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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1925

Page

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French Debt Talks With Britain Seem Unlikely to Succeed

French finance minister Caillaux and British chancellor Churchill opened the third day of talks on France’s debt to Britain and the United States. The British press expressed pessimism and urged U.S. participation to enable a joint settlement, while Caillaux pressed for limited offers.

Harry Flory London M. Joseph Caillaux Winston Churchill Great Britain France Washington United States Britain Caillaux Churchill M. Caillaux Baldwin Calliaux Paris

Thompson letter fuels Ohio party unity in 1924 race

In Cleveland a reunion of Ohio GOP leaders heard a letter from Colonel Tea Thompson, 1923 gubernatorial nominee, endorsing the Henry county Republican stance and urging unity for the November contest. Friends push Joe Leiber’s renewed bid after a primary loss.

Cleveland Ohio Tea Thompson Henry County Republican Committee Thompson Colonelson Ste Joe Leiber Akron Harry JL. Davie Donahey

Army and Navy Pressured Over 1926 Budget Cuts

Washington reports Budget Director Lord clashes with Army and Navy over 1926 27 estimates as President Coolidge pushes reductions. Army seeks $17,000,000 more for efficiency while Navy plans a $50 million cut and trims shore establishments, aviation, and construction to meet a $310,000,000 total. Public works would drop to $16,000,000.

BH. K. Reynolds Washington, D. C Bureau of the Budget Army Navy Army General Staff Swampscott General Staff Con Wien Budget Bureau General Board Atlantic Naval

Unknown political slogan garble from historic clipping

Fragmentary text references Coolidge Italy and defense with garbled names and phrases. No coherent events or identifiable persons or organizations can be confirmed from the readable portion.

Officers Guard Rail Depots in Chinatown Clash

Acting Chief Stege ordered guards at railroad depots to arrest incoming Chinese on sight as fifteen hatchet men head to join the Hip Sing and On Leong war. Thirty five alleged tongs members were seized in raids on upper and lower Chinatown. an aged man drew a pistol at Stege but was stopped by detectives.

New York Hip Sing On Leong Tongs Stege Tongs Chinatown Bureau

Illinois Woman Passes Away at 98 With 111 Descendants

An Illinois woman died recently at age 98 leaving 111 descendants. The obituary notes a large family spanning multiple generations and mentions the community she touched.

Ford Announces Major Model T Body and Chassis Upgrades

Detroit August 36 Ford Motor Company reveals pronounced body changes and chassis refinements since the Model T era. open and closed cars gain all steel bodies on lowered chassis, color radiators, larger brakes, redesigned cowl, longer lines, new fenders, and a one piece windshield in Tudor and coupe.

Detroit Ford Motor Company

Improvement in Ohio Coal Industry Forecast by Miners Leader

Bridgeport reports a miners leader predicts clear progress in the coal industry of southeastern Ohio as winter approaches. President Lee Hail of the Ohio district United Mine Workers of America notes a well-defined improvement and urges continued efforts.

Ohio Bridgeport Lee Hail United Mine Workers of Amstice

Athens County Fair Receives Radio Boost from KDKA

An overnight boost comes from KDKA Pittsburgh announcer praising the Athens county fair in Athens Ohio. He calls it one of the best county fairs in the state, aside from the Columbus state fair.

Athens County KDKA Westinghouse Pittsburgh Columbus Athens Ohio

Two Sailors Die One Injured in U S 6 Collision

A Navy dispatch reports one man killed and another injured when a vessel collided aboard the battleship on the U S 6 highway route from Wellington New Zealand to Samoa. The event occurred yesterday as the ship was en route, and the commanding officer provided the update to the Navy department.

Washington, D. C U. S Oklahoma Wellington New Zealand Samoa Navy Department

Logan Coal Dispute Triggers Renewed War Fears

Serious trouble looms as officials on the Logan county border refuse a union on a mine dispute tied to the 1931 mine war. Armed conflict feared amid coalfield tensions and union leadership resistance to non union operations.

Logan W. Va Logan County United Leave

Franco-Spanish offensive plans against the Riffs

Dispatches from Tetuan report new munitions dumps and powder magazines forming a key target for the planned Franco-Spanish forest offensive against Abd el Krim's forces. Scouts and draftsmen have prepared munitions routes now in use in the campaign, amid excitement over American war veterans joining the Rift battle.

Paris Ial Abd-el-Krim Tetuan Sali Rift

Starts Out Young Police Arrest 15 Year Old in Mergsornys Liquor

In Youngstown on August 26 a police unit arrested a 15 year old after a liquor incident involving Mergsornys liquor store. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.

Young Youngstown Sonst

Fire damages booth at opera house show in Logan

James Ober le, a machine operator at the opera house picture show, was burned when a fire swept through the operator's booth about 9 o'clock Tuesday night. About 200 attendees escaped unharmed as flames rapidly spread and a vent resisted the blaze on the second story of the building.

James Oberle Logan

Ohio Legion Seeks Dayton Home Base and Expansion

Ohio members of the American Legion endorse establishing a national home at Dayton and favor expansion of activities and facilities. The probe by the Legion signals support for a larger role and resources for veteran affairs in the region.

Chillilothe Ohio American Legion Dayton

Fire at novelty store injures worker and draws crowd

A fire at a novelty store caused facial and hand burns to an employee. Volunteers and firemen contained flooding with a broom sweep as bystanders gathered. Medical aid was given by Dr. GF at his office and burns were found not deep.

Adolph of Novelty Store Oberie Dr. GF

Village Officials Fail to Balance Local Accounts

A village clerk and treasurer in Jaghkevilis Athens County were unable to balance the accounts leaving the village finances in uncertainty. The report notes the improvised methods and unclear ledgers casting doubt on funds. Local authorities stated ongoing efforts to reconcile records.

Columbus Jaghkeenvilis Athens County

Germany Invited to Berlin Talks Amid France Ties

Berlin reports France seeks elite coalition alignment as Germany receives an invitation to discussions. The note hints at broader European diplomacy shaping postwar blocs.

Germany Berlin France

Labor 2-Monthe' rai Abroad

Labor activities abroad are noted with emphasis on international labor movement and overseas assignments. The report highlights ongoing overseas engagement by labor groups and related workforce impacts during the period.

Rai

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