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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1928
Page
9
Basil Davis of Columbus, a former Hollister resident, claimed the overcoat found on J A Richards' back porch. The coat had been stolen from his car near Dr Crawford's office late Saturday night, with several checks taken from a pocket before the thief discarded the coat on the porch.
John Dolan son of Mr and Mrs Sam Dolan of near Mountville died at St Francis hospital in Columbus after admission by ambulance for an appendicitis operation he did not undergo. He will be brought to Glouster today then taken to the family country home.
In Bellaire an 18 year old, Louis Butas, was killed while exploring an abandoned coal mine one mile north of town. He lowered himself into the shaft on a rope and was overcome eighteen feet below, his body recovered by firefighters using plaster hooks. The pit proved poisonous and his body turned purple.
Berlin plans a complete ban on solid tires for motor trucks with enforcement starting July 1, 1929. The measure aims to preserve the nation’s highways by reducing wear and damage from heavy vehicles.
GLOUSTER May 18 A class of 41 received diplomas at the high school commencement in the auditorium. The program featured student chosen theme Citizenship with short pieces including portions of the Declaration of Independence and The American Creed and the Constitution. Diplomas were presented by Superintendent Dillon to each graduate, with principals and teachers introducing the ceremony and musical selections throughout.
Point Pleasant officials announce the Silver bridge over the Ohio River will open to traffic Sunday May 2. Contractors lay final coat of a messite and plan to complete by Saturday with a formal dedication and opening on Wednesday May 30.
The Interstate Commerce Commission denied three trunk line railroads authority to place three directors on Wheeling & Lake Erie’s board. The ruling comes amid speculation after the Chesapeake dissolution and Van Sweringen Erie collapse tied to the Chesapeake & Ohio plan, complicating trunk line railroad arrangements in Cleveland.
Advance indications point to Governor Smith of New York winning the Democratic delegation. Herbert Hoover runs unopposed on the Republican ballot. Republican leaders from Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia appear before the Senate campaign investigating committee. Senator Reed lists four potential Hoover running mates: Donovan, Edge, Moses, and Curtis.
The text reports that former Senator J. Hamilton Lewis of Illinois sent representatives to Governor Smith of New York to pursue acceptance as a vice presidential candidate on a Smith ticket. The context suggests discussions around securing the presidential nomination.
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