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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1920

Page

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Sinn Fein violence escalates across Ireland with citywide raids

Cork toll reports two Sinn Feiners shot and a policeman wounded near Millstreet while clashes erupt in Dublin and surrounding towns. In London an officer tied to the Dublin murder is killed as Sinn Feiners and British forces clash, Ireland grinds under wartime patrols and mass house-to-house searches.

Cork Sinn London Sir. Greenwood Dublin Enen Rae Bunday Orm Sinn Fein Thompson Belfast Kidien Sein

Thanksgiving Wednesday Service At Presbyterian Church

The notice invites all Athens residents to attend Thanksgiving Wednesday worship at 7 o clock at the Presbyterian church mid week service. An annual wing service follows at 10 o clock Thursday with the First Church pastor preaching.

Sugar prices slip as market trims fractional cent

A brief report notes a small reduction in sugar prices in New York with the Fed eral Sugar Reining day annite m salesale brie indicating a drop by three quarters to three and a half cents? The text is garbled but shows a fractional cent decrease in overall sugar pricing.

York

British papers publish ghastly Dublin hockey stadium killings

London papers report in detail a Sunday bloodbath at Croke Park Dublin where Black and Tans opened fire on spectators during a hockey game. Witness accounts claim 15 000 fought through wall gunfire as women and children cried for mercy amid scattered bullet holes and panic.

Dublin Croke The Daily News Delia Castle Sinn Fein Crown Fo

Save Armenia Seems Certain

Geneva November session focuses on Armenia crisis as French negotiator Mustapha Kemal gains support for talks. Lively debate follows M. Viviant's urging for peace and decisive action to avert further Armenian suffering.

Henry Wood United Press Geneva Armenia League of Nations Mustapha Kemel

Dollar wheat prospect now

Pratt Kansas November 23 Dollar wheat forecast by J D Frisbee Pratt Flour mills manager predicts wheat will fall to one dollar and stay weak He notes prices in the Pratt market at 4180 per bushel and 125 in Iuka with corn at 25 cents per bushel and a general downturn in crop prices.

Pratt, Kas J. D. Frisbee Pratt Flour Mills Frisbee Kansas Pratt Iuka Iluka

Malt and hops sale rules unclear says Cincinnati lawyers

In Columbus Ohio on November 23 reports state no ruling limits malt and hops sale to bakers and confectioners. Attorneys Kramer and Bettmann from Cincinnati say prohibition enforcement has given no directive. They traveled to Washington after full conference with officials.

Errere Ee Columbus Tien Kramer and Bettmann Cincinnati Washington Prohibition Enforcement Office Enforcement Department

Justice Chamberlain Dies by Own Action in Elyria

Elyria Ohio November 28. George W. Chamberlain a justice of the police who renewed his commission late and married over 200 couples and handled court business without a license killed himself by cutting his throat with a razor in his home.

Elyria, CO George W. Chamberlain

Union Miners Slain on Norfolk Western Train

In Virginia on Tuesday Ervin Wilkins was killed and his brother Joe Wilkins badly wounded on Norfolk and Western Train No 8 between Chatteray and Nolan. Both men were United Mine Workers on strike since July 1. Taylor Muncey and Dutch Frost were arrested. they say they were threatened by union miners and protected by state policemen.

Swilliamson W. ‘Va Ervin’ Wilkins Joe Wilkins Seer Norfolk & Western Chatteray Nolan United Mine Workers Taylor Muncey Dutch Frost Muncey Frost Neat Nolan

Harness maker finds work through Messenger Wantads

A recap of how readers in small towns rely on the Messenger classified ads to locate a harness maker. W Eckwood tests the paper’s reach and quickly connects with the craftsman, proving the Wantads’ effectiveness for finding skilled trades.

Ohio W. Eckwood George Cleveland Athens Printe Co

United States May Be Asked To Aid Armenia

A garbled London report indicates the League of Nations contemplates urging the United States to assist Armenia amid ongoing regional tensions. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption.

London United States Armenia League of Nations i Jie Fray the Sey

Athens Bank Foresees Record Deposits and Stock Boom

An Athens bank official notes a surge in deposits and widespread stock buying across motors oil and infra bonds. He cites circulating gold reserves backing the dollar and compares wartime franc and mark practices, warning of speculative excess among Athens depositors and a bright but unstable investment mood.

Athens _ bank Gonetecs Pe Hank Athena Os Joya Athens Bank Athens United France Germany Great Britain United States

Hold Youth in Father's Death Without Bond

Angus Irvine 21 was held without bond for a January grand jury after waiving examination on a charge of first degree murder. He is accused of shooting his father Walter A. Irvine former probate judge near Newark New Jersey. Insurance details emerged naming his mother as beneficiary with the widow and seven children excluded.

Newark Angus Irvine Frank A. Bolton Irvine Walter A. Irvine

Thanksgiving Interruption in Newspaper Distribution

The messenger will not be issued on Thursday due to the National Thanksgiving Holiday observed universally.

Labor, farmers and women voters push broad demands before Congress

Organized labor farmers and women voters plan a large set of legislative demands to be introduced when Congress convenes December 6. They will launch an action campaign despite leaders signaling limited action this session to pass only appropriation bills before adjournment March 4. The groups seek credit measures for farmers, agricultural appropriations, department funding, and anti trust exemptions for farmers organizations plus other welfare bills.

Washington Organized Labor Congress Labor, Farmer, and Women's Organization House Senate Congressional Committee Elfare Ees Tors Federal Hersmann

Plant Idle But Workers Work at Madison Prison

The chairmaking plant at the state prison in Madison Iowa will operate three days a week for the near term. Production continues with no layoffs as storage houses stock chairs and workers keep busy in alternative jobs.

T Madison Iowa T. P. Hollowell Hollowell

Athens Girl Is Picked for Trip Across Atlantic

Miss Louise Cable known as June Eorle sails from New York aboard the Adriatic to London for a four month engagement at the New Oxford theatre. She will appear in the Murray Anderson Follies and has risen as a notable amateur and professional voice in New York.

Louise Cable Athens June Eorle New York London England New Oxford Theatre June Horie New York City Marvel Mise Cable Rectors and Churchills Hudson Johnny Anderson Richard Mansfield David Jasco Ig Young

Bologna Restores Order After Social Turmoil

In Bologna on November 23 the city calmly reopened after eight people were killed and sixty three injured in social unrest. Nationalists and supporters urged peace and pledged no further confrontations with authorities. Police reported a flag incident near the central square as crowds dispersed without further violence.

Bologna Kitti Socialiet-Nationaiaetiots Ebout Bers

Shoewage and meat price shifts cited in testimony

J. L. H. Weld of S Swift and Company testified about declines in shoe prices and meat prices. He noted decreases in by products pricing and discussed wage hearing impacts as reported from Chicago with officials and employers present.

J. L. H. Weld S Swift and Company Weld Chicago Ous Baees Alechuler

Eat Slim Contest Set at Chicago Health Exposition

In Chicago on the health exposition's stage a male and female team compete in a weight loss contest. Ten fat men and ten stout women follow a dieting plan designed by Dr John Dill Robertson of the city health office to see who loses more weight.

Chicago Raw John Dill Robertson City Health Offices

New Chicago Police Chief Orders Probe Into Raid Records

Chicago reports on November 23 quoted Charles Fitzmorris as saying that influential gamblers arrested in Sunday raids were not photographed for identification records. He announced an immediate investigation into how these records were handled and why.

Chicago Charles Fitzmorris Vice Fitsmorris

Packer Wage Hearing Debates Burden of Price Declines

Samuel S. Marquis of Detroit testifies at the reopened packers wage hearing before Federal Judge Samuel Alschuler. He describes an endless chain of price and wage declines and says the burden has shifted through the auto industry to suppliers and workers, with no clear who bears ultimate responsibility.

Chicago Samuel S. Marquis Detroit Marquis Ford Motor Co Aol Samuel Alschuler Ldelj

University Paper Thanksgiving Break Issue to Release

The Green and White student newspaper will publish its December 3 issue after a Thanksgiving break. The edition covers campus news and events during the break period.

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Save Money On You Laundry Learn Home Cleaning Tips

Department of Agriculture bulletin offers money saving laundry advice. Learn soaking soda and turpentine use, proper soap, and aging gear. Free Home Dry Bulletin available by request from the Information Bureau in Washington with a small return postage.

Department of Agriculture Washington Information

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