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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1928

Page

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Close Friends Call Senate Draft-Em barrassment Maneuver

A Senate resolution vows third terms unwise and unpatriotic while Coolidge allies call it a political ploy to scare any draft movement. Private polls show broad support. La Follette says the move aims to thwart a 1932 bid, with Bingham urging judiciary review though majority backs quick action.

Washington U.R Senate Coolidge Bingham Gillett la Follette Wisconsin Mr. Coolidge Charles D. Hilles New York Kansas City

Dethroned King of Jungle Starts Prison Term

Theodore Abbey of Canton begins a nine year Federal prison term at Atlanta after being imprisoned in Cleveland. Twenty four other federal prisoners accompany him, including four former Ohio National Guard officers and three former Cleveland bank employees, as they depart the county jail under 13 U.S. deputy marshals.

Cleveland Theodore Teddy” Abbey Canton King of the Atlanta Ohio National Guard Cleveland Bank U. 3

Governor Ed Jackson Faces Criminal Trial in Indiana

Governor Ed Jackson was to go on trial in Indianapolis today, marking the climax of a year long inquiry into alleged political corruption in Indiana. The case centers on charges arising from the investigation into state politics.

Boys in Mine Explosion Report Turns to Investigation

Sheriff says initial claim that two boys set off dynamite near Luhrig mine west of Athens was premature. John Wyckoff, in charge of the picket camp, said another miner vouched for the boys and investigation continues to identify those responsible for the blast Friday night.

Messenger Luhrig Athens William Williams John Wyckoff Luhrig Mine The Wyckoff Williams

Will Rogers Urges Enemies Treaty Over Friends Do Not Fight

Beverly Hills editor Will Rogers jokes that a treaty between America and France to not fight each other is useless unless a war-possible nation signs with a powerful adversary. He lists England Japan Mexico and Nicaragua as targets for better understanding with enemies.

Beverly Hills Calif America France New Hampshire Arizona England Japan Mexico Nicaragua Will Rogers

Ohio man aims rocket flight to Venus before March

Robert Condit of Ohio believes a new rocket device can reach Venus 50 million miles away from Earth. He says atmospheric conditions must be right by March 4, claims his machine may be called a rocket but is built on new principles and is more practical than Jules Verne's fiction.

Miami Beach Fla U.P Jules Verne Nantes France Robert Condit Ohio Venus Condit Earth Verne Moon Space

Kresge Gift Used by League in Education

The Anti Saloon League will use S S Kresge’s $500 000 donation for educational work and will not return the funding. General Superintendent F Scott McBride said the money supports prohibition efforts amid divorce suit disclosures, drawing questions in Congress.

Kresge League IN Education Washington U.R Anti-Saloon League League

Non-Union Miners Attacked Near Bannock

At the Crabapple mine near Bannock a mob of twenty five men and seven women stoned non union miners injuring two. A warrant was issued for Carrie Cressie on assault with intent to kill. Eighty workers were employed at the mine as Governor Donahey ordered state militiamen to curb violence. Willis, one of the injured, was identified by the mine superintendent.

ST. Clatrsville Crabapple Bannock Carrie Cressie Vic Donahey Columbus Willis

Flour Relief Funds Distributed in Sunday Creek Valley

A $2000 check from the Pennsylvania Ohio Relief committee to D W Wallace will fund flour deliveries to 19 local unions in Sunday Creek Valley. The entire amount will be spent on flour for needy families and distributed Thursday through local secretaries to members. This is the relief committee’s largest single check to date.

Glouster D. W. Wallace Pennsylvania- Ohio Relief Committee Pittsburgh Sunday Creek Valley Relief Committee

Lowden files for Illinois Republican presidential primary

Frank O. Lowden filed his petition to appear on the Illinois GOP primary ballot in Chicago. The action marks the campaign’s second stage as petitions linger under a court injunction awaiting lifting. Buck says Lowden will not campaign actively in the primaries.

Chicago U.P Frank O. Lowden Illinois United Press Lowden Louis Emmerson Clarence F. Buck State Supreme Court Secretary of State Lowdon Buck

WILL TRY TO JAIL TEAPOT DOME WITNESS STEWART

In Washington on February 8 a double effort to jail Col. Robert W. Stewart, a Teapot Dome witness, continues in courts. An indictment against a Standard Oil of Indiana executive for contempt of the Senate is expected as the grand jury convenes to consider questions about Stewart’s knowledge of the Liberty Bond transactions. Meanwhile Justice Bailey weighs a Senate request to dismiss the habeas corpus writ that granted Stewart temporary freedom from arrest.

Washington U.R United States Senate Rrbert W. Stewart Teapot Dome Standard Oil Company of Indiana Senate Stewart Liberty Bond Mnental Trading Company Jennings Bailey

Hoover and Smith Win in Straw Vote at Piqua Banquet

A straw vote conducted by the Piqua Retailers' Association at their annual banquet shows Herbert Hoover leading Republicans with 71 votes and Senator Frank B. Willis with 11, while Al Smith leads Democrats with 40 and Governor Vic Donahey of Ohio with 11.

PIQUA U.r—A Piqua Retailers’ Association Herbert Hoover Frank B. Willis al Smith New York Vic Donahey Ohio

House Debates Pennsylvania Soft Coal Strike And Relief

Washington February 8 The House will hear case studies by Rep Casey and Rep LaGuardia on conditions in Pennsylvania soft coal districts. They push for investigation and government aid as existing Senate investigations consider Johnson resolution. Boylan and others plan further action, with talks on selling surplus War Department supplies to miner families at cost.

Washington Pennsylvania Senate House Casey Wilkesbarre la Guardia New York Beth Johnson Capitol Boylan LaGuardia Secretary of Treasury Mellen War Department

Not Guilty Plea Entered in Bribe Conspiracy Case

Governor Ed Jackson pleads not guilty to conspiracy to conceal a ten thousand dollar bribe offer to Governor Warren T. McCray. Coffin and Marsh request separate trials as jurors are examined. Jackson goes on trial first.

Indianapolis Ind Ed Jackson Warren T. McCray Jackson George W. Coffin Robert I. Marsh McCabe Coffin Marsh

Implicate Wrobel in Murder Case in St Louis

Two Cleveland detectives and a bank patron sought to identify Sam Little Red Wrobel as a participant in the holdup murder of Stephen Zaborskis, bank cashier. Wrobel, held after a writ of habeas corpus was granted, faces identification efforts and final arguments on the writ.

ST. Louis O.R Cleveland Sam “Little Red Wrobel Stephen Zaborskis Bank Cahsier George Germain George Beard

Ebbw Vale Education Committee Bans Achaola Dancing

The educational committee of Ebbw Vale in Cardiff Wales has decided to prohibit dancing in the achaola. The measure aims to regulate school activities and curb disruptive behavior among students.

Terpsichore Cardiff Wales Ebbw Vale

Cry of Hall Is Declared Concessions Sought From Operators

Columbus February 3 Ohio coal operators deny charges by Jane Hall former United Works president that Hobart Scott from Canton led a communist group. Scott says Hall raises red scare to misappropriate relief funds and asserts the fund would be used politically.

Columbus Hobart Scott Canton Pennsylvania-Onto Miners Relief Committee Jane Hall United Works Hall Cme Ohio Scott Relte¢ Funde Pecorgs Mmunists Pete Pennsylvania

Rebels Intensify Activity in Nicaragua Districts

Reports from Managua indicate rising rebel operations in the last 24 hours. British officials received an appeal for protection for British subjects from Matagalpa, where Sandino forces threaten the coffee center. Rumors place the main landing army near Jinotega with a swift seizure expected, and Dr. David M. Hagen, brother of the president, is reportedly being held for 2000 dollars. The Potter hacienda north of Matagalpa has been seized.

Managua Nicaragua Geral Matagalpa Mipa Mostij Jinotga DavidM.hagen Harold Patterson Alexander. Potter

Frantve Notes on League of Nations Obligations

Obscure phrases describe US obligations and proposed change to League of Nations terms. Mention references to Washington and Senate proceedings dated February 8 and a debate over American role and treaty operation.

Washington Frantve League ‘of Nations Architrattor Senate

Unclear OCR fragment hints at district probe and witnesses

Fragmentary text references a district investigation and a witness list. Names and places are garbled, with possible mentions of Canada and Ottawa era procedures. No clear events or outcomes are discernible from the legible portions.

Thief Sentenced Fifteen Years In Prison

In Columbus on February 10 a man was sentenced to fifteen years in the Ohio penitentiary after pleading guilty to auto theft. His wife, identified only as Mrs. 1014, testified during the case. The judge noted the sentence as the standard for similar offenses in Ashtabula County.

Columbus Feb. T Pan ‘Panthesea Rattt Avione Automobiles Tabeday Coos Ohtox Sime Ilar Ashetia Hoss P

Kidnapping Reported Near Viola May Lae

Feb 8 report states Viola May Lae aged 23 was abducted near Stone Creek. William Herren age 40, her brother in law, provided the tale of the night she disappeared. Police seek clues as authorities investigate the incident.

U.R Viola May Stone

Coal company faces policy shift near Sunday Creek valleys

Nelsonville reports rumor that major coal company may abandon ties in the district. Frankly, officials say idle mines threaten continued operations with high overhead costs and uncertain profits. Local surveys and potential plan changes loom, with congressional action urged.

Nelsonville Sunday Creek Tytus Illinois

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