Public hearing set on Athens to Laurelville state road plan
The proposed Athens Laurelville interstate highway through state park lands faces a public hearing on January 22 at the Athens county courthouse. Ohio Highway Director G I Schiesinger organized the meeting to hear supporters and opponents as the route would pass New Marshfield Carlbondale Starr Mt Pleasant and South Bloomingdale to Laurelville. If approved the road would open access to Ash Cave Old Man's Cave Rock House Crane Hollow and Conkle Hollow, boosting tourism and linking Athens and surrounding counties. Former engineers Carr Merrell will lead the hearing with State Forester Secrest and local officials set to testify. the 30 to 40 mile route would complete a western outlet for New Marshfield and related towns.
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Athens
Laurelville
Athens County Court House
Athens Automobile Club
Ohio Highway
G. I. Schiessinger
New Marshfield
Carlbondale
Starr
Mt. Pleasant
Bloomingdale
Jing Whgich
Storists
Geo. KE. Carr
O. W. Merrell
Edmund Secrest
Vinton
Hocking
Carbondale
Athens County
Minnesota Dominates US Iron Ore Output
Minnesota accounts for about 60 percent of all iron ore produced in the United States, underscoring its central role in national steel supply.
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Minnesota
United States
Crime News Capsule: Hitler era crimes and a banker’s death
Arthur Brisbane era column synopsis notes crime trends in Europe and America. Edward F. Keller, once a famed criminal, stole 13000 dollars from a bank, fled by taxi, and died, with the doctor blaming fear. The piece ends with the motto crime does not pay.
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Edward F. Keller
British Mandate Troubles and Oil Lands Clash
A historical report notes Britain’s mandate in Asia facing revolt as Ali of Hedjaz resigns amid British control. It criticizes British prestige and oil interests while mentioning Japan’s quiet moves in Asia including Mukden and potential boycotts.
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Asia
Hedjaz
Ali
Britain
Japan
Mukden
Ina
Jaan
British PM and Conservative rank in Run of Socialists
A fragmented note notes British prime minister and Conservative figures claiming a "Win" motive and labeling a rival as a "rank Socialist" in the same discussion. The text hints at internal party labels and ideological rhetoric without clear events or names.
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Bald
Spinsterhood serial to start in Messenger this week
The Messenger announces a new serial Spinsterhood by Virginia Swain. Barbara Hawley, 25, breaks with fiancé Bruce Reynolds to pursue a newspaper career and life experiences. The first installment, with her photo on page 4, explores love versus fame in a modern world.
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the Messenger
Barbara Hawley
Barbara
Bruce Reynolds
Virginia Swain
NEA
Messenger
Miss Swain
Indictments Upheld in Explosive Gage Case
Accused in explosive gage case faces court after third and fourth counts are upheld. Trial date not set. Indictments remain in effect as proceedings continue.
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Fages Court
Three Men Denied Guilt in Dynamite Theft Indictment
W M Falin Jesse Muncey and Clyde Tryce indicted by a special grand jury for theft of 200 sticks of dynamite and caps from a powder house near Dark Hollow. They pleaded not guilty as bond set at 3000 each per two indictments totaling 6000. Trial date not set as defense seeks preparation time.
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Martha Foulk
Pomeroy
W. M. Falin
Jesse Muncey
Clyde Tryce
Dark Hollow
A. P. Miller
Common Pleas
Fred Crow
E. Peoples
Miller
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Muller
Meigs County
Christmas Tragedy In Buffalo Fires Kills Four Children
A Buffalo family tragedy unfolds as mother shops for Christmas while a fire started by wallpaper and matches in the residence asphyxiates two boys and a girl, leaving caretaker relatives shocked and seeking safety precautions.
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Buffalo
Runaway Team Collides With Buggy Injuring Woman
On West Hunter street a horse team driven by Frank Ringhiser ran away and struck a buggy carrying Mrs. Sarah Hamilton and Mrs. Deible. Mrs. Hamilton was knocked unconscious but later recovered. a physician treated her and a new wheel was fitted. The other occupant was unharmed.
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Hunter Street
Steward
Ray Steward
Italian Embassy Denies Mussolini Immigrant Intimidation
Washington dispatch reports the Italian embassy denying a charge that Mussolini’s government intimidates Italians in the United States from seeking naturalization. The claim was circulated by William Green, head of the AFL at federation leaders' direction.
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Washington
United States
William Green
A. F. of L
Executive Council of
Federation
Utah solon to push antigossip law for DC
Senator King of Utah proposed federal action to curb gossip in the District of Columbia. The plan would impose a 100 dollar fine and jail for repeating false or derogatory rumors about public officials. He argues protecting official integrity from rumors long circulated in hotel lobbies and salons.
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Washington
National Capital
King
Utah
Congress
District of Columbia
United States
Seldom Seen School to Present Christmas Program
In Seldom Seen, Vinton county, the one room school will stage a Christmas program on Thursday afternoon December 24. Miss Hilah Stanley of Albany teaches five students Cecil Stanheart Amanda Bobo Bessie Ruth and Frances Beckley each will perform despite the small class size.
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Albany
Vinton County
Hilah Stanley
Cecil Stanheart
Amanda Bobo
Bessie
Ruth
Frances Beckley
Athens Farm Bureau honors 20 Achievement club graduates
Twenty Athens county youths receive diplomas for four years of achievement in the farm bureau clubs. Speakers include C. C. Lang OSU group members Floyd de Lashmutt and other officials at the Athens National Bank basement.
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Athens County
Achievement Club of the
Farm Bureau
Achievement Club
C. C. Lang Boys’ Land Girls’ Club
Ohio State University
Athens National Bank
Floyd de Lashmutt
Charley Mansfield
A P. Linscott
E. L. Wilson
Ohio
N. E. Mills
T. H. Johnson
R. R. Baker
Charles Mansfield
Fruit Club
Helen Mansfield
Marietta Shirley
Anita Walton
Alma Roe
Hazel Wilson
Helen Seal
Ruth ‘Haning
Frances Hill
Masy
Fay Easterling
Viola Easterling
Nine miners dead as Webb mine disaster claims lives
In Bellaire twelve miners were entombed at the Webb mine yesterday after an underground collapse. Nine bodies were recovered and two men were rescued as families faced Christmas without the workers. The deceased are A. O. Truax of Shadyside and John Ferry of Webb, among others.
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Webb
Bellaire
Harry Pyle
Robert Hoch
Jacob Schramm
Schramm
Webb Mine
Here
A. O. Truax
Shadyside
John Ferry
Death Valley Recalls Webb and Benwood Mining Tragedies
Bellaire reports a series of mining disasters tied to the same coal vein. Four years ago Webb suffered a deadly flood that drowned nine residents, and last year 119 miners perished at Benwood, West Virginia. Tonight the nine Webb miners died from a fire suffocation.
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Death Valley
Bellaire
Ohio
Wegee Creek
Webb
Benwood
West Virginia
Chinatown search uncovers many white girls living with locals
New York detectives probing the Julia Wetterlein case uncover that over 100 white girls are living with Chinese residents in Chinatown. They fear Julia may be dead and worry a body discovery could spark renewed Tong warfare as in 1909.
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New York
Chinatown
Julia Wetterlein
Sing Foo
Julia
Sheik
Howe Es
Newark
Newarh
Three Children Die in Christmas Party Panic in Erie
In Erie Pennsylvania a Christmas party turnout of 5000 caused a deadly stampede as police and fire crews tried to clear doors. Three children Billie Wagner eight Eileen Rickrode seven Raymond Rupczinski nine died and seven were badly hurt when exits became blocked and a seating bench collapsed.
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Erie
Eric
Erie Arena
Billie Wagner
Eileen Rickrode
Raymond Rupczinski
Welcome of 50 Years Ago Repaid by $1000 Gift Church
Edward Johnson of Columbus gave the Nelsonville Presbyterian Church a Christmas gift of 1000 dollars in repayment for a 50 year old welcome. The story recalls a poor miner youth welcomed by Mrs. Cable and Mrs. Poston which led him to elder status in Nelsonville before moving to Columbus in 1892. Johnson urged economy and regular church attendance in his message.
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Nelsonville
C. H. Bartlett
Dec
New Presbyterian
Eugene Cable
Poston
E. M. Poston
Columbus
Edward Johnson
Presbyterian Church of
Evans
Mica
Dohlin
Weral Ss Gens
First National
Johnson
Evory
Inquest Held On Bellaire Mine Disaster
Coroner Clyde C. Hardesty presided over the inquest today as Jerome Watson of the mine division notified of the Bellaire mine disaster and departed for the scene late last night.
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Clyde C. Hardesty
Jerome Watson
Department of Industrial Relations
Bellaire
Athens Promotes First Community Christmas Sing Event
The first Athens community Christmas sing is set for tomorrow at 6 30 p m with choirs from local churches, the Athens high school glee club and an Ohio University athletics coach leading. Santa will fill stockings with candy and a lantern will flash song words for those who forget lyrics.
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Athens
Old Saint Nick
Santa
Santa Athens
Presbyterian Church Choir
Methodist Church Choir
Christian Church Choir
Baptist Church Choir
Episcopalian Church Choir
Catholi Church Choir
Athens High School
C. D. Giauque
Ohio University
No Messenger to Not Publish on Christmas Day
An unusual holiday notice states no Messenger editions will be printed on Friday December 25 Christmas day. Business across the Messenger district will be suspended from the Hocking river to the Ohio from the tiger wished its big family.
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Messenger
Hocking
Ohio
Tiger
Read
Sean
Five Firemen Die as Wall Collapses in Pa Blaze
Five firemen killed and a sixth critically injured when a wall collapsed during firefighting at a downtown Pa. blaze. The flames were part of a suspected $700,000 fire. Details incomplete from the damaged report.
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Waynesburg
Christmas Miracle As Four Escape Death By Trains
In Cincinnati four people survive near fatal crashes with fast passenger trains on Christmas Eve by quick actions. Mayor James J. Williams and Eleanor Burkhardt jumped from a car struck by Pennsylvania Flyer No 216. Burkhardt survived with superficial injuries after a remarkable recovery. Edward Brossard and wife Lucille also escaped when their car was hit by a Baltimore and Ohio train. Lucille leapt free while Brossard suffered a minor hip fracture.
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Cincinnati
James J. Williams
New Richmond
Ohio
Eleanor Burkhardt
Edward Brossard
Lucille
Williams
Burkhardt
Athens Stores Remain Open Two Nights
Athens merchants will stay open Wednesday night until 8 30 and Thursday night as long as trading continues. Major 8 M Johnson, president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, announced the plan.
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Athens
8. M. Johnson
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Rubber shortages Spark U S worry over supply and prices
The article reports rising concerns in the United States about rubber and raw material sufficiency as production and export controls are studied by government committees. It notes high rubber demand, production delays, and potential reliance on foreign sources despite efforts to expand domestic output through Firestone concessions and plantation development.
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Ohio
Miller
Burns
Pittsburgh Coal Company
J. CO. Royle
Consolidated Pressers
United States
Merce
House of Natives
America
Bea American
Firestone
Loberia
Holdup in Canton Injures Contractor
Canton December 23 Alex 1 42 Alliance contractor was attacked by a bandit on Seneca Avenue. He advanced a step and one assailant drew a gun, firing once, hitting him in the left breast just above the heart. He is hospitalized in serious condition.
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Canton
Alex
Alliance
Hance City Hospital
Kean
Seneca Avenue
Thi
Edw Charged After Alleged Murder at Border
Cleveland police proceed with proceedings against Edw after his wife Ma files for divorce. The case centers on an alleged murder at the border and follows a domestic dispute involving Ward and a suspected crime scene. Natural language OCR fragment confirms charges and divorce filings tied to the incident.
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Cleveland
Det
Mra
Eeleged
Ward
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