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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1928

Page

8

Ohio Alumni Report Clears Maurer Discontinuance

Ohio University Alumni officers, at President Bryan’s request, found Maurer’s dismissal from Ohio University and the Athens Messenger staff had deans approval. They said charges against Maurer were groundless and that free speech is preserved on campus. They noted a protest group did not approach Bryan on their own initiative and stressed access to the president’s office.

The Ohio University Alumni Association E. B. Bryan W. H H. Maurer Department of Journalism Athens Messenger General Alumni Association Bryan Maurer Ohio University Vermar Donahey Association Civil Liber Union Treasom Caf Ohio Univ Prudent Bryan Round Table Judemen Mem 3

Coal field unrest reported in valley Saturday

A rumor spread through Glouster and nearby areas that workers at Mine 1 in Derthick quit to seek other jobs, later denied by company officials who said current staffing remains unchanged. The report also notes day-shift loading needs and consistent labor train ridership, with only minor fluctuations observed.

Glouster Derthick Saturda Jacksonville

Carmi A. Thompson Seeks Senatorship

Columbus June 9 Col Carmi A Thompson of Cleveland has filed his declaration of candidacy with Secretary of State Brown for the Republican nomination for U S senator to succeed the late Sen ator Frank B Willis Mrs Willis of Delaware widow of Senator Willis was one of the signers Thompson was Republican nominee for governor in 1%.

Columbus Carmi A. Thompson Cleveland Brown U. S Frank B. Wills Willis Delaware Thompson

Search Extended Across United States For Grace Budd

Police widened the search for 10 year old Grace Budd who was kidnapped six days ago. Circulation of girl and suspect Frank Howard descriptions reached nationwide as investigators exhausted leads in New York and surrounding states and believed the child taken to a distant point.

New York U.P Grace Budd United States Frank Howard Monara

Nearly All Granges Send Representatives at Canaaville Meeting

The Athens County grange meeting in Canaaville drew widespread representation with delegates from Athens Albany New Marshfield and Rome granges. Fifteen candidates received the fifth degree including A P Linscott Will McClanahan Floriene Ackley Elva Hill Juanita Hill H C Shirley Charles Mansfield Dana McClanahan Raymond Tose Karl Rose Elwyn Derr Pauline Gillogly and Ruth McBee. Ice cream and cake followed the degree work and a social hour with singing and conversation.

Canaanville Athens County Grange Canaonville Athens Albany New Marshfield Rome A. P. Linscott Will McClanahan Floriene Ackley Elva Hill Juanita Hill H. C. Shirley Charles Mansfield Dana McClanahan Raymond Tose Karl Rose Elwyn Derr Canaan Grange Pauline Gillogly Ruth McBee Rome Grange

Richmond Publisher to Receive Degree at Commencement

The Richmond publisher will receive a degree at the commencement ceremonies. Attendees include Timinasan id and partner, Heral d. Meigs, George Cleveland Plain Davis, H. Taylor, L. B. Palmer, and others connected with national journals. The event marks decades of editorial work and public service in Virginie.

National Journal Mien Mr. Bryan Timinasan Hirazo Herald Meigs George Cleveland Plain Davis Nh.u Browr Wne Charles N New Yo Wash Unesenger Bryan.incinnath Rean Jourt Nis M.A. Derhun Manus Ctur Iso Americi Amer CIA Giebe Virginie Ervans Belth Virginia College of W Mary Breer Hichmo Park Bryan

No Traffic Signs In This Town

ANCOCK Ma June Becluse city officials argue absence of traffic signs slows speeds and provokes questions. They claim readers will stop or slow to read signs, yet argue signage is too expensive and not required by law.

Ancock States 1S Commission

Lift Sherman Antitrust Law to Save Mining Industry

United Mine Workers chief John L. Lewis advocates lifting Sherman antitrust constraints to permit large unit mergers in the bituminous coal fields. He cites rail mergers as a model, argues consolidation will reduce overhead, improve employment stability, and push modernization, with regulation by federal commissions and legislation likely next Congress.

Indianapollis John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Lewis Lindor Federal Commission Congress Jfabar Center Dion Eantor Whitson Congressman Kathbone Tiviots

Proposes Coal Solution Bills Introduced in Senate

Proposes coal solution bills introduced in the Senate and in committee to address operation costs and regulatory concerns. The measure targets both utility operators and related stakeholders, seeking streamlined oversight and financial adjustments.

Senate Iousery

Union is Willing To Reduce Its Numbers

Union leader Lewis argues a smaller, constantly working membership is better than a large pool of unemployed or strike-bound workers. He cites 1925 Jacksonville and 1919 Ohio wage breaks, noting current dues paying miners around 390,900, with thousands of companies near bankruptcy. He opposes the Save the Union plan as an industry-killing move financed by Russian Communists and radical leaders.

Soha United Mine Workers Merce Lewis Jacksonville Pennsylvania Thetsburgh Ue U. MW Ohio Lew RAVS Save Union Ted UU. MM. W John Broph Presiiine United Ming Patrick Toohey Pow- Hapgood Mutsby John Watts

Bricker Seeks Republican Nomination for Attorney General

Columbus June 5 John W Bricker announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for attorney general He previously served as assistant attorney general and as special counsel for the public utilities commission He is the third candidate to file for the nomination and outlines his background and aims in the race.

Columbus AUPE John W. Bricker Brown Attornery General Bricker Speci Uti U& Mine Shae Mon Company U Is Hsmployes Webb Onty-Five Tt She Company He Webb Heig

Indiana Coal Operators to Disband July First

Terre Haute Ind June 1 after 27 years the Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators association which includes nearly all soft coal mine owners in the state votes to disband effective July 1 The resignation of Phil H Penna secretary and organizer hastened the move Penna said there was no friction among members but that collective bargaining with the miners union had ceased and their need for the operators organization to continue ended

Alleged Bank Robber Taken at Capital

Police in Columbus today arrested Paul Smith in a bank robbery case tied to a 1926 Chicago bank heist. Smith and an accomplice allegedly confessed to the October 1926 theft in Cheyenne, totaling 12,404 dollars.

Paul Chickaver County Columbus Smith Chienw

Lazarus Buys Shinte Co in Cincinnati Move

Lazarus company of Columbus announced the acquisition of the John Shinte company of Cincinnati, one of the oldest department stores in the city and among the largest in the Ohio river valley. The deal expands Lazarus presence in the region and signals growth in midwestern retail.

Columbus Hie. & BR Lazarus Company John Shinte Cincinnati That City Ohlo Hiver Valley

Travelers Adjourn Columbus Convention

The convention of the United Commercial Travelers of Ohio ended in Columbus today with installation of officers. June Q U P reports the session adjourned after formal proceedings.

Columbus U.P of the United Commercial Travelera of Ohio

Toledo man held on whisky transport charges with bond

Relocated in default Toledo on June 9 a man from Kenton was held in the inneas county jail today on a bond of 2000 after pleading guilty to transporting four gallons of whisky and six pints of home brew.

Toledo Brurn iWilliams Kenton Theinneas County W oLier

Little Monoxide Gas on Streets

Public Health Service tests in SHINGTON show carbon monoxide in city streets not present in injurious quantities. Measuring tubes at busy avenues found only one fourth of the tubes containing as much as one part per 10,990 parts of air. In public garages, tests found 2.1 parts per 10,000 parts of air.

Shington We. S. Public Health Service Atresia

Feud in politics blamed by Lindsey for proceedings

Disjointed text cites Lindsey blaming a feud for actions in politics. Mentions Jay and a judge, with quotes about fearlessness and a charge described as a joke. Fragmentary OCR leaves unclear names, dates, and exact context.

Lindsey Cal Jung D Fed AMOUS Kat The Will Jay

Vice President Visits Old Scenes in Marietta and Nearby110

The article notes a presidential visit in Marietta with mentions of Marista West, West Thiry hi, and an entourage including Charley and General officers. It references a planned trip and reactions from local leaders as the party carries through a scheduled event.

Marista Marietta Aba Charley Dapresi Fiat

Arrest Two Men in Shooting of Officer in Parkersburg

Two men were arrested in Parkersburg West Virginia after an officer was shot. The suspects were brought to the city jail and held there while authorities pursued further charges.

Parkersburg W. Va Camden

Order Prevails As Peking City Occupied

Naval dispatch reports complete order in Peking as troops from the Muikduu army and Shit forces entered the city yesterday in orderly formation. Under General Paoyuling, northern units moved in to secure the capital after long caution.

Peking Dune Washington Islaiq Dhanite Hiquatcad Sone Mukden Gener i Paoyuling Ely Chang -Tso Lin List

Lewis Withdraws From Ohio Gubernatorial Race

Fragmented notes report H Lewis withdrawing from a Republican bid for governor amid mixed actions in Athens and nearby counties. The entry mentions adenoids and tonsils surgeries in Albany and Shenley, and lists several named individuals tied to committee decisions and audits.

Lewis Ohio

Pageant to be repeated later in the year

Notice recalls a McGuffey pageant planned for June with invitations extended. The event, linked to Athens and the American Association of University Women, supports a scholarship fund for women graduates as organizers report on revisions and publication plans.

Une Sand Meduffey McGuffey Tio Sta Deen Miss Levan Pubes, van Book Company of Arn Bhutos Ofek Gerrc Fox Bean Minnich MiscAtee Iva Hount Oxford Athens Han Milo Wimball

Thinning of Palit Will 3 Starts Next Week

Ohio State University hort iculture extension specialist C Holland will demonstrate thinning methods in athena and statewide. Extension agent H Johnson notes early spring apple drop. thinning aims to boost yield by about 50 to 100 percent in heavily loaded orchards. Thinning leaves one fruit per cluster and removes all diseased or misshapen calls to improve color and marketability.

Athena C. Holland Ohio State University Coolville H. Johnson Athens Johnson

Former Catholic sister seeks damages in Detroit suit

Gertrude O'Connor of Detroit files in common pleas court for forty thousand dollars damages claiming slander and negligence by Mother Irenala Kirchner and the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. The suit cites a pupil incident at St Laws and St Joseph parishes contributing to a nervous breakdown and seeks reparation and a parochial school position.

Cincinnati Gertrude O'Connor Detroit Mich Common Pleas Court Irenala Kirchner Common Sisters of Charity of the I of Cincinnati Arch McNicholis Agnes Shop John M Hare Conte Iy Rimney St. Urys St. Laws Stl Joseph's Uren Aleres Kurebhner Bateless Dunn, ii Holy Redeemer Churel Tao Azo A .Connor

Attempt to derail Pennsylvania railroad train for miners thwarted

An attempted derailment targeted a Pennsylvania line freight and passenger service between Jetty and Belle Vallée with a heavy plank placed on tracks near Black Topping. The obstruction aimed to derail the locomotive and cars to hinder miners traveling to the pits. crews detected and secured the site Wednesday morning.

CAM Biidce Tnien Psenecay Iroad Cambridge Wieh Prine Aim Sereck Tn el Daber Tiovins Bridger Ders Pwent Pennsylvania Hich Jetty Belle Vallee Cole Benimines Ae J Ben Black Topping

Magicians to Elect Sentenced in Murder Case

In Lima on June 1 Arthur Brooker confessed slayer Samuels and McMichael a recluse, tied to a January 1927 murder, as Durbin of Kenton awaits possible re election as president of the International Brotherhood of Magi. Masters of Legerde plan to appeal. Jury may consider first degree murder in coming days.

Arthur Brooker Samuels McMichael Lima LPI Durbin Kenton International Brotherhood of Magi

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