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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1922

Page

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Liquor Tax Ballot Fight Reaches Court in Ohio

In Columbus on September 27 the court ordered Secretary of State Smith to place the beer and wine amendment on the November ballot while Chief Justice Marshall and Judge Hough write dissents. Judge Hough, out of the city at the vote, later said his vote would have opposed placing the proposal on the ballot. Attorney M E Thrallkill filed suit in Franklin County Common Pleas seeking to enjoin the ballot placement arguing signatures inked as required are insufficient and that the amendment violates the initiative and referendum clause of the Ohio constitution which bars using I R for taxation of property.

Columbus Marshall Zanesville Hough Delaware Smith M. E. Thrallkill Franklin County Common Pleas Court Forts Ohio

Argonaut Mine Fatalities Prompt State Probe Plan

Coronial findings in the Argonaut mine disaster near Jackson California declare 47 miners died from suffocation due to a fire of unknown origin. A three member state inquiry will be appointed by Governor Stephens to investigate further and a federal report by Byron F. Pickford will be filed with authorities. Jurors also urged the Argonaut and Kennedy Mining Co to maintain a proper opening with doors at a lower level to prevent future gas build up.

Argonaut Mining Co Kennedy Mining Co

Great Airship Arrives at Crissy Field After Coast Flight

The giant United States Army dirigible $-2 completed a trans continental flight and arrived at Crissy Field San Francisco from Los Angeles at 10 45 a m The airship departed Ross Field near Los Angeles at 1 a m and cruised up the coast to Monterey Bay then crossed the country to San Francisco

San Francisco United States Army Crissy Field Los Angeles Ross Field Monterey Bay

Legion seeks more government hospitals for veterans

Washington September 27 The American Legion urged President Harding to expand government hospital care for World War I veterans with nervous or mental illnesses. Colonel A A Sprague, head of the legion's rehabilitation committee, delivered the appeal today.

Legion Washington American Legion Harding A. A. Sprague Legion's Rehabilitation Committee

Rickey Abode Ordered Down on West Union Street

The board of health led by Health Commissioner J. M. Higgins orders the razing of the Mary Jane Rickey property on West Union Street. The unsanitary, unsafe dwelling is to be removed by owner J. D. Martin after the health board’s letter declaring no feasible remediation.

The Board of Health J. M. Higgins Mary Jane Rickey West Union Street Health Board J. D. Martin Martin

Electron theory proven claims by Dr Albert Abrams

Dr Albert Abrams of San Francisco asserts in Chicago that handwriting reveals disease and its exact body location. He says sex and writer’s whereabouts when writing can be determined, based on an electronic theory that all life is electronic motion and diseases arise from electrons jarred from norms, supported by his 12,000 diagnosed cases.

John L. Spivak Chicago Albert Abrams San Francisco International News Service Dr. Abrams Abrams

Miss Edna Priestly Buys University Terrace Home

Miss Edna Priestly, who recently bought the Dr. A. S. Thompson property at 8 South High street, has purchased the Dr. H. T. Phillips residence in University Terrace. Dr. Phillips plans to build a new house and stay at his current home until February while Priestly keeps ownership of both properties and plans to occupy the University property with student roomers.

Edna Priestly Dr. A. S. Thompson South High Street Dr. H. T. Phillips University Terrace Dr. Phillips Miss Priestly Hest University High Street

More Corn and Less Wheat Is Sent Overseas

Wheat exports from the United States fell by 210 million dollars in the first eight months of 1922 compared with 1921, totaling 100 million bushels valued at 129 million dollars. Corn exports rose by 36 million dollars in the same period, δεί.

Washington United States

Strikebreaker Killed in Daly City Labor Trouble Probe

Carl Ersetke an employee at the Southern Pacific shops in South San Francisco was shot to death and his brother badly beaten by four men. Police investigate if labor trouble sparked the killing. A transatlantic link ties England and Holland by a telephone cable planned over eight years.

Daly City Calif Carl Ersetke Southern Pacific South San Francisco

Messenger to Stage Nelsonville Food Show Next Week

The Messenger plans a four day Nelsonville food show and cooking school from Tuesday to Friday. Renowned culinarians will teach housewives in wholesome menus with free, tastings. Sessions run 2 15 to 4 30 PM daily at the Nelsonville opera house with demonstrations, prizes, music, and lunches.

The Messenger A Ons De 4 the Messenger Itas Nelsonville Se Wle Athens Robot B. Shives Rose L. Weiseman Leslie

Blood Test In Paternity Case At Chicago

In Chicago on September 27 Professor John Tiernan his wife Augusta and baby Billy sought a blood test to prove he is not the baby’s father amid the South Bend paternity case. Dr. Albert Abrams preferred court demonstration, private testing opposed as prejudicial to proceedings.

Chicago John A Tiernan Augusta ‘Tiernan Billy Professor Tiernan South Bend Ind Tiernan Harry Poulin Albert Abrams California Abrame

Postmaster Horsfield Killed In Collision At Knightsville

Josh man Horsfield 55 postmaster at Knightsville and former general assembly representative was instantly killed when the truck he drove was struck by a traction car in Kil led by Acar Brazil Indiana on September 27 killings.

Brazil Ind Joshman Horsfield Knightsville General Assembly

Bishop Brown offers mental exam to Yale Columbia or Johns Hopkins

In Galion Ohio on September 27 1926 Bishop William Montgomery Brown retired Protestant Episcopal bishop of Kansas announced he would submit to a thorough mental examination by psychology professors at Yale Columbia or Johns Hopkins. The offer followed reports that doubt of his mental responsibility delayed the heresy trial over his book Communism and Christianism.

Brown

Greek King Constantine Abdicates After Revolt

Reports from Athens confirm King Constantine of Greece has abdicated in favor of the crown prince. The Greek revolution, the abdication, and shifting Near East dynamics dominate today’s scene as Britain eyes a looser stance toward Turkish Nationalists and Russia’s Trotzky plans talks in Berlin on the Turkish straits.

Cndon Constantine Greece Athens Near East Leon Trotzky People's Commissar Berlin Russia

Japs Set to Complete Siberia Evacuation by October

Tokyo reports the evacuation of Siberia will be completed by October despite the failure of the Chang conference. The foreign minister announced the plan, noting the effort continues regardless of the conference outcome. The article also notes that the English walnut is not native to England but originated in China.

Tokio Japan Siberia China

Day Naw Curbed by New Order and Three Mile Zone

Washington dispatch reports a major shift in federal prohibition enforcement as Harding restricts actions beyond the three mile limit. Orders to seize foreign liquor on high seas are withdrawn and enforcement focuses inside the zone, amid British protests and State Department alarm.

Washington Federal Prohibition Enforcement Organization Harding Prohibition Navy Harry Prohibition Bertter State Department Geddes Haynes

Lodge Fees Not Changed by Knights of Pythias

Canton Ohio September 27 James Dunn of Cleveland is a leading candidate for grand outer guard at the Ohio Knights of Pythians grand lodge convention. The morning session defeated a measure to raise the minimum membership fee from ten to fifteen or twenty five dollars. Individual lodges may charge more than ten but not less.

Canton James Dunn Cleveland Benker Ohio Knights of Pythians Grand Lodge

Robbed the Robbers in Toledo Heist

Four masked men robbed a gambling resort near Toledo early today, escaping with 7500 dollars in cash. Police from northwest Ohio pursued suspects as the crime prompted a citywide search.

Toledo Northwestern Ohio

Paige of Wool Not Boosted Again

Washington report says the price of woolen cloth should be cheaper next spring and thereafter not higher. Senator Smoot of Utah condemned clothing manufacturers and retailers for advertising that prices would rise due to the Fordney McCumber tariff.

Washington Smoot Utah

Greek revolutionaries threaten to seize Athens

Reports from Athens this afternoon say Greek revolutionaries are marching toward the capital with intent to occupy the city. No further details on forces or timing are available.

Rome Athens

World Series Coverage By The Messenger

The Messenger completes plans for full series coverage with Davis J Walsh in charge of International News. Gene Fowler will provide daily humorous stories. Readers will get complete running details including balls and strikes called throughout the games.

The Messenger Davis J. Walsh Walsh Gene Fowler

New York Champagne Fraud Revealed as Local Produce

In New York on September 27 it is alleged that champagne sold to discerning buyers for 40 dollars a quart is actually produced locally at about 1.75 dollars per quart. The finding exposes a sharp profit margin and questions about import claims.

New York

Woman gored and trampled by bull near Chauncey

Mary Keasey a 66 year old resident was seriously injured when a bull in a field she was milking in turned and gored her then trampled her. She suffered a dislocated knee a fractured leg and severe injuries to the lower body before neighbors and Dr Hoodlet and Sprague helped to move her home for treatment.

Chauncey Mary Keasey Dre. Hoodlet Sprague

Yankee Tourists Tired of Strike on Other Side

MARSEILLES France Sept 27 Eighteen hundred stranded tourists including many Americans took part in a noisy demonstration against the French seamen strike. The strike is holding on traffic owing to ships not being loaded or unloaded.

Marseilles France

Air attack returns to Hampton Roads after raid

Most torpedo planes in the attack on the battleships Wyoming Arkansas and North Dakota off the Virginia Capes have returned to the naval station at Hampton Roads. Reports will be issued later. Gas producing plants using peat fuel are being operated in England Ireland Italy Sweden Russia and Germany.

Hampton Roads Wyoming Arkansas North Dakota Virginia Capes Naval Station England Ireland Italy Sweden Russia Germany

Rail freight set new weekly record at 945 915 cars

Washington news reports a record weekly freight load of 945 915 cars for the week ending September 16, the highest since October 22, 1921. The gains exceed the prior week by 113 175 cars, with Labor Day reducing the earlier total. The figures come from the Association of Railway Executives.

Washington The Association of Railway Executives

One Great Day at Hebbardsville Church Anniversary

Hebbardsville Presbyterian marks 80 years since the ground was purchased for the church building. Homecoming services are set for Sunday with morning at 10 30 and a 2 oclock afternoon session led by Dr Miller. Invited participants include George Wakefield and several ministers from Albany Margarets Creek and Athens. A community outdoor noon dinner follows, with the luncheon prepared by a large ladies committee.

Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church Ohio Miller Albany Wingett Chapel George Wakefield K. J. Stanley A. G. Grass Margarets Creek Strickland Athens A. Y. Wilcox

Shorter Ballot Proposed by ex Supreme Court Justice Clarke

Cleveland Sept 27 former US Supreme Court Justice John H Clarke urged a compact ballot limiting state and county posts to be elected while minor offices would be filled by appointment He argued the present lengthy primary ballots hinder intelligent selection and favored a return to early election methods where voters judged candidates by past performance.

Cleveland John H. Clarke United States Supreme Court Court Justice Clarke Cleveland Bar Association

Clyde Taylor wins Monroe county Croix de Guerre in woods

Woodsfield Ohio September 27 Clyde Taylor wins Monroe county Croix de Guerre by bagging two squirrels with one shot. The two fell in the same spot and another squirrel dropped from the same tree onto them.

Woodsfield Clyde Taylor Monroe County

Germany to credit American dye costs toward Rhine occupation

Washington reports a plan to treat Germany’s 256 million dollar Rhine occupation debt as credits against the cost of maintaining U S troops there rather than cash payments. The scheme, worked by Secretary Hughes and the reparations commission, would route U S dye shares through the Textile Alliance as a credit against reparations. Congress delays action on machinery to distribute dyes and potential foreign dye embargoes.

Washington Germany Rhine State Hughes United States Rhineland Sion Paris Congress Textile Alliance Gemany America

Armistice Conference Aims to End Hostilities Sunday

Constantinople reports an armistice conference set for Sunday to halt Turkish Greek fighting and avert war with Britain. Admiral Bristol of the U S Navy, the American high commissioner, will attend as an observer.

Constantinople Angola Admiral Bristol United States Navy

State sets daily coal report forms for producers and dealers

In Columbus on September 27 the State Fuel Administration announced preparation of blank daily report forms. These will be distributed soon for submission by producers wholesalers and coal dealers to maintain intimate contact with the Ohio fuel administration and prevent gouging of consumers.

Columbus Ohio Fuel Administra i State

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