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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1927

Page

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Miners Seek Temporary Ohio Strike Settlement

A proposal from Mine District No. 6 officials to settle Ohio seven months of coal strikes on a Illinois and Iowa style basis was sent to the Ohio Coal Operators association in Cleveland. Mines are ready and operation could resume. Monsarratt No. 28 near Jacksonville employs seventy five.

Steubenville U.P Ohio Illinois Iowa Ohio Coal Operators Association Cleveland G. W. Savage Savage Monsarratt Jacksonville Messenger Robert Bell

Flood control of the Mississippi urged as national concern

Nathan C. Grover of the U S Geological Survey told the American Society of Civil Engineers in Columbus that Mississippi flood control must serve the whole country, not just flooded regions. Maj. Gen. Edgar Jadwin and other engineers joined the discussion as future floods were discussed.

Columbus U.R Mississippi River Nathan C. Grover U.S. Geological Survey American Society of Civil Engineers Edgar Jadwin U.S Grover

Tremor Strikes Johannesburg Cracking Ceilings

Capetown reports a 20 second earthquake in Johannesburg last night. High buildings shivered ceilings cracked and crockery broke in the severest tremor of recent years.

Capetown Johannesburg

Mine Gas Pocket Explosion Injures Five In Pa Mine

In Lykens Pennsylvania a pocket of gas in a Susquehanna Collieries mine exploded today injuring five miners. The blast occurred after a motor used to haul mine cars to the surface sparked the ignition.

Lykens Susquehanna Collieries Company

Serum to Fight Infantile Paralysis Reported Found

Indianapolis Oct 12 A serum to combat infantile paralysis has been discovered and tested in sufficient cases to demonstrate its value Eli Lilly and company announced. Developed with Dr Edward C Rosenow Mayo Foundation and produced in quantity 10000 units sent to cities hit by the epidemic. If given soon after diagnosis before paralysis may prevent it and may mitigate even when begun later. The serum was developed from the horse as were diphtheria and scarlet fever serums.

Indianapolis Ind U.P Eli Lilly and Company Edward C. Rosenow Mayo Foundation New York U. P Ruth Elder George Haldeman Roosevelt Field Paris Independent Wireless J. H. Winchester Company

Hoover Is Strong In States of Ohio And Washington

Secretary of Commerce Hoover has strong support among Ohio and Washington Republicans after White House talks. Representative Johnson of Washington calls Hoover the best bet for the delegation to bring party harmony. Representative Begg of Ohio says Coolidge leads Ohio but Hoover could win if Coolidge does not run.

Washington U.P Hoover Ohio Johnson Begg White House Coolidge

Engineers Open Columbus Meeting With Davis to Speak

Civil engineers from across the nation gathered in Columbus as the Society of Civil Engineers opened. Secretary of War Dwight F. Davis will address attendees Wednesday night on Mississippi flood control, traveling by motor or airplane from Dayton after attending Wright Field dedication.

Secretary of War Davis Mississippi Columbus U.R American Society of Civil Engineers Dwight F. Davis Dayton Wright Field

Ohio Health Bulletin Opposes Chiropractor Licensing Bill

The Ohio State department of health issued an official administrative bulletin urging health officers statewide to vote against the bill next month that would create a separate state board for licensing chiropractors.

Columbus Ohio State Department of Health Ohio

Cyclone Slams Bell Community Killing Four in Ark

A cyclone struck the farming community of Bell near Blytheville at midnight. Four persons were killed. Restoration crews worked through the night as residents began assessing the damage and securing shelters. Local authorities urged caution and aid for affected families.

Blytheville Ark Bell Here

Mary Emery dies leaving vast charitable fortune

Mrs. Mary Emery of Cincinnati dies from bronchial pneumonia. She devoted her life and wealth to charity and education, with gifts estimated over 10 million dollars and a likely estate residue around 50 million. Her endowments included a medical college for Cincinnati and the Ohio Mechanics Institute with 500000 dollars.

Mary Emery Cincinnati O.R Amer Ohio Mechanics’ Institute Emery

Union Miners Ordered To Stop Interfering With Operations

Federal court issues sweeping injunction against United Mine Workers of America in Pittsburgh. Union activities against Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corp restrained from picketing on company property with limits, forbidding violence, molestation, and interference with mining and shipment of coal. The order bans acts that disrupt production and travel to mines and sets distance rules for picket posts.

Pittsburgh United Mine Workers of America Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation F. P. Schoonmaker

Reed Addresses 25000 at Sedalia Staging Speech

Senator James A. Reed, endorsed by the Missouri Democratic central committee for the presidential nomination, greeted 25,000 party members in Sedalia with a speech that signaled his entry into the national campaign.

Reed Sedalia James A. Reed Missouri Democratic Central Committee

Weather Report Notes Heavy Rainfall and Stable Temps

A heavy rainfall of 0.85 inches occurred in the last 24 hours. The thermometer held at 62 degrees for six hours this morning. Temperatures varied through the week with values in the mid 60s and low 70s across Tuesday and Wednesday readings.

Labor Convention Backs Wholesome Beer and Peace

Delegates at the American Federation of Labor convention favor returning to wholesome beer and oppose military conscription. They pass a Volstead act modification and push for ending court injunctions. General Summerall urges peace. Max Hayes proposes an independent labor political party. Boulder Dam debate slated for today. President William Green vows legislative action.

Dan Campbell United Press Los Angeles Calif American Federation of Labor Charles P. Summerall United States Boulder Dam Max S. Hayes Cleveland Hayes Courts of Equity William Green

Death puzzling Sandusky case hampers answer

Olive Blanche Hoff five, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hoff Helena, died prompting a Sandusky County medical association inquiry. Two doctors cited infantile paralysis, the family physician blamed tonsillitis, while a blood test shortly before death indicated a rare blood disease.

Fremont U.P Olive Blanche Hoff George Hoff Helena Sandusky County

Argentine Rider Reaches Oaxaca After Long Journey

Aimee Feliz Techifely from Buenos Aires completed a horseback trek begun in April 1925 and arrived in Oaxaca, Mexico, after traveling across the United States.

Mexico City Aimee Feliz Techifely Buenos Aires United States Oaxaca

Three Generals Relieved Of Commands In Mexico City Revolt

Three more generals were stripped of command in Mexico City bringing total to twenty seven. They were charged with aiding the revolt and faced official action by authorities.

Mexico City

Blood Gets Him at Ohio State

Ohio State star football player fainted at a small cut on his foot during training. The hard boiled player known for rough tactics collapsed after seeing a trickle of blood while in the training room at Ohio Stadium.

Columbus U.P Ohio State Ohio Stadium

Union Picket Crash: Six Miners Injured in Ohio Car Chase

Six non-union miners, all Cleveland men, were injured when a car carrying them was forced off a road by union pickets near Cadiz Ohio. A second car carrying fifteen Cleveland men headed to Provident mine continued after the incident. They were hospitalized in Wheeling West Virginia after treatment by St Clairsville physicians. An officer in Eldorado Colorado reported a separate bank shrinkage matter tied to loans and bank security.

ST. Clairsville U.P H. H. Graves U. S Ohio Harrison County Cadiz Wheeling W. Va Cleveland Provident Hos Pital Eldorado, CO A Pratt Randolph Clairsville

Woman Flier Sets Tonight for Copenhagen Flight

Mrs Frances Wilson Grayson announced she may depart in her monoplane The Dawn from Old Orchard Maine for Copenhagen Denmark if weather and final motor checks permit She hopes to hop off between 5 and 6 p m depending on conditions and overhauls

Old Orchard U.P Frances Wilson Grayson Copenhagen Denmark

Hope To Signal Steamers By Radio Set From The American Girl

The American Girl faced a 75 mile radio signal limit and chose a southern Atlantic route for safety. Haldeman and his co pilot carried 520 gallons of gas and 20 gallons of oil aboard the monoplane weighing 6080 pounds with a Wright Whirlwind motor.

James H. Kimball Weather Bureau Atlantic Kimball Haldeman

Miss Elder Sets Flight For Paris Adventure

Miss Elder, ecstatic before takeoff, leans from a plane and kisses backers H E Carroll and T H McArnold. She plans a quick Paris trip, expects to return with clothes, and jokes about shopping while promising to come back safely. Felix the cat and a Chinese ring accompany her as she departs.

Miss Elder H. E. Carroll T. H. McArnold Paris Felix the Cat Aviator Mr. Herrick Lindbergh

How To Get Ahead Booklet From The Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger offers a booklet from its Information Bureau on personal finance. It explains budgeting for rent and food, saving strategies with small earnings, and practical money management advice. Include the coupon with name and address.

Athens

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