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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1925

Page

2

Briand and Chamberlain Advise Mutual Security Pact

London dispatch reports Briand and Chamberlain agreeing on a joint reply to Germany in the security pact talks. United States influence centers on a bilateral approach with Germany, favoring direct Franco German negotiation and Allied input beyond the Versailles terms. The aim is to promote peace and goodwill while safeguarding France.

London Briand-Chamberlain Germany United States Houghton Briand France Ermany Reic Chamberlain Victoria Station M. Briand Paris Herr Stressemann Europe

Americans Arrive to Join LaFayette Squadron in Casablanca

The first American filers forming the LaFayette squadron have arrived at Casablanca Morocco. They travel to join French comrades and participate in air operations as a sign of friendship with France.

LaFayette Casablanca Morocco France

Mohammedan Uprisings Prompt French Action Abroad

The article argues that uprisings in the east and Africa threaten world order. It claims French air power will restore stability in Africa and render civilizing service, warning against increases in the influence of those who follow Mohammed and his bloody doctrines.

Smyrna Nen Africa Pita Africa Mohammed

Outbreaks Against Frees in Syria Escalate

Reports describe serious outbreaks affecting the Frees in Syria with surprise attacks against French troops, raising tensions and prompting security concerns in the region.

Frees Syria Besa

Auburn haired mystery girl dies after hospital autopsy

A 35 year old unidentified woman, initially thought to be about 19, died at Charity hospital after lying unconscious for three days following a theater incident. Autopsy cited obscure mental brain disease. She carried 19 cents and a ring with a flaming red onyx.

Cleveland Charity Hospital

Miners Guard Columbus Tipple Clash At Rutland Fire

Sheriff Rice reports over 100 armed miners guarded the Maynard mine near Middleport after learning a tipple would be burned. No incidents occurred. The Blackstone Coal Co. posted a $1,000 reward for torching suspects in Rutland last Saturday, bringing total rewards to $1,660.

Pomeroy Rice Co-Operative Po Blackstone Coal Co Rutland

Ohio official defends coal sources after West Virginia purchase

Columbus reports 18 killed as H C Cain, secretary of the city board of purchase, confirms the city bought 500 tons of West Virginia coal as an emergency measure following the Blackstone tipple fire at Rutland Ohio. He says all contracted coal is Ohio mined, but emergency needs dictated the WV purchase.

Columbus Ohio Coal H. C. Cain City Board of Purchase West Virginia Donahey Ohio Rutland

Preyed Upon Brothers In Church Pulpit

The Rev. William E. Rutledge 68 a retired Baptist minister and editor faced bond after being accused of drawing about 2000 clergy into a half million dollar oil fraud. He denied intent to defraud and called the collapse bad luck as stockholders nationwide mostly ministers faced the Economy Of Company of Kirkwood Missouri.

ST. Louis William E. Rutledge Rutledge Ohio Curry

Ohio Brisk Showers Drench State Overnight

Ohio experienced widespread thundershowers across the state last night with measurements around 1.03 inches reported by the weather bureau. The storm brought notable rainfall and clouded skies over Columbus as well.

Columbus

Troops Break Up Reading Ku Klux Klan Clashes

Tombs of tear gas bombs and gunfire marked a confrontation at a Franklin Junction Klan gathering. State troops and police separated 400 hooded Klansmen from 700 antis injuring about 35, with two Klansmen arrested for attacking officers.

Reading Mass Reading Square Woburn Court Smith Farm Franklin Junction Andover Dover

River rises little as last night’s rain subsides

A brief downpour of six-tenths of an inch followed a wind storm. The East Bridge station reports the river rising under two inches this morning, suggesting only a small chance of a higher stage. Farmers fear a subsequent dry spell after this spell of rain.

C. N. France East Bridge France

Fillin station bandit adds robbery to record

Police in Columbus on August 13 intensified the hunt for the Gilver MFiash filling station robber who held up attendant Howard Gabriel and escaped with 46 dollars.

Columbus Howard Gabriel Gilver Mfiash

White Ribboners Probe 91st Birthday Controversy

Darien Connecticut August 13 91 year old Nathan Douchy celebrates with whisky and tobacco and rejects Prohibition. Wife led group seeks to investigate his longevity arguing his habits prove nothing. Douchy criticizes modern reform and jokes about aging and leisure activities.

Darien Conn Naan Alicia Cummings Connecticut Douchy

Miners Led by Blizzard Start WV Federation Outing

Seventy eight miners from Logan mine headed by William Blizzard left Huntington in a car caravan for Charleston to attend a federation of labor meeting. Blizzard claimed miners were not given a fair deal and said they will stay out until their demands are met.

Huntington W. Va William Blizzard Logan Mine War Fame West Virginia Federation of Labor Charleston Blizzard

Miners Split from Convention in Southern West Virginia

The action leaves about 15,000 union miners in Southern West Virginia without organized leadership. John R. Easton of Williamson is named president of the state federation, with officers Harry Norington Wheeling Joseph N. Diggs Fairmont Mrs C A Reilly Charleston Ralph Aieliio Monongah Fred Stubbs Fairmont as vice presidents and Brooks Watson Clarksburg as secretary treasurer.

Bmgszard West Virginia John R. Easton Williamson Harry Norington Wheeling Joseph N. Diggs Fairmont C.A. Reilly Charleston Ralph Aieliio Monongah Fred Stubbs Brooks Watson Clarksburg

Mystery Marks Roxbury Killings Shocks Boston Area

George H. Curtis a railroad ticket agent and his wife were killed in their Roxbury home with their two children wounded. Dorothy Curtis 18 the sole survivor told police her mother had been acting strangely. The family included George H. Curtis 45, his wife 45, son George 20 and daughter Margaret 7. Dorothy awoke to revolver shots.

Boston George H. Curtis New York New Haven George H Ijr Margaret George

Ohio Plans Ten Million for New Highways Across State

Columbus reports 1926 highway allocations for new construction total $16,228,998.03 with $10,238,998.03 slated for construction beyond $11,000,000 state maintenance budget. Funds to be combined with county shares under varied cost splits. list of specific contracts and inter-county, federal, and main market allocations totals $122,824.35 for numerous routes and small contracts.

Columbus State Department Pornte Athon Hockingport Athens-McArthur Athens-Marietta Nelsonville New Straitsville Monday Creek McConnelsville Athens Meiga Ft. Recovery - Minster Pomeroy-Marietta Middleport Mcarthur Vinton Hocking New Straiteville McArthur-Logan Washington Athens - Marietta Ohio River Road Ohio River

Blind rug maker key to color by touch in London

A blind rug maker in London, who lost his sight ten years ago at age 40, demonstrates an extraordinary ability to distinguish almost any color or shade by touch and analogy.

London

West Virginia coal rates cut by interstate commission

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a reduction in railroad rates on West Virginia low volatile coal to improve supply and affordability for households on the New England and Atlantic seaboard. Railroads serving West Virginia fields faced labor issues as sellers reacted to the price move.

Washington West Virginia Interestate Commerce Commission New England Atlantic Seaboard Esgrlera

Mail men to handle produce in producer to consumer plan

Columbus rural carriers Watters and Stevenson authorized to carry and deliver butter eggs vegetables and milo under new experiment. The rate is 6 cents for the first pound and 1 cent for each additional two pounds. Deliveries aimed the same day if possible.

Columbus Colum ‘Due O. Watters D. F. Stevenson Poetmester Tivhetta

Situation Remains Same Says Lewis

Atlantic City August 13: John N. Lewis, International president of the United Mine Workers, moves to set up headquarters in Philadelphia. He says union officers plan talks with bituminous leaders and there has been no change in the wage controversy.

Atlantic City N. J Philadelphia John N. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Lewis

Missouri teen held for capital crime after car theft

Everett 17, from Wilmington Oklahoma, admits to plotting a robbery after being recruited by a classmate at a Kansas City school. Officials say a lift with a teacher led to a car theft and the body of A R Cianeon was found near Lamonte, Kansas. An inquest is planned as the youth faces charges in Missouri authorities.

Kansas City Everett Wilmington Okio Sedalia Roy Rucker Petert County A. R. Cianeon Lodi MN. Y Lamonte Mich Garden City Kne Ohio Henry Adams Bhoy Missouri Sheree Brown Kas

Jailbreak at Oregon State Prison Leaves 3 Fugitives Free

Salem Aug 13 Three prisoners fled Oregon State Prison during a dinner hour break and two guards plus one inmate died in the ensuing chaos. The convicts forced a hole in a top cell, reached the yard, raided the arsenal, and seized a Winches- P sie. A guard and two inmates were killed as the breakout sparked a manhunt.

Salem Ore N An Eesom John Davidson Iprigen

Kentucky bid scene in coal contract dispute

A circular from J B Gater of the Columbus Chamber outlines problems in securing coal for Kentucky power needs. The bid from Reliable Coal Columbus at 4.10 a ton was nearly matched but the Lick Run mine burned out delaying supply and forcing a higher price. The Columbus Chamber of Commerce criticizes the process and questions authority in the contract signing.

Isc Netwonville Kentucky Coal Opera Columbus J. B. Gater Columbus Chamber Hocking Valley Buestiene Sg Board Lick BR Tom Lick Run Psus Gisi Furning Hocking Valley General Wrike Pett Columbus Chas

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