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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1924

Page

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Unidentified Baby Found On Porch Sparks Depot Search

A four week old infant left on a Clyde McVey Foster Place porch prompted police to trace a pretty young woman seen at the depot with a baby. Neighbors aided, the child was taken to the Children's Home as investigators pursue a possible parent through Athens depot and Detroit routes.

Clyde McVey McVey Bingman Fast State Street Onion Depot Parkersburg Vineman Bingsman Toledo Evans John Elder King Valley Queston Detroit Boyce Say Columbus Parker Snarkersburg Ffice Harry Campbell

Oil Leasing Probe Progress Delayed in Honor of Wilson

Washington reports all official activity paused as the public lands committee honors Woodrow Wilson. The panel postpones hearings on Elk Hills and Teapot Dome after Fall’s refusal to testify, awaiting senate approval of probing resolutions and Fall’s return. Gregory resigns. Strawn and Pomerene to be sent for confirmation.

Washington Naval Oil Reserve Woodrow Wilson Congress Public Lands Committee Senate Elk Hills Teapot Dome Albert B. Fall Lenroot Wisconsin Fall New York Cleveland Sinclair Gregory Doheny Silas H. Strawn Atlee Pomerene Ohio White House

Memorial Eulogy for Woodrow Wilson in Geneva Meeting

The temporary mixed commission of the League of Nations in Geneva shifted this afternoon to a memorial session for Woodrow Wilson. Delegates delivered eulogistic speeches as the body discussed disarmament and international traffic in arms.

Ilson Geneva Gue of Nations Woodrow Wilson

Automobile plunge at Symmes creek kills Hirschue

William A. Hirschue died and Callie Boles narrowly escaped drowning when the automobile they rode in plunged into Symmes creek near Hamilton.

Hamilton Wilam A. Hirschue Callie Boles Symmes Creek

Coolville Residents Visit State Capital For Meetings

Mr and Mrs W F Kampf of Coolville plan a short trip to Columbus. Mr Kampf attends the Farm Bureau Federation meeting at Ohio State University where he serves as a director of the Ohio Cooperative Association. Mrs Kampf will join the Columbus Musical organization after passing its executive board exam.

Coolville W. F. Kampf Columbus Kampf Farm Bureau Federation Ohio State University Ohio Co-operative Association Columbus Musical Organization Ohio Colleget of Music Cincinnati Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware

Cralls celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversary

Sulphur Springs Ohio honors Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Crall as they mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary with about fifty friends and relatives attending the celebration.

Sulphur Springs Reuben Crall

Rest pie on shallow dish to cool for flaky undercrust

After removing from oven allow the pie to rest on a shallow dish rather than a flat surface. This helps drain steam and keeps the crust dry and flaky for better texture.

Britain and America Mourn Woodrow Wilson Half Mast Flags

London observes half mast for Woodrow Wilson as American flags fly at half mast. Leaders including former Prime Minister Lloyd George praise his ideals and legacy, while British press notes his global impact and questions his faults. Proceedings hint at memorial services led by American groups in London.

Great Britain America MR. Wilson London Woodrow Wilson David Lloyd George Washington Wilson Statesman Charles George Ammon Admiralty the Times

Woman sheriff takes county jail duties after husband’s death

Crawford county in Ohio sees few thrills as Mrs. Frank Freese, widow of a slain sheriff, assumes duty. Police Chief Phillip Trautman provides Lester Wilkins of Kenton as a “boarder” prisoner in the county jail, even with no actual inmates.

Bucyrus Frank Freese Crawford County Phillip Trautman Lester Wilkins Kenton

Woman injured as pistol fires during hunting stumble

Miss Beulah Desenberry 17 was wounded seriously by a five caliber bullet when the automatic pistol she picked up while hunting for her mother's heads went off. The bullet pierced her lung and doctors doubt she will recover.

Ashland Beulah Desenberry

Ohio Honors Wilson and Lincoln Parallel in Tribute

Ohio joins a national tribute praising Woodrow Wilson as war president and Lincoln’s legacy. Former Governor Cox cites shared sacrifices, comparing future generations to the two great leaders while stressing liberty and happiness as enduring goals.

Cleveland, O Ohio Wilson Justice Hughes United Today James M Cox League of Nations Beet Stanton Lincoln Mr. Tox

Balmy start to week gives way to colder spell later

Forecast from the U S Weather Bureau predicts a warm start this week in the Ohio valley and Tennessee followed by a frigid spell by midweek and into the end of the week. Rain at the start, with occasional snow or rain thereafter, and above normal temperatures early turning much colder mid and late in the week.

U. S. Weather Bureau Ohio Valley Tennessee Cinccinnati

Woodrow Wilson's Career and Early Life Outlined

A dated profile recounts Woodrow Wilson born in Staunton Virginia in 1856 and tracing his path from Princeton to Johns Hopkins Bryn Mawr and Wesleyan University. It notes his early writings and rise to university president and his evolving ideas on democracy and reform.

Woodrow Wilson Staunton, Va Jessie Woodrow Joseph KR. Wilson Presbyterian Church Princeton Princeton University University of Virginia Atlanta Wilson Johns Hopkins University Wesleyan Wesleyan University Rieh Alumnae

Incomplete historical election events and vows linked to 13s

An unclear summary references a re election in a 1 percent margin tied to California electoral votes and a Brest endpoint. It mentions 18 Jetters in a 13 name, an inauguration in 1913, thirteen governors militiamen and institutions, twenty six Covenant articles, a February completion, and a daughter Jessie wedding titled the thirteenth White Mouse wedding.

Hie California Jessie Wranecix

Wilson Dies Quietly in Washington a Nation Mourns

Woodrow Wilson died at his Washington home as the nation mourned the war president. Officials consider a state funeral with possible Arlington burial or Princeton honors, while family delays decisions pending consultation with Wilson’s daughter Mrs. McAdoo. Taft urged a state funeral. public mourning covered Capitol buildings and presidential flags at half staff for 36 days.

Woodrow Wesleyan University New Jersey League of Nations Harding Washington Philippines Orient Woodrow Wilson National Capitol Fligea President Coolidge Capitol Congress Wilson William McAdoo Arlington National Cemetery Princeton University Princeton

Wilson to be laid to rest as private citizen

Washington reports that Woodrow Wilson will receive private burial honoring his choice after his death. Admiral Cary T. Grayson announced the family chose no state funeral and rejected plans for a capitol rotunda display.

Wiliam Howard Taft White House United States Supreme Court Mr. Wilson Washington Wooderow Wilson Cary T. Grayson Atate Capitol

Oh Oh, Min Introduces Gumps in Messenger Comics

The famous Sidney Smith strip Oh, Min! Beginning Monday will appear on the Messenger daily comics page. The Oh, Din Mrs Gump Uncle Ben and the Gump family join Polly and Her Pals Bringing Up Father and other Messenger funnies in a bid to attract thousands of readers.

Momdlay Gumps Messenger Sidney Smith Gump Ben Guamp Polly Father Messenger Funny

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