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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1928

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Propaganda Fears Grow as China Japan Tension Increases

United Press reports say Japanese forces have Tsinan under control, but propaganda on both sides risks widening the war. Five Americans remain in Tsiwan and US troops will not be sent, while China appeals to the League for intervention.

Tsinan United Press China Tokio Nanking League of Nations Willam T. Hobart Tsiwan Peking Ke Mauritz A. Hallgrin Washington Tainan Shan Jiang Japan Canton Dairen Manchuria Shameen Toklo Shantung Progran Bert Governmaeht Beantung Chincoo TIVE Pike and Stanton Shantung Christian University Ching Asiatie Hismuer Che-! Ton

Laundry Blast Kills Five at Fridlin Laundry Kokomo

An explosion in the Fridlin laundry steam pressing department in Kokomo Indiana today killed five women and seriously injured seven others. The blast shattered nearby windows and blew out a traction track in front of the laundry, with effects felt for miles.

Kokomo Ind U.P Fridlin Union Traction Company

A Bit of the Old Home Love Poem by Leda Terwilliger Sams

A sentimental poem reflects on a mother's lasting influence through a torn letter. It speaks of home love, memories, and the hope passed to her son, expressing how words endure and inspire resolve despite age.

Love lLeda Terwilliger Sams

Foreign Capital Underwritten In the United States Since 1920 Exceeds That of Britain

Washington May 12 Foreign capital underwriting in the United States from 1926 to 1927 far exceeded that of Britain according to Commerce Department figures. U S underwrote 8 66 004 000 of capital issues while Britain reached about 1 427 of 850 000 000. British divestments offset by increased African credits but a fatal accident in Jackson involves Hettie Bean, 40, electrocuted while working for Southern Ohio Electric Company. Burial in Athens after services at 2 PM Monday at C E Nichols home.

Washington U.pl United States United Kingdom Cowmioerce Department Brioeh Invest- Wess United Slans Lielugt Teelen United Africa Blackh Fork Jackson Hettie Bean Mr. Bean Athens Southern Ohio Electric Company Bean Worest Lee Robert Mr .Bean Lowell Bean Paul KR Mallon United Press Senate Investigating Committee Secretary of Commerce Hoover Representative Good Smith Senator Curtis

Prohibition and Coast Guard Firearm Rules Scrutinized

Washington May 12 Prohibition Commissioner Doran announced a policy limiting firing by agents to self defense or to prevent a felony. Treasury officials noted Coast Guard crews operate under Army and Navy procedures, with two guardsmen to be tried in federal court for a Niagara Falls incident. Local demands for state court action followed, while a West Virginia agent was discharged for firing at a car.

Washington Doran Lam Treasury Coast Guard Army Navy Lowman Coast West Virginia Horan Coast Guards

Cooper enters race for Ohio governor nomination

May 12. Cooper of Cincinnati plans to announce his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. He was defeated by Gov Donahsy in the last election and his entry will broaden the race to at least five candidates. Other contenders include James T. Begg Edward C. Turner Charles H. Lewis and Mary A. Shanley.

Columbus Charles H. Lewis Harpster A. Shanley Forest

Army Fliers Hurry North To Get Bremen

Two army biplanes bound for Greenly Island to secure the Bremen trans Atlantic airplane left Bolling Washington yesterday and stopped at Maller Field Staten Island before continuing to Portland Maine. They aim to reach Greenly Island under War Department orders to prevent the Bremen from being stranded in spring.

Mitchel Filld Greenly Island Bremen Portland Secoml Pictou Bolling Wietor Washington Maller Field Staten Island War Department Mig

Ford plane crash in Detroit kills two aviators

DETROIT May 12 URKRA vtrl motored Ford plane crashed to the ground today killing two pilots William Munn and G. K. Darker. The ship was taking off on its regular run to Buffalo when the accident occurred. Munn who was at the controls must have pushed its plane into the air without sufficient flying speed.

Detroit Ford William Munn G. K. Darker Buffalo Munn Edward G. Hamilton

Airplane Industry Watches Lindberghs Aviation Moves Closely

A year after Lindberghs flight from St. Louis to New York, aircraft stocks hit new highs as the industry closely tracks his activities. He met with Henry and Edsel Ford in Detroit on a new project and then flew to New York, amid Wall Street merger rumors linking Curtiss and Wright. Lindbergh said he is not connected with any commercial company.

New York Charles A. Lindbergh St. Louis San Diego Lindbergh Ail Marts Foray Astaton Henry Edsel Ford Detroit Wall Street Curtiss Wright

Mellon Hints Coolidge May Be In Race Yet

Philadelphia May 12. Secretary of the Treasury Mellon accepting the chairman ship of the Pennsylvania delegation to the Republican national convention told the 79 delegates they should have fullest liberty of choice. He praised President Coolidge’s administration while Hoover nearly followed Coolidge policies, signaling Mellon and other Republican leaders in Pennsylvania may believe the President can be persuaded to run.

Philadelphia U.P Secretary of Treasury Andrew Afclion Pennsylvania Coolidge Commerce Hoovar Melions

Did She Drink or Not? Feikert in France Visit Claim

Mrs. Lilian Feikert denies drinking wine during a France visit. A friend reportedly quotes a remark suggesting she drank, while Feikert relies on a prohibition platform to win a New Jersey Senate seat.

Lilian Feikert France

Coal Supplies Of Consumers Still Decline

Nelsonville report shows ongoing decline in bituminous coal stocks during the first quarter of 1928. By April 1, consumers held 45.3 million tons, down from 50.5 million on January 1, with January losses and February to April withdrawals totaling about 7.2 million tons.

Nelsonville Federal Bureau of Mines

State Hospital Nurse Found Safe After Kidnap Inquiry

Esther Benson, a state hospital nurse, was found in an apartment with her husband Charles in Cleveland. Police had launched a city wide search after reports he menaced her with a gun and forced her into a car. Mrs Benson declined to prosecute, while Benson said he took her from the hospital over alleged calls from other men.

Cleveland Rick Esther Benson State Hospital Charles Benson

Heflin Urges Senate Probe of Contractor Donations

Senator Heflin of Alabama pressed in the Senate for a campaign investigation committee to subpoena William F. Kenny a New York contractor who gave twenty thousand dollars and loaned fifty thousand to the Governor Smith campaign. She would ask if Kenny obtained any contracts from New York City or state administration. Exiled Bishop Dill San Antonio Tex May 12 UP The Rt Rev Ignacio Valders no 67 exiled bishop of Agua Calientes Mexico wed here to dry following illness of several weeks.

Washington Senator Heflin Alabama Senate Today William F. Kenny New York Governor Smith Heflin Kenny New York City Atate Dill San

Drydock Mine Contractor Employs Over Thirty Men

More than thirty workers are employed at Mine No. 255 at Drydock by contractor Williamson who is finishing repair work. Three applicants for jobs were reportedly turned away as the contractor has all the labor it can use. The scene was reported from Glouster on May 12 as the work proceeds north of Burr Oak.

Drydock Mine Glouster Williamson Nore

Judge Grants Injunction Against Miners Picketing at Morris Mine

Cambridge May 12 Judge Turnlaugh grants injunction restraining Unernsey and Nobia county union miners and sympathizers from picketing Morris Mine after a riot at Clack Top mine. One man arrested and held to grand jury on rioting charges. injunction cites gatherings in public places at odd hours as unlawful.

Morris Mine Cambridge Unernsey Nobia County Common Pitas Turnlaugh Alouls Coal Company Clack Top J. B. Stewart Turnbaugh

Farm costs cited as foreign fertilizer tribute

In a House speech Democrat Almon of Alabama urged government operation of Muscle Shoals to end reliance on Chilean nitrate. He said American farmers pay about 11,000,000 dollars annually to a foreign monopoly and called for government manufacture of fertilizer by modern methods to lower prices.

Washington U.P Almon Democrat Alabama House Muscle Shoals

Bronze Age cemetery unearthed near Ain Shems in Palestine

Archaeologists from Haverford College report a Bronze Age cemetery at Beth Shemesh near Ain Shems Palestine. The site yields decorated vessels, stone and bronze artifacts and a tomb dating to 1600 B.C. Findings suggest inscriptions may be interpreted. radio briefing by Dr Elihu Grant.

New York U.R B.C Beth Shemesh Ain Shems Palestine Haverford College Elihur Grant London U.P Wi. I. Hosmer FF. T Gourtney trans-Atlan Courtney Cowes Scatterwater Plymouth

Weather Forecast Predicts Fair Period With Fluctuating Temps

Washington May 12. Next week's outlook shows generally fair conditions in the Ohio Valley and Tennessee with midweek showers. Warmer on Monday and Tuesday, cooler by Thursday, then warmer again Saturday or Sunday.

Washington Ohio Valley Tennessee

Investigators Will Not Call Will Hays

Washington today reports Nye and Walsh of the Teapot Dome committee will close the inquiry without reconvening hearings. They had considered recalling Will Hays after his Europe trip but now deem further sessions unnecessary.

Washington U.ri Nye Walsh Montana Senato ‘Teapot Dome Will Rays Republican National Committee Hays Europe

Plans to organize Know Ohio League to advertise state products

In Columbus on May 12 40 a group of 50 state business and industrial leaders discussed forming the Know Ohio League as a permanent institution with a goal to spend a quarter million dollars annually to advertise Ohio products worldwide. The plan includes proclaimations, radio programs, and school displays to promote Ohio goods. Officials include Dr W Thompson and William M James coordinating efforts.

Know Ohio League Columbus Fiona Know-Ohio League Ohio Donahey Fearug W. ©. Thompson Ohio State University William M. James Oho Ohio Federated Churches hb+ rarlea

March on Burr Oak mine fails to materialize

A planned Sunday march on Mine No. 84 at Burr Oak did not occur. Perry county sheriff deputies and governor’s representatives were on the scene. the Sunday Creek company had men cleaning for a week prior.

Nelsonville Sunday Creek Burr Oak Perry County Sunday Creek Company

Sunday Creek Coal plans mine closings and rework

Five men work at Mid Hocking near Burr Oak as the Sunday Creek Coal company prepares its properties for possible operation. Mine No 8 at Corning will be abandoned with equipment removed, while No 9 and No 10 may face similar fate if May settlements fail. W E Tytus of Columbus, company president, notes No 8 will close and West Virginia field development may follow.

Mid Hocking Burr Oak Maid Ting Sunday Creek Coal Company Comppany Derthick Corning Rendville W . E. Tytus Columbus West Virginia

Head of Child Welfare Dies From Erysipelas

Dr. B. T. Baldwin, 4, director of the University of Iowa Child Welfare Research Station, died at the university hospital of erysipelas. He helped establish the world’s first welfare research center at Iowa and studied at Harvard, Leipzig, and Chicago. He served as a World War II major.

Iowa City B. T. Baldwin University of Iowa University Hospital Baldwin Harvard Univere Farty University of Leipzig Chicago University University of Iowa Jax

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