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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1925
Page
1
Amid expectations of mild action, Congress faces limited scrutiny as World Court and aviation probes promise few fireworks. Lawmakers proceed with cautious debate, while investigations remain in minority and political tension cools.
Sen Cole Blease calls for amending the Volstead act to impose American dry laws on diplomats. He argues ambassadors and consuls should not import wine and beer while U.S. officials face prohibition. Other lawmakers promise votes to challenge Volstead enforcement.
A special aviation committee will report to the House that the national aviation situation is alarming and urges action and funding. It warns that decisions by influential interests may override the report. The piece notes public misunderstanding of Mussolini's problems and hints at political tensions after the war.
Zenner and Bradshaw’s Huntington department store was almost entirely destroyed by a fire discovered at 5 a.m. The blaze threatened nearby buildings and three firefighters were injured. Four missing workers, a night watchman and three janitors, were found safe after escaping through a rear window. The Athens store had also seen recent expansions.
Geneva reports that Europe has begun disarming with credible figures showing about 1.5 million fewer soldiers than in 1913. Locarno spirit and the League of Nations push further reductions, especially in France Belgium and Scandinavian nations, as European armies shrink while American and African forces grow.
Judge S. M. Johnson announces C. M. Gill accepted the part time secretary role for the Chamber of Commerce to replace C. H. Bryson. Gill says the new year will bring plans to boost activity and enroll new members while arranging monthly out of town speakers to keep the organization engaged with current affairs.
A community Christmas tree will be set up in Athens sponsored by the Federation of Women's Clubs the Elks and the Rotary Club. The Rotary Club will illuminate the tree from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Eve and the Federation will handle preparation and financing with help from the community groups. School children will gather at six o'clock Christmas Eve in front of the courthouse to sing carols directed by Professor Giauque of Ohio University and simple treats will be given afterward prepared by the local PTA and a large committee with plans already advanced for a memorable celebration.
A Greenville woman gains her husband’s motor bus line license as alimony. The Public Utilities Commission approved the Darke County court order transferring the license to the wife in lieu of cash.
The Commerce Department will launch a nationwide radio survey, scope tied to a $150,000 Congress appropriation. Initial work begins in early next year in Detroit and Chicago areas to study interference, signal strength, and market chaos affecting broadcasting. A mobile station will tour Northern Ohio Michigan and Indiana before Chicago follow up. If funds are approved inspectors could be placed in every radio district.
Congress shows a business like mood as the tax bill advances rapidly. Senator Couzens presses the internal revenue bureau while Democrats and insurgents prepare amendments. Senate aims mid February action with Treasury printing deadlines and new income tax forms. $50 Her Price.
Columbus Dec 16 Today's incorporations include The Nelsonville Athens Electric Railway company Nelsonville 500 W T Bean John H Kratz C D Shafer John W Wood FE B Young incorporators The company owns a traction line between Nelsonville and Athens.
Paris reports Senator Paul Doumer accepted Briand invitation to become finance minister replacing Loucheur. If Doumer accepts, he faces inflation or higher taxes amid a fragile economy. he would be the sixth finance minister in nine months and the only postwar minister to push a budget on time.
Belpre resident Mrs. Addie Burlbut aged 70 died from asphyxiation after gas fumes from a stove filled her bedroom. Coroner's report issued in Marietta details the incident discovered at her home.
Detectives sought a bootlegger nicknamed Jimmy as the slayer of Battling Siki who was shot in Hell's Kitchen while leaving a cabaret. Siki reportedly owed Jimmy twenty dollars and met him with his wife on the street after which he was killed from behind. Mrs. Siki, Memphis born, prepared for burial with no money or life insurance.
Nelsonville December 16 Southern Ohio Electric finishes a 66 000 volt transmission line from Floodwood power station to the Superior Cement plant near Ironton, a 60 plus mile route. Power now directly feeds the cement plant where monthly kiln operations consume about 1.33 million kilowatt hours. Plant records fell as output surpassed 120 000 kilowatt hours. Substations at Oak Hill Hamden and Jackson are under construction to extend service as the Floodwood system expands.
Gordon Freeman of Greenfield Ohio was discharged by United States Judge Hickenlooper after Prohibition agents halted a car he rode in from a farm. Freeman, who is married with three children, was jailed on a liquor charge. supporters funded his return home once the judge ordered him freed.
In Champaign County 600 farm bureau members were ordered by Judge E P Middleton to pay 20 each to the farm bureau treasury for unpaid dues for 1921 and 1922. The suit followed a dispute where 600 members refused dues, threatening broader court action and potential appeals. The decision signals possible similar rulings nationwide.
In Paris authorities admit the longest will on record to probate. The document contains an estimated 95,940 words and has drawn interest from legal observers and historians studying its provenance and implications. The probate process will determine executors, assets, and distribution under its terms.
President Clarence Cook Little directs college fraternity heads to report violations of the prohibition law on the Michigan campus. The UM president, who left the University of Maine, announced steps to enforce the duty law despite earlier international joke remarks.
George Remus the Cincinnati bootleg czar, guarded by secret service, is slated to take the stand in the federal case over 890 barrels of Jack Daniel whisky diverted from St Louis in 1923. He provided startling grand jury evidence leading to 39 indictments and remains the prosecution’s star witness.
17 year old Margaret Robinson Trimble of Columbus involved in a tangled affair with her 19 year old husband Eugene Trimble and 21 year old William Millhone of Cambridge. Millhone faced trial for delinquency in taking her away before the wedding. The scheme reportedly began with a fraternity pledge pin and the motive remains unclear.
Legislative leaders met here to consider a one day emergency session to act on relief for war communities and to address public funds. Proposals include a five mill tax levy and a sinking fund to cover debts with a target date of January 1, 1998. Forty four counties are mentioned under the Vorys budget act with possible funding changes.
Three men were arrested after allegedly breaking into a house at Dark Hollow and stealing 36 bed of dynamite sticks and caps. One suspect, Ar Ge, will be arraigned later. Muncey, who planned to carry a revolver, faces charges of carrying concealed weapons.
Police report a remarkable Sunday in Columbus with no accidents logged at any of the three headquarters for years, marking an unusual halt in incidents and a quiet day for local law enforcement.
Fragmentary text mentions forbidden fruit and a tempting offer with stamps sent to Crederic J. Haskin Director into station Paes ashington D.
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