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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1927
Page
1
Veterans declare that current conditions are harsher than the anthracite strike period, arguing a continuing phase of economic readjustment is underway in Pennsylvania.
Ashland Pa August 16 under United Press Miner wages average about 25 dollars in July barely covering rent in the region. Industry faces economic readjustment with many mines closing and workers seeking new fields as demand shrinks and substitutes curb hard coal sales. Officials foresee a gradual readjustment with a possible winter depression lingering.
Newark based Governor Frank Beggs spoke at the Athens Rotary Club luncheon at Hotel Berry. He recently returned from the Chicago Rotary governors conference where this year’s program was outlined. He announced plans for a September district executives conference in Athens, coordinating with local Rotarians.
The Athens Messenger distributes a sewing booklet explaining basic stitches and button repairs. It covers threading, machine use, and care, with sections for mothers and teachers to copy.
POMEROY August 16 Mrs Emrmest Smith 30 of near Darwin suffered serious injuries Monday when a hog trough collapsed trapping her under fallen logs. Her leg was broken in several places with bones protruding. She faced a long hospital trip to Gallpolis but Doctor Holzer said recovery was possible. Five children live in the Smith home.
Belmont County names Lt Col D L Caldwell as governor's representative replacing Col L B Conelly who moves to Camp Knox for two weeks of maneuvers. Capt D R Smith will aid Caldwell at Cadiz while Waddell moves to press for Hardesty's removal amid a county court fight over drunkenness.
Belmont county activates what is claimed as Ohio’s first county militia composed of fifty ex service men under Col L B Connelly. Observing coal strike conditions for Governor Donahey, they will wear uniforms by Wednesday and report hourly to Sheriff Hardesty. A ten man flying squadron with autos and motorcycles is on standby at St Clairsville Court House. Pistol practice begins and deputies patrol roads near mines.
At Nelsonville on August 16 staff report Lick Run mine not loading coal. No date for resuming work. Alterations to switch and track require a small crew. Deputy sheriff guards tightened with rifles ready. Traffic kept moving along the highway for security. In Crooksville, Melick Oil plans a $100 000 refinery.
In Hamilton Coroner Edward Cook warns against unsupervised bathing after 17 year old Jesse Ballard drowns in a derelict gravel pit. Other briefs note W H Reynolds dying at Beulah Park after a heart attack at the finish and U S Army Air Forces official General Mason M Patrick inspecting Wilbur Wright field. Cincinnati reports Nicholas Longworth returns home from a West tour. Columbus mentions John Arnold’s cell locks being busted by his strength. Hamilton identifies a decapitated man as John E Walck from leg scars. Middleport notes Jacob Scharf, age 68, died while arranging for a memorial site sale.
The event officials say planes are airworthy and ready to start at noon for what is billed as the greatest race in aviation history. The voyage is expected to take about twenty two hours and will cover a long route with stops along the way.
Nine airplanes prepare at Oakland for the James Dole air race to Honolulu a 2400 mile dash with prizes of 35000. Eighteen people compete including Capt William Erwin of Dallas who plans a longer world tour via Asia.
Francis Moore of Syracuse, 25, was killed at the Carleton mine in Carleton Hollow when a mine car broke loose, broke timbers, and sent about five tons of slate onto him. His mule also died. Five other men escaped injury as the mine halted operations.
A mass meeting of coal miners is set for Idaway Park in Corning this Thursday at 1 30 p m Speakers include John Owens international organizer for the U M W of A and Sam Newman representing the organized tobacco workers The event aims to unite workers in regional labor efforts.
The county commissioners announced the appointment of Arthur Wilson as dog warden at $150 monthly and Porter Dicken as deputy dog warden at $125 monthly. The dog pound will be located at the fair grounds. Several township road delegations met and minor road aids were granted.
Le land Wilson 14 and Denver Rowland 15 drive a wagon tied to a two wheel team when a Baltimore and Ohio train nears. The horses are torn from the wagon under the engine yet the boys survive with no injuries. The incident occurs about a mile east of Athens near the Rowland farm.
Smiling wanky King Ben Pur nell returns to testimony in the House of David dissolution case in St. Joseph Michigan today He was brought into the courtroom on a stretcher and appeared in public in good spirits amid the proceedings
Former Kansas Governor Henry J. Allen urged University of Virginia listeners that the St. Lawrence waterway will link the Midwest to Europe, reduce wheat transport costs, and spur national growth with power sales financing avoiding taxpayer expense. He contrasted it with a longer New York route for $600 million, noting New York’s objections are selfish.
Edward Smith, 58, dies suddenly at home in Logan. His leg infection preceded the complications leading to his death. Bryan comments on the 1928 campaign amid local reactions.
Former Nebraska Governor Charles W. Bryan argues in a letter that the next Democratic presidential campaign should be built on a monopoly platform and exclude prohibition or religion from party talks. He mentions possible support for Senator James A. Reed and other figures in a framed set of opinions.
Lester Ramsey of near Corning was arrested after a collision on the Corning road. He was fined 100 dollars and costs, sentenced to 30 days in Athens jail, and barred from driving for six months. The car belonged to another person and was driven without permission.
M M Buck 32, postmistress at Grimms Landing West Virginia, was found dead in a local hotel room with neck marks. County Coroner Hanson ruled the death a strangulation. authorities sought a tangible lead as investigators probed the mystery today.
14 boys from across the United States will compete at Central High School Stadium to determine the national junior Olympic champions. The event is set for Friday at the Washington venue.
J Ogden Armour, leader of the Armour packing interests, died today in London. Chicago offices announced that typhoid did not cause the death.
Charles Berhalter reported spending 50 cents to be nominated councilman from the third ward in the recent primary, per his expense account filed with the board of elections.
Washington reports the Commerce Department finds weekly soft coal output at 8.59 million tons for July 30, amid a central field strike. Production this year nears 810 million tons, with inventories ample for about two months. Capacity exceeds 10 million tons weekly. stockpiles and in-transit coal support steady demand despite disruptions.
A local appropriation of 2500 dollars is planned to cover anticipated costs through tonight. The item lists funds designated for men’s needs and related services as the clock winds down.
County officials debated use of road funds to pay deputies guarding mine premises and considered a $2,500 transfer from another county fund. A hearing on money from the solid fund was scheduled but uncertain, with August 18 noted as a potential date. Commissioners found $2,600 may be legally appropriated for guarding the office-army.
Officials discuss the transfer of funds for guard expenses amid protests. Sheriff Williams outlines plans to maintain guards, with commissioners and attorneys weighing bond totals and money sources as a meeting with Judge Worstell and other officials concludes without final action.
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