20 Apr 1926
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1926
Page
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Andrews states that he did not push for change but merely shared his personal view on the matter. He emphasizes the distinction between opinion and official policy and urges focus on factual discussion.
A New York section notes growing support for modifying the prohibition law amid Senate hearings in Washington. Officials fear any beer legalization could undermine enforcement, while wets push for change and a middle group seeks tempered reform within the framework of the eighteenth amendment and the Volstead Act.
Albert Hoog a 45 year old painter died after falling thirty feet from a scaffold where he worked in Cincinnati. The incident occurred on April 20 and is under investigation by local authorities.
The newspaper offers a free Creole Recipe Booklet through its Washing ton Information Bureau to help housewives choose dinners. It contains seven recipes across soups meats seafood vegetables desserts and candies in Creole styles with no charge except two cents for return postage.
Frederic J. Haskin of the Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington sends two cent stamps for return postage on an inquiry about a Creole cook. The note mentions a name street and city placeholder.
General Smedley D. Butler promises harsher enforcement of dry laws in the U S Marines after Col Alexander Williams is court martialed for drunkenness. He says Williams violated acts of Congress and Navy regulations and hints at further courts martial. He defends discipline as essential to service.
Washington reports that despite a larger 1925 gold loss than any nation, the United States maintains a strong cash position. World gold stock near 9.344 billion dollars, with 1.409 billion held by Treasury, Fed banks, and the public, and a total money stock of about 8.366 billion.
Washington April 20 Congress pressed general farm relief work as the House agriculture committee refined the Tin dier bill to create a $100,000,000 revolving fund to bolster farm product prices during overproduction. Committee approval of core Tin dier principles was viewed as likely.
Washington April 20 A railroad conspiracy led by W W Atterbury president of the Pennsylvania railroad is driving the bituminous coal industry toward bankruptcy Philip Murray vice president of the United Mine Workers testified before the House commerce committee opposing arbitration plans and denouncing Atterbury as pushing wage reductions and price controls he warned against government intrusion that would deny miners self determination.
Report from Passaic New Jersey details a long running textile strike dominated by Albert Weisbord a Harvard graduate and son of a clothing magnate. The piece portrays dramatic clashes over accusations of foreign born workers and German ownership while noting the young leader's controversial theories.
A gas explosion in Columbus today severely burned 41 year old roomer Fred Summerfield. The blast shattered windows and blew the west side of John M. Tracy’s residence out four feet, damaging a neighbor’s house.
Pomeroy April 20 Special Donald Eblin and Forrest Sapp were indicted for first degree murder in the February shooting death of Sam Hill. They pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Judge A P Miller and were held without bond. Trials not yet scheduled. Hill was shot on his front porch after hearing a yard noise.
The ocean liner Aquitania sustains a trans Atlantic voyage burning 33000 barrels of oil per day as part of its routine operation.
The annual FIFM meet heads to Athens on Friday April 24 with field events at the fairgrounds from 10 to 12 then 12 30 to 6 30 pm. Fourteen county high schools enter eighteen field events and an oratorical contest at Athens high school auditorium with prizes and medals awarded.
Troy in Miami county will convene the grand jury May 3 at 10 a m to hear the Nesbitt case. Jacob Nesbitt, charged with first degree murder in the death of his wife Frances Drake Nesbitt, is expected to face an indictment and trial before Common Pleas Judge W P Jones within ten days to two weeks after the indictment. County prosecutor L E Harvey says evidence aims to secure a conviction.
Mrs Edna De Hart and Mrs Maude Boelzner of Mansfield pleaded guilty to larceny on an indictment and were paroled by Common Pleas Judge W B Thompson, escorted by their families amid letters of recommendation from Mansfield residents.
Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt advised the Senate prohibition committee that the Volstead act needs stronger penalties. She urged heavier punishments including compulsory jail terms for big violators and longer sentences for habitual offenders. Federal judges cited the lack of stiff penalties as a key defect needing fix. Drys defended the law and called witnesses from church groups.
Mrs Elizabeth Gomez sues William J Wilkin for damages claiming he tripped her during a Paul Jones dance causing a broken leg. She seeks $50,000 with a jury to hear the case this week alleging lack of skill and balance led to the fall.
John Pinchak age 66 of Modoc was found dead in the Modoc reservoir. County coroner L W Sanders ruled death by own action. Pinchak, Hungarian, had lived with daughter Mrs Pheash since last fall amid unemployment and despondency. Discovery by Mike Sheski while fishing ended a three day missing person search.
The Athens County Automobile Club designates April 25 to May 1 as Safety Week in the county. The program aims to reduce child fatalities by engaging schools Boy scouts ministers and motorists in safety rule discussions and public cooperation led by Dr C E Welch.
Rescue teams at the Feather River project near Quincy search the Grizzly Creek tunnel for six entombed workers after a blast and cave in forty eight hours ago. Officials insist on efforts to reach any survivors as 60 rescuers continue work.
In Nevada and California ranchers use farm fowl to detect gold in gravel. Hens peck at bright yellow grains worth $21 an ounce, yielding rich harvests for some poultry owners. A California farmer near Rackerby earned over $200 from a small flock, while a Fallon hunter netted over $40. The practice, long known in Sierra Nevada mining, expands to commercial scale.
Secretary of State Kellogg said the United States will press for further naval armament cuts at the Geneva conference, favoring practical reductions modeled on Washington. He warned against basing limits on wealth or population, defended secrecy of foreign correspondence, and said the U S would welcome land armament steps while avoiding European troop reductions.
In Mansfield on April 20 Justice of the Peace Harry A Palm fined Earl Lewis proprietor of a local toilet goods store one thousand dollars for possession of a half pint of liquor. The case reflects Palm's reputation for strict enforcement of liquor laws.
Making Buffalo April 20 report states progress in selecting a jury to try Richard Reese Whittemore known as the Candy Kid bandit. It is likely that the introduction of evidence would begin later today or tomorrow.
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