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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1925
Page
1
Engineers doubt plans to move a giant boulder near the Fear Tunnel to the body could endanger others. The governor of Kentucky and other officials hold a planning inquest and confer on the project.
Mrs. Pennybacker urged at Athens Presbyterian Church that controlling family table talk gives women power to shape public discourse. She warned against overlong visits and urged careful guest selection to keep conversation intelligent and refreshing.
In Kentucky's Sand Cave news, Floyd Collins’ body remains trapped after abandoning efforts to free him. A new side drift was begun to reach his crawlway, with six hours of drilling expected, but engineers warned extraction could endanger workers and the body remains sealed by rock.
Arthur Brisbane notes President Coolidge rides an electric horse for exercise while John D Rockefeller Jr. also rides an electric horse and camel. The piece humorously compares the devices to real animals and comments on safety and practicality as it teases a continuation on Page Four.
Two major measures dominate today with final consideration in the Ohio House. A bid to record a vote on the Bible reading bill faces opposition while the Collister bus bill spurs a sharp House split. Senate extends session to clear its calendar and a possible vote on Governor Donahey’s reappointment looms.
Congressional alarm over the nation's air defenses grows as Brigadier General William Mitchell and Theodore Roosevelt testify before House and Senate committees. Army and Navy officials outline defenses and preparations while critics debate creating a cabinet headed air service.
Washington reports cable dispatches from Berlin indicate Germany is in a great buying spree, importing an enormous quantity of raw materials, according to Commercial Attache C. E. Herring.
A crude claim in a harsh rant accuses fur coop makers of brutal methods, stating the workers are typically male heads of households. The text frames these crafts as cruel and driven by family labor, highlighting a pattern of violence against animals.
Vancouver's annual report from the Merchants' Exchange shows all major exports and port activity hit new highs. Deep sea arrivals reached 1008 ships, lumber exports totaled 698,269,500 feet, grain exports 55,873,000 bushels, and canned fish shipments 1,579,511 cases, up from 1923.
In New York on February 17, Mrs. Jessie Margaret Budlong, confined in her wealthy husband Milton J. Budlong's apartment, began a hunger strike and self imposed confinement. A note from the room warned of intruders and possible harm, drawn by Abbott Phillips of Providence, while efforts to reconcile failed.
Hal Donahey 18 son of Governor Donahey completed a three day jail term in Columbus City Prison after pleading guilty to driving Adjutant General Henderson's car at about forty miles per hour last Friday. He was to rest at the Governor's mansion and resume classes at Capital University on Wednesday.
A Ohio legislative committee led by Samuel I. Lipp concludes that minimum wage laws are unconstitutional and ineffective. The report warns such laws could harm industry and notes wages in Ohio suffice, arguing nonmandatory measures have little enforcement and that state action is unnecessary. Right now the panel includes Lipp and five others with one member ill.
Athens service director G M Romine asked City Council to approve a water-rate increase beginning May 1 1935 to fund higher power costs plant expansion meter installation and bond retirements He cited rising electric power costs and growing demand as reasons for the single planned increase and said a new tariff booklet will be issued for consumers
The committee began work February 6, 1924, focusing on Massachusetts Wisconsin and California wage acts. It warned that establishing another bureau would provoke public anger and estimated annual taxpayer costs at 350 900. It found Ohio women workers' conditions equal to or better than states with minimum wage laws and said morality and wages are not related.
Col. Benson W. Hough was sworn in as federal judge for the Southern Ohio district by U. S. Circuit Judge Michael Donahue. He succeeds Judge John E. Sater who resigned after Hough’s promotion from U. S. district attorney. Hough plans faster handling of cases to clear the congested calendar.
Berlin reports near breaking point in strained ties as Roumania deports scores of Germans and Germany threatens reprisals. The exchange raises concerns over diplomatic fallout and potential escalation between the two nations.
A local buyer returning from New York reports ensemble suits dominate spring fashion with coat and dress sets designed to be worn separately. Fur trimmed coats, bright cranberry and rose colors contrast with navy blues. Men’s shirts shift to high stiff collars as the era’s style stance evolves.
Albert E Sartin former warden of the United States penitentiary in Columbus Ohio testifies in Atlanta federal court denying he solicited or accepted bribes while warden. Co defendants Martin J Fletcher and Lawrence Riehl from Columbus are on trial.
Eric Sheets, a prominent farmer, confessed to killing his cousin Aaron Sheets last Saturday afternoon after his wife screamed for aid. He said he grabbed a shotgun and shot Aaron as he ran away, and added he was not sorry. He gave himself up Sunday when officers closed in, before Aaron Sheets funeral.
Athens officials discussed a plan to construct a new city building including a 1200 seat theatre. William M. James of East Ohio Traction Co proposes leasing the opera house section for 20 years, covering 6 percent on the total investment and equipment, with cost estimates around 150000 dollars plus 15000 for the Lawrence lot. The proposal follows a possible bond election within three months.
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