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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1925

Page

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Counting Down for 1935 License Tags in Athens County

Only three shopping days remain for 1935 car tags in Athens County. The Athens County Automobile Club warns that no extension will be granted by Secretary Thad H. Brown. late applicants face arrest and heavy fines. Officials note only about one third of the quota issued, and a last minute rush is expected. The club office will stay open Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to accommodate applicants.

Athens County Automobile Club Thad H. Brown Athens Security Bank

Manills to bathroom play ends in scream incident

A fragment reports a man taking others into a bathroom to play and a moment later a scream was heard, with no further details available on what occurred.

House panel approves Stalker bill to stiffen Volstead Act

The House Judiciary Committee approved the Stalker bill to add penalties for dry law violators with fines and imprisonment set by judges. The Anti-Saloon League backs the measure. A clause exempts non-intoxicating cider and fruit juices made for home use.

Washington House Judiciary Committee Congress Anti-Saloon League

Miners' safety push for certifying mine officials

Isaac Vaughn of Nelsonville urged that mine superintendents foremen and fire bosses pass practical exams and hold certificates before serving. He said certification would ensure competent leadership, improve enforcement of mining laws, and protect workers, with cost covered by a state examining board.

Columbus Isaac Vaughn Nelsonville Athens County Vaughn Department of Industrial Relations United States

Ohio censor chief denies Snow claims at Washington

State Director Riegel refutes Evelyn Snow charge she was fired from the Ohio Motion Picture Censor board for refusing to pass a film. He cites ungovernable temper, poor cooperation, and inconsistent policy as reasons, and says no bribe was offered or reported. He also rejects Snow’s allegations of a dangerous chair prank.

Columbus Jan Riegel Evelyn Frances Snow Vernon Washington, D. C Moving Picture Conference Ohio Motion Picture Censor Board Snow

Senate fumbles over Kellogg Paris reparations pact

A Senate debate grows as lawmakers question the Paris signed reparations accord with Germany under Dawes plan. Officials deny entanglement while irreconcilables demand clarity on penalties if Germany defaults. Dispatches say Kellogg sought to preserve U S freedom of action in Paris.

George R. Holmes I. N Washington Senate Paris Kellogg United States Germany White House Hughes State Department

Snowden Defends America On Dawes Plan Fallout

In London Philip Snowden calls the Paris agreement astounding and says the United States has no right to participate in Dawes annuities. Kellogg and Snowden clash over allied notes, while the Foreign Office defends U S actions against German defaults and Dawes issues.

David M. Church London United States Philip Snowden Manchester Guardian Germany Dawes Plan,” Snowden Snowden Kellogg Hughes Foreign Office America Dawes

Licenses Issued in Various Classes Amid Line Troubles

Licenses are issued in the 691,000 class to non club members, 88,000 class to Athens club members, and 87,000 class to club members in Glouster and Nelsonville. Track licenses are now issued in the 24,000 series.

Athens Club Glouster Nelsonville

Tight-Fitting Blue Not Suited To Old Soldiers

Grizzlied veterans at the Soldiers' Home protest the Fitzgerald bill to restore army-style uniforms. A petition will be sent to Congress to block enactment as anger runs high. The old soldiers, now aged and scarred, say the era’s tight jackets and boots do not fit their current condition.

Dayton Grizzlied Soldiers Army Congress Sean Cirrete Cc Ee

Postal Salaries Move Forward in Senate Action

With administration support the Senate approved a special order to formally consider the omnibus postal salary bill next Thursday. The 66 to 10 vote grants the $68 million salary increases for post office employees and higher postal rates priority over other legislation.

Senate

MURDERS FOLLOW A GENERAL FIGHT IN FAIRMONT

Eight union miners and five non union miners are jailed in Fairmont West Virginia after a free for all at a mining settlement left Walter Tobiasi dead and John Kello fatally wounded. Sheriff J C Riggins keeps extra deputies to avert further violence and more arrests are expected.

Fairmont W. Va Walter Tobiasi John Kello J. C Riggins

Record of 21 Ton Pull At British Empire Exhibition

A single horse achieved a pull of 21 tons at the British Empire Exhibition. The feat showcased endurance and power, reflecting the era's interest in mechanical and animal strength demonstrations.

Mother's Story Divides On Shooting by Foster Son

In Zanesville Ohio Mrs Mary Croskey forty two is in critical condition after being shot by her seventeen year old foster son Eugene. Police say he mistook her for a burglar. Mrs Croskey says he fired in anger. The bullet passed through her body and lung and the boy is held in city jail awaiting results.

Zanesville, O Mary Croskey Eugene City

Disarmament in Baalbek District by French Forces

French forces disarm inhabitants in the Baalbek district during a security operation. The action aims to restore order amid local tensions and potential unrest in the region. Details on casualties or arrests are not provided in the fragment.

Paris Baalbek

Authorities in Syria Disarm Nebir District

Authorities report enough abandoned Turkish rifles were collected to equip an entire division as Nebir district is being disarmed.

Syria Nebir

MOTHER PROBABLY WILL GO TO LIMA

Mrs Blanche Tobias twenty year old self confessed slayer of her two weeks old baby is likely to be placed in the Lime State hospital for the criminal insane A plan to seek a hearing on her sanity was filed by Prosecutor J O Frits and an insanity hearing before a jury may be set for early February The defense will be led by three prominent attorneys Judge George A Stern has appointed them to represent Mrs Tobias

Ellis H. Martin I. N San Francisco Cal Dorothy Ellingson Connte Sangfroid Earl California Dorothy Brady Bird Sa Jazzland Keith Lord Los Angeles Kieth Tord Dave Stein Harry Chinitz Chinitz Sullivan

England's Latest Look Out Politicians and Enemies

Writings by Arthur Brisbane discuss naval pride and political caution as notes on battleship programs. The column critiques American shipbuilding and previews British battleships set to launch, asserting they will surpass current fleets.

England Mr. Stone

Ohio Farmers Urge Gas Tax To Share Road Costs

Athens readers urged to pledge funds to support the Ohio University Alumni Memorial project. Thirty Chamber of Commerce workers will lead collections to transform subscriptions into cash, enabling site and contract decisions. Subscriptions must be paid promptly to proceed with the city’s gift and future building plans.

Ohio Chamber of Commerce Barveoma Ohio University Leare Mr. Bush Extension Gn Committee Bush Johnson Chambereens Eauke

Ellingson Case Provokes Welfare Leader Critique

Miss Stella A. Miner, welfare worker, calls the Dorothy Ellingson killing the worst case she has heard of and blames society for failing at prevention. She urges psychological screening in schools and confinement of feeble minded youths, noting the tragedy stems from underdeveloped mentality rather than moral lapse.

Les Conkian I. N New York Ellingson Miss Stella A. Miner Girl Security League of America Dorothy Ellingson San Francisco Miner Mies Miner

Murder charge in poison booze case in Cincinnati

Cincinnati police say James Harris, 52, a confessed bootlegger, was charged with murder after accusations he sold poisonous alcohol that killed Harry Scheve, 34. Harris named Bernard Scheve, brother of the deceased, as the complainant.

Cincinnati James Harris Harry Scheve Harris Bernard Scheve

Tragedy Near Doyle Home as Girl Elsie Cameron Found Dead

Detectives from Scotland Yard unearthed the body of Elsie Cameron, a London stenographer, on a Crowborough farm near the home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The girl's parents witnessed the discovery. the mother collapsed as the scene unfolded.

Crowborough Eng Arthur Conan Doyle Scotland Yard Elsie Cameron London

Road Fight Wars Columbus Jan 16 0 for rushing through House

A chaotic scene in Columbus described as a road fight as the House rushed through a measure, with the outcome noted as 16 to 0 in minutes lost or disputed. Members traded sharp exchanges over procedure and pace.

Columbus, O

Aaron Cpe Ty AES Coed Case

A fragmented line appears to reference a person named Aaron plus AES and a coed matter. Details are unclear in the readable text. Further context is needed to identify the event, organization, or outcome.

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