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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1926

Page

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Capitol whispers tie coal strike to Pennsylvania governor race

Washington February report claims Secretary of Labor James J. Davis may seek the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania governor with Mellon backing. The scheme would push mediation to end the anthracite strike, pressuring operators to concede to miners. Davis downplays the tale while recent Capitol talks hint at coal-related diplomacy.

Washington Capitol Pennsylvania James J. Davis Mellon Coolidge Davis Tate Ben

Athens Schools to immunize children with Schick test

Consent forms are going home to parents for diphtheria immunization tests to be conducted with city and state health board support. The program aims to immunize thousands and save lives, with a state health official assisting those with signed permissions.

Athens City Board of Health State Board of Health

Ohio Republicans delay pre-primary convention decision

In Columbus on February 11 the state central committee postponed ruling on holding a pre-primary convention to endorse state candidates until February 24. The panel also approved a plan to wipe out a $68,000 deficit from the last campaign by assigning portions of the debt to Ohio’s eighty eight counties.

Columbus Ohio Republican State Central Committee

Crayons Kill Child in East Newark Tragedy

Three year old Donald Stockdale died at home in East Newark after eating artist crayons. Parents In and Mrs Ehrmet Stockdale reported the incident occurring February 11.

Newark Donald _ockdale Ehrmet Stockdale East

Antiques Too Expensive for the Poor Says Akron Beacon Journal

A Beacon Journal line jokes that the poor cannot clutter their homes with antiques. The quip underscores economic disparity and the value placed on possessions in society.

Akron Beacon- Journal

Good Proportions in the Diet booklet offer menu guidance

The piece promotes a Department of Agriculture booklet on good proportions in meals. It explains adequacy, wholesomeness, attractiveness, and cost, lists needed foods and portions, and includes sample menus. It urges households to obtain a copy by mailing the coupon with two cents for postage.

States Relation Service Department of Agriculture T En Close

Chest Community Drive Shows Strong Early Subscriptions

Solicitors for the Chest report brisk start to the Community Chest drive begun today. Judge S M Johnson presided at last evenings canvassers meeting with full team representation and ample supplies. Early donations exceed expectations and new names appear on the donor list.订 blanks available at Security Savings Bank or the Community Chest headquarters in the Lawrence building third floor.

S. M. Johnson Security Savings Bank Community Chest Lawrence Building

Mussolini’s Threat To League Alarming London Press

London observers voiced alarm at Premier Mussolini’s new challenge to the League of Nations amid the Italo German dispute. Diplomatic circles saw the League has right to intervene if Tyrolean tensions threaten peace, though the scenario remained unlikely due to Italy’s stated frontier commitments. Newspapers printed Mussolini’s speech excerpts with little comment.

London Mussolini League of Nations League Italy Germany Brenner

Public necking ruled allowed by magistrate

New York police court action clears John Harvey 22 and his 17 year old sweetheart Margaret Brown of charges for necking in a motion picture house. Magistrate Andrew Macrery rules a little necking is acceptable when with your partner at the movies.

New York Andrew Macrery John Harvey Margaret Brown

Psychic Souls About to Meet in Paris

February 11 report says Mr and Mrs James Stillman will meet the psychic souls foretold by Doctor Jankelevitch a Russian psychoanalyst and Freud disciple noted for introducing psycho analysis to France.

Paris James Stillman Jankelevitch Sigmund Freud School of Jung France

University students urged off campus to boost study effort

Madison Wis Feb 11 Professor E A Rose says one thousand UW students waste time and could be replaced by two thousand others who would study. He argues removing the drones would return the campus to earnest work among about five thousand students.

Madison Wis University of Wisconsin E. A. Rose

Second Blizzard Strikes New England Leaving Nine Dead

Under clear skies the second blizzard of the winter blankets New England with twelve inch drifts and widespread damage. Ten thousand Brockton shoe workers hunkered in ar mories as transport halted. Plymouth and Middleboro lose power. marooned towns include Brockton and Marblehead. Coast Guard boats No 126 and No 239 are stranded, crew rescued by rocket assist and towed to Woods Hole.

Boston New England Brockton Plymouth Middleboro Marblehead Coast Guard No. 126 New London Narrangasett Pier Edgarton Woods Hole

Mexican Girls Linked to Death Pact in Juana Case

San Diego report details an inspector general probe catching seven Tia Juanans accused of complicity in crimes tied to Clyde and Audrey Peteet, San Diego girls whose recent trip to Tia Juana led to a death pact and their deaths by self harm.

San Diego Cal Inspector General Clyde Audrey Peteet Ally

Administration Leaders Hope To Salvage Tax Bill On Reconsideration

Washington lawmakers debate a revenue bill bled by Senate rebellion as $451 million in tax cuts are struck from the plan. Norris accuses the measure of favoring the rich while progressives push for higher surtaxes on large incomes. The coalition may regain ground on a second Senate vote, excluding the amusement tax won already.

Washington Administration-Democratic Tax Coalition Senate Senate Finance Committee Coalition Norris Uncle Sam

Council of Athens P. T. A. Completes Organization

Seventeen of the nineteen members of the proposed Athens Parent-Teacher associations met Tuesday afternoon in the central building to complete organization and survey items of immediate interest. Five of the six organizations had all three representatives present, the remaining one represented by its president. Superintendent Patter-

The Athens Parent-Teacher Associations Patter S. H. Bing O. C. Bird EK. R. Lash Jr Secy.treas Fk. R. Walker Bing Ohio Athens West Side McMein Fred Stauffer Antle Bertha Bridgeman KK. T. Hayes John Woolley Patterson

Ford Cuts Prices on Closed Cars in New Reduction

Edsel Ford announced price cuts on Ford closed cars from 20 to 95 dollars and on open models from 20 to 30 dollars effective today. Major reductions include the Fordor sedan from 660 to 565 dollars and the Tudor from 5389 to 520 dollars. Open touring car rises to 310 while runabout moves to 290. other models unchanged. Price changes are fob Detroit.

Detroit Ford Edsel Ford

Blizzard Grips New York and Atlantic Coast Deep Snow Strands Trains

Severe blizzards cripple the Northeast with twelve inches of snow in many areas. New York City and Long Island face heavy drifts, coal shortages, and limited services as trains return to normal. Four deaths reported along the coastal region, including three sailors off Gloucester, Massachusetts.

New York New York City Atlantic Seaboard Maine Virginia Capes New Jersey Pennsylvania Long Island Staten Island Virginia Rhode Island Massachusetts Connecticut Ohio Mississippi Ralph Brown Gloucester Mass

Warmer Weekend Forecast From Columbus Meteorologist

Columbus forecast calls for milder weather this weekend as Government Meteorologist W. H. Alexander predicts temperatures rising from 14 to 18 degrees above normal overnight after a 7 degree reading early today. The drop was 19 degrees below normal for the season.

Columbus W. H. Alexander Alexander

Two Italians Identified After Hangings In Youngstown

Bod ies of two men murdered by hanging and beating were identified as Dominic Russo, 32, and his cousin Sart Russo, both active in the Youngstown Italian colony.

Youngstown Dominic Russo Sart Russo

Long Distance Weather Prophets Mocked by Cold Winter

Chicago reports a hard winter but long range forecasters, warned by the Weather Bureau, face ridicule as temperatures run around or above normal. Ocean meteorologist Herbert Browne and Gabriel of Caen predicted severe cold. others cited sunspots and animal signs to forecast a historic chill.

Chicago Federal Weather Bureau Weather Bureau Herbert J. Browne Gabriel University of Caen France J. S. Ricardo Santa Clara California New York Central Railway

Countess of Cathcart Denied Entry to United States

Vera, Countess of Cathcart of England, barred from entry by U S immigration authorities at Ellis Island after a board of inquiry. She sought admission despite a recent sensational episode with the Earl of Craven, claiming she was entitled to enter.

New York Vera Countess of Cathcart England United States Ellis Island Earl of Craven

Bandit Slain By Victim In Grocery Robbery Shooting

Police in Columbus search for the bandit killed by Ira C. Hunt after a grocery and confectionery store robbery. Hunt shot the robber with a shotgun as the thief attempted to flee with $45, leaving the bandit dead with a shattered skull and arm. The victim was identified as the store owner’s assailant, with efforts focusing on confirming identity.

Columbus Ira C. Hunt Hunt

More Arrests in Liquor Probe Tie to Hi Jacking War

Cleveland reports additional arrests in a national alcohol conspiracy aiming to divert grain alcohol to bootleg channels. The federal grand jury will hear the stories of Abe and Ben Gleeman, life prisoners in Stillwater Minnesota, convicted of murdering Burton Stevens during a springtime hi jacking conflict.

Cleveland Federal Grand Jury Abe Ben Gleeman Hfe Stillwater Minnesota Burton Stevens

State fair contribution probe opens in Ohio

Ohio officials launch a campaign contributions inquiry related to concession sales at the state fair. Charles V. Truax, director of agriculture, is subpoenaed to testify and bring all department records on the sales.

Columbus Charlies V. Truas State Department of Agriculture Fales

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