University economist urges miners to unite for better pay
C W Fink of Ohio University told Hocking Valley miners at The Plains high school that the only real hope lies in strong union leadership and organizing West Virginia miners. He warned against accepting subpar wages and urged 300 days work or more, while explaining money versus real wages and price control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Fink
Ohio University
Hocking Valley
Plains High School
Professor Fink
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Fink
John Lewis
W. H. Haskins
Rotary
Kiwanis
Haskins
Paquette Faces Long Federal Term in Cleveland
In Cleveland on April 14, 1924, Fred Paquette, age 70, a white haired Canadian native, stands with 22 years already served in federal prisons as he faces a lengthy new term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Fred Paquette
Canada
Eumtas Lane
Todos
American civilians set 51 hour airborne endurance record
Bert Acosta and Clarence D Chamberlain, civilian aviators at Roosevelt Field New York, completed a record breaking 51 hours aloft in a Bellanca Wright designed craft and landed safely, ending the sustained flight after a long endurance test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransloe Boonf
United Press
Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Bert Acosta
Clarence D. Chamberlain
America
France
Landry and Croughin
G. M. Bellanca
New York-Paris
Roosevelt
Mitchell Fields
Macready
Kelly
Acosta
Chamberlain
New York
Varig
Paris
Berta Acosta
Clarence Chamberlain
Wright Company
Earl Carroll Goes to Atlanta Penitentiary Amid Farewell Crowds
Theatrical magnate Marl Carroll departs New York under guard as crowds bid farewell. Carroll, with carnation lapel, is en route to the Atlanta penitentiary in custody, his condition reported as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl
New York
Marl l Carroll
Carroll
Atlanta
Reed to Decide Fate of Senate Election Fund Probe
Up to Reed Washington April 14 Senator James A Reed Democrat Missouri chairs the committee. Fess Republican Ohio refuses Dawes appointment to a vacancy in the panel, seen as a conservative party clash with Coolidge ally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special
Senate Election Fund Investigating Committee
James A. Reed
Missouri
Fess
Ohio
Dawes
Coolidge
Twister Hits Lufkin Killing One Injuring Several
A tornado struck Lufkin Texas on April 14 killing one person and injuring several others while causing substantial structural damage across the area. Local emergency crews cordoned off affected zones and surveyed widespread ruin. The storm disrupted traffic and utilities as residents began cleanup efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lufkin
Tex
Lockwill’s Close Call Unveils Hidden Enemy on Rock Lake
In Athens Messenger Gilbert Patten introduces Jack Lockwill's perilous rescue as his aquaplane rope breaks and he plunges into Rock Lake. A hidden foe shadows the adventure with a deadly near miss and suspenseful chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lockwill
Rock Lake
Lockwill
Athens Messenger
Gilbert Patten
Frank and
Dick Merriwell
Adventist Pastor Claims Jonah Resided in Whale
Dr. C G Bellah a Seventh Day Adventist pastor argues Jonah lived 24 hours inside a whale in a voyage aided by divine power. He shows lantern slides depicting Jonah in a whale’s stomach with a parlor kitchenette bed and gas stove for illustration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Day Adventist
Jonah
Whale
Omaba
Nebr
C. G. Bellah
Bellah
Youth dies after crash near Buchtel at Greenlawn burial
Gilbert Robson 19, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Robson of 79 North Cemetery street, died at Cherrington hospital Logan after a Bessemer road auto crash. Ralph Robson survived. A Murray City High School graduate and book keeping student, he had moved with his parents to Athens last fall. Funeral at Central Avenue M E Church Friday at 2 with Rev Ira P Day. burial Greenlawn cemetery Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel
Gilbert Robson
Arthur Robson
North Cemetery Street
Cherrington Hospital
Logan
Ralph Robson
Bessemer Road
Gilbert
Murray City
Springfield
Athens
F. C. Stedman Company
Central Avenue
M. E
Ira P. Day
Greenlawn Cemetery
Nelsonville
First Mother Entered in Day’s Messenger Mother's Feature
The Messenger received the first Hocking valley mother’s entry for its Mother's Day feature, with the daughter's photo and name kept secret until Mother's Day as a surprise. Submissions should include name and photograph, as judges will select three representative mothers plus twelve honored with flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley
Messenger
Ohio
Indaaw
Haskins Seeks Ambassadorship to Coal Unions for Peace
Ohio coal operators consider sending plenipotentiaries to local mine unions to negotiate a continuous competitive wage plan. W. H. Haskins, former Ohio District Miners union president, advocates peace talks and a wage scale that boosts Ohio miners above non union pay, potentially spurring unionization in nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
HOUSE
W. H. Haskins
Coshocton
Ohio District Miners’ Union
United Press
Haskins
Hocking Valley
Athens
Eee
Jacksonville
Earthquake Kills Over Fifty in Santiago
A violent quake struck Santiago this morning causing widespread destruction. More than 50 people were killed and about 100 injured as walls collapsed and fires erupted in the ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Chile
UPR
Patterson Faces Liquor Possession Charge In Probate Court
Walter Patterson of Millfield was charged with possessing intoxicating liquor in probate court yesterday by prohibition officer H. A. Lines. A hearing is scheduled for April 20. Bend was set at 2300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Patterson
Millfield
H. A. Lines
Prohibition
Patterson
Bend
City studies brick on concrete for East State street paving
Athens officials propose paving Fast State street with brick on concrete or concrete with property owners paying 20 percent of the cost and city others paying none to 15 percent, pending amendment to the current 65 35 split. The board of control will decide material and final terms after legal review and council input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Athens
Board of Control
State Street
City Board of Control
Alex Moore
M. D. Hughes
Hughes
Chamber of Commerce
Alex M. Moore
Board For Control
Moore
Fr. L. Woodworth
Glenn M. Rosmine
Indiana Miners To Operate Strip Mine Operations
Indiana workers reach a temporary pact allowing all strip mine work except coal loading. A six member Indiana committee negotiates in Terre Haute with operators and the miners union to settle differences soon. Wage scale likely retained. earlier April 1 expiration noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Terre Haute
United Mine Workers
Pittsburg
Seek Assailant in Attack on Farmer in Somerset
Police across U S cities sought Albert Snider 33 Somerset in connection with an alleged attack on farmer John Harland. Harland, regaining consciousness after 36 hours in Somerset hospital, said he was attacked by Snider and his brother Ralph who fled. Ralph Snider captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Lexington
U.P
Albert Snider
Somerset
John Harland
Farmer
Somerset Hospital
Harland
J. Dugan
Snider
Ralph
Harlan
Ralph Snider
Gallipolis Elks Plan Steamer Homer Smith Excursion
The Gallipolis Elks have obtained a steamer excursion on the Homer Smith for Monday April 18. Nancy Jane Robinson of Huntington, a noted dancer, will give exhibitions of the Black Bottom and other modern and classical dances, accompanied by her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Vanities' Father Earl Carroll in Coma State
Earl Carroll famed Broadway producer remained in a coma for over five days in Greenville South Carolina after being found unconscious aboard a train while en route to Atlanta penitentiary with 27 other prisoners. Doctors C O Bates and R C Bruce described his condition as very serious and baffling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville, &. C
U.P
Earl Carroll
C. O. Bates
R. C. Bruce
Vanities
New York
Carroll
Atlanta Penitentiary
Joyce
Hawiey
Ohio House passes rail rate control and bans new state buildings
The Ohio House approved a measure to cap rail coal rates at 70 percent of January 1917 levels within the state. The same session moved to postpone new construction at state institutions until March 1928. Debates continue on taxation and licensing bills as the Senate weighs penalties and court fee reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
House of Representatives
Ohio
West Virginia
Uabion
Sullivan Bij
General Assembly
House
Ler Corporation
Senate
U. & Supreme Caw
Common Pleas
L .L. Marshall
Joint Committee
Clal
Marshall
Senate Finance Committee
Navy tightens liquor patrols after court ruling
The navy and coast guard clamp down on British liquor vessels within hours of a Supreme Court decision upholding the Bring Glines treaty. Coast guard cutters confiscate ships found within reach of U S shores as part of new tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
United States
Mexico booklet promoted by The Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger advertises a Mexico booklet by Frederic J. Haskin, Director of The Athens Information Bureau. The pamphlet covers Mexico's history government wealth and industries and is available by post for six cents with a coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Ates
Ital
Erie
Frederic J. Haskin
The
Athens
Baresi Ier
Washington
Doe
Gopg
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Co. W. Fink
Tion
Reed
U.R
Twister
I. H. McAnally
Ohio Coal
New Lexington
Sullivan
General
Sumemer
Eeese
Sesso
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