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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1925

Page

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Interestless Scopes vows further study after trial

Dayton Tennessee July 22 The Scopes trial concentrates on the Tennessee anti evolution law as the appeal to the state supreme court is prepared. Lawyers aim to overturn the conviction using the bill of exceptions while Dayton returns to normal after the high profile case. John Thomas Scopes plans three years of study at universities including Chicago and Harvard with a $5000 fund already set aside. Clarence Darrow, Dudley Malone, Arthur Hays and Dr John Neal remainin Knoxvilles defense team as they draft the appeal.

William K. Hutchinson Dayton Tenn John Thomas Scopes Scopes Tennessee Supreme Court Knoxville New York North Marcy Paducah, Ky Rhea County University of Chicago Harvard Clarence Darrow Chicago Dudley Field Malone Arthur Garfield Hays John R. Neal

Sinclair Brot Into A Smash

Pittsburgh July 22. Harry F Sinclair named as a defendant in an equity suit by creditors of John A Bell former head of Carnegie Trust Co. The suit seeks 1 445 000 with 600 000 tied to Bell and the remainder for Harmon Creek Coal Co where Sinclair was a director.

Pittsburgh John A. Bell Carnegie Trust Co Harry F. Sinclair Bell Harmon Creek Coal Co Sinclair

Wisconsin market official resigns for Ohio State faculty post

Madison July 22 L G Foster deputy commissioner of markets for Wisconsin resigned to join the faculty of Ohio State University Foster a longtime authority on marketing and organizer of the Wisconsin tobacco pool previously taught at Iowa and Wisconsin universities

Madison Wis L. G. Foster Wisconsin Ohio State University Foster Wisconsin Tobacco Pool Iowa

French Air Power in Rif War Surfaces Thru Bombing

Arthur Brisbane notes French aerial operations against the Rif tribes, describing rapid bombing of Riffian camps within a day. He portrays French airmen delivering supplies and evacuating the wounded, calling the practice impressive for France though harsh for the Rif region.

French view on Riffs shields civilization from Moslem conquest

The piece argues that France’s harsh stance toward the Rif tribes in 1925 mirrors early French actions by figures like Charles the Hammer to defend Christian civilization against Muslim expansion./page reference noted as Page 4.

Charles the Hammer

Bryan to devote time to literary work

William Jennings Bryan announced at Dayton Tennessee he would refuse all invitations to debate Scopes trial issues and suspend lecture tours to focus on literary work. He denied plans for joint debates with Clarence Darrow and said Darrow should draw his own crowds.

Dayton Tenn William Jennings Bryan America Bryan Clarence Darrow Darrow

Krueger Bill 13 Now Law

The Krueger bill, passed by the last legislature, curtails municipal bond issuance in Ohio and became law. Cities must obtain a popular vote for issues exceeding one percent of property value, down from two and a half percent, with nine-tenths of net indebtedness reductions allowed for bonds issued without a vote.

Columbus Krueger Ohio

Child's Body Found in East River

The body of 4 year old Robert Perles was found floating in the East River and moved to the morgue for identification by his parents. He disappeared from his East Side home last Sunday and police fear a kidnapping fate similar to a previous cellar slaying.

New York Robert Perles East Side East River Perles Irving Pickelaney

Dawes to Attend Public Reception at KOA Station

Public reception for Vice-President Charles G. Dawes announced by KOA with introductory music by the Twelfth Field Artillery band Fort Sam Houston and a Dawes address Should the Senate Change Its Rules The program lists WEAF and a Navy band concert at 9 ET.

KOA Charles G. Dawes Twelfth Field Artillery Band Fort Sam Houston Dawes Senate WEAF E. T U. S. Navy

Treasury to Maintain National Prohibition Enforcement Record

An indexed file of attitudes and enforcement conditions for federal state county and municipal officials will be kept by the Treasury. General L C Andrews will oversee personnel ratings and black marks will block appointments as the prohibition program expands. The effort, led by Mrs Mabel Willebrant with DOJ support, uses the customs service and IRS intelligence units to map compliance nationwide.

Robert 8S Thornburgh Washington United States Treasury Department of Justice Prohibition L. C. Andrews Mabel Walker Willebrant The Bureau of Internal Revenue Customs Service

Japan health officials order mass smallpox vaccination

In Tokio authorities may compel vaccination for smallpox. After a case appeared in a crowded quarter, 500 people were ordered vaccinated at once as a public health measure.

Japan

Empress Hermine Affirms Harmony With Kaiser in Exile

Princess Hermine tells International News Service she and Kaiser Wilhelm II are happily united in Doorn exile. She denies rumors of divorce or estrangement, says they are deeply understood, and notes their constant correspondence despite distance. Her daughter Henriette charms the interview.

Empress Hermine Kaiser Princess Hermine Doorn Field Marshal von Hindenburg Germany Europe House of Hohenzollern Wilhelm Hermine Hindenburg Sunshine Henriette

Empress Hermine Replies to Kaiser Divorce Rumors

Empress Hermine of Wildbad, Germany, dismisses rumors of estrangement or divorce from the Kaiser as malicious lies. She describes her illness and rheumatism treatment at Doorn, defends their marriage, and explains why she must return to Doorn from the spa.

Dunbar Weyer International News Service Wildbad Black Forest Germany Kaiser Hermine Empress Hermine Nitz Weilhelm Reuss Hohenzollerns Doorn Holland the Kaiser

Missing U S professor hunted by Scotland Yard in London

Joseph Victor Collins a mathematics professor at Stevens Point Normal School vanished in London after boarding a bus with his daughter. Police and his family joined a night search. two unknown men found dying did not match him, and Collins carried $3000 in American Express checks. He aimed to reach Edinburgh for teachers convention.

London Joseph Victor Collins Stevens Point Wis Collins United States Senate American Express Company Sharps Scotland Yard Edinburgh

West Pennsylvania miners and operators urged to form independent unions

Pittsburgh reports a Chamber of Commerce survey recommending miners sever ties with the United Mine Workers to form an independent union and operators to form a sectional body. The plan calls for both groups to confer for a wage settlement to reopen closed mines once they digest the recommendation.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce United Mine Workers

Public inspection begins for income tax payments

Washington officials announced at the Treasury department that income tax payments will be open to public inspection on and after September 1.

Washington Treasury Department

Coal Operators and Miners Near Deadlock in Traymore Talks

In Atlantic City on July 22 representatives of coal operators and miners met at the Hotel Traymore. The session showed little progress as miners press for a 10 percent pay raise and the demand shifts to publishing salaries of coal company officials.

Atlantic City N. J Hotel Traymore

Orange Giants Grow Near East Ahead of Season

In Constantinople a novel orange variety reaching nearly football size is being cultivated in the Near East, signaling a remarkable agricultural development and potential market impact. The unusual fruit draws attention from growers and researchers alike.

Constantinople Near East

Governor Donahey To Host Turtle Soup Dinner

Columbus July 22 Governors turtle soup feast will lure thirty news correspondents to a dinner tonight at the executive mansion. Donahey uses seventy pounds of turtles from Indian Lake as the basis for the feast and is expected to spend much of the day cooking.

Columbus Donahey Indian Lake

District of Columbia Considers Anti Evolution School Case

Loren H. Wittner petitions the district supreme court seeking an injunction to stop salaries for teachers who teach evolution citing congressional language against teaching disrepect for the Bible. The filing targets school officials and officials in the federal payroll as defendants in a test case mirroring the Scopes dispute.

Tennessee District of Columbia National Loren H. Wittner Washington District Supreme Court Wittner Congress Hunter John T. Scopes Dayton Daniel J. Donovan James R. Lauby Frank White United States Frank W. Ballou W. P. Hay

Mourned Youth Remains Unidentified Near Cleveland

The slain youth found along a Rocky River road near Cleveland remains unnamed as authorities say dental crowns are the sole clue. Coroner Hammond plans to hand the body to Western Reserve Medical College if no positive ID is made tonight after thousands viewed the body since Friday. The victim, about 20 to 25, was beaten and shot. no identification marks remain.

Cleveland Toledo A. P. Hammond Western Reserves Medical College Rocky River

Regent Rainfall Sets Near Yearly Record At East Bridge

Rainfall totaling 2.22 inches fell Monday night into Tuesday at the East Bridge weather station. The Hocking river rose about two feet but was not high enough to cause major flooding, and farmers noted the showers were beneficial for ground moisture despite brief downpours not harming crops.

Co. M. France East Bridge Hocking

Thirty five Ohio counties unite to oppose suit over taxes

In Columbus a coalition of thirty five counties forms to block Buckeye Pipe Line Company from seeking sweeping tax reductions. The suit in federal court challenges county tax collections for the second half of 1925 amid alleged real estate appraisal failures. County officials Herbert Mitchell Coshocton C O Turner Knox Walter Metcalf Washington and Athens counties participate.

Columbus Buckeye Pipe Line Company Attorney General's Office Federal District Court Herbert W.mitchell Belmont C. O. Turner Coshocton Walter G. Harris Knox W. E. Metcalf Washington County Athens County

Quake Warnings From Professor Benedini

Rome July 23 Professor Ben dani predicts that July 25 and 26 will bring two more significant earthquakes in Alaska and Japan. He notes that some previous forecasts have already come true and warns the public to stay alert this weekend.

Rome Ben. ‘Dani Alaska Japan

Shot in bed domestic tragedy shocks Los Angeles

Los Angeles, July 22. Louis Gamble and his wife May were found shot to death in bed. Police say Gamble, a postal employee, shot his wife and then himself in a domestic tragedy.

Los Angeles Louis Gamble May Tony Gamble

Bandits vanish with $75,000 in furs from Chicago firm

Four men bored through a two foot wall of Kaiser and Co. in the Loop to steal furs valued at 75000. The burglary occurred early today as the bandits escaped with the loot.

Chicago Kaiser & Co

Pope Not In Rome Denies Illness Report

Vatican officials denied reports that Pope Pius is ill. He said mass this morning with a large number of Holy Year pilgrims assisting at his side.

Rome Pius Vatican

Athens County Tax Report Shows Decline in Personal Property Exemptions

Athens County personal property declared for taxation totals $6,842,000 with exemptions at $6,183,300, down $44,000 from last year. Individuals list nearly seven million dollars, while corporations will lift the total to about twenty million once corporate returns are added. Athens city accounts for about one third of personal property held by individuals, with other municipalities and townships contributing the rest.

Athens County Fred Cornwell Petesons Athens Nelsonville Trine Jacksonville Glouster York Carthage Canaan Bern Ames Alexaneder

Kindness Rewarded In Torrington Baseball Candy Gift

In Torrington Connecticut Mrs Vester Amidon would throw back the boys baseballs from her yard. In response the boys organized a collection and bought her a box of candy as thanks.

Torrington Conn Vester Amidon

Everyday Etiquette booklet offered by Washington Bureau

A free booklet on Everyday Etiquette answers common social questions. It explains correct form for weddings, restaurants, hotels, theaters, funerals, christenings, dress, telephoning and more. Request by sending a two cent stamp for return postage.

Washington

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