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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1925

Page

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Reserve coal stocks ease stance in soft coal dispute

New York reports reserve stocks of mined bituminous coal total about 70 million tons. President Lewis seeks federal intervention as non union mines keep production high while union mines stall. Officials say sufficient supply exists for over two months with distribution key to avoiding shortages.

New York John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Coolidge Lewis Railway Labor Board

End of Coal Strike Looms as Parley Planned

Negotiations to settle the anthracite coal strike will resume between miners and John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers. Markle avoided comment. Lewis kept to himself as talks were framed as a potential early restart of wage and contract discussions.

Philadelphia John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America

Bryn Mawr Considers Smoking Room for Coeds

Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania may create a smoking room for female students after a petition from the student body and a survey showing half of the students smoke. Dr. Marion Edward Parks says attitudes toward women smoking have shifted, pending restrictions.

Bryn-Mawr Marion Edward Parks Bryn Mawr

Sargent Plans Plea to Persuade President’s Father

Col John C Coolidge has recovered from acute heart trouble and Major Coupal will return to Washington. Attorney General John G Sargent is due in Ludlow for Thanksgiving to visit Coolidge and push for the elder Coolidge to travel to Washington for the winter.

Plymouth John C. Coolidge James F. Coupal White House Washington John G. Sargent Ludlow Colonel Coolidge

Fear or Hope in Moral Power Across Faiths

Arthur Brisbane discusses whether fear of punishment or hope of reward shapes character. Clergymen and preachers from Puritan to Mohammedan traditions are cited, contrasting visions of hell and heaven with vivid descriptions of paradise and reward.

J. David Stern Camden N. J Hell

Best men work without fear or reward

The editor states the answer to Stern's question: the best men perform their duties for decency's sake. They seek to honor their parents, serve their country, and die with the sense they did not fail.

Stern

Bible Warns Against Jealousy and Envy

The text states that jealousy burns with a vehement flame and warns against envy. It claims jealousy and envy are curses of feeble minds, asserting that 999 out of 1,000 minds are feeble.

Fasting Exhibit Featured by Paris Man Albert Holly

Albert Holly of Paris conducts a fasting exhibit in a glass cage for profit. A young woman watches him through the display as he endures twelve days without food, while a stray thought about chewing gum is noted in the crowd.

Albert Holly Paris

Supreme Court Reverses In Camden Liquor Case

In Columbus on November 24 the supreme court reversed and remanded the case of Carl Decker from Camden Preble county who was fined 700 dollars for illegal possession. Decker, who pled not guilty, appealed to common pleas and appellate courts which upheld the mayor and now the high court sent the case back for further proceedings after he claimed the mayor refused to let his attorneys argue after all evidence had been submitted.

Columbus Supreme Court Carl Decker

Ohio gasoline tax nets 1.02 million for month ending Nov 20

Ohio tax commission reports revenue of 1,022,227.66 from the gasoline tax for the period ending November 20. The figure was released in a late afternoon bulletin from Columbus. The report highlights tax intake rather than broader policy changes or expenditures.

Columbus State of Ohio Ohio Tax Commission

Rhinelander marriage annulment trial unsettled

The case surrounding Alice Beatrice Jones and Leonard Kip Rhinelander continued in White Plains as the sensational court proceedings led to the bride's tears and hysterics amid ongoing testimony.

White Plains N. Y Alice Beatrice Jones Leonard Kip Rhinelander Rhinelander

Treasury issues drastic order to curb homemade wine

Washington November 24 A drastic treasury department order aims to stop the manufacture of thousands of gallons of home made wine under prohibition enforcement.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury

Briand Declines to Form French Cabinet

Paris November 24 Aristide Briand announces he will not attempt to form a new French cabinet after noon. Source notes he made the decision publicly and without pursuing government formation.

Tragedy in Jacksonville as two boys die after truck train crash

Elmer Cartwright 22 of Green's Run dies in a collision when a New York Central passenger train strikes a motor truck carrying him and Ray Sayers 16 of Jacksonville. Sayers is seriously injured. both had been en route to a local farm and store. The incident occurs near the Jacksonville depot shortly after 3 PM.

Glouster Elmer Cartwright Green’s Ran Ray Sayers Jacksonville New York Central Young Cartwright A. J. Crawford Cartwright Sayers Grant Hospital Columbus Silas Sayers Johnston Coe William Cartwright Green's Run W. J. Johnston Andrews & Wallace Undertaking Front ‘Street

Inheritance Taxes Assessed on Alderman Heirs

Inheritance tax totaling 3481.87 is assessed on Fred Alderman estate heirs. William Alderman's succession at 16551.07 faces 130.51 tax after 3500 exemption. Sallie Alderman receives 26778.22 with 232.78 tax after exemption. Adda Phillips must pay 3118.58 on 56642.98 left to her.

Fred Alderman William Alderman Sallie A. Alderman

Thanksgiving Holiday Closures for Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger will not publish on Thursday November 26 Thanksgiving Day. The staff observes the national holiday and carriers should take notice. Tomorrow marks the Messenger's twentieth birthday anniversary as the daily edition began on November 25 1905.

Athens Messenger Messengers Athens Messenger

Evidence ends in trial of Dewey Morton for Henshaw murder

The state rested with Morton’s sworn statement admitting a fist blow and pouring river water on Arthur Boots Henshaw's head, claiming no prior habitual drinking and denying murder intent. Defense arguments followed as the case went to the jury at 12:10 p.m. today.

Dewey Morton Arthur “Boots” Henshaw R. W. Finsterwald Morton Henshaw Grace Wright

Weather forecast pushes warmer relief for Ohio

Government meteorologist W. H. Alexander forecast warmer days for Ohio as a cold spell ends. He noted reports from the far northwest indicating warming trends that would move eastward to relieve the region.

Columbus Ohio W. H. Alexander

Cincinnati Boys Held as Burglars in Cleveland

Paul Grutzmacher twelve and Robert Wes sell sixteen of Cincinnati came to Cleveland seeking adventure and were held by detectives after confessing to burglaries in the city.

Cleveland Paul Grutzmacher Robert Wessell Cincinnati

Northwestern Students Riot in Evanston Injuries Reported

Northwestern University students provoked a three hour riot in Evanston with police harmed, the mayor slugged, police badges seized, and a fraternity house set ablaze. Chicago officers were summoned as violence escalated and fires were started near the old fraternity site.

Northwestern U Evanston Northwestern University Barnett Wittberger George Pestka St. Francis Hospital Herman Wood Edward Pfeiffer Harry Banes Chicago

Toledo Faces Clubber Maniac Threat After Night Attacks

In Toledo the so called clubber manine remains at large as rewards rise to 1500 dollars. Police and 200 American Legion volunteers join 135th Infantry to patrol the West End after a woman was chased for two blocks by a tall armed man.

Toledo Manine West End Misa Mary Winnan Thirteenth Street Hert Whitstone State Hospital For American Legion 135Th Infantry

Turkeys Scarce in Hocking Valley With Cheaper Prices

Turkeys scarce in the Hocking Valley this year but prices are lower than last year. Farmers in the region report 28 to 8 cents per pound for live birds, dressed prices around 50 cents, and retail around 60 cents. Geese and ducks bring 22 cents live and 35 cents dressed, while live chickens run 10 to 17 cents and spring ducks 35 to 38 cents per pound.

Hocking Athens

Neely Dies of Injuries After Tulsa Auto Crash

Hon. Lemon G. Neely, 64, St. Mary's leading figure, died from injuries suffered when struck by a motor vehicle in Tulsa two weeks earlier. The prominent local citizen passed away today as investigators review the accident details and its impact on the community.

Est. Mary's Lemon G. Neely Tulsa

League may scrutinize U S naval power at arms limits talks

Paris faces French proposals to limit armaments that would curb naval strength of states attacked whereas the United States and Britain hold fleets larger than others. Paris backs a shift away from the Washington ratio, prompting British opposition and U S support to preserve parity.

London United States League of Nations Buch Great Britain France

Eagles To Give Annual Dinner

The Athens aerie of Eagles plans its Thanksgiving Eve dinner at the Faglies home on Courtland Carpenter streets with serving at 7 30 pm. Mrs Joe Leviner leads the dinner committee and wives and children of the Babes will attend, followed by a dance in the aerie social rooms. An attendance of several hundred is anticipated.

Athens Aerie of Eagles Faglies Courtland Carpenter Streets Joe Leviner Aerie

Coolidge Will Not Intervene In Miner Wage Clash

President Coolidge faces pressure from Lewis of the Mine Workers as the dispute over contracts and wage talks moves into public view. Hoover signals privately that the government will not intervene, while parties seek to preserve nonprosecution under Sherman anti trust rules. Lewis aims for a court verdict soon to impact coal talks and force a settlement or change in contracts.

David Lawrenom Washington Nov Ae I. Lewis Presie Dent Coolidge Bee Lewie Hoover Mr. Lewin Departments of Justice, Commerce Labor Odey T& Jacksonville Ita Heniparty Lewis Wis Jacksonville Lavail Lewis Hae

Unclear OCR Item Hints at Wisconsin Local Event

Fragmentary text references a Wisconsin place and names but lacks coherent details of event, date, or participants. Readers should note unreadable portions hinder full summary and exact outcome.

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