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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1924
Page
1
President Coolidge urged Congress to continue strict economy to reduce taxes. He cited a current year surplus of 67 million and a next year surplus near 374 million, with total 1926-27 expenditures forecast at 3.267 billion. He emphasized Army and Navy cuts of about 29 million and warned against new large spending before revenue results are known.
President Coolidge plans to inspect a Chicago livestock show by traveling as a regular Pullman passenger with a standard diner and no special train. Secret service, reporters, and staff will ride in the same car, with the Presidential car mid-train and accessible to others. This would mark a rare casual presidential journey.
Under a commission order Logan Gas must stop collecting a 75 cent service charge in 71 Ohio towns until the Ohio Utilities Commission is satisfied the fee is justifiable. A January 8 hearing is set. Some 92,000 gas customers would be affected and the company could gain about $532,500 yearly. Towns include Athens Bucyrus Mansfield Marion and Fostoria.
Mrs. Bessie Katz aged 28 pitched her twin sons, Jerome and Stanley, from a third story window then jumped after them. Police say she was semi hysterical since leaving a maternity ward a week earlier. A nurse cared for the babies before the tragedy. Katz was arrested on felonious assault charges.
Miss Grace Pfaff a 17 year old from Salem Virginia was killed in Barberton Ohio when she stepped from a bus in front of a street car last night.
Washington December 2 President Coolidge hosted a legislative breakfast for thirteen Senators. In attendance were Capper Kansas Phipps Colorado Oddie Nevada Harrold Oklahoma McKinley Illinois McNary Oregon Keyes New Hampshire Edge New Jersey Willis Ohio Ernest Kentucky Elkins West Virginia Ball Delaware and Gooding Idaho.
A Providence Rhode Island girl aged 13, identified as Mrs John Carrigan, has been ordered by the truant officer to attend school for two more years.
State Education Director Riegel to announce a committee to study school laws for financial fixes. Governor Donahey to cooperate in selecting members who will work with the General Assembly on school legislation.
Senate considers the 186000 urgent deficiency bill for government needs. House begins big appropriation bills. The Navy program and soldiers bonus fund feature in the bills. A 10950000 set aside for enforcing the naval disarmament treaty with 2500000 to pay contractors halted by treaty start.
The New York market shows heavy buying in railroad and speculative stocks in the first hour, with prices stiffening after an opening hesitation. Specialty and industrial stocks support prices during this period.
Kansas City physician Dr Ben M Edwards will keynote the Athens Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday at noon with a talk titled Little Jack Horner He will use the fable to argue that pulling plums from pudding is not the wisest act The event marks the second luncheon of the season and organizers hope for strong attendance.
A period claim states a properly built flying machine is cheaper and safer than an automobile. It notes reduced wear from tires and less jolt from rough roads, promising a smoother, more durable travel experience.
County Auditor Fred Cornwell reports about 1.4 million dollars spent on Athens county schools in the year ending last September. County receipts totaled about 1.0 million with major shares from Athens city and Nelsonville, while local taxation provided over 525 thousand dollars and state aid about 244 thousand. Major outlays went to teachers salaries 85,680 for men and 367,000 for women, and to new buildings with capital outlays near 571,800.
Chicago police search for 23 year old Mrs Bernice Zalim after coroner reports arsenic in a pneumonia death of Dominick Zalim 35. Domestic conflict followed a July marriage and a threatened divorce. Dominick grew ill after a soup meal and died before a brother could reach him.
Paris December 2 Captain James Charles Arthur aide de camp to the young prince of India who paid 750000 dollars in blackmail will fight extradition He argues British jurisdiction is limited and that he is an Irish subject not an English citizen Attorney Gide said the officer was arrested yesterday at the request of the British embassy among claims of the blackmail plot involving Mr A the Indian potentate
The Wooster experiment station reports a temperature of twelve above zero this morning, setting a new seasonal low record for the area.
Philadelphia Magistrate O Connor holds Francis Swartsfager on 2600 bail for defrauding World War veterans by pretending to repair artificial limbs. Hugh Gartner testified Swartsfager induced him to surrender his artificial limb, then disappeared until arrest.
In Braman Oklahoma a preacher town marshal Rev I J Manning enforces the law on weekdays and preaches at the Baptist church on Sundays. The salary is paid by popular subscriptions in the growing oil field center.
Three one act plays will be presented in Ewing Hall Tuesday evening December 9 by the Community Drama league of Athens. The program includes Spreading the News The Waiting Room and How He Lied to Her Husband Seats go on sale at Cline's pharmacy Saturday morning
Com munists behind the failed attempt at revolution in Reval escaped today and headed toward Russia. Reports from Copenhagen say Reds dynamited the Embach river bridge at Dornvat in Livonia during the abortive uprising.
Secretary Hoover urged a carefully framed radio law to allow full development and application of scientific and industrial advances. He warned Congress to balance progress with safety and favored legislative aid for commercial aviation growth.
The Ohio Utilities commission was told the engineers are checking Ohio Bell Telephone properties to estimate valuation under a recent order. A two volume inventory of Ohio Bell holdings was filed, and city solicitors were asked to meet on December 15 to discuss proposed phone rate increases in several towns.
A morning blaze in Parkerburg W Va caused extensive damage. By 10 o clock the United Woolen Mills factory was nearly razed and total losses reached 400 000 dollars. The Smith and Johnson buildings were also destroyed as flames threatened the district.
The Miller Information club will meet Friday December 5 at 7 p m at 40 Columbia Avenue the home of C F E Miller. Rev Edward Miller will open the discussion on How to save money from a moderate income. All interested are invited to attend.
Henry G. Verwohlt, longtime cashier of Peoples Bank Tiltonville, resigns to enter real estate in Miami Florida after army service in France. He will be succeeded by assistant cashier Harry J. Merkel.
A scrambled 1930s clipping notes Lita Grey, born Lilian Lou Murray, and her marriage to Charlie Chaplin. The fragment hints at details around the union and mentions dates in Angeles, California, on December 2.
Washington reports a deadlock over appointing a U S district judge to replace John E. Sater of Columbus Ohio with Hoke Donithen of Marion as a possible compromise choice. Senate discussions continue as Willis and Fees persist in backing Benson W Hough and Israel Foster respectively.
Gordon Roberts, a local dentist, found a note on his car boasting of being the most truthful motorist. The note claimed to have bumped his fender, offered payment of repairs, and promised a reward by not charging the bill.
Wheeling West Virginia reports the coldest December 2 on record with a temperature of ten degrees above zero, four degrees below Mondays reading.
Treasury officials expect brief funding proposals from Italy and Belgium as France seeks to fund its 4 billion debt. Mussolini’s Italy reportedly in strong financial shape and could push for new terms. Mell on to host Jusserand for a preliminary deal basis before January 6, with aims for a France led accord independent of German reparations.
County Presenter King and assistants will shortly receive the scientists report on the furnace death of Mrs. GC Y Sheathley. The inquiry seeks to determine if she killed herself or was murdered and her body was burned in the parsonage furnace where it was found over three weeks ago.
A second Kies family member died after an auto strike in Bridgeport. Anthony G. Kies, 64, of Wheel ing West Virginia, was hit crossing the national road at his home. He was a native of Barnesville Ohio.
A pamphlet titled Helps Housewives is offered for free promising practical money saving ideas. The text promotes a comprehensive guide with household tips, aimed at homemakers seeking cost cutting and efficiency.
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