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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1926

Page

7

Family secrets drive Dayton drama to a tense farewell

Audrey learns her mother's past and the cost of rebellion as Morton reveals a long buried Arizona tragedy. A letter shows her mother's lover plotted escape to wealth while her husband and child suffered. Morton fears Audrey's own wild streak may repeat history before he departs tonight.

Audrey Audrey Darling Garden of Dreams Desert Morton Darling Dayton

Chicago Livestock Prices Report May 10

Chicago market notes show fat steers steady and hogs up to 14.40 top with 13.10 to 13.75 bulk. lambs uneven with spring lambs down 25 cents. receipts 19 000 cattle and 37 000 hogs. various weights and classes cited with mixed demand and packers steady.

Chicago

British strike draws attention at U S Chamber meeting

American business leaders gather in Washington for the annual U S Chamber of Commerce session. Sir Josiah Stamp, the British railway magnate, is expected to speak on Britain's industry future while Dr Julius Klein, commerce department director, and Secretary Hoover discuss administration views on trade. Governor Norris of the Fed Reserve Bank of Philadelphia also attends to gauge general business conditions.

Washington United States Chamber of Commerce Josiah Stamp Britain Julius Klein Department of Commerce Chamber Hoover Norris

Two Die in Weekend Traffic Here

In Youngstown over the weekend a man and woman were killed in separate traffic accidents. The victims are Andrew Hennessy, 55, and Mrs. Asa F. Dodge, 54.

Youngstown Andrew Hennessy Asa F. Dodge

Fire Devastates Barn. Fifteen Livestock Die

A barn on Clifford Daubenmeyer farm burned Sunday killing fifteen head of livestock. The loss is estimated at seven thousand dollars.

Fowler Clifford Daubenmeyer

Smooth operation of emergency transport praised in Cardiff

Authorities in Cardiff report a smooth operation of emergency transport services and a rising number of men returning to work as of May 10.

Cardiff Wales

Papers Appearing London After General Strike

London press partly returns to streets as several morning papers appear today though some did not reach readers until late morning. Collected reports note lingering disruption from the general strike and furloughs in postal and distribution services.

London

Nations League Delegates Meet in Geneva

Fifteen nations met in Geneva to reorganize the League of Nations council and prevent repeats of the March crisis when membership was debated. Swiss foreign minister Motta was elected president of today’s commission.

Geneva League of Nations Council League Germany Motta Switzerland

Ackroyd Bigamist Death Shocks Newton Officials

Archibald Martin Ackroyd, once a LaFayette football star, killed himself amid a personal crisis and fear of exposure as a bigamist in Newton New Jersey on May 8. Authorities report the incident as a self inflicted death linked to romantic scandal and public exposure.

Newton, N. J U.R Archibald Martin Ackroyd LaFayette

Quiet Start to London Stock Exchange Amid Optimism

London stock market opens with calm trading as values stay steady. Analysts maintain an optimistic view despite ongoing crisis signals.

London The Stock Exchange

Rumor of Mutiny Sparks Arrests in Weymouth

Two men were arrested today for circulating a rumor that two regiments had mutinied, highlighting a scare over military discipline.

Weymouth

Jailed Reds in Liverpool Sentence for Seditious Speech

A red jailed in Liverpool for seditious speech amid rising tension. Another communist faces jail for assaulting a police officer, highlighting ongoing political unrest and police involvement.

Liverpool

Legal Notice of Property Sale in Waterloo Township Ohio

Guardian and sole claimant under Probate Court order will sell June 14 1926 at 10 a m on premises in Waterloo Township Mineral Ohio parcels Lots 83 86 88 80 110 91 92 93 100 101 and Fraction No 33 to Mary Mullen deed 1880 recorded Vol 61 p 29 Athens County now known as lot 90 in village appraised at 800 dollars terms cash on day of sale.

Athens County Ohio Waterloo U of Mineral Mary Mullen John Scott Athena County

Cattle and Sheep Receipts Mixed as Week Advances

Market notes show slower cattle receipts with easier prices and good demand for choice beef at about 2009.75. Prime sheep and lamb values hover around 9.50 to 10.75 with mixed loads and yearling lambs rising slightly. Hog and pig entries include various weights with steady to firmer bids and some stronger prices for pigs and sows.

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report Receipts Steady

CINCINNATI LIVESTOCK. Cattle receipts 1000 head. market steady with steers good to choice $9 to $9.75, calves up to $11.50 to $12. Hogs receipts 5500 head. market 10 to 35 cents higher, good to choice packers and butchers $14 to $14.50. Sheep receipts 650 head. market slow, good to choice $7.75 to $8.00, spring lambs price unclear.

Cincinnati

Cincinnati Produce Butter Steady in Tablets

Butter markets show steady trading in Cincinnati with creamery products in tablet form holding at a price score of 85 and 38 cents. Other commodities remain unchanged as buyers wait for further cues from regional markets.

Cincinnati

Marines Quiet Situation in Bluefields Nicaragua

U R Landing of American marines at Blufffields Nicaragua to aid the revolution has quieted the situation. Marines protect the collector of customs and national bank and declare Bluefields a neutral zone as reported to the State department.

Washington U.R Blufffields Nicaragua State Department Collector of Customs and National Bank Bluefields

Wood Plans Resignation From Post Next Year

Manila May 10 Governor General Leonard Wood expects to resign next year and move with his family to the United States in November. The report says Col Carmi A Thompson of Cleveland is tipped to succeed after delivering his economic report to President Coolidge.

Leonard Wood Manila United Press United States America Wood Col Carmi A. Thompson Cleveland, O Coolidge

Bringers Out Babies Parade In Croydon Strike

Croydon England strikers staged a parade with many pedestrians and perambulators present as part of a public display during the protest.

Croydon England

Bond Arranged for Daugherty in New York

Bond for former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty indicted in New York for conspiring to defraud the government was to be arranged there. Daugherty was at his country home in Washington and was expected to ride the night train to New York where his attorney Max D. Steur would arrange the bond.

Columbus U.P Harry M. Daugherty New York Daugherty Washington, D. C Max D. Steur

Young girl may be held captive in Canton

James Willison of Louisville claims his daughter Hazel 16 disappeared two weeks ago and may be held captive. He says the girl was subjected to severe discipline by her mother and that she ran away, with efforts to learn her whereabouts proving unavailing.

Canton U.P Hazel Isa James Willison Louisville O. Willison

Docks Clash as Civilian Constables Disperse Mob

In London on May 10 a large mob besieged the docks. A flying squadron of civilian constables supported by twenty five officers charged through stones and dispersed the crowd. Four people were arrested.

London U.2

Boy Dies After Poisoned Beans Found In Home

May 10 report from Toledo says 17 year old Paul K Peterson died and his 20 year old brother Donald was critically ill from suspected contaminated beans. Paul was found by his mother in bed. Donald writhing in another room. Both brothers worked in Toledo and returned home for Mother's Day.

Tiffin Paul K. Peterson Donald Paul Toledo

Roof Collapse at Phoenix Mill Kills Five in Duisburg

A mill roof collapsed at the Phoenix rolling mill in Duisburg Germany burying twenty workers. Five were killed and eighteen injured as the roof of a building under construction failed likely due to faulty workmanship.

Die Duisberg Germany Phoenix Rolling Mill

Trouble With a Small Town It Takes A Long Wait

A fragment notes delays in a rural community as residents face slow processes and extended waiting periods before action or resolution. Local officials are mentioned in a general sense without specific names or dates.

Foul Play Feared In Ward Disappearance

Walter S Ward has been missing since last Wednesday as police from three states and private detectives join the search. His brother Ralph Ward reported the case to the missing persons bureau amid fears tied to the Ward baking family. Ward’s past includes a 193? murder acquittal of Clarence M Peters and threats to his life. Trenton New Jersey centers the mystery where Ward’s car was found with a broken windshield and a rock on the front seat.

New York W.P Walter Ward Ralph D. Ward Walter Ward Clarence M. Peters Trenton N. J

Mothers Should Honor Mothers Every Day Says Pastor

The Rev. A. Y. Wilcox urged at the Presbyterian church Mother’s Day program that honoring mothers should be daily, not confined to one Sunday, noting Anna Jarvis sparked a worldwide observance. He contrasted attitudes toward mothers across generations and urged teaching children to value their mothers.

A. Y. Wilcox Presbyterian Church Theothers Mr. Wilcox Anna Jarvis Philadelphia

Strike Hits Glouster Coal Shortages Cut Jobs

Glouster England reports 3000 more people lost jobs today due to coal and related shortages, as the strike continues to affect industry and employment nationwide.

Glouster England

South Americans Respect Men of High Moral Standards

Herbert L. McGurk, GM general manager for South American interests, says South Americans are friendly to the U S and resent meddling in their affairs. He notes no middle class, contrasts Argentinian high living with Brazilian, and urges Americans of high moral standards for acceptance and success in South America.

DR. M’gurk America Herbert L. McGurk General Motors, Incorporated Daniel McGurk South America South American McGurk McGurks Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware United States Buenos Aires New York Mr. McGurk Argentina Paris

Senate panel backs independent radio regulation bill

The Senate interstate commerce committee urged an independent regulatory commission for radio, deeming it essential to resolve Zenith decision confusion. They reported on a bill by Senator Dill and pressed for prompt control, despite Coolidge and Hoover opposing independent commissions.

Washington U.R Coolidge Department of Commerce Hoover Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Independent Commission Dill Washington Democrat Chicago Secretary of Commerce

Wheat acreage for 1926 harvest set at 37 million acres

The crop reporting bureau of the agriculture department said on May 1 the winter wheat area to be harvested was about 37,085,000 acres, down 2,216,000 acres from last autumn’s plantings but up 5,816,000 acres from last year’s harvest of 31,269,000 acres.

Washington U.P The Agriculture Department

Women Mobilize in Britain to Continue War Effort

May 8 report from London notes wives of government and labor leaders have enlisted to sustain the work their husbands have undertaken during the generalized strike.

London Britain

Telegraph Wires Cut in Newcastle Strike Sabotage

Telegraph wires near Newcastle England including twenty government controlled lines were cut late today marking the first sabotage incident in the current strike, beyond vehicle attacks.

Newcastle Eng U.P

Businesswoman sought to lead sales team in territory

A capable woman is sought to oversee all sales staff in the territory. She should have strong determination to succeed and a clear vision for a prosperous future with a good income. The role requires full charge and supervision of the sales force.

Radio Programming Monday May 10 Across Multiple Cities

A listing of radio station schedules across cities including WGY WBAL WGR WGHB WTAM WTIC WGY and others with evening and late night offerings such as orchestras, dance programs, educational features and Salvation Army Band segments. Schedule times run in local standard and note heavy figures for post midnight.

WPG Atlantic City WBAL Baltimore Ree Merkets Pumeene le Muse Joe Rines Estra WGR Buffalo Woodcliffe Rere Amherst Choral CJ Club Orchestra WGHB Clearwater WTAM Cleveland Hollenden Drgmasie Wylie’s Detroit Tuller Symphony WW5 Gypsy Orchestra WCX WJR Ende Sbladgein WTIC Hartford Mother Goose Orne Fely Clement Arias Heim Weaf Ra Company Eae Miami Beach K. Wear Lansing CFCF Montreal

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