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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1921

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Naval Plan Believed to Be Nearest Final Stage

Washington reports a near agreement on major details of the United States naval arms limitation plan as the arms talks shift from talk to action. Far Eastern questions show progress with a basis for China open door and integrity. land armament likely to see broad reductions. France’s conscription cut and Anglo-American pledges to keep France from isolation are seen as potential next steps.

Lawrence Martin United Press Staff Washington America United States United Press China Elihu Root Far East Hughes Balfour Kato Great Britain Japan Briand France

Ulster Home Rule Brings Belfast Riots

Riots erupt in Belfast as Ulster government asserts home rule for the first time. Early today gunfire flared across districts with authorities unable to confirm casualty figures or obtain full details of the disturbances.

Belfast Ulster

Land Forces Remain for Parleys as Germany Faces Protests

Workmen faced mob attacks as they left their homes this morning. One man was killed and a woman seriously wounded in the clashes amid calls for guaranteed world security and police control rights.

Newly Arrived Diplomat Tells What His People Want

Washington November 22 The Kaiser's picture at the Germanic embassy has been scrapped Edmund Von Thermann here to open the Teuton quarters had it thrown into the discard with a lot of other symbols of the old regime The embassy is being repainted and repapered after being closed for nearly five years.

Washington Kaiser Edmund von Thermann Teuton

Four Americans Captured by Mexican Bandits in Chihuahua

Four Americans were kidnapped and held for two hours last night by Mexican bandits in Chihuahua state. Two of the captives were women. The incident was reported to the U S consul at Mexico City and forwarded to the state department.

Washington Chihuahua Mexico City State Department

Famous Surgeon Tries to Save Young Actress in New York

Nov 22. Dr Adolf Lorenz, famed Vienna surgeon visiting America, reports progress at Broad Street Hospital in attempt to save Miss Mary Moore, young New York actress, who suffered skull and vertebrae fractures in an auto crash. Doctors say she will likely survive only if the next fifty hours pass without complications.

New York Adolf Lorenz Vienna America Broad Street Hospital Mary Moore

France Says France Does Not Stand Alone Now

Washington dispatch reports Prime Minister Briand declares at the Washington conference that France does not stand alone and hopes Germany will see a path to moral disarmament. He smiles as he notes broad sympathy for his remarks and anticipates impact on German sentiment.

France Germany Briand

Governor Davis names Major T. E. Andrews assistant adjutant general

Columbus November 22 Governor Davis appointed Major T. E. Andrews of Marion as assistant adjutant general to succeed Harry Horner of Lima who resigned from the post.

Columbus Davis T. E.andrews Marion Harry €. Horner Lima

Preliminary hearing set in triple murder case

Wilmington county prosecutor S L Gregor said the preliminary hearing for Oliver Vandervort, charged with murdering his wife, her alleged lover, and his wife's mother, will proceed once all evidence is gathered. A stray joke about appearances closes the report.

Wilmngton, CO Oliver Vandervort S. L. Gregor

Dancing Night at Lamborn's Pavilion Glouster Ohio

At Lamborn's Pavilion Glouster Ohio on November 25 dancing from eight till midnight promises a good time. Old Man agement announces event details with fresh turnout expected.

Lamborn Glouster

Woman Loses Hair in Burglar Standoff in Cleveland

Mrs. R. Drake of Cleveland Heights was attacked by a burglar who cut off part of her hair when no valuables were found. She fled to a rear door and yelled for help, but the thief dragged her back before neighbors could hear the disturbance.

Cleveland Drake Cleveland Heights

Watson's Out Again as Ford Attacked in Senate

Senator Tom Watson of Georgia broke with Democrats to back Senator Newberry of Michigan for a Senate seat in a dramatic session in Washington. The exchange showcased partisan fault lines as the debate touched on principles of merit and political theatre.

Watson Washington Henry Ford Senate Tom Watson Georgia Democrats Newberry Michigan

Germany ready to give guarantees to avert new war

Washington Nov 22 Germany seeks to reassure across the Rhine that it will provide guarantees to prevent another war. Edmund Von Thermann, aspiring to be Germany's chanceller or counselor, says Berlin desires undisturbed opportunities in the Ruhr and elsewhere and would offer acceptable guarantees to a world tribunal. He disputes Ludendorff influence and notes German factories are now peacetime producers under allied supervision, with armament largely scrapped.

Carl D. Groat United Press Washington Germany Rhine Edmund von Thermann Rhur Thermann France Briand Ludendorff Berlin Bavaria Entente Committee

Ohio soldier bonus plan moves to bond details

Nov 22 state sinking fund commissioners with the administration of the Ohio soldier bonus were to approve bond form interest rate and details. Governor Davis proclamation declaring the veterans' adjusted compensation amendment part of the state constitution issued after official canvass. Appointment of a supervisor of the compensation work expected immediately.

Columbus Davis

Notable Ohio Marriages and Deaths Captured in Yesterday’s Inquiries

A snippet from Yesterday's in Ohio records notes William Henry Harrison’s 1795 marriage to Anna Symmes at North Bend. It records Joseph N Miller born 1836 in Springfield and died 1909 in East Orange NJ, Edward Ball's 1872 rail death at Zanesville born 1811 Virginia, Mansfield Elks lodge 1886, and 1888 Cleveland club surpassing Detroit in the National League.

William Henry Harrison Anna Symmes North Bend Joseph N. Miller United States Navy Springfield East Orange N. J Edward Ball Zanesville Virginia Mansfield Lodge of Elks

Land Arms the One Big Loa Before World

The crisis of the Arms conference reaches its third session. Briand, bold yet unpalatable, argues land armament fears echo from the old warlords while Hughes answers with a pursuit of peace and a will to peace. The world seeks security beyond force as France weighs its future amid cautious talks.

WM. Jennings Bryan United Press Washington Briand Hughes Germany France von Molkke Ludendorff

Cheaper Turkeys Predicted for Thanksgiving in Cleveland

In Cleveland on November 22, retailers reported lower turkey prices for Thanksgiving. N. B. Cessa at Sheriff Street Market forecast birds will average about 60 cents per pound on Thanksgiving Day, with current prices around 85 cents and a peak of 75 cents last year.

Cleveland, CO Cessa Sheriff Street Market

Knights of Pythias Building Burns in Bloomingburg

The Knights of Pythias building in Bloomingburg burned this morning causing about a $20,000 loss. It was the town’s largest modern building.

Washington Knights of Pythias Bloomingburg

Senate Newberry Debate Turns Bitter in Saned Dispute

Disorder marked a senate session on November 22 as Senators Penrose and Heflin clashed over whether Senator Newberry of Michigan should keep his seat. The fracas prompted official rebukes and removal of their remarks from the congressional record.

Senate Newberry Washington Michigan Penrose Heflin Congressional

New Plan for Taxes Proposed by State Senator Rowe

Cleveland, Nov. 22. State Senator J J Rowe unveiled a modified classification plan to revise Ohio tax law. The proposal taxes property by true value, income, and inheritances, with exemptions to avoid double taxation. It sets mill caps, requires voter approval for extras, limits state tax to one mill, and includes bonds and special district budget rules.

Cleveland, O J. J. Rowe Rowe County Board of Apportionment

Divorce Suit Draws Crowd in Varner Case

The Varner divorce suit opened in the court of common pleas with a capacity audience. Mary Varner seeks divorce from Jacob L. Varner on cruelty and adultery grounds. They wed December 2, 1901 and have a 12 year old child. The petition accuses Jacob of attack on Sylvia Dailey and of cursing her and claiming she was in chastity. Jacob counters with accusations against Mary and denial of her claims. Varner says Mary mistreated him and favored William Wyman, noting she might as well be killed rather than part with Wyman. Eighteen witnesses are expected. only one side had been heard at noon.

Varner Court of Common Pleas Mary Jacob L. Varner Lottridge Sylvia Dailey Warner William Wyman Wyman

Narrow Miss on Athens Nelsonville Road Collision

Two Jacksonville residents George Kettle and Virgil Wemmer escaped injury when a four o four traction car side swiped their touring car on the Athens Nelsonville road. The impact tore off steps from the traction car and damaged the Chevrolet car occupants say they did not see the traction car due to another car ahead. Motorman Hoy Morris hit the air brake and sand to stop the traction car just inches from a full collision.

Jacksonville George Kettle Virgil Wemmer Athens-Nelsonville Hoy Morris

Road improvement appeal sent to state board

Regular Athens county commissioners meeting held Monday. A Glouster committee asked for support to urge the state highway commissioners to improve the next state road between Glouster and Burr Oak. County road directors accepted the appeal and will write the state highway board recommending the project.

Athens County Commissioners Glouster Burr Oak Athens County State Highway Board

Peg Fuller to play in charity game with Rainbows Stars

Ohio University captain Francis Peg Fuller has accepted an invitation to join the Rainbows in a Columbus benefit game arranged by L W St John. The fundraiser for Associated Charities features Rainbows with Ohio State stars and former stars, including Eddie Casey, facing the Starbucks.

Ohio Finsterwald Starbuck Ohio State Rainbow Eddie Casey Associated Charities

Money Conditions Eased By President On Rail Funding Bill

The administration will let the railroad funding bill lie in Congress. President Harding now says improved money market conditions allow railroads to finance themselves without government aid.

Washington Congress White House Harding

Auto Lights Must Be Kept Lighted

Athenians faced a police warning from Chief Lewis Graham urging drivers to keep headlights on and comply with automotive light laws. He cited numerous reports of cars left unlit while stopped on streets beyond the head-on parking zones.

Lewis Graham

Coalition ticket eyed by Ohio Republicans in gov race

Reports from Columbus say federal faction Republicans and Ohio party leaders have agreed on a coalition state ticket for next year's primary. Carmi Thompson of Cleveland would be governor and William H. Jr. of Cincinnati lieutenant governor, with others including C. Brown for secretary of state and Rupert Beetham for treasurer.

Columbus Republican Party Ohio Party Davis Capitol Carmi Thompson Cleveland William H. Jr Cincinnati Once J. Brown Blanchester Rupert Beetham London United States Simeon D Yellow Springs Arthur H. Day Tige Congressmat |Atlarge

Britain suspends recruitment of ordinary seamen

Britain moves toward arms reduction by suspending recruitment of ordinary seamen. The Admiralty allows continued service for certain special classes while the government offers no detailed explanation. The army total is 417000, including Indian troops and 60000 wounded still being demobilized. Authorities seek relief for unemployment from four battleships tied up. Premier B’s Windsor speech drew mixed approval in the British press amid warnings of risky waters ahead.

Chas. M. McCann United Press Staff London Britain Admiralty War Office Wington Daily Express

Senate OKs maternity bill amendments for infant care

Washington Nov. 21 The Senate agreed to house amendments to the Sheppard- Turner maternity bill and sent the measure to the President for signature. The amendment provides 6 750 000 dollars for the next five years for infant and maternity care across 48 states.

Senate Washington House

Bride Identifies Murder Victim in Sidney Freight Car Case

The body of a murder victim found in a Sidney freight car was identified by Mrs. Jeanne Kershaw a 19 year old bride here as her husband.

Lima Sidney Jeanne Kershaw

Panama stamp request nudges reader to send free copy

The fragment notes an instruction to enclose two cents in stamps to obtain a free copy of Panama material and asks for the person’s name and address in plain form. It references Frederic J. Haskin as Director of The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington D C and mentions street city and state.

Pa Canal Panama Canal Washington Information Bureau Wational Geographic Society Panama Frederic J. Haskin The Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C

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