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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1924

Page

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Hughes to deliver keynote at New York Republican convention

Charles Evans Hughes will speak tonight in New York as the keynote at the Republican state convention. He will outline the three year record of the Coolidge administration and seek support for a return to the White House. The speech bears the "OK C C" legend and aims to emphasize tariff, tax cuts, and foreign policy stability.

Washington Calvin Coolidge White House New York Charles Evans Hughes Mr. Hughes OK C. C Coolidge Rtepublican Hughes Senator Pepper Pennsylvania Maine Pepper Harry M. Daugherty Harding Daugherty O. K America Western Hemisphere Europe Cleveland

National Motorists and Automobile Associations to Merge

Committees from the American Automobile Association and the National Motorists Association will begin consolidation steps at a hotel conference in Columbus. One representative from each group plus 10 members from the original committee will attend with E. C. Blest of Dallas as chairman and Charles C. Jones of Columbus as secretary.

Columbus American Automobile Association National Motorists Association Hotel Deshleruyiday Chicago E. C. Blest Dallas Tex Charles C. Jones

Ohio State seniors named for Omicron Kappa Upsilon

Eight Ohio State University seniors are recommended for membership in Omicron Kappa Upsilon honorary dental fraternity. Names include George C Paften barger McArthur and Kenneth Gillett Athens.

Columbus Ohio State University Omicron Kappa Upsilon George C Paftenbarger McArthur Kenneth Gillettc Athens

Fall Bought Like Steer A Charge Fired

H. W. Ballard told the senate public lands committee that before the 1920 Republican convention a deal existed to appoint Albert B. Fall as secretary of the interior. He said interests promised a Teapot Dome lease and that he learned of the plan from Jake Hannon in Ardmore Oklahoma after the convention.

Washington Warren G. Harding Albert B. Fall Interior H. W. Ballard Los Angeles Senate Public Lands Committee Ballard Jake Hannon Teapot Dome Jake ‘Hannon Republican Nation Oklahoma Ardmore Okla Albert Fall Hamon

Inside story of Ohio whiskey deals tied to Daugherty aides

Cecil H. Kearns testified before the Wheeler-Brookhart committee that illicit whiskey schemes in Ohio involved close friends of former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty. Kearns, paroled from Atlanta for dry law violations, alleged the prohibition act was openly broken in exchange for campaign contributions. He named Abe Ungerleider of Cleveland, who allegedly expected his $50,000 to be recovered in liquor ventures.

Washington Ohio Harry M. Daugherty Wheleer-Brookhart Committee Cecil H. ‘Kearns Toledo Atlanta Kearns Abe Ungerleider Cleveland

Pomeroy Tale: Williams to Wed in Minneapolis

Jacob Williams son of late John and Mrs. Williams, longtime Minersville residents, rose from printer to minister and district superintendent. He plans to wed Miss Gertrude Victoria Fredin of Duluth on April 16, drawing warm congratulations from hometown friends.

Pomeroy, O Jacob Williams John Williams Minersville Devil Boy Pomeroy Gwennie Mineapolis Minn Gertrude Victoria Fredin Louluth Williams

Japan Exclusion Bill Sparks Bipartisan Senate Push

Tokyo protests to seek joint conference if the U S exclusion bill passes the Senate and Coolidge signs it. Congress moves to enact a strong Japanese immigration ban citing a reported note from Ambassador Hanihara as a decisive factor and recalls of the envoy looming. The letter triggers sharp warnings of grave consequences and tests sovereign rights across Republican and Democratic ranks.

H. K. Reynolds SN. S Tokio Japan United States Joint Commission Senate Coolidge Congress Hughes Lodge Hanihara

District Creamery Owners Meet in Athens Wednesday

Creamery owners and managers from eleven Southern Ohio counties will meet in Athens on Wednesday to discuss Prof. K B Stoltz suggestions that farmers should deliver cream twice weekly for churning. The aim is to raise Ohio butter quality and address sour versus sweet cream. Attendees include representatives from Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Pike Perry Scioto and Vinton counties.

Columbus K. B. Stoltz Department of Dairying Ohio State University Quijuto Ohio Athens Prof Stoltz Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Pike Perry Floss Scioto Vinton Counties

Virginia Caldwell Wins Ohio Essay Prize on Highway Habits

Virginia Caldwell of the Lincoln School Lisbon captured first prize a gold medal and fifteen dollars for the best essay on Highway Habits I Should Learn among Ohio school pupils. Elizabeth Wirth of Galloway took second prize.

Columbus, CO Virginia Caldwell Lincoln School Lisbon Ohio Elizabeth Wirth Galloway

Hugo Stinnes Dies as Germany’s Industrial Builder

ARTHUR BRISBANE reports Hugo Stinnes, famed German industrialist, died after a life of vast global holdings. Stock traders offered bribes for news of his condition as Berlin markets tumbled. His properties in Russia, Austria, Mexico, and South America will be divided, and no monument will be erected in his memory.

Hugo Stinnes Berlin Russia Austria Mexico South America World Kaiger Stinnes Troys

Immigration bill tops Tokyo cabinet as senate action shocks officials

In Tokyo, officials and newspapers reacted to the US senate's immigration bill. A high official said the matter was too grave for comment while papers reported the question dominated a lengthy cabinet session. Premier Matsui was expected to issue a statement outlining government action.

TOKIO Foreign Office United States Senate Matsui

Currency Market Cables and Checks Report

New York on April 15 reports demand sterling at 4344 with France cables 617 and checks 616 per cent. Lire cables 44514 with checks 445. Belgian cables 534 and checks 633 per cent. Marks noted at 0.000,0000 per million guilder cables 3718 and checks 3715. Swedish krona cables 2640 and checks 2636.

New York France

Britain Ready to Support Dawes Plan in Full

Premier Ramsey MacDonald told the House of Commons that Britain is prepared to back the Dawes reparations plan in its entirety if other key nations do the same. He praised the expert report as unbiased and well considered after days of cabinet study since its publication.

London Ramsey MacDonald House of Commons Great Britain MacDonald Europe

Home from San Toy With the Smallpox

George Wilbarger of Hedford township near Fiora is quarantined in the Foreman home for smallpox after returning from San Toy in the Hocking valley. The health officer went out Saturday afternoon to implement the quarantine and necessary precautions.

Pomeroy George Wilbarger Fiora Hedford Township San Toy Hocking Valley

Foster praises immigration bill and citizenry in Congress

Congressman Foster spoke in favor of the Johnson immigration bill, noting labor conditions in southeastern Ohio. He cited ancestors Ebenezer Foster a Minute Man at Lexington and Sallie Foster a pioneer schoolteacher, arguing the issue is not origin or duration but whether one is a good American citizen.

Washington Foster Johnson House of

Missing Logan Girl Found After Night Chase

Mary Downey, a 16 year old reported missing from Logan, was found by Detective McFarland Sunday night. She claimed abduction from Pittsburgh and named Virginia Brown, but investigators traced inconsistencies leading to reunion with her aunt Miss Emma Downey in Athens.

Logan Mary Downey FE. S. McFarland McFarland Athens Pomeroy Albany Pittsburgh Virginia Brown Emma Downey Fittsburgh

State Supreme Court Limits Telegraph Loss Recovery

In Columbus on April 15 the state supreme court ruled that losses by Western Union Telegraph patrons due to telegram transmission errors may not be recovered for more than 59 dollars, limiting damages and setting a regional precedent.

Columbus Western Union Telegraph Company State Supreme Court

Demand dry plank urged at Republican women rally

April 15 in Cleveland Ohio a call was made for a dry plank to be inserted in the Republican national platform at the June 10 meeting. The appeal came during the Political Plattsburg gathering of Republican women.

Cleveland. O Republican Nations Plattsburg

Joe’s Journeys Across Arctic Waters

A short note follows Joe as he travels for four and a half years from the Arctic Ocean north of Siberia to the East Greenland current. The voyage traces shift in sea routes and long voyage endurance.

Joe Arctic Ocean Siberia Greenland

Miners Deny Joint Meeting With Operators in Sub-District

In Murray City on April 15 the miners rejected a referendum proposing a joint meeting with operators. The tally 1793 to 1608 was announced by Conrad Wein, secretary treasurer. Only 89 of 178 local unions voted, with under one third of miners participating.

Murray City Conrad Wein Worthy Parker Glounter Robert Bell

American Trade Favor Desired Says Gary After South American Tour

New York April 18 E H H Gary chairman of United States Steel Corp returned from a tour of South America and warned that North and South American business ties are not close enough. He suggested Americans may share some responsibility as Latins appeared eager to cultivate U S friendship.

New York E. H H. Gary UT. &. Steel Corporation South American North South America

Education Board appoints Kerr as superintendent

Martins Ferry Ohio April 15 reports the Board of Education elects FE HM Kerr of Wellington as superintendent for the coming year. Kerr succeeds KR C Maston who moves to Elyria.

Martins Ferry Board of Education Today HM. Kerr Wellington Kerr KR. C. Maston Elyria

Downtown Pittsburgh fires cause 700000 in damage

Two fires in the downtown district caused about 700000 in damage and were with difficulty prevented from spreading to adjacent buildings.

Pittsburgh

Meigs Board Fails to Pick School Leader at Meeting

Pomeroy Ohio April 18 The Meigs County school board discussed selecting a county superintendent. Current official Mr Wagner was offered a two year contract but requested a three year term with higher pay. The decision was postponed to the May meeting for further consideration.

Pomeroy Wagner

Brewery on liner to brew beer on return voyage

Bremen Germany aboard the North German Lloyd Stuttgart a complete brewing plant is installed for the outward trip beer is brewed on the ship for passengers on the return voyage from New York due to prohibition restrictions on bringing beer aboard outbound.

Bremen Germany Lloyd Stuttgart New York

Bonus Given Right of Way Over Tax Reduction in the Program

Washington April 15 Granted priority over tax reduction the soldiers bonus bill was moved into the Senate hopper with strong signals it will pass before Saturday. A poll of the upper chamber shows few votes against it though a presidential veto remains possible. The main fight is over dropping paid up insurance for cash payments to veterans as Republicans oppose cash payments and expect the president to veto the insurance provision.

National Capital Washington Senate Ani

Thaw Sanity Plea Trial Opens In Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on April 15 the Thaw sanity plea trial resumes with defense chief Arthur G. Dickson arguing that sexual perversion is not insanity. Evelyn Nesbit plans to testify to reveal Thaw’s past to prevent release and protect her son Russell William Thaw. Dr. Charles K. Mills was expected to finish his testimony.

Philadelphia Harry K. Thaw Arthur G. Dickson Pittsburgh Kirkbrides Asylum Stanford White Thaw Pennsylvania Evelyn Nesbit Harry KX New York Wifkek Miss Nesbit Russell William Thaw Charles K. Mills

Marshall Daughter Born in Athens

Mr and Mrs Cecil Marshall of Athens announce the birth of a daughter at Sheltering Arms hospital on Monday with the newborn welcomed by family and friends.

Recall of Logan’s Shops Workers After Suspension

Logan Co announces an order posted at the Hocking division calling 31 car men back to work. Workers will return Wednesday after recent layoffs in the blacksmith department.

Woman Confesses in Cory Bank Daylight Robbery

Findlay police report a 35 year old woman confessed to aiding a daylight bank robbery at Cory Bank with Donald Tucker. A 700 dollar haul was obtained, the woman and Tucker used a car and a gun during the escape. Tucker was arrested and money was recovered from a brother.

Findlay Anderson Donald Tucker Cory Bank Tucker Ato Brother Atvernens Hs Gigeyy Rae Murden Can

Local Sheriff Deputy Change Noted in County Affairs

Fragmentary report mentions Jomeroy O Weaver as deputy sheriff and Reeves related to a peat project. It notes an increased salary at Cooper Auto Agency and a county commission decision with Weaver resigning and Meinhart succeeding, with ordination in the day.

Jomeroy Weaver Reeves Peat Cooper Auto Agency Day Meinhart Rrhart Hart

Britain and Conte Expanding Electric Roads Project

Britain and Conte announce a broad electrification push with new road lines and power systems. Officials say the program will create jobs, modernize transport, and boost regional grids while coordinating with industry partners and local authorities.

Fragmented OCR note on a booklet about home gardening

A damaged OCR fragment discusses an old house and a booklet on uses or care. Content is garbled with stray phrases and unclear references to a pamphlet, flowers, boxes, and a prope or address.

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Goolidge George R. Holmes Nettie M. Clapp Committee of Women Public Hall Ohio State Legislature King Tut Zaghoul Pasha Seamaa Tut-Ankh-Amen Weene Sun Howard Carter Fuad I Egypt Motor Association of America South Ohio Hearns Kenneth Clark I. N. S. Staff Corp House Masano Hanihara Massachussetts Vepper Senate, Foreign Relations Committee Moses New Hampshire Mussolini Arthur Brisbane Javan Foreign Finance England San Steel King ‘S Low America Mary Meigs Board Mr. White George T. Hook Logan’s Curt Weaver Great Britain & Conte
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