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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1928

Page

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Senate to police presidential campaign spendings

The Teapot Dome era prompts Nye to seek a special bipartisan committee with two Republicans, two Democrats, and Senator Shipstead to monitor expenditures. A $50,000 appropriation is likely to fund subpoenas and nationwide inquiry starting in June after party conventions. Wealthy donors fear investigation.

Washington Senate Nye Borah Committee Kenyon Committee Tihem Pollens Committee Shipstead Farmer- Laborite

Three Barberton Missing Children Found Asleep In Field

Three Barberton toddlers aged 3 1/2 and 3 years were missing last night prompting a radio alert and a 200 person search. They were found asleep in a field and returned home unharmed.

Barberton U.P Reva Robert Sabety Donald Hardman Akron Cleveland

Denison String Quartet to Play Tonight

The Denison String Quartet performs at 8 o clock tonight in Music Hall auditorium as part of the exchange programs by Ohio Wesleyan, Ohio, and Denison universities. Professor Karl Eschman accompanies on piano for Schumann Quintet. Program includes Bach and Schumann pieces. admission is free.

Denison String Quartet Music Hall Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Denison Karl Eschman Denison School of Music Schumann Bach

Shaw Couple Welcome Montgomery Baby in Youngstown

Mr and Mrs William Montgomery of Youngstown welcomed a daughter born Sunday March 25. The child’s mother Ruth Shaw Montgomery is formerly Ruth Shaw daughter of Mr and Mrs Shaw of New Marshfield road.

8. S. Shaw New Marshfield Road William Montgomery Youngstown

Second student suicide shocks Miami within week

A second student killed herself in Miami within a week. A girl was involved with Miss Todd, head waitress and president of the Miami Delta Gamma chapter, who was taken to her Cincinnati home.

Self Miami Miss Todd Delta Gamma Sorority Cincinnati

Tragic Miami student deaths linked to love triangle

Oxford officials report Mack Wisecup 23 shot himself at home after Ray Tish 19 killed himself in Cincinnati a day earlier. Both had pursued Miss Helen Todd from Cincinnati as police note Wisecup misread her withdrawal as affection for Tish. Wisecup had been Miami chapter president of Delta Upsilon and worked in East Hall dining.

Oxford U.P Miami University Mack Wisecup Ray Tish Coshocton Cincinnati Wisecup Tish Helen Todd Miss Todd Helen Miami Delta Upsilon Fraternity East Hall

Apple Scab Survey To Be Discussed In Columbus Meeting

The apple scab survey for south eastern Ohio will be discussed at a Columbus conference. Representatives from the Ohio Experiment Station the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Ohio State University will attend. Prof E R Wallace will represent the Athens institution.

Southeastern Ohio Columbus Ohio Experiment Station Department of Agriculture Ohio University Ohio State University E. R. Wallace Athens

Reward split in 26 ways in Mellett case

Canton, March 26. Twenty six persons shared the $27,563 reward for the arrest and conviction of Don R. Mellett editor of the Canton Daily News. Steve Kascholk received $10,000, the Betzlers $3,000 each, Bernard McDermott $1,500, Pat McDermott $1,500, and Tom McDermott $500.

Mellett Canton U.P Don R. Mellett Canton Daily Steve Kascholk Pennsylvania William Eva Betzler Pat McDermott Bernard McDermott Nany Glo Pat Tom McDermott

Dry League Is Not Church Says Pastor

In Columbus on March 26 Dr H M Lichliter a Congregationalist minister told an audience that the Anti Saloon league has no right to call itself the church in action against liquor He said the church should educate for temperance but resist being used by any propagandist organization and oppose outside efforts to endorse a specific program His sermon was titled the temptation to meddle in politics and urged the church to avoid political alignment.

Columbus U.P Anti- Saloon League H. M. Lichliter

Breaking of Relations With Rumania Urged

A House resolution proposes terminating treaty relations with Romania over alleged persecution of racial and religious minorities. Introduced by Rep Berger Socialist of Wisconsin, the measure cites European cruelties and criticizes wartime sacrifice to support such nations.

Washington U.R Rumania Berger Wisconsin Europe Romania

Hold Up Toll Keeper On East Liverpool Bridge

Two masked men in a car with an Ohio license plate robbed toll keeper John J. Patton on the East Liverpool Newell bridge over the Ohio River, taking 370 dollars before fleeing into West Virginia.

East Liverpool U.P Ohio John J. Patton East Liverpool- Newell W. Va Ohio River West Virginia

Spring Fashion Shines as Nations Sees Warm Easter Weather

Warm sunshine basks most of the nation with spring fashion parades on major avenues. New York hits 69 degrees for the warmest March 26 since 1910 as elites parade in Upper Fifth and Park avenues. Coney Island seawall crowds, Boston similar fashion displays, and mixed forecasts of rain loom over Easter costumes and parades.

Dame Elite New York New York City Coney Island Upper Fifth Avenue Park Avenue Boston

Power Plant at Sand Run Mine Destroyed by Blasts

Nelsonville March 26 A mine owner report says Green and Schultz mine employed about 39 miners with three cars of coal loaded daily. Two dynamite charges wrecked the power plant and damaged machinery, with tire tracks found nearby. Officials note rumors the Jacksonville wage agreement was not fully paid.

Nelsonville Green and Schultz Oral Daugherty Jacksonville L. F. Hammond W. Schultz William Green Schultz

Power plant destroyed at Green and Schultz mine Sand Run

Two dynamite explosions leveled the Green and Schultz mine power plant near Sand Run. Estimated damage is about 1000 dollars. The plant had burned previously in an incendiary fire last fall. Sixty miners were employed and daily coal loading reached about 250 tons. The mine had reopened after winter closure amid Jacksonville wage dispute. Investigations by Sheriff W. R. Lloyd and Deputy continued.

Logan Green and Schultz Sand Run Jacksonville W. R. Lloyd

Mills Libel Suit Hearing Starts Tomorrow in Ohio

The $100,000 libel suit of J. O. Mills against Zanesville Publishing Co and editor Joe R. Downs opens tomorrow before Judge Brooks Shell in Zanesville. Mills alleges an editorial in the Zanesville Signal was malicious and helped defeat his bid for lieutenant governor as a Republican candidate.

Zanesville U.P Brooks Shell Lancaster J. O. Mills Columbus Restauranteur Zanesville Publishing Company Joe R. Downs Zanesville Signal Signal Mills

Seek To Stop Gas Rate Rise In Ohio City

Fremont fights Logan Gas rate hike as other Ohio towns press to block passage of the ordinance. Fremont council accepts the increase but the vice mayor refuses to sign without the mayor. Assistant Attorney General Grant Mouser Jr accuses City Solicitor I G Stout of favoring the company and seeks to finish by April 8.

Ohio City Columbus U.R Logan Gas Company Fremont I. G. Stout Grant E. Mouser, Jr Marion Crusader Stout Mouser

Sheriff heads to Waco over forged note charge

Sheriff FE. L. Partee leaves for Waco Texas to bring Joseph Tomsey farmer near Hicksville held on a forgery warrant issued by the local authority.

Texas U.P FE. L. Partee Waco Joseph Tomsey Hicksville

No Trace Found of 50 Bandits Near Mexico City Robbery

Fifty bandits held up 200 travelers on the Puebla highway near Mexico City, seizing money and jewels and fleeing into the hills. American officials and journalists narrowly escaped the attack as soldiers pursued the culprits. no injuries were reported and the bandits allegedly behaved politely during the incident.

Mexico City Puebla Arthur Ruhl Xoquiapan

Renowned Civil War Vet Dr Charles B Taylor Passes Expected

Critically ill at his home in McArthur Doctor Charles B Taylor a veteran preacher and teacher long associated with Wilkesville Salem and numerous Presbyterian churches in Vinton Meigs and Athens counties is not expected to recover. He influenced funerals and weddings across the region and was a familiar rural pastor.

McArthur Charles B. Taylor Doctor Taylor Wilkesville Salem Vinton Meigs Athens

German Fliers Begin Atlantic Hop From Berlin

Three Germans led by pilot Hermann Koehl started from Tempelhof and Bremen for Baldonnel Ireland on a westward flight toward New York. Teammates include Arthur Spindler and Herr Von Huenefeld. The Junkers craft plans to reach Mitchel Field, L. I., with no rubber lifeboat but with emergency rations.

Berlin U.P Baldonnel Airdrome Ireland New York Junkers Bremen Tempelhof Hermann Koehl Arthur Spindler Kohl Herr von Huenefeld

Farm Relief Measure Advances Through House Committee

The McNary-Haugen bill with the equalization fee gains approval from the House agriculture committee and moves toward House consideration after flood control bills. It creates a federal farm board to market surpluses and a $400 million loan fund, allows cooperatives to form pools, and lets the president appoint farm board members directly despite prior nomination rules. President Coolidge opposes the fee but support remains for other provisions after vetoed elements were dropped.

Washington U.P McNary-Haugen House Agriculture Committee House Senate Haugen House Committee Federal Farm Board Coolidge Farm Board

Man Shot During Party in Columbus

John Scott, 28, a Black man, was shot in the thigh and bled to death during a gathering at a friend's home in Columbus early today. Police investigated the fatal shooting.

Columbus John Scott

Bank official injured as cow tramples him

John H. Wheland, 838, formerly an Arcadia Bank and Savings official now under indictment in the bank collapse, remained in serious condition after a cow trampled him in Findlay.

Tax Cut Approved in New York Real Estate Relief Bill

Governor Smith signed the Hutchinson measure authorizing a 12.5 million dollar tax cut for real estate owners. The plan fixes the direct state tax rate at a set mill, aiming to ease burdens on property holders.

Catherine Smith New York State Center Francis P Quillinan Troy N. Y Arthur Smith Catherine Albany Smith

Ohio Attorney General urges state funding and spending cap for campaigns

Cincinnati March 26 Attorney General Edward C Turner Republican candidate argued a state campaign fund should be allowed but limited and proposed treasury appropriations for major parties campaigns with strict contribution bans He cited Sinclair Doheny and Insull and criticized Borahs plan to solicit funds from party ranks as ineffective and foolish.

Cincinnati Edward C. Turner Kiwania Club Turner Ohio Sinclair Doheny Insull Illinois Borah Paty

Senator Neeley plans Hoover attack on Borah poll response

Senator Neeley of West Virginia will brand Hoover's Borah prohibition questionnaire reply in the Senate today. Hoover asserts support for the Eighteenth Amendment, while opponents like Senator Willis of Ohio say the letter is not as dry as others from presidential hopefuls. Neeley will deliver a speech criticizing Hoover's letter.

Washington Secretary of Commerce Hoover Senate Neeley W. Va Borah Willis Ohio

Nine Die in Weekend Traffic Toll Across Ohio

Nine persons died in state traffic accidents reported in a weekend survey. The fatalities spanned multiple counties and involved several vehicles, reflecting a continued toll on Ohio roads.

Ohio National Guard Denies Klan Parade Claims

Columbus officials rejected accusations that Ohio guardsmen marched in Klan spirit. General Henderson said the charge is untrue and that the Ohio National Guard as a whole is not involved.

Indianapolis Ind National Guard Ohio Ohio Guardsmen Alan Ramsey Grand Dragons’ Guard Dragons’ Guard Buckeye Lake Akron 1 Guard Ramsay Columbus J. By

Klan Activity and National Guard Involvement Questioned

Henderson suggests isolated figures or guards in uniforms may have marched in Ala parades, noting no clear notice in five years. He cites Ramaay segments possibly from the National Guard during a 1924 Niles disturbance when Klansmen clashed with anti Klan forces across Ohio.

Ala Ohio

Toledo Gang Robs Four Churches in Sunday Night Attacks

Police credited a gang of robbers with breaking into four churches on Sunday night in Toledo. A preliminary check was not completed, but authorities held the group responsible based on early evidence and patterns observed by officers.

Toledo

Missouri To Select Republican Delegates

In St Joseph Missouri the state Republican convention convened to select seven delegates to the national convention. Forces of former Governor Frank Lowden appeared to be in control. Of 32 district delegates already chosen Lowden forces claimed 28.

St, Joseph Frai O. Lewden Lowden

Booklet on the care of your baby from Athens Public Health

The Public Health Service offers 42 booklets on infant care from birth to age four. It covers diet during nursing teething and common care questions answered by expert authorities. Copies are available from the information bureau using the coupon provided.

THE Athens Public Wmation

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