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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1924

Page

11

Daugherty Hag Hut ACGuserg in Smith Case

Washington dispatch reports a sensational turn in the Daugherty probe with subpoenas for two cabinet members, Secretary of War Weeks and Secretary of the Treasury Mellon. The inquiry also targets Major Roy Haynes, David Blair, H. H. Votan, Elmer Dover, and three assistant attorneys general, amid probes into the Standard Aircraft case and liquor permit activities.

Washington Harry M. Daugherty Wheeler Wmocrat Montana President Coolidge John Weeks Secretary of Treasury Andrew W. Mellon Weeks Gaston BL Jesse W. Smith Mellon Secretary of the Treasury Harding Roy Haynes David Blair Internal Revenue Bureau H. H. Votan

Congress probes Dempsey-Carpentier film scheme

Wheeler-Brookhart committee widens inquiry into a nationwide plan to show the Dempsey Carpentier fight films. It hears from William Orr Jap Muma and Tex Rickard while Attorney General Daugherty links a deal to silence Roxie Stinson and others offering to sell her silence for 150000 later 50000. He seeks subpoenas for several Cleveland and Washington figures.

Washington Department of Justice Wheeler-Brookhart Committee Dempsey-Carpentier Harry M. Daugherty William J. Burns Inner Circle William Orr Whitman New York Jap Muma Cincinnati Tex Rickard Rickard Orr Jesse Smith Muma Daugherty Roxie Stinson Smith Cleveland Stinson A. N. Fink Buffalo Hollenden Hotel Fink Thettorney James W. Holcomb Samuel Ungerleider Henry T. Ellis M. 8. Daugherty Washington, D. H Ohio

Chicago ministers condemn Voliva broadcast

Chicago clergy protested a Zion City minister Voliva for broadcasting unseemly language. The controversy drew anticipated tuning from radio stations as far away as Singapore and Zanzibar.

Chicago Voliva Singapore Zanzibar Zion City

County School Board Offices Here Are Moved

The Athens county board of education moved Tuesday from the Cline building to the fourth floor of the Security Bank building formerly used by Canaan Coal. The board said the new quarters provide more space and better facilities for its work. Some people think every season comes at the wrong time of the yar.

County School Board Athens County Board of Education Cline Security Bank Canaan Coal Company

Athens to adopt Eastern Time zone change this Sunday

A long standing dispute over time zones ends as Athens and surrounding areas will observe Eastern Standard Time starting at 2:00 p m Sunday March 30 following a Commerce Commission order. The change places Athens with Columbus and other eastern areas, shifting clocks ahead one hour.

Athens L. A. Koons Interstate Ecommerce Commission Columbus Order of the Commerce Commmission Congress United States New York Central Railroad Toledo Monroeville Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Perry County Perry Morgan Counties Ohio River Kentucky Virginia Newark Estern Fostoria Upper Sandusky Marion Delaware Hocking Valley Railroad Lancaster, Logan Dundas Gallipolis Ohio Wayne County IW Va Lancaster Logan McArthur Athens County

Silence for Sale Tangles Brookhart Inquiry in Cleveland

In Washington agents seek to prove Roxie Stinson and A. L. Fink offered to sell silencing documents to U S attorney general aides. Hotel records in Cleveland show visits by Roxie Stinson and A J Fink in February with names linked to the case. Evidence was handed to John W. Ryan as DOJ investigates further.

Cleveland Samuel Ungerleider Marty M. Daugherty Brookhart,Wheeler Committee Washington Roxie Stinson Jesse Smith A. A L. Fink Buffalo A. L. French and Wife Pittsburg Hollenden Hotel Statler A. J. Fink N. Y Miss Stinson James W. Holcomb Cleveland Traction Henry T. Willis S. Daugherty D. H fir +s Fink Hollenden John W. Ryan Department of Justice J. EB. Bernsteen Ryan

Two Spanish Legionaries Die in Moroccan Front Attack

In Morocco a Spanish convoy returning from the Tizziazza sector was ambushed resulting in the deaths of two legionaries and injuries to eleven officers and soldiers. The raid marks a deadly episode in the ongoing campaign.

Madrid Tizziazza

Greece edges toward republic with royal pension deal

At Athens a compromise between the Greek Republicans and Monarchists appeared imminent. Greece likely becomes a republic while conferring a pension on the royal family.

Athens Greece

Paris Taxi Strike Hits Department Stores Losses

Paris drivers staged a one day strike over fare increases that they say reduced business, with department stores reporting about 1000 francs in lost takings.

Paris

Bern Township Trustee Starts Spring Road Work

W O White new trustee of Bern township begins spring road maintenance by clearing brush on the old M C C right of way between Drag Road well and Utley and plans to drag the road when conditions allow.

Bern Broadwell W. O. White Bern Township M. C lLroadwell Utley

Woman Found Alive After Dragging River For Body

Coolville Ohio March 18 Deputies Cady and Barrows, from Athens, dragged the Hocking river bed a mile below Coolville for an hour seeking the body of Mrs Widd Rolands who vanished Sunday after threats to kill herself. Later she was found alive at relatives near the Meigs county line, ending the search.

Coolville Mar Cady Barrows Athen Hocking Widd Rolands

Salaries for post office workers urged amid living costs

Arthur Brisbane argues postal employees deserve higher pay as living costs rise and workload increases. He notes mail carriers face heavier physical burdens with parcel post and shifts, urging decent wages while cautioning readers about Washington narratives and stories of Gaston J.B. Means and Miss Roxie Stinson.

Gaston JB. Means Roxie Stinson

Postoffice Workers Urge Lawmakers for Higher Pay

A call to action urges citizens to write Congress and the Senate urging passage of a bill to raise postoffice salaries. The appeal stresses federal pay as a model for good employment and calls for prompt action.

Sam

Congress May Pick the Next President

A 1938 map shows the U S presidential outcome could fall to the House if a strong third party enters. Republicans hold 327 votes possibly doubtful. Democrats 178 certain. Progressives 35. States like California and Pennsylvania show variance, with many regions labeled doubtful or leaning Progressive. The piece notes third party risk to GOP unity and potential House selection.

Washington House of Representatives Iowa Pennsylvania California Hiram Johnson Istate Ig. O. P Reed Missouri Minnesota Dakotas Wisconsin Arizona

Coming European War Seen By Shaw Desmond

Shaw Desmond, fresh from Europe, predicts another European war is inevitable. He expects a chemical war as part of the next conflict and warns it could destroy civilization unless a miracle intervenes. He cites France Italy and Germany racing in airplanes and gas research.

Cleveland France Germany Italy Shaw Desmond Desmond Europe T Ww

Athens County plans aid for three miles of Inter-County highway 160

Athens county commissioners prepared a resolution at their meeting to seek state aid for about three miles of Inter-County highway 160 the Athens McArthur road from Albany Lee township to the Vinton county line Frank Goldsberry and Howard Cline of Albany visited the state highway department in Columbus and requested improvement The New York Central railroad switch project at Fischer Station progresses with a six to eight car switch planned on the opposite side of the main line to reduce dangerous crossings The railroad will set stakes and lay tracks while the county grades the approach The surveyor will assess the Nelsonville covered bridge load capacity and post load limit signs The commission of John Grosvenor named to the county board arrived from Governor Donabey's office

Athens County Athens-McArthur South Corporation Albany Lee Township Vinton County Frank Goldsberry Howard Cline State Highway Department Columbus State Department New York Central Railroad Fischer Station New York Central Company Corporation of Nelsonville John Grosvenor Board of County Commissioners Donabey

Tedrow Dies After Illness In Nelsonville

Charles B Tedrow 62 longtime coal man in the upper Hocking valley died Monday afternoon after a brief illness. He was superintendent of lands for the New York Coast and held the post since 1962. Born in Nelsonville he led civic efforts and previously served as assistant trainmaster of the Hocking Valley Railroad. Survived by widow Elizabeth McManigal Will and son Will plus sisters and brothers in Nelsonville and Athens. Funeral arrangements will be announced.

Nelsonville Charles Tedrow Pglock Columbus Fanaa Upper Hocking Valley Ohio Isaiah Tedrow New York Coast Hocking Valley Railroad Company Elizabeth McManigal Orbiston Will Will Burnell W. W. Kelley J. P Frank John Cross Athens

Thad H. Brown to Speak at Athens Forum Luncheon

Ohio Secretary of State Thad H. Brown will address the Athens Chamber of Commerce forum luncheon in the Security Bank Building on Wednesday. The speech titled Our State Government will be his first Athens appearance and a capacity crowd is expected.

Thad H. Brown Ohio Athens Chamber of Commerce Chamber Security Bank Brown Mr. Brown Athens

Mah Jonggitis Reported As A New Ailment

In Columbus on March 18 Dr. Charles J. Shepard notes Mah Jonggitis a skin complaint linked to handling cheap ceramic Mah Jongg tiles. He explains tile materials resembling poison ivy can trigger redness and itching in susceptible individuals.

Columbus Ohio Charles J. Shepard Shepard

Governor Donahey Pardons First Two Liquor Law Violations

Columbus Ohio March 18 The first prisoners pardoned from a workhouse by Governor Donahey since his inauguration are Hampdebley Coshocton and Rusawich Massillon released yesterday upon clemency orders. Pardons came on recommendations from local officials and state figures and require endorsements from the prohibition commissioner and prosecutors before future clemency.

Donahey Ohio Columbus Hampdébley Coshocton Canton Rusawich Massillon Mobley Tish Duling Carr

Tramp Confesses to Triple Murder in Linden NY

Sheriff Ware says John Vetoski confessed to killing Mr and Mrs Whalley and Mabel Morse at their Lin den home after breaking in from the Erie Railroad tracks. He describes robbing the house, fatally shooting the trio, attempting arson, and fleeing by living in barns while stealing food.

Batavia N. Y Thomas Whalley Mabel Morse Linden Ware John Vetoski Vetoski Whalley Whal

Ruler of SAPS Failing Fast

Tokyo reports the Japanese Emperor’s mental faculties are gradually weakening and recovery is unlikely. Attending physicians fear a rapid turn for the worse as Crown Prince Hirohito acts as Regent. The Emperor, in his 45th year, has been ill since ascending the throne in 1915.

London Tokio Hirohito

Boy nearly chokes on steel ball in Prague

A 16 year old youth in Prague inhaled a steel ball through a blow pipe and drew it into his lung. Doctors failed to remove it with forceps and a magnet before using a rubber bose and air pump to push the object out, succeeding almost immediately.

Prague

Pope Pius XI Reported Suffering Arteric Sclerosis

A Rome dispatch to the Daily Express today reports that Pope Pius XI is suffering from arteric sclerosis.

London Rome Daily Express Today Pius, XI

Words Shape Life Says Bureau New Free Booklet

A bureau promotes a free booklet on proper speech to guide pronunciation spelling and usage. They urge distribution to schools homes and offices and ask readers to send two cents for postage.

Bergdoll looming return and explosive memoir claims

New York reports Bergdoll plans to surrender to U S authorities after a Berlin gift controversy and sensational magazine disclosures. The April issue cites Tal Brood, Blood, and others forecasting Bergdoll’s return to face trial and possible seizure of assets.

New York Funda Fem Grover Chef Bergdoll United States Normalgood Hearers Intertal Bergdoal Bergege Hapgood Bei Magasine Bergell Cacapa Riood Kia America Eberbach Ace Blood Bergdol United Dedoli Bieed Lemuel Bolles Nation of the American Leckland W. Powell Loigion

Opera Stars Strike In Bucharest Over Privatization Move

Leading Romanian opera performers refuse state control as government plans end of state monopoly. The strike in Bucharest protests a shift toward private management of opera houses and reduced government role.

Striks Bucharest Romania Ruma

Unusually harsh winter grips Berlin countryside

A hard winter with heavy snow affects Berlin and surrounding areas. Grouse and other birds are scarce, hares and deer venture close to homes, and wildlife behavior reflects the severe cold across the region.

Berlin

Tragic Columbus Crash Claims 8 Year Old

An eight year old girl, Maral Dorothy Nutt, died at University Hospital after being struck by a car driven by an employee named Leonard. Witnesses said the vehicle sped on the wrong side around a trolley, creating danger for bystanders. Eugene Thompson reported the fractured injuries as the accident occurred yesterday.

Columbus Ohio Maral Dorothy Nutt

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Daugherty Hag Hut Acguserg WM. K. Hutchinson Roxie Eagter Orner Hotel Register Arthur Brisbane U.S Charles P. Stewart NEA Colorado Idaho Michigan Nebraska Town Kansas Repubiican Roosevelt Pinchott Indiana Ralston Nevada New Jersey Utah West Virginia Wyoming Republica Joann Cen Onamaece SAAS Aighmay 'N See Fisher Surveyor Gomes Charles P. Tedrow FORUM New York State Mrs. Morse SAPS Frederic J. Ps Athens A Or Information Bureau Des Legion
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