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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1927

Page

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Administration Await Reply From War Leaders in China

Cincinnati dry agents ordered to prosecute liquor cases in the Cincinnati municipal court not in outlying justice courts. Prohibition Commissioner B F McDonald said the order allows fair consideration of department cases. State agents were using suburban courts after municipal dismissals. The order aims to end liquor case trials in North Bend and Milford courts deemed commercial in leadry courts.

Cincinnati Dry Agents Columbus UPI Cincinnati Prohibition B. F. Mc Donald Department Donald jHe McDonald North Bend Milford Leadry

Unexpected Break Could Block McNary Haugen Price Bill

Leaders warn only an unforeseen break can stop passage of the farm relief measure. They predict a long debate on the McNary Haugen price bill, with final approval likely despite opposition.

May Limit Debate Radio Bill Faces Senate Hurdle

Senate moves to clear roadblock on a radio bill with debate expected to end today. Key sponsors and opponents clash over limits on discussion, shaping chance for passage this session.

McNary-Haugen Bill Could Pass This Week

Farm bloc leaders predicted the McNary-Haugen price stabilization bill may be voted on before week’s end. Senate and House agriculture chairmen expect passage with margins of about six and twenty votes respectively. If delay looms, Senator Gooding may offer a cloture to curb debate as radio bill hurdles clear. President Coolidge’s action not revealed but supporters expect approval.

Washington Congress McNary Senate Agriculture Committee Haugen House Agriculture Committee Senate House Senator Gooding Idaho

Ohio to London calls start at seventy six dollars

Ohio Bell announces a transatlantic telephone link allowing Ohioans to talk to London for 74 dollars for three minutes with 26 dollars per additional minute. The service, limited to twelve minutes, will be opened by Eri F. Carter at 8 30 a m with H E Shreeve in London, as part of expanding US calls toward the British Isles.

Columbus O.K Ohio London England Bell Telephone Company United SiPs British Isles

Sacasa Open to Mediation in Nicaraguan Crisis

Juan B. Sacasa, Nicaraguan liberal leader, signaled acceptance of mediation by the United States and the four Central American republics. His representatives said he had forwarded a message to the Senate, indicating he is ready to step aside in favor of another presidential candidate.

Washington U.P United States Juan B. Sacasa Senate Department Sacasa

The Melenger Offers A New Word Book

The Washington Information Bureau releases a booklet on words compiled by top dictionary makers. It covers mispronunciations and misuses and urges every school, home, and office to keep a copy for reference. Send for yours today using the coupon.

Washington Information Bureau

Request for Word Booklet Copies with Stamped Enclosure

Frederic J. Haskin, director, submits six stamps or coins and requests a copy of THE WORD BOOKLET. He provides name, street, city, and state for mailing.

Frederic J. Haskin Athens Washington

Daugherty Faces Federal Court Over Fraud Charge

Former attorney general Harry M. Daugherty and Thomas W. Miller prepare for a federal trial on a conspiracy to defraud the government. They are linked to the return of 7 million dollars in assets from the American Metals company as a jury selection begins in New York.

Daugherty New York C. J. V. Murphy United Press Harry M. Daugherty Washington Thomas W. Miller Nations Harding Colonel Miller Miller American Metals Company Ventiremen

State Highway Officer Killed in Southern Illinois Guerilla War

Lory Price, a state highway officer, was found mangled near Nashville Illinois as a new blood feud victim amid the ongoing Southern Illinois guerilla warfare. Officials from two counties and the state patrol plan talks with Governor Len Small to curb the violence. A search party including American Legion members and farmers will probe along the Okaw river for Mrs Price, who is suspected to have ties to the Birger gangsters and disappeared with her husband from Marion over two weeks ago. The meeting was ordered after the Price murder report.

Nashville Ill United Press Illinois Lory Price American Legion Okaw River Price Washington County Arilie Boswell Oren Coleman Williamson County

Loot Stolen by Safecrackers at Heaton Music Store

Two safes were exploded to steal 130 dollars in cash at the Heaton music store in Columbus. A third safe held 3,000 dollars but could not be opened despite heavy battering. Police believe the burglary occurred in the early hours of Sunday while no watchman was on duty.

Columbus U.P Yegges Heaton Music

Marines Cut Off From Base of Their Supplies in Nicaragua

From Corinto to Chinandega the liberal advance cuts rail and telegraph links to the Diaz capital. Parajon, liberal commander, presses siege with 800 garrison resisting fierce attacks while awaiting machine guns and ammunition.

U.S Managua Nicaragua U.2 Corinto Chinandega Here Parajon

Police seek suspect in assault of 11 year old girl in Detroit

Detroit police search for a young man who waylaid and attacked an 11 year old girl. He claimed to be the "clubber" wanted in Toledo for a series of attacks on women.

Detroit Toledo

Investigation of Blast in Toledo Church Begins

TOLEDO Feb 7 In a gas explosion at the First Congregational church three people are dead and a fourth died later. Coroner C J Hensler Fire Marshal John Manley and city officials opened the inquiry. Mary T Fitzgerald assistant caretaker died from burns, as the church community mourned with Pastor Dr Allen Stockdale.

Toledo U.P First Congregational Church C. J. Hensler John Manley Mary T Fitzgerald Allen A. Stockdale

Federal officers raid Cleveland Chinatown

Federal officers raided Cleveland's Chinatown early today and arrested four people while seizing a large quantity of opium. More than twenty fled through windows and doors from a smoking den as officers moved in. A girl and one man were found with opium pipes in bunks and will be held at Central station with others before federal arraignment.

Cleveland U.2 Chinatown Central Station

All at Sea thrill tale teases mystery murder'

The snippet hints at a murder mystery involving a character named Roger Neville from Folsom with a possible motive and a dramatic knife incident underwater. It reads as a serialized tale setup inviting readers to guess the killer.

Roger Neville Folsom Neville

Immediate Action Sought On Overcrowded Ohio Prisons

Governor Donahey plans to send a special message to the Ohio legislature urging action to relieve prison overcrowding. He will seek parole reform allowing release after nine months for good records, while the prison population rises to 38,240. New bills and emergency measures loom as lawmakers prepare to resume sessions.

Columbus Ohio Donahey Board of Clemency P. E. Thomas Thomas Board of Clemency Act General Assembly

Union Pushes Ohio Meeting for Wage Scale Conference

Columbus February 7 Union leaders favor moving the joint miners wage scale conference from Miami to a central Ohio city. Indiana operators oppose the change and want Jacksonville agreement terms honored. Ohio delegation heads Lee Hall and others plan to depart for Miami Monday with Toledo viewed as a possible alternative location.

Ohio Miami Indiana Columbus Fla Ohio City Unione Ls Ind Jacksonville Toledo OWO Ohio Miners Organization Miners’ Scale Committee Lee Hall David Watkins G. W. Savage Oral Daugherty Buchtel Richard Campbell Pomeroy Thomas J. Price Midvale J. W. Jones Bergholz John Cinque Belatre J. Owens Cambridge

Prohibition raid ends with officer injured during Deanville chase

In Deanville a raid by Athens county officers led to one suspect fleeing after a clash on a bridge. Officer Joe Jonas suffered a severe right arm fracture after being pulled over the edge into mud and water. No arrests reported. Jonas treated at Sheltering Arms hospital.

Athens County Joe Jonas Monday Creek Jonas Deanville William Willams Clyde Gibson E. A. Lines H. A. Seibert Sheltering Arms Hospital

Tinney to Reconcile with Wife in Hollywood Trip

Philadelphia February 7 Frank Tinney was en route to Hollywood California where reports say he and his wife will forgive their troubles and start anew. The note suggested reconciliation after recent tensions.

Tinneys Philadelphia Frank Tinney Hollywood Cal

Princess Tarhata Captured as Moro Tax Rebellion Leader

Manila reports Princess Tar Hata, a noted flapper rebel and leader of the Moro tax uprising, held prisoner at the governor's mansion. Officials debated returning her to the sultan’s court or pursuing legal action.

Flapper Manila Tarhata

Buried Infant Girl Found Dead in Concealed Spot

Xenia February 7 state prepares to bury an infant girl killed by a blow to the forehead. The body was discovered Saturday by two boys on a fishing trip in a concealed location.

Xenia

Rudner Seeks Delay in Canton Court Hearing

Ben Rudner son of a millionaire merchant presses new moves to delay his trial on charges of plotting the assassination of Don R. Mellett editor of the Canton Daily News. Attorneys sought to bar current proceedings or force a change of venue with indications the court may overrule. The state accuses Rudner of conspiring with Pat McDermott already convicted and Louis Mazer awaiting trial to kill the editor who led a push against Canton's underworld.

Canton U.P Ben Rudner Don R. Mellett Canton Daily News Rudner Pat McDermott Louis Mazer

Body found sewn in burlap bag on New York street

A well dressed Italian man about 35 was found dead in the street today. The body was discovered in a burlap bag, sewed shut, prompting a police investigation.

New York

Boy Disappears After Paper Route Reported Near Parkersburg

Albert David 12 year old Sur boy on Messenger route disappeared Sunday morning after delivering papers. Aunt Mrs Lillie Joseph West Union Street says he hadn’t returned by afternoon. Reports place him on the road toward Parkersburg with an older friend Earl Johnson who lives in Parkersburg. Albert has been living with his aunt since his mother died years ago.

Albert David Lillie Joseph

Women Among Fatalities in Portuguese Fighting at Oporto

Lisbon reports four women among dead and 102 civilians wounded in the Oporto outbreak. Government bombardment reached peak intensity at midnight as rebels from Valenca and government troops clashed with fresh troops. Canonading and heavy fighting continued through the morning with extensive damage to Oporto including the post office and theatre.

Lisbon Portugese Oporto Gala Valenca Monte Pedral Santo Vidio St. Jean Theatre

Moonshine feud leaves three dead in Dodson area

Reports from near Dodson, Virginia describe a pitched confrontation Saturday between two rival moonshine factions in which three people were killed and two wounded. The exchange occurred in an isolated stretch near Roanoke.

Roanoke Dodson

Phone firms seek permission to negotiate sale

ASK PERMISSION TO SELL COLUMBUS Feb 7 The Perry County Telephone company and the Ohio Bell Telephone company jointly petitioned the public utilities commission today for permission to negotiate sale and purchase at a sale price of 130955 31 dollars.

Columbus Perry County Telephone Company Ohio Bell Telephone Company Public Utilities Commission Today

Millions Bow in Mourning for Late Emperor Yoshihito

In Tokio a mourning procession carried Emperor Yoshihito's body from the palace to the imperial gardens. About 1.5 million citizens lined the route as Shinto rites blended with modern elements and radio broadcasts let millions join the national ceremony.

Japan Tokio Yoshihito Imperial Gardens

Request to Remove Maynard Coal Spur Near Wellston

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad asks the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to remove a one mile coal spur near Wellston connecting the B and O with the abandoned Wainwright mine. The spur serves the Maynard coal area and its removal is under regulatory review.

Columbus Maynard Wellston Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Wainwright Interstate Commerce Commission

Family of Broker Who Shot Self Sought in New York

Edward Webster Wilson a Knox Hat Co president aged about 70 shot himself in his Lotos Club rooms. Police seek his wife and daughter noting a will left estate to them. Motive unclear though health concerns and recent calls from a woman believed to be his wife are mentioned.

New York U.P Edward Webster Wilson Bend Troker Lotos Club William E. Knox Bowery Savings Bank Wilsorti Wilson Knox Hat Company

Nationalist Head May Refuse Shanghai Peace Offer

Washington reports indicate Chiang Kai-shek and Chang Tso-lin may reject Kellogg's plan to neutralize Shanghai. U.S. officials fear a civil war split and assess how international guarantees might protect foreigners and the city’s vital trade outlet amid pressure from warlords Sun Chuan-fang and the Northern faction.

Ludward United Press Washington Toda Gumly Shanghai Chang - Lin Chiang Kai-Shek Chiang Chang Sun Chuan-Fang Ridiget U. Toothe Kellogg Shangha China

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