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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1922

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Krauses in Court Anticipation Grows in Pomeroy

Prosecutor Davis signals grand jury near end of witness rounds in Kraus cases. List of witnesses reads like a social cross section with bankers and professionals among those summoned. Town anticipates open court as hearings proceed with aim to uncover hidden funds.

Kraus Louis Seyfried Bertha Seyfried Elizabeth Seyfried Mary Ohlinger Ellen Ebersbach Fisiora Ebersbach Carrie Coates Webster Shoemaker Christena Koester Anna Koester Eppelein Mary Gloeckner Andrew Zeiher Raymond Zeiher Mary Graef Dora Schneider Angie Jones Susan Wehrling Linnie Hood Nora O'Leary Sylvester Goett Emma Hamm Florence Goett Margaret Gloeckner Wm. F. Dorst Mary Miller George Massar Peter Dotzel Dpentz Minnie Kautz Mary Kautz

Athens Chamber of Commerce aims to serve Hocking Valley

Calvin B. Brown of the national Chamber of Commerce spoke in Athens on the importance of broad community units and a strong chamber. Fred Alderman opened the meeting as president, stressing transportation, markets, and unified regional trade to boost production and living standards.

Athens Chamber OF Commerce Hocking Valley Athens United States America Europe Calvin B. Brown Washington, DC National Chamber of Commerce Fred Alderman T. W. Craig Mr. Brown Chamber of Commerce Brown Chambers of Commerce Sunday Creek Valley Carthage Gap Marshfield Carbondale Coolville Jerseyville Chamber Davis Chillicothe Bryson Hocking Public Utilities Commission Health Department Athena County Red Crosse Re Cross Ohio University

Secretary Davis to Speak in Athens County Saturday

James J. Davis secretary of labor in President Hardings cabinet will lecture in three Athens county cities on Saturday Athens Glouster and Nelsonville with a 12 30 pm start in Athens common pleas court room 2 30 pm in Glouster and 4 20 pm in Nelsonville before heading to Chicago. Mary Davis arranged the event as the county campaign opens with Davis a prominent national figure in the Republican effort and noted for labor and rail strike mediation along with Moose Lodge leadership.

James J. Davis Harding Athens County Athens Nelsonville Glouster Rees Publican Mary Davis Secy. Davis S. D. Fess Davis Athena Delaware Athens County Common Pleas Court Nelson

Harrington Sues Railroad for 29000 Damages Over Fatal Crash

Carl H. Harrington as administrator of Daniel Galloway's estate files a $29000 damages suit against the Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad. Galloway was killed September 20, 1920 when a train struck cattle he was driving across the tracks, one cow hurled onto him.

Medina, CO Carl H. Harrington Daniel Galloway Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad Galloway

Standard Oil of New Jersey to pay 400 percent stock dividend

Announcement of a proposed increase in common stock will result in a 400 percent stock dividend by Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. The plan was revealed today amid weather and storm coverage in New York.

New York Standard Oil Company of New Jersey

American Radiator declares extra dividend of 50 cents

The American Radiator company was declared an extra dividend of 50 cent on the common stock.

New York

Bandit Robs 68 Passengers On Santa Fe California Limited

Sixty eight travelers aboard the eastbound California Limited were robbed near Kansas City after nightfall. A bandit with two revolvers, masked face, moved through two Pullman cars taking money and jewels, tearing rings from women. Police and posses form at Fort Madison and Marceline as officials investigate.

Chicago The Santa Fe Kansas City Fort Madison Iowa Marceline

Premier Poincare Faces Vexing Problems In French Chamber

Paris October 12 The cabinet faced forty four interpellations on domestic and foreign policy when the chamber of deputies reconvened after summer vacation. Premier Poincare was caught between cross fire accusations from both conservatives and communists. He plans an early vote of confidence request.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Poincare

Rabid Dog Bites Woman Near Amherst

A dog showing rabies symptoms attacked and severely bit Mrs William Bark who lives two miles east of Amherst Ohio. She is undergoing Pasteur treatment as a precautionary measure after the incident occurred October 12.

Amherst William Bark Here Pasteur

Racing Car Crash Kills One in Riverside Drive Incident

One man died and two others were severely injured when a high speed racing car smashed into a tree on Riverside Drive opposite the Soldiers and Sailors monument early today.

New York Riverside Drive Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Economic Parleys Will Be Called When Time Is Ripe

President Harding would call an international economic conference when world conditions favor success. No steps will be taken until advisers are certain peaceful settlement is possible, as with the armament conference last winter. Reports in foreign capitals sparked talk of a second Washington conference on Europe’s economic problems. Tokio dispatches said Japan anticipated and would accept an invitation.

United States Washington Europe Tokio

Passengers Flee Burning City of Honolulu Off Pacific Coast

The liner City of Honolulu was abandoned after an early morning fire off the southern coast. Lifeboats were lowered as Enterprize reported the blaze. The transport Thomas, en route from Honolulu to San Francisco, pledged rescue and aimed to arrive about 11 AM at 13 knots, about 250 miles away.

San Francisco Shipping Board City of Honolulu Enterprize United States Thomas Honolulu

Murder probe widens as knife found near bodies

New Jersey authorities clash as state police open independent inquiries into the Hail murder case. A blood stained knife and burned car remnants were found near the Phillips farm where Rev. W W Hall and Mrs. James Mills were slain. investigators suspect the knife used to cut her throat and plan chemical tests on the stains.

New Brunswick N. J Somerset Middlesex W. W. Hail Protestant Episcopal Church James Mills O’connell

France Unable to Pay War Debt for Four Years

Paris officials say France cannot begin paying the United States interest or principal on the wartime debt of about 2.98 billion dollars for at least four years. The government cites the need to fund reconstruction of districts devastated by the war and to address other pressing postwar needs.

Frank E. Mason Paris France United States America Henry Cabot Lodge

Damaged Will Filed Against Atlanta Millionaire Candler

Indications today were that a damage suit seeking a staggering sum will be filed soon by Mrs. Onezima DeBouchelle against Asa G. Candler, Atlanta capitalist once called the richest man in the south. Her New Orleans attorney says the engagement to the aged millionaire is over due to reflections on her character. She will return to New Orleans tonight while Harry Gamble remains to pursue legal steps. The case is expected to move into the courts.

Atlanta Mra Onezima DeBouchelle Asa G. Candler South New Orleans

Evacuation of Thrace Fuels New War Fears

In Athens on October 12 Foreign Minister Cannelloup declared that the evacuation of Thrace by Greece could spark a fresh war. The Near East armistice news was met with resignation by the public and press, who called it an unavoidable evil. A martial law decree was prepared for King George but not yet enacted, feared to provoke riots if the accord becomes public.

Athens Thrace Cannelloups Near East George

Reds Near Agreement With France In Turkish Straits

Izvestia reports Moscow that Russia and France are moving toward a pact. M Heriot, a French representative, says Russian and French interests in the Turkish straits are identical and Premier Poincare backs the common interest, signaling an near agreement.

Moscow Izvestia Russia France M. Heriot Poincare

Hubby Was Too Close with His Hard Cash

Mrs. Alice May Byers files for divorce from W. E. Byers in Bucyrus Ohio claiming they wed in Marion in 1917. She alleges his military service and frugal living behavior led to disputes including a threatened lockout over church attendance and a dispute over a kitchen cupboard.

Hubby Bucyrus Alice May Byers W. E. Byers Marion Gallon

Bo McMillin Joins The Messenger Staff

Centre College football star Bo McMillin joins The Messenger as the season opens. The record-breaking Centre Harvard hero will contribute a series of articles, with the first piece appearing on the sport page today and subsequent installments planned through the season.

Bo” McMillin Little Centre College Harvard The Messenger McMillin

Record Births: Mrs. M. N. Young's Large Family

In Baird Texas on October 12 a report notes Mrs. M. N. Young of Clyde in Callahan county has nine children in ten months now totaling 12 in the family. She bore triplets on December 21, 1921 and a few days ago twins a boy and a girl were born. The couple remain under thirty five.

Baird Tex M. N. Young Clyde Calahan County

Pinchot Faces Wet Dry Battle for Pennsylvania Governor

Political circles report a renewed feud among Pennsylvania Republicans after Gifford Pinchot emerged as the dry candidate to lead a push to end saloons. He clashes with Penrose loyalists while Democratic rival remains dry, and voter registration lags.

Washington Pennsylvania Boies Penrose Gifford Pinchot Philadelphia Pittsburg Penrose Tinchot Frelinghuysen New Jersey Pinchot

Rockefeller Jr Gains 52 Million From Big Stock Dividend

New York Oct 12 John D Rockefeller Jr becomes 52 million dollars richer after Standard Oil of New Jersey issues a 400 percent stock dividend. Shares rose from 125 to about 240 245, insiders buying hint at a large extra dividend fueling the surge.

New York John D. Rockefeller, Jr Standard Oil Co New Jersey Standard Il Young Rockefeller

Athens Chamber Dinner Hails Ohio University as County Asset

Athens business leaders gathered for the Chamber of Commerce annual dinner where Secretary Charles H Ary json highlighted a year of active programs. Bryson emphasized Ohio University as Athens and county’s greatest asset and urged strong support.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Men’s Union Charles H. Aryjson Ohio University Bryson Pic Turing Athens County Firyson Athens Chamber of Commerce State Highway Department Coolville Jerseyville

Great Steamship Lines Test Case on Prohibition Ruling

Attorneys for Anchor and Cunard lines planned to confer with Attorney General Daugherty to challenge the Justice Department ban on intoxicating liquor aboard foreign ships in American waters. The move aims to set a Supreme Court ruling on the Daugherty opinion and Harding’s enforcement orders. Officials weighed a temporary injunction in New York to halt seizures within the three mile zone.

Washington Cunard Hnes Daugherty Department of Justice Cunard Line United States Supreme Court Harding Treasury Department New York Supreme Court

Giberson Murder Trial Defense Questions Evidence

In New Jersey on October 12 the defense charged violation of constitutional rights in the murder trial of Mrs. Ivy Giberson for killing her husband William F. Giberson on August 14. James M. Davis argued that letters found at the Giberson home were obtained via an illegal search.

Tombs N. J Ivy Giberson William F. Giberson James M. Davis Giberson

Rescue of 33 From Swiftstar Aground Off Block Island

Navy reports the submarine N-3 dispatched to aid the tanker Swiftstar after it ran aground near Block Island, Newport. All 33 officers and men were saved and the incident was reported to the Navy Department.

Washington Swiftstar Block Island Newport Navy Department

Peace conference planning shifts amid Boulogne talks

Paris reports British and French representatives plan to meet in Boulogne next week to settle Near East peace conference details. Scutari was cited as the initial site by Lord Curzon and Premier Poincare, but objections arose over its isolation. France and Italy now push for Venice as an alternative.

Paris Great Britain France Boulogne Petit Parisien Scutari Lord Curzon Poincare Angola Venice

Prepare for Winter Now Drying Vegetables and Fruit

A 60 page free government booklet from the Department of Culture explains simple kitchen drying methods to save produce. The Athens Messenger Information Bureau offers to send a copy for two cents postage upon request.

Department of Culture Wallington

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Tate Grand Jury By Oliver Hartley Pomeroy L. Craig Davis C. F. Rathburn Middleport Keith Columbus Ohio Pomeroyans Cincinnati Enquirer Special Wade Secretary of Labor BRINS Horton Hayes Whitefield N. H Bandit Negro George R. Holmes Pacific Dring Gut Neal Glayerd Jersey Coke Reds Bo” M'Millin Keystone State By J. Bart Campbell AWA Unite Great Steamship Lines Booze Mold Praseyd Frederic J. Saskin Athens Messenger Information Bure Washington, D. C
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