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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1924

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Pan American Gingsess to Meet in Peru

Washington reports the Third Pan American Scientific Congress will convene in Lima from December 20 to January 6, 1925. Nine U S delegates will lead nine sections covering history anthropology physics mining medicine engineering law economics and sociology. Dr Leo S Rowe will chair the American delegation and receive papers by November 1.

Luther A. Huston Washington Hemisphere Lima Peru United States Latin America Congress Department of History Anthropology Marshall H Saville Museum of the American Indian Haye Foundation New York City Albert Abraham Michelson National Academy of Sciences University of Chicago Division of Physical and Mathematical Science Albert Sauveur Harvard ' Sity A. W. Whitney American Engineering Standards Committee New York John JD. Longe United States Public Health Service Vericulture Vernon Kellogg Washington, D. C National Research Council America Broad Sega James Scott T Brown American Institute of International Law D. C Samuel McCune Tindsay Columbia University Rufus B. von Kleinsmid University of Southern California Los Angeles Leo S. Rowe A ‘Iran Academy of Political and Ss Sciences

Wheat crop worth a billion dollars forecast

Secretary Mellon announced that the 1924 wheat crop will place about 1 billion dollars in farmers hands after a Chicago assessment by Eugene Meyer Jr. The crop benefited from a 10 percent smaller acreage than last year and reflects a strong harvest.

Washington America Treasury Mellon Chicago Eugene Meyer, Jr War Finance Corporation

Rain forecast for World Series opener in Washington

Weather Bureau officials predicted rain would stop the first game of the World Series in Washington on Saturday. Bets favored a drizzle for Sunday’s game if not halted, as disturbances from the Midwest move eastward. No cold spell expected to descend on the capital for the classic.

Washington Weather Bureau Middle-West National Capital

Japan fears trade loss as China war sparks intervention talk

Washington reports growing Japanese worry over China’s civil war undermining trade with Manchuria and overall economic strains. Cabinet splits widen as jingoist factions push for intervention to protect Nippon's interests amid rail disruptions and food and coal shortages in Shanghai.

Washington Japan China Peking Manchuria Tokio Chang Tso Lin Shanghai-Hangchow Shanghai-Nanking Tietsin- Pukow peking-Mukden Yangtzee Grand Canal Tientsin Shanghai

Prison Sentence For Ohio Man And Rail Incident

John Buchanan Pirie a bookkeeper in Ottawa Ontario walked into a police station and announced an arrest. In Pomeroy Ohio the Ohio supreme court found against Gloeckner requiring him to serve a year in the penitentiary for perjury. Gloeckner prepared to surrender but will return to the county prison in normal order. Mrs Gloeckner and Carl Hobart are his bondsmen liable for costs. A separate note mentions four sets of twins aboard the Canadian Pacific liner Montclare arrest after leaving Liverpool.

Ottawa Ont John Buchanan Pirie Ottawa Electric & Gas Company Pomeroy Supreme Court Columbus Gloeckner Ohio Glockner Carl Hobart Montclare Liverpool

Teapot Dome hearing to feature vast witness list and legal talent

In Cheyenne the United States equity suit against Mammoth Oil and Harry F. Sinclair over the Teapot Dome lease will likely bring at least 150 witnesses, including geologists and oil experts. Key figures such as Harry Sinclair, Albert Fall, Edwin Denby, and Admiral Strauss are connected to the case with extensive documentary evidence and depositions anticipated.

Cheyenne Wryo United States Mammoth 681 Company Harry F. Sinclair Et Cal Teapot Dome United States District Court Wyoming Harry I. Sinclair Sinclair Syndicate Mammoth Oi Company Interior Alpert B. Fall Navy Edwin Denby Naval Reserve Sinclair Joseph Strauss Kennedy Albert E. Watts Admiral Strauss Wyer Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation Teap’’ Dome Mammoth Oil Company H. A. Stuart United States Navy United States Bureau of Mines William F. Mullen Strauss Stuart

Record Jail Inmates Set New Three Month Total

During July August and September the county jail registered 248 inmates breaking prior quarterly records. Sheriff McKinley’s era shows the highest totals with 144 minimum in a quarter. Most prisoners faced liquor law violations, thefts, and statutory charges, with 57 percent tied to liquor cases. The oldest inmates were 65, youngest nine. 12 were forelemborn whites and 210 white Americans. The jail housed 30 inmates at present. peak occupancy reached 39.

A&he West Washington Street McKinley Mulligan MckKinley Athens County United States Army Tralph Roberts Mulficki

Columbus Rail Light Sold to Continental Power Group

Columbus becomes hub for a major energy consolidation as Continental United Power Company acquires a controlling stake in Columbus Rail Light. Cyrus S. Eaton of Cleveland to chair, Frank T. Hulswitt of Chicago named president, with plans to expand street railway and electric lighting and to elevate Columbus as a super power center.

Columbus Columbus Rail Light Company Continental United Power Company Cyruss. Eaton Cleveland Frank T. Huilswitt Chicago Continental Gas and Electric Corporation United Light and Power Company Kansas City Power and Light Company Lincoln Gas and Electric Company Kansas City Lincen Neb Davenport Cedar Rapids Fort Dodge Iowa Rock Island Moline East Moline Ill Grand Rapids Grand Haven Muskegon Mich lo@i

Friends Pass Away In Small Town Tragedy

The odor e Snodgrass aged 75 was found dead in his grocery two hours after his friend 7. Edward Saunders aged 455 a tin plate roller died in hospital from pneumonia after an operation. Both were volunteers in the local fire department belonged to the Masonic lodge and the Methodist church.

Martins Perry W. Theodore Snodgrass Edward Saunders

Davis Would Help Put Thru Projects For All The People

Former Governor Harry J. Davis, Republican candidate for governor, arrives in Easton Ohio from Auglaize and Mercer counties for a Preble County Fair address. He outlines plans to extend his reforestation program funded by hunters licenses, keep fish and game department out of politics, and create outdoor life opportunities.

Davis

Crew Saved by Expert Caster

In Santa Cruz, on October 2, the captain and eleven crew members of the freighter La Feliz were rescued after a wreck near the shore. Joseph Alvarez, an expert caster, threw a line to the stranded crew as the ship lay about thirty yards from the rocks and all twelve reached safety.

Santa Cruz Calif la Feliz Here Joseph Alvarez

Farm Bureau meeting program announced at Court House

Pomeroy Ohio October 2 The completed program for the annual Farm Bureau meeting at the court house on October 8 features I B Palmer president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation along with local speakers G C Betzing W A Carman Mrs G L Michael Miss Ula De Lay Miss Kathleen Baily and George W Mreitics

Fifty Cases to Be Presented to Grand Jury

Approximately fifty cases will confront the grand jury when it meets next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Prosecutor Russell Finsterwald. Non support charges make up the majority, followed by reckless driving, with only one alleged murder case on the docket.

Ecutor Russell Finsterwald

Dayton pilot wins NRC trophy in first international air race

In Dayton Ohio on October 2 W. Trees of Dayton flying the Vartall FC-1 won the National Cash Register trophy at the inaugural International Air Race event with an average speed of 9745 miles per hour. Twelve planes started and finished the Toply race. Lees earned $1000 in Liberty Bonds for finishing first.

Wilbur Wright Viel Dayton Pila Lees Liberty Bonds Nin Tec Li Bonda Liberty Engine Builder

Gould estate suit drags through costly nine year trial

The vast Jay Gould estate accounting in New York courts heads into another winter session before Referee James A. O Gorman. Anna Gould and Mrs Finley J Shepard dominate testimony as lawyers recount decades of deals involving Missouri Pacific Denver Rio Grande Great Northern and other properties.

Lloyd Leubas New York James A. O'Gorman Jay Gould Gould Edwin Frank Howard Gould Duchess de Halleyrand Finley J. Shepard George J. Gould Duchess de Talleyrand Anna Gould Anna Rank Goulds Missouri Pacific Texas & Southern Denver & Rio Grande Great Northern Wabash, Manhattan Railroad Company Western Union Pullman Company United States

Shanghai Feared Fire as Chekiang Forces Threaten

Shanghai endured a terror grip as Chekiang forces threaten to burn the city if unable to halt the Kiang-Su advance. Fire risk cited after parts of Lotien were burned. several Chinese accused of arson were executed.

Shanghai Lotien

Plan affair for new school head in Athens

Athens city schools prepare for a reception for John H. Patterson the new superintendent The public event will be at the Christian church Friday night at 7 39 with an informal program Also Rev A Y Wilcox will give the welcome address Father J W Byrne will deliver the invocation The high school orchestra will provide music

Athens John H. Patterson Christian Church A. Y. Wilcox Presbyterian Church J. W. Byrne

Boy Scout Leader Hails Self-Reliance as Camp Key

A Boy Scout leader argues self-reliance is essential to a successful summer camp. The remark frames camp culture and expectations for scouts and staff, emphasizing independence and practical skills.

Empire Tate Drive Started by Democrats

Democratic nominee John W. Davis began a major push into New York State with a Madison Square Garden rally by his side, as he and Governor Al Smith planned tours to secure a November victory. He challenged President Coolidge on tariff reform and religious freedom, calling for clear stances in public debate.

WM. K. Hutchinson N.S Baltimore Mad John W. Davis New York State Democratic Ndminee New York Maryland Madison Square Garden Davis al Smith Empire State Coolidge Tariff Commission

Message to Geneva on immigration policy and U S independence

A historical column argues the United States should firmly maintain sole control over its immigration laws. It urges a polite note to Geneva delegates, recalling the Monroe Doctrine and warning against European powers dictating internal policies or backing Asia in any potential conflict.

Geneva United States Japan Coolidge Europe Asia

Opening Day of Dayton Airs Classic At Wilbur Wright Field

Dayton records the 21st anniversary opening of the air races as flying machines soar above Wilbur Wright Field. Prize money totals 50 000 with the Pulitzer Trophy worth 5000, and three races on the program including the National Cash Register Company Trophy and Liberty Engine Builders Trophy.

Dayton Wilbur Wren Field Wilbur Orin Wright Orville Wright St. Louise Liberty Nations! Cash Register Company Central Tabor Union of Ion Liberty Engine Builders

League of Nations Assembly adopts arbitration and disarmament protocol

In Geneva on October 2 the League of Nations Assembly votes unanimously to adopt the arbitration and disarmament protocol including the Japanese amendment.

Assembly Geneva League of Nations Assembly

La Follette Opens Nationwide Speaking Campaign

Senator Robert M. La Follette, independent presidential candidate, will begin his nation wide speaking tour next Monday. The opening event will be in Baltimore or Rochester New York with a definite city decision expected before night.

Washington Robert M. la Follette Baltimore Rochester N. Y la Follette

Independent quits Oklahoma Senate race amid Klan ties

Campbell Russell running as an Independent for Senator withdraws from the Oklahoma City race, opposing Jacki Walton of the Democratic camp and W. D. Cline the Republican candidate who had Klan support in the primary.

Oklahoma City Okla Campbell Russell Jacki Walton W. DB. Cline Landidate

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