Becomes Farce as Dr Daniel McGurk Probes Propaganda
Athens pastor declares a probe pivot to disseminate wet propaganda, turning the issue into a public farce as Dr Daniel McGurk weighs his findings.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1926
Page
1
Reed is Scored Chief Witnesses Before Committee
The Rev Dr Daniel McGurk branding Reed as a one sided advocate of legalizing booze criticizes the senatorial probe into the Volstead act. He argues witnesses from New York and New Jersey push a pro liquor agenda and that violations rather than law cause the alleged evils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel McGurk
First Methodist Church
Reed
Missouri
Doctor McGurk
New York
New Jersey
Republic
Lover hanged for murder of two husbands in Madison county
Ed wardsville report says Fail Fricker was hanged at Madison county farm after convictions for the 1924 murder of John Nungesser and the 1920 murder of Robert Kehrit, the former husband of Minnie Schlich, whom he pursued.
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Edwardsville
Fricker
Madison County
John Nungesser
Robert Kehrit
Minnie Schlich
Raise Chickens in Your Own Back Yard
A Washington Information Bureau booklet shows how to keep a small backyard flock on table scraps with no costly equipment or feed. It includes photos and diagrams and invites readers to request a copy by mail with two cents for postage.
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Government
Washington Information Bureau
Mature Bride of 15 Summers Instructions on Winning a Husband
Edward W. Browning, husband of 15 year old Frances Heenan, increased his bodyguard after threats. Frances says she has received hundreds of letters about her marriage and offers beliefs on being a wife, including listening to her husband, taking an interest in his hobbies, and dressing simply. She emphasizes pleasing her husband and avoiding gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward W. Browning
Frances “Peaches” Heenan
Browning
Peaches
Protestant Groups Plead To Keep Dry Law Unchanged
In Washington on April 16 Protestant churchmen urged stricter enforcement of national prohibition and opposed beer and wine legislation. The Federal Council of Churches representing 48 million adherents led the appeal through the Methodist Episcopal board on temperance. They argued prohibition improves health wealth and morals and warned that any modification would invite bootlegging and curb individual freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Federal Council of Churches
Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Morals
Methodist Episcopal Church
America
Harrold
Oklahoma
Senator Means
Colorado
Means
Senator Gillett
Massachusetts
Doctor W. S. Haven
New York City
Ohio University Delinquent-Work Slips For One-Third Of Students
More than one third of Ohio University students received delinquent slips from the Registrar for unsatisfactory work mailed this week. 586 of 1794 students were notified. 349 men and 237 women. Arts college had 262 men and 59 women. Education college 87 men and 178 women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
College of Liberal Arts
College of Education
Arts College
University
England and U.S. Forge New Liquor Treaty
London April 16 Negotiations proceed between the United States and Great Britain toward a far reaching treaty designed to nearly halt the flow of liquor from Britain and possessions to American shores The talks are already underway and expected to succeed
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London
United States
Great Britain
Britain
Woman Identified in Fatal Train Track Incident
New York Central officials confirmed the woman found dead on tracks near Painesville Ohio is Mrs. A. Jefferson or Jellison from Boise Idaho en route to Dexter Maine. Syracuse conductor Randall identified her, noting a note with two addresses and a lone kimono and slippers found with her. It is believed she fell from the train late last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
New York Central
Painesville
Ohio
A. Jefferson
Jellison
Boise
Idaho
Dexter
Maine
Syracuse
N. Y
Pullman
Randall
Fair Manager Position Under Consideration
Governor Donahey weighs the Ohio Farm Bureau federation request to appoint a State Fair manager promptly. The executive committee urged an early appointment to oversee the fair operations in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Donahey
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Norge polar dirigible endures severe air test in Leningrad
In Leningrad on April 16 the Amundsen Ellsworth Norge completed its first severe air test. Commander Nobile reported satisfaction with performance in thick fog as three motors are replaced and hydrogen supplies replenished. The dirigible will proceed to Spitzbergen then to the North Pole and Alaska, possibly delaying a fortnight for reception arrangements with Amundsen and Ellsworth.
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Leningrad
Spitzbergen
North Pole
Alaska
Nobile
Norge
Amundsen
Lincoln’ Ellsworth
Educational aims of the parent teacher movement praised
Professor H J Arnold of Wittenberg College spoke at the Southeast District institute in Athens high school about the educational significance of the parent teacher movement. About 200 attendees heard the lecture and panel on the I T A aims to unite home school and community for better child education.
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H. J. Arnold
Wittenberg College
Springfield
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
One Day Institute
Athens High School
Arnold
The
Christian Church
George E. Carruthers
Ohio University
Institute
O. C. Bird
C. E. Wendel
Lakewood
Association
K. R. Vermillion
Gallipolis
Ethel Peters
Parent-Teacher Association
Athens
Andrews Advice Sparks Prohibition Policy Debate
Columbus April 16 General Andrews has drawn fire from Anti Saloon League officials over his support for legalizing beer with low alcohol content. Dustman editor of the American Issue says the general's stance encourages breweries and bootleggers and marks a mistake in enforcement policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Proposed NYC Building Rises 250 Feet Higher Than Eiffel Tower
A plan in New York City features a new building proposed to stand 250 feet taller than the Eiffel Tower, signaling a bold skyline addition. Details on location, design, developers, and approval status were not provided in the brief description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiffel Tower
New York City
Seek Cold Cure. Drug association to fund cold research
New York April 16. The American Drug Manufacturer's Association will undertake research to discover the cause and cure of the common cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
American Drug Manufacturer’s Association
Jaywalkers traffic victim found with verse note
In Chicago on April 16 a man killed after a street car knocked him down, died at St. Luke's hospital hours later. A pocket verse read Jaywalker was crossing the Street and a card named William Rockwell of Schoolcraft Michigan was found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Luke's Hospital
Jaywalker
William Rockwell
Schoolcraft
Kalamazoo County
Michigan
Doomed Men Show Striking Contrast During Zero Hour
Chicago April 16 two condemned men faced death at 10 am Costello white man sobbed and clung to kin while Hobbs black man taunted and confessed in his cell. Governor Small denied last minute clemency ending hopes of reprieve before the executions for two murder cases.
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Chicago
Raymond Costello
Madeline White
Goodby
Mabel Patterson
Charles Hobbs
Betty Barnett
Governor Small
Inquest Opens Into Herrin Deaths After Gun Battle
In Herrin Illinois the inquest into six deaths from last Tuesday's gun battle began in the city hall with Coroner George Bell presiding. About fifty witnesses were expected to testify and John Ford former police chief and brother of Harlan Ford was named as the principal witness as hearings may last several days.
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Herrin
Ill
George Bell
John Ford
Harlan Ford
Self-Defense Will Be Haver Plea In Slaying Trial
Harvey E. Haver former Newcomerstown mail carrier on trial for his life in New Philadelphia for slaying his wife Kathryn whose body was found in a well last December. Prosecutor James E. Patrick presents 24 witnesses and documents including a January 18 signed confession in which Haver said he choked his wife but claimed self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Philadelphia
Harvey E. Haver
Newcomerstown
Kathryn
James E. Patrick
Haver
White Collar Jobs Lure Boys From Building Trades
Chicago April 16 1925 white collar appeal worries building trades as high schools steer youths toward professions. Contractors say long apprenticeships at low pay vs semi skilled truck driving tempt boys away. Trade unions note trades once required Sunday school and beer breaks yet now face shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen L. Scott Consolidated Press
Chicago
Court upholds road improvement assessment in Athens district
The Court of Appeals dismisses William Rogers petition to enjoin Athens County treasurer from collecting the Lodi township road upgrade levy. It affirms the assessment under state law, finds land within one mile of the highway benefited, and rules the amount within statutory limits despite claimed marginal benefit and danger concerns. Judges Sayre and Middleton concur with Presiding Judge Mauck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
William Rogers
Athens County
Lodi Township
Athens-Pomeroy
Rogers
Mauk
Mauck
Sayre
Middleton
Two Invaders of Rum Ring District Shot to Death
Chicago police say two men, John Tucello and Frank De Laurentis, invaded the Saltis McErlane controlled district and were killed. Their bullet riddled bodies were found in a deserted car at 56th and Rockwell, having lain there since Saturday night. Roman Duchovitz, owner of a South Side saloon, identified the death car and said the men were "taken for a ride" by the Saltis McErlane faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Saltis-McErlane
John Tucello
Frank de Laurentis
56Th and
Rockwell Streets
Roman Duchovitz
South Side
Tuccello
de Laurentis
Duchovitz
France may seek separate peace with Rif tribesmen
Paris April 16 The French government may conclude a separate peace with Rif tribesmen leaving Spain to conduct a lone offensive in Morocco. Reports in diplomatic circles today note the potential shift in allied strategy and focus on Moroccan operations.
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Paris
Spain
Morocco
Western Merger for Big Railroads Foreseen in East
Washington April 16 Despite the Interstate Commerce Commission’s rejection of the Van Sweringen Dillon merger railroad experts foresee a large consolidation likely to pass federal review. J M Kurn of St Louis San Francisco, B N Brown, and Jesse Hirschman gain Rock Island board seats as Frisco plans to acquire Rock Island. Frisco has already taken 14 percent of Rock Island shares amounting to 183,333% shares as of March 1. Further holdings remain undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
van Sweringen Dillion Dollar Railroad
Federal Railroad Regulating Body
Commission
J. M. Kurn
St. Louis-San Francisco Rail
B. N. Brown
Jesse Hirschman
Prisco
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Frisco System
Rock Island System
Rock Island
Soviets Claim All Land From Arctic Circle to Pole
Moscow announces a law by the central committee claiming all Arctic land from Russia’s northern boundary to the Pole, except areas already owned by other powers. A spokesman notes Britain has claimed similar Antarctic privileges and accuses imperialist nations of seeking Arctic access through expeditions.
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Moscow
Russia
Arctic Circle
Pole
Great Britain
Antarctic
Arctic
Soviet Russia
Hold Nurse in Death of Doctor in Morgantown
Jealousy likely drove nurse Georgia Ridgeway to kill Dr. William B. Borrer in his Morgantown office with a butcher knife. County Prosecutor W F Hunt said autopsy pending and a murder charge will be filed against the 38 year old nurse who was arrested at the scene. He also displayed a long bladed knife believed used in the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
W. Va
William B. Borrer
West Virginia
W. F. Hunt
Georgia Ridgeway
Martin
Lyon
Alpena
McKenzie
Toledo
Bowling Green
C. L. Bell
McGrath
Seventy seven men and a woman dancer held in raid on smoker
Police raided a New York restaurant and arrested seventy seven men and a woman dancer amid a smoking lounge operation. Authorities described the scene as a crowded gathering with an illicit activity probe underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carpenters Wage Talks Set to End Four Day Strike
A wage committee for over 500 striking Columbus carpenters meets with city builders to resolve the pay dispute. Carpenters want 1.25 dollars an hour, while contractors offer 1.13 and 1/2, with a renewal of demand set for January 1 next year for 1.26 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Firearms Shown Courtroom Drama in Lyon Trial
Norwalk April 16 the trial of James Lyon opened with dramatic testimony as prosecutors display revolvers and rifles in a scene likened to an arsenal. Prosecutor Edgar G Martin outlined the killing of Frank McGrath and the Lyon brothers’ escape, while Lyon’s attorney Rettig denied the charge and waived opening remarks. Lyon warned of dire outcomes and a coroner prepared to present the bullet key to McGrath’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
James Lyon
Ohio
Frank McGrath
Cleveland
Lye
Havanna
Dlot County
Edgar G. Sftin
Retig
Lyon
Bond of Accused Man Dropped by Coe in Athens
William Coe of Athens signed a $2,000 bond for Bert Thompson the Chauncey high school principal charged with arson attempt. E B Young of the Nelsonville Athens traction company signed. Coe sought removal of his name claiming misrepresentation. Bond remained in force. absence of Judge Worstell and routine delayed a new bond.
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William Coe
Athens
Bert Thompson
Chauncey High School
E. B. Young
Nelesonville-Athens Traction Company
Migé
Coe
L. G. Worstell
Wires Wrecked in Road Work Between Athens and Nelsonville
A steam shovel hit a telephone pole during road repair between Athens and Nelsonville, taking down forty wires and interrupting service. Linemen repaired the damage with all speed, but many patrons complained before the cause was known.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Walter Chisholm Seeks End Amid Arrest for Cartridges
Walter Chisholm aged 83 once a millionaire stock broker said he was poverty stricken and driven from home by his wife when arrested for purchasing cartridges for the volver. He claimed he wished to die.
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New York
Walter Chisholm
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Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
England
U.S
North
Wittenberg
Andrews
Wm. Rogers
Rum Ring District
Western
East
Deal
Prospect
Ars
Cutor
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