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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1919

Page

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Senate Committee Edits Peace Treaty Clauses

Senate foreign relations committee drafted reservations to the ratification resolution as formal treaty readings completed. Republicans near agreement on text covering Shantung and Johnson amendments to preserve U S rights on league votes and territorial integrity, with votes on reservations to accompany ratification.

Raymond Clapper United Press Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Johnson Moses Senate United States China Japan Shantung League

Italian Ambassador Count Di Cellere Dies in Washington

Count Macchi Di Cellere the Italian ambassador dies at Emergency Hospital after a short illness. State department to handle funeral plans and the body will be sent to Italy aboard an Italian battleship. He served in Washington through the war and peace talks and accompanied the president on his Europe trip.

Washington State Department Count Macchi di Cellere Italy Count di Cellere Europe

State Ends Its Testimony in Dewes Rape Case

The state finished presenting its evidence in the Hamilton DeWees rape case as the second day of trial opened. Fifteen year old Ruth DeWees testified for nearly two hours, describing her father aiming to shoot her during the alleged attack and denying a conspiracy involving her grandmother. Her competence to testify was questioned but upheld.

Hamilton DeWees Ruth DeWees

Farmer Marion Pratt Killed by Train in Ohio Crossing

Marion Pratt 60, farmer, died after his automobile stalled on a crossing near North Lewisburg as a Toledo and Ohio Central passenger train struck it. He leaves a widow and two children.

Marysville Marion Pratt Toledo and Ohio Central Northewisburg

Conductor Killed in Akron Rail Collision

Conductor Charles F. Smith of Cuyahoga Falls was instantly killed Sunday night on the Akron Bedford and Cleveland line near Silver Lake Junction after his head struck something as he leaned from a car. His wife remains critically ill with typhoid fever.

Akron Charles F. Smith Cuyahoga Falls Akron, Bedford Cleveland Silver Lake Junction

Miners and operators resume talks over looming coal strike

Washington October 21 Miners and operators plan to confer with Secretary of Labor Wilson amid stand firm positions on a coal strike set for November 1 The central competitive field includes Illinois Indiana Ohio and western Pennsylvania with disputes over hours wages and contract terms.

Washington Wilson John Lewis United Mine Workers Thomas Brewster Illinois Indiana

Siege of Petrograd Advances Amid Anti-Red Gains

British war office dispatches confirm the capture of Ciatchina and Krasnoe Selo southwest of Petrograd and cavalry detachments severing interior links. General Yudenitch's forces hold Pulkovo Hill and Czarkoe Selo as Bolsheviks rush ammunition guns and food into the city before encirclement.

London Petrograd British War Office Ciatchina Krasnoe Selo Helsingfors Yudenitch Pulkovo Hill Copenhagen Czarkoe Selo

Miners threaten industrial calamity and wage demands

Senator Frelinghuysen warned of looming labor strife as coal miners vote on November 1. He cited a proposed six percent wage rise, a six hour day and five day week, arguing the demands would trigger industrial chaos and national hardship. He criticized collective bargaining and warned of costs by state.

Ohio Pennsylvania Wilson Lewis Washington Frelinghuysen New Jersey United States Alabama Missouri Michigan New England Illinois Senate America

Wilson on mend as doctors report progress

Washington reports President Wilson showing improvement with gland swelling and indigestion resolving. Physicians caution recurrence is possible but unlikely as his general condition strengthens. He rests well, has a good appetite, and may gain strength more rapidly if no new trouble arises. Dr Grayson said he was allowed to review papers yesterday.

Washington Wilson Grayson

Dry Side Wins in Canada

In Toronto the Hearst government suffered a sweeping defeat in Ontario's general election yesterday. The new legislature will have forty united farmers, twenty eight liberals, twenty six conservatives, twelve laborites and two independents. The liquor referendum favored the dry side.

Toronto Ont Hearst Ontario United Farmers

Reservations Come Shortly in Peace Treaty Debate

Washington Oct 21 Senator McCumber North Dakota offered compromise reservations to the peace treaty by mild reservationists to harmonize differences among supporters. He said no one claims the treaty can pass without some form of reservations.

Washington Senate McCumber North Dakota

New Trouble for Amesville Family

Amesville, Oct. 21. Mrs. B. A. Ellis fell while arising from bed and suffered head injuries with possible internal damage. Dr. Howard found her semi conscious. Mr. Ellis remains in a helpless state after months of surgical operations. Mrs. George Fleming, a daughter, is with her parents. Also listed at the residence is 502 Frank Ellis.

Amesville B. A. Ellis Howard Ellis George Fleming Frank Ellis

Good Roads Possible If Tax Levy Passes

County commissioners told a Troy township road delegation that road funds would be enlarged if the two mill levy is approved. They consider repairing the Marietta Pomeroy highway from Coolville to the Washington county line and aiding Coolville village, which has no funds for work.

Athens County Athens Athens County Good Roads Council W. Ackley Ackley Betwen Troy Township Marietta-Pomeroy Coolville Washington County Coolville Village

Great Flight Begins From London To Australia

Captain Matthews starts from Hounslow near London on a 11,500 mile flight to Australia. The London Daily Mail offers a $50,000 prize for the first to complete the journey. A notice from Paramatihia Lodge No. 25 F and A M dated October 21 notes unusual work at 6 30 PM with J A Palmer and Roy Hinchman as officers.

London Matthews Hounslow Australia Europe Matthew London Daily Mail Paramathia Lodge J. A. Palmer Roy Hinchman W. M

Notice for C. O. F. encampment session Tuesday

All members are requested to attend regular session encampment Tuesday evening with degree work. Plenty of eats. E. A. Carpenter C. P. 10-20-2.

E. A. Carpenter C. P

Reguar meeting at 7 30 tonight Moore See RR Williams

An urgent notice announces a regular meeting at 7 30 tonight. Moore and R R Williams are named participants or attendees in this brief notice.

Frelinghuysen Urges Labor Responsibility Against Strike

Frelinghuysen warned that rank and file Ohio miners may stop work under a few leaders and urged action to avert a strike. He called collective bargaining acceptable only with collective responsibility and urged resistance to Bolshevism. Public opinion can avert the strike and red blooded Americans must stand up.

Ohio Minera Frelinghuysen

Wilson drafts letter to industrial conference over disruption

President Wilson dictated a two and a half page letter from his bed to Secretary Tumulty for Secretary Lane. Lane may read the letter to the industrial conference if he deems it wise, aiming to prevent elements from withdrawing.

Washington Wilson Lane White House Tumulty

Reds Safer in Jail Says District Attorney Bolin

Columbus October 20 United States District Attorney Bolin refused two appeals for commutation of sentences for men prosecuted during the war. He declared they are safer in jail than at large and said there will be no mercy or leniency from his office.

Columbus United States Bolin

Senate Takes Up 42 Million Deficiency Bill

Washington on October 21 Senate moved to address an urgent deficiency bill carrying 42,000,000 dollars, setting aside the peace treaty for the moment. The measure aims to cover government shortfalls and fund operations pending longer-term appropriations.

Washington Senate

End of Troubles Not Insightful in Port Strike

New York October 21. Longshoremen strike worsens as mayor Hylan fails to settle tensions. 500 soldiers mobilized and The International Mercantile Marine prepares strike breakers to load ships under U S Shipping Board guard. Vaccarelli named to conciliation board. Secretary Wilson blocks negotiated settlement. Delegates split. talks with Mayor Hylan and conciliation board pursue a path amid friction.

New York Hylan International Mercantile Marine U. S. Shipping Board F. Paul A. Vaccerelli Wilson Ieals Riley T Shoremen Geman Byers Mercantile

Pyathian Sister Dinner at P Hall October 22 Evening

An event listing notes a Pyhtian Sister Dinner at P Hall on October 22 from 6 to 7 PM.

Pythian P. Hall

Athens Girl Scouts to Host Campaign and Events

Miss Louise Price of Cincinnati will speak at the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday October 22 about the Girl Scout movement. The program includes a lunch, a production of The Wishing Ring on Oct 24–25, an afternoon matinee for younger students, a member drive on Oct 25, and a union service at First Christian Church. Lena Hottel will receive the Golden Eaglet and a moving picture of Girl Scout activities will be shown at the Majestic on Tuesday.

Chamber of Merce Louise Price Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Teir OBE University Athens Boyut Miami Valley Westae Childrens’ Home First Christian Church Abbot Y. Wilcox Lena Hottel the Majestic

Bituminous production hits high weekly total in year

Washington reports a strike looming as last week’s bituminous coal output reached 11,924,000 tons, exceeding any similar period this year. Consumers faced expected coal deliveries and prices under the proposed offer.

Washington Geological Survey

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STATE Dewees Cho B. W. Maynard Evelyn and Rosamond Canada P.O. E Insight HI Port Stake
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