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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1922
Page
1
The Argonaut shaft disaster near Jackson California claimed 47 miners who died within hours after a August 27 fire. Notes from victims reveal they were alive at 2 am and 3 am before gas killed them. Recovery and burial plans unfold as state and federal probes loom.
London dispatch reports the cabinet will not declare war on Turkey unless Kelmal Pasha forces invade the neutral zone at the Straits. The policy revision reflects Britain's rebalance to European allies amid opposition to another war.
Paris dispatches report the French cabinet under Premier Poincare approves a policy of peace in the Near East and refuses to aid Great Britain if it enters war with Turkey. The ministers meet to frame a definite Near East policy and discuss a potential accord with Italy as Britain faces isolation.
In Cleveland on September 19 a real fire from a tin play stove killed two infants Jennie Laurenty aged 4 and Rosa Ryba aged 30 months. Both children were playing with the stove in a vacant lot yesterday afternoon. flames ignited their clothing, and both died at hospital soon after.
At the September meeting the council enforced a 30 minute parking limit on Court and Union streets from 8 AM to 4 PM and allowed curbside parallel parking on both sides. They adjourned to the first Monday evening in October after approving other measures including street and sidewalk works and the Shannon Avenue assessment option.
Washington reports extensive plans to impeach Attorney General Daugherty as House Judiciary Committee members prepare charges. Samuel Untermyer leads pursuit over anti trust law enforcement. AFL executive council backs injunction actions against railway workers.
Governor Davis named Clarence J. Neal of Cleveland as state fuel administrator under the fair price coal emergency act. The post carries a 6500 year salary and would take effect immediately if Neal accepts, with a temporary coal price plan to be set by October 1. Neal is a prominent banker and head of Neal Fireproof Storage, and previously ran Cleveland's municipal coal yard.
The annual meeting will run December 11 to 14 with the Morrison hotel in Chicago as the venue. Ohio delegates led last year’s Atlanta gathering and aim to repeat that record this year.
Elyria hosts a club dance in honor of motion picture star Lila Lee and her sister Mrs Leonard Tufford. Lee departs for New York to begin a new production and dismisses rumors of an engagement to Charlie Chaplin.
Washington reports indicate President Harding will veto the soldiers bonus bill. The White House remains silent as a vigorous veto message nears completion citing the cost and funding issue. A poll suggests the House would override, while the Senate likely sustains the veto.
Health officials led by Dr. J M Higgins tested wells near Stella avenue after Floyd Butcher of 12 Stella avenue contracted typhoid fever. Tests showed colon bacillus in the Butcher well. further checks were ordered while other nearby wells were sampled. Butcher improving. no additional local cases found. city water deemed safe.
Cleveland September 19 The thirty third degree the highest honor in Masonry will be conferred at the supreme conclave s 110th annual meeting Harding planned to receive it. notable honorees include Governors Groesbeck Sproul Whitman Dineen Durbin and others.
After a cabinet meeting Britain reiterates willingness to act alone to defend the Turkish straits and deter Turkish entry into Europe. Reports say France and Italy will withdraw troops from the neutral zone, while labor groups press for peace.
By a 5 to 2 vote the state supreme court ordered Secretary of State Smith to place the beer light wine proposal on the November ballot. Chief Justice Marshall dissented. Dry officials plan to appeal to the United States Supreme Court while wet leaders expect no federal interference.
The 111th Ohio Methodist Episcopal conference adjourned in Logan Ohio with Bishop William F. Anderson announcing pastorate assignments for the coming year. Rev F M Evans of Athens will remain superintendent of the Marietta district for another year. A long list of appoints for Marietta district pulpits includes Albany H E Warner Amesville Paul Haskins Athens First Daniel McGurk and many more across towns such as Gallipolis Glouster Coolville Marietta and Pomeroy with To be supplied for Marietta circuit.
Washington September 19 The department of labor reports a two percent fall in retail food prices in August versus July amid rail and coal strikes. Vegetables led declines with potatoes down 28 percent onions 16 percent and cabbage 15 percent Sirloin steak down 1 percent. Eleven items rose, sugar leading at 7 percent.
Ten irregulars and six free state troops were killed in a long battle near Erris County Mayo. The clash lasted hours with fighters using cover from rocks and trees. Irregulars captured Balla and Rathkeale as the courthouse at the chatter place burned. one free state soldier died.
President Harding signed the China trading act to add safeguards and protections for American firms doing business in China, marking a federal move to regulate trade relations and curb risks to U S interests.
Athens Council No. 15 R F and A M calls members to a Wednesday 7 P M meeting. J R Morton P J M J A Palmer named recorder.
Special communication at Para muthia Lodge No. 25 F and A M Tuesday Sept 19 at 6 30 PM. Work in Master Mason degree. W W Lee W M J A Palmer secretary. EB Rot
Turkiye forces under Mustafa Kemal Pasha push northward from Asia Minor toward European territory. Turkey detaches many troops east to Mesopotamia while Greek reinforcements head for Thrace. France reports assurances from Kemal Pasha he will not cross into Europe, and the last Greek detachment of 1,000 men in Asia Minor is captured.
Washington report notes incomplete information on damage to American property and the burning of Smyrna. It also asks for the status of native-born and naturalized Americans left destitute by the fire and seeks near east facts.
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