Government urges coal owners to accept proposed settlement plan
London reports that British coal owners are urged to back a government compromise to settle the mining dispute. The plan foresees national principles for districts but not a Britain wide wage and hour agreement. Miners’ executives will decide today, with a national minimum wage and common methods for calculating proceeds among key demands.
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London
U.R
No. 10 Downing Street
Great Britain
Machine Gun Violence in Williamson County Gangs Kill Mayor
In Williamson county Illinois machine gun fire claims two lives including Colp mayor Jeff Stone and John Milroy. The Birger and Shelton gangs fight over liquor interests amid a neutral silence by many residents. The era recalls the Herrin massacre and past gang wars.
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Marion
Ill
U.R
Williamson County
Ora Thomas
Glenn Young
Jeff Stone
Colp
John Milroy
Birger
Shelton
Southern Illinois
Life of Service Comes to Close
Mrs. Melvin Saxton Pearsall 72 wife of Freeman Pearsall of Dexter died suddenly Saturday morning after twenty two years as a telephone office switch tender. She never had a criticism of her financial reports and died as she arose for breakfast. She was born August 15 1864 married 65 years. Survived by daughter Mrs S B Minor and grandsons Phil and Robin Love.
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Pomeroy
Melvin Saxton Pearsall
Freeman Pearsall
Dexter
Ben
S. 8S. Minor
Phil
Robin Love
Columbus
Name Tags Become Worn and Useless
Major General B. F. Cheatham and officers confirmed that aluminum identification tags worn by American soldiers deteriorate on World War I battlefields slowing body identifications in France. They blamed wartime lack of suitable identification metal, not profiteering or contract failures.
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Washington
U.R
B. F. Cheatham
United Press
France
War Department
Aged widow Mrs Isaac Nice dies at 81 in Athens county
Mrs Isaac Nice 81 died at 4 am at her daughter Mrs Charles J Creamer's home 72 Richland avenue of infirmities. Funeral at the Creamer home with burial at West Union street cemetery. Born in York township Athens county she lived there all her life. Survived by four children Mrs Creamer Mrs Frank Anthony Harley F E Nice and Henry D Nice. One brother Don Devore Columbus four sisters Mrs Peter Shaffer Logan Mrs Andrew Wolfe Nelsonville Mrs Isaac Whappecker and Mrs Will Roach of tev Tun.
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Isaac Nice
Charles J. Creamer
Richland, Avenue
Creamer
West Union Street
Nice
York Township
Athens County
Hall Mills Murder Scene Vividly Recounted in Court
In Somerville New Jersey the Hall and Mills murder scene was described by witness Robert Erling among drifting car movements and a mule rider seen in De Roses Lane. State star witness Mrs Jane Gibson, hospitalized in Sumerville, was transported to Jersey City by Senator Simpson the special prosecutor, with doctors predicting delayed testimony for two weeks.
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Somerville
de Roseley
Edward Hall
Eleanor Mills
Robert Erling
New Brunswick
Jane Gibson
Gibson
Summerville
Jersey City
Simpson
Daugherty Man Cleared In Cincinnati Municipal Court
Charles A Daugherty a 7 dollar salesman from Athens Ohio was dismissed on a statutory charge in municipal court prosecutors cited lack of prosecution His wife the complainant asked for dismissal and a co accused woman was also to be dismissed in the similar action
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Cincinnati
U.P
Lac
Charles A. Daugherty
Athens
Daugherty
Opposition Looms for Coolidge Tax Rebate Plan
Senator McNary of Oregon said after a White House conference that potential strong opposition in Congress could confront President Coolidge’s proposed tax rebate plan.
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Washington
Coolidge
Congress
McNary
Oregon
White House
Program for first session here Tuesday
The Messenger presents a cooking school program for tomorrow filled with interesting dishes and discussions. Miss Ferguson offers to clear up any doubtful questions on any subjects you have. Menu items include Baking Powder Biscuits, Pin Wheels, Marshmallow Delight, The Mother Cake, Mocha Icing, Glazed Candy for Children, and Fruit Sherbet.
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Messenger
Miss Ferguson
Young Man Dies After Broken Back From Diving Accident
Floyd Coffey aged 19 died at Carbon Hill after a 17 week battle following a diving accident at South Bridge in Athens. He was rescued by companions Vernon Huggins and Vera and Vernice Taylor after going under water and was paralyzed from the neck down. Funeral set for Wednesday at Carbon Hill M E Church with burial in Carbon Hill Cemetery.
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Nelsonville
South Bridge
Athens
Floyd Coffey
Robert Coffey
Carbon Hill
Here
Coffey
Vernon Huggins
Vand Vera Taylor
Ralph Taylor
Frost
Vera
Vernice Taylor
Vernie Taylor
Carbon Hill M. E
Carbon Hill Cemetery
Prison Riot Ruptures Ohio State Prison Attica Style
In Columbus on November 8 two convicts were wounded and twelve inmates escaped during a riot at the Ohio State Prison. Guards at the Spring Street gate fired on prisoners as they tried to breach the walls, and several inmates were shot.
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Columbus
Ohio State Prison
Pris
Spring Street
Famous Actor James Hackett Dies in Paris
James K. Hackett, renowned on stage, died today at the Hotel Maurice in Paris as police report a natural cause in the city.
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Paris
James K. Hackett
Shrine at St Anne De Beaupre Burns Again
The famous shrine of St Anne De Beaupre near Quebec has burned for the second time in three years. The shrine is renowned in Canada for reported miraculous cures and draws many visitors, including prominent figures who say they benefited from its relics.
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Quebec
U.R
St. Anne de Beaupre
Canada
Short Session of Congress Confronts Leaders Rule
Brief House session aims to avoid action on leaders rule and schedule adoption. Officials signal limited agenda with focus on procedural matters and anticipated minimal outputs for the period ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Tax Plan Looms as Democrats Prep for Sessions
Washington dispatch notes the short 1927 session will tackle a temporary tax rebate of 10 to 12 percent on taxes since March 15, with Democrats eyeing further cuts next year while routine appropriations and river and harbor measures await action. After Christmas may see the Lausanne treaty and a battle over poison gas ban pacts.
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Coolidge
Congress
House Ways and Means
House
Senate
Turkey
Treaty of Nations
American Legion
Reprisals in Italy Hit Homes Killings and Displacements
Reports from Lugano say fascist reprisals after an assassination attempt on Premier Mussolini killed nearly 100 people and wounded about 1,000. Many anti-fascist homes and ships were destroyed and families driven from their houses under threat. Prominent victims included Benedetto Croce Roberto Bracco Arturo Babriola Bordiga and Claudio Treves.
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London
U.P
Mussolini
Italy
Lugano
Switzerland
Daily Herald
Daily Herald Dispatch
Lutea
Padua
Milan
Naples
Benedetto Groce
Roberto Bracco
Arturo Babriola
Bordiga
Croce
Duca di Cesaro
Bencivenga
Claudio Treves
Reprisals Follow Mussolini Assassination Attempts
Reports say fascist reprisals have killed almost 100 people and injured about 1,000 after attempts on Mussolini. Death tolls and abuses are attributed to the crackdown in the aftermath.
More suits filed against Aimee Semple McPherson
Two additional million dollar damage suits were filed in Los Angeles Superior Court charging slander and defamation of character. Attorney U R Hahn said the actions stem from evidence presented by the defense during Semple McPherson's preliminary hearing on conspiracy charges.
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Los Angeles
Cal
U.R
Aimee Semple McPherson
Hahn
Superior Court
Two New Hampshire Boys Die Of Fright After Revolver Accident
In Lebanon New Hampshire two 12 year old boys Roland Gray and Fred Gray were frightened to death after a small caliber revolver discharged in Freds hands. Roland died from the gunshot injury and Fred died from shock while attempting to cross White River Junction bridge. The incident prompted medical officials to call the deaths caused by fright.
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New Hampshire
Lebanon
N. H
U.P
Roland Gray
Fred Gray
Connecticut River
Fred
Rolland
C. G. Austin
West le Aan
White River Junction Bridge
Roland
M. B. Hazen
Hazel
Messenger Cooking Will Have First Session Tomorrow
Miss Edna Ferguson will lead the inaugural session offering practical hints for housewives as part of the Messenger Cooking program tomorrow. The event promises hands on guidance and useful kitchen tips for家庭 chores and meal preparation.
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Edna Ferguson
Free Cooking School Demostrations by Edna Ferguson
Eve of the Messenger free cooking school features Miss Edna Ferguson presenting foods art and kitchen skills. Demonstrations cover roasting frying digestion of fried foods and daily and guest meal recipes with free demonstrations prizes and take home recipes.
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Messenger
Edna Ferguson
Ihand
Astan Athens High
Mish Ferguson
Miss Ferguson
McPherson Claims Satan Plotted Against Her
Aimee Semple McPherson told 9,000 at Angelus Temple that Satan devised the plot about her seaside trip with Kenneth Ormiston and the blue trunk with red hair clues. She called reports lies and said they were engineered by the devil.
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Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson
Angelus Temple
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Modern wives critique and praise modern husbands at church
The Rev M E Chatley reads wives opinions on modern husbands during First Christian church services. Wives describe husbands as boastful and neglectful yet loyal and evolving toward equal partnership. many praise improved character and less harmful habits compared to forefathers while calling for religious commitment and family focus.
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M. E. Chatley
First Christian Church
Eldest State Mother Nellie Matyskella Dies at 115
Nellie Matyskella aged 115 died Sunday at her son Adam's Jacksonville home after a long life born in Dyogly Poland in 1811. She had twelve children, lived with her son since arriving in America over 66 years ago, and valued hard work and outdoor life. Funeral at Holy Cross church Wednesday at 9 conducted by Rev. Father Clark.
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Jacksonville
Nellie Matyskella
Saan
Adam
Dyogly
Poland
Schowola
America
Chi
Bay City
Mich
Matyskella
Catholic Church
Holy Cross Church
Father Clark
Pat McDermott Pleads Not Guilty in Murder Case
Canton report states Patrick McDermott, one of three indicted for the killing of crusading publisher Don R. Meliett, pleaded not guilty to first degree murder. Judge Diehl set December 6 as the trial date. McDermott to be first on trial with the state pressing a firm case against the alleged "key man."
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Canton
U.R
Patrick McDermott
Don R. Meliett
Todey
McDermott
Edwin W. Diehl
C. B. McClintock
Devastated area in Panay after deadly typhoon
Manila reports 60 to 100 killed in Baha and surrounding provinces as a powerful typhoon struck. Relief planes dispatched with Major Parker and a Red Cross train aiding survivors. Entire districts wiped out with collapsed homes, flooded villages, and wrecked installations. casualties still rising.
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Manila
Baha
Susan Saturda
Parker
Euch
Bedi
Red Cross
Bese
Mantis
Theusenia
Naval Station
Lee Banes
China Sea
County Schools To Receive State Aid Payments
The Athens county schools will receive back state aid funds around December 1, totaling about $3,200. Superintendent H. R. McVay notes delays due to state treasury crises and tax collection timing. The payments are certified by the state auditor and are intended to support school operations.
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Athens County
H. R
Ducata
McVay
Norris Suit Filed Over Fatal Church Incident
FHA Fort Worth Texas reports a $150000 damages suit filed the same day against Dr Wag pastor of the First Church. Plaintiff Elliott Chipps, 15, was killed in the church study and the case centers on the fatal incident.
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Norris
Fort Worth
Tex
Tnday
Dr. J
Elliott Chipps
KE. Chipps
Wag
The Thermometer Report From A Quiet Weekend
The fragment hints at temperature readings and a weather note spanning Sunday to Monday. It mentions lows around eight degrees and a teenage day reference, but many words are garbled. The readable data suggests a cold period with low temperatures and brief daily observations.
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Herrin
Hall-Mills
Athens High School
West State Street
Tate
Paul R. Mallon
Pat
Pat McDermott
Ohio
Don Mellett
Batangas
Say
Aimee
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Son
Charles Wass
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