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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1921

Page

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Britain Will Not Send Over Her Real Chief

Premier Lloyd George cabled Ambassador Geddes saying he cannot attend the Washington arms conference. Australia plans six delegates including Arthur James Balfour and Lord Lee with Foster Pearce representing Australia. A third British delegate remains unnamed. In Dublin extremists attack civilians as Irish Republican Army members strike amid London peace talks.

Lloyd George Dublin Melbourne Australia Geddes Washington Hughes House of Representatives Arthur James Balfour Lord Lee Foster Pearce Austarlia British Isles Conere London Irish Republican Army Thurles

Giants Take Third In World Series Thriller

In a fast Polo Grounds game Henry L. Farrell reports the Yankees and Giants battled through eighteen innings. The Giants scored five runs to five for the Yankees as Both teams combined for thirteen Giants hits and five by the Yanks with several early standout moments from Ruth, Meusel, and Frisch.

Henry L. Farrell United Press Polo Grounds New York Ohn McGraw Giants Nick Altrock Yanks Miller Ifes Evécas Bancroft Ruth Meusel R.f PIO Citi Ececsd Eeuy Ward Rawlings McNalley Frisch Schang Eseeee Snyder Shawkey Rigler Barnes Texas Burns Bancroft Bob Meusel Frisch Young Jack Quinn Shankel Schang Kelly Shawkey MccNally McNally Slim Sallee Rawlings Quinn Barnes NP Mt Ward Burn R. Meusel Peck Pipp Kelly McNally Snyder Miller Barnes Sharp E. Meusel Rip Collins Ing Ruth van Frisch Young Smashe Ers Buffalo Rogers Ter Fewster I Ward McNallye Minally E Oe Snyder Snyder Burns Burns Devormer Devori Baker

Yanks Move Ahead in World Series as Giants Struggle

New York October 7 Miller Huggins and the Yankees push into the third series game while the Giants managed only two hits in two games. The Yankees’ pitching and infield have shone, boosting them to a 3 to 1 betting favorite as Giants’ offense falters and crowd receipts race toward record levels.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Miller Huggins Giants John McGraw Yanks McGraw Tribe Pittsburg Pirates Cincinnati Reds Chicago White Sox

Society Takes Leading Place In Big Series

By Paul R. Mallon October 7 the world series baseball fan today became extinct. The raving maniac who waited all night then tore hair and swallowed his cigarette found his place in the diamond studded society as a calming spectator while empires fall. The series is a social function with boxholders at the Polo Grounds like patrons of the Metropolitan Opera House and even bleacher crowds softened by sociability.

Paul R. Mallon Polo Grounds New York Metropolitan Opera House Charles B .Petrie Junyiah Long Island Sociel

Mystery in Georgia as banker vanishes after drive

In Conyers and Rockdale County Georgia on October 7 1920 authorities report the disappearance of Charles Reagin bank president. His car was found abandoned on a Yellow River bridge with engine running doors open and personal items scattered suggesting foul play. The body of C E Reagin was later found at the river bottom and robbery is suspected.

Conyeers Georgia C. E. Reagin Yellow River Conyers Charles Reagin Bank of Rockdale Reagan Williams Reagin

Messenger Broadcasts World Series Wins to Crowds

The Messenger relays World Series results in near real time as telegraph lines feed the games. Alex Moore volunteers to announce the plays and read the wire, adding lively energy for fans gathered at the field.

Alex Moore

Fordney Penrose Tax Bill Faces Progressive Demands

Washington dispatch reports Republican progressives dictating amendments to the Fordney Penrose tax revision bill with President Harding's approval. Changes include higher top surtax rate, repeals of freight and Pullman taxes, removal of corporate exemptions, and adjustments to estate and corporate taxes as debate continues.

United Press Staff Washington Senate Prsident Harding

Railroad Union Chiefs Meet to Discuss Possible Strike

Six hundred general chairmen of railroad brotherhoods will convene in Chicago on Monday night to decide whether to call a strike. L. E. Sheppard, president of the order of railway conductors, says the plan will be outlined for 150 railroad executives and union officials when they meet on October 14.

Chicago L. E. Sheppard Order of

Giants Face Self-Destruct Challenge After Yankee Spell

In New York on October 7, Harold D. Jacobs reports the Giants must break a mental trance induced by the Yankees. Analysts might label it an inferiority complex as the Giants grapple with belief in the Yanks' unbeatable superiority.

Harold D. Jacobs United Press New York

Cooler Tomorrow at World Series Game Forecast

Washington dispatch reports the weather bureau predicting fair but cooler conditions for tomorrow's World Series game. The outlook emphasizes comfortable temperatures and light winds for the matchup.

Washington United‘s Weather Bureau

Rotarians Discuss State Split At Dayton Meeting

The tenth district Rotarians meet in Dayton to discuss proposals to divide the state into two districts during today's session.

Dayton

Miners delay wage scale decision until February

Columbus Oct 7 There will be no attempt by the United Mine Workers to decide wage scales in hard or soft coal fields until February The scale committee led by Lee Hall reports by February 14 after a Indianapolis conference The contract expires March 31 1922 The union opposes wage reductions arguing current prices for coal are reasonable and miners have had few workdays since July 1

Columbus United Mine Workers of America United Press Lee Hall Indianapolis Hall

Case grows blacker in Cleveland trial

Oct 7 The testimony of Salvatore Cala, convicted assassin of Dan Kaber, was being called today by Marian McArdle’s attorneys to counter dam aging evidence from Mrs Emma Colavité who is also charged with murder.

Cleveland Salvatore Cala Dan Kaber Marian McArdle Emma Colavité

Divorce suit filed by Dayton chamber chief

Edward L. McCoglin manager of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce sues Beulah his wife for divorce alleging gross neglect of duty and a quarrelsome disposition Beulah resides at 3049 Central avenue Indianapolis Ohio? date October 7.city Dayton Ohio

Dayton Edward L. McCoglin Chamber of Commerce Beulah Central Avenue Indianapolis

Little Girl Slain in Klaxen Woods

Janet Lawrence a 12 year old Madison girl was found stabbed to death in Klaxen woods near Madison New Jersey. Her body was located after an all night search when she failed to return home from school. Authorities called the act the work of a maniac and launched a manhunt for the suspect.

Madison N. J Janet Lawrence Klaxen Woods

Break Loose Again A New Form of Demistry In Athens

A strange urban prank has spread in Athens with redrawn wires and tethered cords causing trips on sidewalks. Residents report several near misses on the East Side as people caution the public to watch for hazards.

Athens

Test Case in Compensation Laws of State

Columbus scene. Trumbull Steel Co petitions the Ohio Supreme Court to bar the state industrial commission from acting on a compensation claim by Mrs Blanche Delexander of Columbus. Her husband died last year while employed at Warren. Company says a $2,000 settlement was approved by probate court and company seeks to keep the commission from proceeding.

Columbus Trumbull Steel Company Supreme Court State Industrial Commission Blanche Delexander Alexander Warren

Financing Columbus Red Cross Drive Dominates Delegates

A Columbus area financing plan for the Red Cross dominated discussions among delegations at the national convention, with immediate handling of the fund drive and related arrangements occupying attention today.

Abcube Columbus, CO Red Cross

Congress urged to probe secret orders nationwide

Representative Upshaw of Georgia introduced a resolution asking Congress to investigate all secret orders including the Masons and Knights of Columbus. He argues a Ku Klux Klan inquiry would be unfair and calls for state secretary records and testimony on aims funds and secret rituals.

Washington Congress Masons Knights of Columbus House Upshaw Georgia United States Republic

Trinity College Opens Doors to Women Students

Trinity College in Durham North Carolina joins a list of southern colleges that have recently admitted women students.

Trinity College Durham N.C

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