12 Oct 1925
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1925
Page
1
A chaotic day at Griffith Stadium sees the Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Senators locked in a tightly contested World Series game. Key moments include S Harris hitting a homer, Cuyler and Barnhart strong with hits, and injuries affecting lineup as Aldridge starts for Pittsburgh and Coveleskie relieves.
London reports Britain near its greatest crisis with 1.8 million unemployed and idle Clyde yards. Labour strife looms as coal talks threaten a cataclysmic strike while Communist agitators disrupt overseas routes and industry suffers from poor leadership.
Gen Isaac Sherwood oldest ex congressman and Civil War veteran is seriously ill at his Toledo residence where he lies convalescing under care.
A Illinois congressman decries millions wasted in aviation projects citing wasteful spending and alleged mismanagement. He urges oversight and action by federal agencies and the appropriations committee.
Fragmented OCR notes allege accusations against army and navy over wartime spending. Mentions a national balance and a reported sum of 434,968,287 between 1910 and 1984. References a congressional test and Madden Mayed the oy eeele with 9 flat fare ta details unclear.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names Ray and Seth linked to a local gathering. No clear date or place available. Further readable details insufficient to determine full event scope or participants.
The record shows players named Peck Wright Ruel McInnis and Cuyler in sequence with outs and a walk. Carey is noted for a foul back strike one and a fielder’s choice or unassisted putout.
In Bellefonte Pennsylvania on October 13 Edward Stevenson of Fayette county was executed in the electric chair for the February 1924 murder of Constable Robert Mason of Uniontown during a gambling raid. He was wheeled from the death cell to the chair on a cot after a long trial.
Postmaster General New deplores the death of Pilot Charles Ames and states pilots of the air mail service will not fly into conditions that are plainly hazardous. The statement comes amid renewed warnings about weather risks to early air routes from Washington.
Calvin Martin a 63 year old employee of Gel Ma County Produce in Gallpolis was found dead in the company office early this morning. His widow who runs the Home restaurant in Middleport believes ill health caused the suicide. A revolver lay beside him. Two sons Stanley and Golmer live in Middleport and a daughter Mrs A C Leve resides in Columbus.
Leonard Hill argues that if men dressed as lightly as women physicians would need to change careers. The remark highlights debates on gender norms in medicine and fashion among British scientists.
Mrs. Lansdowne, widow of Shenandoah's commander, testifies in the Shenandoah investigation expressing that the heads of the Navy widowed her. The scene ends with no cross examination following her statement.
Mrs Lammdowne expresses confidence that a forthcoming plan will be heeded by President Coolidge. The note suggests formal congratulations and anticipation of action at the highest level.
In a fragmented testimony, Mrs Lansdowne asserts her nasdiad won Sifete Seats with other brave men for petition, underscoring collective support amid uncertain conquest. The report highlights her claim of allied effort and the political stakes surrounding the seat.
Private rites for James B. Duke took place at his Fifth Avenue residence with Rev. Raymond J. Borman officiating. A lengthy legal battle over the Duke estate, valued at 150,008,008, loomed as probate of the will faced court scrutiny and disputes involving Mrs. Lillian Deas.
The in line of duty death of United States air mail pilot Charles H. Ames 32 of Cleveland prompts a formal investigation under Cc F. Sigge in Bellefonte Pennsylvania. The body was found near Hecla beacon after a ten day search.
AWashington report notes a court ruling on a search of a private dwelling without a warrant. The decision emphasizes legal protections against intrusions into private homes and outlines grounds for exclusion of unlawfully obtained evidence.
A man named Thom as Melly, 42, died from stab wounds. Police search for a gambler and friend connected to the case. Separately, scientists report Mt McKinley’s summit is sinking about two feet per year.
Washington October 1 Weeks, a Secretary of War, long expected due to ill health, will be formally announced in a day or two. He was clearing his desk in the department today for the first time in months as Acting Secretary Dwight M. Eisenhower is mentioned in connection with the role.
A legislative note states that one session of Congress requires between 206 and 400 gavels. The text emphasizes the variable measure used to mark formal proceedings and procedural stages within sessions.
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