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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1926

Page

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Second man in dynamite theft in Meigs County pleads guilty

Clyde Tyree, indicted with Warren Falin and Jesse Muncey for stealing 22¢ sticks of dynamite with caps from a Dark Hollow powder house, changed his plea to guilty in Common Pleas court. He faces an indeterminate Ohio penitentiary term from one to fifteen years.

Pomeroy Clyde Tyree Warren Falin Jesse Muncey Dark Hollow Common Pleas Court A. P. Miller Ohio Muncey Clifford Smith Springfield Osby Martin Blackstone Maurice Pat) Thornton Falin

Miners and Owners to Reopen Parley in Conference Tuesday

Philadelphia officials report a renewed push to end the anthracite strike as operators and miners plan a joint conference Tuesday. John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers and other leaders arrive from Wilkes-Barre amid debate over the Lynett peace plan and a state mining hearing set for Wednesday in Harrisburg.

Philadelphia John JL. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Wilkes-Barre FE. J. Lynett Scran Lewis Lynett W. W. Inglis Inglis State Senate House Mining Committee Harrisburg

Airmen Aim for World Altitude Record Postponed

Dayton January 25 Lieutenant John A. MacReady postponed his attempt to break the world altitude record due to poor visibility. The flight rules require takeoff and landing in the same field, and city haze makes this difficult if not impossible.

Dayton John A. MacReady

China Fails 10 Demands of Soviet Ultimatum

Moscow reports that the release of M. Ivanoff the Russian manager of the Eastern railroad does not meet Soviet demands. Officials say restoration and maintenance of order along the Eastern railroad is still unconfirmed and the ultimatum expires tomorrow afternoon.

China Moscow M. Ivanoff Russia Ghang Ivanoff

Chang Tso Lin frees Russian chief as Manchurian control tightens

In Peking on January 25 Marshal Chang Tso Lin orders the release of M. Tyanoff the Soviet Russian general manager of the Chinese Eastern Railway in Manchuria. He also imprisons three railway directors and places the railway under Chinese military control.

Peking Chang Tso Lin M. Tyanoff Manchuria Ivanoff Chang

Dr Frederick Cook revisits pole dispute after Amundsen support

Dr Frederick A Cook, jailed at Leavenworth for mail fraud, says new polar expeditions bolster his claim to the North Pole. Roald Amundsen, who recently flew toward the Pole, visited Cook and reportedly sparked renewed debate over Peary’s vs Cooks claims. In a letter to the Kansas City Journal-Post Cook states future generations will judge his work against Peary’s as more expeditions unfold.

Kansas City Frederick A. Cook North Pole Cook Amundsen Roald Amunds Kansas City Journal-Post Peary Lettter Swanson United States Lenroot

Musical star confesses to hoax marriage stunt

Wilda Bennett admitted the marriage hoax to Pepe de Albro after staging a wedding party and photographs. De Albro is linked to Charles Frey whose wife won a $37,000 settlement from Miss Bennett.

Pepe de Albro Wilda Bennett de Albro Charles Frey Miss Bennett

Berlins Buy Belated Trousseau in Paris

Mrs Irving Berlin formerly Ellen Mackay buys two belated trousseaus during a visit to Paris. The Berlin couple, who arrived from London, are staying in a guarded suite at the Hotel Crillon after their arrival.

Trousseau Varis Irving Berlin Ellen Mackay Trousseau Berlins London Crillon

Chicago YWCA Installs Charleston Course in Gym

Canton News notes the Chicago YWCA introduces a Charleston fitness program in its gym as public health interest grows and many people report illness. The item highlights a wave of engagement with the dance form amid health concerns.

Chicago Y. W. C. A Charleston Canton News

Senate votes to limit debate on World Court adherence

Washington observers note the Senate approved cloture by 68 to 26 in a bid to end debate on American adherence to the World Court. The move paves the way for ratification of revised Swanson reservations, strengthening conditions and potential US withdrawal rights. The clash centers on party lines and a split among court advocates and irreconcilables.

Washington World Court League of Nations Senate Voice Administration- Democratic Alliance of Swanson Harding Coolidge Willave Lenroot Wisconsin Borah Idaho

Magnate Ramsay Burned To Death In House Fire

Robert Ramsay 65, president of the Ramsay Scarlett company steamship agents, died early today after a fire destroyed his Baltimore home. He was a well known figure in shipping circles locally and internationally.

Baltimore Robert Ramsay Ramsay-Scarlett Company

Pope Opens Door to Protestant Catholic Union Talks

Rome reports Pope Pius plans to reconvene the Vatican council within two years and push a union effort with Protestant groups. Cardinal Mercier, central to the Malines talks, is highlighted as a key figure in shaping the approach to reunion.

Rome Cardinal Mercier Vatican Pius Vatican Council Ackild Christendom Malines Church of England Canterbury Church of Rome United States Canada Protestant Episcopal Church of Geneva Universal Church Marines

Radio Station Logs Start Tomorrow in The Messenger

The Messenger will publish a complete radio log beginning tomorrow with an attractive cover and initial list of stations by dial reading. Subsequent sections will follow on the comics page, cutouts can be collected, bound, or attached to a pad for easy reference.

Messenger

First photo of Miss Anna May Dietrich in murder case

The scene centers on the Norwood girl whose legless headless torso was found near Media. The body was discovered in bushes on the country estate of Samuel J. Henderson, a Philadelphia lawyer.

Anna May Dietrich Norwood Media Samuel J. Henderson Philadelphia

Miner burned to death in bunkhouse near Dark Hollow mine

Delbert Van Meter a 28 year old miner died when a bunkhouse fire trapped him after a night shift. Will Wright Clarence Hixon and Forrest Payne escaped as flames localized in Van Meter's stall. Coroner Ben Ewing investigated. overheating stoves are blamed for the blaze.

Pomeroy Delbert van Meter Dark Hollow Ben Ewing Will Wright Clarence Hixon Forrest Payne van Meter John van Meter Alfred Ive Points

International Radio Tests Set for Night of Signal Hopes

New York January 25 The international radio tests continue tonight with hope for better results after last night’s disrupted experiments caused by an SOS from a sinking ship and bad weather. All American stations sign off at 11 pm EST for one hour to let foreign stations broadcast. Participating foreign wavelengths include Lima 380 Osaka 300 Buenos Aires 375 Madrid 373 Hamburg 293 Vienna 530 Prague 868 Munich 485 Brussels 263 Breslau 416 and Berlin 505.

New York OAX Lima Peru LOW Buenos Aires LOX Buenos Aires Barcelona Madrid Hamburg Vienna Prague Stuttgart Berlin Brussels Breslau Munich

An ounce of work is worth two found of shirk

A fragmentary adage credits effort over laziness, attributed to Deflagce Gres, with garbled surrounding text suggesting a quotation about diligence.

Copper Killer Durkin hits new low after legal aid stalls

Chicago reports Marty Durkin known as the copper killer endures despair as family efforts fail to secure a prominent attorney and no defense fund forms. His assets, seized as proceeds of prior thefts, leave him penniless while fellow inmates ignore him and a robbery suspect demands his removal from their cell.

Chicago Marty Durkin Irma Sullivan Cornell, Sr Durkin Joseph Kurtz

Kirby on Trial for Mail Fraud Tied to 1923 Cleveland Collapse

Josiah Kirby founder and ex president of Cleveland Discount company faces federal trial on charges of using the mails to defraud linked to the February 1923 collapse of the large Cleveland firm. The proceedings resume with Kirby continuing his testimony as a witness.

Cleveland Josiah Kirby Cleveland Discount Company Federal District Court

Chiropractor Denies Murder In Torso Case At Philadelphia Office

Dr. David R. Marshall aged 42, of Bywood Heights suburb, is charged with Miss Anna Dietrich's murder after authorities say he dismembered her body in his Philadelphia office and later disposed of the torso and limbs. He reportedly confessed after long questioning, claiming the death was accidental and caused by Dietrich's suicide attempt, while prosecutors await forensic stomach contents.

Media David R. Marshall Hhiro Bywood Heights Philadel Anna Maytrich South Olsundy Street Philadelphia Marshall William Taylo Delaware County J. Sweeney Taylor Paladphia Miss Miss Dietrich Eben

Oranges and Lemons Use Guide Promotes New Ways to Serve

A promotional booklet offers home cooks many citrus serving ideas. Recipes are claimed to be tested by science experts and practical for meals, with free copies available by mail upon submitting a coupon and two cents in stamps.

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