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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1927

Page

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Only Five of 31 Witnesses Heard in Injunction Suit

Judge rules that peaceful picketing is legal and notes only five of thirty one witnesses were heard in the injunction case brought by Sick Run owners.

Sick Run

Mass Meeting Claimed Threats at Lick Run Mine

In Common Pleas court Judge Worstell hears a suit by Lick Run mine owners against 24 United Mine Workers officials and members. Five of 31 witnesses testified on May 11, detailing threats and actions around a May 6 mass meeting, with McGill admitting a machine gun was on site but not justifying entry to protect property.

Lick Run United Mine Workers of America Common Pleas Court L. G. Worstell Don R. McGill Worstell Judge Worstell McGill Charles Shaw Frank Collins Perry Wood Raymond Wareham Wareham C. V. Six Don Lowden Harry Kelley Nancy McCollister E. W. Allen Fisk John Topsail William Davis Erastus Dexter Pearl Woodson Cabe Shelton Pete J. Merz Ray Wareham Robert Merz William Perkins, Jr Ralph Wood Vern Johnson Luther Burch Oris Daugherty Robert Bell Conrad Wein Joe Hutchinson Harley Warden Ernest Curtis Robert Green Peter Mertz Lee Hall Ori Daugherty Laurel Hill William Williams Mr. McGill Daugherty Nelsonville Crooksville Wood William Snedden New Straitsville Charles Worden Floodwood Mr. Lowry Murray City Charles North Joe Hutchins the Plains

Confidential report on Adena mining disturbances filed

In Columbus on June 24 Colonel Robert Haubrich of the 166th Infantry submitted a confidential report to Adjutant General Henderson after a four day Jefferson county inquiry into alleged strikers hampering plant repairs for a non union reopening. He found the area quiet and plans to assess troop needs if required. The colonel will testify in federal court in the Pittsburgh Coal Company injunction case against subdistrict No. 5 United Mine Workers officers and locals.

Columbus Jefferson County Robert Haubrich 166Th Infantry Henderson Haubrich Steubenville Adena Donahey Pittsburgh Coal Company John Cinque

Attempt of Two Convicts To Escape Probed

COLUMBUS June 24 U P Warden P E Thomas investigated an escape attempt by two Ohio penitentiary inmates. Bob Mooney 25 serving 10 to 15 years burglary Lucas county and Alfred White 23 serving 10 to 25 years robbery Cuyahoga county fled from marching line to the knitting mill were driven out by guard Charles Bard lifer who used a hammer Guards captured them outside the mill a rope and ladder were found hidden in the mill suggesting plans to scale the wall Bard had been granted clemency but was denied liberty after a protest.

Columbus U.P P. E. Thomas Ohio Penitentiary Bob Mooney Lucas County Alfred White Cuyahoga County Charles Bard Hamilton County Bard Board of Clemency

Aviators Feted In Fourth European Capital Today

Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine were feted in Prague after arriving from Vienna by air. They had earlier been entertained in Berlin and Budapest. Chamberlin said a New York to Buenos Aires flight could be practical, with a single stop for the Columbia or nonstop with a Bellanca plane under construction.

Prague Czecho-Slovakia U.P Clarence Chamberlin Charles Levine Vienna Berlin Budapest United States Buenos Aires Chamberlin United Press Columbia Levine Atlantic New York

South Dakota Praises First Lady and Discusses Possible Presidential Run

In Rapid City South Dakota voters praise Mrs Coolidge for her charm and poise. A Huron man Jason Randolph writes a letter urging her to run if Mr Coolidge declines. Newspapers survey support but no serious political movement has formed yet.

Paul R. Mallon United Press Rapid City U.P Land South Dakota Coolidge Jason Randolph Huron Mrs. Coolidge Randolph

Rev. Alvin A Sayre Dies at 70 in Columbus

Columbus June 24 Rev. Alvin A Sayre 70 a retired Methodist minister died last night at his home 681 Oakwood Ave He formerly served in Westerville Worthington and Logan and retired seven years ago.

Columbus Alvin A. Sayre M. E Oakwood Ave Westerville Worthington Logan

Barnum's Widow Dies in Paris

A cablegram from Paris reports the death of Baroness D'Alexandry D'Orengiani, widow of P. T. Barnum, showman. The message arrived in Bridgeport, Connecticut, indicating she passed away today.

Barnum Bridgeport Conn D’alexandry D'Orengiani P. T. Barnum Paris

Proposal Withdrawn In Philadelphia Transit Deal

June 24 Mitten Management Inc operators of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company withdrew their proposal to take over control of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers banks and investment companies.

Philadelphia Mitten Management Inc Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Spelling Bee Champion Ralph Keenan Wins National Title

Ralph Keenan, 13, of Waukon Iowa, won the third national spelling bee defeating 17 top spellers from 13 states. Dean Lucas of West Salem Ohio finished second earning $500 in gold. The final word abbrogate decided the outcome with Keenan spelling all the setters correctly.

Washington Ralph Keenan Waukon Iowa Ralph Dean Lucas West Salem Ohio

Mutinous Kansas prisoners demand parole changes and food relief

In Lansing Kansas 328 inmates at the state penitentiary mutinied over food shortages and parole rules. They blocked a mine shaft, held fourteen guards as hostages, and sought broader parole privileges, faster food deliveries, and the removal of the warden as a parole board member while awaiting authorities’ action.

Lansing Kan U.P Kansas State Penitentiary Parole Board New York Kansas

Prohibition Raids Face Ohio Traffic Centers

Ohio faces sweeping prohibition raids at traffic centers as federal agents test new enforcement methods after successful operations in Zanesville Cambridge and Youngstown. W H Walker administrator for Ohio and Michigan coordinates undercover work while guiding legitimate liquor handlers and awaiting further statewide raids led by Thomas E Stone and central office officials.

Ohio Columbus Zanesville Cambridge Youngstown W. H. Walker Michigan Charles Hurlbut Hurlbut Walker Thomas E. Stone

Woman Impersonates Lindbergh Kin. Seizes Escort, Car

Elyria authorities hunt for a woman who posed as Mrs Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh and obtained a police escort from Oberline to Rocky River. Sheriff Mathews says the license on the auto belonged to James A McAllister and the vehicle carried liquor shipments.

Elyria U.P Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh Oberline Rocky River Mathews James A. McAllister

Women blamed for disorders at Robeyville mine

In Columbus and Robeyville reports a federal judge dissolved a restraining order against Pittsburgh Coal against UMW officials as witnesses testified that women relatives of idle workers attacked miners heading to the Robeyville shafts. Sheriff Gaffney said no union miner demonstrations were seen.

Columbus United Press Robeyville Pittsburgh Coal Company United Mine Workers Union Charles C. Gaffney Jefferson County Gaffney

Song-Fest Tonight At Ewing Hall

University song fest at Ewing Hall features two solos. Esther Fitton sings In Italy by Boyd and Christine Johnson performs Serenade da Tsigane by Valdez. The event invites all to join in the college songs.

Ewing Hall Italy Boyd Esther Fitton Valdez Christine Johnson

D Autremont brothers taken to Oregon penitentiary

Ray Roy and Hugh D Autremont confessed murderers and train dynamiters were delivered to the Oregon state penitentiary in Salem. More than 100 people watched as the three brothers arrived to serve sentences for the October 11 1923 Southern Pacific train dynamite attack in the Siskiyou tunnel that killed four trainmen.

Salem Ore U.P Ray Roy Hugh D’autremont State Penitentiary Southern Pacific Siskiyou

New Highway to Marietta Delayed By Bad Weather

The Athens-Amesville Bartlett Marietta road construction is delayed by weather. Officials expect completion within three weeks if conditions improve, with about half a mile of concrete remaining and a curing period after that before opening between Marietta and Athens.

Marietta Athens Amesville Bartlett-Marietta Sharpsburg Bartlett

Byrd Delays Paris Flight Due to Storm at Roosevelt Field

At Roosevelt Field New York on June 24 the monoplane America was ready for the long delayed Paris flight when a fast moving northern storm from Nantucket to Newfoundland forced Ceander Richard E. Byrd to postpone takeoff. Byrd along with crew and spectators faced disappointment as the crowd of about 2,000 waited through squalls, hoping the flight would start overnight.

Roosevelt Field N. Y Nantucket Newfoundland America Paris Charles Lindbergh Clarence Chamberlin Atlantic James H. Kimball Ceander Richard E. Byrd Byrd Hrew G. O. Neville Bert Acosta Brent Balchen

Omaha sniper Frank Carter executed in electric chair

Frank Carter known as the Omaha sniper was executed in the state prison electric chair at 6:13 a.m. after being convicted of two murders. He terrorized Omaha for several weeks before the sentence was carried out.

Lincoln, Neb U.P Frank Carter Omaha Neb

Will of financier Davies leaves over half million to sister

In Ironton on June 24 Mrs. Sallie Williams of Portsmouth, sister of the late D. C. Davies, is named heir to the bulk of his estate valued at more than $500,000, under terms of the will probated today.

Ironton Sallie Williams Portsmouth D. C. Davies

Tuberculosis Sanitariums Considered for Heart Patients

At the eighth district medical society meeting in Rocky Glen, speakers suggested using tuberculosis sanitariums for heart disease patients within the next decade if the TB death rate keeps falling.

Mcconnellville Eighth District Medical Society Rocky Glen

Prohibition Fights New Moonshine From Sugar Base

Washington June 24 United Press Prohibition authorities prepare to combat a new moonshine product sugar a ky. Commissioner Doran says corn liquor distillers turned to sugar base for higher profits and large quantities are reaching bootleg channels. A study by dry sleuths is underway and several stills have been found in the Middle West. Boots seek chemists to remove the denatured alcohol drugs but have failed so far.

Washington United Press Doran

Church Looting and Burning Believed Solved

Roy Dean of Flint Michigan confessed to a long crime spree looting and burning Catholic churches in Ohio and Kentucky. He admitted spending over half his 41 years in prison and implicated four others in stealing gold candle sticks and church images before fires drew attention. Dean was arrested in Carey Ohio for stealing a sacred image from Our Lady of Consolation shrine and named a partial list of about a score of churches.

Upper Sandusky Ohio Kentucky Roy Dean Flint Mich Dean

Lindbergh to Make Good Will Flight to Ottawa

Colonel Charles Lindbergh will fly to Ottawa on July 2 to join the Canadian Diamond Jubilee events and will stay July 3. The trip was announced by Secretary of State Kellogg after a morning visit and prior calls before departing for New York.

Lindy Ottawa Washington U.P Charles Lindbergh Kellogg Lindbergh New York

Movie Producers Accept Pay Cuts Across Hollywood

Hollywood producers unite to cut salaries for all employees linked to film production. Executives and department heads face 10 to 25 percent reductions, non contract staff earning over fifty dollars weekly see at least a 10 percent cut, and stars and artists will be asked to agree to similar terms to reduce production costs.

Hollywood Calif Motion Picture Producer's Association

Labor says eight hour day will not be broken without fight

Washington June 24 labor spokesmen reject any move toward longer shifts. They read the railroad executives’ Interstate Commerce Commission report proposing nine or ten hours in rush seasons and hiring extra men. Labor argues overtime pay is not under consideration and vows to resist any drive against the eight hour day in all industries.

Washington Rallfdlla Interstate Commerce Commission Tn Huey Sergens Railroad Executive Daniel Willard Er Tive Nottne

Cut Proposal To Union Miners In Pennsylvania

A definite wage reduction proposal was presented to unlit miners in Central Pennsylvania bituminous fields by district mine operators. In Pittsburgh, the Terminal Coal Co asked Allegheny County Court to raise eviction bonds from 500 to 5000 dollars, aiming to pressure striking workers, with union appeals to higher courts possible.

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company Allegheny County United Workers

Funeral services for Creek Coal leader John Sutphin Jones

Funeral services for John Sutphin Jones 78 president and chairman of Creek Coal company will be held at 2 30 p m in the Presbyterian church Granville his home in Columbus. Jones died Wednesday in Carmel hospital and leaves a notable business and community legacy.

Columbus John Sutphin Jones The Creek Coal Company Carmel Presbyterian Church Granville

Practical camping guide and travel notes from Washington

A fragmented text outlines travel advice and camping suggestions with references to parks and practical tips for campers. It mentions a small reformatted rebus of routes and a request for a copy priced at four cents in stamps, attributed to Frederic J. Baskin, Information Office, Washington.

United States Boon Sen

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Europe First Lady of the Land I. H. McAnally Evangeline Lindbergh Hough Detroit Harry Hinkson Hinkson Oberlin Dover Cleveland D’autremont Athens Messenger Frederic J. Baskin Information Washington, Co
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