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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1927

Page

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Labor Is Allied With Miners Says Hall in Corning Mass Meeting

Lee Hall district president told about 300 miners that organized labor stands with the United Mine Workers of America and that financial institutions nationwide oppose the mine union. He discussed the Ohio wage scale proposal and cautioned miners about misrepresentations from operators and press.

Messenger Corning United Mine Workers of America Ohio Lee Hall District 6 Ohio Operators’ Association Luhrig David Watking Richard Campbell Pomeroy District Campbell Pomeroy Hocking Valley Oral Daugherty John Owens Hall Pat Thornton Pomeroy Bend David Watkins

Child Choked by Bread In Wnelsonville Surgery Aids Recovery

Waveline Frazer 20 months, daughter of Elizbeth Frazer of District 29, was rushed to Columbus for treatment after bread crust lodged in her lung. Dr Bowen performed surgery to remove the crust. Dr W S Rhodes referred the case to the city health department and arranged for Columbus care with nurse Ethel Walker accompanying.

Wnelsonville Star Waveline Frazer Elizabeth Frazer District 29 Columbus Stout's Bowen W. 5 Rhodes City Health Department Ethel Walker

Power House Fire At Coal Company Suspected Incendiary

Logan July 23 staff special clues from investigation into Monday fire at the coal company point to incendiary origin. Bloodhounds followed two trails and one led to a creek while another to a parked automobile. a crude oil can was found near the power house. No arrests yet though further evidence could bring action. A group guarding the mine reported prowlers Thursday night. three cooperative miners met county officials to discuss the case.

Logan

Miner Wage Fight Stirring in Pomeroy District

The text notes opposition to a $5 daily wage and to wage reductions. President Richard Campbell denies union pullback in Pomeroy, saying workers come from many areas, with most from the Hocking field. He cites a drastic injunction and a policy to educate nonunion workers.

Watkins Pomeroy District Richard Campbell Hocking Field Pomeroy Field

Fourth Casualty Nelsonville Firecracker Incident

Margaret Joy Shafer daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Shafer was taken to Grant hospital by McLaughlin's ambulance after suffering a blood infection from a cap gun used on July 4 a paper fragment lodged in her hand. She was accompanied by her parents Dr A L Pritchard and Miss Elizabeth Inman with her mother and Miss Inman remaining at her side.

Nelsonville Margaret Joy Shafer Cecil Shafer McLaughlin Grant Hospital A. L. Pritchard Elizabeth Inman Inman

Nelsonville tests for seventy local children in summer roundup

Seventy youngsters, about sixty three percent of expected entrants, were tested in Nelsonville during a two day summer roundup by city and state public health departments. Examinations at Central and East buildings noted defects and shared findings with parents. Support came from Drs. Larcomb Tate Hyde and local nurses, with school officials and Parent-Teacher groups assisting. Four high school girls helped compile reports.

Nelsonville Jaly John W. Larcomb BR. B. Tate State Department W. H. Hyde Hopth Athens County Cavanaugh and Morgan Ethel Walker O. C. Crawford The

Naval Limitation Conference Inactivity At Geneva

The Geneva talks between American Japanese delegates show little progress with Britain delaying return. Americans push for large cruisers and eight inch guns faces British and Japanese stance for six inch guns. Disagreements linger on total auxiliary tonnage cruiser counts and submarine limits as cables flow between Geneva and Washington.

Henry Woop United Press Geneva London Washington

Marines Break Siege in Nicaragua Rescue Mission

Major G D Hatfield commanded 39 Marines who held off rebel forces at Ocolal Nicaragua until Marine bombing planes arrived to rescue them. The action, described in the recent report, underscores the intensity of the confrontation and the efficiency of air support.

Nicaragua Marine Corps G. D. Hatfield Ocolal Iicaragua

Lindbergh Lands Safely After Fog Interlude in Concord

Col Charles A Lindbergh, after hours in a Spirit of St. Louis long grind through dense fog, landed safely at Concord air field at 5 p.m. today. Thousands had gathered at Scarborough to greet him on his national tour from Boston, watching as he battled weather far tougher than the famed New York Paris flight.

Concord NX. H Suly Charles A. Lindbergh St. Louis P.m Lindbergh Concord Air Field Scarboro Portland Boston Paris

Transit Strike Threatens To Tie Up New York City

New York City faced a transit strike threat as 6 million people could be affected. Workers from the subway and elevated lines conferred with Mayor James J. Walker urging resolution over company unions and union recognition.

New York City New York James J. Walker

Imprisoned bootlegger reaches dying son in Plymouth

In Brockton Mass the released bootlegger Botus Tom Massod arrived at his son George Massod’s bedside only 50 minutes before the boy died. George, frail since birth at seven, had hours to live and Massod was serving a six month Plymouth jail term. Mrs. Massod pleaded with police triggering Sheriff Blake to grant temporary release and arrange transport. Nearby Dayton reports Mrs. A Workman 32 Middletown fatally injured when she jumped from a mate believed to on fire.

Brockton Maasz U.P George Massod Botus Tom Massod Plymouth Dayton Middletown

Road Improvement Proposal for Sutton Township

Sutton Township proposes to bond 10000 dollars to upgrade 4.5 miles of roads with 40 percent township and 60 percent county funding. Planned segments include a mile on Minersville Road to River Road, a 1.25 mile stretch from Bowmans Run to Oak Grove Church, a connection to the Racine Portland pike, and a mile east into Mounding Star district.

Pombroy Sutton Township Racine Syracuse Mineraville Minersville AY Nease Settlement Bowman's Run Oak Grove Church Krider Bridge Mounding Star District

Lone Delegate Champions Dry League Cause at Labor Session

A lone delegate at the Ohio Federation of Labor convention urged opposition to the justice of the peace courts and backed the Anti-Saloon League referendum. Arnold Bill of Cleveland led the pro referendum side while F. M. Anderson of Sebring voted no. The meeting closed with leaders re elected and a pledge to aid striking Ohio miners with funds.

Meddletown Cine Lone Anti-Saloon League Ohio Federation of Labor Arnold Bill Cleveland M. B. Cain Columbus Justice Court F. M. Anderson Sebring John P. Frey Cincinnati Thomas J. Donnelly Ohio

Weather Outlook July 26 to 31 Forecast

The period July 26 to 31 calls for scattered thunder showers in the Ohio Valley Monday or Tuesday with a period of showers in the latter half of the week. Temperatures expected to run near normal for most of the week.

Washington Ohio Valley

Gloria Swanson Advocates Girls Self Investment

Gloria Swanson argues the best investment for a girl is herself as she urges pursuing beauty and economic potential through marriage. The Messenger launches a new serial, The Penny Princess, by Anne Austin, featuring Vee-Vee who spends savings on wardrobe and a vacation to win love.

Gloria Swanson Gloria Vee-Vee the Messenger Messenger Vee-Wee Anne Austin

Amusing and tragic incidents of canal days recalled

An upcoming Messenger Magazine piece recounts unusual canal era incidents along the Hocking canal, featuring many valley residents. The section includes a historical article by W. E. Peters tracing the waterway from inception to completion, with Clinton Webh as staff writer.

Hocking The Messenger W. E. Peters Clinton Webh

Quiet at Luhrig Mine as Pickets Observe Judge’s Ruling

Union officials report everything quiet at the Luhrig mine while operators plan potentially to resume work. The temporary restraining order hearing was postponed to allow the amended petition. district officials say plans remain unformulated as activity at several coal sites across the region continues to unfold.

Athens Common Pleas Court Luhrig Colleries Company Thas Logan Worstell Lubrig Alx Ald Canal Oral Daugherty Conrad Athens Luhrig Tomor Aderler Wnion Buchtel Sule Day Creek ‘Coal” Company Ito Toinmbua Usited Presa Dispatch Ohio Coal Operators’ Association Tte Cleveland H. Robbins Ohio Powhattan Mining Company Powhattan John Cinque Aub 4Isstrict Union Tura

Indignant denial that guns are being imported into Eastern Ohio mines

Wheeling dispatch reports Eastern Ohio Coal Operators' Association commissioner C J Albasin denying rumors that machine guns are being imported to Eastern Ohio coal fields. He says reports are unfounded and the operator campaign seeks peaceful action with no trouble anticipated. Akron dispatch notes Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co denies Adena gun import claims. mines may reopen with loading machines for coal transport but no opening decision yet. miners have free rent during shutdown and situation at Adena described as peaceful.

Ohio Wheeling W. Va Astern Albasia C. J. Albasin Eastern Ohio Coal Operators’ Association Akron Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Adena P. W. Litchfield Goodyear Company Litchfield Adons

No Arrests Made In Case Of Woman Killed By Auto

Mary Chesher 86 died after being struck by an automobile in front of her Laurel Run home Thursday night. Driver Lewis Rutter of Floodwood and Kimberly a car passenger were questioned by Prosecutor Henderson and Sheriff Lloyd. Prosecutor notes no prosecution demand and evidence did not warrant an arrest.

Hammond Henderson Saurday Rutter Mallon

Oppenheimer and Gruen wed amid tall corn tale at Grand Island

Grand Island Nebraska July 23 reports of an Irish themed tale surrounding Oppenheimer, a New York estate man, who married his Irish bride Gertrude Gruen at St Patrick's Cathedral after a courtship seven years long. The column notes their ages seven foot corn and a legal dispute over title to property with local references to Saint Patrick's Cathedral and New York.

Abie Solo- Grand Island Neb Oppenheimer New York St. Patrick's Cathedral Grand Island Gruen Louis

Road Guide Seeks Public Notice and Sales Details

The notice requests motorists to obtain a road survey booklet and related highway markings. It may include instructions for obtaining the document by mail with four cents in stamps and required return grace.

Washington Burea

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