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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1924

Page

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Logan Ohio launches hospital building campaign

A Logan and Hocking county effort seeks to establish a community hospital. An option on the Cherrington hospital is $75 009 with a plan to raise $85 000 for purchase and operating capital. Leadership includes Rev J G Speara and Harry Heinlein with broad local support from city and county officials and notable clubs.

Logan, O Logan Hocking County Cherrington Hospital J. Gi. Speara Virse United Brethren Church of Harry Heinlein Logan Attorneys Main Street Wall Kiwanis Rotary Clubs

Congress Agreed Taxing Law Cited by Engineer

Harry Wiltshire, engineer at the Racine lock and dam, says records show the Ohio River has carried more water this year than in 1993, including the big flood, with an average flow around 25 feet.

Oho Middleport Harry Wiltshire Racine Ohio

Lodge Plan for World Court Draws Church Fire

Dr. Charles F. Wis hart, Wooster College president, blasts Senator Henry Cabot Lodge plan for a world court outside the League of Nations as an impossible alternative. He argues peace must replace war and that the church must address poverty and social justice at home.

Grand Rapids Mich Henry Cabot Lodge League of Nations Charles F. Wishart College of Wooster Wooster Ohio General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church Church Dr. Wishart

Sorrows End For Pilchard Family In May Locals

May 22 at Airview Mast Letart Mrs Jose Anna Pilchard 77 widow of Frank Pilchard and mother of Charles and Edward Pilchard died after a stroke of paralysis at her home. Funeral at Fairview church yesterday at eleven. She rose to public notice last year after her son killed another in May and since then endured deep sorrow.

Pomeroy Joseanna Pilchard Frank Pilchard Charles Edward Pilchard Airview Mast Letart

Day seeks renomination as Republican state treasurer in Ohio

Columbus May 22 A declaration of candidacy for renomination as a Republican has been filed by State Treasurer Harry S Day with Secretary of State Brown. C B Boyd of Middletown also filed a declaration to run for Lieutenant Governor.

Columbus Harry 8 Day Brown C. B. Boyd Middletown

School Board Meeting Draws Crowd in Dover

A large crowd gathered for the Wednesday board meeting in Dover as patrons take interest in the present school situation. The event saw discussion filling the seat normally held by an assistant superintendent from the county office.

Millfield Court Gets Busy Again

Chauncey and Dover township boards elected Prof. Bert Thompson as superintendent of the combined district amid legal questions. The move drew opposition from state officials and could affect $29,759 in state aid, with county and state education leaders voicing doubts on legality. Local crackdown on speeding yielded two traffic convictions.

Chauncey, O Chauncey High School Boards of Education Chauncey Village Dover Township Bert My Thompson Chauncey Thompson Chauncey and Dover Township Prof. Thompson C. RB. Ulery Ohiotate Department of Education Rh. McVay Story Alteryv Merman Theisen Dover Dover Or Chauncey Board of Education

Ex Mayor Seeks Court Review Over Canton Mayor Ouster

Former Canton mayor files amended mandamus petition in the state supreme court alleging Governor Donanhey and Prohibition Director B V McDonald influenced the ouster of C C Curtis. He seeks reinstatement to office amid the May 22 report from Columbus.

Columbus Donanhey B. V. McDonald C. CC. Curtis Canton Mandamus State Supreme Court

French Cabinet Adopts Large Budget Economies

Paris May 22 The French cabinet approved a drastic economy program cutting the budget by 420 090 900 francs President Millerand presided and Edouard Herriot pledged to continue the economy policy, indicating Herriot likely to be next premier.

Paris Millerand Edouard Herriot

Prosecution Sought in Daugherty Liquor Probe Hearings

Washington May 22. The senate committee investigating former Attorney General Harry M Daugherty recommends criminal action against at least five men exposed in illicit liquor deals. Names include Orr and Mannington with potential charges tied to fraudulent whiskey withdrawal permits. Wheeler says hearings will continue with Daugherty subpoenaed as a final witness.

Washington Senate Harry M. Daugherty International Stone Howard Mannington Ohio Wil “Orr Mannington Orr Wheeler Whitman New

Denounces Spies at DOJ Hearing in Washington

John W. H. Crim, former assistant Attorney General, told the Wheeler- Brookhart committee on May 22 that the “epy system” of the department of justice breeds corruption in government and imperils law enforcement.

Washington Department of Justice John W. H. Crim Wheeler- Brookhart Committee

Market Blues After Dill Bonus Sparks Stock Slide

Arthur Brisbane argues that investors overreact to the Dill bonus and the fed plan, noting railroads fall while the broader economy benefits from increased circulation. He dismisses panic fears and questions the belief that aid to soldiers would hurt travel and business.

Federal Reserve J. F., Morgan Thomas J. Hyan Vanderbilt Boys

Pomeroy Business Leaders Organize Chamber of Commerce

A crowd gathered at the courthouse in Pomeroy on Tuesday to launch the Pomeroy Bend Chamber of Commerce. The group proposed a nine member board to oversee efforts to attract new industries and diversify the local economy. Initial fundraising aimed for a $5000 office start, with pledges of 200, 100, or 50 dollars from supporters, and plans to set membership fees after treasurer's plan.

Pomeroy, O Court House Pomeroy Bend Chamber of Commercs Fieth Graham Clifton West Virginia Nraeine Llobson Stanbery

War Fraud Probes Open Into Justice Department Actions

Wheeler Brookhart committee begins a probe into alleged lax prosecutions of war fraud under former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty. John W. Crim, once a general, questioned about his role in related prosecutions as Crim now serves as a special assistant overseeing veterans bureau cases.

Washington Wheeler-Brookhart Committee Department of Justices Harry M. Daugherty CARCE John W. T. Crim Crim Veteran's Bureau Prosecutions Aft

Doctor urges mothers to educate daughters on sex matters

Dr. C. W. Wagoner of Toledo told the Ohio Federation of Women's clubs that mothers should say their daughters are thoroughly instructed in sex matters. He argued that wider knowledge would help reduce immorality and spoke at the federation gathering.

AUED Toledo C. W. Wagoner Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs

Plan Extension for Cincinnati Conservatory of Music

A five building project with an estimated total cost near 1 million dollars will be erected by the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music to meet future needs. Plans have been turned over to George K Hauser building commissioner of Cincinnati for consideration.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Georekk. Hauser Building Commnission of Aonrc

Presby Church in Rutland Sold to New Owners

The old Presbyterian church in Rutland has been sold to J. & Kelly, with plans to dismantle the landmark. Erected in 1824, it hosted many meetings over a century of service and remains well preserved.

Rutland Old Presbyterian Church J. &. Kelly

Young Wife of Bootleg King to Face Court in St Louis

Cincinnati dispatch May 22 Mrs Gene Lemus wife of George Remus known bootleg kingpleads not guilty on liquor conspiracy charges returned against her by a federal grand jury at St Louis Remus and several co defendants are in federal custody as the case unfolds Witnesses and a caretaker of the Remus palatial estate Willim Mueller are to appear in court The indictment also names Wim Kinney a deputy internal revenue official Remus claims his acts were legal and directed by her husband Prohibition era dealings included purchases of distilleries and large whiskey shipments with multimillion dollar implications and potential payments to protect the department of justice.

Cincinnati Liberty Bend Twegene Lemus George Remus Ginelonati Jmry St. Louis Kervus Federal Atlanta Rtriél Marty Boyd Edward Meininger Messienus Willim Mueller Bt. Louis Advices Wim. J. Kinney Internal Revenue Jack Daniel

Wife Slayer Gets a Third Reprieve in Ohio

Governor Donahey granted a further stay of execution to James Brady 48 of Sandusky to allow an appeal to the state Supreme Court. Brady was convicted of killing his wife with a razor after her filing for divorce, a motive cited for prior stays.

Columbus Donahey James Brady Sandusky State Supreme Court Brady

Alfred Washington Van Dorsten Announces Independent Bid

Alvin Washington Van Dorsten a Chicago violin maker announces another run for president. He is years from the office and has sought nomination in seven prior elections. He invites members of all parties to organize his Independent Goodbackers movement.

Alvin Washington van Dorsten Chicago Goodbackers

End of Battle Bends Congress Toward adjournment by June 7

Washington dispatch reports both parties claiming victory as tax legislation nears final shape. Republicans praise moving through the tax bill while Democrats credit their 12 1/2 percent capital losses provision. insurgents note gains on big issues. Treasury estimates suggest a deficit risk, with two major items unsettled: farm relief and Muscle Shoals policy.

George R. Holmes Washington Coolidge Congress Repubicans Mellon Eiven Treasury Lefeig

Floor coverings booklet offers restoration tips

Read about finishing waxing oiling and renovating floors with materials and step by step directions. Fill out a coupon and send two cents for postage to receive the booklet by return mail.

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Logan and Hocking County Plan For William Joomis Lora Togan Sen. Lodge Harry Ganster Leah Ellabereer Marysville Ganster Gaisis Millfield Court Squire Saunders Loenl Row Finsterwald Jair Finstewald Athens County Clouster Albany New Marshfield Millvpield I. C. Sanders James Cotter Hollister John Kisnaugle Greens Run Athens Sanders P. H. Barrows Urioan Kenneth Clark International News Service Staff Are Todd CG. Yodd Senerals Gaston TP. Means New York W. O. Ducksten J. BR. McClean Means Daugherty Mars MccAdoo Arthur Brisbane Kourd Thas Sealli Chamber of Commerce Tréagarer Berd Bk. A. Feed Hart Stanbery FL A Smith Pomeroy National Bank I.e. Rathburn H. S. Roush A. D. Russell Bel A. Smith Hartford Jiiden Pomeroy Ferry Company Tay T. Rawlings St. Hf. Rawlings Sons John St Philson John BR. Downing Fage Jess Smith Nerius Jess W. Smith Roomate Daugherty F Frederic J. Haskin
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