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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1928

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Miners Split Over Morris 60-40 Plan In Ohio District

Nelsonville January 26. Ohio Miners union leaders Lee Hall and David Watkins challenge operators to a public debate on the Morris plan as they rally against the new wage proposal. State officers monitor meetings while mine owners press for resumed work and information campaigns.

Nelsonville Lee Hall David Watkins Ohio Miners’ Union Watkins Hall Halil Ohio Miners’ Organization

None Works at Chauncey Mine No 25 Under Morris Plan

In Chauncey, Jan 26, no workers reported for the New York Coal Company mine No 25 when ready to operate under the Morris plan. The mine bell rang as of old, but no response was observed. It has been 10 months since the mine last operated.

Chauncey Chauncey Chauncey Mine No. 25 New York Coal Company Morris

Democrats Oppose Dismissal In Smith-Vare Case

In Washington on January 26 Democrats pushed to keep the Wilson-Vare election contest alive. Senator Reed called for a record vote on the committee action which 8 to 6 favored. The panel dismissed Wilson’s complaint against Vare for lack of specific fraud charges, clearing the way for a Pennsylvania recount and Vare’s reelection bid.

Washington Senate Wilson-Vare Privileges and Elections Committee James A. Reed Missouri Pennsylvania William RB. Wilson William 8. Vare Vare Wilson

Silent Divorce Hearing Ends in Decree for Mrs Geiger

In Cincinnati Judge Charles W Hoffman presided a silent domestic relations case where deaf mutes William Geiger and Lena Geiger faced a divorce. The 60 year old brass maker sought neglect against 65 year old Lena, who filed for willful absence and neglect. via interpreter son Anthony Woodrock, Lena testified the husband had an autocratic attitude and Mrs Geiger was granted a divorce.

Cincinnati WUP Charles W. Hoffman William Geiger Lena Geiger Anthony Woodrock Geiger

Gangland Declares War on Chicago Amid Bomb Attacks

Gangland battles for control in Chicago as bombs strike the home of Charles C. Fitzmorris, a top city official, and target the homes of William H. Reid and John P. Allen. No injuries reported, police pursue leads amid a murky political backdrop.

Chicago Charles C. Fitzmorris Thompson William H. Reid John P. Allen Alwhose Reid Allen

Foster Named for U S Court of Claims Judge Post

Israel M. Foster of Athens Ohio was recommended to President Coolidge for appointment to a judgeship on the U S Court of Claims. Ohio Representative Begg and Connecticut’s Tilson urged Foster promotion, noting he now serves as commissioner of the court of claims.

Washington U.P Israel M. Foster Athens Ohio Coolidge U. S. Court of Claims Begg Tilson Connecticut Foster Court of Claims

Negotiations Move Forward in Youngstown Inland Merger

Officials report preliminary talks finished on the planned merger of Youngstown Sheet and Tube and Inland Steel of Chicago into the Youngstown Inland Steel corporation. The next step rests with boards of directors and stockholders.

Youngstown U.P Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Inland Steel Company of Chicago Youngstown-Inland Steel Corporation

Miller son of Supreme Court clerk charged in bar exam scam

Grand Jury in Cleveland is asked to probe Ralph W. Miller son of Seba Miller Columbus Supreme Court clerk accused of taking 500 dollars from John G Jackson promising to guarantee passing state bar exams. Miller sought employment, was said to be a taxi driver in Dayton, and a Cleveland attorney connected to the case denied aiding the plot.

Supreme Court Cleveland Ralph W. Miller Seba Miller State Supreme Court Columbus Miller John G. Jackson Chagrin Falls Jackson Ben FY. Levin Polce Dayton A. V. Abernethy The County Bar Association Don H. Andrews Abernethy Miller Miler Abernethy

Supreme Court takes no action against Ralph W. Miller

Chief Justice Marshall said no action by the Supreme Court will be taken against Ralph W. Miller pending Cuyahoga county proceedings. Investigations show Miller's activities halted at defrauding applicant creditors for bar admission. Contempt charges would only be possible against the court. Disbarment proceedings expected for the Cleveland attorney named by John C. Jackson.

Columbus O.R Supreme Court Ralph W. Miller Seba Miller Cuyahoga County Carrington T. Marshall Young Miller Miller Cleveland John C. Jackson Chagrin Falls

Fight Over Inferior Court Plan Dominates Ohio Bar Session

In Columbus 1500 lawyers and judges gather for the Ohio State Bar Association meeting. James A White proposes a county wide inferior court system while Senator George Bender opposes the plan citing desire for multiple smaller courts and a salary based head. Rumors of a bar exam scandal involving Ralph Miller surface during the session.

Bar Association Columbus James A. White White Common Pleas Court George Bender Cleveland Legislative Committee The Ohio Anti-Saloon League Bender Ralph Miller Seba Miller Supreme Court

Public Utilities hearing on Logan Gas rate case resumes

The Logan Gas Company rate boost dispute with 37 Ohio cities returns to the Public Utilities Commission. W. H. Weiss testified that company valuations were halved from engineers figures of 49 million dollars, while the company sought to discredit Weiss. Mouser Jr and city solicitor Grills prepared a surprise motion as the hearing focused on capitalization and unproductive well expenditures.

U.P Logan Gas Cmpany Ohio Public Utilities Commission W. H. Weiss Cincinnati Weiss T . N.rant Mouser, Jr W. C. Grills Lorain Grills

Two Cylinder Fliver Plane Flies From Spartanburg to Washington

Spartanburg South Carolina January 26 The two cylinder fliver plane piloted by Harry Brooks left here at 8 47 a m E S T for Washington DC a distance of 400 miles carried by UPR report the flight departed Spartanburg with Brooks at the controls heading toward the national capital covering about 400 miles.

Spartanburg S. C UPR Harry Brooks Washington, D. C

Dean Voigt Sees Youth in Conflict Not Revolt

Dean Irma E. Voigt of Ohio University told a Methodist church audience that today’s young people are in conflict with the changing world rather than revolting against elders. She cited fear of difference, intense competition, and mass conformity as imperialist pressures shaping youth, and argued adults share these traits while blaming youth for not following older ways.

Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Methodist Episcopal Church Dean Voigt

Religion Must Move in a Forward Spirit

Dr. Robert E. Speer, moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly, urged a moving religion at the ninth annual Ohio Pastors association convention. He called to leave hate and war and pressed for fellowship to reach unevangelized peoples and end inter racial and international hostility.

Columbus U.R Robert E. Speer Presbyterian General Assembly Ohio Pastors Association

Deadly East Coast Storm Ravages Cities and Docks

A severe gale slammed the North Atlantic states causing extensive damage in New York City with hundreds of plate glass windows shattered and a freighter sunk. Debris injuries rose to 43 in New York and one death was reported in Boston as winds exceeded 100 mph across the region, stretching from Kentucky to Tennessee and beyond.

New York York City Aterno Boston Kentucky Tennessee

Sinclair Burns contempt trial cites faults in youth

Government star witness notes faults in letter writing and behavior among young people today, describing a general disregard for responsibility. She argues errors of youth extend beyond youths to older generations and that society cannot demand from the young what it does not demand from itself.

Washington O.R Sinclair- Burns Ietter

Columbus man nabbed for double theft on rooftop

Police arrested John Atkins twenty two of Portsmouth Ohio while he hid on a building roof in Columbus. He faced charges for stealing a car from M L Madison and taking clothing valued at five hundred dollars from Phil Getlin Tailor Shop.

Columbus Jan U.P John Atkins Portsmouth Atkins M. L. Madison Phil Getlin Tailor Shop

Canton men charged in Canton liquor conspiracy

First steps in the predicted housecleaning of Canton were taken when Assistant U S Attorney John Osman issued a warrant charging three men in a liquor conspiracy. Angelo Ferucchio Charles Symanoski and Ralph Minocchi all of Canton are named. Symanoski and Minocchi are held by Canton police Ferucchio was brought to Cleveland by federal prohibition agents.

Cleveland O.R Canton U. S John Osman Angelo Ferucchio Charles Symanoski Ralph Minocchi Symanoski Minocchi Ferucchio

Civil War veteran dies from auto crash injuries

Francis Trexler, a $5 Civil War veteran, died in Jackson after injuries from a pedestrian run down two weeks earlier by an automobile. The U.P. report notes his death occurred January 26.

Jackson U.P Francis Trexler

State Officials Visit County Schools For Miner Relief Efforts

Columbus January report notes contributions and pledges for relief of destitute children in Ohio mining districts reaching $6,500 with strong clothing donations. Major General and state education leaders describe efforts across Athens and Jefferson counties, including feeding programs and photographic documentation of conditions.

Columbus Ohio Ace x Volka Entd Marx Jefferson Norwalk Ay de Crosp Bender Ireny C. C.igmond Federal Washington, D. C Andormeric Stary Apartment of Education Athens County Man ‘Peters Simon Associatios Education Clifton S¢Ithe Ar Oa Athens Olle Nar

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