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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1928

Page

8

Presidential Timber Debate Echoes at Lynch Conference

A political meeting features Willis as a candidate railing at Hoover and the League of Nations while praising Sherman Eagle and traditional Republicans. The crowd debates Hoover’s loyalty, with speakers recalling 1920 and 1924 alignments and critiquing Democratic accusations amid a festive, tense crowd.

Sam Patrick Henry Ike Willis Bere Hoover Wilson League of Nations Wilson Geferrms Reed Toiest Senator Lodge Harding Pom-j Crane Tezis Menunton Gust

Eaten Wise Woman Taken 70 Hospital After Assault Case

A confusing report details a woman named Tippie taken to hospital after an assault and battery case. Arrests, fines, and legal actions follow as the injured party faces costs while three children are placed in a Mechanicsburg home.

Primary and road plans surface in state updates

The article outlines the date schedule for party primaries and state officer elections including delegates to national conventions set for April and August 14, with candidacy declarations due by June 15. It also notes a highway project funds, a Cumberland Road widening, and historical context tied to Columbus.

Columbus Clarence J. Brown LU. S Reig Huesiay

State levies to cover deficit and prison renovations

The 1 year property levy will fund a seven million deficit with two installments due in June and August to the state auditor. Vislora inmates are cleared to pass after a diphtheria quarantine. Prison upgrades include a new chapel and cell block, housing 816 and 550 men in new dorms, with total prison population at 4100. Guard uniforms and shift changes may follow. American Rolling Mills plans near closure of a blast furnace plant with remaining sections likely shut by mid summer.

State General Assembly State Auditor's Office Vislora Columbus American Rolling Malls Company BR. H. Sweetster

Complaint Filed Against Rural Power Rates in Ohio Territory

Charles H. Hubba of Cleveland files a complaint with the Public Utilities Commission on behalf of 72 residents across several counties including Guernsey Carroll Holmes and others. They allege Ohio Power Company rural rates are excessive and provide undue profits relative to property value.

Ohio Power Company Coluembils Anel Rurad iOmne jCharles H. Hubba Cleveland Guernsey Carroll Holmes Uehland Stark, Harrison Snote Cho Power Company

Woman Sentenced on Contempt Charge in Cleveland

Cleveland March 17 The woman identified as Mrs Tyabethr faced contempt charges for defiance in court. She was sentenced to a year in prison after repeatedly refusing to comply with affidavits in a divorce petition and court orders.

Cleveland Tyabethr Vie Feild Ecole

Lewis backs government oversight of coal industry

John L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers endorsed federal supervision of the coal industry. He told the Senate Investigating Committee the union is ready to meet with operators to propose stabilization legislation as the industry resumes production.

Washington Senator Gooding Ioho United Mine Workers John L. Lewis Senate Coal Infantry

Three youths killed in nitroglycerine blast at West Union

A can of nitroglycerine exploded injuring and killing several youths near West Union. Investigators say junk hunting along the county reads may have left the explosive in a trash pile. Officials note the incident follows earlier union and coal commission discussions about nitroglycerine control.

West Union Lewis Coun Coal Commission Buffomia

Senate Favors Boulder Canyon Dam Bill Reported

The Senate irrigation committee endorsed the Johnson Boulder Canyon dam bill by 13 to 0 and sent it to the Senate. Senator Johnson of California, the bill’s author, plans to seek a prime calendar spot after presenting to the Republican steering committee.

Washington U.P Senate Irrigation Committee Johnson Boulder Canyon Dam Senate Johnson California Republican Steering Committee

Judge investigates missing student girl in Strongsville

In Cleveland on March 17 an attempt by Attorney Blythin to confirm if a girl staying at his Strongsville home since Monday is Francis St John Smith, a missing college student. The girl claimed to be Mona Walsh 170, fled a Newfoundland convent school ten years ago and walked to Cleveland.

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million dollar flood relief bid for Santa Clara Valley

Investigations by federal state city and county authorities underway as action is taken to provide a rehabilitation fund of 1 000 000 for flood stricken Santa Clara Valley. Death toll estimated between 360 and 400 with 250 to 275 dead and about 100 missing.

Los Angeles Cal Santa Clara Valley Om Fetals

Navy Department backs Lutton resolution on arms export

Washington March 17 The Navy Department joined the War Department in supporting the Lutton resolution for profitless export of arms to belligerents without Congress approval. Secretary Wilbur endorsed the measure before the House foreign affairs committee arguing it would reduce the United States strength.

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