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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1924

Page

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Carbolic acid found as murder probe deepens

Canton Ohio November 25 search of the Sheatsley home turns up a half filled carbolic acid bottle in the medicine chest at Columbus the officials say bloodlike stains near the furnace and on a rug prompt questions about foul play as investigators seek the luncheon guest and other neighbors for questioning while experts test ashes and coal samples for clues National authorities join in probing the November death of Mrs Sheatsley.

Canton, O L. Redelfs Lithopolis Reverend Redelfs Columbus Sheatsley C. V. Sheatsley Sheatsleys Canton C. V. Shearsley Bexley Lutheran Church Shearsley Sheatsiey Treverend Sheatsley Colum Shley Nisife Lulu Bush Sponselier Isley Erist Long East Side King Sheatsiley

Egypt quiet as British threat of action looms

Cairo reports calm after demonstrations against Britain over Sir Lee Stack’s murder. Reinforcements gather for troops entering Sudan to enforce evacuation of Egyptian forces. The Iron Duke heads to join ships at Alexandria as two destroyers move toward Suez.

Cairo Egypt Sir Lee Stack Sudan England Great Britain Sir Lee Zaghioul Pasha Ahmed Zwer Pasha Zaghioul Iron Duke Benbow Valiant Alexandria War Office Port Said Suez

Miners Arrested on Serious Charge in West Virginia

Sixteen miners were arrested at Grantown near Fairmont on charges of attempting to dynamite the Grantown mines of the New England Fuel and Transportation Co. Heavy guards are posted to prevent trouble after the company opened on an open shop basis. A witness on a street car heard plans to dynamite the mine, leading to the arrests. Earlier, the home of Luke Anderson was dynamited, scattering his family, and four other union miners were arrested in connection with the blast.

Fairmont W. Va Grantown New England Fuel and Transportation Co J. D. Charlton Chariton Store Land Luke Anderson

Kronstadt Mutiny Report Persists Despite Moscow Denials

Report persists that dissident elements mutinied at Kronstadt threatening Soviet positions in the fortified sea port. Moscow officials denied trouble in the military and naval forces, but sources in Hellingfors noted continued dissension and unrest within Kronstadt.

Hellingfors Red Moscow Kronstadt

Federal Judge Faces Impeachment Hearings in Parkersburg

Parkersburg West Virginia hosts the start of a House judiciary subcommittee inquiry into Judge William E Baker named by President Harding. U S district attorney T W Brown accuses Baker of drunkenness dereliction of duty and defrauding the government with false expense claims. Brown seeks fifty witnesses as hearings proceed.

L. N. Harness Parkersburg W. Va T. W. Brown United States District Attorney Wm. E. Baker West Virginia House Committee On Judiciary Baker President Harding Senate L. C. Dyer Missouri I. M. Foster Athens Ohio A. J. Hickey Brown Fred B. Cl Wheeling Elkins

Athens Chamber to Host Opening Luncheon Speaker Dustin Miller

Preparations are nearly complete for the Athens Chamber of Commerce lunch on Wednesday at noon in chamber rooms. Thurman Dusty Miller, Wilmington editor and noted humorist, will address attendees.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Chamber Thurman Dusty) Miller Wilmington

Aero car proposed for Paris congestion plan

Commuter news from Paris highlights an inventor Monsieur Lauer 64 presenting a 7 by 7 by 40 foot aero car suspended beneath a 42 foot high cable. The vehicle would carry 100 passengers with a nine foot diameter electric propeller driving it like a flying machine. government to test a sample aero line.

Paris Monsieur Lauer

First pictures of the Owens Valley water fight front line

A crowd of embattled farmers surrounds the Alabama Gate spillway where Owens Valley water was diverted from the Los Angeles aqueduct. The images show the battle over water rights as ranchers press for action to protect their lands.

Los Angeles Owens Valley

Indiana County Officials Indicted on Bribery Charges

A Butler County grand jury returned indictments Monday against Walter Carr of Monroe and Frank Kinch of Hamilton both county commissioners. They are charged with soliciting and accepting bribes linked to a $1000 marked bill payoff from road contractor Howard S. Coulter. The case stems from the October arrest at McVicker's barn near Carrtown.

Hamilton Butler County Walter Carr Monroe Frank Kinch Board of County Commissioners Carr Kinch McVicker's

Climber Shot From Steeple After Fatal Fall

Kenneth Clark a 28 year old steeplejack died after a fall at a Cincinnati steeple. Hospital tests revealed a head wound from a bullet. Authorities say a black man fired the shot and disappeared as Clark fell.

Cincinnati Kenneth Clark Covington Clark

British public backs Baldwin actions on Egypt

London reports a unified front as British opinion salutes the Baldwin government for decisive moves in Egypt. The general mood notes that firm measures produced visible results and a strengthened stance abroad.

London Egypt Baldwin

Trial date set for Harold Slough in fatal buggy crash

Harold Slough 27 of Bryan faces two counts of manslaughter in Defiance common pleas court with trial scheduled for December 22. Slough, who confessed driving the car that struck a buggy killing Ward C. Smith and his 6 year old son, was released on $2000 bond.

Defiance Harold Slough Bryan Common Pleas Court Slough Farmer Kiling Ward C. Smith

Lowden to Speak at Wheeling Dairymen Meeting

Frank O. Lowden former Illinois governor will address dairymen at the annual Ohio County Dairymen's Association meeting in Wheeling West Virginia. County Agent C W Mason announced the event drawing dairymen from this part of West Virginia and Eastern Ohio.

New Canton Employee Reveals Race Riot Silence

In Canton a business man questioned a newly arrived colored porter about a southern city. The porter dodged direct involvement saying he could not claim riot participation but admitted passing several people in the race during a prior disturbance.

Canton

Rumor on Sheatsley case says skull fracture from assassin blow

Columbus reports a rumor exhumation could show whether Mrs. C. V. Sheatsley’s skull was fractured by an assassin’s blow. Prosecutor King denies plans for exhumation while investigators press paths to solve the mysterious furnace death.

Columbus C. V. Sheatsky Bexley King Shearstey Prosecutor King Carson Gladys Redelis Lammert Redelis St. John's Lutheran Church Lithopolis Here Sheatsley Redelfs Monney

Clerk Finds Man Dead Before Fire in Hotel Room

T Grove of Sabina was found dead in his hotel Berry room at 8 30 Tuesday morning after a fire started from smoke at the door. The coroner and Dr Danford ruled death due to apoplexy as Grove had dressed and moved toward the door before collapsing. His body was sent to Sabina after removal to a local funeral parlor.

T. Grove Sabina Berry Athens State Hospital Grove Sanders G. Danford Newsom-Walburn

Elyria City Council Approves 75 Cents Monthly Service Charge

The Elyria city council approves a 75 cent per month service charge proposed by the Logan Gus Co. The vote marks a planned increase to utility charges affecting residents and local businesses.

Elyria Logan Gus Co

Air safety warning for closed cars in Columbus

Dr Dysart of the division of industrial hygiene warns Columbus readers that closed cars are dangerous due to monoxide gas. Even cars with good exhaust and heating require constant ventilation as the sole safeguard, says Dr M C.

Columbus M. C Dysart

Breathing Response After Full Shot Ends Shot

The report notes a player named Bobby Green taking a full shot and showing heavy breathing, suggesting a hard impact and possible departure from play. The setting is Atlanta and Nevada is mentioned with the line about catching one’s breath.

Atlanta Bobby Green

Los Angeles Dirigible Christened on Southern Flight

The ZR-3 nicknamed Los Angeles began its first American manned voyage from Lakehurst New Jersey heading south to Washington with Commander James R Klein at the helm. A White House ceremony includes Mrs Coolidge christening the airship and releasing pigeons, with a presidential turkey aboard for Thanksgiving.

Calvin Coolidge Boling Field Lakehurst Los Angeles

ZR-2 Set for Washington Flight Under American Flag

Commander James R. Klein ordered the giant airship to leave its hangar and rise to the mooring mast as the ZR-2 prepares for its journey to Washington. The dirigible will carry an American crew and be christened the Los Angeles after Mrs. Calvin Coolidge releases white doves. The voyage will go south over Camden, Philadelphia and Baltimore toward the capital, using helium for lift. Naval officials deny engine trouble rumors as Lakehurst residents bid the craft Godspeed.

Lakehurst N. J Washington Jamcs R. Klein Trenton Camden Philadelphia Wilmington Baltimore James R. Klein America Capitol Navy

Keokuk Bank President and Wife Die in Home Fire

Eugene Baker president of the Keokuk National Bank and his wife died of suffocation when their home burned in Keokuk Iowa early today. The blaze destroyed the residence and authorities investigated the cause.

Keokuk Iowa Eugene Baker The Keokuk National Bank

Ship Makes Port After Collision Off Cape Hatteras

The steamship City of Montgomery, after a collision with the schooner Marguerite M. Wemyss off Cape Hatteras on Saturday, arrived in Savannah's lower harbor under its own power this morning.

Savannah Montgomery Marguerite M. Wemyss Cape Hatteras

Ohio auto license bill drafted in Cleveland meeting

A reform bill to license automobile drivers was drafted by the Ohio State Automobile Association and Cleveland Automobile Club members in Cleveland last Saturday. The measure, backed by 156000 members of 88 clubs, sets a 50 cent license fee with driver exams funded by the state and police cooperation, and outlines eligibility, medical and past offense criteria, including disqualifications for reckless or inexperienced drivers. The bill will be submitted in the upcoming session, with safety council proposals opposed separately.

Ohio Cleveland Ohio State Automobile Association Cleveland Automobile Clu C. H. Bryson Athens Bryson Cleveland Safety Council Secretary of State Torista Auto Club

Chinese Leader Plans Trip Here

Pekin November 26.1 N. 5. Resigning his army command Mar shall Feng Hu Christian general, famed for his picturesque role, announced plans to visit the United States. In a telegram to Marshal Pei Wei Fu he invites also to go abroad to help work toward peaceful reunification without military interference. A cabinet was named under Tuan Chi Jui, acting as president and premier.

Pekin

Health booklet warns on child vision, breathing, and hearing

An authoritative health booklet cites that five million children have imperfect eyesight four million suffer obstructed breathing from tonsils adenoids two million have hearing loss and ear problems. It asks if your child is included and directs readers to find out through the pamphlet prepared by the association.

Tome Ealth

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