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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1927
Page
1
Officers raid near Nelsonville seize a fifty gallon still and 400 gallons of mash within 36 feet of the highway. The owner was absent. deputies and Sheriff Williams reported bottles jugs kegs and all moonshine setup. Habeas corpus was filed locally to release a county jail prisoner. The prisoner remained at large as of afternoon.
A Nelsonville raid on a still last night led to extra compensation fights between Sheriff Williams and Deputy Gibson over thirteen and twelve cents. Both claimed the two bits, Gibson edged Williams for the penny after finding a quarter near a burner. The dispute centers on who deserves the extra penny for a burned finger, with the deputy currently holding the coin.
Officers raided a six room house right of the highway and found a still in operation. A fifty gallon oil drum still with a gas stove and water coils, plus funnels and whisky paraphernalia, were seized. All masb and equipment were destroyed except the still which was taken to Athens as evidence. Warrant issued by Common Pleas court from H. A. Leiber of Chauncey.
John Taylor sought release via a habeas corpus writ in Athens County after posting a 600 bond. Judge L Worster released him from jail pending a March 15 hearing. The case cites a fee system affecting minor courts and questions mayor L J Eberle’s personal fees in a landmark liquor charge.
Evanston Illinois March 11 Death has won its struggle against 57 coworkers and friends who pumped life into Albert Frick 22 for more than 108 hours. The salesman died at 10 12 p m after a long battle against Landry's paralysis with assisted breathing and abdominal pressure.
New York March 11 U P prominent physicians coast to coast disagreed on the ethics of the Chicago youths bid to prolong Fricks life amid Landrys paralysis considered incurable. Some said the effort extended agony others defended it as hope and duty until Frick died after 108 hours of artificial breathing and chest compressions. The postmortem was authorized by his mother Mrs H C Frick and Fricks body was taken to Crystal Lake Illinois for burial.
Casualty lists rise sharply as communication returns to isolated interior areas. Over 9 000 known dead, likely over 10 000, with 3 600 in Northern Tango province. ManyFound Dead on farms. exposure and starvation follow tremors and storms. Medical teams report widespread privation as homes fall.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad protested to the public utilities commission against D. P. Wills application for a certificate to operate a bus line between Wellston and Athens, arguing their railroad already provides ample service in the territory.
In Columbus on March 11 a three year old girl Bertha Collins was declared orphaned in Common Pleas court. Her mother Mrs Roy Collins received a sentence to Marysville reform school and her father was sentenced to one to five years in the Ohio penitentiary.
Glouster Ohio March 11 The Glouster Oil and Gas company reports their last well is likely a six to seven barrel producer after an initial promise of ten barrels. The firm will drill a new well on the J W Stoecklein farm and begin setup soon, intending to thoroughly test all land under option.
Funeral services for Andre Crotti Jr. 20 son of Dr and Mrs Crotti killed when his automobile overturned on a New Jersey highway will be held here tomorrow Burial will be in St Josephs Cemetery Columbus plans the service and burial for the Ohio native.
M. E. Scott of Columbus resigns as state superintendent of banks to become vice president of Bankers' Trust company in Toledo. Scott, formerly with Troy National Bank, was appointed by former Governor Harry L. Davis.
Walter Darling a 28 year old Lancaster electrical engineer was killed at Dunkirk when he touched a high tension wire and was thrown from the pole he was working on.
Warren Filkins former city smoke commissioner was arrested in Cleveland and held as a fugitive from justice. He is wanted in Nashville Arkansas on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses.
Following the death of one child and injuries to three others, a new traffic war loomed in Cleveland as officials debated safety measures and enforcement. Local residents expressed concern over intersections and speeding, while police prepared heightened patrols and new traffic rules.
Logan March 11. Charles Johnson pleaded guilty in Judge A M Ellinger’s court to intoxication. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs and must pay in full or face the workhouse. Johnson is jailed awaiting further development.
Logan will set a reduced tax rate of 23.60 compared with 26.50 last year. Murray City leads the county at 34.40. Outside districts may begin paying after March 25 while Logan books won't be ready before April 5.
A Tokyo news dispatch reports that many temporary hospitals sheltering earthquake victims were smashed and scattered by a gale last night. Strong winds caused widespread damage and disrupted relief efforts.
Washington report notes President Coolidge sleeps well and naps through the day. The piece says he has gained about nine pounds since taking office in August 1923 and suggests his rest helps him ignore worries that toppled previous presidents.
Ohio mine operators meeting in Columbus announce closure of many mines by March 31 to avoid higher wages. They favor a non union wage scale and expect reopening on a non union basis, citing price competition with open shop fields and the Jacksonville agreement ending April 1. About 1,500 workers affected at Rail and River Coal near Bellaire. 400 operators belong to the association.
In Indianapolis on March 11 union miners and operators face a tense standoff in the central bituminous coal fields. The next move by April 1 will decide whether a contract is renewed or a strike occurs. The United Mine Workers policy committee may reaffirm its stance at its soon meeting.
Frank Horton Jr. and his companion Ard Traynor describe in an exclusive United Press interview how they reached rich pay ore after digging several feet. They recount a string of finds and the moment the ore first improved, signaling a major strike.
Leonard Traynor and I faced long odds while prospecting in Nevada. A dream urged us to Weepah to follow my father’s legacy, despite scarce provisions. Near an old badger hole we found promising rock and a high grade ore streak, hinting at a successful strike.
The union covers 360000 soft coal workers across 21 states and two Canadian provinces. If no agreement is reached by April 1, a policy committee meeting in Philadelphia or Washington will decide the course. Indiana Illinois Ohio and western Pennsylvania operators push a wages scale linked to nonunion fields. Central field yields 200000000 tons yearly. other fields, though larger in men, total output about half. With demand, these fields could reach 150000000 tons annually.
In Moundsville West Virginia on March 11 J D H Sullivan a World War veteran won the mayoral race marking the first Republican victory in six years and a local political shift for the city Sullivan defeated his Democratic opponent in a closely watched contest.
NO TRUTH TO REPORT Bluefields Nicaragua March 11 Reports that United States marines had been fired on in the vicinity of this town were without confirmation today.
William Angilan, 29, told his lawyers he preferred not to take the stand in his bid to avoid the electric chair. He is accused of killing Mrs. Sherrie Glardon, 42, during a January 5 road holdup in Cincinnati, according to the state.
Born with two teeth the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bierly on Tuesday morning in Logan. The child is named Flinnor Jean. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Strain and Mr. and Mrs. William Bierly of Logan. The father is described as a well known Logan merchant.
Leaders announced all members must attend Friday sessions or pay a $10 fine as quorum trouble extends the assembly. Efforts to speed up legislation push adjournment to mid May with several bills advancing in both houses and a push to reapportion federal seats under review.
Mrs H Osborne of Christme cey advertised two canaries for sale in the Go Messenger classifieds. Despite no large sign, a small ad drew attention and both birds sold within a day.
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