Labor unions plan appeal to Coolidge and Fisher over mining injunctions
Officials of the American Federation of Labor will appeal to President Coolidge and Governor Fisher to halt injunctions against miners in Pennsylvania and Ohio. William Green heads a committee seeking an immediate probe into state power used against 85,960 striking miners, with a broader campaign for financial relief and a coalition approach to political action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
American Federation of Labor
Coolidge
John S. Fisher
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation
United Mine Workers
William Green
Fisher
Rift Develops Between Rickard And Gene Tunney
New York November 16. A rift widens as Gene Tunney hints he may quit Tex Rickard and Rickard retorts that Tunney will fight for him a strong $200000 bet. Tunney cites legal advice claiming a contractual break clause and notes a Summer bout offer worth $100000 more than Rickard’s deal. He lists grievances including Rickard’s neglect and doctored bout photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.R
Tex Rickard
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Rickard
United Press
Chicago
Dempsey
Interstate Commerce finds Texas livestock rates unjustified
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled the proposed rate increases and routing restrictions on livestock from Texas to Cincinnati Ohio Louisville Kentucky and Indianapolis Indiana unjustified. The decision affects shipments moving to the three Midwestern destinations and curtails the proposed changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas
Cincinnati
Ohio
Louisville
Kentucky
Indianapolis
Ind
Apple Recipe Booklet Promises 150 Ways to Use Apples
The Athens Messenger advertises a 34 page booklet with 150 apple recipes. Readers may order via the Washington Information Bureau by mailing a coupon with four cents for postage and handling. Frederic J. Alaskin directs the bureau in Washington, D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Washingtonnformation Bureau
Frederic J. Alaskin
Washington, D. C
Ohio Looms Cold Spell After Warm November 15
In Columbus the warm mellow weather yesterday gave way to a cold spell as rain and chill winds hit. The thermometer, 70 degrees Tuesday, dropped 30 degrees after last night’s rain. Forecast calls for cold and clear tomorrow with Chicago and the Midwest reporting snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Ohio
Chicago
Grand jury Delays as Records Seek Sinclair Ties
Washington officials report fresh delays in the grand jury probe of alleged jury tampering in the Fall Sinclair oil case. The panel and witnesses face new phases Friday including a contempt hearing involving reporter Don King and conductor J R Akers and an inquiry ordered by Justice Siddons into events surrounding the mistrial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Sinclair Oil
Grand Jury
Harry F. Sinclair
New York
Sinclair
Burns
Edward J. Kidwell
Don King
J. R. Akers
Kidwell
Justice Siddons
Pittsburgh Gas Tank Blast Death Toll Rises
Rescue teams led by Charles A. Gray add two bodies to the Pittsburgh clay pot plant explosion toll as 30 plus are still missing and 95 are injured in hospitals. Officials, including Governor Fisher, seek the blast cause and expedite claims and health services for survivors.
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Pittsburgh
Charles A. Gray
Pittsburgh Clay Pot Company
Equitable Gas Company
Clyde Fulton
Fulton
John S. Fisher
Charles A. Waters
Labor and Industry
Paul W. Hock
Workmen's Compensation Board
State Department of Health
75 Children Rescued in Fire at Mt Mercy Academy
In Grand Rapids Michigan on November 16 a fire in Mt Mercy academy main building trapped 75 children. Sister Leone sounded an alarm and 42 nuns guided babies and older children to safety as smoke filled the top floor. Damage reached $75,000 before 4 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
U.P
Mt. Mercy Academy
Leone
Remus Seeks Immigration Records in Murder Trial
George Remus on trial for the murder of his wife Imogene moved to subpoena James J. Davis secretary of labor to introduce immigration records in his defense. The case centers on the former bootlegger once called a king of bootleggers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
George Remus
Imogene
James J. Davis
Labor
8 year old Phyllis Gray ill with scarlet fever in Corning
In Corning on November 16 Phyllis Gray age 8 daughter of Mr and Mrs P K Gray is ill with scarlet fever No other cases have been reported in the area.
Follies and Fashions Arrives at the Majestic Theater
The Follies and Fashions musical revue visits Athens at the Majestic Theater for two shows next Monday and Tuesday. Ronnie B Woodyard is the company manager. The tour covers fifteen Central States with ten scenes, snappy dances, and songs by Al Brown and Will Harris. Local firms sponsor the event as Dayton and Springfield book returns. The production, praised in twenty Ohio cities, features special orchestrations and blackout sketches.
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Central States
Majestic Theater
Ronnie B. Woodyard
Athens
Alrready
Ohio
Dayton
Springfield
al Brown
Will Harris
Church Aid Societies Host Teachers and Pupils Event
Albany November 16. The Baptist and Methodist churches jointly entertained teachers, high school pupils, and the board of education with families at the Baptist church. Florence Brown and Mrs Lasch led refreshments while the faculty and students presented the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Baptist Church
Board of Education
Florence Brown
Baptist Ladies’ Aid Society
FE. H. Lasch
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Beaver Falls Art Tile Plant Fire Kills One
A fire at the Beaver Falls Art Tile company plant in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania killed one worker and injured two others. The blaze gutted the facility on November 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Falls, Pa
Beaver Falls
Twin Birth Follows Momentary Unconsciousness After Auto Crash
In St Paul Minnesota Mrs Joseph Dech who had been unconscious for twenty seven days after an automobile accident is expected to regain consciousness within two days. Three hours after the crash she gave birth to twins in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
Joseph Dech
Messenger Cooking School Invites Athens Women Groups
Women’s clubs, lodge women's branches, and church societies are invited to attend the Messenger's cooking school at Athens High School auditorium next week. The program runs Monday through Friday with 2 PM starts, featuring Mrs. George O. Thurn, live demonstrations, meal preparations, Q and A, model kitchen items, and free recipe handouts. Local stores support the event with a musical opening each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Athens High School
George O. Thurn
The
Ohio
Thurn
Athens
Earey
Pittsburgh Gas Tank Explosion Kills Many and Shatters City
Athens businessman John Gist witnessed the Pittsburgh disaster after a massive artificial gas tank exploded. The blast killed thirteen workers and caused millions in damage. He described a city in chaos with falling buildings, uprooted power lines, and mass panic as rescue efforts began.
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John Gist
Athens
Pittsburgh
Mr. Gist
Daughter Born in Corning to Mr and Mrs Murray
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Murray in Corning on November 16. Mrs. Murray was formerly Miss Jeanette Hardy.
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Corning
Donald Murray
Murray
Jeanette Hardy
Two Hunters Killed as Ohio Season Opens
Ohio opening hunting season sees two hunters killed and fifteen injured according to reports. The incident underscores hazards of early-season hunts amid strong weather and activity in rural areas.
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Ohio
Clothing for Hocking Valley children reports sturdy winter supply
Columbus reports say the Parent-Teacher Association has secured enough clothing for Hocking valley mining camp children to last all winter. Hunger and privation are noted among striking miners' families. plans to provide warm lunches and targeted food aid are under development with involvement from PTAs in Urbana Canton Athens Elyria Columbus Cleveland Cincinnati Dayton Mansfield and more.
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Hocking Valley
Columbus
U,rp
Parent-Teacher Association
K. G. Byrne
Dayton
Ethel Peters Simon
Simons
Urbana
Delaware
Canton
Athens
Elyria
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Mansfield
Head of National Cash Register Had Three Big Thrills
Frederick B. Patterson, president of the National Cash Register in Dayton, returned from a five month hunting expedition in Central and East Africa aboard the Ile de France. He recalled three thrills including battling a python, shooting an charging elephant in self defense, and a rhinoceros clash with his camel. He brought back 18 000 feet of film and 400 still pictures of African wildlife and native life.
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New York
U.P
Frederick B. Patterson
National Cash Register Company
Dayton
Ohio
Central
East Africa
Patterson
Ile de France
Africa
Auditors' hunter overcomes odds bagging game
Marion November 16. City Auditor J. Luther Landes who lost both legs below the knee years ago hunted near Mount Gilead on artificial limbs and bagged four rabbits and one pheasant. Landes drives his own car, travels to work without aid, and handles heavy chores at home. He once attended local dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
U.P
J. Luther Landes
Mount Gilead
Landes
Corning Sees Prolonged Industrial Troubles Amid Idle Work
Corning reports widespread unemployment with many families facing hunger. Some workers find temporary jobs elsewhere, while others have moved away or returned after finding similar conditions statewide. Prospects for winter industry look poor as New York Central crews may face further cuts and shift changes occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning
New York Central
Ruth Elder to Sign Loew Contract for 100 Nights
Ruth Elder will sign with Loew theatrical for the next 100 days in Loew theaters. Reports say she will be paid about $1,000 per night, though some sources list a 25 week deal at $5,000 weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.R
Ruth Elder
Loew Theatrical Organization
Loew
Movie costs cut will lower prices for theatergoers
R. F. Woodhull, president of the Motion Picture Theater Owners of America, says production costs are being reduced. He spoke at the Ohio association convention in Columbus, and asserts savings will be passed to the public in new super pictures.
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Columbus
U.P
R. F. Woodhull
Dover
Delaware
Motion Picture Theater Owners of America
Ohio Association
Birthday Observance Noted For Mrs Lash In Bolin’s Mills
Friends and relatives gathered at Mr and Mrs Urban Lash home in Bolin's Mills last Sunday to celebrate Mrs Lash's birthday anniversary with local attendance and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Urban Lash
Bolin’s Mills
Mrs 'Ash
Opening Ohio rabbit and pheasant season claims two lives
Ohio hunters faced a deadly start to the season with two fatal accidents and at least 15 injuries statewide. Cases ranged from accidental shotgun discharges to injuries while climbing fences, with some victims from Cleveland Marion and Akron areas and others fined for excess rabbit possession.
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Columbus
Thompson
Birth announced for Cornning boy Jerry Eldon
Mr and Mrs M J Henry announce the birth of a son named Jerry Eldon. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Shepherd of Glouster and Mr and Mrs Saul Henry of Cornings.
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Corning
M. J. Henry
Jerry Eldon
William Shepherd
Glouster
Saul Henry
Cornings
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Supreme Court
Francis J. Knauss
William N. Vaile
White
Knauss
George Kindell
Huston M. Marrs
National Cash Register
Frederick Patterson
State
George W. Corwin
Hugh V. Davis
Patrick Diblin
Hilliards
Summit County
Akron
William O'Donnell
Louis Rotgaca
Joe Verevelyny
Peter Betz
Amelia
Betz
Fred Knipp
Ernest Rhymer
Columbia
Lancaster
Donald Staley
R. T. Menuez
Wooster
Wapakoneta
Cliff Rothnar
Dan Pierce
Knox County
Union County
Jesse Fox
Taylor Township
George Schaeffer
Mt. Gilead
Shelby County
Carl Ernst
Fort Loramie
Arthur Allenaugh
Sidney
Ernst
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Robert Richardson
Arthur Seay
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