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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1928

Page

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Executive Board Of Ohio Miners Demand More Relief For Men

The United Mine Workers of America executive board in session requests immediate additional relief funds for mining districts in need. Current assessments and proposed district levies are debated to support miners and their families affected since the Jacksonville incident.

Executive Board Ohio Coulmels Dan So - United Mine Workers of America Todas International So Og Stirn Ad- Honal Pmds Sidhe Cne Jicksonville Lee Hall Tne

Hickman Whispered Not Guilty As Wren Arrained Tuesday

A crowded Superior Court session heard Hickman whisper not guilty as the arraignment of Wren proceeded Tuesday. The defendant, linked to a troubled family and prior Arkansas incidents, faced testimony demands and a tense crowd while a custody and asylum backstory emerged from the proceedings.

Postmaster General Opens Talks on US Mexico Air Mail Service

Postmaster General announced negotiations with Mexican postal authorities to establish an air mail link between the United States and Mexico City. He cited Col Charles A Lindbergh's Washington to Mexico City flight as proving feasibility of the service.

Wasitiingson Yew United States Mexico City Charles 4 Tindbergh Washington Mexio City

Charge Ruth Elder H T Phillips Will With Misconduct Practice Medicine

A report from Atlanta dated January 4 notes Ruth Elder and H T Phillips will face charges of misconduct in practice medicine. Elder has a bond and is touring. Phillips plans to resume general practice focusing on children and internal medicine, with an office linked to Dr Sprague in Atlanta.

Ruth Elder H.T. Phillips Wiley T Sprague H PC Phillips Phillips Wile T Sprague Tulane University New Orleans

Ohio motorist drive threatens crackdown at annual convention

State police and officials gathered in Columbus as motorist tailed drives and neglected renewals came under closer watch. Athens reports a Franklin county surveyor notes delays for 1925 licenses while committees planned reports and observation trips at Grant hospital.

Elgis Columbus Policoe Ohio Engineers Albany Stanley Grant Hospital Columbualti Plana Cc. C. Tattuner Franklin County Surveyor da Press Athens Taard Dent

Relief Sought for Over 1000 Miners Families in Jefferson County

Sub district chief says more than 1,000 miners families in Onge Jefferson County lack clothing and food. John W. Jones, president, indicates immediate aid is needed for workers and dependents at the mine district No. 4 area near Tefferson county. Officials report many miners and women face severe hardship awaiting assistance.

Onge Jefferson County Bert John W. Jones Colum Ymerich Ino Saul Mor Ashes 16 Gui Uo Tefferson County Jones

Slighter Relief From Cold Fails To End Worst Weather

Reports from the Great Lakes region describe a dramatic cold spike and intensifying winter conditions. Firemen tackle blazes and rescues as residents cope with freezing temperatures, scarce preparedness, and rising emergencies across states including Illinois and neighboring districts. Authorities warn the cold may ease briefly but not permanently.

Experts Debunk Mexican Records as Spurious

Washington reports that experts testified before the senate investigative committee that documents attributed to Hearst papers proving a Lean plot to bribe U.S. senators are fake. John Hefard Hearst attorney presented expert reports with no explanation as hearings continued with James A. Sheffield, former L.A. ambassador to Mexico, as the first witness.

Washington Tank UPI Haindwraimer Wilson Randolph Hearst Nnd Heave Hearst Senate Janes A. Sheffielt L & ~Missador Mesico

Youth on Death Row Faces Mercy Review in Conneaut

Lloyd Hewitt, 17, condemned for a double murder, awaits state clemency board ruling. The panel can only advise Governor Donohue on mercy, with a decision due after today’s session. In Cincinnati, a blaze damaged frame buildings injuring two and destroying the Litony Selling Company wholesale paper and tube dealers.

Coltable Lloyd Hewitt Hay Conneaut State Board of Clemency Vic Don Ihey

Troops Drawn to Mount as From Far Off Gather in Washington

A long dispatch describes units organized in Virginia and North Carolina stations preparing to move toward the mount and coastal defenses. It notes a plan to deploy 2500 to 3000 troops, including marines and constabulary, with reinforcement from Charleston and Hampton Roads, aiming to reach the theater by early next week.

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Need More Tact Declares Editor The Meseenger

Beverly Hills Calif Jan 3 Rogers calls for tact in politics arguing a proposed Congress bill to build a highway from Brownsville to San Diego should not be labeled a military raid He criticizes officials for disrespect and urges cooperative action while lamenting lost goodwill and civil discourse.

Beverly Hills Calif Congress Brownsville Jes Uy Hi Paso San Diegno Am Nigabors Lindbuck Rugles

Warfare in Nicaragua: stalled fights and shifting plans

Fragmentary report describes Marines poised to storm rebel positions near PLC hipote while government forces aim to reinforce gear and shells. By late reports, six dead and twenty five wounded. officials discuss continued operations as U S policy debates constrain action and Congress weighs military options.

Marte Plc Hipote Mun Wallon Santine Wil Ory Des Coen Haweset Wrough Senate Lmves

Cold Wave Breaks. Ohio Forecast Sees Warmer Thursday

The report notes a broke cold wave with another threat looming, predicting warmer Thursday. Temperatures across Athena and Columbus show a drop to near single digits, while transportstrictions ease with improved forecasts. Trains and buses faced delays, drivers and crews adapted, and officials warned of continued frigid spells ahead.

Scout unitd press staff outlines Smith presidential bid

A disjointed report suggests Percy Bo Scout, a New York candidate, aims to be Democratic contender for president in May. It notes his push for primary reform, wage laws, and equality measures while urging voter awareness of his stance on national governance and state discussions in California and New York.

Percy BO Smith New York Mike Rowk Washmirton Caifornia Mie Ciuven

Churches to Meet 4 District Rally in Ohio

Churches of the United Brethren in Christ No 11 of Ohio plan a district rally at Hot Berry West Tuesday. The meeting starts at 9:30 from Ho Uariing and Tey VW Johnson. Westerville delegates will join, dinner served, William Campbell and C G Grigory listed as organizers.

United Brethren Church of Thsteid Ohio Berr Uariig Tey Tohnson Westerville Erie Fealer Iy William & Campbell T CG Grigory

Civil War Veteran Dies at 86 in Logan

Civil War veteran Robert Mo Fitzgerald aged 86 died Tuesday afternoon at his home on Warner Avenue after a two week illness that began with a cold and progressed to pneumonia. He served four and a half years in the Civil War with the ISO VT and was a member of the James I Roches ter Post of the GAR. He retired from farming near McArthur in Vinton County and moved to Logan to live with his son. He leaves two sons, two daughters, and a widow. services will be held Friday at 1 o'clock at the Christian church in Me Srinua Priday, with burial in the McArthur cemetery.

Logan Robert Mo Fitzgerald Gill Hig George Fitzgerald Warner Avenue ISO VT Jamey I. Rochester GAR Vinton County McArthur Toy Loganning Pelle Martin Columbus George Fitsgerald Logan Thomas Titegerald Hamden Cora Snydke Logan Srinua Priday Chistian NcArthur

Marines Storm Rebel Positions In Nicaragua Action

U S Marines press to maintain order in Nicaragua after a sudden clash with rebel general Augusto Sandino. Air strikes hit Sandino positions near El Chipate as forces, including 1100 troops, brace for further assaults while Washington defends intervention as necessary for safety and stability.

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Jacksonville Building Company Formed in Athens County

Four Articles of incorporation issued by Secretary Clarence J Grown to the Jacksonville Building Company at Jacksonville in Athens County. Purpose to acquire real estate and buildings and operate them for rental as loge rooms store rooms and offices. Authorized capital is 200 shares at par value of 5000 each. Incorporators named William Kalt William Helsen and D M Sawyer.

Commels van Clarence J Jacksonville

Practical booklet on sewing offered by The Messenger

The Messenger publishes a 32 page sewing guide detailing hand sewing machine stitching hems collars buttonholes pockets and more with pictures showing each step. Recommended by the Washington Information Bureau it promises useful hints for both skilled seamstresses and beginners. Send four cents in stamps with coupon to Frederic J Gaskin Director Information Bureau Washington DC for a copy.

Washington Information Bureau Frederic J Gaskin Information Bureau Washington

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