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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1926

Page

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Senators Welcome Anthracite Strike Settlement News

Congress reacts with joy as the anthracite coal strike ends. Senator Copeland praises the accord and press role while Senator Pepper notes relief and recovery without federal action. Senator Reed and Senator Borah express gladness the strike ends and suffering eases in the coal regions.

Washington Congress Copeland Democrat New York Senate President Coolidge United States Coal Commission Pepper Pennsylvania Reed

Aunt Mary recalls Lincoln friendship and Lincoln era memories

Oklahoma City woman 89 recounts close ties to Abraham Lincoln and his family. Miss Mary Ann Clay, a journalist and first female assistant proofreader, describes Lincoln’s mood shifts in church, her cotillion with Stephen A. Douglas, and Mrs Lincoln’s democratic hospitality while recalling public affection for the former president.

Oklahoma City Okla Abraham Lincoln Mary Ann Clay Lincoln Henry Clay Mary St. Louis New Orleans Petersburg Ill Springfield Chicago Henry Louis Clay The Springfield Journal Mr. Lincoln Miss Clay Stephen A. Douglas Douglas Clay Abe

Anthracite coal strike settled after mediator Davis action

Philadelphia reports the Anthracite coal strike ends after a mediating plan by Davis is carried to cabinet and approved by President Coolidge. The settlement follows a joint operators and miners meeting after the miners’ full scale committee of forty one.

Borah Idaho Senate Special “Coal Committee Coolidge Philadelphia

Ocean Wireless Successful Transatlantic Test Report

London reports entirely successful wireless telephone conversations between Rugby station and a Long Island station last Sunday. Telegraph notes long running experiments at Rugby and possible imminent trans Atlantic service.

London Rugby Long Island Daily Telegraph

Four Negroes Executed in Arkansas for Camden Murder

Four negro murderers were electrocuted at the state penitentiary in Little Rock for the July 13 murder of James M. Moore, a Camden merchant. It was the largest number executed in Arkansas since the law took effect.

Little Rock Ark State Penitentiary James M. Moore Camden Arkansas

Judge Florence E. Allen Endorsed for Senate Seat

In Lakewood on February 12 the Democratic club announces its endorsement of Judge Florence E. Allen as the candidate to succeed Senator Frank B. Willis in the United States Senate.

Lakewood Florence E. Allen Democratic Club United States Senate Frank B. Willis

Verdict Awarded In Common Pleas Court Civil Claim

Paul Gordon receiver for Star Manufacturing of New Lexington won a $1900 judgment in Common Pleas court against Lick Run Coal and Clay near Nelsonville for mine equipment furnished. The defendant’s counsel excepted and moved for a new trial, which was overruled.

Paul Gordon Star Manufacturing Company New Lexington

Mexican Officers to Probe Death by Own Action Affair

In San Diego officials in Lower California gather evidence linking seven men in the Tia Juana jail to the drugging and assault of Clyde and Audrey Peteet as Mexican federal prosecutors prepare indictments. San Diego Coroner Kelly convenes a jury to review the Peteet family death by own action amid affidavits from the father and two daughters. Immigration Inspector Hanna will recount the pleas for help as Clyde Peteet was drugged and imprisoned for over twelve hours.

San Diego Cal California Tia Juana Clyde Audrey Peteet United States Kelly Peteet J. M. Adamson H. B. Hanna Percet

Parents Lag On Schick Test Approvals At Schools

Forty percent of parents have answered letters granting permission for the Schick diphtheria test, with city school superintendent John Patterson noting the response after one day is exceptional. Many will consult their family physicians before replying, as confusion about the test persists.

Health Department John Patterson Patterson

Stabbing in Town Leaves Two Youths Entangled in Court

James Gabriel, 17, stabbed Clarence La Follette, 19, three times on a town sidewalk. La Follette, weak from blood loss, was treated by Dr. John Sprague in Athens. Gabriel posted $600 bond and awaits Common Pleas action as neighbors and rivals with prior tensions. Debates over who started the altercation remain unsettled.

James Gabriel Clarence la Follette Common Pleas Court Gabriel LaFollette John Sprague Athens Latollette S. M. Johnson

County orders dogs muzzled or shot to curb rabies

County health board orders all dogs tied or muzzled by tomorrow to prevent rabid dog menace. Officers will enforce the measure at daybreak. The notice warns of dog killings if the rule is not followed. Also notes bulk fuel vapor is explosive when mixed with air.

County Health Board

Suicide shocks San Toy as veteran deputy dies at home

In New Lexington Ohio area, 26 year old Austin Nelson a World War II veteran and former deputy sheriff shot himself at his San Toy home. His wife has filed for divorce in the local court and this action is said to have triggered the tragedy.

New Lexington Web San Toy Austin Nelson Young Nelson

British Beauty May Be Allowed To Enter U S

Countess Vera Cathcart seeks entry to the United States. She may gain temporary admission by posting bond while her appeal before the immigration board and Secretary of Labor is reviewed. Ellis Island has deemed her undesirable for eloping with the Earl of Craven.

Washington Vera Cathcart United States Earl of Craven Board of Review Secretary of Labor Plainfield India Ellis Island

State board to build four buildings at fair grounds

State agriculture board announced plans to construct four new buildings and three speed barns on state fair grounds ready for occupancy during this year's state fair from August 30 to September 4. Proposed buildings cost about 285000 dollars and will include agricultural and horticultural structures to house boys and girls club displays.

Columbus State Agriculture Board

Phi Delta Theta Sues Student Over Rent and Dues

The Phi Delta Theta fraternity filed suit in Magistrate Pearl W. Helwig's court against Theodore Brownlee seeking $61.20 for room rent, dance fees, and dues. Brownlee resided at the Phi Delt house but moved out without paying obligations as claimed by the fraternity.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Pearl W. Helwig Theodore Brownlee Phi

Miners and operators ratify coal strike peace pact

The miners coal scale committee today ratified the peace pact with operators to end the coal strike without changes to terms. Delegates admitted this after the adjournment of the two hour scale committee meeting.

Philadelphia Coal Scale Committee

Five year coal strike settlement reached in Philadelphia

An agreement between operators and miners to end the long strike will be signed in Philadelphia this afternoon. The plan creates a five year wage contract with no arbitration, a new collection arrangement, and open wage revisions by mutual consent. Secretary Davis brokered the pact, welcomed by President Coolidge as peace returns to the industry.

Washington Philadelphia Davis Coolidge America

Return of Spring Signs Seen in Logan City

William Robey found spring indicators on the Stiers farm near Haydenville. He unearthed three frogs while cleaning springs for spraying and uncovered angle worms and locusts at shallow depths. A flock of robins settled in the orchard, and a grasshopper was spotted despite the cold.

Logan William Robey Stiers Haydenville

Community Chest Campaign Lords See Slow Subscriptions

Campaign managers report disappointment with early totals as many prominent city men have cut or not increased their gifts. Some have raised contributions, but overall receipts lag while workers remain loyal. Final results due next week. blanks available at the Community Chest office on the Security Bank building third floor or at Security Savings Bank.

Community Chest Security Bank Security Savings Bank

Father jailed for inability to send children to high school

In Canton on February 12, George Schubert Sr of Marlboro township was jailed after failing to pay five dollars weekly bus fare for Irene 15 and George 14 to reach high school. With no local bus and four miles to school, the family of seven faced hardship as older children stayed home to help mother and farm, while the father’s arrest leaves the family with uncertain future.

Canton Irene George George Schubert Marlboro Township Schubert H. D. Teal Schuberts

Chauncey Youth to Hear Report of Evanston Meet

Chauncey community youth will hear a Sunday evening presentation on The Challenge of Youth at the Methodist church at seven. Miss Bertha Vickers will lead devotions and explain the Council’s work. Evelyn Coulter and Tony West of Ohio University will deliver the message. Older residents are invited to attend.

Community of Chauncey Methodist Church Bertha Vickers Athens County Young People’s Council Evelyn Coulter Tony West Ohio University

Henry Heinig Acquitted in Liquor Possession Trial

Henry Heinig of Buchtel was found not guilty on a charge of unlawful possession of intoxicants after a Common Pleas court trial on Thursday. Attorneys say this marks the third liquor arrest for Heinig, and the acquittal prevented a penitentiary term this time.

Henry ‘Heinig Buchtel Common Pleas Heinig

Make America Musical Slogan Prompts Factory Revival

A fragment reflects a wartime or postwar push to boost industry with cultural messaging. The note suggests the phrase Make America musical as a slogan to spur factory production and national morale.

Countess Cathcart Denied Entry to United States

Vera, the Countess Cathcart, was sent to Ellis Island after attempting to enter the United States. Her elopement with the Earl of Craven led to her 60 year old husband's divorce and was cited as the reason for denying her entry yesterday.

Vera Cathcart Ellis Island United States Earl of Craven

Builders' wages decreased in Charleston

Charleston West Virginia February 12 builders wage cuts announced by the Charleston General Contractors association reduce pay for all building crafts except bricklayers by 25 cents an hour starting May 1 The bricklayers had requested an increase from 1 50 to 1 75 per hour but a decrease was announced for other crafts after their demand.

Charleston W. Va Charleston General Contractors Association

Fear outbreak in Little Italy

Youngstown authorities in Hahoning and Trumbull counties take unusual precautions after the brutal murder of cousins Dominic and Rosario Russo. Slayings, hanging and beating attributed to rival factions, with vows of vengeance by friends of the victims.

Youngstown Hahoning

Ohio University suspends three top athletes for rule violations

The department of athletics announced that Charley Wright captain of the basketball team Walter Muir center of the quintet and Serena Shafer star wrestler were found guilty of breaking training rules. Wright may have his suspension lifted before tomorrow.

Ohio University Charley Wright Walter Muir Serena Shafer Wright

Archer Huntington collection donated to Hale University

New Haven reports the Archer Huntington art collection, once kept at the Huntington mansion on Fifth Avenue, has been presented to Hale University. University authorities announced the gift.

New Haven Archer Huntington Huntington Mansion Fifth Avenue Hale University

Worth Emulating: Lincoln Among America’s Greats

Edwin B. Smith, Ohio University professor, credits Lincoln with exceptional virtues and leadership. He outlines Lincoln’s life from Kentucky childhood to Indiana, Illinois, and Washington, noting his reading, storekeeping failure, legal rise, politics, and Civil War leadership. Smith praises Lincoln’s tolerance, resilience, and moral power amid crisis.

Washington Abraham Li Lincoln Edwin B. Smith Ohio University Men's Brotherhood of Thebyterian Church Dr. Smith Smith Hood Kentucky Wee Tae Indiana Illinois John Drinkwater Lee Wi William Cooper W. H. Cooper Linc

Levy Restorations Urged At Ohio Petroleum Market Meet

At Columbus the annual convention of the Ohio Petroleum Marketers Association closed with calls to restore the bad mill state road levy and oppose any rise in state taxes.

Columbus

Help to Do the Dishes Pamphlet Offer Explains Easy Method

A Home Economics Bureau study presents a simple, low-cost method to ease dishwashing. The pamphlet Helps to do the dishes is available by sending a two cent stamp and a self addressed coupon to readers of this newspaper.

Bureau i Home Economics

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