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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1927

Page

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Federal raiders strike Athens county bootleg ring

Fifteen federal and state inspectors plus locals conducted six o’clock raids across Athens county against bootleggers as affidavits awaited. Several suspects were arrested while others fled. bonds ranged up to two thousand dollars.

Athens County Federal Prohibition Department Common Pleas Adsamile Wats Andy One Junit George Weiliiams Glouster Tires Charses March St Vwaerch Aes Cbria Cerhin Mach An

Daughters of Midas Begins New Serial Tonight

Cantonese leader signals end of unequal treaties as a new tale unfolds. The text previews a serialization featuring complex love and a curse across three protagonists, starting this session.

Motion for New Trial for Stout Expected Monday

Arthur Stout found guilty of second degree murder in the death of his stepmother Mrs Sarah Stout. A motion for a new trial is expected to be heard Monday by Judge James W. Darby. A special grand jury will be called Tuesday to indict Inez Palmer for the murder of William Stout and for complicity in Mrs Stout’s killing. Prosecutor Wo J Jones announced the plan.

Arthur Stout Sarah Stout James W. Darby Ines Palmer William Stout Arthur Stout J Jones Inez Palmer Simi Tien Vinten

Three Die in Forestdale Moonstone Raid Shootout

A raid on a moonstone still at Forestdale left three dead after a constable was killed during the operation. The fallen include Vern Bryant of Coal Gros, reportedly shot twice in the chest as he lay dying, and Nelson Kelley, 50, and Kelley’s son were also wounded by return fire.

U.pp Forestdale Vern Bryant Bryant Nelson Kelley Kelleys

Camp for Tourists At Fair Grounds Is Proposed Here

Athens County Agricultural Society approves plans for a tourists camp at the fair grounds. The pony barns and other structures near the cemetery will be torn down as part of beautification. The Athens City Park Commission and the society plan joint committees to create sanitary facilities and lighting for a summer use camp. The project aims to make the grounds suitable for city and county gatherings beyond fair time, similar to a successful Marietta camp.

Fair Grounds Athens County Fair Athens County Agricultural Society Loy Blacksood Socity View Grounds Athena City Park Commission J OD. Martin Frank Murphey Ed Schloss Agricultural Society Park Commission Fair The Ohio Marietta

Logan Gas Company outlines plans to serve Ohio communities

Cross declares the Logan gas concern will function in full confidence of customers as it outlines plans to improve service across Ohio communities.

Logan Ohio Cross

Logan Gas chief pledges fair dealing for Ohio cities

March 26 report from Columbus covers Raymond Cross new Logan Gas management outlining plans to serve forty Ohio cities with transparent operations and reasonable rates. Cross says past mistakes will be rectified and stresses public confidence and cooperation as key to proper utility functioning. He notes readiness to sign rate settlement once city councils pass ordinances and references a franchise extension change to allow 150 feet of free extension.

Columbus Raymond Cross Logan Gar Company Ohio Cities Crass Pulite Logan Gas Company Cross Cilies

Miners Weigh Wage Crisis Ahead of Policy Committee Meeting

Leaders at International Headquarters mark time awaiting a Monday policy committee session to decide on a response to the wage crisis and possible shutdowns. The Jacksonville wage clause and potential force majeure loom as operators resist pay terms. A separate West Virginia conference failed to gather any operators or miners, prompting a mass meeting at the courthouse in the evening.

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Mothers Festivities Draw Hundreds for University Event

From 300 to 400 mothers of Ohio University students toured Athens and the state hospital grounds Saturday with Wir Wanis and Rotary members. They attended a Swing Hall one act play, a reception at the Students' Union, and a full Sunday schedule with church services and fraternity dinners. The program closes with a Yeaper service at Evlog auditorium led by Dean Irma Voigt and YWCA aides. Some mothers will stay until Monday.

Mothers of Ohlo Wnversity Athens Athens State Hospital Wirwanis and Rotary Clubs Mothers For Mate Swing Hall Students’ Union Yeaper Evlog Auditorium Irma BE. Voigt Y W.C

Black hens yield massive eggs in Pomeroy displays

T W Krider of Racine owns two black hens laying eggs 14 and 74 inches in circumference. Twenty eight eggs were sent to the county farm agent before being moved to the French hatchery. Mrs Holt of Rutland also displayed a gigantic egg from a white hen. she notes only one hen in her flock lays such a size egg.

Pomeroy T. W. Krider Racine George W. Kireitler J .8. Holt Rutland Wires Holt Krider

Hope for World Stability Tied to Debt Cancellation

Columbus report quotes Sir George Paish urging immediate elimination of wartime debts to restore global peace and U S prosperity. Paish warns European debt burden risks world instability and panics in financial institutions, speaking during a debate with Congressman Theodore Burton.

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Planes to China Set for West Coast Air Force Move

About a dozen aircraft will accompany the new marine force to China under Major Francis T Evans. Six observation planes depart Quantico Virginia then San Diego with six combat planes redrafted from the San Diego base aboard the Henderson, carrying 1600 men.

Washington China Francis T Evans Air Corps West Coast San Mego Quantwo Sas Diego San Diego Trenderson

Mine to be abandoned at San Toy if wage scale met

San Toy mine No 402 with about 325 workers faces permanent closure unless the Sunday Creek company agrees to a wage scale competitive with West Virginia and Kentucky miners. O S Newton says operation hinges on union negotiations as railroad fuel contracts lapse and past burns limit options. The plant, praised as well equipped, could shield the village of San Toy from further decline if terms are reached.

Nulsonville Sunday Creek Coal Company San Toy West Virginia Kentucby O. S. Newton Beak Gaitton Ohio Newton Cecal Tonerr Kentucky Crnttian Plince

Cantonese leadership vows end to foreign trading rights

Marshal Chiang Kai-Shek announces the aim to abrogate all foreign special rights and concessions in China while promising no use of force. Refugees from the Yangtze frontier flee as ships evacuate and American Marines rush to reinforce defenses, with 8 000 armed forces now guarding foreign interests.

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Americans in Nanking Hold Hill Against Cantonese Attack

Survivors recount U S destroyers shelling hill at Nanking to break a Cantonese assault on a refugee shelter. An American consul and Marine guard defend Socony Hill while women and children evacuate toward Shanghai after a desperate night under fire.

Hill Nanking Socony Hill Inn Heth Doni United States Destroyers United Vices Min Davis Americnans Nanking University Glas Socony Hill Advyantisia Spencer Shannon Bamboo Grove Marine Plumley Socony House Mr. Davis Hobart Paxton

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