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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1928

Page

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Illegal miners clash over Daugherty ouster in Hocking Valley

About 600 to 790 miners in the Hocking district met to protest Oral Daugherty's ouster as president of the subdistrict. A resolution called for a state convention to reveal the facts and to decide on the strike's status. Speakers included Daugherty and Simmy Swyers. The meeting was labeled illegal by chairman Swede Donovan.

Jag Lopez Marshal Summers Sum Gall Pearl G. Whittman Rabbit Morris Fiane Jones C. Toss W. It. Tompkins Donovon Donovan Gee Hall Nelsonville Daugherty Hall Brut Ston Dell Donoson

Parking Limits Enforced On Court Street Athens

Mayor Alex Moore announced a new parking ordinance restricting Court street to one hour from 8 am to 8 pm each day. A special officer will mark cars Tuesday morning to enforce the rule, aimed at reducing double parking and street congestion caused by prolonged parking by local business owners.

Court Street Athens Alex Moore Moore

Unions Bar Aid Ties With Alleged Communist Groups

In Hocking valley and Sunday Creek areas twenty local unions were notified by Lee I of the Ohio mine district that they must reject aid from the Save-the-Union and related groups. The United Mine Workers warned locals they face expulsion if ties are maintained. The Penn-Ohio relief effort had previously sent cash and flour to Glouster district, while literature and speakers pushed union members toward the Save-the-Union group.

Nelsonville Pennsylvania-Ohio Miners’ Relief Committee Save-the- Union Hocking Valley Sunday Creek Valley Lee I Ohio International Executive Board United Mine Workers of America National Miners’ Organization Tr Fg Pennsylvania- Ohio Relief Organization Glouster Save-the-Tinion Hocking

Relief Work Near End as Ohio Striker Miners Halt Aid

Relief work for destitute children of striking Ohio miners will end May 4 under National Guard supervision. More than 500,000 meals provided since start. average cost about eight cents per meal. Four mines in Noble and Guernsey counties plan to reopen next week, with employers offered a $6 daily base pay.

Columbus Supervis National Guard Chiavent Frank Z. Henderson Guernsey Noble County Sill Advicws Henderson Caldwell Cambrdge Calheries Company Eams Foperial Korsythe Coal Company Belle Valley Lana Black Top Lore’wity Marils Morning Company Senecaville Akron iGoal Company Jounty Alficlals

Reed Denounces Teapot Dome and Officials in Cleveland Speech

Senator James A. Reed of Missouri spoke at the City Club in Cleveland after visiting Mansfield addressing the seventh Jefferson Day banquet. He denounced Teapot Dome and the Sinclair trial, criticized the Coolidge administration, and attacked Secretary Mellon and Secretary Hoover while calling former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty a political leper.

Cleveland U.R James A. Reed Missouri Clevelind Addhe City Club Mansfield Sinclair Coolidge Treasury Mellon Commerce Hoover Harry M. Sougherty

Columbus man in jail after shooting in downtown incident

April 28 event reports Robert Denis, 38, firing a revolver at A. E. Bryant near Bliss hotel in Columbus. Denis, who fled, was jailed with alcohol use noted. Bryant wounded and a riot nearly followed. A separate item notes a petition to censure Mrs Kiefen Tufts Bailis over a DAR blacklist controversy.

Columbus Robert Denis Denny King Bliss A. E. Bryant Bryant Washington U.2 Mra. Kiefen Tufts Bailis Organization

Congress Will Probably Have Negro Member Again

Congress is poised to gain a black representative for the first time since 1896 after the death of Rep. Martin Madden of Illinois. The Chicago district, long a black political stronghold, may elect William J. Dawson as Madden’s successor. A special House committee will attend Madden’s funeral, with a state service in Chicago.

Congress Washington Martin B. Madden Illinois Chicago Madden William J. Dawson Longworth House Senate Coolidge Dawes Supreme Court Diplomatic Corps Naval Army Will R. Wood Ind Wirman

Four Year Old Lake Cargo Coal Rate War Heads to Head

Inclement weather halted air delivery of Messengers to Nelsonville and Logan. Gates Flying Circus planes diverted to Ohio Valley after rain and poor visibility made plane delivery impossible twice, with plans to resume Tuesday night.

Gates Flying Circus Nelsonville Logan Fox Cirens Athens Ohio Valley Ohio Valley Lying Fiehd Martettz Belpre

Southeast storm toll and flood damage report

Severe weather across the Southeast causes millions in damage and four deaths. Tornadoes and flooding devastate Florida Alabama Georgia Tennessee and surrounding areas. Electrocutions and collapses occur from downed power lines and debris as floodwaters threaten communities. Lincoln Ellsworth today receives a Senate gold medal for polar flight in 1924.

Atlanta Florida Alabama Tombigbee North Carolina Georgia Tampa Coca Dunnellon Alzbara Honore Hy Washington Senate Lincoln Ellsworth North Pole

Navy rushes planes to Nicaragua against Sandino

Navy moves fast deploying marine aircraft to the east coast theater. Two amphibian planes with machine guns leave Hampton Roads aboard the Nitro, with two more en route. A tri motor Fokker will depart within ten days, refueling in Miami. Lieutenant H J D Falmer named unit pilot with mechanic and radio man aboard.

Washington U.P Nicaragua Navy Hampton Miami H.J. “D. Falmer Win

Parley Set Amid North South Coal Operator Talks

Ohio industry rattled by voluntary rate cuts in lake coal trade threaten revival. Parley planned in Cincinnati with eastern railway executives and mine operators from northern and southern fields to seek compromise and restore rate relief.

Cincinnat Eastern Railway Iarn van Horn My. Uine Coal Operators’ Association Southern Interstate Cormteer Commission Ohio Pal Crawley New York Central Daniel Willard Baltimore & Ghio W. W. Atterbury Pennsylvania Lake Tonn van Horn VOR Taveras

Bremen Crew Pays Bennett Tribute Today

The Bremen crew and related figures gathered to honor Bennett at Arlington Cemetery after their voyage across the Atlantic. They traveled from New York to participate in the funeral and memorial arrangements, with key figures including Mrs. Teresa Junkers and others involved in the maritime expedition.

Bremen Bennett Washington Clrl Floyd Manele Vienna Labrador New York Acelam Thy Henter West Wechester New York Festivdins. With Them Was Mrealein Terra Junkers Dager Theo York Gap Phefers Armi Detling Arese Arlington

Jail Officers Suspended Amid Infection Plot Rumor

April 5 report states two jail guards and a deputy were suspended after a rent at the jail surfaced from an alleged plot to meet an escape. The suspensions involve Sheriff Milwird Haunratty and Deputy Caste as doctors discuss RO Graves release to the jail hospital.

Wa.s Gatul Micineh Gennes Rubens Spratt Wilson Pellues Dan Patty VR Caste

Bremen Crew to Receive Honors in New York

Baron von Huenfeld and the Bremen crew arrive in New York after two weeks since Greenly Island. A parade down the harbor and a wreath at Madison Square mark the celebrations with Walker delivering the greeting. Major Kirkowski and Major Kuvale force-landed near Abbeville during a test flight.

New York Gunther von Huenr Feld Bremen Washington Greenly Island Macom Walker Madison Square Commodore

Warmer Weather Forecast for Week

Weather forecast for the week predicts warmer temperatures with generally fair conditions. Occasional showers anticipated in parts of the Ohio Valley and surrounding regions with no widespread storms expected.

Deposed Mine Union Leader Challenges Officers and Board

Chauncey April meeting saw Oral Daugherty, deposed president of the Hocking miners, denounce the executive board while affirming loyalty to the United Mine Workers. He claimed officials seek to limit free speech and criticized district leaders for prioritizing jobs over miners.

Oral Daugherty Hocking Miners’ Organization Chauncecy Daugherty Thin Fickd Jacksonville Executive Board District Board Union Washington Lewry Chauncey John J. Lewis United Mine Workers Leo Lati Ohio Miners’ Organiation Orat Daugherty Hocking Pnnners Ome Daugherty Unite Mire Ublo Organiaxtion Thia John Lewis Columbus Levis George Sasage Lee Jacksonvale Lider Indiana Galis Amd District Lucrative Board Pittsburgh Olna Lewis Lews

March of Women on County Jail Climaxes Four Days of Terror

Belmont county officials defend arrest of 41 women wives of striking miners who staged a march at the county fair. Col Ton Caldwell says four days of unrest at Matton Hollow preceding the arrests and tear gas were used to disperse crowds. Capt Paul Sears warned the marchers at the jail entrance and warns of possible arrests if they proceed. County Prosecutor Wad dell says the women violated laws and urged action to uphold Federal injunctions.

ST. Clairisvilla Wrhbelmont County Officils Ton Caldwell Ohio National Fastern Ohio Matton Hollowing Pear Lansing Mass Pickering Caldwell Bonally

Booklet Guides Fitting Dresses From Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger advertises a booklet on how to fit dresses with simple methods. It explains altering patterns, necks shoulders and sleeves and shows how to adapt garments already made or bought ready to wear. The Washington Information Bureau offers to mail a copy for four cents in coin or stamps to cover postage and handling.

Washington Information Bureau Uae Pirsaria 2 Haskin Ation Buren Fale da I Penelore

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