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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1920

Page

9

Coal glut expected in Ohio as Northwest demand fades

Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 80. C. C. Marshall of the public utilities commission predicts a coal surplus soon in Ohio as Northwest demand wanes. He says prices should fall somewhat with increased local supply, though retailers and operators note losses were built into current high charges.

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

Coal Prices Seen Falling But Cold Weather Cited

Domestic coal may drop to nine dollars a ton, though timing is uncertain. Dealers warn against delaying purchases as a cold snap could strain supply, urging households to limit buys to two tons to widen access. Marshall cites an interstate commission and associations reporting an actual emergency in Ohio and possible widespread suffering if a cold wave hits. Ohio order priorities were canceled following investigations.

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

City and county posse scour Friday for Cooper after police shooting

A massive search by county officials and Athens police stretched Friday for John Cooper, a Roanoke, Virginia suspect linked to the Columbus detective slaying. Cooper, seen boarding a train at Armitage, eluded capture as bloodhounds and railroad crews aided efforts. he's described as six feet tall, 175 pounds, with three gold teeth and a stubby mustache, last worn in a dark brown suit and light gray Stetson.

John Saim”) Coepper Columbus Charles Tiller Cooper Armitage Hunsicker Armitage Station Athens Roanoke Virginia Canaan Township

Forward Pass and the Open Game Redefine Football

Henry L. Farrell notes Notre Dame popularized and perfected the forward pass, transforming the sport and leveling play for smaller schools. He cites Princeton’s 14 to 0 defeat of Navy as proof that open play outshines traditional brute force.

Notre Dame Army New York Plains West Point Western University Princeton Navy

Two Reds Draw Prison Terms

Charles B. Ruthenberg of Cleveland and Isaac Ferguson of Chicago received five to ten year sentences in state prison for criminal anarchy. They were found guilty of printing a communist manifesto in July 1919. Ruthenberg and Ferguson denounced the court after sentencing, criticizing the capitalist system and the judge's role.

New York Charles B. Ruthenberg Cleveland Isaac Ferguson Chicago Ruthenberg Weeks Ferguson

Notable speakers tour Ohio towns this week

In Athens Dr Brown speaks at Conptation Church at 7. Nelsonville General Trauh addresses Nel sonville at 2 30. Mr Bryson speaks at Glouster Opera House at 2 30. Attorney Hughes worked to secure famous speakers as the Athens county over the top on day Tuesday Nov 2.

Athens Brown Nelsonville Trauh R. Bryson Glouster Opera House Hughes Athens County

Red Cross roll call opens in Athens county Sunday

The fourth Red Cross roll call launches in Athens county on Sunday October 31 with addresses by Col Peter Traub Ft Thomas Ky Dr Walter H Brown associate of Dr B A Peterson director of public health and Lyman Bryson former Junior Red Cross European director Bryson will return to Europe in January Traub speaks in Nelsonville at 230 pm Brown in Athens at 700 pm Bryson promotes the Junior Red Cross home program and its future in America.

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

Long Term For Slayer of Girl

In New York City the killer of Ruth Cruger aged 18 received a 27 year sentence after his attorney admitted the murder but urged extenuating circumstances. The sentence was handed down yesterday.

Chi Wa Ruth Cruger New York City Cocchi

Water rent collection begins November first in city

Notice to City Water Consumers informs that water charges are due at the water works office between November 1 and 10. A 10 percent discount applies if paid by the tenth. a 10 percent penalty is added to meter charges after the tenth. R D Williams, Service Director.

Delta Tau Delta Postpones House Party

In consideration of the Woman's League the Delta Tau Delta fraternity has postponed their house party from this evening to Saturday evening November 90. To cure cold in one day take Grove s laxative bromquinine tablets. The genuine Grove’s signature.

Woman's League O. U Delta Tau Delta Grove B. W. Grove

Crowd Argues Over Harding and Cox at Opera House

An actor in the stock company sparked a loud debate among the audience as Harding and Cox were cheered or jeered. The crowd erupted in opposing cries, drowning out the rival name in a show of partisan support at the theatre.

Harding Cox

Robbers Smash Store Window At Gear Watch Company

Two men smashed the F. N. Gear Watch Company store window with a paper wrapped brick and stole jewelry valued over $2,000 in Cleveland. Passersby gave chase and a police flying squad captured two suspects matching the robbers’ description.

Cleveland F. N. Gear Watch Company

Beperante Leads International Cup Race at Halifax

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

Halifax Beperante

Pig Grows Rapidly Reaches 305 Pounds at 208 Days

An Ohio Experiment Station report details a pig's rapid growth. Birth weight 8.7 pounds, six months old at 97 pounds, then 205 day feed test yielded gains of 1.46 and 3.1 pounds daily with a diet of corn and tankage.

Ohio

Jackson Beats Leonard Rival In Madison Square Garden Bout

Willie Jackson defeats Benny Leonard in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. Tex Rickard promoter announced a title fight between Jackson and Leonard would headline in December.

Chicago Willie Jackson Eastside Benny Leonard Jackson K Eddie Fitzsimmons Madison Square Garden Tex Rickard the Garden Jackson Leonard Deecemer

Frank B Willis A leading Ohio figure for U S Senate

The piece extols Frank B Willis Republican nominee for United States senator from Ohio. It highlights his rise from Ohio House to Congress, his tax reform Willis Law, governorship, leadership on interstate and foreign commerce, and early support for Warren G Harding. It notes his farm background, Ohio Northern University education, and broad national knowledge.

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

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