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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1927

Page

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Britain and Japan Invited to Geneva Disarmament Talks

United States invites Great Britain and Japan to join a Geneva conference on a new naval disarmament plan. France and Italy express regrets and a desire to attend informally. Ambassadors in Washington await formal written responses. Italy and France previously rejected the five power plan.

Carl D. Groat United Press Washington America Great Britain Japan United States Geneva State Department France Italy London Tokio League of Nations Seni Coolidge Mediterranean Inidiea White Wranree Ital

New Picture Emerges Of Man Tied To Metlett Murder

The article portrays Tenis Maser as a man central to the murder case of crusading editor Don Metlett. It claims the story on the verge of his trial clarifies who Ghie is and sheds light on the Don Metlett killing.

Tenis Maser Lhe Say Ghie Don Metlett

Escaped Chillicothe Prisoners Recaptured in Gallipolis

GALLIPOLIS March 12 United Press One of two prisoners who escaped from the federal prison at Chillicothe was recaptured in Gallipolis today. Milton Patterson 28 of Atlanta Ga serving a post office robbery term was seized after fleeing a clothing store. Roy Bradley also escaped and police believe he was wounded while being fired on. he carried money from the clothing store’s cash drawer. They arrived on the Steamer Tom Areene from Portsmouth Ohio and were surprised by policemen_printer and Roberts while in the area.

Gallipolis United Press Chillicothe Milton Patterson Atlanta Roy Bradley Georgia Patterson Bradley Tom Areene Portsmouth Ween Prtener and Roberts

Joe Jonas Alleges Assault After Dog Theft

Joe Jonas, state prohibition officer of Trimble, filed affidavits charging Isaac Russell with assault with intent to kill and assault and battery following an incident early Saturday. Jonas said he investigated a noise near his home about 1 am, found his dog missing, and confronted Russell, who was on his porch in a drunken stupor.

Joe Jonas Trimble Isaac Russell Jonas Russell Ruz

Sterilization Bill Passes Indiana Penal System Oversight

Indiana acts moving to sterilize inmates deemed mentally unfit becomes law after governor signature. Jonas involved in a violent incident, medical treatment given, court orders possible for sterilization of inmates. Separately, Gallipolis physician W Lusher dies at 65, with wife and daughter surviving.

Jonas Indianapolis Ind Indiana Jackson Ton Marshall FE. V. Chall Trimble Urimbie Driunkennes Iy Hu Pearl W. Hebvig Gallipolis W. Lusher No Bridge Inon Mason County W. Va Here

Lumps of Golden Ore Spark Nevada Gold Rush

In Tonopah Nevada two young prospectors Frank Norton Jr and Leonard Traynor opened the Badger hole in Weepah and began work late last night. By noon thirteen sacks of almost pure gold ore had been excavated and piled on the dump as guards kept onlookers away. The find is described as the greatest modern gold rush in Western history.

Tonopah Nevada U.P Weepah Badger Hole Frank Norton, Jr Leonard Traynor

Blizzard blocks western routes as man goes missing

Denver dispatch reports a severe blizzard in the western states with snowdrifts piling up to seven feet in places. One man is missing as wire communications falter and major mountain passes including Poncha Pass and routes through western Nebraska, northern Kansas, and eastern Colorado are reported hopelessly blocked.

Denver Colo Poncha Pass Nebraska Kansas Col Aules Burg Cole

Winning fight against Landry disease at naval hospital

Newport news reports a prolonged recovery battle at the naval hospital in Chicago area, detailing Alfred Frick's death and George R Heissel of Portsmouth, NH as the patient who survived. Capt. Charles Fr. Blrgs notes the illness as rare, with initial fears of death but later signs of potential recovery.

Newport R. L Landry Alfred Frick Chicago Naval Hospital George R Heissel Portsmouth N. H U. S. Wright Charles Fr. Blrgs Hetsell Riggs K Wad

Wiered tale of kidnapping tops Ford Sapiro court clash

A long federal court battle opens in Detroit as Aaron Sapiro, organizer of cooperative marketing groups, and Henry Ford face off over a libel suit. The case stems from Ford’s publications in Dearborn Independent alleging Jewish conspiracies. Judges, witnesses, and 200 farmers testify as both sides press their legal arguments.

Aaron Sapiro Sapiro Wait Ford James A. Reed Missouri William Henry Gallagher Sapio Henry Ford Gallagher Dearborn Mich F Ford Corps of Fred M. Hoaymond Grand Rapids Detroit Verd Saptro

Lester Murray 14 Returns to Home in Middleport

Middleport residents were shaken as 14 year old Lester Murray, son of Roy Murray, vanished Monday evening and resurfaced Friday night after telephoning from Columbus. He alleged three men in a closed car abducted him while he stood on Second Street near the Metes County Produce House, intending to take him toward Tutola with a handkerchief over his face before he was driven to Indianapolis.

Martha Foulk Thompson Middleport Lester Murray Roy We. Murray Frank Barbee Columbus Second Metes County Tutola Indianapolis

Boy who jumped from car found near Circleville

In Indianapolis a boy claimed he escaped kidnappers by jumping from a closed car. He detailed travel from Indianapolis to Richmond, Dayton, and Columbus, then to his aunt Mrs Barbee in Columbus, exhausted after four days without food. Detectives tracked clues nationwide. the boy was found on a railroad track and taken to Circleville hospital. he is exhausted but not seriously harmed.

Indianapolis Richmond Dayton Columbua Barbee Murray Athene Athens Cincinnati Warrai Plekens Murraya Columbus Murday Aus Circleville Alonzo F State Street Athens County Mar Jerry W. W. Lee Iraq

Highland teacher fined for whipping pupil

Frost, a teacher at Highland school in Salisbury township, was fined $10 and costs by Judge Cora B. Roberts yesterday on charges of whipping a pupil. The complaint came from Ida Mae Schnider’s parents. Frost agreed to pay the fine and was released.

Pomeroy Creator Frost Highland School Salisbury Township Cora B. Roberts Ida Mae Schnider

New Zenner Show Delights at Majestic Theater

The Zenner company staged a spring fashion showing at the Majestic theater on Wednesday night featuring 37 costumes. Models Babe Blazensperger Maxine Williams Jenn Gist Firhiyn Boyer Dorothy Coston Clifford Cornell and his son, advertising manager, presented spring coats, mills, and millinery as card numbers appeared.

1. Zenner Company Majestic Theater

Weather record broken as mercury tops historic high

The high temperature record was broken yesterday rising to 72 beyond the 1899 record of 70. A county wide tally lists temperatures and traffic fines, with Athens county totaling 1 943 96 and the state receiving 2 937 51 in a chaotic, digit laden report. Constable Tucker faces fines of five dollars and costs after a guilty plea related to a traffic incident.

Jacksonville Nelsonville Athens County Tucker EL FP Wera Alex Moore Athens Cdn

Coal Prices Reduced 50 Cents a Ton by D L and W Mines

New York March 12 U S production cuts of 60 cents per ton in the mine price of coal were announced by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Coal company. Eye coal drops from 8.76 to 8.25 dollars, stove coal from 9.25 to 8.75, and chestnut from 8.75 to 8.25. The change reverses spring increases and includes future 25 cent rises on June 1 and September 1.

New York U.P Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coal Company

Fifth Grade Bride Tale Puzzles Town Authorities

A report from Middletown says 318 automobile license funds totaling 5866.02 were distributed to state, county, and municipal treasuries by county auditor Fred Jornwell amid questions at the auditor’s office. In Covington Kentucky a 14 year old girl, Mrs Benny Little Pashall, married Wilbur Pashall, 26, while Columbus reports infant Mary John Earl born with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot.

Treasuries Fred Jornwell Middletown Benny Little Pashall Pashall Columbus Mary John Earl Georges J. Earl

Snaketown Burns Uragajima Village Snakes Destruction

A fire destroyed Uragajima the village of white snakes between Kobe and Shimonoseki in Japan. The reptiles thrived there with large white snakes coiled in trees and streets, cared for by villagers. During Hirohito’s prince regent visit, residents gave him the largest snake.

Tokio Ure Uragajima Kobe Shimonoseki Japan Nore Hirohito Uragajina

Decisive Battle Near Managua Expected as Marines Readied

A decisive battle in the Nicaraguan revolution looms as government troops led by General Viquezen prepare to strike liberal forces near May May. Some four thousand U S Marines stand by to protect American lives and property.

Managua Nicaragua Boren Viquezen U. S

Miracle Man Rageh Answers Personal Riddles in Messenger

Rageh known as Miracle Man offers to answer readers personal riddles and questions on love money health and future matters. Readers are invited to write to Alla Rageh via the Messenger column with replies to be printed in upcoming issues, with audiences in Athlone and surrounding areas.

Rageh Athens Miracle Man Messenger Athone Alla Rageh

Tenant Moves In Within Two Days

A Messenger classified ad for a light housekeeping suite quickly fills vacancies. Mrs. A. Baughman at 35 Franklin Street demonstrates rapid rental success, as a tenant moved in within two days after her ad appeared.

A. Baughman Franklin Street

Judge Refuses Petition of Gas Rate Suspension

Federal Judge Hough denied the Columbus gas companies a request to suspend the court's 48 cent rate order. He granted permission to appeal to the circuit court and upheld the 40 cent rate after a thorough investigation. The companies will file for supersedence immediately in the court of appeals.

Columbus Hough Columbus Gas Companies

Police Plots Search Chicago For Prisoner

Police platoons searched Chicago's south side for Bernards Roa one of three convicts who escaped from Will County Joliet jail earlier today. Two convicts Gregorio Rixgo and Hobert Torrez were captured after gun battles injuring two officers and a taxicab driver. Rizeo and an officer Sergeant John Grant were not expected to live. The three Mexicans faced murder charges in the deputy warden Kielm jail break prior summer. three others held for the Klein murder and sentenced to hang were stopped from escaping by police and deputies.

Chicago Polica Bernards Roa Conviels Will County Joliet Gregorio Rix Go Hobert Torrez Rizzo Rizeo John Grant Peter M. Kielm Klein Hans

East Toledo boy confesses false tale of hanging by tramps

Jacob Perry–15 of East Toledo–admitted to detectives that his report of being grabbed, hung from a shed rafter, and threatened with death by two men was invented to avoid going to school. He recanted the sensational account as fiction.

Toledo U.F Jacob Perry Jacob

Showers Forecast for Ohie Valley Next Week

Washington reports a mixed outlook for March 14 to 19 with fair conditions Monday. Showers are expected Tuesday or Wednesday and again at week’s end. Temperatures look normal or above average for most of the period.

Washington Ohie Valley

Fleet Footed Boy Captures Payroll Bandits in New York

A 14 year old boy, John Conroy, chased two gunmen from the Eastern Sheet Metal works after a robbery attempt. The pair, Frank Costello and James Dimmery, fled in a car but were pursued by the boy who signaled police near Madison Square Garden. The bandits were captured following a pursuit and struggle.

New York John Conroy Frank Costello James Dimmeny Oneother Conroy Costello Dimmery John

Trusted Town Banker Arrest Shocks Lexington Community

In Lexington on March 12 U R reports the arrest of longtime banker and civic leader BUI Lindley. He sits in Mansfield county jail facing embezzlement charges of 75000 dollars from the Savings Bank of Lexington. Revelations say Lindley used funds for years, though local reaction remains cautious and mixed.

Lexington U.R Lindley Mansfield Savings Bank of

Alliance Coal Stock Up Amid Expected Mine Strike

In Marth, 15, Alliance plants boost coal stock as miners threaten strike. Deputies escorted a suspect from a bank to Mansfield, amid embezzlement probes tied to a 1913 plan. Investigators say cashier Lindley diverted about $7,000 from the bank along the Ohio River.

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