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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1921

Page

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Senators Probe West Virginia Mine War Findings

Senators Kenyon and Shortridge arrived in Logan County to interview officials about the Spruce Mountain fighting and indictments of union miners. They toured Matewan and Merrimac to hear union and non union views and considered a real open shop and state patrol role to end violence.

G. T. Blankenship Mingo County Matewan Blankenship Mingo Merrimac Tug River West Virginia Kentucky String Union Blackberry City Riley Meade William McMillan Kenyon Shortridge Borderland Borderland Coal Corporation Matewan Sector

Diptheria Epidemic Threat Dominates Athens County Area

The Athens county health nurse Miss Munn warns of a possible diphtheria epidemic in the northern district. Nelsonville and Deanville report most cases with several new incidents today. Authorities tighten health rules, send throat-sick children home for examination, and note antitoxin is on hand as they work to contain spread.

Athens County Miss Munn Nelsonville Deanville Chauncey New Floodwood J. M. Higgins Munn Athens Mooi

Notable Ohio Deaths and a Garfield Mourning Event

Timeline recalls Gen Charles Grosvenor born in Pomfret Conn died in Athens Ohio in 1917. Philander Chase the first Episcopal bishop of Ohio died at Jubilee College Ill born Cornish New Hampshire 1775. Horace Greeley received public reception in Cincinnati in 1872. General mourning followed President Garfield's death in 1881.

Charles H. Grosvenor Ohio Congress Pomfrat Conn Athens Philander Chase Jubilee College Ill Cornish N. H Horace Greeley Cincinnati Garfield

Davy Executed for Murder in State Prison

Andy Davy, from Columbus, was electrocuted in the state prison after pleading guilty to murdering his wife last August. Governor Davis and officials declined intervention. Judge Kinkead imposed the death sentence with no mercy. Separately, the naval submarine R-26 reported in distress north of Guantánamo, Cuba, with Montcalm rushing to aid.

Mercy Cuba Columbus Andy Davy Davis Davy Kinkead Washington Guantamano Naval Radio Service Montcalm

Borah to oppose Harding Hughes peace treaty in Senate

Senator William E Borah will lead the opposition in the Senate against the Harding Hughes peace treaty with Germany. He believes the pact ties the United States to the Versailles treaty and will start his fight after the president sends the new treaty to the Senate. Borah, who led the irreconcilables against Versailles, feels he cannot reverse his stance amid concerns of entanglement in European affairs.

United Press Washington William E. Borah Senate Harding Borah United States

Contempt Trial of McGannon Opens in Cleveland Murders Case

The contempt of court trial of William H. McGannon began in Cleveland today in connection with his second trial for the murder of Harold Kagy. Local proceedings moved forward as judge and jurors prepared for further testimony.

Cleveland William H. McGannon Harold Kagy

Ohio National Guard Declared Ready for Federal Acceptance

Columbus September 20 Adjutant General Florence said the Ohio national guard is complete except for an aero squadron and will be inspected this week. The division is one of the first in the country to be ready for call by the war department.

Columbus Ohio National Guard War Department Florence

Jail delivery plot uncovered at federal prison

In Leavenworth Kansas authorities found explosives and grenades in a federal prison. William Tillighan of Seattle was charged as the ring leader of the jail delivery plot.

Leavenworth Kans William Tillighan Seattle

Dayton Tax Hike Boosts Cost of Living

Dayton and Montgomery county residents face a forty cent rise in living costs as the tax rate climbs from 2.56 to 2.96 dollars per hundred. The change increases expenses for households and local businesses.

Dayton Montgomery County

Elks Call Parade Meet Thursday Evening At 6 30

All Elks are requested to meet at the club Thursday evening at 6 30 for the parade. Those with uniforms should wear them. if not available wear citizens clothes. Secretaries O L Hossington E R Alex M Moore announce this notice. Page one.

Elks O. L. Hossington E. R. Alex M. Moore

Treaty to Senate Tomorrow Sends from White House

President Harding will transmit the German treaty to the Senate tomorrow with a brief note from the White House. The move follows anticipated approval steps as talks move forward on the accord.

Senate White House Washington Harding

Railroad landslide kills two men in Ohio

Edwin Morris of Langsville and Jesse Eades of Middleport were killed by a landslide on a Kanawha and Michigan railroad extension from Hobson to Langeville in Pomeroy Ohio.

Pomeroy Edwin Morris Langsville Jesse Eades Middleport Kanawha and Michigan Hobson Langeville

Lewis Fights Labor Radicals at Miners’ Convention

President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers denounced radicals within the union at the miners convention in Indianapolis. He urged rebuke of district leaders Howat Farrington and Harlan for acts he said violated union laws, and called for unity against wage cuts while dropping nationalization demands and supporting intensified West Virginia unionization efforts.

Indianapolis Ind John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Today Organized Labor Lewis Alexander Howat Frank Farrington Robert H. Harlan Kansas Ilinois Washington West Virginia

Ohio social agencies plan unemployment care strategy

Columbus report from September 20 states Ohio social agencies assembled in conference to outline a plan for addressing unemployment, presenting proposals for Governor Davis before final submission.

Columbus Ohio Social Agencies Davia

Enrollment Boom Reaches New Fall Record at Ohio University

Athens buzzes with students as Ohio University hits 1288 total enrollments by 10 am, rising nearly 200 above the previous fall peak of 1117. Administration reports steady, rapid onboarding across campus as registrations continue.

Athens Ohio University

Grand jury probes Arbuckle mis testimony bias in case

San Francisco grand jury investigated efforts to bias witnesses in the Roscoe Arbuckle case. Testimony from show girl Zey Prevon about being approached, Joyce Clark's statements to doctors and others, and questions about an alleged illegal autopsy were sought. Towell Sherman, a guest at the party, reportedly left California courts.

M.D. Tracy United States San Francisco Roscoe Arbuckle Zey Prevon Fatty" Arbuckle Virginia Rappe Joyce Clark Miss Prevon Gabor Kingstone Reggie Morley Rumwell Mises Arbuckle Brady Towell Sherman California

Unusual Photos of Virginia Rappe and Aliene Likenesses

A curious image shows new alien likenesses of Vi Rappe, the silent era actress linked to a murder case, arranged by a photographer to create a reflection-like composite. The text hints at a sensational framing around her death and Arbuckle, hinting at scandal and speculation rather than solid fact.

Ee Arbuckle

Women Welcomed by Athens Clubs During Fall Festival

In Athens Ohio the Fall Festival crowds will be greeted by a women’s information booth in front of the Athens National Bank and within the Chamber of Commerce rooms on the bank’s fifth floor. The Chamber and Women’s Federated Clubs lead with volunteers from local women’s clubs staffing the booth and offering rest facilities and water. Each day features different host groups from the City Federation to the Current Events Club and Social Literary women guiding visitors.

Athens County Athens Athens National Bank Chamber of Commerce Bank Booth City Federation Pallas Club Hobson Study Circle Higley Current Events Club Social Literary Bureau of Information

Dainty Underwear for Duchess Zenia Sets Paris Fashion

Paris reports the costliest postwar lingerie for Duchess Zenia of Russia ahead of her marriage to William Leeds son of the widow. The wedding day undergarment, crafted in Alencorn late, is valued at hundreds of thousands of francs.

Paris United Press Zenia Ofussia William Leeds Leeds Alencorn

Pave Tit Way For Peage Talk

London dispatch reports the Irish question leaning toward a Sinn Fein concession after Eamonn De Valera signaled willingness to a conference if Irish principles are not surrendered. Lloyd George was expected to reply with a demand that the talks be free and without prejudice, enabling an immediate meeting.

London Gairloch Scotland Lloyd George Eamonn de Valera Sinn Fein

Fall Festival Cancels Tonight Meeting

The B P O E notifies there will be no meeting tonight due to the Fall Festival. Signed by O I Hoilington and Be R.

O. I. Hoilington BE. R Alex M. Moore Sec

Speaks for Disarmament and Rail Aid in Ohio Mart

Congressman John Speaks urged disarmament saying nations should declare their plans and America could cut armed forces saving about 500 million dollars the first year He backed a 500 million dollar railroad loan to modernize stock and equipment He said the economic slump is ending noting thousands back to work in Ohio steel mills and calling this the start of the end of the business low mood

Columbus John Speaks America Ohio

American citizen killed by Mexican soldiers near Tampico

The state department said Carl R. Tabb, an American citizen, was shot and killed Sunday night by Mexican soldiers in the southern oil fields near Tampico. The incident was reported today.

Washington Carl R. Tabb Tampico State Department

Bound over for charge after plea of not guilty

Stanley Barstow faced a charge of no support of his children before Justice Helwig. He pleaded not guilty, waived examination, and was bound over to the grand jury.

Stanley Barstow Helwig

Fight Flares Over West Virginia Mine War Areas

In Indianapolis on September 20 a mine workers convention declared the union war will center on Mingo McDowell Logan and Mercer counties the sites of civil strife. Officials say wage reduction plans by operators after next March will be fiercely challenged by John L Lewis and the union in these key districts. The four counties formerly ran non union mines during the 1919 coal strike to aid the fuel emergency.

Indianapolis Ind West Virginia Mingo McDowell Logan Mercer John L. Lewis

Divorce Rules and Odd Tales from Malay Peninsula

Cleveland reports on Carveth Wells recounting Malay divorce lore where a husband must utter I divorce thee three times to be legal. He notes divorces are rare due to property rights and shares more stories from his peninsula travels including an elastic fish.

Cleveland Malay Peninsula Carveth Wells Peninsula Wella Wells

Expert Tells How to Manage Garden in Ohio Patch

Geneva, Sept. 20 Attorney A. J. Trunkey of this city claims the best producing garden in Ohio. He values his half acre patch at 500 dollars a year and has tended it for 30 years using a ditching system. He recommends digging trenches and letting water reach the roots rather than watering. Last year he harvested 40 baskets of corn with fresh sweet corn daily until frost. He notes every ten hills yield a bushel of potatoes.

Geneva A. J. Trunkey Ohio Trunkey

Mansfield Manufacturers Club appeals Richland County PSC rate decision

The Mansfield Manufacturers Club filed an appeal today with the Public Utilities Commission challenging the commission’s order setting rates for electric service by the Richland County Public Service Company.

Columbus Public Utilities Commission Manufacturers’ Club of Mansfield Richland County Public Service Company

Ninety three New Free Baking Recipes

The Department of Agriculture publishes a free baking booklet titled Baking in the Home. It promises guidance on pies breads and famous corn bread with no tricks needed. To obtain a copy by mail send two cents in stamps and provide name and address clearly. Frederic J. Bailey, Director, Interior Department, Washington, D. C.

South Boston Department of Agriculture Washington Frederic J. Ba Bury Washington, D. de

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