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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1924

Page

2

Second Great Storm Sweeps Across South Killing Dozens

A cyclone outbreak across Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama leaves at least 26 dead and many injured. Reports show 11 deaths in Mississippi 17 in Alabama and eight in Louisiana as the second storm in a month passes. Earlier on April 29 a major disturbance started in Texarkana and moved through several states causing 122 deaths and over 10 million in damage.

Atlanta Louisiana Mississippi Alabama South Texarkana Georgia South Carolina North Carolina

Beveridge Likely Accepts 1922 Nomination With Conditions

Former United States senator from Indiana Al rt Beveridge has offered to chair the Republican nominating acceptance at the Cleveland convention. Acceptance depends on a truce with former enemies Postmaster General Harry New and Senator James B. Watson. Beveridge defeated New in 1922 for the Indiana GOP nomination.

Washington Alrt J. Beveridge United States Indiana Coolidge Nominaton Cleveland Beveridge Harry New U. S James B. Watson

Believe sought man captured in Chicago slaying case

A man calling himself George John Adén was arrested in Chicago while driving a dilapidated Winton. Police questioned him at the state's attorney office in connection with the murder of Robert Franks, and they believe they have the suspect they have hunted. In Winthrop Maine Earl Dudley broke a weight bet by gaining about six and a half pounds overnight, from 66 to 172.5 pounds.

Chicago George Johnadén Robert Franks Grey Winton George Johnson Winthrop Earl Dudley

Booze Hidden in Gasoline Pump Discovered in Canton Garage

Canton police raided a garage and found a gasoline pump that dispensed liquor. A buried barrel of corn sugar whiskey, planted three years ago, was unearthed after officers uncovered the pump and removed a funnel for supply. The garage owner was arrested and the pump seized.

Canton

Moving Van Not Temporary Home in Ohio Liquor Case

On May 27 the Ohio Supreme Court ruled a moving van does not become a temporary home during a move. Joseph Osik of South Amherst pleaded he moved fermented juices legally, but was fined 1000 for illegal possession and transportation of liquor after his mayor refused guidance. The higher court’s decision overturned prior lower court records in Lorain County.

Columbus Supreme Court Joseph Osik Amherst Lom County Osik Common Pleas Lorain County Anti-Saioon League Supreme Rt

Human Face Lengthening, Says Sir Arthur Keith

London report says Sir Arthur Keith, British anatomist, notes systematic facial changes. He cites jaw elongation, teeth sinking backward, and an upper bone downward pull linked to modern industrial life and city light absence.

London Sir Arthur Keith Essor Keith

Americans plan world flight legs from Tokio to Kagoshima

The war department announced that the Americans round the world flyers will depart Tokio on Thursday for Kagoshima and then head to Indo China by early June.

Tokio Washington Kagoshima War Department Indo-China

Nelisville couple fined for contributing to delinquency

Asa and Eugene Pickett of Nelsonville were found guilty by Judge Johnson of contributing to the delinquency of minor girls. Asa received a $200 fine plus costs, Eugene $100 plus costs. Unable to pay, both were sent back to the county jail.

Asa Eugene Pickett Nelsonville

Morris Speaker at Commerce Session

J. E. Morris of Philadelphia will address the Chamber of Commerce at the final Forum luncheon of the year on Wednesday. He will discuss the benefits of resurfacing badly worn brick and stone roads with asphalt.

J. E. Morris Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

Turmoil in Berlin as Reichstag closes after Communist disruption

The first session of the new Reichstag ended amid turmoil when Communist members with blue goggles advanced on General Erich Ludendorff’s seat, shouting bloodhound and murderer.

Berlin Reichstag Erich Ludendorff

Frozen Baffin Island Maps Show Vast Northern Lands

A Canadian topographical survey finds two southern lakes nearly matching Lake Ontario in size and notes that Baffin Island as a whole is about five times larger than Cuba. The report records Eskimo encampments and villages across the island.

Ottawa Lake Ontario Baffin Island Wland Cuba Canada Island

Foreign Women Said to Be Better Mothers by Copeland

Senator Royal Copeland, former New York City Health Commissioner, said foreign born women in New York slums rear more babies than fashionably housed women due to following medical guidance. He noted death rates of fifty per thousand vs seventy per thousand in higher income areas and warned about fat and its health risks.

Washington Royal Copeland New York City New York Copeland

Death of A F Staneart 63 in Hemlock Grove Meigs County

A F Staneart aged 63 died at 5 30 this morning at his Hemlock Grove home Meigs County after a long illness from flu and heart disease He was a farmer and lived there most of his life He leaves a widow and four sons David Dallas Edgar and Delbert two brothers and three sisters including Addie Davies twin sister of the deceased Funeral arrangements will be announced later

Athens A. F. Staneart Hemlock Grove Meigs County Mr. Staneart David Virginia Dallas Edgar Minnesota Delbert Columbus 8. C Addie Davies Minnie Rankin Elizabeth Diggs Jeff Davies Diggs

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