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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1925

Page

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Briand Returns but Hesitates to Accept Premiership

Paris reports Briand, the Locarno hero, has hurried back to Paris health allowing, yet he resists taking the heavy duty of leading a new government. He hopes to push for Locarno aims and Russia alignment while avoiding the financial crisis in France. The Doumergue government seeks a prompt decision as inflation measures loom.

Paris Painleve France Aristide Briand Locarno Chamber of Deputies Senate Briand Normandy Doumergue Russia M. Poincare M. Herriot Bank of France

FAMOUS CITY OF FAR NORTH FEARS HUNGER AFTER FIRE

Nome Alaska reports major blaze destroying historic Gold Belt dance hall and the first real grocery store leaving $200000 in damages. Residents fear famine as the largest market burned and supplies may run short. Oil lamp explosion is blamed for the fire. locals rushed to save the town.

Far North Nome Alaska Traiec Axtures Raktwin

Mitchell Takes Stand In His Own Defense At Court Martial

Flying Colonel Mitchell testified on the witness stand that aviation development was ignored by army and navy leaders, warning the public that the nation is at the mercy of enemy powers due to aviation weakness. He admitted some San Antonio statements were his opinion and not facts. He recalled praise from General Pershing after World War I.

Washington Wiitchell America Frank R. Reid Illinois Mitchell Shenandoah San Antonio Pershing

Two Men Die From Stabbing Fight in Cleveland

Cleveland Nov 23 Edward Swilling 25 and Mike Jopko 24 are dying in City hospital from stab wounds possibly puncturing their lungs. Three men are in custody after a fight at Turtle Woodbridge that left the two men badly hurt.

Cleveland Edward Swilling Mike Jopko City Hospital Woodbridge

Widow’s calm amid Shenandoah inquiry tells Navy tale

Margaret Lansdowne, widow of Lieut Commander Zachary Lansdowne, faces the Shenandoah court of inquiry with quiet dignity. Her husband opposed the airship mission, she asserts, and she maintains composure under cross examination by high ranking naval officers.

George Brittner Washington Margaret Ross Zachary Lansdowne Margaret Ross Lansdowne Navy Shenandoah Court of Inquiry

Eternal Triangle and Auto Mishap Fatal to Woman

In Columbus on November 23, 26 year old Myrtle Smith died after a quarrel in a car led to her jumping from the vehicle, striking her head, then another car ran over her. Coroner ruled a fractured skull as the cause. Mrs. Parrish was questioned but not held.

Columbus Myrtle Smith

President's speech stirs markets with call to work for payoff

The president's remarks drew attention from brokers and buyers who pushed stock prices higher. The speech stressed a guiding truth: to spur labor, provide people with a clear goal and incentive.

People work best when given a meaningful goal to pursue

The text argues that government theories fail if they ignore human motivation. People will work well only when offered something to strive for and things they genuinely want to achieve.

Republic Lenin Russia

Individual Drive Behind National Progress

The passage asserts that personal effort across generations makes a nation strong. It emphasizes that individuals strive for self‑made success while remaining useful citizens, highlighting a massive population contributing to national growth.

Hair relics of George Washington and Voltaire heart shown

The Mt. Vernon ladies' association inherits George Washington’s hair lock and Paris displays a precious receptacle said to hold Voltaire’s heart. The items illustrate long standing interest in historic relics and famed figures.

George Washington Mt. Vernon

Marco Polo Relates 1284 Embassy to Sei Lan for Adam Parts

The narrative recalls Kahn sending an envoy in 1284 to obtain hair and teeth of Adam and the dish used to eat from the island Sei Lan. Part of the hair, the dish, and two grinder teeth were recovered. The origin of who made the dish in Eden is not disclosed.

Marco Polo Great Kahn Seilan Adam Eden

Mystery Letters Enter Evidence in Rhinelander Case

White Plains New York November trial reveals two controversial letters in Leonard Kip Rhinelander marriage dispute with quadroon wife. Court orders all women to leave as judge reads the letters amid tense testimony and defense objections.

White Plains N. Y Leonard Kip Rhinelander Rhinelander Lee Parsons Davis Rhineland

League wants even little fellow too

President Coolidge publicly repudiates the New York U S Attorney Buckner's hint that minor violations of the Volstead Act may not be prosecuted. The Anti Saloon League seeks tougher enforcement and public denouncement, while the administration warns federal limits require state cooperation and not a universal crackdown.

David Lawrence the Messenger Washington President Coolidge Anti Saloon League United States Buckner New York State Enat National Capital Wayne RB. Wheeler Anti-Saloon League Coolidge Wheeler Publc Department of Justice Army Navy New York Mr. Buckner

Motor Deaths Now Rival War Figures

The article lists city automobile fatality counts for the year and a recent four week period. New York City reports 559 deaths, Chicago 344, Philadelphia 173, Detroit 158, and Los Angeles 138 for the year with a four week snapshot showing New York 68, Chicago 4, Philadelphia 24, Detroit 1, Los Angeles 2.

Afty New York City Chicago Philadiclpiia Detroit San Angeles Philadelphia Los Angeles

Penna Crude Oil Prices Jump In Pipelines

Pittsburgh November 23 price surge in Penna crude oil by 15 to 25 cents announced by Joseph Beep agency for Standard Oil. New rates cover New York lines 340 National Transit 380 Bradford district 40 Southwest pipeline 830 Iwareka 225 Buckeye 305 Cabel 310 Somerset medium 220 Bomer pet light 235 Ragland 110 Gairs 295.

Pittsburgh Penna Joseph Beep Agency Standard Oil Company New York Lines National Transit Bradford District Southwest Pipeline Iwareka Buckeye Cabel Somerset Medium Bomerpet Light Ragland Gairs

Great Britain holds line on naval build up in Commons

In the House of Commons the First Lord of the Admiralty declares that Britain has no plans to cut its naval construction program. The statement underscores Britain's resolve amid wartime pressures and strategic needs.

England Pat London Great Britain House of Commons

Fragmentary Clipping From Somerville Report

A damaged clipping from Somerville Mass details a person described as dying, with brief garbled phrases about a father in frenzy and unclear surrounding context.

Somerville Mass

Briand Refuses Paris Invitations

Aristide Briand refuses invitations as President Domergue summons him to the presidential palace for an evening session. The move takes place in Paris with Briand citing personal reasons for declining the invitations.

Briand Paris Aristide Briandi Domergue Elec

Noel Must Die Newark Murder Convict Held

Newark New Jersey November 23 Harrison W Noel 23 convicted murderer of taxi driver Raymond Pierce during the week of January 16.

Toledo Clue Follows Seven Held in Club Killer Case

Toledo police and Army legion volunteers rounded up seven suspects as the club killer marauded the West End, leaving two women dead and others injured. Chief Jennings considered using bloodhounds if attacks resume, while victims awaited identification of their assailant among the prisoners.

Toledo Jennings Equad Americas Legion Post Et Police Jeetaaabe Ef Ace

Athens Freight Offices Close for Thanksgiving

All freight houses in Athens including Union Depot and West Side will be closed all day Thursday for Thanksgiving. No local freight service will operate that day.

City of Athens Union Depot Weat Ride

Housekeepers Urge Strength Through Careful Workload

Read as a fragmented notice urging housekeepers to save time and effort by planning tasks and using labor saving devices. It hints at practical lines for organizing energy and efficiency, mentioning reading and recreation after work.

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