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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1924
Page
1
Rescue efforts continue at the Benwood mine of Wheeling Steel after an April 28 explosion. 26 bodies checked by 1030 am as rescuers push through main entry and side rooms seeking survivors and identifying victims.
Rescue teams reached 2000 feet into the Benwood mine as 111 miners were reported dead after a gas explosion. Authorities organized air circulation, prepared for surface removal, and awaited Governor Morgan's arrival while a relief fund and funeral preparations began.
The belief that most of the 111 miners trapped by an explosion at Wheeling Steel’s Benwood mine in West Virginia were Ohio residents was voiced in Columbus. Ohio's rescue car and crew, led by Jerome Watson, arrived from Bellaire to assist, with rescue directed temporarily by Pembroke County’s deputy mine inspector Thomas Williams.
POMEROY April 29 Latest reports from Gallipolis last evening say Mr. Boggess and daughter Mrs Sisson badly hurt in an auto wreck at Carpenter Sunday afternoon will recover if complications are avoided A blood transfusion will be required in Mr Boggess case
Louis Ross a 34 year old Italian was electrocuted at the penitentiary for the murder of Nick Ferrari in Youngstown on September 19. He reportedly said he gave his life to satisfy justice and claimed self defense. Ross, a widower, leaves three minor children. A mental exam by Dr. George H. Reeve indicated a mental age of seven and a half.
King Albert welcomed the Argentine mission headed by General Maglione and discussed close economic cooperation between Belgium and Argentina.
Senator J I Burke Elyria Republican candidate launches campaign in Columbus Address denounces venal politicians and party organization He targets McAdoo claiming he took 150000 to influence Doheny oil interests Garford introduces Burke at Memorial Hall in front of more than 3000 attendees
Major General George C. Squider announced a universal automatic telegraph transmitter for radio, land lines, and submarine cables. The device promises faster, more accurate messaging for the Seattle Alaska cable route to Ketchikan, using multi stage radio vacuum tube amplification and sub audio frequency application.
The Central Ohio Association of Congregational Churches resolves to build a world brotherhood and turn the Sermon on the Mount into action by urging national and religious agencies to outlaw war and urging the nation to cooperate with others in this effort.
Charles F. Murphy longtime Tammany ruler and father figure to a line of fighting Irishmen Kelly Croker and others died after a brief illness. He woke with indigestion at eight, telephoned his doctor, and was dead within minutes. The feature notes his active life in New York City including streetcar travel and marvels of modern travel.
Two trees in front of Logan Ohio’s new courthouse were removed by road work crews under Orla Wolfe. The change brightens the courthouse front but removes shade for summer loafers.
In Cleveland on April 29, Ohio voters prepared to elect 610 Republican delegates and 52 Democratic delegates. The GOP fight centered on Coolidge backers and Harry M. Daugherty as a potential at large delegate, while Cox supporters aimed for a sweeping Democratic win. McAdoo and Wilkin clashed over state influence, with light turnout anticipated.
Logan Ohio April 29 Deputy Game Protector C C Higgins reports substantial land leased for game refuge in Hocking county. Green and Falls townships join the McCarthy tract already under lease. Leases cover Emerson Poston 947 acres and Charles Wright 486 acres along with Otto Iles 337 acres Edward Iles 114 acres Ed Everst 9? acres and B F Carpenter 156 acres. First shipment of pheasant eggs due soon. Restocking fish requisition awaiting arrival. Bass closed season runs May 1 through June 16.
Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Pennsylvania Railroad to issue twenty million one hundred thousand six hundred sixty dollars in equipment trust certificates to be used in the purchase of equipment.
Representative I M Foster of the Tenth District predicts the Senate will approve the Child Labor amendment to the Constitution after the House passed it by an overwhelming vote. He notes the amendment grants Congress power to regulate or prohibit child labor, without setting a blanket ban, and emphasizes continued state cooperation and the non intrusiveness of the measure.
Milk distribution from Chillicothe and nearby cities will meet at the Warner Hotel in Chillicothe Friday evening to discuss milk industry issues. Health commissioners from interested counties are invited, with emphasis on sanitary conditions and industry health standards.
Spanish commercial treaties with the United States and Japan have been extended for one year, announced today.
T. J. Cook of the New York Central Railroad will address the weekly Athens Chamber of Commerce luncheon on transportation. The forum is held Wednesday in Charleston West Virginia.
The report states the Huntish Isles have a mean annual temperature of 50 degrees.
White Plains April 29 Clarence Baring’s counsel seeks bail as he faces charges of attempted murder three indictments include attempted murder first degree attempted assault first degree and felonious poisoning. He pleaded not guilty and may pursue insanity defense. Wife described domestic turmoil and an alleged other woman amid details of arsenic and cultures of bacilli fed via meals.
The hearing into Mayor C. C. Curtin and Safety Director E. E. Curtis, held before Governor A. V. Donahey in Columbus, extended for a week. Curtis testified about a Canton police ring colluding with underworld figures to topple the Curtin administration as he pressed stronger law enforcement.
Four policemen dismissed Monday by Safety Director McCune will appeal to the municipal civil service commission for reinstatement to the police department after hearings on charges of alleged irregularities.
The John Mobin son circus announced for Athens at the fair grounds on Friday May 16 is being promoted with posters across the city and surrounding countryside. Crews started today to spread the promotional material after last night’s arrival.
A fragment from a historic page highlights Eton College as the oldest educational institution in a regional context, mentioning its age and association with Oxbridge traditions.
Meigs County samples a deep well drilled 4170 feet on the William Parker property in Rutland township fails to reach productive waters. The dry hole disappoints county hopes for a master productive pool despite many shallow wells nearby suggesting potential.
Indianapolis report says Warren Terry McCray of Indiana was convicted in federal court on multiple counts of using the mails to defraud. He was jailed pending sentencing, with an appeal likely and speculation that he may resign as governor. Lieutenant Governor Emmett Branch named as acting official if needed.
In McEchen West Virginia a man shot and killed his wife Hunt 30 then took his own life late yesterday. Their two young sons Nile and John witnessed the event. the family was with them at the time.
Judge Kinkead rules in common pleas court that the Ned Flouse company has validity of the leasehold on the old hotel site at South High Street. He allows the company to proceed with the construction of a proposed new hotel once necessary funds are secured.
In Columbus on April 29 Reed of Delaware submitted his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. State Brown comments on Reed’s assertion and references a Rev T O Bee at Ohio penitentiary. The English lakes are praised for their beauty rather than size.
A discussion of diverse meat dishes from creole to gravy smothered meats. The article mentions veal, calf’s liver, tripe a la Creole, and chaurice, highlighting regional varieties and traditional methods while noting cultural exchanges in culinary practices.
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