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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1919

Page

2

Figures On The Series Puzzle The Shrewdest Figures On The Series

New York Sept 22 Figures never lie a sage once intimated but he didnt have baseball in mind when he waxed wise The Braves of 14 proved that Pat Moran and Kid Gleason have teams filled with the winning spirit The Reds were keyed up through the championship drive to win Cincinnatis first flag in fifty years The White Sox are money players aiming for glory led by Jackson Collins Gandil and Weaver They are tougher on offense than the Reds in average hitting The Reds fielding slight edge on Chicago The Reds outrun and hit more with fewer stranded The Reds rely on quantity in pitching while the White Sox rely on quality Moran hurlers have 72 wins Gleasons trio 63 The leaders include Southaws in Ce Williams and Luque Cicotte on top The Sox and Reds lead in pitchers and hitters with Kerr and Williams among top alternates

New York Braves Pat Moran Kid Gleason Reds Cincinnati White Sox Sox Jackson Collins Gandil Weaver Gleason Rosch Groh Chicago Moran Ince Williams Luque Cicotte Sallee Luque Ruether Fisher Eller Dickey Kerr

Comeback Hero Drives Cleveland to Tenth Straight Win

Ray Card delivered a ninth inning double to spark Cleveland past Vash 8 to 4 as the streak reached ten games. Jim Sallee was defeated by the Dodgers 3 to 2 after a 56 pitch effort. The Yankees improved with a homer against the Tigers and Alexander shut out the Braves 3 to 0 in a 58 minute game.

Ray Card Cleveland Vashon Jim Sallee Dodgers Yankees Tigers Alexander Braves

Hearing Granted in Ohio Telephone Fee Dispute

Representatives of Cleveland Telephone will ask the state public utilities commission to protest a ruling allowing a $3.50 installation fee charged by two Ohio companies before the war. The hearing is set for September 28 in Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Cleveland Telecompany Consion

Women Doctors of Thirty Nations Stage Convention

An international conference of women physicians is in session in New York City. Leading doctors from thirty nations are expected to attend the six week meeting. Its aim is to provide information on social problems to serve as a basis for worldwide constructive reform.

Women Doctors OF New York City Marie Feyler Lausanne Switzerland Constance Long London Mary Gordon Tomo Inouyo Ickie Radmilla Lazarewitch Legation Slovens Yvonne Pouzin Nantes France Christine Murrell Alice Armand Ugen Montevideo Frances 8. Johnston Edinborough Ada Potter Natalie Wintsch L. Thuillier-Landry Paris Marguerite i Et

Elks Fall Twice to Mark Grays in Zanesville

The Elks lost 2-0 and 4-3 to the Mark Grays of Zanesville in a weekend doubleheader. Ohio University players Stockdale Loomis King Fuller Li Young and Marshman appeared for the Elks. Dowell starred for Zanesville with 15 strikeouts in game one while Barstow held the Elks to three hits. In game two Li Young limited Zanesville to five hits as Boise and Barstow starred for the Elks, who outhit the Grays but could not overcome early deficits.

Elks Mark Grays Zanesville Ohio University Stockdale Loomis King Fuller Li Young Marshman Dowell Barstow Zanesville Crew Gray W. Dowell D. Dowell Whitlatch Boise Grays Collins Young and Whitlatch Gaston

Mine workers push for national labor party

United Mine Workers of America at Cleveland convention endorses forming a national labor party to shift Congress and give workers a government voice. Resolution passes unanimously and supports Ireland self-determination and recognition of the Soviet government. Delegates oppose the Cummings bill on railroad disposal and pledge aid to steel industry strikers.

Cleveland, O National Labor Party United Mine Workers of America American Congress United States Ireland Russia Resolutions Committee

Labor Leaders Delected for the Round Table

The American Federation of Labor released the list of delegates to the round table conference on October 6. The names include Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison Joseph F. Valentine Frank Duffy W. D. Mahone A. Rickert Jacob Fisher Matthew Woll Daniel J. Tobin John L. Lewis Sarah A. Conroy William Johnston Paul Scharrenberg John Donlin and M. S. Tighe.

Washington American Federation of Labor Today Round Table Wilson Samuel Gompers A. F. of Frank Morrison A. F. of L Joseph F. Valentine Frank Duffy W. D. Mahone A. Rickert Jacob Fisher Matthew Woll Daniel J. Tobin John L. Lewis Sarah A. Conroy William Johnston Paul Scharrenberg John Donlin M. S. Tighe

Romanian and Siberian forces clash near Hersecz

Reports from Budapest say Romanian and Siberian troops have engaged in battle near Hersecz. In other news, a Melbourne Syndicate is developing a tobacco plantation in Australia.

London Hersecz Budapest Australia Melbourne

Strikers Clash With State Police in Clairton Confrontation

Pittsburg reports a street clash as strikers or sympathizers attacked mounted troopers in Clairton. One man, Mike Hodak, was severely beaten while trying to pull a trooper from his horse. Shots fired, a horse struck, no injuries reported. Union leaders blame the constabulary for the disturbance.

Pittsburg Clairton Mike Hodak Constabulary

Illinois Steel Plant Faces Possible Shutdown

At Joliet Illinois a United States Steel plant may shut down as only a small percentage of its 7000 workers were ready to report for duty. Officials had said mills would stay open but signals pointed to a shutdown if conditions did not improve.

Illinois Joiet Ill United States Steel Corporation

City of Biloxi Explodes Off Mobile Sinks, Crew Unknown

Italian auxiliary barkentine City of Biloxi carrying explosives blew up twenty miles off Mobile Bar last Thursday and burned to the waters edge before sinking. Reports reaching shipping circles today indicate the vessel's crew fate is unknown.

Mobile Ala Biloxi Mobile Bar

Increase Pay and Knock Out Union

Huntington officials raised police and firemen pay to 130 dollars monthly and called unionization illegal and inadvisable. The resolution bans local union formation and threatens dismissal for any department member who advocates unionism. Police had previously rejected 125 dollars per month.

Huntington W. VA

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Reading dies at eight months

The eight months old son of Mr. and Mrs. O K Reading of near Jerseyville died this morning. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 PM with burial in Hebbardsville cemetery.

O. EK Reading Jerseyville Hebbardsville

Uncle and nephew exchange over tenner in terse appeal

A brief exchange follows a nephew's plea for a tenner as an uncle responds with a dollar, signaling a small family financial moment. The dialogue reflects casual, everyday interaction rather than a dramatic event.

Glago Company Strike Ties Up Hocking Glass Plant

About 150 iron mould workers at Hocking Glass in Lancaster Ohio walked out this morning, shutting most of the plant. The strike follows a dispute over starting and ending times after a earlier 5 percent pay raise for 500 employees and an eight hour day.

Lancaster, O Hocking Glass Company

Debate Over Voting Clause Prepares Senate Clash

Washington September 22 Senators prepare for a decisive fight over amendments to the treaty as the Johnson amendment prompts a key speech by Senator Reed Missouri. He will argue that Great Britain could outvote the United States in the league due to separate colonial votes, countering President Wilson's claim.

Washington Johnson Reed Missouri League of Nations Great Britain United States Wilson

Spanish steamer Valbanera confirmed after wreck near Rebecca Shoals

Key West Sept 22 The fate of 450 passengers and crew remained a mystery as divers confirmed the sunken vessel lying in forty feet of water off Rebecca Shoals lighthouse is the Valbanera.

Key West Fla Rebecca Shoals Light House

Belgium and Holland Relations Reported Stable Amid Border Dispute

London report cites Dutch legation saying no news of a break with Belgium. Berlin wireless dispatch claimed Belgian ambassador to The Hague and Dutch ambassador to Brussels were withdrawn. Heightened tensions follow Belgium's demand to revise the 1839 treaty affecting Limburg and the Scheldt river areas.

London Belgium Holland Berlin the Hague Brussels Limburg Scheldt

Shortest Nine Inning Game Set in Cincinnati

The Cincinnati and Brooklyn clubs played a nine inning game in fifty five minutes to break the major league speed record. Brooklyn won 3 to 1 as Slim Sallee pitched for the Reds. The prior record was fifty six minutes set by New York and Brooklyn on August 30, 1918.

Cincinnati, CO Cincinnati Brooklyn New York Slim Sallee Reds

Jews in Serbia in bad plight prompts relief fund drive

Reports to the American Jewish Relief Committee detail dire Balkan Jewish conditions. In Belgrade and other cities, war damage, disease, and political strife have devastated homes and schools. about 4,500 Belgrade Jews remain, with thousands more refugees. The appeal seeks clothing and staple foods for around 35,000 people, plus ongoing aid to Bulgaria Roumania and other areas.

New York Balkan American Jewish Relief Committee Serbian Isaac Alcalay Serbia Belgrade Old Bulgaria Hetty Goldman J Qs Sophia Roumania Miss Goldman Bucharest Jassy Constanza Onder Louis Marshall Balkans Poland Galicia Czecho-Slovakia United States

Colorado Fuel and Iron Plant Shuts Down Amid Strike

The Colorado Fuel and Iron company announced its Pueblo steel plant employing over 6,000 workers was forced to shut today due to the strike affecting operations and production in Colorado.

Pueblo Colo Colorado Fuel and Iron Company

Englishman Invents Magnifying Glass Aimed at Draftsmen

An English inventor creates a magnifying glass attachment for pencils or engraving tools to assist draftsmen and engravers, enabling finer detail work.

Eagle Scout Preparation and Local Merit Badges Highlighted

The article explains the path to Eagle Scout from first class to merit badges, detailing tests in fire building swimming and camping. It lists specific examiners for Scout Lewis Brown and notes the program aims at citizenship rather than military training, with Athens noting four local boys reaching the rank.

Court of Honor L. J. Addicott A. Y. Wilcox Rupp W. V. Daggett Roy L. Dupler Lewis Brown Mary Williams Miss Williams H. J. Paul Hugh Meighen Mr. Wible Mark Cowen Brown Supt. Morgan Gordon Bush John Bolin Athens

Nazimova screens at Glouster Opera House this week

The Glouster news notes Nazimova in Toys of Fate at the Opera House on Thursday September 25 with prices 10 and 25 cents and a later auction of souls planned for Saturday September 22 38. A brush fire near the water works reservoir drew a crowd before John Summers admitted burning it to clear the brush. Orvil Edwards of Akron visiting relatives had his tonsils removed by Dr Crawford. Funeral for Mrs Alissa Kasler presided by Carl Gladden occurred at her home with interment in Bishopville cemetery. The Bowkley property near the post office changed hands to the Binderbasin family who will convert rooms into a shoe shop and expand the repair business. Jul ia Daugherty visited Athens with in laws. Ambrose Theatre opened with capacity crowds under Amb Gibbs and manager J L Gibbs. Mrs Harry Beck and Mrs Belle Purdue visited, Ruth Powell stayed with friends, Deputy Sheriff P H McKinley and family spent Sunday in Trimble.

Thursay Nazimova Alissa Kasler Bishopville Carl Gladden Easley Chas. Easler John Binderbasin Jacksonville Havg Bowkley Binderbasin Messrs Additio

Local Social Roundup From Pew and Nearby Areas

Fred Slater and son visited Nek sonville Thursday night. George Ball and family Albert Aleshire and family and William Roberts and families attended the Athens movies Thursday. Harry Notestine was in Athens Wednesday. Mrs. Joe Barstow and children visited her mother Mrs. Davis Friday. Sam George left Saturday for St. Louis and Benton for a ten day trip. Mrs. George Ball ill with flu. Ella Edgar of Athens visiting sister Mrs. Hawk.

Fred Slater Neksonville George Ball Albert Aleshire William Roberts Athens Harry Notestine Joe Barstow Davis Sam George St. Louis Mo Benton Ill Ella Edgar Hawk

Compact portable arc lamp outfits for film work

A new arc lamp apparatus for motion picture use has been miniaturized so two outfits can be carried by a single operator. The inventor’s design emphasizes portability and efficiency for on location filming.

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Henry J. Farrell United Press Rey’s Lash Dainty Dorothy LABOR Pittsburgh Glago Company Lancaster Lapeli Colorado Bei Brown Robert”yand William Moler Glouster News John Summers Orvil Edwards Akron C. J. Edwards Hunte Julia Daugherty M. Cubbison Ambrose Glouster Amb Gibbs The Thetre J. L. Gibbs Harry Beck Belle Purdue Chillicothe Catherine Daugherty Ruth Powell Nelsonville Irene Blower P. H. McKinley Trimble Pew the Plains Garden Court Pensiar Canada the Cline Pharmacy Co
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