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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
1
New York witnesses a Brooklyn and Manhattan gang feud erupting with a night car duel and gunfire. Spectator Paul Mechelich aged 50 was wounded in the arm. Police say bootlegging profits and a prior murder sparked the clash. eight officers joined the chase as a woman drove the getaway car.
Senator Calder of New York unveiled a plan to raise taxes on intoxicating liquors. He would set 6.40 dollars per gallon on spirituous liquors and five dollars per beer barrel, allowing two percent alcoholic content. Estimated annual revenue is 175 million dollars. He notes most bonded liquor last year served beverages and should be taxed accordingly.
K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion will operate a booth at the Fall Festival in late September. The post plans a membership drive to recruit more World War veterans and has booked a moving picture to aid the effort at Athens theatres. Two members will be appointed to attend the state convention in Toledo September 26-27, with a probable delegate to the national convention in Kansas City October 31 to November 1-2.
An examiner for the Interstate Commerce Commission heard Southern Ohio Power Company claim 9596.07 against John Barton Payne director general of railroads for freight charges from Hocking Valley Railroad to Floodwood plant Athens County during wartime rail control.
The record lists Gen George Crook born Dayton and died Chicago in 1890, Louis Amadeus Reppe first Catholic Cleveland bishop dying at St Albans in 1885, plus events: a tornado near Washington Court House, a 1892 fire at Cleveland's Academy of Music, and Cleveland’s city centennial in 1894.
Columbus Ohio September 7 The state outlines an extensive building program for institutions. Construction aims include a dormitory for colored men at Marysville reformatory a horse barn at London prison farm a dormitory for Mansfield reform school youths nursing at Soldiers Home Sandusky a tubercular hospital in Dayton and two cottages at Orient branch Columbus. Larger contracts may wait a year awaiting lower material and labor costs with about 1 000 000 to be spent in 18 months.
Customs guards patrolled the Delaware Capes to stop rum smuggling. Two schooners were reported en route with whiskey cargoes and two other vessels were observed cruising the coast for some time.
Paris is stealing America's fashion ideas as Paris designers claim the American skirt ten inches from the ground set a trend. Alla Ripley, president of the American Fashion Art's League, notes Paris styles cater to actresses with dramatic lines. She adds sashless silhouettes, fuchsia shades, fringe and tassels dominate upcoming season.
Deputy sheriffs Sam Zimmerman and Andrew Szmelko who oversaw the Lucas county jail at the time of the escape of post office bandits Joe Urbaytis Charles Schultz and George Rogers were dismissed by Sheriff Taylor.
A historical note states that the average income for most workers in India is about one cent per day, illustrating widespread poverty. The remark emphasizes the stark economic disparity among working people nationwide.
Twisted girders and curling wires cling to the wrecked ZR-2 lies in the Humber near Hull England. The airship broke in half and exploded after a thirty hour trial as rescuers cut away compartments in the search for bodies.
Britain considers the United States note arguing that America, having aided in defeating Germany, should have a voice in disposing of German territory and former Turkish domains. The note, via United Press, cites needs to address American rights in Mesopotamia and Palestine and signals confidence that mandates can be arranged with proper consideration.
Elizabethtown and Rossclare residents brace for an 800 miner march from a camp 12 miles away as clashes with mine guards occur. Wires to the towns are cut and four prisoners are claimed by deputies with no reported casualties.
The British cabinet invited President De Valera to bring Irish plenipotentiaries to meet a special cabinet committee around September 20 to discuss the Irish situation. The note says government by consent of the governed is fundamental but cannot be the basis for the conference. Ireland must remain within the empire.
Police officers discovered Emil Hamiltonburg and two gallons of moonshine during a raid on a steep knob top home in Doc county. Pearl Helwig justice of the peace and Constable Edgar Mariner joined Chief Graham in the capture and Hamiltonburg was later to be arraigned.
London reports a ten member cabinet committee ready to meet the Sinn Fein delegation at Inverness if they accept the British proposal for further talks. The cabinet plans to issue a note clarifying Ireland must remain within the empire and seeks a set date for continued discussions on the Irish question.
Dublin reports a relief wave as the British cabinet notes avoid an ultimatum. Sinn Fein plenipotentiaries and a British committee agree talks continue, raising expectation of a peaceful settlement through ongoing conversations.
Large crowds lined the streets of Cleveland today for the formal installation of Bishop Schrembs as the fifth bishop of the Cleveland diocese. The throngs rivaled those seen at his arrival in the city.
In Williamsburg Virginia the Bruton Parish Church is believed to be the oldest church building in continuous use in the United States, reflecting its long religious and historical lineage.
Spirit of 1921 reports Cincinnati probate Judge Lueders rules fluffy sleeves high necked dresses and big hats are passe for the typical bride. The marriage license photo features a girl in a canoe with Cupid aiming arrows, reflecting new fashion for brides.
Paris reports discuss a proposed third peace treaty to bind the Versailles settlement with the German American accord. France advocates allied nations and the United States negotiating the new pact, noting the German American treaty does not recognize Versailles terms including Alsace Lorraine.
Athens Scout Troop One will meet at 7 o'clock tonight in the scout rooms instead of 6 30. Dr. John Sprague will speak on First Aid Treatment. Former Superintendent Geoffrey Morgan asks for phonograph records for the scout rooms. He urges contributors to notify a scout tonight so he can collect the records.
Elks members with machines urged to assemble at the club Thursday at six for a trip to Nelsonville for the Elks jubilee. The Legion band will accompany the group and all are urged to attend.
The earliest English tea sale marked high value with prices ranging from fifteen to twenty dollars per pound, reflecting strong demand for imported leaves.
The city awarded Bart Davidson a contract to lay a water pipe line from the water plant to the Athens Country Club and install the golf course water system for 8500 dollars. The main line spans about 17 500 feet and will be buried two feet deep. Only two bids were received with the other bidder Mariner and Sams submitting a materials only offer. Work will begin once the pipe is shipped.
Athens residents near Ohio University urged to register Monday 8 to 11 AM to prevent congestion. E B Bryan signs notice requesting all who plan to attend to register.
Miss Lucy Page Gaston has ended her long service with the Anti Cigaret League after the board forced her resignation. The board said her methods were more drastic than those approved by the league managers.
Federal and state enforcers plan a fall offensive to end bootlegging with raids in major cities. Roy Haynes says no big local raids planned in New York, while investigations target eastern and western fronts. In nine Bronx and Harlem spots, arrests followed, and 25 cases seized near Norfolk.
Tokio reports that Japan has forwarded a proposal for settling the Shantung controversy to Pekin. The papers say Secretary Hughes approved the plan before it was sent, with Japanese Ambassador Shidehara presenting it.
Plans to mop up bootlegging in Ohio will be discussed at a conference in Columbus. Roy A. Haynes national prohibition commissioner J E Russell federal Ohio commissioner Don W Parker state prohibition commissioner and Wayne B Wheeler anti saloon league official will attend with Governor Davis. Medicated beer is not expected to be permitted by Congress.
A past week in Ohio brought abundant sun and variable rain with generally good planting conditions. Corn matured rapidly, early harvest began, late corn and potatoes improved, pastures showed growth, and fall plowing was delayed in dry counties. Wheat acreage may shrink slightly while gardens remained plentiful.
State military protection for trains and workers on the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railway will be sought after a wreck near Atlanta that killed engineer John T. Morris and injured several people, all black, with dynamite implicated. The locomotive derailed and flipped, trapping Morris beneath it as the blast damaged cars and tracks.
Hearings began before the Public Utilities Commission on the proposed merger of Ohio Bell and Ohio State Telephone Companies. The action marks the first official step in consolidating the two regional carriers.
Elihu Root will accept the presidency of the international court of justice in Geneva. Members of the League of Nations were privately informed today that his election is practically assured.
A bean supper is hosted by Elizabeth Phillips on the Athens Amesville pike this Saturday evening September 10. Proceeds go to the McDougal church fund. All are welcome to attend.
The Christian Associations of Ohio University plan to welcome and assist new students. A university booth will provide information at Union Station. Representatives will meet arriving students at Nelsonville Glouster and Hamden to guide them to Athens.
Dr. C L Martzolff handed a $520 check to University President Bryan for deposit to the state treasury to credit Ohio University. The Frans Latin Prize will yield $31.20 annually and fund the Latin Department.
Merrill Kerr of Kerr Hardware on Court Street acted quickly using a Pyrene treatment to save a truck from fire yesterday after 6 pm. Firefighters arrived as the vehicle sped away, and witnesses noted the dramatic scene with heavy smoke drawing onlookers. The car’s owners left without thanks or payment for the extinguishing aid.
President Harding plans to depart Saturday on an extended cruise likely to reach the New England coast, according to United Press sources.
Medina Gas and Fuel Company and Lima Natural Gas Co reach agreement after an all night talk. Attorney General Price and the Public Utilities Commission assure gas will be on between eight and twelve this morning. TecGive Tes and Fuel Co warned of court action if service is not resumed promptly.
The government through the biological survey compiles state game laws into a free booklet for hunters. A Washington Information Bureau offer accepts two cents for postage to send a copy. Send name and address with stamps to Frederic J. Haskin, Director.
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