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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1929

Page

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Prohibition Drive Claims Clash Among Officials

A heated exchange over additional appropriations highlights a split among bishops and politicians. Reports cite Norshan J. Mérrizon and Mabel Walker Willebrandt in New York as federal efforts to enforce prohibition face court scrutiny and acquittals. Governor Roosevelt signals potential veto amid broader enforcement debate.

Aia Washington Annon Nichelson Fmion Addi Board of “Temperance Norshan J.g Mérrizon Senigisht United States Attorney General New ‘York City Mabel Walker Willebrandt al Smith Uston New York Daly W. Son G New Me York Ior Albeny Roomvelt Protilbiemient Ard Vesnela

Auto ates Reduction and Highways Shred

The garbled text mentions assemblies and death but provides no clear events or identifiable entities. No coherent reportable facts emerge from the fragment.

Fragmentary OCR item notes names and dates

The readable parts mention Attarady and Ramitie d Nig in garbled form with unclear context and no complete event details or actions.

Denied Dime Sparks Odd Quarrel Over Moon Fractions

Fragmentary notice shows a dispute where a woman asks for a dime to view the moon three weeks after a quarrel with her husband. He refused, saying she should wait for a calmer night, as the moon was only a quarter full.

Jackson

Missing Italian Freighter Spark Fears At Sea

A freighter identified as Italian was reported missing after a distress call. Two ships aided by rescue services failed to locate it about 206 miles east of Delaware and Virginia, with fears growing for the vessel and crew.

Heitie Fioddz Eaat

Monuments and road work proceed on new Florida project

Rasidity of the Florida coast area through La wn identified ship Valsallce reported distress. S S Valsallce SOS picked up. work on the new road to begin within a week. Mitler Construction Company, Barnesville, holds the contract. equipment arriving, markers and roadway components being installed by the State Highway Department. Office of John Dowler, Florida Radio Marine Corps engineer, notes completion soon.

Cape Free Florida S. S. Valsallce John Dowler Marine ‘Cor State Highporation Dowler Finnels Wogtr Mitler-Construction Com‘pany Barnesville Highway Department

Heroism of Glenn Cline and Dyesville Gains Fame

A fragmented account notes heroism linked to Glenn and Cline in Dyesville, touching on Meigs County politics and a candidate tied to the town’s history. Mentions a race, a bounty, and a possible sash, with references to a railroad era and local skepticism.

Glenn Cline Dyesville Cilne Meigs County Carnenis Portanss

Fragmentary OCR Story Fragments Include Arrests and Diplomatic Notes

Readable text shows scattered references to an arrest and a murder case involving a person named Bilkert, a U S consul in Baghdad, and British authorities. It mentions missionary work in Hazpa gh Iraq, figures like Charley Crane, and a court appearance for Thacker and others. The garbled prose hints at an international dimension, indictments, and potential indemnity discussions.

Boulder Maza Utene Wetehire Glenn ‘Cine Bitkert Stepal Bilkert Hilkert Treg Mompotarmia British Mandate Svith Bagdad United States Board of Foretan Missions of the Reformed Church America Mn Hazpgh Iraq Crane Russa and Turke

Fragmented OCR note with scattered phrases and numbers

Part readable items include numbers like 158 18 78 40 20.76 and references to appointment, night, and union. The text is garbled with missing words and stray quotes, making the overall meaning unclear.

New Xoungstawi Juveritiale

Roundup of Criminal Element in Chicago

A fragmented Chicago roundup notes a large police action with 120 robberies solved and 100 more to be sent up. The piece mentions Deputy Frank Comerford overseeing assignments as part of a citywide mobilization and public order effort.

Chicago Chicagg Jos Rowen Ma Eedlary Sotatien Frank, Comerford

Dollar finer president Har rison turns from course toward Dennedaike

The report describes the steamer Maine sinking after a report of a tokehold. British ship Teesbridge and others searched for Teesbridge and provided no word. Hatches, guns, and water described as compromised as weather and coast conditions affected units near Newfoundland.

Harrison Dennedaike Maine Jerat Teesbridgs Westerday

Cooper Spurns Office Pen to Tse Gift of Nephew

Disjointed report describes detectives stationed along the Florida-bound Atlantic Coast Line route. The text mentions special safety measures on a train and a proposed construction to ensure secure trackage as investigators review a controversial appropriation bill and related actions.

Cooper Tse Siing Floridas Atlantic Hoover

Local Officials Flip Through Petitions Amid Budget Talks

The article records a session where petitions are circulated and discussed during a legislative meeting. It notes a $22,400,524.06 transfer from the treasury and references a $6 million highway appropriation, plus mentions of officials including a mayor and a chief. The piece details procedural moves and anticipated actions in the afternoon session.

Finney Evesnor Phil Higdleson Poties Wilerame Fallard

Steubenville Mayor Orders Dry Crusade Initiated

The Steubenville mayor announces a dry crusade in the city, stating he has decided to push for prohibition enforcement. The message indicates department involvement and aims to make Steubenville dry, with further details pending.

Steubenville Conley

Winner Named for Follies Stage Friday

The Prep Follies at Ewing hall Friday night featured a clever pantomime burlesque titled A Modern Cinderella. Theta Phi Alpha sorority received last place while Miss Margaret Laverty led the production with netting effects by John Hurlburt and assistants Kilefers, Maxwell, and Horm.

Theta Phi: Alpha Sorority Ewing Miga Mary Louisy Lindley Hall Misa Melvin Danielson Misa Gladys Wit Hams Drilier Dergarten Wad Lotten Arta Clase Tha Technivel Aldav Margaret Laverty John Hurlburt John Hurlburt, Assisting Miss Laverty Hurlburt Paul Kilefers George Caxwell Alan. Horm

Prince of Peace Declamation Finals Noted

Fragmentary text from the Tenth Anniversary section mentions a Prince of Peace Declamation with notes about eliminations and a rifle finals. Specifics are unreadable due to damaged OCR.

Columbus Tan Cees P.m

District changes at Indianapolia A R Plus relief plan

An international organization plans to end direct cash disbursements via sub-district presidents after January 31 and overhaul relief funds handling. Local officials Ben William and Robert Beil oversee changes, with funds to be issued as orders from Columbus.

Stort The Columbus Organ Teattors

Fragmented OCR notes hint at imperial intrigue and scandal

The readable lines reference emperors, the Hohenzollerns, and a tangled tale of money lending and family fault. Mentions of William decide, blaming others, accusations of anger, and a Paris Pavions phrase suggest a garbled historical discussion of dynastic fault and marriage.

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