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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1921

Page

7

Athens Chamber Dinner Praises Local Progress and Unity

Athens Chamber of Commerce members heard William Kennedy outline the district’s improved roads and finances. The program praised leadership, urged stronger dues, and highlighted the group’s role in county growth and Ohio University support.

Athens Chamber OF Commerce Chamber of Commerce Athens William Kennedy Board of Commerce of Parkersburg Masonic Temple City Federation Craig Bryson F. S. Coultrap Henry Zenner W. A. Carpenter F. W. Bush Chamber Committee On Roads Chamber of Comerce Kennedy Edward Orton Columbus Orton Ohio State University J. H. Grayson Athens Chamber Hig Prof. Coultrap Ohio University Ohio Chamber

Child Torture Case Shocks Chicago Police

Roy Butler a 25 year old janitor was arrested on charges of torturing two young boys and killing three year old Rena Coleman. Police say he beat seven year old Harold Coleman causing skull fractures and scalding burns after placing liniment in the child’s hands then into a red hot oven and boiling water.

Chicago Roy Butler Butler Rena Coleman Harold Coleman Harry Coleman Cook County Hospital Harry Linimento

Tax snarl lands before President Harding in Senate

Washington Oct 6 Senate Republican Leader Lodge presents the tax snarl directly to President Harding, placing pressure on the administration to address fiscal policy amid partisan battles.

Harding Washington Senate Senator Ledge

Divorced Man Cites Wife's Bedside Smoking

William A. Patterson won a divorce in Wichita claiming his wife smoked in bed for a daily dollar's worth of cigarettes. He said the habit kept him up nights and revealed she has another husband in an Oklahoma penitentiary.

Wichita Kansas William A. Patterson Patterson Oklahoma

Treasury Chief Presses Debt Refunding Legislation

Secretary Mellon urged quick passage of foreign debt refunding legislation before the House Ways and Means Committee. The report adds that an American inventor has patented a wire clip to hold a cow's tail against one leg during milking.

Washington Congress Secretary of the Treasury Mellon House Ways and Means Committee

English contenders fall as Leitch Hall exit in golf

All remaining English competitors were eliminated in the third round of the women's American golf championship in All Are Beat, New Jersey, with Edith Leitch and Mrs. Lathrop Hall losing their matches.

Deal N. J Edith Leitch Lathrop Hall

Natives with Blowpipes Show 50-Yard Hunting Aim

Native hunters using blowpipes demonstrate accurate aim up to 50 yards, illustrating traditional hunting skill and tool use.

Bankers urged long term credits to boost foreign trade

John McHugh, chairman of the FTC commerce and marine commission, urged long term credits to strengthen permanent financial machinery for U S foreign trade. He told the American Bankers Association convention that such measures are essential for the United States to secure its proper role in international finance and trade.

Chamber of Commerce Carpenter Kennedy Chambers of Commerce United States City Welfare Athens The Republic Los Angeles John McHugh Commerce and Marine Commission Federal Trade Commission American Bankers’ Association

Governor Davis Joins Crowds for World Series Game

Columbus report notes Governor Davis will attend the second World Series game in New York today as a baseball fan. The piece places the governor among visiting supporters and highlights anticipation for the national event.

Columbus Davis New York

New York Claims Lead in Women Champion Swimmers

New York asserts it has developed more women champion swimmers than any other city, highlighting its training programs and competitive success.

New York

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