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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1927

Page

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Sharkey Suffered Intestinal Hemorrhages Hospital Doctor Says

A hospital doctor reports Sharkey suffered several intestinal hemorrhages and found contusions suggesting possible results of a low blow.

Sharkey

Sharkey Declares He Is Feeling All Right After Dempsey Fight

Boston heavyweight Jack Sharkey reports feeling fine after suffering intestinal hemorrhages following his seventh round knockout by Jack Dempsey in New York. Doctor Spellman found groin contusions and confirmed hemorrhage but Sharkey and wife say he is recovering with no serious danger. Controversy remains over whether blows were foul and whether a low blow caused the injury.

Boston Jack Sharkey Jack Dempsey New York Martin HH. Spellman St. Elizabeth's Hospital Sharkey New England

Governor Donahey to confer on ousting agricultural society board

About 200 Butler county citizens petitioned for state action to compel the attorney general to start warrant proceedings to remove the board of trustees of the agricultural society. They allege illegal election and plan to lease fairgrounds for racing with betting suspected.

Columbus U.P Donahey Turner Butler County Board of Trustees The Agricultural Society Board of the Agricultural Society

Monsignor Denning Dies After Operation At 60

Rt Rev Msgr Joseph M Denning aged 60 died in Cincinnati after an operation following four weeks illness He was a former consul general at Tangier and a close friend of President Harding in Marion Ohio He had served as a priest in Ohio and Morocco.

Cincinnati Joseph M. Denning Denning Tangier Morrocco Harding Marion Ohio

Three Drowned When Steamer Hits Submerged Barge

Three men are believed drowned and eight rescued after the river steamer Stanley Roberts struck a submerged barge in the San Joaquin River opposite Pittsburgh California. The vessel sank following the collision.

Pittsburgh Calif Stanley Roberts San Joaquin River

Meigs County discusses courthouse west wing bids

At a special Meigs County Commission meeting the bid opening for a courthouse west wing was reviewed. Miller Lumber Middleport bid 8760 and C L Heaton Athens bid 9500 excluding plumbing. Childs Middleport 2346.41 for plumbing and heating. architect Dow put total at 9538.25 and funds are capped at 10000, leading to advisement and other road-improvement debates in Bedford and Salem townships.

Miller Lumber Company Middleport C. L.heaton Athens George Childs C. E. Dow Salem Bedford Township Burlingham Belford Carpenter

Local men receive state warrants for witness expenses

In Middleport on July 26 staff special reports several local men were sent state warrants for 25 each as witness fees and travel expenses from a 1921 legislative highway department investigation. Recipients include Carl Hobart George Bowers Elmer Davis Robert Miller T W Jones R E Powell Ira Lambert administrator and others from Middleport and Pomeroy.

Middleport Legislative Highway Department Carl Hobart George Bowers Elmer Davis Robert Miller T. W. Jones R. E. Powell Ira Lambert

Canton Legion delegates seek 1928 Ohio commander at convention

Canton hosts the American Legion three day session as delegates elect officers and pick a 1928 convention city with Steubenville and Toledo among candidates. 10,000 legionnaires to depart after ceremonies while Auxiliary officers are chosen.

Canton Ohio American Legion Steubenville Toledo Paul J. Gnay Ohio Department E. E. Moore Newark R. H. Jackson Henrietta Clark Medina George Tiffany Clyde Emma Nattenberger Tiffin George Lawrence Norwalk Lola Shively Columbus Hugh Clark

Fifth annual soil improvement train tours Virginia

The soil improvement train promoting better crops and lower costs left Van Cleavesville yesterday for an excursion into Northern and Eastern Virginia running through August 6. It aims to show farm groups how to boost yields and reduce expenses.

Clarksburg W. Va van Cleavesville Virginia

Millions in City Wonder How They Will Get to Work

New York officials faced a looming subway and elevated strike set to begin at midnight. With transit lines halted, the city prepared to expand bus, trolley, and water routes. The municipal boat Macom and ferries were considered to move people from uptown Manhattan to the financial district.

New York Queens

Prosecutor Readies Indiana Grand Jury With Klan Audit Files

Marion county prosecutor William H. Remy prepared to present to the third grand jury evidence of alleged political corruption in Indiana. He would not disclose the contents of the so called Black Boxes from D C Stephenson, beyond expressing satisfaction with their material.

Stephenson Indianapolis Ind U.R D. C. Stephenson William H. Remy Marion County Indiana

Guards Review at Camp Perry Draws Ohio Leaders

Ohio National Guard troops will be reviewed Thursday afternoon by Governor Donahey Major General Nolan and Major General Hough at Camp Perry. Medals earned on rifle pistol machine gun and Howitzer ranges will be presented during the encampment ceremony.

Camp Perry U.2 Ohio National Guards A. V. Donahey Dennis E. Nolan Fifth Corps Benson W. Hough

Still Unconscious Warren Deputy After Gambl ing Den Raid

Still unconscious Warren Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Freer is hospitalized after being attacked with an ax during a raid on a gambling den Saturday midnight. His pulse remains strong and doctors report he is in stable condition.

Warren Kenneth Freer Till Warren City Hospital

Woman Fatally Wounded Shielding Mother in Attack

Florence Conley 24 was struck with a hatchet by her stepfather while trying to shield her mother on the West Side. The incident occurred July 26 as authorities investigate the fatal injury to Conley.

Cleveland Florence Conley West Side

Miners Walk Out at Snake Hollow Non-Union Mine

About fifty miners at the Snake Hollow mine near Nelsonville quit work after a talk by Oral Daugherty sub-district president. The mine remains non-union, with a temporary restraining order protecting the site as a pending injunction decision looms. John J. Stauffer and John Owens provided statements on the situation and future plans.

Lick Run Valley Snake Hollow Nelsonville Snake Hollow Coal Company Oral Daugherty United Mine Workers Daugherty L. G. Worstell

Two held without bond in death of Elk district justice

Emory Davis and Lewis Edens were held without bond today in Charleston West Virginia over the death of William Henry Thumm of Pinch. Thumm, a justice of the peace, was said to have been stoned to death when he tried to end a Sunday afternoon drinking party near here.

Charleston W. Va Emory Davis Lewis Edens William Henry Thumm Pinch Elk District Here Thumm

New Premier Pan Fu Named By Warlord Chang Tso

Pan Fu is reported as the new premier of China after Chang Tso named himself leader and appointed the cabinet at the first meeting. The incident marks a shift in power as Chang asserts control over the government and cabinet selections.

Pan Fu China Chang Tso Chang

Three Cities Vying For Tex Rickard Fight Site

New York Philadelphia and Chicago compete to host the September heavyweight title bout between Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey. Chicago offers the largest stadium at Soldiers Field, with 110000 seats plus 40000 extra ringside seats, and potential top ticket prices of 40 to 50 dollars.

New York U.P Tex Rickard Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Dempsey Philadelphia Tunney Chicago Midwest Soldiers’ Field Illnois

Ohio's Grand Tax Duplicate Rises $670 Million in year

Ohio's grand tax duplicate increased by 670 million dollars last year due to reappraisals and natural value rise. Real estate valuation rose 637 million and personal property 33.08 million, with urban real estate up 498 million and rural 139 million. Stark led county gains with 122 million.

Ohio Columbus U PR Ohio Institute Cuyahoga Butler Darke Jefferson Morgan Stark County Lorain County Summit County

Logan Officer Announces Dim Lights Campaign

Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn from Logan declares a campaign to force motorists to dim headlights as they approach oncoming traffic. The measure aims to reduce glare and improve night driving safety starting immediately.

Logan Joe Farbearn

JUDGED INSANE IN VAN WERT COUNTY

Thomas Wade, 21, of Ha township, was adjudged insane and ordered removed from the county jail to the state hospital. He faced poisoning charges regarding milk his foster parents were to use. The decision came at a sanity hearing before Probate Judge Charles E. Lawhead. The poisoning case by Dorie Morehead, the foster father, will not proceed to a hearing.

van Wert Thomas Wade Ha Township Thestate Hospital Charles E. Lawhead Dorie Morehead

Navy flier survives engine fire in record flight

Lieutenant C C Champion, in a Wright lapache biplane, reportedly reached about 47 000 feet before engine failure. He blew out flames by side slipping and tail spinning, keeping the craft aloft and avoiding parachute use as officials verify the altitude record amidst wreckage.

Washington Unified Press C. C. Champion Navy Wright Lapaché Bureau of Standard Carlizo France

South Dakota Girds for Coolidge Victory Bid

Republican leaders in South Dakota plan to back President Coolidge next year. Senator Peter Norbeck will announce his support soon, followed by F. B. Meyers as a gubernatorial candidate, and the state media backing is expected from four leading newspapers.

Rapid City U.R President Coolidge South Dakota Coolidge Peter J. Norbeck Meyers Republican Organization

Reverend F J Howard Dies at 48 in Holgate

SHANESVILLE Rev. F J Howard aged 48 former pastor of the Lutheran church here died of heart disease at his Holgate home Burial planned at Millersburg Ohio notes memorial service details not listed in the brief.

Shanesville F. J. Howard Lutheran Church Holgate, O Millersburg

Swisher released after Rockbridge collision injures youth

Jacob N. Swisher of 164 Hayden avenue was released by Logan county officials early Monday after an investigation of a Sunday crash near Rockbridge involving a motorcycle driven by James Pearsall Jr. Pearsall, 21, of Rockbridge, suffered grave injuries requiring amputation of his left leg below the knee.

Rockbridge Columbus Jacob N. Swisher Hayden Avenue James Pearsall, Jr Logan County Pearsall

Philadelphia Band Skips Canton Parade Over Union Ban

The 82 piece New Philadelphia band did not take part in the American Legion state convention parade at Canton due to the Canton musicians union failing to lift the ban on school bands.

NEW Philadelphia Canton Musicians Union American Legion Canton

Trepod Found Guilty in Fatal Shootings

Steubenville James Trepod, 28, freed thrice on murder charges, was found guilty and sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary. Trepod had been released on $1,000 bond when he gave notice of appeal.

Steubenville James Trepod Trepod

New Ohio Bill Extends Drunken Driving License Suspensions

The Creighton bill, effective August 2, strengthens punishments for intoxicated driving. It imposes longer license suspensions, higher fines, and heavier sentences. Local officials praise the measure as a step toward eliminating drunken drivers on city and county highways.

Ohio Creighton Alex M. Moore

Ohio beauties gather for Miss Ohio pageant at Cedar Point

Twenty seven selected beauties from as many cities across Ohio arrive at Cedar Point to compete for the title Miss Ohio. The event showcases regional contestants eager to win the statewide crown.

Ohio Cedar Point

Advocates Federal Relief for Mississippi Flood Sufferers

Gov. John E. M. Martin Jeau of Arkansas urged immediate federal relief for flood sufferers in the lower Mississippi valley. Speaking at the nineteenth annual conference of governors he called the situation a national responsibility and said the federal government should bear the entire expense, without urging a special Congress session.

Mackinac Island Mich Mississippi Valley John EB. Martinjeau Arkansas Nineteenth Annual Conference of Governors Congress

Hall and Savage Meet With John Lewis in Indianapolis

Ohio United Mine Workers leaders J A Hall and George Savage traveled to Indianapolis for a conference with international president John L Lewis. Hall said no urgent reason for the talks and that Lewis had not advised friction. they have stayed in touch by correspondence and phone.

Columbus J. A. Hall George Savage Ohio United Mine Workers _ America Indianapolis John Txis Hall Lewis John L. Lewis Hallentail Indiana Hall

Columbus Banks File Tax Test Case After Supreme Court Ruling

Three Columbus banks filed a test case in the oral court claiming taxes on bank shares must not exceed taxes on other capital. The action follows a Supreme Court decision noting states may not tax bank shares higher than other monetary capital.

Columbus U. Supreme Court

Limestone Placed on Plains Road Near Bea

Limestone is being placed on Plains road from Hope Farm Athens to Bea bridge. The road, always gravel, is being resurfaced using gravel from pits along the route.

Chauncey Plains Road Hope Farm Athens Bea

Dred and Fifty Feared Lost as Junk Sinks Near Hong Kong

A large Chinese junk en route from Canton to Hong Kong sank after a phoon struck. Fifty to fifty eight persons are believed lost with two launches also sunk.

Hong Kong Kong M Canton

Legal Race For Cleveland Custody Case Details

Cleveland July 2 reports a custody race over Yocum alias Roy Grave who was turned over Monday to Rockport Ohio where he is wanted in a $2,600 bank robbery.

Cleveland Yocum Roy Grave Rockport Inco

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Meigs County Pomeroy American Legion of Ohio Convention City John L. Lewis Hocking Valley John J. Stauffer Hocking Fields President Lewis John Owens Owens Mr. Owens Hocking County Monday Coal Company Luhrig Luhrig Colleries Company Sunday Creek Buchtel Manhattan Coal Company State Hospital Navy Flier Swisher Pearl W. Helwig Pegce Marietta Ohio General Assembly Vic Donahey Advocates Relief Savage John Lewis Columbus National Banks Beaumont Frederic 3. Baskin
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