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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1927

Page

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Defendants Named in Conspiracy to Hit Lick Run Coal

Judge grants temporary injunction against union officials and miners to stop interference at Lick Run Coal and Clay Co in Nelsonville. Petitions allege a broad illegal plot to destroy the business and force non-union workers from the mine amid threats and intimidation.

Lick Run Coal and Clay Company Nelsonville L. G. Worstell Common Pleas Court Coal Company Lee Hall United Mine Workers Association David Watkins George W. Savace Oral Daugherty Robert Pell Conrad Wein Joe Hutchins Harley Warden Charles Worth William Snedden Charles Lewis Robert Lowery Ben Spharman Albert Posphecil Horn Morman William Mormean Lon Lowery James McManaway Ernest Curtis Eoin Andrews Sim Spencer Clifford Lines Homer Johnson Lee Slater

Twin Daughters Born to McNutt Family in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Ira McNutt announce the birth of twin daughters at their Lower Plain home. Each baby weighs eight pounds and is named Lavera Angeline and Lavena Adeline. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Francis McNutt of this city. Mrs Hazel Rutter of Millfield is the mother. The family recently moved from Chauncey to the Lower Plains.

Ira McNutt Plains Chauncey Lower Plaine Lavera Angeline Lavena Adeline Hazel Rutter Millfield

Governor Donahey Blocks Green Law Road Funding Hit to Athens County Farmers

Athens county farmers suffer as Governor Donahey vetoes the half million dollar appropriation under the Green law for township roads. County clerk Robert P. Tompkins notes each township loses 2600 dollars in road work, delaying marketing of crops like apples and keeping roads muddy. The county commissioners praised the Green law as a major farmer benefit.

Donahey Athens County Robert P. Tompkins Tompkins

Miner suit seeks permanent injunction against mine harassment

The petition claims the defendants urge fifty workers to quit and harass miners including Don R. McGill, owner. Judge Worsteil issued a temporary restraining order with a $509 bond signed by C. M. Gill of Athens. A perpetual injunction on shearing is requested by the plaintiff.

Don R. McGill Worsteil C. M. Gill Athens

Pneumonia Fatal After 59 Day Fast Claims Irene Gimbel

Irene Gimbel a 25 year old chiropractic student died in Denver after a voluntary 59 day fast. Deputy Coroner George Bostwick ruled pneumonia developed during the fast as the cause of death.

Denver Colo Irene Gimbel George Bostwick

Search for Missing French Aviators Goes on by Air and Sea

New York May 12. The search for missing French aviators Charles Nungesser and Francois Coli continues by air and sea as three sets of American fliers prepare to attempt the New York Paris flight. Lindbergh plans to leave St Louis for Curtis Field and Byrd aims to fly from Hasbrough Heights to New York. The White Bird’s path traced to Ireland raises hopes of wreckage or exit near land.

New York U.P Charles Nungesser Francois Coli New York-Paria Charles A. Lindbergh Air Mail St. Louis Curtis Field N. Y Richard Byrd Teterboro Hasbrough Heights N. J Clarence Chamberlain Lloyd Borlaud Bellanca Ireland Nungesser Colt le Bourget Airfield Paris Jeft Noel Davis National Aeronlautic Association Virginia Lindbergh San Diego America Los Angeles Washington Charles Nongesser

Plan To Block Marshall Fee Bill From Taking Effect

Cleveland May 12. State Senator George H. Bender reveals plans to organize the 88 counties to stop the Marshall J P fee bill from becoming operative. Petition forms are at the printer awaiting attorney general approval. Circulation to start next week. The bill, approved by Governor Donahey without a signature, would take effect 90 days after state form approval. Filing petitions within 90 days would prevent operation, and Bender says petitions will be filed well inside the window.

Cleveland U.R George H. Bender Bender Edward C. Turner Donahey Secretary of State

Nickel Plate Soars on New York Stock Market

The Nickel Plate Railway stock rose to new highs in early trading, climbing from 173 4 to 208 as investors reacted to strong market activity in Chicago and St. Louis railway shares.

New York Chicago & St. Louis Railway

W. C. T. U. Demands Andrews Removal in Cleveland

The Cuyahoga county W. C. T. U. joined Harvey O. Yoder in calling for the removal of Gen. Lincoln C. Andrews, assistant secretary of the treasury, as of May 12.

Andrews Cleveland Cuyahoga County Harvey O. Yoder Dry Maintenance League Gen Lincoln C. Andrews the Treasury

Fate of Aviators Nungesser and Coli

Experts discuss the probable fate of Captains Nungesser and Coli with cautious hope they survive. Leigh Wade and others differ on likelihood of recovery, citing ice, winds, and long absence as possible signs of life or loss.

Leigh Wade Robert Bartlett Ives Thomas Paris Herbert Dargue South America Nungesser Coli Aero League of America North American

Knickerbocker Girl Faces Damages Suit Over School Dress

Virginia Allen known as the Knickerbocker Girl is defendant in a $6500 damages suit filed by Clark County school officials. They say her dress defied authorities and demoralized the schools after she challenged dress codes at Port Fulton school. Her prior injunction against Clark County authorities followed Floyd County court action supporting her right to attend classes.

Jeffersonville Ind United Press Virginia Allen Virginia Port Fulton Floyd County Clark County

Tornado Ravages Poplar Bluff, Missouri

In Poplar Bluff Missouri residents search the ruins after a Monday tornado that destroyed the business district. Workers continue to inspect damaged store fronts while plans to rebuild the city are put in motion.

Poplar Bluff

Farmers Face 48 Hour Window to Clean Corn Lands

UPI reports that 62 Ohio and Michigan districts begin a compulsory cleanup of last year’s corn fields to combat the European corn borer. Government crews will perform the work if farmers fail to comply, with 64 oil burning outfits heating areas up to 1400 degrees to sterilize infestation sites.

Toledo United Press U. S Ohio Michigan

Pennywitt Funeral for Captain Samuel Pennywitt Held in Cincinnati

Funeral services for Captain Samuel Pennywitt 83 retired Ohio and Mississippi river man who died yesterday in Cincinnati were held today He will be buried tomorrow at Manchester Ohio his birthplace

Martzolff class social to be held at church parlors

Tonight at 7 30 o clock the Martzolff class social is scheduled in the parlors of the First Methodist church.

Martzolff First Methodist Church

Juror Dies After Brain Hemorrhage During Court Deliberations

Charles Anderson 45 of near Amesville died at 9 this morning from a brain hemorrhage while serving on a Common Pleas court jury. He had served yesterday, left a wife and two daughters, and funeral arrangements were not yet set.

Common Pleas Charles Anderson Amesville Anderson Anderson Farm T. E. Clark Ruth Anderson Floyd Oberholzer George Anderson

Die or Diet Dr McCoy’s Food Combine Advice

Dr Frank McCoy warns that incorrect eating causes fatal troubles and urges readers to learn what to eat and when. His daily article appears on Page Four of the Messenger.

Dr. McCoy The Messenger Daily Frank McCoy

Lantern procession marks Ohio University senior day

After a busy session lawmakers wrap up with eight bills enacted, including a budget and tax measures. Five hundred senior women will parade with lighted lanterns on campus Wednesday May 18 as part of the annual senior day activities.

Ohio University Vassar College Ewing Hall East Side School Mary Peters Investments Irma E. Voigt

Sharpsburg Man Fined in Probate Court for Possessing Liquor

William Kennedy of Sharpsburg was fined 200 dollars and costs in probate court yesterday after Prohibition Officer Joe Jonas found a still, mash, and a bottle of liquor last Saturday.

William Kennedy Sharpsburg Kennedy Prohibition Joe Jonas

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