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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1921
Page
1
About 600 miners at Nos. 210 and 211 Sugar Creek returned to work this morning with Nos. 210 and 211 set for a day run. Preparations were under way to start No. 209 next Monday following a reported Columbus settlement between Ohio Collieries Company officials and mine workers.
Chicago news reports Judge K M Landis, acting mediator in a labor dispute, ordering a return to work after months of strike. He refused a rehearing and had wages cut slightly a week earlier, prompting workers to resume millions of dollars in construction projects.
Elyria Ohio reports the death of James Sheldon, 65, of LaGrange, by a self-administered strychnine poisoning on Wednesday night, attributed to ill health.
Williamson Sept 15 defense attorneys prepared to open their case for Reece Chambers and Fred Bergraff in the death of J W Ferguson one of seven detectives killed in a May 1920 Matewan street battle. The state had four minor witnesses as the trial began and expected to close before adjournment tonight.
Athens announces a record school year with 983 pupils citywide. Athens High reports 320 students, full classes, large freshmen numbers at 73 in art and commerce, 62 seniors matching last year. Sunnyside leads Hill with 340 pupils, Hill rivals surpassed. First B grade adds 48 youngsters, training school enrolls 309.
Historical items from Cincinnati dated September 15 1799 and later reflect early Ohio figures. Mentions the First General Assembly of the Northwest Territory opening in Cincinnati, birth of Lieut Gen Henry C Corbin in Clermont County, death in New York 1909, birth of William H Taft in Cincinnati, and President Hayes at the Seventh Industrial Exposition opening in Cincinnati.
Dublin reports Sinn Fein leaders weighing modified stance on a British cabinet conference at Inverness. Couriers Harry Boland and Joseph McGrath returned from Scotland with a report influencing Eamon De Valera's note on September 20. Delay likely as Sinn Fein considers Lloyd George's last word before formal meeting.
The appellate court granted East Ohio Gas authority to raise prices temporarily while the gas rate case awaits final decision. Judge Vickery noted the company was operating at a loss under the current 35 cent per thousand cubic feet flat rate.
B M Anderson Jr economist of Chase National Bank called for restoring right prices in a West Virginia Bankers Association address at Parkersburg.
Sandusky Ohio September reports that the Sandusky Manufacturing Company's Glass plant will resume full operation on Saturday after an idle period since January.
Timothy J. Spencer 75 of Racine Ohio and Mrs. Nancy Smith 68 of Columbus wed in probate court in Columbus on Wednesday. Spencer a retired farmer and Civil War veteran is father of five children from a prior marriage.
Lorain Ohio September 15 The Lorain Creamery Company announced a price reduction in milk from 18 to 12 cents a quart and from 7 to 6 cents per pint effective today amid lower costs.
A feed pipe rupture at the Atlantic Refining Company plant caused a fatal blaze and explosion. Eleven workers died and 27 were injured as crews labored near a large oil still when the pipe burst and leaking oil was ignited by flames nearby.
Four leading packers Armour & Co Swift & Co Wilson & Co and Cudahy Packing announce an open shop plan replacing the Alschuler arbitration. Over 90 percent of 75 000 employees voted for the plan which forms employee associations to negotiate wages and conditions. Morris and Company makes no immediate wage or condition changes. James G Condon outlines the plan with employee elected representatives handling reviews.
The city rat contest centers on the Elks prize of 25 dollars for the boy with the most tails. Captains DeMolet and Moore report prizes of 15 and 10 dollars for runners up. Leading competitors include Benny Potter Frank Hale Franklin Dean Ralph Watkins Donald Starkey Robert James Fulton Richard Mansfield Alonzo Barnes.
Newark Ohio chief of police James Sheridan was suspended by acting mayor H H Scott amid allegations of bootlegging and bribe taking. The Licking Law Enforcement League led by Charles O Bannon filed the complaint alleging favoritism and protection of gamblers. Mayor H A Atherton had been dismissed by Governor Davis. Roscoe Arbuckle faces manslaughter charges in San Francisco with bail possibility set at 15000, amid anticipated testimony about his conduct and party life. Federal agents consider seizing Arbuckle's 26000 car over suspected liquor transport.
Former Greek premier and ex-dictator M. Venizelos wed Mile. Schillizzi in a London ceremony at St Pran etsi. He is 57 and the bride is much younger as the exiled leader takes a second wife.
Dayton reports that C F Cohen a tobacco sauce maker accused of whiskey theft from his plant. detectives labeled it inside work. Cohen later confessed he caused the liquor’s removal and the case was dropped since no charge exists for stealing one’s own whiskey.
The survivors of the 63rd Ohio Regiment of Volunteers will hold their annual reunion in Glouster on October 3 and 4. It marks the Corinth Mississippi battle anniversary. Veterans are invited, with only a few members remaining likely to attend.
Dean Voigt reports several trunks belonging to incoming students are missing in the city and likely delivered to the wrong address. Anyone with information should call 5492 or 5494 to reunite owners with their belongings.
A fragment discusses the idea that having nothing to worry about is itself a concern for those who fear worry. The text hints at a paradox where calm moments prompt reflection on anxiety and responsibility.
An explosion at a barn in New Orleans killed John Toney and Anthony McCallen, both 15, and seriously burned Mrs. Toney and 12 year old Edward Toney. The blast was blamed on excessive pressure in a copper whiskey still.
Daily retail sales of Ford cars and trucks rose fifty percent in the first week after the latest price reductions. The announcement credited the policy as the main factor behind the uptick in Detroit area demand.
The Ladies' Aid holds a social at Clarks Chapel Church on Saturday September 17. Homemade ice cream cake and other refreshments will be served to raise funds for church work. Everyone is invited to attend and contribute.
Dr. H S MacAyeal Ohio state director of social health announced a bill to require medical examination of all applicants for marriage licenses before the next legislative session. He spoke at the Ohio Women's Federation of Social Health meeting here and endorsed sex education in public schools to prevent wrongdoing.
Farmers are invited to a seed corn selection demonstration Saturday at 2 P M at the Chas Martin farm one half mile west of New Marshfield. The Smith Hughes department of New Marshfield High School will conduct the demonstration.
Mrs Eva Catherine Kaber, known as the Cleveland murderess, sulked and starved in solitary confinement at the women's reformatory in Maysville Ohio as a protest against punishment for plotting to escape. She refused all food yesterday and today as superintendent Mrs Louise Mittendorff warned she would keep her in solitary confinement if needed.
In Cleveland on September 15 guards increased at the Marysville Ohio woman's reformatory following a plot to free Eva Catherine Kaber, mother of Marian McArdle, as Marian awaits murder trial.
Athens chapter No 39 Royal Arch Masons holds a special convocation on September 16 at 6 PM. Mark, Past and Ex Masters degree. J R Morton high priest. J A Palmer secretary.
Columbus report says farmers milk cows and perform chores to syncopated rhythms at the Music Trades convention. Delegates declare synchronized milk is the latest product of the jazz era.
Five armed robbers halted John Hellems, a bank messenger, on a crowded St. Louis street car and fled with a satchel carrying $12,000. The crime occurred on September 15 as the car moved through the city.
Washington reports tax payments totaling 6.525 billion dollars as the third installment of income and profits taxes. Secretary Mellon aims to ease the treasury deficit of 116 million this month and next, with refunds of 535 million and 345 million set for debt service and interest. A new tax bill nears completion for Senate Finance Committee drafting, with discussions on inheritance tax and sales tax proposals advancing.
Saturday pies offered at Albany Cline's Department Store with phone orders and home delivery available for pie lovers seeking fresh baked desserts.
Sheriff Parker reports Daddy Calvert, an elderly blacksmith, so intoxicated last night that he caused a violent disturbance requiring county officers to intervene. Calvert, described as crafty with liquor, fought officers and forced his blind wife from their home before being restrained and jailed for recovery.
A large blaze at Rockaway Beach swept through the bathing section destroying several small hotels and a number of concession stands and cottages. One body was found with two men missing as the fire caused an estimated loss over 1 million dollars.
A brief note explains that joy riding, despite its name, frequently ends with a gloomy patrol wagon ride. It outlines the risky behavior and its likely legal consequences.
Edward Richardson died after a dispute over a cat in Cincinnati Ohio. His brother Harry Richardson was jailed on a murder charge claiming the cat was kicked and a plate struck him, leading to a fatal shooting.
N J Baker, owner of the Athenian Restaurant, proposes expansion into the adjacent Cooperative Store and pawn broker ventures. The six month payroll listed by the utilities commission totaled 6819.40 and reflects high demand for credit from college students awaiting future earnings.
A wedding of interest to a wide circle of friends solemnized today unites Miss Rose Maurer and Mr. Walter Tripp in the holy bonds of wedlock. The ceremony occurred at 3 30 o’clock in the afternoon at St. Patricks parish with Rev. Father Owens officiating. Attendants were Mrs. Cash Stratton matron of honor and Mr. Stratton, a man both of Nelsonville, and the former sister of the bride. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s mother home and the couple left for Columbus and points on a honeymoon trip. They plan to reside with the bride’s mother upon return. The bride is a bookkeeper for the Sayre stores and secretary of the Star Theatre Company of Buchtel. The groom is a miner and well regarded in Buchtel.
Sept. 15 in Columbus examiners of the interstate commerce commission proposed denying a 20 percent rate reduction by the D. T. and I. railroad. They based the recommendation on Henry Ford representatives failing to appear and explain why the rates should be lowered.
Columbus Sept. 15. G F Schlessinger of Columbus formerly of Xenia was removed today as chief engineer on state highway department construction. His replacement is G F Clements of Morrow county former county auditor.
A string of recent killings tests the idea that women cannot shoot straight, signaling rising scrutiny of gender roles in violence.
Fort Worth Texas September 15 two train robbers were shot and killed near Fort Worth when they attempted to rob Texas and Pacific train No 11. Detectives and federal agents guarded the train after a tip warned of the attempt. The dead men were unidentified. one had a heart wound and the other had 24 buckshot wounds. The train returned to Fort Worth with the bodies.
Cleveland Sept 15 The danger of a railroad strike grows as railroad executives refuse to abide by the labor board rulings favorable to workers. James G Sause Fort Wayne Ind of the AFL says railroads especially the Pennsylvania refuse to carry out rules benefiting the men, fueling worker ire while they follow labor board decisions.
Akron witnesses testified that a speeding car fired revolver shots, killing 40 year old Harry Sinclair on Brooksville Road near Ghent.
The Becher Contracting Company of this city has been awarded the contract for construction of the Harding hotel at Marion at a cost of $600,000.
The Harding administration views the disarmament conference as a means to reduce government expenditures and lists plans to curtail next year's spending. Officials have already ordered reductions totaling over 300 million dollars, excluding the navy, with a stated minimum of 350 million dollars for all departments.
The Robert C. Byers Co announces William A. Moorhead is not connected with the firm. Affairs are in charge of vice president Marion Schambs at 3 E Washington St. Stockholders urged to meet Mr. Schambs. Company reports excellent condition and rising sales.
Lydia M. Southard of Twin Falls Idaho pleads not guilty to poisoning murder of her fourth husband Edward F Meyer. Trial scheduled for September 26 with court proceedings set.
The piece promotes saving money by reducing labor and preventing garment damage. It notes an Agriculture Department bulletin on laundry, available free via Washington Information Bureau with a return postage stamp, and directs readers to send name and address with two cents. Frederic J. Haskin is listed as contact.
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