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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1923

Page

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Moro Protest Against Philippine Independence Lands Signed by Thumb Imprints

A document opposing Philippine independence, signed by thumb imprints of Moro village head men, was received by Secretary of War Weeks. Moros warn civil war could erupt between Mindanao and Christian Luzon if the United States withdraws. Officials note revolts are aimed at Christian Filipinos, with American troops used only when local forces fail.

Philippines Ion Coovinge Philippine Mindanao Luzon United States Iloros Constabulary Philippine Scouts

Gangsters Fire Fatal Double Shooting At Plantation Inn

St Louis police and county officers launch a major hunt for two gangsters after they robbed the Plantation Inn at Weston and killed Richard Grant and his wife Rose of Chicago while fatally wounding their chauffeur Wilbur Stalneker. The robbers escaped with $50 from the register.

ST. Louis St. Louis County Plantation Inn Wellston Richard Grant Rose Chicago Wilbur Stalneker Grant

Sewage Purification Feasibility Tested by Public Health Lab

An experiment at the U S Public Health Laboratory tests if sewage purification is practical. If successful, the plan could allow cities along the Ohio River to install purification plants to prevent contamination.

Cincinnatio U. S. Public Health Laboratory Ohio River

Waste and extravagance blamed in 1922 veterans care

Senate investigation hears Brigdier General Frank T. Hines detail waste and mismanagement at the U S veterans bureau during 1922. Forbes defends tenure while Forbes himself may testify. Expenditures include long distance charges and excessive polishing oil with proposed reports on over employment in three hospitalization districts.

William K. Hutchinson Washington America United States Veterans’ Bureau Senate Frank T. Hines C. R. Forbes Hines John F. O'Ryan Forbes Harding Veterans’ Bureau Bureau Reed Republican Pennsylvania Reed New Orleans St. Louis Seattle

Gastons Welcome Son In Guysville Birth

Mr and Mrs Charess Gaston of Guysville welcomed a son born October 18 date of birth announced. The new arrival joins the family in the Ohio community.

Guysville Charess Gaston

Great Seaport Taken But Lost by Reds in Severe Fighting

Berlin reports indicate Hamburg, Germanys key port, seized by Communists then retaken by federal troops after a fierce battle. Rhineland separatists advance to Bonn and other cities amid rising unrest. clashes include police firings at Aix la Chapelle and strikes in Hamburg docks.

S. D Weyer U. N.S Berlin Hamburg Germany Aachen Aix-la-Chappelle Rhineland Bonn Rhenish Republic Brussels Bausbach Aix-la-Chapelle Russelshein Sarrebourg Ems Prun Linz Weisbaden Reichswehr Pirma Saxony

Dutch press reports faltering Rhineland separatism in motion

Amsterdam reports a split in the Rhineland secession effort with initial claims that the secessionist government and the German Reich were operating in Aix-la-Chapelle Treves Wiesbaden and Coblenz but then that report was denied.

Amsterdam

Cleveland Hosts David Lloyd George in War Time Visit

Cleveland Ohio welcomed David Lloyd George as he toured from India to Marion to honor President Harding. A parade, luncheon and a dedicatory address at the new public library were planned with 1600 chamber members invited and speeches from Newton D. Baker and President Richard F. Grant.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Newton D. Baker Wilson Richard F. Grant

Sinn Fein prisoners hunger strike in Free State jails

Republican headquarters reports 6282 Sinn Fein prisoners on hunger strike in Free State jails. Demobilization of the Free State army continues at about 500 men weekly, with army strength at 18,000. Report claims the Dublin secret service is being disbanded.

Dublin Caiming Sinn Fein Free State

Greek royalist revolt shakes Greece centered in Corinth

The Greek legation reports Athens sees little danger from the royalist uprising led by M Meta xis. The revolt, centered in Corinth, marks a royalist challenge to the government.

Mrs Doner Sues for Divorce After Surprise Reunion

Mrs Laura M Doner of Lima files for divorce from Edward Doner claiming separation despite his denial of ongoing marriage. She asserts the couple remains husband and wife and seeks a final decree. Mr Doner had been believed to be in Florida before the party incident.

Laura M. Doner Lima Edward Doner Florida Mrs. Doner Mr. Doner

Russia Sends 10000 Cats to Poland to Fight Rat Plague

The Russian government sent 10 000 cats to Poland to combat a rat born plague spreading through the country. The move aims to curb rat populations and reduce disease risk.

Poland

Stokes Divorce Ends After 21 Witnesses Testimony

William Earl Dodge Stokes 73, a New York millionaire, finalized his divorce from Helen Elwood Stokes after 21 witnesses testified she was seen with Edgar T. Wallace. Samuel Untermeyer accused Stokes’ detective Hat tie Johnson of acting as a spiritualist, claiming seances for the witnesses. Stokes prepared to testify as he closed his case with 48 witnesses under call.

New York William Earl Dodge Stokes Helen Elwood Stokes Edgar T. Wallace Mrs. Stokes Wallace Fifth Avenue Stokes Unstermeyer Johnson Untermeyer

Greek Leaders in Fight Amid Athens Crisis

London Oct 23 Advices say M Metaxis leader of the royalist party and his lieutenant who attempted to seize the Athens government are in flight General Pangalos named minister of war directs loyal troops and Admiral Hadjilyriakos commands the fleet Former Premier Venizelos says the storm passes without his presence.

London Legation M. Metaxis Leutenant Athens Pangalos Hadjilyriakos Eleutherios Venizelos Greece

Man Fined 50 After Head Hit With Pail in Court

John Gerrock admitted guilt in police court for striking East Anthony with an enameled dinner pail. Anthony, who had just been released from the hospital after the attack, paid the fine.

Martin’s Ferry John Gerrock East Anthony Anthony

British World War Leader Visits Marion for Harding Death

David Lloyd George, wartime British premier, left his special car in Marion Ohio to lay a wreath at President Harding's tomb. He planned to visit Mrs. Harding at White Oaks Farm after the cemetery call and express his condolences following Harding's death. The train had departed Indianapolis at 3:30 am and arrived in Marion at 3:30 am.

Cleveland David Lloyd George British Empire Great Britain Indianapolis Marion Harding Lloyd George Union Station Public Square Euclid Avenue 170Th Street Superior Avenue Britain President Harding White Oaks Farm

Sult to recover 195000 from six railroad unions filed

Charles Christian of South Covington sues six unions in U S district court at Covington Kentucky claiming he was forced to resign after a July first 1922 strike. He alleges abuse intimidation and slander by union members and loss of his 2328 dollar a month job with Chesapeake and Ohio after thirteen years with the railroad.

Cincinnati Sult United States District Court Covington Charles Christian South Covington Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Christian

Flour Thief Strikes Wolfe Brothers Warehouse

Police Chief Parker investigated a burglary at the Wolfe Brothers' warehouse near the Hocking Valley roundhouse. A Ford likely carried four 100 pound sacks of Pillsbury flour after breaking a window. loss estimated at 16 dollars with no clues to the thief.

Parker Wolfe Brothers Hocking Valley Roundhouse

Training School at Sherman Will Be Shelved Soon

Washington Oct 23 The veterans training school at Camp Sherman Chillicothe Ohio will be abandoned early next year Director Hines of the veterans bureau announced this afternoon He said the camp site was unsatisfactory because ex service men had to be housed in cantonments Most activities will be moved to Perryville Maryland

Washington Veterans’ Training School Camp Sherman Chillicothe Hines Veterans’ Bureau Perryville

Bomb hits government troop train near Athens

A rebel airplane bombed a government troop train near Athens, killing thirty. The report was received today outlining the strike and its casualties.

Athens

UHR Workers Push Change Amid Rhine Secession Rumors

Paris reports say Ruhr industrialists back a Rhine republic to reduce reparations and keep French troops, while separatists seize Stolberg and Bischweiler and security police in Troves and Prum surrender to secessionists amid French intervention.

Paris Rhenish Republic Rhineland Berlin Charlies Mangin Germany Rhine Foreign Office Troves Prum Stolberg Bsachweller Coblensz Weisvaden

Prisoner dies after guard shot in Fort Thomas stockade

Private Miles F P Walker 24 of Seia Thomason Georgia a military prisoner at Fort Thomas Kentucky was killed by Private D F Nichols 35 of Eagleport Ohio a guard. The confrontation occurred during rock breaking when Walker allegedly threw rocks at Nichols prompting Nichols to fire a riot gun shot. Walker died on scene and Nichols faces confinement while officers investigate.

Qincinnat Miles FP. Walker Ia Thomason Fort Thomas Govern Srivate D. F. Nichols Eagteport Ohio Walker Nichols

Broadwell Men Charged With Intoxication Held

Harry Jackson and Ralph Nice of Broadwell were picked up on West Union street Sunday midnight. Nice pleaded not guilty to intoxication and possessing intoxicants, trial set for October 30. Jackson pleaded guilty to both charges, fined 25 dollars for intoxication and 100 dollars for possessing, and was released after arranging payment.

Harry Jackson Ralph Nice Broadwell West Union Street Helwig Nice Jackson

Illinoi s and New York cooperate in Stokes divorce case

In New York on October 23, two state officers Charles Wharton of Cook County Illinois and Ferdinand Pecora of New York testified they would aid Mrs Helen Elwood Stokes in her divorce suit. They joined defense counsel to challenge claims by W E D Stokes and by co respondent Edgar J Wallace that Mrs Stokes and Wallace shared an intimate relationship. Mrs Stokes plans to testify with her diary to refute the accusations centered on an alleged love nest in New York City observations.

New York Illinois Charless. Wharton Cook County Illlinois Ferdinand Pecora Charles Erbstein Samuel Untermyer Helen Elwood Stokes W. E. D Stokes J. Wallace San Francisco

Minnesota peat lands deemed unsuitable for cultivation

Text indicates that certain peat lands in Minnesota are being reclaimed or regarded as unfit for cultivation. The wording suggests a historical note on land use and agricultural suitability within Minnesota, referencing the term caterpillar in relation to land condition.

Minnesota

Recall of Days of the World War in Saxony

German Reichswehr and Reds clash fears sweep Saxony as 50,000 federal troops move southward under general orders. Saxon Socialists split from Berlin in face of monarchist and Bavarian pressure while Bela Bavarian tensions rise and central Germany sees renewed strikes.

Reichswehr Saxony Germany Ebert Énitary Banda Wacht Am Rhein Rhineland Reichwehr Chemnits Welsbanden von Mueller Berlin Bavaria Social Democratic Party Socialist Party Leipzig Ebert Frews Munich Bavie Fan Gessler

Greek Army Mutiny Suppressed. Arrests Involved

A Greek mutiny broke out at Cavalg Drama Chalcis and Verrie but was suppressed, the Greek legation announced. The mutiny continues at Corinth Patras and Dalmatia where Admiral Goudas has been arrested.

Paris Cavalg Drama Chalcis Verrie Corinth Patras Dalmata Goudas

Riots Speak in Hamburg as Reds Seize Towns and Ports

Berlin reports a violent wave as Reds take Hamburg and Duisburg, with Anngsburg’s town hall raised to a Rhenish republican flag. The Separatist movement spreads through the Ruhr while clashes injure many and deaths top twenty.

Berlin Hamburg Duisburg Anngsburg Ruhr Dehmnitsz

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