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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1924

Page

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Mystery death case coverage expands in Ohio

In Columbus Dr Brundage reports no evidence of human blood after tests in the Mrs C V Sheatsley death case. Canton dispatch notes Rev Sheatsley and family left for Columbus after visiting Paris and Canton as the burial at Paris occurred days ago.

Addie Sheatsley Paris C. V. Sheatsley Elizabeth Mr. Sheatsley Mrs. Sheatsley Columbus C.V. Sheatsley Bexley Furnace H. W. Brundage Canton Cheatsley Vernon Sheatsley Sheatsley May Sheatsley Harry Lenhart Alice Milton Clarence Ing Theeatsley King Loye Ting Thomases Isley C. Now North Side

Organized Labor Marshals Forces for Nation Wide Fight

The American Federation of Labor Executive Council outlined plans to mobilize unions against wage cuts in a national campaign. Samuel Gompers advised resistance, with Matthew Woll warning of a nationwide strike if employers slash wages. The convention ended quietly as delegates approved policy measures and preparing for a Mexico City trip.

Organized Labor Marshalls EL Paso Tex Executive Council The American Federation of Labor Iessession United States Ce Federati Agp Samuel Gompers Matthew Woll Federation

Faction G Extends De Facto China Tuan Chi Government

In a diplomatic corps meeting on Nov 26, faction G extended de facto recognition of the Tuan Chi Jul provisional government of China. Recognition will continue pending the formation of a permanent government.

Ecognize Tuan Chi China

Island of Oahu Faces Sign Shortage

Island of Oahu, one of the Hawaiian Islands, is without sign guidance as crews work to replace missing street signage amid ongoing maintenance and weather-related delays.

Oahu

Buckeye Plant Resumes Operation at Brocalsa Salt Works

Buckeye plant of the Brocalsa Chemical company in Pomeroy Ohio has restarted after weeks offline for a new automatic stoker firing system. The concrete structure houses vast materials and salt water capacity exceeds furnace heat. A plan to pipe natural gas from Brocalsa wells to all four plants could cut salt making costs and boost capacity.

Pomeroy, O Buckeye Brocassa Chemical Company Brocalsa

British Hold Control in Egypt Through Stern Orders

In Cairo British troops parade with fixed bayonets after a quiet day, as Ahmed Ziwar Pasha becomes premier and hopes for peaceful cooperation. Parliament adjourns to Christmas, while Sudan evacuations continue and Hawking reviews battalions ready to reinforce Egyptians. Zaghioul Pasha supporters threaten a ten day strike.

Catro Egypt Cairo Ahmed Ziwar Pasha Great Britain Ziwar Sudan Richard Hawking Zaghioul Pasha

Cleveland Community Chest Hits Revised Target Goal

Cleveland announces that the Community Chest raised 4,399,160 dollars, surpassing the 4,376,000 dollar target. The drive, begun during wartime to support public agencies and charities, was continued afterward and reached its sixth filling today in Cleveland C. on November 26.

Cleveland

Egyptian government pays for killing of Stack in Sudan crisis

Europe reacts to the Egyptian crisis as Cairo settles $2,590,000 for Stack’s death, while British plans to drive Egyptian forces from Sudan proceed despite Egyptian objections. French papers warn of a blow to the league as tensions rise over Nile governance.

Europe Egypt Stack Sudan

British press criticizes U S and French Egypt policy

British media react to American and French criticism of the Baldwin government’s swift stern action in Egypt. The Daily Express tells France it still owes Britain money and warns harsher France criticism could force Britain to press for repayment.

London United States France Baldwin The Daily Express Great Britain

Extradition Sought for Koretz Prince of the Arts

Halifax Nova Scotia attorney general says Leo Koretz, famed patron of the arts who used the name Lou Keyte, will be extradited to Chicago tomorrow if any criminal complaint is filed locally. The arrest provokes debate over whether Koretz is a victim of mistaken identity as creditors press.

Halifax Leo Oretz Pexanasi Ve Tongug Lou Keyte Chio Nova Scotia J. W. O’hearn Koretz Pinehurst O'Hearn

Radio device to detect insect life on animals

London veterinarians show keen interest in a newly invented radio device that detects insect presence on animals. The instrument is seen as a potential breakthrough toward new cures for pests afflicting livestock.

London

Harley Lunacy Decree in Court

Probate Judge Bostwick considered a request to erase the lunacy decree registered December 2, 1922, against Charles W. Chic Harley the All-American Ohio State University star halfback. Harley’s counsel argued the Chicago resident had no right to a finding of insanity and cited absence from the hearing and record irregularities.

Columbus Bostwick Charles W Harley Ohio State University Chicago

Thanksgiving legacy echoes from distant shore to city streets

Lamenting past pilgrims and soldiers, the verse recalls pioneers seeking treasure beyond gold and the courage of a modern lad in battle. The poem links sacrifices at sea and in France to present city life and pride, ending by naming Leda Terwilliger Sama in Athens Ohio.

France Leda Terwilliger Sama Athens Ohlo

Dusty Miller Urges Action at Athens Chamber Luncheon

Thurman Dusty Miller addressed the Athens Chamber of Commerce at a noon luncheon. He urged prompt effort and practical spirit, joking about excuses and stressing that a community thrives on collective initiative rather than sheer size. He split chamber members into three types, praising the "Count me" doers.

Thurman Dusty) Miller Athens Chamber of Commerce Wilmington Athena Athens Miller Chamber of Commerce

Trophies Planned for Athens High Letter Winners

Athens high school will create a fund to award gold trophies to letter winners. Each graduate may receive a gold football or gold basketball based on the sport in which they earned their letter. A hat collection will occur at the Athens High Deane academy game Thursday afternoon to start the fund.

Athens High School Athens High-Deane Academy

Homes Restored After Japan Earthquake Hit Last September

Of 293,488 houses destroyed in the Japan earthquake last September, 144,797 have been restored. The update tracks continued reconstruction efforts and progress across affected prefectures.

Japan

Thanksgiving Day No Athens Messenger Issue

There will be no Athens Messenger on Thursday November 27 due to Thanksgiving. Business in the Messenger territory and elsewhere will be at a standstill.

Athens Messenger Messen@ee Athens Plymouth Rock Atores

Washington sinks off Virginia Capes in gunfire

Norfolk Va Nov 26 The unfinished battleship Washington sank to a depth of 50 fathoms off the Virginia Capes after a Texas driven strike. Navy officials say the craft went down under the first volley as heavy seas and prior damage left her holds full of water. Photographers orders were countermanded and only a few shells were heard as the Texas fired.

Norfolk Texas Washington Virginia Capes America Aapeeelss Navy Yard Seltores Naval Air Station

Thanksgiving union service set for 7 o clock Thursday

The annual Thanksgiving service will be held at the Christian church this year with Dr. Daniel McGurk delivering the message and Dr. Wilcox reading the scripture. Dr. Foster leads the prayer of thanksgiving as Rev. M. E. Chatley oversees the services.

Daniel McGurk Doctor Wilcox Doctor Foster M. E. Chatley

Vinton Jurist Killed by Car in Columbus

The body of Judge Henry W. Coultrap, seventy seven, will be transported to his McArthur home after arrangements by E F Fisher Co. He died from a fractured skull after being struck by a truck at High and Spring Streets. Coultrap had served as common pleas judge of Vinton County for many years.

Columbus E. F. Fisher Company Henry W. Coultrap McArthur Nook Coultrap Vinton County

Judge Coultrap of McArthur Dies After Accident

Judge Coultrap, longtime Vinton County figure and Ohio University trustee, died after a 1:30 PM accident in Columbus. He had studied at Athens and read law in McArthur, joining the bar after three years. Survived by a widow, six children, two brothers, and a sister.

Elizabeth Columbus Judge Coultrap Methodist Men's Council Ohio Ben Gerwick Berkley Calif Ann Manley Fresno Harry Geneva Williams Delaware Fletcher Athens California M. W Napier, J Jennie Amerine Lancaster

Ohio utilities commission vows strict enforcement of carrier act

Columbus Nov. 26 the Ohio Utilities commission announced that all inspectors have been ordered to enforce the Freeman Colister act requiring operators of truck or buy lines to secure certificates of public convenience and necessity from the commission threatening prosecution of all violators of the law

Columbus Ohio Utilities Commission Ean Commission

Thanksgiving and in 1924 by Hal K Wells

Athens Ohio residents will mark Thanksgiving with football at Ohio field and family meals. The piece contrasts Plymouth colonists and modern celebrations, noting a shift from bow-and-arrow hunting to automobile traffic and a multi‑course dinner, with schools closed and churches holding services.

Furnace death case drags on with minister questioned

County Prosecutor John R. King plans to re examine Reverend C V Sheateley and four children as part of the Bexley furnace death investigation. Officials probe why the minister reported a carbolic smell before finding Mrs Sheatley body and why information about Gladys Redelfs visit was not disclosed.

Plana Sheatsleys Parta Sheatsley Columbus Harry Sponseller Paris Clarence Mrace M Gladys Redelfs Mra. Redelfs Lammert Redelfa Sheatetey

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