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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1923

Page

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Soviet chief propagandist blasts American public tone

Karl Radek in Berlin declared The American public be damned and defended Soviet policy. He warned the United States suffers from megalomania and said Moscow will not curb actions for American opinion. Radek may become Russian ambassador to Germany and stressed blunt, frank commentary.

Berlin Karl Radek Russia Germany Radek Moscow Kreshnksy Butkiewics America

Chops Wood A Lives in Hasestig a New Wife in Du Castle

Fragmentary OCR note details an unclear narrative set in Hasestig with references to a castle and a crown prince. Mentions Hermine and a new wife as part of a royal or aristocratic scenario, but many words are garbled.

Hasestig du Castle Fiberlin Wilhelm H Hermine

Tragedy Ends Sunday Outing as Ford Truck Rolls

Edgar Ewing fourteen son of Mr and Mrs W G Ewing of near Harmony dies when a Ford dump truck overturns after hitting a bump on Harmony river road. Nine aboard, Clyde Warner and Edgar Ewing jump as the vehicle tips. Edgar is struck and killed. Driver Robert Warner and others escape with scratches and minor injuries. Funeral planned near Harmony with Reverend M E Chatley officiating.

Edgar Ewing W. G. Ewing Near Harmony James Warner River Road Athens Warren’s Sand Near East Bridge Warner Robert Warner James Carpenter Ian Endeavor Clyde Warner Ewing Etta Verity Agnes Brown Nell Byers Clarence Sams Lewis Sams John Ewing John Jagers Undertaking Pratts Fork Young Ewing Mary Ewing Linscott Near Harmony M. E. Chatley First Christian Church of West Union Street

Croker Children Accused of Taking Estate Fortune

Mrs Bula Edmondson Croker widow of Richard Croker testifies in a Dublin will contest case that his children from a prior marriage took fourteen million dollars from his fifteen million dollar estate.

Croker Dublin Bula Edmondson Croker Richard Croker

Canton Man Dies inopol Crash at Madison and West 112th

Paul Coffey 30 of Canton was killed when the car crashed into a telephone pole at Madison avenue and West 112th street in Canton Ohio. Two passengers William McDonald 23 and Samuel Fultz were seriously injured. Police say the driver misjudged the left turn after passing under an overhead crossing.

Canton Paul Coffey William McDonald Samuel Fultz Land Madison Avenue West 112Th Street Coffey New York Central Stade

Three Die Crossing Tracks Near Barking Station

Three Barking residents Charles Atolasky aged 42, Mrs Jere Panardh 48, and Charles Blair 26 were killed when struck by a Pennsylvania express train near Barking, Pittsburgh on June 4. They had started to cross after a freight train had passed and did not see the Buffalo-Pittsburgh flyer approaching.

Pittsburg Charles Atolasky Jere Panardh Charles Blair Barking Pennsylvania Railroad

End life rather than face treason charge case note

Fragmentary report records mention references to death by own action during arraignment and alleged treason related utterances. It notes a person found dead in bed and suggests unclear details about legal proceedings and judges' reactions.

Senator Fess Predicts Prosperous Era for U S Industry

Senator Simeon D. Fess addressed the Lima Realtors Association praising a coming era of prosperity. He spoke on industrial conditions and the general trend of business in the United States.

Lima CO Simeon D. Fess Lima Realtors Association United States

Ad Men After Wild Catters and Investment Scams

Report from Atlantic City notes alleged fraud with fake stock and recruiting of investors. A Kansas City ad club leader called for investor protection, citing the need to curb fake promoters and safeguard legitimate business interests. Bucyrus road project receives state aid amid complaints of stock schemes and missing funds. Authorities pursue suspects linked to the Wild Catters case as investigations unfold.

Atlantic City N. J Lou E. Holland Kansas City Associated Advertising Clubs of the World Reé Bucyrus, C Pennsylvania Ity

Man wounded in lawn dispute ends with arrests in patrol

Patrick A. Walsh was shot in the right arm during a disturbance on his lawn where he drove away a petting party group. Three men and two women were jailed awaiting trial after a fight broke out when Walsh returned with a gun to restore order.

Columbus Patrick A. Walsh Walsh Petters

Wife of Alfred storekeeper files divorce over Ku Klux Klan assault

Mrs. Warner alleges extreme cruelty and a cross burning at her home in February 1923 by her husband Jacob L. Warner a wealthy Alfred storekeeper with oil royalties and farms in Athens county. She seeks divorce and alimony after a long period of contention and a letter signed Kin Klux Klan. The case draws community interest.

Pomeroy. O Jacob L. Warner Alfred West Virginia Athens County Kin ‘Kinx Klan

Prominent Nelsonville Merchant Ed Cooley Dies

Ed C. Cooley 63 a well known Nelsonville merchant died suddenly Sunday morning at his home after a paralyzing stroke while shaving. Born in Nelsonville he spent life in mercantile work with distant stints as manager and traveling salesman. Survived by widow Nell McManigal Cooley a daughter Hattie Adams Columbus and son Mac Cooley East Palestine. Funeral Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Presbyterian church with Philadorian lodge rites. interment Logan.

Nelsonville Ed C. Cooley Mr. Cooley Trimble Haydenville Charles L. Coaley Cooley Presbyterian Church Blue Lodge Philadorian Lodge St. Bernard Athens Colley Mary McManigal Athens County Hattie Adams Columbus Mac Cooley East Palestine Nell McManigal Logan Cones Mary E. ‘Cooley Adams Conee Philadorian Lodge No. 157

Delays Debut in Homeland Await Polish Gov Invitation

Paris dispatch reports Mme Ganna Walska delaying her homeland debut in Warsaw awaiting invitation from the Polish government. She is wife of Harold F. McCormick of Chicago and stepmother of Matil.

Paris Mme Ganna Walska Warsaw Mme. Walska Harold F. McCormick Chicago Matil

State engineers plan bids for Athens Jerseyville road

The state highway department will receive bids on June 22 in Columbus to pave nearly six miles of improved road between Athens and Jerseyville as part of the Columbus Athens Pomeroy road project. Three construction types are listed brick at 308746.93 dollars reinforced concrete at 305819.44 dollars and bituminous macadam at 263629.94 dollars. The 16 foot roadway sits within a 28 foot cevee width with completion targeted for November 1 next.

State Highway Department Columbus Athens Jerseyville

Repeal Will Cost Uncle Sam A Lot

Washington officials say repealing New York state enforcement law will be costly for the federal government and may prompt other states to follow suit. Dayton, CO campaign urges cream quality with clean handling and frequent collection to 25 percent butter fat and odor control.

Washington New York State New York Smith Dayton, CO Ohio Cooperative Cream Marketing

Woman Denies Drunkenness After Vegetable Remedy Claim

Mrs Mabel Wright appeared before Mayor H L Wilson of Struthers charged with intoxication. She denied being drunk and said she had just taken eight doses of a well known vegetable medicine, which allegedly caused her condition. The mayor ordered an escort and reported the incident.

Youngstown, O Mabel Wright H. L. Wilson Struthers

Eastern Coast Master Angry Over The Affair

A Virginia coast incident leaves the Glen Beulah rammed and sunk near Cape Charles with 1500 cases of whiskey aboard. Captain George Kelly accuses the coast guard cutter Yamacraw of ramming, while officials deny Mascoutin involvement and blame the rum runner Istar for the collision.

Norfolk Government Coast Guard Mancoutin Virginia Capes George Kelly Miami Fla Cape Charles Coast Guard St. Pierre Island Miquelon Guani Glen Beulah Kelly Ft J

Mass sentencing of bandits in Moscow crackdown

In Moscow on June 4, 25 bandits were sentenced to death in a major government crackdown. Leader Boris Isum kal faces trial, known for notifying police of planned raids. Petlura, who led raiding bands in northern Ukraine, received life imprisonment after his brigandage and postwar actions.

Moscow Boris Isumkal Petlura Ukrainia Petiura

Brothers Drown In Big Miami River Near Venice

Two Cincinnati men drowned while seeking relief from heat in the Big Miami River near Venice. Frank Rosenbaum, 24, an automobile mechanic, and his brother in law Pasquale Kassenbrook, 13, were part of a fishing party and could not swim. Relatives guided emergency responders to the scene.

Miami River Venice Frank Rosenbaum Pasquale ‘Kassenbrook

Labor Peace Path: Gompers Advocates Permanent Prosperity

Samuel Gompers, AFL president, outlines a labor led program for permanent prosperity. He cites wage gains, better conditions, and shorter hours as foundations while denouncing wage cuts and anti labor policies. Gompers notes U S workers earn higher wages yet compete effectively abroad and urges humane treatment in labor relations.

Washington Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Labor Commerce Hoover Julius Barnes United States Chamber of Commerce International Gompers United States Department of Commerce

Murder Call to Police Sparks Night of Fear in Columbus

A frantic call described a murder and masked attackers fleeing in an auto. Police chased rumors to a yard search where no attackers were found and an elderly man was discovered dead in a back room. The scene ended with a tense standoff over buried money.

Columbus Charles Berken

Bavarians Battle With A New Foe Near Nuremberg

Berlin reports that three people were killed and 20 wounded in clashes between Bavarian fascists and Socialists near Nuremberg. The fighting began Saturday night when fascists disrupted a Socialist meeting.

Berlin Nuremberg Fanciati

Hottest Weather of the Year Reaches 89.1 Degrees in Cincinnati

The Cincinnati weather on June 4 marked the hottest spell of the summer as the thermometer hit 89.1 degrees. Forecasters noted a sharp rise with clear skies and minimal wind, signaling continued heat through the week.

Cincinnati

FATAL AFFRAY IN TABLERTOWN TWO SHOT BY JENKINS

In Stewart County the shooting left Herbert Tabler dead after a confrontation with Jenkins over a dispute at the Lucas residence. Jenkins, later arraigned on a second degree murder count, pleaded not guilty and was held under $3000 bond.

Sean Videanegoen Athens McKinley Stewart Jenkins Helwig

Triple alliance now in prospect to Rio

A prospective trio of Russia Japan and Germany is seen as a possible outcome from a preliminary conference. The Japanese cabinet plans to invite Commissar Joffe representing the Russian soviet government after the session tomorrow. A fair to warm forecast is issued for June 4 1933 covering the Ohio Valley and Tennessee with generally fair and moderately warm conditions through June 9.

Rio Russia Japan Germany Joffe

Shriners Flood Washington for National Parade

Rail and motor caravans brought thousands of Shriners into the capital as 61 special trains arrived. Historic Pennsylvania Avenue filled with bobbing fezs bands and singing crowds as about 360,000 shriners and friends are expected in the city tomorrow.

Washington National Capital Pennsylvania Avenue Capitol White House

Delayed June Meeting of Ohio Council of Churches

The June meeting of the Ohio Council of Churches scheduled to open in Columbus has been postponed until further notice. Rev. B. F. Soest indicated the postponement was decided locally and announced the delay.

Columbus Jane The Ohio Council of Churches B. F. Eee Soest

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