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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1926

Page

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Daniels Appears To Testify In US Conspiracy Trial

In Washington the Navy secretary Wilbur M. is to furnish records on the 1921 Japanese scare as part of the Fall Doheny conspiracy trial. Josephus Daniels testified for the prosecution about pre 1921 government air policy while questions over Japanese threats and mobilization were debated in court.

Washington United Press Navy Wilbur Doheny Oll Josephus Daniels Wison Air Pelicy Owen Roberts Interior Albert Fall Edlon Dehens Ete Hilts Naval Oi Xroumihvork Evklener Ghder Wither Japan TORIG Albert J Malband J. Doheny Hogan Doheny United States Hawaii Japanese War Office

Indictments in justice of peace probe delayed in Cleveland

A federal grand jury led by U S Attorney A H Bernstein postpones indictments in the justice of the peace inquiry. Witnesses surge, jurors recessed until December 7, and one questioned man, Carl Studer, is back in Columbus penitentiary without appearing before the panel. Miller fined $10 for intoxication in Logan after pleading guilty.

Justice OF Peace Cleveland United Prassj Justice of the Peace Federal Grand Jury A. H. Hernsteen United States Bernsteen Psrand Arl Studer Canton Columbus Studer Bernstein Justice of the Peace Courts Miller Logan Miller War Gonle J. P. Rochester Chearren

Koppe Former Logan Mayor Granted Thanksgiving Pardon

Columbus Nov 24 Governor Donanes granted Thanksgiving clemency to F A Koppe former Logan mayor serving a penitentiary term for converting public funds to personal use. Commutation followed recommendations from the court prosecutor and many Hocking county citizens. Koppe began serving four months of a sentence ranging from one to twenty-one years after conviction though the funds were repaid to the city.

F. A. Koppe Logan Columbus Vic Donanes PF. A. Koppe Loran Hocking County Knoppe

Amesville Woman Fatally Burned In Home Fire

Orla Roberts a 20 year old Amesville mother of seven died after her dress ignited from a coal fire. She rolled on rugs to extinguish flames then wore a nightdress to bed. Her 4 year old daughter Betty summoned neighbors who called a physician. Funeral will be at 2 PM Friday at Sand Rock M E church with burial in the adjacent cemetery.

Orla Roberts Amesville Dora Robinson Grosvernor Street Roberts Pomeroy Harry Helen Hazel Willard Elsie May Belly Derold Iva Lunsford Athens Wilbert Harry Glousier M. Wilby Jams Fern Robeinson T Ge Robinson Athena Robert Robinson Weiser Idaho

Five Oberlin Students Dismissed for Liquor Infraction

Five Oberlin College students were dismissed after a disciplinary committee found evidence of liquor at an interhouse dance on November 6. One coed was among those disciplined. the investigation continues as the college aims to punish the guilty. The faculty assembly supported the dismissals.

Oberlin United Press College Today C. N. Cole Nqnor Dean Cole Nquor Interhouse Coli¢Ne Gymnasium

Two Song Numbers Decide Ohio Glee Contest

Ohio intercollegiate girls glee club contest at Ohio Wesleyan in April will judge only the contest song and one option. Mrs Margaret Benedict from Ohio University attended. formerly three numbers were judged. Club members limited to twenty four, with six children reported in the family.

Ohio Wesleyan University Glee Club Council Columbus Margaret Benedict Ohio University Club Logan Lydia B. Sater Jacob Prot H. D. LeBaron Sater Ohio ‘Wagley Ours

Owner of Auto Has Protection

Washington nov 24 W R Automobiles used without owner's knowledge for liquor transport can be confiscated by the government only if the driver is prosecuted on evading internal revenue laws, not volstead act violations the supreme court ruled in an Alabama case. Confiscation under tax law legal when driver faces such charges. Also reported: Berkeley Cal nov 24 Federal prohibition agent George H Wentworth died after being shot by an alleged bootlegger resisting arrest Burrill Morris and Daniel Magnin injured in the exchange.

Washington, D W.r—Automobilea Internal Revenue U. S. Supreme Court Alabama Prohibition Berkeley Cal George H. Wentworth H Berkeley General Hospital Burrill Morris Wentworth Daniel D. Magnin

Messenger Thanksgiving Edition Delayed to November 25 1926

Due to Thanksgiving holidays the Athens Messenger will not publish on the usual day and will instead appear on Thursday November 25 1926. All correspondents and carriers are informed. A double installment of the Messenger serial Campus Rebels will run on Sunday November 28.

Athens Messenger The Campus

Limited Thanksgiving turkey supply forces early orders

Diners face scarce turkey supplies as grocers report orders were cut off after early bookings. Ohio University and Athens High School dismissed early to allow families time to prepare for the holiday. Union church services planned across the valley with several congregations hosting gatherings tomorrow night or morning. No mail deliveries in the valley. mail to lock boxes only. The Messenger will skip Thursday, return Friday.

Athens Ohio University Athens High School M. E M. Coulter Ectin Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church Church of Christ Glouster Qhauncey Gilbert Courtney Millfield Orvie Kelley

Thanksgiving Prayer by Leda Terwilliger Sams

The piece from Athens R F D No 7 offers a devotional Thanksgiving prayer praising God for sustaining faith and courage. It expresses gratitude for love and divine care while acknowledging uncertainty about future sorrow and trusting in God's watchful guidance.

Leda Terwilliger Sams Athens

Two Men Rescued After 48 Hours in Abandoned Mine

Dewey Smith and John Walker wandered for over forty eight hours in the darkness of an abandoned mine in Charleston West Virginia. They entered Sunday to grab coal and were found more than a mile underground by rescue crews. With no food or water and their lamps out they huddled in the dark until found. A note near the rescuers’ route said they sought water. Walker collapsed and Smith stayed with him until rescue. Clifford Duncan’s body is due to arrive from California PA for funeral services Friday.

Charleston W. Va Dewey Smith John Walker Ming Nelsonville Clifford Duncan California Duncan Seft Walker Smith

Today's Weather With Records From Past Warmth and Cold

The report notes a 19 degree current reading, above normal for the date. It cites a 39 degree normal, yesterday’s 45 degree average, and recalls historic extremes from 1880 and 1884. A two hour interval table follows with temperatures ranging from the upper 40s to mid 60s across Tuesday and Wednesday readings.

German Rum Ship Carmen To Be Freed By Coast Guard

New York November 24 United Press report says the German barkentine Carmen seized by the coast guard will be released today. The vessel, held under guard near the Statue of Liberty, carried 14 000 cases of liquor but no charges were filed. A German consulate official had visited the ship earlier as release followed. Captain A J Anderson of the coast guard would not confirm orders.

New York United Press Coast Guard United States A. J. Anderson Comat Guard

Defense builds alibi claims in Mills murder trial

An astronomer testified the moon was a crescent the night of the murder while witnesses described being elsewhere. Marie Demarin and Minna Clark offered observations casting doubt on defendants as testimony unfolded in the Mills murder trial in Somerville New Jersey.

Mra Jane Gibson Paul W. White United Pross Somervisus Haila Park New Brunswick N. J Minna Clark Edward Wheeler Haltgham Jana Men Waanan Wille

Ohio student Dorothy Huyck weds football player in New York

Dorothy Patricia Huyck 20 of Cincinnati married Kenneth Gallagher King 24, Newark, a professional football player, three days after leaving Ohio University. They obtained a marriage license and wed at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York. King, a University of Kentucky graduate, and Huyck, who attended Kentucky before coming to Ohio University, are Alpha sorority and fraternity members respectively. The bride is the daughter of Arthur Stanley Huyck and Cecilia Skunkweller, born in Cincinnati. They will reside in Newark.

Ohio University Dorothy Patricia Huyck Cincinnati Kenneth Gallagher King Newark New York King University of Kentucky At Lexington Universit Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Alpha Sigma Pi Arthur Stanley Huyck Cecilia "Skunkweller

Retired River Captain Arthur Browne Dies in Cincinnati

Captain Arthur B. Browne 69 a retired river captain who served forty two years on the Pittsburgh to New Orleans passenger service died at his Cincinnati home Monday burial set for tomorrow. Browne spent over four decades navigating the Ohio and Mississippi rivers in passenger trade.

Cincinnati Arthur B. Browne

Modern University of Crime Exposed in Roadhouse Raid

Cleveland police raided a Berea area roundhouse uncovering alleged criminals trained in auto theft banditry safe cracking and bootlegging. Police say the roadhouse had a full system to protect against authorities and included guns blackjacks and legal aides. Several known offenders were detained for investigation.

Cleveland Waas Berea Mack Uni

Sought Pot of Gold Behind Circus Love of Mother Found

Perry Leming long sought his pot of gold and finally confesses that the real treasure is the love of his mother. After years of wandering with the circus and using the name Frank Bryan, he returns to Oklahoma with his wife and three children. He hopes to reunite with his mother in Portmouth and celebrate Thanksgiving together, finally ending a twenty four year odyssey.

Ohio Perry Leming Perryjor Manchester Rel Parry Perry Portsmouth Havelome Mother Indian Territory Sttle Plains of Texas Holdenville Okla Frank Bryan Portemouth Eireus Fort Worth Indiana Helder Zame Alten Lyne Perry Lam

Four Notes Pass Between Officials Over Alien Laws

United States and Mexico exchange four diplomatic notes amid row on Mexican alien land laws affecting American property worth billions. Kellogg warns of possible rupture if Mexico enforces its oil tithe laws. Mexico denies US claims. State Department declines comment on significance of the notes.

Ludwell Denny United Press Wester Washington United States Messcs Templets Iowa Bortion Bertween Central America Kelloy Mexico Arderi Morice Cne

Queen Marie Sails for Balkan Hobbs

New York news reports Queen Marie of Romania leaving Sorise home in the Balkans. Berengaria only occupied the royal suite, then departed for Europe soon after, and today.

Queen Marie Balkan Hobbs New York Oae de Marie Rumania Sorise Balkans Hner Berengaria Europe

Weight guidance amid mixed diet claims in new publication

An unclear excerpt discusses average weight relative to height and contains dubious claims about dieting. It references a Washington publication and warns about misleading information in weight control advice. The text mentions web content with various numbers and comments, highlighting the spread of questionable data.

Washington

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