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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1928

Page

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No Court Action Appeаl Remains Smith Fight in Illinois

Illinois Republicans led by Gov. Len Small and Chicago Mayor Thompson prepared to fight to seat Frank L. Smith in the Senate after the chamber barred him. Smith said he would run in September primaries if nominated, and he preferred a political resolution over court action. A Supreme Court appeal appeared the only remaining option.

Chicago U.P Illinois Len Small William Hale Thompson Frank L. Smith Smith Senate United Press Conditi Washington United States Supreme Court Ilinois Reed Missouri William Ware Pennsylvania Reed Investigating Committee

Indicted Youth Pleads Not Guilty in Cleveland Murder Case

Anthony Yontez, 19, arraigned before Judge George P. Baer on murder charges for killing his 19 year old sweetheart Alice Preskar after she smiled at other men. Trial date set for February 14. The shooting occurred January 7 at Rudolph Muster's home after a dance.

Cleveland U.R Anthony Yontez Alice Preskar George P. Baer Baer Yontez Rudolph Muster

Nomination of Claude Porter to Interstate Commerce Commission

Senate approves nomination of Claude Porter of Iowa to the Interstate Commerce Commission. If the full Senate accepts the committee report Porter will succeed Henry Hall on the commission.

Washington Claude Porter Iowa Interstate Commerce Commission Senate Interstate Commerce Commission Senate Porter Henry Hall

Relic Coach From 1840 Being Reconditioned For Ford

A rare 1840 railway coach, one of the oldest left, is being rebuilt in local shops for Henry Ford. The Bangor and Aroostook era car will be restored to its original design at D. T. I. shops to preserve its historic features.

Ford Shops Jackson Jan Henry Ford Bangor & Aroostook

Slay Flight Hickman Ill in Jail as Trial Looms

William Edward Hickman, condemned for Marion Parker's murder, lay ill in his cell with fever and pain after spinal punctures by alienists seeking insanity traces. Doctors expect limited recovery by Saturday and doubt spiraling meningitis. Omas Hickman, Sid Hickman’s father, travels toward Los Angeles to support his son, aiming to testify on alleged hereditary insanity.

Los Angeles Calif U.P William Edward Hickman Marion Parker Benjamin Blank Hickm Paso Tex Omas Hekman Sid Hickman Tom Gurdane Buck” Lieuanen Pendleton Ore Marian Parker Hickmaug Gurdane CG. Matlock Lieuallen

Delegates Return From War Cause Conference Vote

Delegates from nine women’s organizations returned homeward after the third conference on the cause and cure of war. They unanimously urged a national crusade to outlaw war treaties and educate churches and schools to sway senators toward approving multilateral treaties. They asked President Coolidge to reopen talks toward entry into the permanent international court of justice.

National Crusade Kellogg National Committee Coolidge Permanent Court of International Justice

Agnes Hart Wilson Seeks Democratic Nomination in Pa District

Agnes Hart Wilson, daughter of former labor secretary William B. Wilson, announces her bid for Congress as the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania’s Sixteenth District. The announcement occurred recently in Washington, signaling a push to win the nomination.

Agnes Hart Wilson William B. Wilson Secretary of Labor iCongress Pennsylvania

Senate Debates Coolidge Submarine Disaster Probe

The Senate took up President Coolidge's plan for a commission inquiry into the 8 4 submarine disaster by unanimous consent. Democrats demanded changes and urged the Senate naval affairs committee instead investigate.

Washington U.P Senate Coolidge Senate Naval Affairs Committee

Dog Sentenced To Death for Killing Sheep Still Plays

Kaiser Bill the German police dog sentenced to death for killing 36 sheep frolicked on the lawn at the home of his mistress Mrs Minnie Gay. A decision on the death sentence will likely be announced Monday by Circuit Judge H B Prewitt after an appeal hearing. The dog is free on $300 bond.

MT. Sterling Kaiser Bil Minnie Gay H. B. Prewitt Kaiser Bill W. B. White Gay Liberty

Marietta Politician May Seek Democratic Governing Nomination

George White of Marietta a former congressman and 1920 presidential campaign national committeeman may run for the Democratic nomination for governor. Decision expected after a meeting with Democratic leaders in Columbus. Also mentioned is Frank Gentsch of Cleveland possibly entering the U S Senate race.

Columbus U.R George White Marietta White Frank Gentsch Cleveland U. S Gentsch Atlee Ponierene

Federation of Democratic Women Attacks Child Labor Laws

Washington in a January letter the federation of Democratic women denounces the so called women's measures pushed by feminist groups in Congress. Mrs. Mortimer W. West of the Unization condemns the U S children's bureau for its push on child labor legislation.

Washington Federation of Democratic Women Congress Mortimer W. West Unization U. S. Children’s Bureau

Drunken Shot Darkens City in Bulgaria

A drunken man fired a shot that severed a main light cable plunging the city into seven hours of darkness. In Dartmouth a shark reportedly survived after its body took 30 bullets and was dragged ashore alive.

SOFTA Bulgaria SHARK Dartmouth Eng

Ohio towns reel from near tornado and blizzard damage

A near tornado swept the Miami Valley causing heavy property damage and one death. Snow and gale conditions spread across northern Ohio with traffic disruptions and fires. police patrolled to deter looting as utilities and communications were strained.

Columbus U.R Ohio Miami Valley City Cleveland Cie Bellefontaine Southern Park Youngstown Struthers Mahoning Valley General Hospital

Bell Telephone hearings delayed to Tuesday due to state prep

The Public Utilities commission announced that hearings on the Bell Telephone company's case are pushed back to Tuesday because the state was late in preparing its part of the case.

Columbus U.P Public Utilities Commission Bell Telephone Company

Police Officers Tied to Former Chief May Be Suspended

Semi official reports from Toledo City Hall indicate twenty officers linked to former Police Chief Harry Jennings may face suspension. The action follows inquiries into past practices under Jennings.

Toledo Harry Jennings

Seven Men Drowned as Bridge Hull Collapses in Panama City

Workmen on the Dupont bridge across East Bay search for seven bodies after a steel hull protecting a pier under construction collapsed. The disaster occurred today in Panama City Florida.

Panama City Fla Dupont Bridge East Bay

Attorney General Denies Campaigning Against Marshall Law

Attorney General Edward C. Turner denies the Troy Daily News editorial charging him with spending much time campaigning against Marshall law. He says he opposes the Anti-Saloon league’s political control and notes his nearly constant work in Columbus with no vacations in a year.

Marshall Law Columbus Jan U.P Edward C. Turner Troy, CO Daily News Turner Troy Anti-Saloon League

Impetus Given to Relief Movement for Needy Miners

Relief drive for destitute children of Hocking Valley miners gains momentum. Columbus broadcasts solicit funds and goods. Adjutant General Henderson oversees a growing relief fund as the National Guard plans sixteen distribution zones centered on public schools with Nelsonville as the main headquarters and Kim­berly, Deanville, Floodwood, The Plains, Chauncey, Buchtel, and Modoc among zone centers.

Columbus Hocking Valley Frank D. Henderson Col. Johns. Shetler National Guard Nelsonville Kimberly Deanville Floodwood the Plains Chauncey Buchtel Modoc

Carpenter's tip helps police capture Hotelling in Mt Morris

Gave Tip Sheldon Robinson a Mt Morris carpenter is credited by Flint police with providing the tip that led to Adolph Hotelling's arrest. Robinson's suspicions were sparked by a friend's remarks and he telephoned a deputy sheriff who immediately went to Hotelling's home.

Sheldon Robinson Carpenter Mt. Morris Mich Flint Adolph Hotelling Robinson Hotelling

School meal plans expand to dine in many towns

Jacksonville Trimble Glouster Hollister Goose Run Murray City Corning and New Straitaville will have kitchen facilities and meals will be served to school children at these locations.

Jacksonville Trimble Glouster Hollister Goose Run Murray City Corning New Straitaville

Funeral for Mrs. James W. Robey Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs. James W. Robey will be held at the late residence on West Washington street Saturday afternoon at 2 30 o clock. Burial follows in the West Union street cemetery.

James W. Robey West Washington Street West Union Street

Chan Announces Deal With Movie Company in Berlin

Berlin reports Chan said the defense ministry struck a business deal with a film company amid speculation tied to the resignation of Dr Otto Gessier as minister of defense. The announcement shocked observers and sparked immediate political reaction.

Berlin U.R Reichstagg Ministry of Defense Moving Picture Company Otto Gessier Defense

Order Inspectors To Try All Cases In Federal Court

Cincinnati prohibition inspectors were ordered by prohibition commissioner B F McDonald to prosecute all cases in the Cincinnati federal court instead of the municipal court. He blamed Municipal Judge Bell for unfair treatment and said cases would stay in federal court until fair handling resumes.

Columbus Cincinnati Prohibition B. F. McDonald McDonald Bell

Three alienists to examine 15 year old Dyken in jail

On January 20 1940 in St Clairsville three alienists will examine Andrew Dyken a 15 year old who shot and killed his mother and attempted to kill his father. The test will determine sanity before any murder trial.

ST. Clairsville Andrew Dyken

Tex Rickard in Miami Beach Rumor Ties to Tunney Guest

Tex Rickard arrived at Miami Beach on January 20 and checked into the Ocean Front hotel where Tunney is a guest. The visit centers on boxing circles and speculation about future engagements.

Tex Miami Beach Fila Tex Rickard Ocean Front Hotel

Hull Praised as Democratic Nomination Candidate

The Tennessee delegation in Congress advised Cordell Hull of Tennessee as a presidential candidate. They called him the most suitable and logical man for the Democratic nomination.

Washington Jan U.P Cordell Hull Tenn Democratic National Committee Tennessee Con- Hull

Cold Wave Lowers City Temperature to 19 Degrees

A sharp cold wave dropped the temperature to 19 degrees by noon today after a night and morning decline. The 24 hour period saw a 29 degree fall, with continuing frigid conditions reported across the day.

Health Relief Plan For Ohio Coal Regions

Health officials in Hocking Perry and Athens counties report a plan of relief developed with state and local health departments and the Red Cross. Immediate aid is needed in nine communities with luncheon programs and multiple agencies coordinating. An emergency appropriation of 6000 dollars funds relief for unemployed miners and stricken families across Murray City Orbiston New Pittsburg Newton Longstretch Monday Coalgate Carbon Hill and other areas.

Columbus Hocking Perry Allues Ohio State J. Gins R. Hiatt Cies de Wiggins Cas Athena Fa County Rock Red Cross Comunty Lidi Yoo Dr Nursing Hanna Helen Nene Helen Keinzle C. P. Robbing Common Diseas Samar Worthes Valley National Guard Murray City Orbiston New Pittsburg Newton Longstretch Coalgate Cawthorne Carbon Hill

State Highway Plan To Eliminate Crossing Near Columbus

The department announced removal of the railroad grade crossing just west of Grenvill on the Columbus Newark road, to be eliminated within a few months at an estimated cost of 180000 dollars.

Grenvill Department Columbus Jan Columbus-Newark

Plans for Drive to Aid Community Discussed Tonight

Tonight in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at 7 plan details for this year’s community drive are discussed. Directors for the year will be elected.

Cj of Commerce Rooms

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