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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1928
Page
1
Reports describe widespread fires and school closures in mining districts as temperatures plummet. Ohio and Connecticut sections note frozen infrastructure and injuries from accidents as high winds and canal operations face disruptions while officials discuss funding and public utilities actions.
Colunbus officials pursue leads in a December kidnapping and assault on a 3 year old girl. Investigating officers say the suspect, Roush, had previous romance with the victim’s wife and was arrested on burglary and assault charges. The victim escaped when the car stalled and she fled home.
William Edward Hickman prepared to face a crowded Los Angeles courtroom for the third time in the Marian Parker kidnapping and murder. His lawyer Jerome Walsh offered no plan, while prosecutors said enough evidence exists to seek the gallows. The defense may pursue insanity or guilty plea with mercy.
A man and his wife were found dead in their home yesterday, both frozen. Authorities say the deaths appear accidental. investigators will review the case at the county jail.
Washington in January rumors swirl about what President Coolidge will do after leaving the White House. Reports say he may join a prominent New York law firm while some suggest academy or public service options. Friends note he has not commented and that he intends to serve out his term.
The January 2 1925 reception drew more than 3 000 men women and children to the White House to shake hands with President and Mrs Coolidge amid near zero weather. Detectives hunt bandits who dynamited the Bank Mothing company safe and escaped with 4000 in cash and checks.
Grace Tee, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Lee of West Union Street Athens, is credited as the first baby born in Horking Valley in 1928. She arrived at 8 20 Sunday night about 20 hours after the new year began. No other births reported to the Messenger office byMass morning.
Ohio coal mining ended the year in a demoralized condition with many mines closed or non union operations in the southern fields profitable while unionized mines suffered. Thousands of miners were out of work as mines shut down and railroads saw reduced earnings. Strong non union areas in Kentucky and Virginia helped move coal north, but Ohio faced price and wage clashes that led to a 1927 showdown and mine shutdowns.
Arrests shuffle through a tangled report from Amityvale and Merrick Island as ArUneton Vlace and Katherine Conus face charges linked to burglary and an alleged attempt to snuggle into a vehicle. The article notes rising costs and ongoing coal market tensions amid labor frictions and unsettled conditions as the year ends.
Mrs Byingeline filled in for chemistry class in Detroit public high school as the Lindberghs, en route from Mexico City with Colonel Lindbergh, landed in a snowstorm near Sturgis. She praised the trip and said she enjoyed every minute and is ready to return to teaching.
Cold in Hocking Valley persists with subzero readings across towns. Officials in Amesville report 4 degrees below zero despite some marginal rise by morning. Motorists face frozen oil lines and radiators, while taxis report high demand and limited capacity. Charles U. Reel, 86, Ohio diet exhibitors leader, died at home from heart disease.
Portland report details a December 23 night scene off Nauset Beach where a plane supposedly sighted a schooner and attempted a landing. A heavy gale hindered rescue as a crew heard a final splash and signals from the aircraft. A wireless message on Wakey 7 confirms the plane went down.
A district meeting of United Mine Workers of America in Columbus reports emergency relief efforts for stricken miners in eastern districts. Pittsburgh shipments of clothing and supplies arrived after an appeal by the American Federation, with distribution overseen by district representatives.
Wilbur Martin a well known wel s engine von business man has assumed management of the Acme Dry Cleaning company on Athens. He is a graduate of Nelsonville high school and attended Ohio University and Ohio Wesleyan University. He has been active with his father in the family dry cleaning business and will make his home in the area. He is a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.
The Union Pacific Ania Railroad asks the Public Utilities Commission for authority to abandon trains 102 and 041 running daily between Cincinnati and Dayton. Patronage allegedly not enough to justify keeping the mail service.
U S Marines moved to capture Sandino rebels accused of killing six soldiers and wounding 28 in Nicaragua. An ambush at Quilali left five Marines dead and 400 Sandino fighters reported present, with reinforcements from Telapaneca joining at Quilali. Additional units and transport Chateau Thierry were dispatched to sustain operations.
In Athens County Court Richard Richardson of Zanesville was arraigned on first degree murder in the death of Hershel Wooley 33 of Jobs believed killed by a hit and run on the Logan Nelsonville highway October 25 1925. An alias and affidavits against William Griffin and Arthur Rite were noted as complicity.
Cincinnati records show fire losses for 1927 dropped by 547000 from 1926 totals. The reduction reflects improved fire protection and smaller property damages across the city.
Treathens Messenger markets a pictorial booklet titled Ships of the Navy. The pamphlet traces the U.S. fleet from early frigates to modern dreadnoughts with photographs and notes. Director J Haskin invites Americans to learn naval strength and world power through the booklet.
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