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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1927
Page
1
Forty miners testify during court sessions to modify rulings as arguments are heard. Unionists say all mine proceedings were peaceful, with officials noting continuous peaceful pickets and disputed actions at the site.
Eliiai Veney Wickline, known as Alex Wickline, 72, was killed by a bull on his farm near Racine, Meigs County, while mowing. A 25-year-old girl witness saw the attack. neighbors arrived with dogs and a gun, but Wickline died after the animal charged through a fence. He leaves a widow and several children.
A small black beetle found in northwest Ohio cornfields may tackle a grave problem, authorities say. Hundreds of borers are reported on Thomas Kinney’s farm, with Kinney’s sweet corn heavily infested as beetles attack borers. Montfort and Lenhart observed beetles destroying borers and described their clash as more exciting than a football game.
United Press dispatch from Rapid City reports Britain plans sea expansion at Geneva, risking an impasse. If Britain builds to 600,000 tons the administration may strengthen the American navy. President Coolidge is deeply disappointed by the conference failure to limit sea expenditures. No new U S naval plans will be announced until the conference collapses, but Britain will not surpass the U S without action. Delegates in Geneva brace for a busy weekend of informal talks as big six efforts continue.
Don McGill, a longtime attorney and former trench mortar captain, led non union miners at the Lick Run coal mine in Nelsonville back to the shaft after distributing side arms and ammunition. He warned of more trouble, saying he would protect his property and workers with machine guns and dynamite if needed, while officials report no immediate danger in the surrounding counties.
Coal was loaded and dumped at the Lick Bug mine amid a miners’ demonstration nearby. Officials plan a new appeal to Governor Donahey for investigation of explosives and conditions while state troops are deemed unnecessary. Authorities monitor vehicles and expect a full workforce by week’s start.
Three steamers raced to help the Admiral Watson after it ran aground on the rocky Ivory Island shore in Millbank Sound, 300 miles south of Ketchikan. The Alaska bound ship carried 52 passengers, under Captain 8 Glasa, of the Pacific Steamship Line.
United Mine Workers officials announce they will complain to Governor Donahey Monday about public danger at the Lick Run mine. They cite a machine gun setup dynamite threats and a lack of fencing as motives for fears of violence against union miners.
Washington dispatch reports the bodies of one officer and six enlisted men from the 79th Division were found in France after a long search. First Lieutenant Williams A. Sheehan and six others were identified by graves registration tags. The finds trace to the Argonne and Montfaucon battles, with two trips to France by relatives and officials to confirm identities.
Coshocton July 36 1 2 Union miners are enjoined from picketing Coshocton Mining Co premises after a temporary restraining order issued by Judge J Daugherty. Hearing for perpetual injunction set for August 10. Reports say rocks were thrown and workers threatened with bodily harm. Bud and Lena Stillman prepare to depart for Europe aboard the Olympic after three days of quiet. Britain signals new naval talks proposals to the United States as a basis for compromise in Coolidge era talks.
Detroit reports July 10 that Henry Ford, nearing his sixty-fourth birthday, plans a new car to outpace rivals General Motors and Ford Motor Co. He aims to produce 1000 or more daily at his plants, with secrecy around the project. Unconfirmed reports say GM may counter with a lighter car. Ford’s factories have been idle as the campaign looms.
An elderly veteran Ezra Walker, 88, was knocked to the pavement by a passing motorist near Corgiwell’s jewelry store. He suffered a scalp wound, concussion, and bruise but recovered after medical attention. the incident occurred around 6:80 o'clock in the evening.
July 4 demonstrations across the city framed a volatile New York Stock Exchange session. Traders faced weekend selling pressure as the market absorbed mixed cues and routine banking news, leaving indices modestly changed by close.
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