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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1921

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World Powers’ Armament Talks Face Hard Paths at Conference

A United Press summary outlines positions of the United States Great Britain Japan France Italy and China as they approach arms limitation talks. The report notes US opposition to universal naval arms limits and calls for clear principles for Far East policy while Britain seeks alliance renewal and debt settlement and Japan warns against ceding naval advantages.

United Press Washington United States Far East Great Britain France Italy Japan Germany Mhinas China

Professors Praise Watch Dog In Ads

Professors Isaac Ash and C L Martzolff credit the Watch Dog for quick results from ads. Ash sold six thoroughbred chickens and got calls for six more while Martzolff used the service to connect with a dirt-removal buyer. Mrs Mitchell reports selling a store ad before the street edition arrived. The Watch Dog’s effectiveness brings smiles as it walks the street.

Watch Dog Professor Ash Professor Martzolff Frank Mitchell W. B. Johnson

Unemployment committee to act on revival signals

Forest City Cleveland announces more jobs across industries and signs of business revival ahead of the mayor's unemployment committee meeting. Traction Commissioner Sanders says street railway business is rising, seen as proof industries are reviving.

Cleveland, CO Fitzgerald Traction Sanders

Verdict Clears Blame in ZR-2 Disaster

Hull England October 4 a coroner's jury returned a verdict of accidental death in the case of American Lieutenant Little who died when the ZR-2 the world's largest dirigible wrecked on August 24 The jury found no evidence of a causal fault and exonerated all British and American air service personnel involved in the disaster which claimed forty lives including officers and men.

Hull England Little

Loud Speakers to Be Used for the Harding Address

President Harding will deliver the Armistice Day address at Arlington Cemetery at noon on November 11. His speech will be transmitted by long distance wires to New York Chicago and San Francisco where large crowds will hear it through loud speakers.

Washington Harding Arlington Cemetery New York Chicago San Francisco War Department

Miner's Wife Holds Off Posse in Five-Hour Stand

Rayland Ohio October 4 Mrs Peter Catoni wife of a miner defied arrest for five hours as officers tried to take her as a witness against Ben Meilis accused of shooting Catoni Handcuffed she seized a revolver and forced a retreat of deputies until reinforcements arrived and captured her later in Steubenville She fired toward officers during renewed attempts to arrest her.

Rayland Peter Catoni Ben Meilis Catoni Steubenville

Preliminaries in Gas Hearing Reported in Supreme Court

Washington reports that all hearings in the suits of Pennsylvania and Ohio against West Virginia gas laws have been completed. Levi Cooke, appointed to take testimony, advised the Supreme Court that the case will likely be heard within a few months.

Washington Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Supreme Court Levi Cooke

Kahn Talks Finances With President Harding at White House

Otto H. Kahn, prominent New York financier, met President Harding in Washington on Monday to discuss financial conditions and then shared lunch at the White House.

Harding Washington Otto H. Kahn New York Harding White House

Dawes Refuses to Harken to Calls of Pork Barrel

Director of the Budget Dawes was accused of impudent and insolent usurpation of legislative authority as he cut congressional appropriations during a Senate speech on the pending tax bill by Senator Reed of Missouri.

Dawes Washington Senate Reed Missouri

Baseball Fangs Grow Wild in New York Furore

New York faces Polo Grounds congestion as the World Series opens between the Yankees and Giants. John Heydler, National League president, frets over ticket distribution with 11 000 boxes in Chicago and only 1 400 in New York. Fans plan to scalpers or wait in lines at Coogan's Bluff before sunrise as gates finally open and players don new uniforms.

Henry L. Farrell New York Polo Grounds Yanks Giants Manhattan John Heydler National League Chicago Coogan’s Bluff Harlem

Kennedy to Speak at First Athens Chamber Lunch

The first Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be held at the Masonic Temple this Wednesday evening at 6. William Kennedy secretary of the Parkersburg Chamber of Commerce will give the principal address. He will focus on local Athens county matters and the meeting will be served by the City Federation ladies.

Chamber of Commerce Masonic Temple Athens County William Kennedy Board of Commerce of Parkersburg Kennedy Athens

First witnesses lined up in Marian McArdie murder trial

Cleveland October 4 First witnesses in Marian McArdie murder trial to be called today. Five jurors tentatively accepted include women two are mothers with daughters Marian's age. Prosecutor Stanton said the state will seek life imprisonment rather than the death penalty.

Cleveland Marian McArdie Daniel F. Kaber Marian Stanton

Retail food prices dip in nine of ten cities study

Washington reports a department of labor survey showing price declines in nine of ten cities from August 15 to September 15. The 30 day period reflected lower costs for many staple foods as inflation pressures ease.

Washington

Marchers to Face Court in Old Time Trial

Logan W Va Oct 4 The marching miners indicted for insurrection and murder in connection with industrial troubles were scheduled to go on trial tomorrow Judge Robert Bland to determine which of the four hundred defendants would be tried first Prosecutor John Chafin said the county felt they made an unjust invasion while counsel for the accused arrived from Charleston and other points.

Logan W. Va John Chafin Logan County Robert Bland Charleston

Grandma Had One Great Day in Zanesville Visit

Mrs. Levi Thompson, 70, of Harriettsville, Noble county, rode a railroad train to Zanesville and viewed movies for the first time. She enjoyed the film universe and praised the kindness she saw on screen, doubting harsh gossip about Fatty Arbuckle.

Zanesville, O Levi Thompson Harrietsville Ohio Zanesville Clarence Thompson Noble County Fatty Arbuckle

Court convicts Huntington man in stepchild abuse case

Charleston W V Oct 4 The state supreme court confirmed the Mason county circuit court verdict convicting Joe McDonie of Huntington on a maltreatment charge against his stepson. He must serve five years in the state penitentiary and his wife faces a two year term, though she is not part of this appeal. The trial occurred in Mason county amid local tensions in Huntington over the act.

Charleston W. Va State Supreme Court Circuit Court Mason County Joe McDonie Huntington McDonie State

Burglary Suspects End Chase with Fatal Shot in Charleston

Thomas Kirby aged 32 of Malden road was shot and killed during a pursuit of burglars by neighbors in Charleston last night. The incident occurred as the group chased suspects from the community, leaving authorities to investigate the shooting.

Charleston W. Va Thomas Kirby Malden Road

Miners' Convention Delegate Dies in Indianapolis Hospital

Indianapolis Oct 4 Dele gate Hurst from Lisbon Ohio attending the miners convention died in an Indianapolis hospital on Tuesday from paralysis. the death ends a brief illness noted by officials at the gathering.

Indianapolis Hurst Lisbon Ohio

Lloyd George urges common sense at Irish conference

In Inverness Scotland on October 4 Lloyd George said the Irish conference would succeed only if delegates from both sides avoid reconciling extremists and instead trust the common sense of the people. He spoke amid discussions on unemployment in England.

Inverness Scotland Lloyd George England

Garter Tops Sale Ends As Cold Weather Sets In

In Columbus Ohio on October 4 cold weather ends the sale of garter tops. The trend to rolled down stockings follows the first cold snap as Miss Columbus climbs streetcar steps. Most local girls favor not rolling down stockings in coming weeks.

Columbus, O

McCormick Separation Sealed by Public Gaze and Guards

Harold F. McCormick and his wife Edith Rockefeller McCormick remain apart as Chicago guards and cultural observers monitor the split. Edith meetings with Teutonic psychologists at a top hotel draw attention while Harold McCormick is guarded at Lake Forest. both decline further comment and deny living together.

Chicago Harold IF. McCormick John D., Rockefeller Edith Rockefeller McCormick Gold Coast Lake Forest McCormick International Harvester Company

Secretary Hughes invites Belgium Holland and Portugal to Washington conference

Secretary of State Hughes will send notes to Belgium Holland and Portugal inviting those nations to participate in the Washington conference. The move aims to broaden participation and secure allied support for the international talks.

Washington State Hughes Belgium Holland Portugal

Ohio prohibition agents praised by Russell ahead of Washington conference

J E Russell state federal prohibition commissioner leaves for Washington for talks with national officers. He says Ohio agents are active and doing their best with bootlegging investigations and expects no immediate personnel changes, though a later reorganization is possible after the conference with Commissioner Haynes.

Columbus Ohio J. E. Russell Washington Russell Haynes

Attention Masons Special Communication No 25 Tonight

A Masonic notice announces a special communication at 6 30 with Fellowcraft degree work. Fred M. McKay is W M and J A Palmer is Secretary urging members to attend.

Masons Fred M. McKay W. M A. Palmer Secy

Sinn Fein Warriors Drill in Hidden Glen

In Dublin on October 4 Sinn Fein troops staged drills unseen by English spies. Seven hundred fighters practiced parade and manoeuvres under rain on a plateau near Sleepy Gate as chief of staff Richard Mulcahy reviewed them and praised their showing.

Sinn Fein Hidden Glen Dublin United Press Irish Republican Army Stac Cato France Richard Mulcahy Irish Guards of Old Mulcahy

Relief Commission Aids Famine Stricken Russia Photo

Members of the American relief commission under Secretary Hoover operate in Samara district to combat the sweeping famine in Russia. The released image shows one group at work directing aid efforts.

American Relief Commission Russia Hoover Samara

Klan Opposition Sparks Texas crackdown in San Antonio

In San Antonio Texas authorities move to stop a Ku Klux Klan parade amid recent Loren a riot injuries and masked activity. Sheriff Tobin pledges to use force if needed while Judge S G Taylor orders a second grand jury probe into the Klan in the county.

San Antonio Tex Texas Lorena Bob Buchanan Hamilton Austin Grand Jury Massey Tobin S. G. Taylor Forty-Fifth District Court

Red Cross Holds National Convention Meet in Columbus

The first national American Red Cross convention opened in Columbus with thousands in attendance and a full program through Saturday. Captains Long and Clyne from national life saving organizations join demonstrations, alongside Westville Illinois miners demonstrating life saving in wine disasters.

Columbus Det American Red Cross W. PB. Long National Life Wing Corps W. P. Clyne Life Saving Cops Cleveland Westville Ilinois Red Cross St. Louis

Having Bad Time With Her Many Matrimony Mates

Columbus police report Mrs. Cora Windle of Huntington West Virginia was twice arrested in a few days and faced a perjury trial in municipal court before Judge Osborn. The case was dismissed after her fifth husband admitted striking her in the left eye. The judge warned the husband about assault and battery.

Columbus Cora Windle Huntington W. Va Osborn Windle

Poisoning May Be Proven in Death of Wealthy Man

Lawrence Mass October 4 Following rumors that Edward F Searles multimillionaire who died recently was poisoned District Attorney Howard Donnell ordered the body exhumed The bulk of the huge estate left to his confidential clerk Albert Searles a nephew Boston artist was given 250000 Young Searles contested the will and a settlement said to amount to 2000000 was made out of court

Lawrence Mass Edward F. Searles Howard Donnell Albert Searles Boston Young Searles

Selective Membership Campaign meeting for captains tonight

All captains and lieutenants are summoned to the Chamber of Commerce at 5 30 for a regular meeting tonight 130. Alex M Moore secretary announces the gathering and directs attendance.

Chamber of Commerce

Fairfield Claim to Fame Sparks Auto Mystery

Lancaster, Colorado, boasting the politest auto, is tied to a curious incident as Hugh H. Turner misses his car. The vehicle is found the next day with a flat tire and a note on the seat stating the writer will pay for the tire and took good care of the car.

Lancaster, CO Lancaster Hugh H. Turner

Miners Demand Release of Leaders in Kansas Jail Clash

Several hundred Franklin miners pass resolutions calling for work abstention until the Kansas industrial court law is repealed and union chiefs Alexander Howat and August Dorehy are freed from Columbus jail. They also condemn Governor Allen of Kansas and UMWA President Lewis.

Franklin, Kans Kansas Alexander Howat August Dorehy Columbus Allen Neas Lewis United Mine Workers of America

Harding urged to halt warship work at disarmament talks

United Press dispatch from Washington reports senators Borah and Pomerene plan to urge President Harding to suspend all naval construction during the disarmament conference as a gesture of good faith, pressing the administration to act.

Washington Harding Senate Borah Idaho Pomerone Ohio United States

Ferry Across River Continues in Cornwall Since Twelfth Century

A Cornish ferry service on the river has operated without interruption since the twelfth century, marking a rare continuous transport link in the region and reflecting enduring medieval travel routes.

Cornwall

Bridges and roads strain Athens county during heavy rains

Athens county road workers face added hardship from heavy rains and cloudbursts that washed out ditching and damaged bridges. Commissioners approved cost sharing for road repair in Utley and Lodi townships and awarded contracts for revising a 1200 foot stretch near Ames township and other projects along Fessins Creek and Jerseyville pike.

Athens County Andrew Murphy Athens County Commissioners Io the Messenger Murphy Utley Gigeston Mabry Pea Ridge North Hid Lodi Town Fessins Creek Butts Hays Creek BE. C. Jones J. J.hines Mt. Residence Ames Township Hendersonette Jerseyville Pike Vorhees Fisher Jacktown

Weather outlook for world series opener in New York

The weather bureau forecast fair and cool conditions for the opening World Series game in New York tomorrow. Temperature and wind details were not specified.

New York Weather Bureau

Northeastern Ohio church appointments announced at conference

North eastern Ohio Methodist Episcopal church appointments for the new year were announced last night at the close of the conference by Bishop Anderson of Cincinnati.

Pice Massillon Ohio Methodist Episcopal Church Anderson Cincinnati

Salvation Army Captain Devol to Lead Weekend Meeting

Captain Devol, former local Salvation Army captain, will return to conduct a two day meeting this Saturday and Sunday. He left Athens about a month ago to take up work in Marietta, Ohio.

Devol The Salvation Army Athens Marietta

Five million Americans to hunt this fall with ample game

The piece notes abundant upland game due to strong laws and a federal migratory bird act. It praises state laws, urges hunter compliance, and announces a free government pamphlet of game laws from the Information Bureau in Washington, with a two cent return postage coupon.

America Ths Washington Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C

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A. L. Bradford Issac Ash C. L. Martzolff Forest City Cleveland Industries Miner Eastern Ohio Albho Kahn Archbishop Sekizen Arai Sekizen Arai Tourumi U. S Rockefeller Klan Maghes RED Alex M. Moore Fairfield John Lewis L. C. Martin
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