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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1920

Page

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Bishop Anderson Credits Allies and Critiques League

The audience heard Bishop W F Anderson of Cincinnati address Europe’s view of the United States. He urged unity with Britain, France and Italy, criticized League of Nations flaws, and argued America must stay engaged to advance justice and freedom worldwide.

First Methodist Church W. F. Anderson Cincinnnati Europe United States F. M. Evans Great Britain France Italy England Scotland America

Harding Declines Close Stand on League at Akron Meet

Senator Warren G. Harding leaves Cleveland for Akron to speak tonight on the Ohio tour. In Grays Armory he rebukes hecklers and says he has brought Taft and Johnson closer on the league issue while stressing his own view of liberty and unity. He notes socialist input but opposes Article X as a senate covenant’s path.

Raymond Clapper United Press Cleveland Warren G. Harding Akron Ohio Harding Hiram Johnson Taft League of Nations Grays Armory Johnson Senator Johnson America Mr. Johnson Democratic Party Republican Party Wilson League Senate

Campaign funds for 1920 election revealed by Upham

Fred W. Upham testified to a Senate sub committee on campaign expenditures that the Republican national committee spent up to October 24 about 3 042 892 dollars on Harding’s campaign with roughly 400 000 still to be used before November 2. The committee had raised 2 731 211 dollars by October 24 and faced a deficit near 300 000 to 500 000 dollars. Major gifts included 10 000 dollars from Tulsa’s Harding and Coolidge club and 6 120 50 from Chicago’s Hamilton Club.

Chicago Republican Party United States Senate Fred W. Upham Republic National Committee Warren G. Harding National Committee Upham Senate Republic Tae Odesdels Harding and Coolidge Club Tulsa Oklahoma Hamilton Club

Wildcat oil wells eyed in Lodi and surrounding territory

Reports indicate a wildcat well will be drilled in the Garden area of Lodi township by West Virginia interests soon. Similar prospects are planned near White Hall and on the Lawson farm. Additional drills may test Berea sand south of Athens as oil men expect a pool.

Garden Lodi Township West Virginia Jones Farm Fisher Station Lodi F. R. Gross Lawson Farm White Hall Jones Athens Berea Coe Hebbardsville

Wrangel Forces Evacuate Alexandrovsk in Southern Russia

Paris dispatch reports General Wrangel’s forces evacuated Alexandrovsk as bolshevist troops advance from the Polish front. Wrangel’s hold in southern Russia weakened after meeting superior Soviet forces, with gains yielding to the attackers amidst ongoing combat.

Paris Wrangel Alexandrovosk Russia Ita Heishte

Votes Cannot Be Kept Apart Next Tuesday

Columbus Oct 28 Keeping of women ballots separate from men at the November 2 election to avoid conflict if the Supreme Court rules against woman suffrage will be impossible Attorney General John G Price replied to Charles Fairchild president of the American Constitutional League Fairchild has filed suit in the Supreme Court challenging suffrage validity and asked Price to ensure women’s votes in Ohio are canvassed separately by separate boxes or distinctive marks indicating potential election contest if successful.

Columbus United States Supreme Court John G. Price Charles Fairchild American Constitutional League Fairchild Supreme Court Price Ohio

Stran Vote Not Liked by Democrats Says White

Chicago October 28 extreme campaigns report that a "special" straw vote by newspapers magazines and merchants fails to satisfy Democratic leaders. Chairman George White cites unreliability after Louisville Courier Journal notes Harding likely to win by a comfortable majority.

Chicago George White Democratic National Committee Louisville Courier-Journal South Harding

Automobile Thief Shot During Escape Attempt

Allen Borin 18 of Lockland was shot in the back by deputy sheriff John Stuckman and two companions, Clifford Mogsler and Thomas Stephans both 17 of Reading, after resisting arrest for automobile theft. Borin was wounded while trying to flee and is in hospital. the three suspects are jailed.

Bucyrus Allen Borin Lockland John Stuckman Clifford Mogsler Thomas Stephans Reading Borin

A Wooden Leg Saved His Life

New York police report that the sturdy oak wooden leg on Alexander Frank saved him from suicide by hanging. Crowds on Second Avenue saw Frank dangling from a fifth story window, another man grabbing a leg to restrain him until he was pulled back inside.

New York Alexander Frank Second Avenue Frank

Italian Scientist Develops Hand Vein Identification Method

An Italian scientist claims a new method to identify individuals by the veins in their hands. The technique analyzes vein patterns for unique biometric identification and could impact security and access control.

American Promoters Oversee Havana Heavyweight Fight Plan

Tex Rickard and company finalize terms for a finish fight between Dempsey and Carpentier at the Havana Race Track in February. A Cuban syndicate plans to provide about 500000 dollars and the boxers will sign once representatives arrive in New York.

Henry L. .Farrell United Press New York Tex Rickard and Company Havana Dempsey and Carpentier Rickard Thos Oe Raed Sarge

Republican Leaders Question Cox Support in Denver Speech

In Chicago Republican headquarters questioned Gov. Cox backing after Charlies Thomas refused to state his stance while Senator Reed Missouri Democratic senator camps against the League of Nations. Thomas declined to reveal voting intent. Red Cross Roll Call runs 10 27 to 11 1.

Chicago Republican Hanquarters Wa ‘Charlies Thomas O Jo Cox Denver Democratic Party Reed Missouri Wilcon League of Nations Thomas Red Cross

Harding to Carry Every State North of Mason-Dixon Line

Dr. E. B. Fess predicts Harding will win all states north of the Mason-Dixon line with the largest presidential vote in forty years. He argues the league of nations is partisan and warns against American entry, urging opposition to the treaty and tariff policies.

Harding Garry Mason-Dixon Line Dr. Fess Warren G. Harding Clara Cropper 8. D. Fess League of Nations Ewing Hall I. M. Foster United States Congress Congress D. J. Evans Ohio University Fess America

Early Election Returns Sought Over the State

Columbus Ohio October 28 Secretary of State Harvey C Smith issued final instructions to all county boards urging posting unofficial counts the day after the election and stressing early voter turnout and adequate ballot boxes and polling booths to handle anticipated heavy turnout.

Columbus, CO Harvey C. Smith

The Square Deal and Normalcy Compared in 1920s Debate

The excerpt contrasts the square deal with big business aims. It notes that backers expect a genuine approach while opponents promise more than the standard, framing the contrast as a key element of a return to normalcy.

Saaalne

Change in coal flow boosts Midwest supply

Washington reports about two thousand coal cars will be released to the Middle West today as the interstate commerce commission lifts the Northwest pre ference order via Lake Erie. Indiana Illinois and Ohio and other central states should begin receiving coal promptly. Elks are urged to attend a Friday evening party in the club rooms.

Washington Middle West Interstate Commerce Commission Northwest Lake Erie Indiana Illinois Ohio

Democratic Meeting With Rep Riley Wilson In Athens

Athens hosts Democratic meeting led by Congressman Riley G. Wilson on current issues. Thursday evening event details to be announced by Democratic Committee. A draft outfit for civil engineers is described as portable like a suitcase.

Riley G. Wilson Athens Democratic Committee

Lady MacSwiney Dies After Prolonged Illness

London dispatch reports Lady MacSwiney collapsed after a prolonged illness and was unable to attend the imperial services or burial. The article notes visitors and implied honors but the text is largely garbled.

Organizing All Over the Nad Organizing All Over the Nad

A joint legislative committee holds a hearing on Hessian fly inpaip needing replants and broader pest control measures. The discussion centers on agricultural impact and proposed actions by farmers and state agencies.

Albany Dance House Saturday Night Opeth Night

Albany event listing notes a Saturday dance night at a local venue featuring Opeth with entry details unclear. Local ads indicate a live music night in the city.

American Rebs Association Publishes Free Business Books List

A pamphlet from the American Rebs Association lists books on business and offers a free copy upon request. Proderte J. Haskin, Director, The Athens Messenger Information Purest, Washington. Send name and address with two stamps for postage.

American Rébears Association Get It Free Thon Proderte J. Haskin Athens Messenger Information Purest Washington, D Ana

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