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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1925

Page

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Widow or son eyed to stand for La Follette seat

Madison June 23 progressives vow to back a La Follette in the senate race a widow or oldest son likely to run after Senator Robert M La Follette death. Norris Nebraska Republican notes unity and warns officials against ambitions while Mrs La Follette resists candidacy awaiting a decision.

Madison Wis la Follette Aes Jr United States Senate Robert M. la Follette Wisconsin A la Follette Senate Washington Bob Norris Nebraska Brookhart Iowa Shipstead Minnesota Wheeler Montana Itcal

Rotary Convention Report At Athens Lunch Meeting

J H Cline presented a report on the Cleveland International Rotary convention at the Athens Rotary Club luncheon held at Hotel Berry. Attendees included John Wooley club president W A Carpenter and visiting guests Dr E J McKinley of New Mexico brother of Sheriff Pete McKinley and George Koch of Newark.

Cleveland International Rotary J. H. Cline Athens Hotel Berry Cline John Wooley W. .A. Carpenter E. J. McKinley New Mexico Pete McKinley George Koch Newark

Buckingham Palace Still Lacks Vacuum Cleaners

In an old London note, Buckingham Palace has not adopted vacuum cleaning. Officials say carpets in about 500 rooms and many corridors are cleaned by hand each year, a traditional maintenance practice.

London Buckingham Palace

Ambition and tragedy in AU youth notes suicide warning

Andre Wolfson of Auburn New York, an ambitious student, failed exams and wrote a note saying he would be in the closet. He was found dead having hanged himself, a stark warning against crowding children in studies.

Andre Wolfson Auburn N. Y

Shepherd's Own Testimony May Give Big Thrill

In Chicago on June 23 the Shepherd McClintock murder case nears closing as William D. Shepherd prepares to testify for the first time under oath about his links to the death of William Neilson McClintock. His attorneys say he testifies only reluctantly amid nervous concerns from his wife and cross examination by State's Attorney Crewe. The defense plans to rest after Shepherd's testimony with closing arguments over two days and a Friday jury decision expected.

Chicago Shepherd-McClintock William D. Shepherd William Neilson McClintock Crewe Shepherd Crowe

Bulgarian Bandit Leader Killed in Mountain Clash

Sofia reports bonass the bandit leader who aimed at King Boris was killed resisting soldiers after cornered in the mountains. His followers were captured. a ring and adjutant’s watch were found on the body. The same day General Georghieff of the government party was slain in Sofia, and his funeral at Sveti Karl cathedral saw a bombing killing over 160 people.

Sofia Bonass Boris Bulgaria Oris Ins Georghieff Sveti Karl

De Angelo Lawyers Seek New Trial After Prohibition Conviction

Michael De Angelo and eight associates were found guilty on five counts in a prohibition conspiracy case in Columbus. Sentencing awaits a motion for a new trial as bond amounts rise and one defendant remains at large.

DE Angelo Columbus Michael de Angelo Benson W. Hough Haroth E. May United States Tony Consentino Tony Consi Tony Dato Joe Albanese James Brosky John Posterio James Ross Charles Lombardo de Angelo Place BE. J. Messenger Porter Philip Mercurio Consentino Albanese Colusi Lombardo Dato Ross, Brosky Posterio

Carrington T Marshall to Lead Civitan International

Chief Justice Carrington T Marshall of the Ohio Supreme Court is set to be presented as a candidate for president of the International Association of Civitan Clubs at the day’s session.

Favor Marshall Dayton Carrington T, Marshall Ohio Supreme Court International Association of Civitan Clubs

1925 Starts Strong Dry Year Compared With 1924 Georgia Athens rainfall report

Miss Margaret France, government rainfall observer at Eastbridge, notes four inches less rain in the first four months of 1925 than 1924. Severe winter months were dry with cold winds, and only small snowfalls occurred in 1925. May leads rainfall this year at 2.93 inches versus 3.93 inches in 1924. overall 1925 precipitation trails 1924 by about four inches. The Hocking River runs low with few spikes in May, while 1928 remains warned as an exceptionally dry year might link August rainfall to the rest of the year.

Athens Margaret France Eastbridge France Hock-Hocking

Labor preacher to speak on public square Thursday

The Rev. Frederick Guy Strickland a noted labor preacher in the Hocking valley will address the Nelsonville public square on the Church of the United Mine Workers at 3 oclock Thursday afternoon. Strickland spoke in Nelsonville and Athens last fall in an effort to line up mining votes for Senator La Follette who polled about 2500 votes in Athens County.

Nelsonville Frederick Guy Strickland Hocking Valley Church of the United Mine Workers Strickland Athens Robert Mr. la Follette la Follette Athens County

Mayor to push strict weed and nuisance ordinance

Mayor L A Koo framed a new ordinance to make failing to cut noxious weeds or abate unsanitary nuisances a misdemeanor. It sets fines from 5 to 10 dollars for first offense and 15 to 25 dollars for second. The measure targets property owners allowing mosquitoes to breed amid weeds and standing water in Athens.

L. A. Koo Ohio Athens North End Lancaster S.eet Cty Health Commissioner

Senator Edwin F. Ladd’s Body Brought to Washington

The body of Senator Edwin F. Ladd of North Dakota, who died yesterday at the Church Home and Infirmary in Baltimore, will be brought to Washington today. The death occurred in Baltimore and the body transport signals the next steps in formal ceremonies and state mourning plans.

Washington Edwin F. Ladd North Dakota Church Baltimore

Third Time Fatal Non-support Case Charges Henshaw

Thomas Henshaw of Nelsonville was found guilty in Justice Pearl W. Helwig's court of non-support to Gertrude Henshaw. He received ninety days in the workhouse and ordered to pay court costs. This marks the third non-support charge against him.

Thomas Henshaw Nelsonville Gertrude Henshaw Pearl W. Helwig Henshaw

President Coolidge Plans Two Month Rest at Swampscott

President Calvin Coolidge will depart Washington for a two month vacation on Massachusetts north shore. He will avoid official duties and bring no golf clubs or tennis gear, accepting Frank W. Stearns offer of a Summer White House at Swampscott to seek complete rest away from Washington.

Washington Coolidge Massachusetts White House Swampscott Frank W. Stearns Eder

Trimble Men Seek Higher Court On Habeas Petitions

Three Trimble men Floyd Parry Elmer Guess and Ramsey Perkins filed petitions for writs of habeas corpus in Common Pleas court via Edwin Ballard Wooley Rowland. They challenge holding in the county jail for unpaid fines arguing mittimus by Mayor Wilson is improper and that they were originally sentenced to Dayton workhouse. Former Mayor E A Johnson who is running for mayor opposes Wilson in a campaign centered on prohibition enforcement.

Trimble Floyd Parry Elmer Guess Ramsey Perkins Common Pleas Edwin Ballard Wooley & Rowland C. W. Wilson Mittim Wilson Dayton E. A. Johnson

France vows to uphold Moroccan policy against Abdel Krim

Paris reports Premier Painleve telling the chamber that France will not evacuate Morocco. He asserted France will continue to fight for territory allotted by international treaties and maintain sovereignty despite Abdel Krim’s actions.

Paris France Morocco Abdel Krim Painleve

Foreign Colony Stands Firm Against Chinese Strike

In Hong Kong a determined foreign colony resists a widening strike with ten thousand strikers reported. Chinese banks remain closed as withdrawals threaten the system, guards guard entrances, volunteers patrol streets, and ocean ships lie idle at the piers.

Hong Kong Canton

Evening Pick Broadcasts Offer Broad Selections Tonight

List of radio stations from WEAP to WLW presents varied evening programs. Highlights include operatic items like Trovatore, Neapolitan songs, European favorites, and an Ohio Kiwanis band concert with Armand Le Brun panimems.

WEAP E. T J Trovatore WEEI WGR WCAE WFT WEAR WWJ WAR WCO WSAI Rhs WCCO KGO P. T Wcoo Ohio Kiwanis WLW Armand le Brun Orchestra Accom Panimems

Logan Post Receives 12500 From Hocking County War Chest

The Logan post was awarded 12500 from the Hocking County war chest. Plans were revealed for Joe McGhee to petition the trial court to allow Logan post to be heard on membership before the final court order.

Joe McGhee Logan Post

Court Decides Money to be Turned Over to Legion Posts

Logan post receives 12500 dollars Murray post 11000 and Laurelville post 1500 from the Hocking county war relief fund after Judge Frank Clevenger rules trustees may distribute the residue. Funds were split 50 44 6 percent. Laurelville may use funds for a suitable headquarters within six months while Logan and Murray City posts must appoint and bond three trustees.

Clinton Webb Logan Logan Post American Legion Murray Post Laurelville Hocking County Murray Post No Thoe. C. Johnson Hocking County War Relief Association Legion Board of Control The Murray City Mondaves

Safe swimming spots in Ohio farms and towns praised

County health commissioner Dr. J M Higgins announced two swimming areas near Athens and Glouster are safe after state health department tests. Glouster was rated excellent and Courtney Beach very safe. He notes public sampling and regular testing reduced disease risk while addressing pond pollution and livestock threats.

Courtney Hill Athens Glouster J. M.higgins Higgins State Department of Health Columbus Courtiney Health Department J. P. Tucker

Coolidge Prepares for Vacation Arrives in Swampscott

The presidential yacht Mayflower arrived off Boston light and was met by a navy tug aiding baggage transfer. President Coolidge and his official family are due in Swampscott tomorrow morning by special train from Washington.

Swampscott Mase White House Boston Coolidge Washington

Traveling men meet Columbus

Business sessions of the supreme council United Commercial Travelers opened in Columbus. Delegates planned to press for reduced rate sale of coupon railroad mirage books by railroads.

Columbus Supreme Council United Commercial Travelers

Prisoner Students Studying in Maidstone Jail

Out of 200 prisoners at Maidstone Jail, 40 are pursuing studies in French Spanish literature engineering and agriculture.

London Maidstone

West Virginia coal gains loom as Norfolk and Western shifts freight

Norfolk and Western plans to assemble and distribute coal from Matoaka WV after June 1 boosting western tonnage and pressuring eastern prices. Island Creek Coal reports April output at 474 600 tons. Virginian Railway advances with a 18 000 000 electrification project including new locomotives to move West Virginia coal westward.

Charleston W. Va Norfolk and Western Matoaka West Virginia and Western American, and Foundry Company Ralston Car Main Pittsburgh Cil Twe Burgh Island Creek Coal Com Logan County Virginia Undere Weavinghouse Electric I?ing Virginian Railway Uie

Evolution Controversy Dominates Ohio Protestant Assembly

Columbus, June 23. Healt, Protestants in the United believe in the modernistic the Universalist church, told delegates to the Ohio U salist association, scheduled to continue its meet here today. Speakers also lacked efforts of the state of nessee to stifle evolutionary ings in the schools.

Columbus Healt Universalist Church Ohio Usalist Association Nessee

Evacuation Plan Approved for Ruhr by French Cabinet

Paris June 23 French cabinet approved a plan for the total evacuation of the Ruhr Valley by French troops within a few days. The action, urged by Germany, was adopted by Premier Painère and Foreign Minister Briand in line with the agreement.

Ruer Paris Ruhr Germany Ana Painiere Briand

Fragmentary Notice Reads Like Unclear Public Action

A sparse OCR fragment mentions a familiar acronym and vague steps and actions, leaving the context and specifics unclear. The readable bits suggest a public or procedural notice but lack concrete entities or dates.

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