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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1924

Page

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Cal kin Coolidge Jr. laid to rest in Northampton

Calvin Coolidge Jr., son of the President, lay in state at a Northampton church before burial in the Plymouth family plot. Family and officials gathered as Marines from the Mayflower stood guard and mourners paid final tributes to the boy who died tragically three days earlier.

Calvin Coolidge Plymouth Kenneth B. Wells Ife Great Northampton Vermont

Discarded lover shoots girl in Ohio jealousy tragedy

In Middletown Ohio on Yankee Road Robert Quigley 38 of Franklin fatally wounds Gladys Kirby 17 after finding her with Bernard Leonard. Quigley then shoots himself and Leonard before being arrested. Kirby is hospitalized in Hamilton not expected to survive.

Middletown Bernard Leonard Robert Quigley Franklin Ohio Gladys Kirby Miss Kirby William J. Kirby Camden Leonard Hoskins Quigley Leonard Yankee Road Mercy Hospital Hamilton

Klan recruitment surges after Democratic convention fight

Reports from the South and West say Ku Klux Klan organizers renew efforts and enroll more members in a short period after New York exposure of the anti klan activity. A July 4 Nat uralization ceremony in Richmond before about 30 000 spectators is cited as evidence of renewed momentum.

New York South Richmond New Jersey West Virginia South Carolina Indiana Kansas

Coolidge Funeral Train Passes Through New York City En Route to New England

Aboard the Coolidge funeral train the coffin of Calvin Coolidge Jr rests under a single lamp as the convoy passes through Pennsy Terminal. Marines guard the last car while President Coolidge, Mrs Coolidge, cabinet officers and others travel toward Northampton for the funeral. The train arrives in New York at 3:19 am and departs at 3:25 am.

Coolidge New York City New England George E. Durno Calvin Coolidge, Jr New York United States Pennsyvania Terminal Northampton Mass New Haven Hartford

Polar flattening noted in planetary shape analysis

Scientists report measurements showing Earth deviates from a perfect sphere, bulging at the equator and flattening near the poles. Researchers use satellite data and gravity measurements to quantify the oblate form and its implications for navigation and geodesy.

Haydenville Man Arrested After Claimed Shot Wound Incident

Andy Canter of Haydenville filed an affidavit alleging Charles Lent shot him with intent to wound near Mrs. Jennie Pickett’s home on July 1. Lent, arrested at the Nateo Plant shale pit, denied guilt and posted bond set at 590 dollars. He asked for a hearing scheduled for Friday.

Logan Andy Canter Haydenville Miller Charles Lent Lent Nateo Joe Tarbeann Canter Jennie Pickett Pickett Knt

Only Mothers Know Youd Laugh Too

Sympathetic messages pour into the White House as people recall a president and his wife grieving a child death. The piece critiques political bosses and convention deals, portraying them as ignorant and graft-driven. Continued on Page Four.

B. G. Lamme John D’s

Choice and Davis Pick Bryan as VP at Democratic Convention

After 16 days of discord at Madison Square Garden, John W. Davis named Governor Charles W. Bryan as his running mate. William J. Bryan supported the ticket as the convention chose the Nebraska governor amid party unity efforts led by Al Smith and others.

Charles W. Bryan Nebraska New York City John W. Davis West Virginia Bryan William Jennings Bryan Florida Mr. Davis New York Davis Madison Square Garden J. T Pierpont Morgan Wall Street W. J Great West William J San Francisco James M. Cox William J. Bryan

John W Davis Nomination Triumph by Clarksburg Friends

In Clarksburg West Virginia the hometown Davis club of over 100 members led a fervent push to secure John W Davis the Democratic nomination. Their dedication and fundraising backed a notable delegate effort that helped him prevail over McAdoo and Smith at the convention. The Clarksburg group plans to expand nationally with chapters as they celebrate the nomination and look to a March 4 White House party.

Kenneth Clark New York Clarksburg W. Va John Democratic Party United States John Pavis Home Town Club John W. Davis Davis Tavis West Virginia Congress Court of St. James American Bar Association John W Davis White House Tzetta Jewel Brown United States Senate John Davis

Detectives Nab Tomatoes In Off Duty Botch

Off duty Detective Hoohstadl and TramMic Otters Parker chat on a Cincinnati street when a passerby offers a basket. Parker grabs it and finds 10 quarts of homemade brew, illustrating a supposed freak capture.

Hoohstadl Otters Parker Cincinnati Oateer Parker Gerufly

YMCA Fund Drive Progress in Bucyrus

In Bucyrus Ohio the campaign for a local YMCA raises nearly 6000 of the projected 8900 dollars. Organizers anticipate the remaining amount will be gathered through private solicitation while finalizing the YMCA group structure.

Bucyrus

Whol e s a le Beer Establishment Raided in Buchtel

Local officers raided a Buchtel residence alleged to host regular beer garden activities. Owner Jank Rife was arraigned before Magistrate del wig and pleads not guilty? one of 150 dollars. Officers found 140 bottles of home brew. Rife previously fined 500 dollars and costs last fall by Mayor Lax. He remains jailed for nonpayment. Columbus attorney W T McClure faced auto license tag charges and posted bond for further appearance.

Jank Rife del Wig Lquore Rife Ullty Mariner Athens Marshall Nicholson Chauncey Twe Rife Lax Nelsonville W. T. McClure Columbus Helwig Tucker McClure Bond Inter

Shooting Affair Brings McClure to Court in Pomeroy

In Rutland township northern area John McClure is charged by Constable Hysell with shooting calves on neighbors’ land. Dana Haning and Leo Saxton filed complaints claiming McClure’s shots wounded calves while McClure sheep wandered into their grain. The case appeared before Justice French at Middleport.

Pomeroy Rutland Township John McClure Hysell Dana Haning Leo Saxton McClure Justice French Middleport

Marshfield Bank Collects Relief Funds for Lorain Storm Victims

The Marshfield State Bank in New Marshfield is named a collection station for Lorain Ohio storm relief. Cashier Dorn will receive cash donations from the district and forward them to the relief officials in charge.

New Marshfield, O Marshfield

British Press Praises Davis Nomination At Democratic Convention

British newspapers welcomed John W. Davis as the Democratic nominee praising his personality and character. The Times noted Britons know him from his years as ambassador while the Daily News lauded his wisdom and liberal appeal and predicted capable leadership if elected.

Times Davis The Daily News Coolidge

Scale clash ends Kanawha union talks in West Virginia

Kanawha district mine owners announce they will post a new scale higher than rival fields after failing to secure a voluntary agreement with United Mine Workers District 17. They blame the Jacksonville contract and say no local autonomy will offset higher freight costs.

Kanawha Ciatriet District 17 United Mine Workers of America West Virginia Duncan C. Kennedy Kanawaha Operators Association Kennedy Jacksonville Ohio Indiana Illinois Pennsylvania IW Kennedy International Indianapolis Kanawha

McAdoo Silent On Future After Democratic Convention

New York July 10. I have nothing to say was all William G. McAdoo would offer on his stance after the Democratic national convention. He may issue a statement before sailing to Europe on Saturday aboard the Homettes and did not confirm any plans for summer at Monmouth Beach New Jersey. He denied reports of friction with campaign manager David J. Rockwell and said he remained friendly with TR. He did not reveal when or where he would spend the season and suggested he might decide after returning from abroad. Some friends urged an independent run or support for Senator La Follette, but he declined to commit.

New York Homettes P McAdoo David J. Rockwell Plana McAdoo Monmouth Beach N. J Davis la Follette

La Follette Supporters Optimistic After Cleveland Endorsement

Washington observers praise the Conference for Proportional Action endorsement of Robert M. La Follette. Johnston calls the Cleveland convention result the best possible, accusing Wall Street of capturing two tickets and arguing Americans are not fooled.

Tarberall Washington Nomi John W. Davia Robert M. la Follette la Follette Conference Wisconsin Cleveland William H. Johnston Wall Street

Racing Men Freed on Court Ruling

Columbus Ohio July 10. Under a Franklin county Common Pleas ruling Judge Warner held peace officers outside Columbus lack jurisdiction over city residents except in felon y cases. Three men arrested for conducting a gambling game at Driving Park horse races were released on Habeas writs.

Columbus Common Pleas Warner Franklin County Driving Park Liberty

Hughes Elected President of American Bar Association

Charles Evans Hughes secretary of State was unanimously elected president of the American Bar Association in Philadelphia on July 10.

Hughes Philadelphia Charles Evans Hughes American Bar Association

Democratic National Committee Adjourns Without Hull Successor

The Democratic national committee adjourned today subject to the chairman’s call. No successor to Cordell Hull had been designated at the adjournment.

New York Democratic National Committee Cordell Hull Hull

Growing Rats and Mice Overrun Warning in Government Guide

A Franklin Washington bureau notice cites a U.S. Survey authority asserting a single pair of rats could reach 359 700 452 in three years if unchecked. Mice show similar growth. Readers are urged to trap and kill to protect property and health and request a free government booklet by mailing a coupon.

United States Fool Washington reGemee Bureau

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