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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1927
Page
1
The inquiry focuses on a check payable to or for a political campaign in Indiana tied to primary expenses. Investigators say the document appears to be the earliest concrete lead in the months-long probe.
The Indianapolis Times reports a $2,500 check made out to Indiana Governor Ed Jackson as part of a $10,000 Klan primary expense gift, found in D. C. Stephenson's Box. Stephenson, once Klan Grand Dragon, later convicted of murder, claimed Indiana was made a feudal state by the Klan in a prison letter. Grand juries probing the case failed amid testimony refusals and bribery allegations.
E. J. Moore head of the Ohio Anti-Saloon League accuses Charles C. Jones of backing the Marshall bill referendum, arguing Supreme Court rulings do not affect speed trap cases but do impact prohibition enforcement. Jones replies that club aims to end dormant speed trap courts, not the prohibition issue.
Theo dore Maragos confessed to police that he shot Lawson Smith, a 21 year old boxer, during a restaurant fight in Middletown. Smith died late yesterday from his injuries.
The tri partite naval conference between the United States Great Britain and Japan was postponed to honor the death of Kevin O Higgins. Officials said no collapse is expected and the session will be rescheduled.
James Kunic of Bridgeport, longtime Eastern Ohio sub district leader, is retired as a United Mine Workers official after backing a compromise wage scale. The action followed a striker rally at Robeyville where about 1,200 miners heard Philip Murray and others oppose the Ohio operators revised scale. Kunic had claimed to represent 8,000 Eastern Ohio workers in his plea.
Claude Finneran 18 of Calumet City Illinois lies in St Margaret s hospital after a shallow water dive at Cedar Lake left him paralyzed except for breath. He says he regained consciousness and remembered striking bottom and trying to surface then blew bubbles to attract help as someone grabbed him.
Thirteen planes of the Ford reliability tour took off from Omaha at shortly after 9 a m heading to Moline Illinois. All aircraft reported good starts and a swift flight was expected to the Illinois city.
Eddie Rabbits, nicknamed Eddie Hair, is said to hold a national record with fifty three curls in his permanent wave. He leads an orchestra in Connaughtown, Pennsylvania, drawing attention for his distinctive hairstyle.
Cincinnati opens the 63rd annual Grand Lodge session as Elks arrive from all parts of the United States. The opening tonight features a reception and the address by Grand Exalted Ruler Charles H. Grakelow of Philadelphia, with Governor Vic Donahey and Mayor Murray Seasongood attending.
Cleveland reports a June 30 peak with nine homicide victims per 100000 residents, a level cited in the Cleveland Association for Criminal Justice quarterly report released by president Dan B. Cull.
Pomeroy Ohio July 11 Staff Special a rockslide downtown affects ten utilities. Traffic between Pomeroy and Middleport remains in a narrow zone while lines and services are watched. Middleport lost water for 48 hours but a temporary main restored service Sunday. Sightseers flock to the scene as intermittent falls continue and authorities weigh risky removal.
Ohio bankers from the Cleveland and Columbus regions join this year’s second annual agricultural tour. Beginning August 2 they will visit eight counties in the northeast, meeting farmers and local bankers alongside representatives of statewide agricultural groups.
Chaos engulfed Saxon districts after floods with over 200 dead reported. In Berggieshuede a mother went insane after seeing three children among the corpses. Reichswehr sent troops as authorities mobilized police fireguards and doctors for rescue. Vector disease fears rose as water mains broke and bodies contaminated streams. Relatives searched mountain and valley locales while authorities coordinated identifications. Communists and Nazis aided rescue efforts amid the disaster.
Superintendent H. R. McVay announced two new teachers for next year. Frieda Gillilan was elected to teach at Dutch Ridge School, coming from Carbondale last year. Audrey Miller was selected for Harmony School, having taught there in the latter part of last year and returning by the Canaan township board.
Theo dore Roberts 60 died after a fight near Proctorville following an argument over testimony given at the Mel Neff and Charles Gordy trial. Roy Ellis 40, held on murder charges, confessed to Sheriff White that he killed Theodore Roberts with his fists. Bert Roberts 45, his brother, is in serious condition.
Marietta men report a new Berea sand pool oil well in the Pomeroy Bend that came in unexpectedly on Saturday. It is the third well on the W. D. Roush farm near Syracuse and was drilled in search of gas. Oil pay was found in the Macksburg 800 foot sand and the well shows promise of 20 to 25 barrels daily.
Services for Lucie H. Carpenter 7 held in Toledo at her daughter Mrs. William A. Zappe home. Carpenter is said to have taught General George Custer to read and write, linking her to the famed Indian fighter's early life.
Two airmen die in a midair collision 2000 feet over Duncan Field, San Antonio. Second Lieutenant William L. Howarth, 25, of Kelly Field, perished as his plane spiraled downward with throttle wide open. Lieutenant Frank G. Irwin landed safely, his craft with a fragment of Howarth’s wing still attached.
Dublin reports civil war threat returns after the assassination of O Higgins the state's strong man and minister of justice and internal affairs President Cosgrave called a cabinet meeting and vowed assassins would not terrorize the country Police described three gunmen who fired eight shots as O Higgins traveled to mass yesterday
Milton J. Mench resigns as president of the Columbus Prison association and director of welfare and religious work at the county jail amid Sheriff Walter Gump's assertion he was not a proper person to conduct such work. The July dispatch notes no charges filed.
Ray Marsden a 41 year old man linked to 15 000 robberies in 7000 churches across the United States and Canada reportedly admitted to Cincinnati police. He says the total loot he kept amounts to 81000 with a 23 year prison history.
Brooklyn police weigh a third victim in a case linking three women to brutal killings. A severed head found under a subway car is linked to Mrs. Alfred Bennett and Miss Sarah Elizabeth Brownell. Ludwig Lee denies involvement as detectives piece together remains found in Brooklyn and Battery shrubbery.
Aaron Sapiro was due in Detroit to settle his $1,000,000 libel suit against Henry Ford. He may seek reimbursement of prosecuting costs after Ford’s Dearborn Independent accused him of exploiting farmers. Ford apologized and counsel indicated withdrawal if terms can be reached.
Several Athens children gathered at the Chautauqua tent for the first Junior Town meeting of the year. Miss North led singing and storytelling to close. New officers include James Overmyer Tom Bid dle Webster Dalton as cheerleaders and Floyd Mosure Dick Snow Edward Wise as law and order commissioners with Ellen Biddle as clerk and Mary McCune as news reporter. Mothers urged to send children each morning at nine. Another slate of officers to be chosen tomorrow.
Paris July 11 Georges Clemenceau the 86 year old statesman known as the Tiger lies failing as doctors express concern. Relatives have gathered at his bedside amid his worsening condition following a cold and years of strenuous labor.
Three people died when a car driven by A. E. Theurich of Wheeling ran off a ferry boat into the Ohio River at Point Pleasant. Theurich, his 3 year old son, and Mrs. William Scott Bell of Wheeling drowned. Mrs. Theurich and her infant daughter perished. Theurich’s wife and the Bell woman were among the rescued.
Dr. Bruce Fink, professor of botany at Miami University, was found dead in his chair in the campus laboratory shortly after arriving. Physicians attributed death to heart disease. He led the botany department for 21 years and authored several botany books, with wide national scientific standing.
In Columbus July 11 operators were urged to reject an ultimatum from the Ohio Co Operators Association. Secretary George K. Smith said a meeting call would likely come from President S. H. Robbins, who was out of town. Ohio miners, including George W. Savage, indicated the decision rests with the union leaders after John Lewis asked to reconvene, while several mines in Ohio districts began closing to deter non union workers. White Sulphur July 11 report notes railroads await a 20 cent ton levy on lake cargo coal as talks continue among Chesapeake and Ohio and others.
Application in probate court to change Marie Wadley aged 16 to Helen Brown. Brown and Maude Brown filed with Marie Wadley’s consent. N K Alderman to verify the petitions. Hearing set for 9 o clock July 8.
William Gilbert 26 and his wife and six month old baby were in a single room when he confessed to stealing groceries from seven stores to feed his family. His father Gustave Gilbert, once a prominent attorney, is mentioned. Gilbert's wife notes he may be wealthy.
Thirty eight Kiwanis members attended the first team session at Hotel Beseo Monday noon. The group discussed the annual picnic tagging visitors’ automobiles for city advertising and arrangements to promote a three day businessman's institute.
The pamphlet outlines essential budgeting tips for rent, food, clothing and saving strategies. It promises practical methods to cut costs and improve personal finances with sample family budgets and guidance for readers earning varying incomes.
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