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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1927

Page

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Brush Fore Meet Declares Union Victory in District

Nelsonville June 1 Mass meeting at Brush Fork Junction near Murray City draws about 600 attendees, mostly miners. No business is done, Emmett Searles aims to form a new Hocking Valley Miners union and push a wage scale based on the 1917 contract.

C. H. Barlett Nelsonville Hocking Valley Brush Tork Junction Murray City Lee Hall Ora! Daughtery Emmett Searles Welsonville-Murray Coal Company Searles United Mine Workers of America Hocking Nelsonville-Murray Company Green & Shultz Company Duncan Oal Company Ohio Searles, Green & Shultz J. E. Swyers Swyers Len Penny Murrey City Crica London Vright Carr and Mackworth IQ Wed Onei Royal Air Force Chicago Cranwell Louise Hunter Miners Breal Metropolitan Opera Star New Hocking Valley Clarence D. Chamber Clarence D. Chamber York, and Henry Haven Columbia,Jr Evanston Marblesham Popular Mechanics Suffolk Sinc

Young Naval Officer Earns Commendation for Nanking Action

Secretary of the Navy Wilbur commends Lieutenant Commander Roy Campbell Smith for ordering American destroyers to fire on Nanking in March to shield Americans and other foreigners on Socony Hill from Cantonese invaders. The act protected lives and property, with Smith’s remark to Lt. Staud noted in commendation.

Washington U.P Roy Campbell Smith Noa Nanking Wilbur Preston Socony Hill Benny 8. F. Staud

President Coolidge Enjoys Western Black Hills Trip

President Coolidge fished Squaw and French creeks near Rapid City during a visit for 250 National Editorial Association members. Editors cooked elk and buffalo steak at Camp Galena while Secret Service men adopt western dress, and Indians watch the visitors from the hotel lobby.

White House National Editorial Association Omaha Camp Galena Hog Cabin Sylvan Lake Coolidge Custer Rapid City

Coolidge to Seek Third Term Despite Opposition

Senator Simeon D. Fess declared at a Youngstown banquet that President Coolidge would run again with Dawes as vice president. He predicted Al Smith of New York as Democratic standard bearer and Vic Donahey as the vice presidential candidate, outlining party strategy for 1928.

Youngstown Simeon D. Fess Coolidge Calvin Coolidge al Smith New York Vic Donahey Ohio Fess Tress Smith Democratic Party Democratlc L. Meredith Iowa MccNury-Haugen Meredith Donakey Roosevelt

Order Restored In Eastern Ohio Coal Town Today

In Adena Ohio on June 15 193? union miners settled down to peaceful picketing at Robyville Mine reopened on a non union basis. Governor Donaheys rep Col Robert Haubrick expected to report to Columbus and ease tensions. A loitering ordinance was repealed to permit picketing and John Cinque pledged quiet protest while tents were set.

Adena U.2 Cauges Robyville Pittsburgh Coal Company Robert Haubrick Vic Donahey Columbus John Cinque William T. Allison

Chaplin Divorce Case and Tax Plan Details

Washington June 18 administration plans for a broad federal tax revision call for lowering the corporate income tax and abolishing nuisance taxes. The program would absorb much of the estimated 800 million dollars in next year surplus. Nathan Burkan counsel for Charlie Chaplin said Mrs Chaplin withdraw charges against Senator Smoot is not expected. Senate and House tax committees to meet in about three months to draft the relief program.

Washington New York Chaplin Nathan Bur Kan United Press Chap Jycar Lin Smoot Utah Senate House

Plan Pipeline Pomeroy Advances Toward River Route

Marietta men survey Thomas Fork Creek for a three mile pipeline to the river to ship off and tap Thorne and Lost Hollow fields where large stocks are stored in tanks.

Pomeroy Marietta Thomas Fork Creek Thorne Lost Hollow

Lindbergh Returns Home to a Rainy Welcome in St Louis

In a driving rain at Lambert Field Colonel Charles Lindbergh arrived home from his world tour to a huge St Louis crowd. Sirens, cheers, and planes filled the sky as he circled the city and landed. His mother and Secretary of War Davis were among those greeting him as the famous aviator stepped from his plane.

ST. Louis Charles Lindbergh Lambert Lindy Mississippi River Davis Lindbergh

Prominent Glouster Woman Dies After Illness

Mrs. W. E. McCarty, 50, longtime Glouster resident and Bon Ton Millinery proprietor, died at 6:26 PM after weeks of illness. She leaves a husband and son Jimmie, 13, plus two brothers and two sisters. Active in church and civic life, she belonged to the Church of Christ. Funeral arrangements not yet made.

Glouster W. E. McCarty McCarty Jimmie George Ochss Emma Easler Charles Detroit Will Crooksville Bon Ton Church of Christ

Flight To Island Will Begin About Middle of July

SAN ANTONIO Tex June 18 Lieutenants Lester J Mall and Albert R Hegenberger Army aviators who aim to be first to span the Pacific from Hawaii to San Francisco delayed their hop for San Diego today to tomorrow traveling via El Paso The delay was due to servicing their three motor Fokker plane in which they arrived here Friday The airmen hope to begin their Hawaiian flight in July

San Antonio Tex Léstér J. Malland Albert R. Hegenberzer Army Pacific Hawaii San Francisco San Diego el Paso Hawaiian

Senator Reed Warns on Ultimate Despotism Before Bar Association

Senator James A Reed of Missouri told the Tennessee bar association that federal overreach risks destruction of state rights. He cited prohibition and tariff laws as examples of overstepping powers and urged a return to traditional governance principles to protect liberties.

Johnson City Tenn U.P James A.statusca Reed Democrat Missouri Tennessee Bar Association Cords Egypt

Daring birdmen aim for Pacific hops from United States

Six aviation groups plan Pacific flights from Hawaii to the Philippines and Japan. Lieut Lester Maitland and Richard D. Grace lead announced efforts. Maitland heads for San Francisco with Albert F. Hegenberger awaiting weather for a Honolulu hop. Grace plans a solo Honolulu to U S west coast flight. Weather bureau says conditions should be fairly favorable if launches occur soon.

N Francisco Calif Atlantia United States Hawaii Philippines Japan Pacific Lester Maitland Richard D. Grace Maitland San Francisco Grace Honolulu United Presa I Matilana Albert F. Hegenberger Washingon United States Army

Boy survives 55 foot fall with no bones broken in mill incident

In Chicago a 15 year old boy fell 65 feet into a grain mill bin chute at the Downing mill but survived, though unconscious at times. He and a cousin were catching pigeons when the accident occurred. officials suspended John Kellogg for two years after an investigation into Armour Grain Company affairs.

Chicago K. V. BR. Nicol Armour Grain Com Bellefontaine Pany U.P Downing Mill Harold Reams Chicago Board of Trade George E.thompson Harter John Kellogg Reams Harri Williams Armour Company Bellefontaine Fire Kiam Renberg

Personal tax return arrives unsigned with odd contents

A county official reports a personal tax return delivered unsigned. The enclosure includes a gold tooth a calendar clock a toy kiddie car one pound of oatmeal and an organ.

Delphos

Limitation Plans Outlined For Geneva Talks

Washington reports outline American proposals for limiting auxiliary naval ships at the Geneva tri power conference. Ambassador Hugh Gibson heads the delegation with a 5 5 3 ratio for auxiliary craft and a 10 000 tonnage cap for cruisers. Other points defend existing Washington treaty terms and oppose Japanese moves on fortifications.

Ludwell Denny United Press Washington Geneva Hugh Gibson United States Great Britain Japan Simbar Washington Center Heigelz Britain Pacific Pahama Canal

Byrd Flight Delayed Again at Roosevelt Field

Unclear weather and Atlantic pressure zones cause another postponement for Commander Richard E. Byrd and crew as they prepare for departure in a Fokker monoplane. The rescue of a lad after three failed attempts is reported, with no bones broken to Byrd’s party.

Richard Byrd Evelyn Katherine Papa Dick Paris Rooservelt Field Long Island Roosevelt Field U.R Atlantic Ireland Fokker America Richard EB. Byrd

Government garden guide promotes vegetable growing tips

A government booklet on growing garden vegetables is highlighted as valuable. Experts warn pests and protection measures, urging readers to prepare plots and follow advised practices. The article notes the booklet includes practical guidance for home gardeners.

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