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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1924

Page

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Secret Compact Row Rages Over Lloyd George Pact

In London and Paris a row erupts after Harold Spender claims a Wilson Clemenceau secret pact existed and Lloyd George denies it. Spender insists the document was signed behind Lloyd George's back, fueling bitter press and political reaction across the coalition.

N. S London Wilson-Clemenceau Emer David Lloyd Orce Harold Spender Retter Lloyd George Spender Paris

French Denial Of Rhineland Annexation Claims

The French foreign office denied in the after noon that Premier Poincare and Marshal Foch sought annexation of the German Rhineland as claimed by a New York newspaper. The denial clarifies official French policy and rejects the reported plan.

New York Premier Poincare Marshal Foeh Rhineland France

Plumber Fatally Injured by Trailer Near Tallmadge

John H. Shuman 68 of SSim and Shuman plumbing was crushed when a trailer detached from an auto truck and rolled on him near Tallmadge Ohio. He suffered multiple injuries including a broken arm and possible back fracture as he walked behind the trailer. Seventy five stitches closed wounds on body and head.

Akron John H. Shuman Ssim and

British Accept Anglo Soviet Conference Plan

Soviet Russia accepted Britain’s proposal for an Anglo Russian conference to draft a treaty. The talks will be held in London with M Rakovsky, head of the Russian trade mission in Britain, as representative. Britain has already extended full diplomatic recognition to Moscow.

London Russia Great Britain M. Rakovsky Moscow

Toothache Cure Claim Leads to Arrest in Atlanta

In Atlanta on February 8, 1925, Paregoric and aspirin allegedly mixed with corn whiskey were claimed as a toothache remedy by a young man named Gray after his arrest for intoxication. He told Recorder George Johnson the mix helped, but a court reprimand followed and he was released.

Atlanta Gray George Johnson

The Mayor statue at Three Rivers mocks a 1906 mayor

A Chicago sculptor created a grudge statue titled The Mayor on a Michigan farm near Three Rivers. It depicts Charles Gage, mayor in 1906, who once posed in disguise to obtain evidence against saloon keeper William Arnold, who later sought revenge.

Three Rivers Michigan Charles Gage William Arnold Arnold Chicago

Dayton Collision Kills Motorman. 15 Hurt

Authorities probe a midnight crash between a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train from Louisville Kentucky to Detroit and a Dayton street car. The motorman died. 15 passengers injured as the street car was dragged 50 feet into a wrecked mass. A woman lost a leg in the debris.

Dayton Baltimore &Ohio

Judge Robert Addleman Dies in Wheeling Pneumonia

Judge Robert M. Addleman of the Ohio County circuit court, age 56, died at his Wheeling home early this morning from pneumonia.

Wheeling W. Va Robert M. Addleman Ohio County Circuit Court

January marriage licenses total in Belmont County

Belmont county issued 34 marriage licenses in January despite Leap Year presence, compared with 69 licenses issued in December. The contrast highlights month to month activity in the county's unions.

ST. Clairesville Belmont County

Determination Personified by 18 Miss Rose in Wyoming

A Wyoming schoolteacher from Chrisman travels by snowshoes to Middle Fork territory to hear about discounted prospects near the river. She locates a Claire and pursues plati nime opportunities discussed during the hearing.

Miss Rose Chrisman Wyoming Middle Forkt Wyo Claire

Rich Germans Loafing While Babies Starve

Berlin reports a public scandal as many German tourists spend lavishly at luxury Swiss hotels amid widespread German famine. Swiss observers note 70 percent of hotel guests are German, while charity parcels pour into Germany and soup kitchens support Stuttgart, prompting calls for poorer Germans to be helped and for travelers to contribute.

Berlin Switzerland Germany Vor- Waerts Zurich Stuttgart Woljencasi

Canton Police In Dark Again

Joseph Pierce's claim that he choked Florence Nitzman and dumped her body in East Creek is described as a hallucinatory tale by Erie authorities. Pierce, a St Louis resident, was held as a ward patient at St Vincent's Hospital in Erie from January 27 to February 1.

Canton Joseph Pierce Florence Nitzman East Creek Erie St. Vincent’s Hospital Pierce St. Louis

Second Mine Fire Wrecks Buildings Near Glouster

A February fire at mine No. 10 Derthick near Glouster destroyed the electric shop boiler house and blacksmith shop, with several outbuildings lost. A large eight inch steam line helped stop spread. workers escaped through Greens Run air shaft. The Sunday Creek Coal Co. faces heavy losses but expects operation by Monday. This follows a Rice mine Palos blaze earlier in the week.

Glouster NO. 10 Blaze Greens Run Arthur Steadman Sunday Creek Coal Co Palos

Walsh Bitter Attack on Denby Sparks Senate Assault

Senator Walsh demands Secretary Denby resign from the Coolidge cabinet in a harsh senate clash. He says Denby’s fate should warn others who fail the republic. In Charleston, Houston G. Young announces candidacy for Republican governor nomination.

Washington Senate Senato Walsh Montana Naval Oil Reserve Denby Coolidge Republic Walsh Charleston W. Va Houston G. Young Repubican

Engineers Seek Safer Roads At Ohio Convention

Ohio Engineering society delegates meet in Columbus as Highway Director Boulay says the department will curb dangerous curves to reduce crashes and fatalities. The group will investigate highway accidents to determine whether road design or driver error caused them.

Columbus, CO Ohio Engineering Society Boulay Planne

Chicago coroner seeks blame fix over girl’s chiropractic death

Coroner Wolff orders a second inquiry into the death of 11 year old Elizabeth Fawcett after convulsions from a dislocated cervical vertebra treated by chiropractic students. The first inquest did not assign blame. The father has hired counsel to pursue damages against the alleged practitioners.

Chicago CHIRO Little Elizabeth Fawcett Wolff I. P. Porges Harry C. Fawcett National College of Chiropractic

Judge Haggett Addresses Cincinnati Dealers on Fashion Roles

Judge Roland W. Haggett of the Dayton domestic relations court spoke to the Cincinnati Automobile Dealers Association, drawing a comparison between hoop skirts and modern skirtless fashion. He claimed flappers imitate their mothers in following “nature.”

Cincinnati, O Roland W. Haggett Court of Domestic Relations Dayton Ohio Cincinnati Automobile Dealers’ Association

Five Die On Quebec Ice Bridge Tragedy

Five people died when the ice bridge on the St Lawrence river collapsed near Quebec Canada during a crossing. Rescue efforts continued with boats sweeping the area as authorities confirmed most of the passengers were accounted for or missing.

Quebec Can St. Lauren Megit Soen

Dayton man arrested in forgery and embezzlement case

George W. Holliday alias Howard was arrested in Dayton Ohio on a St Louis wanted for forgery totaling 638000 and embezzlement of 35000. He posted 75000 bond and was released after an earlier St Louis arrest.

Dayton George W. Holliday Howard St. Louis

McAdoo to Stay in Presidential Race Amid Teapot Dome Scrutiny

William Gibbs McAdoo will not withdraw from the Democratic presidential race despite ties to the Teapot Dome affair. Backers in Washington say he plans to fight on, defend his Doheny counsel role, and testify before the Senate committee to vindicate his conduct. Some managers fear loss of support, others expect the panic will fade and his strength will endure.

Maddo George R. Holmes Washington William Gibbs McAdoo Doheny of Barkera Lenroot Doheny McAdoo Meadow

Prince of Wales Thrown From Horse in Steeplechase

The Prince of Wales fractured a collar bone while riding at the Dillington steeplechase course near Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire. He attempted to remount, consulted a doctor, then traveled to London by motor after being treated and placed in a sling.

Prince OF Wales London Dillington Billington Leighton-Buzzard Bedfordshire Land

Aged Chinese Woman Dope Peddler Buried With Full Celestial Rites

Lucy Long known as Mamma, a Chinese opium dealer in the Intermountain region, received an elaborate funeral as DoJ agents and police watched. Tong factions attended and Bing Gung tong led rites including coin scatter and brown sugar bags for sweetness after bitterness.

Salt Lake City Utah Lucy Long Intermountain Territory Salt, Lake Department of Justice Narcote Tong Butte Mont Bing Gung Tong

Lisbon Talks Fail To End Communications Strike

Despite mediation efforts the communications strike persisted today as companies seek government intervention to resolve the dispute.

Lisbon

Distributors in Business Facing Toll in Essentials of Life

Washington reports a Commerce Department drive to cut the cost of living by reducing distribution costs and the price spread. Henry Morse says 29 percent of workers produce raw materials while 71 percent work in distribution and services. The bureau will act as a data clearing house with industry cooperation to identify and reduce waste without imposing new regulations.

Robert S. Thorburgh S. N Washington Department, of Commerce Henry H. Morse Bureau of Domestic Commerce Department United States Morse West Associationw

Movie morals in a bad plight in Columbus

Rabbi Jacob Tarshish urged cleaner Hollywood pictures and fewer scandals in a lecture titled The Situation in Hollywood. He blamed movie stars, attendees, the press, and the church for failing to demand decency and warned of the dangers of Hollywood's influence versus university education.

Columbus Rabbi Jacob Tarshish Hollywood Qabbi Tarshish

Lethal gas used in death at Nevada State Prison

Gee Jon, Chinese tong murderer, was executed by lethal gas at Nevada State Prison Carson City at 0 46 a m. Witnesses and guards observed the process as a test of the death chamber with two prior gas tests. The scene drew 128 prisoners and many officials as the gas killed Gee Jon and observers contemplated the method.

Copeland C. Burg Nevada Won City Nev Tary Carson City Bet Hughie Sing Gee Jon Thomas Russell Mainie Jonnie Dickerson Caid Privon Oakum Dilaon B. Walker Warren Denver Dickerson. Y Nevada State Prison Carbon City D. A. Turner United Army Reserve Corps Reno Schaefer

New Booklet Provides Concise Guide to Speech and Writing

A compact booklet offers a concise guide to speech and writing focusing on word use and clarity. It emphasizes practical tips for everyday communication and includes notes on return postage and stamps for requests.

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