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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1921

Page

7

Rich man to face weight of law in single standard case

New York on September 22, Edward N. Breitung a millionaire mine and oil operator valued around 18 million will be tried on a vagrancy charge. He is to be the first man tried under new legislation while three of his female companions were convicted in a related incident. City Magistrate Jean Morris the only woman on the bench helped bring about his arraignment.

New York Edward N. Breitung Breitung Jean Morris

Strikers Strengthen Ranks in Oil District Standoff

In Taft on September 22, several hundred more oil field strikers were sworn in as special deputy sheriffs and constables, joining the Law and Order Guard to block strike-breakers. Reports say companies plan to hire large gangs to force wells back on and counter the march.

Taft, Cen

Agnes Vanhorn On Trial For Tempering With State Witness

Agnes Vanhorn faced trial before Judge Bernon on charges of tempering with a state witness in the contempt case of William H. McGannon former chief justice of the city courts in Cleveland.

Cleveland Agnes Vanhorn Bernon William H. McGannon

Nuxated Iron Promises Vitality For Exhausted Nerves

An advertisement touts Nuxated Iron as a superior organic iron supplement that strengthens red blood and revitalizes tired nerves without harming teeth or stomach. It claims broad use, urging buyers to seek genuine Nuxated Iron with N.1 on each tablet and warns against substitutes.

Fatty Arbuckle Prosecution Aims at Harsh Penalty

San Francisco district attorney Mathew Brady pursues capital punishment or a lengthy prison term for comedian Fatty Arbuckle, prosecuting the case with strong vigor.

Fatty” Arbuckle Mathew Rady San Francisco Withereat Vigor

Detective Locates Sherman to Testify in Arbuckle Case

Lowell Sherman the so called movie villain, wanted in San Francisco as a witness in the Arbuckle case, was traced to Harmon New York and summoned by District Attorney Swann. He agreed to give a full statement about the wild party at Arbuckle's party.

New York Lowell Sherman Villian San Francisco Arbuckle Swann Sherman Twentieth Century Limited Harmon Grand Central Station

Harding sees openings in Republican storm clouds

President Harding voiced cautious optimism as rifts appeared in Republican troubles. Key factors cited include a New Mexico senate win for Republicans, reduced Democratic opposition to pacts with Germany Austria and Hungary, Senator Underwood backing the administration at the disarmament conference, a smoothing of the patronage fight with Senator Willis of Ohio, and prospects for early tax revision action.

Raymond Clapper United Press Washington Harding New Mexico Germany Austria Hungary Underwood Willis Ohio

Flood conditions ease as rail traffic resumes and mines face delays

Glouster Ohio reports flood fears subsiding with waters falling after yesterday’s alarm. K and M line traffic to Corning resumes late yesterday. Mine 802 at Congo flooded but not severely. Mine 301 spared water, operations likely by Saturday depending on trestle repairs from flood damage. Damages around Corning substantial in some locations.

Congo Glouster Corning

Athens man in movie world

S Wayne Roach returns from Kansas City where he worked with a film company producing Jesse James Under the Black Flag. Jesse James Jr. plays his father in the production and Roach appears in a scene. The project includes a new million dollar studio in Kansas City and filming in Mexico. New York is screening the film, with Ohio censors pending.

S. Wayne Roach Kansas City Missouri Jesse James Jesse James, Jr Mr. Roach Chicago Kansas Studio Mr. James Jr Mexico New York City Ohio

Port of Missing Motor Cars Disclosed Near New York

New York police hunt river bottoms near the metropolis after graveyards of stolen autos were found in the west. One caches near the East River at Tiffany Street Bronx foot. A scene shows workers lifting cars from the river at that point.

New York East River Tiffany Street Bronx Olan

Monkey toots car horn at Cadiz diner

A tourist parked outside a Cadiz restaurant at noon and left the car briefly. A crowd gathered as a tiny monkey, bored while waiting for its owner, kept tooting the horn until the owner returned.

Cadiz. O

Labor MPs Press for Immediate Parliament Return in England

In London on September 22 Labor members urged the speaker to reconvene Parliament due to England's severe unemployment. A telegram to Lloyd George accompanied the appeal. The premier agreed to meet a 15 member delegation if cabinet talks on Ireland permit. The cabinet will discuss unemployment, while suspicions arise of IWW agitators linked to Moscow’s Third International.

London House of Commons England Lloyd George Garloch Third Internationale Moscow Evening News

Social at Canaanville for church supper funds

A Friday evening church social in Canaanville offers a home cooked supper to raise money for purchasing a piano for the church. Proceeds go toward this musical purchase and community engagement.

Canaanville

The World’s Only Female Pearl Diver

A Japanese woman is described as the only female pearl diver in the world. She is notably sturdy and muscular, capable of remaining underwater for several minutes without apparent difficulty.

Mrs Mastin Expected in Washington for Winter Visit

Mrs Henry C Mastin wife of Captain Mastin assistant chief of the bureau of naval aeronautics is expected to arrive in Washington soon for the winter She continues her role as a popular participant in the navy social season.

Henry C. Mastin Mastin Bureau of Naval Aeronautics Washington Navy Social

Ohio Seed Improvement Association expands certified seed wheat supply

The Ohio Seed Improvement Association announces 60 000 bushels of inspected seed wheat available to Ohio farmers. The group does not sell seed but connects buyers and sellers while raising standards for certified varieties like Gladden Portage Trumbull Ohio 9920 and Ohio 127. Field crops only including wheat corn oats and soybeans are emphasized with notes on storage inspection and sampling processes.

Ohio Seed Improvement Association Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Ohio Gladden Portage Trumbull Association County County Seed Association Franklin County Ohio State University

Lightning Restores Sight For Milo Boy

In Penn Yan New York on September 22 Bernard Flynn aged 14 from Milo township near here regained his sight after a lightning strike during a storm left him unconscious. He had worn glasses since age seven and reports immediate improvement after waking.

Penn Yan N. Y Bernard Flynn Milo Here

Students Back 1921 Ohio Footballers at Last Minute

Ohio University students pledged full support to the 1921 football team after a base meeting on Wednesday. Coach Finsterwald promised to strive for the most successful team in fifteen years, and the squad committed to strict training. Morris Harvey's Huntington eleven faces the Green and White at a 2 o'clock kickoff.

Ohio University Morris Harvey Huntington W. Va Ohio Finsterwald

Second Suit in Week for Mrs Burrier in New Philadelphia

Mrs. Nancy Burrier filed a second divorce suit in New Philadelphia Ohio this week. She already received a decree to divorce Ross Burrier and now seeks a divorce from her first husband George W Dill of Pittsburgh. She learned Dill was alive only after her marriage to Burrier when their son met Dill in Pittsburgh.

New Philadelphia Nancy Burrier Burrier Uhrichsville Ross Burrier George W. Dill Pittsburg Dill

Meanest Man In The Adirondacks Nabbed At Last

Allen Levey of Saranac Lake N Y crippled and wheelchair bound was robbed at a Tupper Lake hotel he asked a man to safeguard a purse containing 147 dollars. The suspect vanished into the woods as police pursue the case.

Saranac Lake N. Y Adirondacks Allen Levey Tupper Lake Hotel

Filipino Midgets Draw Big Crowds At Local Attraction

Tiny performers amuse crowds as visitors flock to the show. Children are urged to attend and enjoy the spectacle of the diminutive act drawing interest from the public.

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