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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1927

Page

2

Ohio Prison Warden Splits on Michigan Law Reform

Ohio warden P E Thomas condemns Michigan’s new habitual criminal act under which Fred Palm of Detroit received life for possessing a half pint of gin. He argues the law merely collects driftwood for institutions, while others say the statute strengthens enforcement of dry laws. The debate features McBride, Yarhart, and psychologist H H Goddard offering middle and divergent views on habitual crime penalties.

Columbus P. E Thomas Ohio Michigan Fred Palm Detroit Traim Dulin J ' Scott McBruls Westerside Anti- Saloon League Charles A. Harhart Charles V. Yarhart Palm McBride Pauit America H. H. Goddard

Everything is ready for World Series play by play

Fans in Hocking Valley learn preparations for the World Series with a large magnetic player board set to depict lineups and scores. A real estate dealer, Bolander, faces debt disputes as police act to protect public display and progress of the game coverage in Columbus amid gasoline price cut news.

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Slain Teen Stephanie Cie and Dance Hall Tragedy

Police report a sixteen year old girl named Stephanie Cie went to a dance and stayed out late. Her mother warned against staying out, and a heated argument followed at home. A loaded revolver kept in the house was given to a friend, Prank Sehin, by another youth. The weapon was used during the ensuing dispute, resulting in Stephanie’s death.

Stephanie Cie Sid Stephanie Sohn Sphane

Heat Wave Persists With No Relief For Thirty Six Hours

Heat continues to grip the nation with temperatures well above normal across many states. Reports from Cincinnati Louisville and Cheyenne show highs around 78 to 82 degrees while Washington notes 77. Weather forecasters warn of late week rain and a shift to cooler air by mid next week.

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Showers Forecast for Washington Area

Forecast for October 3 to the end of the week calls for showers in the Ohio Valley with a clearing trend later. Colder air moves in midweek as the pattern shifts from wet to fair conditions. Weather outlook notes cooler temperatures and scattered showers in early period.

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Agreement Reached To End Illinois Coal Strike

A joint conference of coal operators and miners ratified a late today agreement to end the 72,000 worker strike that began April 1. Work resumes on the Jacksonville scale while a joint wage commission, consisting of industry presidents and union leaders, investigates the field and reports February 7, 1928. The panel's findings will form the basis of the next wage pact at a February meeting.

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Wage Commission Considers Expanded Board to Break Deadlock

Leaders of two factions hailed a decisive action as the joint wage commission gained authority to expand from eight to twelve members to resolve disputed points. The move follows months of stalemate and industry pressures, with a majority vote possible to bindingly end the deadlock and set new terms.

Lorain Company Faces Wage Dispute and Labor Tensions

Lorain Company faces intensified labor conflict as a proposed six dollar per day wage proposal meets resistance. Eastern Ohio Coal Operators Association disputes a concession while union leaders allege company missteps. Candid statements from officials reveal tensions at Lorain offices as efforts to rally support among employees continue amid broader industry unease.

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Far Reaching Consequences Seen in Union Case

In Cleveland a federal court restrained violence and interference by Mine Workers against Pittsburgh Coal Company operations. Judge Lehomenmaker ruled non-union workmen must be protected and eviction of company houses halted. The decision hinges on interstate sales constituting federal jurisdiction, affecting union tactics across state lines. No action was reported on related damages suit of 1.0 million against the Mine Workers of America.

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Ruth Elder’s Atlantic hop delayed by Atlantic storm

Miss Ruth Elder’s planned non stop flight to Europe across the Atlantic is postponed due to a low pressure area out to sea off England. The American Girl monoplane The American Girl is ready on Roosevelt Field but maps and conditions make a Monday start unlikely. Captain George Haldeman cautions delaying the hop.

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