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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1929

Page

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Minister Hashman Held on Nighttime Burglary Charge

Nelsonville report says Rev. Charles Hashman, a Holiness minister, was arraigned before Mayor L J Eberle on a charge of forcibly entering an inhabited house at night. He pled not guilty and was held to the grand jury under a 2000 dollar bond and later released from jail.

Nelsonville Charles Hashman L. J. Eberle Hashman Nelsonville Church Watkins Street Kimberly Laurel Run George Bateman High Street Offir

Ohio University Sees Busy Registration Week

Registrar's office buzzed as five days of advising and schedule planning wrapped up for the next semester. No totals were released. The current term ends Friday February 1 and the second semester begins Monday February 4.

Ohio University

Brewery earns money and service pushes progress forward

A fragmented notice discusses the impact of a brewery on revenue and service effort. It references a 22 date and a bureau restatement, noting guidance on coupons and learning steps, with scattered names and topics.

Minformaton Bureau

Rescue Attempt Fails as Miner Buried by Earthfall

In Steubenville Ohio a 33 year old miner named Nick was entombed in an east room of the U S Coal Company Mine at Bradley after a roof collapse. Officials said it would take four to five days to tunnel to him and that efforts halted at night to wait for safety.

Steubenville Yan Pal Nick U. S. Coal Company Bradley Nick

Teacher Alme Edenfield Dies After Influenza Illness

telegram reports Mrs Alme Edenfield senior high school teacher died in Marion hospital from influenza complications. She taught several subjects and was praised by Superintendent GC B Dillon as a popular educator. Funeral details not provided.

Glouster GC. B. Dillon Alme Edenfield Marion Caledonia Mod. Shua Sie Nee Hee Ae Edenfield Edenfield Dillon

Young Journalists Assume New Task

Professor George Starr Lasher of Ohio University heads Sigma Rho to study Ohio high school papers. He notes many are strong but many need constructive criticism on makeup and contents. The Journalism Department will request one issue from each of 256 schools for analysis.

George Starr Lasher Ohio University Ohio Sigma Rho Lasher Journalism Association of Ohio Department of Journalism Chie

Proxies and Power Plays Hit Standard Oil of Indiana

Stock volatility swirls around Standard Oil of Indiana as proxies and influence battles unfold. A large block of 95 800 shares trades amid pressure from Rockefeller allies and the desire to block Colonel Stewart. Analysts expect a long fight with implications for Rockefeller interests and corporate control across the Standard Oil trusts in New York New Jersey Indiana and California.

Standard Oil Indiana Rockefeller Stewart Colonel Stewart New York New Jersey California

Protests Mount Over Cumberland Falls Lease

The Federal Water Power Commission sent to the Senate protests against leasing Cumberland Falls Kentucky to Samuel Insull interests and against Secretary West serving on the commission. The bundle of protests arrived before Senate executive session to consider West's nomination. Protests from Ohio and Kentucky focused on preserving the falls scenic beauty rather than electric power development.

Washington U.R Federal Water Power Commission Senate Cumberland Falls Kentucky Samuel Insull Interior West West Commission Ohio Cumberland Falla

Mrs. Levi Haning Pneumonia Victim

Mrs. Levi Haning, 63, died after a pneumonia illness at her home four miles east of Albany. Her husband is critically ill with pneumonia, and she leaves two sons, Herley and Raymond. Funeral services will be Sunday at 10 in the Lower Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. M. M. Cunningham. burial follows in the church cemetery.

Albany Levi Haning

Nine Phone Numbers Added for The Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger announces a new telephone directory system with nine trunk lines, replacing the old three. Each department now has its own direct number and staff. callers are guided to dial the correct department such as Accounting 0241 or News Editor 0246 to reach staff like H H Russell and Harold A Moore.

Athens Messenger H. H. Russell Fred W. Weber James A. Caldwell P. O. Nichols F., W. Bush C. H. Harris Harold A. Moore Bertha, F. Dailey

Dyesville Man Seizes Lantern to Halt Near Landslide Train

Pomeroy reports G Cline of Dyesville, ill with flu, heard a noise signaling a landslide on the New York Central line near his home. Despite fever, he seized a lantern and warned the approaching Passenger Train No. 6, stopping it before a disaster. Engineers and passengers credit him with averting a wreck. a push to nominate him for a Carnegie Hero Medal gathers momentum.

Pomeroy G Cline Dyesville Carnegie Foundation Cline New York Central Tom Riley Middleport

Quake Devastates Cumana Venezuela City Killing and Wounding Hundreds

Reports from Cumana say 200 bodies were pulled from rubble and over 1000 injured after yesterday’s quake. Property losses reach about 10 million dollars as residents search ruins for survivors and foreign aid is considered. The Red Cross mobilizes volunteers and the government offers free transport and telegraph service for victims’ relatives. External assistance expected.

Caracas Venezuela U.R Cumana

Federal rule not suited to coal industry critic says

M A Belcher WV Coal Association attorney told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that government regulation cannot fix the coal industry. He argued the ills stem from causes outside government control and the Watson Coal Bill offers no remedy within federal power.

Washington Jan U.P M. A. Belcher West Virginia Coal Association Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Watson Belcher

Little Princess Josephine-Charlotte Visits Grandmother

A photo shows Princess Josephine-Charlotte of Belgium visiting her grandmother, the wife of Prince Carl of Sweden, while her parents tour the Dutch East Indies. The Belgian princess, heir apparent’s daughter, stays with family during the trip.

Josephine-Charlotte Belgium Duke Duchess of Brabant Prince Carl Sweden Dutch East Indies

Advertising survey at Ohio University aims for unbiased input

Students in a practical advertising class under William E. Conrad conduct a survey across diverse groups including minors farmers professors and housewives. A representative sample from each group will be asked to answer questions and personal names will remain confidential while results stay available to interested parties.

Ohio University William E. Conrad

Harmony in the G O P ranks in Hoover pact

President elect Hoover coordinates New York Republican forces in a breakfast conference with A Edmund Machold William H Hill and Ogden L Mills to outline a patronage policy. A three man trio Machold Hill and Charles D Hilles will oversee patronage with Machold in charge and Hill and Hilles advising.

Washington U.R Hoover New York A. Edmund Machold William H. Hill Binghamton Hoover-Curtin Volunteer Committee the Treasury Ogden L. Mills Machold Hill Ntional Charles D. Hilles Hilles

Death of Harry Coulby, Great Lakes shipping magnate

Harry Coulby known as the Czar of the Great Lakes died at the Ritz Hotel in London last night. Word of his death reached his Cleveland home today.

Cleveland Harry Coulby the Great Lakes Ritz Hotel London England

Frank Van Fossan Jackson Injured in Freight Engine Crash

Frank Van Fossan Jackson of Jackson suffered a broken back when a Detroit Toledo and Ironton freight engine he was firing collided with another freight locomotive near Waverly.

Jackson Frank van Fossan Detroit Ironton Waverly

Oldest Lancaster resident dies after exposure

Henry Tarlton, 86, longtime resident of Tarlton near Lancaster, died from exposure after wandering from home at night. Searchers found him five hours later sitting in a churchyard, his hands and feet frozen.

Lancaster Henry Tarlton Tarlton Here

Bank Cashier Abducted by Noted Gang Linked to Earlier Convictions

Cincinnati January 18. Benjamin Henderson cashier of the Camargo Bank Madeira was kidnapped after dropping his daughter off at school in Oakley. Witness Betty Jane described two men forcing him into a car as police chased toward Madeira. Police suspect Wilbur Cole Edward Toohey gang, already jailed for prior bank invasion and theft.

Cincinnati O.R Hero West Shear Dayton West Carrollton A.R Benjamin Henderson Camargo Bank Madeira Here Betty Jane Oakley Daddy Wilbur Cole-Edward Toohey Dencketer Henderson Bandita Cole Toohey Tudhey Betty Jané Emmet Kirgag Kirgan

Attack on Mellon by Senator Norris over prohibition enforcement

Senator Norris challenged Secretary Mellon’s fitness to lead prohibition enforcement in a debate on a 26 million dollar追加 appropriation. Norris accused enforcement machinery of being honeycombed by politics and called Mellon a failure for only now proposing a thorough survey.

Washington Jan Secretary of Treasury Andrew Mellon Norris Nebraska Harris Georgia Mellon Senate

Impeachment Push Against Oklahoma Governor Johnston

The House Committee investigating Governor Henry Johnston recommended impeachment charges for incompetence corruption and moral turpitude. The House will decide on formal charges or suspension pending Senate trial and the committee urged suspension.

Oklahoma City Okla U.R House Henry Johnston Oklahoma Johnston Senate

Williams Baby Dies at Three Weeks Old in Pomeroy

Pearl Delbert Williams three weeks old son of Delbert and Mrs Williams of 83 Mill Street died at 7:45 this morning from pneumonia. The father drives the Pomeroy Athens bus. Surviving are a brother and a 16 month old sister Marjorie. Funeral arrangements not yet made.

Williams Pearl Delbert Williams Del Bert Williams Mill Street Phernonia

Many Owners Fail to Appear on Dog Tag Deadline

The county reminds that only one day remains to buy the 1929 dog license tags before penalties attach after January 20. As of Thursday 2,800 tags have been sold. Impounded dogs without valid tags may be sold or destroyed after three days, with costs and owner details recorded for the treasurer.

Porter. Dickens Ohio

Linked Banker Murder Case Shocks Indiana Town

Police tie the murder of Edgar D. Mapte, vice president of the People's National Bank, to an attempted death by asphyxiation of Jessup F. Bolinger, president of Shelburn State Bank. Mapte was found shot near the vault. evidence suggests murder to steal about 4000 dollars. Bolinger confessed to forging notes totaling about 75000 dollars held by the People's Bank.

Sullivan Ind Edgar D. Mapte People’s National Bank Jessup F. Bolinger Shelburn State Bank Maple People’s Bank Bolinger Maple’s

Warrant for Taxes Against Ethel Filed by State Tax Commission

A warrant for 10000 is issued by the State Tax Commission against Ethel to recover state income taxes for the years 1922 through 1927. The action aims to compel payment of the assessed taxes.

New York Ethel State Tax Commission

Booth seeks injunction over Salvation Army council action

London January action by Gen. W Bramwell Booth, former Salvation Army head, asks the court to stop the high council from dismissing him and from proceeding with removal measures.

London W. Bramwell Booth Salvation Army High Council of the Army Hkn

Death of Fred Wolfe Found in Barn Near Amesville

Fred Wolfe 35 was found dead in a cow barn on the family farm near Hooper Ridge, miles west of Ridge, after he went out to chores. Relatives say he had planned to join him earlier and was ill with influenzal symptoms last week. coroner L F Jones summoned from Athens.

Amesville Fred Wolfe Sha Wolfe Ted Bedy L. F. Jones Athens Charles Harlan Hooper Ri Hooper P Charles Wolf Wolfe

Battle of the old giants stirs proxy fight in Indiana meeting

In New York a proxy struggleover chairmanship at an Indiana concern drew John D. Rockefeller Sr and Col Robert Stews of Standard Oil into the fray. The elder Rockefeller, holidaying, rallied friends to back Stewart while the Wall Street tale linked the clash to the Indiana annual meeting in March.

Diana Wall Street Standard Oil Indiana New York John D. Resseller Robert Stews Standard Oil Company Stewart Diana Concern Rockefeller Twentieth ‘Limited Jhis Dash Indiang

Old Show Memories Stir by Mes senger Story Preview

C P Montgomery recalls gold era shows as The Messenger previews next Sunday’s piece. Jesse Davis and Athens youths star in Lowry and Hatch adventures. Bob Grim Jon Oliver Bo Carpenter and Jimm Es echo those crowds at a former show tent near Ohio University campus.

C. P Montgomery Eri Jesse Davis Athens Lowry Hatch Bob Logan Aens Ohio University

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