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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1925
Page
1
A report outlines how states address small offenses. Officials discuss penalties, alternatives, and public safety, with emphasis on preventing repeat violations and guiding juveniles toward better choices. Local agencies consider restorative options and community support programs.
Washington reports a revamped enforcement system will shift minor liquor violations from federal to state and municipal authorities. Prohibition czar General Andrews urges local prosecutions to ease federal docket pressure, with Nevada, New York and Maryland exceptions. Padlocking may be used against flagrant violators in hotels road houses and similar venues.
London July 28 Premier Baldwin moved to prevent upheaval in England by asking coal mine operators to suspend termination of the national agreement for two months. He planned cabinet action and a wage-scale continuation while government inquiries finish. He promised funds to cover operator losses if the inquiry finds wires cannot continue under the current terms.
Water on East State Street and nearby lines will be shut off Wednesday from 7 to noon for water line work. Residents on Hudson Avenue and Neath Street will also experience a service outage during the period.
Article by Arthur Brisbane from 1925 discusses race fears and perceptions of China and the Chinese, referencing Sincere W. J. Bryan, Russian influence, Feng, Rockefeller funds against disease, and changing birth practices. It urges readers to turn to page 4 for more.
Miss Ficora Greenlee of Shore Creek West Virginia is recovering from shock after her car rolled off the Ohio River ferry at Shore Creek. She stayed at the wheel to stop the car entering the river as brakes failed while a berry-picking party crossed to Warrenton. Rescuers pulled her from the river after a third submersion and two hours of resuscitation.
Openings of spring lines by the American Woolen company show average reductions from 3 1/2 to 5 percent versus last spring, with deeper cuts than fall prices. Lower wages and cheaper wool plus lower overhead costs prompted the price drop, though some fabrics vary by supply and demand. Buyers viewed the new values as safer than recent periods and likely to boost business.
The Foreign Office issued a statement regretting it cannot assure a policy change on crude rubber export restrictions. Amy Houghton urged the US government to modify current limits, but Britain emphasized the policy’s impact on the United States.
Funeral services are set for Wednesday in Defiance for Dr J A Sites 40 dentist and World War I dental corps captain. He died of pneumonia attributed to gas injuries suffered as a first aid officer with the 148th Infantry 37th Division in the Argonne.
Mary McGee of 7005 Madison Avenue Cleveland sues Harry Boehner in Summit County Court for 25000 dollars alleging breach of promise to marry. The suit was filed in Akron on July 28.
A note from Harbin reports no trace of Dr. Harvey J. Howard, Rockefeller hospital physician held for ransom by bandits. Roger Green of the Chinese Medical board in Harbin is ready to pay the ransom for his release. Green says Howard is highly nervous and prolonged captivity could be fatal. The bandit group linked to the Palmer case appears to have vanished.
Dayton Tenn July 28 Even in death the voice of William Jennings Bryan spoke against the doctrine of evolution and in defense of Christian faith. The Commoner’s planned summing up of the religion side in the Scopes trial is released through Mrs Bryan for public view. His remarks denounce evolution as hypothesis not truth and urge faith in the Bible creation account and in Jesus as savior and moral guide.
The body of William Jennings Bryan lay in state on the lawn of the Richard Rogers home in Dayton as farmers and townspeople gathered to pay final respects. Mrs Bryan declined Arlington Cemetery as resting place, opting for burial there after the funeral train to Washington.
W Loraine N. Kelley and Eta Hansen two young Chicago women were taken into custody in Toledo for stealing a new 3500 dollar automobile from J C Ringlebloom salesrooms. They attempted to trade for a used car and pay 100 dollars extra claiming they were headed to Florida seeking a lighter machine.
Ingleton Yorkshire Hills: two hikers discover a limestone slit opening a cavern network with a roaring river running through crystal caves in a secluded rock chamber.
Alex Weinberg manager of the Glouster American Legion baseball team reports the arrival of a new bowl player this morning. He describes the youngster as very young, weighing seven pounds, and promising development.
Initial reports said Kenneth Wilcox son of the Rev and Mrs A Y Wilcox of Athens suffered a fractured skull and loss of his right ear in a Sidney storm Saturday night. The Messenger learned his injuries were only severe lacerations to the right ear. he rejoined the Redpath chautauqua crew in Cambridge yesterday after being injured when a tornado struck his wagon. He is with the Redpath organization for the summer.
Walter Scott, his wife and four children were poisoned by arsenic mistaken for baking soda at their Gallia County farm. Doctors revived the unconscious family after hours of efforts.
In Boulder Colorado scientists report fossilized tsetse fly remains buried in rock deposits near Pike's Peak. The short report notes the insect's African sleeping sickness germ is not present and warns against alarm.
An African baby elephant aboard the Elder Dempster liner Zar ia grew seasick during the voyage to Liverpool. Landed safely at the dock, the animal was greeted with comforts including a crate of specially selected bananas awaiting on the quay.
A US proposed world conference on disarmament will be convened immediately after European nations complete their pending security pact if feasible, according to a White House spokesman for President Coolidge.
Rex, a brindle bulldog, is said to have received a thorough vocal mud treatment in Athens and is seen on Court street, where he barks for no clear reason upon recognizing members of the local Legion post. He is described as having served over a year in camp at Montgomery, Alabama, with Company.
Copies of the Interstate Commerce Commission decision in the lake cargo coal rate cases arrived for Hockingfield coal operators in Columbus. Spokesmen said the ruling would be analyzed and a next move decided early next week. Operators and unions view it as a severe blow to mines. protest would focus on a petition for reopening based on new evidence. State officials studied the decision with unclear action.
Major General Mason M. Patrick will be reappointed as chief of the army air service, an official announcement made today at the summer White House.
Columbus reports that attorney general Crabbe announced forthcoming suits to recover about 283000 dollars in fines collected under the Crabbe liquor act. State accounting data show impact across 45 cities 17 counties 6 townships and 20 justices of the peace with one half of fines paid to the state treasury.
Mary Hall, a 13 year old from near Kansas City Missouri, has gained nationwide notoriety for running away from home ten times. After each return she was placed in a detention home where she escaped again. On one occasion she was forced to slide down a three story drain pipe in the middle of the night.
Mrs. Guinevere Sinclair Gould widow of George J. Gould wed Viscount Dunsford heir to the Earl of Middleton in a noon Montreal ceremony. The Goulds had lived in France and she is mother to three children by George Gould. He married her after the death of his former wife Edith Kingdon Gould.
Baldwin Raper, millionaire former MP, wins decree after wife the former Marchioness of Conyngham found guilty of misconduct by Justice Hill in cross divorce actions filed in London.
Funeral services set in Columbus for G. W. Webster 68 retired freight agent with Hocking Valley railroad and former Steubenville resident. He was past commander of Dennison camp Sons of Veterans.
Director Harry De. Conn of the state insurance department starts probes into Ohio farm insurance rates. The inquiry, urged by Congressman Charles Brand of Urbana, aims to produce a report in a few days.
Public auction will sell the Hocking Sunday Creek Traction line on Saturday August 14 with a minimum bid of 101000 or two thirds of the appraisement. The line appraised at 153000 and receiver F L Alderman expects multiple responsible bids. Locals say the line, once profitable during coal boom, remains a valuable county asset paralleling the Athens Columbus road.
Mrs Robert M La Follette of Maple Bluff Wisconsin declines to run for the late Senator Robert M La Follettes seat Her decision follows close friends saying her oldest son Robert M Lafollette Jr is likely to announce his candidacy for the unexpired term which runs until 1928 Progressive leaders support Luc Lafollette for the seat citing family political legacy
Boston doctor Lawrence N. reports X ray treatments cut the severity of whooping cough in a series of 750 cases, claiming notable improvement after therapy.
A promotional notice extols Yellowstone and its geysers, canyons, terraces, lakes, petrified forests, and wildlife. It invites readers to obtain a free booklet from the Washington Bureau detailing the national park and asks for two cents return postage.
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