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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1927

Page

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Ohio miners reject lower wage scale in joint stand

Ohio union miners decline the operators proposed wage cut and issue a counter plan urging return to the 1917 scale or use non union labor. They demand joint talks, threaten arbitration rejection, and seek a Miami conference to renegotiate wages and conditions.

John L. Lewis International Jacksonville Ohio Miami Prorida United Mine Workers of America John I. Lewin Ohio Coal Operatorma

Twenty-Four Feet of Red Hot Steel Pass Through His Head

In Hammond Indiana Paul Kosty a 37 year old mill worker narrowly survives after a three eighths inch diameter red hot steel rod passes from chin to back of head while he stoops to lift a wrench. The bar burns his hands as he removes it himself. doctors call his recovery miraculous.

Hammond Ind U.P Paul Kosty Kosty

Failure of Geneva naval conference foreseen as Britain holds firm

Officials in Washington fear Geneva talks may fail as Britain refuses to curb cruiser tonnage. London stands by 71 cruisers totaling 600000 to 600000 tons while the United States would limit to 356000 or 400000. If talks break, the administration may blame Britain and launch an auxiliary build-up.

Ludwell Denny United Press Washington Geneva Great Britain United States Kington Britain London Coolidge

Wash ners face surprise over miners counter proposal

Officials and operators were surprised by the miners counter proposal. The union action suggests no expectation of full acceptance and shows the miners retain their original stance at the Jacksonville agreement’s end last April.

Washners Mute É Wonion Jacksonville

Predicts End of Union as Mines Open July 15

J. L. Good of the Ohio Coal Bureau says miners will decide individually after union officials rejected operators' July 15 opening ultimatum. He expects wage scales posted and mines to open with many workers present, leading to a likely explosion of the workers' organization.

UNION Cleveland U.P J. L. Good Ohio Coal Bureau

Touring Car Flips Repeatedly. Driver Survives

Fred Moore a 50 year old Jerseyville man escaped death after his car rolled over many times for about 150 feet near his home. He suffered a broken right arm a fractured jaw and serious bruises. He was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital by Walburn ambulance after witnesses saw him remain alive as the wreck halted.

Fred Moore Jerseyville Moore

Nine liquor arrests in Gallia county raids brief

State prohibition agents and local officers conducted raids resulting in nine arrests on liquor charges. Among those taken into custody were a Cheshire pool room proprietor and two Gallipolis business men. In New Lexington, Mrs. Mary E Meenan 75 widow of coal operator J D Meenan died last night from complications.

United Press Gallipolis Cheshire New Lexington Mary E. Meenan J. D. Meenan

Requiem High Mass for Principal John Banzer

John Banzer 56 principal of St. Mary's parochial school died from injuries after an auto accident near Versailles Indiana. A Requiem High Mass will be sung tomorrow in Cincinnati and burial is planned in Dayton Ohio.

Cincinnati John Banzer St. Mary's Parochial School Versailles Ind Dayton Ohio

Countess Salm von Hoogstraeten Returns to New York

Millicent Rogers formerly married to Count Ludwig Salm von Hoogstraeten arrives in New York aboard the 8. 8. Olympic after years abroad. She remains a countess without a husband following past marital difficulties.

Salm von

Former Meigs County Man Killed by Sheep Stealers

POMEROY July 8. Everett Johnson of Sturgis was shot by a gang of sheep thieves while with the sheriff seeking a stolen flock. Johnson died in hospital hours later. The sheriff killed one thief, captured another. leader escaped. Johnson, son of Thomas Johnson, owned land and sheep near Salem Township. His 12 year old son drove the flock away, alerting home. The gang had long terrorized the area, now a regional crisis.

Pomeroy Oliver Hartley Sturgis Black Hills Meigs County Emma Romine Dexter R. D Everett Johnson Desperadoes Johnson Mr. Johnson Thoma Johnson Salem Township

Frolic on Campus Tonight Before East Wing Event

A campus frolic on the university campus in front of East Wing starts at 7:45 p.m. The program includes a Marianna Bing solo, a vocal trio, folk dancing by university women, a gym exhibition, a reading, and a community sing followed by refreshments. The event is organized by Miss Martha Gould and Monroe Vermillion with social committee oversight.

University East Wing Marianna Bing Thor Olson Sharp Martha Gould Monroe Vermillion

League of Women Voters will study prohibition issue first

Cleveland July 8 The National League of Women Voters says it will not discuss prohibition until a competent survey establishes facts. Mrs Katherine Ludington first vice president emphasizes the league remains strictly non partisan and will not engage in politically motivated debates.

Cleveland U.P National League of Women Voters Katherine Ludington Ludington League

Marietta Chauffeur Shoots Self After Wife Abduction

Paul Freese a Mari eta chauffeur who eloped with Winifred Smith and married her shot himself last night grazing the heart. The couple ran away to Lancaster then returned when Miss Smith was taken by her family. Freese remains in hospital begging for his wife who remains distant.

Marietta Paul Freese Winifred Smith Freese Miss Smith Lancaster

French War Flier to Pilot Levine Plane to America

Lieut Maurice Drouhin a noted French aviator and former world duration record holder will pilot the Bellanca Columbia from Paris to New York Charles A Levine owner said he will join as passenger and plans to relieve Drouhin at the controls during parts of the voyage This would delay Drouhins own planned Paris to New York flight with his twin motored Farman Goliath bi plane still under construction.

Paris U.P Maurice Drouhin Bellanca Columbia New York Charles A. Levine Drouhin Levine Farman Goliath

Negro held after fatal restaurant robbery in Burlington County

State troopers with bloodhounds searched trails and swamps in Burlington County for a suspect in the early morning shooting of Charles Alexander a 27 year old restaurant owner. The killer held up his establishment before firing and escaping.

Burlington N. J Burlington County Charles Alexander

Civil Service Exam For Rural Carriers At Nelsonville

A civil service examination for rural mail carriers will be held at the Y M C A in Nelsonville on Saturday at 9 o clock. Applicants with cards should report at that hour.

Nelsonville

Mrs Charles E R Campbell Suffers Stroke in Nelsonville

Mrs Charles E R Campbell suffered a stroke of paralysis at her East Washington street home yesterday morning leaving her entire right side affected. Her husband Charles Campbell found her on the kitchen floor upon returning from milking. The Campbell family is well known in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Charles ER. Campbell East Washington Street

Misidentification leads to murder in Boone County

Madison West Virginia July 8 4U R Joseph Smott 29 of Seth Boone County was shot dead in a case of mistaken identity Sheriff Irvin Suyphin said the fatal shooting followed alleged confessions by Ira Meadows and his brother Glenville who were arrested and charged with murder.

Madison W. Va Joseph Smott Seth Boone County Prohibition Irvin Suyphin Ira Meadows Glenville Suyphin

Bender Denounces Anti-Saloon League Tactics

Ohio State Senator George H. Bender from Cleveland denounces the Anti-Saloon league for alleged wholesale misrepresentation to block a referendum on the marshal justice of the peace fee bill. He cites a letter from Charles M. Earhart to automobile clubs claiming auto clubs back anti-prohibition forces including bootleggers.

Columbus U.P Anti- Saloon League George H. Bender Cleveland Charles M. Earhart Anti-Saloon League Bender Earhart

Ghost of Mountaineer Haunts Old Home near pond in West Virginia

In Long Run near Salem locals report a murdered 75 year old mountaineer’s spirit haunting a pond and nearby Baltimore and Ohio tunnel. Visitors from Clarksburg and Parkersburg describe strange voices and fiery apparitions tied to the 1924 killing of James Powell and the theft of his few possessions.

Clarksburg W. Va United Press A. Conan Doyle Long Run Salem West Virginia James Powell R. R. Smith Powell Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Smiths Parkersburg Smith

Four Homes Entered in Early Morning Robberies

Four families reported burglaries yesterday. Runyon couple on Sunnyside Drive found drawers emptied and four dollars missing after entry through a kitchen window. Goldsberry residence on East State Street lost two dollars and two pocketbooks were left in the kitchen. Horn on Sunnyside Drive and Professor Smith on Elmwood Place also had entries.

Life ends for Peter Klein after long battle

Peter Klein aged 63 died at Mt. Carmel hospital in Columbus after a two year illness. The engineer was seriously injured when a boy placed an obstruction on a New York Central track in Athens county triggering a wreck. Klein formerly lived in Pomeroy and worked at a furniture factory. He leaves a widow, son Oscar, and four daughters Mrs. Robert Kaiser Columbus Edith Klein Cleveland Hulda Middleport and Mrs. Frank Fugate Jr Pom eroy. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Middleport Peter Klein Mt. Carmel Columbus New York Central Athens County Klein Pomeroy Oscar Robert Kaiser Edith Klein Cleveland Hulda Frank Fugate, Jr

Ring Placed On Dead Woman's Finger In Inquest

Cincinnati reports coroner F C Swing says a ring intended for a second wedding ceremony for Emma Loftus and her former husband William Loftus was buried with her body. Loftus died from a skull fracture after being found in the street. husband’s account of jumping or falling from a car was questioned.

Cincinnati U.R Emma Loftus William Loftus F. C. Swing Swing

Francis Young of New Straitsville Cleared in Check Fraud Case

Logan July 8. Francis Young was arrested by Constable Charles Poling on a charge of passing a fraudulent check. At arraignment in Magistrate J. P. Miller's court the defendant agreed to make good the check and the complainant withdrew the charge.

Guards to Camp Columbus Encampment Dates Announced

Ohio National Guards to encamp at Camp Perry from July 16 to August 14 and Camp Knox from August 20 to September 4 with hundreds of guardsmen joining.

Camp Columbus Ohio National Guards Perry Ohio Camp Knox

Ford orders Dearborn Independent to publish full statement

Henry Ford, via Arthur Brisbane, announces he will publish his stance on Jews in a new pamphlet titled The International. He says the Dearborn Independent will print articles deemed objectionable and that a survey shows the paper has spread harmful allegations. He calls the journals a medium for inflaming anti Jewish sentiment and for promoting forged protocols of Zion.

New York Henry Ford Dearborn Arthur Brisbane Jie International Brisbane Brisbane Ford Louis Marshall Jewa Ot Zion

Doctor Meyers Missing From Rio Grande Found In Columbus

Fears for Dr. C. C. Meyers of Rio Grande Gallipolis canceled when he telegraphed his wife and six month old child are safe in Columbus. Gallipolis authorities broadcast appeals to aid in locating him and his family after he went missing.

C. C. Meyers Rio Columbus Cr. C. Meyers Rio Grande Gallipolis Doctor Meyers

Fragmented OCR Summary of Education and Welfare Debate

A garbled excerpt discusses budget, tuition, and aid for children in reform efforts. Mentions Mae Freed and Washington in a vague context, with no clear dates or locations. The readable text hints at policy focus but lacks concrete facts.

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