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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1922
Page
1
Detroit and Columbus factories halt operations affecting about 475 workers in Columbus and roughly 100 000 nationwide as Ford suspends output amid alleged gouging by coal and steel interests. Foremen warn layoffs may extend weeks with River Rouge and Highland Park plants among first suspensions.
Martins Ferry dispatch notes an unprecedented rush of river traffic on the Ohio River with steamboat captains reporting congestion at Pittsburg docks. Rail strike blamed for increased freight movement as boats ready to push goods downriver.
Negotiations for a renewal of the present wage contract between the Pennsylvania system and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen began today. Warren S. Stone, grand chief of the engineers, said the talks are being conducted by the general chairmen of the affected organizations with Pennsylvania officials. Contracts expire September 30.
Beginning September 18 The Messenger will run a daily sport page series by Billy Evans, a renowned AL umpire and writer. The two features per day will compare players across contending teams and analyze the approaching climax of the season, focusing on the Giants Yankees and Browns ahead of the World Series.
Railways split as some lines reject peace with striking shopmen. Burlington signs new pay and rules after talks with elected workers, signaling more die hard roads may follow. Milwaukee St Paul North Western Baltimore & Ohio report workers returning while protests and strikes continue.
Loring Hall will move to Akron to serve as acting professor of European history at Buchtel College within the university. He replaces the department head on a short leave abroad and has prior summer teaching experience at Kent State Normal College where his geology and geography courses drew over 600 teachers registered across two terms.
Construction of the Athens National Bank building at Court and Washington progresses amid delays from quicksand. Two thirds of the first floor is laid, basement walls nearly done, a 47 ton reinforcing steel load for the main vault, and brick and stone facing planned. roof expected by Thanksgiving if no further delays.
Washington September 16 The veteran soldiers bonus bill nears final fate after senate passage. Veto predictions split with treasury caution, while proponents expect either signature or automatic enactment. Lawmakers calculate veto override chances as many senators remain away.
About 1,000 of 1,466 students attended a mixer at the university armory hosted by the Y M C A and Y W C A to meet classmates. President Bryan urged dedication to the institution as music and readings accompanied the event.
Heavy fighting rages through the night in Dublin with reports from Cork Limerick Tipperary and Tarbert. An eight hour battle on Donaghmore street leaves casualties unknown and Tarbert garrison captured by irregulars. Railway and telegraph disruptions create severe food and fuel shortages.
The supreme council thirty third degree Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Masons of the northern jurisdiction of the United States opens its 110th annual meeting in Cleveland. Leaders gather to discuss rites and lodge affairs as the gathering enters its historic session.
Nine persons were wounded in Belfast when a bomb exploded early today. The blast disrupted railways and bridges, severing South Ireland from the north.
Ashville vs Chauncey scheduled for 2:30 PM at Chauncey Ball Park on Sunday. Local teams meet in a midweek league matchup with stakes for standings and bragging rights in the region.
Washington officials weigh the Smyrna crisis as a phase of European power struggles after World War I. The United States seeks Turkish cooperation with Allied relief plans while questioning responsibility for the Smyrna fire and possible massacres amid broader Allied control of strategic routes.
Mason's Attention para Mathia Lodge No 25 F and A M holds a special communication Tuesday September 19 at 650 PM Work in the M M degree W W Lee W M J A Palmer Sec 916 3
Central News dispatch from Athens reports the G7 warship Kilkos bombarding Smyrna. Turkish quarters burned and most of Smyrna left destroyed or damaged except certain quarters. Dead feared high as fires fill the harbor with corpses and over 100000 threatened by starvation and exposure amid panic and revolts in Adrianople.
Reports describe wholesale slaughter of Greek and Armenian Christians by Turkish soldiers, creating a perception of a Mohammedan holy war against Christianity. Victims run into thousands, while the British Mediterranean fleet concentrates at the Dardanelles to deter Turkish threats to seize Thrace.
Eyewitness accounts describe Greek forces blocked by Turkish troops in Smyrna as the city burned in a two mile blaze. Refugees thronged streets and quays amid explosions and panic while Turkish soldiers intervened near retreating ships. the British consulate was destroyed in the chaos.
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