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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1927

Page

11

Senators seek recount and contempt powers in 1926 primaries

The Reed election investigating committee moves to recount Pittsburgh and Philadelphia ballots and to jail three men who handled large sums for the 1926 Pennsylvania and Illinois primaries. Philadelphia clerk Thomas W Cunningham may be cited after concealing $50 000 donated to the Vare ticket. Samuel Insull faces questions over his $250 000 political contributions and names of recipients. The hearings are set to consider contempt actions and extend into the next session.

Washington Senate Reed Pittsburgh Philadelphia James A. Reed Missouri Maine Congress Thomas W. Cunningham Vare Pennsylvania Samuel Insull Traction Milionaire Illinois Chicago Daniel Schiller

Death in Ocean Town Reveals Hidden Dagger Mystery

Garrett Folsom dies by stabbing beneath the water in Ocean Town New Jersey. Anastasia Folsom takes charge as inquest identifies a Oriental dagger as the murder weapon. Suspects include Roger Neville Helen Barnaby Carmelita Walden and Ned Barron near the copper king.

Garrett Folsom Ocean Town N. J Yolsom Roger Neville Helen Barnaby Carmelita Waldon Folsom Ned Barron Copper King Anastasia Folsom

Dramatic Dinner on the Deck Ends in Probing Questions

Anastasia Folsom gathers a select group for a private talk on a cruise deck. Robin Beare, the auction buyer, is pressed by Miss Wells and Miss Folsom as tensions rise over a past tragedy. The scene hints at looming revelations as the gathering grows larger and more curious.

Live Stock Markets Report From Pittsburgh and Cincinnati

Hog receipts 1,400 with steady to 25 lower. silage and beef cuts mixed. Cattle and calves show market steady with lower weight ranges. beef steers near 10.65 top, vealers 10.50 15.00. Sheep and lambs active, top fat lambs around 14.25, bulk lambs 10.50. Prices given for various weight classes and packing sows.

Pittsburgh Cincinnathe

New York Produce Prices From The Market Summary

Newsroom note reports varied produce prices including butter firm receipts of 12 088 and cream 7 extras at 8c. Special market items show 5319c with Keys quiet receipts 37 087 and nearby white fancy 34c. Nearby mixed whites 28c to 38c and fresh firsts 27c. Western whites 28c and Pacific coag figures uncertain among towns.

New York

Cleveland Produce Poultry and Butter Prices

Poultry prices list heavy fowls 12c, medium 28c, Leghorns 22c to 30c. springers 28c to 30c. ducks 24c. geese 24c. cocks 17c 18c. stags 22c. Butter 52c per pound in tubs. Kegs 27c, extra firsts 26c, firsts 24 to 23c, ordinary 2%?.

Cleveland

Market Prices Report The Cincinnati and Chicago Dairy Produce

Cincinnati produce notes show fresh gathered firsts at 22 cents with steady demand and seconds at 20 cents. Chicago butter prices: firsts 50. Eggs listed with various classes and prices including firsts at 22 1/4 cents and seconds at 25 cents.

Chicago Tras

Oil price report from Pittsburgh February 23

New oil prices listed for Penna grade and other oils across Transit and Pipe Line companies in New York and nationwide. Rates show several grades at varying lines with several figures unchanged including Buckeye Eureka Cumberland and related price points.

Pittsburgh Penna N. Y. Transit Co Strodford District National Transit National Transit Co Proratye Dpenna Iipe Eureka Pipe Line Co Buckeye Pipe Line Co Buckeye Eureka Somerset Cumberland Raenland

Market Quotes for Liberty 34s and Related Bonds

New York market report shows Liberty 34s opening at 101.44 unchanged, Jat 44s rising to 103.12 up 2, 2nd 4%4s at 100.21 up 1, Std 44s at 101.12 up 15 points and 103.27 up 2. This summarizes early bond price movements and daily shifts across the listed securities.

New York U. P Liberty

Wool market slows as buyers await opening inMen's wear lines

Boston report notes sluggish wool trade with buyers awaiting the opening in men's wear. Prices show a fall from last spring as Montevideo and foreign wools show limited demand and steady activity in the local market.

Boston Medican Woolen Company Montevideo

Toledo Market Averages For February Prices Mixed

Market notes from Toledo show varied bids with wheat at about 1.55 to 1.36 per bushel, corn prices listed as ascent ic and rye at 1.05, oats unclear. Cash clover 22.60, timothy 280, butter and hay listed around 25.00 with feb and march entries in play.

Toledo Sitoe Ittge Timothy

Marriage License Issued in Courthouse Doings

A marriage license was issued to Clay Smith, 2, Glouster, painter, and Leona Bickley, 21, Hollister. Reverend Plummer, Glouster, was designated as the officiating minister.

Clay Smith Glouster Leona Bickley Hollister Iverend Plummer Minis

Real estate of Charles W. Martin sold to pay debts

Under probate court order, the real estate of Charles W. Martin, deceased, was sold to William Martin for $1250 to pay Sarsh widow. The sale was approved and administrator G. H. Martin was ordered to execute a deed to the purchaser.

Charles W. Martin Prosbate William Martin Sarsh G. H. Martin

Speeches Explore US Philippines Ties at Ohio University

Juan de G Rodriguez a Filipino student and former Montana cadet who later taught at Cornell will discuss the United States relation to the Philippine Islands in two talks today at Ohio University Fine Arts Building. Rodriguez spoke under university auspices about the wartime service and his experiences.

United States Philippine Islands Juan de G. Rodriguez Ohio University Vilipino University of Montana Cornell Unility Ited

Sims Measure Signed For Ten Million To Combat Floods

Washington February 23 President Coolidge signed a bill appropriating 10 million dollars to fund flood control and relief efforts in the drought and flood prone states as part of a broader effort to mitigate water-related disasters.

Sims Washington Coolidge Cory Bover

Creditors Recover $11,000 From Ohio Industrial Endowment Fund

In Columbus on February 23, George and Emma Hern of Dayton recovered 11000 in a verdict against Jacob A. Stern president and Louis W. Josephson general manager of the defunct Ohio Industrial Endowment Fund. Judge Brooks Shell directed the verdict and dismissed seven directors as party defendants for being misled by Josephson. Josephson is serving seven years in the state penitentiary for embezzlement.

Columbus U.P George and Emma Hern Dayton Jacob A. Stern Louis W. Josephson Ohio Industrial Endowment Fund Company Brooks Shell Lancaster Josephson Stern State Penitentiary

Divine Right Still Guides Government Judge Allen Says

Judge Florence Allen of Cleveland told about 400 at the Methodist church in Athens that the old idea of monarchy rule persists in democracy as a government can do no wrong. She urged expanded public input before war decisions and cited Mexico Nicaragua and prohibition as cases where property and rights are affected.

Florence Allen Cleveland Ohio Supreme Court Allen Athens United States Mexico England Chicago Coolidge Kellogg Nicaragua Allien Germany Russia Belgium

Classified ad offers buy and sell at economy prices

An economy price classified notice promotes buying opportunities and selling at profitable figures. It references favorable quotes and profits to attract buyers and sellers in a brief marketplace pitch.

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Maniacal Gunman Slays Two and Wounds Three in Nebraska

Neighbors and posses hunted for John Marsh after a drastic spree in three Nebraska counties. Marsh, over six feet tall and near 300 pounds, killed Ole Anderson and Ange Nelson and wounded two brothers and Vernon Johnson before escaping. An aerial and ground search near Valley and Yutan continued.

Omaha Neb U.P Valley John Marsh Ole Anderson Ange Nelson Vernon Johnson Marsh

Prisoner Feeding Measure Up for Senate Action

In Columbus on February 23 the house committee on county affairs recommended passing Senator George H. Bender's bill to cap sheriff feeding costs. It sets actual cost limits at 75 cents per day, with smaller counties guaranteed 15 to 25 cents per prisoner per meal when prisoner numbers are under 20. An amendment to require competitive bidding for food was defeated.

Columbus House Committee On George H. Bender Cleveland Creesey Ashtabula County

Fifteen Year Old Paddy Nolan Aims for Prize in Derby

In Quebec on February 23, fifteen year old Paddy Nolan started the final 40 miles of the 120 mile Eastern International dog sled derby seeking fourth prize money to help his ill mother. His team was down one dog due to stiffness and he faced seasoned mushers as crowds cheered his effort.

Quebec Que U.P Paddy Nolan Paddy Nolans

U S Control Over Nicaragua Funds Proposed by Diaz

Managua dispatch reports President Diaz proposed a 100 year treaty giving the United States control of Nicaragua finances and armed forces. A financial adviser would veto expenditures and the United States would back a 20 million dollar loan to rehabilitate the country while guaranteeing independence.

Managua Nicaragua United States Dias Washington

Masons Convene Eleventh Royal Arch District Meeting

Masons of the Eleventh Royal Arch district covering Delaware Franklin Knox and Morrow counties will meet Friday at the Masonic Temple in Columbus.

Columbus Reyal Archa Delaware Franklin, Knox Morrow Counties Masonic Temple

Supreme court taxes Marsh Fund estate for 1922 23

The Supreme court ruled that the Marsh Fund Foundation of Van Wert must pay taxes on its estate for 1922 and 1923 because the property was not used exclusively for charitable purposes during those years.

Columbus Supreme Court Marsh Fund Foundation of van Wert

Weather historical temps show warm February trend

The report notes an excess of 187 degrees above zero since February 1 and a February average eight degrees above normal. It records the date’s low of 4 below zero in 1884 and a high of 64 in 1913. A two hour temperature table for Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning lists readings around the mid 40s to upper 40s.

Prices Reduced On Gasoline and Oil in Country

Record oil production today triggered price cuts in crude oil and wholesale gasoline across regions. Carter Oil, Standard Oil of New Jersey, Prairie Oil and Gas, Magnolia Petroleum and others lowered crude by 15 to 39 cents per barrel, with Pennsylvania and Illinois reductions noted. Oil Journal data show weekly production at a new high of 2,457,042 barrels daily, while wholesale gasoline prices fell in North Texas and Chicago markets.

New York Carter Oil Company Standard Oil of New Jersey Prairie Oil and Gas Magnolia Petroleum Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Ohio Oil Company Illinois Princeton Lima Indiana Plymouth Wooster Kentucky The Oil and Gas Journal Texas Chicago

Teaching of mental hygiene emphasizes doing of things

Dr. W H Burnham former head of Clark University education spoke at Ohio University Ewing Hall about mental hygiene and activity in work. He argued that children learn about possibility and impossibility and that excessive parental pampering leads to behavioral disorders. The Men's Glee Club then performed three numbers slated for Columbus contest.

W. H. Burnham Department of Education Clark University Ohio University Ewing Hall Burnham Dr. Burnham

Election System Clean Up Reaches New Phase Today

The Reed Committee plans to start a recount of ballots in two large cities as part of a broader election system clean up in the U S Senate race.

U. S. Senate Reed Committee

Italian Aviator Starts on Flight Across Atlantic

Portuguese Cape Verde dispatch reports Colonel Francisco De Pinedo, Italian fascist aviator, taking off at 1:10 a m in a twin engine Santa Maria seaplane on a non stop attempt across the South Atlantic to Natal Brazil. The 1900 mile route follows South American shipping lanes with potential rescue by passing ships if forced down.

Porto Praia Cape Verde Islands U.R

Road Commission Plan Rejected by House Committee

The Ohio House highways committee voted 15 to 2 to remove the Norton highway bill provision that would set up a highway commission to appoint a highway director and supervise policies. The panel said control should stay with the governor’s administration and noted a potential veto if the measure passed. Reverend C. H mace Renee Huron county testified during the discussion.

Columbus United Press Joint Legislative Committee On Highways House Highways Committee Highway Commission Governors Administration C. H. Mace Huron County

Funeral Services For Rev David Judson Starr

Starr Funeral Cincinnati reports funeral services for Rev David Judson Starr 88 a longtime Methodist leader who died yesterday. Burial will be in Dayton. Starr served the church sixty five years and began his ministry in 1860 at Raper M E church in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati U.R David Judson Starr Dayton

Gorilla man not found among Youngstown suspects

Youngstown police on 12 hour shifts failed to identify any of thirty in custody as the gorilla man from Saturday. Detectives checked nearby labor camps hoping to locate the former convict pictured in the rogues gallery.

Youngstown A.R Police Rogues

Former Pen Chaplain Dies

The Rev. David Judson Starr long served as chaplain of the Ohio penitentiary and previously chaplain of the Ohio House of Representatives. He died at his Cincinnati home last night.

Cincinnati David Judson Starr Ohio Penitentiary Ohio House of Representatives

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Paul R. Mallon Anastasia Dan Pelton Tracys Garry Riggs Dan Paxton Ross Pelton Carolyn Wells Wea Eeenice Mr. Folsom Rascal Aimidsla Sears Mr. Sears Robin Miss Folsom Onan Miss Welsom Keogsi Thee Cincinnaty Hutter Toledo Grain Opportunity Thalpy U. S. and Islands F They, M. CA Industrial Endowment Company Wollan Omaha, Neb Yutan Nebraska Ohio U.S Diaz Masons Day Atlantic Starr Chichesters Pills Carmen Lamond PILLA Paege Cphron Jacksonville Ponce DE Leon Suwanee River Ly. Ee Tam St. Petersburg Orleans G. C. Blackburn West Gay ST Midelity Sam M
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