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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1924
Page
1
The Republican national convention in Cleveland enters its second session as leaders close in on the vice presidential pick. Hoobard Harbord and Charles Curtis join Herbert Hoover as top contenders while William Borah and Lowden are sidelined. LaFollette insurgents gain promised influence in Dakota and North Dakota delegations.
Logan June 11 aspirants file for county offices with bids for representative and commissioner. Incumbent Joe Brashares and Charles Briley seek the representative post. Republican William F. Rizer runs. Democrats Briley, Blume, and Graham also file. For commissioners the field includes Hedley Lowes A G Dicken and A R True Republicans along with Samuel Blume and Emerson Graham Democrats.
Athens high school in 1923 24 held senior class day events in the auditorium at 2 pm with remarks by class president Robert W. Dixon and performances by the Senior Girls and Boys Quartets. Gifts to Superintendent C E Stailey and a class prophecies act highlighted the program ahead of diploma day.
Newton Mansfield an Ashland consulting engineer said the Ohio Workmen's compensation fund will not cover veterinary expenses for a horse injured on the job. He reported to the fund's disbursers that the horse, a "worker," was cut by a grading scoop while at labor, but officials ruled benefits apply only to human workers.
Colonel Joseph F. Gohn, commanding officer of the Tenth Infantry, is named to command the Citizens' Military Training Camp at Camp Knox, Kentucky, from July 2 to 31. The announcement comes from Brigadier General Dwight E. Aultman, commander of the Fifth Corps Area, Fort Hayes, Columbus.
The report notes a fall in oil stock profits with Mr. Doheny's large company announcing an eleven million dollar decline for the year. Oil prices are cut and gasoline drops to 16 cents in Buffalo while a historical reference recalls Rockefeller selling gasoline at six cents to clean newspaper type.
Brisbane notes government bonds rising to new highs with 4 percent bonds at $103, attracting small wartime buyers who paid $100 and sold under $90. It argues money is cheap for stock speculation, contrasting with higher costs to fund construction. (Continued 4 Pace Feurd)
A June session at the Republican national convention in Cleveland features Frank W. Mondell attacking insurgents and urging a Republican majority in Congress to back the administration. He accuses Democrats of mismanagement and praises Republican achievements under Harding and Coolidge while warning against third party influence.
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation announces at Columbus headquarters that every county has assured reorganization of its bureau for a second three year period based on current membership.
Today in Cleveland Ohio the Republican National Convention convenes at 10 30 a m with an invocation by Bishop Schrembs. Committees on credentials and permanent roll report and the permanent organization committee reports and a committee to escort Chairman Frank Mondell to the platform is named. Mondell will deliver his address on rules and order of business with possible platform resolutions and adjournment planned for tomorrow.
At the annual commencement of Ohio State University nine candidates received the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Edna Rickey, A B AB 8 in Education, was the recipient. Several Ohio University graduates were awarded Master of Arts by the Ohio State University including Leonard Barnett Clair Calhoon Anne Griffith Jenkins Robert Daniel McGinnis Noble Crawford Shill John Grover Albright Ivan Ernest Massar and Marian Bush Snyder who completed major requirements at Ohio University and earned B S in Journalism.
Columbus Ohio June 11 The Stark county courts denied Lawrence Conrad, a world war veteran with a county license from the auditor, damages against Police Chief A Lengel of Canton for alleged false arrest on a peddling without a city license charge. the state supreme court upheld the decision.
A. A. Galbreath of Columbiana county filed a declaration of candidacy at the secretary of state's office seeking the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor.
Athens will host the Phi Sigma Chi province convention June 26 and 27 with 1000 to 1500 members from chapters in Ohio and surrounding states. Delegates travel from Nelsonville Logan Lancaster Newark Zanesville Chillicothe Dover Columbus Dennison Winchester Martins Ferry and from West Virginia. Chamber of Commerce rooms will host business sessions and social events occur at the Hotel Berry ball room.
Cleveland dispatch reports 15 administrators drafted the platform closely following President Coolidge’s wishes. Key planks endorse federal economy tax savings and the world court plan, with immigration, prohibition, agriculture, and anti corruption measures also outlined. The committee aimed to present to the convention by 3 pm for full approval before nightfall.
The Ohio Supreme Court sustained the verdict for 81,543.80 won by Safe Cabinet Company of Marietta against Globe Wernicke Company of Cincinnati. Safe-Cabinet alleged the Cincinnati firm made metal fireproof containers resembling its products.
Prepared, rad Wein of Murray City secretary treasurer of the miners organization of sub District No 6 was in Logan arranging a special meeting set for June 18 at the Elks Hall. He said the gathering will likely last one day and delegates will be welcomed.
The Chicago case of Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb charged with kidnapping and murder of 13 year old Robert Franks moves toward trial on August 4 after arraignment before Chief Justice Caverly. The arraignment drew a huge crowd and marked the start of the high profile legal fight for their lives.
The trial of eight arrestees in the Marty Milligan raid has been postponed to Saturday. Authorities seized liquor valued around $36,000 during the raid in Rucyrus Ohio.
The force of workmen in the Pennsylvania shops here has been cut another 30 men and the shifts reduced from three to two.
Eastern Ohio towns report swollen Tuscarawas and Walhonding rivers reaching a stage of 6 feet 6 inches in Coshocton as 2.02 inches of rainfall fell in 18 hours. The rivers rise toward Muskingum making backwater in lowlands and causing damage to sprouting corn, the local weather bureau said.
Nanticoke Pennsylvania reports 2000 mine workers will relocate to Muscle Shoals Alabama on June 16. David Todd of the Pennsylvania Railroad arranged special trains to transport the group to the South where they will establish permanent residence.
Delegates from Iowa Minnesota Kansas and the Dakotas gathered at the Hotel Winton to push for a western agricultural balance rejecting Hoover and Harbord. They insist the group is not insurgent but aims to influence the ticket toward Kenyon Borah or Dieginson. The meeting seeks broad support from Nebraska Illinois Oregon Washington Idaho Montana Wyoming Utah Missouri Indiana and others, totaling about 260 of 555 needed.
Harry M. Daugherty former U S attorney general and delegate at large to the Republican national convention recovered today from ptomaine poisoning. The attack forced cancellation of a Ohio delegation business meeting last night as he could not attend.
Reports from Belgrade say Albanian revolutionaries have occupied Tirana and now hold the country from the Yugoslav line to the Greek frontier. They plan a provisional government as government forces are scattered and in flight.
In San Francisco Superior Court Judge Graham granted a divorce to Mrs. Maude Alston. She testified her husband Charles repeatedly fed their infant candy despite knowing it was harmful.
The Cleveland convention outlines a Coolidge platform pledging deeper tax reform and unity under orderly government. It backs entry to the world court but not the League of Nations, calls for a nonpartisan federal survey on tax conditions, farm relief, and a stronger export program, and condemns corruption. The document includes a brief nod to civil liberties and references to Harding.
Dr Clyde L King secretary of the Commonwealth warns in Harrisburg that Americans face hard years as costs rise and foreign markets shrink. He says increased skill in farming and factory work is needed to sustain living standards amid rising production costs and a surplus of goods.
Logan Ohio June 11. A change in postmasters occurs as the Haydenville office replaces Miss Brickley whose three year term ends. Clara Little takes over duties after a brief transition period.
In Columbus Ohio on June 11 a war veteran who died of heart disease is said to be identified as Lawrence Marcy of Sayre. Uncertainty remains as conflicting claims surface. An inscription reads C E Sullivan on the coat.
More than 3000 godefo were put in use in Great last year. The first was introdu 12 years ago, but the long. . . summer of 1921 is credited the rapid extension of the salt drink business. ,
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