07 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1926
Page
1
A Coroner's Jury formally accuses a Mas ee Sa College student in the death of Clara Olson, after only five minutes of deliberation. The case is moving rapidly through formal charges and awaits further legal steps.
Erdman Olson an 18 year old college student was indicted by a coroner's jury for the murder of his sweetheart Clara Noon Olson. A signed letter found with the body urged elopement and cash and suggested a plan to destroy letters.
Special deputies guard the Defiance county jail as Arthur M. Bystrom of Toledo awaits a Thursday hearing on charges as one of six gunmen in the Merchants National Bank robbery of November 27. He was remanded to the jail on Monday.
Senator Trammell of Florida introduced a resolution aimed at reversing the Senate's adherence to the world court. The move signals opposition within the Democrat ranks to the U S involvement in international adjudication.
A Washington Information Bureau release promotes Who's Who in the Movies a compact history of the motion picture industry how pictures are made and distributed and a star index. The booklet targets readers with concise data and a coupon offer for purchase.
Partial readable note from Athens Moon Bureau Washington D C lists an order or request for a copy of Who's Who in the government with a director Raskin and refers to stamps or coins and a city street address.
Bucharest reports King Ferdinand of Romania faces another, more serious operation after a preliminary procedure aimed at easing his condition. Official palace bulletins indicated progress was only partial and the need for additional surgery was announced.
Columbus report shows welfare and penal institutions seeking 19 232 640 for 18 months from July 1 1927 to Dec 31 1928. Budget asks cover new buildings and improvements 6 486 910 salaries 4 643 302 operation 7 728 427 and prisoner pay 375 000. Includes Boys Industrial School Lancaster 375.00 for farm land cottages remodeling. Ohio Hospital for Epileptics Gallipolis 561 000 for cottages dormitory. Athens State Hospital 135 000 for remodeling cottages.
Albert M. Calland of Columbus will be named assistant attorney general and assigned to the Public Utilities Commission. Announcement made by Edward Turner attorney general elect.
Columbus report says Mr and Mrs J A Meckstroth welcomed a baby boy named Jacob Adolph Jr born last night Meckstroth serves as secretary to Governor Donahey in Ohio
Albert Olson, father of Hidman Olson, challenges accusations as authorities seek the slayer of his sweetheart Tara Olson. The scene shows a small Lutheran church near Sterling Wisconsin where Tara Olson’s funeral is held amid the tragedy.
About 150 ex-service men gathered at Hotel Berry for the first postwar meeting of the K. T. Croasen post of the American Legion. Dr. E. B. Bryan of Ohio University spoke on modern warfare and the need for peaceful dispute resolution. Officers for the coming year were installed by Louis Seidenfeld.
Williamson county reacts calmly after George Galligan is jailed for murder, hours after handing the sheriff office to Oren Coleman. Galligan’s arrest stems from the Herrin garage massacre of August 3, 1924, in which six men were killed. Mrs. Wollard’s charge was dropped as weak, and Coleman supported Galligan’s restraint.
Western Missouri and most of Kansas report a glaze of ice from a drizzle that began yesterday morning and froze on impact. The icy sheet causes numerous traffic accidents and many injuries, briefly threatening regional transport before rising temperatures were noted this morning.
In Melrose Park Illinois a gun fight after a riot left two dead including policeman J L Stahl and a Mexican. two more believed dead and at least two wounded including officer Charles Kolwitz amid about 100 Mexican workers involved. Chicago officers intervened ending the riot.
Advance plan in Congress proposes leasing Muscle Shoals on favorable terms to supply low cost fertilizer to American farmers. Senate Republican Ernst of Kentucky introduced the bill to authorize the arrangement.
In Boston on December 7 a planned wedding between Rev. Robert Thom as Wood and Cora May Stewart was postponed amid confusion. Wood said the marriage was off while Stewart denied being wed, claiming she had learned Wood’s age and that the plans were cancelled. The minister had resigned his Baltimore pulpit after twenty four hours.
A Woodbury New Jersey paper reports the final account in the estate of George G Green formerly of Athens County. Green produced a cough syrup that made him a millionaire. The final filing shows nearly a million dollars to the widow Angie Brown Green and the children. He died about two years ago.
Vailee Harold aged 69, senior editor of the Portsmouth Daily Times and associated with the Portsmouth Morning Sun and Ironton Tribune, died here today from pneumonia in the Portsmouth hospital.
F I Doheny 71 noted oil magnate and co defendant in the oil conspiracy trial was operated on last night suffering a deep seated carbuncle and high fever. His chief counsel said the court adjourned until 10 am tomorrow as doctors ordered rest. Secretary Wilbur likely to be questioned about the Navy secret Japanese war scare information on Thursday.
Christian clergy in Windsor Walkerville and Sandwich debate accepting a share of Kenilworth Jockey Club stock from the late Charles Millar. Revs Davies and Magwood clash over personal or church use while others call it a potential trust fund for orphans or a white elephant. The will also includes a prize of about 1 million dollars for the Toronto woman with the largest family.
Defense attorneys prepare a strong alibi for Patrick McDermott regarding the Mellett murder case. They aim to place blame on Steve Kascholk as the trial or legal proceedings advance.
Canton December 7 testimony in the McDermott murder trial begins with a planned alibi and a counter claim that Kascholk hired to beat an editor. Prosecutor McClintock says a secret witness will place McDermott with Kascholk before the July 14 killing at Canton. Kascholk, held as a material witness, links the state's case with others indicted. Two more days may pass before jurors are chosen as defense and observers note McDermott's nervous conduct.
Two bandits in Helena handcuffed cashier Frank Weyer and an assistant to the vault and opened the safe taking all the money in sight. The robbery occurred today and the men fled toward Toledo before discovery. The amount stolen was not yet determined but several thousand dollars were reported.
The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the Public Utilities Commission order granting Nelsonville Transportation permission to sell its certificate and properties to Nelsonville Lancaster Bus company. H Harold Ramsey and four other plaintiffs, holders of separate certificates, had challenged the sale in court.
Court of Appeals dismisses arc error petition filed by Arthur Frash against the State of Ohio. Frash convicted of arson by Common Pleas Court and sentenced to the Ohio Penitentiary for three to twenty nine years on June 6, 1936.
Coast Guard reports the freighter West Kasson of W R Grace and Co with fifty aboard is burning off the Mexican coast about 1400 miles south of San Pedro California. Messages indicate the blaze started around 8 p m and the ship is not in immediate danger.
Republican leaders plan no blocking move as the Senate appears ready to authorize an inquiry into bribery charges against Arthur R Gould who was sworn in as Maine's senator. The developing case targets Gould and other Republican senators elect Ware Smith and possibly Watson as Democrats push recounts and ballot improvements.
Chicago December 7. At the American Farm Bureau Federation convention leaders expect a test of the claim that sectionalism is banished from agriculture to aid national farm relief. Seven of fourteen directors will be elected at a Wednesday business meeting, with southern representation seen as key to the claim.
Fresno financier W. D. Mitchell former president of Valley Bank of Fresno and GOP gubernatorial candidate was convicted on five counts of using the mail to defraud. He allegedly sold 128000 dollars worth of Mitchell Virgin Lumber stock to defraud investors in federal court here.
Paris police report William Howell Payne, a wealthy American, fatally shot his wife and her maid and then killed himself today in Paris. The tragedy ends a domestic burst of violence leaving inquiries into motive and circumstances.
Five top radio features listed for Wednesday across networks include Maurice Dumeshil in Buffalo at 8 30 p m on WGR and Planquette's The Chimes of Normandy on WEAF New York at 10 39 p m. The Mendelssohn club of Albany performs at 8 30 p m on WGY Schenectady and Mastern The Central Little Symphony Orchestra at 6 p m on WHO Des Moines.
The Treasury provides a revised outlook showing the economy aligning with official estimates as policymakers assess growth, inflation, and fiscal measures. Officials say the data underscores fiscal resilience and gradual improvement in key indicators, including unemployment and consumer spending.
The President’s message to Congress outlines continuation of Republican policies aimed at prosperity through tax cuts and farm relief like McNary-Haugen. He advocates federal credit, water resources, and labor mediation, warns of a coal famine risk, and urges strict enforcement of Prohibition and anti-trust actions while stressing protection of life and liberty.
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