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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1927

Page

11

Farm Bloc Seeks Cotton Compromise On Farm Bill

Senate races to vote at 4 p m on a cotton amendment that could add eight votes to the McNary Haugen farm bill. A tentative deal would defer the cotton equalization fee for two years if southern senators back the bill. Negotiations continued as some farm bloc members objected to the compromise and tobacco may be added to the program.

Paul Mallon United Press Washington Senate Collon Loleve Pat Harrison Mississippi

Santa Fe Official Leaps to Death in Hospital

Edward Chambers 68, second vice president of the Santa Fe railroad, died after leaping from a fourth floor room at St Luke’s hospital in San Francisco. He had been admitted for a minor operation days earlier and his career spanned 48 years from Pueblo, Colorado to executive posts with the Santa Fe ending as traffic chief in Chicago.

San Francisco Edward Chambers Santa Fe Railroad St. Lukes Hospital C Chambers Chambers Pueblo Colo The Santa Fe Chicago Garrett Folsom Pelham

Theft Unsolved Aboard Liner Columbia

The Liner Columbia sails toward San Francisco with $51,000 missing from its vault. The theft occurred at sea and remained unsolved after a thorough search upon arrival in San Pedro. Passengers and crew were detained during the investigation.

San Pedro Cal U.P Columbia San Francisco

Not taxable bequest to Kalida church court rules

In Ottawa dated Feb 11 the court of appeals decides Casper Gerde left $10,000 to J Michael's church Kalida for masses is not subject to inheritance tax. The remainder of his $60,000 estate left to the church priest for church benefits is taxable, upholding probate and common pleas decisions.

Ottawa U.pr Casper Gerde J. Michael's Church Kalida Court of Appeals Probate and Common Pleas Court

Bank Closes in Scott County After Harvest Slump

The Farmer's Savings Bank of Scott north of Van Wert closed its doors permanently. The Paulding National Bank purchased its assets to cover a capital stock of 6.7 million dollars as agricultural market lows worsened, officials said today.

Osaes

Scripps-Howard Buys New & Evening Telegram

The New York paper reports Scripps-Howard has acquired the New & Evening Telegram. This purchase expands the chain to among its largest U.S. newspapers and marks its first entry in New York journalism.

Etv New York York New & Evening Telegram Scripps-Howard Telegram Scripps-Howard Concern Seca

Army morale strained as Sixteenth Infantry faces fire relief delays

NEA Service writer notes from Governor's Island NY that ten years after WWI soldiers of the Sixteenth Infantry, First Division, now back home, face fire-damaged barracks and inadequate funds for rebuilding. Soldiers recall wartime discipline, while officers beg Congress for proper support to keep the army ready for peace.

Lee Trenscoli NEA New York Governor’s Island New York Harbor Sixteenth Infantry Argonne Nccesaries Sixteenth The Bay France A. FE. F

Death at Sea Shadows Intricate Folsom Investigation

Miss Anastasia Folsom takes control of the Garrett Folsom case at Ocean Town New Jersey hotel. Jepson reports to her while Roger Neville yields influence as suspects include Ned Barron and others. Anastasia orders posters and access to rooms as police prepare the formal inquiry and await witnesses.

Garrett Folsom Ocean Town N. J Majusaca Folsom Roger Neville Helen Barnaby Carmelita Waldon Ned Barron Copper King Anastasia New York Polsom Ross Barron Jepson Miss Folson Mr. Neville Mr. Jepsyn Miss Folsom Mr.Neville Mies Folsom Jepsen Ace Mr. Jepson Paxton Duchess Carmelita Mr. Jepsn Roger Carmy Carneila Waldon Garry Warrett Folsom Indy Anastasia Folsom Ma ‘Fusaca

Ohio Senate to consider 40 gubernatorial appointments

Governor Donahey sent 39 names in two groups to the Ohio Senate as of February 11 including Charles F. Holzer to the university trustees, F. W. Bush for the Athens publisher term, and Well ington I. Leonard to the industrial commission. Aims to dispose all by February 21 with two boards still pending pharmacy.

Columbus United Press Ohio Senate Donahey Hie University Charles FE. Holzer Gallipolis C. W. Cookson Urbana F. W. Bush Athens Senate Rules Committee Wellington I. Leonard Mansfield Industrial Commission State Board of Pharmacy Public Utilities Commission James W. Huffman Chandlersville C. C. Marshall Sidney William Klingler Lima Common Pleas George T. Poor Cincinnati Chester Thorpe Frank B. Maullar Chillicothe

Judge Gary to retire as U S Steel chairman in April

Reports revived today that RE H Gary will retire in April as chairman of the United States Steel Corp. and be succeeded by former New York Governor Nathan I Miller.

New York RE. H. Gary United States Steel Corporation Nathan I. Miller

Mrs Norman McLeod Wanamaker daughter dies after illness

Mrs Norman McLeod daughter of the late John Wanamaker died in University Hospital after a month of illness following an operation.

Philadelphia U.P Norman McLeod John Wanamaker University Hospital

Edison Celebrates Eightieth Birthday Quietly in West Orange

Thomas A. Edison marked his eightieth birthday with a low key day in West Orange New Jersey. He hosted friends Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone for conversation about vacations and scheduled a luncheon with the Edison pioneers.

Paul W. White United Press West Orange N. J Thomas A. Edison Henry Ford Harvey Firestone Edison Edison Pioneers Ladies’ Guild The West Orange Methodist Church

Laymen Meet Dinner for Retirement Fund of Ministers

The laymen committee of the Presbyterian church held a luncheon at Hotel Berry at 12 30 with Athens Presbytery representatives. The campaign aims to fund a retirement system for ministers and seeks a county quota of 28500 toward a national goal of 15000000.

The Presbyterian Church Hotel Berry Athens

Weather Retains Cold Tone with Unusual Past Records

A historical weather note records a 20 below zero low for this date long ago, with a 65 degree high in 1898. It shows 7 AM readings at 21 degrees, rising to 40 by noon, followed by a two hour temperature table for Thursday and Friday detailing readings from 24 to 40 degrees.

Live Stock Market Report Cincinnati Area

Live stock receipts and prices for cattle calves sheep and hogs. Cattle receipts 6550 calves 450 market dull beef steers 7.25 to 10.25 light yearlings and heifers 6.5 to 10.00 beef cows 5.00 to 6.75 vealers 10.50 to 15.00 heavy calves 6.00 to 10.00 bulk stock and feeder steers 6.00 to 7.00 Hog receipts 2700, 1090 heldover. hogs mostly 25 lower with various weights and prices from 11.50 to 12.65 per 100 pounds. Sheep receipts 75 market steady top fat lambs 13.50 bulk fat lambs 10.00 to 13.50 bulk cull lambs 5.00 to 7.00 bulk fat ewes 3.50 to 6.50.

Cincinnati

Pittsburgh Livestock Market Prices Report

Hogs receipts 1800 with market active. Prices per weight: 200-350 lbs 12.00 to 12.35. 250-200 lbs 12.35 to 12.70. 160-200 lbs 12.70 to 12.96. 120-160 lbs 12.12 to 12.90. packing sows 8 to 11 dollars. Cattle receipts 1600 calves 125. market steady. Beep steers 9.00, vealers 16.00 to 16.50. Sheep receipts lower. fat lambs top 13.35.

Pittsburgh

Chicago Produce Receipts Detail Butter Eggs Standards

Chicago market detail lists butter receipts 4 988 creamery ex tras 48 ac live standards 49 firsts iGhaceet Yee seconds 44e 45 gc ex tras 49 c Eggs receipts 9 340 ordinaries 32 firsts use

Chicago

Butter steady as eggs edge lower in market report

Prices show butter unchanged while eggs decline. Fresh gathered extra firsts bring 3044c, fresh thered firsts 2034c, ordinary firsts 28%¢, seconds 274c and nearby ungraded 2014c as reported in the daily market summary.

Cleveland Produce Routry Prices and Varieties

A local listing shows poultry and eggs with prices: heavy springers 30 cents each, Leghorns 23 cents, ducks 35 cents, geese 12 to 20 cents, cocks 16 cents, stags 22 cents, eggs at 33 to 34 cents per dozen. Rest unchanged.

Cleveland

Liberty Bond Markets Show Mixed Early Activity

Liberty Bonds in New York trading opened uneven with 8 POs Liberty 14s at 101.11 and unchanged. First 44s at 103.9 net, 4% 100.23 up .01. Four percent bonds 4s at 101.11 off .0.

Liberty New York

Auction notice in Athens County partition case

In Athens County Common Pleas Court case 13 573, Arthur J Learned et al vs John T Learned et al, an alias order of sale in partition directs a public auction at the courthouse door in Athens on Saturday March 12 1927 at 1 p m. The property is Lot 93 in Sanders Addition to Field now Millfield Dover Township, Athens County Ohio. Appraised value listed. sale cash. Sheriff Wm Williams to conduct sale. Pivot attorney for plaintiff.

State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Arthur J. Learned John T. Learned Athens

VINCO Promises Health Through Liver and Bowel Aid

Better health and longer life are claimed for VINCO a laxative tablet described as gentle on the elderly and those with chronic constipation. The ad touts no dope no gripe and urges a 26 cent box from a druggist with one tablet taken nightly to feel young again.

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