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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1924

Page

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Labor and Farmer Groups Eye Cleveland Convention

Rail workers and farmers warn a third party may arise from a Cleveland July 4 conference on progressive action. LaFollette could lead a new movement if mainstream candidates fail, with unions and farmers seeking to reform control of public utilities and resources.

Cleveland Ohio New York Railroad Brotherhood Robert M. LaFollette Wisconsin Fareveres Locomotive Engineers Journal Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers United States Wall Street Senator LaFollette

View and Modern Shoe Factory Will Be E Rected in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville C March 22 a new and modern shoe factory building for The McGovern Nelsonville Co is now definitely assured and construction will start soon. After past obstacles, progress is clear and the project should move rapidly to completion. Directors of the chamber of commerce meeting with Thos McGovern reported favorable outcomes. Purchases of the Freer and Stout lots on Myers Street were finalized and the factory location deal is expected to close at once.

Nelsonville Nelsonville, C McGovern-Nelsonville Co Chamber of Commerce Thos McGovern Freer Stout Myers Street

Sinclair Defies Senate Oil Inquiry on Teapot Dome

Harry F. Sinclair refused to testify before the senate public lands committee, challenging their authority and signaling possible contempt charges. Civil actions in Wyoming and potential criminal action in Washington loom as investigators plan court steps. The article notes other moves in Sinclair's business dealings and related factory plans in Nelsonville, with a continuation on page two.

Kenneth Clark Washington Mar Harry F. Sinclair Teapot Dome Senate Public Lands Committee Sinclair Wyoming Albert B. Fall Sinclair Cheeeepie Senate Invest Senate

Roxie Stinson details life with Jesse and a whiskey ring

Roxie Stinson, ex-wife of Jesse Smith, testifies about fear and a whiskey ring involving General Daugherty. She describes confidences and alleged schemes, including claims of a Cleveland hotel liaison and pressure to frame the dead, with mentions of Jake L. Han non and political leverage at Harding era events.

I. N Washington March Ling Lips Mra Roxie Stine Jons Daugherty Mel Daugherty Ottty Cleveland Committee Dramaticalley Gail Ing Roxie Stinson Jake L. Hannon Harding Jesse Smith Desthy Allonsaieeral Daugherty

Franklin county sheriff charged in liquor bribe case

Frank J. Holycross Franklin county sheriff and deputies Motter and Hamilton face indictments on bribe related liquor law charges. They are to be arraigned Wednesday before Common Pleas Judge Sowers in Columbus. Holycross remains in office pending trial. removal requires conviction or legal action by county officials. He seeks an early trial citing witnesses with criminal records.

Columbus Mar Frank J. Holycross Sherif Franklin County Motter Hamilton Common Pleas Sowers Holycross

Resch announces bid for Columbus sheriff post

Charles I. Resch of Columbus announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff on a platform of law enforcement and honesty. Resch, a former Franklin county sheriff, served two terms.

Columbus

Radical thinker steals neighbor’s car claim

A man justifies taking a neighbor’s car by claiming he can outrun the vehicle. Police investigate the casual theft as a possible street logic story.

Woman Seeks Compensation Over Haircut Lesson

Helen Hanson paid for a shingle bob taught by a Chicago hair-dressing instructor but found it unsuccessful. She consulted Attorney James A. Peterson and filed a gift against the beauty teacher. The bottom image shows the bob. she asks 06¢.

Helen Hanson Chicago James A. Peterson Helen

Logan Youth to Take Naval Academy Entrance Exam

Early Soliday, son of Mr and Mrs Dan Soliday of Logan Ohio, plans to accept Congressman Underwood’s offer of appointment to the Annapolis Naval Academy. He will review high school work to be ready for the required examination. Soliday is a former Ohio University student at Athens.

Logan Fearly Soliday Dan Soliday Congressman Underwood Annapolis Naval Academy Ohio University Athens

Massive landslide blocks Columbus route near Rockbridge

Heavy rain over the past week triggered a large landslide just north of Rockbridge on the Logan Lancaster pike highway. Tons of soil and rocks spilled down a steep incline, uprooting three trees. Crews cleared debris and restored traffic after removing the trees beside the hill.

Logan, O Rockbridge Logan-Lancaster Pike

American Prelate in Auto Crash in Rome

Archbishop Patrick J. Hayes of New York, who with Archbishop Mundelein of Chicago will be elevated to cardinal next week, was in a automobile accident in Rome this afternoon but escaped injury. His motor car collided with an expressman's truck. the car was not damaged and proceeded on its way.

Rome Patrick J. Hayes New York Mundelein Chicago

Alexander Men Before Court On Cruelty Charge

Sam Dinsmore and Augustus Reeves, farmers from Alexander township, pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Magistrate C. H. Porter on cruelty to animals charges. Trials scheduled for Saturday March 29. Affidavits by Humane Officer A. C. Roach allege neglect of food and shelter for livestock. Constable Tucker brought the men to court.

Sam Dinsmore Augustus Reeves Alexander Township C. H. Porter Dinsmore Reeves Humane A. C. Roach Tucker

Explosion Victim Not Recovering As Expected

Logan Ohio March 22 James Brown Perry county farmer seriously burned in a gasoline explosion at his home several days ago is not recovering rapidly. Infection set in a hand, necessitating amputation to stop spreading. Skin burned on hands face and chest. He remains at the local hospital.

Logan James Brown Perry County

Funeral for Private Glenn H. Gannett in Columbus

Funeral services for Private Glenn H. Gannett aged 21 of Columbus will be held at 1:30 Monday afternoon at the Rich Street Church of Christ. He was shot and killed here by sentries while attempting to escape from Fort Hayes custody.

Columbus Glenn H. Gannett Fort Hayes Rich Street Church of Christ

Dancing in church sparks debate at St. Mark's

Dr. Guthrie rector of St. Mark's First Episcopal Church in New York argues for dancing as part of religious service while Bishop Manning bans it. He cites scientists like Spencer and Huxley to support the view that religious emotion is closely tied to dancing.

Star Co Guthrie St. Mark’s First Episcopal Church New York Manning Dr. Guthrie Spencer Darwin Haeckel Huxley

River dikes urged removed along Ohio toward safer navigation

River interests led by pilots push to remove obsolete Ohio river dikes as lock and dam systems render them unnecessary. Beaver Shoals Wing Dam Brown's Island Eight Mile Bonanza Bar Rising Sun Lower Dike Gunpowder Sand Creek below Ravenswood are named as targets.

Pomeroy, O Ohio River Beaver Shoals Wing Dam Brown's Island Eight Mile Bonanza Bar Rising Sun Lower Dike Gunpowder Sand Creek Ravenswood

Man from Columbus Fined for Intoxication at Union Station

Deputies detained William Bolin of Columbus at Union station Friday forenoon after a report from a station above. Bolin pleaded guilty before Magistrate Helwig Saturday morning, fined $10 plus costs, and was jailed to await funds from Columbus to cover the assessment.

Cady and Barrows Union Station William Bolin Columbus Bolin Helwig

Never Quit Motive Guides Isolated Lakefront Keeper

A lighthouse keeper endures harsh weather and isolation at Lake Ontario as his small, weathered residence guards the shore. The stark, wintry scene emphasizes his steadfast duty despite being effectively a prisoner in his own shelter.

Fce Itme Lake Ontario Ahores

Many Seek Governer Post Rumors State

In Cleveland Ohio March 22 a wave of possible Republican candidates for the state ticket is shaping up with Roscoe McCulloch of Canton ready to declare. Others mentioned include J F Burke Elyria James A White Cleveland C Homer Durand Coshocton Harry L Davis Cleveland and John L Cable Lima. Fred Kohler Cleveland may join after a trip abroad with Klan support rumored if he runs.

Cleveland, O Ohio J. F. Burke Elyria James A. White Cleveland State Anti-Saloon League C. Homer Durand Coshocton Harryl. Davis John L. Cable Lima Fred Kohler New York South America Kohler Ku Klux Klan Heath

Loafers' Shrine Vanishes Under Shovel Work

Local Athens scene loses its sun-worshipper gathering place known as the Bench at Blackstone corner Court and Union streets. Workmen clear the area for upcoming construction, ending a long-standing spot where citizens discussed affairs and relaxed in summer afternoons.

Athens Court House Blackstone Court and Union Streets Tie Bench

Pomeroy Adopts Eastern Time and Wharf Agreement

Pomeroy Ohio council voted to adopt Eastern time with a Sunday clocks change on March 3 to align schedules. They also allocated over 500 dollars for removing a freight debt slip, sharing costs among city, county, state, and street car company, and granted a two year wharf privilege to Win McMurray at 185 dollars annually for wharfage revenue.

Pomeroy, O Pomeroy City Pomeroy Hocking Valley City County State and Street Car Company McMurray

Neil Scandal May End Soon in Columbus Hotel Project

In Columbus Ohio talks resume on March 22 about reopening the Neil House company case in common pleas court to seek a compromise. Attorneys for stock underwriters tied to a 1.6 million dollar contract press for a settlement with Dr J H Gerhardt who seeks an accounting amid alleged mismanagement.

Columbus Neil House Company Common Pleas Gustav W. Darch H. B. Wells Max Goldsmith Archibald 8. White Kinkead J H. Gerhardt Gerhardt Neil House State House South High Street

Irish Army Mutiny Sparks Cabinet Crisis in Dublin

Dublin March 22. Indications tonight point to serious trouble within the Free State government over the military mutiny. The cabinet met for eight hours to discuss the situation with Joseph McGrath present, who had led as minister of commerce due to his sympathetic stance toward the mutinous army officers.

Dublin Mar Free State Joseph McGrath

Envoy Dr. Tusar Dies in Berlin at Age of…

Berlin dispatch reports the sudden death of Dr. Tusar the Czecho Slovakian envoy to Germany from heart failure this evening in Berlin. Further details stand as the envoy’s death shakes diplomatic channels.

Berlin Tusar Germany

Democrats Seek Facts on Funds Tied to Harding Campaign

Washington March 22 Democratic leaders pressed for details on campaign contributions linked to the Harding campaign deficit of about 1.6 million dollars. Will Hays testified Sinclair donated 75 000 shares worth roughly 1.9 million dollars to aid debt relief, a claim Hays denied as false while a subpoena was issued for Fred W Upham to testify.

Washington Mar Public Lands Committee Will H. Hays Harry I. Sinclar Republican Party Hays National Committee Tly Fred W. Upham Bers Ladd North Dakota Walsh Mays Sinclair Sinclair Consolidated Mt Corporation Stanfield Oregon

Building permit note for air castles and odd plans

Fragmentary text mentions building permits, air castles, wood forms, mortar and a payment of 3 cents. Cites unclear plans and free particles. no clear entities or dates.

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