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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1926

Page

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Bank Robbery in Carey and Cincinnati Nets Loot

Four hours after the First National bank robbery in Carey, a trio of negro bandits was captured and $1300 recovered. In Cincinnati, three youths in an auto robbed Mr and Mrs George Settle of jewelry and a $2000 check, totaling about $4000 in valuables.

The United Press Carey First National Bank Sandusky Tom Dabie Memphis Henry Thomas Roanoke Va Tommy Wright Baltimore Columbus Cincinnati O.R George M. Settle Settle

Two Drown When Car Plunges Into Creek Near North Baltimore

A car driven by Clarence Edwards plunged into a creek near North Baltimore around 2:30 a.m. John Holdman 5 of Findlay and Charles Courtney 40 of Fostoria died, while Ella Moore 41 of Bellevue and Clarence Edwards 28 with his mother Clara Edwards were injured but survived.

Baltimore U.P John Holdman Findlay Charles Courtney Fostoria Here Ella Moore Bellevue Clarence Edwards Clara Edwards Edwards Holdman Courtney Holdsman

Five Best Features Radio Listings For Wednesday

United Press notes multiple programs across stations. Arthur Pryor's band in Newark at 9:05 p m Eastern Daylight time. Public auditorium program in Cleveland at 8:89 p m Eastern Standard time. Chicago WMKNWN airs WMAQ players at 8:48 p m CDT. Denver KOA presents Canadian Dominion Day program at 8:22 p m MST. WEAF links with Nell Gwynne at 10 p m EDT.

United Press WOR Newark Arthur Pryor WTAM Cleveland Wmknwn Chicago WMAQ KOA Denver Mountain Standard WEAF Weaf Light Opera Company Nell Gwynne

Despondent Urine Commission Official Commits Suicide

Cincinnati coroner reports illness as motive for E C Uff supervisor in the Cincinnati urine commission shooting himself near Cincinnati late Monday. Uff had been in poor health for some time per close associates.

Cincinnati E. C. Uff

Senate votes to reinstate veterans' lapsed life insurance

Washington June 29 The Senate approved 43 to 29 a measure allowing World War I veterans to reinstate lapsed insurance without back premiums.

Washington U.R Senate

New National Park Arrives in Southwest Utah

Uncle Sam unveils a new National Park in canyon lands of southwest Utah. A forty page Washington Information Service booklet offers pictures and tales of western discoveries. Visitors flock to the park, and the booklet invites readers to learn at home using a coupon.

Canyon Utah Washington Information Service

Royal couple saved by steering wheel twist in St Paul

In St Paul on June 29 Crown Prince Gustaf Adolphus and Princess Louise narrowly avoid a collision when a speeding ambulance veers into their procession. A guard leaped from the royal car as the vehicle swerved and avoided the crash. The ambulance carried Mrs Frank Leeper to a hospital. she and her twin sons were saved by the quick royal escort.

S. Paul Minn U.R Crown Prince Gustaf Adolphus Princess Louise Sweden St. Paul Frank Leeper Leeper Secret Service

Seek Foreign Loan Paris Delays Ratification of Melon Berenger Deal

Premier Briand announced in the Chamber of Deputies that ratification of the Melon Berenger foreign loan pact with the United States will be delayed. France will seek a foreign loan while preserving state sovereignty and recognizing the Bank of France’s independence, with its credit separate from the government.

Paris United States Briand Chamber of Deputies France Bank of France

Parma Man Charged With Murder In Deputy Wolfe Death

Otto Klement of Parma charged with first degree murder in the death of Special Deputy Marshal John Wolfe of Parma Heights who was killed while attempting to arrest him. Wolfe rushed to Klement’s home after reports of intoxication and disturbance. Klement fled, firing at officers, and was captured near his home. he claimed intoxication.

Cleveland Otto Klement Parma John Wolfe Parma Heights Klement Wolfe Stanfield

Ohio Briefs Manslaughter Charge Filed in Denison Death

In Cincinnati an 18 year old motorist Albert Schad was charged with manslaughter for allegedly running down and killing Mollie Denison a 68 year old woman. In Sandusky Julius Singleton 25 was shot by Shelviest Campbell 28 who escaped and fired at Singleton while he sat in his car the bullet passing through glass and into his head.

Cincinnati Albert Schad Mollie Denison Sandusky Julius Singleton Shelviest Campbell Campbell Singleton

Brothers fight duel ends in death in lodging house room

In Boston on June 29 two brothers, Oscar F. Magnuson, 23, a student, and Ernest Magnuson, 16, fought a fatal duel over money in their lodging house room. Oscar died later from wounds. Ernest is in custody awaiting stern action.

Boston O.R Oscar F. Magnuson Ernest Magnuson

Raiding Parson Quinn Targets Bootleggers in Chattanooga

The raiding parson Rev. Dan Quinn, preacher on Sundays and police officer the rest, seeks revenge after his son was killed by bootleggers. He has made more liquor raids in three months than the entire force previously managed.

Dan Quinn Chattanooga Tenn

Durkin’s Calamity in Garage Duel Attracts Jury

Chicago jurors viewed bullet imprints from a garage duel in which Marty Durkin allegedly shot government agent Edward Shanahan rather than be arrested. Garage owner Lee Porter testified Durkin fired first and Shanahan returned fire after being wounded, shaping the jury’s assessment of the fatal confrontation.

Chicago U.P Marty Durkin Marty Durkin Edward C. Shanahan Lee Porter Shanahan Porter

Son Born to Mr and Mrs Farley in Campbell Street

A son was born June 27 to Mr and Mrs John T Farley at 17 Campbell Street. He is the grandson of Mrs Rebecca Everett of Ridge Hill and Mrs Mary.

John T. Farley Campbell Rebecca Everett Itd H Ridge Mary

Fire Rages In Penn Freight Train Tank Car

Newark June 29 Fire broke out in five freight cars of an eastbound Pennsylvania freight train near Union Station as a 40000 gallon high test gasoline tank car ignited. The blaze drew help from Columbus and nearby towns. Loss is estimated at 75000 with no injuries. Traffic was delayed detouring trains.

Newark United Press Pennsylvania Union Station Here Columbus Pure Oil Company Heath

Move to grant habeas corpus for Big Jim Morton

In state pen Cleveland June 29 a move is under way to file habeas corpus to win Morton release. Attorneys Chawke and Spooner discuss where to file in Columbus Cleveland or Federal court, arguing Morton was turned over by Ohio authorities and violated parole which required him to stay out of Ohio for life.

Cleveland Big Jim” Morton State Penitentiary West Cleveland Banking Company Thomas Chawke Morton Detroit Ohio George Spooner Spooner Columbus Michigan Ohio Board of Clemency

Fourth of July Mishaps Mar Cincinnati Crowd

In Columbus Sam son Moore, 18, was fined $15 and costs for throwing a lighted giant firecracker into Edward Stewart’s car, with Mrs Stewart and a 14 month old aboard. Moore fled but was captured after a mile chase by police. In Cincinnati, 18 year old George Klein was killed when a toy cannon exploded as he tried to remove a dynamite charge with a nail and hammer.

Columbus Samson Mooren Edward Stewart Stewart Moore Cincinnati U.P George Klein Young Klein

Ziegfeld Plans Stricter Stage Attire Censorship

New York June 29. Florenz Ziegfeld and John 8. Summer of the Society for the Suppression of Vice join to push stricter stage censorship. He argues nudity has no place in American theater and says he helped set the example with Ben Ali Haggin tableaux.

New York U.P Florenz Ziegfeld John 8 Summer Society For the Suppression of Vice Ziegfeld Ben Ali Haggin Sumner

Subpoena Officials in Wayne County Graft Case

Wayne County grand jury takes up charges of collusion and graft linked to state plans for a new institution for the feeble winded. Named are Col Samuel Bell of Wooser and three state officials including Welfare Director John E Harper. First testimony may begin tomorrow as Prosecutor Fritz announces subpoenas including Auditor Tracy Finance Director Baker and possibly Attorney General Crabbe. Governor De Mahoy ordered inquiries in Huron and Portage counties as sites are reviewed.

J. O. Fritz Fritz Harper Joseph Tracy Baker C. C. Crabbe Tracy Vic DeMahey Huron Portage

Well Known Logan Woman Dies Today

Logan June 29 Mrs Elizabeth Jane Bort 65 wife of William F Bort died at 6 15 am at her North Culver street home from complications of a nervous breakdown Ill two years Funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday at the residence conducted by Presbyterian minister the Rev C R Douglas Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery She was born in Nelsonville and lived in Logan nineteen years Survived by husband son Donald Bort daughter Florence Bort plus nieces Mrs W H McCormick Bessie and Sadie Stoneberner Columbus and Mrs T C Wilder Ft Sheridan Illinois She belonged to the Presbyterian church American Legion auxiliary and the Saturday club

Donald Bort Florence Bort W. H. McCormick Bessie Sadie Stoneberner Columbus T. C. Wilder Ft. Sheridan Ill Presbyterian Church American Legion Auxiliary Saturday Club

Books of Anti-Saloon Group Probed in Westerville

Washington investigators examine Anti-Saloon league books and records in Westerville. The probe, tied to Senate primary inquiries, aims to uncover primary election contributions and their sources with aid from Dr. Howard Hyde Russell and W. D. Wall.

Westerville U.P Washington Anti-Saloon League Senate Yates Hicklin Howard Hyde Russell League W. D. Wall

Children struck by cars in Columbus injure two youths

In Columbus on Monday two children were struck down by automobiles. Alfred Cadi fone, 11, and Edna Vaca Meter, 6, were injured but expected to recover.

Columbus Alfred Cadifone Edna Vaca Meter

Investigation widens into primaries and national politics

Washington reports the Senate inquiry expanding beyond Pennsylvania and Illinois to cover northern and western states. The committee trails include state reports from Indiana Iowa Ohio North Dakota Oregon California Vermont Kentucky Oklahoma and details of campaign spending and possible irregularities.

Washington Senate Pennsyvannia Illinois Indiana Iowa Ohio North Dakota Oregon California Vermont Kentucky Oklahoma Iecttera Pennsylvania Anti-Saloon League National Organization New York State Organization Gifford Pinchot

McArthur cites slush fund linked to Coolidge campaign

D. H. McArthur, secretary to Senator Nye, alleges that interests who funded a $3 million Pennsylvania campaign are also pouring money into North Dakota’s Republican primary to defeat Nye. He claims $800,000 was raised by Grundy and Mellon for the 1924 Coolidge bid, with $740,000 sent to North Dakota and other western states.

Washington, D. C U.R Pennsylvania North Dakota Senate D. H. McArthur Gerald P. Nye Nye Coolidge L. B. Hanna McArthur Joseph R. Grundy W. L. Mellon

Canadians Choose Meighen as Prime Minister in Swearing-In

Ottawa Ontario June 29 The Hon Arthur Meighen was sworn in as prime minister and will resign his seat to seek reelection. Five acting ministers were named to carry on temporary administration until the general election.

Ottawa Ont Arthur Meighen Canada

Funeral train route cleared on Watkins road

A large crowd of men worked Sunday morning to widen the road between the Watkins farm and the pike so the funeral train of W. P. Watkins can pass. Neighbors praised the effort as a mighty good neighborhood sign.

Watkins Farm Pike W. P. Watkins D. J

East State Street Beauty Question Raised

In the Messenger a note on the beauty of East State Street prompts wonder if the writer walked or drove. The piece laments that potholes and rough driving ruin the view and slow observation.

the Messenger East State Street

Millersburg College Name Read Aloud in Turbulent Dispatch

In Millersburg Kentucky a college name appears garbled reading Millersburg Female College. The misprint interrupts a report, with locals noting the odd transcription and seeking clarification of the institution cited in the dispatch.

Millersburg Millersburg iFemala_College

Dancers Debate Charleston's Fate At National Meeting

At the American Society of Dancing Teachers 48th annual convention in the Waldorf, leaders split on the Charleston. Some call it waning while others view it as a brief eccentric phase, with critics calling it merely amusing not a true dance. The Valencia blend with the Charleston and tango draws support from opponents.

New York America American Society of Dancing Teachers the Waldorf Louis H. Chaif

Farm bills face final action in stalled session

Lawmakers took final action on farm measures amid a string of defeats and limited successes. One cooperative bill survived while a key loan program faced defeat, signaling a narrow path forward for agriculture policy.

Senate to vote on farm bill amid stalled talks and possible voter transfer

The Senate moved to adjourn amid three weeks of wrangling over farm price relief. Fess farm loan bill faced expected defeat by farm bloc and Democrats, with key critics arguing it worsens debt and surpluses. If stalled, issue heads to November polls as opponents pledge campaigning against the measure.

United Pross Washington Senate Congress Fess Farm Loan Coolidge Farm Bloc Democratic Fess

White House pressure shifts Senate votes on Farm Relief plan

Extraordinary White House pressure has won more than a dozen votes for the Coolidge-Fess Farm Relief bill in the Senate. The measure still seems certain to fail, but the opposition is not as overwhelming as Saturday, and extended debate could win a few more Republicans to support it.

Washington White House Senate United Press

Lot of Money Spent in Primary Admits by Senators

Washington report recalls Senator Reed inquiry into the 166 April Senate primary in Chicago. Officials say donors gave up to a million dollars to campaigns and charities, with Brennan a principal spender. Reed and allies argue primaries require large outlays, as staffers acknowledge political expenditures were necessary to mobilize voters.

Robert T. Smale Consolidated Press Washington Jim Reed Chicago Therfields Senate Weis George Brennan Brennan Tog Reed Fennsylla

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Carey Bank Uncle Sam Frederic J. Haskin Athens Messenger Information Bureau Zion National Park A. L. Bradford Boxgars Penna Freight Jim Morton Donahey Logan Elizabeth J. Bort III Paul R. Mallon Messenger By Julian Snyder Flapper West Hem
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