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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1928

Page

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Grand jury to consider riots in this valley

The grand jury will examine the riots reported near mines 281 and 255. Charles Cox, superintendent of the L D Poston mine near Chauncey, said the garage on Poston property burned in the fire was not used by workers from Ohio Collieries Mine 255 and was seven miles away. Only his car and his foreman's were kept there, and no link exists between Poston and Ohio Collieries.

Charles Cox L. D. Poston Chauncey Poston Ohio Collieries Ohio Collieries Company

Derthick Mine No. 10 tops daily coal output

Mine No. 10 at Derthick produced 282 tons of coal Saturday, the highest daily total since resuming operations. Forty nine men rode the labor train this morning, up from 38 on Monday, with some riders arriving by automobile.

Glouster Derthick

Plan Action in Ohio Coal Fields Riots Probed

R D Williams and Paul V Waddell Belmont and Athens county prosecutors plan action against those responsible for renewed mine disturbances in the coal fields of Athens and Belmont counties. The Athens county grand jury will convene in a special session early next week to investigate riots in the Hocking Valley field.

ST. Clairsville U.R R. D. Williams Paul V. Waddell Belmont County Athens County Grand Jury Hocking

Subpoenas to be served as Athens grand jury session opens

Monday saw a quiet day at the mines and no trouble reported. A number of grand jury subpoenas will be served this week and Trimble township will be well represented when the body meets in Athens next Monday morning. Most cases to be investigated from this section of the county are re-

Trimble Township Athens

Start Flight of Tour Today Leads Biplane

El Paso Tex July 10 With John Wood piloting a WACO biplane leading the 22 entrants in the national air tour the parade began from El Paso for Tucson Frank Hawks in a Ford tri motor monoplane second Rudolph Page in a Stenson Detroiter mono plane third. Mrs Phoebe F Irgravcombe injured in monocoupe crash at Marfa but no one seriously hurt.

EL Paso Tex U.R John Wood Tucson Ariz Frank Hawks Rudolph Page Marfa Eddie Stinson

Bond vote planned for $65 000 Amesville high school

A joint meeting of Ames village and townships with the county board decided a $65 000 bond issue for a new Amesville high school. The plan calls for a modern building with gymnasium auditorium shop and music rooms. Officers Elmer Brill and F L Thomas will lead the committee.

Amesville Ames Village Ames Township Bern Township County Board of Education William Mills Nelsonville H. R. McVay Tros Township Elmer Brill F. L. Thomas

Storms Halt Search For Wreck Survivors

Terrific storms along the Chilean coast hindered salvage efforts for survivors of the Angamos sinking. About 200 people are believed dead. 133 crew and 82 passengers were aboard when the vessel struck a reef and went down. Earlier reports claimed up to 1500 aboard.

Santiago Chile U.P

Reed blasts Hay as ticket drag in Missouri primary

United States Senator James A. Reed issued caustic remarks urging defeat of Charles M. Hay in Missouri’s senatorial race and backing James A. Collet, arguing prohibition must be changed and that Hay’s name would doom the ticket. Reed spoke to Missouri Democrats before meeting Governor Alfred E. Smith and party leaders in New York. He warned that the Volstead law demand and temperance policy are pivotal issues shaping the campaign.

ST Louis United States James A. Reed Missouri Alfred E.smith New York Charles M. Hay Senate James A. Collet Smith

Booklet on Presidents Sold by The Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger offers a six cent booklet about the Presidents with brief life histories elections and public service. It promises up to date presidency coverage and past elections at a glance and invites readers to request a copy by sending name street city and state with payment.

THE Athens Messenger National Party Ashington Information Bureau

Daugherty the legless pilot aims for Rome nonstop flight

In New Martinsville West Virginia M R Daugherty known as Dinger who has no legs and one arm plans a solo nonstop flight from New York to Rome despite his disabilities. He recently left Langlin field for New York to begin the journey with friends confident of his success.

NEA New Martinsville W. Va M. R. Daugherty Dinger New York Rome Daugherty Langlin Field Dinger" Daugherty

Printing Contract Awarded For Athens August Primary Ballots

The Athens Printing company won the Athens County Board of Elections contract to print 30 000 ballots at 23 dollars per thousand with two thirds of ballots for the Republican ticket The work covers gubernatorial lieutenant governor attorney general state auditor US senator and county offices with multiple candidates listed for each race

Athens Printing Company Athens County Board of Elections Ernor United States

Thief Breaks Into Salem Woman's Home Night

Minnie Always of Salem recounts a break in at her home between 2 and 8 am. Six dollars and a $70 post office certificate were stolen. Sheriff Williams investigates. two men Richard son and Graham questioned after a cap is found. The elderly, deaf resident alerted by a grab and fled to neighbors.

Minnie Always Salem William Williams Richardson Graham Williams Athens

Fleet crowds Put-in-Bay harbor for Interlake races

The largest Interlake Yachting Association fleet in history gathered at Put-in-Bay to begin sail and powerboat races. Commodore Ed Reed of Toledo reported port registrations the heaviest in 35 years as Cleveland and Toledo craft fill Squaw Harbor to capacity.

Put-In-Bay Interlake Yachting Association Cleveland Toledo Squaw Harbor Ed Reed

Open Shop Mining Backed by Ohio Coal Operators

Ohio Coal Operators Association meetings in Columbus reaffirm support for open shop mining. Officers elected include B H Robbins as president and George M Jones as vice president. directors named from Smyth, Emery and others. Reports say Ohio mines run by members produce a substantial share of the state's coal with open shop practice, while noting past losses under Jacksonville scale.

Columbus Ohio Coal Operators’ Association, Inc Terry Cleveland Robbins H. Robbins George M. Jones William Emery Jacksonville Southern State George K. Smith The Sunday Creek Coal Company Ohio Asso

Secret session of United Mine Workers board in Indianapolis

The international executive board of the United Mine Workers of America met in secret in Indianapolis to review the strike situation in bituminous fields and discuss proposed federal legislation. A policy committee meeting with district representatives from the U S and Canada is slated for tomorrow.

Indianapolis Ind U.P International Executive Board United Mine Workers of America John L. Lewis Lewis United States Canada Union

Andrews Dies in Paris While on Pleasure Trip

J H Andrews 72 general manager of the Quaker Oats Co mill at Akron died suddenly yesterday afternoon after reaching Paris on a pleasure trip. News of his death came as he arrived in Paris.

Paris Akron A.R J. H. Andrews Quaker Oats Co Mr. Andrews

Deputies Shot While Trying to Arrest Religious Fanatic

In Columbus a man shot two deputy sheriffs Bill Everett and William Craiglow as they attempted to arrest him. Tear gas bombs were used to flush him from a cellar where he hid. The suspect, renting the basement from E Cherubini, claimed Jesus ordered him to stay in the basement.

Columbus Bill Everett William Craiglow E. Cherubini Jesus

Boy in Sleep Walks From Window, Paralyzed

Kenneth Cook, 9, collapsed from a window while walking in his sleep in Lima. He is in critical condition, paralyzed from the chest down, according to local hospital reports.

Lima Kenneth Cook

Bomb Throws Kill Russian Officer at Cheka HQ

Moscow reports a home made bomb attack on the Cheka headquarters on July 6. One soldier was killed in the blast carried out by two Russian monarchist officers.

Moscow U.P Cheka

Avenging Campaign Follows Frankie Yale Death

Revolt and mourning end as Brooklyn reports a vengeance campaign after the gang leader Frankie Yale was shot to death last Sunday. Avenging friends begin actions to retaliate.

WANT Brooklyn U.R Frankie Yale

Dramatic Italia Dirigible Crash Told By Press First Time

A dramatic account details the Italia disaster on May 25 as ten men survive on an ice floe awaiting death until rescue. General Umberto Nobile and crew battled bears, hunted for food, and attempted radio contact while six others remain missing or dead.

United Press Virgo Bay Spitzberger Italia Land Sarko Finland Giuseppe Biagi Ings Bay S.pitzberger U.R Itia Umberto Nobile Titiana North Pole Oceano Thei Malmgren Nobile

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Athens County Jim Reed C. M. Hay By Foster Eaton Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C Athens Election Board Superior Wis Coolidge Hoover Work Commerce and Interior Department Case Near Buckeye State Haskins F. E.taplin Collins van Horn Maher Mr. Taplin Board OF U. M. W. OF A John Lewis Roald Amundgsen Finn Malmgren Adalberto Mariano Vincenzo Pomella Mariano Filippo Zappi North Cape Foyn Island H. Riiser-Larsen Maddalena Natale Ceccioni
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