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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1919

Page

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Wilson to again seek ratification of peace treaty

President Wilson will ask Congress to revisit the peace treaty at the December session beginning December 1 after Senate failure to ratify. Lodge reservations were rejected. Hitchcock says the treaty will be submitted for another vote with modified reservations. Debate sharpens as Republicans push for a speedy decision to clear the way for domestic legislation.

Wilson Congress Raymond Clapper United Press Washington Senate Hitchcock New Republican Congress Sena Senate Foreign Relations Committee House Omaha

Coal Strike Persists as Operators Press for Return to Work

Chromed by the coal shortage, operators demand a new push by John Lewis to recall the 400000 striking miners. Officials warn of plant shutdowns and rationing as Middles West plants close and trains reduce service to conserve coal. Government officials, including Palmer, plan outreach to Alabama and West Virginia miners and operators.

United Press Washington Middle West South Railroad Administration Labor Department John Lewis United Mine ‘Workers Palmer Alabama West Virginia

Mayor Peters Bans Marriage Stage Scene at Local Theater

The mayor objects to a stage marriage in a local theater show calling it improper and orders the scene forbidden as part of the production.

Ston Peters

Wage Boost Offer Made to Miners

United Press reports coal operators offered a wage increase to 400000 striking miners. The proposal would raise machine miners by 15 cents per ton and daily-rate workers by 20 percent, with leader William Green noting the machine increase is about half of demands. John Lewis called the raise insignificant and unresolved.

Ralph A. Couch United Press Lletin Washington William Green United Mine Workers Green John Lewis

Validity of the War Dry Act At Stake

The Supreme Court heard three cases challenging the wartime prohibition law with decisions expected weeks before constitutional prohibition takes effect. Wets lead in New York and Chicago, with drys winning in Louisville and Providence R I. Elihu Root and other top lawyers support liquor interests while the government defends the act. Attorney General Palmer may participate, but Solicitor General King bears the main burden.

Washington Supreme Court New York Chicago Louisville Providence R. 1 Elihu Root Levy Mayer William Marshall Bullitt Congress Palmer King

Europe must have credit to aid US business and industry

Thomas W. Lamont of J P Morgan urged immediate extension of credit to Europe to back foreign government loans. He warned of a tremendous drop in exports if aid is delayed, saying peace treaty delays fuel unsettled conditions at home and abroad. He urged quick stabilization of industry and wide credit access.

France America Great Britain Poland Austria-Hungary Turkey Legaria Cleveland, O Europe Thomas W. Lamont J. P. Morgan and Company New York Cleveland Bankers Club Manufac Lamonte

Public Utilities Board Hears Athens Gas Discontinuance Request

The Ohio Public Utilities Commission opened hearings on Athens Gas Company’s request to discontinue gas service to Athens and Chauncey. The company says Logan Gas Company can no longer supply gas, marking the first case under the Miller bill allowing utilities to discontinue service.

Columbus State Public Utilities Commission Athens Gas Company Athens Chauncey Maitains Logan Gas Company Latatatens Soauiens Oii

Palmer vows action against sugar profiteers in Ohio

Attorney General Palmer declared he will arrest and prosecute anyone selling beet sugar at 20 cents a pound. He said eleven cents is a fair retail price and ten cents wholesale, stating he had not yet seen Governor Cox of Ohio's telegram protesting the price in Ohio.

Washington United Press Palmer Cox Ohio

Peace Treaty Set to Take Effect December First

Paris authorities announce the peace treaty will become effective by December 1. The supreme council says nations that accepted the treaty will exchange ratifications in time for the pact to go into force on that date.

Paris Supreme Council

Skunk Returns to Rutland Furnace Duct Forecasts Winter

Rutland VT Postmaster Smith reports the postoffice skunk back in the furnace air duct. The animal eats bread and milk and predicts a long hard winter.

Rutland Skunk Smith

Wilson Delays Peace Treaty Vote Until December Session

White House officials said President Wilson will reserve the defeat of the peace treaty until he sends his message to Congress with the opening of the regular session on December 1.

Washington Wilson Regislar Congress White House

Akron orders issued to seek sugar hoarders

Akron Ohio November 20 Chief of police John Durkin ordered all officers to locate sugar hoarders and report all information in person to his office.

Akron. O Ics John Durkin

Reds Raid in Cleveland Spurs Radical Roundup

In Cleveland Ohio five men were held after a raid on a socialist meeting last night. Police searched thirty homes and confiscated I W W and socialist literature. seventy people were detained but most were released. A closet of baseball bats and radical pamphlets were found.

REDS Cleveland Cleveland, O Socialistic I. W. W. Litera

Judge Paine 84 Dies Sudden in Meigs County Ohio

Hon Lewis Paine aged 84 died suddenly at the home of his daughter and son in law Mulberry Avenue Pomeroy Ohio after being in good health the previous day He served two terms as Meigs County probate judge from 1888 to 1897 and held an unexpired term 1901 to 1903 Funeral plans to be announced John McIntosh aged 70 also died at his Enterprise home after a lingering illness He was a long time member of the carpenters union, well known in labor circles.

Meigs County John Lochary John McIntosh Enterprise Carpenters’ Union

German Businessmen to Visit U.S. for Raw Materials

Washington reports an unofficial German business mission will come to the United States to buy raw materials for German industries. The State Department will grant entry permits if the visitors are beneficial and not objectionable, with early arrival anticipated.

Washington United State State Department Conscnlar United States

Thieves steal cow hides at Akron area slaughter house

In Barberton a burglary netted cow hides valued at 400 dollars from a local slaughter house. The thieves did not attempt to rob a safe with a large cash amount in a nearby room.

Akron. O Barberton

Wilson Selects Fifteen for Labor Board

President Wilson sent invitations to fifteen men to form an industrial commission including Secretary Wilson. Invited were T. W. Gregory G. W. Wickersham Oscar S. Strauss Henry W. Robinson Frank Tusig Samuel W. McCall Herbert Hoover Martin H. Glynn Henry C. Stuart Dr. William C. Thompson Richard Hooker George T. Slade Julius Rosenwald O D Young H J Waters and Stanley King. None had served on the earlier industrial conference that dissolved in Washington.

Washington Wilson T. W. Gregory Y General G. W. Wickersha Oscar 8. Strauss Henry W. Robinson Frank Tusig Samuel W. McCall Herbert Hoover Martin H. Glynn Henry C. Stuart William C. Thompson Ohio State University Richard Hooker George T. Slade Julius Rosenwald O. D. Young H. J. Waters Stanley King Industrial Conference

Younger aimed chaos at White House cafe in wild west bid

Ben Younger, linked to outlaw circles and a co-star nephew, was arrested for trying to turn the White House cafe into a wild west saloon in Oklahoma City. He faces a $40 fine and quiet police proceedings.

Oklahoma City Okla Ben Younger White House

California Battleship Strands on Mare Island Mud

The super dreadnaught California, launched this afternoon, ran aground on the Vallejo side mud flats near Mare Island channel. Its powerful stopping devices failed to keep the vessel from tearing down several piles as it settled in the mud.

Mare Island Calif United Press California Vallejose Mare Island Channel America

Alleged Red O Arrested in Owl Capital

Fred Kohut, 39, who told police he was secretary of the New York I W W was held for investigation in Columbus, Colorado, after being arrested at a local hotel. He allegedly interfered with two university students selling football tickets claiming to be a revenue officer seeking scalpers. He had no federal credentials.

Columbus, CO Fred Kohut New York I. W. W Kohut

Robin Hood of iions Medicine Bow bandit eludes cavalry

The Robin Hood figure of Medicine Bow Wyoming, Bill Carlisle, remained at large early today after reportedly outsmarting a cavalry troop and rodeo posse. The story notes he evaded capture as authorities prepared for possible further actions.

Medicine Bow Wyo Bill Carlisle Robin Hood Fice Liberty United States Cavalry Union Pacific

Church Men to Discuss Big Questions at Presby Church

The Men’s Club of the Presby Church plans a six month forum on capital and labor bolshevism immigration national ties race relations and education. Quoted speakers include Rev. Cooper Judge Sayre Hon J P Wood and others from Columbus Zanesville and nearby colleges to address church and society topics each week after a six o’clock meal.

Sulk Cooper Columbus Will Moses Breeze

Akron seeks missing Paul Davis in rubber shop search

Akron police and local authorities report 16 year old Paul Davis of Cambridge Ohio is missing after leaving home to find work in Akron rubber shops. The case urges anyone with information to contact police.

Paul Akron Paul Davis Cambridge Ohio

Toledo gunfight leaves two injured in underworld raid

A girl identified as Dolly Angus is near death from a gunshot to the side and Poe Snyder, 25, is hospitalized with a head wound after a Wednesday night shootout that began in a cabaret and spread to two other resorts in Toledo Ohio.

General Toledo Dolly Angus Poe Snyder

Judge Young and Harlan Sexton Die In Kentucky Train Crash

Thrown under a fast passenger train near Brighton Crossing Lexington Kentucky last night William A Young circuit judge and Harlan Sexton died instantly The crash left three other party members injured but expected to recover Judge Young was widely known for counsel work in the Breathitt feud case and led the Tenth District Democratic committee in Kentucky Also mentions a Toledo Lowden for president club to be organized

Lexington Brighton Crossing William A. Young Harlan Sexton Young James Hargis Democratic Committee

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