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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1926

Page

11

Cox Breaks in Print in London on Du Pont and GM

London reports a strong Du Pont demand tied to a proposed dividend action on Monday. Cox of Ohio argues Du Pont stock and GM shares imply parity in distribution, suggesting Du Pont holders could receive full GM dividend without depleting other assets. Market activity softened near close with minor profit taking.

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Nuns recount persecutions in foreign country

St Louis August 14 nuns who escaped in disguise wearing bobbed wigs told of persecutions in Mesil Shiours notice according to the star. They said none of the party could speak English.

ST. Lois Tihey

Pig Woman Testifies Dramatically in Murder Hearing

Somerset County case centers on missing papers tied to a love affair. The star witness, known as the Pig Woman, identifies a tall man with a glittering object and points to Carpenter. Prosecution aims to add Willard Straub and other witnesses to bolster claims against Mrs Hall and suspects Carpenter and Stevens.

Azariah Beekman Somerset County Beekman Hrather Simpson Mke Beckman Acad Hearig Iris Sim Carpenter Jane Gibson I Hall Arius

Heaths Mystery Deepens In Handle Case At Manor

In a tangled country-house mystery, Perry Heath's disappearance and Mrs Myra Heath's murder spur an intensified search led by detective figure Cunningham. Tension rises as Inman and Buck probe Heath's upstairs room, suspecting outsider or insider involvement while locked-room clues surface, including cosmetics and fingerprints.

Heath Porey Trelin Inman Cunningham Paler Bunny Ante Moore Inuan Buck Myra Heath Sal Anderson Preskkney al Cunningham Toom Anderson Callens Larry Arthur Biach Sam Andersen Jimis Nat Ibnit Ikon Herrick Miss Moore Teddy Buck Barty

Sues for separation over bathtub provision during marriage

Minnie Schiesdinger sues her husband for separation claiming he failed to provide a bathtub throughout their twenty one years of marriage. The suit highlights domestic grievances and welfare concerns as the couple's dispute centers on house upkeep and living standards.

Minnie Schiesdinger

Field Marshal Ludendorff Takes Up A New Hobby

Field Marshal Ludendorff, noted anti Semitic movement leader, now pursues politics and chess as a new hobby. Reports from Santa Barbara mention a mild earthquake at 3 o clock and residents awakened with little damage. Nearby, Ludendorff’s villa near Munich is described in the fragmentary dispatches.

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General Motors stock outlook grows on dividend plan and demand

In New York Aug 14 investors weigh General Motors after news of a 930 percent stock dividend and a plan to earn seven dollars a share in the year. Industry commentary notes rising car production, new models, color features, and stronger demand, with Detroit plants adding thousands of workers as forecasts anticipate a robust second half.

Walt Jew Stein General Motors Detroit Buick Laci Ind & Sf Cauh Regdeter Phaeton Pris Reductions United States

Dig Up Bones on Licking Land Near Johnstown Mastodon Find

Newark Aug 14 On the dig of part of a prehistoric mastodon skeleton by Friend Buck on his farm near Johnstown eighteen miles from Newark a shovel struck the animal three feet underground One tusk taken to his home measured about mine inches in diameter Columbus Aug 11 Future aviation center talk planned at a dinner in Columbus with Lt. Gen. Davis and Brig. Gen. Feeher as honored guests.

Newark U.R Buck Johnstown Puter Starg Commvbus Columbus I. Trudee Davison James J. Feeher

U S Diplomatic Correspondence to be Published

Washington August 14 The State Department has completed preparation for publication of the diplomatic correspondence of the United States for the war years 1914 1915 and will soon send it to the government printing office Work will begin on the remaining war years to complete a series of eight or ten volumes authorized by Congress Petitions will be filed Monday in common pleas court seeking removal of Mayor John Tatton and Police Chief Blinghamter for alleged future to enforce they will be filed Monday in common pleas court

Washington U Oa United States State Department Cong Toss Manyor John Tatton Toliee Blinghter

Gambling losses spark lawsuit waves in Midwest news

Murky reports describe claims against gambling establishments amid a wave of theft and violence. An officer shot during a confrontation, losses totaling about $90,000, and a spate of related incidents are cited as context. Local authorities and a bank heist figure in the narrative, with arrests and legal actions noted.

State probes into train wreck and dairy plant shutdown

The inquiry centers on the wreck of the Shelter Island bound train near Riverstead and the impending plant closure on September 2. Officials question the crew and review related incidents as workers report six dead and 33 injured in Wisconsin cheese shipments.

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Market gains lift war and industrial shares in New York

United Press report from New York notes a broad market advance following prior tips with gains in major names such as General Motors Du Pont General Electric and Sears Roebuck. The day shows renewed buying pressure, a higher discount rate and widespread participation across war and industrial groups despite some short covering activity.

E. Walter Mockler New York Coumercini United Press Ieel General Motors du Pont Oeal Electric Chesapeake Sears Roebuck Youngstown Shek & Tube Allied Chemlent

Child Growth Prompted by Good Food and Sleep

A report from Torrilo Ohio notes Clarence Frederick, 19 months old and 40 pounds, thriving with good food and ample sleep. His mother speaks proudly as the youngster grows alongside playmates aged four and six.

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Andrews stays on job after reconsidering

Officials worry about prohibition enforcement as reports emerge of campaigns to curb liquor use. President Coolidge has addressed the issue with warnings about industrial alcohol practices. The shift lowers industrial alcohol with 2 percent wood alcohol now common, citing commercial necessity and government protection for drinkers.

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Extras Winners In Army Decision

The War department announced troops and equipment may be used in commercial films only if the picture has historic, patriotic, or educational value and does not take jobs from civilians. The move comes after protests by movie extras in Hollywood and other areas.

Washington U.rl War Department Hollywood

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