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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1920
Page
7
One complete set of wood working tools including a 26 in planer a 9 in jolster shaper heads and table gain head saw mandrel resaws line shafts and belts all in one package Write or call D A Pierce Guysville Or D1 9 18 8p.
Market notes from MARKETS UNION STOCKYARDS ILL, TOLEDO and PITTSBURG report hog receipts at 22 000 with higher bids, cattle receipts 5 000 with steady to slow trade, sheep at 30 000 with a 25 cent drop, and regional prices for hogs cattle and calves. Toledo and Pittsburg rounds show grain and livestock quotes with varying futures and cash bids.
Calves ranged 15.00 to 18.50 with bids noted. Sheep and lambs showed slow market with primes 7.50 to 9.00 and yearlings 14.00 to 14.75. Hog receipts described, buyers firm, with prime heavies around 17.75 to 18.85 and pigs 17.75 to 18.00. Butter and produce stable with Chicago prices listed and Liberty bonds values cited. Cincinnati Eggs reported extra firsts to 58.0c and firsts 66c.
The United States, in a state department communique, says Haiti has withheld salaries of the president and officials after failing to abide by a 1915 treaty. The note cites Haitian congress laws violating the agreement and delays in enforcing reforms under American financial supervision led by adviser John McIlhenny.
Widespread dissatisfaction with coal prices sparks questions about the industry’s honesty. Coal Age notes producers and dealers face accusations of manipulation as the market swings, while some urge patience to allow natural processes to correct the abnormal price and supply conditions.
Premier Millerrand announced his bid to succeed President Paul Dechanel who resigned last week. The move sets Millerrand as a leading candidate in the race for the French presidency.
Bishop William F. Anderson of Cincinnati to announce pulpit assignments for the northern Ohio district at the conference in Cleveland. The decisions were expected to be made late today.
South Amboy New Jersey September 20 Mrs Mary Grembowicz was strangled Friday as she mourned over her soldier son's grave and buried today Police found no trace of the killer though fingerprints on the throat indicated intent. The body was found Saturday by her two sons in a cemetery bushy area near the grave site where she visited since her son's return from France. Detectives believe money motive after examining her clothing.
Sealed bids by contractors are invited by the State Highway Commissioner at Leeship for building and improving roads, bridges and culverts in Yorktown area. Bids must include a bond or certified check of 5 percent of estimated cost, not exceeding 10 000 dollars. Plans and specifications available at the State Highway Commissioner’s office.
Twenty two witnesses were summoned to appear before the grand jury in the Wall Street explosion investigation. Assistant Attorney A. J. Talley said Fischer would not be called to testify.
Rome reports that Italian labor and capital reached a principle of workers' industry. From major cities, women had occupied factories. agreements for evacuation of plants are readied pending a control bill. A six worker and six owner commission will draft the bill for Parliament. No more factory seizures. In some cases owners resumed operation.
In Cleveland Ohio the Indians faced Boston with Walter Mails on the mound while the Red Sox sent Bush to the hill. About 10 000 fans filled the stands in the chill wind as the series with Boston continued and a crucial three game set with the White Sox loomed after a day off.
Democratic chairman George White says submission of the Aland Islands dispute to the League of Nations proves the league can prevent war between Sweden and Finland. He quotes Premier Branting praising arbitration and peacemaking as the world looks to join the league to reduce the threat of conflict in Europe.
Washington reports investigations into coal prices spread to Kentucky and Maryland. Assistant Attorney General Mitchell says production costs are lower in some states yet officials say mines charge high car prices. A grand jury will convene in Martinsburg West Virginia within a week with about ten operators summoned daily. Norfolk Virginia district attorney plans a jury summons also in about a week. Maryland DA has probed dealers and some operators.
New York Sept 20 United States Marshal detained Nicky Arnstein linked to a Liberty Bonds disappearance in a contempt of court case He refused to answer bankruptcy questions and was ordered by the federal court to be imprisoned at Ludlow Street jail until he agrees to testify.
Fragmentary timetable notes show rail time card No 8 for Athens with multiple leaves and routine daily trains. The text lists departures from Athens and related schedule fragments, but many words are garbled, leaving unclear destinations and times.
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