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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1924
Page
1
April 16 report notes Germany will submit a written reply to the Dawes plan during the afternoon and that Berlin has accepted Dawes in principle. The Inter-Allied Reparations Commission will study the note informally tonight with official review planned for tomorrow.
Wheeler Brookhart panel issues arrest order for Howard Mannington after he ignored a Senate subpoena. Mannington, ally of former President Harding, defies testify while Mannington’s lawyers argue contempt, and the committee vows further testimony on alleged war frauds and ties to Lansherty, Smith, and others.
Siva Mariner won a divorce from Robert Mariner in common pleas court Tuesday on grounds of infidelity. they wed in April 1919. Estella Miller also received a divorce from Walter Miller for absence and neglect, with $500 alimony ordered, $250 immediate and the rest by September 30, 1924.
William Schall of Athens was accosted by Sheriff McKinley and Constable Mariner near the Union depot after a quick draw and failed pitch. A half full quart of corn whiskey landed on the roadbed as evidence. Schall and his companion George Sidders of Luhrig were taken into custody and pleaded guilty to intoxication. Schall also pleaded guilty to possessing, with sentence suspended to Wednesday afternoon.
On a park bench a trio of former Hocking Valley Railway workers spent Tuesday morning together, their combined service at 138 years. John Redhenwaldt has 50 years, Christopher Mack 45 years, and John Strawn 43, all retired on pension. Additional near twenty-year veterans Wittsmiller and Nicholas Lambert also sit on the retired list.
President Coolidge weighs signing or vetoing the immigration bill that would exclude Japanese. advisers split, with international critics fearing diplomatic damage to long years of diplomacy and the Washington arms conference gains. The deadline and political pressures loom as the issue nears a decision.
EF D Ward of the Ohio Farm Bureau dairy marketing department calls for dairy production to align with peak demand seasons to curb current overproduction and falling prices paid to producers in Columbus, Ohio.
A contract for a brick on concrete road between Glouster and Burr Oak at 146,841.28 dollars was signed Tuesday. Fred H. Beckter of Athens secured the work for a three and a half mile, 16 foot wide highway. bricks from local plants to be used with a sand cushion and asphalt filler. Local officials note most spending stays in Athens County, with future grading work planned toward Perry county.
After the arrests of City Judge E N Bowen John Garavingloa and Ominick Leni for illegal voting in Herrin Illinois police say an attack occurred at 2 a m on the home of Sam T Stearns grand cyclops of the Marion Ku Klux Klan. A guard Litzenbury was seriously wounded and Klansmen claim victory in the city election with several aldermen allegedly endorsed by the group.
The week closes with discouraging stocks, busy bears, the President lecturing the Senate, and radical Republicans allying with Democrats to oppose the administration. Europe offers somber notes as Germany debates the Dawes plan while warning against large payments and possible changes.
Fire of undetermined origin swept McArthur's main commercial block early Wednesday destroying a drug store doctor's office Ohio Fuel Supply office and several other buildings before volunteer crews and later Chillicothe units stopped the blaze. One residence occupants escaped with little more than clothing as losses were largely insured.
Reports say Henry S. Dyke drafted a will days before his suicide after burning his parents property. He allegedly left Opal Dyke 5 dollars and bequeathed the remainder to Jutland Knights of Pythings lodge, with 105 acres, livestock, a home, cash, and farming tools.
Work on the Athens Marietta road four mile strip through this place will start soon. The brick over limestone highway runs east from Coolville to the Washington county line. A cement mixer, road grader, and 10 ton steam roller have been brought in and limestone quarried for the foundation. completion is expected by late summer or early fall.
London report notes an Irish wolfhound named Heta measured 37.5 inches from floor to shoulder, claimed as the world’s tallest dog after a recent local dog show.
Prosecutor King announced subpoenas issued for witnesses as the trial of Sheriff Jank L. Holycross on a $1900 liquor release bribe begins Monday before Common Pleas Judge Warner. The liquor was allegedly seized from David Ungerfelder of Wheeling West Virginia.
Joe Bertsch, held by federal authorities in Cleveland for participation in two California mail truck robberies and one Cincinnati job in 1921, awaits a Friday hearing to determine removal to California for trial. He pleaded not guilty, admitting identity. The gang allegedly netted over 400000 with 277000 recovered, led by Reverend Wilson now in San Quentin.
The body of four year old Joey Flasher who fell into the rocky Fork on March 9 was found by Frank Metz near Mansfield Ohio along the stream near the city limits. The body was caught under a wagon tire. The father had offered a $100 reward for the finder.
Frank Kircher pleaded not guilty to reckless driving at arraignment Monday night. Tuesday afternoon he appeared at police headquarters and changed his plea to guilty. He was fined $10 plus costs after his car collided with Floyd Barker’s at Court and State streets intersection last Sunday afternoon.
During the early part of the week the Athens county bureau approved four marriage licenses for couples not from Athens. The pairs are Orval Steenrod 25 a carrier and Mary Williams 25 a teacher of Nelsonville, Raymond Kasler 19 a miner of Glouster and Elsie Stevens 20 a telephone operator of Oakdale, Frederick A. Davis 23 a miner of Nelsonville and Minnie E Campbell 19 of Kimberly.
Five officers were wounded in a running gun battle that stretched from Indiana Harbor to Gary before the final suspect was shot. The clash marked a violent pursuit through Gary with officers sustaining injuries amid the shootout.
New York reports April 15 currency notes show Demand Sterling at 4 3/4 off the ounce. France cables quoted 61 7, lchecks 61 6 percent. Hre cables 44 5 percent with ichecks 44 6. Belgian cables 5 4 checks. marks and guilders listed in mixed form. several figures unreadable.
Major Frederick L. Martin, commander of the army round-the-world flight, is missing in northern Alaskan waters after dropping from formation last night. Destroyers from Seward search the area as his fellow flyers circle for sightings or clues to his machine near the Aleutians.
Columbus attorney Stuart R. Bolin denied allegations by Cecil J. Kenna that he acted as attorney for a Kerns associate while with the justice department. William E. Halley of Columbus said he did not know Kerns nor any immunity deals for Republican contributions and denied any deals or trading of officials.
Philadelphia April 16 expert alienists testified for Harry K Thaw as the third day of his sanity plea trial opened. The proceedings indicate the trial will extend into next week.
President Coolidge tentatively accepts an invitation to deliver a July 4 speech in Philadelphia. The announcement places the address as a key national event with potential implications for Independence Day celebrations.
In Herrin Illinois on April 14 a renewed clash erupts between Ku Klux Klansmen and a group named the Knights of the Planting Circle. Sheriff George Galligan requests troops but authorities say the request is not granted.
Mattie W. Phillips filed suit for divorce from her husband Rignald L. Phillips in common pleas court here Tuesday charging wil full absence. They were married December 31, 1920. They have one child a two year old son of whom Mr. Phillips asks the custody.
Cleveland April 16 Purchase of 109 Mikado locomotives and $8 000 freight and coal cars at about 28 600 000 was authorized by Chesapeake and Ohio directors. W J Marahan president said delivery will be by fall. Largest single railway equipment purchase in years. Some cars for Hocking Valley while most go to the C O main line.
Five armed bandits in a racing car roared through Akron in broad daylight and stole about $16,000 from the American Hard Rubber payroll. guards N J Bell N A Bailey and A Mooney and two escort cars were targeted as the robbers forced the money car to stop near South Martin avenue. Mrs Caroline Heckiey witnessed the heist and alerted police as detectives bombarded the scene with shots unanswered.
Middleport Ohio April 16 Mayor George K Bradford resigns citing failing health of himself and wife leaving office after a contentious reelection campaign. He asserts he cannot endure continued public friction and says he prefers private life though under pressure he chose resignation.
Washington officials said Britain's talks with Soviet Russia could shape U S policy toward recognizing the new government. They noted three obstacles—private property rights, debts of prior regimes, and treatment of foreigners—that might delay any step toward formal recognition. Observers watch shifts in Soviet policy as Lenins death prompts new questions. France Britain and Germany are pursuing concessions while American producers face trade barriers.
County health department reports March observations across Logan city and Ward township. A hundred and fifty children’s teachers in Mi City and Ward township did not vaccinate. diphtheria and pneumonia cases appeared nearby. diphtheria Scag fever and sleeping sickness noted in March. Logan City and county death toll small with four and nine deaths respectively. births counted with 13 from the city of Log.
Ohio Farm Bureau officials told a recent hearing that livestock operators are entitled to a stop-off privilege now not granted on several lines. The statement was made by C. and other representatives who attended the session.
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