Fran Nesbitt murder case shocks Troy society
In Troy Ohio Fran Drake Nesbitt, a top seller and modern wife, is killed by her husband Jake Nesbitt after a quarrel over her success and independence. Jake confesses in a cell near Troy, recounting the motive as jealousy of Fran's business skill and earnings. The couple met at Ohio State, married a year ago, and Fran helped Jake get into sales before the tragedy.
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Troy, O
Fran
Jacob Nesbitt
Ohio State University
Jake
Troy
Miami
Iran
Jake Nesbitt
Love Nest
Nesbitts
Frances Drake
Nesbitt
Oxley Hall
Frances
The Masculine Fran in a Troy Murder Tale
A crime narrative centers on Frances Drake Nesbitt and her husband Jake Nesbitt. The tale paints Fran as a sharp businesswoman who overshadowed him, provoking tension and tragedy. The piece contrasts Fran’s drive with her husband’s vulnerability and lingering affection.
Federal Rum Ring Indicted In Nationwide Prohibition Plot
A federal grand jury returned a sweeping indictment charging 112 to 164 suspects across multiple states in a vast conspiracy to divert industrial alcohol into bootleg liquor. The case, linked to Industrial Alcohol and other firms, alleges bribery and extensive distribution from Pennsylvania to California, with profits running into hundreds of millions.
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Cleveland
United States
Federal Grand
Massachusetts
Aney
A. E. Bernsteen
Bernsteen
Federn
Sy Jor Industrial Alcohol A Een
Prospect Refining and ‘Chemigal
Central Opinions Company
United States Internal
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Empire Howees
Philadelaphia
St. Paul
Mir Eeolis
Duluth
Detroit
Pittebangi
Chicago
Boston
San Jose
California
Whalesgier
Gok Serted
Peoria
Fromm
Waterloo
Frome. P Ville
Man
Bill Persons
M Paul
Germany Indicates Willingness to Accept Poland Nonpermanent Seat
Geneva March 15 Germany capitulates on the Polish bid for the League of Nations council seat vacated by Sweden and signals a potential break in its previous insistence against adding new seats. Stresemann says Sweden may resign and Poland would take the nonpermanent seat with Germany then seeking a permanent council seat.
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Germany
Poland
Sweden
Geneva
League Council
Herr Streseman
Unden
Stockholm
Dr. Unden
Anden
League
House Moves to Press Britain Rubber Monopoly Issue
In Washington on March 15 a quiet push in the House seeks positive action on the British rubber monopoly. The Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee urged self aiding solutions, while Democrats and some Republican insurgents demand stronger steps, including growing domestic rubber, to relieve consumer prices. A broad bloc cites possible measures to pressure foreign monopolies and notes rubber and cotton as critical world commodities.
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Washington
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
United States
Congress
Great Britain
Fer mite chemical to augment thermite on Allegheny gorge
Franklin Pa March 15 Dr Howard T Barnes of McGi university announced a hemice-burning chemical named fer mite will supplement thermite applications on the Allegheny river gorge. The new chemical is to be tested this week.
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Franklin
Allegheny River
Howard T. Barnes
McGi University
Anconas Sell Well via Messenger Classifieds
W Porter Elliott of Athens reports strong sales from a recent Messenger want ad. A friend of Messenger advertising, he converted to its merits and found buyers from across the district for his Ancona chickens and other items. Spring is near and many have items to sell through the classifieds.
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W. Porter Elliott
Athens
Io the Messenger
Elliott
Messenger
First state teaching exams set for April at Ohio University
The first state teacher examination will be held in the Elks Hall auditorium at Ohio University on April 3, the first Saturday of April, with four exams yearly as required by state law. Passers receive certification to teach in Ohio, with eligibility rules based on education and professional training.
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Ohio University
H. R. McVay County Superintendent of Schools
New
Mr. McVay
Col onel John C Coolidge Brighter After Night in Plymouth
Plymouth Vermont March 15 Colonel John C Coolidge showed slight improvement after a fairly comfortable night with recovery mood noted by doctors following his condition yesterday.
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Plymouth
John C. Coolidge
Quiet Sunday for Nesbitt Confessed Slayer of Wife
Jacob Nesbitt, who confessed to killing his wife, was arraigned in Miami County jail on a first degree murder charge and held for grand jury. His attorney plans an insanity defense while prosecutors weigh pursuing the death penalty and a possible new grand jury in May. Nesbitt’s parents-in-law may defend him as friends describe a history of quarrels.
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Troy
Jacob Nesbitt
Stokes
Miami Bounty Jail
Nesbitt
L. H. Shipman
Towers
Charles Drake
Francis Drake Nesbitt
Shipman
Harvey
Grand Jury
Irving Dugan
First Presbyterian Church
National referendum shows strong anti Volstead sentiment
NEA Service tallies indicate over 80 percent of votes oppose present Volstead enforcement. With 680000 counted, prohibition votes are under 20 percent and large cities like New York Cleveland San Francisco Buffalo and Baltimore lean wet. Michigan towns report 2113 prohibition 694 repeal and 3033 modification. totals incomplete.
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Cleveland
NEA Service
New York
Jersey City
San Francisco
Buffalo
Baltimore
Michigan
Road Work Underway Across County Districts
State highway department crews repair ditches and grade roads from Athens to the county line. Ditches are cleaned on the Athens Albany and Jer seyville routes while new paving and gravel coats are laid on Hebbardsville, Coolville, and Glouster roads. Culverts and culverts repaired, a clam dipper to remove slips on Jer seyville road soon, and a new stock room and office near Hudson avenue progress.
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State Highway Department
H. C. Dailey
Athens-Albany
Albany
Vinton County
Amesville-Athens
Sharpsburg
Coolville-Hockingport
Highway Department
Fred Porter
Athens
Coolville
Carthage Gap
Clyde Junod
Glouster-Athens
Charles McAfee
Jerseyville Road
Dennie Dailey
Hudson Avenue
Local Boy Fined in County Incident at Art Event
A local boy admitted involvement in the Saturday night affair at the art event. He was arrested by Justice of the Peace E. C. Mariner and fined 28.46.
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Athens
E. C. Mariner
Boy Saves Boy On Ice Floes Off Lake Michigan
Eight year olds Edward Corboy and Paul John Muldoon were involved when Corboy fell through ice off a Chicago lake Michigan beach. Muldoon crawled over the ice to reach him and held him above water until rescuers arrived.
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Chicago
Edward Corboy
Edward F. Dunne
Paul John Muldoon
Corboy
Lake Michigan
Muldoon
Sorry Woman-Killer Remains Behind Bars Down South
Mrs. M Coleman declares I’m sorry for the killing of Ernest Coleman during a train ride confrontation over alleged infidelity. Her husband supports her claim as she awaits arraignment for murder in Pikeville Kentucky. Earlier conflict began after Ernest Coleman accused her of unfaithfulness and neighbors were named.
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Down South
Pikeville
Plan to Make Prohibition Pay
Washington plan to make prohibition pay its own way announced by L C Andrews federal enforcement chief. Under 2 percent provision of old revenue laws bootleg whisky seized by federal agents will be taxed 6.40 dollars a gallon said Andrews.
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Washington
L. C. Andrews
Andrews
Davis Sarnite Born Saturday to Labor Secretary Family
A baby girl weighing 944 pounds was born Sunday afternoon to the Davis family. Secre ye Labor Xi Davis comments on the newborn amid unclear phrasing.
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Washington
Secreye Labor Xi
Davis
Real test of dry law in 1928 election
Washington March 15. The 1928 campaign is framed as a supreme test of prohibition. Senator William C. Bruce of Maryland urges the nation to decide on amending the national prohibition law, with Senator Thomas D. Walsh of Montana quickly backing the call. The Senate sees the issue as a foretaste of the coming fight two years ahead.
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Washington
William C. Bruce
Maryland
Senate
Thomas D. Walsh
Montana
Government booklet aids housewives with home economics
The government presents a free publication offering a complete list of cleaning tools proper materials for cleaning refrigerators stoves and utensils care tips for pests like bedbugs ants roaches and moths. Readers can obtain a copy by mailing the coupon with two cents for return postage.
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Information Bureau
Athens Messenger Information Bureau Director in Washington
Frederic J. Haskin serves as Director of The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington D C providing news coordination and reporting oversight for the Athens paper. The note places him at the capital as a key liaison for syndicated content and editorial guidance.
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Frederic J. Haskin
The
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
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