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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1924

Page

4

Isle of Pines dispute, Cuba treaty and naval value debate

The article recalls Root on Cuba and Isle of Pines, noting Supreme Court customs ruling that the island is part of Cuba and de facto Cuban government. It argues opposition to a treaty and limits on claiming global real estate, citing Captain Colby on strategic value and asserting little naval benefit remains. It ends with a remark that mature turtle eggs survive drops from height.

United States Cuba Isle of Pines Root Supreme Court Elbridge Colby

A Though for Today Excerpt from Religious Reflections

A short devotional excerpt contrasts themes of sin and redemption. It cites the blood of Jesus and a 17th century theologian Nathaniel Culverwell, noting sin's guilt power and stain without broader context.

Jesus Christ John Nathaniel Culverwell

Extraordinary ways of making a living and the world end

The article surveys diverse, odd occupations from volcano studies by Professor Jaggar near Kilauea to wax imitations, wind fobs, and bakery egg inspectors. It meditates on choosing work you like, the monotony of routine, and life’s perpetual turning points as humanity travels through Industry is an endless labyrinth and each moment is a new beginning.

Professor Jaggar Jaggar Kilea Hawaii Kilauea Jay O. Turner Jersey City Hell Christ Royal Airship Works Pulnam England Smithsonian Institution St. Bernard Pass Alps Switzerland Hudson Ke G. A New York Harbor Museum of Buttons KE. L. A Waldes Museum Prague Czechoslovakia Bureau of Mines Nira Service, Inc

The World Ends Predicted by Los Angeles Prophetess

A minor religious group warns of the end of the world in a few weeks. A Los Angeles woman, a prophetess, declares a black cloud will grow until February 6. At midnight Christ will return, the righteous saved, the unrighteous blinded and killed, and the dead will cover the earth.

Los Angeles Christ Satan

Knickers and Democracy Questioned by NYU Professor

Professor Shaw of New York University argues knickers threaten equality and democracy. He says short breeches signal aristocratic aims, while knickers imply readiness for work or play, and cites women workers and soldiers in knickers during the war as evidence against democratic ideals.

Shaw New York

Danish bill would allow physician assisted death on request

The Danish justice minister proposes a bill permitting a doctor to end a hopelessly ill patient’s life at the patient’s request under strict conditions with punishment waived. The issue has stirred controversy in America as cases intensify debate. Critics warn of religious and practical risks including potential medical error and possible misjudgment about recovery.

Minister of Justice America Denmark

Isle of Pines Treaty Puzzle Baffles Senate

Washington debates the Isle of Pines treaty stalled for over two decades. Five presidents backed it yet Senators Willis and Heflin have blocked action amid investor claims from Ohio and Alabama and Cuban sensitivities. The accord would relinquish U S claim of title to the isle, now under Cuban control since 1902.

Washington, D. C United States Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs John Hay Isle of Pines Cuba D of Pines Pehat Ing Gehtor Senator Foraker Ohio Alabama Willis Heflin Congress Elihu Root

Record ski jump marks and other trivia Q A

A compiled Q A lists records for ski jump standing and distance across mountains with names such as John Stulich and Harry Hall, plus notes on dromedaries, fire insurance figures for 1925, punctuation shifts in God Rest You Merry Gentlemen, ZR-2 fatalities, and more.

S. Cc. BR. A John 8 Stulich Ironwood Michigan Harry Hall Revelstoke KB. C Nels Nelson B. C National Board of Fire Underwriters United States England Cambridge University

Illness News From Dundas Affects Mrs Jane Thompson

Mrs McArthur reports her mother Mrs Jane Thompson is seriously ill at home in Dundas, with word arriving Thursday.

John Reider Jane Thompson Dundas

Death of Mrs. Lafe Warthman at Ilcsboro follows pleural pneumonia

News arrives of the death of Mrs. Lafe Warthman, 64, from pleural pneumonia at her Ilcsboro home. The body will be brought here for interment, with Nitman and Gaskill funeral directors in charge. Mrs. Warthman was well known locally.

Lafe Warthman Ilcsboro Nitman and Gaskill Funeral Warthman

Morris of Point Rock Makes Business Visit

Daily Morris of Point Rock was a business visitor here on Thursday. The W C T U met at the home of Mrs Emma Arnold Thursday afternoon.

Daily Morris Point Rock Emma Arnold

Creola Resident Visits Daughter in City

Mrs. D. E. Fri of Creola visited Thursday with her daughter Mrs. Raymond Saltz.

D. E. Fri Creola Raymond Saltz

Court News Daisy I Queen Administratrix

Daisy I Queen named administratrix of the estate of George W Queen in court records.

Court News Daisy I George W. Queen

Petition to Sell Real Estate of Decedent Queen

Filed petition praying for an order to sell real estate of George W. Queen to pay debts and costs of administering the estate. Cause continued for answer of defendants as required by law.

George W. Queen

Coultrap Will Admitted To Probate In Local Court

The will of Henry W. W. Coultrap was admitted to probate and recorded in the county court, initiating the estate administration and the appointment of executors as required by law.

Henry WW. Coultrap

First and Final Account of Arvina Farabee Opened

The first and final account of Arvina Farabee administratrix of the estate of Benjamin F Farabee was filed for settlement. It was approved and confirmed and the administratrix discharged from the estate. Arthur Crow was a basin visitor at Columbus the first one the week.

Arvina Farabee Benjamin F. Farabee Gald Trust Arthur Crow Columbus

Indicted KKK Leader Col. E A Watkins Hidden Mystery

Reports from Youngstown claim Col E A Watkins, noted Ku Klux Klan leader, is missing while indicted by the Trumbull County grand jury alongside 104 others. Police deny speculation and authorities prepare further action.

Youngstown Col E. A. Watkins Trumbull County

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