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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1925

Page

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Ohio Senate Eyes Final Passage On Emergency Finance Bill

The Ohio Senate plans final passage today on the Williams Taft emergency bill delivering municipal and school relief. If approved, it moves to the House for concurrence in Senate amendments before Gov. Donahey signs. House committees expected to back Brown gasoline tax and Collister home rule measures, with votes next Thursday.

Columbus Ohio Senate House Senate Donahey Collister City Collister-Freeman Walthner Cuyahoga Weaver Summit Sullivan, Union Herbert Franklin State Utilities Commission Lima

Balto Leads Trail as Nome Serum Run Reaches End

Alaskan musher credits his lead dog Balto for finding the way through a fierce blizzard on the final leg from Safety to Nome. Leonard Sepella delivered the serum 120 miles earlier, and the driver emphasized the teams and drivers across the route shared the credit for the perilous crossing.

Leonard Sepella Nome Bonanza Olson Bluff Golovin Solomon's Roadhouse

Milk samples exceed bacteria limit in county tests

In Saint Clairsville milks, 10 of 35 samples exceeded the 100,000 bacteria per cubic centimeter limit. County Vet Administrator Theobald said one sample reached 1,200,000 and the average across all tests was 143,857.

ST. Clairsville Almont County Prinarian Theobald Theobald

Red Snow in Japan and Japan’s Aircraft Boom

The report notes three inches of red snow in Japan, caused by snow mixed with volcanic dust likely blown from Manchuria. Scientists disclaim divine omens, while observers focus on Japan’s growing air power as aggressive signs, contrasting with the US’s limited 20 planes.

Japan Fugiwara Manchuria

Mayor vetoes ordinance to resurface East State Street

Mayor L A Koons vetoed Ordinance No 432 which would repave East State street from Court to Park with brick or asphalt. Council took no action pending a ten day waiting period and a two third vote. He cited city finances and sinking fund needs, proposing a brick on new base plan and cautioning against asphalt on the old street. He noted the plan would cut operating expenses about 1290 yearly and urged drainage care. Continued on Page Eleven.

L. A. Koons East State Street Court Street Park Street

Ohio State Students Stricken By Epidemic Cerebrospinal Meningitis

Two more Ohio State University students, Big Tim McCarthy and H C Gillig, contracted meningitis with symptoms similar to the late Charles Hull Logan and Isaac Pusken Canton. Thirty two exposed students under observation and ten in direct contact isolated. Doctor Boudreau notes immunity varies and the germ persists. autopsy for Charles Hulse denied by his parents.

Columbus, O Ohio State University Charles Hull Logan Isaac Pusken Canton Big TimcCarthy H. C. Gillig Phi Kappa Fraternity Hull Pusken Wingert F. G. Boudreau State Department of Health McCarthy Gillig Boudreau Charles Hulse

Indicted Robbers Named in Plains and Akron Case

John and Mike Hausman of The Plains and William Benix and Lucille Moore of Akron were indicted for burglary in a January grand jury session. The group linked to the Moser feed store robbery of December 18, and Charlies E. Davenport faced concealed weapons charges. Other cases may move to the May grand jury.

John Mike Hausman the Plains William Benix Lucille Moore Akron Moser John Kaufman Charlies E. Davenport M. H. Allen Coolville Fred Zinn Crooksville Luckoff Chauncey

Treacherous cold halts Nome anti-toxin mission

Plague reports rise in Nome Alaska as serum carried by dog teams may have spoiled by extreme cold. Dr Curtis Welch tests the serum while officials plan an air shipment to prevent freezing and speed relief amid dozens of cases and contacts.

Nome Alaska Curtis Welch Board of Health Kassan

Bre'r Groundhog Predicts Six Weeks More Winter

Athens residents who trust groundhog lore awaited six extra weeks of winter as Bre'r Groundhog reportedly saw his shadow. Clouds gave way to sun briefly but a sharp drop to 13 degrees above zero followed, renewing belief in more cold weather to come.

Athens Lady Spring Sol Bre'r Groandhog Mercury

Athens to Hold First Auto Show Since Demountable Rims

Athens automakers announce a February Armory auto show featuring over thirty models from Dodge Studebaker Ford Maxwell Chrysler Hudson Essex Overland Willys Knight and Chevrolet. Chase's Collegians Ohio University orchestra to perform as a new attraction. Exhibits run February 25 to 28 with open displays first two days and closed models last two, plus demonstrations.

Athens Armory Dodge Studebaker Ford Maxwell Chrysler Hudson Essex Over-land Willys Knight Chevrolet Chase Collegians Ohio University Hocking Valley

land ownership row in US Japan bill sparks international friction

A proposed Diet bill granting land ownership rights to foreigners on a reciprocal basis may discriminate against the United States by barring Americans from owning property while Japanese may own in Japan. If enacted, residents of several states and territories with alien land laws would be affected, triggering diplomatic complications.

Washington Japan United States California Oregon Idaho Kentucky Minnesota Missouri Nevada Alaska District of Columbia

Liquor Cases Dominate Athens Court Proceedings

Magistrate Pearl Helwig handled a busy docket with three arraignments and a fourth jailed for old fines. Martie Frost of Athens pleaded not guilty to information on liquor sources and awaits trial Wednesday afternoon. Joe Hager and Harvey Pratt, bridge workers, pleaded guilty to plain drunk and paid $5 fines plus costs. William Wachenswanz of Wilkersonville remained jailed for a $50 liquor fine balance unpaid since last August. Additional non payment cases were anticipated.

Pearl Helwig Martie Frost Athens E. C. Mariner Frost Joe Hager Harvey Pratt Stewart Cady Mariner William Wachenswanz Wnelsonville Helwig

Johnson contest filed over Schall election funds

Senator Magnus Johnson of Minnesota has filed a formal contest against Senator-elect Thomas PD Schall. Johnson alleges Schall spent excessive funds and claims Schall’s managers received 75000 dollars from bootleggers during the election.

Johnson Washington Magnus Johnson Farmer-Labor Minnesota Senate Thomas PD Schall

Warmer Weather Forecast for Columbus Tonight and Wednesday

The Weather Bureau forecasts rising temperatures in Columbus with readings from 25 to 30 above zero tonight and a climb to around 40 above zero by Wednesday.

Columbus United States Weather Bureau

Local Auto Show Announces Ongoing Plans

Exhibitors listed several makes including Dodge Overland Buick Chevrolet Chalmers and Ford showcased vehicles. Further plans for the show will be announced from day to day.

Dodge Overland Buick Chevrolet Chalmers Ford

Marshall Freshman Advocates 90 Minute Sleep Rule

Anderson Fry of Princeton West Virginia a Marshall College freshman says sleeping more than ninety minutes daily is a criminal waste of time He has slept only about ten hours a week for five years and maintains excellent health while juggling twenty hours of courses plus work at a dorm and roles with the college paper and teams.

Huntington W. Va Anderson Fry Princeton Marshall College Fry Parthenon

Real mastermind swindlers target banks nationwide

A highly capable crook led a con that raised standard stock certificates and used them as collateral to obtain loans. Victims included banks in New York Chicago Cleveland Seattle and San Francisco as the scheme spread across the country.

Chicago Korote New York Cleveland Seattle San Francisco General Motors Bell Telephone Gulf States Steel Sinclair Oil Pullman Company Illinois Central New York Central

Preacher Paid in Whiskey in Antebellum Ames Edge

Walker's history recalls Elder Abe Stearns of Free Will Baptist serving Ames Township monthly for three barrels of whiskey a year. He reportedly bought liquor for Ebenezer Currier at $24 credit. At $35 per gallon, the whiskey value ranges from $1,213 in 15 gallon ponies to $5,280 in 60 gallon barrels, far above the merchant’s $24 sale.

Walker Athena Couinty Ames Township Abe Stearns Ebenezer Currier Athens

Class Six Choir Benefit Concert At Canaanville

The male chorus of Class Six from First Methodist Church Athens will give a song concert at the school house Thursday at 7 30 pm. Proceeds go to the school lighting fund and two young women musicians join the chorus to aid the program.

Canaanville First Methodist Church Athens

Secret stock certificate swindle uncovered by banking errors

A scheme used forged or unknown stock certificates as collateral to obtain long term loans in the name of borrowers. Banks and brokers could not verify authenticity until matching transfer records. The swindle came to light after a confidential alert to Chicago bankers accidentally miscarried.

Chicago Chicago and Cook County

Greece Mulls War Response Over Patriarch Expulsion

Athens reports strong anti Turkish sentiment as protests erupt nationwide over the expulsion of the Ecumenical Patriarch from Constantinople. Premier Pulos vows to defend national honor while consulting army chiefs on Greece’s readiness. Ankara signals refusal to submit to arbitration and frames its position in a forthcoming note.

Greece Turkey Athens Constantinople Michalako Pulos Mazarakis Constantinos

Supreme Court Recess Begins Through March

Washington February 3 The United States Supreme Court recessed today for a break through March. The session pause affects ongoing cases and awaits new filings and schedule updates.

Washington United States Supreme Court

Columbus Man Proposes Monday Night Budget Plan

A Columbus man unveils Proposal 00 promising a LeasedB structure costing about 150000 dollars to last twenty years. The plan outlines annual payments and long term financial commitments as part of a city project.

Columbus Man

Plans for Athens city hall lease and theater project

The East Ohio Theatre firm headed by William James offered to lease the proposed city building for twenty years to house city offices a future opera house and jail. Architect William Mills outlined a two floor fireproof structure costing about 150000 with a 90 foot frontage and adjacent property to be bought for 15000. James would provide a theater section rent up to 10000 per year plus taxes and would invest 26066 in escrow bonds to back the lease while ensuring a 6 percent return and nonuse contingency. The council discussed the plan as part of the city’s effort to replace the current structure.

East Ohio Theatre William James Bun James Theatre C Cll Athens James Collumbine Theatre Ing William Mills Nelsonville Council Eed Poe Ice Ware A Fenue Entity Mills

Dates as food calories beyond common beliefs

An Agriculture Service study analyzes dried dates showing higher calories per pound than potatoes eggs and round steaks. The piece notes familiar date varieties and promotes a free new date booklet from Washington Information with a 2 cent return postage.

United States of Agriculture Washington

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