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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1924

Page

2

The Christian Side of Lincoln Lecture at Methodist Church

Hon. H. Edmund Hill, state legislator, spoke to a large audience on February 19 at the Methodist church. He urged faith in God to avoid national fallings and highlighted Lincoln’s emancipation act as a divine mission, urging war outlawry and adherence to Old Testament teachings as a path to peace.

AN. O H. Edmund Hill Methodist Church Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Commson League of Nations World Court Europe Mr. Hill America

France Friction Fades as Poincare Wins Confidence Vote

Premier Raymond Poincare secure a confidence vote in the chamber as his fiscal reform passes with 815 to 264. The measure raises all taxes by 20 percent and aims to cut government waste, with the franc slipping further in early trading as the exchange rate hits 24 francs per dollar.

Frank EF. Mason Micr Chamber Deputies United States

Glouster Friendship Circle Meets at Methodist Church

The Glouster Friendship Circle will convene at the Methodist Church this evening with Mrs Bingman and her committee hostesses supervising. Funeral services for James Johnston will be held Wednesday afternoon at the home with interment in Maplewood Cemetery. attendees include many relatives from across several states.

Methodist Church James Johnston City Ay Jmmipton Church of Christ Maplewood

Earl of Suffolent Marine Adventure Spirit

A centuries old peer embraces a sea life, trading land titles for the allure of ocean journeys. The passage hints at enduring curiosity and the lure of voyage as a traveling aristocrat seeks new waters and stories.

Berkshire Wryeer

Earl of Suffolk joins mercantile marine after navy offer

The Earl of Suffolk, longtime sea aspirant, declined a naval career choosing the mercantile marine. He left England for sea last July and his ship is not due to return for a year. He is connected to Miss Daisy Letter, daughter of Levi Letter of Chicago and Washington.

Folk Daisy Letter Levi Letter Chicago Washington Earl of Suffolk Royal Navy Mercantile Marine England

Senate Bitterly Debates Cohen Nomination for Customs Chief

The Senate held a closed session to oppose Walter L. Cohen a Black nominee for comptroller of customs in New Orleans Louisiana as Democrats led by Broussard and Randell objected on personal grounds amid a heated dispute.

Washington Senate Walter L. Cohen New Orleans Cohen Broussard Randell Louisiana

Kes terson divorce granted for gross neglect of duty

Marie Kes terson won a divorce from Alva Kesterson before Judge Pettit. The decree grants alimony of 5 dollars per month starting March 1 and custody of a child to the plaintiff.

Marie Kesterson Herman Alva Kesterson Pettit

Two petitions filed in common pleas court

Edward Heffey sues Olive M Heffey for divorce on grounds of adultery and cruelty. he left in February and accuses her of taking control of his restaurant and pool hall. A temporary restraining order was granted. The couple wed March 17 1919. Maggie Kay sues Wilbur Kay for paternity and alimony. he left after marrying her March 7 1923 and now resides in Columbus. Permanent alimony requested, no divorce sought.

Common Pleas Court Edward Heffey Olive M. Heffey Maggie Kay Wilbur Kay Mr. Heffey Kay City of Columbus

Death of Thomas J. Lavencroft Near Bowen Street Home

Thomas J. Lavencroft died about noon Sunday at his son in law William Holtzappel’s home 280 Bowen Street from heart trouble. The L C Yocum Co arranged to ship the body to his former home for burial.

Thomas J. Lavencroft Wm. Holtzappel Bowen Street L. C. Yocum Co

Gambling charges filed over pool room and soda shop

An affidavit by the Chief Steward alleges that George permitted gambling at his pool room and soft drink place. Elias was arraigned before Mayor Wolfe, pled or was found guilty, with a hearing set Tuesday afternoon. Police received numerous complaints about gambling at the pool room.

George Wolfe Elias

Patient escape from Athens State hospital reported

Frank Garret, a patient at Athens State hospital, escaped in the latter part of the week. A letter to Judge Stephen son from the institution notes Garret was admitted from Hocking county on February 19 1923 and his whereabouts are unknown to officials.

Frank Garret Athens State Hospital Stephenson Probate Court Garret Hocking County

Youngstown Girl Testifies in Felonious Assault Trial

Anna Olejan a 10 year old schoolgirl testifies before Judge N H McClure in Medina on a felonious assault charge against Albert Stevenson Two other young girls corroborate whether the man committed similar offenses in the case marked by sensational testimony from the courtroom.

Youngstown Anna Olejan Albert Stevenson N. H. McClure Medina

Australian electricians plan high voltage link from Victoria Falls

Australian electricians map a 132000 volt transmission link from the Victoria Falls region toward a distant destination, outlining project scope and technical challenges for this cross‑border energy connection.

Victoria Falls

Hedderich outlines extreme platform on a tiny campaign card

John W. Hedderich Jr a La Follette Progressive from Bridgeville Pa circulates a three by five inch card detailing his bid for Congress. It proclaims no war lower prices higher wages jail for Daugherty and ends with a warning not to vote if beer is the only issue.

Bridgeville John W. Hedderich, Jr Hedderich Congress Headrick la Follette Seattle Homestead Capital California Same &S Daugherty Supreme Court of England

Collins Deal Resurrection Shocks New York Fans

Rumors say Eddie Collins reappears in New York amid rumors the White Sox manager Frank Chance sought to finalize a trade. Reported terms include Waite Hoyt Everett Scott Mike McNally and Harvey Hendrick moving to Chicago for Collins and possibly another player. Colonel Jacob Ruppert denies knowledge of Collins visit as excitement surrounds the deal.

I’rank Chance White Sox Comiskey Chance Yankees Collins Waite Hoyt Everett Scott Mike McNally Harvey Hendrick Chicago Los Angeles Collin Jacob Ruppert

Doctor K V Pierce and His Favorite Prescription

The article profiles Dr. K V Pierce a Buffalo physician who studied nature’s remedies and Indian practices. It claims his Favorite Prescription helps women’s weaknesses with half a century of use, praises purity and his standing, and invites readers to request a trial package from Pierce's Invalids Hotel in Danae.

K. V. Pierce Dr. Pierce Buffalo Pierce

Senator Frank C. Greene in very critical condition

Washington February 19 The condition of Senator Frank C wounded in a gunfight between prohibition agents and bootleggers was described as extremely critical at Emergency hospital Physicians were hopeful he would rally but admitted the chances of recovery were against him

Washington Frank C

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