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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1927

Page

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Lick Run Standoff Persists As Coal Officials Watch

Nelsonville report says Colonel Haubrich conferred with Major Edwards and Oral Daugherty about miners and operators in the Lick Run area. No new developments, mines marking time while re opening plans and a district joint meeting are uncertain. Commission proposed by Governor Donahey to probe issues is viewed with interest.

C. H. Bartlett Nelsonville Haubrich Columbus Henderson Ohio National Guard Major Edwards Oral Daugherty Don R. McGill Lick Run Coal Company McGill Lick Run Luhrig Collieries Company O. S. Newton Sunday Creek Coal Company Hocking Jacksonville Donahey Ohio

Store Burns in Gallipolis Fire Loss Estimated at 50000

The J. E. Carleton book store in Gallipolis burned in the early morning blaze. Firemen prevented spread to nearby buildings. The origin is unknown and part of the loss is covered by insurance.

Gallipolis J. E. Carleton

Four Leaders Arrested in Gary Sacco-Vanzetti Demonstration

Gary Indiana police arrested four leaders of a Sacco Vanzetti sympathizer group when 50 officers moved on an outdoor meeting. The incident occurred during a protest that drew police action and resulted in arrests.

Gary Ind U.R Chicago Rochester Philadelphia Baltimore Scranton Wallenburg Colo Colorado Los Angeles Detroit Tampa Fla Austin Tex State Capitol London Hyde Park

Massar Sues Sauer Couple for 2574 in Goods and Loan

Abe A. Massar, Main Street grocer, files in common pleas court to recover 2574.85 plus interest from Emeil Sauer and M J Sauer wife for groceries furnished and loans over years. He alleges the defendants evade service and that the wife plans to convert property to funds to shield the debt, seeking an attachment.

Pomeroy Abe A. Massar Common Pleas Court Emeil Sauer M. J. Sauer

Millions Await Word on Sacco Vanzetti Executions

World responses to the planned electric chair for Sacco and Vanzetti unfold across cities. Protests erupt from Boston to Buenos Aires as authorities deploy police, guards, and curbs on gatherings to prevent disorder amid a global demand for clemency or delay.

Bootleg Chief Arrested in Steubenville Case

Dave Ungerleider of Pittsburgh, alleged by prohibition agents to head bootlegging in southeastern Ohio and Pennsylvania, was arrested in Steubenville. He has been sought for weeks and is linked to several stills in the area, including a 600 gallon still near Zanesville. Two other Pittsburgh men were arrested with him.

Columbus U.P Dave Ungerleider Pittsburgh Ohio Pennsylvania Steubenville Ungerfelder Zanesville Carll

Ohio Briefs Showcased across multiple towns in one report

In Marysville the Louisiana Oil Refining company of Cincinnati bought the principal assets of Springfield and Marysville Oil Products. Jackson sees J C Gahm resign due to ill health, replaced by H E Newland. Marion faces extended delays on telephone rates as the utilities commission prolongs disputed charges. Granville features a display of reproductions of famous religious art paintings at the Ohio Baptist assembly. Bellefontaine reports music inclusion in Logan county consolidated schools starting September. Zanesville notes abandonment of the Meigs and Blue Rock school merge plan. New Lexington hosts the Perry and Fairfield grange rally picnic at Rising Park in Lancaster with Howard C Eisaman speaking. London outlines plans for the Madison County Teachers' Institute set for August 30 and 31 with I C G Dick and others organizing.

New Lexington Perry Fairfield Grange Rising Park Lancaster Howard C. Eisaman Pennsylvania State Grange

Courtney postpones New York flight due to bad weather

At Calshot Airdrome in South Hampton England on August 10 Captain Frank T. Courtney postponed the start of his proposed New York flight until tomorrow because of unfavorable weather. If conditions improve over the Atlantic he may still begin the first leg of his journey to Velentia Ireland.

Courtney New York Calshot Airdrome Southhampton Eng Frank T. Courtney Velentia Ireland

Student Injured Crossing Street Near Post Office

Inez Ruth 25 of Shade Ohio university student was struck by a rear end collision from a gravel laden Ford truck that did not stop. She was crossing West Union street opposite the post office about 1 pm and suffered shock and severe bruises to hips legs and right arm. The truck driven by a man from Fred Landis coal was forced to turn down Union street. She was taken to O C Moorhead's home where a physician treated her. City service director F L Woodworth ruled the accident unavoidable.

Inez Ruth Shade Ohio University West Union Street Union Street O. C. Moorhead South Congress Street Ruth

President Coolidge Sees Borglum Start Rushmore Monument

In Keystone South Dakota President Coolidge and his White House retinue witnessed Gutzon Borglum begin carving Rushmore Mountain. The site is remote with rough trails and no nearby rail service as the crowd watched the initial phase of the four president heads being hewn in solid rock.

Keystone U.P Fifth Avenue Black Hills President Coolidge White House Gutzon Borglum Washington Jefferson Lincoln Roosevelt Rushmore Mountain Borglum Rushmore United States Mr. Coolidge

Bomb Explodes at Palace of Justice Entrance

A bomb exploded at the side entrance of the Palace of Justice in Buenos Aires around 3 am today. No injuries were reported and damage was light.

Buenos Aires Palace of Justice

Death in the Balance as Sacco and Vanzetti Await Deadline

Governor Fuller weighs a reprieve hours before the scheduled electric chair execution for Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. A new appeal seeks Supreme Judicial Court review, while Boston girds for possible riot control and a mass police mobilization. Celestino Madeiros faces execution alongside them unless a further reprieve is granted.

Vanzetti Sacco Boston Nicola Sacco Bartolomeo Vanzetti Fuller Massachusetts Arthur D. Hill Massachusetts Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Court Celestino Madeiros George A. Sanderson State Supreme Court Supreme Court Rutherford Avenue Sacco-Vanzetti Defense Committee President

Ohio state supervised banks set record resources and deposits

Ohio 724 state supervised banks reported record totals for resources and deposits for the year ending June 30 1927. Combined resources rose by about 150 million dollars and deposits by over 125 million dollars according to E H Blair state superintendent of banks in Columbus.

Columbus U.R Ohio E. H. Blair

Italians Killed in Chicago Gun Battle Near Melrose Park

Two young Italian men were found shot to death on a road near Melrose Park a Chicago suburb. Each body showed 15 to 20 bullet wounds and glass fragments suggested a running gun battle between two carloads of gunmen. Police link the killings to Chicago's ongoing alcohol war. identities were not released.

Chicago U.R Melrose Park

Dole prize aviators set for Pacific crossing start

Two days before the Dole prize flight the eight entrants prepare at San Francisco for the 2408 mile voyage to Hawaii. American pilots, federal inspectors, and committee members ensure planes are flawless and fueled. Miss Mildred Doran of Flint is the lone woman entrant, riding with John Auggy Redlar.

San Francisco U.P Hawaiian Islands Vother Dole Race Committee National Aeronautical Association Mildred Doran Flint Mich Marm John Auggy Redlar

Former Middletown Police Chief Faces Sentence Tomorrow

George Williams, former Middletown police chief, pleads guilty to possession and transporting liquor. He claims financial distress and intended to sell three gallons of brandy found in his car. Williams released on $1,000 bond as case goes to sentence.

Middletown U.R George Williams Gailty Williams William Raymer Morris Shuler Seven Mile

Sheriff Williams Ends Capitol Talk Over Ath ens County Unrest

In Columbus Sheriff William Williams met with Governor Vic Donahey in a private session about Ath ens county coal mine disturbances. Donahey said Williams presented an encouraging view while noting two mines may reopen soon and tranquility may be short lived.

Columbus U.P William Williams Vic Donahey Athens County Williams Donahey

Canton Sparks With Competitive Primary for Mayor

Returns from Ohio primary elections show mild statewide voting with Canton as an exception. C. C. Curtis, former mayor, captured the Republican nomination, while Mayor Stanford M. Swarts won the Democratic nomination over Joseph P. Parker by 2214 to 907.

Cleveland Ohio Canton C. C. Curtis Stanford M. Swarts Joseph P. Parker

Movement of Coal Expected to Rise After Rate Cut

Columbus Aug 10 movement of lake coal, slowed in four weeks in anticipation of lower rates, is expected to speed up today as a 20 percent reduction by the Interstate Commerce Commission takes effect. Pomeroy Bend, Ohio’s only coal region, will lead as other mines remain closed amid wage disputes with the United Mine Workers.

Columbus U.R Interstate Commerce Commission Pomeroy Bend Ohio United Mine Workers

Arrest in Sacce-Vanzetta case sparks crowd in Martins Ferry

On August 10 UR Police arrested Tom Johnson of Cleveland as he tried to speak to a large Martins Ferry crowd about the Sacce Vanzetta case.

Martins Ferry Tom ~Johnson Cleveland

Writer James Oliver Curwood improves little in illness

In Owosso Michigan on August 10 doctors reported writer James Oliver Curwood in worse condition with general septic infection at his home. Dr Havland and Dr David described his midnight state as not good with rising respiration and a 103 degree fever. Curwood fell ill last Saturday.

Owosso Mich James Oliver Curwood J. J. Havland David Curwood

Coolidge urged to pick civilian governor general for the Philippines

Washington Aug. 10 President Coolidge may choose a civilian with military knowledge to succeed the late Leonard Wood as governor general of the Philippines Henry L. Stinson noted for settling the Nicaraguan civil war and former Senator James W. Wadsworth of New York is among prominent names mentioned.

Washington United Press Coolidge Leonard Wood The Philippines Henry L. Stinson James W. Wadsworth New York

Northern troops tighten around Shanghai amid war news

Official dispatches report rapid approach of Northern forces to Shanghai. Chiang Kai-Shek, the moderate nationalist leader, is said to have been wounded, signaling tense developments in the region.

Shanghai U.R Chiang Kai-Shek

Voting Cost and Results From Athens Election

Voters faced a roughly $2.02 cost per ballot in the Athens city primary with 424 ballots cast. Candidates include Moore who led with 367 votes, and Wood, Rardin, and Phillips referenced on several ballots. Council seats and mayoral race names appear, with write ins noted in multiple wards.

Athens Maries Alex M. Moore Aninor Moore Mra McGrath Griff H. Evans Tor Urer M. D. Hughes C. EB. Re C. Ef.’ Mosure Ncilmas Johnson Board of Elections

Fragmentary note on clothing and damage remedies

A garbled fragment references a gown ruined or scorched by a 0 cover and a speckled suit. It mentions fabric care and possible repair, but details are unclear and attribution is missing.

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