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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1921
Page
1
Rail executives meet in conference enraged by a board ruling. Labor backs the parley as demands for another wage cut surge. A so called red flag order may trigger stormy sessions with labor groups pushing to keep pressure on management.
Columbus Oct 26 Twenty thousand urban families could live comfortably by returning to the land says L J Taber state director of agriculture He notes 500000 acres of tillable land went uncultivated last year and more will be left idle as farmers move to towns The southern tier holds most deserted farms and land can be bought for 25 dollars an acre with generous terms to entice city dwellers to relocate to farms
In Chicago on October 26 the rail labor board heard 200 executives and 1200 union chiefs from five brotherhoods about the looming October 30 strike. Executives seek wage cuts and further payroll reductions after a July 1 slash of 400 million dollars, while union leaders threaten a Sunday walkout representing 400 600 men unless concessions are made.
W G Lee, head of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, says the 12 percent wage cut ordered by the labor board is the sole target of the strike. The United States labor board opens a public conference at the Coliseum to avert a Sunday strike, with 200 executives and five brotherhood chiefs in attendance.
A free Chamber of Commerce booklet argues mistrust spurs armaments raising bread prices and hindering European trade. It urges inverted arms spending to commerce and notes Czecho Slovakia France and Europe affect American jobs. Send name address and two cents for a free copy.
The board says no petitions for further wage cuts will be heard for nearly a year as rules and working agreements are drafted. Executives led by Thomas DeWitt Cuyler push for more cuts, while union chiefs seek to avert a threatened October 30 general strike.
Charles Hummel Gard twenty six Vice President and managing editor of the Hamilton Journal collapsed and died at his desk in Hamilton Ohio on Tuesday He was widely known in Cincinnati and was to be married on Saturday
Athens Memorial Post will hold a 7 PM meeting at the Armory to finalize charter membership. Tonight is the final chance to join as a charter member.
Albany event notices a benefit dance for the Albany band to be held at Whitlatch Hall on Friday night in Albany Ohio. Proceeds support the band and local musicians with tickets available at the door.
Lawrence Martin reports wet interests plan a national referendum style campaign to amend the Volstead Act, seeking beer and light wines legalization. They aim to field beer and wine candidates in every state for the house and senate as elections occur.
Columbus dispatch notes in state house circles today considering replacements for Edward J. Shattuck and Harry E. Miller who resigned after criticism over state buying. Albert W. Davis handles office duties as budget commissioner. Attorney General Price refused to defend suits by M R B Thrailkill claiming coal bid awards were illegal.
Tickets for the Masonic Dance are sold by Ned Wolfe Carl Stickney Scott Wolfe and Fred McKay. The event is scheduled for Thursday night with proceeds supporting lodge activities and community projects.
The four townships Carthage Lodi Lee and Alexander will vote this fall on the three mill school levy. districts face greater debt without state aid and a $100 000 bond for Nelsonville school improvements is proposed. President Harding calls for negro political rights and warns the South to treat the race fairly or risk migration.
John Lostro, popular Athens businessman and president of Lostro Sales Co, will leave Overland to head Durant Motors distributing agency for twenty three Ohio counties including Athens. His move follows earlier success and rising demand, with his Athens leadership already noted by Kiwanis and local boosters.
Local World War veterans led by Post Commander Francis Lavelle John Lavelle Paul Shannon and Francis Frebault will attend the American Legion convention in Kansas City next week. The round trip from Athens is under 18 dollars and other veterans and families may join. Notable figures from World War American Italian British and French circles are expected.
Hawaii faces a crackdown on illicit oke production led by Governor Farrington. The oke, a local moonshine called okolehao, is described as powerful and unhealthy, with authorities declaring a united drive under the banner booze must go.
In Cleveland on October 26 brewers said they will await official treasury department regulations before applying to manufacture beer. Dry leaders want a ruling on the Ohio anti beer law and argue this could affect dispensing beer in drug stores. The druggist association said members will not dispense beer.
Dayton speaker Simeon D. Fess told 200 bankers of Southwestern Ohio that America faces two key tasks to return to normal business: freeing capital for investment in productive industry and cutting production costs. He spoke at the Ohio Bankers Association dinner.
In Columbus on October 26 Patrolman Ripple, newly appointed and famed for looks, drew waves of admirers as he walked Hi street. Women swooned and guards protected him, with one Mayme Belton 23 calling him Hello Cutie before trouble interrupted the scene.
October 26 report from State Welfare Director Mac Ayeal announces an honor camp to house about 200 inmates from Maefield Reformatory at the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Sandusky.
A miner union confidential agent told the senate labor committee that relief funds for striking West Virginia miners were diverted to buy guns. The testimony described misused funds amid the mine war investigation.
American foreign trade with Germany and Japan rose in October as the department of commerce released monthly figures. The report notes higher exports and imports, signaling expanding engagement with the two nations.
An automobile carrying $60,000 worth of jewelry was stolen in Los Angeles today by two bandits who struck in daylight.
The Women’s Music Club will meet Thursday evening with Mrs. Harry G. Stalder at 45 Elmwood Place.
After a dispute over love, Mrs. Lanning divorced her husband and married his brother. When the brother died she reconciled with the first husband and sought to remarry him, ending the tangled sequence of events with their renewed union.
Former Emperor Karl and Empress Zita are to be moved from Tata castle prison to Platten Lake Abbey. A dozen of Karl's staff reportedly died by their own hand amid the rout of monarchist forces. Casualties were reported at two thousand. others were sent to military prisons. Admiral Horthy urged a stronger Hungarian army as notes from Czech and Serbs pressed for disarmament.
T J Gallegher assistant general manager of Continental Sugar says beets yield only 13 percent sugar this year versus 15 percent previously. Mills at Fremont and Findlay operate with total annual sugar output expected to fall from 60 million pounds to 35 38 million pounds. Weather blamed. acreage near normal. No forecast on price impact.
Athens Commandery No. 16 holds a special conclave this evening at seven o clock with Commander Charles C Millikan presiding.
F B Adams a guard at the San Francisco ferry postoffice station was shot and killed today when a bandit robbed the registry room and escaped with a pouch of registered mail.
Briand faces a crucial afternoon debate over his appeal for a vote of confidence. The outcome could affect his attendance at the Washington conference and the issue of his success.
A large statewide class will honor Governor Harry L. Davis by initiating him into Deerfoot Tribe No. 113 in Memorial Hall Columbus on November 12 at 7 30 p m Three tribes Fleetfoot Deerfoot and Erie will confer the degrees with many delegations expected from every tribe in the state President Harding may assist with the ceremony The Governor’s Class will be named in his honor
Jacksonville reports a tidal flood in Tampa after a tropical hurricane swept Florida. Wires are down and property damage is widespread though early reports show no confirmed deaths. Port Tampa and Tampa streets are flooded with signs and roofs blown off.
The House splits over a resolution to unseat Rep Thomas L. Blanton of Texas. Some press for expulsion while many advocate severe censure. action slated for tomorrow. Blanton, back in Washington, vows to fight and may apologize on floor to avert harsher punishment.
Prosecutor W. B. Bartels has nearly cleared up cases from twelve October indictments. Pleas of guilty saved county money. only two trials remain. Noah Fouty faces breaking into a K M railroad car and four men, Taylor Knopp Lewis Dugan, stand for the Gladius Gaul garage break in Guysville. John Smith and Kenneth Branhan sent to reform school. Smith admitted stealing from Joe Hall and Branhan stole a car from Drescher.
After fifty hours adrift in the Gulf of Mexico Lieut A M Dar and Mate Wendell were rescued far from land and were en route to the Pensacola naval air station aboard the U S S Allegheny.
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