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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1924

Page

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Slate making moot point in state meet

In Columbus Ohio on May 21 the rules committee of the Republican pre primary state conventions voted 19 to 2 to recommend candidates for all elective state offices. They deferred endorsement at the present convention and noted the plan would not abolish primary laws but urge legislative change to allow pre primary conventions to recommend. The aim is to focus attention on a narrower field without eliminating candidates from regular primaries.

Columbus O Rules Committee Ohio Columbus Hynicka Brown Brower Wolf Maschike J. J. Burke Elyria Rules Committee Behind Closed Doors Wendy Burke

Ohio Republicans weigh slate at pre primary convention

State Senator J J Burke denounces a proposed slate of candidates as a move by commercialized politicians. The rules committee debates endorsing a state slate versus holding a 1926 convention and amending the primary law. Attorney General Crabbe exits race. Akron’s Sieber enters amid Klan-backed support claims.

Ohio Republicans in Columbus debate party chances

About 2,000 Ohio Republicans in Columbus debated the party's prospects while Governor Donahey and a Democratic delegation left the capital for a week’s trip to Port Clinton in Lake Erie. The governor traveled with State Health Director Monger State Agricultural Director Truex Adjutant General Henderson Dr Frank Furniss and Harry Filler.

Columbuss. O Ohio Donahey Pedly Isiv Lake Erie Monger Truex Henderson Frank Furniss Harry Filler

Britain Builds Forces in Afghan Region Amid Invasion Prep

Reports from Moscow indicate Great Britain is strengthening forces near Afghanistan and preparing to back an anti-revolutionary invasion aimed at restoring the former regime.

Moscow Great Britain Afghanistan

Sugar Creek Man Jailed Here on Hotel Bill Allegation

Sugar Creek resident Guy Bryan, known in local courts for dry law convictions, was arrested in Glouster Tuesday by Constable E. C. Mariner and held for Parkersburg police in West Virginia on a hotel bill evasions claim. He awaits transfer by Parkersburg officers.

Guy Bryan Sugar Creek Glouster SE. C. Mariner Parkersburg W. Va Bryan

Logan High School to Graduate Largest Class Ever

Logan Ohio May 21 1914 Logan high school plans its commencement exercises for the largest class since the school’s founding. The 34 girls and 85 boys will graduate with a May 25 baccalaureate at United Brethren Church Kiev and class day May 26 at the high school. The class play Duicy will be performed May 28 and commencement exercises follow March 30 at the same auditorium. Noted guest Montgomery of Muskingham College will deliver the address.

Margaret Clements Mabel Cole Mildred Collins Lenna Conkle Hazel Cooke Tena Cooksey Kathryn Fastman Gladys Ewart Catherine Fox Henrietta Freeze Ernestine Goodlve Cora Green Glenna Inboden Velda Kuhn Helen Lehman Edna Teonard Blanche Moorehead Marie Phillips Mary Phillips Dorothy Pierpont Pearl Pierce Catherine Rarick Eugenia Roberts Quintette Shaw Grace Sibert

Soviet Deficit Projected At 200 Million In 1920

Moscow dispatch reports Alexei Rykov successor to Lenin stated this fiscal year faces a deficit of 200 million dollars. He argued that military spending cannot be cut as Russia must stay stronger than Romania and Poland.

Copenhagen Alexsey Rykov Lenine Moscow Rykov Russia Moumania Poland

Death sentences commuted for four counter revolutionaries

The Ukrainian central executive committee today commuted death sentences imposed by the Kiev tribunal on four counter revolutionaries.

Kiev Ukrainia Ukrainian Central Executive Committee

Hand as height measure in horses equals four inches

The article explains that in equestrian practice the unit hand is used to gauge a horse’s height and defines one hand as four inches. It notes standard application in breed shows and sales listings referencing horse height in hands.

Cabinet will work in open leader rotated cabinet will work in open

Paris May 21 Edouard Herriot leader of the Left bloc that defeated Premier Poincare arrives to help form a new cabinet. He promises open diplomacy and a program including tax cuts and closer ties with England and Italy on reparations.

Paris Edouard Jlerrott Left Bloc Raymond Poincare Lyons Herriot France England Italy Dawes Ruhr Paul Painleve Muhr Germany

Orinoco Disaster Leaves Captain and Four Shipmates Lost

Radio reports from the Gargantua tell of the Orinoco wreck off Montreal Island after its tow vessel barge Chieftain was cut adrift in a devastating Lake Superior storm. Survivors describe a 40 hour vigil on the island, the rescue by the Gargantua crew, and the brave endurance of Mrs Poote amid heavy seas and exposure. The Orinoco, owned by James E Davidson of Bay City, sailed last Thursday with ore and grain.

Sault Sth Marin Michl Lake Superior Montreal Island Fiadio Orinoco Pointe Aux Mines Chieftain Anthony N. Lawrence Meveland Tomlison Company Cleveland Joseph Wurtz Bay City D. Williams Spanish River Paper Co Sault Ste Marie Ontario Poote James E. Davidson

Local Union to Meet in Nelsonville May 24

Local Union No. 5127 will hold its regular monthly meeting on Saturday May 24 at 1:00 PM in Owl's hall Nelsonville Ohio. Secretary Verry L. Wood issued the notice.

Nelsonville Owl's Hall Ohio Verry L. Wood

Wall Street Slides in Nine Month Low as Election Talk Stirs Fear

Report notes Wall Street’s slump marking its lowest day in nine months as franc and pound declines unsettle speculators. Two Americans discuss a presidential campaign hurting business, with fears overshadowing markets and confidence.

Wall Street Sub-Treasury Busi

No clear headline available from fragment

Fragment ends with remarks about politics and an implication of a veto by Coolidge, noting temporary memory of the issue after election day and a potshot about national affordability.

Coolidge

Muffler System Cuts Noise at McCook Field Tests

May 21 Dayton Ohio. McCook Field officials report a muffler perfected after years of work that quiets aircraft exhaust. The muffler attaches to motors with exhaust routed along long pipes to the fuselage end. Test pilots say the reduced roar eases nerves and enhances flight experience with distinct military value.

Dayton McCook

Ohio Tax Association to review proposed tax changes

Ohio May 21 advisory committee recommendations for a transformed tax system mandatory budget rules and bond indebtedness limits to be included in new state tax laws will be considered by the executive committee Thursday.

Columbus Association Ohio Tax Association

Pele in Hubhu Volcano Roars Over Ocean Sea Route

In May 21 dispatch from Ky John F. Stone, Volcang region describes Madanm Pele the Volcano Goddess in anger. Ground changes rumble in the Mauinatoa Mountain area as tremors rock the Puna district. Over 860 shocks in 36 hours crack the earth, prompting evacuations while lava remains unseen but suspected beneath the surface.

Volvcang Jiovle Tawa Madanm Pele Hubhu Ohio Forest Mauinatoa Mountain Pele Pete Morty Lacres Kiltean Puna Kilaea Ccli Custa

Bandit Shot Down and Pal Captured in Queens Robbery

New York police say a bandit was killed and his companion Herman Manstert jailed after a moving car shooting in Elmhurst Queens. Patrolman Adam Hofstchneider fired from the moving vehicle and pursued the pair, ending a wave of robberies near a police booth in Burbnherst.

New York Adams Hofstchneider Herman Manstert Manstert Elmhurst Queens County Bumharest

Dramatic Eruption At Punn Volcano After Quiet

Observers at the rim note a rapid movement in the crater with hundreds of tons of cool lava entering the pit. Red dust clouds rise two miles, lava cascades 800 feet below, and a towering ash plume hangs three miles high. Hilo reports volcanic ash reaching 30 miles away.

Volcano House Foor Promie Hilo

McNary Haugen bill faces uncertain fate in Congress

Washington on May 21 reports the fate of the McNary-Haugen measure creating a 200 million dollar export corporation to aid farmers is uncertain. Opposition consolidates as Rainey proposes a wheat pork and flour relief bill. Debate continues with amendments as Farm Bloc leaders push for support.

Washington McNary-Haughen Congress House Rainey Illinois Nainey McNary-Haugen Farm Blue

Fire Breaks Out In City Sewer Intersection

A fire erupted in the Court and State streets storm sewer when a lit match ignited gas from a leaky main. City workers drilled a hole in Court street and flooded the sewer with water to extinguish the blaze as passers by watched.

Court State Streets Court Street

Reforestation Interest Grows Among Hocking Farmers

Mary Keysier of Marion township champions woodland management and crop farming. Dean from Ohio Experiment Station forestry will visit the Kessler farm next Friday to demonstrate woodland care and plan county reforestation. Experts note waste lands suit reforestation and post timber can yield profit in 15 to 20 years.

Logan, QC Hocking County Mary Keysier Marion Township Dean Forestry Department of the Ohio Experiment Station Kessler Farm Woodlands Post

May production report shows uptick in coal districts

The weekly Department of the Interior production report dated May 1 notes gains in several coal districts including Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Kanawha. Eastern and Southern Ohio show smaller improvements as demand remains weak. miners in Hocking district discuss local actions with unions and potential conventions to address conditions.

Nelsonville Southern Ind Department of the Terror Thiinoir Indiana Kanawha Hazard Kentucky Harrah Eastern Ohio Org Mey & Wil Hocking Incr Circle Hill Chi

Teachers Hired in York Township at May Meeting

At the regular York Township board of education session on May 91 16 teachers and substitutes were employed for 11 year. Names include Dorothy for Deanville rooms one and four Gladys Bowers Clara Cox rooms three and four Mary Beckler Wolfe McKee Cleo Ogg John Mourn Neltie Florence Irvin Mildred Wend York Connett Lucille Byxy Ebon Dee G Floodwood and Margaret Jones. The clerk of York town was elected to fill his position.

Kimberley Township Board of Education Deanville Dorothy Gladys Bowers Clara Cox Kortha Mary ‘Beckler Wolfe McKee Oak Grove Cleo Ogg John Mourn Neltie Eston Florence Irvin Mildred Wend York N Ton Connett Lucille Byxy Ebon Dee G Floodwood Margaret Jones York Towns

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