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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1927

Page

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U S Administration Holds Line on China Policy

President Coolidge remains reluctant to concede to Chinese demands for freeing from unequal treaties. Kellogg’s policy stance draws cool response while Washington considers talks on tariff autonomy and foreign concessions. Chinese ministers urge immediate negotiations for equal and reciprocal treaties as nationalist forces advance toward Shanghai.

Ludwell Denny United Press Washington Ian China Kellogs Coolidge Sador Nature Bio Nthu Shanghai State Department Lie Numc Canton Peking Feng Yu- Henang Chiang Kai-She Hankew Yangtze

Coldstream Guards Start Twilight Flight to China

The second battalion of the Coldstream Guards marched to Waterloo station with full war equipment and entrained for Southampton to embark for China. It marks the first dispatch of this renowned unit for service in the Far East.

London Babica Mongside Coldstream Guards Totay Waterloo Station Southampton China Eingland Far Finst

Daugherty May Be Called To Testify Before Committee

Former attorney general brother Daugherty may testify next week before the special committee that investigated the Justice Department two years ago. District Attorney Buckner in New York indicated consent to the appeal. Wheeler, Democrat, Montana, overseeing the matter, seeks to compel testimony under a Senate investigation context.

Washington U.E Mal Daugherty Speceial Justice Department Buckner New York Wheeler Montana Detroit Mich Janco Daugherty Lola Knowlgon Dodger

Fire destroys store and restaurant in Columbus

A shoe store and a downtown Columbus restaurant were gutted by fire yesterday with a third business damaged. Flames raged for nearly two hours before control. damage estimated at over 200 thousand dollars. Origin undetermined. Fire began in the basement of the R. Kinney Co. shoes at 65 North High Street around 3 20 o'clock yesterday afternoon.

Columbus Tra 3. R. Kinney Company North High Street Rat Oelock

Operators propose joint body to maintain wage scale

A wage scale committee recommends forming a joint commission of four operators, four miners, and three mediators to set and maintain a competitive wage scale across Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. The plan aims to align Central States mines with Kentucky and West Virginia and would be presented to a miners and operators meeting.

Toledo U.P Ohio Indiana Ilinois Pennsylvania Central States Kentucky West Virginia United States Supreme Court

Floods Threaten Middlewest States as Levees Give Way

UPI reports widening flood danger across the Middlewest as the Ohio and White rivers threaten swollen levees from Indiana to Arkansas. Authorities race sandbags at Brassfield and Shawneetown while refugees are sheltered as crests approach tonight.

Middlewest Cwicago UPI White Little Red Woods Ohio Three States Brassfield Ark Illinois White River Indiana Arkansas American Federation of Labor Muaners' Union

United Mine Workers Expel Communists from Membership

The United Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis voted by the most overwhelming margin to amend the union constitution, expelling miners affiliated with communist organizations. The action adds communists to those barred from membership while a Green party push backs a five day week for all in industry.

OO J Owens Ohio United Mince Workers United Miner Workers Owens van Bittner West Virginia United Mine Workers Miners’ Union Wlliam Green American Federation of Labor Green United States Union Indianapolis Ind United Mine Workers Convention Green Ja Davis Miami Fla U.A Secretary of Labor James J. Davis Jacksonvilie Jacksonville AO Busire William Faust United Mine Workers of Amer Ica Hapgood Cresson Pennsylvsania

Miners’ Union Increases Top Officials’ Salaries

After a two hour debate the miners convention approved salary hikes for John L. Lewis from 4900 to 12900 a year while Philip Murray and Thomas Kennedy see increases from 7000 to 8000. The decision sparked clashes between administration and opposition factions during the session in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Miners’ Convention John L. Lewis Philip Murray Thomas Kennedy International Organization of the Union Lewis Murray Kennedy Convention Resolutions Committee

Ninety Hi- Boys Attend Southeast Ohio Training Conference

Delegates from Athens Wellston Jackson Newark Nelsonville Lowell Lancaster The Plains Logan Circleville Portsmouth Zanesville Martins Ferry Gallipolis Columbus and New York gathered at the First Methodist church for a southeast district HItraining conference. Elmer Norris chaired the event and led the opening and closing ceremonies with an induction by the Portsmouth Ha club. Athens sent eighteen delegates to lead attendance. The morning session was opened by Prof. C. Robinson head of the school of music.

Ohio First Methodist Church Elmer Norris Portsmouth Athens Wellston Jackson Newark Nelsonville Lowell Lancaster the Plains Logan Circleville Zanesville Martins Ferry Gallipolis Columbus New York C. Robinson School of Music

Bandit Snatches Payroll In Birmingham Robbery

An unmasked bandit seized 1500 dollars from Miss Marion Vick, cashier of the Commercial Printing Company, as she carried the weekly payroll from a bank to her office in Birmingham. The robber escaped after the theft on January 24.

Birmingham Ala Marion Vick Commercial Printing Company

Flood Threat to Shawneetown Levee on Ohio River

Harrisburg Indiana reports flood conditions threaten the Shawneetown levee as the Ohio River rises toward a projected stage near 49 feet. A government boat patrol monitors between Shawneetown and Golconda while roads reopen and long distance service remains down.

Harrisburg Shawneetown Ohio River Golconda

All at Sea mystery by Carolyn Wells promises thrills

A dramatic excerpt teases a celebrated mystery story where Titus Biggs witnesses a guard dragging a bather from surf near Ocean Town New Jersey. The tale titled All at Sea appears in the Magazine Section and is lauded as one of the era’s best mystery reads by Carolyn Wells.

Ocean Town N. J Titus Biggs Htc Carolyn Wells

Temperatures To Begin To Fall By Tonight Or Monday

The Weather Bureau predicted a rainy spell over the eastern half of the U S this week ending with a cold wave early next week. Temperatures would fall in the lower lake region and Ohio and lower Mississippi valleys Sunday and in the Atlantic states Sunday night or Monday morning.

Washington United States Weather Bureau Rocky Mountain Lower Lake Region Ohio Mississippi Atlantic States

A Dog's Loyalty in Columbus Building Fire

Airedale dog Duke refused to leave his master Al Hart, sports promoter, awaiting in his Wilding office during a Columbus building blaze. Firemen could not reach Duke, but elevator operator M. Burgen rescued him by delivering the dog to the fire crew. Duke lingered at the office twice, then finally moved away.

Columbus Columbis al Hart Wilding Duke M. Burgen

Cash Bonus Fight To Be Reviewed In Present Session

The old cash bonus fight returns to Congress before the session ends. The Senate finance committee will report a bill authorizing the veteran's bureau to send money to veterans on insurance certificates, with amendments to allow cashing in certificates. A separate House bill would loan on the certificate at a bank with the bureau guaranteeing the loan. Tremors in Alliance blamed on underground limestone foundations. Standard Oil of New Jersey raises tank wagon gasoline price by one cent to 19 cents a gallon.

Washington U.P Congress Senate Finance Committee Veteran's Bureau House Finance Committee New York Standard Oil of New Jersey

Born in Capetown Direct Descendant of President Announces Birth

A Capetown report says a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Hayes, direct descendant of Rutherford B. Hayes. Hayes is a grandson of the late president and son of Mrs. Fanny Hayes of New York City. His bride was formerly Corrine Monsterrat of Columbus.

Fremont Rutherford B. Hayes United States Capetown South Africa Dalton Hayes Hayes Fanny Hayes New York City Corrine Monsterrat Columbus Hayes

Congress debates modern science for a fountain of youth

Washington January 29 The Congressional Record reports an extensive discussion on rejuvenation science. Rep Kindred New York explains gland transplants from goat and monkey glands, X ray treatments, and practical limits for men and women. He notes renewed vigor and longer life in some cases.

Washington Congressional Record Kindred Centontrat New York Columbus Donahey Voronoff Severa Florida Nyse

Coolidge Denounces Militarism and Pacifism in Address

President Coolidge in a semi annual address condemns both militarism and pacifism as dangerous. He calls for reduced legislation to aid military preparedness while warning against gestures of offense or endless safety. He emphasizes disarmament and international harmony as core U S policy.

John Montgomery United Press Washington Coolidge

103 Mile an Hour Gale Sweeps Over The British Isles

London January 29 A 103 mile an hour gale swept the British Isles yesterday paralyzing shipping and communications and causing heavy losses. Twenty five people were killed and more than 100 injured according to a check up. Telegraph and telephone poles were uprooted and hundreds of thousands left without service as damage mounted across multiple sections.

London British Isles British Islands Milfora

McAdoo speech sparks warlike talk on Prohibition split

United Press sketches a heated outline of reactions to William G. McAdoo’s Prohibition speech before the Ohio Bar Association. Wet Democrats forecast a renewed push to shape the next Democratic convention while foes warn his remarks threaten party unity.

Paul R. Malion United Press Star Washington Jan Willam McAdoo Ohio Bar Association Tty United Press jMcaAdop Brute Detmiocrat Maryland Edwards New Jersey Ife Bruce Mary- Island New York Wilson MelAlooo Meik Wets Senator Copeland Chargelk al Smith Smith Copeland Scott McBride Wayne Wheeler Lleague

Severe tremor rattles city with mild damage reports

An earthquake caused shaking across the city with temperatures rising over fifty degrees from a February low. Reports describe minor damage to dishes and pictures while some houses sustain foundation issues. Officials note the two hour temperature readings show wide fluctuations amid the tremor.

Gasoline Explosion Hurts Suspect in Lima Drug Store HoldUp

A gun battle at a Lima drug store left a suspect with severe burns after a gasoline explosion. Police report the incident involved a carburetor and a failed attempt to thaw out a stove inside a home as officers responded.

Lima UAA Raymond Detroit Mico B. Nafizger Altbayidit Wim Chen Stove Vman Oérhougly

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