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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1925

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Dirigible R-33 Adrift in North Sea Amid Gale

The Air Ministry reports dirigible R-33 with twenty crew aboard fighting to control a crippled craft drifting at sea after breaking from moorings in a forty mile gale near Yar Mouth. Lifeboats and the patrol ship Godetia search the area as the Air Ministry hopes for a night landing and safe return to Pulham or Cardington.

Pulham Fneyland Lowestoft Godetia Air Ministry Yarmouth Cardington

Carpenters Union in Canada Breaks From U S Affiliate

The Carpenters Union of Canada votes to sever all ties with the American Carpenters Union after many years of affiliation, signaling a major organizational split.

Ottawa Canada The Carpenters ‘Union of Canada American Carpenters’ Union

Alan B Houghton sails for London as ambassador

Alan B. Houghton newly appointed ambassador to the Court of St James sailed from New York for London today aboard the liner George Washington.

New York

Ford unveils first all metal air route monoplane

Henry Ford launches regular flying service with the first all metal monoplane arriving from Dearborn to Chicago in two hours forty nine minutes. Crowds cheer as Ford and son promise many more airplanes to wake capital and protect the nation. Postmaster General invites foreign operators to run mail routes under contracts, praising the program while noting alien ships are barred in coastwise trade.

Henry Ford Dearborn Chicago New Coolidge United States

Musicians Appointed Judges for Ohio Memory Contest in Columbus

Mrs. John Sutphen Jones selects judges for the Ohio federation of music clubs and the Ohio Music Teachers Association joint convention in Columbus. Contestants from across the state memorize thirty standard musical works and spell composers’ names for prizes of musical instruments books and cash.

Columbus John Sutphen Jones Granville Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Ohio Music Teachers’ Association Frank A. Seiberling Akron Burnet C. Tuthill Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Edith Keller Ohio State Department of Public Instruction Clarence ©. Robinson School of Music Ohio University Athens Edith Bennett

Taft Says Assembly Will Pass Tax Bill

Columbus April 16 Legislative leaders plan to reject Governor Donahey’s demand for a corporate tax rate increase and pass the bill over his veto. The rise would be postponed to the 1927 assembly. Majority Leader Robert A. Taft cited Mahoning valley firms and banks as key objections.

Columbus Donahey General Assembly Robert A. Taft House Mahoning Valley Taft

Italian Queen Orders Ladies to Wear Trains

The remark notes that a royal decree in Italy requires women to wear trains for formal attire while contrasting with limitations in this country where such a fashion would be impractical and quickly worn out on the first day.

Poisoned Children by Arsenic Says Mother in Confession

Anna Cunningham 47 slept as she confessed killings of five Hamilton children over six years. She claimed a voice urged her to join her husband in heaven and took equal arsenic doses with each child, while bread and butter carried poison. Authorities prepare sanity tests and warrants for Isabelle, Harry, and others.

Crown Point Ind Anna Cunningham Harry Walter May Isabelle Charles David, Jr Gary

Taxpayers urged to list property at Athens courthouse

Tax assessors in Athens County set up temporary headquarters in the courthouse lobby to assist citizens in preparing personal property lists. They report slow listing since Monday and urge taxpayers to come in early to avoid a last week jam.

Athens County

Corrected phone directories issued for 500 subscribers

The Home Telephone company issues a fourth corrected business directory in a year and inspects every instrument. Officials say the updates improve correct calling by number and overall service efficiency, aligning with Ohio exchange standards.

Blikkem Blakkem Home Ohio

Five charges against Stephenson in Oberholtzer case go to trial

Indianapolis Ind April 16 D C Stephenson former grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana must stand trial on five charges of criminally attacking Madge Oberholtzer 28 who died from self administered poison The judge denied a motion to quash the indictments Stephenson pleaded not guilty No trial date set Antemortem statement given at coroner s inquest says Oberholtzer planned to shoot Stephenson but did not act due to fear of humiliating her father The physician also testified Stephenson with two confederates Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry were involved in the alleged assault

Indianapolis Ind D. C Oberholtzer Stephenson John N. Kinksbury Dr. Kingsbury Hammond Earl Klinck Earl Gentry Indiana Kingsbury

Moore Fails to Appear for Hearing in Gas

Ray Moore did not show for a hearing in Athens as his father Charles Moore indicated he might. Prosecutor Finsterwald said he believes Ray will not return and noted possible knowledge of Ray's whereabouts by the father. If Ray is absent, evidence will go to the grand jury after May 5 and a preliminary hearing may follow.

A. Ray Moore Athens Charles 8. Moore R. W. Finsterwald Mechanicsburg Moore Finsterwald Ray Ray Moore

Police detectives on trial in Cincinnati graft case

Assistant U.S. Attorney A. Lee Beatty compared members of the Cincinnati police to Judas in urging a fast conviction of three detectives James A Hayes Fred Bullerdick and Robert Kinney amid graft allegations tied to illicit liquor traffic.

Cincinnati Judas United States District A. Lee Beatty United States District Court James A. Hayes Fred Bullerdick Robert Kinney

New York Phone Company Awards Six Heroism Medals

The New York telephone company presents six medals for acts of heroism with no recognitions for customer politeness.

New York

Yankee dollar finding way to other nations

Washington reports a massive first quarter outflow of American dollars into foreign investment, with $344 million invested abroad in 1925 and projections to top $11 billion by year end. Foreign loans to the United States and refinancing efforts are noted, as Europe shifts funds homeward and Canada increases borrowing.

Washington Department of Commerce United States Europe America Republic of Poland Est France Republic of Finland Canada Latin America Cuba Company Sao Paulo Brazil London

Automobile Tag Sales Surge in Athens County in Early 1925

Figures released by the Athens County Automobile Club show license tags issued in the first three months of 1925 exceed all of 1924. About 6,000 general passenger car tags and 1,000 trick plates have been issued, totaling 6,900 passenger cars and 1,000 trucks. Funds collected reach 65,781.50 dollars, not including direct Columbus registrations.

Athens County Athens County Automobile Club Athens Columbus

Smallpox Cases Hit Gallipolis High School

Gallipolis reports six cases of smallpox at the local high school. Countywide figures exceed 100 cases, prompting health officials to monitor the outbreak and implement control measures.

Gallipolis

Actual Want in Athens County Becomes Present Reality

Miss Irma Stanfield, Red Cross executive secretary, says poverty in Athens County is at a high. Spring may ease clothes and shelter needs, but seed shortages and unemployment threaten food supplies for months. Mining shutdowns worsen conditions as families face hunger and ongoing privation.

Athens County Irma Stanfield Red Cross

Three Dusky Waifs Dislike Home Rule

Albert Twinnay Levi Henderson and James Rogers aged 12 1 and 10 were found at the fairgrounds after riding a B and O freight from Cincinnati. In juvenile court Albert claims his aunt whipped him Levi says his mother does and James says his father made home disagreeable. They attend Sunday school and love school. Sheriff McKinley took them to the jail breakfast crowd and Judge Johnson sought Cincinnati domestic relations court instructions.

Albert Levi James Fairgrounds McKinley Cincinnati Twinnay Henderson Rogers Johnson Incinnati Domestic Relations

Evening picks blend drama and music on air tonight

Tonight on WIP at 8 15 features Beethoven classics by orchestra and chorus. WGBS at 11 15 presents Oscar Wilde Salome. KGO at 8 offers The Man on the Box comedy.

WIP Beethoven Orchestra WGBS Oscar Wilde KGO

Columbus Installs Stop Signs on Main Thoroughfares

Columbus police will install 450 stop signs at intersections with Main, High, East and West Broad streets as part of the main thoroughfare ordinance. Arrests will follow violations. installation begins Monday with curbstone embedded signs reading Main Highway Stop. Officers will monitor intersections and night districts to enforce compliance.

Columbus French Main Street High Street Alum Creek Broad Street

French cabinet formation stalls as Painleve delays

Paris April 16 The Socialists again blocked cabinet formation. Premier Painleve planned to submit names to the Chamber but at noon said he did not know when the cabinet would be formed. Caillaux faces Socialist opposition over the 10 percent levy law.

Paris Paul Painleve Chamber of Deputies Joseph Caillaux Painleve

House Leaders Draft Special Calendars in West Virginia Session

Charleston officials report House leaders were drafting special calendars to expedite business during the final week of the current session in Charleston West Virginia.

Charleston W. Va

Englishman Reverses Trend With Lever-Powered Lifeboat

An English inventor unveils an unusual lifeboat propelled by hand levers, a design described as inverted by critics. The craft aims for safer, simpler operation in rescue at sea, attracting attention from maritime observers and potential sponsors.

Fate of Bible Bill in balance as caucuses loom

In Columbus on April 16 the fate of the Buchanan Bible bill and Governor Donahey’s four major appointments hangs on Republican caucuses as the legislature convenes. Leaders see the Bible bill likely to pass the senate, with trading expected to win support for other reform measures before final adjournment.

Columbus Donahey Memb Senate

Dirigible Los Angeles Leaves on Six Hour Test Flight

At Lakehurst New Jersey the airship Los ve carries fifty eight officers and crew on a six hour test flight to evaluate readiness for a second Berm voyage. The mission aims to confirm stability performance and navigation before the planned trip tomorrow.

Lakehurst N. J Berm

Honest hotel guests claim in New York study

Wilfred P. Olson, head of a new Hotel Managers Association, says ninety seven percent of hotel guests are honest in New York. The quote notes a small portion may fall short on paying bills or require police involvement.

New York Hom Wilfred P. Olson Ci Managers’ Association

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