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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1924

Page

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Teutons Begin Ad Boil Again Over Cologne

Paris dispatch reports German and French leaders arguing over Cologne occupation amid Dawes plan tensions. French officials insist occupation is a Versailles mandate while denying any sanction. premier Herriot and military leaders discussed new note to Germany due January 16.

Cologne Germany Herriot Nollet Guillaument M. ‘Tirard Rhine Ambassadors’ Council France Berlin

German press erupts in bitter antiwar stance

As Christmas nears, German media intensifies anti-Allied sentiment. Disgust grows over Cologne evacuation delay and German internal lines compress against the Allies. Even previously loyal Democrats and Social Democrats turn hostile, brandishing the claim that they were cheated.

MacDonald England Cologne Social Democrats Herriot

Plague Watch Ordered at U S Ports After Hampton Roads

Government agents at all American ports have orders to watch for bubonic plague on incoming ships after three cases were found on a vessel at Hampton Roads Virginia. Public Health service announced today.

Washington American Hampton Roads Public Health Service Today

Great Liner Makes Successful Fight Aboard the Aquitania

The Cunard liner Aquitania, after two days fighting a full hurricane gale and towering seas, resumed speed toward New York behind schedule but undamaged. Captain Charles stated all hands are well, passengers cheerful, and the voyage ongoing after brutal 80 foot waves battered the decks during the storm.

Aquitania International News Service Cunard New York Charles Carden

Radio listings begin daily in The Mess paper

Starting today The Mess will print a daily list of radio stations with programs for readers who listen at night. The feature will appear daily except Sunday and strive to reflect the radio world as accurately as possible in suitable form.

Newark Man Wanders Streets After Wife's Death

W. D. Gilbert, 00, longtime Newark council member, who had been demented since his wife's death two years ago, was found wandering in the daylight this morning wearing only his underwear.

Newark W. D. Gilbert

Jury in Kid McCoy murder trial nears verdict

Los Angeles December 29 The jury contemplating whether Kid McCoy killed Mrs Teresa Mars weighs a verdict as Judge Crail may dismiss them if no decision by evening is reached. A retrial would follow if dismissed with a deadlock, amid a ten to two current split. The case has seen a lengthy impasse and quiet court days as deliberations continue.

Los Angeles McCoy Teresa Mars Crail Fricks Chicago Mtock Wiliam B Billy” Tock McClintock McNally McClinton McNally Clared Btate Harry

Exhaust Heater Fatal to Girl Near Norwalk Ohio

In Norwalk Ohio on December 29 Miss Lucy Landoll aged 17 died in a closed car in her yard after midnight. Joseph Gang aged 20 was found unconscious beside her and may die. Coroner C L Bell ruled death from carbon monoxide gas produced by the car heater.

Norwalk Lucy Landoll Per Landoll Joseph Gang C. L. Bell

Doctor Rushed to Island District Improves

Although weak Dr S L Lowash whose illness prompted the Ohio Board of Health to rush a physician to Put-In-Bay is better today Arrangements are being made to take the physician across ice of Lake Erie and Sandusky Bay in an ambulance tomorrow A number of automobiles made the trip across the ice today.

Put-In-Bay S. L. Lowash Ohio Board of Health

Warm and Wet Expect Weather in Ohio Tuesday

Columbus Ohio forecasts say frost bitten residents can expect above freezing temperatures Tuesday with a high near 30 degrees above zero and possible rain or snow. Nighttime low should stay around 10 to 15 above zero.

Columbus Ohio United States

Fire at Aoyama sanitarium kills dozens in Tokyo

Tokyo December 29 reports place the death toll at fifty from the blaze that destroyed the Aoyama sanitarium on the city’s outskirts. Twenty people were injured while attempting rescues as investigators suspect an intoxicated cook caused the fire by tipping over a Grebox.

Tokio Aoyama Sanitarium

Congress Returns to Face Perplexing Postholiday Legislation

Congress resumes after Christmas to tackle Muscle Shoals postal wage veto and postal rate bills. Senate faces deep party splits with three key measures and annual appropriation bills as the week opens. House focuses on Treasury appropriations ahead of adjournment.

Washington Congress Coolidge House Senate Congressional Postal Committee Moses New Hampshire Curtis Kansas Jeader Treasury

Franco American Debts Clash Over Repudiation Theory

Washington dispatch reports a French finance minister call debts to the United States a political obligation not intended for full payment. The leak prompts Senate scrutiny as Jusserand earlier pledged debt clearance, while officials flag the inter allied debt as a charge on the United States for 1914 to 1917 despite U.S. entry in April 1917.

Washington Senate M. Jusserand France United States

Honor System Begins in Home Says Illinois Dean

Urbana December 29 Miss Maria Leonard dean of women at the University of Illinois says the honor system must start at home and if it fails in universities the fault lies with the home not the faculty. She urges mothers and teachers to teach a keen sense of right to children to foster citizenship and character beyond a university degree.

Urbana Maria Leonard University of Illinois

Woman and son escape as auto plunges toward railroad

Mrs Samuel Wragg seized her son when brakes failed on a new automobile descending toward railroad tracks. The car was crushed by a New York Central passenger train, but mother and child reached safety.

Amherst Samuel Wragg New York Central Railroad

Third Cold Wave Breaks Across West and Midwest

Chicago faced a ten day frigid spell easing after a low of 13 below zero near a long standing record. A trail of deaths and property damage followed the cold with eight Chicago deaths and many more across the West and Midwest. Great Lakes shipping faced icebound routes as vessels battled floes and heavy seas with ships Wisconsin and Alabama nearby for rescue. Forty two aboard a grounded Pere Marquette ferry faced cold and hunger while Coast Guard stations monitor for further incidents.

Chicago Great Lakes Coast Guard Mid-West Wisconsin Holland Mich Alabama Grand Haven

Shock Fatal to Galion Resident

Leonard P. Long, 30, was electrocuted in his Galion Ohio home when he touched a worn insulation chain opening the basement furnace door. An electric wire near the furnace contacted the chain, delivering a severe shock that proved fatal within minutes.

Galion Leonard P. Long

Cost of American troops in Germany discussed

Paris December 29 Premier Herriot War Minister Noslet General Guillaumat commander in chief of the German occupational troops and Rhineland high commissioner M Tirad discussed the cost of American occupation forces in Germany.

Paris Germany Herriot Noslet Guillaumat M. Tirad Rhineland

Reverend Parker to address Rotary club at noon

Rev. W. G. Parker assistant pastor at Athens First Methodist will speak at the Rotary Club noon lunch at Hotel Berry Tuesday. He discusses his years in the Malay peninsula and shares experiences and observations from that field.

W. G. Parker Athens First

Father's Death Charged to a Son in New York

William Lain Baker of Syracuse faces a first degree murder charge after the death of his father Daniel E. Baker, 60, from five bullet wounds. He died at Nathan Littauer hospital in Gloversville after a shooting at the Bakers home following years of family strife and a recent divorce.

Johnstown N. Y William Lain Baker Syracuse Daniel E. Baker Baker Nathan Littauer Groversville

Earthquake Felt Near Washington at Georgetown University

A strong tremor resembling a major quake was detected Sunday evening on the seismograph at Georgetown University, about 6,000 miles from Washington, signaling a distant seismic event.

Washington Georgetown University

Men with money seek 1925 gains amid market surge

Arthur Brisbane notes that wealthy investors push into stocks despite high call money as the market climbs. He warns some stocks are cheap while others risk ruin for gamblers, urging investment over gambling. Continued on page four.

Local Courts Hear Two Assault Cases In County

Two assault and battery cases from distant county districts occupied Athens police over the weekend. Worthy Tucker of near Torch paid a $5 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to assault and battery before Magistrate C H Porter. the charge was filed by A J Jackson, with Deputy Sheriff Cady making the arrest. Pete Kosorski of Modoc pleaded not guilty to intoxication and assault and battery in Magistrate Helwig s court and was bound over to the grand jury under a $200 bond. he will face trial later on the drunk charge. The charges were filed by Miss Gladys Swendrich of Modoc, and arrest was by Constable E C Mariner.

Athens Worthy Tucker Torch C. H. Porter A. J. Jackson Cady Pete Kosorski Modoc Helwig Gladys Swendrich E. C. Mariner

Arrest of Son in Death of Father Founder of Gilsey Hotel

Gill, 30, was jailed on a manslaughter charge connected to the death of Robert FE Gill, 70, founder of the Gilsey hotel who died Christmas Eve after a party at home. Prosecutor Stanton cited testimony from his ex-wife alleging a quarrel over her presence. Gill denied the accusation and the claim was contested.

Gill Robert FE Gilsey Hotel Young Gill Edward C. ‘Stanton Beling

Merchant Dies at His Desk in Columbus

William C. Meinmilier aged 66 a partner in J. M. & Ww. Weatwater collapsed and died at his place of business in Columbus due to heart trouble.

Columbus William C. Meinmilier J. M. & Ww. Weatwater Queenswate Te Sherd

Ohio Teachers Attend Mid-Winter Session In Columbus

The Ohio Teachers association meets in Columbus in the Chamber of Commerce with Norman Angell speaking and Dr. Bri. H. Tenday scheduled to discuss The New Pioneers. Delegates hear proposed reforms including removing cinema censorship, state board of education, budget, school housing, and local taxing flexibility.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Teachers’ Association Chamber of Commerce Representative Assembly Norman Angell Bri. H. Téndiay University of Kansas New Pioneers State Department of Education State Board of Education

Two False Fire Alarms Reported Sunday Morning

Two fire alarms Sunday morning proved to be an overheated furnace in Mrs. Martzolff’s Lancaster Street residence and a faulty chimney at Howard Rupe’s 104 Grosvenor Street. A brick in Rupe’s chimney damaged surrounding wood but caused no losses.

Cold Wave Ends As Normalcy Returns To Athens

The Athens area ends a frigid spell as temperatures rise from two degrees above to near normal by Monday daylight. The Weather Bureau predicts a cold Monday then a warming trend through Tuesday and Wednesday, with possible snow Tuesday or Wednesday and mostly fair conditions thereafter. Normal weekly highs and lows for Cincinnati are 40 and 25 degrees.

Mercury Athens Washington, D. C Ohio Valley Tennessee Cincinnati

Thirteen Die as Fire Ravages Tokyo Asylum

Thirteen bodies were recovered from the Aiyama asylum outskirts of Tokyo after a blaze swept the private insane asylum and nearby dwellings Sunday. Of the 343 inmates, 108 were reported still unaccounted for as rescue efforts continued.

Tokio Aiyama

Pomeroy News Letter Misused in Athens Edition

A cryptic morning note indicates a March event or edition issue involving Pomeroy and Athens, suggesting a scheduling gap or misprint affecting readers across multiple OCR editions. No clear names or dates beyond Athens appear, but the item implies a distribution hiccup in the local press.

Athens Ocr

A Questionaire for Housewives on Household Tips

A fragment lists household queries on mending earthenware, stain removal, grass care, cake icing, silver care, freezing, and silk velvet care. It promotes free distribution and mentions securing a two cent stamp to turn postage.

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Frank FE. Mason Ruhr Great Liner Island George R. Holmes William H. McClintock William D. Shepherd Long America Reverend Parker Arthur Brisbane Cleveland William WD. Shepherd Shepherd Isabelle Bearday
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