Harding campaigns across West Virginia and Maryland
Warren G. Harding drew large crowds in Wheeling Grafton and Baltimore while defending the Cummins Esch railroad act and calling for a strong US merchant marine. He urged a return to common sense government and attacked Wilsonian policies while outlining protection for American industries.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Senator Harding
Grafton
West
Warren G.harding
West Virginia
Harding
Wheeling
Warren G. Harding
Baltimore
Maryland
Wilson
Wilson Harding
Europe
Treasury Bond Gap Claimed In Millions Circulating
In Washington on September 28 J W McCarter former assistant registrar to the treasury charged that millions of duplicate numbered Liberty bonds are in circulation and that many paid off bonds were never canceled. He says some bonds were stolen from the treasury and that the loss would fall on the treasury, not bondholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Houston
J. W. McCarter
The
Treasury
McCarter
Democrats Seek League Endorsement at War Veterans Meet
At Cleveland the American Legion convention faces a push to go on record in favor of fulfilling Versailles peace terms, with a nod to the League covenant via resolutions. Col. F. W. Galbraith of Cincinnati is a leading candidate for national commander after Col. J. Milton Foreman withdrew. The convention also weighs five depart ments and a European sixth, plus Kansas City hosting Oct 31 to Nov 2, 1921, as delegates work through extensive business.
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Cleveland
League of Nations
American Legion Convention
Eace
Versailles
F. W. Galbraith
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. Milton Foreman
Illinois
Hanford McNider
Iowa
Galbraith
Congress
Senate
Europe
Kansas City
Police in Ennis face threats as burn towns ultimatum appears
Irish city of Ennis sees posted placards threatening to burn County Clare towns unless Captain Lenbrum, missing since Kilkee, is returned unharmed within 24 hours. Targets include Kilkee Kilrush Carrigasgle Doonbeg and Kilmihill amid wider Dublin Castle police reprisals.
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Dublin
County Clare
Ennis
Lenbrum
Kilkee
Kilrush
Carrigasple
Doonbeg
Kilmihill
West Clare
Athenry
County Galway
Belfast
Dublin Castle
Trim
Funeral for Olive Thomas Shapes Silent City
Thousands from all walks of life gathered at St Thomas Church on Fifth Avenue for the funeral of film star Olive Thomas who died in Paris from accidental mercury poisoning. Grey light, flower banks, and the Episcopal rite framed a somber, silent drama as police kept crowds from entering after the church filled.
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New York
Olive .Thomas
Paris
Car makers cut prices on Overland and Hudson models
In Toledo and Detroit on Sept 28, Willys Overland cuts price of the Overland Four by 140 to 200 dollars depending on body style and reduces Willys Knight by 105 dollars. Hudson Manufacturing cuts prices on Hudson and Essex models by 200 to 450 dollars effective immediately.
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Toledo
John N. Willys
Willys- Overland Company
Overland
Ford
Willyes-Knight
Detroit
Mich
Hudson Manufacturing Company
Hudson
Essex
Church Services Reopened After Formal Reforms
Amid ongoing reforms the church kept services suspended until after the body was removed and the ceremonies concluded, with final restoration delayed beyond the end of the services.
Major S Johnson Decorated for Bravery in War
September 28 marks two years since Major S M Johnson of Athens earned honors from France and the United States for conspicuous bravery under fire. The French general's citation confirms his service and value, with both governments recognizing his valor and leadership in battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Jahnson
Athens
Johnson
Robins Favored for Pennant With Four Games Left
Uncle Wilbert Robinson’s Robins hold the NL lead as Braves ��� Tony Boehkel’s homer clinches for Brooklyn over the Giants. Brooklyn needs four wins or fewer to seal the pennant. The AL race remains tight between Cleveland and Chicago with a half game split.
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Henry L. Farrell
United Press
New York
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn Bunch
Tony Boeehkel
Braves
Ebbets Field
Giants
Robins
Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati
Robby
Secon
Flatbushers
Cleveland
Squirrel hunting in Athens county shows decline amid many licenses
Squirrel hunters report a drop in game across most sections, though some low-access areas still hold plenty. Athens county issued over 2200 licenses in 1920, while others near auto routes have limited squirrels due to high hunter numbers. Mr. Harvey Crippen of Columbus visited his mother Mrs. Mary Crippen over Sunday.
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Athens County
Harvey Crippen
Columbus
Mrs
Mary Crippen
Republican meeting in Athens condemns wartime excesses
Major S. M. Johnson criticizes Democratic administration for war costs and wasteful spending. He cites artillery failures, large contracts, and troop equipment purchases, contrasting with Allied costs. Senator Foster and President Wilson referenced. community figures including Mrs. Finsterwald and Dean Voigt noted.
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Court House
Ward 4
Athens
Anna K. Price
John Finsterwald
Hal Murphy
J. T. Merwin
Harry Stalder
Helen Allom
House of Representatives
Senate
Great Britain
France
Italy
United States
Ordnance Department
Foster
House
League of Nations
Wilson
England
Japan
Dean Voigt
Cox
Miners Expected to Return by Thursday in Eastern Ohio
Bridgeport Ohio Sept 28 William Roy president of the Eastern Ohio miners union said he expects striking coal miners in his district to return to work by Thursday. The total on strike is estimated at about six thousand men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamar Greenwood
Ireland
Bridgeport
William Roy
Eastern Ohio Miners’ Union
Eight White Sox Players Indicted by Cook County Grand Jury
Chicago sept 28 eight members of the White Sox baseball club during the 1919 world series with the Cincinnati Reds were indicted by the Cook county grand jury. The indictments followed Eddie Cicotte’s testimony to the jury about alleged throwing of the series.
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Chicago
White Sox
Chas. Comiskey
Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Cook County
Eddie Cicotte
White Sox Pacers
Seves
Hap” fFelsch
Buck” Weaver
Fred McMullen
Swede Risberg
Eddie Cicotee
Claude Williams
Chick Gandil
Joe Jackson
H. H. Bringham
Cicotte
John J. McGraw
New York Giants
Prettyman
Kelly
Criminal Court
William Sullivan
States Attorney's Office
Cicotte Sullivan
Custy
National Baseball Commission
Brooklyn
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
Soil lime and Simstone lectures planned in Athens county
Earl E. Barnes soil specialist from Ohio State University will visit Athens county Thursday and Friday to present lectures on lime use for soil building and the value of Simstone. Public meetings at Lottridge New Marshfield and Jerseyville are open to farmers and residents interested in soil improvement.
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Athens County
Earl E. Barnes
Ohio State University
Lottridge
New Marshfield
Jerseyville
Kirsch Leads Gordon Bennett Race With First Lap Time
ETAMPES France Sept 28 The Gordon Bennett trophy airplane race began at 1 36 pm Kirsch the French flyer flew the opening lap in 21 29 and posted a 43 42 3 5 total after the second lap setting an early pace in the event
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Etampes
France
Kirsch
Martin Edges Roper In Ten Round Heavyweight Bout
Bob Martin, inter-allied heavyweight, earned a clear decision over Captain Bob Roper in a ten round bout in Cleveland Ohio. Martin’s body punches and head shots slowed Roper who was forced to clinch in the late rounds.
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Cleveland
Bob Martin
Tenampla
Bob Roper
Martin
Roper
War on baseball gambling ordered by Youngstown mayor
Mayor Warnock orders a citywide crackdown on baseball gambling and other pools with patrols at suspected venues. Police report a recent game in which a local man reportedly lost $10,000.
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Youngstown, CO
Warnock
H W August Takes Feature Writer Post in Portsmouth
Friends of H. W. August, former Athens Messenger city editor, report he has joined The Portsmouth Daily Times as a feature writer and is happily settled in Portsmouth.
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H. W. August
The
Athens Messenger
Portsmouth
Times
Chicago Moves to Cut Prices As Potatoes Fall
Chicago officials and hotel leaders plan price reductions amid a broader push to curb living costs. Russell J. Poole will argue hotel menus overcharge food items while the Midwest sees price drops on staples. Stude baker cuts car prices and municipal fruit sales aim to sell at cost. Builders at the national congress pledge to speed up housing and meet again in January to coordinate building plans.
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Chicago
Russell J. Poole
Poole
Middle West
Studebaker Corporation
Michigan
National Building and Construction Congress
Building Trades Association
Mexicans Not Stirred by The Radicals Yet
In Mexico City and other cities 2,000 laborers marched in a peaceful parade Sunday. They adopted resolutions on living costs and working conditions and demanded government action to cut prices and set up a price regulating commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph H. Turner
United Press
Mexico City
W. W
League of Nations Study Club Meeting Tonight
The League of Nations Study club meets in the Court room at seven this evening. Mrs. Martzolff will address the gathering and all women are invited to attend.
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League of Nations Study Club
Fastest Rage in History Race at Etampes for Gordon Bennett Trophy
In Etampes France September 2 a fog delayed the start of the Gordon Bennett air race for the trophy. Aimed at 200 mph speeds the event drew top pilots and the fastest machines. Prizes included 10000 and a Bennett cup valued at 2500 dollars with multiple merchant offers. America England or France each held two prior wins needing a third. Pilot Roland Rohlfs of Curtis was injured while landing, dampening American prospects.
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Etampes
France
America
England
Havig
Roland Rohlfs
Curtis
Beach Chief Survives Park Police Standoff
Minneapolis report shows John Daisy attempting a bold stick up on Frank Beach the park police chief. The incident ends without further violence as Beach remains unharmed and Daisy is detained.
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Minneapolis
Minn
John Daisy
Frank Beach
Beach
The
Park Police
Bantam Title Fight Looms as Lynch Faces Sharkey
York September 28 reports Joe Lynch and Jack Sharkey, two bantamweight contenders, set to clash in a 16 round bout with Lynch favored to win by a slight margin.
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York
Joe Lynch
Jack Sharkey
Cox Opposes Article X Elimination Amid Labor Debate
Cox on his western tour says wage cuts won’t quickly help consumers and warns on farm prices. He voices opposition to removing Article X from the treaty, calling it a Monroe Doctrine extension to world affairs. He reports strong Omaha reception during the Nebraska swing.
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W. Walker Srouts
Cox Fay
Saarfonger
Eesaredit
Cox
Nebraska
Democratic
Harding
Omaha
What Is The Soviet Government What Is The Soviet Government
The Information Bureau offers the Soviet constitution text and a step by step comparison with the U S constitution. Readers may request the Soviet bulletin by mailing the coupon with two cents for postage and provide name, address, city and state.
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Jpoapenmer Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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