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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1928

Page

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American girl becomes Maratha princess in Bombay wedding

Devi Sharmashta formerly Miss Nancy Miller of Seattle is welcomed into the Holkar family as a Maratha princess in a lavish ceremony at Burwaha palace. The American bride partook in Hindu rites, wore a diamond engagement ring, and will travel to Europe for an appendicitis operation after the union with Tukoji Rao Holkar, a wealthy Indian prince.

Bombay U.R Devi Sharmashta Nancy Miller Seattle Washington Tukoji Rao Holkar Indore Priesta Gunati Palace 18 Dream City Burwaha Palace Miss Bitter Miss Miller Monrriage Tudorr Castle Europe Nancy Ann Miller the Mahare C. W. Woodside Kansas City Lorene Lorene, Left, and Mrs. Woodside Sheridan, Ark

Senate group fails to trace Liberty bonds in Chicago session

The committee spent a dull morning in Chicago and prepared to return to Washington after hearings. The effort to trace 312 percent Liberty bonds largely failed with only 92,000 of the bonds identified. The session focused on evidence about contributions from wealthy Chicagoans to the Republican National Committee from 1931 to 1924.

Chicago Washington

Sensational Week of Trading on New York Stock Exchange Ends

New York March 17 W P another two million share short session climaxed a week of sensational trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Economists predicted a reaction after seven days of rising stocks but the anticipated downturn did not materialize. The week was among the heaviest in Wall Street history.

New York Stock Exchange New York W.P Walk Street

Attorney General Challenged to Uncover League Contributors

Columbus March 17. Charles M. Earhart counsel for the Anti-Saloon League challenged Attorney General Edward C. Turner to use legal means to disclose the names of league contributors. Earhart questioned Turner’s authority and warned the move could resemble an autocratic search for political purposes during the prohibition debate.

Columbus W.A Edward C. Turner Charles MM. Earhart Anti-Saloon League Turners Turner Earhart Peiral Ohio Wto Viking

Quiet Follows Fray at Bradley Mine in Steubenville

In Steubenville on March 17, a clash at the Bradley mine of the U S Coal Company ended with guards firing on union sympathizers who tried to block entry. Sheriff W T Allison dispatched extra guards to prevent further disorders. No injuries were reported.

Fray Steubenville Bradley U. S. Coal Company W. T.allison Shota

Board urged to raise pay for pen guards

State emergency board to vote emergency funds to hire more guards at the state penitentiary and raise pay. Officials say positions require fifteen additional guards. current salaries rise to 120 dollars monthly after years of service.

Columbus Waistate Ace J. A. Nechkatroth Vic Donahey Merce Herbert Hoover Ohio Hoover Theodore E Jon Cleveland Warden P. KE. Thomas Hugh Clark Steubenville

Willis Willis Willis! Hoover foe at Doncaster club

Senator Willis charges party bosses back Hoover and attacks evasion in GOP campaign remarks at Doncaster Republican club. He defends party organization while warning that political evasion risks European instability and endorses definite principles and agricultural relief.

Lancaster Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover Rank B. Willis Doncaster Republican Club Willis League of Nations Ohio Floovelor Re Js Republican Party America

Cosgrave and DeValeraGreeting Irish Freedom St Patrick's Birthday

Irish Free State leaders Cosgrave and DeValera send greetings to Americans of Irish birth and descent on St Patrick's Day. The message lauds the US Irish diaspora, notes emigration since the 1921 treaty, and urges Ireland to develop agriculture and industries to reduce dependence on imports.

Cosgrave and DeValera Irish Free State America Efamon DE Valera Rish Republican Ireland St. Patrick’s Day Trish Somecind

Kidnap at California Saloon Operators Demand $10,000

Detroit Midh March 17 James Hall operator of a downtown saloon was abducted by two men posing as policemen who demanded $10,000 for his release. Mrs Bessie Halk told police she received a ransom call after the kidnapping.

Detroit Midh James Hall Han Bessie Halk

Judge Wood comments on Athens Willis meeting and Hoover aid

Judge Wood writes on the Athens Willis meeting as a test of presidential timber and party backing. He notes attendees, a banquet, a courtroom crowd, and a basketball game that shifted attention, with Senator Willis urged to emphasize his stance amid Ohio politics.

Solr Presidential Timber M. Wood Athens J. Be Allen Awe Athens County Hoover Beame Willis Alien Dariington League of John J. P. Wood Ohio Bryan Page

London Puzzled Over Officers Expulsion

London was perplexed by the expulsion of three naval officers amid a government sensation. The action raised questions about cause and political impact as officials confirmed the move and the men faced the uncertainty of their futures.

London U.P

Will Turns Table On John D. in Florida Golf Tale

Editor of Messenger recalls a Tampa scene in which Will Rogers tells of dinner guests from Daytona Beach and a breakfast visit. He describes gifting a dime to John D. and remarks on life’s reversed fortunes and John D.’s golf skill.

Will John D Messenger Tampa Daytona Beach John BD Will Rogera

Pros and Cons Of Nicaraguan Question Discussed

In Columbus on March 17 American policy on Nicaragua was debated by Rep. James T. Bers and Prof. Paul Douglas. They weighed protecting Americans and global peace against wariness of intervention provoking Latin American backlash and urged patience and possible withdrawal of Marines.

Columbus Nicaragua Foreign Policy Association James T. Bers Paul Douglas University of Chicago Begg United States Douglas Europe

Plane Aid Sought in Maine Pilot Search

Washington reports the Canadian Legation secured State Department consent for two Canadian planes to cross the border and help search woods near Greenville Maine for a downed craft linked to Trans Atlantic flight attempt. Local residents recalled hearing an aircraft Thursday near Kobaja settlement as the Endeavour search continued.

Washington U.P State Department Greenville Maine Walter Hinchlife Elsie Mackay Kobajo John Eyer Kobaja United Press Kobaja Lake

City Officer Says Man Ied During Tussle

City officer reports Elmer Jenkins will face manslaughter charges in the death of Walter W. Walter 81 a building inspector after a scuffle in Jenkins private office following a drinking party Jenkins confessed to shooting Walters causing a fatal injury three bullets were fired Jenkins claims Walter threatened him over a missing five dollar bill and grabbed a pistol in the struggle Jenkins was jailed awaiting further inquiry and a bond motion was planned by attorney James A Linton.

Columbus Elmer Bie Jenkins Clement W. Walter Walter Clty Tréseurer Corone Walter Jenkins Tage Rxick Ued Harry Carson Furether James’ A. Linton Eliy Treasure Hie Én Ohio State University Footeball Boll Waren Trarried Fenkins Tim Ichatt Unis Jenking Watter

New Lindbergh Portrait Featured by The Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger offers readers a new Lindbergh portrait. Col Lindbergh selected and autographed the image, with the card described as attractive and suitable for prominent display. A coupon is mentioned for readers to obtain the portrait.

Athens Messengae Lindbergh Mp. Reo Otto

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