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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1924

Page

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Bloodthirsty Tenth Fronts For Hiram Johnson In Ohio

Ohio Republicans in the tenth through thirteenth districts rally behind Hiram W. Johnson as he plans a mid April arrival for a campaign. Johnson aims to strike at President Harding’s delegates while Cox supporters build a solid Democratic slate for New York.

N. S Cleveland Ohio Hiram W. Johnson George H. Bender Johnson Senate Daugherty James M. Cox New York

Senators Probe Daugherty Aides and Film Ring Across States

Washington March 15 Senatorial investigators traced alleged misconduct tied to Attorney General Daugherty from New York to the Mexican border. Witnesses described a film deal linked to Tex Rickard and Jack Dempsey and a gun running plot, with questions about the department of justice and prohibition bureau.

Washington Daugherty New York New Jersey Mexico 9 Texas Department of Justice Prohibition Bureau Jessa W. Smith Jesse Smith F. C. Quinby Quinby Tex Rickard Jack Dempsey Jack Kearns Ong B. C. Baldwin Texam Tineers Baldwin Dep Dallas Tex United States Tran Ge Butte Mont Hene Ko Dallas Daug Nmquor Federal Tana F.C. Quinby Gof

Byrnes fights for world conference to limit naval armament

In Congress Representative James F. Byrnes proposes a House resolution urging President Coolidge to call a world naval arms conference. He cites ongoing cruiser and aircraft construction despite Washington limits and seeks action tied to the 1924 25 naval appropriation bill. The administration opposes the move, fearing a political setback amid cooler prospects for a new world conference. The navy appropriation shows a 1916 low at $294 442 867 versus prior years.

H. K. Reynolds Washington United States House of Representives House Coolidge James F. Byrnes South Carolina Senate Byrnes Harding Capitol

Night schools spark interest in nearby towns

Nelsonville Ohio reports strong interest in night classes as Deanville and New Floodwood plan opening similar schools on Monday March 31. Mrs J M Hyde will speak at Haydensville on illiteracy Wednesday afternoon, with Haydensville also expected to host a night school soon.

Nelsonville Deanville New Floodwood J. M. Hyde Haydensville

Birth of David Lee Nichols in Columbus Hospital

Mr and Mrs P O Nichols announce the birth of a son, David Lee, at a Columbus hospital Saturday evening. Mr Nichols is the Athens Messenger advertising manager and Mrs Nichols is the former Florence Carr, daughter of Mrs Clint Carr and a former Athens schools teacher.

David Lee Nichols P. O. Nichols Florence Carr David Lee Columbus Hospital Nichols The Athens Messenger Clint Carr Athens

Three Couples Granted Marriage Licenses in Athens County

After a week with no licenses Athens County issued three marriage certificates. Henry T. Sayers 47 a miner and Tina Dell Burt 86 a housekeeper from Nelsonville wed Rev. Howacarath, John E. Parmiter 23 a mechanic and Dorothy Jane Fisher 21 a stenographer from Athens wed Rev. Brown. John R. Patterson 21 a book binder and Yvonne Mahaffey 18, both of Athens, also married with Rev. Brown assisting.

Athens Henry T. Sayers Tina Dell Burt Nelsonville Howacarth John E. Parmiter Dorothy Jane Fisher John R. Patterson Yvonne Mahaffey Rev. Brown

Governor Donahey Plans Women Trustee Seat at Ohio State

Governor Donahey announced tonight in Columbus that with many women and girls at the Ohio State University he believes a woman should sit on the board of trustees and he will fill the vacancy left by Sir Saad Daas.

Woman's Eye Columbus Ohio State University Donahey Saad Daas

Clergyman Rev Asa G Burns shoots Mexico business man

In Mexico Missouri a shooting left R D Conger wounded after Rev Asa G Burns returned from Chicago. Both men refuse statements and the preliminary hearing is postponed while doctors assess Conger’s injuries.

Asa G. Burns R. D. Conger Mexico Io Police Conger Chicago

Island businessmen back 20 year protectorate over Philippines

Washington reports that prominent U S business leaders favor a twenty year protectorate then independence for the Philippines with the United States controlling foreign policy and immigration. The plan lacks War Department backing which prefers twenty five years of status quo before full independence.

U. S Washington Philippines Congress War Department Weeks United States American State Department Frank McIntyre Insurar Affairs Wood Coolidge

Store closes Thursday afternoons for weekly half day

Logan Ohio March 15 Store keepers and clerks aim for a regular half day weekly to rest and recreate. George Stallsmith of the Ideal Grocery company says the practice begun March 13 will give workers a nearly 12 hour day plus long Saturdays and allow time for fishing season and baseball season vacations.

Mrs Helen Welch Sentenced Trimmed by Smile In Court

A dazzling smile and a three year old awaiting at home led to a seven day reduction in a workhouse sentence for Mrs Helen Welch 24 after speeding in Cleveland traffic court Judge Corlett delivered the ruling today.

Cleveland, O Helen Welch Corlett

Miner Thomas Kelley Ends Life in Barn Near Davenport

Thomas Kelley a 50 year old single miner from Europe ended his life by hanging in a barn owned by Fred Donson in Murray City. The body was found by 13 year old Arthur Donson after he entered the locked barn for chicken feed. Kelley had left the Davenport home about 9 o clock Saturday morning and had been ill, recently idle at Pittsburg mine No 5, leading to apparent despondency.

Murray City Mar Thomas Kelley Fred Donson Kelley Ed Davenport Arthur Donson Davenport United States Europe Pittsburg

Gates Cleared in Heaton Murder Case After Courtroom Applause

In Louisville on March 15, William C. Gates was found not guilty of the Richard C. Heaton murder. Heaton, termed a grand robber, held Gates captive for three days while planning a mutilation operation, as a record courtroom crowd applauded throughout the verdict.

Louisville William C. Gates Richard C. Heaton

Vanderbilts to wed Cecil at All Souls Church

The marriage of Mrs. Cornelia Van derbilt to Hon. John Francis Cecil will be held at All Souls Church in Biltmore near Asheville, North Carolina, on Tuesday April 29. The wedding unites Vanderbilt lineage and British embassy ties in a high profile event announced locally.

Asheville N. C Cornelia Vanderbilt Edith Vanderbilt George W. Vanderbilt John Francis Cecil Washington All Souls Church Biltmore Here

UM President denounces campus goings on

University of Michigan president Marion Leroy Burton condemned campus goings on, telling a convocation of 5,000 students that he had seen things on the campus that should turn red with shame and referenced conversations between young men and women that verged on vulgarity.

Ann Arbor Mich Marion Leroy Burton University of Michigan

Engineer Edward Burger Dies From Injuries in Galena Accident

The body of 48 year old Edward B. Burger of Mansfield, an engineer for the C. A. & C. railroad, died here. His death, attributed to injuries from a fall from his cab at Galena two months earlier, was hastened by Bright's disease. His burial is to be in Mansfield.

Columbus Edward B. Burger Mansfield Burger Galena Bright

Gin Sin and Gun Play as a Cabaret Tragedy

A Chicago era column reports a woman shot her intoxicated companion after a dispute at a cabaret. W R Law was found dead at the wheel. the woman claims she cannot remember details while police note the incident as a drunken quarrel. The piece also notes a radio program with Marconi and World-wide reception.

Amos Cummings Chicago W. R. Law

National wealth estimated at 187.7 billion dollars

The national wealth of the United States is estimated at 187,739,000,000 dollars or 1,965 dollars per person for every man, woman and child in the country.

United States

First Woman Admitted to Bombay High Court

Mithah Tata, 23, becomes the first woman to practice before the Bombay High Court. She earned recognition last year in England for work extending voting rights to her countrywomen.

Mithah Tata Bombay India England

Mystery of trunk murder solved by Denver police

Denver police traced a murder case from Colorado to California. A trunk shipped from Denver to Weed California held the body of Mrs Belle Janssen 35 allegedly killed by her husband Janssen who bought a gray trunk like a casket and checked it at Union Station. Police say the investigation links the North Denver janitor to the trunk discovery and ongoing search for answers.

Denver Colo California Red Janssen North Denver Belle Janssen Ogden Utah Janssen North Pittsburgh Weed Cal Janssens Union Station

Secret income tax returns to be opened for Congress

President Coolidge ordered the treasury to release income tax returns to congressional committees. The move applies to individuals partnerships estates trusts corporations associations joint stock companies and insurance companies. Secretary Mellon argued public disclosure could harm governmental interests despite the shift from strict confidentiality.

Congress Washington Treasury Department Coolidge The Treasury Mellon

Bright Spot on State Utilities Office District

David Archer at the state utilities commission handles varied applications. A Bellpoint Delaware county resident seeks a certificate to operate carriages for passenger and freight transport. The commission has not acted yet but is expected to approve horse drawn buggies.

David Archer State Utilities Commission Dave Bellpoint Delaware County Pbs

Ohio students hike to obtain doctor day pills

Two Ohio University students, about eighteen, walked from Athens to Harrisonville to secure a box of pills signed by Dr. Day. They woke the town and obtained signatures, then walked back, implying a hazing jailor prank or fraternity initiation.

Ohio Meigs County Harrisonville, CO Ohio University Athens

Salesman Demes Reckless Orf

T H Tonguette a trade man pleaded not guilty to a charge of reckless driving in county traffic court Saturday. Barrows said Tonguette drove through a funeral procession between Sugar Creek and Cey, based on his own statement.

T. H. Tonguette Cc. H. Porter Barrows Alster Sugar Creek Cey Tonguette

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