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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1926
Page
1
President Coolidge proposed a 1927 budget totaling 4 014 571 124 60,000,000 more than 1926, urging economy and no tax cuts beyond a temporary credit. He aimed to limit peace time military spending, delay three cruisers, and reduce nonessential appropriations while boosting pensions and infrastructure.
Authorities shift the Erdman murder inquiry after a body is found near Prairie du Chien. A telegram to a Charleston attorney sought a thousand dollars as a ransom or payment, with no solid lead to Erdman.
The report notes little unusual weather with temperatures a few degrees above normal for Gate. December highs and record lows listed include 64 in 1892 and minus one in 2682. A two hour temperature table follows with a morning reading sequence.
Santa Claus with eight reindeer and two Eskimos will travel from the North Pole to Athens next Monday with stops at Logan Nelsonville and Chauncey. The arrival is set for around five o clock, followed by a Court street parade and an Athens school band concert. Merchants plan extended hours to nine o clock and Santa will stay overnight at the Hotel Berry.
Timothy S. Hogan longtime Ohio political figure and former attorney general died at his Columbus home after 1 a.m. cause pernicious anemia. Born June 11, 1864 in Jackson county he studied at Ohio Normal University now Ohio Northern and graduated from Ohio University in 1895. He served as trustee of Ohio University from 1918 and had a long legal career beginning in Wells ton. Hogan ran for attorney general in 1908, won in 1910 and was re elected in 1912 while active in Democratic politics.
C. C. Davidson aged 84, a prominent educator and financier, died after a brief illness. He served nine years as superintendent of public schools, founded the Alliance Building and Savings Company, and was a trustee of Ohio University at his death.
Mrs Hilda Keck 70 widow of W J Keck died at 4 40 a m today at her East Front Street home from paralysis. Niece Helena Keck nurse cared for her. Funeral 9 a m Friday at St Johns Catholic church Oak Grove burial. Born in Ewington Logan resident last 12 years. Survived by children Mrs Thomas Glenn Vinton W Keck Duquesne Pa Keck at home and one sister Mrs Agnes Wood Iragt of Shepard.
In Ashtabula Robert Wyman 30 was charged with first degree murder in the slaying of Eva Hanold 61 his sweetheart. Police say Wyman confessed saying they had been friendly since July. An argument Monday night led him to strike Hanold with a small stone hammer. Hair from Wyman, love letters, and the hammer were found near the body aiding the arrest.
John J. O Laughlin, former head of the city vice squad, will be arraigned in municipal court on charges of grand larceny and failure to provide for his child. Police had been seeking him for over a year before his surrender yesterday.
Romeo Serafini a 26 year old former guard for Bethany W Va college football was killed in an automobile accident in Yorkville Burgess Lewis his companion was severely injured in the same crash
Washington Dee 8 The cost of prohibition enforcement in the next fiscal year will be about the same as the current year. The president’s budget to Congress requests 13,051 for the prohibition unit, against 13,327,445 spent this year. The Coast Guard badge asks 29,900,000 for 1928, up from 27,155,347 last year. About 17,000,000 of the appropriation was used for operating the navy and similar amounts will be drawn for anti smuggling work in 1927 from the lump sum.
In Cleveland three men from Newburg Heights and a former Cleveland officer were jailed after attempting to raid a private home. They entered John Csuba’s house and demanded $66, prompting a police response. Officers traced the trio to Newburg Heights where the arrests were made.
The Elk lodge of Athens places a large evergreen between Stewart and Beebe for Court Street decorating. Exalted Ruler Robert Wood appointed members to arrange decorations to be funded by the lodge. Santa Claus and his reindeer will visit Court Street Monday evening as lodge members police the area.
In Washington on December 8, the Senate faces a series of battles over President Coolidge nominations. Opposition grows in the judiciary committee to William J. Tilson for Georgia central district judgeship, with Tilson a recess appointee and claimed nonresidency. Independent Republicans plan counter moves against Bram F. Myers of Iowa for the Federal Trade Commission and Edgar S. Broward for the Tariff Commission.
Law student 977 attended the state bar exam in Columbus. Most examinees were under 30. Lewis Al Sigs, a 60 year old retired teacher from Dundee, also sat for the test. Cleveland reported the list with 130 representatives.
The text notes Democratic member of the House and Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce manager Mira is running to fill the vacancy in the Industrial Commission caused by the death of John D. Clark, a public representative.
Senate privileges and elections committee will investigate the bribery charge against Senator Gould of Maine. The Walsh resolution passed 70 to 7, signaling a full inquiry. Witnesses from Maine and possibly Canada may testify about a $100,000 donation to the premiership campaign years ago.
Charles E. Reinhard, 66, former superintendent of the city markets and longtime active figure in fraternal and Democratic circles, died in Columbus after months of declining health.
Two American prohibition officers who knew little of navigation guarded the captured rum schooner Arsene J. and its crew for a week in the Gulf to force the vessel toward port. They shared gun duty, kept watch in six hour shifts, and thwarted the crew as the captain aimed for Pico to delay the return.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Andrews testified before the House appropriations committee on plans to reduce the prohibition unit while improving enforcement. He described gunmen and murders linked to enforcement, the need to prevent bootlegging, and the goal of fewer agents with higher standards within a year.
Budgets submitted to the Budget Commissioner by four state schools request appropriations totaling 7 082 780 38 for an eighteen month period beginning July 1. Ohio University at Athens asks 1 926 417 60 including 413 000 for improvements and 200 000 for women’s studies. A power plant line item is listed at 25 000 amid a broader request across campuses.
Police in Indianapolis search for Erdinah Olson wanted in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin for the murder of his sweetheart Clara Olson. Four unidentified informants reported seeing him Friday confirming his identity from photos. He is described as pale and nervous.
Canton, Dec 8. Judge Diehl overruled defense motion for change of venue in the murder case of Don R. Mellott, publisher of the Canton Daily News. A forty-name venire was called to complete jury selection as prosecutors allege Canton underworld plots aimed at the militant editor's assassination. Defense claimed county prosecutor MacClintock warned McDermott a fair trial was unlikely and cited local Daily News coverage as prejudicial.
A fire destroyed a facility today forcing Marié and other members to relocate to Cetroven. The incident prompted emergency response and displacement of personnel awaiting reestablishment.
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