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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1925

Page

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Pomeroy Mines Reopen as 800 Return to Work in Bend

At Pomeroy Bend Ohio coal region two reopened mines, Mine No. 7 of Pittsburgh Coal and the Blackstone Rutland mine, bringing 800 men back to work and lifting the workforce above 50 percent. Two miners Louis Russell and Clarence Pierce, held on suspicion for burning the Blackstone power house and tipple, refused to talk after police and state officials questioned them.

Pomeroy Louis Russell Clarence Pierce Tipple Blackstone Rutland Tracy and Roush D. Curtis i Reed State Fire Marshall’s Office Torrow Pierce Russel Essex Russell Pomeroy Bend Pittsburgh Coal Colny Ackstone York Pittsburgh King

Belgians Favored in Debt Meet and Mine Strife

Belgians have been favored in a debt meet as Ohio Collieries miners faced discontent over ballotting men from Sugar Creek mines to other pits. Lee Hall state president of the mine workers' organization called for cessation of work amid ongoing labor tensions at the Ohio Collieries.

Glouster Ohio: Collieries Co Sugar Creek Ohio Collieries Lee Hall Mine Workers’ Organization

Postal revenue shows that new and higher rates are necessary

Washington August 19 Treasury reports July government costs rose to 245.69 million dollars compared with July 1924, driven by 10 million for postal deficiency and 10 million for the sinking fund. Navy and War departments cut costs while postal deficits prompt calls for rate reform by the next Congress.

Washington Treasury Department Treasury Post Office Department National Sinking Fund Navy Department War Department

Pittsburgh Coal to Reopen Mine at Fayette City

The Pittsburgh Coal Company plans to open its Banning No. 2 mine in Fayette City tomorrow. The move follows a petition by former employees seeking return to the 1917 wage scale. The company, a major operator in Pennsylvania and Ohio, intends to hire miners who agree to resume the earlier pay rate.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Coalmpany Pensylvania Hio Pittsigh_ district Iners Burgh Coal Company Fayette City

Weet Siberia's Neshon and the Pay­ment Dilemma

Arthur Brisbane discusses postwar debt payments between the United States Belgium and France. He warns against harsh collection methods and urges a cautious but steady repayment approach, noting banks and nations must agree on terms and values. The commentary frames repayment as a prudent, gradual policy within a global financial context.

Coot United Belgium France

Belgium War Debt Settlement Eases Terms for Payment

Belgium will repay the U S war loan over sixty two years with no pre arpost armistice interest and three percent on most of the debt. The arrangement honors Wilsons moral obligation and uses Dawes reparations to fund payments as Belgiums settlement wins approval from Congress and Belgian parliament.

France Italy Woodrow Wilson Versailles Germany Belgium United States Dawes Wilson American Congress Smoot Utah Burton Ohio Iohief Commission Congress

Praying Miners Case Faces Habeas Writ Theater

Oklahoma City August 18 The criminal court of appeals refused to grant liberty to four praying miners of Henryetta after the sheriff of Okmulgee County ordered them to cease praying at the mine shaft The United Mine Workers of America filed for a writ of habeas corpus seeking release pending a hearing on the charges Governor Martin B Trapp and the sheriff were cited in the dispute

Oklahoma City Okla Criminal Court of Appeals Henryetta Oklahoma United Mine Workers of America Okmilligee County Martin B. Trapp

Alleged 1915 Russian Plot Aimed at Kaiser Wilhelm

Berlin reports detail a supposed plan from imperial Russian archives described by Vossische Zeitung. A Russian ex-convict named Sessna allegedly drafted a scheme to kill Kaiser Wilhelm during a field visit with his armies. It also aimed to coerce three Swedish officers to desert, shift passports, and enlist in the Russian army to reach German flying corps for a surprise attack near the Kaiser's prayer site.

Berlin Kaiser Wilhelm Vossiche Zeitung Sossna Sessna Sweden Wilhelm

Nevada man dies by self inflicted gunshot in Wyandot county

Eugene Starner, 57, of Nevada Wyandot county, killed himself by shooting into his heart with a shotgun yesterday evening and died instantly at the scene.

Marion Eugene Starner Nevada Wyandot County

Boxing bouts planned in Bucyrus Armory this fall

The American Legion post with Lawrence B. Schott as matchmaker and manager plans several boxing bouts at the Armory in Bucyrus this fall and winter.

Bucyrus Lawrence B. Schott

Nickel Plate Merger Looms as Congress Deliberates

The Interstate Commerce Commission delays a ruling in the Van Sweringen consolidation case while Congress may debate a new railroad bill mandating compulsory consolidation. Hearings resume September 9 on Van Sweringen brothers plan to unite Chesapeake & Ohio Pere Marquette Mocking Valley and Nickel Plate systems with large security issues.

Washington Congress Interstate Commerce Commission van Swerinngen van Sweringen Brothers Chesapeake & Ohio Lite Pere Marquette Mocking Valley Commission van Sweringen

Local Drivers Face Traffic Violation Hearings in Court

A segment from a Columbus court session shows a lineup of local drivers charged with traffic violations. Proceedings focus on fines and potential penalties as cases proceed.

Columbus Pal

Revival of Soft Coal Mines Shifts West to Meet Demand

Reports from United Mine Workers headquarters in Philadelphia indicate several soft coal mines in Illinois and Indiana are reopening to meet fuel demands from southwest and outlying markets. The revival is growing and may push eastward, as John L. Lewis and the international board discuss strike strategy amid potential hard coal walkouts.

United Mine Workers Bellevue- Stratford Illinois Indiase John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America International Board

Island flight tale from Manila to Tokio by Italian aviator

Aug 19 in Manila reports Signor Pine I do the Italian aviator plans a Rome to Tokio flight via the islands. The article notes his route and intent as part of a wartime aviation chronicle.

Islands Manila Signor Pine Rome Tokio

Marqueteer plans film project in Marietta area

An unsteady report describes a film plan tied to Marietta scenes with a sailing boat route on the Ohio River. Captain Rey I. Hyatt and Wate Queen activity are linked to a six week charter as Swanson and the Marquis de la Hai appear in tense interview fragments.

Water Queen Rey I. Hyatt Ohio Swanson É the Marquis de la Hai

Prohibition Administrators Named to Lead Rum War

Washington Aug 19 F C Andrews prohibition czar virtually decided on a general craft of twenty four district administrators to direct the governments new rum war they will take posts September 1 replacing state directors and divisional chiefs. They will be drawn from names such as Palmer York Benjamin wing Illinois Pennsylvani a R Davis Michigan and California.

Washington, D. C Andrews Sual Ehesen Treasury Offi Palmer A ‘Ot York Benjamin Wing

Three Oil Agencies Sell to Ohio Sellers Amid Gas Glut

Ottie operators marketing through Seep Agency and Pure Oil pipelines receive eight dollars six cents per barrel. Eastern field storage limits stock movement while refiners seek Pennsylvania crude to meet demand. Gasoline stocks remain high as prices rise in New York and other eastern markets, marking a rare three price cuts in a week.

Pennsylvania New York

War Lord Chang Lin Death Denied by Chinese Government

Shanghai August 29 The Chinese government officially denied reports that warlord Chang Lin had died, stating no confirmation of his death. The statement aimed to quell rumors amid regional instability and ongoing power struggles.

Shanghai Chang Lin

Tragedy Ends as Newport Sailors Heroically Signal Rescue

A report from Newport describes a tragedy where a seaman acts selflessly by climbing the rigging to signal for help as a ship shook. Rescue craft including launches and private yachts respond, bringing scores of naval men to safety.

Newport Naval Training Station

President Coolidge stays home amid coal strike stalemate

At Plymouth Vermont on August 10 President Coolidge lingered at his ancestral home while awaiting White House appointments and signatures on commissions. He kept close to the coal crisis and predicted a month end work suspension. He believes both sides seek federal intervention but urges complete exhaustion of civilian avenues before government action.

Plymouth

Two Tragedies in Early Hours Reported

In ND early hours on April 18 a pair of fatalities were logged. Forbia aged 90 and Lowsons died within minutes of each other, details scarce.

Lowsons

Teamster Dies After Fall While Hauling Stone

A 46 year old Teamster from Sharpsburg died after being thrown from a wagon while hauling stone for road work. He suffered a head injury with hemorrhages. Survived by a widow and six children. Funeral service scheduled for Friday afternoon at the local church.

Dow Sharpeburg Sharpsburg

Unclear Dispatch From Washington Docket

Fragmentary Washington notice describes unclear proceedings with missing names and dates. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the readable text.

Fragmentary note hints at values and tears

Odd OCR fragment mentions a value and tears with unclear context. Readable names or places are not present to identify a concrete event or person.

Searchers Grapple New Ship for Bodies in Lane Disaster

Newport reports searchers grapple a new ship for bodies believed to have drowned in the Lane disaster. Toll rose to 88 in the excursion steamer incident as crews press the recovery effort.

Newport B. 1 Lane

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