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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1924
Page
2
Mar 18 event unfolds with Prince of Wales kicked in the face by a horse and carried off field. Prince Henry escapes a bad spill and later follows with an uninjured ride after his horse falls. Royal family members urged Wales not to risk the heir in strenuous royal racing sports.
In Santa Monica on March 15 a rain disrupted final tuning of U S Army planes as preparations continue for a world flight. Crissy Field Rockwell Field and naval air stations sent aircraft to participate in the week of celebrations.
Rome announces that Gabriele D Annunzio has accepted a princely title conferred by King Victor Emmanuel in recognition of his wartime services and his efforts to retain Fiume for Italy.
In Ghai on March 15 Antonio Vespa a former minister on the Chinese customs board accuses Italian authors of planning to deport him. He claims an Italian clique is selling arms to China in violation of a treaty and expects protests from France and the United States as a result of the breach amid fears of further civil unrest.
News notes Huntington and Gton switch to summer time, shortening work hours by half an hour and ending the day an hour earlier. Reports mention a rescue contest in Huntington with international participation and large mining industry ties. Also mentions a wealthy widow in Pittsburgh and a Royal Mail Line bond issue in New York.
The promoter cited Smith as having film interests but refused to implicate Daugherty’s dead friend in the exhibition deal. He detailed film distribution under an agreement requiring a law firm chosen by Alfred Urion, a Washington lawyer and Daugherty associate. Attempts to link Daugherty directly to the arrangements failed.
Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty issued a formal statement denying sensational claims about fight film deals and Texas law enforcement breakdowns presented to the Brookhart Wheeler committee. He said further testimony by Gaston B. Means and Roxie Stinson will be followed by a public statement outlining influences behind the attacks.
John R. Lloyd aged 48 died from a self inflicted gunshot wound today. His body was found on the grounds of the Dayton state hospital.
John L. Ellerman, president of Farmers National Bank in Fairfax South Dakota, reports deafness for years but now hears perfectly after using the Acousticon device from a New York firm. The firm offers a ten day free trial with no deposit or COD and asks for name and address to send a sample.
Mile. Mistinguette boasts a million dollar pair of legs. Mile. Dargenson wins first prize at a Montmartre Ball claiming hers are worth a million and a half.
Jesse E Bache of Leading Creek files a damage suit in Pomeroy alleging J B Lindsey struck him with a cane during an election time street encounter in Middleport. He claims facial injuries and ongoing disability plus $109 in medical bills and $500 for farm help, seeking $5600 damages.
The firm asserts that good printing does not require high cost or slow delivery. It can be produced quickly in their plant at comparable prices to cheaper grades. The business bases its reputation on consistency, with Lawhead and Quality becoming synonymous with good printing.
The Teapot Dome investigation is nearing completion within ten days or two weeks. Senate investigators begin drafting the report for the inquiry's four months of review. Senator Walsh recovers from a cold. Senator Spencer is elected to fill Lenroot’s vacancy on the committee. In the House a partisan clash over oil reserves prompts calls for Roosevelt to resign as acting Navy secretary amid stock ownership allegations.
Yorkville council approved a contract for a new town building to replace the burned structure two months ago. The project is set at 12500 and will replace the former town hall.
In Wooster Ohio the sinking fund trustees investigate the $18,000 shortfall in the special assessment sinking fund. Officials search for the cause and location of the discrepancy affecting municipal finances.
Ocean tides are driven by the moon and modified by the sun's gravitational influence.
Daniel Shaeffer, 68, of Ottawa Ohio, was leading five dogs across the Baltimore and Ohio tracks when one dog stopped in the middle. He saved the dog but was struck by a Detroit Toledo and Ironton passenger train and killed instantly.
In Columbus Ohio on March 15 Ohio University Athens captured first prize at Mem orial Hall in a state glee club contest. Seven Ohio colleges competed with ensembles from 30 to 150 singers. The Capital University Glee Club led the second division and Ohio Wesleyan placed second overall. The prize cup was awarded by E A Craft of Cleveland and William Earhart and Charles M Boyd of Pittsburgh.
In Fort Worth on March 15 hundreds of spectators watched as a band of automobile robbers halted on a downtown street outside the Joel H. Hoffman's jewelry store, seized a case of jewels worth about $100,000, and fled. The gems belonged to Lokitz Epstein and Rothenberg of New York.
In Mexico City on March 15 President Obergen said he would resign December 1. He floated accepting provisional executive service for two years longer as urged by some followers.
Neighbors say the Janssen couple quarreled often as police investigate a violent incident. The woman is believed stabbed with a sharp instrument and placed in a trunk while possibly still alive. Authorities advance the homicide theory based on fragmented clues.
An old advertisement claims purified ox gall in Diexel tablets purges poisons from a torpid liver. It asserts daily blood purification, improved skin, and relief from headaches and dizziness. The pitch emphasizes quick toxin removal in 24 hours and a low cost under two cents per tablet.
Secretary of State Brown explains Ohio primaries on April 29. Voters will choose among Republicans and Democrats using two ballots: a presidential preference ticket and a second party designation ballot for delegates and alternates. Each district selects its delegates independently of presidential votes.
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