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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1924

Page

2

Mystery Velasquez Portrait Arrives With Spanish Priest

An alleged Velasquez portrait of Isabella of Spain lands with Father Michael de Sanctis Caralt, a Spanish priest, amid talk of a century old canvas worth up to 500000 dollars. The tale follows its dramatic discovery under a nun hood and prior ownership among priests and monks.

New York China Father Michael de Sanctis Caralt Father Caralt Spain Velasquez Isabella 11 Philip IV Isabella Philip Therese Roman Garcia London Leire Father Garcia Caralt America

Bond Forfeiture Follows Failure to Appear in Prohibition Case

Federal Judge Edwin L. Garvin issued a bench warrant for Mean s a former Department of Justice agent and ordered bail totaling 36000 forfeited after he failed to appear for trial on indictments charging conspiracy to violate the prohibition law and removing liquor from bonded warehouses. Counsel said Means is under subpoena to testify before the Senate committee in Washington. Means was indicted last October with Elmer W. Jarnecke, his secretary, and another indictment recently returned against Means, Jarnecke and Col. Thomas B. Felder for an alleged bribery scheme.

New York Federa Edwin L. Garvin B. Means Departent of Justice Means Bpoena Sense Committee Washington Attorney General Elmer W. Jarnecke Jarnecke Col Thomas BR. Felder

Chicago Housewives Fight High Egg Prices and Profiteering

More than 56000 Chicago women vow to continue pressure against alleged profiteer tactics of wholesale and retail traders. The movement, led by Mrs. W. Fridley, adopts the slogan Swat the Bee Profiteers and condemns storage eggs sold as fresh. Ray E. Lane, attorney for the City Council’s high committee, notes a scarcity of fresh eggs and blames Sealer gambling at the Exchange. Mrs. Delavan Cowles of the Woman’s Association of Force says housewives will persist until prices are straightened out.

Chicago W. Fe.ridley Fribiey Pheros Eye and Butter Board Seantile Exchange Dane Delavan Cowles Woman's Association of Force

Navy official Roosevelt urged to resign over Warhoon links

Washington a March 31 report states Senator Dill Democrat of Washington urged President Coolidge to demand the resignation of Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt over alleged connections with the Warhoon case.

Washington Pressent Coolidge Roosevelt Senator Dill

Blown from Boat on Ohio River Tragedy Near Sardis

Dilbert Ritter, 49, of Laffer Ohio, drowned after a skiff capsized on the Ohio River near Sardis. He was swept away by flood scenes when a sudden current toppled him from the boat and his brother witnessed the accident.

Tersville W. VA Dilbert Ritter Laffer- Ohio Iver Sardis Ohio Toev

Cuba to Erect Monument for Sailors of the Maine

The Cuban government plans a memorial in Havana Harbor for the sailors who perished when the Maine exploded. The monument will stand on the Matlecon overlooking Morro Castle and the Gulf, with an architect’s drawing shown.

Maine Havena Harbor Matlecon Morro Castile Gulf

Negroes Read to Fight Klan in Youngstown

Police investigate potential race war after report that 1600 revolvers were shipped to African American mail customers in Youngstown. Officials note a new black organization opposing the Ku Klux Klan being formed locally and fears of possible unrest.

Youngstown. Q Westwood Youngstown Ku Klux Klan

Huerta Located Near Honduran Border

Adolfo de la Huerta, leader of the Mexican revolutions once reported lost at sea while seeking the United States, has been located at Payo Obisto on the Honduran border, per a state department dispatch dated March 31.

Standard Time Origins Tied to National Observatories

A number of nations set standard time by longitude aligned with their national observatories. This practice links civil time to precise geographic meridians, yielding consistent local time zones for government and daily life.

Kidney Remedy Claims Quick Relief for Urinary Ailments

In Columbus Ohio a customer reports relief from kidney and bladder troubles using P C Kidney Remedy from P C Medicine Co at 1429 N 5th St. The ad touts delivery by mail for a dollar and cites Mrs Wm Crow of 1342 Cleveland Ave Columbus as endorsement.

P. C. Kinney P. C. Medicine Co 5Th &T Columbus Ohio Wm. Crow Cleveland Ave Columbus, O Advertinicht

Flood Claims Six Lives Across Potomac Region

The Potomac flood across eastern Maryland and parts of Virginia and West Virginia claimed six lives. A five member family perished in Kitzmiller Maryland as a tree they clung to was uprooted and felled. J Bowden Duryee of Cherry Dale Virginia drowned while attempting to save a boat. Dozens of small craft were destroyed as the river rose to its highest level in Washington since 1902.

Washington Potomac River Maryland Virginia West Virginia Kitzmiller J. Bowden Duryée Cherrydale Potomac Weather Bureau

Daucherty to Leave for Washington Today

Atlantic City reports former Attorney General Harry M. Daucherty will depart for Washington this afternoon. He would not reveal the purpose of his visit but said he remains in constant touch with friends in the capital.

Atlantic City N. J Harry M. Daucherty Washington

Race to Open First Transocean Airship Service

Britain and Spain compete to inaugurate the world’s first transocean airship service. Spain plans two Zeppelin type craft with 9 engines each, carrying 40 passengers and 12 tons of freight, twice weekly. outward four days, return four and a half. Britain asks Commons for subsidy. Burney estimates eighteen months to build after sanction.

London Britain Spain Buenos Aires

Radio Burglar Fights For Airwaves In Chicago

In Chicago a radio burglar wounded Charles Kordecki, deputy bailiff, as he returned home with his wife and two children. They struggled over guns while the intruder fled, leaving a trail of blood, and the radio continued broadcasting through the assault.

Chicago Charles Kordekit Municipal Court Kordecki Melody

A Pretty Frock for Mother's Girl Pattern Ad

Printed crepe in blue and tan tones with blue facings shown. Model suitable for velveteen wool warp and serge. Cut in sizes 8 10 12 and 14 years. A 12 year size needs 3 yards of 22 inch material. Pattern mailed for 12c in stamps to receive the Spring Summer 1924 Book of Fashions.

Earth's sensible atmosphere extends beyond 100 miles

An article notes that the earth's atmosphere reaches well above 100 miles in height, indicating the outer boundary of the planet's gaseous envelope and its practical limits for human operation and atmospheric science.

Funeral for Mrs. Orndorff in New Straitsville

Mrs. Walter Orndorff, 35, died Friday from tuberculosis and was buried in New Straitsville Sunday afternoon. She is survived by her husband and four young children after several years of illness.

Orndorff Walter Orndorff New Straitsville

Commissioner Smith Returns After Foot Injury Incident

Commissioner John Smith visited Logan on Saturday following a weeks long absence due to a foot injury. He described a mishap while chopping wood when his axe deflected and struck his foot, nearly severing two toes. The injury has healed and he moves about with little trouble.

John Smith Logan Mr. Smith

Ten-Pound Son Carl Jr. Born to Mr and Mrs Schull

Early Saturday morning Dr Stork delivered a baby boy weighing ten pounds at the home of Carl and Mrs Schull. The newborn was named Carl Jr with grandparents Mr Fred Heine and Edward Schull listed as relatives.

Logan Carl Schull Dr. Stork Schull Carl Jr Fred Heine Edward Schull

Dry Berea well on Collins farm near Mt Pleasant

In the J R C company well on Collins farm near Mt Pleasant no gas emerged as the bit struck Berea sand last week. The well is dry and will be plugged. A water bearing sand streak was found 200 feet above Berea. The company will move 1200 feet and drill a new hole on the same farm.

Berea J. R. C. Company Collins Mt. Pleasant

Shawnee Woman Operated for Acute Appendicitis

Mrs. Ann Summers of Shawnee was taken to Cherrington hospital Thursday for an appendectomy. The attending physician reports her condition is pronounced good.

Ann Summers Shawnee Cherrington Hospital

Hospital Elevator Accident Injures Frank McCarthy

Frank McCarthy the 17 year old son of Mrs Kathryn McCarthy superintendent of nurses at the local hospital had his right hand cut in an elevator accident at the hospital Friday. The injury resembled a prior accident that left Miss Lonas with a cracked bone in her right arm and McCarthy received several stitches to close the wound.

Frank McCarthy Kathryn McCarthy Miss Lonas Young McCarthy

Insurance meet held by Prudential reps in Logan

Nine representatives of the Prudential Insurance Company from the Lancaster district gathered in Logan on Saturday for a conference at the local office. The meeting aimed to coordinate sales and service efforts across the district and strengthen local operations.

Birthday Conference for F M Collins Held Amid Flood Delays

Visiting agents joined business discussions with Collins to mark his birthday anniversary despite flood conditions north of Logan. Detours via Amanda, Tarleton and Laurelville hindered travel while a noon birthday dinner was hosted by Star restaurant. Participants included Hengse, Halsey, Rudisill, Vandegraff, Primmer from Lancaster, Shockley and Hall from Nelsonville, and Atkinson from Athens.

F. M. Collins Collins Logan Amanda Tarleton Laurelville Star Restaurant Hengse Halsey Rudisill Vandegriff and Primmer Lancaster Shockley and Hall Nelsonville Atkinson Athens

Rockbridge Landslide Closes Main Road to Lancaster and Columbus

Heavy rains cause another slide near Rockbridge blocking the main thoroughfare north to Lancaster and Columbus. Tons of earth tumbled down. officials predict continued slides though the worst damage may be past.

Rockbridge Lancaster Columbus

Magnet retrieves razor from Birmingham canal linked to woman's death

Birmingham police recovered a razor from a canal near the scene where a woman was found with a throat wound. Death by self harm was suspected, though the missing weapon added a hint of mystery.

Birmingham England

Plusk and Luck Team Up Like Old Friends

Two figures named Plusk and Luck appear together in a shared roundabout scene, suggesting a close association as they move in tandem through a familiar area. Their pairing is noted by onlookers for its steady companionship and mutual presence.

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