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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1924

Page

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Arish Border Crisis Flares Over Ulster Boundary Talks

London April 25 A delicate situation risks hostilities after the breakdown of the Free State Ulster boundary conference. The cabinet may act within days with possible mediation to avert an internal Irish war. England may name a boundary commission member as the Free State has appointed a representative while Ulster refuses to recognize the body.

David M. Church London Leion Englana Boundary Commission Free State Ulster

Miner Bertak Held in Yorkville Dry Goods Cooler

In Yorkville Ohio John Bertak a miner drifted into a dry goods store and ordered wet goods. Marshal John Ferguson was present and placed the miner in the cooler where Bertak was fined.

Yorkville John Bertak Glen Robbins John Ferguson Bertak

Rev. R J Warner Accepts Warsaw and West Carlisle Posts

The Rev. R J Warner of Piedmont has accepted a call to serve the Warsaw and West Carlisle churches in Harrison county. He becomes pastor of the Nottingham church and the new charges lie about ten miles west of Coshocton.

Cadiz R. J. Warner Piedmont Warsaw West Carisle Presbyterian Church Nottingham Harrison County Coshocton

Bethesda Clay Products to Build Pottery Plant

Bethesda has repurchased a site for a new clay products plant. The firm will manufacture pottery using clay found just east of town, supporting local industry and employment.

Bethesda, C Bethesda Clay Products Company

Legion Band Makes Good Impression In First Concert

Logan Ohio April 25 The American Legion band under director W H Wood delivered a well received first concert at the Ruble theatre with band numbers violin and vocal solos by William Smith Harburger and Smith. The Buckeye Harmony Four and the Knights of Pythias Hawaiian Trio also won applause as the audience supported plans for weekly summer performances and band members bore rehearsal costs.

Harburger Smith Buckeye Harmony Four Knights of Pythias Hawaihian Trio Logan Wood

RANK THIN IN POMEROY OHIO CIVIL WAR VETERANS

In Pomeroy eight Civil War veterans remain, a drop from former ranks. Survivors include H. M. Horton Captain Co I 33rd Ohio Oliver I Bradbury Seventh Ohio Heavy Artillery J M Lyman Gotlib Bentz Conrad Ohlinger all three of Co K 187th Ohio J M Howell F W McCullough and Aaron Tewksbury. Some live on Thomas Fork with locals noting more Spanish American War vets.

Pomeroy, O Pomeroy H. M. Horton Co. I 33Rd Ohio Oliver I. Bradbury Seventh Ohio Heavy Artillery J. M. Lyman Gotlib Bentz Conrad Ohlinger Co. K 187Th Ohio J. M. Howell F. W. McCullough Aaron Tewksbury Thomas Fork

Flapper Bandit Celia Cooney Awaits Sentence in New York

Celia Cooney known as Brooklyn flapper bandit and her husband Edward Cooney plead guilty upon arraignment after returning from Jacksonville Florida. They terrorized Brooklyn storekeepers for weeks and were arrested there soon after the burial of their 10 day old baby.

Celia Cooney Brooklyn Edward Cooney New York Jacksonville Fla

Veterans bonus insurance plans face staff strain nationwide

The United States Veterans Bureau moves to administer the bonus act insurance if it becomes law as thousands of veterans seek service certificates. The Adjutant General reports potential staff increases to replace lost papers and handle rising applications. Director Frank T. Hines considers a separate division for insurance, else use the bureau's existing insurance section.

Roberts. Thornburg U. N.S Washington United States Veterans’ Bureau War and Navy Departments Adjutant General of the Army Adjutant General Frank T. Hines Veterans’ Bureau Bureau

Denver Snowstorm Buries Region With Heavy Wet Snow

Denver reports more than six inches of snow with continuation into the morning and a sharp temperature drop. The Rocky Mountain region is blanketed by one of the heaviest late season storms on record for this date.

Denver Colo Rocky Mountain

Village Claims Modern Style In School Hair Standards

Chatfield Minnesota report notes strict grooming policy in its high schools. Only five girls are described with long hair with two considering joining a group named the shingle belles.

Chatfield

Madrid Tops Europe for Highest City Altitude

Madrid holds the record as the highest altitude capital city in Europe. The distinction emphasizes its elevated location compared with other major European cities and underscores its geographic setting.

Madrid Europe

Democrats drift toward Smith as potential VP in Madison Square fight

New York April 25 Railston and Smith weigh in the national scene as Tammany’s craftily backed ticket for the Madison Square Garden convention takes shape. Iowa Indiana senator Railston may win the nomination if early betting holds. Smith favored for vice presidency though party leaders doubt a Smith nomination can win the convention.

New York Indiana Grover Cleveland al Smith Tammany Rosie O’grady Ralston

Railway unions deny Lafollette endorsement by Big Four

In Cedar Rapids on April 25 L E Sheppard of the Order of Railway Conductors said Warren Stone did not speak for the Brotherhoods. He affirmed no endorsement was made and no candidate was decided until nominations and platforms are clear.

Cedar Rapids Robert M. Lafollette Warren 8 Stone Cleveland Brotherhood of Railway Engineers L. E. Sheppard Order of Railway Conductors Brotherhoods Sheppard Board of Directors

Aged Man Stricken In Ames Township

Loring Hill aged 87 resident of Ames township on the Walker farm was stricken Thursday evening with paralysis. He became entirely helpless and no hope for recovery is entertained. The attack occurred in the yard of his home.

Amesville Loring Hill Ames Township

Coal wage talks denied at Cincinnati meeting

Kanawha coal operators denied that the wage scale issue was discussed at a Cincinnati meeting yesterday. Freight rates on coal to the lake region were the main topic, countering efforts by Ohio and Western Pennsylvania operators to widen the differential.

Charleston W. VA Kanawha Cincinnati Ohio Pennsylvania

Old Pen Maker Dies in Cincinnati

John G. Holland, 86, president of the John Holland Pen Co., died today after several months of illness in Cincinnati Ohio.

Cincinnati, O John G. Holland John Holland Pen Co

Perhaps the Strangest London Street XX Place

A note about London street naming highlights XX Place as one of the city’s most unusual monikers. The quirky name draws curiosity from locals and visitors, reflecting the capital’s playful toponymy.

London XX Place

Mysterious Yearly Message From Old Jerusalem

President Coolidge spoke to Associated Press journalists in New York yesterday. He touched on ideas about America, freedom, and the nation’s ideals, suggesting the core ideal remains the pursuit of freedom, as outlined in Independence and the Constitution.

Coolidge Associated Press New York America

Divorce Ends 36 Years of Marriage in Logan Court

Elizabeth McMullen was granted a divorce from George McMullen by Judge Pettit in Logan Ohio. The petition alleges willful absence for three years. The couple married February 10 1886 in Pleasant county West Virginia and had four children, oldest 35.

Logan

Nelsonville Rotary Club Installed at Community Meeting

Nelsonville hosts a joint installation with 210 Rotarians from 22 districts attending to start the new club under Governor James A. Maddox. Logan club led the program with a parade, banquet, and floral gift from the Kiwanis, while Circleville and Wellston sent leaders and telegrams of support.

Nelsonville Rotary Club James A. Maddox Columbus Logan Club N. M. Whitcraft Logan Rotarians New Nelsonville Organization Christian Auditorium Church Rotary American Legion Band Logan American Cty Nelsonville Kiwanis Club Nelsonville Rotarians Robinson Wellston Club Whitcraft Chillicothe Athens Lancaster Circleville Dr. Meisse Chillicothe Club Harry W. Chapman Breamer Circleville Club C. C. Chappelear Times Ohio Athens County

Observance of Boys Week Planned in Athens

Special services in Athens churches and a city tour will kick off National Boys Week. Dr. John W. Wilce and Dr. KE Bryan head the events with high school convocation addresses at Ewings Hall. Rotary and Kiwanis clubs sponsor the week culminating in a 370 boy dinner at the armory.

Athens John W. Wilce Ohio Stats University KE. B. Bryan Ohio University John Hancock Rotary Kiwanis Clubs Rotary and Armory Ray Gardner The Windsor Ewing Hall Wilco Bryan Rey. Brindley Abbot Episcopalian Church F. Brown Daniel McGurk Methodist Episcopal Church C. M. Bond First Christian Church H. 8. Foster Baptist Church J. W. Byrne St. Paul’s Wilcox

Logan Veteran Music Leader to Resign Post

Mrs. Lawrence Yerges will leave her long time role as Logan high school music instructor at the end of the current school year. She has led hundreds of pupils and contributed to the annual festival which has become a highlight of the school year. A festival pageant is planned for this year with contributions credited to her efforts, though future plans remain undetermined.

Logan, O Lawrence Yerges Logan High School Yerges

Primary tickets explain ballot design for Ohio presidential primary

The Ohio presidential preference primary on Tuesday April 29 allocates seven delegates-at-large and seven alternates, plus two delegates and two alternates from the Tenth district. Voters receive a ticket listing delegates pledged to Coolidge or Johnson, with smaller print showing each helper and alternate, to avoid confusion.

Ohio Cleveland Tenth Athens County Coolidge Hiram Johnson A. R. Johnston John E. Jones RR. A. Miller QO. E. Vollenweider

Allies Accept Dawes Plan as Basis for Reparations Talk

England Belgium and France notified the inter allied reparations commission they accept the Dawes plan as a basis for discussion and settlement of reparations. Italy’s acceptance is expected tomorrow. The commission will meet Tuesday to review the situation. President Coolidge in New York supported the plan though the United States has not officially accepted it.

Paris England Belgium France Inter-Allied Reparations Commission Italy Coolidge New York United States

Death of Tammany Hall Leader Charles Murphy

Charles F. Murphy longtime head of Tammany Hall and a dominant Democratic figure dies in New York on April 25. His passing comes just before the Democratic national convention due to assemble in June, after a career shaping the party for decades and a likely influence on the 1924 ticket.

New York Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall Murphy

New Mayor in Middleport Proves No Nonsense

Worley W. Brown, recently elected mayor, used his first act to curb street disputes in Middleport Ohio. He fined Mrs. William Estep $25 plus $8.70 costs for disturbing the peace after a quarrel with her husband.

Middleport

Progressive Republicans push for tax overhauls in Senate

Kenneth Cla says Senate Progressives attack both parties on tax reform. They back Brookhart of Iowa while absent Wisconsin’s La Follette, proposing higher surtaxes on incomes above 500000 and a 40 percent estate levy, plus continuation of estate and corporate taxes. They pledge no compromise, aiming to raise taxes on the rich and keep capital stock and profits taxes.

Kenneth Cla N.S Washington Senate Brookhart Brookhaert Mellon

Easter parade of is the number which passed on the highway

Fragmentary report notes a neighbor share of road maintenance funded by the state. R. H. Bare worked during the period and a march or parade on the highway is mentioned as part of the scene in St. Clairsville.

St, Clairsvivlle Ehne R. H Gulem St. Clairaviliec

Fragmentary report on a city jail incident in Bellaire

Ambiguous OCR text describes a disturbance near a city lockup in Bellaire with references to a gang, bums, and liquor storage. Details are unclear and outcomes not stated.

Bellaire

Residents Back Mandatory Bible Reading Vote in Lima

In Lima Ohio residents voted in a sweeping referendum on compulsory Bible readings in public settings. The measure passed by a strong majority exceeding 12,500 votes, reflecting broad local support for the regulation.

Lima

Crestline Elects Assistant Secretary to Succeed Ashland Official

Crestline selects an assistant secretary to replace the retiring official who previously served as secretary at Ashland, marking a manpower shift in local administration. The move formalizes the succession and outlines new duties within the municipal office.

Civik 4Man Ashland

Teach the Children to Sew Time to Begin

Fragmentary note urges teaching sewing to children highlighting importance of skill but lacks clear details, names, dates, or places.

Cantons Halt Copy of The Aie Os

A mistyped local item notes cantons halting a copy of an article titled The Aie Os. Details are unclear due to illegible OCR fragments. No further names, places, or dates are readable from the fragment.

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