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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1920

Page

7

Ohio coal prices seen easing as Northwest demand falls

C C Marshall of the public utilities commission in Columbus predicts a coal surplus soon and a price drop in Ohio. He notes Northwest buyers paid $10 to $11 and expects wholesale prices to fall, while retailers and buyers anticipate relief though details remain uncertain. Local retailers cite high costs imposed by producers.

Columbus Ohio C. C. Marshall Public Utilities Commission Marshall Northwest

Coal Prices Expected To Drop Soon Says Officials

Officials warn that domestic coal could fall from 11 to 12 dollars to possibly nine, but timing is uncertain. Dealers urge limit purchases to two tons to ensure supplies for more homes amid an Ohio emergency cited by the Interstate Commerce Commission and coal associations.

Arshall Interstate Commerce Commission National Coal Association American Railway Association Ohio Marshall Northwest Ohio Commission

Negro suspect hunted after Columbus detective slaying

A posse and city police scour territory Friday for John Cooper known as Slim Cooper, accused of killing Columbus Detective Charles Tiller. He fled from Armitage after allegedly pulling revolvers from a train as officers pursued him. Cooper, last seen waving guns, is described as six feet tall, 175 pounds with three gold teeth and a stubby mustache. He allegedly shot a Columbus policeman during a saloon search.

John Slim Cooper Athens Roanoke Virginia Canaan Township Columbus

Forward Pass Use Highlighted In Notre Dame East Visit

Henry L Farrell notes Notre Dame brings its forward pass game east to West Point and Princeton with Navy showcase the open style. He credits Notre Dame with popularizing the passing era and transforming football for spectators and smaller schools alike.

Henry L. Farrell New York Notre Dame Plains West Point Western University Beef Brown Princeton Navy

Two Reds Raw Prison Terms In Anarchy Case

Charles Ruthenberg of Cleveland and Isaac Ferguson of Chicago were sentenced to five to ten years in state prison for criminal anarchy. They printed a communist manifesto in July 1919 and after sentencing denounced the court, with Ruthenberg saying he goes to prison for a principle and Ferguson accusing the judge of acting as prosecutor throughout.

New York Charles ¥. Ruthenberg Cleveland Isaac Ferguson Chicago Ruthenberg Weeks Perguson

Athens County over the top on election day

In Athens Dr Brown will air in the Cobriatian Church at 7 o clock and Nal sonville General eee will speak in the church at 2:80. Bryson will speak Glouster opera at 2:30. Attorney Hughes has secured famous apes here. The slogan is now Athens county over the top on election day Tuesday Nov 2.

Athens Dr. Brown Nalsonville Eee Bryson Hughes Athens County

Robbers Smash Store Window in Cleveland Jewelry Heist

Two men smashed the P. N. Gear Watch Co window with a paper wrapped brick in Cleveland on October 30 and seized jewelry valued over $2,000. Passersby pursued, and a police flying squad captured two suspects fitting the robbers' description.

Cleveland P. N. Gear Watch Company

American schooner Harpante leads first international cup race

The American fishing schooner Harpante took an early lead in the first international cup races at Halifax rounding the second marker in 1 15 60. The Canadian entry rounded the marker in 1 17 64.

Halifax Haperante

Red Cross leaders outline fourth roll call in Athens

Col Peter Traub and Dr Walter H Brown headline a Sunday event in Athens casty with talks in Nelsonville and Athens on the American Red Cross public health mission and the Junior Red Cross expansion. Fyson previews the home program as a bridge to future international efforts.

Athens Casty Peter Traub Ft. Thomas Walter H. Brown B. A. Peterson Department of Public Health American Red Cross Lyman Bryson Red Cross Europe International League of Red Cross Col. Traub Nelsonville American Expeditionary Force Lake Division Athens County Fyson Bing America

Pig Reaches 308 Pounds at 208 Days in Ohio Test

An Ohio Experiment Station report describes a pig that rapidly grew to 308 pounds at 208 days old. The pig weighed 3.7 pounds at birth, reached 97 pounds before a 105 day test, and averaged 1.46 pounds daily gain earlier, with diet including corn tankage and pasture.

Ohio

Chicago Bout Sees Jackson Edge Leonard in Ten Round Duel

Jackson defeats Benny Leonard by knockout in the tenth round at Madison Canary Garden. Tex Rickard announces a title bout between Jack son and Leonard slated for early December at Garden.

Chicago Jackson Benny Leonard Jack Eddie Fitzsimmons Madison Aon Canary Garden Tex Rickard the Garden Leonard

Long Term for Slayer of Girl

Alfredo Cocchi was sentenced to 27 years for the murder of Ruth Cruger, 18, in New York City. His attorney admitted the crime but cited extenuating circumstances. the sentence was imposed yesterday.

Bolognybp Alfredo Cocchi Ruth Cruger New York City Cocchi

Notice to City Water Consumers on November charges

City water customers are urged to pay water rent between the first and tenth of November at the water works office in city building. A 10 percent discount applies to flat rate charges paid by the tenth. a 10 percent penalty will be added to meter charges unpaid after the tenth. R D Williams, Service Director.

Delta Tau Delta Party Postponed for D. A. Co-eds

In consideration of the Woman's League annual costume party for the D. A. co-eds the Delta Tau Delta fraternity postponed their house party from this evening to Saturday evening November 90.

Woman's League D. A Delta Tau Delta

Cure a Card in One Day with Grove's Laxative

A vintage medical ad promotes Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as a quick cure for a sore throat and chest congestion. It features the phrase the genuine pears and bears the signature of B W Grove.

Grove B. W. Grove

Popularity Duel Sparks Opera House Roar

An actor in the stock company asks who is more popular Harding or Cox, triggering a roaring crowd as supporters shout for their favorite. The audience argues, calls out the rival names, and battles for dominance by sheer volume.

Harding Cox

Frank B Willis for U S Senator Described in Praise

Ohio political figure Frank B Willis is profiled as a strong Republican nominee for United States senator. The piece highlights his early rise in the Ohio House, service in Congress, governorship, and leadership at the national convention that helped Harding’s nomination. It notes his taxation reforms, farm and labor interests advocacy, and long career in public life.

Ohio Frank B. Willis United States Willis Chicago Warren G. Harding Senator Harding Ohio Senate McKinley United States Senate Ohio House of Representatives Congress Lewis Center Delaware County J. B Fort -Eighth O. V.I Ohio Northern University

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