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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1924
Page
1
Smith strategists remain calm as McAdoo climbs to 695.5 votes while Bryan's push solidifies anti McAdoo bloc. Oklahoma Missouri Mississippi struggle over who to back as Smith waits, ready to strike when McAdoo falters. Roosevelt urges restraint amid the convention drama. Smith aims to strike when opportunity arises.
Frank Lin Post of the American Legion in Columbus plans a Fourth of July refreshment stand to raise funds for Lorain storm refugees. Proceeds from sandwiches drinks and other edibles sold at a busy passing point will support the Lorain relief effort.
London authorities seized two tons of machine guns bound for Leningrad Russia in a contraband shipment seized this afternoon.
Colleen Moore and her makeup ban fans form a club to refuse face creams and rouge. She has 309 followers and is discarding her beauty creams into the rubbish pile as a public statement.
The Athens county marriage license bureau reports 46 licenses issued in June with a pattern of extreme youth. The average groom was 22 and the bride two months younger, with only three applicants over 30. The oldest groom was 39 and the youngest bride 14. Over half the brides were under 21, and most applicants were local to southeastern Ohio. A few origins included Washington state Kansas West Virginia Greece and Hungary.
Three Beckley West Virginia Boy Scouts travel by truck with full camping gear on an eastern states tour that will last two weeks. They left Beckley Tuesday and will telegraph their parents each evening while cooking meals and sleeping outdoors.
Four youths were under arrest today in Tokio for tearing down the flag at the United States Embassy Tuesday morning. A Japanese suspect, being moved from Osaka, is said to have cut the American flag. State officials expressed regret over the incident.
William G. McAdoo battles to unite supporters at the Democratic national convention in Madison Square Garden after 42 ballots. Despite overnight conferences, McAdoo trails toward a likely loss as rivals led by Smith Cox and Davis hold key states. The aim remains a majority or two thirds, with procedural shifts under consideration.
U. S. Senator Frank B. Willis said intraparty fights at the New York Democratic convention act as a spring tonic for Republicans. He condemned the Democratic platform plank on foreign policy as absurd and indefensible, claiming Republicans maintain a steadfast foreign policy.
Columbus Ohio July 3 State Banking Superintendent I J Scott issued a call for a report on the condition of state and private banks as of June 44 last The report seeks detailed financial standings and health assessments from banking institutions within the state.
The convention adjourned near four and returned at eight to vote on the last ballot. Smith led with 808 votes, McAdoo gained to 43814, and Bryan left to confer with McAdoo about backing John W. Davis, aiming to unite votes under unit rule as the afternoon news hinted at further negotiations.
Jacob Retter, Nicholas Tauivig and William Schroeder filed in Cincinnati Common Pleas for a receivership against partner Solomon Better. They allege Solomon's wife interfered in the business, destroying discipline and leaving partners unable to agree.
The 1924 presidential hopeful La Follette plans to campaign mainly via radio due to age and health concerns. He will base headquarters in Chicago, with a nationwide push from Madison and shorter tours into nearby states.
Delegates to the Democratic national convention in Madison Square Garden resume balloting after a day of conferences. Indiana's Samuel Ralston emerges as heir apparent with Smith on the vice presidential track while McAdoo seeks momentum with Virginia and Missouri delegates.
Logan Ohio July 3 The scale committee formed to plan a joint operator miner meeting adjourned until Tuesday morning After plans are completed a call for the joint session will be re issued The miners representatives include Oral Dougherty Clarence Cafferty J M Wyckoff Tom Pears E L Bunny Glouster Austin Ferguson Candy Robert Marshal and others The operators are F Morris William Brown G S Newton Frank Knox Nate West Nich D Monsarat D A Charleston T R R Biddle J H Pritchard
Seventy petitions for naturalization will be acted on July 9 at 9 a m in the common pleas court room, Thurman Morgan, county clerk, said Thursday. This class is one of the largest in recent years and a flag will be presented by the Women s Federated clubs after the examination.
A satirical piece portrays Miss Democracy daughter of Thomas Jefferson in New York seeking to win Uncle Sam back. It mocks past scandals with Wall Street figures and lavish escapades, noting her two sons Senators Walsh and Wheeler and a hoped speech at Madison Square Garden.
About sixty school leaders from Athens county gathered at the chamber of commerce to adopt a nine month teacher schedule with 160 working days and institute days. Edith M. Peyton was elected assistant county superintendent and primary supervisor with a 2500 salary.
Harriet A. Clemens and Ellis W. West chiropractors filed a petition in common pleas court to set aside a municipal court judgment. They were convicted in May of practicing without a state medical board license.
The Athens Messenger will not publish on Friday July 4 as the Independence Day holiday gives staff a day of rest, aligning with state and patron observances.
T M Poston of Columbus president of the New York Coal Co urged Nelsonville Kiwanis to back a revival of local coal and clay industries. He cited plentiful high quality coal, clay deposits, and potential for tile making and electric smelting, stressing citizen cooperation and fair freight rates. He noted miner intelligence and living standards in the district. Cumana, Venezuela, noted as oldest English town on the South American mainland.
The Democratic National Convention in New York lingered in deadlock as ballots continued and William G. McAdoo failed to surpass 600 votes. Oklahoma shifted support to Senator Swanson of Arkansas while Virginia remained divided, and rumors swirled about plans to replace McAdoo.
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