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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1927

Page

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Miners face long suspension as Jacksonville wage pact ends

Ten thousand miners in the Hocking valley brace for a long suspension when the Jacksonville wage agreement expires. The United Mine Workers plans limited weekly aid during a general strike while operators demand lower wages, and efforts to organize West Virginia fields intensify alongside freight-rate lobbying to aid Ohio markets.

Hocking Valley Warlields Jacksonville Suspr Huehkt Threo Amana Ts Ist United Mine Workers of America Hocking Great Britain Uilland Gurreenland Ville Ohio N O West Virginia Ohio West Vvinia Fells S. J. Mardis Athens County Funian Serelus Hocking Fel Andy T New Lexington Miners Corning Athens Crooksville Santay Sunday Creek Coal Company

Americans and British flee Chungking for ships

Americans and British in Chungking evacuate to ships as anti foreign demonstrations rise. U S consuls take refuge on the Monocacy while banks and installations are closed and firms rush to forestall depredations. Chinese mobs breach French concessions as foreign presence tightens amid tensions along the Yangtze.

H. Francis Messelwith United Press Shanghai Chungikiang Tto U. & Consul Amene Oriental Bank Exchanges Telegraph Company Yush Kiang Kui-Shek

Four Miners Die in Ehrenfield Pennsylvania Mine Blast

Four miners died in a Pennsyl vania coal mine explosion at Ehrenfield No. 3 pit. Two men were rescued after being knocked unconscious. others escaped with aid or by sheltering in recesses as two more blasts followed the first. Flames erupted from the shafts and offices, with debris injuring staff.

Johnstown UFAN Pennsylv Coal and Coke Corporation Ehrenfield Sous Ndt Oator. Kup

Springfield Woman Appoints Self as Manager in Local Contracting Firm

Mrs Merchtt Springfield, wife of assistant manager Anthony Perry, ousted him and took control of the contracting company claiming he fails to run the business. The move follows a disaster blamed on drunkenness inefficiency and neglect, under George Mire Cry with 87 deaths.

Springfield Merchtt Anthony Perry Ross Nashville George Mire Cry Bass

License Tags Sold By Local Officers Bring $45 230.93

License tag sales by local offices totaled 45 230 93 in the latest period, per deputy commissioner C W Bryant. Athens and Fairfield counties led receipts, with Ohio counties across the state contributing smaller amounts. Transfers and duplicates added 192 80, bringing total business to 45 423 72.

C. WE. Bryson West Athens County Fairfield County Hocking County Arias Morgan Washington Vinton Franklin Tackson Tucas Isuimmitl Marion Seiote Hamilton Jefferson Fross Fashtahula Lawrence, Lake, Cuy Thegit Licking Muskingum Logan Ottawa

Justices and Mayors May Try Cases Says Worstell

Judge Worstell of Athens County says Justices and mayors may still try cases while noting disqualification rules. He argues that a defendant must object to a judge to trigger disqualification and that failure leaves the court in place until a higher court intervenes. He also defends the prohibition jail rule, urging it as sound though fines may be unpaid.

Vivo Athens County United States Supreme Court Ture Great Tolloy Nelsonville Tates Aliamm Chianacey Justice of the Peace Chartes Si Aaury Lle Worstell Ibis Justice of Peace Athena Trend Albany Ampaville Cociville Gloua Come Fenry Antomo Lewis Justice For the Peace Wildse Houck Judas Houck Jwilge Worstell Dudge “Worstell Carly Tin Fifth District Worstel Jai Genences Judy Worstul

Henry Ford shows improvement as hospital guards eased

In Glouster on March 31 and Hollister and Ginuse schools closed due to fuel shortages from a gate at the coal mine. A coal supply arrived later, allowing Hollister schools to resume by midweek after several days of shutdown.

Hollister Ginuse

Direct Tax Levy Passes House by One Vote Margin

The House approved a direct tax levy bill by a single vote after a heated caucus and lengthy debate. Martin S. Dodd led the drive for passage while Ray C. Carpenter opposed, arguing it broke party pledges. In all, 69 Republicans and 1 Democrat voted for, 32 Democrats and 24 Republicans against.

House Columbus U.P Senate Hemblicen Martin S. Dodd Toledo Ray C. Carpenter Seneca County C. F E. Knapp Medina County Carpenter

Flight of a Chinese Regiment Near Hangchew

A Chinese regiment is pictured fleeing along a road near Hangchew as Cantona forces advance. The scene shows a large shell hole in the road center marking the shelling impact.

Cantona North Ching Hangchew

Two Miners Hurt In Milnes Mines Near Glouster

Glouster workers Abe Alexander and Merrill Clark were injured in separate incidents at nearby mines. Alexander suffered a leg injury when caught between car bumpers in mine 281, while Clark’s left foot was mashed after a collision between two cars in mine 255. Stout, present in court for a separate murder case, noted no connection to the mine accidents.

Columbus St.Arther Stout McArthur Vinton County Taunder Barah Stout Ohio Glouster Stout Abe Alexander Inez Palmer Crawford Merrill Clark Mi J Ashield Siversity Cox Lawrence Collin Brok Shortten Colling

Henry Ford Injured in Detroit Area Car Wreck

Henry Ford suffered a chest and back concussion in a Detroit Dearborn auto crash while returning from a visit to his plant. Detectives and private investigators pursued multiple leads amid rumors of foul play, but officials said evidence did not support a deliberate attempt.

M. PD Tracy United Press Detroit U.R Tadae Ford Hospital Dearborn Henry Ford Ford SAC Tarboro Bette Werd Studebaker Michigan Avenue Word Motor Company U. S. District Court

Palmer Trial Set After Stout Sentencing

In Palmer Ohio March 41 Judge Darby set April 25 for the trial of Inez Palmer 24 common law wife of Stout charged with killing William Stout to prevent testimony at her lover’s trial. William Stout’s body was found in a well near his home and a first degree murder indictment was returned by the grand jury. Arthur Stout was convicted of murdering his stepmother Mrs Sarah Stout.

McArthur Stout Ohio Lim Darby Inez Palmer Arthur William Stout Willam Stout Sarah Stout

Union Officials Declare Shutdown Will Be Partial

Union officials warn of a partial mining shutdown affecting 150000 workers as the United Mine Workers end months of wrangling and walk out at midnight when the agreement expires in the bituminous field spanning Western Pennsylvania Indiana Illinois and Iowa.

Ry Gerald P. Overton United Press Indianapolis Tdd Stout Pennsylvania Old Indiana Iineis Iowa United Mil Workers of America

Hope Is Ended in Ohio Coal Mines Shutdown

Ohio coal mine activity halted after midnight as 85 percent of mines report removal of reserve equipment and material. John L. Lewis announced a strike. miners vow prolonged action while some owners may keep limited operations under prior terms. Union funds bolster anticipated duration and expansion into nonunion fields.

Toledo Ulm Ohio Ohio Coal Operators’ Association

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