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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1927

Page

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Hearing Begins On Restraining Order In Coal Strike

Judge L G Worstell weighs continuation of a temporary restraining order against union miners and officials at Luhrig Collieries. Seventy eight-nine defendants named as the shows alleged July 17 to 22 actions including intimidation, unlawful picketing, and a miner's home intrusion. Proceedings include testimony from Fitzer Schal Steinmetz and others as the court rules on statements from original petition versus amended petition.

Luhrig Collieries L. G. Worstell Common Pleas Coal A Joseph Armbruster Worstell Charles Fitzer William Schal Luhrig Lewis Steinmetz Athens Guysville Cross ‘Tion Fitzer Conrad Wein Robert Bell Bee Richard Campbell Pomeroy Oral Daugherty Pat Thornton Thornton Daugherty Cherry Ed. Michaels the Plains Chauncey Ed, Wilson

Geneva naval conference seen failing by U S officials

Washington officials predict the Geneva naval conference will fail over proposed tonnage limits. They argue Britain favors small cruisers, risking British sea supremacy. Kellogg rebuts cost and offensive use of large ships. no further capitulation seen.

Washington Geneva Great Britain Chamberlain Ludwell Denny United Press Britain Austen Chamberlin United States Kellogg Emden Coolidge August Heise New York City Seymour Lowman the Treasury

Miners Struggle Over Work at Abandoned Coal Mine

Testimony details attempted coercion and threats to force miners to quit at an abandoned coal mine on July 16 to 19. Witnesses include John Wycoff and William Schall, with plans to replace workers and fear of violence delaying reopening.

Robeyville Adena Harrison County John Cinque United Mine Workers Thomas Rocke Legal Council Cinque John Wycoff William Schall Luhrng Fitzer Schall Wycoff Will Southers Phillip Schall W. McClain James Campbell Albert Love John McDonalds Frank Miller James Adams Orville Bell Lawrence Bell Lewis Steinmetz Lewis McWillia

Quartz brings word of gold rumor to Clarksburg town

James Sande of Webster arrived with three lambs of quartz and whispered about gold as a nation buzzed, but he refused to reveal the source of his find.

Clarksburg W. Va James Sande Webster Sande

Governors Split Over 1928 Race Coolidge Favorite In GOP

A United Press survey of 25 state governors finds nine of seventeen Republican leaders backing Coolidge strongly, six undecided, and two backing Lowden. Democratic governors show wide divergence as both parties remain split on law enforcement, prohibition, farm relief, and flood control with Governor Ritchie hinting at decentralization as a Democratic platform aim.

Coolidge Lowden Foster Eaton United Press Mackinac Island Mich U.R Frank O. Lowden Haineis Adam McMullen Nebraska Alfred E. Smith New York William G. MecAdoo Secretary of the Treasury Albert C. Ritchie Maryin

Third Set of Teeth Grows For Ashland Man

Ashland Kentucky July 28 A R Thomas J Anglin 74 a retired farmer is growing his third set of teeth. A year ago Anglin in poor health followed his physician s advice and had all his teeth extracted. Now he shows five new upper molars and several lower teeth forming and he has discarded his artificial teeth.

Ashland A.R Thomas J. Anglin Anglin

Ohio Miners Officials Return From Indianapolis

Lee Hall and G. W. Savage arrived in Columbus from Indianapolis after meeting with John L. Lewis who was away in the east. Savage declined to discuss the trip and Hall offered no comments on the purpose of the visit.

Columbus Lee Hall G. W. Savage Ohio Indianapolis John L. Lewis East Hall

Irish Jews of America formed in Brooklyn

A society named The Irish Jews of America is established in Brooklyn with a nationwide membership drive planned, announced in New York on July 28.

New York The Brooklyn Prospect

Coolidge to Build Tax Cut Focusing on Corporations

President Coolidge plans a tax reduction program centered on cutting corporation taxes from 13 percent to at least 11 percent. The proposal would benefit all businesses not yet cut, while small income tax relief would be excluded. Democratic leaders reportedly back the plan with Senate support but want small-income relief kept separate.

U.P Coolidge Black Hills Congress House Ways and Means Committee Senate

Former Minersville youth stabbed to death in Akron

Archie Clark 23 formerly of Minersville now of Lakewood near Akron was stabbed five times by a Greek in an Akron hotel altercation between two women. Clark died hours later after being taken to a hospital. The alleged assassin is jailed. Clark’s mother and relatives from Minersville attended his funeral in Akron.

Minersville Akron Archie Clark Pomeroy Emmett Clark Lakewood Young Clark

Ohio Briefs Mixed Local Murders and Public Health Steps

Preliminary hearing set for Lorin Ankrim on first degree murder charges after he allegedly confessed to shooting David Buchanan during a June 21 quarrel. Martins Ferry boards close all city playgrounds theaters and Sunday schools to children under 15 to curb infantile paralysis with 11 cases and one death reported. George Saxton's 5 year old son was killed when a runaway wagon overturned on him in New Lexington. Gallipolis plans a motorcycle cop as traffic laws take effect in August. W. P. Lucas, Civil War veteran and longtime McLuney postmaster, dies at 81. In Columbus Jennie Roebuck suffers potentially fatal injuries after fainting from a second floor window. Garlin Powell dies in a crash that injures Joseph Wright and spares Bert Kallies. Zanesville and Cambridge resurfacing contracts awarded to M. W. Schneider and H. R. Weldon.

Newcomerstown Lorin Ankrim Ankrim David Buchanan Martins Ferry Board of Health New Lexington George James Saxton Ear Redfield

Chicago Can Have Fight If It Wants It Says Rickard

Tex Rickard told United Press Chicago will host the Dempsey Tunney heavyweight title bout this fall if the city wants it. He cautioned there are many issues to discuss and no definite announcement today. Rickard and George Getz, aide to Mayor Thompson’s fight committee, headed to a conference at his hotel.

Chicago United Press Tex Rickard Rickard New York George Getz Thompson

Charge of Murder Placed Against Bellevue Italian

Formal charges of murder in the first degree were lodged against James Noso of Bellevue Italian, held in jail as a suspect in the murder of Alfred J. Burgett of Lorain. The affidavit was signed by Arthur L. Burgett, brother of the deceased. The suspect's estranged wife is in custody as a material witness. Noso faces arraignment tomorrow before Justice George Caylor. Sheriff Lambert and Prosecuting Attorney E. B. Owen continue inquiries into Noso’s movements and record.

Delaware U.P James Noso Bellevue Alfred J. Burgett Lorain Arthur L. Burgett James Nose Lambert Zanessville Noso George Caylor Owen

Miss Helen Galleher Resigns as Marysville Physical Director

Miss Helen Galleher resigns as physical director in Marysville schools and will teach physical education at Baldwin Wallace College in Berea.

Marysville Helen Galleher Baldwin-Wallace College Berea

Toledo Tragedy After Electric Shock Rescue Attempt

George Poster 40 of Lambertville Michigan was killed when he stepped on a live wire while trying to rescue 10 year old Fred A Smith also of Lambertville. The girl was severely burned and taken to Toledo for treatment.

Toledo George Poster Lambertville Mich Fred A. Smith Lamberville

Walters Confesses Murder of Deputy on Mountain Road

A. R. R. E. Walters, a federal dry agent, confessed to killing his fellow officer H. R. Stotler, 52, Harper Ballentine district attorney said. Walters reportedly fired after Stotler pursued him over alleged attentions to Walters' wife. Stotler was shot on a lonely road near Clarksburg West Virginia.

Hagerstown A.R

Upham Named Oxford President of Miami University

Upham, former president of Idaho State University in Moscow, Idaho and Miami 1897 graduate, will become president of Miami University on February 1. He was chosen by a trustees committee from more than fifty educators to succeed Dr. Raymond H. Hughes.

Oxford U.R Alfred H. Upham Miami University Doctor Upham Idaho State University Moscow Idaho Raymond H. Hughes

Prison Break Attempt Nets Six Months and a Fine

HINTON West Virginia July 28 Judge J H Maxwell sentenced Harry Crawford to six months more in jail and a $100 fine after a thwarted escape attempt Crawford would have been free if he had succeeded.

Tennyson Wins Divorce Over Alleged Infidelity

Major Lionel Tennyson obtained a divorce decree in London as he charged his wife with infidelity with James Montgomery Beck. The action cites the alleged affair and its impact on the marriage.

London Lionel Tennyson James Montgomery Beck

Suffocated Norwalk Youth Found After Elevator Incident

July 28 report: Robert Stevens, 13, son of Mr and Mrs Web Stevens, located today after an elevator incident at Boughtonville, fourteen miles south of Norwalk.

Norwalk Robert Stevens Web Stevens Boughtonville

Toledo widow takes first airplane ride for thrills

Middletown report recalls Mrs. Katherine Wolfe of Toledo aged 84 joining George Wedeke on a local flight. She visited relatives and said she still seeks thrills after the inaugural air experience.

Middletown Katherine Wolfe Toledo George Wedeke Wolfe

Miller and Carter Take Over Bishopville Coal Mine

William Miller and George Carter of Glouster have assumed management of the coal mine on the D. E. Carr farm near Bishopville. After weeks of work they report the mine ready to produce coal. A 50 horsepower generator runs on an automobile engine, and a coal cutting machine replaces the old method of shooting coal from the solid. No. 8 coal seam is being mined.

Glouster William Miller George Carter D. E. Carr Bishopville

Slovak- American Colleges Planned for Pittsburgh and Cleveland

Harrisburg July 28 Pittsburgh and Cleveland were chosen as sites for two Slovak- American youth colleges to be built within two years. The direct­ing committee of Slovak schools in the United States announced the project and a $1,000,000 cost. A fundraising campaign will begin within weeks.

Harrisburg Pittsburgh Cleveland United States

Billy Williams Sentenced for Burglary to Sixty Years

New York July 8 Billy Williams, described as a gentleman burglar, received a 60 year sentence in the penitentiary for burglary and related charges amid a crowded courtroom.

Gentleman New York Billy Williams Jargeny Heat

Railways propose coal rate cuts to Lake ports

The Chesapeake & Ohio and Louisville & Nashville filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission to cut coal rates to Lake ports from fields in West Virginia Tennessee and Kentucky. A similar proposal from the Norfolk and Western was expected, aiming to offset penalties and boost southern rail competitiveness amid Pennsylvania and Ohio influence. The issue has sparked congressional debate with lawmakers from Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee weighing in.

Washington Chesapeake & Ohio Louisville & Nashville Irmerce Commission West Virginia Tennessee Kentucky Folk & Western Railroad Sylvania Ohio Post Pen Ohio Pennsylvania Senate Virginia Woods Commerce Comm

Barn Fire Destroys True Farm Structure

A large barn on the True farm between Redtown and Millfield burned Monday after a tourist saw smoke. The fire destroyed the barn with six to seven tons of hay and about two tons of straw and two plows. Insurance coverage totaled $500, but the owner, H Fierbaugh of Greens Run, expects a net loss.

Old True Redtown Millfield

Berbera Youth Program Leads to Cleric J Haskin Directom Informacion

A partial OCR fragment notes a cleric J Haskin and a director of information in Washington involved in a Berbera youth program. The readable text hints at a formal memo or notice about publishing information for young people in Berbera.

Cleric J. Haskin Directom Informacion Berees Washington

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