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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1924

Page

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Congress at War With White House Over Fiscal Bills

Congress plans to enact its own pension World War bonus and tax cut measures despite White House opposition. Democrats and insurgent Progressives push to override vetoes with two thirds in Senate and House support expected as conferees face Simmons or Longworth tax schedules.

WM. K. Hutchinson Staff Corp T Washington White House Congress Senate Burson House Administration

It Ain't Gonna Rain No More Foretold Week Weather

The piece reports a Weather Bureau forecast predicting considerable cloudiness and local showers early week in the Ohio Valley and Tennessee with generally fair conditions afterward. Temperatures are expected near or below normal, with Cincinnati normals of 75 high, 54 low, and 64 mean.

Athens U. S. Weather Bureau Washington, D. C Ohio Valley Tennessee Cincinnati

Oil Wells Hit Producing Rates On Bow Run and Cornell Farm

May 12 report from Pomeroy states the Kinder farm Bow par Run well was shot Friday and now yields about one barrel per hour. The Cornell place well shows a natural flow of 20 barrels daily and was to be shot Saturday afternoon.

Pomeroy Kinder Farm Bowpar Run Cornell Place

Lorain Man Convicted. Several Fined After Raids

Kasmer Kim of Lorain was convicted and will be sentenced to the penitentiary. Joe Baro faces a second liquor offense charge. Mrs John Sato and Tony Lamont were fined 600 dollars each after recent raids.

Elyria Kasmer Kim Lorain Kim Joe Baro Mra John Sato Tony Lamont

Oberlin Co-eds Win Light and Smoke Relaxation

Oberlin college grants co-eds a one month grace period on turning out lights at 10 pm as restrictions ease. The move follows a lifting of the smoking ban at Oberlin and signals a broader easing of campus rules for students.

Oberlin, O Oberlin College Oberlin

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Killed in German Riot At Halle Over Moltke Statue

In Halle Germany on May 2 fifteen German communists and two policemen died and more than 100 were wounded in rioting linked to the unveiling of a statue to Field Marshal Von Moltke. Police restored order after 4200 arrests. Seventy thousand monarchist supporters paraded at the race track with General Ludendorff and Prince Oscar among officials.

Halle Germany von Moltke Ldendorff Prince Oscar Kaiser

Veteran engineer still active running pony engine

Frank Pond, 85, longtime Lincoln funeral train engineer and fireman for the presidential train, remains active in service at local paper mills guiding a pony engine.

McLinee Frank Pond Lincoln Pond Washington

Meigs County schools hire continued superintendent

In Pomeroy on May 12 the Meigs County Board of Education held a contest for the county superintendent position. The present incumbent kept his job at 2500 dollars annually plus 300 dollars expenses, with others offering 2500 or 2600 and varying expense terms. The board also rescinded a prior centralization decision for Great Bend schools and plans two districts instead of one with amicable terms.

R. G. Will Waener Great Bend

Tax legislation to be discussed by merchants

Proposals for tax legislation will be discussed tonight at a Columbus conference, with merchants from Central Ohio in attendance. The Ohio Council of Retail Merchants called the meeting, guided by Prof. H F Walradt of Ohio State University and Fred Lazarus Jr., council president, who recently authored a green tax survey for the county.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Council of Retail Merchante H. F. Walradt Ohio State University Fred Lazarus Jr Walradt Coun Aft J. G. W. Siemmons Columbus Manufacturers and Jobbers’ Association J. J. Thomas Messrs. Jones and Slemmions H. H. Maynard Department of Business Organization W. C. Weilder Department of Marketing C. O. Ruggles Department J. J. Schmidt Athens

Columbus Business Leaders to Tour Ohio Region May 13 16

About 150 top Columbus merchants and officials will undertake a four day tour through Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky from May 13 to 16. The Athens visit includes a 9 to 10:30 a m stop at T and O C station with a one hour 30 minute layover.

Columbus, O J. J. Thomas William Eugene Jones Columbus Chamber of Commerce Ohio Capital City Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Athens

Bond Issue Sought by Ma honing Valley Water Co

Ma honing Valley Water Company of Youngstown filed with the state utilities commission for permission to issue 306000 dollars in 8 percent preferred stock redeemable January 1 1926. Proceeds will pay floating indebtedness and fund improvements.

Columbus Mahoning Valley Water Company Youngstown State Utilities, Commission

Maryland Faces New Flood Threat as Potomac Rises

Heavy rainfall over three days again threatens towns in western Maryland and parts of West Virginia with flooding. Reconstruction from the previous Potomac flood remains only partly finished as water levels rise this morning to near prior peaks.

Cumberland Maryland West Virginia

American Flyer Lost in Alaska Found Safe at Port Moller

Major Frederick L. Martin and Sergeant Alva Harvey, missing after the Seattle crashed in the Aleutians, were located at Port Moller after 12 days. They plan no reunion with the rest of the flight, which continues toward Japan.

Frederick L. Martin Washington Army Aafe Port Moller

Miraculous escape for air crew near Port Miller Alaska

Major Fredrick L. Martin and Staff Sergeant Alva Harvey of the Seattle based air crew return to Port Miller Alaska after being missing since April 30 during a globe circling flight. Their plane crashed into a mountain near Chignik amid dense fog and snow and all aboard survived.

Port Miller Alaska Fredrick L. Martin Alva Harvey Seattle Air Service Alaskan Soil Failed To Discover Trace of Them, Major Martin Sergeant Harvey Major Martin Chignik Dutc Harbor Martin

Broadcast echo and world court talk in Brisbanes column

Arthur Brisbane discusses early radio voices in England and Pennsylvania College, notes the snake rattle as a primitive broadcast, then analyzes Senator Lodge’s push for a world court and Coolidge’s stance against European entanglements. He warns against admitting foreign judges and Japan apologetics.

Star Company England Pennsylvania State College Earth Senator Lodge League of Nations World Court Calvin Coolidge Japan Ness

Flooding Strikes West Virginia Towns Amid Heavy Rains

Severe rains drenched West Virginia for 72 hours, flooding Monongahela and Potomac tributaries. At Kenner 300 families were homeless, Piedmont residents fled rising waters, and fears grew of a March 29 disaster repeat. River authorities said rainfall data on upper tributaries was incomplete at 11 am.

Wheeling W. Va West Virginia Monogahela Potomac Kenner Piedmont

Sing the Cold Away in London Lesson

London teaches singing as a preventive against colds. The method claims singing improves breathing control and expands lung capacity, helping people fend off illnesses.

London

Lodge Leader James H. Beans Dies in Martins Ferry

James H. Beans aged 59, past grand chancellor of the West Virginia Knights of Pythias and Martins Ferry foundry operator, died suddenly of heart disease in Wheeling. Pythians from across the state will attend his funeral.

Wheling W. Va James H. Beans West Virginia Knights of Pythias Martins Ferry

Zealots of Christ Terrorize Women in Athens

In Athens a local group calling itself the Zealots of Christ vows to enforce modesty by force. Members rough up women wearing bare arms or low necklines and tar exposed skin as punishment.

Athens Greece

Seven Held in Fatal Shooting in Benwood West Virginia

In Benwood West Virginia Charles Canteporia aged 25 of Bella's Ohio was found shot to death on the street late last night. A gunshot wound to the head is believed to have been fired by members of the triad mafia. Seven men are held as suspects.

Benwood Charles Canteporia Bella's Ohio Trian Mafila

Miners in Hocking District Called to Mass Meeting

Miners of the Hocking district will hold a mass meeting on May 16 at 1 p m in Lewis May 16 at 1 p m per calls from local unions. The gathering aims to discuss vital future policy of state mining and related activities with anticipated large attendance of representative miners from area unions.

Nelsonvila L. O Hocking Lewis Ieeeeens Ae Beaire Vital Imporance Setieanes

Church groups to discuss consolidation in Columbus meeting

At the hall of Bishop A R Clippinger Dayton chair, the Ohio council of churches committee meets at noon to discuss uniting the Ohio Christian Endeavor union with the Council of Churches. Members include Rev C W Brugh Toledo Rev I J Cahill Rev E M Rothrock Cleveland Rev J E Weinland Dover Rev G A Snider Lima Rev Thomas Dayton and Archdeacon J H Dodson Zanesville.

Columbus A. R. Clippinger Dayton Ohio Council of Churches Ohio Christian Endeavor Union Council of Churches Bishop Clippinger C. W. Brugh Toledo I. J. Cahill E. &. Rothrock Cleveland J. E. Weinland Dover G. A. Snider Lima Thomas J. H. Dodson Zanesville

Common Pleas Court Session Adds Indictments

May 12 report from Pomeroy shows multiple arraignments before common pleas court. Emmett Manley Levy Little Jess Little and Fred Wise face burglary and larceny charges. Wise pleads guilty with sentence deferred. Others include Lemsey Wendricks Hendricks Manbey Frazier on grand larceny. many bonds set or pending.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Emmett Manley Levy Little Jess Little Fred Wise William Lemsey Gus Wendricks James Hendricks Beeger Manbey Lewis Frazier Frazier Abe Michelson Ada O'Brien Richard Rhoades Clarence Rhoades Tony

Bucyrus Couple Elopes Then Returns to Class

Clifton Stouffer a Mor ral Marion county pupil and Miss Margaret Garber Bucyrus pupil ran away to Monroe Michigan where they wed. They returned to school desks Monday morning after the weekend nuptials.

Bucyrus Clifford Stouffer Morral Marion County Margaret Garber Monroe Mich

Supreme Judge Florence Allen to Get Degree

Oxford Ohio May 12 The degree of Doctor of Laws will be conferred upon State Supreme Court Justice Florence Allen by the Western College for Women at commencement June 4. She will deliver the commencement address.

Oxford, O Florence Allen Western College For Women W. W. Boyd Miss Allen

Burke Named Y Board Chairman in Local YMCA Deficit Refinancing

State Senator Joan F. Burke of Elyria was named chairman of a committee to refinance the local YMCA debt. The group aims to raise funds to liquidate a $5 000 deficit as Burke, a Republican candidate for governor, leads the effort in Bucyrus Ohio.

Bucyrus Joan F. Burke Elyria Funits Burke

Former English Opera Star Dorothea Ashby Detained in London Streets

Tragedy shadows central London as police arrest a masked woman singing in the business district. Dorothey Ashby, once a renowned England operatic soprano, is arraigned and identifies herself in court.

London Dorothy Ashby England

Four Cincinnati Boys Held for Thefts

Four Cincinnati youths aged 12 to 16 are held at Fort Thomas Kentucky on charges of thefts including a horse and other items. Local officials report the boys were detained after a string of thefts in the area.

Cincinnati Fort Thomes

Boy Hears Damaging News After Repeated Arm Fractures

Thirteen year old Herman Wiseman of Bucyrus Ohio suffers a third fracture of the same right arm in four years. He previously broke it in a bicycle fall and a school game, with the latest incident occurring while roller skating. The report notes resignation and habit as context.

Bucyrua Herman Wiseman Herman

Gold fish smart decoration captivates Paris society

Paris fashion circles praise a gold fish motif as the day’s smartest decoration. Large headed depictions adorn bathing sites and brighten chic luncheon clubs, often paired with floral arrangements to enhance stylish displays.

Paris

Grave Wanted Ad Hints at Brompton Cemetery Pricing

Advertisement from Fulham, England requests a second hand grave at Brompton Cemetery. Short, direct notice seeks a price and indicates willingness to pay a good price.

Fulham England Brompton Cemetery

No Money Brings Darkness in Vermilion Town

Residents report regular blackouts as the electric bill remains unpaid. The town lacks funds with $1800 due and only $200 available, leaving homes without power during nights.

Pittsburgh Street Car Strike Talks Open With Wage Offer

Pittsburg May 13 union officials presented the company proposal to resume work under the old wage and working conditions with a two year contract. The current top wage 67 cents an hour would stand if the scale demanded earlier by the men is not met. More than 100 of the 2200 imported strikebreakers were moved from the main concentration point to the car barns.

Pittsburg Car Barna

Pittsburg Strike Talks Delay Car Operation

In Pittsburg plans to use strikebreakers to run street cars were postponed after an all night conference among union leaders, railway officials, the mayor, and conciliators. A noon vote on a new proposal to end the strike was set, with further action depending on negotiations.

Pittsburg Carmen

Franklin County Sheriff's Bribery Trial Set to Start

Columbus May 12 After several postponements the trial of Sheriff Frank L Holy cross Franklin county on a bribery charge is set to begin here today A jury panel will be formed as counsel for Holy cross objects to the deposition of David Ungerleider Wheeling West Virginia He is accused of soliciting a $1000 bribe to derail liquor law prosecutions.

Columbus Frank L. Holycross Franklin County Holycross David Ungerleider Wheeling W. Va Ungerleider

Train collision kills man and injures two at South Side crossing

A KR&O train hit autos at a South Side crossing at 1 AM in heavy rain. One man, Ari Farmer, died instantly while Louis Kalpitzer, 40, and Thomas Neer, 206, were hospitalized with possibly fatal injuries. The victims were en route to work and failed to see the oncoming train.

Wheeling W. Va South Side Crossing Ari Farmer Louis Kalpitzer Thomas Neer

Millions of Bibles Distributed by Bible Society in London

The Brit and Foreign Bible Society marked its 320th anniversary as it reported three million Bibles or portions distributed last year. The distribution reflects broad international outreach from its London headquarters.

London Brit and Foreign Bible Society

French Election Defeat Signals New Policy Shift in Government

Paris reports indicate Premier Palm and cabinet may resign within 21 hours after a sweeping defeat of core parties in France's general election. The bloc national parties appears to have won a substantial majority, promising policy revisions toward Germany reparations and broader diplomatic shifts.

Paris Palm Bloc National Bloc Poincare Germany Belgium Poland Slovakia Foreign Office Neaigns Raymond Poti Poincar Europe

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