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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1924

Page

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Beatty targets Ohio in anti Klux Klan campaign

James C. B. Beatty a 48 year old pottery jobber and Klan opponent outlined an Ohio campaign hitting Cincinnati Cleveland Toledo Dayton Hamilton and likely Columbus in August for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. His 14 plank platform includes Ten Commandments in schools and 35 mph speed limit while advocating modification of the Eighteenth Amendment to permit beer and tax increases.

East Liverpool James C. B. Beatty Ohio Vic Donahey Beatty Buckeye Charles ‘Own Cincinnati Cleveland Toledo Dayton Hamilton Columbus Ku Klux Klan

Pastor Resigns from Cambridge Church

Reverend J Mor ton resigns as pastor of the First Methodist Protestant church in Cincinnati marking a church leadership change in Ohio.

Cambridge, O J. Morton First Methodist Protestant Church Cincinnati

Elsie Baker Delights Athens Hhautauqua Audience

Victor contralto Elsie Baker headlines the Athens hhautauqua program, delivering a well-balanced set of solo and duet offerings. Known for numerous records, she previously ranked as a leading Carnegie circuit artist last winter.

Elsie Baker Victor Miss Baker Carnegie

Dunlap Seen Likely To Win In Parkersburg Meeting

In Parkersburg West Virginia July 18 opposition to Finley Dunlap chair of the Democratic state central committee had not coalesced behind any rival ahead of the 2 PM meeting. Party leaders predicted Dunlap would prevail at the gathering.

Dunlap Parkersburg W. Va Finley Dunlap Democratic State Central Committee

Threats against Culhane prompt police report in Philadelphia

Thomas J. Culhane, director of the National Vuenens association, turned over a letter signed K K K warning him to resign his office and threaten Rev. Van Loon of Berkley Michigan. Culhane says he has received many threats but believes this one to be from the Klan and seeks a permit to carry a gun for self protection.

Philadelphia Thomas J. Culhane National Vuenens Association van Loon Berkley Mich Van O Jan

US Consulate in Brazil Signals Possible Warship Aid

New dispatches from the revolt in Brazil say the American consul at Sao Paulo may request warships to protect U S lives and property in Santos and nearby ports. The State and Navy Departments neither confirm nor deny the report as relief efforts, ships in Caribbean waters and a small naval mission near Brazil, play limited roles.

Washington State Navy Sao Paulo Brazil Santos Grew Wilbur United States Special Service Squadron Caribbean Rochester Key West Cartagena Galveston Mexican Cleveland Tulsa Balboa Pacific Panama Canal United States Naval

No Referendum On Agreement Stated As Final

Nelsonville July 18 It was stated in error that a referendum would be held on the Logan agreement between Hocking miners and operators. The sub district head quarters announced the Logan agreement is final and binding on all in the district.

Nelsonville the Messenger Hocking Logan

Mortgage Burn Promises Joyful Celebration at Athens Church

The First Christian church of Athens will publicly burn its mortgage Sunday at 2 PM after eight years of effort. The church plant valued around 125000, supported by 500 members, has been paid in full with parsonage debt down to 4000 payable by 1925. A noon cafeteria dinner precedes the 2 PM ceremony with hymns and messages of praise.

First Christian Church of Athens Chatley C. W. Cauble Charley SIGBW Bible School

Convention City Los Angeles Hosts Shrine Session Next June

Los Angeles has hosted thirty state and national gatherings since January and will host the Mystic Shrine convention next June. An estimated 400000 dollars is needed to finance the Shrine gathering.

T. A Los Angeles America Mystic Shrine

Europe Must Take Next Steps Alone

U S Senator Simeon D. Fess told Columbus Exchange Club that the next step in settling European reparations rests with Europe itself. He noted France and Germany face radically different conditions and warned that German revival could threaten France if not managed.

Europe Columbus U. S Simeon D. Fess Exchange Club France Germany Britain Fess

La Follette’s Vote Across States Predicted by Democrats

In a syndicated analysis Arthur Brisbane reports Democratic claims that La Follette will siphon votes from Coolidge, carrying Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota and crippling Coolidge to aid Davis. Organised labor and southern Democrats are cited as key factors.

la Follette John W. Davis Davis Coolidge Northwest Wisconsin Minnesota North South Dakota

Divorce Court Brawl in Cincinnati Told With Fury

In Cincinnati divorce court Ben Schomberg and his wife exchanged blows and accusations. He claimed she hit him with a hammer and threatened to burn the house. She countered she slapped him scratched him and had him arrested for assault and battery.

Ben Schomberg Cincinnati

Kiwanis Plan To Boost Logan Boy Scout Work

Kiwanis club and city education board discuss linking Logan Scouts with regular school work. Proposal seeks a teacher who doubles as Junior High Scout leader and PE instructor, with church funding to cover salary. A city Scout Council could be formed and church funding sought to implement the plan.

Logan Boy Scout Movement Kiwanis ‘Club City Board of Education Therr Kiwanis Club Scout Movement Board of Education Committee of Kiwanians C. R. Douglass Dr. J. S&s Cherrington 8. C. Bright Curtiss Cole Art McGovern Wood Bowen

Ohio AG to probe securities department amid Josephson case

Columbus, July 18. Attorney General Crabbe, while lacking proof of wrongdoing by state securities attaches, says he will reopen an investigation into the department. The move centers on Louis W. Josephson, Columbus, accused of embezzling 92,000 from the Ohio Industrial Endowment Fund Co where he serves as an officer. The fund is under a receiver. a similar treatment followed alleged irregularities at Commercial Mortgage Co controlled by Josephson. A stockholder had sought the receiver appointment after claims of two-year stockholder meetings lapse.

Columbus State Securities Department Crabbe Louis W. Josephson Josephson Liberty Ohio Industrial Endowment Fund Co Endowment Fund Company Commercial Mortgage Co

Corn Outlook Poor In Ohio Says Field Reports

Ohio farmers face a weak corn crop this year with yields forecast to be two thirds of last year. State Federal Service field reporters report prospects as the poorest since 1904 with corn at about five percent below last season.

Ohio

German city sheds light on Haarmann case frenzy

In Hanover a flood of crisis reports links to Fritz Haarmann the so called vampire slayer. Confessions trigger suicides as police uncover a chilling room sign and grisly evidence including bones and pots used in his killings. Haarmann denies selling flesh while police push for more proof and suspect widespread grave abuse.

I. N Hanover Germany Fritz Haarmann Neue Strasse Haarmann International M. W. HL Armann International News Service

Funeral of Jewish woman in Catholic rite stirs protest

In New York on July 18 a crowd of 6000 gathered for the funeral of Mrs. Jennie Scola, formerly Jennie Lefkowitz, Jewish. Twenty five armed policemen kept order as the ceremony, held at her husband Dominick Scola’s church, drew protest from mourners against a Catholic burial.

New York Jennie Scola Jennie Lefkowitz Dominick Scola

Italian Warship Orfanto Lost in Storm

London July 18 The Italian cruiser Orfanto was sunk during a cyclone off Pantelleri Island. Rome reports the ship went down with unknown loss of life and crews are being sought by airships and steamers working to locate survivors.

London Orfanto Pantelleri Romé

Rail Magnates Plan A Merger Of More Roads

In New York a meeting between Nickel Plate Railroad and Pere Marquette officials signals a possible consolidation with Chesapeake & Ohio Hocking Valley and Erie to form a large unified system. Exchange terms remain vague while Pere Marquette directors await more details.

New York Nickel Plate Railroad Pere Marquette Chesapeake & Ohio Hocking Valley Erie United States O. P. van Sweringen J. J. Bernet Nickel Plate Brown Thomas F. Woodstock van Sweringens van Sweringen Erie Road E. N. Brown Interstate Commerce Commission Detroit Mackinac Ann Arbor Toledo Ironton Bay City

Private road control shifts hinted in market moves

The passage notes concern over private efforts to alter road status through new management. It mentions possible stock acquisitions in the open market or special arrangements among road directors as part of these changes.

Nizance

Labor Party Beaten in House in Adverse Vote

London July 18 Premier Shamaway MacDonald's labor government suffered its eighth defeat in the House of Commons defeating an unemployment insurance amendment by 171 to 149. The defeat did not threaten resignation but stirred excitement among members.

London Shamaway MacDonald House of Commons

Fines Paid in Athens Court for Liquor Charge

Frank Murphy and Per Woods of Guysville pled guilty to possession of equipment used in liquor manufacture. Magistrate Helwig fined each $10 and costs after Constable Ed Mariner gathered evidence from an abandoned house near Guysville owned by A A Campbell.

Frank Murphy Per Woods Guysville Helwig Ed Mariner A. A. Campbell

Missing aviator found in Pacific

London reports British round the world flyer A Stuart Maclaren and three companions were missing for nearly three days after takeoff from Yotorofu Island to Paramushiru in the Kuriles. They were found at Iturup Island this morning. his wife expressed confidence in his safety.

London A. Stuart Maclaren Yotorofu Parmushiru Kuriles Islands Iturup Island Tokio Paramushiru England Stuart Maclaren

La Follette Camp Chooses Vice Presidential Candidate

The national progressive committee sought a running mate for Senator Robert La Follette. Brandeis emerged as a possible pick along with John W. W. and Ila Follette’s camp weighed options. Funds to back the campaign were discussed, targeting at least $500000.

Ry Kenneth Clark I. N Sta Corp’t Washington Newtional Committee of Creence For Progressive Political Action Rel M. LaFollette Ila Follette Es Preme Freon LaFalletyte Wisconsin Tours Brandeis Fue Tice Supreme Court Tedly la Follette la Folette Himeet John. J.en State Grange Fan Follette William A Sahaton Theca Johite Detene Shenke Ee Follette la Follettempaign

Burke accepts GOP gubernatorial bid in Defiance meeting

Ben J F Burke the Republican candidate has accepted the gubernatorial action bid after club women hear candidates in Defiance Ohio July 18 1948. Delegates were to hear all Republican hopefuls as part of relief efforts for tornado damaged northeast Ohio. Iceland reference appears as fragment.

Defiance Ben. J. F. Burke Sema Iit Elyria Wes Reve Ohio

Tamps Return Noted by The CO LET

A brief entry records that tamp notices are due for return to The CO LET. The item indicates compliance steps and time frame for return.

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