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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1928
Page
1
Westerville marked the eighth anniversary of the eighteenth amendment as churches rang bells and dry leaders, including national figures, spoke at services. More than 35,000 churches nationwide joined the observance, while debates between wets and drys fueled ongoing political and social arguments.
The Roman authorities altered the 90 foot high muro torto with a wide metal net to catch jumpers from the Pincian wall. Since the brackets and net were installed, no suicides have been recorded, ending its grim reputation as a gateway to the afterlife.
Havana report on a Sunday visit by a Texas delegation praising Cuba and Central America while critiquing U S influence. The piece notes warmth toward the President and humor about a Mielan delegation, reflecting mixed diplomatic sentiment.
The Morris mining wage proposal, presented by P. C. Morris of the New York Coal Co, is discussed in the Hocking district as a basis for operators and miners to negotiate a scale. Observers note the key objection is a clause forbidding any union or operator association from affiliating with others.
The Rev. John Hughes of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Columbus argues mob law is undesirable yet may be necessary if courts and lawyers delay justice. He criticizes professional bondsmen, lawyers, and some police for aiding criminals, cites Hickman, Remus, Velma West, Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray, and calls for swifter trials and less delay in courts.
Ed Estle, 50, was found shot to death at his Washington home after leaving Sunday morning. Sheriff Ramsay and deputies searched the area as investigators moved away from the initial death by self defense theory after a hat found on Estle’s temple showed no bullet holes. His wife offered no motive for the killing.
A man identified as Harry Rice, 44, nicknamed the Barberton petticoat thief, lay near death after being shot by Patrolman W. T. Daugherty as he allegedly tried to break into a silk lingerie shop. Recent local burglaries targeted silk underwear and similar apparel.
Exports for 1927 totalled 4 866 160 000 dollars, up from 4 808 660 000 in 1926. A favorable trade balance of 681 707 000 is reported. Imports for 1927 reach 4 184 453 000, down from 4 430 888 000 in 1926, a decrease of 246 435 006.
In Steubenville on January 16, two district mines Dillonvale No. 2 of Wheeling and Lake Erie Coal Co and Wolf Run of Warner Collieries were not yet resumed. Guards were posted at both sites and 10 extra deputies were assigned to patrol highways after riots in which union miners were accused of stoning non union workers.
Prohibition is here to stay and Americans are acclimating to nonalcoholic beverages, says Prohibition Commissioner Doran in Washington.
In Dayton on Sunday night Mrs. Louis Foston 13 attempted self harm by ingesting blueing after a quarrel with her 22 year old husband. The youth was rushed to a local hospital and is expected to recover.
A new serial starts on page 9 titled The Canary Murder Case. It promises mystery and human interest centered on a beautiful girl known as The Canary and follows a romance and crime arc, continuing through the spring with more fiction forthcoming.
New York attorney Joseph Lonardo described a plan to revive Ruth Snyder an hour after execution at Sing Sing by secretly transporting her body to a outside surgeon for an adrenaline heart injection. Authorities rejected the idea as medically unlikely.
United States Marines about 1200 men arrived at Corinto and moved to field posts as Major General Le Jeune and Brigadier General Logan land assume command. They met Colonel Louis Gulick for a situational briefing while a recent air bombing squadron report claimed 40 Sandino rebels killed. President Diaz faced rumors of resignation amid U S support tensions.
Mlle. Jeanne Crochelle fatally stabbed her brother in Marseilles after he ruined her new hat. Police report details show a family dispute escalating to lethal violence over headwear.
Seventy boys and seventy girls from Medill High School prepared to defend themselves before a jury of principals over alleged drunken partying at Club Bagdad after a raid. Prohibition agents reported more than 200 youths intoxicated and confiscated 26 bottles of liquor, with some girls as young as 15.
A Republican state central committee meeting set for January 19 in Columbus was indefinitely postponed due to the chairman’s illness. Rumors say the delay aims to avoid a clash between Willis and Hoover supporters over delegation control at the Republican national convention.
Clarence D. Chamberlain and Roger Williams began a third attempt in a Bellanca monoplane to set a new world sustained flight record. They departed Roosevelt Field at 12 55 P M in New York, piloting the craft owned by A R Martine, Wall Street banker.
Assistant Secretary Lowman announced a recommendation to Congress to add 450 guards to New York customs. He found the port understaffed with 437 officers on duty and cited low pay as a factor in staffing shortages.
H A Beebe woke to find his hive missing from the yard. The empty hive was later found on the high school hill. All the honey was gone and police suspect the bees were freed.
The House agriculture committee began farm relief hearings anchored to the McNary Haugen plan. Farm leaders from national organizations largely unite on equalization fees, dropping one vetoed provision and proposing a 400 million dollar fund to finance surplus marketing, with rapid action anticipated.
Northampton Mass January 16 Miss Frances St John Smith a Smith College freshman has not been seen since Friday Rescue agencies mobilized to locate her The disappearance echoes that of Alice Corbett who vanished November 13 1925 and was never found Miss Smith is described as attractive and shy and was upset about her academic standing authorities said
The Athens Messenger notes a national thrift focus with practical tips on saving money and frugal living. It highlights a six cent stamp detail and mentions a coupon offer, directed by a Washington figure, as part of a broader advice guide.
President Coolidge in Havana calls on American republics to chart their own destinies with mutual respect and the Golden Rule. He warns against external interference and urges readiness to defend rights if needed while promoting peaceful, cooperative relations among nations south of the Rio Grande.
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