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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1922

Page

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Inside Story of Strike Settlement Revealed

A Chicago Evening American copyrighted report outlines secret negotiations ending the railroad shopmen strike for two large systems. Jewell traveled on Willard’s private car to Baltimore for talks with Willard and Byram, with a plan to roll out concessions gradually across roads and confirm the deal with union leaders.

Chicago, Sept Chicago Evening American B. M. Jewell Baltimore Daniel Willard Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Jewell Chicago Willard New York Harry E. Byram Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Byram Baltimore & Ohio Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul

Izzy Einstein and Frank Reager Arrested on Civil Suit Charges

Izzy Einstein and co worker Frank Reager were arrested in Providence and later released on bail. They face two civil suits for ten thousand dollars each filed by J A Taylor and Joseph Collins alleging assault and battery and trespassing by prohibition agents.

Providence R. L Izzy Einstein Demon Dry Sleuth Frank Reager J. A. Taylor Joseph Collins Prohibition

Miners Trapped Tomb Sparks Hope in Jackson

In Jackson California a message from the Argo Naut gold mine death tomb where 47 miners are trapped fuels renewed effort. Geophone readings from hundreds of feet through rock hint at a possible breakthrough as rescue crews intensify tunneling to reach the tomb.

Jackson Calif

Ohio road program curtailed by material shortages

Columbus September 8 Insufficient supplies of pavement material will halt work on 1000 miles of road in 350 contracts across Ohio. Highway Director Herrick says lack of transport due to fuel priority lists delays the highway building plan. Bases will be finished where possible and detours expected this winter.

Columbus Herrick Fuel Commission

Approve Davis Course in Coal Price Matter

Scores of telegrams and letters are received by Governor Davis approving his call for a special legislative session next Monday to pursue legislation against coal profiteering. The announcement came from the governor's office in Columbus.

Davis Columbus

Senate orders sweeping cotton trade probe

The Senate on Friday ordered a broad investigation into the cotton industry focusing on alleged market manipulation and the role of cotton gamblers in Washington.

Washington Senate

Clothing Need Brought About Bank Robbery

Cecil Udwin, 34, admits robbing the East Dayton branch of Dayton Savings & Trust Co. of more than $2,600 to buy clothing his salary could not cover. He planned a partner who did not appear, tried a taxi driver for help, and a coal wagon driver tipped off police, leading to Udwin’s arrest.

Dayton Cecil Udwin East Dayton Dayton Savings & Trust Co Udwin

Blackberry Sea Enn Declared Successful by Dry Cleaner

A dry cleaner reports a successful blackberry sea enn event, noting steady customer turnout and positive reception for the themed promotion. The item drew attention to the shop's handling of specialty stains and showcased new cleaning techniques.

Dry Cleaner

King Urges Senate Farm Plan to Aid Producers

Senator King proposes transferring all assets of the War Finance Corporation to the federal farm loan board to form a 500 million dollar pool. The plan aims to curb food speculation and provide seasonal and long term credits to farmers and cattle raisers, easing harvest price pressures. The measure, backed by the Senate agriculture bloc, would let farmers obtain loans against stored crops and stock.

William K. Hutchinson Washington Senate Senator King Utah King War Finance Corporation Federal Farm Loan Board Senate Finance Committee BLOC Senate Agricultural “Bloc

O'Neals to Mark 60th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs D W O Neal celebrate sixty years of marriage with a September 17 gathering at the McDougal church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and share a picnic spread. gifts are not requested.

M’dougal D. W. O'Neal McDougal Church

Labor Opens Drive to Change Rules on Rail Strike

Labor leaders in Chicago and Atlantic City begin planning to shape the railway strike’s future. The Brotherhood of Electrical Workers seeks a restraining order against federal enforcement as the Chicago injunction faces a Monday challenge and possible modification by agreement.

Washington Chicago American Federation of Labor Atlantic City District Supreme Court Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Daugherty

Columbus Schools Close At Noon For Lecture By Dr. E. B. Bryan

Columbus schools will close at noon today so teachers and officials may attend a Memorial Hall lecture by Dr. E. B. Bryan president of Ohio University His topic is Education and Citizenship.

Bandits Rob Jeweler in Chicago Restaurant

Bandits held up Adolph Kunstler a New York jeweler in a Chicago restaurant and seized diamonds valued at 50000. The crime marked a bold daylight robbery targeting a prominent businessman in a public setting. The investigation was underway with police seeking suspects and details of the heist.

Chicago Adolph Kunstler New York

Ireland nominated for another term as Army surgeon general

President Harding announced the nomination of Major General Merritt W. Ireland to a further term as surgeon general of the Army. Ireland has served in the post and the nomination was made in Washington on September 8.

Washington Merritt W. Ireland Harding Army

No Relief In Sight Prompts Tenement Evacuations In Columbus

Columbus residents face record heat with no relief in sight from the Weather Bureau. Crowded tenement districts seek relief by sleeping in the state house yard and in city parks as temperatures soar across Ohio.

Columbus Sept Ohio United States Weather Bureau State House

Miners Peace Pact Vote Clash at Wilkesbarre

In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania a bitter scene unfolds as John L Lewis forces push for ratification of the Pepper Reed peace pact while insurgents led by Rinaldo Cappillini vow to oppose. Police guard the tri district convention as delegates debate with 690 delegates totaling 1732 votes.

Wilkesbarre John L. Lewis Rinaldo Cappillini Cappillini Lewis

Car Crash Yields Hidden Whisky Stash Near Sandusky

A touring car hit a milk wagon on the Sandusky outskirts. Police arrested two men from Cleveland William Woods and Frank Gibo. Under a false bottom of the car they found 200 quarts of Canadian whisky. Two girls in the machine claimed to be Gibo’s daughters.

Sandusky, O William Woods Frank Gibo Cleveland Gibo

Weather warms as Wheeling records rising heat

Hotter and hotter conditions sweep Wheeling West Virginia with noon readings at 90 and another scorcher forecast. Yesterday’s official high reached 99 and 100 was reported the day before.

Wheeling W. Va Mercury

Revolt grows in Mesopotamia as Britain fights Turks and Kurds

British air forces and land troops clash with Turkish and Kurdish rebels along Mesopotamia's northern frontier. The Evening News notes the 1920s context with Britain’s mandate, Feisul’s throne, and unrest following a proposed new state.

London Mesopotamia Constantinople Paris Great Britain France Kingdom Irak Feisul

Athens Police Crack Down On Reckless Driving

Athens police and county officer Niece pledge to arrest traffic violators and present them to court. Mayor Roush reports enforcement of reckless driving speeding and parked cars without lights. Pochman of Cincinnati fined 18 dollars total. Bridgewater fined 1 dollar. Townsend fined 1 dollar with costs in separate cases.

Athens Niece Roach FL Pochman Cinetcati Nice Chauncey Foush John Bridgewter Roush Carpenter Street L. A. Townsend Efer

Injunction Nonenforceable Over Daugherty Strike

United States Attorney Gordon and U S Marshal Snyder must appear in district supreme court Saturday to show cause why they should not be enjoined from enforcing the Chicago writ, rendering the injunction temporarily nonenforceable in the District of Columbia.

Washington District of Columbia United States Gordon Snyder District Supreme Court Chicago

Senate approves bill creating 25 federal judgeships

Washington dispatch reports the Senate adopting the conference report to enact a measure that would establish 25 new federal judgeships as the final legislative step.

Washington The Senate

Greeks Annihilated by Turks Near Outchak Front

A dispatch from Adana reports that three Greek divisions were annihilated by Turkish forces near the Outchak sector on the Anatolian battle front, the claim issued late Friday.

London Outchak Adana

Free State troops sweep Limerick and Tipperary rounds up

Free state forces move to round up Republican irregulars ahead of the Dail Éireann session in Dublin. Battles occur and several Republicans are captured as the first parliament of the Irish nation prepares to convene. A claim of 45 million dollars for damages is expected to be considered, along with the postal wage dispute.

Daniel O’ Connell Dublin Free State Limerick Tipperary Dail Éireann de Valera Dail

Reward Offered for Slain Barnesville Man Slayer

Belmont county commissioners announced a reward of 5000 dollars for the arrest of the slayer of Charles Conrad of Barnesville. He was shot in his car, his body dumped on a country road, and his car stolen early Wednesday. Officials offered few details on other developments.

Martins Ferry Belmont County Charles Conrad Barnesville Woods Shoemaker Herring McDowell Marion Robert J. Anderson Howar Hoffman Herrin

Female political rise noted at UN and in states

Washington dispatch reports women in primaries winning seats at higher rates, with 12 of 24 women advancing. Three have strong chances for Congress, including Aunt Alice Robertson, Miss Alice Paul notes. Other races include a Minnesota senate bid and Wisconsin gubernatorial contest, all on Democratic or Republican tickets. Also: Missouri candidate Luella Moss seeks Congress as a Democrat.

Karl M. Elish Washington Alice’ Robertson Congress Alice Paul National Woman's Party International News Service Today United States House of Representatives Miss Robertson Winifred Mason Huck Illinois Luella St. Clair Moss Missouri St. Clair Peter Olsen Minnesota Ben Hooper LaFollette Wisconsin

Greek King Constantine Denied Flight Amid Unrest

Athens report claimed King Constantine fled after the Turkish defeat but the government officially denied the report noting no such flight occurred.

Athens Constantine

Wolfe Reunion At Mary Howards Home Near Millfield

The Wolfe family reunion will be held at Mrs. Mary Howards home on Oregon Ridge near Millfield this Sunday October 1. All descendants of Christopher Wolfe are invited.

Wolfe Mary Howard Oregon Ridge Millfield Christopher Wolfe

Last Stand of Greeks Before Smyrna Intensifies

Turkish cavalry operates 20 miles from Smyrna as Greek reinforcements head from Thrace. The Greek army makes its last stand before Smyrna while 80 ships in the harbor promise evacuations. Allied warships anchor offshore as Armistice talks loom in Angora and Athens faces a crisis.

Constantinople Smyrna Anatolia Thrace Angora Nikolai Kalogeropoulos Constantine Athens Critica

Voters Names Collected For State In Ohio

Secretary of State Harvey Smith asks Athens county elections board to send complete voter names to print publicity pamphlets on constitutional amendments. Amendments are to be voted on November 7. Without city registration, poll books from 1920 are used, though many lack elector addresses.

Harvey Smith Athens County Board of Elections Secretary of State Athens County

Must Be Upon the Right Track Says Daugherty

Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty said that when extremists on both sides are displeased with government action it indicates the government is on the right track. He commented amid broad criticism by labor leaders and railway executives over the Gavage injunction.

Washington Harry M. Daugherty Gavige

Law and order sweep in Herrin district on mass murder indictments

In Marion Illinois on September 8 a major federal manhunt targets 33 of 67 murder indictments tied to the June Herrin massacre. Four arrests, including Phillip Fontanetta and James Brown, underline a wide net as U S Justice Department pursues defendants across Herrin, Johnstown and Franklin County.

Phillip Fontanetta Court House James Brown Vike Iare Culp Charles Rogers Leva Mein Herrin United Sum Department of Justice Johnstown Franklin County Ilinois Otis Clark Claude K. McDowell United Mine Workers of America Bert Grace Hubert Walker J. H. Shoemaker Walker John Kelly Ofter Thob James Norris Dae Roy Pennington Harry Pu Charles Rogers John Rushing Dilas McCree Otis Maynard al Stewart Joe Murray Campb. Lively Jad Shmaker Theing Peter Heller P. Hall Leoa Mein Joseph Caraghi Dallas McCree Otis Maynar Shoemaker Neva Kennedy Herbert Rushing Clyde Lee James Gilligan Joseph Rhodes William Stanley

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