17 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1926
Page
1
Government officials renew probes in the Sinclair matter while another case proceeds in court. Observers note persistent inquiries despite a prior setback as oil scandals unfold with ongoing trials and hearings.
The motion to quash the Sinclair Fall indictment in the Teapot Dome conspiracy case was postponed by Justice Bailey. If denied, Sinclair and Fall will plead not guilty and face trial, likely January 10, in the District of Columbia Supreme Court, with defendants confident of acquittal.
In Columbus on December 17 a new electrically operated seventy five gallon still was shown at a city prison. Harry Helms, 43, is charged with illegal possession and manufacture of intoxicating liquor. Officers found the still in a dugout under a garage, with lights water pipes and sewers. Police seized 100 gallons of liquor and 300 gallons of mash.
Kenneth G. Ormiston former radio operator at Angelus Temple Los Angeles had not kept his promise to surrender to Chief of Police Morgan A. Cox as of 9 30 p m today in Chicago.
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company reports Atlantic telephone trials advancing toward a regular public service. A New York businessman could soon call a London number and converse after routing through Long Island and Rugby Station in Britain. Expected cost: five to ten dollars per minute.
Unofficial results from the Hocking sub district office show Oral Daugherty of Buchtel leading for president and Conrad Wein of Murray City for secretary treasurer. William Brown and Robert Bell contest the vice presidency, with Isaac Jones and Worthy Parker vying for sub-district auditor as Glouster auditors appear reelected. Ballots are sealed and due by Saturday with officials to canvass Monday.
Fred Cornwell, county auditor, urged Athens dog owners to buy licenses promptly to avoid a one dollar fine if not purchased by January 19. He noted licenses have been on sale two weeks and about eighty have been sold.
Controllable fires reported in Alberta this year totalled about one tenth of the number recorded five years earlier. The decline marks a sharp reduction in manageable blazes across the province, with authorities citing improved prevention and rapid response measures.
A campaign event for Illinois Senator Smith draws mixed reactions as party colleagues voice concerns over his handling of credentials and calls for stricter adherence to party lines. Supporters expect a warm welcome, while critics anticipate pointed questions about leadership choices.
Col Frank L. Smith of Illinois faces a cool reception in the Senate as Republicans oppose his appointment and Watson of Indiana urges he refuse the seat. Senator Ashurst plans to move to deny his qualifying oath and refer to Reed committee for action.
Eugene Tenner, 40, died from severe burns after hot ore was dumped on him by fellow workmen in Columbus.
Fred Compton aged 16, a standout athlete at North Kingsville High School, was killed when his car skidded off the road and struck a telephone pole in an early morning accident.
Schools colleges and universities in Columbus and vicinity will begin closing today for the Christmas vacations.
Columbus jury awards Hattie Roberts three thousand dollars against William E. Schafter of Mt Vernon for breaking a promise to marry and refusing land transfer.
Brooklyn woman hopeful for Christmas as John Maxwell confesses he robbed the case that put Victor Patterson in Sing Sing for 15 years. Authorities say a posthumous confession is hearsay and must be corroborated, but DA Dodd vows to seek new evidence to verify the claim.
Canton witnesses testified that threats against editor Don R. Mellett linked to the murder were repeated before the July 16 ambush. They tied Pat McDermott Ben Rudner and Louis Mager to the assassination, with Pfaff admitting bootlegging ties and aiding McDermott during his hiding period.
Two Leslie county schoolboys aged 17 are charged with murder after fatally shooting their teacher Bud Morgan father of six following a whipping for a Monday infraction. The incident occurred in Hyden Kentucky where the teacher was reportedly slain at his home by the two youths who escaped custody.
Chardon, Dec 17 A school superintendent Morton Collen of Thompson faces charges of striking and wounding a 13 year old pupil, Joe Mondry, with a rubber hose. The affidavit was filed by the boy’s father Peter Mondry.
New York December 17 United States Steel's 40 percent stock dividend sparked one of Wall Street's greatest days. Volume soared as steel shares traded above 160 dollars, a record, with the fastest gains converting minutes into thousands for investors and observers calling it a landmark in financial history.
President Coolidge plans a quiet Christmas with no public shopping yet hints of early shopping. The White House will observe Christmas modestly after the death of Gelvin Coolidge Jr. No tree or gifts beyond immediate family. lights on a large tree, church carols, and worship at First Congregationalist.
Postmaster Harry McKinsitry says Christmas mail flow is slow but expected to surge around Monday. University students leaving for vacations add to the activity, two parcel windows speed handling, and a federal campaign aims to relieve congestion.
The day cooled to near average with a noon reading of 32 as the date’s normal is 33. Historical extremes include 6 below in 1901 and a high of 64 in 1924, with a two day hourly table showing afternoon and morning readings.
Washington December 17. Lee Hall president of the Ohio miners wired Senator Willis protesting the appointment of Frederick I. Cox to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Hall argues Cox opposed equitable freight rate adjustments for coal among Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky. Senator Willis will bring the issue to the president’s attention.
Charlotte Mills stars in a local theater production of Who's Guilty based on the Hall Mills murder case. The play opens next week and features Mills, daughter of Eleanor Mills, who was slain with the Rev. Edward W. Hall.
The 1927 Athens county budget will be completed at Monday's county commissioners meeting following a yesterday special session with preliminary estimates. The report shows 1924 actual expenditures for all county officers and opinions and outlines estimated expenses for the coming year.
In Chillicothe on December 17 a jury convicted Montrose Hickman of second degree murder for his role in the October 14 slaying of Dan Garrett, a local policeman. His brother John Hickman was previously found guilty of first degree murder without mercy, with sentencing awaited after possible new-trial motions.
The Aga Khan asks diamond markets in Paris London and Amsterdam to sell the Golden Dawn jewel he bought in London for his wife who died the day after the purchase. He denies any link to the Hope diamond deaths but struggles to find dealers willing to take the stone.
The Middle West's first zero wave of the winter has spent its force and temperatures were rising today after hovering near the zero mark for much of the week. Officials forecast cloudy skies and warmer readings in some areas as the frigid conditions move eastward toward Lemovinie.
Dow Jones and Company reported private Japanese advices received in New York, noting market implications and financial reactions. The item reflects a brief update from Tokyo on economic signals affecting U.S. markets.
Senator Heflin assails the Fall Doheny acquittal as unjust and repeats that murder, not suicide, caused Jess Smith’s death. He accuses the Harding era figures, judges, and prosecutors in a broad, charged attack while discussing the Fall-Doheny case and related allegations in Washington.
Washington observers say Vic Donahey Ohio governor may be the intended Democratic standard bearer for 1928 after a dinner honoring Thomas Dye. Congressman Martin Davey argued Ohio could vote Democratic, while Dye assailed Prohibition enforcement and criticized administration officials shaping the trial of Fall and Doheny. Senator Heflin tied opposition to perceived corruption to the Harding era and commented on Jess Smith’s death.
Gerald Jiganti 18 filed suit for separate maintenance to force a meeting with his wife Isabelle Jiganti who refused to see him and countered with a divorce suit stating she makes more than he does and will not seek alimony.
Coroner L W Sanders ruled the death of 12 year old William Sohn an unavoidable accident. Sohn was struck by a bus on Mason City hill while returning from Nelsonville with his brother and four companions. He died instantly from a broken neck. his parents are Arthur and Mrs Sohn of Buchtel.
John A. Stewart chairman of the United States Trust company died at his home today. He was 104 years old.
The text outlines state legal provisions on hunting licenses possession sale and export. It emphasizes understanding game laws to avoid trouble and mentions a bureau responsible for enforcement and reader participation through forms.
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