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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1926
Page
1
Recognition of Marshal Josef Pilsudski's government in Poland was nearly complete as representatives from ten nations including the United States, France and the Soviet Union began formal contacts with his regime following his revolt that led to the resignation of the previous government.
Nome Alaska May 17 U P reports Roald Amundsen Lincoln Ellsworth Oscar Omdahl and Captain Oscar Wisting arrived here after a forced landing at Teller due to dense fog and stormy conditions. They said the Norge traveled from Spitzbergen to Teller in seventy two hours proving no polar continent exists and that a trans pole air voyage is possible.
Armed men patrolled bridges and property of Northern Ohio Power and Light in Akron as its transportation strike entered its third week. Officials said precautions were taken against sabotage though no grounds for fear existed. Ed McMorrow, a union leader, said striking carmen would stay orderly. No incidents reported. searchlights watched George bridge through the night.
Jacob Nesbitt a Troy salesman charged with second degree murder for beating his wife to death entered a not guilty plea at arraignment. Judge Walter D Jones set June 1 for trial. Nesbitt spoke softly and allowed attorney L H Shipman to defend him. The courtroom was crowded as reporters sought photos and spectators filled every seat.
Warsaw report says Marshal Pilsudski’s new cabinet will swear in today as fighting ceases. Haller’s Witos forces mass near Zyrardow while Josehp Trompczynski travels to Posnan to seek peace. Casualty estimates vary from 215 dead 917 wounded to near 800 dead. Former president Wojciechowski guarded at Spala palace. ex-cabinet members jailed at Vilanow. Premier Bartel outlines agrarian reform and minority autonomy.
The article extols swimming as the best full body workout, improving circulation and lung function. It urges beginners to learn by requesting a free Red Cross booklet created for the newspaper by the Washington Bureau, with two cents postage included for return mailing.
Amundsen signals high faith in lighter-than-air craft after Norge’s Arctic voyage. Commander Nobile delays dismantling at Teller to preserve pride in the achievement. Norge to be shipped to the United States for reconstruction. Engines deemed in good condition. radio stations urged for exploration and aviation.
A heated campaign in Pennsylvania amid beer light wine issues, Coolidge administration support, and gang politics ends today. Tomorrow over a million Republican voters choose between Ware Pepper and Pinchot, with claims of victory by all sides as the race remains extremely close.
April receipts for the state workmen's compensation fund totaled 1,745,167 while disbursements reached 1,187,441. The fund balance stands at 50,411,430 with 45,300,034 held in reserve for claims and 3,707,229 for other purposes.
A Smithsonian Institution botanist has gathered 1300 specimens, expanding the national collection. The work reflects ongoing cataloging of plant diversity and regional flora in a major museum effort.
Archbishop George Caruana, an American citizen and papal representative, was deported by the Mexican government after Kellogg and Ambassador Sheffield urged against the move. Mexican officials charged he entered Mexico illegally by concealing his status as the Pope's agent. State Department declines to comment on charges or protest.
Emma Courtney of Doanville pleaded guilty to possession of liquor found in her piano and was fined 100 dollars plus costs after prohibition officers executed search warrants with officers Joe Jonas Harry Dalton and H A Siebert. William Jinn also pleaded guilty in the same matter and was fined 100 dollars with costs. Fifteen gallons of beer were found at Finns house and he was fined accordingly. Both defendants paid fines and were released.
A R Beesch 389 president of the A Beesch company a chain of stores in Northwestern Ohio is dead at his home in Toledo from typhoid fever.
The government’s suit to prevent draining of the Teapot Dome naval oil reserve was argued before the U.S. circuit court of appeals in St. Paul. The case stems from the Teapot Dome scandal two years earlier involving leases to Mammoth Oil, Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing, and Sinclair Pipe.
Three people died in a grade-crossing crash Sunday near Sterling. Authorities opened a triple investigation to determine causes and responsibilities.
The Girls' Mission of the Christian church will meet Thursday at 5 30 o clock at 14 Raymond Drive for a social and business gathering led by Miss Thelma Bingman.
An attempt to burn a large chicken house by Postmaster Carpenter was spotted by neighbor Orson Glazier at about 10 o clock last night. Villagers recall a local prophecy predicting a taste of Hades and wonder if it will be carried out.
"Wide Waters," Captain Din gle's sea novel, starts in The Messenger on Tuesday May 18. The tale will run in thirty six installments with high pace and continuous action to keep readers hooked from the first chapter to the final conclusion.
A bomb exploded near the front door of the American Embassy in Buenos Aires injuring a passerby and damaging the wall and windows of the adjacent house. Officials arrived quickly but found no clues. Ambassador Jay could not explain the attack and no warning was received.
The well drilled at noon on the Athens State hospital lease by James Ginnan and Frank Gross struck pay sand at 1117 feet with a plan to possibly deepen slightly. Indications of gas flow and oil show suggest a small oil producer, with state share if oil is produced and gas as a gasser.
Too Wise R F Hannah, a Knox College graduate and chemistry instructor at the Lesser high school, was dismissed after including moonshine making instructions in class. The school board threatened prosecution for violating dry laws, but he refuses to quit.
Fish seek water at varying temperatures and fishermen may soon use new devices to monitor water warmth. The potential tool aims to improve catching efficiency by aligning gear with fish preferences.
Commander Umberto Nobile reported to Premier Mussolini that better weather or functioning wireless gear would have let the Norge fly about 650 miles farther. He said the Rome to North Pole to Alaska journey totaled 13 000 kilometers in 72 hours and described leg-by-leg challenges from Spitzbergen to Nome.
The Clyde liner Seneca sprang a stern seam after striking a submerged derelict off Miami. Captain Byron T. Leek steered for the harbor and left the vessel with 240 passengers rescued by a U.S. guard cutter. The ship will be raised and towed in for repairs.
A charge of murder likely will be lodged today against Mrs. Mary Webster of Adena Ohio for shooting and killing her husband Harry Webster a former Columbus policeman as they rode in an auto near Martins Ferry Sunday Arrested soon after the tragedy she said the shot was accidental A quarrel preceded the shooting according to witnesses The slain officer had served as a dry raider and was a Columbus police member until 1923
Monday's chief radio features showcase growth of western music during Denver's music week on KOA at 322-8 p m MST. Atlantic City offers Western daylight National Electric Light Association convention music from 300-10 p m on WPG. WEAF in New York airs Grand Opera La Gioconda at 492 and hookup 10 p m EDT. WSB Atlanta presents artist program including Wendell Hall from 428-10 45 p m CST. WLW Cincinnati runs 422-8 p m.
In Columbus Ross Holland, 39, tried to kill himself by slashing his wrists to dodge appearing in court on a statutory charge. He had made a similar attempt a few days earlier.
An interstate vocational rehabilitation conference jointly sponsored by the federal board of vocational education the handicap placement bureau and the civilian rehabilitation service will begin in Cincinnati on Wednesday.
Fifteen automobiles worth about $10,000 were stolen from Columbus streets during the weekend, with several later recovered.
Cleveland ticket seller Rose McGuire, 18, was held up by a lone bandit last night as crowds passed the window. The robber escaped with 370 dollars from the Lexington theater.
Bootleggers likely behind a bombing at the Tiltonville home of Carl Aiken the city enforcement officer. The blast occurred while Aiken and his wife slept. they escaped injury.
Traffic accidents in the Columbus area over the weekend caused injuries to more than ten people.
A reader recalls a couple entering probate court last Saturday to obtain a marriage license. The bride, 18, learned both parents must be present. She returned yesterday with her mother, only to be told her father was also required. The couple remains unmarried.
A fragment from Court Street recalls a middle aged man shaving with one hand while holding a mirror, a ticket seller at the aviation field counting sixty dollars in an hour, and heavy double parking that crowds the street. Witnesses compare driving skill to New York City in jest.
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