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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1921
Page
1
The railroad labor war council meets in Cleveland ahead of a Chicago conference to avert a nationwide strike set for October 30. Union chiefs say President Harding's stance signals progress toward settlement and pledge to protect 150000 members and families.
Seven West End Hospital nurses were poisoned after eating homemade chocolate fudge addressed to Miss Rosenfeld. A note in the candy read it was sent by an ardent admirer. Analysis showed the poison could kill all in the hospital. nurses were saved by prompt stomach pumping.
In Nelsonville Ohio on October 19 a strike at the Nelsonville Brick Company and Sygkins Valley Fire Clay Company idle hundreds as engineers and firemen refuse to recognize unions. A mass meeting urged strikers to return or vacate jobs for replacements, with little violence and some workers joining the union.
Representatives of all railroads passing through Dayton conferred with city officials and submitted plans to remove grade crossings. Preliminary surveys estimate the cost at about 25 million dollars, not including damages to adjoining property.
Oct. 19 Earl L. Kumler aged 25 of Dayton was held for investigation by federal authorities in Toledo. Detectives believe Kumler operated irregular promotion schemes.
A member of President Harding’s party said the ratification of the German treaty does not imply immediate American troop withdrawal from Germany. In France’s south lies the Pont du Gard, a concrete arch bridge built in 56 B C.
A pamphlet by Dr Milton J Rosenau of Harvard explains milk safety from cow to table. Readers can request a free copy by sending two cents for postage and providing name and address.
Charlie Chaplin provides for his eighty plus great aunt Mrs. Markham in Colchester England. The comedian sends her a weekly allowance of ten dollars after inquiries into her condition.
In New York on October 19, officials say ten million cars could be mobilized to move food if a general railroad strike occurs. About one million trucks and nine million passenger cars could be seized for emergency use, with planes expected for long distance travel.
In Chicago on October 19 the U S railroad labor board met to translate President Harding's peace proposals into a concrete plan. Chairman R M Barton said the board will present a proposition to union heads tomorrow proposing a twelve percent July wage cut be offset by immediate freight rate reductions and seek withdrawal of the extra ten percent wage cut demand. Brotherhoods would be asked to suspend strike action temporarily.
Washington notes that a bill to settle the foreign war debt by creating a five member commission working with Secretary Mellon was submitted to the House by Chairman Fordney of the Ways and Means Committee.
J D A Harrow of the National Coal Association told the American Mining Congress Exposition that freight rate hikes since 1912 have added 500 billion dollars to coal consumers. He said rates rose nearly 100 percent and blamed officials in Washington for aiming to control the coal industry as railways have been crippled. He urged better cooperation among producers and the broader economy.
An inspector described the weigh bill requirement for coal dealers. Each load must show gross weight, vehicle weight, and coal quantity. Sealers may demand the weigh bill from deliveries and reweigh coal when needed.
In the commons Premier Lloyd George says England endures the century’s worst unemployment. He attributes the hardship to postwar disarmament of trade and exchange fluctuations linked to the Great War.
Washington reports that President Harding may declare the United States at peace with Germany Austria and Hungary on Armistice Day November 11 after Senate ratification of the peace treaties. Ratifications were approved 66 to 20 and exchanges will proceed in two to three weeks. Meanwhile actress R A D Cortan der Linden debuts in We Girls after months of preparation.
Henry Swartz of Carthage Township remains in very serious condition after weeks in a local hospital from an infection tied to a wound from an acorn cutter. Surgeons say age works against him but hope for recovery remains. Swartz lives on Dutch Ridge and has many friends who regret the illness.
The Calf Club members under the Athens County Farm Bureau will be honored at a luncheon tomorrow at noon at the Chamber of Commerce headquarters. Automobiles will transport the boys and girls to the fair grounds at 11 45 with their fathers, returning at 1 00 to finish the day’s activities. Out of county guests include J D Hervey Marietta S B Tallman Washington W Va H H Dubois Vigo and Don Shaft Columbus. brief talks on club topics will close the program.
Patrolmen testified in police court about Ardell Quinn parlors where sensational nail treatments were sold. An officer described finding a bottle of bootleg fluid during the raid begun after a prior tip and a separate scene with Mrs. William O'Donnell. Rezloff and Mrs. O'Donnell said they bought whiskey by whispering a password to the manicurist.
Service Director Williams announced Thursday morning water would be shut off in the standpipe territory covering North Hill North Lancaster Street and North Congress Street. Repairs are planned with an expected two hour duration.
President Harding and a cabinet party arrived at Yorktown on the Mayflower to mark the 140th anniversary of Cornwallis surrender to Washington. A crowd gathered as Harding spoke at the surrender site and planned to attend an event at William and Mary College in Williamsburg for the installation of its new president Dr. J. A. C. Chandler.
Fr. Berry has been called out of the city, so St. Pauls Church will not hold devotions tonight. Parishioners are advised to attend regular services at the usual time.
The Masonic organizations in Athens seek a site for a new temple after selling their old College and Union street temple to Ohio University. The Temple Company will receive 90 000 dollars from the state and a committee has several sites under consideration including Rebman’s corner Washington and College and others on North College North Court and East State streets. A Monday night meeting will reveal formal recommendations and a definite site decision.
The Prince of Wales and his brother Prince Henry were in a motor crash near Cambridge on Saturday. Their car collided with a motorcycle. one wheel was smashed, the cyclist was injured, and the princes were shaken up. Information was withheld per royal custom.
Toledo reports gasoline rising to 22 cents per gallon and refined oil up to 13 cents per gallon announced by the Standard Oil Company of Ohio, effective Thursday.
Fremont Missouri? The note says smallpox scare is over with no new cases in the last week. Five cases remain and all are recovering. In Tokyo Japan presented a new note to China on the Shantung controversy aiming to clarify points China regarded as vague.
Des Moines Iowa October 19 Governor John B Blaine of Wisconsin presented a resolution to seven mid west governors at a conference. The resolution calls for repeal of the Esch Cummins railroad law to relieve unemployment and freight rate problems.
A high official outlined to United Press the U S government's arsenal in a potential rail strike. Public opinion, payment of strike funds, conspiracy charges, and possible takeover under the national defense act are listed as tools. A Chicago labor board hearing aims to sway attitudes before any showdown.
A noon Chamber of Commerce call reports Herrick will refuse to reroute main market road No. 21 from Athens to Glouster Corning New Lexington. A petition may seek an inter county road from Nelsonville via Murray City to New Straitsville.
A witty line suggests that long married life teaches husbands not to let their wives think they are equal partners. The quip frames marital dynamics with humor about respect and perception within a lasting relationship.
Washington report on interstate commerce commission plans to cut freight rates on key commodities to ease living costs including grains lumber coal vegetables hay and citrus fruit. U S railroad labor board plans a truce between railroads and unions ahead of a large mediation round led by Chairman R M Barton and officials from both sides.
More than 800 milk wagon drivers threaten to strike on Saturday if wages are cut, according to union officials in Cleveland dated Oct 19.
Charles Bower of Richland Avenue shows a young apple tree in full bloom, toned by spring weather. The article notes green apples for Thanksgiving and the absence of bees amid balmy air.
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