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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1927

Page

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Coolidge Plans Outlined on China Policy Gradual Steps Endorsement

President Coolidge rejects immediate treaty equality for China amid anti foreign unrest. A state department memorandum to be released outlines U S sympathy for Chinese aspirations and calls for gradual abrogation of extraterritorial rights as Chinese officials build a stable government and revised tariffs. Shanghai defense tightens as Cantonese forces reach near city with barbed wire entanglements and neutral zones planned.

Ludwell Denny United Press Washington Coolidge China State Department United States Peking Shanghai Canton Shanghai Shanghai- Hanchow Sun Chuan- Fang Chekiang Chang Hsenh-Liang Marshal Chang Tsohn Great Britain

Fraud trial opens for Francia and Belknap in Jefferson County

In Eubenville on January 26, Wil B. Francia of Martins Ferry and G. Belknap of Steubenville faced trial in common pleas court. They were charged with fraudulent certificate fraud related to Union Savings.

Frauidis Eubenville Wil B. Francia Martin's Ferry Ohio G. Belknap Steubenville Jefferson 'S

Wage Scale Committee Opens on Miner Wages at Convention

United Mine Workers delegates begin tackling bituminous coal wage questions as local unions submit resolutions. Harry Fishwick directs study with report due in ten days and a 32 member post-report committee to negotiate in Miami February 14. Phillip Murray criticizes Bureau of Mines methods and a $3.616 million strike relief outlay is disclosed. Hapgood seating dispute arises as credentials panel rejects jurisdiction.

United Press Indianapolis United Mine Workers’ Convention Conv Harry Fishwick Springfield Penceetna Geodiete Miami Fla Phillip Murray United States Bureau of Mines Murray Congress Kennedy Shin England Bowers Hapgood Hapgood Cresson

Norris Sees Trial as Growth Moment After Acquittal

The Rev. J Frank Norris, Fort Worth Baptist pastor, was acquitted of murdering D E Chipps. He said the shooting and trial would make him a better pastor and planned a return to Fort Worth with a large reception awaited by supporters. Norris testified Chipps threatened him, and the jury acquitted after forty minutes deliberation.

Austin Tex U.P J. Frank Norris Fort Worth D. E.chipps Chipps Norris Chippa D. E. Chipps Fort Forth

Peaches Browning And 62 Year Old Browning In Separation Suit

Frances Heenan Browning testified in New York’s White Plains in a sensational separation case with 62 year old Edward West Browning. She described schooling, employment, and his romantic advances as their relationship played out from a fairy tale union to a charged legal dispute.

White Plains N. Y Frances “Peaches Heenan Browning Edward West Browning

Healthmobile to Tour Athens County Next Week

Dr J M Higgins announces a Healthmobile tour to Athens County showing moving pictures on sanitation nutrition and health subjects. The program will screen in theatres and schools along improved roads as the health board sends out the healthmobile.

Athens County J. M. Higgins Atc

Halliday Cline Named President of Ohio Ice Cream Makers

J. Halliday Cline, a key figure in Athens dairy business, was today chosen president of the Ohio Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers at a Cincinnati convention of state dairy interests.

J. Halliday Cline Athens Ohio Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers Cincinnati

Farm relief leaders seek fee compromise plan

Leaders in farm relief discuss a temporary exemption from the McNary-Haugen equalization fee for one or two years. They propose a $50 million revolving fund acting as a government insurance company with farmers paying $1 cotton insurance and a carrying charge of seven to eight dollars. Cotton cooperatives would pool and sell when favorable, guaranteeing the day’s spot price to farmers.

Washington, Jan

Broken Threads Ends as Messenger Announces Prize Winner

The Messenger ends its serial Broken Threads and reveals first prize to Mise Leah Mindling of 66 Mill Street Athens for the best ending. Readers anticipate Carolyn Wells mystery All at Sea starting next Sunday in the Magazine Section.

the Messenger All At Sea Carolyn Wells Messenger Mise Leah Mindling Mill Street Athens Miss Mindling

Ending of Broken Threads Brings Jim Back to Love

Jim is found after an accident and revived able to speak and recognize the twins. Betty in a lavender gown sings the remembered song that restored his emotion and memory of her. Nellie the nurse comforts Jim, while Rusty bonds with a Chicago artist as Betty wins Jim back to active life and love.

Jim Ag Betty Nellie Mike Rusty Betty Chicago

University to Lead in Undergraduate Education, Says Maurer

Weasley H. Maurer of Ohio University told Athens Rotary Club that colleges will gain leadership as enrollments grow. He noted 1100 percent more students in higher learning than 25 years ago and predicted a broader and longer training period with new professions emerging. He warned of fierce competition among graduates and students seeking postcollege careers.

Wesley H. Maurer Rotary Club Ohio University Weasley H. Maurer University Athens Messenger Hotel Berry

Thirsty Citizens Turn to Physicians More Says Chief

Washington reports that thirsty citizens increasingly seek physicians for liquor prescriptions as the federal dry army winds down. Assistant Secretary Andrews urged a government controlled private whisky manufactory to curb leakage of medicinal alcohol. Admiral Billard said illicit liquor by sea has fallen to one fifth of former rum row volumes.

Washington UPR Federal Treasury Andrews Women's Christian Temperance Union F. C. Billard Coast Guard

Prohibition Opposition Attacks Government in Speech

Representative Hudson of Michigan told the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention that opposition to the prohibition amendment and attacks on government integrity threaten civic life calling law violation a festering ulcer in the community.

Washington U.R Hudson Michigan National Woman's Christian Temperance Union

Decency group seeks hush on Browning trial

The New York Society for the Suppression of Vice wired Justice H. F. Seeger at White Plains asking to close the Browning trial to the public and to newspaper correspondents and photographers citing public decency concerns.

New York New York Society For the Suppression of Vice Today H. F. Seeger White Plains Browning

White Haired Woman Seeks Redress From Ohio Legislature

The story of Ellen Hunt, a frail, aging woman, has haunted Ohio’s legislature for 26 years. Beginning in 1897 she was committed to an asylum after a church official’s alleged misappropriation was exposed, later deemed a wrongful commitment. Courts found she was sane and wrongfully confined, with only a token relief offered in 1926.

Columbus Ohio Assembly Elien Hunt Courts of Ohio Newbury State Hospital Ellen Hunt Probate Common Pleas Assembly Chester C. Bolton

Milk Producers Meet Over Athens County Strike With Ice Cream Firms

Milk producers in Athens county plan a 10 o'clock meeting tomorrow in the mayor's office to address a wholesale milk dealer strike that has lasted two weeks. Cline Ice Cream and Bennett Co. now buy milk from outside the county, as dealers seek year round price stabilization amid summer oversupply and butter fat at about 206 cents a pound. Ice cream firms contend higher butter fat costs would raise prices and harm home sales, while farmers demand cream and milk collection or a two cent delivery charge per gallon.

Athens County Cline Ice Cream Company Bennett Company

British Diplomat Finds Truth Behind Kellogg Charge

London dispatch says China events support Kellogg claim that bolshevik intrigue contributed to U S Mexico tensions. Moscow reportedly hoped to distract U S opinion from China by worsening Mexican chaos to force Britain and the United States out of China, leaving Russia and China against Japan.

Kellogg London U.R Daily Telegraph China Kelloge United States Mexico Great Britain Moscow Britain Soviet Russia Japan

Escapees From Federal Prison Still Untraced

Three prisoners who escaped from the federal penitentiary at Duke were untraced today as authorities widened the search.

Atlanta Duak Yesy

Two Escape Injury In Pomroy Water Flooding

Pomroy town flooded after waters rose from a Monday night spill. Oarsmen guided boats along main street as homes on upper floors and streets were cut off. Residents used boats and boots to reach higher levels while few stores and restaurants operated amid gas shortages and limited food like canned soup and eggs.

Marthampson Pomeroy Pomarny Venice Skiffe Helingston

Flood Visitors Gather as River Reaches Town

Residents crowded the riverfront in amazement as floodwaters rose, with many coming into town to witness the level. The scene drew onlookers from nearby areas, highlighting the ongoing impact of the rising waters on daily life.

Pioneer ice cream leader J Halsey Cline at Ohio convention

J Halliday Cline of Athens, a major figure in ice cream manufacture, presided over a Chicago of ice cream manufacturers convention in Cincinnati. The gathering, a joint event of four dairy groups, opened with a smoker at Hotel Gibson and continues today as part of Ohio industry coordination.

Athens J. Halliday Cline Cincini Hotel Gibson Sociation of C Managers Ohio , Tributors Association Ohio Association of 1 Manufacturers mLsi

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