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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1928
Page
1
Kansas City dispatch notes harmony returns to the Republican fold after Hoover and Curtis secure tickets. Curtis prods farmers and party regulars to back the ticket. Democrats position with Smith and a dry plank. Socialist Norman Thomas seen gaining votes from Hoover nomination.
One of twelve Republicans and two Democrats seeks the Ohio lieutenant governor nomination. Athens Mayor Alex M. Moore is a leading Republican hopeful praised for his wit and wide state acquaintances, earning the nickname "Will Rogers of Ohio." Other candidates largely come from Central or Northern Ohio, including Edgar Ervin of Columbus, formerly Meigs County.
The article notes Herbert Hoover’s hectic schedule after his nomination. He signed autographs for admirers, discussed farm relief with Senator McNary, and planned campaigning with James W. Goad. He attends church with Mrs Hoover and reunites with his son Atlon returning from Kansas City. Next week he meets with key officials and party leaders.
Eighteen National Cash Register salesmen and branch managers must stand trial for contempt after a Supreme Court decision. They were among 92 defendants charged in U S district court in 1916, with many dismissals already made. The 1918 action by Hemington Arms sought to restrain interference by the Cash Register personnel.
President Coolidge visits Brule Wisconsin in a notable event ahead of July Fourth and Washington’s Birthday festivities. Crowds line the route as trains pass Cedar Island lodge and the town prepares for celebrations.
Allen T. Golder reports President Coolidge arrived by car and spent under two minutes in Brule near the summer White House. Mrs Coolidge did not join him and plans for attending local events remain unsettled while real estate growth rattles nearby rents.
Reports describe levee breaches along the Mississippi near Kennett Missouri on June 16 forcing 150 to 200 families from their homes. Officials estimate damages at a value around 1500 and a tent colony was prepared by the Red Cross amid evacuation warnings and rising river levels.
Captain George R. White avoided serious harm in St. Augustine Louisiana when attempting to gain altitude in an ornithopter test flight. The incident occurred June 16 and involved the APX program.
URA Senator Charles L. McNary after a meeting with Secretary Hoover said the presidential nominee is sympathetic and eager to relieve distress of the farm population. He noted common ground for successful action must be found on the McNary-Haugen stabilization fee bill rejected by the convention.
June 16 report notes Herbert Hoover received many telegrams from supporters across Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota and other states as he campaigns ahead of the party frame election. He was born in West Branch Iowa and urged to visit his home state.
In Kansas Curtis receives warm hometown welcome after the Hoover Curtis ticket gains momentum. Thousands greet the Republican senator as he reflects on the presidential nomination and credits Majority Rule in the party. Mrs Leann Curtis Knecht, daughter, joins in the applause. Curtis plans brief rest before touring further.
Eight of the 31 defendants including eight women face rioting counts in Justice of the Peace Curt Porter’s court after a disturbance on the Millfield Redtown road at noon Friday. Ralph Herbert injured. several others hurt as rocks eggs and clubs were thrown at miners returning from the wave. Bond set at 200 dollars for six defendants. three others await arraignment. Names include Walter McLattimer James Sawyers Harry Schoonover El lis Burton Abner Phillips and four unnamed. Authorities filed ten additional assault charges.
Rachel Eaton, seven, daughter of American veteran Captain James Muton and a French mother, is named the world’s most fathered child as her father dies aboard the George Washington. Twelve thousand foster fathers of the 28th Iron Division adopted her on arrival in New York. A $3,000 fund was raised aboard the ship, intended for her care, and Captain Eaton urged the money be given to Rachel. He had served in the Spanish American War, Philippine Insurrection, Boxer Rebellion, and World War I. Rachel remains in Darby, Pennsylvania with Captain Robert Club and his family while arrangements for her education are made.
Washington June 11 UPI results from a 10 000 voter Belaware dry poll show 7 percent favor changing dry laws. DuPont of the auto company distributed the questionnaires in April. the poll reflects broad anti prohibition sentiment and general dissatisfaction with current laws.
Pete Merz Jr 28 was held on 1000 bond on a shooting charge after Don Metill, a coat operator, was wounded in the Colonial Building stairway. Merz says a confrontation over $75 wages led to gunfire as McGill allegedly moved to eject him and Merz fired in self defense. He surrendered after guidance from friends.
Kenneth Ailstock arrested one suspect Saturday morning. Other defendants not yet arrested include James Lock charged by W. C. Mingus, William Collins charged by James Simpkins, Hugh Reed charged by James Simpkins, and Ernest Affshire charged by W. A. Barnhart.
The U S weather bureau forecasts Ohio Valley showers at the start and end of next week with midweek cold, generally warm temperatures except a cooler spell Wednesday or Thursday, and warmer conditions toward week’s end.
In Marietta a Reading, Pa., man, Lloyd B. Gatten, was named executor of the Mullikan estate after pleading guilty to embezzlement. A pageant at a fairground in Cressona collapsed injuring about 15 children.
In Glouster and nearby towns on June 16 National Guard observers monitor the Hocking Valley coal fields after Friday disturbances. Labor trains carry workers from Glouster Trimble and Jacksonville to Mines No. 255 281 and others. Mine No. 1a at Derthick reports 61 men at work as paydays approach with a shift back to 1917 scales amid union tension and railroad boundary threats.
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