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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1921
Page
9
A reported conspiracy to furnish arms and munitions to Irish subjects in the British Empire led to the arrest of George Gordon Rorke, Georgetown graduate, in New York. He was released on 3000 dollars bail pending federal court appearance. the case centers on covert arms dealing rather than advertised ventures.
A notice states a question on whether to raise the levy by three mills for three years following the election. Voters may cast ballots from 6 30 a m to 6 30 p m on November 2 1921 at usual township district polling places. Signed by FRANK LOWTHER Clerk and FE L JONES Chief Deputy.
Notice issued under a 1921 board resolution states an election will be held November 8 1921 to decide if a three mill levy above the maximum rate will be imposed for one year. Polls run 530 am to 630 pm at the township school district voting place. Franklin Lowther Clerk and L J Jones Chief Deputy authenticate.
The court reports numerous estate accounts filed by executors and guardians. Hearing is suspended to October 6 1921 at 9 a m for all listed estates including Patterson Kempton Dailey Hughes Everett Griffin Crossen Bean Brown Sommers White Wolfe Thompson Barker Koons and others with first final or amended accounts filed in August September 1921.
State Welfare Director Mac Ayeal said an announcement on appointing a new commandant for the Sandusky soldiers home may come next week. He noted none of the hundreds of applicants has won favor and no action is definite.
In Akron Ohio Carl Bolton five year old son of Lewis M Bolton was instantly killed when a heavy iron pipe used to block traffic toppled from its supports and fell on the boy who was playing nearby.
Pittsburg September 27 cattle receipts were fair with slow trade. Prime and choice cattle brought 7.75 to 7.75 per cwt, veal calves 12 to 13.50, and common cattle 6 to 6.50. Sheep and lambs showed light receipts with primes at 5 to 6.25, yearling lambs to 8.50, hogs declined with heavies at 8.49 to 8.75 per cwt and pigs from 6 to 7. Stags noted but figures incomplete.
Hog receipts 23 300. Hogs top 8 30 with bulk mainly 6 50 to 8 30 and heavy weights 7 50 to 8 15. Cattle receipts 12 000 steady market. highest 12 50 for choice to prime. cows and bulls ranges listed. Sheep receipts 32 000 market higher with lambs 7 26 to 8 85 and yearling wethers 4 75 to 7.00.
Cleveland market notes dated Sept 27 report butter packing stock up 21 percent or 23 5/6 cents and western firsts new cases in brief. The sparse items indicate ongoing price movements in dairy and produce trading.
Chicago market report lists butter at 48 cents for creamery and 41 cents for firsts, eggs at 81 to 82 cents ordinary and 37 to 38 cents firsts, cheese with Twins and Young Americas around 19 to 20 cents, and live poultry 19 to 27 cents. The data is dated September 27.
Cincinnati September 27 egg market reports steady levels with extra firsts at 40 cents, firsts 38 cents, and ordinaries at a discounted rate.
Toledo grain market closes with prices for wheat corn oats rye barley and seeds. Wheat cash and future angles at 1.31 1.35 1.41, corn No 8 yellow 66 percent, oats No 2 white 39 40, rye No 2 98, barley No 2 66, clover seed and timothy futures listed, butter and hay prices noted.
Grain prices fell again on the Chicago Board of Trade as export business remained limited. Holders faced discouragement from weak buying demand, with long corn selling heavy after ample receipts. Oats trading lagged behind, and provisions stayed quiet.
New York trading opened with heavy losses in industrials and oils. Mexican Petroleum slipped to 98 percent after opening at 99 1/2, Atlantic Gulf fell to 27 1/2, Baldwin hit a new low at 86 1/2, and Steel Common dropped 3/8 to 75 1/2 while Asphalt edged up 1/4 to 62.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference American and Mexican firms, holdings in copper and smelting sectors, and several abbreviated names such as American & Co and Anaconda. Details are unreadable, with scattered symbols and incomplete company identifiers.
Liberty bond prices and yields listed for several issues in New York on Sep 77. Notable quotes include Liberty 3s at 88.84, Victory 3s at 99.46, and Victory 4 1/2s around 99.44. Market figures reflect varied maturities across multiple series.
Two resolutions were introduced in Cleveland city council to counter the local Ku Klux Klan. One resolution calls for a grand jury investigation of the Klan in the city.
Ohio University yearlings staged a fall rampage Monday night causing racket and damage. Freshmen joined the party visiting Lindley Hall Howard Hall and Boyd Hall then the Athenean Restaurant and Cline Ice Cream factory. Police failed to quiet the crowd as bricks of ice cream butter and bulk ice cream were carried away.
Akron report states the 112th ammunition train of the Ohio National Guard stationed there has received federal recognition. The recognition follows its service readiness and alignment with federal standards.
The Athens County Grange met with Troy Grange at Coolville last Friday evening and Saturday. A good attendance, reports from granges, and the Pomona degree for eight candidates marked the sessions. A noon meal was served. The next meeting is planned for November with Athens Grange likely to host.
Delegates attending the annual Ohio Federation Women’s Clubs convention in Cincinnati the week of October 24 should book hotels promptly. Mrs. Charles Fox, convention hotel committee chair, urges room sharing to ease arrangements with several hotels within walking distance of the convention site. Reservations may be directed to Gibson, Official headquarters, Linton, Hayop Metropole, Grand, Palace, or Emery. Private-home accommodations can be arranged by writing Mrs. M. Kirkpatrick, Upland Place, Cincinnati.
Miss Emma Roedter of Parkine Walnut Hills Cincinnati is named chairman for the big Cincinnati conven The appointment comes from Mr Kenmore Dunham general man of the Queen City gathering.
Fragmentary OCR notes show local transit timetable items including line designations and stop sequences. The readable elements hint at westbound routing and local service notes.
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