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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1928

Page

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Ohio Coal Operators Hold Off From Conference Talks

Cincinnati reports that northern and southern railroad executives and coal mine operators met to resolve a four year cargo coal rate dispute. The Ohio Coal Operators Association participated only informally as final Supreme Court disposition loomed.

Ohio Coal Operators’ Association Cincinnati U.P Northern and Southern Railroad W. W. Atterbury The Pennsylvania Lake Cargo Northern and Southern Railway Pennsylvania Railway Northern Southern Daniel Willard Baltimore & Ohio Wizard W. R. Cole Louisville & Nashville West Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Willard U. S. Supreme Court

Mines union reform sparks revocation of 17 Belmont locals

Belmont county locals lost charters as United Mine Workers district head Lee Hall ordered repeal for defying the Save the Union policy. Seventeen locals were expelled for reorganizing and ousting members aligned with the movement. Meanwhile four mines reopened in Guernsey and Noble counties with about 1 200 workers.

Bellaire U.P Lee Hall Save the Union Belmont County United Mine Workers of America John Cinque International Executive Board The United Mine Workers Save-the-Union Save-the- Union Guernsey Noble Counties Rigby Akron Coal Company Blacktop Morris Coal Company Guernsey County Caldwell Cambridge Collieries Company Imperial Forsythe Coal Company Noble County

Union Expulsion Shocks Belmont County Miners

President Halli announced a charter revocation affecting more than 5000 union members in Belmont County after investigations found locals reluctant to oust Save-the-Union affiliates. Cinque said a reorganization plan would proceed with non affiliated members, while 17 locals show solid backing for Save the Union.

Save-the- Union Belmont County Halli Bellairé Miners’ Temple Hall Save-the Cinque

Railroad executives meet to finalize compromise talks

George M. Shriver and Archibald Fries of the Baltimore & Ohio, Clyde Brown of New York Central, and Harry A. Worcester of the Big Four Railroad attended a conference to discuss a compromise with southern roads and operators.

Clyde Brown New York Central Supreme Court Commission E. J. McMahon Fairmount West Virginia Joseph Pursglove Harry L. Finley Cleveland Finley Ohio Southern Roads P. E B. Crowley Theew York Central Ley Northern Willard Crowley Mr. Atterbury George M. Shriver Archibald Fries Baltimore & Ohio Harry A. Worcester Big Four Railroad

Endurance Flight Seeks Record At Roosevelt Field New York

Lieut Royal V Thomas circling over Long Island in a Bellanca monoplane aims to surpass the 83 12 hour solo flight record set by Charles Lindbergh. Thomas aloft 24 hours at noon with Hart circling Chickasha Oklahoma on a parallel single handed attempt.

Roosevelt Field N. Y U.P Lieut Royal V. Thomas Long Island Charles A. Lindbergh New York Paris Thomas Joe Hart Hart Chickasha Okla

United Steel Co. Wins Fed Case in Cleveland Court

In Cleveland on May 3, a judgment was confessed in favor of United Steel Company of Canton, a subsidiary of United Allow Steel, by the federal government in a federal court proceeding.

Cleveland U.R United Steel Company Canton United Allow Steel Corporation

New Laboratory Researches Taught at Ohio Medical Meet

Dr. O J J MacLeod of Toronto presented new insulin related studies to the Ohio State Medical Association in Cincinnati. He challenged current methods for calculating diabetic dietaries, citing experiments with depancreatized dogs and insulin therapy, plus fat derived sugar after stopping insulin. Dr J Shelton Horsley of Richmond reviewed cancer theories and urged grading malignancy to guide treatment.

Cincinnati U.P O. J. J. R. MacLeod Toronto Ohio State Medical Association MacLeod J. Shelton Horsley Richmond Blairabay and Barnard Montrose Burrows Horsley

Begg to Open Campaign With Speech in Cleveland

Congressman James T. Begg of Sandusky will launch his Republican gubernatorial bid with an address to the High Noon club in Cleveland next Tuesday He criticized rising Ohio taxes and state financial mismanagement urging a governor and legislature from the same party to improve welfare He spoke earlier to the Cleveland real estate board decrying a 70 percent state tax rise over nine years and the burden on real estate agriculture and industry.

Cleveland U.P James T. Begg Sandusky Begg Cleveland Real Estate Board Ohio

Wesleyan student wins Northern Ohio oratorical title

Dale E. Bennett of Ohio Wesleyan University won the Northern Ohio oratorical championship after impressing judges with a performance at the First Methodist church in Cleveland Delaware Wesleyan claimed the top honor.

Cleveland Ohlio Wesleyan University of Delaware Northern Ohio First Methodist Church Dale E. Bennett

Pennsylvania utilities spent large sums to defeat power legislation

Disclosures in the federal trade commission utilities investigation reveal sizable expenditures by Pennsylvania utility interests to block a state legislative power bill. The hearing details were reported from Washington with emphasis on spending and influence.

Washington Pennsylvania Federal Trade Commissions Utilities

Plans for Athens American Legion building expansion

Local K T Cros sena post approves architect plans for an American Legion addition on court street to include an auditorium and social room. The junior baseball league reports progress and aims to finish its schedule within ten to fourteen days. Memorial day plans call for wide participation of all veterans as Athens honors Civil War soldiers with ceremonies and parades.

American Legion Court Street K. T. Crossena Post John Lavelle L. G. Bean M. Johnson William Ford Burke Cecil Lunsford Serries FB. M. Gibson Harley Charles Mapes Kenneth Alistock Gus White Post

Four Will Graduate From Athens State Hospital Training School

Four will graduate from the training school for nurses at Athens State Hospital next Tuesday evening at 7 36. The exercises will be in the amusement hall followed by dancing. Graduates are Maude Gladys Badger, Mary B Adams, Freda F Reickle, and Ellen E Cupit. Rev C E Coulter will address the class and John E Harper will present the diplomas. Mrs Alma Moore Tompkins, Fred Lee Tom, and a ladies octette will sing.

Athens State Hospital Maude Gladys, Badger Mary B. Adams Freda F. Reickle Ellen E. Cupit C. E. Coulter Athens First Athens First M. E. Church and the Will Be Presented By John E. Harper Welfare of Ohio Alma Moore Tompkins Fred Lee Tom

Tate Named Treasurer of the United States

President Coolidge appoints H. Theodore Tate as treasurer, succeeding the resigning Frank White. Tate from Rutledge Tennessee previously served as assistant treasurer since 1922.

H. Theodore Tate United States Mr. Tate Rutledge, Tenn Coolidge Frank White

Donahey Not Entering U S Democratic Vice Presidential Field

Columbus May 3 The governor Vic Donahey denied avowed candidacy for the Democratic vice presidential nomination. He and Mrs Donahey were touring the southeast by auto with their son James as rumors spread. The trip followed Mrs Donahey's recent automobile accident.

Columbus U.2 Ernor Vic Donahey J. A Donahey James Meckstroth

Wind Causes Overturning of Chauncey Car

A Chauncey sedan driven by Walter Leffler overturned in Wolfs Basin near Haydenville due to strong winds. Passengers including Mrs. Charles Leffler, Charlie Leffler Jr., and Ruth Leffler sustained only slight bruises while the fenders were damaged. They had been in Columbus to visit relatives.

Chauncey Wolfs Basin Haydenville Walter Leffler Charles Leffler Charlies Leffler Ruth Leffler Lefflers Columbus Emmony Mace Ithat City

Positive Pneumonia Cure Reported by Illinois Medical Society

Prof Robert C Boden announces a perfected pneumonia cure from the American Institute of Homeopathic Research. 3,000 cases treated. details withheld until data are organized, with dissemination planned for late 1928 or early 1929. Remarks also touch on X-ray sex-control work and potential human applications.

Chicago U.R Robert C. Boden American Institute of Homeopathic Research Boden Illinois Homeopathic Medical Society

Will AID Miners Plea Against Elimination

Mayor Alex Moore says steps in the Hocking mine strike hinge on the miners themselves after a mass meeting of 7600 business and professional men. Civic leaders push workers to resist John Lewis policy of fewer mines, urging self-reliance and reemployment at fair wages to avoid broader collapse in the valley's coal industry.

Hocking Alex Moore Moore Athens-Hocking-Perry County Civic Association John Lewis Hocking Valley Pete McKinley Lewis McKinley

Indicators of a Busy Leap Year at Pomeroy

Pomeroy May 8 report notes several marriages in 1927 and 1928 within half a mile on Story's Run. Couples include Wesley Ward and Huldah Brechtel, Raymond Fife and Anna Ward, Marshall Ward and Marguerite Lowery, Guy Priddy and Margaret Fife. Most are from two families. one couple eloped.

Margaret Fife Pomeroy Miss Lowery Bradbury Fife Miss Ward

Relief ends for miners children in Pomeroy district

Relief kitchens for children of miners in the district closed May 1. Headquarters room in the court house cleaned out and National Guard operators returned home. Warmer weather and improved employment conditions reduce the need for relief in the area.

Pomeroy National Guard

Gas Company Files Brief In Case On Rate

The Logan Gas Company asks the state utilities commission to set final rates for cities it serves without a tentative valuation. The move aims to place the case in federal court for review if challenged. Attorneys warn it would set a precedent and bypass established procedures.

Columbus Logan Gan Company Commission Grant Mouser The Utilities Commission Commisson Mouser

Fire destroys Carey mill and elevators in early morning blaze

Fire of undetermined origin razed the Carey mill and elevator buildings early Thursday. Damage estimates ranged from 80 000 to 100 000 dollars. The fire, found at 2 20 a m, destroyed 10 000 bushels of wheat and oats, a carload of flour, and a carload of small feed.

Carey

Wave of milder influenza sweeps Ohio reports

In Columbus on May 3 state health chief Dr P Robbins says a general wave of milder influenza is sweeping Ohio. Epidemics or near-epidemics are reported in Greenville Troy Tiffin Columbus and several counties. Some schools closed briefly for economic reasons as attendance falls and illness spreads.

Columbus Ohio P. Robbins State Department of Health Greenville Troy Tiffin Morrow Athens Hocking Morgan Jefferson Jackson Perry

Vote for Convention

Fragmentary union notice from Carbondale dated May describes a Waters local union meeting with Harley Pidcock as secretary. The text mentions testing a convention and hints at internal organization and local actions.

Carbondale Waters Local Union Oftien Genec Aion Harley Pidcock

Miners March at Deanville Amid Strike Tension

Early morning action at Deanville as about five miners rallied at the site while others remained on picket at Ohio Collieries No 255. National Guard officers and Sheriff Billy Williams and a deputy observed the scene as a mass meeting led by Harley Warden set for tonight at Dognville with Oral Daugherty and Camebridge leaders John Walker and Frank Bender slated to speak.

Deanville Ohio Collieries No National Guard Billy Williams Dognville Oral Daugherey Harley Wareden John Walker Frank Bender Camebridge

Sheriff Probes Intimidation Claims at Drydock Mine 255

Sheriff William Williams and governor observers visited Drydock Mine No. 255 of Ohio Collieries after complaints that workers faced intimidation. Workers did not report for duty, two picket camps were active, and Williamson indicated safety protection was sought from authorities including the governor.

Ohio, Collieries Company William Williams Williams Rey ‘Ported Williamson Fee ‘Company James Williamson Williamson Athens Vic Ao A

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