minute verdict. Defense witnesses claimed Ward drank at Tedrow’s and disputes over stolen goods. The court ordered Ward dismissed.

State of Ohio Henry Ward William Clark James Walsh George Hill Charles Maxwell Albert Mingus T. J. Walburn E. J. Kessinger J. W. Higgins J. A. Mulligan Homer Graves George Haybrow Ebe Hill Ben Six John Tedrow Ward Tedrow

Newark Youth Charged with Murder of Judge Irvine

Angus Irvine, 21, is charged with first degree murder in the Tuesday night killing of his father, former Probate Judge Walter A. Irvine, in Newark Ohio. The affidavit was sworn by Sheriff Bryan and Angus to be held for the Licking county grand jury. The mother reports years of alleged cruelty by the judge, including abuse of her and Angus.

Newark Angus Irvine Walter A. Irvine Angus Bryan Licking County Irvine

Branham Found Guilty in Burglary Case

A jury in the Ohio case State v Branham convicted New man Branham of burglary after about twenty minutes of deliberation. The verdict follows a Halloween 1920 break in at the Manhattan store in Chauncey where underwear and other items were stolen. Branham surrendered to a magistrate, then pleaded not guilty.

State of Ohio Newman Branham Branham Manhattan Chauncey Helwig Newman

Cleveland Bar Seeks Disbarment of Judge McGannon

The Cleveland Bar Association moved to start disbarment proceedings against Judge William H. McGannon chief justice of the municipal courts and a central figure in the Joyce murder trial after the grievance committee reviewed complaints.

Cleveland, CO William H. McGannon Joyce Cleveland Bar Association

Steel Trust Stays Price Levels Despite Higher Costs

United States Steel Corporation will not raise prices, citing stabilizing business as the top priority. Judge Gary announced that base selling prices were fixed in March 1919 by steel industry and government representatives, though production costs have risen.

New York United States Steel Corporation Gary

Quarrying method in Georgia uses air jets to split granite

An article notes a Georgia quarrying process employing compressed air to fracture granite blocks. It describes the technique's application and potential efficiency compared with traditional splitting.

Georgia

Whiskey Ring Suspected in New England Loot

United States Attorney Edward J. Smith is said to have information on a large illicit liquor trafficking operation centered in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Mulvihill claims a nationwide whiskey ring runs from the Compo Inn in Westport led by Jacob Levy, with whiskey imported to New York and sold to retailers at high profit. profits cited reach hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Bridgeport Conn United States Edward JL. Smith New England Conneticut Massachusetts Compo Inn Westport Jacob Levy King of Mulvihill New York Gers Mountedutt

Returning to Washington after funeral visit

Mr Wade Ellis and Mrs Ellis Cox Dean return to their homes after attending the funeral of Alston Ellis. Wade Ellis formerly Ohio attorney general is a nephew of Ohio University’s late president. Mrs Dean will return to Cincinnati after being at the funeral. Mr Dean had left yesterday.

Wade Ellis Washington D. C Alston Ellis Ohio Ohio University Ellis Cox Dean Cincinnati Dean

Uncle Sam offers home efficiency tips bulletin

The U S government promotes a Home Conveniences bulletin with household time saving ideas. It suggests simple bends and collapsible legs for boards a cheap fireless cooker and a rinser and drainer to reduce labor and fuel use. Free copies available through the Washington Information Bureau with a small postage stamp and return address.

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

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