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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1927

Page

7

England Calls for Naval Supremacy After Geneva Conference

The article reports that Britain will not relinquish sea supremacy and opposes equal status. It notes U S plans for a private merchant naval reserve with trained crews, to man armed ships, and Britain's push for six inch guns while the U S seeks eight inch guns. The Army and Navy Journal urges Congress to fund a stronger navy to maintain dominance at sea.

Washington Geneva Armes Navy Department Geneva Army and Navy Journal United States Great Britain Peoples Reconstruction League Naval Reserve Movement Department Naval District New York San Francisco Congress

Officials Continue Probe Into War in Goal Districts

In New Philadelphia on Aug 6 authorities led by Lieut Col Don R Caldwell and Deputy State Fire Marshal Paul D Lyons planned further questioning by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Arthur Limbach to identify responsibility for mine property destruction during riot activity near Tuscarawas county. Harold Figley 29 Newport to be sentenced on assault tied to Maple Leaf mine riots. Harlan Taylor Newport free on 1000 bond awaiting grand jury action as unions meet operators to resolve disputes. Sheriff Abe Laird calls situation tense.

NEW Philadeilphia Don R. Caldwell Paul D. Lyons Tuscarawas County Arthur Limbach Here Harold Figiey Newport Maple Leaf Pigley Harlan Taylor Klondike Abe Laird

Indiana Anti-Saloon leaders face contempt sentences

In Indianapolis on August six United Press reports Edward Shumaker, superintendent of the Indiana Anti-Saloon League, and Jens Martin, league attorney, were to be brought before the state supreme court for sentencing on contempt. The court’s opinion, issued after more than eighteen months, held them guilty of publishing contemptuous statements about court members and actions.

Indianapolis Ind United Press Edward 8. Shumaker Indiana Anti-Saloon League Jens E. Martin League State Supreme Court Shumaker Martin

Irregular Stock Session Highlights and Beauty Pageant Note

Irregularity marked today’s short New York stock session with a brisk opening and quick recovery. Amid market action, a mention of a bathing beauty contest in replete detail references Miss Lucilia Toot, listed as Miss Rowkford, with unclear local implications and timing.

New York Stock Exchange Lucilia Toot Rowkford Tlesn

Three Charges To Confront Specs In County Courts

Joseph Specs Russell faces three indictments in Cleveland as he plans to plead not guilty at arraignment before Judge Frederick Walther. His attorney says Russell will also plead insanity at trial slated for next week as detectives pursue suspects in a recent wave of housebreakings and robberies.

Cleveland U.P Joseph Specs" Russell Frederick P. Walther Joseph H. Zinner Zinner Russell Walther

Aviators Honored in Georgia Before South America Flight

Paul Redfern and Eddie Stinson were greeted in Brunswick Georgia after landing the Port of Brunswick on Glynn Island. Thousands watched as Redfern planned a 4400 mile solo non stop flight to Rio de Janeiro starting from Depapre. Stinson remained to greet the aviator before the attempt.

Brunswick Paul Redfern Savannah Eddie Stinson Detroit Redfern Rio de Janeiro Glynn Island Beach Stinson Depirate South America Ato de Janeiro

Largest road contract letting in Ohio set for August 15

The division of highways will hold the era's biggest road contract letting on August 15 with an estimated total to be awarded of 4,149,576.64 dollars. The project covers numerous Ohio counties including Allen Ashland Auglaize Belmont Butler Carroll Champaign Clark Columbiana Cuyahoga Darke Fairfield Fulton Gallia Greene Guernsey Hardin Highland Hocking Jefferson Knox Lake Licking Logan Lucas Medina Mercer Monroe Morgan Preble Richland Sandusky Summit Tuscarawas Vinton Warren Washington and Wayne.

Columbus Auvg U.B Division of Highways Allen Ashland Auglaize Belmont Butler Carroll Champaign Clark Clermont Columbiana Cuyahoga Darke Fairfield Fulton Gallia Greene Guernsey Hardin Highland Hocking Jefferson Knox, Lake Licking Logan Lucas Medina Mercer Monroe Morgan Preble Richland Sandus Summit Tuserrawas Vinton Warren Washington Wayne

Protest letters flood Berlin on Vanzetti trio death sentence

UFI reports letters and telegrams protesting the death sentence for Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti received at the U.S. embassy in Berlin August 6. Socialist and communist delegations were denied entry. police and a detective guarded the embassy as authorities declared safeguards in place.

Berlin UFI Micola Sacco Bartolomeo Vanzetti United States Germany Toda

Old World lands fear trouble over Sacco Vanzetti support

Reports say Sacco Vanzetti sympathizers plan a demonstration in Traj Sugar square tomorrow. Police prepare to bar access to the United States embassy while Scotland Yard guards the American embassy and Ambassador Houghton's home in North Berwick. Two protests had been received so far.

London Sacco- Vanzetta Traj Sugar Square United States Toftay Scotland Yard Department Alanson B. Houghton North Berwick Scotland

Bitter Sacco Vanzetti executions dominate editorial reaction

Bitter attacks on American justice appear in press across cities as Massachusetts prepares to execute Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. The coverage notes no disorder yet records intense public discussion, with world-wide interest and protests from embassies and political figures.

Rome Nicola Sacco Barto Homeo Vanzetti Massachusetts Louisville United States Toronto Prince of Wales Prince George Baldwin Kentucky Kingston New York

Lick Run Trouble Continues as Sheriff Dodges Arrests

Deputy and sheriff clash with the Dodds and Merz groups around Lick Run near Nelsonville as police chase an intoxication case. Douglas escapes by car while Bateman and McCune urge restraint. Sheriff Williams defends actions to post guards and keep order amid armed confrontations and a tense pursuit.

Bateman Williams McCune Douglas Dodds Nelsonville McCane Luhrig Lick Streat Young Merz Young Merx Lick Run Major Edwards Athens Moerz Sheriff Williams Jed

Euclid mayor charged with assault over dog catcher incident

Cleveland reports that Mayor Charles R. Ely of Euclid faces a hearing on a charge of assaulting a dog catcher. H. K. Ferry of the animal protection league alleges Ely tore the shirt of William Lonergan, who claimed the dog was being captured on private property. Lonergan also faces a trespassing charge. In Ohio, petitions for a referendum on Senate bill 72, which ties justice court salaries to fees, aim to gather over 100,000 signatures to block the law from taking effect.

Cleveland U.P Charles R. Ely Euclid Village Ely H. K. Ferry Animal Protection League Penty Ferry William Lonergan Lingue Lonergan Senate Justice Court State Constitutional Law Enforcement League of Ohio George H. Benderee League Bender

Fourmast American Schooner Newsam Adrift Off Virginia

The four masted schooner Newsam was reported drifting helpless with no provisions off a Virginia coast buoy. The crew sent a distress message as Coast Guard at headquarters confirmed the situation after sails were blown away and food supplies exhausted.

Washington Newsam Virginia Beach Coast Guard

Court orders restraining picketing at Luhrig mine

A December court ruling dissolves a strike finding a trade dispute exists but allows peaceful picketing. The order limits picketers to six and condemns intimidation and night parading to sway workers. Court cites constitutional rights and condemns crowds that disrupt passage, home visits, or threaten safety.

Fon Ata Plaitits Oral Daugherty John Wycke Lubrig Worstall Luhrig

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