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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1925

Page

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Opponents Move to Weaken La Follette in Wisconsin Race

Washington reports administration missionaries will flood Wisconsin to unite regulars against young Bob La Follette in the bid to succeed his father in the Senate. President Coolidge and RNC chair William Butler push for reguliar backing, aiming to boost GOP majority and Coolidge prestige for 1928. Discontent among regulars over Lenroot and Roy P Wilcox choices fuels plans for additional candidates and speakers into Wisconsin before the September 15 primary and September 29 special election.

George R. Holmes Washington Wisconsin Bob la Follette Senate la Follette Coolidge William Butler Republican National Committee G. O. PP Roosevelt Wisco Lenroot Roy P. Wilcox la ¥Ollette Swampscott Lenvott Roy P. Klcox Young Cis FE. McGovern Arthur Iry LaFollette Uiet George Hoss New Hampire Natorial Campaign Committee Kready Lutler Young Bob

Young American Swimmer Dives in Channel Feat with Jazz Band

Arthur Brisbane notes a young American swimmer attempting the English Channel crossing. A brass band on a tug trailed her, playing modern American jazz as a clever, symbolic aid, while he remarks on enduring leadership and France’s historic stance toward daring feats.

Marseil France Ederle

Abd-el-Krim Faces Strain as French Air Power Intensifies

The fragment notes Abd-el-Krim and Arab followers struggle as French airmen gain practice and Arabs grow discouraged. Moroccan tribes previously allied with Abd-el-Krim abandon him, opting to clash with the French instead of supporting the Riff leader.

Abd-el-Krim Abd-el

Fragmentary note on civilization and France tour

A fragmentary line discusses civilization, pride, and a France tour. The text hints at evaluation of cultural achievement and a possible trip or tour context, but details are unclear and names or dates are absent.

France

Coolidges Prepare for Summer White House Move

President Coolidge plans departure from his Plymouth birthplace to Swampscott Mass for the summer White House. He will stop in Northampton to visit Mrs Elmira Goodhue, his mother in law, a place tied to his rise from mayor to state legislator and governor. The trip aims for an overnight in Northampton before returning to Swampscott.

Northampton Mrs. Coolidge Plymouth Aus President Coolidge Swampscott Mass White House Re. Cidge Massat

Publisher Victor Lawson Dies After Overwork

Chicago august twenty six Victor Freemont Lawson longtime publisher of the Key News died late last night in a lakeside mansion after a three day illness heart disease blamed on overwork. He had lived there with his servants since his wife’s death years ago.

Chicago Victor Freemont Lawson Key News Lake Front Ms. Lawson

Laughlin Named Assistant State Fire Marshal

Edward R. Pud Laughlin, wire chief of the Home Telephone Company and chief of the Athens fire department, was notified today of his appointment as assistant state fire marshal. The confirmation came in a letter from Lewis F. Miller, Ohio's fire marshal.

Edward R Pud) Laughlin The Home Telephone Company Athens Lewis F. Miller Ohio

Ohio miners to receive rock dusting treatment in unsafe mines

Columbus report says about 400 of Ohio's 1500 coal mines should get rock dusting treatment at least every six months. Jerome Watson, chief deputy of the state division of mines, notes air analysis may call for more frequent use in gas or dust prone sites.

Columbus Ohio Buckeye Jerome Watson State Division of Mines Watson

Highway legislation topics to be debated in Ohio joint conference

At Columbus on Aug 20 a joint conference of state legislative committees and the Ohio Good Roads association will discuss highway law proposals to be enacted in the next session. The meeting aims to align recommendations from special and legislative panels for upcoming bills and policy changes.

Columbus Mpet Ohio Goods Olio Good Reads Federation Hempel Federation Civil Service State Highway Department

Waiting Yields Personal Remarks From the Cafeteria

A reader notes that waiting produces personal remarks from the cafeteria staff as meals are prepared and served. The column reflects on patience and daily interactions in a busy dining room.

English inventor claims electricity can restore youth

London report says O C J H L O Erbeck of Grimsby, age 66, asserts self experiments inject electricity to brain can reverse aging. He describes regained energy and childlike happiness, arguing brain electricity fades and restoring it brings youth.

London O. C. J. H. L. O'Erbeck Grimsby Birefly O'Erbeck

Apostolic Delegate Reports On U S Church To Pope

The Most Rev Fumesoni-Diondi, apostolic delegate to the United States, met Pope Pius in Washington and delivered a general report on the Catholic church in the United States.

Rome

Divorce Granted by Seine Tribunal in Paris

Mrs Andrew Parker Nivin formerly Miss Josephine Wolff of Cincinnati was granted a divorce by the Seine tribunal. The couple were married in Cincinnati on June 15, 1922.

Paris Andrew Parker Nivin Josephine Wolff Cincinnati Seine Tribunal Nivin Ohio

Two Suspects Held in Mine Fire Case at Pomeroy

Lewis Russel and Clarence Vieree, miners arrested over the Maynard mine fire at Rutland, were brought before Squire Gilmore in Pomeroy. They waived examination on charges of burning property, held for grand jury with $1000 bonds provided by their fathers. one may be a stockholder in the cooperative mine.

Farm Bureau backs bipartisan road control in Ohio

Directors of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation endorsed a bi partisan state highway commission replacing the current state highway director setup. They also proposed offering automobile insurance to Farm Bureau members and granting Federation directors full control over all roads in the state highway system with the power to appoint the state highway engineer.

Columbus Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

Mackinac Disaster Toll Rises Amid Swift Probes

Aug 20 Newport Rhode Island reports the Mackinac boiler blast fatal as casualties mount to forty with more expected. Names named include Harold Sherman Pauline Stephens Mary Grace Wilderheim and Mary McCarthy among the dead and missing crew members from Pawtucket. State and federal probes consider boiler age and deterioration with possible manslaughter findings if negligence is proven. Governor Pothier and Senator Metcalfe urge stricter boiler inspections and swift examination of the Mackinac's boilers to publicize findings.

Newport R. L Naval Hospitals Mackinac Naval Hospital Harold Sherman Pawtucket Pauline Stephens Mary Grace Wilderheim Mary McCarthy Tomoerrow Httie Jean Barbara McCarthy David A. Burns Alfred Breault Edward Gikan U. Ss Heltzen Aram Pothier Rhode Island Jesse M. Metcalfe

Anderson Sought in East Philadelphia Murder Case

Police trace fugitive Dutch Anderson to Philadelphia after a Muncie murder case. Detectives report a man matching his description seen driving a car along the Philadelphia Pike from Reading while a traveling salesman identified him dining with a companion at a Reading hotel.

Philadelphia Anderson Munele Ind Ben Hance Reading Muncie

Family Funds Dwindle as Food Prices Climb Ever Steadily Upward

Washington reports July food prices rose 3 percent over June with an 11.6 percent year over year increase in all food articles. The Labor Department notes widespread gains across items led by potatoes 28 percent and strictly fresh produce 9 percent while thirteen articles showed no change. Per-city average family food expenditure rose for the year in all surveyed cities.

Washington Department of Labor

Buckeye State urged to build own road system

Columbus August 20. The Ohio Good Roads federation and legislative committees discussed plans to centralize highway engineering, widen rights of way, add inspectors, expand staff, and fund state road construction while allowing counties to develop local roads.

Ohio Good Roads Federation

Cartoonist Homer Stinson Dies at 42 in Dayton

Homer Stinson known as Stin and art director of the Dayton Daily News died this morning in Dayton after a career at the Springfield Sun Cincinnati Post Toledo Beacon Fort Wayne Gazette Journal Miami Florida News. He was 42 and among the country’s noted newspaper cartoonists.

Dayton Homer Stinson Stin Dayton Daily News Springfield Sun Cincinnati Post Toledo Fort Wayne Gazette Journal Miami Florida

Majestic Theater to Remain Open During Remodel

Majestic Theater will stay open after reducing seating to 350 and building a wall and screen. The two month delay allows about three quarters of the $190000 remodeling to proceed before a full shutdown, with stage construction finishing within two months, per James Ginnan.

Majestic Theater Management James Ginnan Majéatic Theater Company

Allied Forces Girdle Rif Campaign Near Paris

War ministry stated the Rif campaign in Morocco is moving toward a major joint French Spanish offensive soon. French and Spanish emissaries returned from Morocco signaling no peace by negotiation with Abd el Krim, who offered no response to terms.

Paris War Ministry Morocco Morocca Abel-Bi-Krim M. Gabrielli Senor Maryne Abel Fi-Krim

Baseball Game Called After Fire from Snipers

In Shanghai an American team and a Chinese side halted play in the fourth inning as ground was struck by bullets from Chinese snipers rifles. The event ends with both teams ceasing action amid the firefight.

Shanghai China Hner

Bender Seeks Court Action Over Dry Raid

Cleveland reports State Senator George H. Bender vowed to ask Governor Donahey, the courts, and Prohibition Director MacDonald to intervene after a raid on his home by state dry agents. Agents found no liquor and apologized for the mistake as they left.

Cleveland George H. Bender Donahey B. F. MacDonald Bender

License Rules Stir Canton Work Scene in Article

A Canton Ohio News report notes growing trend toward requiring licenses for many activities beyond employment, reflecting tightening regulatory expectations and public debate about oversight. The piece highlights local opinions for and against expanded licensing.

Railways face crisis as companies seek union wage cuts

London August 20 Premier Baldwin may face a railway crisis as firms propose wage reductions for thousands of union workers after a government subsidy to avert a coal strike. The plan claims railways can bear an additional 260 million dollars annually. wage boards and cabinet could intervene to resolve the dispute if deadlocked.

Britain London Wrike Stanley Baldwin Baldwin

Polar expedition paused by bad weather halting air surveys

A delayed radio message from Lieutenant Byrd reports that poor weather ice and fog at Greenland prevent air exploration and force halt of the MacMillan expedition. The National Geographic Society states it will support further expeditions from a safe base and standby Byrd and his crew.

Washington Tech MacMillan Byrd The Naval Gaim Navy Department Geographic Society Donald MacMillan United States Coama Greenland Cape Polar Sense ‘Hat Point A Rae Gatorday Pelar John Oliver Lagaros Geerantis Ciety Bary Nennel

Funeral Rites Held After Train Collision Near Loudenville

Eyewitnesses say Zimmermant, 21, was crossing the Fl sytvanta tracks when a freight car shifted. The collision occurred as a freight train approached, striking her as she attempted to cross. Further details on the crash and memorials forthcoming.

Loudenville Zimmermant Sytvanta Aewiteh

Bandits Feed Peking as Negotiations Proceed

Aug. 90 in Peking reports the Americans once in training here, including Lir Howard, negotiating for the release of the physician amid ongoing bandit activity and regional instability.

Peking Lir Howard Azsician

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