04 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1926
Page
1
The coal committee of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce says miners should not strike and that when the Jacksonville agreement ends operation should switch to an open shop or require wage reductions. The report cites lack of discipline and poor efficiency as real trouble.
Lee Hall president of the United Mine Workers of America says no statement yet on Ohio Chamber of Commerce coal committee recommendations and supports John L. Lewis on open shop as a path to solving Ohio coal industry woes. He cites high labor rates and lack of discipline as core issues and urges coal operators to unite to pressure for wage reforms. The chamber report notes Ohio’s high share of national coal and unionization levels with few working days, underscoring structural challenges. A separate note welcomes an inquiry into the Ohio crop reporting service split.
Mrs. Harry Russell 21 says she fired at a man peering into her bedroom in New Marshfield. Hubert Young 19 was wounded in the right shoulder and jailed in Athens County. Investigators report Young gave three inconsistent stories to officers.
Washington December 4. Financing for a proposed private corporation to manufacture and distribute medicinal liquor would require at least 200 million dollars officials estimated. The plan envisions a government chartered monopoly with 150 million to buy bond stocks and funds for two distilleries plus working capital. Andrewes hopes for private finance but government advances may be needed.
Members of the Athens County Medical Society meet at noon Monday at the Hotel Berry for their annual session to elect officers. Dr J T Merwin will discuss a paper, led by Dr J H Berry and Dr J M Higgins. Current vice president Dr W G Danford is set to become president, with Dr A Copeland serving as secretary-treasurer.
Montreal wire reports a 29 year old youth sentenced to four lashes as part of an attempted offense against a youth. The case involved provincial penalties and drew attention to punitive practices and court actions in Canada.
United Press report states judge admitted in evidence to day Wilbur's silence orders to prevent 2921 war secrets from being told in the all-Dehenyer conspiracy trial jury.
Clara Olson, found buried on Battle Ridge, died of a violent blow to the left side of the head. Wisconsin authorities fault the autopsy by Dr. Hunting and Dr. Bunting, with several physicians confirming the claim. A note found near the girl’s body sparked renewed clues as investigators tied the case to Erdman Olson and a possible party sighting.
A Friday afternoon warm spell set new records surpassing 59 degrees last seen in 1913 for that date. The day then cooled rapidly with noon temperature around minus forty four, dropping seventeen degrees in twenty hours. A two hour interval table shows the fluctuations from Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.
Hollywood reports say William Hays may intervene if Chaplin disputes remain unresolved. A warning letter from the Hays office warned Chaplin’s party that the film industry cannot tolerate further scandal.
The Chaplin marriage disorder may move to private settlement with custody of their children and financial guarantees on the table. George Beebe said if Charlie Chaplin acts fairly toward his wife and children a settlement could occur. otherwise the case may go to court. Edges of divorce hints include a claim for a million from the Chaplin fortune if a correspondent is named.
Somerville New Jersey court nolle-pressed the remaining indictments in the Hall Mills murder case. Mrs Frances Hall and associates walked free after the motion by the defense. Prosecutor Alexander Simpson condemned the outcome and urged a state inquiry into a miscarriage of justice.
New York report cites W Morgan Shuster stating Philippine independence should be granted by January 1 1948. The foreign policy note discusses emigration and cooperation plans, mentioning a governor appointment and native officials to be placed in power amid a complex political transition.
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