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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1928
Page
1
The speaker counters criticism by describing an advanced plan not as a final ultimatum but as a suggestion for prospects. He clarifies approach and aims to reassure supporters.
A brief report notes that strikes in the mining sector have resulted in financial losses. The article cites the industry's collective earnings downturn and notes the statement as the sole explanation offered.
Oliver Hartley reports from Pomeroy that the New Pittsburg Coal Co orders immediate closure of No. 72 Dark Hollow No. 73 Forest Run and No. 76 Thomas mines near Syracuse with No. 75 at Syracuse given two weeks to seek lease options. Company officials call the move a bona fide death blow to Pittsburg Coal activities in the Pomeroy field and expect abandonment of its Ohio properties.
Rear Admiral Frank H Brumby told the naval board of inquiry in Boston that he assumes full responsibility for the salvage operations to rescue men trapped in the sunken 8 4 submarine. Brumby described the efforts and stated the responsibility at the outset of testimony.
William and Joseph Caldwell were jointly indicted for first degree murder in connection with the February killing of Homer Robinson, a local grocer, in Newark.
Dr Cecil Reynolds an internationally known alienist labeled William Edward Hickman a soulless monster but concluded he is sane after tests in the county jail. Reynolds called Hickman one of the sanest men in the world today following the Parker slaying case in Los Angeles.
President Coolidge and his party travel toward Havana for the Pan American conference with a pledge to foster cooperation, frankness, and mutual respect. The Hughes-led delegation emphasizes a friendly atmosphere over entitlements, while elaborate security measures guard the special train from Washington to Key West and Jacksonville.
Velma West, Lake county's first woman slayer, will be arraigned in Common Pleas court on a first degree murder indictment for the hammer slaying of her husband Edward West. Her lawyers say the charge is unwarranted and she acted in self defense.
Joseph A. Stukey aged 70 a retired druggist died from injuries in an automobile crash in Columbus. He lived in the city and his sudden death was reported by local authorities. The crash investigation and funeral arrangements were expected to follow.
Ohio State Penitentiary in Columbus plans a full prisoner examination to curb diphtheria and scarlet fever after three new cases. Prisoners Ira F. Marcum Paul I. Tudor and William Davis were isolated in the hospital ward with the two existing patients C Forgy Moore and William J. Hord. Marcum worked as a prison butcher and Tudor was a Pickaway county burglar turned waiter.
Washington January 14. Civil Service Commission considers second examinations for prohibition agents if a shortage of enforcers occurs. Do ran notes 1 in 40 pass after 1500 of 2000 failed the first test. Four thousand applicants passed. Deming and Doran criticise the first exam as too hard and unneeded for the job.
State readers warned of a sharp cold wave starting tomorrow with near zero temperatures by Monday morning. Rain tonight will change to snow by Sunday. the midwest forecast expects a severe cold spell in Minnesota Wisconsin and Upper Michigan with milder conditions elsewhere.
Six of 250 miners who tried to block six Rush Run mine workers from entering the Y and O shaft were arrested as deputies and National Guard units kept a second riot in Steubenville area under control. George La Crosse, 31, was indicted for inciting a riot after yesterday’s clash and is jailed. operations remain halted as guards help sheriff investigations.
The Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital Association announces a nationwide March campaign to encourage early diagnosis. Literature and lectures will urge the public to seek periodic examinations by physicians. Chardon report notes L. Co. Sherman 73, Geauga Democratic county committee chairman, dies after four-year illness.
Nineteen Greens Run Coal miners at No. 24 Redtown mine reportedly walked off at noon after a request by Robert Bell sub-district vice-president and the mine committee. The house coal contract allegedly violated prompting the stoppage until an investigation and adjustment.
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon told the Women's National Republican Club that cutting taxes beyond 225 million dollars risks a financial crisis. He argued revenue depends on prosperity and future needs require long term planning, noting ongoing debt and tax reductions.
Ottawa Illinois January 14 The trial of Harry Hill charged with murdering his mother remains unresolved as jury selection continues. A jury tampering charge halted further questioning of potential jurors. Two panels of four jurors are definite and a third panel is tentatively chosen as prosecutors hope to begin presenting their case next week. State’s Attorney All Hanson claims juror Carl Kratz approached three times before questioning and said the case was worth one or two thousand dollars. Kratz denied intent and was dismissed.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Masonic order of which he was grand secretary for 27 years. Edwin Hagenbaugh, 77, died at his Urbana home after a prolonged illness yesterday.
L M Wismar division engineer of the state highway department says the district headquarters will be moved from Marion back to Columbus after February 1.
About 100 young musicians from nearly all county high schools will assemble in Lancaster Monday night for the first all county orchestra of Fairfield township schools.
Dr. Charles Mayo told a Chicago convention that music can aid digestion and nervous disorders and affect blood pressure. He cited jazz as stimulating phlegmatic patients and noted music as a therapy for bodily ills.
Mayor John C. Lodge, in his first official act other than courtesy gestures, discharged 175 Detroit Street Railway employees. He said the municipally owned line was overstaffed and the cuts will save the city about 340,000 dollars.
Columbus January 14 Joseph Weaver a Cleveland Negro condemned to die on the night of January 20 for the murder of Jasper Russell night watchman of the Midland Steel Products Company Cleveland will be granted a reprieve before the state board of clemency Monday
Police and volunteers fail to halt a kidnapper who mutilated Dorothy Schneider a five year old in Flint Michigan. Authorities suspect a highly cunning killer with surgical skill and a long head start, traced by radio broadcasts, patrols, and reporters across state lines.
In Schenectady on January 14, General Electric demonstrated television broadcasting, showing home viewing of opera baseball games and fights. Witnesses including David Sarnoff praised the clear broadcasting and predicted future sight through radio. The system would supplement existing radio without interference.
In Nelsonville a meeting chaired by Mayor L. J. Bherle featured F C Morris of a New York company proposing a district coal plan aimed at preserving a union while restructuring wage scales. Morris warned the policy could crush the miners union though he framed it as a solution to retain jobs and payrolls in Hocking and Sunday Valleys.
James E Fritz 33 and wife Margaret of Nashville were killed when their car collided with an interurban car near Dover while visiting Fritz's cats.
Columbus report of a $50 000 gift announced at the Tuberculosis Society's twenty first annual meeting. John Champion, a broker, presented the contribution.
Factual report notes Charles A Lindbergh's Mexico visit drawing attention across states. Officials in MM county discuss regional reactions and transportation implications.
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