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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1922

Page

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Labor Day rally in Cleveland attacks injunction and recalls

Nearly 30 000 participants at the Cleveland Federation of Labor Labor Day parade in Luna Park heard candidates from Democratic Republican and Socialist parties attack the injunction against the shopmen strike obtained by Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty. A tally of petitioners pressed for Mayor Fred Kehler's recall as speakers urged action.

Cleveland Cleveland Federation of Labor Luna Harry M. Daugherty Fred Kehler

Industrial Warfare Eases Into Watchful Waiting Phase

Washington reports a calm after the Daugherty injunction with both government and labor choosing restraint as lawyers prepare for Monday's court action. Attorney General Daugherty returns to press for a permanent restraining order while Congress resumes work on coal distribution and profiteering legislation and labor leaders pursue their strike strategy.

George R. Holmes Washington Daugherty Chicago Wilkerson Department of Justice Congress Senate Harding

Seat on the curb costs seven thousand dollars

A remark notes the high price of a curbside seat in New York City business districts with claims of steep costs impacting tired executives.

New York City

Cleveland Theaters Seek Impromptu Orchestras Amid Strike

In Cleveland on September 5, theater owners press to replace union musicians who struck for about a 28 percent raise. Shows last night played with no music or with tiny orchestras. Largest venues affected include Loew theaters State Bullman Park Al Al Alen. Desberg of Loew says incorporation will not meet demands. Some independents concede or show willingness to negotiate.

Cleveland Moving Picture Theaters Loew Theaters State Bullman Park Alhambra Allen Desberg Loew Interests

Romanian Officers Arrested Over Plot To Assassinate Royal Family

In Bucharest a report states several Romanian army officers have been arrested in connection with a plot to assassinate the Romanian royal family. The information was received in London on September 5.

London Bucharest

Athens Wins Golf Match At Country Club

Athens defeated Gallipolis 14 to 4 in a Monday golf match at the Athens Country Club. Six Gallipolis players competed with others unable to attend. Notable scores included Major Johnson 3, Jones 0, Swanson 2 1 2, Sibley 1 2, Wolfe 1 2, Bean 2 1 2, Clark 3, Runion 0, D H Biddle 3, Biddle 0, Cable 2, Vornholt 1.

Gallipolis Athens Major Johnson Jones Swanson Sibley Wolfe Bean Clark Runion D. H. Biddle Biddle Cable Vornholt

Governor to call special session over fuel prices

Governor Davis announced a special session of the state legislature in Columbus starting Monday September 11 to enact laws to ensure a sufficient fuel supply at a fair price. He said legal steps would be used to prevent coal interests from charging excess rates, following Attorney General Price’s ruling that the governor can act under the conservation amendment to regulate mining and markets of minerals.

Columbus Davis Price

Strike Leader Defies Court Order at Rail Unrest Meeting

William H. Johnston head of the International Association of Machinists rallied 85,000 workers in a strikers meeting in defiance of an injunction issued in Chicago. He called the writ a big noise and vowed to stand on his inalienable constitutional rights as authorities allowed open attendance. The gathering proceeded without police interference.

Washington Harding William H. Johnston International Association of Machinists Chicago Wilkerson Johnston

Two Reckless Drivers in Court Here Labor Day

Reports showed many reckless driving incidents over the weekend but Sheriff Nice nabbed only two offenders. William Thomas of Logan pleaded guilty to reckless driving near Nelsonville and paid a total of 18.20 dollars after arraignment before Mayor Roush. Leo Shields of Athens was fined 18.20 dollars for reckless driving on the Chauncey to Millfield road, after Tuesday morning arraignment.

Altho Nice William Thomas Logan Nelsonville Roush Leo Shields Athens Chauncey Millfield

Beal Leaves Hospital to Face Murder Charge

Mary E. Peggy Beal, who killed Frank Warren Anderson in a downtown hotel, left General Hospital to face a murder charge filed by Cameron Orr, prosecuting attorney.

Kansas City Mary E Peggy) Beal Frank Warren Anderson General Hospital Cameron Orr

Chauncey Park hosts Harvey's Pavilion event

Readable fragments indicate an event at Harvey's Pavilion located at Chauncey featuring Parkers' MHar monizers as performers or participants.

Harvey’s Chauncey Parkers Mharmonizers

Motorcycle Crash Claims Otis Vernon in Glouster

Otis Vernon 28 of Glouster died shortly after a Saturday night motorcycle crash on the Nelsonville road near Logan. His passenger James Logue Jr. aged 20 was seriously injured. Driver William Drake of Greendale escaped with injuries to face and ribs. Funeral services held at the Methodist church with local business closures for the hour.

Glouster Logan Nelsonville Otis Vernon James Logue Jr James Logue Sr Otis Young Logue Paul Duncan Floyd McCarty Columbus Vernon William Drake Greendale Mr. Drake Duncan McCarty Sarah Vernon Frank McCann Post American Legion Improved Order of Red Men Stocklein New System Bakery George Vernon DeGraff Louis Carlos Vernon Pioneer James Vernon Athens Methodist Church Lansittel

Farmers Meeting Scheduled in Coolville Grange Hall

In Coolville Ohio on Tuesday September 5 at 7 pm a farmers meeting will discuss Troy township club work. County Farm Agent Raymond will attend with leaders. Farm bureau members are urged to attend and all are welcome.

Coolville Grange Halls Troy Township Club Raymond Farm Bureau

Driver Ralph Gupton Killed In Labor Day Auto Race

The body of Ralph Gupton of Hudson Ohio lies in a local morgue as relatives are notified. Gupton died at the Coshocton fair grounds half mile track when he lost control of the Maxwell Special car Monday afternoon during the Labor Day races.

Coshocton Ralph Gupton Hudson Gupton Fair Grounds Maxwell

Wealthy Tourist Robbed in Paris Hotel Jewel Theft

Mrs. Clifford Buckman of New York reports jewelry stolen at her Paris hotel. Police believe an international gang active in Paris London and Channel boats over six weeks targeted rich American travelers, with this as the latest victim.

Paris Clifford Buckman New York City London

Knights Parade and Field Day for St. John and Columbus Knights

In Logan Ohio on September 5 the Knights of St. John and Knights of Columbus held their annual dress parade and field day at the fair grounds. A parade drew over a thousand spectators with music from the American Legion and Columbus Battalion bands. The Retail Clerks beat McGovern Shoe Factory 10 to 5 in a later ball game. Commandery No 7 of Columbus won the prize drill, followed by No 98 and No 117. Col N J Weisend and staff attended, honoring longtime color bearer Constantine Menser with an honor medal. Motorcycle races capped the afternoon.

Logan Knights of St. John Knights of Columbus Fair Grounds American Legion Columbus Battalion McGovern Shoe Factory Chippie Stewart Commanderies of Knights Commandery No.7 of Columbus Col. N. J. Weisend Constantine Menser Menser

War Debts Not Biggest Thing in World Now

London reports Sir Charles Macara, financier, says cancellation of international debts would provoke a new war and urges drastic reductions of world armies rather than relying on debt remission or German indemnity. He argues peace and prosperity depend on cuts to military forces worldwide.

London Charles Macara

County Farm Bureau to Meet Here on Sept. 23

The Athens county Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting on September 23 in Athens. The place will be announced later. Members are urged to attend in large numbers as officers will be elected and next year’s committees appointed. Speakers will discuss issues facing farmers in the county. Reports from township bureaus and related organizations will be presented and plans for the bureau’s work next year outlined.

Athens County Farm Bureau Athens

Jewell Urges Shopmen to Fight Their Own Battle

In Chicago on September 5, B. M. Jewell, head of the striking shopmen, sent a forceful weekly bulletin urging the rank and file to stand firm and rely on themselves in the current conflict.

Chicago B. M. Jewell

Mrs Arms Recovering In Columbus Hospital After Collision

Mrs G B Arms of Van Lear Kentucky is in a Columbus hospital today recovering from injuries after a car driven by her husband collided with another vehicle.

Columbus G. B. Arms van Lear

Three Die From Heat in Chicago Record September Heat

A new heat wave in Chicago on September 5 caused three more deaths by heat prostration as temperatures rose to 94 degrees. Forecasters offered no immediate relief or expected drop in heat.

Chicago

Royal Pair of Japan to Wed in Simple Ceremony

Tokyo reports betrothal of Crown Prince Hirohito and Princess Nagako will be marked by a simple autumn wedding. Gifts total millions including a 12 inch sword, bride’s trousseau valued around 500000, and palace repairs, with 8000 guests planned for celebrations.

Tokio Hirohito Japan Nagakkokuni Osaka Higashi Fushimi Kasumigaseki Palace Nagako Paris Kioto

Notre Dame Professor’s Paternity Suit Heads to Court

In South Bend Indiana on September 5 Professor John P Tiernan of Notre Dame University brings a paternity suit against merchant Harry Poulin. Poulin faces a preliminary hearing before Justice Court judge A W Hosinski with a not guilty plea anticipated and a trial date set. Poulin posted $2000 bail after his arrest and hosted a fifteenth wedding anniversary party with his wife and children. Tiernan is expected to appear with his wife’s affidavit detailing their alleged associations with Poulin though Mrs Tiernan will not attend due to nervous collapse. Poulin denies the charges saying they stem from a blackmail plot and claims his wife supports him.

South Bend Ind John P. Tiernan Notre Dame University Harry Poulin Tiernan Poulin A. W. Hosinski

Regnar Meeting Notice From B P O E

B P O E calls attention for Regnar meeting tonight at 7 30. Members urged to attend.

Regnar

Dyer Antilynching Bill Seen Doomed This Session

Washington Sept. 5 The Dyer antilynching bill cannot pass this session and will likely fail in a winter session due to House opposition. The bill would give federal courts authority over crime cases involving aliens and face strong states rights resistance to alien protection. Taft helped frame the alien provision at Volstead’s urging amid labor hostility claims.

Washington Congress House Allena Harding Taft Dyer Volstead House Judiciary Committee

Child Drowned in Small Pool by Roadside

Clen Freman Perrine two year old son of William G Perrine of Wyoming Ohio drowned in three inches of water at the bottom of a roadside ditch near Williamsburg after slipping from an automobile truck. A physician said he was likely unconscious from the fall and died in the shallow pool.

Cincinnati Clen Freman Perrine Wyoming Ohio Williamsburg

Cross Country Flyer Makes a Splendid Start

Lieutenant James H. Doolittle landed at Kelly Field at 7 10 this morning completing a cross continent flight from Neptune Beach Florida to Rockwell Field San Diego California. He took off from Neptune Beach at 1930 Monday night and logged ten hours seven minutes in the air. He was greeted by the field band his wife and his mother who arrived from California.

Ban Antonio Tex James H. Doolittle Kelly Field Neptune Beach Fla Rockwell Field San Diego Cali Field Band California

Riots Reports in Calcutta Amid Religious Tensions

Serious religious riots between Hindus and Mohammedans were reported from the interior today. Police restricted access as protests spread through Calcutta with rumors of clashes and property damage.

India Calcutta

Public Schools Reopen With Large Enrollment Expected

Columbus reports more than 30 000 pupils expected on reopening day with late entries likely raising total beyond 35 000 as schools begin the new year.

Columbus

Forty Die Entombed in Cumberland Coal Mine

In Cumberland shire England a mine explosion trapped forty miners today raising fears of heavy loss of life. Rescue teams work to reach the shaft while officials assess the disaster scope and potential fatalities.

London Cumberlandshire

Bishop Samuel Fallows Dies in Chicago at 70

Bishop Samuel Fallows, head of the Reformed Episcopal Church in America, died in Chicago after several weeks of illness from a lung infection.

Fallows Chicago Samuel Fallows Reformed Episcopal Church In America

Italian bootleggers war claims another victim in Brooklyn

In New York City a 60 year old Italian man was found dead in a gutter at Hicks and Harricon streets in Brooklyn's Little Italy. He was shot stabbed and beaten with expensive clothes but pockets empty. Police suspect the killer dumped the body from a car after the murder elsewhere.

New York Brooklyn Eveldently Hicks and Harricon Brookyn Little Italy

Foster Fighting to Keep High Tariff on Wool

Ohio farmer I M Foster seeks to retain a 33 cent wool tariff as the tariff bill nears conference. He circulated a petition signed by ten Ohio congressmen protests any reduction, arguing the wool schedule is a lifeline for Ohio sheep farmers. Foster champions the higher duty for Ohio wool growers.

Foster Ohio I. M. Foster House of Representatives

American Legion Meeting This Thursday at 7 PM

The American Legion asks every member to attend Thursday evening at 7 o clock in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Commander Emmett Hooper and Adjutant William G. Silvus issue the call for all members to be present.

American Legion Chamber of Commerce Emmett Hooper WM. G. Silvus Adjt

Prayer Meeting at First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian church will host a prayer meeting at 7 o clock Wednesday evening led by Mr. N. E. Mills.

First Presbyterian Church N. E. Mills

Allies Intervene to End War in the Near East

London reports allied powers Britain France and Italy intervene to seek an armistice in the Near East as Turkish advances threaten Smyrna and Greek forces withdraw toward Asia Minor amid appeals for international help. Greek authorities fear massacres and seek aid as front lines shift near Mudania and the Sea of Marmora.

London Great Britain France Italy Geneva Smyrna Asia Minor Athens Rome Greece Sevries Bilejik Mudania Sea of Marmora

Auto Victims Claimed in a Canton Crash

Canton Sept 5 James Saddier 68 a Marine Bank messenger in Pittsburg for 38 years was killed outright Roy Saddier 9 a nephew died later as a result of injuries Mrs James Saddier and 6 year old Lucile a niece are in Aultman hospital after their car was struck by a Wheeling and Lake Erie train at Beach City late yesterday.

Canton James Saddier Marine Bank Pittsburg Roy Saddier James Saddler Lucile Aultman Hospital Wheeling & Lake Erie Beach City

First Attempt in Brazil Flight Fails at Start

Lieu tenant Walter Hinton failed in his first effort to resume flight to Brazil here today. He hopped off at 4 30 but was forced to return to the air station to lighten the load of his airplane. One more attempt was planned for later in the day.

Brazil Start Key West Fla Walter Hinton

Noted British Novelist George R. Sims Dies

London reports the death of George R. Sims a renowned British novelist and journalist at 75. He wrote numerous melodramatic novels and contributed widely to journalism.

London George R. Sims

Life Ends in Apparent Suicide Attempt at Madison Ave Residence

Migs Donny Harrison a 20 year old described as a Detroit actress attempted suicide in her upscale New York apartment at 695 Madison Avenue drinking veronal and bromidia. Police report she believed her life was a failure and she acted alone.

New York Migs Donny” Harrison Detroit Mich Madison Avenue

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LABOR Carmi A. Thompson West Virginia Stephen M. Young Labolish F. L. Stevens Court of Common Pleas H. C. Hahn Millard Price Tolpedo Henry Ford Cabinet Paige Machinists Labor Day Val Hocking County Farm Bureau Notre Dame Grants Rail James A Wilkinson Federal District Court Aly Near East Department of Agriculture Washington Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin The Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C
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