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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1925

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Paris Victory Sparks Senate Doubt On Dawes Plan

Washington Jan 13 The Paris settlement granting two and one quarter percent of Dawes plan annuities to satisfy American war claims prompts Senate debate. Borah questions Dawes as panacea while noting U S direct stake in reparations and possible involvement if Germany fails to pay.

George R. Holmes Ing Ashington Paris United States Germany Great Britain France Belgium Italy Senate Ruhr Calles Rance State Department Appway Borah Idaho Foreign Relations Committee

Pulverized coal touted to fuel future engineers

Cleveland Ohio January 13. Engineers at the Midwest Conference on Steam Production Economics say pulverized coal will conserve the nation’s supply. Four North American company affiliated firms described tests from large pulverized fuel plants showing higher efficiency and a 92 percent heat-to-steam transformation versus 65 to 80 percent for crushed coal stokers.

Cleveland North American Company

Train buried in blizzard prompts large rescue effort in Japan

ProKIO reports a heavy Northeastern Japan blizzard left a passenger train buried under snow. A large corps of men is digging out four passengers as dispatches arrive. The storm has raged for hours and hindered rescue work.

Japan

Radio sermons lead to Ohio bishop appointment

The favorable church reaction to Radio Bishop Rogers's sermons has prompted the Rev. Warren L. Rogers, dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral Detroit, to be named bishop coadjutor of the Diocese of Ohio. He has broadcast weekly for two years.

Warren L. Rogers St. Paul's Cathedral Detroit Episcopal Diocese

Ohio lawmakers weigh auto tag charge amid state licensing row

Columbus awaits action as the legislature faces two options to resolve a recent ruling on secretary of state auto tag fees. Secretary Brown favors retaining the current quick distribution while allowing a small registrars charge, with costs showing Ohio's 1.95 percent collection rate in 1924 versus higher rates elsewhere.

Columbus Thad H. Brown Brown Secretary of State Massachusetts Ohio

Woman to Carry Vote for WV Electors

Mrs. Julian Hearne of Wheeling was chosen by West Virginia electors to carry the state's presidential vote to Washington, selected late yesterday.

Charleston W. Va Julian Hearne Wheeling West Virginia Washington

Cop killed after mistaken burglary call in Wheeling

Motorcycle Officer Ray M. Lazear, 24, of the Wheeling police, answered a burglary call and was fatally shot by Culbertson Crouch, 29. Crouch, armed with a 22 revolver, was charged with manslaughter after saying a man with a gun had demanded money and then fired when the door opened.

Wheeling W. Va Ray M. Lazear Culbertson Crouch Crouch

Unemployment Study Flags Uncertain Labor Market

New York report from the Russell Sage Foundation details widespread permanent joblessness in the United States averaging ten to twelve percent. It outlines methods from want ads to public employment bureaus and highlights Ohio Wisconsin Massachusetts New York as focal points. It notes insecurity and fear of unemployment shape current industrial unrest and urges improvement of job matching and protections.

New York City United States Russell Sage Foundation Canada Shelby M. Harrison Foundation Department of Ohio Wisconsin Massachusetts New York

Herriot Faces Possible Fall As Cabinet Crumbles

Paris January 13 reports predict the Herriot cabinet will fall during the current Chamber of Deputies session. Alleged charges include strained Vatican relations, Alsace religious education unrest, failed Franco German talks harming Alsatian exports, and Soviet recognition with alleged laxity on communism. Herriot to make first public appearance since a month illness.

Paris Herriot Chamber of Deputies Vatican Alsace France

Club Women to Attend Hearings in Common Pleas Court

In Common Pleas court Wednesday a class will appear before a Federal examiner for naturalization proceedings. The work will start at 9 a.m. and continue throughout the day. Athens club urged to attend to support the Americanization program as Athens county supports citizens in training.

Common Pleas Court Federal Athens Club Eee

Pension Office At Washington Sends Half Million Monthly Checks

Washington pension office issues about 500000 monthly checks to war veterans. The large program supports veterans nationwide with regular payments and benefits.

Washington Malle

Ouster Action Filed In Pardon Bribery Probe

Adadracs General Co. and B. Griffin announce an ouster suit against Cal J Peterson, state banking commissioner, in a case tied to the pardon bribery investigation that led to the arrest of former Governor Jonathan M. Davis and his son Russell. The attorney general seeks reappointment of the commissioner as James Finley leads plans for a legislative inquiry, with a special grand jury potentially convened. Fred W. Pullman, whose testimony spurred the arrests, plans to return his pardon to Governor Ben S. Paulen.

Adadracs General Co B. Griffin Cal J Peterson State Bank Jonathan M. Davia Russell Grifith Peterson A. L. Oswald Hutchinson Walter 8 Fred W. Pullman Lacygne Davis Ben Paulen

Mercury Likely Drops Ten to Fifteen Degrees Tonight

In Columbus on January 13 the Weather Bureau forecast a light snow and a sharp fall in temperatures. The mercury was expected to drop ten to fifteen degrees above zero tonight, though forecasters cautioned that the predicted zero in the Middle West might not reach here.

Columbus United States Weather Bureau Middle West

Coal field woes show why miners say conditions cannot be met

In early 1925 the Hocking Valley coal field again produced only about a tenth of its normal output. Operators blame peak costs, competition from West Virginia and non union mines, plus aging, costly mines. Some small co operative ventures still work, but large scale revival remains doubtful.

Hocking Valley Athens County West Virginia Legan Jacksonville Logan Hocking

Wheat tops $2 in Toledo amid strong milling demand

In Toledo on January 12 wheat prices rose five cents to $2 a bushel for No 2, driven by robust milling demand. Officials said this marks the highest price for this season in years on the Toledo produce exchange.

Toledo Toledo Produce Exchange

British Made Sage on Currency and China's Sage

Arthur Brisbane argues Britain aims to restore the gold standard by year end and notes the pound’s value near prewar levels while America ponders dollar strength. He cites Ken Tu-Wei the Chinese sage urging monarchy’s return as a stability need, amid forecasts of political shifts.

London America Ken Tu-Wei China

Cornstalk Club Elects Officers In Ohio Legislature

The Cornstalk club of the Ohio Legislature elected Charles W. Humes of Delaware as president and Samuel Hunt of Shelby as secretary treasurer. Bartlett of Geauga was named to lead as Bartlett will appoint a five member executive committee. The group, focused on agricultural interests, plans a meeting next Monday night.

Cornstalks Columbus Cornstalk Club Bartlett Geauga County Charles W. Humes Delaware Samuel Hunt Shelby County

Ohio miners focus on first aid for 1926 safety drive

Columbus January 13. The Mine division of Ohio's Department of Industrial Relations opens a three day session with a review of the 1924 25 safety program and the 2500 miners who earned first aid certificates. Chief Watson cites a drop in fatal accidents and urges strict safety standards and disciplined management. Lot H Jenkins and KB W Smith scheduled to discuss mine fires and dust explosions.

Columbus Ohio Department of Industrial Relations Watson Lot. H. Jenkins Martins Ferry Belmont County Smith Bysville Guernsey County

Barrows Reappointed County Traffic Cop for Two More Years

P H Barrows of Nelsonville will again serve as deputy sheriff with a focus on traffic enforcement. Reappointed by Sheriff P H McKinley, his two year term runs until January 1 1927. He has held the post for the past two years and will continue to watch Athens county roads for reckless motorists.

P. H. Barrows Nelsonville Athens County P. H. McKinley Barrows

Woman leaps from suspension bridge in Wheeling rescue

Mrs. Jamies Paull, a prominent woman, crossed the bridge to the Island and then back to the center at 3 30 this morning before leaping into the river. She was rescued.

Wheeling Jamies Paull

Wounded Yegg Believed Hiding in Athens County

A trio of burglars who shot Patrolman Hamilton Boyd of Marietta are believed to be wounded and hidden in Athens County or nearby. National Detective Bureau operative W. C. Ie says the suspects are the same men who robbed the Luckett store in Chauncey and later a Warner hotel in Logan. One man described as J. Knox, about 6 feet tall, red hair and florid complexion, is among the targets sought.

Athens County Hamilton Boyd Marietta National Detective Bureau Luckett Chaunceye Leo Warner Hotel Logan J. Knox

Bishop Brown Seeks Appeals Court Review

In Cleveland on January 13 a church court of review was formed to rule on the appeal of Bishop Montgomery Brown, retired Arkansas bishop known as the Bolsheviks bishop, from a trialcourt verdict finding him guilty of teaching doctrines contrary to church standards. The panel includes bishops from several states, with Joseph Sharts of Dayton as lead counsel seeking an additional appeals court to reexamine key factual issues.

Cleveland, O A. W. Leonard Diocese of Ohio Protestant Episcopal Church Montgomery Brown Arkansas Leonard Eredes William C. Brown Virginia C. B. Brewster Connecticut David Seasums Louisiana Irving FP. Johnson Colorado W. W. Webb Wisconsin R. H. Nelson Albany James de Wolf Perry Rhode Island Joseph Sharts Dayton Brown Court of Review Charles L. Dibble Kalamazoo Mich

Foreign Loans Rise to Billions in Recent Months

Washington reports show total money in circulation near 4.092 billion dollars with demand deposits increasing across banks. The Federal Reserve notes stronger loan and investment growth, aided by seasonal payroll needs and higher business activity at elevated prices.

Robert &. Thornburg I. N Washington Jan Treasury Aiment Reserve Board Federal Reserve

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