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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1924
Page
1
Fire roared through Auchte's business district late Tuesday night, destroying much of the area and causing an estimated $50,000 in damages. Two men, William White and Russell, escaped severe injuries when the ceiling collapsed, with burns to their backs and arms.
O J Sayre, a former Glouster resident, escaped a Buchtel fire by accepting a ride to Glouster Tuesday night in a truck. He had a room near the dance hall where the blaze started and likely would have been overcome by smoke if not for the invitation. Leo White drove from Buchtel to Glouster and asked Sayre to join him, after which Sayre spent the night in Trimble with son in law and daughter R G Kasler.
Fire gutted the Holiness church on the Wagner building second floor and spread to adjacent frame structures. The Harve Sayre general store and other offices and residences were consumed. two carloads of stock feed were lost in the Sayre store. No injuries reported. Firefighters faced intense heat and lacked water works in Ponte, relying on bucket brigades. Authorities suspect an overheated stove triggered the blaze.
Delegates from 50 counties attend a two day session of the Ohio Shippers Association in Columbus. The morning covers cooperative marketing and reviews last year’s activities. this afternoon topics include cooperative program developments and county livestock associations. a section of directors will follow.
A fragment suggests Germany will strengthen its mark after achieving sufficient marks. It hints at a shift in currency value tied to economic milestones, implying a future devaluation or stabilization pending performance indicators.
The Nelsonville police declare war on stray dogs. Officer Pearson was called to West Columbus Street Tuesday morning and after a brief skirmish he fired three more shots. Citizens with valuable dogs are urged to keep them confined during the hostilities.
Nelsonville O Feb 27 Red Star bus drivers figure in local court circles Harry Freese arrested Monday by Officer Pearson for violating a rear seat rule with passengers in front seat He pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Lax.
Athens County commissioners and State Highway Department representatives reached an agreement to replace the iron Monday Creek bridge with a concrete span and to construct new bridges at Amesville and Nelsonville while straightening adjacent highway sections. The state and county will share costs equally, following a year old pact contingent on right of way, with district, assistant, and resident engineers involved.
London Feb 27 Newspapers express unease over Queen Mary's health after a court bulletin says she is confined to her room with a severe cold. She was unable to attend King George's attendance at the Duchess of Roxburghe's dinner and had not left Buckingham Palace in six days.
Charles M. Schwab, president of Bethlehem Steel, returned on the Olympic from a seven weeks' inquiry in central Germany and predicted Germany would recover soon and resume its place among the world’s leading industrial nations.
A Romanian royal heir, Prince Mihai, son of the crown prince, is seen roaming wearing regal galalia and no undergarments, suggesting a carefree outing away from his mother’s watchful eye.
Secretary of State Charles E Hughes delivered the only memorial address for Warren G Harding in the House chamber Washington praising the late president’s life and service. The ceremony drew Coolidge, cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, and relatives including Harding’s widow, with focus on his humanity and kindness.
Ohio’s presidential preference system with first and second choices has been a dead letter since inception. Eight candidates remain in the April 29 primary with four designated as second choices from Ohio, but no second-choice votes have ever been cast for a nomination.
Columbus officials, county commissioners, and Columbus Railway Power and Light Co reached a final agreement to eliminate another dangerous grade crossing. The plan moves traffic to pass under an overhead railroad crossing on the National Pike at East Columbus.
In Toledo on February 27 three bandits shot Harry Richmond a hotel clerk in the head then tied him and elevator boy Walter Roberts in a room. They stole $100 from the cash register and escaped from the Monticello hotel.
Two assailants attacked Senator Bergamini at his villa wounding him with knives and robbing him in a bold assault. The incident occurred as authorities investigated possible motives and suspects.
Nellie Law a six year old dog owned by John Law of Chauncey Ohio hanged herself in a barn near the residence after falling through an opening in the hay loft She was a well regarded rabbit dog and pet buried with honors in the old barnyard in a somber local incident.
In Letart township a man named Pilchard pled guilty to manslaughter in the shooting death of his brother. Judge Miller heard character witnesses as the court weighs sentence severity. The aged mother and other witnesses were to be summoned at the morning session.
In Rome Bishop Kinner of Spokane Washington was received in audience by Pope Pius XI. Also mentioned is the death today of former Minister of State Denava.
In Columbus Ohio policemen faced rough weather as they awaited summer uniform inspections. The joke turned practical as officers feared patching and re fitting would delay vacations and require new gear. The scene captured seasonal tensions amid official order and chilly wind.
Harry Hartwell the receiver sold the local street car line in a court ordered bid. One bidder from the Bondholders Protective committee offered 85 000 for full line with a 19 000 bond to qualify. Nine one man cars are being built for the new owners and will operate within three months.
State Health Director Monger will meet Stark county delegates this afternoon to discuss the proposed tuberculosis sanitarium in Columbus Ohio. The talk aims to advance plans for a new facility addressing local public health needs and regional patients.
Washington February 27 Republicans push a tax reduction bill to a final House vote Friday. Longworth backs an 87 1/2 percent top surtax plan to replace Garner. insurgents like Woodruff may switch. Key battles loom over income tax provisions and a 25 percent tax cut for last year payable this year.
Francis H. McAdoo denies any involvement in the off- lease scandal and refuses comment. The McAdoo statement was issued to the International News Service as the Senate Investigating committee in Washington questions telegrams naming him and Edward B. McLean weighing possible matters. McAdoo, an attorney with Miller & Otis, is William G. McAdoo’s son and a Democratic presidential candidate hopeful.
Rev R J Campbell argues modern industrial civilization speeds life without improving well being. He calls for a cultural shift toward slower living and valuing human development over rapid production and material gains.
A garbled report from the capital describes a brief, tense moment as officials refuse to confirm resignation timing. The scene centers on a public figure facing questions about timing and method of departure amid shifting political talk.
Washington February 27 Senate Public Lands Committee continued search for secrets in the naval oil probe. Officials including Albert B. Fall and E K B McLean faced telegram review and testimony to uncover whether officials or committee members shared confidential information with witnesses. The inquiry has yet to yield sensational results though several named figures and past actions surfaced.
In Columbus Delaware the state servicg commission lists Boma Bing as first and Carrie Cro as second in the ia cent 4zAmination for matrem the school.
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