This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
6
Mr Pesto Francis Onderdonk an instructor at the University of Michigan begins a hunger strike declaring no food will pass his lips until a chosen cause is addressed. At noon Dr Onderdonk sits with friends in a cafe as others dine, drawing attention to his protest.
Dec 31 report says discussions between the British foreign secretary Austen Chamberlain and others centered on the likelihood of an Asiatic war. The Daily Herald notes the Fascist press voices reflect this as the main topic of conversation.
Secretary of War Davis informed President Coolidge that a new aviation bill to implement the Morrow board recommendations will be ready next week for submission to Congress by the War department. President Coolidge has endorsed the Morrow board report.
Columbus December 31 Governor Donahey pardoned Peter Wel of Richland County from the penitentiary. He was believed to be in danger of death and had been sentenced to one to five years for manufacturing liquor after his conviction on May 18, last.
William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, says the child labor amendment will likely become part of the constitution. He vows unyielding AFL support and leadership to protect America’s children until error is overcome and truth triumphs.
Berkeley professor Kari Meyer of the Hogper Foundation of Medical Research warns race hygiene is America’s salvation amid worries about uneducated masses and declining birth rates. He criticizes birth control and notes Vassar graduates have very small families, arguing the nation risks becoming a moron-dominated, inferior society.
Mayor-elect Moore spoke of Athens fiscal strength from sound governance and urged traffic reform and pedestrian rights. He pledged a clean city, protecting Ohio University, and promoting college attendance in Athens. Swearing in set for Friday at the City building by Mayor Koons. G M Romine, Frans Woodworth, and Herb J Parker hold appointive posts.
Mrs. Anna Bell Rosenberry of Gold Oklahoma died in Pottstown Pennsylvania from blood poisoning after a tarantula bite four weeks earlier. She died last night twenty four hours after giving birth to a baby daughter, believed to be living.
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon voices strong optimism for 1926 describing 1925 as fortunate with steady improvements in the general economy and government finances. He foresees continued progress and prosperity in the new year.
Paris reports the ex Shah of Persia rejected claims he committed suicide at Marienbad, stating he remains alive and denying the circulated reports from Prague yesterday.
Old vessel Edward J. Lawrence, the last six-masted schooner on the Atlantic coast, burned to destruction while anchored in Portland Maine. Fire damage left no chance for salvage and halted naval heritage on the harbor.
Mrs Ellen Peck aged 95 once dubbed the world s most dangerous woman was saved from a blaze that destroyed her cottage in Spartkill New York authorities said she escaped unharmed with minor injuries reported by neighbors fire crews quickly contained the flames.
London reports skating possible this year earlier than in four decades. Ice measures around an inch and a half on many pools with forecasts predicting continued cold weather.
Scout Master William Silvas leads junior scouts on a hike to the forest reserve at Mineral. Patrol leaders Geisecke Rosser and Fulton of Troop 2 accompany him on the outing.
Mrs John Crippen 68 died at Sheltering Arms hospital. Funeral service 2 PM Saturday at residence 97 Mill Street with burial in West Union Street cemetery. She is survived by son Clarence Crippen of Chicago and a husband who predeceased her seven years ago. She was born into a large Ogg family with several living siblings across Athens Chester Hill Chauncey Pittsburgh Portsmouth Sharpsburg Broadwell and Portland Oregon.
Athens local No 478 barbers union voted last night to give $25 to miners struck in the anthracite coal field. The article also notes a nationwide AFL appeal for contributions to the miners’ aid fund.
Championship lawn tennis was played under artificial light for the first time at Queen’s Club in London. The event marked a historic experiment in extending play into evening hours.
Fred Coleman, 40, died at his home after a yearlong illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the church, conducted by Savannah Lodge 466. Burial will be in West Union Street Cemetery in Athens. He is survived by his widow and three children.
Berlin unveils rubber linings as a strong protection against breakage for sinks, highlighting durability and practical benefits for daily use.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.