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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1923

Page

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Lloyd George in Washington Presses US Aid on World Problems

David Lloyd George arrived in Washington to meet President Coolidge and the cabinet, urging renewed American cooperation to settle world issues. He welcomed US help on reparations while cautioning that Germany’s national pride would likely prevent a total collapse of the Reich. He views the reception in the United States as strong and plans a noon White House luncheon with officials.

Washington David Lloyd George England Coolidge United States Lloyd George White House Tloyd George Harvey London Hughes Europe

Woman slain in Elyria home in robbery

Mrs. Anna Hebrand 79 living alone was found murdered in Elyria Ohio another robbery gone wrong. Police say she fought fiercely before a blunt instrument rendered her unconscious and strangling marks indicate death was deliberate. Only $60 secured of $50 000 value. furniture and sewing machine overturned. Two pennies near pocketbooks. Two prior assaults noted two years ago.

Elyria Anna Hebrand

American Navy Sends Charts to Rebuild Japanese Hydrographic Office

Washington reports entente cordial as the U S Navy agrees to supply duplicate charts and publications to Japan after the hydrographic department was destroyed by the recent earthquake and fire the Japanese admiralty will be greeted with needed materials.

Washington Hydrographic Department Japan Denby Tokio

Woman's morgue visit puzzles hospital staff

Mrs. Sadie Neuman of Cincinnati went to the morgue first after claiming to be knocked down by a car. She then went to the hospital where doctors said she likely had internal injuries.

Sadie Neuman Cincinnati Sadie O’brien

United States and Britain consider broader reparations conference

Semi official circles report preliminary talks among United States England and other powers on an international reparations conference beyond Versailles plans. Premier Baldwin may outline policy on reparations and Rhineland republic but doubts linger over bold new moves amid party divisions and domestic concerns.

London United States England Dail Foreign Office Stanley Baldwin Plymouth Rhineland Baldwin

Fight starts on Woodland avenue ends in stabbing

A dispute over klan activities led to a fight on Woodland avenue between E. J. Ferry, 55, and Edward Gaston, 22. Gaston suffered a neck gash and stab wounds requiring stitches and was treated by Dr. C. E. Howe. Ferry faced cutting with intent to kill charges and was released on $500 bond after arraignment.

Woodland Avenue E. J. Ferry Edward Gaston Oe Avenue Ferry Gaston C. E. Howe McKinley Cady Helwig Grand Jury

Uncle Sam Expects Over 150000 From World Series

The Bureau of Internal Revenue reports Uncle Sam's share from the world series will exceed 150000 dollars. Government seat tax totals 106008 dollars, with additional income taxes from players managers and owners to follow.

Washington Uncle Sam Bureau of Internal Revenue

Forbes Drug and Graft Probe Sparks Senate Inquiry

The article reports two federal probes into the Veterans Bureau under Colonel Charles R. Forbes. Investigations target missing drugs at Perryville and an alleged hospital-construction kickback scheme. Forbes considers testifying and plans a defense using letters from the late President Harding.

William K. Hutchinson Washington United States Veterans’ Bureau Charles R. Forbes Senate Treasury Department Internal Revenue Bureau Bureau Perryville Forbes Department of Justice Senate Committee John F. O’ryan Probin International New York City International News Service Youy Harding

Former Ohio star athlete honored by Greek king for Balkan relief

Carl F. Stockdale, Ohio University alumnus and three‑sport letterman, returned home decorated by King George I for aiding Macedonian refugees. He also received the cross of the Order of the Holy Redeemer and a Patriarch Melateor letter of thanks, plus an Athos visit invitation. Stockdale previously directed American Red Cross relief in western Thrace.

Carl F. Stockdale Ohio University Greece King George Order of the Holy Redeemer Balkans Melateor Mount Athos America Mr. Stockdale Stocky Ohio Cleveland Stockdale Europe Or Ae Mediterranean Jater American Red Cross Thrace Red Cross Near East Patriarch

French cabinet discusses reparations commission action

Paris Ot 25 The French cabinet with the President in the chair decided the inter allied reparations commission is free to determine its course on the reparations note submitted yesterday. The cabinet held the note insufficient to warrant action and approved orders to Rhineland occupation forces to maintain order and refrain from aiding or opposing the Rhineland republic.

Paris Rhineland

Riots in Frankfort on Main Kill Three Persons

Three people were killed and many injured in riots in Frankfort on Main today. Police say the violence broke out in the city center following a confrontation between rival groups.

Frankfort Main

Maniac Slashes Passengers On Santa Fe Train Near La Junta

A maniac with a long bladed knife stabbed three passengers and the conductor of Santa Fe train No. 7 near La Junta, Colo., before travelers overpowered and killed him. Conductor Dubler was wounded. the attacker, Talesfero Candellaria, 55, of Monrovia, California, apparently recent Paterson sanitarium inmate, died.

Trinidad Colo Santa Fe la Junta Dubler Talesfero Candellaria Monrovia Cal Paterson Sanitarium

Carpenter Dave Ruch Held on Failure to Provide Charge

ColumBIPS Ohio Oct 24 Police arrest Dave Ruch 41 a carpenter and hold him for Summit County sheriff on a claim of failure to provide in the custody of local authorities pending extradition or further action.

Columbips, CO Dave Ruch Carpenter Summit County

Greece Battle Rages as Loyalists Gain Ground

Fighting continues in northern Greece with government troops routing rebels near Liviere-Loures and near Tripolitza. Metaxis allegedly directing rebels from captivity denied and police seize documents at his home. December election remains on schedule as Premier Gonatas vows punishment for rebellion leaders.

Athens Greece Tripolitza M. Metaxis Gonatas Liviere-Loures Metaxis

Athens High to Escort Players to Ohio State Iowa Game

Superintendent Stailey Principal Harshman and Coach Rockhill secured tickets for the varsity game in Columbus this Saturday for the Athens high school football squad. No local game that day, so players will travel by car with at least 12 more seats needed. Those driving to Columbus with spare room should contact the high school at once.

Stailey Harshman Rockhill Athens High School Columbus Stanley

Hole County Mardi Gras Celebration In Athens

Athens Kiwanis Club sponsors a county wide Halloween event on October 30 in Court Street closed area from West Union to Mill. Bands, fireworks from North Hill, grand march led by Major O M Johnson, prize judging for costumes, dancing committee led by Carl Stewart, music by Emmett Parker. Olwo University groups participate. plans still developing for likely historic celebrations.

Athens Athens Kiwanis Club Court Street West Union Mill Streets North Hill M. Johnson Carl Stewart Emmett Parker Olwo University

Crown Prince Seeks Passport to Leave Holland Island

The former German crown prince, exiled on Holland Island, has officially asked Holland for permission to depart and to obtain a passport. He stated to German officials that he holds no monarchist aims and would not support the royalist movement in Germany.

Paris Holland Hague L'Information Germany

German Rhineland separatists extend the republic

Foreign office in Paris reports German separatists in the Rhineland are expanding the movement. Soden Gaissenheim and Andernach are named as included while Erchelenz is abandoned by the secessionists.

Paris Foreign Office Rhineland Soden Gaissenheim Andernach Erchelenz

Barnes Named Acting Postmaster at St Clairsville

Rodney Barnes of St Clairsville Ohio is recommended as acting postmaster by Congressman B F Murphy. Barnes a former Belmont county clerk of courts succeeds Democrat Richard S Ryan.

ST. Clairsville Rodney Barnes Congresman B. F. Murphy Barnes Belmont County Richards. Ryan

Cotton Spindle Count Hits 87.5 Million On Oct 1

Preliminary Commerce figures show 87 million seven hundred forty nine thousand seven hundred six cotton spinning spindles in operation nationwide as of October 1.

Washington Department of Commerce

Gary Cites U S Independent In Business Outlook

Elbert H. Gary president of the American Steel & Iron Institute told the annual dinner that Europe faces a grim fate and America can help only by example. He described the United States as independent in business progress and prosperity with an excellent outlook.

New York Europe Elbert H. Gary American Steel & Iron Institute America Gary Tron and Steel Institute United States

German Secessionists Gain Control in Crefeld as Strife Rages

Communists call for a general strike as clashes erupt across western Germany. Crefeld falls under separatist control after royalist forces run low on ammunition, with nine officers killed and many wounded in the district.

Germany Poliee Crefeld Aachen Rhineland Crefold Berlin Munich Rhineland Palatinate Ludwigshafen Palatinate Bavaria Hamburg Wandsbek Reichswehr Harburg

Last Stable in Wooster Surrenders to Cars

The long time Ben Smith livery stable in Wooster has been leased by the Square garage operators. The building will be torn down to make way for a new garage, marking the end of an era for horse drawn transport in the city.

Wooster, O Dobbin Ben Smith Wooster Square Garage

Giant liner Leviathan set for quick return to New York

A radiogram from the American liner Leviathan reports repairs to the turbine after a gale damaged engines. The steamship now speeds toward port at full speed and is due to reach on Saturday before departing Sunday for New York.

London Leviathan Mid- Atlantic New York

Joint meeting on freight charges planned in Pittsburgh

The state utilities commission will meet with the Pennsylvania utilities commission and the Interstate Commerce Commission in Pittsburgh next month to discuss proposed increases in iron and steel freight charges in both states.

Columbus, CO State Utilities Commission Pennsylvania Utilities Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Pittsburgh Iron and Steel

Four Reports To Speed Ohio Election Returns

Secretary of State Thad H. Brown outlines a new plan to speed election returns in Ohio. Boards of elections will submit four standardized reports on election night to provide uniform, rapid tallies across all 88 counties.

Columbus Thad H. Brown Boards of Elections Ohio Brown Secretary of State Mer, Brown Western Union Telegraph Co

Movies for convicts in Brixton prisons

Home Office approves kinema voting in Brixton penal institutions. Inmates gain access to films, many from America, as part of prisoner entertainment and engagement policy.

London Bri America

ForgER Fall With Scheme

A man impersonating Swift & Company auditor C. P. Thompson was arrested in Cincinnati after a hotel check bundle and credentials were found. He admitted to forging and attempting to draw 1685.22 in checks, claiming a prior ten year sentence in Michigan. Police say a bank clerk tipped off authorities.

Cincinnati C. P. Thompson Swift & Company Cago Geteo~tives Huna Ty. Va Harry Hirsch Jackson Mich Michigan Penitentiary Hirsch Huntington Cc.p. Thompson Auditory Swift & Company Swift

Railroad Theft Strikes Amiens as Rails Vanish Piece by Piece

In Amiens France thefts of railroad material escalate with rails and components disappearing in fragments. Local troops report ongoing losses as pieces are carried away one by one, signaling a coordinated or opportunistic plundering pattern.

Amiens France

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