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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1925

Page

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Jazz Maniac Dorothy Faces Juvenile Hearing in California

Dorothy, the so called Jazz Baby, receives a flood of letters and gifts while awaiting a preliminary hearing in the Juvenile court. Attorneys say the case could move to the Juvenile branch for disposition, with potential detention at the Ventura Girls School until age twenty-three.

Copeland Burg I. N San Francisco Cal Ellingson Jazz Kid McCoy Na- Leopold, Jr Richard Loeb Chicago Leopold Darrow Dorothy Docoing Los Angeles Dorety Jer Avenue Ventura California

Charlie Burnett To Manage Store In Athens

The Scott Haney company will resume business as usual with Mr C O Burnett as general manager. Burnett came to Athens eight years ago as a member of the first and buyer for the company. He previously worked in Gallipolis with the Harry Franks company, bringing wide clothing industry experience.

Scott Haney Company Cc. O. Burnett Burnett Athens Gallipolis Harry Franks Company

Still a Mystery at Mark Bogart Farm

Ottawa authorities abandon efforts to solve the bone mystery near Columbus Grove after a nine week search yields no clues.

Ottawa Mark Bogart Columbus Grove

My Mistakes and Notes on World War Writings

A 1925 mockup discusses titles and scopes for political memoirs and critiques. It imagines Trotsky, the Kaiser, and others writing about errors by adversaries, while lampooning claims of forced U.S. entry and evasive actions during the war.

Star Company Trotsky Italy Holland

Notorious robber Gerald Chapman captured in Indiana

Gerald Chapman, famed U S bandit and fugitive from Atlanta federal prison, was captured in Muncie Indiana after a pistol duel with officers. He is wanted for a 2 million dollar New York mall robbery and was serving 25 years when he escaped. Officers found 500 in cash and 3000 in government bonds on him.

Gerald Chapman Atlanta Federal Prison Muncie Ind New York

Ohio Senate to Confirm McDonald Reelection and Hear Bills

The Ohio Senate plans to confirm Governor Donahey's reappointment of State Prohibition Commissioner McDonald of Newark. The Senate Rules committee has not acted on several other appointments and a public hearing is set tonight on the Collister bill granting within municipalities jurisdiction over motor buses for hire. Fred Caley says the Ohio Automobile Association may support a two cent gasoline tax if auto license fees are set at three dollars. A House hearing on the bill is scheduled for Wednesday night.

Columbus Senate Donahey McDonald Newark Duffy East Liverpool Ace Ohio James W. Faulkner State House Cincinnati Enquirer Gustav J. Karger Washington Cincinnati Times-Star Frank A. Philbrick FE. K. Rife Charles Fritcche House Fred Caley Cleveland Ohio Automobile Association Brown Champaign County House Motor Vehicles Committee

Wife of tobacco executive dies in North Carolina home

Mrs. W. Tomas Sr., wife of Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. vice president, died suddenly of heart disease at her daughter’s home in Franklinville North Carolina this morning.

Durham N. C W. Tomas, Sr Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co New York J. Harper Erwin, Jr Franklinville

Bryson Heads to Columbus Meet on Gasoline Tax

C. H. Bryson leaves tonight for Columbus to participate in discussions on pending automobile legislation before the state lawmakers. He serves on legislative committees of the Ohio Good Roads Federation and the Ohio Automobile Association and will act in his official capacity. A public discussion is set for Wednesday night with interest from motorists and good roads groups.

C. H. Bryson Columbus Bryson Ohio Good Roads Federation Ohio Automobile Association Good Roads

Weather forewarned as Athens faces persistent rain

A terse weather note reports constant wet conditions in Athens with unreliable forecasts. The fragment mentions damp streets and wet shoes and hints at unsettled weather continuing into tomorrow.

Athens Pip

Uncle Sam's Venture in Rail Business Costs Taxpayer

Washington dispatch reports Director General James C. Davis told President Coolidge that federal wartime railroad control cost the taxpayer 1.6745 billion dollars. The losses cover federal operation 1.1235 billion, the guaranty period 536 million, and short line reimbursements 15 million, with postwar counter claims noted.

Uncle Sam George E. Durno U. S Washington Jan James C. Davis President Coolidge Tion General Davis Hig Interstate Commerce Commission Davis

Community Chest funds distributed to county agencies

The county wide Community Chest drive funds were turned over to participating charitable organizations at a Civic council meeting. Each group received its budgeted amount with half paid now and half in June, and must file itemized 2025 expenditure and needs statements. A $100 emergency fund was created, and pledges totaling just over $1,000 remain with the Civic council for contingencies.

Civic Council Chamber of Commerce Community Chest 8. M. Johnson Red Cross Salvation Army Boy Scouts Society Sheltering Arms Hospital Community Chest Fund Roger J. Jones J. Schmidt C. D. Hopkins Sheltering Arms

Southeastern Ohio County Superintendents form new permanent group

County superintendents from ten Ohio counties met at H R McVay’s office to discuss rural school needs and state aid. They elected McVay president and W H Webb clerk, and planned a permanent Southeastern Ohio County Superintendents association with a next meeting on February 11.

Ohio Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Meigs Morgan Perry Scioto Vinton Washington H. R. McVay Donahey Ohio County McVay W.H. Webb Washington County

Small Boy Kills Mother With Gun in West Virginia

Eight year old Harlan Greenleaf was held today by investigators in Richwood West Virginia for the accidental shooting that killed his mother. The boy said he was playing with a revolver in the kitchen when it discharged. Five daughters survive Mrs Greenleaf.

Richwood W. Va Harlan Greenteat Menes Ta E Ee Ow Besiges

War Against Coal Theft Continues in Court

In Magistrate Helwig's court the railroad company won a coal theft case. Charien Shaw and wife Blanche Shaw of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to stealing coal worth 4.75 dollars. Charien fined 10 dollars plus costs. Blanche fined with suspended penalty. Both ordered to reimburse the railroad for the coal. Arrests and charges were filed by railroad detective R. W. Murray.

New York Helwig Charien Shaw Blanche Shaw Nelsonville Shaw R. W. Murray

Gifford Elected President of AT&T Company

W. 8. Gifford was elected president of the American Telephone and Telegraph company succeeding H. B. Thayer. Thayer was elected chairman of the board.

New York Gifford The American Telephone and Telegraph Company H. B. Thayer Thayer

Father and Son Die, Man Hurt in Mine 210 Fall

John Milkowski aged 63 was killed and his step-son Louis Madek 18 seriously injured in a slate fall at Mine 210 in Sugarcreek at 10 15 this morning. Madek was taken to Sheltering Arms hospital by Dr. John Sprague. Milkowski left a wife and nine children.

John. Milkowski Louis Madek Sugarcreek Madek Sheltering Arms Hospital John Sprague Milkowski Poston Raral

Aged man found by police in Columbus exposure case

David Pence 83 was found wandering from his daughter's home in Columbus. Suffering from exposure, he was in care today at Mrs. John Pullman's house after wandering Saturday and being located by police last night.

Solumbus David Pence John Pullman

Mother Slayer Declared Under-Nourished by Expert

Edna Purdy Walsh argues in this International News Service piece that malnutrition fuels crime and violence. She claims Dorothy Ellingson, described as a hungry girl, illustrates how white bread and refined foods spark neurasthenia and aggression, urging raw foods and vitamins to curb youth unrest.

Edna Purdy Walsh International News Service Dorothy

Lawmakers Tour Ohio Wards To Gauge Needs

Ohio legislators visit state wards and institutions over two years to assess public needs. House finance committee plans campus and hospital stops including Ohio State University Kent State Normal School and Sandusky Soldiers and Sailors Home. Legislation includes pensions for veterans and school transportation options.

Columbus, CO House Ohio State University University Kent State Normal School Tama State Hospital Ak Canal Portage Lakes Akron Armory Sandusky Soldiers’ and Sailors Masailon State Hospital Senate Linton Jefferson Emmons Columbiana van Wye Hamilton

Shoals Bill To Senate Sent To Conference

Washington January 20 The Republican steering committee of the House voted to send the unfinished Muscle Shoals bill to a joint conference with the Senate to reconcile differences with the bill passed by the House after several days of indecision.

Washington House Senate

Final Call for Tags and Taxes

Hurrying Athenians face two deadlines as the year ends with taxes and license tags. Today is the last day the county accepts the larger share of Dad’s backroll in careneal for 1925 Heensge and continued tag issuance by local distributors runs through December 31. Drivers need not display blue plates unless they want to renew or use their machines, per the unclear local notice.

Careneal Aiso Aifheas Goon

Temporary GOOLYLLE ROAD route improves access

The temporary road from At to Marietta via Coolville is reported in best condition after recent work. Crushed rock on a short Coolville strip fixes a fragile 800 foot stretch, part of paving work abandoned for the year. Two miles paved already. completion awaits next season’s weather.

Marietta Coolville Don Davis State Highway Department Davis

Murder Probe Involving Local Residents After Death

Fragmentary report notes a death in Florence with alleged involvement of two Black men who have new police records. Authorities describe a homicide investigation focusing on local residents and potential motives.

Bellaire

Streets Need Attention Points From Council Meeting

Council discussed multiple streets including 3 State Street and Courteet Park area. They approved resurfacing costs with the city bearing one third of the reimprovement and noted arguments for and against the plan.

State Street Courteet Park Street State and Elmwood

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