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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1928

Page

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Work Urges Aggressive Campaign On Full Pail Prosperity Issue

Washington July 6 Republican National Committee chairman Dr Hubert Work urged national committeemen and committeewomen to push the full dinner pail prosperity line. He directed organizers to emphasize that electing Governor Smith and Democrats could halt national prosperity and called for an aggressive, informative campaign focusing on tariff and prosperity with later coverage of other issues.

Washington Hubert Work Republican National Committee National Work Smith National Committee George Moses N. H James W. Good Hoover

Men arraigned twice in week in local court

Ivor Darnell and William Radcliffe of Canaanville faced two arraignments this week. They pleaded not guilty to theft of bushings valves and bronze gears from the Canaan Coal company storehouse and were bound over to the grand jury on $600 bonds each. They were already jailed on a separate copper wire theft charge with $600 bonds.

Canaan Coal Company Ivor Darnell William Radcliffe Canaanville Justice of the Peace Carl H. Porter Grand Jury Daniel Radcliffe Alrady

Farmier Dies After Colt Throw Near Wrightstown

Charles Sayers 53 a Millfield district resident was killed suddenly when thrown from a colt he rode near Wrightstown Morgan county. His body was found on the road by Mrs. Aurence Ahle. The Morgan county coroner will investigate. Sayers leaves a widow and three children. Funeral arrangements set for Sunday at the Church of God Chauncey with burial in West Union Street Cemetery Athens.

Charles Sayers Millfield Glouster Wrightstown Morgan County Sayers Aurence Ahle Mill 4 C. F. Wallace Front Street Church of God Chauncey West Union Street Athens

Downtown liquor distribution raid shocks Cleveland business district

Federal agents raided an elaborate office suite in Cleveland uncovering a downtown liquor distribution operation run by Co W Phillips. Phillips was arrested after agents seized several samples and identified a staff of salesmen. customers were mainly downtown business men and liquor moved from a city warehouse using ID cards.

Cleveland U.R Federal W. Phillips Phillips W. J. Brennan Prohibition

Bondage Story Reported as Kidnap Tale and Escape

A 20 year old girl told police she was kidnapped on June 22 in Wisconsin and held for 12 days. She leaped from a second story window to freedom injuring both ankles and said a young man invited her to dinner before threatening her with assault. In Cleveland, Stanley Hurley alias Teddy White, 22, escaped Kilby prison and was captured loitering near a cigar store after fleeing with Diamond Jack Harris. Hurley, from Fairfield Alabama, claimed to have danced for a living and said he was married in Pittsburgh six months ago. detectives sought his bride as he planned a hotel dance appearance.

Toledo Wausau Wisconsin Cleveland O.R Stanley Hurley Teddy White Kilby Montgomery Ala Hurley Fairfield Jack” Harris Diamond Theff Pittsburgh

Lightning Kills Five in Carolinas and Georgia Storms

Five people died and five were injured by lightning during electrical storms in North Carolina and Georgia. Authorities reported the deaths and injuries as the day’s weather toll.

Atlanta U.R North Carolina Georgia

Dispute Settled Over Jefferson County Coal Field Deputies

Jefferson County commissioners agreed to pay back pay to special deputies after conditions: sheriff William M Allison would dismiss the deputies and return their badges. The month-long controversy centered on patrols in the local coal fields and was resolved today.

Steubenville U.R Jefferson County William JT. Allison

Confesses Theft of Newark Car in Columbus

Robert Jackson of Dayton was held on a 500 dollar bond after allegedly confessing to stealing Ernest Settles's car of Newark. The incident occurred in Columbus on July 6 and was reported by U P.

Columbus U.P Robert Jackson Dayton Ernest Settles Newark

Ohio Bar Association Backs Ambulance Chasing Law

Cedar Point July 6 the Ohio State Bar association unanimously endorsed a law to make ambulance chasing and soliciting a penal offense.

Cedar Point U.P Ohio State Bar Association

Youngest member helps win national bridge title

From Cleveland comes news that Mrs. Carl T. Robertson, also known as Josephine Weubben, joined a four player team that won the national bridge championship in Hot Springs Virginia. A former Indianapolis resident and Ohio University graduate, she was among the youngest rivals in the event and played for the Indianapolis Athletic Club.

Logan Cleveland Carl T. Robertson Josephine Weubben Hot Springs Robertson Ida Weubben Indianapolis Chicago United States Ohio University Athens

Cleveland man seeks Athens opportunities at Ohio University

A Cleveland businessman plans a visit to Athens to explore educational opportunities at Ohio University for his daughter entering college next fall. He sent a letter to Mayor Alex M. Moore stating his intent to assess the city and university after hearing the mayor at a New Philadelphia Elks meeting.

Alex M. Moore Cleveland Ohio University E. F. Wahl

Short Term Not Filed For In Fourth Ohio District Judge Race

No petitions were filed yet for the unexpired judgeship on the Ohio Court of Appeals in the Fourth District following Judge E D Sayre's death. Two appellate judges will be elected in November. one to start February for a six year term, and the other to replace Judge James S Thomas. Three candidates seek the long term: Peter J Blosser, Benner Jones, and Louis M Day.

Ohio Court of Appeals E. D. Sayre Dave Johnson Johnson James 8S. Thomas Portsmouth Sayre Donahey

Girl Kidnapped May Be Held in Marietta

Miss Sarah Clark of Logansport Ind was kidnapped while returning from a street carnival. Police in Marietta have not located her and her brother Harold Clark of Kenton has gone to Marietta to investigate reports of kidnapping by carnival members.

Marietta U.P Sarah Clark Logansport Ind Clark Harold Clark Kenton

Remarkable progress of crippled Athens county child aided by nurses

An eight year old crippled by infantile paralysis, once unable to move, was helped by district nurses after a county teacher alerted them. After surgical treatment in Columbus the boy now walks with crutches and may shed them soon, proving the nurses' program benefits and his bright schooling potential.

Athens County General Health Columbus Viola Fell Miss Fell Anne Morgan Columtoday

Foutz 80 Taken to Columbus Hospital for Observation

Sidney Foutz, 80, was taken by the T W Coe ambulance to a Columbus hospital for observation and possible operation. He has been ill for some time and makes his home with his daughter Mrs H M Stanley.

Albany Sidney Foutz Columbus H. M. Stanley T. W. Coe

Legion post to decide on home addition in Athens

The K. T. Crossen American Legion post in South Court Street Athens will hold a special meeting Friday July 13 to decide on an addition to the post home. Bids are being sought and reports will be presented. cost will determine if financing is possible. Refreshments will be served and bills approved at the regular meeting.

K. T. Crossen The American Legion South Court Court Street Athens Legion

Baby Falls Into Hot Water, Burns Reported

In Columbus on July 6 baby year and seven months old son of J A Meckstroth Jr secretary to Governor Donahhey was severely scalded when he tripped from a porch and fell into a pan of hot water placed beside the steps for scrubbing.

Columbus O.R Jacob Meckstroth J. A. Meckstroth Donahey

Amelia Earhart Returns Home In Stylish Dress

Amelia Earhart arrives in New York after her Atlantic flight joining Wilmer Stultz and Lou Gordon. Gov escorted by Grover Whelan to City Hall amid cheering crowds. she dons a fashionable gown replacing flying garb.

Amelia Earhart Atlantic City of New York New York UPR S. S Roosevelt Stultz Clara Stultz Anna Bruce Brookline Mass Gordon Miss Earhart Trepassey Bay

Italian fliers set long distance flight record from Rome to Brazil

Majors Arturo Ferrara and Carlo Del Prete, two calm Italian pilots, completed a 4,321 mile Rome to Senitabau beach leg near Natal Brazil. They logged 61 hours 19 minutes airborne, surpassing the earlier New York to Germany record of 3,909 miles by Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine. They planned to reach Buenos Aires next, with 6 1/2 tons fuel onboard and constant radio contact to Rome.

Rio DE Janeiro Arturo Ferrarta Carlo de Prete Rome Senitabauebach Natal Brasil Seniiabau Beach Clarence Chamberlin Charlies A. Levine New York Germany Italy George Haldeman Eddie Stinson Ferrarin del Prete Buenos Aires Brazil

Lunacy case linked to associations at Athens hospital

In Athens a Meigs county woman, Eleanor Snow, 41, a night nurse at the Athens hospital, is believed to have had her reason dethroned through association with other inmates. Probate Judge Roberts investigated and ordered observation on July 3. It is thought she will recover after removal from the deranged environment.

Pomeroy Athens Roberts Meigs County Eleanor Snow Ervin Davis Middleport Judge Roberts Mrs. Snow Snow

Couple Injured as Show Truck Hit by Train

Mr and Mrs Henry Bowse owners of a Newton Iowa road show were injured perhaps fatally when their show truck was demolished by a Wabash train at a grade crossing near Napoleon.

Napoleon U.P Henry Bowse Newton Iowa Here

Local Man Drowns in Murray Pond Garfield Heights

George Selig aged 45 of Maple Heights drowned last night while grimmin in Murray pond in Garfield Heights. The incident occurred in a pond area known locally for fishing with police and rescue crews on scene. Investigators are reviewing circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

Cleveland Jxiv George Selig Maple Heights Murray Pond Garsfield Heights

Ohio university awards organ contract for Music hall

The contract to install a new organ in Music hall at Ohio University was awarded to Kilgay Organ Company of St Louis Missouri. The project aims for completion and acceptance by September 15 with the organ to serve teaching and advanced student practice.

Ohio University Music Hall Kilgay Organ Pany St. Louis Missouri Kilgan Company St. Paul's Cathedral New York University St. Louis Company Memorial Auditorium Robinson

Toledo Clubber Pleads Guilty in Two Murders

Charles Hoppe, former Toledo chauffeur, pleads guilty to kidnapping and murder of 17 year old Dorothy Szelagowski, setting stage for testimony on the earlier murder of Toledo schoolteacher Lily Croy. Alienists testify Hoppe is a moral pervert and describe the Croy killing as a lust driven act after she left a night class.

Toledo O.R Charles Hoppe Dorothy Szelagowski Lily Croy Croy Szelagowski Miss Croy Waylaii Washington School Washington Southard Avenue

Accident Listed as Cause of Death for He 19

Centerville Michigan reported the death of William F He 19 son of J J finance chairman General Motors. A Yale student named Raskob was found dead beside a highway after his car overturned. He was thrown through the windshield and his head crushed.

Centerville

Accident claims life of Zara Wilson in Cleveland

A Cleveland man identified as Zara Wilson died from injuries after being struck by an automobile last Wednesday. The accident occurred in Cleveland and the death was reported July 6.

Cleveland Zara Wilson

Unclear OCR Record From Washington Agency Note

Fragmentary OCR text from a Washington agency note. Mentions method for a stain and counting an authoritative component. References Frederick J. and director role, with scattered words about securing copies and clear inquiries. No concrete event or outcome is evident.

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