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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1927
Page
4
A thoughtful essay discusses how strikes affect global markets and prices, noting wheat freight costs in 1926, British coal strikes, and wider economic ripple effects. It reflects on youth and hope amid labor turmoil, closing with Galli-Curci’s singing and a theme of spring and dreams.
The trans Atlantic radio telephone line from New York to London is "busy" as many vie for a $25 per minute call. Names may be filed for a chance to chat with a London friend in a day or two, driven by novelty, ego, and business urges.
An item notes Reuben Bland, described as “America’s champ papa,” delivering a calling card to the White House for Calvin Coolidge. Bland, 72, is described as widower of one wife, husband of another, and father of thirty four, with several children deceased. The piece frames his visit as a light moment amid state affairs.
London girls travel to hear Galli-Curci sing, inspiring awe in youth with the beauty of her voice. Adults reflect on how future generations will judge the music and place of her art as time changes perception.
The article notes a severe influenza outbreak in Europe with 200000 cases in Spain and widespread impact in France and Switzerland. It mentions New York City health measures and Mexico’s harsh actions against church officials, provoking strong public indignation among Catholics.
Reports from Mexico City say twenty one killed in battle. In Cocula officials including the mayor and a local deputy Sostenas Castillo were killed when they tried to stop a church demonstration. Indignant Catholics blamed for the violence.
Amid Mexican conflict coverage the U S Senate quiets after President Coolidge’s energetic message promising occasional action. The calm follows his insistence that the United States will act from time to time as needed.
B F Blume president and J E Otterson vice president of Western Electric, owners of the Vitaphone, observed in William Fox's studio remarkable films showing Raquel Meller singing and acting, signaling advances in talking pictures.
The description notes flawless lip movement and facial expression in a reproduction, claiming the film’s syncing is so exact that observing Racquel Meller herself becomes unnecessary after seeing and hearing the performance.
Mr Blume announces an arrangement to unify the Fox Case talking pictures method and the vitaphone method. Owners of talking picture devices will exchange information and allow use of each other’s patents for industry benefit.
Messrs Blume Otterson note the demand for educational moving pictures for public schools. Mr Eastman of Kodak plans to produce and distribute moving picture lessons in surgery for doctors. Talking pictures will allow surgeons to be heard and seen lecturing and operating simultaneously.
The report notes earthquakes in Portugal worsening Spain's influenza epidemic. Subterranean tremors terrify citizens as Lisbon suffers a historic quake that challenges faith in providence. The piece suggests millions view such events as proof of divine care amid disaster.
A reader questions U.S. involvement in Nicaragua and mocks using state authority to address foreign affairs. The note implies local officials, including a sheriff, are not suited to handle international issues.
Senator Copeland of New York and Senator Capper of Kansas warn of a possible spring coal strike as miners and bituminous operators fail to reach agreement at the April wage conference. A McCain audit shows Washington coal dealers profited excessively during shortages, sparking calls for action while lawmakers note the government cannot enter the coal business.
In New York a stage wedding during a Broadway to Bronx run sparked publicity when a woman from the audience rushed the aisle shouting to arrest the groom for bigamy. An accompanying plain clothes officer acted, revealing the actor was already married. The incident punctuated the play’s abrupt closing amid charged drama.
A jumble of items recalls a Broadway charity mishap with orphans and a dice game. It also notes a new record shop on Broadway, a street crowd of listeners, and remarks on coal dealer profits and audits amid regulatory scrutiny.
The text discusses when Jim Crow laws were passed and references the Tehidtet and Colaamne, stating the district never had such a law. It notes that after emancipation colored people began riding street cars in fall 1862 and signs directed seating. It suggests Congress acted individually against discrimination until near the end.
Arrangements are under way for the fifth annual conference session at Ohio University with Dr. Wilbur B. Jackson of the University of Chicago to speak. A storm sewer project on Mill Street is planned after a joint city council and board of health meeting. Buffalo Bill Cody dies in Denver, noted as a famed Indian and buffalo fighter. Company L marks its sixtieth anniversary with S. M. Johnson named captain and L. H. Baughman first lieutenant.
Rodney Dutcher reports on American interests in Nicaragua seeking protection from US warships and marines. He details ownership of banks, railways, fruit firms, mining, and planned canal concessions, noting value fluctuations and 25 American companies with varied ventures amid limited manufacturing and literacy challenges.
The text cites that 658 018 659 600 possible bridge hands can be dealt and then distributed among four players in 63 644 737 765 488 702 839 237 440 000 ways. It notes the image of Justice as blindfolded stems from Maat, Egyptian goddess of truth and order, who is linked to impartial judgment.
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