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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1920

Page

2

Ohio GOP chairman predicts Harding victory in state

In Columbus on October 23, Republican State Chairman George H. Clark disputes Democratic Chairman White and Durbin claiming a Cox lead in Ohio. He says White is out of touch, Durbin talks without knowledge, and Harding Coolidge and the party will win with substantial majorities. He cites a strong anti-Democrat current since 1918. Elsewhere, deposits of petroleum are thought to be extensive on Mexican islands in the Gulf of California.

Columbus White Cox Ohio George H. Clark Durbin Harding Coolidge National State Durlin Mexican Islands Gulf of California

Airplane Station Planned Over New York Hotels

A landing field 300 by 700 feet is proposed to be built over the Waldorf Astoria and McAlpin hotels in midtown Manhattan. The field would be 600 feet above ground with elevator-lowered planes and parking underneath, spanning Fifth to Sixth avenues and Thirty third to Thirty fourth streets. Aero Limited Company operates a passenger service from those hotels.

N. Y New York City F. T. Fellner Brooklyn Waldorf-Astoria McAlpin Hotels Fifth Sixth Avenue Aero Limited Company

Coxs vigorous New York day includes Madison Square Garden rally

Governor Cox faces a packed schedule in Manhattan with six speeches receptions and meetings with Democratic leaders. A mass meeting at Madison Square Garden tonight is expected to draw about 20 000 supporters as he presses his League of Nations stance and seeks a Root reply to his accusation of an untrue statement about Cox and Wilson on ratification.

Herbert W. Walker United Press New York Cox Waldorf Astoria Madison Square Garden Elihu Root League of Nations Root Wilson

Death Pact 16 Well Started in New York

Mischa Applebaum and his wife, Helen Yorke, celebrated concert singer, took four bi-chloride of mercury tablets each last night. Applebaum summoned an ambulance after the pills were taken. Physicians at the hospital fought to save them as officials investigated the incident involving the founder of the Humanitarian Cult.

New York Mischa Applebaum Helen Yorke Applebaum Hall Efi

Are Women Naturally Despondent in a Medical Claim

A writer argues women are prone to despondency due to a bodily condition expressed as nervousness insomnia and headaches. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy claimed to address the root of the trouble and overcome despondency.

So Clatr Lydia E. Pinkham

Woman’s Age Misrepresentation Sparks Cleveland Divorce Decision

In Cleveland on October 23 the common pleas court weighed a divorce petition by Harry Levin who alleges his wife lied about her age at their 1915 marriage. Levin, 26, claims he discovered she was 44, hurting his prospects for love and trust.

Cleveland Common Pleas Court Harry Levin Levin

Rewards Placed For Heroes In Bedford Bank Raid

Cleveland police chase two escaped Bedford bank robbers while probing a $25 000 jewelry find linked to the slain bandit Albert Johnson alias Joyce. The jewelry came with $3 700 in cash on Mrs Mildred Johnson and a younger woman claiming to be Johnsons wife. George Losteiner leader wounded plans to resist extradition. Cleveland Trust officials announce rewards from $100 to $1 000 for those aiding recovery of the $53 000 stolen. Elver Porter receives $1 000 for his part in the fight. A medicine advertisement follows.

Cleveland Bedford Albert Johnson Joyce Mildred Johnson Johnson George ‘Jiggs” Losteiner Orville Taylor Cleveland Trust Company Elver W. Porter Mille Schumacher

Commonwealth Well No 1 Best in Field at Paintsville Ky

Well No 1 of The Commonwealth Petroleum Co at Paintsville Kentucky was judged the best Berea field well. Oil tests show 52 percent, far above Guernsey County Pennsylvania grade at 32 percent. Bids reached 7.00 per barrel, with regular Pennsylvania oil around 6.40. The firm plans ten more wells in the field and Moorhead Investment office reports a special offer for stock, including out of town orders.

Commonwealth Petroleum Co Paintsville Pennsylvania Guernsey Co Pennsylvania Oil Athena Countians W. A. Moorhead Investment Office Cline Bidg Moorhead

Davis challenges Vic in Ohio governor race

In Galion Ohio on October 23 Republican nominee Harry L Davis accused the Democratic party of deception and falsification of his record and proposed a public showdown to settle who is telling the truth in the campaign. He challenged Donahey to prove his figures in the dispute over campaign claims.

Cleveland Mayor Davis Faces Gubernatorial Challenge

In a campaign clash, State Auditor A. V. Donahey cites a rise in Cleveland city workers from 6 531 in 1915 to 8 833 in December 1919 before Davis resigned. Davis counters with a accounts report showing a city staff drop from 4 580 to 4 517 in 1919 despite population growth.

Cleveland Davis A. V. Donahey Donahey

Jewels Taken at Farm Home on Mistfield Farm

Police report two pearl necklaces valued at 90000 stolen from Mrs J A Antelo Davereaux at Mistfield Farm Orlando Pa. One necklace had three rows with a diamond clasp the other a single string. Entry suspected via ladder and linked to a master jewel thief active in Villanova New York.

Philadelphia J. A. Antelo Davereaux Mistfield Farm Orlando George McFadden Villanova N. Y

Missing Youth Kenneth Stierhoff Returns Home in Columbus

Kenneth Stierhoff age 13 ran away after his father denied a request to attend a picture show on August 4. He wandered Columbus, worked as a golf course caddy earning about $2 daily, slept in a metal box behind a jewelry building, and bought clothes and food with his earnings before walking back home last night.

Columbus. O Kenneth Stierhoff Kenneth Columbus

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