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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1925

Page

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Gasoline tax bill moves toward final vote in Ohio Legislature

Columbus reports the Brown gasoline tax bill aimed at 2 cents per gallon, auto tag fees cut to 4 6 and 10 dollars, projected to raise 16 million. Governor Donahey's stance could decide immediate enactment or veto and a possible referendum. The Buchanan Bible bill faces a third committee hearing.

Columbus House Joint Conference Committee Senate Donahey Senate Schools Committee Guilford Lake Columbiana County Emmons Comings Lorain Ashland Columbiana East Liverpool

Waterhouse Suit Captivates London Society

Gossip-filled day as London centers on the Waterhouse suit with actors stepping from a mid Victorian drawing room delivering testimony lurid enough for the jazz age.

Xondon London

Governor Gore heads to Barrackville mine disaster scene

Governor Howard M. Gore departed Charleston at 11 05 AM for the Barrackville mine disaster site. He was accompanied by Percy Tetlow acting president of District 17 United Mine Workers of America.

Charleston W. Va Howard M. Gore Barrackville Percy Tetlow United Mine Workers of America

Looking toward NGC 6822 the farthest measured space

Arthur Brisbane explains that NGC 6822 is among the most distant objects with a measured distance. He notes light from that galaxy has traveled about a million years, and provides a rough miles calculation using light speed and leap years. He directs readers to Page 4 for more.

Arthur Brisbane Star Company

Not the tiger or ape but the hog in man endangers family life

Dr J Howard Melish of Brooklyn told St Stephen’s church businessfolk that money matters wreck marriages. He urged financial independence for women and said husbands should allow a wife an allowance. He also proposed banks require two signatures on family checks.

Philadelphia J. Howard Melish Brooklyn N. Y St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church Dr. Melish

Athens county Citizens Military Training Camp Eyes 6050 Recruits

Francis Lavelle announces the 1925 enrollment drive in Athens county for a War Department program. Five examining physicians join local committee to enroll 6050 young men ages 17 to 24 from Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia by June 1. Enrollers include Emmett Blair Dana Dean and several local physicians and reserve officers.

Athens County Francis Lavelle Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia U. Ft. McLaughlin Guysville Montgomery Campbell Blaine R. Goldsberry W. W. Lee S. E. G. Pedigo James P. Porter Wiley T. Sprague Athens Emmett R. Blair Dana Dean Coolville Benjamin IE. Bowden Paul Kelly Thomas Williams, Jr Glouster David C. Poling Charles W. Sanders Millfield Harold K. Woodgerd

Leaders named for Ohio first aid contest finance committee

Announcement lists Jerome Watson and Charles J Bridgeport among appointees to the finance committee for Ohio's annual first aid contest set for Zanesville on July 18. Other members include John M Roan Lee Hall James Pritchard William Haskins and local committees will assist with financing.

Columbus Jerome Watson Ohio Zanesville John M. Roan Lee Hall Ohio United Mine Workers James Pritchard Southern Ohio Coal Operators Charles J. c. Bridgeport F Pittsburgh Veine Nange Association William Haskins Coshocton Central Ohio Operators Association Zanesville Chamber of Commerce

Dawes Seen as Ready to Lead National Tour

Reports say Vice President Charles G. Dawes may tour the country this summer. His past speeches and attacks on Senate rules and government educators have made him a controversial figure. Is he a grandstander or a firm thinker, a fighter or a true leader?

Charles G. Dawes Senate Dawes

Dawes Remembered As Natural Parade Leader From Marietta College

From Marietta College in Ohio, Professor J H Chamberlain recalls Charles Dawes as a lifelong go getter who always sought the lead from his Latin classroom days. The memory spans forty five years since Dawes sat in class and blew a flute in a moment the professor vividly recalls.

Marietta, O Charles G. Dawes United States Dawes J. H. Chamberlain Marietta College Charlie Chamberlain Page 5

Ohio bus line to Corning would extend service

The Ohio motor coach owners association announced that W. T. Wilson of New Lexington Shawnee line has filed with the Public Utilities Commission for a permit to extend nine miles from Shawnee to Corning. He plans four daily round trips.

Columbus Ohio Motor Ul Owners Association W. T. Wilson New Lexington Shawnee Public Utilities Commission Corning

Canaanville P T A to Meet March 19 in High School

The regular meeting of the Canaan Parent-Teacher Association will be held Thursday March 19 in the high school building. A program has been arranged and refreshments will be served.

Canaan Canaanville Mar Canaan ,Parent-Teachers Association

Pershing to Oversee World War Dead Memorials in Europe

Washington reports plans to erect monuments in France and Belgium and place crosses on every doughboy grave. General John J. Pershing, chairing the Battle Monuments commission, will supervise with Senator Reed of Pennsylvania visiting France this summer to finalize designs and locations for the memorials. Pershing plans a summer in Europe after a brief home visit, focusing on completing the memorial program and standardizing cross markers at American graves.

Washington America France Belgium John J. Pershing Battle Monuments Commission Senator Reed Pennsylvania General Pershing Lincoln Neb Generil Pershing South America

Union Mines Face Mayhem as Operators Predict Closures

Cleveland dispatch reports gradual mine closings across Ohio western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia due to failure of central field operators to conference on wages. Western Pennsylvania Indiana and Ohio operators plan wage reductions and mine cutbacks begin April 1 affecting thousands.

Cleveland Union Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Clarkson Coal Mining Co Rail and River Coal Co Bellaire National Coal Co Cambridge Rainey Coke Co Connellsville Youngstown Sheer and Tube Co Nemacolin

First Conviction in Klan Rioting Returned by Jury

Peter Greco was found guilty of carrying concealed deadly weapons in the Niles Klan rioting case. The jury, after 32 minutes, followed an 11 to 1 first ballot for conviction. Sentencing awaited. defense seeks a new trial.

Louis Corro Harvey Kistler Niles O. E. Diser Diser Kistler Kilfield Trumbull County

Delayed Hearing in Copeland Russell Case

In Columbus on March 18 counsel for J Edward Russell and Merle B Copeland indicted for con spiracy to violate federal city laws seek delay. Hearing before Commissioner Wright continued a week to allow record prep. then defendants to U S Marshal for habeas corpus action. Remaining proceedings hinge on Judge Hough rulings and a Cleveland arraignment set for March 28.

Columbus J. Edward Russell Prohibition Ohio Merle B. Copeland Cleveland Wright Stahitaster U. S Borthwick Hough Warren E. Barnett A. E. Bernsteen Hernatocn Aeid

Newlyweds Must Be Sound in Ohio

Without opposition Senator Homer A. Mamey's eugenics bill passed the Senate 31 to 0. The measure requires a medical examination for prospective brides and grooms and requires both to present a physician's certificate showing freedom from social diseases before marriage. The bill now heads to the House for action.

Columbus Homer A. Mamey Senate House

Indictment in Death of Rich Youth Sparks Chicago Grand Jury

A Chicago grand jury returns indictments in the death of a wealthy youth. The case follows a fatal shooting linked to illicit gambling and gang activity as officials search for motive and accountability. Authorities vow full investigation amid public calls for justice.

Highest grade oil struck in new Wilks lease well

Workmen expect a top quality oil well on the Wilks lease in Athens after a shot at 11 30 yesterday. Afternoon bale totals exceed twenty five barrels with six saved. Oil from a little over 1100 feet appears rich green and of uncommon quality. pump installation may yield fifty to sixty barrels daily.

Wilks Athens

Motive Sought in Triple Medina Poisonings

Coroner Crumm and assistants exhumed Mrs Gienke Jr. at Valley City cemetery as Prosecutor Seymour builds a case linking an unnamed slayer to the deaths of Mrs Gienke, Fred Gienke, and Mrs Rose Mazel. Medical tests will confirm arsenic poisoning and may lead to an arrest. Marie Gienke remains gravely ill at Memorial hospital.

Gienke Hazel Seymour Memorial Hospital Marie Gienke

Union decision seen as wise amid pending grand lodge

Officials of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks said the judge's ruling restoring the union's affairs is wise since the case will be decided at the grand lodge meeting in June.

Cincinnati The Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks Common Pleas Thomas H. Darby Grand Lodge

Hogs Reach New Peak in Kansas City Market

Hog market in Kansas City rose to a new three year high with a top at 14.30 dollars per hundredweight, marking a five cent gain over the previous close.

Kansas City

Tax distribution shows Athens County firms cut incomes via bonds

County Auditor Fred Cornwell releases final tax distribution data. Major indebtedness looms for Athens, Glouster, and Nelsonville while Amesville and Ruahteltes report the strongest finances. City of Athens faces worst fiscal shape but may retire debt with sinking fund surplus. townships to receive specified sums.

Athens County Fred Cornwell Glouster Nelsonville Athens City Ameavillea Ruahteltes Athens Amesville Chauncey Albany Coolville Jacksonville Trimble Buchtel wuse ta_Pame Kiesse

Money Promised Head of School Involved in Death Case

Chicago report on Cook county grand jury true bills against William Darling Shepherd and Doctor Charles G. Fairman for the death of William Nelson McClintock Heiress, with state’s attorney Crowe planning indictments and pursuit of bail. Witness Robert White identified Shepherd as a man who visited Farman's school.

Chicago Cook County Grand Jury William Darling Shepherd Charles GC. Fairman William Nelson McClintock Mel Clintock Robert E. Crowe Shepherd Faiman National University of Science Robert White Farm White Farman Crowe University Avenue Farm Institution

Take the Drudgery Out of Spring Cleaning

Government booklet offers simple planning tips to ease house cleaning. Advice covers choosing easy to clean furnishings and keeping dirt out, with a free copy available via a mail coupon and two cents postage.

Request for Tourecleaning Booklet Return Stamp Copy

The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington DC forwards two Senet stamps for a return copy of the tourecleaning booklet. Street City appears as part of the address line.

Frederic J. Haskin Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C

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Donarey Buchanan Lonon County First Aid Charlie” Dawes Professor Chamberlain Marieuta College NEA Europe Pershing Fairmont Bethlehem Mine Corporation Barracksville Here FR. M. Lambie State Mine Department Lambie Barne Pittsburgh Bureau of Mines Sherirt J. C. Riggins A. G. Kendall Clarence Wetzell M. Db. Edmunds Medina County Science University Carl W. Harris I. N.S
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