Republicans Warn State Leaders Over Catholic Issue
The Republican National Committee reports two cautions to state leaders within a week over injecting religion into the presidential campaign. A pamphlet attributed to Alabama committeeman Oliver D. Street circulated in Alabama drew a warning from Chairman Work. Hoover distanced from the matter as 200,000 copies had been distributed and more were ready for mail.
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Republican National
Work
National Committee
Oliver D. Street
Alabama
Street
Smith
Wee Screen
Ous
National
Birmingham
George Akerson
Herbert Hoover
United Press
Hoover
Automobile Road Book offered by Athens Messenger readers
The Athens Messenger promotes an Automobile Road Book distributed by the Washington Information Bureau. It promises detailed highway descriptions and travel tips to save time and money and urges readers to clip a coupon and mail four cents for return postage.
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THE
Athens Messenger
Washington Bureau
Washington Information Bureau
Roosevelt Accepts Democratic Nomination for New York Governor
United Press reports Franklin D. Roosevelt has agreed to be the Democratic nominee for New York governor, aiding Governor Alfred E. Smith. Roosevelt, once opposed to the race, relented after early morning talks and placed Smith’s name in nomination at Houston. The platform endorses reforms to curb Volstead abuses and supports allowing light wines and beers with state-determined alcohol limits.
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Percy B. Scott
United Press
Rochester
N. Y
U.P
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tammany Hall
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Roosevelt
Smith
Houston
Tex
New York State
Four Held in Connection With Bombings in Cleveland
Four alleged gangsters were held in Cleveland after the Monday bombing of the Clean Rite Dry Cleaning Company plant. Police aim to gather enough evidence to convict or expel them and seek their “friends and associates” amid racketeering probes.
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Cleveland
U.ri
C. W. Cody
Clean Rite Dry Cleaning iCompany
Attack on Doctor in Cleveland Leaves Him Critical
Dr J A Eiser, 78, was in critical condition at his home after being attacked by two unknown assailants. Police reported the incident occurred today and are investigating.
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Cleveland
J. A. Eiserhauer
Hoover Would Like To Be President Without Promises
Senator Joseph T. Robinson speaking in Wichita asserts neither major party is dry. He addresses farm problems in the state of his rival Charles Curtis and discusses prohibition, William Allen White’s attacks on Governor Smith, and the whispering campaign. He notes both parties support enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment but differ on modification. He says Hoover is silent on the issue.
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Robinson
William White
Wichita
Kas
Joseph T. Robinson
Smith
Hoover
Falls 60 Feet Injures Girl at Old Man's Cave
Katherine Connett 12 of Athens slipped and fell 60 feet at Old Man's Cave while playing with two companions. Ranger Reichley warned them moments before the fall. She suffered a dislocated left kneecap and was treated at Cherrington Hospital.
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Cherrington Hospital
Girl Tries Death After Boy Abandons Her in Cleveland
A 29 year old Detroit woman identified as Mrs Dorothy Todd was held at the Police Women’s Bureau after attempting suicide by jumping from the High Level Bridge in Cleveland. Workmen rescued her and held her until Patrolman Joseph Ballash arrived.
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Cleveland
U.P
Police Women's Bureau
Dorothy Todd
Detroit
Joseph Ballash
Athens Council Advances Traffic Safety Measures After Pedestrian Violations
Mayor Alex Moore highlighted widespread pedestrian violations at principal street intersections. The council approved a resolution urging Safety Director Franz Woodworth to deploy police to enforce traffic regulations, citing hundreds of townspeople and students at risk. It also urged stricter enforcement of caution for drivers making right turns at busy corners.
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Alex Moore
Athens
Franz Woodworth
Moore
Utilities Board Cuts Rates. Portsmouth Gas Ordered Refund
The State Utilities Commission ruled Portsmouth Gas Company charged excessive rates since April 1926. It set new rates at 75 cents per 1 000 cu ft up to 1 000 and 50 cents per 1 000 cu ft thereafter, replacing 55/50 and 60/55 scales. Refunds with interest to Portsmouth and Sciotoville customers to be issued within 90 days.
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Columbus
State Utilities Commission Today
Portsmouth Gas Company
Portsmouth
Sciotoville
Scioteville
Destructive Dykes Fail Around Nieuport Amid Inundation
In Brussels on Oct 2 the region around Nieuport faced a flood scene recalling 1914 as remnants of hurricane damage opened dykes and caused widespread inundation impacting coastal territory and hindering the German advance.
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Brussels
Nieuport
Hoover Plans Campaign Free From Promises For Elizabethton Speech
Herbert Hoover aims to enter the White House unburdened by campaign pledges if elected. Friends say he would only keep promises already made and govern by present light after the campaign ends. Col. Robert McCormick visited Hoover as he prepared his Elizabethton Tennessee address for Saturday afternoon. Hoover leaves Washington Friday night by a Southern Railway special train with Mrs. Hoover Allan and a small entourage.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Herbert Hoover
White House
Hoover
Col
Robert McCormick
The
Chicago Tribune
Elizabethton
Tenn
Southern Railway
Allan
Laying of Brick Moving Rapidly on Lancaster Street
Brick paving on Lancaster Street is advancing with rain keeping detours in use. By noon workers had passed the Second Street intersection and will use Second Street as a detour while the Plains road detour is abandoned. The Courtney Hill end remains open for one way traffic and planners push the old route and Second Street detour for parent teacher meetings with many delegates expected by car.
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Lancaster Street
Second Street
Plains Road
Courtney Hill
Anti-Saloon League Accused in Ohio Election Cards
Columbus reports that the Ohio Anti-Saloon League is charged with leading a movement to arouse religious hatred in the current national campaign. The accusation stems from cards sent to voters across the state by Graham P. Hunt of Cincinnati the Democratic nominee for the short term U.S. Senate.
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Columbus
Ohio Anti-Saloon League
Graham P. Hunt
Cincinnati
Trucks Accelerate County Road Resurfacing Effort
Athens County uses twenty three trucks to resurface roads before winter as road commissioners urge voters to approve a two mill levy in the November election. County leaders say failure to pass the levy would curb the road program next year despite claims it does not raise taxes. Delegations were told to honor promised donations while Peach Ridge and Bailey Run road reviews were postponed.
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Athens County
John H. Grosvenor
Grosvenor
Peach Ridge and
Bailey Run
World Series Play Board to Show Every Play for Fans
World Series coverage will be relayed on the Messenger Play Board in Southeastern Ohio. A staff under Frank Getty will provide play by play with instant recording via over 100000 miles of leased wires from press boxes. Opening game set for Thursday at Yankee Stadium in New York City.
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Ohio
Babe Ruth
United Press
Frank Getty
Yankee Stadium
New York City
Examinations Planned for Athens City Police Chiefs Posts
Examinations for all applicants seeking admission to the eligible list for Athens City police chief and patrolmen will be held Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the City Building. Civil service president Emmett Keenan announced the test, with six applicants already filed and three or four more expected. The process is overseen by the civil service commission. Franz Woodworth will assist.
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Athens City
Emmett Keenan
Civil Service Commission
Keenan
Charles Maple
Dennis Batley
Harry Dalton
C. J. (Dutch) Ailstock
Isom Chute
John Brewer
Pierce
Lewis
Hugh Jefferson
Charles Williams
Franz Woodworth
Public Safety
Sale of Stock Exchange membership sets new high at 425000
New York on October 2 reports arrangements completed for the sale of a Stock Exchange membership at 425000, a new high record and ten thousand dollars above the prior sale.
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New York
U.R
Stock Exchange
Taxi Please At Your Service stickers for delegates
Transportation headquarters in the American Legion Rooms on South Court Street will provide At-Your-Service stickers for courtesy transport of delegates to the Parent-Teacher convention. Drivers report to Legion rooms ready to go for the next three days, with peak car demand after the Mc Guffey pageant Wednesday and the banquet Thursday. Special appeals are led by Mrs. John Finsterwald and Frank Moler.
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American Legion Rooms
South Court Street
University
Transportation Committee
Legion Rooms
McGuffey
John Finsterwald
Frank Moler
Calendar for Athens City Schools 1928 29 announced
The Athens City Schools calendar for 1928 29 was released by Superintendent A P Hixson. Highlights include October 4 5 closings for the Twenty Third Annual Conference of State P T A 25 early release for S E O T A in Portsmouth Ohio, and Thanksgiving Christmas Easter and Memorial Day recesses with resume dates and final closing on June 1.
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Athens
A. P. Hixson
State
P. FT. A
Delegates Arrive for Ohio PTA Convention in Athens
Delegates and visitors begin arriving by train and bus for the Ohio Branch National Congress of Parents and Teachers in Athens. The first executive board meeting is scheduled for this evening at Hotel Berry, with rooms arranged and transportation coordinated by Kiwanis and Rotary representatives.
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Athens
Ohio
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Hotel Berry
South East Ohio Motor Club
Boy Scouts
Ewing Hall
E. R. Walker
Frank Guilum
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cincinnati
Dayton
Frank Moler
Transportation Committee
Mra
John Finsterwald
Moler
iGus White
Dwight Rutherford
Kiwanis Club
Wilson McKee
Clarence Gill
Cleveland
A. F. Hixson
R. McVay
Athens County
Alex M. Moore
Ethel Peters Simon
Prision
Oe Porter
J. W
Hocking County
Rachel Yaw
Perry County
H. Bing
Professor Bing
Souther East
Simon
McGuffey
Dean Ibi
Edith Wray
University Wo
Ochestra
Jsant
Athens School Board Clears Routine Business At Meeting
Athens School Board approved bills for immediate payment as the new school year began. Members transacted routine housekeeping items at the last night session.
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Aisc
School B
Athens
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Albert Ottinger
Katherine Connett
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