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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1928

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Chinese Leave Occupied Zone in Shantung Fighting

Desultory fighting between Chinese nationalist forces and Japanese troops continued at Tsinan-Fu. Advices say nationalists evacuated the occupied zone as Japan pressed toward Tsinan-Fu with reports of rail disruption and destruction of the city electric plant. Major General Iwakura and units from Tsingtao were noted as advancing. 2,500 troops and two airplanes were en route from Dairen. Another report says nationalist troops crossed the Yellow River toward Tenchow with an arsenal as a target.

Peking China Tsinan-Fu Tsinan-Tsingtao Minchul Tsingtao Tsinan Iwakura Dairen Tokio U.P Shantung Province Yellow River Tenchow Chiang Kat Shek

Lorain Coal Denies Plan to Reopen Mines on Jacksonville Scale

Lorain Coal & Dock officials deny a rumor that the company will reopen its Eastern Ohio mines using the Jacksonville scale. The telegram asserts the claim is false and that no mine will start until wage schedules enable competitive operation and profits, per Edward Johnson and R Wildermuth.

Nelsonville Lorain Coal & Dock Company Ohio Jacksonville Lorain Coal & Dock Company Hot Res Sproyes West Virginia The Lorain Coal & Dock

Water drains from Table Rock dam as fears of flood ease

Bulletin from Table Rock Cove reports 10 million gallons of water escaping through crevasses treed gates and drain pipes. The artificial lake behind the dam is fast draining reducing fear of inundation for the river valley and its 20 000 residents.

Table Rock Cove Table Cove

Watson Maintains Lead Over Hoover in Indiana Primary

Indiana returns from yesterday's Republican presidential primary show Senator James E. Watson widening his lead over Secretary Herbert Hoover as results continued to arrive in Indianapolis.

Watson Hoover Indiana Indianapolis Ind James E. Watson Commerce Herbert Hoover

Hoover asserts no personal campaign expenses

Secretary of Commerce Hoover told the Senate campaign investigation committee he had no personal expenditures for the Republican presidential nomination. He said only odds and ends and phone bills might exist and that he received no contributions. He directed the committee to treasurer James R. Good for detailed finances and noted contests only in Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia.

Washington Hoover Senate Campaign Investigating Committee James R. Good Hoover Organization Ohio Indiana West Virginia

Sheriff Cunningham to Stand Trial in Senate Contempt Case

Federal Judge orders Sheriff Thomas Cunningham to Washington to face trial for contempt of the Senate over refusal to reveal how he obtained $50,000 he contributed to the primary campaign of Senator elect William B. Vare. The action stems from an investigation into campaign financing.

Philadelphia O.R Thomas Cunningham Washington Senate Dickinson Cunningham William 8. Vare

Trainmen Seek Shorter Workday At Union Convention

At the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen triennial convention in Cleveland a move to cut the maximum legal working day from sixteen to twelve hours was introduced and officials expect it will be approved. Current rules pay time and a half after eight hours.

Cleveland U.rea Railroad Brotherhood Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen

Music at Commencement Plans Unfold

Professor C C Robinson says commencement programs are under way. The Girls Glee club and Varsity Male quartet will perform a cantata A Legend of Grandada with soloists Mariana Bing Helen Hook and Don Dowd. Ohio University comedians plan Hello Happiness at Majestic theater June 11. Circulation of 190000 copies of a textbook by utilities interests discussed in FTC inquiry with Fred J Bollmeyer testifying.

C. C. Robinson Girls’ Glee Club Henry Hadley Mariana Bing Helen Hook Don Dowd Ohio University Majestic Theater

Supreme Court ruling limits insolvent debtor act on misdemeanors

The Supreme Court ruled today that the insolvent debtor act which frees a prisoner after 60 days for inability to pay fines does not apply to misdemeanor cases where part of the penalty is a fine. The ruling clarifies applicability to imprisonment until fines are paid.

Columbus Supreme Court

Supreme Court Affirms PUC Valuation Ruling for Kenton Property

The Supreme Court today affirmed the Public Utilities Commission order denying a rehearing in the Hardin Wyandot Lighting case. The PUC had set the Kenton property valuation at 170136 dollars.

Columbus Supreme Court Public Utilities Commission Hardin-Wyandot Lighting Company Commission Kenton

High heels blamed for obstetrics difficulty in address

Dr. Frank L. Bigsby of Kirkersville Missouri told the Ohio Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons at Deshler Wallick that high heels worsen obstetrics cases. He spoke Tuesday night blaming fashionable footwear for added strain and delivery complications.

Columbus Frank L. Bigsby Kirkersville Ohio Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Deshler- Wallick

Ministers who disbelieve Bible creation outnumber believers in Chicago

A Northwestern University survey of 20 denominations in Chicago shows 48 percent of ministers disbelieve the Genesis creation account while 47 percent believe. Among other questions on belief in God, virgin birth, prayer, and eternal status, Lutherans are most conservative and Congregationalists the least, with Evangelicals, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Baptists, and Methodists varying in liberal to conservative stances.

Chicago U.R Profempor Betts Betts

James Munsene Bribery Trial Draws Darrow to Harpers Ferry

In Jefferson County the James Munsene trial opens amid national attention with defense by Clarence Darrow. The case centers on an alleged $500 bribe offer to Sheriff John H. Smith of Trumbull County to protect liquor traffic. A nine man and three woman jury views the sheriff’s home in Warren as proceedings begin.

Jeffinson James Munsene John Brown Owen Harpers Ferry Old County Court House Clarence Darrow Munsene Dayton, Tenn Darrow Warren

Donahey Is Asked To Investigate Fraud

Cincinnati report states Governor Vic Donahey was asked to investigate alleged fraud in the presidential election in Hamilton county. Robert L. Long said affidavits show fraud in several precincts of two wards and asked the governor to involve the attorney general and possibly impanel a grand jury.

Cincinnati U.P Vic Donahey Hamilton County Robert L. Long Service Men's Frank B. Willis Long Beast

Saviors of Working Class Attacked by Railroaders Head

In Cleveland at the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen convention 1000 delegates from 981 towns discussed reforms to insurance laws and rules. President W. G. Lee warned against agitators, saying the union would fail only if wild ideas from so-called saviors of the working class were adopted. He praised high wages and strong protections for workers in the United States.

Cleveland U.R United States Canada The Brotherhood of Railway W. G. Lee Lodge Committee On Lee

Organ to be Placed in Music Hall for Teaching

President Bryan approves installation of a new organ in Music hall to support a major course in the School of Music. Specifications are sent to organ builders and the instrument is planned for use at the start of the next semester. The old organ will be moved from the Fine Arts building to Music hall for practice after overhaul.

Bryan Music Hall School of Music Fine Arts

Men's Union Holds Election at Ohio University

Election returns from balloting of Ohio University men show a landslide for the Toupees AG against the Big Six of Wigs. Balloting occurred after convocation exercises this morning. Results include President Terven 438 Todd 262 Marple 1. Vice President Luce 436 Bobemyer 1 Betts 244. Secretary Naus 432 Marriott 262 Wood 2. Treasurer Wagner 435 Piwonka 250 Wakely 1.

Ohio University Mens’ Union Toupees Ag Terven Todd Marple Luce Bobemyer Betts Naus Marriott Wood Wagner Piwonka Wakely

Cottage Prayer Meeting at Kimmeys on Richland Ave

Mr and Mrs M L Kimmey announce a cottage prayer meeting at their home on Richland avenue Wednesday evening May 9 at 8 o clock. Special singing by the Shining Hour quartet from Mineral. The public is welcome to attend.

M. L. Kimmey Richland Avenue Shining Hour Quartette Mineral

Prohibition Law Enforcement Said Improving Yet Needs Local Help

Washington dispatch reports Dr. James M. Doran and temperance leaders agree prohibition enforcement is improving but call for stronger state and local efforts. He cites moonshine and bootlegging as ongoing issues while noting limited industrial alcohol diversion and dwindling medicinal whisky withdrawals. Wet cities like New York and Chicago contrasted with drier trends elsewhere.

Joseph Wasney United Press Washington America James M. Doran Prohibition Doctor Doran U. S. Attorney's Office Congress Uncle Sam Doran Canada United States New York Chicago Florida Michigan

Record Holder Of Solo Flight Killed In Test Crash

Lieut Royal V Thomas holder of a solo endurance flight record and aeronautical engineer Vaughn Weatherly were killed when their Bellanca aircraft crashed during a 4 speed test at the Teterboro Golf Club grounds Hasbrouck Heights N J May 9 The aircraft took off from Teterboro airport and crashed while performing barrel rolls The bodies were crushed and officials struggled to extricate them from the wreckage

Hasbrouck Heights N. J Royal Vv. Thomas Vaughn Weatherly Bellanca Teterboro Golf Club Thomas Reserve Flying Corps Army Charles A. Lindbergh Long Island Lester Maitland Eddie Stinson Weatherly Teterboro Golf Club

Mariana Bing to Give Graduation Recital Sunday

The Ohio University School of Music presents soprano Mariana Bing a senior in voice in a graduation recital at 8 30 Sunday evening May 13 in Ewing hall auditorium. She studies with Miss Helen Heddon and belongs to Sigma Alpha Iota and Alpha Gamma Delta. She was named Miss Ohio at the Junior Prom and appears as soloist and quartet member at First Methodist Church.

Ohio University School of Music Mariana Bing Ewing Hall Bing Helen Heddon Sigma Alpha Iota Alpha ‘Gamma Delta Ohio First Methodist Church First Girls’ Glee Club Ohio University Cc. C. Robinson

Daugherty to Speak at Hocking Valley Union Meeting

A large crowd gathered at Athens fair grounds for a union labor mass meeting called by subdistrict officers. Oral Daugherty, former leader of Hocking Valley miners, planned to speak with Phil Murray and state LMWA leaders present as they prepared to present the miners' case on the current industrial climate.

Athens Hocking Valley Minerei the Publica Phil Murray International United * Min Workers of America Lee George Savage David Oral Daugherty Hocking Ming Fair Grounds Steve

Great Britain Declares Hands Off China Policy

London reports Britain will adhere to its 1926 declaration that its interests in China are economic only and that priority is protecting British lives and property. Observers question how far Britain will oppose Japanese moves toward Tsingtao and along railway routes.

London Great Britain Britain China Tsingtao Japan

Athens Messen ges Offers Flying Facts In Booklet Form

fragmentary text describes an Information Bureau publication with flying facts and airport questions. It hints at scores of travelers and daily American air travel, but lacks coherent details or names. The readable content suggests a promotional or explanatory booklet about aviation.

Athens Messenges Air

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