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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
1
In Cleveland on December 31, NEA correspondent Allene Sumner reports the Athens mayor elect will retain present city officers when he assumes office tomorrow. The piece notes the political transition and the city administration setup as the new leader prepares to take charge.
The piece discusses a yearly income of 1800 for a family of four with fragmented budget categories like rent food and clothing. It then shifts to a New York New Year strike update with arbitration and check off remain sticking points amid protracted talks and risk of extended industrial conflict.
Washington reports General John J. Pershing, famed World War I hero, is ill and unable to pursue a peaceful settlement of the Chile Peru dispute. Diplomatic channels are reopened as Senor Mathieu, the new Chilean ambassador, may help craft a fair arbitration under the U S President. Pershing possibly returning mid January to resume work or be replaced by a more flexible figure.
Arthur Brisbane notes three large Lutheran churches in New York weighing a merger to build a skyscraper church, raising questions about faith, modern architecture, and Martin Luther's cautions. He mentions the J G White engineering firm planning a $500 million irrigation project in Mexico and concerns over Colorado River waters shared between the U.S. and Mexico amid western water disputes.
An intimate study centers on Athens residents conducted by a former citizen, with Alex Moore retaining department heads to gauge their real fitness.
Mrs William Koziol of Omaha mother to seventeen children says her ten daughters should marry for love and only learn business to be self supporting if needed. She values a happy home above money and plans, noting two daughters have already wed for love.
The Southeastern Ohio Civic Association urges two favorable appointments to the Interstate Commerce Commission to combat discriminatory freight rates harming coal regions. They press for able unbiased members, noting McCord Eastman as examples and warn of long economic damage without relief. The letter names candidates Woodlock and Taylor as considered, while local officials seek no specific picks.
Daily production in Canada totals more than 6000 tons of newspaper print paper. The figure reflects a robust paper industry supporting multiple publishers and regional distribution.
Stores in Athens will close all day Friday for New Year’s Day. The announcement was made by 8 M Johnson, head of the Retail Merchant’s Association.
Secretary Hoover states that 1926 should see continued prosperity if optimism is tempered with caution. He notes high production and living standards, rising savings, and abundant capital, but warns about real estate and stock speculation, foreign instability, debt in agriculture, and labor issues affecting the outlook.
Washington observers report a massive New Year crackdown as Treasury officials prepare to deploy more than 1900 field agents in hotels restaurants and cabarets. The reorganization since October 15 signals a firm push to curb bootlegging and public drinking, aiming to test public reaction before possible law modifications.
London reports Marshal Chang Tso Lin aims to extend his power in Manchuria and may clash with General Feen who commands most of southern China. One Chang force moves south toward Jehol while another moves west toward Jehol under Chang’s command.
New York Dec 31 Dillon Reads and Cox confirmed substantial interest in the National Cash Register company. Details are limited but a statement may be issued early next week. Control is expected to remain with the Patterson family, specifically Frederick Patterson.
Columbus dispatch notes a one day legislative session to address emergency relief for financially stressed municipalities and local taxing issues across the state. The call for a special session aims to provide immediate relief and legislative action.
A fragment notes a postage issue labeled close two cents in turn. The unreadable text resembles a postal ledger line with unclear dates or entities. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable.
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