This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 36 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1920
Page
1
Alleged radical plans for an armed revolt surfaced in Chicago with a pamphlet titled the proletarian revolution and wage slavery found during raids. Another pamphlet urged action by Russian workers and called for destroying U S government authority and freeing prisoners. Two alleged radicals were arrested.
In Cincinnati common pleas court two women join a jury to decide if any part of the Chicago 1919 World Series fixing conspiracy occurred in Cincinnati. The panel was named today with instructions to determine guilt or involvement.
Washington officials said Comptroller War wick's ruling forces full payment of railroad claims under the guarantee clause, halting partial advances. The order complicates financing as advance payments of about 130 million dollars had been made, with six rate hearings scheduled across Columbus Des Moines Washington New York Col umbus Lincoln and other venues.
Senator Harding pushes through the Missouri valley on a Midwest trip with 25 speeches in two days. He faces Democratic heckling in Des Moines and Omaha as critics ask questions about his policies. Sweden starts lubrication oil production from liquid rosin at lumber plants.
Joseph Rodriguez, linked to the Denton murder, repudiated the confession to his attorney Oscar Hudson. Hudson quoted Rodriguez this afternoon as saying it’s a lie. The Los Angeles mine owner, Jacob C. Denton, had been the target of the alleged confession.
Kansas City Missouri October 8 Senator James Reed criticizes Secretary Tumulty for asking Senator Spencer to reveal official records of the peace conference to support charges that President Wilson pledged arms for Roumania and Serbia. Reed says documents exist with White House officials and should be disclosed.
Mrs. Emma Scott, 38, was shot and killed at her Cleveland residence by an unidentified woman after a violent quarrel. Neighbors heard the altercation and a scream before a pistol shot and the getaway of a female suspect. Police investigated but could not determine a motive.
Georgia sheriffs hunt those who posted threats to burn cotton gins as prices stay under 40 cents a pound. Warnings span from South Carolina to Texas with a few actual arsons reported. Governor Dorsey urges sheriffs to arrest the responsible parties.
Thomas W. Hardwick, ex U.S. senator, defeated for reelection by Harris, was nominated for Georgia governor in a run off against Clifford Walker. Hardwick opposed the League of Nations, while Walker supported adherence to the league.
Heroes of the Confederacy marched through Houston Friday led by 600 Texas national guard, United Confederate Veterans and affiliated groups in a parade several miles long.
President Wilson named Sunday November 14 Armistice Sunday to honor Americans who died in the world war. The day is to be observed as Memorial Day with ceremonies and reflection across the nation.
Funeral services for Mrs. T. A. Cope are set for noon Sunday at the family residence, 44 Maplewood Drive. The service is for family and relatives only with visitation Saturday from 3 to 4 PM at the same address.
Chicago dispatch reports English author Mrs. Samuel Burnett touring the United States says the old fashioned girl has moved from England to Canada and America. She praises American women as charming and Victorian in grace while noting English women smoke and dress more provocatively, worsened by war.
Washington reports from October 8 indicate the American Wholesale Coal Association sees no shortage of bituminous coal and urges consumers with a month’s supply to buy only for immediate needs. It cites a possible market shift and suggests prices could fall as production meets demand and a surplus builds.
New York October 8 observers expect only light initial action on the eastern gridiron with mild entertainments and a few comedy bits. Remaining features are slated as the true season kickoffs to come later.
The class of June 1921 at the American School of Osteopathy elected officers Monday morning in Kirksville Missouri George Kahler of Athens was re elected president Carrie Hutchison was elected vice president Mary Lou Logan was secretary Wilbur Bohn was treasurer and F E Johnson was re elected class historian
In Trieste the Socialist party adopted a platonic resolution pledging continued defense of the Russian regime in parliament. Deputy Dugont, returning from Russia, reported sectarian strife between peasants and city dwellers, warning a harsher clash would follow L enne’s plan to abolish money.
A 15 percent wage reduction takes effect today at the Penna Textile Company in the city affecting 300 weavers as part of cost cutting measures.
In New Lexington Ohio on October 8 Deputy Sheriff Herbert Minshull rushed to the Gasline mine and spirited away James Fluker the alleged attacker of Cyrus Penrod to avert a mob. Penrod white of Crooksville escaped fatal wounds from a six foot auger. Fluker faces assault with intent to kill in Braddock court.
The department projects spring wheat 218,007,000 bushels and winter wheat 6,532,632,641 for a total wheat of 750,648,000. Corn is forecast at 3,216,193,000 and oats at 1,444,362,000. Last year’s totals were 940,987,000 wheat, 2,917,450,000 corn, and 1,248,310,000 oats.
Federal hearing in Columbus Ohio probes rising Pullman rates. Examiner F H Barclay and Interstate Commerce Commission officials question L S Taylor vice president Pullman Company about railroad contracts operating costs and revenue. Taylor says operating a single Pullman would cost about 10 dollars per trip.
N E B Shaw states Ohio farmers stay up late to corn cut, moonlit hours boosting earnings. Bankers' cashing data cited show some cutters making as much as 140 dollars weekly, reflecting a shift from daylight work to night toil.
Cleveland fans prepare for the World Series as Tris Speaker and the Indians arrive to defend their home field. Early expectations focus on Duster Mails against Ray Caldwell after Caldwell faltered and a quick pitching change altered the outlook for the series opener.
The Cleveland Indians and Brooklyn Dodgers arrived at 8:46 a.m. today and planned a practice after breakfast at the Indians ball park. Four games are set for Cleveland with two potential games to be held in Brooklyn if needed.
Constable E C Mariner arrested George Baker Thursday night for being intoxicated. Baker claimed he had only been drinking cider. This morning Magistrate Pearl Helwig fined him five dollars plus costs.
Two men were killed in separate incidents in Cleveland this morning. Peter Constantino, 34, died of bullet and knife wounds in his room, with part of the scalp torn away, a bloodstained revolver and brief descriptions guiding police. Samuel Amot was shot in a coffee house. a city firefighter captured a suspect after a prolonged chase and struggle in an alley.
Senator Warren G Harding renewed attacks on the league of nations as he traveled with the campaign to Kansas City Missouri. He spoke at St Joseph and Des Moines and insisted he would not submit the covenant containing Article X to the Senate. He favored an international association but opposed the present covenant.
Four masked bandits robbed the Erie Avenue barns of the Cincinnati Traction Company in Cincinnati Ohio and escaped with more than 2600 dollars in receipts for the day.
Open top cars and coal cars are arriving slower than usual as shipper delays and a reduced miner workforce bite. Rail traffic shows fewer cars through, with a squirrel hunting season noted as a partially contributing factor to fewer miners at work.
At press time an airplane passed overhead bound northeast. The identity and destination of the craft could not be established. Nearby at the courthouse a crowd listened to a melody played by an armless violinist, a visitor returning after generous local support last year.
A 59 year old widower miner from Bailey Run, noted as a hard working, reliable man earning at least ten dollars daily, seeks a genuine wife through The Messenger classifieds. He desires a companionable partner, not just a housekeeper, to share life and meals.
United Press reports end of warfare along most fronts as League of Nations accords guide potential treaties. Lithuania frontier talks advance and Vilna dispute unsettled while Riga cites Soviet reclamation of city. French Premier Leygues urges moderation in Poland Russia discussions.
An unclear fragment references reprisals for a death and lists casualties including soldiers wounded and civilians killed. It mentions Ireland under a crown and an article in a weekly publication The Nation. The text is garbled and non-specific about dates or locations.
Buicknee Co announces no change in season list prices unless labor costs drop before May 1 1921. Any reduction prior to that date will refund the amount of the decrease to buyers. The topic of the hour remains A Drop in Prices important for the automobile trade.
Banks in Athens close for the legal Columbus Day holiday observed on Tuesday October 12. Institutions including The Bank of Athens National Bank and Security Savings Bank will remain shut all day.
The Athens Messenger advertises a free political information package with fundamental documents and keynote speeches to aid voters. Readers may request by enclosing two cents for postage, sending name and address to Frederic J. Haskin at the Washington information bureau.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.