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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1924
Page
1
Lorain reports sixty dead as debris piles rise in the State Theatre area and rescuers press on at dawn. In Sandusky, seven dead, 160 injured, 200–300 displaced, and $1.5 million in damages as guards patrol streets and water service is restored.
Pomeroy uses the new padlock law to close the Neutzling restaurant on Main street after a Saturday raid. Prosecutor Davis, with officers, seized liquor and jailed seven people including the proprietor at home. A temporary injunction orders closure while a merits hearing is set for Wednesday.
Known dead in Saturday night cyclone across northern Ohio tallies 88 with 60 Terain 4 Sardtusks 7 Cleveland 7 Avon 3 Manuta 2 Medina 2 and others 2. Property damage estimated at 30 million dollars across the region.
The Lorain tragedy left hundreds injured and property damage possibly exceeding 25 million dollars. Martial law remained in force as Ohio National Guard troops cleared debris under guard, while Red Cross officials estimated up to 150 may be dead. Rescue work and relief streams continued amid ruined East Lorain and State Theatre ruins with Governor Donahey coordinating aid and appeals for funds.
Sunbury article notes grass beginning to grow on Shikellimy rock profile on a hill near Sunbury, a historic mountain feature said to resemble the head of a Susquehanna valley chief.
At the Madison Square Hotel the Democratic committee on resolutions closed a tense night of debate over the Ku Klux plank. William Jennings Bryan led a prayer vigil that moved several members to tears, signaling potential discord for upcoming campaigns. Continued on Page Four.
An autograph-sale at Henrici's sale rooms drew strong prices led by a Martin Luther letter selling for over 859 dollars. An original Haydn score of 41 pages sold for 590 dollars and two Goethe letters brought 210 and 200 dollars respectively.
The U S Weather Bureau forecast for the period ending July 5 1924 in the Ohio valley and Tennessee predicts a sandwich week with cool starts and ends and showers or thunderstorms midweek. Occasional cloudiness adds variety with a normal Cincinnati week temperature range of 86 high 64 low and 75 average.
Delegates start the balloting for a presidential candidate as McAdoo leads early totals while Ralston Underwood Cox and others trail. Tensions flare with near blows between Shannon and Hay as unit rules are enforced and votes shift across ballots in New York.
Severe weather wrecked property across Pomroy and nearby areas. The Sugar Run school wall collapsed after a flood. the Fontana and Goodman greenhouse suffered damage from lightning and foundation settlement. Thomas Fork rose to record levels flooding homes while Vulcan Camp saw four houses washed away.
Prosecutor Finsterwald filed murder in the second degree against Mrs. Hanna Copeland of Canaan township after she confessed drowning her newborn. Coroner Sanders says the child was fully developed and should have survived with care. She is at Chauncey infirmary for recovery and the case awaits the October 6 grand jury verdict.
William Brown a 63 year old Dublin cab driver who has worked 42 years in the business and followed a family tradition recently inherited an estate valued at about 460000 dollars. He continues to ply for hire as usual.
In New York on June 19 delegates shuffle between claims from Smith McAdoo and Underwood across Minnesota Louisiana contests. Conferences in Manhattan hotels press for a path forward as Senator Thomas J. Walsh Montana sought as permanent chairman and oil scandal prosecutor amid the tumult.
In Peking on June 30 reports say American missionary George Douglas Byers of the Presbyterian Mission, North, stationed at Kacek on Hainan Island, was murdered by Chinese bandits on June 24. American Consul Chamberlain sails from Hong Kong aboard the Sacramento to investigate the killing.
The State Relation Service of the Department of Agriculture announces a booklet on well balanced meals. It explains food types, proportions, amounts, and offers menus for balanced diets. Women responsible for household meals are urged to request a copy by mail with two cents postage.
Governor Donahey flew to Lorain after a devastating citywide disaster and urged Ohioans to fund rehabilitation. He visited Sandusky and Lorain, ordered 250 troops moved from Sandusky, and mobilized Company F Shreveport Canton Youngstown and other units of the 145th Infantry to aid local authorities.
Adjutant J. K. Martin of the American Legion wired Donahey offering the Legion's services to Lorain and Franklin counties in case a disaster requires their help. Fifteen American Legion posts are prepared to deploy from Columbus if needed.
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