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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1927
Page
2
Ohio coal operators reject mining union leadership and push a direct proposal to miners at Pomeroy Bend. The move hints at far reaching changes in mining practices and possible new arrangements with workers as the plan unfolds.
Vilate Widdison, 19, and her sister Marian, 17, attended school together from kindergarten to high school in Ogden Utah. Both earned 18 A grades and five B grades. To decide salutatorian the authorities randomly cut a deck of cards. Marian won the draw.
Cleveland interests have been inspecting Pittsburgh Coal properties for weeks amid stock moves and proposed consolidations. Analysts note the Inter state Commerce Commission rate cut and possible Consolidation Coal Van Sweringen influence could reshape control of coal operations north and south of the Ohio River.
Massachusetts Governor Fuller will be advised by a three member panel on whether Sacco and Vanzetti received a fair trial. Harvard president A Lawrence Lowell MIT president Samuel Stratton and former Judge Robert Grant will sit independently to aid the governor, who retains final decision.
New York reports a sudden wave of wholesale selling sweeping the stock market just after noon today, triggering broad declines across major indices and multiple sectors. Traders monitor liquidity and seek safer assets amid the abrupt price retreat.
The Was main Information Bureau offers a booklet How to Get Ahead detailing budgeting and money management for individuals and families. It includes charts and guidance on handling earnings and a coupon to obtain a copy by mail from Frederic J. Haskin, Director.
A mass meeting of Sunday Creek valley miners is planned for Sunday at 1 p m in Glouster to discuss relief for the valley miners. The gathering was called by Sub-District President Daugherty Tom Rabbit Morris and Jammer Anderson and may be moved to Lamborn pavilion if rain.
President Coolidge will drop out of sight for three months starting soon as he travels to the Black Hills of South Dakota for the summer. He aims to avoid federal officials and public scrutiny, with newsmen kept 32 miles away in Rapid City and only a private telephone line linking lodge and White House. A $10,060 telecommunication link will connect the sites for bi weekly press conferences.
G M Romine city service director told the Chamber of Commerce that the average Athens resident uses about 108 gallons of water per day. New pumps will cut pumping power by nearly 50 percent once installation is complete and verified.
Washington reports that American bankers plan a fresh effort to remove the administration embargo on private loans to France. The move signals renewed private financing prospects for France amid ongoing wartime needs.
A weather note recalls a 96 degree high set 32 years ago for this date and a 41 degree low from 1894. It lists two hour period temperatures through Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning with readings mainly in the upper 50s to 70s.
Gallipolis report says John Van Pelt 25 of Gallipolis faces at least seven charges across three states after capture in Huntington West Virginia. He admitted stealing four cars from Huntington Catlettsburg Gallipolis and Middleport and said a stolen car he drove struck three Gallipolis women killing one and injuring two. He allegedly fired at pursuing officers.
A young mother and her husband were jailed in Marion Indiana on June 2 charged with planning and carrying out a scheme to poison the girl's 12 year old cousin to obtain life insurance proceeds.
Henry Roland of Cleveland announces he will scale the Zanesville courthouse walls to the clock face tomorrow night. County commissioners oppose the stunt, but Roland vows to start first and deter others from attempting afterward.
Latest C M T C registrations from Athens county include Leonard Bennett Nelsonville and Owen Lemmon Beebe Stewart among six men listed. The corps area quota of 5800 for Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia is nearly filled with 5500 received leaving 300 slots and applicants are urged to apply promptly.
Operators in Ohio appeal directly to idle miners urging acceptance of competitive wages while disregarding union leadership. They expect union action to follow through on the demand.
Ohio coal operators meeting in Cleveland urge a secret vote by 150000 idle miners to authorize wage negotiations for a competitive scale. They aim to reopen mines and compete with West Virginia and Kentucky, signaling possible action despite union leadership. Secretary C W Savage challenges operators to pursue direct miner appeals. Robbins counters Interstate Commerce Commission rate cuts do not resolve the wage dispute.
The superintendent H. R. McVay says all teachers seeking teaching certificate renewals must take Saturday exams at 8 am on the first floor of Ellis Hall. Subjects include arithmetic geography history English and principles of teaching. Ohio university year-card holders are exempt but must later complete four and a half hours next Summer to teach the following year. This will be the last exam session until August.
Reports from June 2 indicate considerable property damage from hail and winds sweeping the southwest. Oklahoma Kansas Missouri and Arkansas reported hail storms and some crop damage across the earlier night.
American Legion post reports 128 dollars from poppy sales with minstrel proceeds pending. A. E. McConkey notes merchant support and a offer to pay for two flags while keeping ownership with the Legion. Commander Harley Moler to attend Ohio Legion convention in Canton July 25 and 26.
Six airplanes at the Blevielle airdrome in Havre were burned today. Authorities believe a burglar dropped a match into oil, starting the fire that destroyed the aircraft.
The Rev Dr James Empringham says a 12 year old poll found 120 Protestant Episcopal bishops split on prohibition with about twenty in favor and the church remaining dry today due to its governance. He argues that prohibition is wrong in principle and immoral.
The inter island steamer Negros cracked like an egg and sank in three minutes during a typhoon off Tayabas province Philippines. First officer and survivors say fifty passengers and twenty crew were saved on a lifeboat while one hundred ten remain missing amid chaos as passengers fought for lifeboats.
Dirt is being excavated for Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium at 250 cubic yards daily by Chappelear-Gardner, with spoils placed near Rufus Putnam Training School and recycled by the university. A state superintendent will join soon. steel approvals are in place. George Gabriel Jr. was injured when a tree trunk on a truck rolled onto him during loading but later recovering.
Eight companies of Florida national guardsmen and 600 special deputies patrolled Tampa streets to guard against a mob seeking the slayer B F Levine. Additional militia were sent from Palmetto Orlando and Brandenton. A Hillsborough grand jury was summoned to act on about 50 arrests from rioting at the county jail with four killed and 30 injured.
A cyclone swept Gelderland province drowning the region with destruction. Twenty people are dead and about 300 wounded as traffic and communications were disrupted across Holland after the storm.
Chicago June 2 Finances were before the Northern Baptist convention for discussion today.
Reed Aleshire was arrested on a Probate court warrant for abandoning his four minor children. Frank Mathews faces a Probate court warrant charging contributing to the dependency of a girl under 18. Both are held in Athens county jail and await arraignment before Judge 8S. M. Johnson tomorrow.
Ohioans and other American tourists rushed to Ontario stores for liquor as 160000 visitors filled 18 shops with more to open. London outlets run at capacity while a special permit bureau handles demand. Overnight permit issuance halted after a surge. hotels face high rates and limited rooms and residences.
In Columbus on June 2 Governor Donahey vetoed the Chappelear Herbert elections reform bill. Senator Paul M. Herbert declared the veto a victory for reactionary politicians and city bosses and said it discourages forward looking citizens who viewed the bill as a fix for abuses in election machinery. He condemned the governor's stance and claimed the bill faced a stealthy lobbying effort from its inception.
Paris film critics report Charlie Lindbergh’s screen tests drew a 40 percent rating. Officials say the aviation hero’s perceived blond looks hurt his appeal for ideal screen roles in Hollywood circles.
Memphis ships news reports a modern American war vessel nicknamed Slim must arrive in Washington by June 11 under strict orders. Details on voyage route and commanding officers are limited in the readable text.
Government clerks seek a holiday to aid the celebration for Charles Lindbergh’s arrival and reception. The Memphis warship is due June 11 at the navy yard for a formal welcome to President Coolidge and the nation.
Emily Guilfoyl, 21, a blond resident, was arraigned in special sessions on a charge of indecency after wearing only a chemise under her coat in public. Detectives arrested her following an arrest in the street and store area.
Enroute to Washington June 2 eight American vessels including five destroyers an airplane tender a boat yacht and a mine en route to China near Tientsin to support concentration of mélines at the city.
A couple from Crooksville, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Burley, aged residents, await results from a drill started a week ago in their backyard, hoping for a chance connected to a cave project nearby.
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