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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1922

Page

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Britain Eyes Three-Mile Offshore Limit Change

London reports Sir Auckland Geddes has informed Secretary Hughes Britain is ready to cooperate on revising international law to extend the U S three mile offshore limit. Washington has claimed the 12 mile reach for contraband searches, but Britain wants the old three mile zone maintained until revision and ratification.

London Sir Auck and Geddes United States C. E. Hughes Great Britain American State Department

Kiwanis Ohio Convention Gathers In Cincinnati

Delegates to the fifth annual Kiwanis clubs of Ohio gather in Cincinnati for September 25 events and expect about a thousand visitors with their wives by nightfall.

Cincinnati Kiwanis Clubs of Ohio

State Fire Marshal Declares Fire Prevention Week

Columbus reports State Fire Marshal Dykeman designates October 2 to 8 as fire prevention week urging the most thorough cleanup the state has ever had to combat fires and improve safety statewide.

Columbus Dykeman

Old World Can Pay War Debt Experts State

Washington experts say Europe can rapidly settle U S war debts by using billions held by European security holders. They note funding into shorter maturities and that Britain has about 15 billion dollars in securities eligible for sale to secure dollar exchange in the United States.

W. H. Atkins Washington Europe United States American Debt Funding Commission Great Britain

Turk Objects to Conditions of Peace Pact

Constantinople Sept 25 The allied Near East peace conditions are not acceptable to Turkish nationalists as a whole Kemal and his advisers meeting at Smyrna object chiefly to the proposal that the Dardanelles be de militarized.

Constantinople Kemal Smyrna Dardanelles

Capt Hastings May Be Given Another Hearing

A state civil service committee may be appointed to hear the appeal of Captain R A Hastings who was dismissed from the superintendency of the boys industrial school. The hearing location is Lancaster and the date has not been fixed.

Columbus State Civil Service Commission Lancaster R. A. Hastings

Masked bandits attack Akron couple. deputies search county

Deputies scour the southwestern Summit county area tonight for two masked bandits who attempted to rob Obediah Jones and his wife in their Metown home. No injuries reported as the investigation continues.

Akron Summit County Sfo Obediah Jones Metown

Colum bus Woman Nominated as Ambassadorial Secretary

Miss Lucile Atcherson of Columbus Ohio is the first woman named for a major diplomatic post by President Harding. He has nominated her as secretary of an embassy or legation and she may be sent to Paris.

Lucile Atcherson Columbus Harding Paris

Irregulars Attack in Ireland Amid Constitutional Debate

Dublin reports an unsuccessful ambush on General Owen O'Duffy and other Free State officers on the Naas road. The Dail Eireann resumes clause by clause debate on the constitution with Labour opposition to royal powers. A Sackville Street GPO section collapsed, and Michael Nevin is found shot in a graveyard. Bishop Cohalan calls on irregulars to stop fighting.

Dublin Owen O'Duffy Free State Army Naas County Kildare Dail Eireann Sackville Street Michael Nevin Cohalan Cork

Man Shot Dead in Jealousy Case in Edri Pa

Jesse Jackson aged 35 of Edri Pennsylvania was shot and killed last night by Coleman Spencer who fled after accusing Jackson of being too friendly with Mrs. Coleman. The report notes the incident occurred in Youngstown. The line about emeralds from Columbia is unrelated to the event.

Youngstown Jesse Jackson Edri Coleman Spencer Jackson

Turkish Troops Withdrawals Amid Near East Talks

Turkish forces retreat from the allied neutral zone at the Dardanelles following amiable talks with British commanders. Emissary Henri Franklin Bouillon sails to Smyrna to urge Kemal Pasa to avoid war, signaling continued Western effort in the armistice negotiations.

David M. Church London Dardanelles Foreign Office Paris Constantinople Kemal Chanak Asiatic Henri Franklin Bouillon Near East Smyrna Metz England France Italy Mustapha Kemal Pahsa M. Franklin Bouillon

Rail Bombers Rounded Up In Last Outrage Hunt

Huntington W Va Sept 25 The eleventh arrest by federal agents in a case of alleged dynamite outrages against Chesapeake & Ohio property and violations of an injunction restraining strikers from molesting railway property was made last night F L Thompson of this city was captured by U S deputy marshals yesterday afternoon Five more men are sought and expected to be captured within days Liquor used to make em sing and fight but now it just makes em fight.

Huntington W. Va Chesapeake & Ohio F. L. Thompson United States

More Labor on Pay Rolls

Washington reports August gains in industrial employment despite railroad and coal strikes. A Labor Department release covers 2005 representative establishments with 1,249,144 workers across 42 manufacturing industries, showing increases in 30 sectors and decreases in 12.

Washington Department of Labor

Postal Agency in China Will Be Abandoned

The United States will complete the abandonment of its postal agency at Shanghai, China, by December 31. No mail will be received for distribution through this agency after November 30, according to a post office department announcement.

Washington United States Post Office Department United States Postal Agency Shanghai China

Attack on Wilkerson Opinion Shocks Rail Strike Case

Chicago dispatch reports Donald R. Richberg chief counsel for defendants urged immediate submission of the injunction issue to three judges. He challenged the plan for a circuit court appeal and invoked equity rules of 1908 to fast track a decision on the validity and permanence of the injunction in the famous shopmen strike case.

Chicago James H. Wilkerson Donald R. Richberg Richberg Circuit Court of Appeals Daugherty

Ratification Anticipated In Huntington C. N. O. Strike

In Huntington West Virginia on September 25 workers from the Richmond agreement discussed ratifying the deal to send 2700 C. and O. shopmen back to duties. City hall gathering indicated momentum for approval.

Huntington Richmond City Hall

Miller seeks unanimous renomination for governor

Governor Nathan L. Miller said he would accept renomination for governor if his state ticket assistants share his views on state government. The statement was issued in Albany on September 25.

Albany N. Y Nathan L. Miller

Hiked Back Home From Silver Bay Esteemed Group Arrives

The Misses Eloise and Doris Cunningham, Gerald and Dorothy Beard, and Elizabeth Garland completed a summer hike from Silver Bay New York and returned to Oberlin on September 25.

Oberlin Eloise Doris Cunningham Gerald Dorothy Beard Elizabeth Garland Silver Bay N. Y

Composer Is Making Good

Oberlin report notes Prof G W Andrews, a nationally known organist, has had three organ compositions published in recent weeks. An all day meeting is set for Sunday Oct 1 at the International Holiness church near Canaanville with Rev W E Cole of Coolville as speaker, morning service at 10:39 and afternoon at 2, picnic dinner at noon.

Oberlin G. W. Andrews International Holiness Church East Canaan Canaanville W. E. Cole Coolville

Express Head Dies in Vermont Pullman Car

Burns Durbin Caldwell, president of Wells Fargo Express Co., died suddenly early today in a Pullman car near Burlington Vermont. The death occurred while traveling, and authorities prepared to notify next of kin. He led the company through major expansions and served as a prominent business figure.

New York Burns Durbin Caldwell Wells Fargo Express Co Burlington, Vt

Farm Leaders Busy As Athens County Farm Bureau Reelects Officers

The Athens County Farm Bureau held its third annual meeting with about 100 farmers and wives present. HH. P. Dutton was reelected president for a third term, with EK. L. Wilson vice president FE B. Beckler secretary and EK R. Walker treasurer. New township directors were named and Raymond reported 114 club members and increased women’s work. County Agent Raymond and W M Henry began forming a tri county dairy contest association linking Athens Washington and Morgan counties.

Athens County Farm Bureau Athens County EK. L. Wilson New Marshfield B. Beckler Athens EK. R. Walker Athens Township J. FE. Fuitz Canaan H. 8S. Hoskinson Rome A. A. Campbell Troy W. F. Kampf Waterloo Lloyd Efaw Lee P. G. Coe Alexander- Frank Biddle Ames Bern—W R. Wells York Dover Trimble H. H. Jackson Lodi Clifford Kelley Carthage C. C. Snodgrass Raymond Washington County Washington Morgan

Bridges Victims of Coal Oil Explosion

Mr and Mrs Edward Bridges died Saturday afternoon after a coal oil explosion in Orbiston Ohio. Funeral services were held at Green lawn cemetery and Stouts undertaking establishment with Masons present. They were both about 80, leaving four children and both families grieving.

Orbiston Edward Bridges Bridges Green Lawn Cemetery Key, Courtney Chauncey Logan Hospital Stout Paramuthia

Harding Will Not Stump For Election Campaign

President Harding plans minimal personal participation in the forthcoming campaign to determine the 68th congress. He will advise in party counsels but avoid public stump speeches as administration spokesmen say no presidential campaigning this year.

Washington Harding Congress

Imperialism Not the Aim in Possessions

President Harding says U S aims at cooperation not imperialism in Haiti. The message to Haitian people was delivered through Leon de Jean, Haiti foreign minister, stressing a cooperative mission.

Washington United States Haiti Harding Leon de Jean

Stated Conclave Athens Commandery No 15 K of P

Athens Commandery No 15 K of P holds a stated conclave on Wednesday September 27 at 7 30 PM Commander Charles A Cornwell and James A Palmer are listed as officers with date 9 25 23.

Athens Commandery No. 15 Charles A. Cornwell Jas. A. Palmer Reed

Death of Sinois Central clerk found near railroad

The body of H. C. Ferguson chief clerk in the offices of the division superintendent of the Sinois Central railroad at Memphis was found beside the track between Harvey and Riverdale NL early today. Murder is suspected.

Chicago H. C. Ferguson Sinois Central Railroad Memphis

Murder Mystery Shocks Cleveland as Roxbury Fatally Shot

Cleveland police say they are mystified by the killing of Carl Roxbury a 33 year old man shot in the back on Quincy Avenue late last night He died shortly after The victim was reportedly engaged to a young woman in Akron and planned to visit yesterday but cancelled the engagement at the last moment.

Cleveland Carl Roxbury Quincy Avenue Roxbury Akron

Dancing Tuesdays at Dalton's Academy

A brief notice invites listeners to regular dances every Tuesday and in the afternoon at Dalton's Academy with good music and a lively atmosphere.

Dalton’s Academy Good Music

Babson argues for retail distribution reform to curb living costs

Wellesley Hills Mass September 25 Roger W Babson urges focus on distribution over production to lower living costs. He says retailers deserve government help and consumer action to support reliable stores, limit variety, and pay cash while choosing one trusted shop. He cautions against lazy consumerism and destructive criticism.

Wellesley Hills Mass Roger W. Babson Iself

Messenger Staff Dinner Sees Plans for Sunday Edition

About 30 members of The Messenger news staff and guests attended a dinner at the Berry Hotel and a following conference in the Athens Chamber of Commerce. J W Bush outlined plans to publish a regular Sunday edition beginning October 1 and reported strong reader interest across the paper’s wide territory. Several speakers from Athens and surrounding towns offered brief remarks.

Messenger News Berry Hotel Athens Chamber of Commerce Messenger Scrvbes Berry J. W. Bush The Messenger Oliver Hartley Pomeroy C. Il. Bartlett Nelsonville F. W. Gibson Amseville Clinton Webb Logan Fr. L. Kelley McArthur W. G. Merritt Rutland W. B. Johnson C. H. Harris McKinley Sauer Lee E. Dimond Athens W. Bus K. P. Jennings Lee Dimond Bertha Dailey P.O. Nichols Earl Hickman A of C. H. Bartlett Jon Webb I. L. Ki

Russians given chance to back own position on Saghalien

Tokio reports a final Russo-Japanese conference meeting to be held today to allow Russians a last chance to decide their stance on Saghalien. If they refuse to compromise the talks may collapse, prompting Japanese delegates to return to Tokyo and signaling a second failed attempt at agreement after Darien.

Tokio Chang Chung Saghalien Japan Darien

White House crossing claims two more victims

Cleveland reports at the White House crossing where Broad Way intersects multiple rail lines, two more people were killed today as cross traffic accidents continued at the busy junction.

Cleveland White House Crossing Broadway Pennsylvania Wheeling and Lake Erie A. B. C. Traction

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