15 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1928
Page
1
IN Athens County Democratic frontrunner Davey holds a slim lead over Cooper as early figures favoring the Democratic ticket unfold. On the Republican side Turner trails in third behind Burton who defeats Marshall in a high contention contest.
Aug 15 U P report from Truax and White Columbus confirms competitive Republican race with Cooper leading in many rural precincts. Davey holds large lead in Democratic governorship contest. Burton drives short term US Senate and Marsha ll leads for long term. Truax tops White for Democratic lieutenant governor bid as Myers defeats Pickrel.
Several hundred persons obtained returns at the Messenger office last night in Athens county and across the state. Voters viewed figures as they appeared on a screen near the post office, with observers noting heightened interest. The Messenger party crowd stayed until the elections board closed shortly before 2 am, as state and local returns were shown on slides updated about 7:30 pm.
Meigs county voters favor Myers Y Cooper for governor with 2411 votes while Turner receives 1789 and Begg 1362. Irving Karr leads county commissioner with 4175 votes as Smith totals 3297. Other races show Jones 3774 for state representative and Engel 3916 for clerk of courts among notable tallies.
The Athens Messenger announces a non partisan 48 page Campaign Guide with election records, state by state data, electoral and popular votes, senator and governor records, candidate facts, constitutional amendments, and voter requirements. Copies are 10 cents and mailed on request using the coupon.
Paul Smith of Chesterhill Morgan county says he killed 76 snakes in his garden including an old snake and 75 young ones. He lists neighbors W A Huffman and Fred Kirkbride as witnesses to verify the feat.
Shots from a high powered gun targeted the tipple at the Nelsonville-Murray Coal Company mine in New Pittsburg prompting calls for Hocking County officers and Nelsonville National Guard units. The incident occurred shortly after 10 PM with Deputy Sheriffs and Nelsonville officers responding. Midday details and investigation results were not available.
Athens County reported 94 precincts by 1 30 this morning setting a record for speed in receiving and tabulating primary returns. The long night saw constant updates to the Messenger office and state officials as precincts including Quinn Hollow and Athens Township South submitted results promptly.
Aug 15 Pomeroy. If no accident or delay occurs the ends of the Pomeroy Mason bridge will meet and join over the river center on August 21. After that the pedestrian walk hanging painting floors and other details will follow. The bridge is expected to be completed weeks ahead of schedule and the steel crew may move to another project within three weeks.
Athens county Sheriff William Williams was urged by Governor Donahey to extend full cooperation to National Guard observers in mine field areas. Donahey ordered Williams to enforce laws and report any Guard missteps promptly to ensure the economic tragedy is addressed.
Unofficial Hocking County results show James T. Begg leading Edward C. Turner by 91 votes for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. County results span governor to prosecuting attorney with several races contested and many unicontested nominees noted.
Final unofficial returns show Herb J. Parker winning sheriff with 3381 votes, W. E. Moler leading for county treasurer by 224, and J. W. Lax and John H. Grosvenor elected county commissioners in tight contests. Myers Y. Cooper surged in governor race with 3076 votes. Alex M. Moore led lieutenant governor, and J. W. Wilson topped the surveyor race by 2000.
The United States on August 15 granted full recognition to the government now functioning in Ecuador, announced by the State Department.
Dynamite placed under the tipple of the Dinglehoot mine near Orbiston exploded early today. The blast damaged the railroad car and ripped boards from the tipple side. Investigators found only a small amount of dynamite involved.
A warrant charging Roy Toombs, president of the Final Life Insurance Co, with grand larceny of $1 in bonds was issued today by City Attorney Howard Steinem in St Louis Missouri.
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