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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1926

Page

7

Drake Confronts Captain Stevens Aboard the Orontes

Alden Drake, newly shamed crew member, challenges Captain Stevens after a brutal beating. Drake vows to command the ship someday as punches fly and the crew watches while Tony, Mary Manning, and others react to the escalating mutiny on the Orontes.

Alden Drake Sailortown Joe Bunting Drake Captain Stevens The Orontes Stevens Mary Manning Mary

Gasoline Demand Near Historic Peak Fueled by Higher Prices

Gasoline consumption is nearing an all time high with estimates near 875 million gallons this month. Higher crude and gasoline prices boost oil company revenue while stockpiles stay large though below last year's pace. Output climbs toward demand as warmer weather and tourism rise, with no new major fields in sight. Tidewater Associated Oil revived wells using compressed air.

New York California Tidewater Associated Oil Company

Corn price comparison for hog fattening in Chicago

The note states hogs are priced high, making feed corn worth $1.57 per bushel for fattening versus about 75.1 cents on cash grain. The ratio assumes ten pounds of corn per 100 pounds of pork.

Chicago

Rail line takeovers and service cuts disrupt Colorado routes

Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad will take over several passenger and freight bus lines in Grand Junction Colorado and discontinue branch line trains that competed with other services. In California 11 million cases of fruit will be canned this year with contracts at about 40 dollars per ton. growers warn profits vanish below 50 dollars.

Denver Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Grand Junction Colorado San Francisco California Abe

Wool Sale Report From Echo Section

In Echo, Oregon a buyer sold one hundred thousand pounds of choice wool for 30 and 31 2 a pound, signaling strong demand. The deal reflects steady regional trade activity in Portland area markets this spring.

Portland Ore Echo

Numerous stocks listed with mixed gains and losses across majors

The page catalogs a wide array of stocks with varied percentages in midday trading. Notable movers include Kennecott, Goodyear, Penn Seaboard, American Locomotive, General Electric, General Motors, U S Steel, and Union Pacific, among others. Prices and changes reflect irregular activity across industries from mining to rail and manufacturing.

Inter Marine Prid Sessieagaues Kennecott ¢ Cues Goodyear Prid Penn Seaboard Steel Eta Hudson Motors Shaedeseuas Dodge Motors Eeaene Coops Marland Shereesonsee Middle States Baakas Nevada Copper Eeaeneeun New York Central Eve New Haven Ceceenadas Ee Norfolk and Western Seeee Lamgmq Northern Pacific Sesecee Sseectn Ae Bugge Ik Cccce Occccie Oases Ae Pails Chalmers Asmx Rubber Alcan Gar and Foundry Amcchigon Bethlehem Baltimore and Ohio Central Leather Chesapeake and Ohio Chile Fis Euvecwe Cae Cole Gas and Electric Ekaaeaseacoas Denessenes General Electric General Motors Bs Abawe Sane ¢Ake Ee International Nickel Ray Consolidate Ke Southern Railway Southern Pacific U.S. Steel U. S. Rubber Seeteeececsee GIG Western Union Pommsvivania Sly Rock Island HOM Rep Iron and Steel Sinclair Oil Brudebaker Tobacco Products Union Pacific

Chicago Livestock Market Report May 25

Receipts show cattle and hogs mixed with active steer trade and steady to higher prices. Hogs headline slow to steady with top around 14.50 and bulk around 15.60. sheep demand strong with clipped lambs up to 16 and native skinners 18. Slaughter cattle prices range from 8.25 to 10.40 for various weight classes. Vealers to packers 13 to 14, farmers payoffs $6 to $6.50 for some stockers.

Chicago USDA California

Pittsburgh Livestock Market Report

Pittsburgh market reports light cattle receipts with a steady tone. Beef and veal prices posted across ranges with prime and good categories noted. lambs, yearling lambs, and related stock shown with varied bids and demand indicators.

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report

Cattle receipts 300. market steady. steers good to choice 9 9.50. calves 50c up to 11.50 12.50. Hogs receipts 3300. market slow. 90d to choice packers and butchers 14.50 14.60. Sheep receipts 500. market steady. good to choice 6 7. lambs strong 50c up to 17.00.

Cincinnati

New York Market Prices for Poultry and Dairy Products

Raw firm prices for refined armor and granulated salt refer to commodities. Dressed poultry including turkeys chickens capons and fowls show varied prices with live poultry items listed such as geese ducks roosters and stags. Cheese butter and milk values appear with regional variations across markets and receipts.

New York Rh Ss. Pt Santos Young Americas Pacific Coast

Cleveland Produce Poultry Prices Update

Heavy fowls 28 30c Leghorn fowls 28 30c Leghorn broilers 45 50c Heavy broilers 45 50c Cocks mt. Otatoes Texas Triumphs 5.25 per 100 Ibs Isiana 5.25 per 100 Ibs All others unchanged.

Cleveland Texas

Chicago Produce Receipts Mixed Butter and Egg Grades

Butter receipts total 27 605 with creamery exports 40 cents and standards 40 cents. Firsts 37 seconds 34436 cents and extra firsts 39. Eggs receipts 46 965 with ordinaries 27 28 cents, firsts 28 20 cents and extras 30 cents.

Chicago

Cincinnati Producs Unchanged and Liberty Bon Notes

Pittsburgh oil market unchanged figures list 414s 190.22 and 143 101.4 with sgueth 414s 103.2 and treasury 4%8 108. Publication records show commodity price figures and abbreviations without broader context.

Liberty Bon Ira Sgueth Treasury

Wool prices steady in Boston market on May 24

The wool market remained steady with Australian 7s priced at 1.10 clean in bond up to 1.18. The Summer Street market indicated betterment with renewed inquiry noted this morning.

Boston Summer Street

Toledo Market Report Highlights Grain and Feed Prices

Wheat No 1 price at $1.58. Corn quotes unclear. Rye No 2 and Barley No 2 listed with cents. Oats No 2 at 45 46 cents. Timothy cash $3.45 or Sept $5.6. Alsike cash $17. Butter and hay prices noted.

Toledo Aioe Chicago

Man Dies After Hit-Skip Collision in Niles

Dominic Cacciale aged 38 died from a fractured skull after a hit-and-run driver struck him in Niles. Police seek clues and the suspect vehicle.

Niles Dominic Cacciale

Peasant Women of Russia Strike to End Male Abuse

In Karmava village a women led strike backed by Aksinia Karaseev ends with husbands pledging to stop beating and cursing their wives. Women blockaded the schoolhouse and organized a militant Woman's Rights platform, while men, failing to break the resistance, left the pledge on paper as a victory for the women.

Russia Moscow U.P Karmava Aksinia Karaseev Aksinia Semyon

Unexpected Homecoming Ends Rural Protest Echoes

Protesting women return to their homes while deserted children and farm animals quiet down, ending a period of rural demonstrations and unrest.

Modernism Plus One Act Play At College Monday

The one act play Modernism Plus will open the college program on Monday evening June 7. Marguerite Soncrant a Toledo freshman in elementary education wrote the piece. The public speaking department supports such activity and submitted the play for class approval. The students believe the study produce it deserves staging.

Marguerite Soncrant Toledo Department of Dean Voigt

Mysterious Lancaster Shooting Leaves Woman Shot in Yard

Police in Lancaster deal with a puzzling case after Mrs. Frank Arter, 36, was shot in her yard two miles west of town. The bullet came from a nearby thicket as officers explore several other similar shootings in the region.

Lancaster Frank Arter Here

Five children witness murder suicide in Washington

Elmer Warner, 43, killed his wife during a domestic quarrel then died by suicide as five children stood by in horror. Neighbors described a volatile domestic dispute preceding the tragedy in Washington D. C. on May 25.

Washington, D. H Elmer Warner

Robbery of Hamilton Bank Messenger in Bronx

Two bandits robbed a bank messenger in front of the Hamilton bank in the Bronx stealing 34090 dollars in currency. The incident occurred today and the funds were taken from the messenger outside the bank.

New York U.P Hamilton Bank Bronx

Bodies Held After Prisoners Die in Arkansas Breakout

Four prisoners killed while attempting to escape from the Arkansas state farm were held in England, Arkansas for examination after bodies were recovered near Pine Bluff.

Ark Arkansas State Farm England

Twins Puzzle Medics At St Josephs Hospital

Doctors from this district gather at St Josephs hospital in South Bend Indiana to decide on treatment for Bessie and Lucie Medich who are joined together.

South Bend Ind U.P St. Joseph's Hospital Bessie Lucie Medich

Eight Pay Fines In Traffic Cases

Eight persons were arrested over the week end by Athens police on traffic code violations. Stop sign runners included Henry McCormick, F. W. Folden, P. M. Waugh, W. F. Wolfe, Raymond Thimmis, Hollister Schoal, Ralph Watkins, and W. H. Friend. Joe Tippie pleaded guilty to intoxication with a 18.20 fine and costs. Oliver Tippie quits street work and faces jail after failing to pay.

Athens Henry McCormick Buckingham State Court F. W. Folden Gallipolis P. M. Waugh Logan Union W. F. Wolfe Raymond Thimmis Lancaster W. H. Friend Columbus Hollister Schoal Nelsonville Ralph Watkins Joe Tippie Oliver Tippie Joe

Notice to Contractors Ohio Highways 1926 bid openings Athens Washington

The Department of Highways and Public Works Columbus Ohio invites sealed proposals for two projects on the Athens Marietta Road I C H No 157 State Route 26 in Bern and Wesley townships. Proposals include concrete paving shoulders slopes ditches and culvert work with estimated costs of 98175 40 and 39000 87 due June 11 1926. A five percent certified check up to 10000 accompanies bids.

Department of Highways and Public Works Division of Highways Columbus Ohio Director of Highways and Public Works Athens County Athens - Marietta Bern Township Washington County Wesley Township Any aMay HL Gad Highways Public End

Girl in the Bath Tub Testifies in Carroll Perjury Case

Joyce Hawley age 17 described the Washingtons day party scene at Earl Carroll's in New York. She said she was drinking that night and became drunk. She testified about stepping onto the stage in a chemise and slippers and entering the bathtub as men lined up for drinks. Carroll reprimanded her when she dried herself.

New York Joyce Hawley Earl Carroll Carroll Miss Hawley

East Side PTA Meets Tomorrow

East Side Parent Teacher Association plans a 2 45 pm Wednesday meeting with a talk by Prof Russell Rupp and music from the First and Fourth grades. Officers to be elected, refreshments served, older girls to supervise younger children.

East Side Parent Teacher Association Russell Rupp

Rotary delegates report from Athens club convention

At a noon lunch meeting in Athens the two delegates Harry Beckley and P C Nichols reported on the recent district convention in Springfield. The Athens Rotary Club has grown enough to warrant two delegates.

Athens Rotary Club Harry Beckley P. C. Nichols Springfield Athens Club

Farmers threaten to dynamite flood gates over water

Farmers in Scotts Bluff Nebraska threaten to dynamite flood gates of federal water reservoirs if the government does not supply irrigation water. Businessmen plead with Harry Bashore to open gates to save dying crops. James T. Whitehead travels to Washington to press Secretary of the Interior for water.

Scotts Bluff Neb Mitchell Nebraska Harry Bashore North Platte James T. Whitehead Washington, D. C Secretary of the Interior

Township Teachers Hired By District Education Boards

The Dover Lee and Luhrig district boards of education chose teachers for the coming year. Luhrig’s special school elected Ellen Murphy Doris Du Bois and Mary Bailes. Lee township named Phoebe Tom Mary Catherine Bobo and Mildred McDaniel. Dover township listed teachers for Little Sandy Big Sandy Hanley Run Morristown and Morristown upper grades.

Dover Lee Luhrig Ellen Murphy Doris du Bois Mary Bailes H. R. McVay Plains Marshfield Lee Township Phoebe Tom Townhouse Mary Catherine Bobo Union Mildred McDaniel School of Lookout Dover Township Little Sandy Georgia Bailer Big Sandy Esther Saylor White Ruth Cline Big Bailey Ralph Pritts Hanley Run Vivian Young Morristown Ida Davis Frances Howard

Japanese film stars strike over meager pay

In Tokyo the Toa Motion Picture company faces a walkout by young actresses who had been unpaid for a year to learn stardom. Now offered ten yen a month about $4.50 to remain, they refuse and strike.

United Press Tokyo Japan Toa

Roy Has Talent in Baltimore Child Prodigy

A Baltimore child named Shura Dvorine, aged two, reads music and names pictures, showing perfect rhythm and scale knowledge beyond age with early musical promise.

Roy Baltimore Shura Dvorine

Drake and Stevens Clash Aboard Ship

On the ship deck a punch sparks a fight between Drake and Stevens while Mary watches and contemplates Drake’s real role. Stevens warns Mary to keep distance from the men as he contemplates his duty to her father and his own growing feelings.

Bosun Mr. Adams Stevens Drake Bill Gadgett Mary Tony Captain Stevens Mr. Drake

Diamond Dyes Color Things New and Easy

The 15 cent package promises simple directions for tinting and dyeing a wide range of fabrics including silk wool linen cotton and blends. It advises buyers to tell the druggist the material type to ensure proper color results.

Saintly Steward Brings Relief at Sea

Mary, uneasy in a saloon, welcomes Mary’s relief as Ike Saintly appears with breakfast trays. The Orontes crosses the Line in twenty two days and Captain Stevens remains grim though Mary’s presence softens him. To Be Continued.

Mary Captain Stevens Ike Maimuna

Anarchist Plot Rumors Prompt U S Embassy Guarding

Rumors of anarchist plots against the American embassy and the Havana consulate lead to special police precautions around both buildings as of May 24.

U. S Havana U.S

Coal Operators Gather for American Mining Congress Opening

More than 2500 coal operators attended the gathering in Cincinnati with hundreds from Ohio, as the formal opening of the American Mining Congress was planned for tomorrow.

Cincinnati Ohio American Mining Congress

Gulf Refining Matches New England Gas Price Increase

Pittsburgh report notes Gulf Refining company raises prices by one cent per gallon in step with Standard Oil's New England increase. The move aligns regional gasoline pricing and affects local motorists.

Pittsburgh Gulf Refining Company New England Standard Jou

Fall Fatal Prompted by Stairs Fall In Campbell

Josef Maszur, 50, died in Campbell on May 24 from injuries after an accidental fall down a flight of stairs.

Campbell Josef Maszur

Women Credit Lydia E Pinkham Tone for Restored Health

Mrs Annie Kwinski of Milwaukee reports weakness eased after six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and says she can resume housework. Mrs Mattie Adams of Bronton says a friend’s recommendation made her feel like a different woman and she enjoys activities with family and civic life.

Annie Kwinski 1St Avenue Milwaukee Wis Lydia E. Pinkham Mattie Adams Downing Street Bronton Lydia B. Pinkham Thane Pinkham

Daily Radio Program Highlights by City and Time

Readable schedule of radio stations across North America listing times and programs for WEAF KDKA WJZ WCX and others. Entries include city, frequency, and programs such as orchestras concerts news and studio recitals with Eastern and Central time listings.

WFBG Altoona WPG Atlantic City Traymore halfonte-Haddon McKnight WBAL Baltimore Sandman WEEI Boston WEAF WGR Buffalo Statler Orchestra WMAK WTAM Cleveland State Theatre WGHP Detroit Skylark Tuller Orchestra Wys WCX WJR Goldkette Red Apple Club WREO Lansing WMBF Miami Beach CNRA Moncton Charlottetown GRAC Montreal Leonard Red Jackets WOR Newark New York Waldorf Orchestra Earl Little The Eurekas Twins Eveready Frank Cole Commatee Orchestre Isen WGBS Arrowhead Orchestra WFII We Philadelphia Pittsburgh Daddy Winkum Kdka Little Symphony WCAE William Penn Orchestra WCSH Portland Carlton WJAR Providence WRVA Richmond Wey Schenectady Oe Beeches WGY Orchestra WBZ Springfield Patterson’ Beers Holyoke WBE

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Doctor Miss Manning Business World Today J. C. Boyle York C. U. Coed Mich Michigan State College Justice Court Gini East Side P. T. A District Education S. SS. S Women OF Eveready Hour KDKA Little Symphony CNRV WJZ WCCO Adnan Donald CKCL Toronto Harmony Chestra O ‘Eela WRC Washington Wie WTAG Worcester Cpst WSB Atlanta KYW Congress Carnival WMAQ Conservatory Progam Bethel Church WHT WEBH Thestre Tures Oridle Santhet and Seer Symphony Orchestra CINNA Maids of Melody KRC Eugene Perazzo WFAA Dallas Studio Mude Dhsagen Crescent Kema Not Springs WDAF Kansas City Rtar Kanes KFAB Lincoln KFI Los Angeles WHAS Louisville Ronson Memphis WHAD Mooseheart Asad Nashville Southern Serenaders WOAW Omaha Elks’ Band Perrigrin Brothers Dance Orchestra D. ST._LOUIS CNRYV Vancouver McIntyre Zion
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