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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1927
Page
4
Socialism in Europe and its political weight across nations
The article argues that socialist and communist votes remain sizable in Europe, with strong presence in cities and industry. It cites examples from Britain France Germany Belgium and Stockholm showing their influence. It contrasts Europe’s ongoing postwar distress with the United States’ relative happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Spain
Italy
Greece
Hungary
Great Britain
Labor Socialist Party
His Majesty
France
Herriot
Germany
Social Democrats
Belgium
Stockholm
Branting
United States
Monument to McAdoo as railway benefit, dinner sparks debate
A New York railway executives dinner featured a speaker praising William Gibbs McAdoo as a man the railroads owe a debt of gratitude to. He contrasted McAdoo with a South town monument to the boll weevil, arguing McAdoo proved the folly of government ownership and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoone
New York
William Gibbs McAdoo
Wer
Bol Weevil
South
McAdoo
Italian Sage Senator Luigi Luzzatti Dies at 86
The Italian Jewish patriarch Luigi Luzzatti, born in Venice during Austrian rule, died at age 86. A pioneer of savings banks for the poor, he founded mutual aid groups, served in five treasury ministries, stabilized Italy’s finances, and was honored by his country, king, and Mussolini.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enator
Luigi Luzzatti
Muscolini
Italy
Venice
Luzzatti
Program of life noted in a note to a charming aristocrat
A quoted note reveals a man’s simple needs philosophy: belief in Divine Providence, love for one woman, many books to read, little food, much meditation. The remark contrasts with self-styled statesmen and offers a quiet creed to emulate.
Mississippi flood dangers and governmental response debated
The report outlines devastation from a historic Mississippi flood with towns wiped out crops ruined and lives lost. It questions congressional action and government measures to address the disaster at its source and warns of potential long term record highs in flood history. Mexico imposes telegraph censorship as violence escalates with a train attack and religious figures named in official statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Mexico
Catholic Church
Archbishop denies church involvement in Guadalajara train attack
Archbishop Ruszy Flores for the Mexican Catholic Episcopate states the church is not responsible for the attack and would be unaware of any priest involvement. He warns that religious war is the most bitter conflict and notes the country's freedom from such danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruszy Flores
Guadalajara
Jungle crime circle echoes prohibition era hijack tale
In a jungle setting an animal kills another and a third pounces, killing the killer and seizing the prey. The scene shifts to prohibition times where the third predator is the hijacker who murders the bootlegger and takes the loot, whisky or money.
Mile Away Thomas Shot by Detectives in Los Angeles Garage
In Los Angeles the infamous hijacker Mile Away Thomas was cornered by three detectives in a garage after being staked out. When he flashed a light the officers opened fire with a machine gun and shotguns, wounding him as he fled to the sidewalk and died later. His boast about a city of bootlegging and bribery hints at broader organized crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Mile
Thomas
Mile-Away
Japan declares 21 day moratorium to ease crisis
Japan announces a twenty one day moratorium as a major firm faces a 200 million dollar loss. Debtors may postpone payments for twenty one days while the government enacts measures to stabilize the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Weather Woes Roil Midwest Then Cold Snap Follows
The mid west endures tornadoes and cloud bursts followed by a cold wave that threatens crops. The writer muses on humanity learning to regulate earth's climate like a building, suggesting surplus heat could be diverted to the Arctic. A final quip notes a father facing a Christmas bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-West
Earth
Arctic Circle
Snuff Boxes on Hips Reported by Dispatch
A European dispatch notes that Britishers carry snuff boxes on their hips, contrasting with limited space for such boxes in this country.
Ohio university plans site purchase for central heating plant
Ohio university board of trustees considers buying a site for a proposed central heating and lighting plant. Court street space is to be raised and extended up Carpenter street. Baltimore and Ohio and other bituminous railroads raise coal rates by five cents a ton. Coolville creamery starts operations. Postmaster H H Brown buys first pound of butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University Board of Trustees
Court Street
Carpenter Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Coolville
H. H. Brown
American Historical Association seeks one million endowment
Washington report notes the American Historical Association aims to raise 1 million dollars to fund expanded national services. Notables including Theodore Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Dana C. Munro and Charles G Dawes lead support with New York and national committees backing the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
American Historical Association
Newton D. Baker
Edward W. Bok
William F. Borah
Nicholas Murray Butler
John W. Davis
Charles 8. Deneen
John H. Finley
Glenn Frank
Carter Glass
Herbert S. Hadley
David Jayne Hill
Commerce
Herbert Hoover
Charlies Evans Hughes
By the Way in New York City Streets Snapshots
Gilbert Swan surveys Manhattan life through street scenes in April. He notes St Francis of Assisi’s church wedged between minarets and a brick print shop, showcases din of Broadway, open cars, clerks, dancers, and the bearded lady, and ponders crowds, censorship rumors, and the bustle of noon hour in a chaotic urban mosaic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Swan
New York
Manhattan
Church of St. Francis of Assizi
Mammon
James Oliver Curwood
Northwoods
Everglades
Florida
Natacha Rambova
Rudolph Valentino
Public Library
Fifth Avenue
Answers to Questions on Theaters Bridges and Stamps
Q How many moving picture theaters are there in China The answer notes about 106 cinemas nationwide with Shanghai hosting 26 Q What is the largest arch bridge The reply cites the Sidney Harbor project in Australia with completion in 1930 and a span of 1675 feet between abutment towers The total length is 3770 feet and high water clearance 170 feet Q Who is the Indian on the 14 cent stamp The portrait is Chief Hollow Horn Bear who died years before issuance He was a friend of President Roosevelt and marched in his inaugural parade US postage stamps do not bear portraits of living men
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Cina
Shanghai
Sidney Harbor
Australia
Dawes Point
Milson Point
Post Office Department
Hollow Horn Bear
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Chief Hollow Horn Bear
Roosevelt
United States
National Forest Week highlights conservation and forest loss
Washington notes American Forest Week aims to spread conservation amid rising timber use. Forest Service data show rapid depletion from virgin stands, with 90 percent of high grade saw timber drawn from stored supplies and fires burning about 12 million acres annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Forest Service
United States
Whic
Statue of Liberty placement and unveiling dates
The work began in May 1886 and the statue was unveiled October 23 1886. The Bureau of Fisheries notes five Pacific salmon species migrate from salt water to freshwater to spawn and die after spawning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Fisheries
Despondent man dies after self inflicted wound in Utah
In Salt Lake City Charles Royce, distressed over financial bosses, opened an artery with a pencil and bled to death. Police said the death appears self inflicted. Royce was known for his concerns over money matters and was found at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Charles Royce
Baker Takes Charge of Flood Relief Efforts
Henry M. Baker national director of disaster relief for the American Red Cross assumes command of flood relief forces in the lower Mississippi valley based in Memphis Tennessee.
Refugee Rescue Action Denied by West Helena Woman
Reports that 2,000 refugees were stranded on a levee at Knowlton's standing were discounted by Mrs. Lillie Beith of West Helena. Her two sons helped in the rescue at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Arkansas
Knowlton
Lillie Beith
West Helena
Wooden leg found on West Madison Street in Chicago
A wooden leg was found on West Madison Street and turned over to the Chicago police. It awaits a rightful claimant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
West Madison Street
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