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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1925

Page

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Tragedy in Ohio Prompts Political Fallout and Local Cookery

A cluster of events outlines a grim mix of national politics and local life. The Ohio incidents include the Meeker Wing family tragedy and a wave of Democratic party reflections as the Ku Klux Klan fades from influence in many areas. The Athens Cooking School opens with Mrs. George Thurn demonstrating affordable meat dishes.

Washington Ku Klux Klan New York New Jersey Klan Indianoolis John L. Duvall Columbus Claude Meeker Thomas Noctor Cincinnati Noctor Hamilton County Democratic Organization John O. Dwyer Toledo Ohio Meeker Shirley Wing Marjorie Meeker Wing Wing Murphy Mt. Carmel Hospital Finx United States Senate Charles M. Wing First National Bank

Wild stock trading warns of hard times in market

Arthur Brisbane writes on the current stock market frenzy, warning that many popular buys may crash when the downturn comes. He argues the public must know what they do and why, noting the nation’s wealth and rising earnings but cautioning against risky speculation. He also notes shifting views on prohibition, citing a Brooklyn septuagenarian Mrs. Sarah Smith who remains active in temperance and church.

Sarah Smith Brooklyn The Temperance Union Baptist Church

Ida Tarbell Hailed as Hero of Big Steel Figure

The article notes Ida M Tarbell aging yet curious about industrial groups she has studied. Her new life portrait of Judge Elbert H Gary of United States Steel portrays him as a hero, revealing aspects she previously did not know.

Ida M. Tarbell Elbert H. Gary United States Steel Corporation Judge Gary

Tarbell on Rockefeller and the value of steady effort

The passage argues Rockefeller’s impact through disciplined industry and the idea that competition is not always necessary. It notes Ida Tarbell’s possible reaction if she were older, recognizing his use of funds to pursue work beyond public initiative.

John D. Rockefeller

Woman the Buyer Demonstrations at Messenger School

A November 5 event at the Messenger Cooking School features demonstrations and a musical program. Menu items include rolls pudding salmon fritters fudge short cakes and salad dressing. Doors open at 1 o clock with free admission and no tickets required at the new high school building.

Cake Making Tips From A Woman's Page Q&A

A column presents cake baking advice addressing pan sticking, creaming technique, and egg incorporation. Questions from readers cover preventing sticking with plain white paper, why cakes become coarse, and why cakes shrink from pan sides, with a note that the discussion continues on Page Five.

Northern West Virginia mines set weekly coal record

Northern West Virginia bituminous mines produced 600 300 tons last week, surpassing the 1923 record as coal operators push for capacity amid the anthracite strike. George S Brackett notes the union strike impact is minor with most mines running non union. Van A Bittner heads to Washington to confer with William Green on strike matters.

Soft Goal West Virginia Fairmont W. Va George S. Brackett Northern Brackett van A. Bittner United Mine Workers Washington William Green A. F. of L

Lancaster Man Tries Death After Double Attempt

L W Weaver, 72, of Lancaster, in critical condition after two suicide attempts. He slashed his throat, then jumped into Buckeye lake at Summerland beach near his cottage. Domestic difficulties blamed for the actions.

Lancaster L. W. Weaver Weaver Buckeye Lake Summerland Beach Here

One Dead and Many Hurt as Rififs Bombard Tetuan

Paris dispatch reports a violent Rifif bombardment of Tetuan with one dead and many seriously injured. A mosque named Nazeria was destroyed by a bomb in the attack.

Claude Meeker Tetuan Paris Nazeria

Nurse Sues Dempsey and Kearns for Damages in LA

Mrs. Andarena McPhee, a nurse, files a civil suit in Los Angeles seeking 26700 damages from Jack Dempsey and his manager Jack Kearns. She claims injuries from slipping on a soapy floor at an apartment house owned by Dempsey.

Los Angeles Jack Dempsey Jack Kearns Andarena McPhee King and Kearns

Berengeria Struck By Severe Storms Arriving at Southampton

The liner Berengeria docked at Southampton on November 4 after the stormiest crossing in its history. Twenty six passengers were injured by being tossed about the ship. Damage was estimated at least ten thousand dollars.

Southampton Eng Berengeria

Two U S Destroyers Ordered to Syria to Protect Interests

The Lamson and Coghlan of the Mediterranean fleet were ordered from Alexandria to Beirut to safeguard American lives and property in the Damascus fighting zone. The move follows the State Department protest to France over shelling of Damascus and is a precautionary measure though Consul Knabenshue reports no immediate danger at Beirut.

U. S Syria Damascus Washington Alexandria Egypt Beirut State D Department State Department France Lamson Coghlan Paul Knabenshue

State Defeats Amendment for Taxation Change

Columbus results show the tax classification amendment trailing by wide margins amid statewide returns from 6,416 of 8,634 precincts. Debt limitation led with 446,831 votes, while classification stood at 870,751 yes to 391,486 no. Columbus area rejected four local levies but approved one for a sewer system.

Columbus Franklin County Pat Sandles Ottawa Uniform Tax League of Ohio

Mayors elected across Ohio in unofficial returns

Ohio cities picked new mayors on Tuesday with results showing a mix of Democrats and Republicans. Notable selections include Alliance Ira Stevens Democrat Akron D Kybolt Republican Bowling Green F J Reider Republican and Columbus Grove Harry Core Democrat.

Columbus Ohio Alliance Ira E. Stevens Akron D. ©. Kybolt Bowling. Green F. J. Reider Bluffton Armin Hauenstein Bucyrus Arthur T. Schuler Bellefontaine James Dietrick Bellaire Floyd EK Cornwell Bellevue Kurene Erdrich Canton M. Swarts Chilliscothe J. Robert Dunning Columbus Grove Harry Core Circleville George M. Fitzpatrick Coshocton Harry B. Heaton Cambridge Earl Henry Conneaut Brace Defiance Edwin A. Latty Delaware Howard Pumphrey Delphos George Leasure Dover Peter J. Grob Dennison Samuel N. Mehaffy Elyria Harold Hinkson East Liveerpool Ralph B. Benedum East Palestine Clara L. Morrow Fostoria L.W. Gibson Findlay K. L. Groves Hamilton Harry J. Koehler Ironton Harry Moulton Jackson John H. Dauber Kenton Harry C. Harren Kent W. I. Harvey Lakewood E. A. Wiegand London Leroy Cornwell Ler- Zara

Surprising Southeast Ohio Election Results Shake Parties

Southeast Ohio voting produced unexpected outcomes as towns like Middleport and Meigs County rejected Klan candidates and backed municipal and school measures. W A Giles won Middleport mayoral race amid large street celebration. other towns reported shifts in mayoral and council seats and bond issues facing defeat.

Athens election yields mixed results in mayoral and public votes

Athens voters defeated East State Street paving by 1014 to 904 while Third Ward backed street repair 140 to 130. County real estate reevaluation mill request failed 6233 to 2658. School board members and city officials were chosen, with Alec M. Moore defeating L A Koons for mayor by 207 votes and several council and education posts filled.

Athena Iticket Alec M. Moore L. A. Koons Moore Koons H. T. Phillips FE. C. Woodworth M. T. Totman Frank Lowry Fred Fenzel Wallace Pratt W. N. Russel C. E. Starr F. Mosure M. D. Hughes Sid Sherrard Griff Evana City Board of Education A. FE. Whaley George KE Whipple Mra. C

Anti-Klanism Riots Hit Detroit After Mayor Election

Detroit police battled a several hundred strong crowd outside Ku Klux Klan offices after the anti-Klan candidate won the mayoralty by a large margin. More than twenty policemen fought to disperse the mob as automobiles carried protesters to the Klan HQ. The election followed a fierce two machine pre campaign.

Detroit

Death of Widely Known Minister Expected Soon

Columbus November 4 The death of Dr. E O Crist 59 superintendent of the Dayton district of the Methodist Episcopal church and a widely known Ohio clergyman was momentarily expected at White Cross hospital this afternoon Physicians abandoned all hope for his recovery.

Columbus E. O. Crist Dayton The Methodist Episcopal Church Ohio White Cross Hospital Chat

Artistic Temperament Noted In Ohio Phonograph Winder

A Manshelé Ohio Journal item observes that certain individuals display marked artistic temperament while winding a phonograph. The brief note suggests a charming, almost theatrical habit among local personalities.

James J Walker Wins Big as New York Mayor

Democratic candidate James J Walker leads in five boroughs with a forecasted plurality near 400000, surpassing Hylan by a wide margin. Walker accepts victory gracefully saying he is glad to be elected by such a large majority.

New York New Jersey James J. Walker New York City Jonn Hylan James J Iim Associates Greater New York Registere Genator Walker Walker Tweg

Pittsburg Pirates Star Honus Wagner Loses Sheriff Race

Pittsburgh voters elected Robert Braun over John Wagner in a sheriff race. The former Pirates star, also known as Honus Wagner, was defeated by a large margin as results from the election canvass showed Braun leading by about 100000 votes from the early counts.

John (Honus) Wagner Pittaburgh Pirates Robert Braun Wegner News

Democratic Victory in New York City Election Returns

In New York City, voters approved a slate led by Walker and Waterman with Walker praising public life. Maurice Connolly won boroughs, while District Attorney Joab Banton edged Charles Whitman. All four constitutional amendments sponsored by Go Al passed by large margins, including a $100 million bond measure.

Walker Wateran Emilingly Waterman Fountain Pen New York City N Lone Leity

Look out for vacation love in the town paper

Brief reads of romantic entanglements surface as a traveler’s fling becomes a talking point. A local observer cautions about aiming for lasting ties during a holiday visit while others warn against hurried commitments.

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