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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1924

Page

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Leopold and Leeb Slay Boy in Bold Kidnapping Case

In Chicago, prosecutors outline motive and evidence in the sensational kidnapping and murder of 13 year old Robert Franks by Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb. The trial proceeds with judge acting as jury, with families and witnesses to testify, while defense signals possible appeals.

Criminal Court Room Chicago Robert Franks Nathan Leopold Jr Richard Leeb Crowe Richard Loeb Bar of Justice Robert E. Crowe County Criminal Court Nous Will Jacob Franka jJdim Samuel Ettelson Franks Oseph Springer Axel F. Benn Torney Leopold Loeb Ting Tate Obert Franks Ain Caverly Perle Darrow and Krach

Got the Money Canton Bribery Trial Testimony

In Canton Ohio on July 13 E Curtis the safety director testified in a bribery case that he believed the vice squad had been taking fifty dollars a week for tolerating bootleggers. A new band was said to be collecting two hundred forty dollars weekly. Harry Bouklilas testified this afternoon in the Curtis bribery trial.

Canton E. Curtis Harry Bouklilas Curtis

Brawl over quarrel sparks incident in New Lexington

A July 23 report from New Lexington, Colorado, details a quarrel escalating into a booze related incident. Investigating authorities described the confrontation as stemming from tensions at a local gathering, with no further details available at this time.

Booze New Lexington, CO

Paris and bankers clash over terms for Germany loan

London July 23 bankers seek stronger security for a $200 million loan to Germany while Premier Herriot threatens to return to Paris unless compromise is found. The French demand reparations sanctions stay with the reparations commission. bankers fear deficits. Belgium's Theunis proposes a five member committee to handle sanctions during the loan. Owen D Young and Ambassador Kellogg push for a solution as conferences continue.

David M. Church London Germany Herriot Paris Versailles Frank la Mott Morgan Ieee Eekune Commission Gersank Cotiey Reparations Commission Theunis Belgium France Owen D. Young Frank B. Kellogg

Divided Twins Calves Born Three Days Apart

John Marshall of Little Hocking owns a Jeracy cow that birthed a bull calf on Wednesday July 16 and a heifer calf three days later, both surviving well. The event is described by aging farm men as almost unprecedented.

John Marshall Little Hocking Marshall

Athens County Auto Club to Send Delegates to State Grade Crossing Conference

Following telegrams from Charlies E. Jones head of the Ohio State Automobile association a special Athens County Automobile club meeting in Nelsonville decided to send delegates to a Columbus conference on reducing grade crossing accidents. The group backs overhead or subway crossings and M P Ohlinger will head the delegation with C H Bryson and Frank A Danford as delegates. The meeting also notes a dangerous Burr Oak crossing and potential local funding with railroad and state contributions, county commissioners and Trimble trustees to share costs.

Charlies E. Jones Ohio State Automobile Association Donahey Athens County Automobile Club Nelsonville Columbus Ohio Auto Club M. P. Ohiinger Athens County Club C. H. Bryson Frank A. Danford Automobile Club State House Burr Oak Trimble Township

Coal outlook discussed by Morris for Hocking district

P C Morris of the New York Coal Co spoke to Nelsonville Rotary on the 1924 coal situation in the Hocking valley. He foresees three years of survival of the fittest, with many mines weathering the storm while weaker operations close. He cited a surplus and current production figures amid new contract clauses and hopes for fall coal business despite lake and fuel contracts ending.

Nelsonville Logan Hocking P. C. Morris New York Coal Co Thts Rotary Club Morris Jacksonville Union H. F. Mechem

Clergyman Injured After Fall From Tree in Bucyrus

Rev. Robert Hughes, Baptist minister, suffered serious injuries when the cherry tree ladder he stood on slipped and he fell. Initial fears of a broken back were dispelled by X rays showing no fractures.

Bucyrus, CO Robert Hughes

Davis Attacks Donahey's Record In Columbus Speech

Former Gov. Harry L. Davis, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, denounced the administration and pledged to drop kid glove tactics if nominated. He warned that his Democratic opponent would face heated debate on a shared platform to resolve policy differences.

Columbus Harry L. Davis Davis

British World Flight Party Hops From Tokolan Bay

A. Stuart Ma Claren and three companions began a round the world flight, taking off at 7 o clock from Tokolan Bay toward Muru Kamu Bay.

Tokio A. Stuart MaClaren Tokolan Bay Muru Kamu Bay

Legal note on mental responsibility in murder trial

The passage discusses parental influence and the fate of young men charged with murder in an asylum context. It notes there is no wisdom in imprisoning or saving them from gallows and that the judge will determine mental responsibility and sentence based on the court’s assessment.

Leopold Thej

La Follette May Surprise Parties In Quiet Campaign

The article notes cautious campaigning by the old parties while La Follette may catch attention with a quieter push. It contrasts a milk and water approach to an expected standout showing from La Follette in the election scene.

Alphonse la Follette

Double Tragedy at Haydenville Natco Plant Leaves Family Shocked

In Haydenville William Achauer and son Raymond suffered severe injuries at the Natco plant. Raymond died in a Columbus hospital after being mangled by an electric drill. William survived with multiple injuries. Raymond leaves a wife and two young children.

Logan Bae Raymond Achauer Capraial Haydenville Columbus Hocking Valley Achauer Raymond

Keeping Off Grass Spurs Convention Battle in Columbus

In Columbus Ohio the International Bible Students association faces a dispute with State Fair officials over grass at the fairgrounds hosting its convention. Talks aimed at an amiable settlement follow threats to seize the grass with police. The Bible Students threaten to move the gathering to Cedar Point as eight lectures proceed today.

Columbus International Bible Students’ Association Lewis Bible Student Cedar Point

Opera House Show Remodeling In Logan

Extensive repairs are underway at the Opera House picture show in the Hemple Block. The Oberle show is closed for the week while the old stage is removed to widen the seating and the north and south wings are shortened. George Hall & Sons handle redecorating under Contractor William Loomis supervision.

William Loomis

Take Over Estate Of Money Getter In Columbus

Attorney H L Hopwood named personal receiver for Louis W Josephson who is free on 25000 bond on embezzlement charges related to the Ohio Industrial Endowment Co where he was vice president. Hopwood assumed control of Josephson's affairs as a temporary restraining order bars disposal of property.

Columbus H. L. Hopwood Louis W. Josephson T Liberty Ohio Industrial Endowment Company Josephson Common Pleas Court

Marriages in Lorain County Rise Despite License Shortfall

Elyria reports 336 marriages in the year ending June 30, with 759 by license and 77 by liens. The figure compares to 816 marriages the previous year, 758 by license and 58 by liens, indicating a shift in marriage methods across the period.

Elyria Torain County

Praise for Foster’s work as a congressman highlighted

At the Athens county Court House Tees day afternoon the Coolidge-Dawes club heard Rose Moriarity of the Ohio Industrial Commission praise Congressman Israel M. Foster as a champion for women and children and urge re election. She contrasted Foster with his opponent and urged support for his candidacy ahead of the August primaries. The gathering endorsed Foster, noting his stands on woman suffrage temperance and child labor.

2. M. Foster Rose Moriarity Ohio Industrial Commission Athens County Court House Teesday Ohio Foster Israel M. Foster Congress Theodore K. Burton Mr. Foster Miss Moratrity Republican Party Coolidge-Dawes Democratic Party William Jennings Bryan League of Nations Teapot Dome Washington Woodrow Wilson T. R. Biddle Robert Woodworth C. M. Gill Edwin PD. Sayre Anna K. Price Women’s Republican Club Elect Po H. Bartlett Nelsonville A. D. Gunder Coolville Thind ” Dent Ae. Jaeter Hal Murphy It Aviane Mattie Hatch Athens

Mine managers form Hocking consociation in Nelsonville

About 100 mine managers and superintendents from the Hocking and Sunday Creek valleys attended a meeting in Nelsonville to form the Hocking Mine Manager's consociation. Officers were elected and bi monthly meetings set. the body aims to interpret the new mining scale adopted by the Logan conference and to revive district coal production.

Joint Conference of Logan J. H. Pritchard Columbus Ohio Organiztion C. Morrin Nelson. le Newton Knox, Jr Jno. Murray Congo H. Charlton D. L. Wallace Nelsonville James Vercoe Athens Nigrasna H. Brown Glousfr W. H. Brown Reese West L. R. Powell Bness J. Ong John Lawson E. A. Cottingham Glouster

Rebels Bombard Minas Geraes at Santos Harbor

Buenos Aires July 23 dispatch reports rebel planes bombed the Brazilian warship Minas Geraes in Santos harbor. The vessel sustained no damage, according to La Nacion translations via Reuters dated 84 days earlier.

Buenos Aires Minas Geraes Santos la Nacion

Glouster Theatre Company Incorporation Noted

The Glouster Theatre Co. is listed with capital of $25,000 in the day’s incorporations. Names include G. C. Fawcatt, McCarty, Charies E. B. DT Janche McCarty, and Anna.

NEW Theater O. Columbus The Glouster Theatre Co Gieueter G. C. Fawcatt We. McCarty Charies Janche McCarty Anna

Count-in-Law of Princess Dies in Rome

A brief Rome report notes the death of the princess's count-in-law. The article provides scant details but confirms the title and place.

Rome Inere

Wisconsin Campaign Notes At Seven Susanne Island

By David Sentner from Ishpeming Maine July 23 the entry of Robert La Follette is a central topic as Democratic national figures discuss his candidacy. John W and Homer Commino discuss the political effect on parties and the potential influence of speeches.

David Sentner I. N Dark Harbor Maine Robert la Follette John W Homer Connecticut Cummings Wisconsin Hag la Follette Davin Lean Democratic Are Red Pete Do

Settlement of the section fronting hie I ee to be 66 feet

Settlement details note the frontage in question measured at 66 feet. The item reads as a land or property boundary note, indicating the extent of the section in front and its alignment or implications for adjoining parcels.

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