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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1927

Page

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Hendricks Favors Pirates After Narrow World Series Opener

In the Pittsburgh opener, Hendricks notes the Pirates were undone by two errors and a misplayed double play in the third inning. He praises Remy Kremer and John Milius, and believes Vic Aldridge can rebound to even the series against the Yankees in a fast curve ball duel.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Remy Kremer Donie Bush John Milius New York Yankees Pirates George Pipgras Vic Aldridge Yankees

Reversed Judgment in Ohio Court Over Green Case

Mrs. C. L. Green, plaintiff in error, won a favorable reversal by Judge L. G. Worstell in Athens County Common Pleas. The court found error prejudicial to the plaintiff in error and reversed the mayor's ruling. Green had been fined $10 and costs for reckless motor vehicle operation in Glouster. The June 27, 1927 trial involved backing into Harry Colly's car. The reversal rested on an offense not properly charged under Ohio law.

S. A. Parks Glouster L. G. Worstell Athens County Harry Colly Ohio

First Presbyterian Church Bible School Plans Meeting

Officers and teachers of the First Presbyterian church Bible school will meet in the church dining room at 6 30 Friday night to plan work for the coming year according to an announcement by Dr A Y Wilcox today.

First l Presbyterian Church Bible School A. Y. Wilcox

Seven New Cases In Columbus Reported

Seven cases of infantile paralysis were reported to the state department of health today in Columbus as officials recorded the latest outbreak developments.

Columbus State Department of Health

Attendance Records andRevenue Shares From First Game

Attendance reached 41 467 with receipts totaling 182 477 dollars. Advisory council received 27 371.55 dollars while clubs and players shares stood at 62 042.18 dollars and 3 063.27 dollars respectively.

Advisory Council

Mechanicsburg Road Opens Amid Funding Details

The state highway running through Mechanicsburg from the gates of the state hospital to the Pomeroy and Albany roads is now open. John W. Dowler reports the total cost at 123555 with 102755 for engineering and construction 8300 for contingencies and 12500 for right of way. Federal state and county funds cover the project with 25000 from the county 20000 from the federal government and 78055 from the state. Contract awarded to F H Beckler covers 113 miles of concrete pavement 27 feet wide four bridges 20 culverts 11 2 miles of storm sewers and 18000 yards of grading. Sidewalks are being laid and should be finished by November 1.

Mechanicsburg State Hospital Pomeroy Albany John W. Dowler Dowler

Rich Bootlegger Shoots His Wife In Divorce Case

Cincinnati reports millionaire bootlegger George Remus shot his wife Imogene Remus hours before their divorce hearing. She died three hours later after being rushed to a hospital. Remus surrendered to police. He had a notorious past in bootlegging and related cases.

Cincinnati U.R George Remus Imogene Remus Atlanta Remus Franklin Dodge

Ohio employment bureaus place over ten thousand in September

State city employment bureaus placed 10 264 persons in jobs in Ohio during September. Otto W Branch chief of the awark reported today. There were 17 108 applicants.

Columbus Ohio Otto W. Branch Awark

Chiropractors licensing board opposed in Ohio letter

Cleveland health director Dr. H L Rockwood sent a letter to the city council urging opposition to creating a separate board to license chiropractors to practice medicine in the state.

Cleveland U.R H. L. Rockiwood

Jurisdiction of Justices Not To Be Affected by Bill

Attorney General Edward C. Turner stated that the outcome of the Marshall justice of the peace fee bill in the November election will not affect the jurisdiction of justices in civil cases. He refuted claims from the Anti Saloon League and Ohio Grange alleging rural farmers would be forced to travel to county seats for petty litigation. Justices of the peace will hear petty cases and minor disputes locally regardless of the bill.

Columbus U.R Edward C. Turner Anti-Saloon League Ohio Grange Turner Justices of the Peace

Civil War Veterans Hold Second Athens County Reunion

About eighty five Civil War veterans gathered in Athens for the second annual reunion of the Civil War Veterans association of Athens county. A noon luncheon followed by a business meeting elected Joseph Pickering as president and set the next reunion for Glouster in October 1928.

Athens Civil War Veterans’ Association Athens County Coolville Westervelt Joseph Pickering W. E. Christman Glouster Nelsonville John P. Coe Albany W. B. Johnson Old Soldiers

Frey Proposes Profit Sharing Basis at AFL Convention

John P. Frey of Cincinnati outlined a plan to base labor pay on increased production and profit sharing. The AFL convention in Los Angeles features Frey’s proposal to tie wages to output, aiming to establish a reliable measure for labor compensation.

Los Angeles Calif American Federation of Labor John P. Frey Cincinnati Metal Trades Department Frey

Typhoon Cuts Mindoro Luzon Off From Manila

Mindoro and southern Luzon were cut off from Manila by a violent typhoon that swept the area yesterday. Authorities reported extensive damage but released no precise details. Communications with Manila were disrupted and information remained scarce.

Manila P. L U.P Mindoro Luzon

Banquet Opens Ohio PTA Convention in Hold Banquet Warren

A banquet at the First Methodist church launched the 22nd annual Ohio PTA convention. Dr Joy Elmer Morgan, editor and educator lecturer, delivered the principal address noting a shift from verbal to visual education in modern schooling.

Warren First Methodist Church Ohio National Congress of Parents and Teachers Joy Elmer Morgan National Educational Association

World Series Opens On Messenger Magnetic Board

About 1,500 spectators watched the opener as the Messenger's magnetic board displayed play by play from a United Press wire. Three operators Gordon Morrow Robert Marriott and Ed Martin ran the system to relay updates seconds after each play.

Messenger United Press Gordon Morrow the Messenger Robert Marriott Ed Martin The Green and White

Miners Walk Out at Non-Union Mine Near Salem

About 20 workers at the Pascola mine near Salem quit in protest over two layoffs after a union organizer arrived. The mine, non-union since the general strike began, closed as Pascola reportedly hires new workers. Organizers are active in nearby open shop mines.

Salem U.P L'Ascola Mine Company Pascola

Flappers Declared As Good as Their Retiring Sisters

Marion Ohio convention hears Mrs. Victor E. Miller claim today that flappers are as good and more courageous than sisters of 20 years ago. She cites Charles A. Lindbergh as an example raising standards and morale among youth.

Marion U.P Victor E. Miller Quincy Mass International Young People's Ohio King’s Daughters

Republican Woman to Debut as Ohio Republican Women Org

The Republican Woman a 16 page monthly publication will circulate soon after approval by the Ohio Council of Republican Women. It will serve as the official organ for all Republican women’s organizations in Ohio.

Columbus U.R Republican Woman Ohio Ohio Council of Republican Women

14-Year-Old Killer Begins To Serve His Life Sentence

In Fort Madison Iowa 14 year old Lyle Messner began serving a life sentence for the murder of Kathleen Forrest six in Cedar Rapids. He was placed in the hospital ward for observation and showed little interest in farewells to his mother and sisters except for a cigarette. He wept briefly at parting.

Fort Madison U.P Lyle Messner Kathleen Forrest Cedar Rapids

Weather readings show temperature swings across two days

The report records temperatures from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 80 degrees at noon today and 50 degrees at 8 o'clock. Yesterday peaked at 78 degrees at 4 p.m., with detailed hourly values for Thursday and Wednesday showing gradual changes through the day.

World Series Opens with Yankees Narrow Win in Pittsburgh

S Suzuki reports from Pittsburgh as the New York Yankees beat the Pirates 5 to 4 in a tense opener. RuthFailed to homer but Power shown by Yankees as Combs and Hoyt lead the guests. Pirates press early but cannot overtake the visitors.

New York Pittsburgh Orient Osaka Mainichi S. Suzuki Combs Yanks Hoyt Pirates Kremer Lazzeri Grantham Waner

Belmont County mine guards urged to stay on duty

Prosecuting Attorney Paul V. Waddell said he would advise Sheriff C. C. Hardesty not to withdraw guards from Belmont county mines. He argued withdrawal would threaten public peace and planned to confer with the sheriff. Officials hope a court decision clarifies the mine gun controversy amid reports other counties may follow Belmont in dissolving guards.

ST. Clairsville Paul V. Waddell C. C. Hardesty Belmont County Waddell Ohio

Cleveland and Detroit Favored for 1928 GOP Convention

A United Press unofficial poll of Republican National Committee members shows Cleveland and Detroit as the favorites to host the 1928 Republican National convention. The poll drew from a committee member who spoke on condition of anonymity in Washington.

Washington U.P Cleveland Detroit Republican National Committee United Press

Police Nab Seven-Eleven Men and Seize World Series Tickets

Pittsburgh Oct 7 authorities arrested seven eleven men tied to ticket scalping actions and seized about 100 World Series tickets in a crackdown on scalpers.

Pittsburgh

Bird Coloring Contest Closes Tonight

The Bird Man seeks entries for the Red-Headed Woodpeckers contest with postmark deadline of October 6. Schools and classes increasingly participate, with teachers submitting top drawings to reduce handling and allow class contests leading to a district winner.

Body of young woman found on Lorain beach

The body of a roughly 25 year old woman, fully dressed in expensive clothes, was found on Lorain beach. Coroner Miles Perry investigated, estimating death about ten days prior with no exterior injuries. beads were the only jewelry noted.

Lorain Miles Perry Perry

Plan for Coolidge Dawes Ticket Deliberately Drifting

Washington leaders of the Republican Party favor Coolidge as president and Dawes as vice president as the 1928 campaign stance. An official from the Republican National Committee says the plan is to return home, back favorite sons, and avoid a public ticket boom to prevent new statements from Coolidge. If the convention lingers past ballots six or seven, sparks could fly from the Massachusetts delegation.

United Press Washington Republican Party East South Coolidge Dawes Republican National Committee United Press Today William M. Butler Massachusetts

Five Cases Remain Before October Grand Jury

Five cases remained to be heard before the October grand jury as it began its session this morning. The jury has been in session since Monday. Hearings of witnesses were expected to be completed today though indictments may come tomorrow. Forty four witnesses remained today and nearly fifty cases had been disposed of since the sitting began.

Grand Jury

Northern and Southern Armies Clash Near Pekin

Chinese forces fought a major engagement about 150 miles west southwest of Pekin near Chenge Ting along the Pekin Hankou railway. About 40 000 troops fought on each side as a decisive battle appeared to unfold that could seal the capital’s fate.

Pekin U.R Chenge Ting Pekin-Hankoun

Retaliate Increase Duties On French Automobiles And Commodities

The Treasury Department raised duties on French automobiles and other goods without State Department input, complicating Franco American tariff talks. Customs Commissioner Camp denied the action was retaliatory against French discrimination. In Newark, the Veterans of Foreign Wars received two three inch field pieces from the Spanish American war to be dedicated on Armistice Day.

Washington U.R Treasury Department State Department Customs Camp Newark Veterans of Foreign Wars

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Hendricks National League Smoky City Jack Hendricks Cincinnati Reds L. A. Parks W. L. Pet Tony Joe Harris Gehrig Lezzeri Rich Prohibition Marshall Mr. Coe William Harold Coe C. M. Gill Chamber of Commerce Carl Beasley M. Johnson T. N.hoover F. W. Bush Dan Campbell Islands Is New Political Publication For Women of Quigley Meusel Smith Collins King Ruth Cardinals Henry B. Smythe St. Louisa Paul R. Mallon Wi Control Amation Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Information Bureau Washington, D. O Wright CO
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