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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1925

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England Shows Recovery by Rise in the Pound Sterling

Washington reports a movement toward a pre war gold basis as nations move to redistribute gold. December saw a net outward flow from the United States with January likely to follow. Britain appears on a gold basis while Germany eyes a sterling standard. India’s gold imports and good harvests boosted demand and purchasing power, shaping a global gold flow.

Robert 8 Thornburgh Washington United States International News Service Federal Reserve Board Great Britain Montague Norman Bank of England Germany France Itaum United Odiciala India

Mystery man in critical condition after shooting

John D. Thomas called the mystery man was found staggering in front of his home with two bullets in his rain and was reported fighting for his life. He was said to be from a wealthy eastern family and refused to explain how he was shot while his wife could not provide details.

Los Angeles Calif John D. Thomas Thomas

Trotsky Under Fire and Power Shift Reported

The article notes reports Trotsky may have fallen from power and acquiesced to enemies' decision, contrasting his reaction with leaders like Danton and Robespierre. It mentions Robert Reidt of Long Island, a Seventh-day Adventist, facing losses of potatoes and belongings, and a date of February 6 referenced by Mrs. Rowen.

Trotsky Red Army Lenin Russia Trotzky Robespierre Robert Reidt Longi d Rowen

Diplomatic Shake Up Transforms Washington Social Scene

Washington diary notes a rare upheaval as six new ambassadors head to the capital by March four. France will replace Jules Jusserand with Emile Deschanel, Japan with Tsuneo Matsuihara, Germany with Baron Ago von Matzow, and Italy with Prince Genese Caetian, while Jusserand becomes dean of the corps.

Washington George R. Holmes France Emile Deschanel Jules Jusserand Roosevelt Japan Tsueno Matsuihara Masano Hanihara State Department Germany Baron Ago von Ma Otto von Eldt Italy Prince Genese Caetian Jusserand Don Juan Riano Y Gayangos Spain

Senate considers new corrupt practices act as rider to postal bill

Senator Walsh proposes a federal corrupt practices act to curb election spending in Senate and House races and require full publicity of contributions. The measure would limit expenditures by state and district sizes and aim to reduce corruption in federal elections. Administration leaders show mixed support as Moses postal bill faces procedural tests.

Washington Senate Walsh Massachusetts House Lam Grees Moses Swanson Virginia

Ohio House advances Collister bus amendment in busy capital week

In Columbus Ohio the House moved the Collister home rule bus amendment to second reading and sent it to the Utilities committee after passage in the Senate. Leaders plan a busy week with final action on the Federal Child Labor amendment and the two cent gas tax. Ex Senator Frank Burch is due in Columbus for the last Legislature committee's final meeting.

Columbus House Utilities‘ Committee Senate Ohio Donahey Frank Burch Summit County Collumbus

Weather forecast ahead of solar eclipse

Washington reports general fair weather for Saturday as the United States Weather Bureau predicts clear skies to aid observations of the sun eclipse. The outlook applies to states east of the Mississippi River.

Washington United States Weather Bureau Mississippi River Rene

Legislative leaders and governor reach accord on town program

In Columbus on January 23 legislators predict action next week in the House on amendments to the Collister-Free man interurban bus law to protect operators from city council interference. The Senate passed the bill with amendments defeated. The Taft emergency-relief bill awaits Senate action after House passage. A Columbus Chamber dinner highlighted cordial relations between Governor Donahey and the Legislature with remarks from Silver Lewie and Taft.

Columbus House Senate Williame Taft Donshey General Assembly Columbus Chamber of Commerce Donahey Speaker Silver Lewie Republcan Taft

Lipp Proposes Break in Davie Reorganization Control

A new attack on the Davie reorganization code is launched by Representative Lipp of Hamilton County. The bill would sever the mate com mission employee from State Commerce Director control. Additional House measures include compulsory real estate appraisal every four years starting 1935 by McDonald Fair Holmes. raising Ohio National Guard age to 64. increasing armory allowances to 5000. and a $6 witness fee at executive hearings on removing public officials.

Davie Lipp Hamilton County Mate Commission House McDonald, Montgomery Fair, Holmes Ohio National Guard Finefrock Stark

Battle to death precedes trial in Parsons case

In San Francisco a fatal confrontation occurred just before the divorce trial. Police say Mrs. Parsons fired seven shots at her husband, a druggist, who then fatally shot her in return with one shot. The couple were both dead.

San Francisco A. M. Parsons

Jackson Boys Held for Murder in Highland County

Jackson brothers John and Dan Boggs, once wealthy in Jackson, remain in Highland county jail as grand jury weighs indictments for murder of deputy surveyor T. Magill and wounding Policeman Lennon at Bulletters. They reportedly admitted guilt but refuse to talk. Defense may mirror Leopold-Loeb case tactics.

Springfield Highland County Grand Jury Hillsboro John Dan Boggs Jackson T. Magill Highland County Lennon Bulletters Mon Yes Cor Dan Boggs

Ohio National Guard Officers to Meet in Columbus

Senior officers of the Ohio National Guard will gather in Columbus Wednesday in the Adjutant General's office. Division brigade and regimental commanders are expected to attend, officials announced.

Columbus Ohio National Guard Henderson

Man In Cold Akron Says He Killed Pig For Dinner

In Akron on January 23 Geo Coska reports he killed a pig at home to ensure meat for next Sunday's dinner amid cold weather. The note mentions his wife and children and a domestic setting.

Akron Geo. Coska

New England town the mecca for men of science bent

New Haven hosts a historic solar eclipse with Yale and Columbia scientists, students and spectators arriving by car and rail. Researchers set up four large cameras and multiple instruments to record the sun’s corona and shadow bands, while observers clock the eclipse every second. Professor Earnest W. Brown directs preparations and warns no one may enter the grounds until after totality.

David Sentner I. N New Haven Conn America Yale Earnest W. Brown Einstein Charlies Lane Poor Columbia Weber Bureau Federal Building Brown Pras Acon

Long chase ends in Hardin County wolf killed by farmers

After a 48 hour pursuit across miles, Hardin county farmers wounded and killed a large grey timber wolf weighing about 75 pounds. For years stock losses near marshes raised suspicions as a wolf stalked the area before A D Epley encountered the animal at dawn and triggered a multi-farmer pursuit through the night.

Lima Hardin County Antil A. D. Epley Ada

Merger Probe Ties Gas Supply to Utilities Board

Officials from several states pursuing an inquiry into a gas supply merger that could affect utility rates. The investigation, led by the attorney general and a federal torney general, centers on a single corporation and its control of stock and distribution.

Utilities Commission

Total solar eclipse to thrill Southeastern Ohio Saturday

Southeastern Ohio readers near Athens face a near ringside view of a 92 percent total solar eclipse on Saturday morning. Prof. Edmund Manson of Ohio State notes the city will gain a high totality without special equipment if skies are clear.

Ohio Hal K. Weiss Sera Canada Here Athens United States Edmund 8. Manson Ohio State University Department of Astronomy Manson Cincinnati Columbus Cleveland O. I. Dusthef Durceiger Toledo Newark United States Army New York State Andeah Los Angeles Scientific American

Thursday. Then pong nate to approach the wolf to fire as shoulder.

The fragmentary text mentions a sequence where someone named nate moves toward a wolf with a firing action and a shoulder reference, followed by a wounded note. The context is unclear and readers must infer missing details.

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