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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1928

Page

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Peabody Mines Affected As Agreements Reached

Springfield April 30. Thirteen Peabody Coal mines in Illinois reach new operation terms. Mine No. 2 Zeigler resumes with 1,000 workers. Mine No. 1 receives repairs and 200 workers. Moffat Coal in Randolph County begins hoisting after a March 26 cylinder head failure. Mine No. 4 Sparta resumes. The agreement covers all 13 Peabody mines, with officials meeting miners representatives Allen Haywood Jack Glasgow and Jack Stanley among others. Peabody employs about 7,000 statewide. Readiness reported from Marion Sherman Kincaid Tovey Langleyville Taylorville Cambria Danville Springfield Riverton. Approximately 570 workers started on Cosgrove Meehan Mine Panama. Glasgow also chaired talks with Cosgrove Meehan.

Springfield Bell & Zoller Coal Company Zeigler Jacksonville David Babington Lon Fox West Frankfort Moffat Coal Company Randolph County Moffat Sparta Coal & Mining Company Peabody Coal Company Miners” Union Allen Haywood Jack Glasgow Taylorville Jack Stanley W. C. Argust Peabody Marion Sherman Kincaid Tovey Langleyville Cambria Danville Riverton Peabody Company Illinois State Department of Mines and Minerals Cosgrove Meehan Coal Company Panama Glasgow

Judge Extends Eviction Deadline for Ohio Strikers

Federal Judge Benson W. Hough extended the eviction deadline to May 15 for 258 miners living in houses owned by coal companies in Eastern Ohio. He said the extension provides leeway so the moving workers cannot all relocate on the same day.

Columbus O.R Benson W. Hough Ohio Hough

Supreme Court rules Kentucky tax on corporate bonds unconstitutional

The U S Supreme Court held a Kentucky law taxing bond issuance by corporations unconstitutional in a case appealed by Louisville Gas & Electric. The company challenged a $387,610 tax on an $18.5 million issue tied to a proposed $150 million 30 year bond tranche.

Washington U.K Kentucky United States Supreme Court Louisville Gas & Electric Company

One in 50 Years POMEROY Druggist Keeps A Button

April 30. Druggist C. D. Reed of Pomeroy claims to own a single rear collar button for 60 years. He says he has spent more time kneeling to hunt that button than in prayer, and expects it to last for the rest of his days.

Pomeroy C. D. Reed

W C T U Plans Dry Planks via Ten Day Prayer Session

The Women's Christian Temperance Union will pray to influence Republican and Democratic national conventions to adopt dry planks. State president Mrs. Florence Richard will lead a ten day session with more than 40 members attending both conventions.

Toledo Women's Christian Temperance Union Florence Richard Richard

Radical Labor Financed by Capitalists, McGrew Claims

Louis McGrew testifies to the Senate coal investigating committee that radical labor groups aiming at a Russian style revolution are financed by American capitalists. He pins control of newspapers on William Z Foster and alleges 500 red agents in the tri state coal area near Pittsburgh. He says the Save the Union drive seeks to destroy the United Mine Workers of America.

Washington Louis McGrew Labor World of Pittsburgh Senate Coal Investigating Committee McGrew William Z. Foster Tri-State Pittsburgh Save-the-Union United Mine Workers of America Senator Wheeler Pittsburgh Company Don Rose Pittsburgh Coal Company

Daylight Savings In Effect In Major Eastern Cities

Daylight savings was in effect today in New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston and other large eastern cities.

New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston

Capture of Marshall at La Luz Mine Sparks Nicaragua Tensions

George B. Marshall assistant manager of the La Luz gold mine in Nicaragua was captured by followers of rebel general Sandino. He was reported killed by his captors, intensifying unrest around the American mining property and local security.

George B. Marshall la Luz Nicaragua Sandino Marshall

Plans A Athens County Flying Club Being Formed

CHAUNCEY April 30 Plans are being made to organize an Athens County Flying club. Interested in aviation are asked to communicate with L. W. Sanders of Millfield. Sanders recently returned from Marshal Missouri where he completed a flying course with the Marshall school.

Chauncey Athens County L. W. Sanders Millfield Sanders Marshal Missouri Marshal School

Warden of Ohio Pen to Speak at City Church Event

Warden P. E. Thomas of the Ohio penitentiary will address about 150 people at the First Methodist church social rooms Friday evening. The Men's Brotherhood hosts. tickets available from Attorney John Bolin, Attorney O. F. Rowland, or Walter Musgrave. Few tickets remain. reservations must be completed by Wednesday. Non members may attend.

P. E. Thomas Ohio Penitentiary First Methodist Church Men's Brotherhood of the Church John Bolin O. F. Rowland Walter Musgrave Brotherhood

Sebring Radio Amateurs Called Pests in Complaint

Complaint filed with U S Attorney A E Bernsteen accuses nine Sebring Ohio residents of running unlicensed telephone transmitting stations. Alexander Highfield, a licensed operator from Sebring, said the stations operate at all hours and ruin reception from distant transmitters.

Cleveland Sebring U. S A. E. Bernsteen Alexander Highfield Highfield

Senate Finance Committee Approves $205 Million Tax Cut Bill

The Senate finance committee ordered a $205,000,000 tax reduction bill favorably reported. The report will be filed tomorrow and Chairman Smoot will seek Senate consideration of the measure today.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Smoot Senate

Senate approves panel to probe campaign finances

The Senate adopted a resolution authorizing a five member special committee to investigate contributions and expenditures of all parties. The panel will examine campaign financing practices and related actions.

Senate Washington

When a Girl Loves New Serial Headlines Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger introduces a new Ruth Dewey Groves serial When a Girl Loves starting May 8. Virginia Brewster, a wealthy New York society girl, faces love with a penniless artist as her father dies bankrupt from heart disease, challenging luxury versus happiness.

Ruth Dewey Groves Athens Messenger Virginia Brewster Messenger New York Nathaniel Dann Greenwich Village Dana

Problems of Hard-Hit Coal Industry in This Valley

Athens County Civic association called a meeting at Athens high school auditorium to discuss the coal crisis in the Hocking valley. Mayor Alex M. Moore announces the gathering aims to broaden the group and find common ground with operators and miners to restart mines.

Athens County Civic Association Athens Nelsonville Glouster Hotel Berry Athens High School Watt State Street Alex M. Moore Moore Hocking Valley Civic Association

Four Boys Die As Benzine Drum Explodes

Akron April 30 U P Four boys, three of them brothers, were killed and a fifth seriously injured when a steel drum of benzine exploded in a shed behind the Goodyear plant. Killed were Charles Carter 14 Albert Carter 10 Leeman Carter 5 Frederick Waddy Jr 13, Leslie Bush 14 was badly burned but expected to recover.

Akron U.P Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Charles, Carter Albert Carter Leeman Carter Frederick Waddy, Jr Leslie Bush

Democrats to Probe Campaign Expenses with Special Committee

Senate Democrats at a conference decided to introduce a resolution to appoint a special committee to investigate expenditures in the presidential campaign. Senator Robinson of Kansas was authorized to prepare the resolution. The move follows a routine practice, with no charges of excessive spending yet made.

Washington Senate Robinson Kansas

Heavy gale shatters glass at D. Zenner store

A morning gale blew out the central leaded glass above the D. Zenner store, injuring no one. Flying shards struck a Nelsonville man who escaped harm as carpenters arrange temporary repairs while new glass is sourced from Pittsburgh.

D.’ Zenner Nelsonville Pittsburgh

Lindbergh To Fly Spirit of St Louis On Last Trans Atlantic Flight

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh will pilot the Spirit of St Louis from St Louis to Washington for the aircraft to be turned over to the Smithsonian. The monoplane has logged over 40 000 miles on its international tour and bears NX 211 with flags from many nations.

Lindy Washington St. Louis Spirit of St. Louis Smithsonian Institution World Lindbergh United States Atlantic Latin America Spirit of

Ravages of Flood and Frost Leave 12 Dead and 8000 Homeless

Atlanta report states 12 dead and 8,000 temporarily homeless as floods wind and frost cause damages estimated at 10 to 15 million dollars. Crest not due for 24 hours in the Tombigbee river valley. Warm sun brings relief to other Georgia areas while Florida faced late week storms.

Atlanta U.P South Tombigbee Georgia Florida

Hocking Valley Unions Deny Ties to Radicals

Columbus April 30. No Southern Ohio union has joined the Pennsylvania Ohio miners relief committee or the Save the Union group says Lee Hall president of Ohio miners after letters to unions in Hocking Valley confirming severance. Officials say correspondence was misunderstood and they never joined the organizations.

Columbus Ohio Pennsylvania-Ohio Miners Relief Committee Save Lee Hall Ohio Miners Hocking Valley

Ohio Utility Board OKs Bond for Portsmouth Gas

Columbus April 30 The state utilities commission approved a $5,000 surety bond for Portsmouth Gas Co permitting collection of suspended higher natural gas rates in Scloteville.

Columbus U.R State Utilities Commission Portsmouth Gas Company Scloteville

Germany Favors Anti War Pact Move

Berlin reports Germany ready to conclude an anti war pact and begin negotiations immediately with major powers. The reply to Kellogg proposal welcomes the chance to eliminate war and aligns with American aims to outlaw war. The accord would pursue peaceful adjustment of international disputes.

Berlin Germany United States United Press Kellogg

Senators Propose Special Committee to Probe Candidate Expenditures

Senator Robinson introduces a resolution to appoint a five member Senate committee to examine expenditures of presidential candidates from both parties. The measure was referred to the audit and control committee for consideration.

Washington Senate Robinson Audit and Control Committee

Fliers Parade Triumphantly in New York

Ten years after the war with Germany two former German soldiers and an Irish veteran of the Allied Air Forces paraded through Manhattan. Baron Gunther Huenefeld Maj Laurice and Capt Koehl were celebrated with flags from the United States Germany and the Irish Free State amid mass crowds and a police escort for the Bremen fliers reception.

New York Germany Ies Nion Baron Gunther , Huenefeld Maj Laurice Capt. Koehl Eighty-Nine John J United States Irish Free States Atlantic Ocean Feat Ls York Broadway Ninth Street Fifth Avenue Central Park Bremen Lindbergh Grover ‘Whalen Carlton Hotel North River Pier Statue of Liberty

Shot to Death in Canal Street Wrestling Incident

Harry Leberth aged 8 was shot to death Sunday noon during a struggle with a companion for a rifle on Canal Street. The incident occurred after a dispute over possession of the firearm. Local authorities are investigating the fatal shooting.

Alliance Harry Leberth Canal Uh 2

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