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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1921

Page

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Yanks Chicken Thief Brought In By Bloodhound Hound

In Pomeroy Ohio a bloodhound tracked poultry thieves from C E Dow’s henroost to Dark Hollow then to an auto where Floyd Wolf fledive paid a $131.86 bill after protests. Also, George M. Ranshaw 55 died at Naylors Run from a Vulcan mine injury leaving a widow and five children.

Pomeroy, CO Huntington C. E. Dow Dow Dark Hollow Floyd Wolf George M. Ranshaw Vulcan Naylors Run

Ruth Sidelined As Giants Edge Yankees In Game

Babe Ruth sidelined with a swollen left arm casts gloom over the Yankees in a 3-2 loss to the Giants at Polo Grounds. Meusel drives in a run with a homer and Snyder adds another as New York shifts players but can’t overcome New York’s visitors.

Henry L. Farrell United Press POL Grounds New York New York Yankees Babe Ruth Giants Miller Huggins The Yanks Ruth Huggins Bob Meusel Chick Fewster Fewster Wally Schang Burns Moriarity Bancroft Frisch Gover Young Harper Peck Miller Toney Jess Barnes McNally Yankees Kelly FE. Meusel Meusel Rawlings Rawling Snyder Barnes Bob Shawkey R. Meusel Shawkey Schang Bounder Pipp

Ohio University Registers War Veterans at No Tuition

One hundred thirty three students including one woman at Ohio University registered under a new legislative bill granting World War veterans free admission to state institutions. The group paid only a five dollar A L E fund fee, with Dorothy Putnam the sole female veteran among registrants. Eight veterans report injuries or sickness from service, all covered by the government, bringing total war veterans at the university to 141.

Ohio University Dorothy Putnam Ohio

Dayton Attorney Killed in Reibold Building Altercation

Dayton police pursue a suspect after Lucien A. Soward dies in a 28 year veteran of the local bar was slain in his office on the 11th floor of the Reibold Building. A couple told police they saw a man on Main Street around 2 pm saying he had “beat me out of $500”.

Dayton, CO Dayton Lucien A. Soward Dayton Legal Fraternity Reibold Yendes Main Street

McAdoo Wing Plans Upset as White Refuses Resignation

George White, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, said he would not resign when the committee meets in St. Louis on November 1, upsetting McAdoo wing plans in Washington.

Washington McAdoo Democratic Party George White Democratic National Committee St. Louis

Banks Close for Columbus Day in Athens

Local banks including Bank of Athens N A Athens National Bank and Security Savings Bank will close on Wednesday October 2 for Columbus Day with standard holiday procedures in effect.

Banks of Athens Bank of Athens N. A Athens National Bank The Security Savings Bank

Great Day for Ohio Inaugurates Bryan at Ohio University

Plans for the inauguration of Elmer B. Bryan as president of Ohio University on Friday November 4 are being made by trustees faculty and Athens Chamber of Commerce. A luncheon parade and campus exercises are planned with Governor Harry L. Davis presiding and alumni participation expected.

Elmer B. Bryan Ohio University Athens Chamber of Commerce Athens Ohio Bryan Harry L. Davis

Free health booklet for school children issued

The American School Hygiene Association offers a free booklet titled The School Child's Health to help mothers and anchors recognize symptoms of 40 common school ailments. Send name address and two cents in stamps for return postage. Include clear handwriting in the coupon. Frederic J. Haskin directs the Information Bureau in Washington D C.

Mary American School Hygiene Association Frederic J. Haskin Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C

Ruth's bunt lifts Yankees as injuries bite Giants

New York relies on Babe Ruth who bunts home the decisive run despite an ailing arm and leg. Pitching questions loom for both clubs as McGraw may use Pat Shea while Huggins weighs Harper, Shawkey, Quinn, Rip Collins, and Mays. Umpire and player shares reach $292,522.33 with prior records noted. Athens County American Legion forms council uniting Athens Nelsonville and Glouster posts under Major Rafael Johnson.

United Press New York New York Yanks Babe Ruth Ruth Yanks Giants Harry Harper Huggins Bob Shawkey Quinn Rip Collins Carl Mays McGraw Fred Toney Jess Barnes Toney Pat Shea Shea White Sox Cincinnati Reds Athens County G. R. Robinson J. S. Lowdin Frank Key Glouster H. H. Richards W. K. Peugh F. P. Clark Athens Francis Lavelle R. R. Johnson M. D. Hughes

Ohio corn crop to exceed five year average while potato yields lag

Ohio farmers face a bumper corn harvest with an anticipated 150,900,000 bushels, about 9,000,000 above the five year average, while potato production falls to 6,827,000 bushels from last year’s 10,700,000. Prices for potatoes are higher than the previous year, offering some farmer relief.

Columbus Ohio C. J. West United States Department of Agriculture

Ordered to Pay Debts or Move in Lorain Ohio

Approximately one hundred families in arrears on rentals have been ordered to pay up or vacate government houses in the emergency fleet corporation reservation at Lorain. Three day notices demanding rents be paid or tenants vacate were announced by Thomas E. Kirk manager of the federal home building company. Similar action is being taken in government home reservations across the country.

Lorain, O Emergency Fleet Corporation Lorain Thomas E. Kirk Federal Home Building Company Kirk

Man’s self-deception triggers tangled explanations to friends

A reflective remark notes that when a man deceives himself he feels compelled to offer many explanations to his friends. The line suggests self-justification as a defense mechanism and hints at the social pressure to rationalize actions.

Sixth World Series Game Opens Under Bright Sunshine

October day in New York welcomed the sixth world series game with bright sun and a slight chill. The weather bureau forecast partly cloudy skies and much colder conditions tonight.

New York Weather Bureau

Attention Masons Regular Meeting Time Change

Regular communication Para mythia No. 25 at 7 o clock tonight with a note of a time change. Fred M. Mc Kay, W. M. J. A. Palmer, secy.

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

Funeral for John Sayre in Antinquity Baptist Church

The funeral for John Sayre, killed by a car near Antinquity last week, was held yesterday afternoon at the Antinquity Baptist church. It drew the largest local attendance in years, with Racine High School's freshman class attending as a group.

John Sayre Antinquity Antinquity Baptist Church Racine High School Sayre

Blue Lakes Ranch owner links death to arsenic poisoning trial

Granville Height of Blue Lakes Ranch predicted the death of Edward F. Meyer, fourth husband of Lydia Southard, described as a bluebeardess now on trial for poisoning Meyer with arsenic, a state disclosure said today.

Twin Falls Idaho

Peace conference opens at 10 Downing Street with Irish and British delegates

The Irish peace conference opened at 10 Downing Street in London with five Irish delegates arriving to meet Lloyd George, and a cabinet committee of British delegates joining Sinn Fein plenipotentiaries. The opening was formal, set against Irish violence reports, and adjourned after one hour with a later meeting planned for four.

ED L. Keen United Press London Downing Street Little Street Whitehall Lloyd George Scotland Sinn Fein Ireland

Former President Wilson Possible Arlington Armistice Day Guest

Secretary of War Weeks said Wilson, recently in frail health from World War I, may attend Armistice Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. If he accepts, it would be his first official appearance since leaving the White House on March 4, with Herding reportedly approving.

Washington Woodrow Wilson Arlington National Cemetery War Weeks Wilson White House Weeks Herding

Hold Customs Should Still Be Followed

Columbus Golden Post No. 89 of the Grand Army of the Republic protests the naming of a Spanish-American War veteran as commander of the Sandusky Soldiers and Sailors Home. Resolutions signed by Post Commander Eli Rough and Adjutant W. H. Brown urge appointing civil war veterans only and have been sent to Governor Harry N. Davis.

Columbus Golden Post Sandusky Eli Rough W. H. Brown Grand Army of the Republic Harry N. Davis Ohio

Labor unions mobilize after rail worker vote split

Chicago reports an eighty percent labor vote in favor of a strike. Union leaders rally to block further wage cuts by railroad executives, who were expected to announce new reductions on Friday. A labor figure says unions will deem any wage maintenance as a victory, though names are withheld.

Chicago

New York Central Cuts Intrastate Freight Rates on Iron

Columbus dispatch reports the New York Central Railroad, after approval by public utilities commissions, reduced intrastate iron freight rates by about 28 percent, effective immediately.

Columbus New York Central Railroad Public Utilities Commissions

Public Speaking Pace Cited As Sixty Minutes Average

A figure claims public speakers average seven thousand five hundred words per hour. The statistic is presented as a benchmark for speakers and audiences in debate, lecture, and presentation contexts.

Woman Rescues Husband's Restaurant Clerk After Murder Attempt

New York report says Mrs. Maria Lodice grappled with a man trying to door from her husband’s restaurant after a murder today. In the struggle he broke her nose with a bottle, but she held on until police arrived.

New York Maria Lodice

Man shot woman then killed self in Kansas City

Police say H. H. Slick entered a house after leaving his wife in a car and shot a woman, seriously injuring her before taking his own life in Kansas City Missouri Ontario.

Kansas City Missouri H. H. Slick

Negro lynching in Leesburg after Mount Pleasant jail transfer

A mob of about 600 burned Wylie McNealy a Black man at Leesburg Texas after he was taken from Mount Pleasant jail where he was held for an attack on a white girl. He was brought to Leesburg in an automobile.

Leesburg Texas Wylie McNealy Mount Pleasant

Col Edward Orton Jr to deliver first season address

At the Chamber of Commerce luncheon this week Col Edward Orton Jr a leading Columbus businessman and president of the Columbus Chamber will speak. He and his father the late Edward Orton conducted extensive mineral resource studies in Athens County and wrote authoritative reports. He is sought after as a speaker and active in public movements. Athens residents are fortunate to have him as a chamber speaker.

Chamber of Commerce Edward Orton, Jr Columbus Columbus Chamber of Commerce Orton Edward Orton Athens County Colonel Orion Athens Colonel Orton

P O E Regular Meeting Tonight In New Initiation

B P O E announces regular meeting at 7 30 PM with one candidate to be initiated. Alex M Moore serves as secretary and notes the session.

Alex M. Moore Secy

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