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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1924

Page

7

Migratory birds seek protections in Game Refuge Bill

The American Game Protective Association urges stronger protections for ducks geese and other birds amid draining and destruction of feeding and resting habitats. The Game Refuge Bill H B 145 by Daniel R Anthony Jr Kansas sets refuges along migratory routes with public areas under regulations and funded by a federal hunting license.

American Game Protective Association New York Thanker Daniel R. Anthony, Jr Kansas

Insurance Soars for Chicago Store Owner Mollie Newbury

Mrs Mollie Nettcer Newbury owner and directing chief of a Chicago store increases her insurance to 3 million dollars with 22 companies underwriting the new 1.8 million policy taken out the other day.

Mollie Nettcer Newbury Chicago

Woman Hides in Athens Hotel During Citywide Hide and Seek

Emma Fitch longtime inmate of the Athens State hospital escaped with her husband and hid in a hotel room. Police led a citywide search before the couple was located and Fitch surrendered the key moment the officers arrived.

Athens Berry Hotel McKinley Cady Maple Emma Fitch Athens State Hospital

Colleges Unite Five Denominations for Student Pastoral Work

Cooperation of five Protestant denominations supports Rev. Charles M. Bond as student pastor at Ohio University in Athens. A union School of Religion enrolls 97 students earning university credit, with Bible classes and youth societies active on campus. Methodists lead the student body with over one third as Presbyterians and others follow among 17 denominations.

Charles M. Bond Ohio University Athens Methodist Episcopal Baptist Presbyterian Bond Charaeter Union School of Religion United Brethren

Senate demands Weeks justify sale of army arms to Mexico

A Senate resolution directed Secretary Weeks to provide full information on sales of air and ammunition to Mexico. The measure, supported by Senator Walsh of Montana, asks Weeks to cite the statutory authority for the army materiel deliveries and sales.

Washington Mar Weeks Walsh Montana Senate Mexico

Gas Explosion Hits House in Barnesville

Barnesville Ohio reports a gas explosion at Gus Lyons home injuring no one. One end of the house was blown out and the scene drew responders.

Barnesville Gus Lyons

Treaty Obligation Urges Protection for Migratory Bird Fife

A statement argues treaty obligations with Canada require providing care and protection to Migratory Bird Fife, as its supporters insist it deserves.

Canada

Reds Charge Vandals By Jap Soldiers In Siberia

Tokyo rejects Moscow's claim that Japanese troops damaged Russian property in Siberia. The exchange shapes the fate of the proposed third Russo Japanese conference. Moscow counters by citing alleged Russian massacres of Japanese soldiers in Nikolaievsk in 1926 and seeks indemnity or shared consequences.

Tokio Japan Siberia Moscow Nikolaievsk

World flight planes take off again toward Seattle

In Vancouver at 10 15 a m March 20 three world flight planes resumed their attempt to reach Seattle. After a short circle over the field, they headed north for Sand Point landing field as Major Frederick T Martin led the squadron. Lieutenant Erik Nelson was en route from Eugene Oregon and expected to join in Seattle.

World Flight Northwest United States Vancouver Wasil Seattle Sand Point Frederick T. Martin Erik Nelson Mugene Oregon Nelson

Old-Line Japanese resist Soviet terms on military rights

The passage notes deep resistance among traditional Japanese factions to a Soviet demand on military rights. It warns that acceptance could topple the Kato ministry, weaken the Setsukpi party, and overturn Japan’s army and navy control, even as Moscow may drop the claim and accept war costs for Nikolaievsk.

Kato Setvukpi Japan Moscow Nikolaievsk A. A. Joffe Joffe Tokio

Football Fan Demonstrates Greater Passion Than Electric Fan

The phrase contrasts two fans with a playful note on enthusiasm, suggesting the football supporter drives more energy than a stalled electrical device. It uses a vivid, concise comparison to highlight dedication.

Noted Mader case figure Colavito faces grand jury charges

Mrs Emme Colavito and Mrs Fannie Costanzo were jointly indicted by the Cuyahoga County grand jury for first degree murder in the poisoning of Costanzo's husband to collect insurance. Colavito allegedly was hired to administer the poison.

Cleveland, C Emme Colavito Cuyahoga County Fannie Costamed

Pastor J Logan Fish Dies in Wheeling After Illness

Rev. J Logan Fish pastor at St Andrewas P E church Wheeling dies from pneumonia. native of England and former resident of Susteraville West Virginia. He came to Wheeling ten years ago.

Wheeling W. Va J. Logan Fish St. Andrewa P. BE Susteraville England

Ground Hitting Easier Than Golf Play

A short quip notes hitting the ground is easier than striking a golf ball because the ground provides a vast, forgiving surface. The comment humorously contrasts the difficulty of golf with the inevitability of contact with earth.

Spanish Air Bombs Rebel Positions Near Moroura

A Spanish airplane bombed rebel positions near Moroura in Melilula Morrocco. The Tribesmen fought back until Spantal rescued them.

Melilula Morrocco Moroura Fere Kert Spantal

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