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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1925

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Defense Objects To Keeping Dr Faiman From Witness Stand

In Chicago on June 18 the state pressed to make Dr C C Faiman a key witness in the murder trial of William D Shepherd for Billy McClintock's death. Judge Lynch ruled Faiman would testify and conduct direct examination, recounting Shepherd s visits to the university lab in 1923 and discussions about bacteriology and germ detection.

Chicago C. C. Faiman Ars Star William D. Shepherd Billy McClintock Lynch Faiman Shepherd Health Department

Now Denies That He Killed Wife

Los Angeles report says dentist Thomas W. Young repudiates earlier confessions that he killed his wife Grace Gorgan Young with lethal gas on February 21. Defense lawyers announce an insanity plea as they prepare the case.

Los Angeles Grace Gorgan Young Thomas W. Young

Friendly society meeting at Presbyterian church

The Friendly society of the Presbyterian church will meet at 2 30 Friday afternoon in the church parlors.

Friendly Society of the Presbyterian Church

The Old-Timer and the Revenue Officer Tally

A local Akron chronicle notes a shift from sporadic violence to frequent, costly clashes between old-time figures and revenue officers. The piece contrasts a single .44 pistol used in the past with current incidents that cost up to a thousand dollars in damages and confrontations.

Akron Ohio

Today A 5-Mile Book Shelf 50,000,000 He Didn't Own

Arthur Brisbane writes on Western intervention in China and the Chinese retaliation claim linking European lives to Chinese deaths. He notes European forces on Chinese soil and the cycle of violence and vengeance expected if the Chinese policy is enacted.

China

Evening Music Broadcasts From Several Stations

Two programs highlight orchestral and band music tonight. KGO airs selections from Blossom Time and Il Trovatore at 8 45 P.M. WRC presents a US Marine Band concert at 7 30 P.M. WIZ WBZ and WGY also carry the broadcasts. WLW offers an orchestral classic concert at 10 P.M.

La Follette Dies at 79, End of Independent Leader

Senator Robert Marion La Follette of Wisconsin, longtime independent leader and 79, died at his Washington home after a sudden heart trouble compounded by asthma and influenza. Family at bedside reported his condition grave with circulation failing.

Robert Marion la Follette Wisconsin Washington Robert Marion LaFollette Wyoming Avenue C. C. Marbury LaFollette Phillip LaFollette Madison Wis Dane County Robert M. LaFollette Senate Florida Charles Beecher Warren United States Robert M. la Follette

Nelsonville Brick and Shale Plants Close

Nelsonville Brick Co plants in Nelsonville and Logan shut down for an indefinite period this week and Friday respectively. Shale pit at Buchtel halted last Friday while fire proofing plants at Nelsonville and Diamond remain in steady operation. Company officials describe the year as among the worst in paving block industry history.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Brick Co Logan Buchtel Diamond

Lightning strikes two buildings in Wednesday storm

Lightning hit the Knights of Pythian hall on North Court street and the residence of C. J. Flowers at 22 Second Street. A chimney fire at the Flowers home was prevented by neighbors who shut gas and electricity and extinguished flames. Total damage $300 with insurance. Rowena Sprout stunned but uninjured.

Knights of Pythian Hall North Court Street C. J. Flowers Second Street Flowers William Shields Frank Sayre Rowena Sprout J. O. Tyron K. of P. Hall M. E. Twiss K. of P. Lodge

Employment Director Says U S Work Conditions Satisfactory

United States Employment Service reports May conditions show ongoing employment up April gains. Many mines closed or cropping to two to three days weekly with workers shifting to road work and seasonal farming. Automotive industry expands while farm labor demand rises. building trades and road construction provide steady work.

Iron and Steel Industry Francis L Jones Employment Service

Polar explorers at King Bay safe after polar voyage

Central News Dispatch reports Lieutenant Lincoln W. Ellsworth and his Ohio aviator party are safe at King Bay, 28 days after their attempt toward the North Pole. King Bay lies east of Spitzbergen, northernmost island group, starting point for pole departure.

Lincoln W. Ellsworth King Bay Central News Dispatch

Farmers assured of ample capital at reasonable rates

Washington June 18 G A Cooper chairman of the farm loan board announced a plentiful supply of capital at reasonable rates to finance farm operations for the rest of the year. Direct loans and rediscounts total now about 59 million with advances this year ranging 125 to 139 million and more than half liquidated. Farmers pay 4 to 41/2 percent this season, about 1/2 point less than last year, and no rate increases expected. Cooper noted improving banking conditions across the Middle West and many farmers borrowing from commercial banks at around 4 percent.

Washington G. A. Cooper Farm Loan Board Cooper Middle West

Birth of Betty Jean Pennell at 113 East Union

Mr and Mrs Geo Pennell announce the birth of a daughter Betty Jean on Tuesday June 1 at 113 East Union.

Geo Pennell East Union’ S Tret A Daunter Betty Jean

State Treasurer Day reports $162000600 in securities cleared

Columbus June 1 More than 162000600 dollars in securities and bonds in the state treasury of State Treasurer Day were cleared to the last penny according to a report to State Auditor Tracy Charles F. Wendorf by the state esa.

Columbus H. Securities and Bonds Accord&d Tracypy Charles F. Wendorf

Dr Bryan names three to pick Ohio University successor

President Bryan appointed a committee of Dr T R Biddle F W Bush and Arthur C Johnson to choose a new president of Ohio University. The group will seek a successor by September 1 and a board meeting June 29 will decide the alumni memorial auditorium site between campus and East Union street options amid mixed city sentiment.

Bryan T. R. Biddle F. W. Bush Arthur C. Johnson Ohio University Alumni Memorial Howard Hall East Union Street

Sheriff appoints 25 deputies to curb petting parties

Columbus reports Sheriff Gump has named twenty five special deputies to patrol rural Franklin county highways in plain clothes to stop petting parties and alleged traffic violations.

Columbus Franklin County Gump

Doctor C C Faiman Expected On Stand In McClintock Case

Chicago June 18 Doctor Charles C Faiman president of the National University of Sciences was to be called as a witness today by order of Judge Lynch not by State’s Attorney Crowe. The prosecution’s star witness against William D Shepherd in the murder trial of Nelson McClintock appears repudiated by Crowe.

Chicago Charles C. Faiman

Youngest Woman Up for Murder Conviction in New York

Dorothy Perkins a 17 year old telephone operator convicted of first degree murder in the killing of her admirer Tommy Templeton faces a ten to twenty year term. Jury verdict came after two hours and forty one minutes with four jurors in favor of first degree murder. Her mother criticized the trial as unfair and her defense plans an appeal.

New York Dorothy Perkins Tommy Templeton Jefferson Market Dorothy New York State McIntyre Dotty Rudolph Perkins Templeton Jane Street Mickey” Connors Shrek

Borah Statement Satisfies Capital On China Policy

Senator William F Borah said no change in U S China policy is needed sending Washington a message of continued friendliness The remark drew approval from Co T Wang former premier and arms conference delegate who called it a reiteration of United States goodwill fair play and justice in international relations

China Pekin William F. Borah Washington America Co. T. Wang

Elizabeth Cromwell Drowns En Route to Rotterdam

Elizabeth Mary Cromwell a 21 year old society girl and sculptress disappeared after falling overboard the liner Veendam bound for Rotterdam. Her father banker Lincoln Cromwell cites vertigo and fear of height as factors while a Chicago cousin aboard reported a companion lost earlier. The Cromwell family notes she planned a European summer and held a perfect health bill from a recent typhoid inoculation.

New York Elizabeth Mary Cromwell Veendam Rotterdam Elizabeth Lincoln C. Cromwell Stockemiller Chicago Miss Cromwell Gladys Dorthea Cromwell Elizabeth Cromwell Lorraine Red Cross Elizabeth Mary Cromwell Jarvis Cromwell Europe Brockemiller Metropolitan Museum of Art Mabel Wheeler Smith

Deaths Rise to 44 in New Jersey Train Wreck

Hackettstown N J June 18 The death toll in the Lackawanna wreck near Hackettstown climbed to forty four with Clemens Schmidt 47 of Chicago among the dead. James Maybury Jr chief of the railroad division of the New Jersey State Board of Public Utility Commissioners said washed sand and silt over the tracks after heavy rain were the primary cause.

Hackettstown N. J Lackawana Here Clemens Schmidt Chicago James Maybury, Jr New Jersey State Board of Public Utility Commissioners

Captain Charles Maple Jails Man for Intoxication

Pete Cassey was arrested on South Court Street last night by Captain Maple on a charge of intoxication and jailed. He will be arraigned today. The week sees the twenty eighth minor criminal case in Athene courts as dockets stay crowded. Jail commitments for June are reportedly breaking records.

Pete Cassey South Court Street Charles Maple Athens H. McKinley Herbert Parker

Convocation Speakers Critique Salacious Literature Workshop

At Ewing hall on Wednesday afternoon Burgess editor Johnson and others discussed the literary workshop. They urged recognizing salacious strains bred by market pressures while noting writers form manuscripts that become ink and paper.

Burgess Ewing ‘Hall Merce Johnson New York Evening Post Vassar Matt Twain William Dean Howells Mary Twain Howells O. Henry O. H Ward Humphrey Ward

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