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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1920

Page

2

Free Information Bureau Opens in Washington

The Athens Messenger announces a new Washington information bureau to connect readers with federal research and government work. Frederic J. Haskin will run the service, bringing authoritative reporting on government activities and practical results for citizens in southeastern Ohio.

Athens Messenger United States Tte Ohio Anany Washington Frederic J. Haskin

Free Map of the New Europe from Washington Bureau

Athens Messenger announces a free official map of New Europe produced by the Geological Survey with Versailles expert input. The Information Bureau offers direct answers, government documents, and printed bills or orders to help business, home, and women.

Europe Geological Survey Versailles Messenger Information Bureau Washington Information Bureau United States Bureau

Postal Instructions For Inquiries In The Athens Messenger

All mail should be addressed to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington D C. Frederic J Haskin is the director. Enclose a two cent stamp with each inquiry for return postage. Special pamphlets and bulletins announced for free distribution also require a two cent stamp.

Athens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D.C

Seaplane Golf Outing Sparks Social Trend

Miss Retta Pam of New York flew a seaplane from the Hudson foot of Sixty-ninth Street to Sleepy Hollow Country Club to play golf. Capt Tibbs of Tibbs Aero Service piloted the craft landing in the Hudson near Tarrytown and the club.

Retta Pam New York Sixty-ninth St North River Sleepy Hollow Country Club Hudson Tarrytown Tibbs The Tibbs Aero Service

Prohibition Warrant Rule Set By Ohio Judge

Federal Judge John B. Later of Columbus rules in a Dayton case that the Volstead Act must be enforced legally and cannot rely on anonymous information for search warrants. Officers must have actual knowledge of an offense at a definite place against a definite person before acting.

Columbus United States John B. Later Dayton Prohibition Enforcement

Indians Close Home Schedule in Final Cleveland Series

It may require an official count to decide if Cleveland’s home attendance surpassed 30 550 for the Indians vs White Sox final in Cleveland 1920. It marks the Indians final home appearance of the season and a potential farewell before postseason contention.

Cleveland Indians White Sox

Mrs Addie Johnson Returns From Columbus Visit

Mrs Addie Johnson supervisor of the Lindley Hall Boarding Club has returned from a short stay in Columbus.

Columbus Addie Johnson Lindley Hall

Jarding Delivers On-Pace Pitch At Marion Exhibition

Cubs visit Marion for an exhibition game with Senator Hardy and his supporters. Jarding pitches, drawing praise for his delivery as thousands watch the friendly contest.

Chicago Cubs Marion Senator Hardy T Ook

Hunan Water Heavily Fined In Court Here

Ray Slagle of Sugar Creek was brought in on assault and battery and disorderly conduct charges. He appeared with a fractured jaw and bruises after a spree fueled by alcohol. Slagle paid a $25 fine plus costs assessed by Justice P. W. Helwig.

Ray Slagle Sugar Creek P. H. McKinley Edgar Mariner Slagle P. W. Helwig Justice of Peace

Interst Commerce Board Approves Express Rate Hikes

The Interstate Commerce Commission today approved further express rate increases averaging 13.5 percent. The new rates bring the total express company increases to 26 percent over recent months, with exceptions for milk and cream shipments.

Washington Interstates Commerce Commission

Gamblers War Rumors Spark 1919 World Series Probe

Chicago authorities investigating the grand jury baseball scandal report two gamblers' cliques during the 1919 World Series between the White Sox and Reds. One group bet on Chicago to win, the other on Cincinnati.

Chicago White Sox Reds Cincinnati

School Men to Meet Tuesday

There will be a meeting of the district superintendents of Athens county public schools on Tuesday September 28 at 11 o clock in the office of County Superintendent Alex Root in the Cline building The county board of education will meet with Superintendent Recto 7 P M Tuesday in his office to discuss matters of great importance

Athens County Public Schools Alex Root Cline County Board of Education Scuss

Fined for Not Carrying Lights on His Survey Vehicle

Willard Burke was charged for neglecting to display required lights on his buggy survey vehicle. He pleaded guilty and received a five dollar fine.

Willard Burke

Romance Shines as Autumn Marriages Pour In

As autumn colors begin, six couples win marriage licenses. Elmer Laird of Pittsburg to Goldie Hawk of Nelsonville. Charles Levering of Nelsonville to Katherine Gaspers. Joseph Fink of Nelsonville to Pearl Hashman of Chauncey. Thearle Shafer of Athens to Orpha Bean. Frank Dorst of Athens to Edna Edwards. H L McDonald of The Plains to Irma McGhee.

Elmer Laird Pittsburg Carpenter Goldie Hawk Nelsonville Charles Levering

Bardin Brothers Cement Supply Boosts Local Trucks

Bardin Brothers lumber yards report busy cement demand with trucks from all parts of the county unloading full carloads. They ship from Wampum to Schewton, Pa, securing cars at Schewton to meet regional needs and contributing to Athens county’s unusually high cement supply this season.

Bardin Brothers Wampum Schewton Athens County

Police call Tulsa rumor about missing Billy Danzey

Tulsa police dismiss a Columbus report that Billy Danzey the missing infant known as the perfect baby is in Tulsa with Mrs Nettie Radcliffe wife of an oilman The probe has not located Mrs Radcliffe or the child and investigators say the claim is a more fools rumor.

Tulsa Okla Columbus, O Billy Danzey Nettie Radcliffe Radcliffe

Wanted Man Under Arrest in Huntington Case

Local authorities reported Saturday that Huntington police took Delbert Gibson into custody on non support charges. Sheriff Hera Parker notified officers to arrest Gibson and Constable Edgar Mariner prepared to bring him to Athens for trial.

Huntington W. Va Delbert Gibson Hera Parker Gibson Edgar Mariner Athens

Cotton Price Cuts Tell Only For Yarn Say Manufacturers

Cot ton manufacturers stated today that the price reduction of 80 to 40 per cent made public yesterday refers only to yarn. The average reduction on sheetings was 19 per cent.

Utica

Paris Chamber Votes Confidence in New Government

The chamber of deputies backed the government 507 to 80 in Paris. The vote follows the formation of the Millerand led administration with Leygues as premier.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Millerand Leygues

Machinists Convention Debates EXPULSION Bid

Rochester N Y Sept 25 Delegates of the International Association of Machinists delay sessions as they debate expelling EB Linker Kaley of Massillon for joining the One Big Union The issue remains under discussion this afternoon.

Rochester N. Y International Association of Machinists Eb, Linker Kaley Massillon

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