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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1927

Page

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Liquor raids in Meigs County raise profits and arrests

Meigs County authorities report six more arrests in a crackdown on moonshine and liquor law violations. Federal and state officers aided local deputies, with Judge Cora B. Roberts overseeing arraignments. Several defendants pleaded guilty and were fined. others await hearings this week.

Ty Treasury Pomeroy Bend Prohibition Willock Meigs County H. T. Phillips Athens Harvey Lines Nelsonville Cora B. Roberts Earl Hobbs Hattie Hobbs Jesse Roush John Johnson Headley Swisher Ross Hicks J. D. Mullford Ray McCullum Elmer Qualls Roberts

Norris Fined for Failure to Tear Down Shed

Carl E. Norris of 30 Carpenter street paid a $10 fine plus costs after changing his plea from not guilty to guilty for failing to remove a condemned shed. Fire Marshal T. E. Neer had condemned the structure and Deputy Neer filed the negligence charge nearly two weeks earlier. Norris had agreed to demolish the building within ten days following a March 9 inspection after a thirty day warning.

Carl E. Norris Carpenter Street Alex M. Moore T. E. Neer Norris Neer

Italian aviator Pinedo dines with King Alphonse in Madrid

Francisco de Pinedo, Italian aviator, arrived in Madrid from Barcelona at 1:25 p m to have dinner with King Alphonse.

Madrid Francisco de Pinedo Barcelona Alphonse

Orteig Prize Backer Recounts Flight Adventure

Raymond Orteig, the wealthy hotel man who funded the 25000 prize that sparked aviation, recalls his reaction to Lindbergh’s historic win. He and his wife are shown returning from Europe, reflecting on his long standing aviation interest since Rheims days. He has flown only once.

Raymond Orteig Atlantic Charlie Lindbergh Orteig Europe Rheims

Wanderer John Bell hailed hero after jail break incident

In JOLIET ILL June 14 a 22 year old wanderer named John Bell was acclaimed a hero for stopping four high risk inmates during a prison breakout at the Will county jail. Bell wrestled a revolver from a deputy and shot two men while aiding deputies to subdue others as the sheriff and crowd faced gunfire.

Albert Markgraff Klein Markegraffi Bell Rizzo Walter Stalesky Duschowski Shader Chicago

Red Cross aid arrives as Murray City suffers flood loss

Miss Ruth Riley a national Red Cross worker surveyed Murray City after a cloudburst and flood. An estimated sixty to one hundred families were affected with about 100000 dollars in property loss and the greatest danger noted was disease. The case was referred to the county board of health and a state health official will direct the relief program.

National Red Cross Murray City Logan Ruth Riley County Board of Health Monger State Department of Health Hocking County the Red Cross J. P. Miller Warren Darby Frank Mur Phy Jones Red Cross Mississippi Miller John Lovett

Ohio university summer term registration nears 1100 mark

Total summer term registration at Ohio university reaches 1 068 by noon, rising more than 500 from yesterday. Notable attendees include school officials from Somerset Frazenburg Fresno and Rio Grande college critic-teacher Roy Mathias and county examiner D F Gahm. Registrars forecast surpassing last year’s near 1 200 total with over 1 200 possible.

Ohio J. A. Brown Somerset B. J. Fischer Frazenburg Fresno Roy Mathias Rio Grande College D. F. Gahm Bloomfield Jackson County F. B. Dilley

Sheriff closes seven beer camps in Butler county

Hamilton June 14 Sheriff George L. Sieneker said he ordered seven beer camps closed in Butler county and instructed numerous minors to appear before juvenile authorities following his campaign against underage drinking.

Hamilton Butler County George L. Sieneker

Ohio State Board Chairman Resigns for Diploma Signoff

Lawrence E. Laybourne of Springfield Ohio resigns as chairman of the Ohio State University board of trustees so Julius Stone can sign his daughter's diploma as chairman.

Columbus Lawrence E. Laybourne Springfield Ohio State University, Board of Trustees Julius Stone

Woman Struck by Car After Church Services

Mrs. Martha Morgan was struck as she stepped from the Church of Christ in Glouster. She suffered a bruised hip and arm but escaped serious injury when the automobile passed completely over her without its wheels touching her body. Two young men in the car offered a ride but she walked home with help. Their names were not learned.

Lindbergh and 6 Million Sleep Late in New York

Col Lindbergh and 6 000 000 enjoy a late morning rest in New York City as a young aviator rests in Metropolis today.

Colonel Lindbergh New York Metropolis

Lindbergh Headlines New York Welcome Week

Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and six million admirers drew massive crowds in New York as he rested after a gala arrival. He planned two speeches a midnight show with Governor Al Smith, a 7 pm Commodore appearance, and a 1 pm Central Park school event.

New York Charles A. Lindbergh Central Park Biddles Roosevelts Lindbergh

Boys of 61 Take Center Stage at G A R Encampment

Canton hosts the second day of the 61st Annual State Encampment of the G A R with about 300 delegates expected to attend. The event marks a reunion for veterans and showcases sessions as the gathering continues.

Canton

Poland faces unknown European war, says Polish minister

In Geneva on June 14, Polish foreign minister August Zaleski said a state of war exists in Europe that the world does not yet know about. He disclosed Poland's relations with neighboring nations in an interview with reporters.

Geneva Europe August Zaleski Poland

Hearing on New Pomeroy Bridge Continued a Day

Cincinnati report says U S engineers extend hearing to tomorrow to allow Pittsburgh Coal Exchange officials to present more data in their protest against a short span bridge over the Ohio River at Pomeroy. Pomeroy Mason Bridge Co proposes a 600 foot span while Pittsburgh river interests push for a 700 foot span.

Cincinnati U.R Pittsburgh Coal Exchange Ohio River Pomeroy U. S Pomeroy - Mason Bridge Company Pittsburgh River

Coolidge Train Rolls Toward Black Hills Vacation

President Coolidge travels aboard a nine car White House special train with 85 on board near Youngstown Ohio en route to the Black Hills South Dakota for the summer. The train includes pets Rebecca the raccoon Blackie the dog Rob Roy the cat and Prudent Prim the white collies plus a movie theater sun parlor and royal beds. The first stop is Hammond Indiana to dedicate Wicker Memorial Park. A two hour pause for a speech precedes continuing to Rapid City South Dakota arriving tomorrow night.

President Coolidgh Youngstown White House President Coolidge Ohio Black Hills South Dakota Mr. Coolidge Rebecca Blackie Blackie, the Wandering Feline Rob Roy Prudence Prim Hammond Ind Coolidge Wicker Memorial Park Calumet Rapid City S. D

Troop Review Set for Ohio National Guard Unit

Second battalion of the 372nd infantry National Guard unit, composed of African American soldiers, will be reviewed tomorrow at Camp Perry in a ceremony led by Governor Donahey.

Columbus 372Nd Infantry Ohio National Guard Camp Perry Donahey

Sulley to Speak on Merchandising Problems at Hotel Berry

G W Sulley of the National Cash Register company will address Athens Retail Merchants Association and Athens Chamber of Commerce at a joint noon meeting at the Hotel Berry. He will discuss credit problems in retailing and related merchant concerns. He is also to speak to the Retail Credit bureau and the Board of Commerce at Parkersburg tonight.

G. W. Sulley Athens Retail Merchants Association Athens Chamber of Commerce National Cash Register Company Dayton Berry Sulley Retail Credit Bureau Board of Commerce Parkersburg

President Coolidge Urges Education and Civic Duty

President Coolidge spoke at the Wicker Memorial near Hammond Indiana urging broader educational opportunities and stronger civic participation. He praised American industry and pioneer ideals, praised Lindbergh, and called for crime suppression religious devotion and patriotism at the ballot box before continuing to his summer retreat in the Black Hills.

America Wicker Memorial Park Hammond Ind Coolidge Wicker War Memorial United States

Nurse of Soldiers Dies After Influenza Attack

Kathryn Roush daughter of Ambrose H. Roush longtime Syracuse resident died in Columbus after years of illness from a 1917 influenza attack when she nursed soldiers at Camp Sherman She spent years in Dayton and Columbus government hospitals Her father a Syracuse druggist owned a Syracuse home now Prof Will White’s body from her old home to Hill Cemetery for burial at 2 30 pm Reverend Lineberger will preach the funeral sermon

Syracuse Kathryn Roush Ambrose H. Roush Columbus Camp Sherman Dayton Pomeroy Will White Hill Lineberger Rutland

Police hunt five in Cleveland kidnap and assault

Police search Cleveland for five men after they chained and beat Peter Riley 23 and abducted his fi ance Miss Lillian Nesbitt 18 of Parma. Nesbitt was later found by a roadside claiming she had been tossed from an automobile. A guard is posted at the home of one suspect.

Cleveland Peter Riley Lillian Nesbitt Parma Riley

Five suspects held in dairy and restaurant holdups

Five suspects are held in Youngstown city jail after Monday holdups at Isaly Dairy Company store and the OK restaurant. Masked bandits escaped with 2535 dollars from both locations.

Youngstown Isaly Dairy Company

Ohio Sunday School Convention Opens in Portsmouth

Sunday school workers from across Ohio gather in Portsmouth for the annual Ohio State Sunday School convention. This afternoon marks the opening with 600 already registered and attendance expected to exceed 1,000.

Portsmouth Ohio

Miners Meet in Columbus Over Flooded Hocking Valley

Mine workers union officials from many districts gathered in Columbus to discuss relief for idle workers and flood damage in the Hocking Valley. Lee Hall said the meeting could last two or three days as discussions tested miners attitude on not striking. Hall denied having authority to change suspension policy and said he had not seen Watkins who hinted of good news for miners in days ahead.

Columbus Hocking Valley Lee Hall Jacksonville Hell’ Turday George Pe Hall Nelsonville Nel Watkins Hock'ng Valley

Illinois Mine Workers and Coal Operators Plan Next Meeting

In Chicago a brief session of the Illinois Mine Workers union and Illinois Coal Operators adjourned to meet June 21 in joint conference to discuss a possible settlement of the coal suspension across the state. The current halt in central bituminous mining began April 1, and the adjournment allows wage scale committee members to finalize a proposal for the owners.

Chicago Illinois Mine Workers’ Union Ilinois Illinois

Hunting accident leaves 15 year old wounded in Ravena

Vincest Delucca, 15, remained near death in a Ravena hospital after a hunting accident Monday. He walked a mile to his location before collapsing from the wound and was hospitalized today in critical condition.

Ravena Vincest Delucca Deloca

New York Sketch by Sherwood Anderson in Vanity Fair

An excerpt from Sherwood Anderson in Vanity Fair references Athens and Rome with a dreamlike cityscape. The line highlights miles of pavements and public transit, portraying a wandering vision of urban life and youth culture.

Mecca Athens Ohio Rome Springfield Illinois Fifth Avenue New York Sherwood Anderson Vanity Fair Fishio

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