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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1927

Page

11

Arguments Heard In Brinley Case Saturday Morning

Arguments in the case of P. BL McIintey former sheriff of Athens County against Fred Cornwell Athens County auditor were heard Saturday morning with a further hearing to follow Monday on an amended petition. The issue centers on meals for prisoners and laundering costs totaling about $1,374.10 for October and November and a laundry charge. A recent Ohio Supreme Court decision held sheriffs cannot contract meals at a fixed rate and must charge actual costs. Cornwell withheld payment pending costs appraisal and a mandamus case arose seeking contract details and payment relief.

P. BL McIintey Athens County Fred Cornwell McKimley Ome Supreme Court Supreme Court In & Cleveland Iter Cornwell

Athene County high schools map plans for field meet and debates

Principals from fourteen county high schools met with Superintendent H R McVay to set dates for the county field meet on April 23 at Athens High School, and to schedule the oratorical and musical contests. Preliminary debates were set for March 18 and March 25 among twelve schools. winners advance to the triangle champion rounds.

H. R. McVay Athens County High School Athens High School C. C. Robinson School of Music Ohio University Waderewski MacDowell Berceuse Jocelyn Hoth

First Contingent of British Troops Arrive in China

Shanghai February 12. The first contingent of British troops sent to protect lives and property in the international settlement arrived today. A force of 300 American marines was already present. Reports from the south say Cantonese nationalists, aiming to seize Shanghai, suffered a reversal against Chinese defender Bun Chuan Fang in Cheklang province, south of Shanghai.

Shanghalt Shanghai Bun Chuan Fang Cheklang

Nelsonville concert draws best attendance in series

Meilinger's community orchestra topped the series with a strong Sunday afternoon turnout. The program featured several top numbers, and due to Mr. Meilinger's absence there will be no concert next Sunday, though a special program is planned for the following week.

Meilinger

Two Schools Clash In Curbom IEC Gym Basketball Night

Canton scene shift as boys and girls teams from Abney and a second school face off in the UY gym. Programs list midgets and junior divisions with set times for boys. Court action ends with unclear result but notes a competitive outing.

Hos Curbom Iec Singh School Sono Yar Mead Ris uBly Andere Aya 1 and Guve Ben Rudner Don KR. Mellett Teudner Vice Pat McDermott

Harvard Students Plead Not Guilty in Cambridge Riot

Thirty seven Harvard University students appeared in district court in Cambridge on February 11 facing charges of disturbing the peace after a riot sparked by a midnight smoker at the University theater in Harvard Square. Witnesses with bandages and bloodied faces testified as the case unfolded.

Cambridge Mags U.k Harvard Guiitty University Theater Harvard Square

Philippine Policy to be Discussed by College Groups

A joint Ohio University meeting of M.C.A. and WoC will explore United States policy in the Philippine Islands. C. Cooper and D. Worcester will outline Wilson era stances, with John O'Mally giving historical background. This is the fourth in a series by university Christian organizations, sponsored by twelve students who attended a Milwaukee conference.

United States Philippine Islands M.C. A Ohio University Fine Arts William Trtt Islands Woodrow Wilson C. Cooper 2D. A. Worcester Oho University John O'Mally Milwaukee

Lincoln Defense In Armstrong Murder Trial Told In Letter

A newly unearthed letter from William H. Norris, once convicted in the Armstrong murder case, reveals Lincoln's defense strategy. Norris notes Lincoln discredited Charles Allen's testimony, arguing the moon's position undermined the prosecution. Armstrong was acquitted.

Lincoln Springfield United Press Abraham Lincoln Ite Armstrong Armstrong Secretary of State's Office Willam H. Norris Charles Allen Allen Preston Metzger

Hart Divorce Ends Five Year Separation in Carson City

United Press report states film star William Hart and wife Winifred Westover Hart have legally separated after five years of living apart. Wedding occurred December 7, 1921, in Hollywood. they separated May 1922. Their son William Hart Jr. was born September following their marriage.

Carson City United Presa William Bil Hart Winifred Wedtover Hart Hart Winifred Westover Filmator Hollywood Muay Hart, Jr

Ice floe adventure near Put-in-Bay lands rescues

Twenty island residents were saved after their fishing trek on a long ice finger broke away from the main ice field. A high wind pushed the block into Lake Erie near Rattlesnake Island, sending shanties and cars adrift until boats retrieved the stranded group.

Banduseye Put-in-Bay Island Leake Erie Rattlesnake Island

Pittsburgh jury finds twelve men guilty in prohibition conspiracy

In Pittsburgh on February 12, a federal jury convicted twelve men including Chief of Police William A. Herne and former Constable Joseph Mochan of Monessen for conspiracy to violate the prohibition act. Five defendants were acquitted. The group was accused of protecting bootleggers in Monessen and surrounding areas.

Pittsburgh Uph William A. Herne Joseph Mochannally Monessen

Clare Divorce Severs Couple After Desertion

Jeannette Noble Clark today divorced Horace Ferbert Clark whom she wed in August 1899 at Middleport Ohio. Mrs. Clark says her husband deserted her.

Paris Jeannette Noble Clark Horace Ferbert Clark Middleport Ohio

Caretaker Sought Over Headless Bone Find Near St Joseph River

In South Bend Indiana on February 12 a caretaker at St Marys academy, Ernest Rogers, who vanished before Christmas, is being sought to shed light on the discovery of a headless bone in the St Joseph River near the city. Rogers disappeared December 21 the same day his landlady Mrs Alica Van Dusen, mother of three, was last seen. She reportedly planned to shop for Christmas gifts with him. Neither has been seen since.

South Bend Iad WUP St. Mary's Academy St. Joseph River Ernest Rogers Alica van Dusen van Dusen

Day agent shot in Cleveland during raid on liquor house

Federal prohibition agent Clyde Matrices was shot in the arm and two woer men wounded in a raid on a liquor house in Cleveland today. Tony Page and Tony Lombardo suffered flesh wounds after an attempted warrant service on Page.

Cleveland Clyde Matrices Prohibition Wehr Ali Tony Page Tony Lombardo Page

Fistfight near Senate clash ends with cloakroom call

In Washington the Senate chamber saw near blows as Senator Carter Glass of Virginia squared with Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana. Wheeler was invited to the cloak room to settle the dispute but intervening senators stopped the confrontation. Detectives Heldman and Young were suspended for thirty days on charges of duty neglect by the Safety Director.

Washington Senate Carter Glass Demovyal Vir-gini Burtonik Wheeler Montana Warrn Hampton Ben ¥. Heldman William Ro Youngee Gherees Guten

Farmer Edward Winters Ends His Life in Harness Acceleration

In Warren on February 12 Edward Winters a farmer ended his life with a rope tied to a horse harness and the animal pulled away breaking his neck. Coroner J C Henshaw found no discernible motive after inquiry.

Armer Warren Edward Winters Winters J.C. Henshaw

Compromise radio bill blocked again in Senate

In Washington on February 12 the compromise radio bill faced a new block in the Senate. Senator Pittman of Nevada refused to consent to a plan by Senator Bill of Washington to vote on the measure at 2 p.m. Tuesday, calling the proposal monopolistic.

Washington Senate Pittman Nevada Bill

Two men die and a crash injures one in Warsaw collision

In Coshocton on February 12 William Turner aged 86 was killed and Everett Kissner, a local contractor, was badly injured when the truck they rode in was struck by a freight train at the Ci and C railroad crossing in Warsaw.

Coshocton William Turner Everett Kissner Ci .A. Ana C Warsaw Hara

Murder at Sea Aboard Oceanfront Hotel Sparks Inquest

In a seaside hotel at Osean Town New Jersey Garrett Folsom collapsed and died while bathing. Ned Barron and others near the victim faced questions as Madeline Barron and Misa Anastasia Folsom argued over duty to report. Anastasia Folsom arrived to attend the investigation while a group of guests debated how much Barron should reveal to hotel management and authorities.

Garrett Folsom Osean Town N. J Majcanen Carmel Felsom Ned Barron Copper King Folsom Slater Anastasia New York Ned Croydon Sears Robin Angelica Fair Sears Robins Sears Thes Barron Tite Higgs Tite Mr. Folsom Kled Riggs Madeline Tile Fo O Maddy A. Subpena Madeline Barron Croydon Batron Courze

Glee Club Band to Appear First at Parkersburg

Onto university men’s glee club and varsity mate quartet set to perform at Parkersburg W Va for a Lions Club dinner on Tuesday February 15. The program includes intermission pieces by the band and special numbers from the group. Members listed include Charles Goddard leader saxophone clarinet David Todd piano A D King banjo A Evans trombone C Zick trumpet J Jacoby trumpet J Watt saxophone Tones saxophone Willis Edmund bass. A separate program will be shown to Parkersburg high school students in the afternoon under Ohio alumni association auspices.

Glee Club Onto University David Todd A. D. King A. Evans C. Zick J. Jacoby J. Watt Tones Willis Edmund Parkersburg Ohio Alumni Association of

Charges Lorain Man Branded Son With Hot Poker

Lorain, Feb. 12 United Press charges against John Svetovac of branding his son with a red hot poker and beating other children. His wife testified he has been on a rampage for three weeks, mistreating six of seven children aged three to eleven, beating them daily. She said he held one boy while he heated a poker and branded the child's side.

Lorain United Press John Svetovac Svetovac Mra. Svetovac

Prosecution Hopes To Conclude Case In Graft Trial

In New York on February 12 United Press reports that prosecutors in the second trial of former Attorney General Harry M Daughterty and former Allep Property Custodian Thomas W Miller aim to finish their case by Monday or Tuesday after a holiday break. Key witness Richard Merton, a German capitalist, benefited the government and defense alike as cross examination revealed payments to John T King labeled as a pataliior for the return of $30,090 held by the government.

New York United Press Harry M. Daughterty Allep Thomas W. Miller Richard Merton Witeness Merton John T. King Whitch King

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