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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1924

Page

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Four Students Survive Wreck Near Athens Sunday Night

Gordon White 19 Ohio State student from Portsmouth suffered serious injuries when a Dodge touring car carrying four students plunged over an East Athens bridge abutment at 9:30 PM Sunday. Clyde Morris drove the vehicle, which veered after a left turn warning, pinning the occupants. Other riders Miss Marguerite Manchester and Prauchauer escaped with bruises. Morris had cuts but no hospital care required. Victims were taken to Dr C E Howe’s office for emergency care and White remained under hospital observation.

Gordon White Ohio University Portsmouth East Bridge Athens Clyde Mary" Vincent Marguerite Manchester Ranchrauser Pomeroy Sncident Clyde Morris Morris Pr. C. KE. Howe Miss Stevens Wiss Prauchtauser

Athens Men Heavily Fined For Day Law Violation

Two Athens men faced fines totaling 400 dollars and costs after arraignment before Magistrate Helwig on charges of possessing intoxicating liquor. Joyd Butcher of Stella avenue, a second offender, drew 3300 dollars plus costs and Herb Hunley received the minimum fine after pleading guilty. Butcher was arrested at the Athens Lumber Company where liquor was found. he tried to destroy evidence by smashing the bottle. Hunley was arrested Sunday. a quart of liquor was found with him.

Athens Helwig Joyd Stella Avenue Herb Hunley "Orro Mariner Athens Lumber Company Butcher Hunley P. H. McKinley

American official murdered in Mexico near Tomo

Washington dispatch reports William B. Massey a Metropolitan Oil terminal superintendent and American citizen was killed at Tomo Mexico by a Mexican named Jaquin Saenz. The consul at Tampico says Saenz has been arrested.

Washington William B. Massey Metropolitan Oil Company Tomo Mexico Jaquin Saenz State Department James B. Stewart Tampico Stewart

One tenth of population fit for college says Colgate savant

Dr George Barton Cutten president of Colgate University argues that only about nine tenths of Americans can profit from higher education. He rejects the idea of an intellectual aristocracy and calls for early selection using mental tests to admit and graduate students who are physically fit and morally sound.

Colgate University Savant Hamilton N. Y United State George Barton Cutten Colgate University Cutten

Southern Ohio Christian Endeavor Convention Set in Jackson

All arrangements are complete for the Southern Ohio Christian Endeavor convention to be held in Jackson October 17 and 18. The program opens at 2 PM on the 17th with sessions, songs, and quiet hour services, and includes a 3:30 PM business session on the second day. The Jackson Male Chorus will perform, and a separate Junior Christian Endeavor program runs concurrently with district leaders in charge.

Jackson Junior Christian Endeavor

Inspector Named for Motor Lines

Ohio Public Utilities commission names five inspectors for motor bus division dividing the state into districts. E A Crawford named inspector in charge of Columbus district covering Franklin Licking Hocking Vinton Jackson Lawrence Fairfield Gallia Meigs Washington Morgan Perry Muskingum counties. In Toledo three men escaped with about 35000 after handcuffing the watchman to a railing and forcing the safe at Thompson Rainie Barbour department store.

Columbus Ohio Public Utilities Commission E. A. Crawford Inspecor Franklin Licking Hocking Vinton Jackson Lawrence Fairfield Gallia Meigs Washington Morgan Perry Muskingum Toledo Edward Reed Thompson Rainie Barbour

Wheat Prices Rally Across Chicago Amid Cash Farm Aid Talk

Wheat in Chicago tops 1.50 as readers recall 1.18 buy prices. Eugene Meyer Jr of the War Finance Corporation tells Secretary Melon farmers will receive one billion dollars cash for their wheat this year. Corn rises and cotton gains 100 points as markets push higher.

Chicago Eugene Meyer, Jr The War Finance Corporation Who UN

Giants and Senators clash in tense World Series game

At Polo Grounds New York on October 6 the Giants faced the Washington Senators in Game 3 amid hot, packed stands. McQuillan pitched as McGraw adjusted his lineup to counter Marberry as Goslin, Harris, and Judge produced early threats while Terry and Wilson sparked the New York offense in a 6 5 betting friendly afternoon.

Polo Grounds New York Giants Washington Gotham Mystic Harlem Hills Dolan O’connell Meney Hugh McQuillan Sovs McGraw Nehf Senators Red Marberry Marberry Terry Kelly Wilson Windstorm Frishe Young Jackson Gowdy McQuillan Siebold Harris Rice Goslin Judge Bilueze Peckinpaugh Ruel E Dindeen Quigley National Conolly Klein Bluege Frisch Peck Lindstrom Bruege Lind Strom Trishh Miller Bleuge

Long Wanted Man in Ohio Ends Fight in House

Edward Frazier, 29, cornered by Sheriff Reeves and deputies at his brother in law’s home two miles beyond Dashan, shot himself rather than be captured. The Meigs County fugitive, who had evaded police for weeks, died on the stairs after a brief struggle. his body taken to Finsterwald for burial preparation.

Frazier Ohio Meigs County West Virginia Voityme Bashan Sheriff Reeves Posse Mein‘hart Lord = Hynel Twylor Reeves Hysell Meinhart Nrazier Moses Frazier Mabel ‘Taylor Finsterwald Pomeroy

British Cabinet Set to Resign Ahead of Dissolution

London reports tentatively confirm the cabinet will resign after Wednesday's session when the Tories move a censure. The cabinet plans to refuse the Liberal demand for an inquiry into the quashing of a communist editor's case, and Premier MacDonald may seek a parliamentary dissolution decree from King George on Thursday.

London Commons MacDonald King George

Supreme Court Advances Contempt Case Over Bank Records

At government request the Supreme Court advanced the case of M. S. Daugherty of Washington D C Ohio charged with contempt of the Senate for refusing to let the Wheeler Brookhart Investigating Committee examine his bank books. The move relates to the Department of Justice probe led by Harry M Dougherty.

Washington United States Supreme Court M. S. Daugerty Washington D. C Ohio Senate Wheeler-Brookhart Department of Justice Harry M. Dougherty

Fans Wait All Night for Seats at Polo Grounds

Oct. 6 reports show Vive fans braving dawn cold to buy bleacher tickets outside the Polo Grounds after an all night wait. About 200 more joined at daylight, led by Joseph A Folby from Springfield Indiana who rode four days to see his first World Series game. Others in line include Melvin Forden, Glenn Corbin of Buffalo, Frank Lubinar of Philadelphia, and Harry Kaiser of Jersey City as the crowd grew to 500 by 9 AM.

Polo Grounds New York Joseph A. Folby Springfield Washington and Jefferson Melvin Forden Glemn Corbin Buffalo Frank Lubinar Philadelphia Harry Kaiser Jersey City N. J

Cleveland Man Arrested in Manslaughter Auto Crash

Louis Ousvard of Cleveland was arrested on a manslaughter charge after a late night auto accident in which a car said to be driven by him struck and killed Anthony Malaker.

Cleveland Louis Ousvard Anthony Malaker

May End City Series Today Between White Sox and Cubs

The White Sox and Cubs met in Chicago for game six of the annual city series with Sox favored to secure their fourth win and the championship. The Cubs snapped a three game Sox streak by winning 8 to 3 yesterday. Thurston and Aldridge were expected to start on the mound.

Chicago White Sox Cubs Sox Thurston Aldridge

Fire damages top floor of Rome Chamber of Deputies

A fire on the top floor of the Chamber of Deputies in Rome was extinguished today with small damage reported. No injuries are cited and investigators are assessing the scene.

Rome Chamber of Deputies

Giants and Senators Playoff Tilt at Polo Grounds

Clear weather greeted the decisive game of the world series between the Giants and Senators at the Polo Grounds. An Indian summer mist lingered as spectators prepared for a tense afternoon with a forecast of partly cloudy skies.

Serii Giants Senators Polo Grounds

La Follette Begins Transcontinental Campaign Tour

Senator Robert M. La Follette launches his independent bid with a tour across New York and toward the Pacific. The train caravan includes his two sons and Basil Manley while front men handle rear platform talks.

la Follette New York State Rochester Robert M. la Follette Tkhonth Lallette New York Beranton Pennsylvania West Coast St. Louis Pacific Northwest Minnesota Dakotas Montana Wyoming Washington Oregon Robert, Jr Philip Basil Manley Washington Progressive Robert

Famous Aviators to Visit Columbus

Ohio Governor Donahey will welcome the six round the world fliers at Norton Field in Columbus after their Dayton to Columbus dash. The event ends with a return to the start, and the fastest pilot earns the Rickenbacker Trophy and 500 dollars.

Columbus Ohio Donahey Dayton Norton Field Eddie Rickenbacher Wilbur Wright Field

Heckler Attacks Federal Officer During Red Cross Speech

President Coolidge watched Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines attacked while addressing veterans on World War care. A Serbian man, Nikola Sersum, 45, who lived at the Salvation Army hotel, was seized and sent to a government hospital for mental observation.

Washington Coolidge Frak T. Hines United States Veterans Bureau Red Cross Nikola Sersum Salvation Army

Bath Water Levels Fall Through Ancient Lead Pipes

In Bath England authorities note river inflows remain low with water seeping through the citys historic Roman lead pipes, reducing supply and prompting concerns over civic water quality and access.

Bath England

Radio Experts Meet to Work on New Rules

Washington officials, led by Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover, convene the third national radio conference to shape wave lengths, licensing, and regulation. Proposals seek to formalize radio as a public utility, curb interference, and expand free broadcasting with minimal censorship.

Washington United States Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover Congress Hoover Department of Commerce United States Bureau of Standards

Hot Wave Hits Tiltonville Early In Month

Local weather records show the hottest spells here typically begin in the first days of each month. The warmest September reached 88 degrees on the first and second, according to the weather station.

Tiltonville

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