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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1924

Page

2

Democratic Ballot Battle Opens at Madison Square Garden

William G McAdoo and Governor Al Smith lead two battalions as New York hosts the first Democratic National Convention balloting for 1924. Delegates expect a test of strength with McAdoo aiming for a decision by ten ballots while rivals watch for wavering support and plan late shifts.

U.S New York Wiliam G. McAdoo al Smith Madison Square Garden John W. Davis Ue! M. Ralston McAdoo Smith

New Dreco Remedy Relieves Rheumatism and Back Pain

Dayton readers report dramatic relief from rheumatism and sharp back pain after using Dreco. Customer Henry H. r s at 114 Haynes St. credits four bottles with easing stomach issues, indigestion, gas, and constipation while restoring appetite and sleep. Dreco advertised as natural from twelve root and bark juices, claimed to act on stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels. Available at all druggists with a one week trial.

McAdoo and Smith Campaigns Eye Democratic Nominating Wins

The McAdoo camp projects about 460 votes across three ballots with 699 by the tenth and aims for 732 to secure a two thirds majority, listing Washington through the Territories as supporting states. The Smith camp plans starting bids of 200 to 256 votes, building gains toward a similar majority with backings from New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont and others, then targeting Ohio, Louisiana and more.

McAdoo Washington Organ California Arizona Utah Idaho Montana Wyoming Colorado Oklahoma Texas Missouri New Mexico Nevada Kansas The Dakotas Carolinas Kentucky Minnesota Iowa Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana Georgia Florida Territories Smith New York Illinois Pennsylvania Rhode Island Connecticut Vermont Massachusetts Wisconsin Alaska New Jersey Ohio Maryland Nebraska New Hampshire

Priest urges five year prison in divorce cases

Syracuse June 39 five year term in State prison for the guilty party in every divorce suit is urged by Rev James R B Knappenberger pastor of Wesleyan Methodist Church He would imprison the guilty while freeing the innocent noting a law with no penalty is only advice He cites rising divorces in Onondaga County and contrasts views with Mrs Emma K Callanen and Mrs Lieber Whittie who oppose harsh penalties and defend modern divorce as natural and regulated rearrangement.

Syracuse N. Y James RB Knappenberger Wesleyan Methodist Church Knappenberger Onondaga County Emma K. Callanen Calahnen Lieber Whittie National Women's Party

All Day Reunion at Webb's Chapel Next Sunday

Webb's Chapel hosts an all day reunion and home coming next Sunday with speaking program and a 4 basket picnic at an unspecified hour. Local church officials urge former residents to attend and Logan plans to participate with many attendees expected.

Webb Elurch Logan

Two Arrests For Intoxication On New Straitsville Road

Carl Blosser and Fred Frasch were arrested Friday evening on the New Straitsville road by Officer Joe Farbearn for intoxication. They were brought before Magistrate Miller Saturday morning on charges of intoxication with fines of 25 dollars and costs assessed. Dixon Funeral Monday. Funeral services for Paul Dixon were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the church. Young Dixon, son of William Dixon, had many acquaintances in the city where he had worked at the car shops. Await arraignment before Magistrate Miller on a charge of assault on his wife in Murray City. A Toledo disturbance caused a sharp temperature drop referenced in nearby coverage.

Carl Blosser Fred Frasch New Straitsville Road Joe Farbearn Miller Young Dixon William Dixon Agnes Krevdo Murray City

Murray City man arrested after stormy weekend

Stephen Krewdo of Murray City was arrested Saturday night by Constable George Shaw and jailed. A telephone message from Mrs. Byron Moorehead of Toledo, received Sunday by Lozan relatives, said conditions were very cold after the Saturday night storm, though details were incomplete.

Stephen Krewdo Murray City George Shaw Byron Moorehead Toledo Lozan

Public Library Keeps Classic Authors In Circulation

New York Public Library shelves stay busy with works by Jane Austen George Eliot Thackeray Dickens and William James as Miss Isabel Cooper head of the circulating department explains.

New York Jane Austen George Eliot Thackeray Dickens William James New York Public Library Isabel Cooper

Secret Marriages Cost Heidelberg Students Degrees

At Heidelberg University a rule bans secret marriages for students under penalty of dismissal. A Tiffin school teacher’s wedding led to one student being dropped from graduation and two others losing credits or status as the case was announced.

Heidelberg University

Logan Pottery Shuts Down Indefinitely

Logan Pottery is shut down Friday for an indefinite period due to full ware rooms. A limited number of workers remain employed while about fifty or sixty workers are laid off until operations resume.

Logan Pottery

Woodward Couple Welcome Sugar Grove Boy

Mr and Mrs Herb Woodward of Sugar Grove announce the birth of a son born Sunday at Cherrington hospital.

Herb Woodward Sugar Grove Cherrington Hospital

Akron man visits Logan during weeklong stay

Martin Johnson of Akron arrived in Logan on Saturday for a week's visit with friends. He previously worked as a brakeman on the New Straitsville branch and has since moved to Akron where he is currently employed.

Martin Johnson Akron Logan Johnson New Straitsville

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