Rotary hears plan to solve Ohio coal rates problem
Dr 8 K Mardis of Athens outlines a state focused solution to coal freight rates at the Nelsonville Rotary meeting. He urges legislative action and a public utilities commission role, arguing cross state control may succeed where federal channels fail. The note adds local social and church references and mentions a Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting at L R Kelch’s home in Nelsonville.
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Ohio
Nelsonville
8. K. Mardis
Athens
Rotary Club
Sardis
State Public Utilities Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chamber of Commerce and
Kiwanis Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
L. R. Kelch
Kelch
Logan Teams to Attend Rites in Nelsonville
A Logan team will exemplify the ritualistic ceremony for an A class of candidates at a Jr. O. U. A. M. meeting in Nelsonville. The event occurs Thursday evening with all members urged to attend and lunch served.
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Nelsonville
Logan
Order
Doanville Miner Caught by Fall at Black Diamond Mine
Nelsonville July 28 Roy Koon of Doanville employed at the Black Diamond mine south of Nelsonville was caught by a fall about noon yesterday while driving a new entry. He was taken home in Stout's ambulance and is bruised through the hips with condition improving this morning.
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Nelsonville
Roy Koon
Doanville
Stout
Koon
Pennell Family Reunion Set for Labor Day in Columbus
The Pennell family will hold their second annual reunion at Glenwood Park in Columbus on September 6 Labor Day. Rev J H Pennell of Zanesville serves as president. Descendants of Lewis and William Pennell are urged to attend.
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Nelsonville
Pennell
Glenwood Park
Columbus
J. H. Pennell
Zanesville
Lewis
William Pennell
Pastor Lloyd Evans Takes July Vacation
Nelsonville reports the Rev. Lloyd Evans leaves for Scott Ohio to begin a two week visit with his parents. He plans to spend the rest of his leave visiting Michigan and West Virginia, returning early in September. Contact arrangements given as 8 FE Dean.
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Chester Mallon
Taplin
W. Va
West Virginia
Bill Mallon
Sid
Hugh Mallon
Herman Ohlinger
John Hamilton
Middleport
Nelsonville
William Morgan
Columbus
Joanny
Lulu Parry
Dave Seibert
Huntington
Chas. Querry
J. C. Canter
John, Jr
Walter Bachus
Chauncey
John Bachus
Iona Boyer
Carmen Hughes
Cottageville
Floyd North
Lloyd Evans
Scott
Ohio
Evans
Michigan
Dean
Bible school officials visit Nelsonville region
Dr. Chas L Zorbaugh of Columbus and Rev John Sharp of Martins Ferry toured the district during the week visiting ongoing daily vacation Bible schools. Sharp sought a site for a permanent social service worker to be placed in the district this fall.
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Nelsonville
Chas. L. Zorbaugh
Columbus
Ohio National Missions
John Sharp
Martins Ferry
Daily Vacation Bible Schools
Sharp
Beasley Company Shapes Athens Wholesale Reach Within Fifty Miles
F. J. Beasley Company, a key local industry in Athens since 1916, operates a flour mill and wholesale business serving a fifty mile radius. It employs 31 people, pays about $1500 weekly, and distributes 2000+ items through eight trucks. Carl Beasley oversees groceries while F. J. Beasley runs milling.
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F. J. Beasley Company
Athens
F. J. Beasley
Beasley Company
Carl Peasey
Beasley
West Union Street
Beasley's
Jackson
Carl Beasley
Rain harms early cut hay in Athens County fields
Athens County reports say rain damaged hay that had already been cut, though corn and fruit crops show some recovery. Farm bureau official H P Dutton notes some fields especially in the southeast escaped the worst, while overall corn yields remain below normal.
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Athens County
H. P. Dutton
Farm Bureau
Dutton
Dutten
Pomeroy Man Pleads Not Guilty After Reckless Driving Charge
James Oliver of Pomeroy pleaded not guilty before Justice Carl Porter to a reckless driving charge. His trial is set for Saturday July 31 at 6 PM. The affidavit by H D Nice cites an May 22 incident on North Court Street near Moler garage where Oliver allegedly struck Nice’s automobile.
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Justice of the Peace
Carl Porter
James Oliver
Pomeroy
H. D. Nice
E. C. Mariner
Oliver
Nice
North Court Street
Moler Garage
Broadcast licensing lull follows removal of restrictions
Washington reports that a wave of confusion after lifting most broadcasting restrictions has ended. For a week no new stations have applied for licenses, according to the department of commerce.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Woman backed by union labor for senator in Cleveland
Seven teen labor unions including railroad brotherhoods endorse Judge Florence E. Allen of Cleveland for the Democratic nomination to the U S Senate. The letter says Senator Atlee Pomerene has been reactionary toward progressive legislation and issues facing the general public.
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Columbus
Florence E. Allen
Cleveland
U. S
Atlee Pomerene
Rain Lingers in Hocking Valley for 36 Hours
Persistent rainfall in the Hocking Valley lasted about 36 hours with winds bringing clouds from the east. Total rainfall reached 1.35 inches as the Hocking River rose from 2.88 to 6.80 feet and temperatures ranged from 60 to 76 degrees.
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Hocking
Wooley in critical condition after acid ingestion
Emery Wooley who took a portion of monobasic acid last week was hospitalized at Athens state hospital and remains in critical condition according to the hospital doctors.
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Emery Wooley
Athens State Hospital
Ohio bank warning over alleged examiner impostor
Columbus July 28. State bank superintendent H E Scott warns Ohio banks about a man calling himself J B Hillis and claiming to be an examiner from Scott's department. The notice cautions banks to verify credentials before taking action.
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Columbus
U.P
H. E. Scott
Ohio
J. B. Hillis
Scott
Thistledown Jockey Club Seeks Ruling on Depositons
Cleveland July 28 Attorney General Crabbe filed a motion to dissolve an injunction that halts state depositions in the club case to stop racetrack gambling.
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Cleveland
U.R
Crabbe Today
Thistledown Jockey Club
Yachts Sunk by Tropical Hurricane Off Florida Coast
Forty yachts were sunk off the Southern Florida coast near Fort Lauderdale as a tropical hurricane struck the area. Coast Guard headquarters confirmed the loss today and noted the severity of the storm.
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Washington
A.R
Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Coast Guard
Peteet oath trial to finish today in Mexico case
In Tia Juana Mexico, Federal Judge S Urius said the Peteet oath trial will be completed sometime today. The cases involve four Mexicans charged with attacking Audrey and Clyde Peteet.
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Tia Juana
Mexico
Peteet
S. Urius
Audrey
Clyde Peteet
Lightning Ignites 100 Forest Fires Across Pacific Northwest
Weathering lightning storms in Washington and Oregon sparks 100 forest fires in Crater Siskiyou Umpqua Santiam Columbia and Rainier National Forests. In ten days 198 fires burn in these forests. fighting costs total 13328 as 129 fires are lightning caused and 16 exceed ten acres. The Chelan Mount Hood burn areas span 1500 acres of protected timber plus 5600 acres of old burn while 100 firefighters defend the Columbia River Highway zone. Forest officials warn extreme dryness and heat and require campers to obtain permits for entry.
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Washington
Crater
Siskiyou
Umpqua
Santiam
Columbia
Rainier National
Oregon
United States Forest Service
Chelan
Mount Hood
Columbia River Highway
Mount Hood Forest
Educational Buses Boost Education Across America
Motor buses play a vital role in schooling as over 20 000 buses transport about 500 000 children to rural schools daily, expanding access and improving daily travel for students nationwide.
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Washington
America
Athens Man Charged With Intoxication Fined $10
Herman Wilson of Athens was arraigned before Justice of the Peace Carl Porter for intoxication. He pleaded guilty and was fined ten dollars plus costs. The arrest by Constable E. C. Mariner occurred at Wilson's home. He also pleaded guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor, with sentence pending.
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Herman Wilson
Athens
Justice of the Peace
Carl Porter
Wilson
E. C. Mariner
Roads Reach 400000 Miles for Summer Travel
The National Geographic Society reports over 400000 miles of car suitable roads in the United States and Canada. If a tourist drives 12 hours daily at 30 miles an hour, it would take three years and 16 days to cover all tourable highways. The piece marks the third highway building renaissance in American history.
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Washington
United States
National Geographic Society
Canada
America
Mississippi Valley
North America
20 000 Russian Bones Found in Mukden Memorial Pit
Workers uncover a pit during road work for a new war memorial in Mukden. Authorities believe the remains are about 20,000 Russians from the 1905 Battle of Mukden, buried in common graves before the Japanese cremated their dead.
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Mukden
U.P
Five Die As Train Hits Auto In New Jersey
Five people from Trenton, including two women, two men, and a child, were killed when a Jersey Central train struck their automobile at a crossing near Lakewood New Jersey today.
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Lakewood
N. J
U.P
Jersey Central
Trenton
Poincare Won't Seek Ratification Before Adjournment
Paris July 28 Premier Poincare told the finance committee of the chamber of deputies he would not seek ratification of either the Washington or the London debt funding agreements before this session adjourns.
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Paris
U.P
Poincare
Finance Committee
Chamber of Deputies
Washington
London
July Rainfall Reaches 4.06 Inches in Cincinnati
The city logged a July rainfall high of 4.06 inches yesterday causing traffic delays and notable property damage across Cincinnati.
Ohio Transit wins through service to Columbus by bus
Ohio Transit directors announced state regulators approved twelve hourly parlor car buses from Athens to Columbus and every two hours to Pomeroy. Through service will run without transfers from Athens to Columbus, serving towns along the route. The Public Utilities Commission cited public convenience and urged operators to provide efficient service and adopt practical developments.
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Ohio Transit Company
Public Utilities Commission
Athens
Columbus
Pomeroy
Hotel Berry
Rich Street
Government clock varies by two hundredths of a second daily
A Washington government master clock shows remarkable precision, fluctuating only two one hundredths of a second per day. This tiny variance highlights advances in timekeeping accuracy used for national standards and coordinated activities.
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Washington
Survival of the Fittest in Medicine Proven by Pinkham’s Compound
The text argues that proprietary medicines must prove merit through competition. It notes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, after fifty years of success, remains a large selling standard remedy that women may trust.
What Did You See Yesterday
Readers share brief vignettes from everyday moments including A. E. Whaley slipping into a lake thinking it was a canoe, a flivver with two men in the front seat, a man fighting a broken radio, and a stenographer in a chamber of commerce room warming herself by a gas stove on a hot day.
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H. B
Arrests End Quarrel in Cleveland Shooting
A family quarrel in Cleveland ends with William Wood wounded by a bullet. Elizabeth Ray, his daughter, is under arrest for the shooting, and Mrs. Wood another daughter, a son, and the other daughter are charged with disturbance.
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Cleveland
U.R
William Wood
Elizabeth Ray
Public Forum on Coal Freight Rates Across Ohio Ports
The Interstate Commerce Commission closed its Atlantic City meeting without solving coal freight rate discrimination affecting Ohio. The author argues interstate freight, not state shipping, governs Ohio coal prices to Lake ports like Toledo and Cleveland. He urges correcting injustices quickly, citing rate data and urging legislative and commission action.
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Beavers
Messemer
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlantic City
Ohio
Toledo
Sanctuaky
Surat
Lorain
Cleveland
Fairport Harbor
Ashtabula
Conneaut
Cincinnati
Dayton
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Steubenville
Ohio Legislature
Correction on council proceedings bid delay and amounts
B G Shuler of Athens Ohio notes an error in last night's Messenger report. The control board states Shuler and Kt requested fifty days for the Lancaster street project, but it should be forty days. The highest minus lowest bid difference is 980 dollars and the highest minus second bid is 420 dollars.
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Messenger
Control Board
Shuler & Kt
Lancaster Street
B. G. Shuler
Athens
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