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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1919

Page

2

Arson Suspect Bound Over After Court Hearing

William Malone, tied to the Edward Cobert home arson near The Plains, was bound over to the grand jury on a $1500 bond by Justice Hewig after a Wednesday hearing in the Mayor s office. The only state evidence cited was bloodhound tracking and Mrs Malone s question to him about the Sunday night incident. Malone could not post bond and returned to county jail. The case drew notable public attention with several onlookers present.

William Malone Edward Cobert Plains Justice Hewig Malone Hastile

Morrow County Wins Victory Shaft Prize

Columbus Ohio September 17 The Ohio war savings committee awarded the $10 000 Victory Shaft to Morrow county as the top seller of war savings stamps for June July and August H P Wolfe state director of savings announced the shaft will be dedicated in October

Columbus, CO Ohio War Savings Committee Ohio Morrow County H. P. Wolfe

President Wilson Receives Warm Welcome in Frisco Parade

President Wilson arrives in San Francisco and is greeted by a roaring crowd along Market Street. Spectators cheer with megaphones horns flowers torn paper and carnival like cheers as he enters the St. Francis Hotel.

San Francisco Cal Wilson Market Street St. Francis Hotel Hiram Johnson Ferry Building Civic Center

Girl Kidnapping Case To Be Returned To Oil City

Mary Kal esha, a 15 year old who says she was abducted by a Mexican gang from Oil City, Pa., and held in Akron Ohio, will be returned to Oil City by Pennsylvania officers who reached here on Wednesday after a month long nationwide search.

Akron CO Mary Kalesha Oil City Pennsylvania

Marriage of Young Girl Stopped in Detroit Detention Home

Dorothy Price 18 waited for her father in a Detroit woman's detention home when police halted her wedding plans. Fiance Benton Ellenberger 19 and cousins Roland Clark and Raymond Maloney all of Youngstown were arrested on auto theft charges after the group was found at an expensive hotel.

Detroit Mich Dorothy Price J. H. Price Youngstown Benton Ellenberger Sixth Marines Roland Clark Raymond Maloney

Katmai Expedition Tracks the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes

A 26 member National Geographic team led by Professor Robert A. Griggs travels from Anchorage to Mount Katmai Alaska to study the volcano and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. They expect to stay until September and plan to film the area’s steaming vents and future geological changes.

Mount Katmai Juneau Alaska National Geographic Socety Mount Katmai Shishatdin Unimaksland Aleutian Barloff Alassan Anchorage Katmat Robert A. Griggs University of Ohio Carnegie Institute Griggs Congress

Each Beauty in Harem Demanded a Gold Tooth

Dr. A. L. Hungerford, royal dentist to the Shah of Persia, recounts a tale from Teheran. He describes pulling a single gold tooth for a harem member and the ensuing jealousy. To appease the aggrieved women the Shah ordered gold teeth for all, while granting himself three U S molars.

A. 8. Hungerford Teheran Persia Toledo Pacific Coast United States

Wanted Her Dog Unwitching District Attorney Help

A Harrisburg woman asked the Federal District Attorney for help claiming her dog Lady was bewitched by a witch. She said the dog refused to eat for weeks and that the witch caused the problem. Officials admitted no magic word exists to unwitch the dog.

Pennsylvania Harrisburg District Attorney's Office

Ohio River Stages Fall at Pittsburgh and Parkersburg

Ohio river stages show Point Bridge 5.7 feet falling and Parkersburg 11.3 feet falling while Davis Island remains 9.2 feet stationary, Beaver Dam 7.9 feet stationary, and Point Pleasant 5.7 feet falling. Toledo reports the Americanization campaign opens.

Pittsburgh Point Bridge Davis Island Beaver Dam Parkersburg Point Pleasant

Packers Face Wrath of People at Last

Albany dispatch reports U S attorney general A Mitchell Palmer predicting conviction for Chicago meat packers under anti trust laws. He says grand jury will indict the big five and break up their conspiracy to control meat and food prices. Palmer urges public buy less to lower prices by reducing demand.

Albany N. Y Chicago A. Mitchell Palmer U. S America Palmer United States

One Man Rule Gets Another Call Down

Sioux Falls dispatch reports Senator Johnson accusing the President of trying to bully the Senate into rushing a treaty. He declares the government does not belong to one man and warns that the destinies of a hundred million people should not be in a single person’s hands.

Sioux Falls S. D Johnson Senate

Ohio Elks Open Annual State Meet in Columbus

The Ohio Elks Association began its two day reunion in Columbus with a morning business session at the Elks home. President Charles B. Fairbanks announced six district deputies for Ohio and named members of the credentials committee. Deputies include E V Bope Findlay R O Perrott Bucyrus Fred C Shanafelt Canton Walter J Sears Chillicothe George F Hamilton Steubenville and W A Wilmer Middletown.

Columbus Ohio Elks Association Elks Home Charles B. Fairbanks Marion Frank L. Rain Fairbury Neb Ohio E. V. Bope Findlay R. O. Perrott Bucyrus Fred C. Shanafelt Canton Walter J. Sears Chillicothe George F. Hamilton Steubenville W. A. Wilmer Middletown

Outskirts of Akron Burglaries Reported in Suburbs

Burglars struck near Akron on Tuesday night at Uniontown and Canal Fulton. In Uniontown they entered the railroad depot and stole $200 worth of goods including field glasses revolvers and ammunition belonging to Ward Young. In Canal Fulton thieves took flashlights shotguns and clothing valued at $100. Police were notified Wednesday.

Akron CO Akron Uniontown Canal Fulton Ward Young

Satin Frock Described as Graceful Afternoon Attire

A soft heavy satin afternoon frock features simple lines with a surplice collar and short sleeves. White lawn dots are highlighted by French knots and light embroidery, with plaited satin piping along the hem. The design is praised for refined charm rather than bold features.

Qoldiers Make Nasty Charges Against Chiefs

Detroit report shows Representative R C McCulloen returning to Washington after hearing testimony by former Detroit sergeant R L Barnett and other ex NCOs alleging waste and destruction of supplies by high officials in France. Witnesses claim incompetent officers fostered unrest and autocratic leaders.

Detroit Mich R. C. McCulloen Congressional Committee Washington R. L. Barnett France Barnett John Slevin Hegeman Earl R. Tromeley Pershing March Baker Wilson Kaiser Crown Prince Hindenburg

Servian Shoots Two in Saloon Fight

AKRON O Sept 17 George Met huja was shot and instantly killed and George Meaks a bartender was seriously wounded by Dan Patrick. Servian owner of a near beer saloon at Barberton near here at noon today. Police charge that Methujua had obtained liquor in Patricks place Patrick escaped.

Akron George Methujua George Meaks Dan Patrick Servian Barberton Methujua Patrick

Urgent Appeal At Pittsburg Strike Conference

Delegates at a guarded Pittsburg gathering urged a nationwide steel workers strike. Speakers warned postponement could ruin them, promising to endure even if beaten, with a session that may run into tomorrow. Swedish scientists devised a method to extract water from residual lye in sulphite production, saving about 800000 tons of material.

Pittsburg

Street lights go out if council fails to pay light bill

NEW LEXINGTON reports street lights to go dark Wednesday night unless the council pays a $10,000 light bill.

New Lexington Council

Gas experts warn of rising prices and consumer burden

The Athens Home Defense League accuses a West Virginia geologist and gas companies of using an unbiased review for propaganda to push Dollar Gas. They argue consumers face higher bills while equipment and the public pay the price, calling for consumer control over pricing.

West Virginia Texas Straize Ohio Associated Gas Companies Cleveland

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Cobert Frisco Admiralty Geographic Society THERE Waree Ohio River Ohio Elks Qoldiers Congressional Lash Hocking County Logan, O G. W. Christmann Sec’y Brooks & Fierce Messenger Athens Sumer Athens County Athens Home Defense League E. C. Woodworth
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