Britain protests debt settlement as US debt policy stands
Britain's protest to the United States over Secretary Mellon’s war debt statement is seen as an attempt to influence continental nations. Mellon's note argues Britain will receive more from European debtors than it pays the United States, prompting debtor nations to demand halted payments and sparking government embarrassment.
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Washington
United States
Winston Churchill
Jetter
Treasury
Mellon
John G. Hibben
Princeton University
America
Kelloggs
Foreign Office
Hibben
Great Britain
Treasury Department
Germany
Stondon
U.P
Ohio Miners Stand Firm Against Low Wage Scale
Miners in Ohio declared unity against the Jacksonville scale. Lee Hall district No. 6 president spoke at Adena and Smithfield and vowed no drop in ranks. West Virginian members are joining in large numbers as Percy Tetlow, a Southern West Virginia organizer, addressed Jefferson County miners after Hall’s visit.
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Stelbenville
U. Ai Ohio
Jacksonville
Lee Hall
Twins Graduate At Pomeroy High School
Pomeroy May graduation features two twin pairs Thelma and Velma Davis daughters of Katherine Davis of probate court offices Lucinda and Jennie Carman who live with their widowed mother on Mechanic street Also mentions a prior twin pair from Hartford May and Margaret Smith and John and George Reuter as graduates The class size this year is 33 versus 56 in 1924.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
Thelma
Velma Davis
Katherine Davis
Probate Court
Lucinda
Jennie Carman
Mechanic Street
May
Margaret Smith
Hartford
John
George Reuter
Prohibition Director Appointment Sparks Ohio Rift
United Press report from Columbus May 5 details Senator Frank B. Willis criticizing Secretary Mellon over not appointing Major Roy A. Haynes as permanent federal director of prohibition. Willis warns a Pennington appointment could follow if Haynes is bypassed, signaling widening tensions between pro prohibition forces and Treasury.
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Columbus
Mellon
Roy A. Haynes
Haynes
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
John D. Pennington
Pittsburgh
Willis
Pennington
Flood Relief Fund Grows by 83.25 in Athens Area
The Mississippi flood relief drive adds 83.25 to reach 1 164 50 at noon Thursday. Notable is 11 75 from Albany Sunday school class 99 M E church. C M Gill urges immediate contributions as damages mount. Athens National Bank and Bank of Athens serve as Red Cross depositors.
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Mississippi Flood Relief Fund
M. E. Church of Albany
C. M. Gill
Mr. Gill
Athens
Athens National Bank
Bank of Athens
Red Cross
U.S. Steel Donates to Red Cross Flood Relief
The U. S. Steel Corporation donated 190000 dollars to the Red Cross for relief of Mississippi Valley flood victims during a May 4 event in New York City.
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U. & Steel
New York
U. S. Steel Corporation
Red Cross
Woman Struck by Express Train in Newark Crossing
Mrs Kathrine Owens aged 63 was killed when her car was struck by a Pennsylvania express train as she attempted to cross the tracks in Newark. Police reported the fatal accident occurred late yesterday on a crossing with no further injuries noted.
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Newark
Katherine Owens
Pennsylvania
Varied career of John M Johnson Athens probate judge
A. M. Johnson, probate judge of Athens county, was born March 31 1878 in Trimble. He taught in high school, studied at Ohio University and Ohio Northern University, was admitted to the bar in 1905, began practice in Athens in 1894, led Company L Seventh Ohio Infantry in 1911, and was promoted to major shortly before World War I.
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Iness Man
M. Johnson
Athens County
Trimble
Ohio University
Ohio Northern University
Ohio
Athens
Seventh Ohio Infantry
and & M. Johnson
Johnson
Ontario to Open Government Liquor Stores May 16
Hamilton report notes Ontario will stock cellars and sell alcohol for the first time in eleven years, with stores opening about May 16 and a six week visit permit costing $2 for foreigners. Drinking in public remains banned and strict penalties for bootlegging will apply.
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Hamilton
Ont
U.P
Ontario
Station Robbed Near Athens on Athens-Pomeroy Road
Thieves cracked a window at Henry Nice’s filling station about three miles from Athens on the Athens Pomeroy road last night and took tubes candy and tobacco valued 12 to 15 dollars. Sheriff Williams found no clues and no money was stolen.
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Henry Nice
Athens
Pomeroy Road
William Williams
Ohio faces $12.8 million general fund deficit in 1928
Ohio faces a projected general revenue shortfall of 12.8 million dollars by June 30 and a further 7.15 million deficit for the period June 9 to December 31 1928. State Auditor Tracy compiled the data and submitted it to Governor Donahey ahead of next week's legislature session.
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Columbus
U.R
Ohio
General Assembly
Joseph T. Tracy
Donahey
Governor Donahey Vetoes Hudson Dog Warden Bill
Ohio Governor Donahey vetoed the Hudson dog warden bill citing creation of a new county office and unlimited deputy appointments with unrestricted pay as the bill’s outstanding feature. The veto was delivered last night as the measure faced approval.
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Columbus
U.P
Donahey
Hudson
Hodsen
Million Waiting for Shaw Heirs in Boston Estate
million dollars is waiting for living heirs of Joseph Shaw who died in 1857. The estate grew via compound interest over 70 years and remained unclaimed. Shaw had five children George William Charles Joseph and Mary, and lawyers seek grandchildren to locate.
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Boston
Joseph Shaw
Shaw
George Shaw
George
William
Charles
Joseph
Mary
Mardus Renews Efforts as Bills Pass Senate
Mardus renews campaign push with mimeographed letters to senators, reporting progress as bills advance.
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Mardus
Mardis presses for vote to cut coal freight rates in Ohio
Ohio representative Mardis of Athens County urges Senate action on a bill to end discriminatory coal freight rates. He notes coal is second largest industry, employing 51 000 miners at capacity and directly supporting over 251 000 people. He calls current rates unfair and politically motivated against Ohio mines.
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Ohio Senate
K. Mardis
Athens County
Senate
Astets
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce of
General Assembly
Bank Loss Hits 145 900 After Cashier Discrepancies
In College Corner the College Corner Banking company reports a loss of 145 900 after discrepancies in the accounts of cashier Charles Stout were discovered, signaling a bank setback and ongoing inquiry.
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Hamilton
U.R
College Corner Banking Company
College Corner
Charles Stout
14000 Are Cut Off From High Land by Levee Breaks
Fourteen thousand refugees huddle in rain along the Tensas parish levee after breaks in the Mississippi river levee at Winter Quarter and Ville Clare. Water floods the parish as floods to the north and west block escape routes. Small boats from Vicksburg and Natchez search for survivors, ferrying people to safety. Exposure afflicts many on ridges and levees, with women and children sheltering under canvas.
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Vicksburg
Miss
U.P
Tensas Parish
Louisiana
Mississippi River
Winter Quarter
Ville Clare
Tensas
Natchez
Here's Your Doctor Dr Frank McCoy Answers Reader Questions
The Athens Messenger introduces Dr Frank McCoy as a daily adviser answering reader questions on health. Questions from Messenger readers in care of the Athens Messenger will be answered promptly with diet and health guidance tailored to individual symptoms.
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Messenger
North America
Frank McCoy
The
Athens Messenger
Frank
McCoy
North American
Athens
Ohio
Athens Country Club Sees Team of Horses Sold Fast
The Athens Country club replaced a team of horses with a tractor and used the Messenger classified section to sell the team. An ad with full details and price drew six inquiries the same day, and the first caller who inspected bought them. The ad cost 40 cents, proving the Messenger classified section works for readers and sellers alike.
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Athens
Messenger
Salary Continued for Health Official in Mississippi Flood District
May 5 report states Dr. C. J. Baldbridge Butler county health commissioner will have salary continued while serving as a volunteer in the Mississippi flood district on call from Dr. John E. Monger head of the state health department.
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Hamilton
C. J. Baldbridge
Butler County
Mississippi
John E. Monger
State Health Department
Teachers Tests for Athens County certificate renewals
County exam for teachers seeking renewal certificates will be held at Ellis Halls in Prof. T N Hoover's classroom Saturday morning. All applicants must take the principles of teaching exam in the morning as it cannot be given in the afternoon, says County Superintendent H R McVay.
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Athens County
Ellis Halls
T. N. Hoover
H. R. McVay
Ohio Recognized as Power in Eastern Collegiate Circles
Dr. James Howland Angell president of Yale university praised Ohio as a power in eastern collegiate circles in an address before Ohio State University students in Columbus May 5.
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Columbus
Ohio
James Howland Angell
Yale University
Ohio State University
Civil War Flag Presented to American Legion Trophy Collection
George W. Mason city employee presented a Civil War flag of Company G Thirteenth West Virginia Infantry to the K. T. Crossen Post American Legion. The hand made flag by women of Guyandotte West Virginia traveled through twelve battles including Cedar Creek where General Sheridan rode.
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West Virginia Volunteer Infantry
American Legion
George W. Mason
K. T. Crossen
Guyandotte
W. Va
Battle of
Cedar Creek
Sheridan
Threatens 300000 Homeless as New Break Worries Grow
A new wave of displacement threatens to push the homeless count toward 500000 as authorities warn of a widening crisis. Officials fear mounting numbers could strain shelters and relief services nationwide.
Louisiana flood threat spreads as Mississippi crest advances
Thirteen southern Louisiana parishes with over 300000 people face new danger points as the Mississippi River crest moves southward. Engineers say dikes may fail between the river and Atchafalaya, potentially flooding 16,900 to 18,009 square miles and leaving more than half a million homeless. Officials warn residents south of Old River to prepare for floods amid rescue efforts in Tensas parish and surrounding areas.
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Alfred P. Beck
United Press
New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi River
Quachita River
Atchafalya River
Simimesport
Mississippi
Red River
Bayou Des Glaises
Avoyelles
Pointe Coupee
St. Lat Dry
West Baton Rouge
Iberville
Iberia
Ascension
Assumption
St. James
St. Johns
St. Charles
St. Mary
la Fourche
Vicksburg
Natchez
Baton Rouge
Greek Frontiers Clash as Bulgarians Cross Thrace Line
Greek troops repelled Bulgarian Comitadji incursions along the Thrace frontier with reports of clashes at the line. Bulgarian forces reportedly crossed into Grecian territory prompting military responses from Athens.
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Thrace
Athens
Roses for the Home illustrated booklet offer
The Department of Agriculture promotes an illustrated booklet titled Roses for the Home. To obtain a copy, send the attached coupon with printed name and address and enclose four cents in postage and handling costs.
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Department of Agriculture
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Roy Haynes
Coolidge and
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Nice
Donahey Kills
Dog Measure
DR. Frank. McCoy
Frank M’coy
Gion
Collec
South
Big Bend
Frederic J.” Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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