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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1926
Page
1
Fall and Sinclair are brought into court on conspiracy charges related to the Jess Smith murder case. Authorities prepare for a public and political reaction as proceedings begin.
Justice Bailey considers two-day delays on constitutional grounds for the Fall Sinclair conspiracy indictments over Teapot Dome leases. Fall and Sinclair seek to quash the counts as government lawyers plan to set a trial date and compel testimony from Blacker and O Neill abroad, while Heflin ties Smith murder to Senate probes.
Colonel Frank L. Smith, now senator-desig nate from Illinois, has accepted the governor's appointment and will contest his U S Senate seat. The Chicago Daily Journal reports the plan today.
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Chicago December 21 The Cook County grand jury is expected to indict Harold J. Croarkin 26 for first degree murder in the beating death of Walter Schmith. State's Attorney Robert E Crowe said he will present evidence and seek the death penalty.
Washington dispatch says Al Smith supporters craft a temporary campaign platform emphasizing water power development World Court adherence and Volstead act modification. Smith not directly involved but allies aim to keep power interests from controlling New York water resources amid Boulder Dam and Muscle Shoals tensions.
The contract to supply coal to the Athens county courthouse was awarded to Ray Shafer at yesterday’s county commissioners meeting. The 1927 budget for all county expenditures is nearly complete and will be announced January 1, when it goes into effect.
Five Army amphibian planes under Major Herbert Dargue left Kelly Field San Antonio Texas at 10 53 a m on the first leg of a 21000 mile good will tour of Central and South American nations The first stop is Point Isabel at Texas southern tip tomorrow they will depart for the next leg Weather caused postponement yesterday and christening ceremonies preceded the start Observers and families witnessed the launch amid “God speed” wishes from crowds and officials
New York December 21 Ralph W Bickle an undercover agent for prohibition enforcement testified about operating a speak-easy to trap bootleggers and corrupt agents He explained how gaining bootleggers confidence led to numerous convictions in a lease dispute involving Mrs Gussie Berman and property owner.
Ernest McMachen 23 died from a self inflicted wound after his 14 year old wife Mildred McMachen allegedly dared him to commit suicide. Mildred was held in the county jail as authorities investigated the death by own action. an uncle found the husband wounded in their home and alerted officials.
Washington lawmakers rush toward a vote on the rivers and harbors bill valued at 60 million dollars with Senate leaders aiming to act today. Heavily debated funding targets include harbor improvements and navigation projects.
The Athens Messenger announces a holiday for December 25 with no Sunday edition on December 26. News letters are requested by Thursday night and nonregular staff must be ready Friday morning at 7. Carriers and agents are advised of the notice.
The Messenger offers five cash prizes totaling fifteen dollars for the five best solutions to the Broken Threads serial. Submissions must be under 500 words and received before Chapter 33 is printed or by January 6 midnight, the day Chapter 32 appears.
Chicago telegram reports Commissioner Landis releasing a fifty page statement detailing alleged involvement by Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker with gamblers in a 1919 Detroit Cleveland game. The two players deny charges. both are now out of organized baseball.
Kansas City voters reacted to a city council ordinance imposing a 20 percent tax on all cigarets bought within city limits. The measure, debated for weeks, is set to take effect December 50, prompting a rush to cigar stores as smokers prepare for higher prices.
Canton court hears a steady stream of witnesses to support Pat McDermott’s alibi in the Don R. Mellett assassination case. Spectators are searched amid rumors of attempts to free McDermott. Ben Rudner party details and Rudner's movements after the killing are traced. Louis Mazer is examined as Abe Fox corroborates poolroom alibi. state witness Kascholk labeled a Judas as defense questions his reliability.
Attorneys for D C Stephenson ex Dragon of the Indiana Ku Klux Klan filed a petition in LaPorte Superior Court seeking a writ of habeas corpus. They contend Hamilton circuit court proceedings convicting him of Madge Oberholtzer murder were illegal due to a transcript not signed by the Marion County clerk when the case was venued.
Nine people including a woman were confined in a basement during a drug store robbery. Three bandits posing as clerks conducted a slow search and fled with over $1,000 after forcing customers into the basement at gunpoint.
A gas explosion damaged a London house occupied by Roy Burt, Lonnie Peele, and their families. The blast ended when investigators searched for the leak.
A woman clutching a Christmas ribbon was struck by a truck driven by Neil Mahoney in Columbus. She died several hours later at a local hospital. Authorities identify no further details about the victim.
Mrs. Carl Grazzi threw acid in her husband’s face in Columbus. Physicians say he may lose sight in one eye and be disfigured for life. Local police investigated and the case drew community attention to domestic violence and injury risks.
James C Voelker received from fifteen to thirty years for poisoning liquor blamed for about forty deaths in Western New York. He allegedly distributed the poisonous liquor, with deaths occurring last July. Some liquor reached Ohio and Canada before the cases surfaced.
Local police report no trace of safe robbers after they stole a safe containing 60 to 70 dollars from the College Inn restaurant between 4 and 6 30 am yesterday. The money was not recovered. The safe and its papers were later found near Herrold's Mill. Sheriff P H McKinley and Chief Herb Parker are credited with locating the safe.
J J Bennet applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for authorization to serve as president and director of the Erie Railroad, a position to which he was recently elected, in Washington on December 21.
Mr and Mrs J B Parsons trust their daughter Hazel Parsons a blonde 16 to wed John M Aaron 21 a gentleman. They inform probate judge they have consent for the marriage and request a permit.
President Coolidge faces Senate opposition as Cyrus E. Woods of Pennsylvania, former ambassador to Japan, is nominated to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Kentucky and West Virginia Senators Sackett and Ernst oppose, citing coal freight rate disputes with Pennsylvania and Ohio. Woods also faced scrutiny over alleged campaign expenditures linked to Senator Pepper.
Representative Kindred of New York introduces in the House a bill to create a national institute of health as a new federal agency. The measure outlines establishing research and public health programs aimed at advancing medical science and health policy nationwide.
The article notes the winter solstice as the shortest day worldwide, explaining Earth's axis tilt of about 23 degrees causes longer nights in the northern hemisphere and shorter days, with contrast to the southern hemisphere and Eskimos enduring half-year darkness.
Washington awaits Christmas recess as the House plans to open discussion on Navy strength and the 5-5-3 treaty ratio. The Butler bill to authorize ten additional cruisers is expected to be disposed of in one day, amid debate over funding and naval reset plans.
The second trial of Willard Jayjohn for the fatal December death of Henry Stephenson began this afternoon. Affidavits for continuance due to missing material witnesses were filed by the defense. The jury includes Charles Flanders Mahlenrick J W Higgins George F Key W E Crossen kings A P Linscott Joseph T N Fleming E N Cone Virgile Davin. Jayjohn previously served time in De Dal penitentiary after a manslaughter conviction and six year sentence. The Court of Appeals granted a new trial on appeal. Attorney Woolley and Rowland defend Jayjohn while R W Minatei prosecutes for the state.
In Hartford Connecticut a report cites a Derby company approving a capital increase to 360000 dollars. Directors voted to issue 39 additions and allocate shares as part of the change. The article discusses a 4 wire product and the implications of the adjustment for production and stock.
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