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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1919
Page
1
Britain faces an extensive railway strike affecting over a half million workers, causing nationwide paralysis. The government deployed food reserves, transport controls, and military support to avert starvation while warning of penalties for vehicle owners and delays in milk distribution.
Malcolm Jennings of the Ohio Manufacturers Association urges correction of the belief that Ohio gas is nearing exhaustion. He cites expert forecasts that with conservation the gas will last about 20 years. Jennings calls for surveys by citizens groups as officials and producers debate conservation.
The Messenger will publish daily World Series extras from October 1 in Cincinnati and Chicago. Extras cover box scores by innings, with rapid distribution through eastern Ohio including Glouster and Logan. A six cent series plan, staffed by United Press and Messenger personnel, promises prompt, localized coverage.
Weekly weather forecasts note generally fair conditions across the Ohio Valley and Tennessee. Temperatures run somewhat below normal early in the week, with near normal readings for the remainder of the period.
George W. Hopkins, returning from Northern Michigan, announces purchase of the old Constable property on West State Street opposite the Violet Block. He will build a complete 65 by 125 foot concrete steel and glass Ford agency garage on the lot next spring, bought from undertaker L. H. Baughman.
Ohio health department reports bacteria in ripe olives caused seven deaths after a Lakeside Country Club dinner on August 23. Colonel C. C. Weybrecht among the deceased. other bottles from the same brand tested safe. Bacillus thrives in vacuum sealed canned goods, making such accidents hard to prevent.
London dispatch reports Adelina Patti the renowned opera singer died today at Craig-y-Nos Castle Brecknockshire Wales. News confirms the death of the famous performer who shaped 19th century opera with a storied career.
Washington September 27 The senate labor committee will hear the employers side next Wednesday with Judge Gary head of United States Steel testifying Labor's side has been presented by John Fitzpatrick and Samuel Gompers Arbitration efforts continue during hearings Fitzpatrick says arbitration would bring the strikers back to the mills
The national commission corrected an earlier 2:30 P. M. start time for the World Series games. Chairman Garry Herrmann announced both Cincinnati and Chicago games will begin at 2 P. M. with spectators asked to be seated by 1:30 P. M. The 2:30 starts cited in last year’s coverage were erroneous.
John D. Rockefeller donated $20,000,000 to the General Education Board for medical education improvement in the United States. His total gifts to the organization reach $300,000,000.
Akron O Sept 27 Delegates from five unions affiliated with the Central Labor Union call for a general strike vote on Tuesday Sept 30 at 7 30 pm in the Central Labor Union Hall The motion is signed by Harry Gilletty president of the central body The vote aims to speed a settlement of five week machinists strike with no settlement in sight
In Jerseyville Ohio this week four couples wed at the First M. E. parsonage in Athens. Anna Douglas wed John L. Jeffers Gertrude Evans tied Leo Douglas. all are farmers and will live near Shade. Rev Dr Strecker officiated. Louise Wilson and Francis Glockner married yesterday at 4 30 pm. Glockner recently returned from overseas with the First Division. They will reside in Pomeroy.
The American Legion band will be organized Tuesday evening at the Legion meeting in the armory. Musicians who served with naval and army bands will form a unit to give Athens a distinguished military band. All service men in bands are urged to attend plus southern Athens county servicemen to adopt by laws and name delegates to the state convention in Columbus next week.
Paris Sept 27 The supreme council directed Marshal Foch to tell Germany its food supply would be cut off unless Baltic provinces were evacuated immediately by German forces.
A two year old sow owned by W. C. Foster near Albany reportedly gave birth to twenty one piglets. Each sow normally cares for twelve, leaving nine piglets unclaimed. On the same day a year old son’s pigs totaled twelve. All are registered O. I. C. and the sire weighs eight hundred pounds.
The jury failed to reach a verdict on Hamilton T. DeWees after hours of deliberation. He remains jailed on a $10,000 bond as the case was sent back for trial with no stated date.
In Cleveland on September 27 Patrolman Frank M. Morant aged 28 died from bullet wounds after an exchange with an unidentified assailant. Despite surgeons efforts and a blood transfusion he did not survive last night.
Rome reports Fiume may fall to Italian government troops as Badoglio urges soldiers to avoid combat in the city. D Annunzio loyalists rally aviation forces under Commander Casgrade after a honeymoon return. D Annunzio appeals to King Emmanuel to keep Fiume Italian. Mothers and widows urge annexation to the king.
In Pittsburg, Pa, Sept 27, the national steel workers committee prepared for a possible strike at Bethlehem Steel as John Fitzpatrick returned from Washington. A tentative Monday strike date looms, with unions claiming many Bethlehem employees are organized. Companies push to bring workers back amid nationwide tension and a broad anti radical campaign in morning ads. Thirteen of Allegheny Steel’s fifteen mills were operating as shifts resumed.
Mt Zion Baptist Church at Carpenter and Congress invites attendance during a campaign. Schedule includes Sept 28 Homecoming with sermons at 10 45 AM and 7 30 PM on topics The Four Anchor and The Great Philanthropist. Additional days cover Women Men All Strangers Missionary and Forward days with themed sermons and roles.
The trial of George Quill Thompson of Glouster on charges of making menacing threats against Marshal Clint Hook has been postponed indefinitely due to the illness of Thompson's wife. No new date is set.
In Athens, a county wide meeting of women temperance workers is issued by the Dry Campaign Committee. The First Methodist church hosts Wednesday at two o clock with Dean Voigt of Ohio University explaining issues. An active organization will be formed to mobilize dry voters for the November 4 election.
The Firet Presbyterian church in Athens completes extensive repairs after several weeks of work. The building now features refinished interiors including auditorium, classrooms, kitchen, gymnasium, new oak woodwork, carpeted floors, tile vestibule, and fresh exterior work. Ohio Synod gathering for October plans to meet here, marking one of Athens church history’s largest events.
Seven carrier boys in Athens earn 100 percent efficiency weekly, appearing on the honor roll. The list includes Earl Strickland Darrell Herron Patrick Griffin Theodore Moorhead Virgil Kenney Max Lewis Otto Webber, highlighting consistent performance while four peers lag in honorable mention.
Pittsburgh September 27 40 000 Bethlehem Steel employees walkout ordered by the Steel Workers National Committee effective six oclock Monday morning after letters from Secretary Foster and President Grace failed to secure a settlement with union representatives.
President Wilson rested easier after the train paused in Terre Haute Indiana at 6 36 AM as Dr Cary Grayson the physician did not appear from the President's car A Saint Louis dispatch notes the long journey toward Washington continues after a stop in St Louis where the train spent an hour outlining the west to east route and expected arrival.
Aboard the Presley Train in St Louis on September 27 Dr. Ware spent the night in Presson’s private car as reports indicated the President’s health had improved yet remained a concern. Mrs Wilson remained at her husband’s side while telegrams reassured relatives. Jason’s invitation to the King and Queen of Belgium to visit the White House next month remains active despite scheduling hurdles.
Williams starts a major patch repair at the top of West Union street hill near the post. He lifts a large brick square and underlays it with a heavy sandstone layer to stabilize the street.
In Columbus on September 27 experts clash over the classification amendment. W F Hallenkemp accuses opponents of trickery and misrepresentation while Ohio officials say 15 billion dollars in tangible property escapes taxation. Carl F Knirk cites the land clearing house banks backing classification.
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