Dry faction leader disputes import liquor claim
Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League challenges federal prohibition officials who said less than 1 percent of liquor is real. He argues importation is greater than dry agents admit and denounces belief in authentic labeled booze at high prices.
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Washington
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League of America
Wheeler
Prohibition
Department of Commerce
United States
Department
Federal Prohibition Unit
Commerce Department
Frost Damage Not Severe In County Crops
Farmers report frost damage not as heavy as first feared with fruit unsure for a week. River bottom crops appear undamaged according to farm bureau officials while those along creeks and ravines suffer most.
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Farm Bureau
Has Amundsen Shared the Tragic Fate of Many Polar Explorers
In Washington on May 27 a grim note says Roald Amundsen isMissing in the Arctic while his air quest to the North Pole echoes the doomed fate of explorers like Robert F. Scott. The piece links Amundsen's peril to the long line of deaths in polar quests.
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Amundsen
Washington
Rapld Amundsen
North Pole
Amundeeen
Robert F. Scott
South Pole
Scott
Pole
Polar
8. A. Andree
Spitzbergen
Extracurricular Activity Discussion by Athens Leader
Athens junior high principal Russell H. Rupp writes in The High School Teacher May issue about guiding extracurriculars. He urges a school director, time for activities, curriculum alignment, student choice, faculty sponsors, and a point system to encourage meaningful, well-supervised student involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell H. Rupp
Athens
Rupp
Torch Hosts West Virginia Officials At Coolville Athens Road Opening
West Virginia representatives joined Athens leaders for the opening of the Coolville to Athens highway segment. The event drew about 100 attendees from Coolville, Athens, and nearby towns, with musical interludes and speeches praising community effort and the road’s future tourism appeal.
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West Virginia
Buckey
Coolville
Torch
West
Heli Naid
S. M. Johnson
Athens County
T. Weboth
Athena
Troy Township
C. N. Mackinnon
Ohio Universit
Dan Davin
Dr. M. Prouty
Parkersburg
Frank Girr
Little
Amundsen Flight Party May Return Safely Says Officials
Oslo reports the Amundsen Ellsworth party at Spitzbergen remains hopeful for a safe return from the North Pole flight. Officials deem it will take days to decide on a search and emphasize the crew are well supplied and could travel by foot if needed. Presturd remains hopeful, noting the pole’s position took three days to fix at the South Pole and may take similar time here.
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Oslo
Norway
Polar
Amundsen-Ellsworth
Spitzbergen
Amundsen
North Pole
United States
Amundsen- Ellsworth
Bernard, Prentice
Ellsworth
Alaska
Pole
Prestrud
South Pole
Prestgud
Clubmen to Attend State Auto Clubs Meet at Cedar Point
The Athens County Automobile club will send delegates to the state convention of automobile clubs at Cedar Point in June 1920. Almost every automobile club in the state will be represented and C. H. Bryson, secretary, will be among the local delegates.
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Athens County Automobile Club
Hocking Valley Freight House Closed May 30 for Decoration Day
The Hocking Valley New York Central railroad freight house will be closed all day May 30 in observance of Decoration Day. Local offices and yards will suspend operations for the holiday.
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Hocking Valley
New York Central Railroad
Divorce Granted In Court For Herschel Sorrell
The Messenger reports Herschel Sorrell was granted a divorce from Mandy Sorrell after Mandy filed the suit and Herschel’s cross petition was approved. The decision was finalized in this jurisdiction.
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Herschel Sorrell
Mandy Sorrell
Pupil Recital At University College Of Music
Advanced students of the university college of music give a recital at Ewing Hall at 7 30 this evening. The public is welcome as several of the institution’s top musicians participate.
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University College of Music
Ewing Hall
University
Looking Into a Kaleidoscope of News in 1925
Arthur Brisbane reflects on shifting news priorities from Germany’s Paris push to postwar debts. He argues the world moves quickly, with interest switching as events change, and stresses Americans focus on reclaiming funds lent during wartime.
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Arthur Brisbane
Star Company
Germany
Paris
British aim to extract dollar for dollar from Trance
The article notes a semi official British stance that Trance should pay England one dollar for every dollar Trance pays. The policy would double the burden and supply reasons to resist payment. Page remarks indicate further details on Page Pieas.
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Trance
England
Klan clash sparks town excitement in Clinton
In Clinton Massachusetts on May 27 six false fire alarms rang through the city after a Ku Klux Klan meeting in Berlin. Two clashes occurred between Klansmen and anti Klansmen but no injuries were recorded. The Klan parade did not materialize though several Klansmen cars arrived. Wild unconfirmed reports circulated about attacks and injuries.
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Clinton
Mass
Berlin
Brewerfield
Two Women Face Hearing Over Child Dependency Charges
Affidavits allege Fannie Jackson and daughter Genevieve Jackson of Goose Run failed to provide parental care for James, John, Velma, Irene and Harry Jackson and associated with immoral persons. Sixth defendant pleaded not guilty. trials set for June 5. All children except Harry are Fannie’s. Harry is Genevieve’s son.
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Fannie Jackson
Genevieve Jackson
Goose Run
James
John
Velma
Irene
Harry Jackson
Harry
Psychology in Business centerpiece of Kiwanis talk
Dr J P Porter from Ohio University spoke to Kiwanis about applying psychology to business to better understand customers and boost sales. The club plans to host Civil War veterans next Tuesday at Hotel Berry and photograph members at the campus monument at 3 pm. Visitor H A Trench of Clarksburg W Va attended and is moving to Athens to manage Cline Ice Cream.
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Kiwanis
J. P. Porter
Department of
Ohio University
Porter
Kiwanis Club
Ancient Babylonian ruins show they had flappers
Archaeological remarks claim Babylonian sites reveal flapper style influences. The note compares ancient architectural motifs to modern social trends without detailing specific findings or dates.
Government aid sought to steady US business economy
The Department of Commerce disclosed that businesses with an output over 30 billion dollars seek federal help. Secretary Hoover plans the department as a clearing house for commercial data, with a dozen industrial reps using its facilities. The aim is to apply information to promote lasting economy stability.
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Washington
United States
Department of Commerce
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Evening Pick Radio Schedule Highlights
The listing selects top programs for three time zones: KFI 8 P T String trio. WGN 7 30 C T University of Chicago reunion. WEAF 5 FE T Navy band concert. Additional broadcasts include WCAT 6 30 8, WOO 6 30 9, WJAR 6 30 10 across other stations.
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KFI
WGN
C. T
University of Chicago
WEAF
FE T
U. S. Navy
WCAT
WOO
WJAR
Ali E. T
Oil boom noted in Fisher and Carthage fields with rising drilling
The district shows about 75 000 dollars monthly from Fisher and Carthage wells. Carthage yields around 60 000 from 100 wells while Fisher supplies about 25 900 from 45 wells. New Fisher drilling and expected Carthage activity by September reflect growing industry interest.
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Fisher
Carthage
Carter Oil Co
Ohio Fuel & Supply Co
Logan Gas Co
Jaye Oil & Gas Co
Bradford Oil & Gas Co
Jaye
Bradford
Bradford Company
A. D. Townsend
Ohio Fuel & Gas Co
Pure Oil & Gas Co
Two Athens Men Plead Guilty in Delinquency Case
Willis Rose and Carlos Reeves pleaded guilty in juvenile court to contributing to the delinquency of a 14 year old girl. Judge 8 M Johnson called the case one of the most appalling he has seen and warned of severe sentences. Authorities seek twelve more defendants as warrants will be issued for those over 18. The case was uncovered after the girl was examined Monday by probation officer Alderman. Reeves has prior juvenile court history.
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Athens
M. Johnson
N. K. Alderman
Willis Rose
Carlos Reeves
Reeves
Alderman
Rose
Johnson
Rumor of 33 Miners Signing Work Petition Sparks Union Talk
Mining circles in Athens report a rumor that thirty three former Hocking mine workers have signed a petition to resume work on the 60-40 cooperative basis. Critics call accepting 60-40 scabbing and warn of possible union ejectments as preparations unfold at nearby Pomeroy and The Plains operations.
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Athens
Union
Hocking
T+ Plains
Dark Hollow
Pomeroy Field
Lewis Eine
Seeral
Johnson Brothers
Plains
Beaumont
Essex Company
Pomeroy
T Game Company
Miners at Essex No. 5 Report Working On 60-40 Plan
Rumors that union miners at Essex mine No. 5 would refuse to return on a cooperative basis were denied. Company offices say the men are working as usual today on the 60-40 basis.
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Pomeroy
Essex Mine No. 5
Indio Trio Again Indicted by Grand Jury
Former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall and oil magnates E. L. Doheny and Harry F. Sinclair were indicted again by a federal grand jury for alleged conspiracy to defraud the government in California and Wyoming naval oil leases.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Albert B. Fall
E. L. Doheny
Harry F. Sinclair
California
Wyoming
Weary Harry in New York Reflections on Times
In New York on May 27 Harry K speaking describes a tired view of modern times compared to the past. He rode a taxi through Central Park after a wild night along Broadway and the forties era, recalling a notorious twenty year old incident involving Stanford White.
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Harry
New York
Harry Kne
Central Park
Broadway
Stanford White
Madison Square Garden
Future seniors to elect officers at Athens High
The president and vice president of the Athens senior high school student body for the 1925 28 academic year will be elected Friday morning. Petitions nominating candidates were received in the principal's office today.
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Athens Senior High Aool
Father of Benny Kauff Fined for Liquor Equipment
William Kauff father of Benny Kauff appeared in Pomeroy court and was fined 100 dollars on the charge of possessing equipment for liquor manufacture. He was held to the grand jury on the liquor production charge. Charles Williams alias Fred Scott was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding on Main Street per the arresting officer.
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Pomeroy
William
Bill) Kauff
Benny Kauff
Charles Williams
Fred Scott
C. J. Hess
Williams
Main Street
Postal Clerk Pontius Accused of Systematic Theft
Local post office clerk Pontius faced arraignment on charges of systematic theft from the post office. The case was continued as details emerged of a claimed daily loss ranging from 46 to 60 dollars, with Pontius reported to have a wife and a 3‑month‑old child.
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Columbus
Ite
Postoffice
Pontius
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