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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1926
Page
1
Washington announces under a new revenue law that all incomes below 1500 for singles and 3500 for married will escape reporting. About 4 million people lose IRS oversight while 8 million remain under salary checks. Banks and real estate agents retain limited reporting duties.
Service Director G. M. Romine announced water service will be off from 8 to 11 a m tomorrow in Court Street from Lindley Hall south East Union Street to University Terrace all of University Terrace Park Place Race Street Mulberry Street Stewart Street McKinley Avenue and Wolfe Street A fire plug will be moved to the corner of South Court Street and Park Place during the shutoff.
The Ohio university Glee club supplied the music for convocation exercises this morning. The pieces were sung in preparation for the intercollegiate Glee club contest to be held soon in Columbus.
A booklet titled 150 Recipes for Apples promises tasty, economical, healthful and versatile dishes prepared by culinary experts. It claims novel appetizing combinations and valuable menu additions. Send two cents in stamps for return postage to receive it free.
In Scranton Pennsylvania 700 delegates ratified a peace accord between miners and hard coal operators ending a strike. The agreement approved 69 to 2 enables reopens of mines at midnight with 158000 miners returning to work and coal shipments resuming from the colleries.
In Rome on February 17 the pope launched a Lent initiative urging sermons to condemn the short skirts and low necklines worn by women. The Vatican proposal aims to curb immodest attire during the religious season.
Warren Falin pleaded guilty to burglary and larceny and received a one to fifteen year sentence from Judge A. P. Miller. He will be sent to Columbus to begin his term. The case ties into the theft of 200 sticks of dynamite from the Simpson powder house at Dark Hollow and links to prior arrests in related mine fire investigations.
Guy R. Winegarner, chief deputy of the Franklin county election board, lay critically injured after being accidentally shot while cleaning his revolver at home in Columbus. Doctors at Mount Carmel hospital fought to save his life.
Mrs. Shelley Gibbs, 22, fell on a stove in her Cleveland kitchen, igniting her clothing and leaving her with painful burns. She was taken to a city hospital for treatment.
The Hocking Valley faces more winter weather with a likely cold spell toward Friday. Forecasters warned of a drop in temperature possibly reaching zero again, with Illinois and Indiana also expecting much colder conditions. If the forecast holds, Friday will bring continued cold across the Ohio region.
President Coolidge is down with a heavy cold in Washington. Although not serious, the illness is enough to cancel all engagements and keep him in the White House today. He kept his desk duty brief before retiring to the mansion.
Cecil Smith of Redtown, 31, suspected of stabbing Walter Wisecup, 24, also of Redtown, on January 1 in Redtown. He was arrested in Pomeroy by Sheriff P. H. McKinley, brought to Athens, and jailed awaiting formal charges by Prosecuting Attorney R. W. Finsterwald for assault with intent to kill. Wisecup, badly injured, was later discharged from Sheltering Arms hospital on January 19.
Senator Norris of Nebraska signaled strong opposition to the House resolution creating a joint congressional commission to study bids on leasing the $150 million Muscle Shoals water power project. The panel would report back by April 1 with a leasing recommendation.
New York February 17 Marion Talley a 19 year old Kansas City girl will debut tonight at the Metropolitan to become the youngest opera star since Patti A large booster gathering from Missouri and about 130 Kansas City residents are in town for the event with a Missouri Women’s club delegation expected to attend and participate in receptions surrounding the performance.
Washington, Feb. 17. A Republican Senate caucus recommended a rule to cut back investigations by requiring all resolutions for a Senatorial inquiry to be referred to a standing committee. The panel would decide the scope and could restrict or expand the inquiry.
In England the Snowden Mountain railway will halt operations unless at least seven passengers are booked, delaying trips until the required quota is reached.
Dr J P Porter announces start of March life work guidance at Ohio University. Students may confer with psychology experts to identify suitable occupations. Alumni from various professions will assist. The forum will begin with a student alumni discussion, then expert talks mid March. Faculty will urge participation across classes and social groups.
After twenty one years apart and placing their children in an orphanage Mrs. Joseph Wojtalewecz traveled from Detroit to Chicago. She greeted a man at a honeymoon flat doorway and learned he was her husband. They began a second honeymoon though their children remain missing. Joe would be 26 and Agnes 24.
Washington report shows birth rates by father's occupation from a Commerce Department survey of 28 states. Among 35 to 39 year old mothers, wives of coal miners averaged 7.4 children, while wives of lawyers averaged 3.3 in the 85 89 class.
Columbus February 17 The State Supreme Court ruled that a coal mining company owning only mineral rights is liable for damages when mining operations dry a farmer's wells and springs. N W Heskett of Guernsey County can collect $800 from National Coal Co after its digging dried five of his springs. The firm had already paid about $1,100 for a well being out of service.
Columbus reports a near zero cold wave expected Friday as official forecasts predict warmer conditions today followed by rain and possible snow Thursday. Weather officials caution on the weekend chill.
Attorney General Crabbe and State Auditor Tracy launched an investigation into the purchase of highway department equipment last year costing about 1 642 000. They announced after a conference with a citizens league representative probing highway purchases, with further hearings on concession contracts for last year’s state fair temporarily suspended.
Forest Miller a salesman from Wheeling motorist for William Wagner company narrowly escaped drowning when his small coupe slid into thirty feet of water at New Matamoras after stopping on a wharf to repair under the car. He had just left the ferry and arrived today to learn details.
In Central Bridge New York fire started by a defective chimney killed Mrs Edmund Teal and six of her children. The husband and oldest daughter Catherine escaped with burns and the building housed a barber shop on the first floor. Fire departments from Cobleskill Howe Cave and Schoharie assisted.
The Earl of Craven, who fled the U S A to avoid possible deportation, leads a solitary life in Montreal February 17 as reporters swarm him while his wealthy friends are out of town.
Seven men died when a solid shot exploded at the Nelson Creek Coal Company mine near Central City Kentucky. Three were killed instantly, four rescuers perished after entering the shaft, and six others were overcome by gas as fumes spread through the mine.
The first car of anthracite coal mined since the strike leaves Exeter's Harris Denby Coal colliery bound for New York. Shipped via the Lehigh Valley railroad, the car carries a placard announcing it as the region's first hard coal car since the strike.
A free for all fight at French Hill roadhouse near Patterson New Jersey left state trooper Charles Ullrich dead and wounded fellow troopers Matthew McManus and inn owner Samuel Alesi.
A collision in New York waters as the liner New Hampshire of the Maine Steamship Co rammed and sank the tug New York near the Brooklyn Bridge. Early reports say three men drowned with rescue efforts underway.
Burke Wolfe of Glouster pleaded guilty to bastardy in Common Pleas court. The charge was brought by Gertrude Stolze of Jacksonville. He was fined 181 dollars and costs by Judge L. G. Worstell and released.
Youngstown Chief Kedgwin Powell appeals to federal authorities to aid in eradicating bootlegging in the city. Powell claims the city hosts about 306 bootleggers and urges action to curb illicit liquor distribution.
Washington February 17 The Marine Corps asked the Army to assist in securing twenty two second lieutenants for its officer corps amid personnel needs.
London reports Bishop E. W. Barnes of Birmingham urged sterilization of the mentally defective at a Eugenics Society address. He argued that the feeble minded are prolific and that repressive measures are needed to prevent the survival of the socially unfit.
Washington cables frame the immigration act as rigid, applied without exception. Officials defend strict enforcement, noting the need to prevent admitting disreputable or criminal foreigners while critics push for exemptions for the powerful or influential.
Weather bureau warns of possible near flood stage on the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers as 6 to 8 inches of snow melt under new rain. Colder air to follow the storm tomorrow in Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania.
Copenhagen reports Stan ley Deldring once hailed as the king of goulash is said to be in financial distress after abandoning his goulash business for Myer in Lille. Deldring built a wartime fortune by supplying the dish to Central European armies.
Columbus February 11. The Afi Trucking company filed with the utilities commission to oppose an Athens application and to obtain permission to open a motor truck route out of Athens.
Rome February 17 Blake Heylen. president of the commerce for the International Eucharistic congress to be held in Citic is understood to be the probable successor to Cardinal Mereter.
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