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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1924

Page

6

Europe to absorb excess U S farm products says Klein

Julius Klein of the Commerce Department forecasts definite economic progress in Europe. He cites Europe's near prewar industrial capacity and rising purchasing ability, expecting Europe to buy raw and manufactured American goods to offset excess U S farm production.

Robert 8 Thorndurgh Staff Corp't Washington Europe Julius Klein United States Department of Commerce Klein United States Department of Commerce Russia

Boom for Davis Sparks Democratic Convention Excitement

July 17 in Joenantows C I The County Court clerk notes a chatter about a Readline on the New York Democratic Convention with cheerful calls Boom for Davis. A couple applies for a marriage license, names read as Blodwen R Davis and Elmer W Davis, but the clerk halts, misspeaking the certificate.

Boom Davis Joenantows New York Davis Mies Blodwen R. Davis Elmer W. Davis Davis Bon Dodge Davis

Hamden Notes Local Marriages and Obituaries

Mrs and Mrs Julian Ror announce the marriage of their daughter Rita Dorothy to Francis G Kleffner on Monday July 14 1924 in Twin Is Idaho. Vic tor L Ray funeral attendees listed from Hamden area. Mary Ortman guest of son Curtis Ortman and child from Flint Mich. J J Kieffner becomes traveling salesman for Central Confectionery Co Columbus. Jackson switchler run discontinued effective July 17. James Mitchell returns home after visit with grandparents near Belpre.

Julian Ror Rita Dorothy Francis G. Kleffner Idaho Francis Kleffner Anna Kleftner Portsmouth Mary Ortman Mrs Curtis Ortman Flint, Mich

Gas from Coffee Explodes on Ship in Panama

Four laborers died and several were critically injured when gas from decomposed coffee in the hold of the salvaged liner Columbia exploded at Balboa Heights Panama. Diver-hero Sheppard Sherves, who rescued American sailors from a submarine wreck, is among the injured in serious condition.

Balbao Heights Panama Pacific Mail Columbia Sheppard Sherves Océo Cristobal

Fighting erupts between Albanian brigands and Yugoslav troops

Belgrade dispatches report heavy fighting with 120 brigands and 14 Sam killed and numerous wounded as clashes spread across the region.

Lond Belgrade

Two Hospital Workers Held in Killings Near Sea View

Police questioned two Sea View Hospital workers in New Drop on the murder of 7 year old Francis McDonnell, found strangled near his home. Clyde Patterson and Jacob Gottlieb were named suspects, with Patterson charged as principal and Gottlieb cited as a possible witness.

New Yok Sea View Hospital New Drop Siten Island Francis McDonnell Fac Patterson Mord

Panic in Barcelona as multiple factories close

In Barcelona many factories shut down today triggering industrial panic and uncertainty about employment and local economy.

Barcelona

Court suit filed over loan on church property in Athens

Trustees of the Richard Avenue Methodist Protestant Church sue Lostro Auto Sales Athens for $112.86 with interest from January 10 1924. Proceedings held in common pleas court Monday.

Common Pleas Court Richard Avenue Lostro Auto Sales Athens Ers Ask Judgeme Jan Ston Brother

Petition Seeks Alimony and Custody in Sisk Case

Mrs Este ter accuses Otho Sisk of drunkenness and neglect. She asks for alimony, support from her husband from selling property, and custody of two children aged seven. The couple, married January 1914, seeks divorce with permanent property settlement.

Esteter Otho Sisk

Trustees of Lee Seek Court Transfer of Funds

In a Tuesday court filing the Trustees of Lee petition to transfer $300 from the general fund to the road fund and from the poor fund to the general fund. The action requests approval to reallocate specified sums within the municipal accounts.

Lee General Fund Fund

Will filed for Harvey O. Burch estate in Canaan town

Blanche E. Burch executrix and widow filed an application to probate the will of Harvey O. Burch in Judge 8 M John son's court on Tuesday. The estate lists Blanche E. Burch as sole beneficiary. Mr. Burch died July 6.

Harvey O. Burch Canaan Townsship

Heirs Seek Inheritance Tax Determination in Woodyard Estate

Heirs of Ward M. Woodyard of Nelsonville filed Tuesday for a determination of inheritance tax due on his estate in Judge 8 M. Johnson’s court. The estate is valued at 5000 dollars. Woodyard died December 26, 1922.

Ward M. Woodyard Nelsonville

Nice Boys! Confessed Loeb Leopold plotted Franks kidnapping

Eyewitnesses claim Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold discussed targeting King Tommy Loeb and even their fathers before choosing 13 year old Robert Franks as the kidnapping victim. The pair await trial on charges related to the crime.

Chicago Richard Loeb Nathan Leopold Robert Franks Tommy Loeb Richard Franks

Contributors to the cemetery fence fund listed in Athens

A compiled list shows many contributors to rehabilitate the West State Street cemetery in Athens. Names include Raymond Walker Rear Admiral NeSteguer Miss Nettie Haning Pallas Club Mrs T M Pickering and dozens more from churches clubs schools and civic groups.

West State Street Athens Raymond Walker Eli Foster Emma Carpenter Bessie Deen Watkins Nabby Lee Ames Ralph Guthrie Henry Guthrie Abe Hubbard Athens High School Nuby Tony Pettiford Wiedhee J. N. Brown Friendly Society of the Presbyterian Church Thomas Ward O. B. Murphy Gaston Coe John Martin Hull Foster Harry Foster Ezra Walker Mary Pidcock Mary A. Edmundson A.&. Pickering Jessie Tresham J. D. Brown Henry Cameron George Yesteigner W. B. Golden Charlotte Mirick George McKinstry IF. Stanley

Tourists Allowed Free Walks in Kilauea Region

Hawaii National Park officials lift most visitor restrictions at the Kilauea area allowing tourists to roam the region. Superintendent Thomas Boles says the eruptive stage seems finished but warns against viewing the crater for some time.

Honolulu Hawaii’ National Park Kilauea Thomas Boles Halematimau Boles Rmit

Eskimo Boys in Alaska Learn Radio via U S Bureau of Education

Even Eskimo boys in Alaska are learning radio through the U S Bureau of Education. The program trains students in basic broadcasting skills, connecting rural communities to national communications.

Alaska U. S S Bureau of Education

Osaka Y M C A to Open New Five Story Building

Plans for a late summer opening of Osaka Y M C A a five story building costing 249000 dollars. The facility will hold 700 in the auditorium plus a social room reading room employment inquiry office free legal advisers room and two dormitories. The first Osaka YMCA building was erected in 1886.

Osaka Japan

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