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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1919

Page

2

Japan Won’t Rule Shantung Return Despite Washington Hints

Tokyo reports indicate Japan will not make a definite pledge on returning Shantung to China. Foreign Minister told the diplomatic council that Tokyo cannot predict outcomes of negotiations with Pekin, which will open at the earliest opportunity.

H. H. Kinyon United Press Tokio Japan Shantung China Washington Diplomatic Council Jiro Shimbund Tokyo Pekin

Old Resident of Athens Die

Moses Selig 84 a pioneering Athens businessman and Mason died in Indianapolis this morning. He started a dry goods firm before the Civil War and worked with Abe and Emil Selig. Abe and Emil survive in Philadelphia. He leaves a wife, one son, three daughters, a sister in Chicago, and a faded family footprint in Athens commerce.

Sam Summer Moses Selig Indianapolis Mr. Selig Athens Abe Leopold Isaac Hall Emil Selig Abe Selig Philadelphia M. Selig Sommer Selig Pittsburg Chicago North Court Street Currier Silvus Shoe Hoyt Millikan Masonic

Millfield to Meet Amesville Sun in Sunday Game

Millfield will host Amesville on Sunday afternoon after failing to secure Reds for a backcountry clash. Manager Wade announced Amesville's acceptance and the matchup features Earich pitching for Millfield against Linscott for Amesville with Corbin catching Millfield and Seaman behind Amesville.

Millfield Amesville Sun Reds Elks Wade Amesville Earich Linscott Corbin Seaman

Navy Recruiting Party Seeks Recruits for Minnesota Duty

A Navy Recruiting party from Parkersburg visits the city to enlist young men for the battleship Minnesota. Enlistments cover two to four years in carpentry, electricians, radio, blacksmithing, ship fitting, musicians, cooks and more. Ex service personnel will get leave on enlistment. hospital corps and aviation corps are sought. information from Chief Yeoman Montgomery or the Navy Recruiting Tent by the courthouse.

Navy Parkersburg Minnesota Army Navy Marine Corps Hospital Corps Aviation Corps Yeoman Montgomery Court House

Elks to Play Zanesville in Weekend Series

The Elks enter a two day series at Zanesville after a setback by Millfield. If Young starts Sunday, Barstow will pitch Saturday. Whitlatch and Newman are catchers with Stockdale Knox King Loomis Marshman Beverage and Boise also in the lineup. They meet at 6:30 am for the motor trip.

Elks Millfield Zanesville Young E Barstow Whitlatch Newman Stockdale Knox King Loomis Marshman Beverage Boise

Columbus Steel Men Unmoved By Looming Walkout

Columbus steel workers express no alarm over a proposed strike set for Monday. An officer at the Carnegie plant notes uncertainty about impact on Columbus operations though the facility is part of the Carnegie Corporation. A hat pin guide invention is described that secures a pin through the same hole in a woman's hat.

Columbus Ohio Carnegie Carnegie Corporation

Changes in Local Troop Lineup and New Members

Boy Scouts of Troop One held an important meeting Thursday night announcing several changes in patrols and at least a dozen new members. William Davis was named senior patrol leader, with Beavers and Wood Pigeon patrols organized under new leaders. New members include Lewis Brown Fred Buxton Robert Clutter John Henry Jack Rhoades Paul Cotton William Moler and Edgar Shoemaker.

Boy Scouts William Davis Scout Davis Star Scout Altho Beavers Lewis Brown Fred Buxton Robert Clutter John Henry Jack Rhoades Paul Cotton William Moler Edgar Shoemaker Dixon Murray Kenneth Wilcox Herbert Murray Richard Wilson Wilbur Daggett Paul Schimpf Henry Garrett Peter Beckler Robert Nihart Walter Muir Holmes Stewart Rex Roush Dwight Rutherford

Calm Italian stance over Fiume crisis voiced by Nitti

Rome reports Premier Nitti urges calm and harmony as D Annunzio rejects government orders and vows to defend Fiume to the death. Admiral Casnova on the Dante Alighieri signals officers to leave the harbor, a move seen as futile.

Rome Gabriele D’annunzio Fiume Nitti D’annunzio Italy Casnova Dante Alighieri

Navy Admi ral Faces Discipline Challenge After Refusals

Reports indicate failures to follow orders caused by broad disobedience within the fleet. Authorities acknowledge insufficient command and the admiral struggles to restore order and effectiveness.

Famous Forest Threatened by Outbreak of Fire

In San Francisco on September 19 a major forest fire was advancing toward the famed woodland area. Local crews battled the blaze as flames crossed into surrounding designated groves, sparking concern for wildlife habitats and nearby recreational sites.

San Francisco Cal

Fire consumes cabins near Mill Valley in strong wind

Fire agent Martin W. Kliewe reported a blaze in the Redwood area traveled two miles toward the woods in sixty minutes, fanned by a heavy wind, destroying six or seven summer homes on the outskirts of Mill Valley but not entering the town. The Athens Messenger.

Ous Muir Redwood Forest Martin W. Kliewe Mill Valley West Point Inn

S. S. S. Promises Real Cure for Catarrh

An old advertisement urges readers to abandon sprays and douches for catarrh and try S. S. S. It claims lasting relief by addressing the disease at its source and offers free medical advice from the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta.

S.S. S Swift Laboratory Atlanta

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