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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1927

Page

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Lakes cargo row widens as rail lines suspend rate cut

A federal ruling suspends a twenty cent per ton voluntary rate cut by four railroads serving Ohio and Pennsylvania. The move reopens the lakes cargo dispute with West Virginia Kentucky and Virginia coal producers, risking Supreme Court action. The delay limits summer effects while Chesapeake & Ohio and others file tariffs before March 28.

Washington, D. C U.P the Lakes Pennsylvania Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Tennessee Virginia United States Supreme Court Interstate Commerce Commission Lakes Lake Erie Commission Chesapeake & Ohio

Woolaroc Leads Air Race From Oakland to Honolulu

Four airplanes carrying eight men and one woman aim for a record speed test in the James E. Dole $35,000 race. Woolaroc averages about eighty miles per hour as it reports 1,590 miles from San Francisco with Honolulu arrival expected around 2 p.m. Pacific time.

John Par United Press San Francisco Calif Pacific Ocean Oakland Honolulu Ohio James E. Dole Golden Eagle Jack Frost Miss Doran Augty Pedlar Mildred Doran Michigan Bennett Griffin Oklahoma Norman Goddard Livingston Irving Auggy Pedlar Martin Jensen Art Goebel William P. Erwin Dallas Spirit Griffin Radio Corporation of America City of Golden Gate

Awaited Sacco Vanzetti Ruling Upheld by State Supreme Court

Massachusetts reels as the state Supreme Court weighs the fate of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti with a decision due within six days. Authorities fortify security after a bombing linked to their case while defense seeks relief through potential state appeal or new evidence.

Boston U.R Massachusetts State Supreme Court Nicola Sacco Bartolomeo van East Milton Lewis McHardy Sacco-Vanzetti Commonwealth Sacco Vanzetti United States Supreme Court Alvan T. Fuller Michael Angelo Musmanno Pittsburgh

Chief Flying Wolf Flies into Frisco-Honolulu Race Try

Chief Flying Wolf of the Cheyenne landed at Oakland California airport in a biplane and sought entry to the Frisco Honolulu race but was turned away for lack of entrance money backers and a plane sturdy enough for the long hop.

Flying Wolf Oakland Calif NEA Service, Inc Telephoto Norman Goddard

Puruit squadron plans Pacific recon with Dole filers

Honolulu Aug 17 The 19th pursuit squadron under Captain Lowell Smith prepares for a reconnoitering expedition into the Pacific, believing three Dole California-Hawaii filers are only a few hours from the islands.

Honolulu U.R Islands Lowell Smith Pacific

County Officials Debate Ways to Fund Guards at Mines

County commissioners Judge L. G. Worstell Prosecutor R. D. Williams Auditor Clyde Edmundson and Sheriff William Williams met in the courthouse to discuss funding for thirty-two deputy sheriffs guarding Luhrig and Lick Run mines. The $2,500 appropriation is held by the treasurer for guard expenses, with plans kept private. The mines are not operating and the valley remains quiet aside from the pay issue and a closed dance hall in Deanville.

Luhrig Lick Run L. G. Worstell R. D. Williams Clyde Edmundson William Williams Court House Williams Deanville Nelsonville

Demand Removal Of Belmont County Sheriff In Coal Strike Dispute

Belmont County Prosecutor files removal charges against Sheriff Clyde Hardesty accusing drunkenness malfeasance and misfeasance. He seeks Gov A V Donahey action after delivering twenty affidavits and a petition. Col Donahly prepares a report on the mine crisis as Col Caldwell may replace Conelly pending military training.

Clairsville Clyde Hardesty Belmont County A. V. Donahey Paul V. Waddell Waddell Columbus Hardesty Col. L. & Conelly Cleveland Col Donahly Donahey Conelly Camp Knox, Ky

Henderson cancels attendance at Camp Knox encampment

Adjutant General Henderson, arriving from Camp Perry, says Ohio mine counties are under control and no state troops are needed, so he will not attend next week’s National Guard encampment at Camp Knox, Kentucky.

Columbus Ohio Henderson National Guard Camp Knox Camp Perry

Log of the Dole Flight Over Pacific Chronicle

The log records multiple aircraft movements and sightings over the Pacific coast region. It notes planes including the Golden Eagle Miss Doran Aloha and Woolaroo with takeoffs, returns, and positions such as Farallon Islands and 200 miles at sea, plus radio reports from Honolulu and San Francisco.

Arthur Goebel Woolaroo Golden Eagle Golden Gate Aloha Farallon Islands Wilhelmina San Francisco Pearl Harbor Naval Base Honolulu City of Los Angeles Steanship Manukat Radio Corporation of America Woolaroc Lattitude Great Circle U. S

No Crews Found In Murder Case Along Ohio River

Edward Costello a West Virginia road inspector charged with Mann act violations in the death of Mrs. Florence Buck postmistress of Grimms Landing was freed on $2 000 bond as the murder probe continued Edward Peppers a hotel porter and night clerk was questioned again he said he heard no noise the nude body of Mrs Buck was found in her room a ball of twine found in the room pointed to a possible death instrument

Gallipolis U.P Edward Costello West Virginia Florence Buck Grimms’ Landing Edward Peppers Buck Costello

Water Shutdown Affects East State Street Area

Water will be turned off tomorrow morning on East State street from 6850 to 8 30 oclock due to repair work on Merietta avenue and East State street. Officials say the suspension is necessary to complete the repairs.

East State Street Elmwood Piact Mérietta Avenue

Chief of Highway Department To Do Work Thoroughly

Dr. J Gordon McKay chief of the U S highway economics division and three assistants arrived in Cleveland to begin what is billed as the western reserve s most comprehensive scientific road survey The study follows a meeting last month with about 400 northeastern Ohio public officials and will last about 10 days

Highway Department Cleveland J. Gordon McKay U. S Highway Economics Division Western Reserve Ohio

Arrest of Charles Lathey for intoxication at home

Charles Lathey was arrested at his Depot Street home on intoxication charges and will appear before Mayor Alex M. Moore this evening. The arrest was made by Chief of Police Herb Parker and Police Captain Charles Maple.

Charles Lathey Alex M. Moore Lathey Depot Street Herb Parker Charles Maple

Jury Reconvenes In Munn Property Condemnation Case

The jury in the condemnation case brought by the One State Highway Department against William and Cora Munn on Richland Avenue reconvenes at 1 o’clock this afternoon to hear the case.

One State Highway Department William and Cora Munn Munn Richland Avenue

Wife of Cleveland publisher pleads for surgery in prison

Marysville August 17 Catherine Kaber serving life in state reformatory for plotting the murder of her wealthy husband Dan Kaber Cleveland publisher is dying for need of an operation she refused to undergo authorities say she is in danger without treatment and may be unable to survive without intervention.

Marysville U.R Catherine Kaber Lfe Dan Kaber Cleveland

Shanghai Battles Escalate as Troops and Refugees Converge

Shanghai reports serious trouble as troops and refugees flood the city while northern forces press successes against the nationalists in the Kangtze valley.

Shanghai Kangtze Valley

Chauncey Man Killed in Work Truck Accident

Aug 17 Chauncey Ohio reporter notes Chauncey man 40 Watkin William Watkins dies after falling from a moving truck on West Main street. He was crushed, neck broken, unmarried and living with parents. Coroner P W Helwig terms death accidental. Fu neral plans pending.

Chauncey Av Watking William Watkins Milo C. Stalder West Main Street Andrew Watins Hig P. W. Helwig Athens L Jones Athens County Clarence Stalder Stalder Watkins Ian Imperial Mine Chacey William Watking Willard Watkins Homer Cunningham Rye

Near Six Hundred Sign Petition on Justice Salaries Repeal

About 590 Athens County residents signed a referendum petition to repeal Senate No. 72 impacting justice of peace deputy sheriff and constable fees. The list, turned into county clerk Dave Johnson, moves to the state secretary for action. The bill, signed May 10 without the governor, caps monthly fees at 250 for peace officers 175 for constables and 150 for deputies and redirects funds to the treasurer.

Athens County Ohio Justice of Peace Supreme Court Johnson

Conference Opens in Sabina Ohio as Methodist Protestants Convene

The conference opened its annual session in Sabina Ohio with Reverend Brown of Colmamians presiding. The event proceeds tonight with committee reports and planned discussions ahead of closing actions.

Sabina Con Brown Colmamians P Ivention

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