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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1925
Page
7
Sydney Chaplin argues for major reforms in film censorship to separate juvenile and adult audiences, suggesting a dedicated children's theatre linked to adults venues. He urges more focus on story over elaborate decor and predicts catalogued director autonomy and genre specialization to advance cinema.
Washington March 12 Congress failure to act on Mell G Underwood bill leaves the will of Wesley Jordan of Fairfield County Ohio intact. Jordan left a 40 acre farm to Uncle Sam at life estate expiry with a small sum of money. Neighbors preferred the property stay with his caretakers. Underwood also proposed 125 0600 for a Circleville post office site and building.
The first express elevators in Germany are now operated at the Hotel Excelsior in Berlin, showcasing a new rapid vertical transport option in the capital.
News of the presidential decision reaches the Capitol as Warren fights a sugar trust fuel charge. Senator Butler confirms the move to return the nomination to the Senate, allowing Warren to defend himself before committees.
During an inquest into the Japanese sailor’s accidental death, another crew member was allowed to send the hair and toe nails of the deceased to his widow in Japan.
Columbus March 12 The House moves to speed up final passage of the McCreary Will appropriating 150000 for a complete investigation of telephone companies in the state. Senate already passed it. Half the funds go to the State Utilities Commission and half to the attorney general for probe expenses.
In Sedalt Missouri on March 11 Clyde Porter 45 and his wife Siebe 32 were shot and killed after a long standing family feud. John Zinn the slain man's father in law surrendered to authorities after the double slaying. Porter is said to have killed his wife and Zinn then killed Porter. All are farmers leaving three children orphaned.
Mrs Isabelle Allen Greims, daughter of an aristocratic family, defends custody of two children from husband Merton Greims of Philadelphia who accuses theatrical life of harming the kids. She credits maternal love and home, not street life, as the key to raising children while pursuing grand opera ambitions and a Manhattan fight for custody.
Allen Greims centers a scene on Broadway where a young mother debates paying for private schooling and childcare. A hidden nursery on a upper floor near theaters showcases cradles and a Christmas tree as a dramatic example of balancing career and children amid uncertainty about a court ruling on the Greims child.
Cincinnati reports the death of John Kennedy age 90 and his wife Nora also 90 within six hours of each other at their home. The vesper bells rang as John died murmuring his wife’s name and prayers, while Midnight bells tolled as Nora departed.
Belgium plans to evacuate all parts of Germany under Belgian occupation except the Aix La Chapelle sector. La Nation Belge reported the government is studying evacuation plans.
Mrs Frank Struble hosted eleven young girls for a 6 oclock chicken dinner Tuesday honoring Mildred Struble on her eleventh birthday. Guests included Eileen Pollock Margaret Matheny Phyllia Swaim Sylvia Anders Ruth Senoatti Mather Fling Listen Lightfoot Mary Whovateh Marie Hankerson and Mildred Struble.
Tokyo reports the Japanese Foreign Office denies Ambassador Mateudaira planned to raise major issues in Washington immediately upon credentials. It states the envoy has no special instructions or missions and will handle routine diplomatic matters for now.
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