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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1928

Page

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Criticism Of U.S. Intervention Policy Attributed To Misunderstanding

United Press Star reports officials say criticism of U.S. policy in Nicaragua stems from misunderstanding of the situation and administration motives. The pacification effort, with Sandino rebel banditry to end, rests on Diaz government requests and aims to protect canal and naval base interests.

Gebhart United Press Sia Washington Meijer Cienerat John A. Tedeune Gang Corps Augustuin Sandino Fae- Gon Oan Nagagua Ma “Branidit Tim de Torn Nas Soho Stongoo Samdno Ottess Ludwell Denny United Press Star United States Nicaragua United Press Today Sandano

Plans for State Meeting by P T A Council Women

Athens council members discussed the Ohio state convention of the P T A to be held October 3 to 5 in Athens. City officials, university delegates, and local clubs pledged support and cooperation for the event.

P. T. A. Council Athens Chamber of Commerce Con Ohio Parent-Teachers Association Alec Moore Patterson Life Faery Association Total Association Bird Moore Carl Hey Chamber of Commeree Clarence GM Chamber of Commttce T. C. McCracken Irwin E. Voight Qohla University Dean Voight A. A. W. and Women's League John Fhisterwald City Federation of Women's Clubs

Seven Killed in Five Days as Porter Murder Found

The body of Mrs. Ethel Porter, 23, eloping wife, was found beaten and strangled in a Highland Park apartment. Police arrested Charles Gibson, charged with the crime. Porter eloped with Gibson in Huntington, West Virginia, while her husband served a penitentiary term for slaying three men. Other items note Cincinnati divorce and Lindbergh inviting Haiti visit.

Detroit Polles Ethel Porter Highland Park Charles Gibson Porter Wuntington West Virginia

Unclear Weather Reading From Midweek Log

Fragmentary records show a midweek temperature log with scattered digits and timestamps. The readable data include Wednesday and Thursday entries but lack coherent measurements or locations.

Wreck Remembered In Ohio Fire Fatalities Spotlighted

On this day in 1880s Ohio a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train collided head on with a freight train near here. Fire followed the crash and fifteen people were burned to death. Bodies were not identified and graves mark the resting place in Westutilw cemetery.

Republic Ohio Baltimore & Ohia Weputilw

Cold Weather Expands Relief Needs for Miners

A report to United Mine Workers District 6 in Columbus Ohio states that recent cold weather worsened hardships for striking miners and their families in Cambridge and Crooksville. It says many families are destitute and urgent relief is needed. The committee reported supplies arriving from the American Federation of Labor will be equitably distributed by District President Lee Hall and officers.

Nicaraguia Solcum Paton Mages Party Herren Ohio Wain New York United States Columbus Cambridge Ani Crooksville United Mine Workers of America Cambridge Lee Hall Hall American Federation of Labor

Death Toll At Berlin Factory After Night Explosion

Rescue teams searched six story ruins of a sausage factory in Berlin after a heavy explosion. Officials believed eleven killed while twenty others were seriously injured and several remain missing.

Berlin

Pipe Burst At Longworth Home Spares Fire Plans

In Washington on January 5 a burst pipe in the furnace at Speaker Nicholas Longworth’s home put out the fire. Two fire companies responded and, after the blaze was dealt with, Mrs. Longworth circulated Mr. Longworth’s Christmas cigars to guests.

Washington, D. C Nicholas Longworth Tomsworth

Billy Hayes Found Dead at Home in West Union

Reports say Billy Hayes 31 or 44 died of asphyxiation in his West Union West Farhineten street residence. Police found him alone after neighbors heard no movement, with no sign of foul play. Funeral arrangements were made at Walburn parlor and burial in West State cemetery. Hayes, once a shoe shine worker at Parker and Graves, had lived in the city since childhood with surviving relatives listed.

William Tilly" Hasan Wero Heb Corbin Leon Alo Thais Central Westfarhineten Street Gavvloch Alane Herb J. Barker Kig Atenesse Jones Walhura Shetman Hayes Parker and Graves West Union We. Va SUN Living Rhoda Slay Alex Meine Aary Hayes Parker W. Was Florence Hayes Athens Caneda Richard- Bon Edna Finch Columbus Dis Ruter Walburn Bunal West State Street

Twenty Smallpox Cases in Belpre Prompt Quarantine

Twenty smallpox cases are reported in Belpre with eight families under quarantine. Some patients are described as quite serious. Health officials, working with doctors, urge cooperation as they monitor spread and implement containment measures.

Belpre Miqriettoa

Gossip Sparks Charge of Undue Conduct in Ruth Case

In Velden, authorities arrest a nurse named Ruth on charges of undue conduct amid a local gossip-driven inquiry. The case ties to a young evangelist and a doctor, with health officials reporting multiple quarantine cases and a countywide effort to control an outbreak.

Atlante Chistian

Smith Mystery Grows as Democrats Await Expression

WASHINGTON January 1928 Democrats wait for word on Governor Al Smith's 1928 presidential intentions. A lengthy Albany document touches on Smith's candidacy and party strategy while officials and supporters debate his prospects and possible retirement from the race.

Smith Washington, Jan U.pl Nps Clayier Fon Albany al Smith Reverend Jenkins Wilay

Columbus Men Seek Divorces in Nevada Trip Fragment

In Franklin county courts optimism rises as Daniel Hatt and M rs Yontz pursue divorce actions following alleged cruelty and incompatibility. The Hatt and Yontz marriages date back to 1968 and 1904 respectively with ties to Athens Ohio and Reno Nevada.

Mi Edad Yonta Franklin Yonty Hitts Sime Eve Marie Yontes Athens Columbus Miss Yonts Johm Davis

Gas Leak Sickness Strikes Cleveland Home

A January 6 report from Cleveland says a gas leak at a house caused one girl to asphyxiate and another person to be overcome. Helen Spiked was hospitalized as others were revived outside. Several people were reported in serious condition.

Cleveland Uri Cin Helen

Hopes Lindy Will End Latest War Hopes Lindy

War editor from Teverly Hills California discusses Franklin D Roosevelt and hopes for ending the latest conflict. The writer sarcasm about avoiding and then entering war and mentions Nicaragua canal and mutual aid. The tone is skeptical and aims at international policy.

Lindy

Legion Conference Planned for Late Month

The January meeting of the K T Crosen post of the American Legion at the Legion home on North Court Street discussed the third annual conference for post officers to be held in Columbus. Ticket sales for the film Ameren Under Fire shown in Athens were reported incomplete. Athens Legionnaires may reserve tickets through Mr M Gib at University Terrace. Tickets cost 2.50 a plate.

K.T. Crossen American Legion Legion North Court Street Hanal Edward Spifferd Athens Legionnaires BR. M. Gib-1 Ghig University Terrace

Cincinnati Gift to Children's Hospital Worth 2.5 Million

Colonel William Cooper Proctor's $2,500,000 gift to the Cincinnati Children's Hospital will create one of the world's finest institutions. Dr. A G Mitchell says the gift will make the hospital the largest of its kind and provide unlimited funds for research into children's diseases.

Cincinti William Cooper Proctor A. G. Mitchell University At Cincinnati Merlicat San Lare

Hopes for Hewitt Lost. Gover nor Binds to Clemency Board

Governor Vic Donahey refused to grant clemency to 17 year old Bloyd Hewitt for a double murder case. He said he would accept the state board of clemency recommendations, which did not favor mercy, ending Hewitt's appeal. In Columbus, a separate explosion injured eight people, including five firefighters, at the William T. Corner home.

Columbus Jan Vic Donahey KIGAT William Tl, iCorner

Three Bodies Identified From S-4 Sinking

Fingerprint experts identified Lieutenant Joseph McGinley and Chief Machinist’s Mate Avron Hodges among the first three recovered from the sunken S-4. Divers expect to resume when weather allows as northwest winds stir choppy seas, with more bodies feared unrecoverable today. Official inquiry continues in Boston as identifications are confirmed at Chelsa naval hospital.

Washington Jun Provincetown Joseph McGin Henry i Hartley The Falcon Fie Oflicial Boston Chess Sea Naval Hospital Paulding Dawstroyer Maury Navy Yard Naval Hospital Chelaea Naval Academy

Ships of the Navy booklet advertises Navy budget facts

A promotional notice explains Congress plans nearly 300 million pounds for next year’s Navy and invites readers to obtain a booklet titled Ships of the Navy. It promises pictures of ships and aircraft, plus tables comparing navies, with an 81 1/2 cent payment for two copies sent to 26 Fame Street City State or a similar address.

Ships OF the Navy Fame Street City

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