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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1924
Page
1
A report notes a new angle in oil leasing policy as Vanderlip is pressed to clarify remarks about a Marion Star interview. Critics accuse Democrats of shaping the financier’s statements while demanding accountability from the source.
Poughkeepsie report states Warren G. Harding rejected a $37,000 bid for the Marion Star. J L Owens of Poughkeepsie holds telegrams from Harding connected to the talks, conducted through John Griffis of Poughkeepsie.
Washington reports the oil lease probe shifted as the public lands committee summoned banker Frank A. Vanderlip to address grave insinuations about President Harding and the Marion Star sale. Democrats and Republicans pressed for clarity on whether Vanderlip spoke from gossip or solid evidence as tensions rose in Ossining and beyond.
State Highway Director L A Boulay told over 100 Athens Chamber members and county road enthusiasts that highway maintenance is the crucial issue amid growing auto traffic. He said permanent roads are a myth and maintenance must start as soon as construction stops, with focus on better mileage and modernized traffic controls.
The committee plans a public hearing to question Vanderlip about charges and Doheny payroll ties. It will seek confirmation or denial of reports and may question whether former senators serve on Doheny’s legal staff. Subpoenaed witnesses include John Do Shaffer Oscar Sutro and Tom Johnson.
Naval experts from fifteen nations meet in Rome under the League of Nations to discuss disarmament. If an accord is reached a general conference may extend Washington pact terms to powers not present. Italy's Admiral Thaon presides. Mussolini not active. Russia attends. Turkey abstains. Germany and the United States absent.
Dayton officials propose an occupational tax or curtailed city services to cover a $116000 treasury deficit, warning all departments may face reduced operations. The move is framed as a Valentine to residents to address the shortfall.
The Tri-State Wool Growers association holds its annual convention in Wheeling with delegates from Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The event features a wool display with prizes and cups and will discuss industry promotion technical aspects and prospective legislation.
Three men were seriously injured when their auto was struck by a Michigan Central freight train near Lisbon Toledo suburb. Two injured men were from Detroit and one from Cleveland.
In Columbus on February 14 the Ohio state central committee chose 17 of 22 members to select delegates at large to back James M. Cox of Dayton for the Democratic nomination. Cox is expected to approve the delegates he wants, in line with state law. The committeemen unanimously backed Cox for the presidency.
Norman Lawson of Dallas pledged vengeance over the body of his sister Louise Lawson as funeral rites began in Alvarado Texas. He declared the killer shall pay and vowed an unceasing search by the Lawson family, Texas pioneers.
The Standard Oil company resists pursuing M2 oil storage tract acquisitions for Pearl Harbor construction, citing legality concerns. Oscar Sutro, chief counsel, testifies that the project is illegal, as Senate Public Lands Committee resumes its oil investigation.
Columbus Feb 14 That Socialist candidates for president, vice president and for state offices may appear on the Ohio ballots next November, was indicated here today.
The American Legion accuses Major General John R R O Ryan chief counsel to the senate veterans bureau inquiry of using his position to back the Mellon tax bill and oppose the soldiers bonus. The claim centers on a form letter by O Ryan urging doctors and lawyers to form district committees to back the Mellon plan.
Glenford Dugan Post No. 229 American Legion will begin erection of a new 50 by 50 foot L shaped home on West Columbus and Fulton streets in Nelsonville Ohio about April 1. Plans call for a brick limestone foundation terra cotta cornice and a mahogany finished second floor with rooms and trophy display space. Total cost about 22000 dollars funded mainly from the county war chest with no outside fundraising expected.
Ralph Pulitzer president of the Press Publishing Co which owns the New York Morning and Evening World and Mrs Pulitzer have filed a mutual divorce suit in the Seine tribunal. Under French law such actions are kept secret. Pulitzer, a son of the late Joseph Pulitzer, married Frederica Vanderbilt Webb in New York on October 14, 1903.
Alexandra Kollontay becomes the first woman to hold the rank of ambassadress serving as the Soviet Union's minister to Norway. Her appointment marks a historic advance for women in diplomatic roles.
John Gall of Hollister, who backed court dictators during his assault and battery trial yesterday, may face another serious charge. Mrs. John Gail, wife of the alleged domestic warrior, tells the Messenger Gall has already answered to assault and battery and should replace his wedding song from The Fight is On to I Surrender All.
E. Ke. Jacobs has sold the Athens Foundry and Machine Co to David J. Wallace of Nelsonville. Wallace, a prominent coal operator, plans to add buildings and machinery to the Athens plant and expand the operation. Mrs. Wallace, former Athens resident, is part of the deal brokered by W F E Landis, real estate broker.
Governor Donahey issued a requisition on the governor of Michigan to return Robert Howell to Youngstown. Howell is accused of failing to provide for a child born March 3, 1923, at Youngstown City Hospital.
The Teapot Dome investigation exposes ties between Fall and Sinclair over the Teapot Dome lease shortly after Fall became Interior Secretary. Shaffer admits taking 125000 of a 1 million Sinclair payment. Finney and Fall deny responsibility, while Bain urges Justice Department input. The Marion Star owners seek a hearing to address insinuations against a deceased individual.
Washington DC February 14 A House debate erupts as Representative M Foster Republican of Athens inserts a Congressional Record statement attacking William G McAdoo. He questions the legality of McAdoo’s post cabinet employment with Morse interests and coal contracts amid bribery era controversy. McAdoo admits fees from Virginia Shipbuilding and Morse interests and faces scrutiny over wartime contracts.
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