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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1927

Page

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Chilly Gale Sweeps Through Midwest and Ohio

A cold wave sweeps from the northwest plunging temperatures across the middle west and southwest with winds up to 60 mph in places. Chicago suburbs report property damage and injuries as lines of communication fail. Cleveland sees a 25 degree drop and snow flurries forecast for Ohio.

Columbus Ark Middle West South West Chicago Niles Ulingis May Olsen Anc Miles Center Oreahoma Kansas City Oklahoma Kansan Kansas Dallas Texas Stove City Great Lakes Middle-West Athletic States Middlewest Alabama Grovgi Cleveland Ohio Mercury Central Orl U.R Jose

Job Dictionary Lists Odd London Occupations in 16,837 Ways

London reports 16,837 honest toil methods and 29,106 descriptions without swearing. The Ministry of Labor releases a bizarre job dictionary weighing four and a quarter pounds and listing odd roles like quill-pen makers, goosers, body sitters, tee shirt makers, coke bogeys workers, ale tasters, and more.

London Ministry of Labor Woller Wallopers

Real Western Novel to Run as Messenger Serial

The Athens Messenger will launch a new western novel titled The Blazing Horizon by Earnest Lynn starting Monday November 21. It follows The Benson Murder Case and features line drawings and historic photographs from early Oklahoma days with a dramatic opening of the territory and an ongoing love story.

Benson the Messenger Athens Messenger Messenger Earnest Lynn Oklahoma NEA Southwest

Corruption Claims Tarnish City Manager Victory

Charges of corruption and fraud mar the victory for the city manager form of government in Cleveland Tuesday voters upheld the system. Common Pleas Judge Frederck P. Waller ordered impounding ballots and barred certification as part of a bid by Gov. Harry L. Davis allies to overturn results. Davis cites 27 fraud allegations, including ballot marking and tampering, aiming to force a new referendum.

Cleveland Cleviland Cleveland Citiens Common Pleas Frederck P. Waller Harry L. Davis Davis Tno the Walter St. Meals

Four Die in Gun Fight with Police on Main Street

A father Dauphin and his son along with Officer Lee Clark were killed in a gun battle on Main Street in ODA Ala Nev as police tried to stop a car pursuit. Edward Nix and Effie Davis were injured. Grady Paul, 17, also wounded. The clash started when Dauphin refused to stop, leading to a brief exchange of shots on a street corner.

ODA Ala Nev UPR Cleve Mnauphin Dauphin Edward Nix Lee Clark Effie Davis Grady Paul Nia Clark Mix

Flight to Australia Postponed In Weather Delay

Adverse weather forced Captain Frederick A. Giles to indefinitely postpone his proposed flight from San Francisco to Australia. He had planned to depart at noon for Honolulu, and will attempt the Honolulu leg as soon as weather conditions improve.

San Francisco U.P Frederick A. Gles Australia Giles Honolulu

Manhole Lids Blown Off By Sewer Blast

Columbus scene reports a basement fire after Albert Landberger struck a match igniting sewer gas. The blast blew manhole lids along the sewer line behind his home, two lids landing on nearby roofs. No damage occurred.

Columbus Albert Landberger

McNary Seeks Compromise on Farm Relief Bill Strategy

President Coolidge designates Senator McNary to craft a compromise farm relief bill as a substitute for the old price stabilization plan. McNary criticizes the debenture scheme, stressing the need to honor Coolidge's supply and demand principles while pursuing a workable solution with broad support.

McNary Paut R. Melson Wester Washington Coolidge Sen- Me Agriculture Committee McNary-Haugen Blk Panaw Congress armyRloc

Mystery man McMullin named in jury tampering probe

William McMullin a Philadelphia born ex soldier and Burns detective squad member emerges as the mystery informer who tipped the Fall Sinclair jury watch. He told Governor Pinchot and Government counsel of Burns surveillance and said he was ordered to falsify affidavits. The affidavit ties Burns and his son to the juror tampering plan and a possible mistrial scheme.

Herbert Little Datted Uington Solldier William Jr McMuhin Philadelphia Sinclair Burns MeMulin Willan V. Lang Gifford Pinchot Penn-sasivania Pinchot Burns Agency Jliret Gwen J. Roberts Burns Squad Sgaed Grand Jury William J. Burns W. Sherman Burne C. G. Ruddy Justice Department Investigation Bureau Carly West Buch Mason Way Sheldon Clark McMolla Wan Tol Giascoch L Vyton Gordon Torney Long Harris St. Lamis McMallin Justice Siddons Gordon

Mayor Arrested in Williamsburg Hunting Case

Wil lamsburg Mayor RK. Chassin was arrested by deputy state game warden Frank W. Stagg on a charge of hunting fur-bearing animals out of season for allegedly shooting a raccoon. He faces arraignment next Thursday before Mayor J. I. Larkin. Lawrence Duckwall, arrested with him, pleaded guilty to assisting in the hunting and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Duckwall allegedly lent the gun.

Batavia U.R Chassin Willamsburg Frank W. Stagg J. I. Larkin Hatavia Lawrence Duckwall Wiliamsburg Jum Duckwall

Absent-Minded Thief Leaves Drum Teeth Ring on Train

A passenger, described as extremely absent minded, reportedly left a bass drum a set of false teeth and a wedding ring in a compartment of a Southern Railway train near London. Local officials appeal for the owner to claim the items.

London Southern Railway Here

Police Intercept Gun Shipment Fueled Bootleg War

Cleveland police thwarted a plan to import machine gun parts for bootleg feuds. Three men, two Cleveland bootleggers and a Tom Lakes farmer, were arrested after crates from San Francisco were intercepted in Kent. Two guns were ordered held by Cleveland police as the investigation continues.

Cleveland U.R— Vist Tom Lakes L. S. Marines Ken Kent San Francisco Kurt Gloeckner American Express Company

Highwaymen Rob Waynesburg Bank Cashier Near Canton

Five masked highwaymen forced cashier Markley from the Waynesburg bank off the road between Canton and Waynesburg. They bound him and stole 8450 dollars in cash after he had collected the money in Canton. He freed himself and alerted Sheriff Ed Gibson, prompting an immediate manhunt. The robber gang appeared foreign born and headed toward Canton.

Canton U.R Markley Waynesburg Muckley Wavesbury Ed. J Gibson

Consumers' Soft Coal Stocks Total Over 61 Million Tons

Readers learn from the United States Bureau of Mines that on October 1 consumer stocks of bituminous coal stood at about 60.1 million tons, with a 5 million ton decrease from July 1. Exports were normal, home consumption fell 7.4 percent from 1926, while colder weather may lift demand. Additional dock stocks totaled 9.9 million tons of bituminous coal and 1.1 million tons of anthracite.

Neelsonville Uae States Bureau of Mines Lake Superior Michigan

Boy Struck by Auto Near Nelsonville

Nelsonville, Nov 12. John Lester Kern six son of Elmer and Mrs Kern sustained critical injuries when struck by an automobile while playing in the road. He had skull and leg fractures and is in Logan at Cherrington Hospital. Witnesses say the driver is not to blame.

Nelsonville John Lester Kern Elmer Kern Here Cherrington Hospital Logan Flora J

Telpaneca Fight Leaves Liberals Dead or Wounded

Dispatches report 14 liberals killed or hurt in a Marine skirmish at Telpaneca with another engagement near Santarita by the Honduran border. General Miller alleged arrested in Bluefields. U S Marines receive ten new planes including an amphibian bomber and assume local election duties as conservatives win 46 of 63 municipalities.

Managua U. S Telpaneca Santarita Honduran Miller Moncada Bluefields

Weather Outlook Cold Period Through Nov 19

The forecast covers November 11 through 19. The Ohio Valley will see rain early and late in the period with rising temperatures Monday, colder by Wednesday, and a warming trend toward the week’s end.

Washington Ohio Valley

Lobbyists No Longer Rule Planks Outlined by Turner

Columbus and Washington dispatches report Attorney General Edward C. Turner addressing Republican Women’s Council in Columbus, declaring bigotry and lobbyists in politics must end. He outlines five platform planks including outlawing paid lobbyists and stricter election laws while criticizing the Utilites and Saloon leagues. He notes a national shift after last Tuesday’s election and urges minimal campaign spend through small contributions. Indiana victory cited in Evanston game summaries as Hoosiers defeat Northwestern 18 to 7 with strong backfield and line play.

Columbus U.re Edward C. Turner Republican Women’s Council Anti Saloon League Turner Balehazzar League Sattelitea Teltel Taper Utities Commission Justices of the Peace Washington Republican Party Coolidge Charles Lindbergh Hubbard Camp Geographic Society Paign Tuchard J. Byrn Lindbergh Ruth Elder Clarence Chamberlin Charles Levine

Mob hangs Black person near veterans dedication site

In Columbia Tennessee a mob gathered near a courthouse during a veterans dedication event. Henry Choate an 18 year old Black man was killed by a fall from a second story window after a confrontation with a 16 year old girl. Sheriff dispersed the mob and church pastor Rev J F Parsons denied the confession story.

Columbia Tenn U.P Henry H. Horton Tennessee Henry Choate Choate J. F. Parsons First Methodist Church

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