13 Oct 1925
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1925
Page
1
A dramatic game between the Pirates and Washington Senators features tight pitching and baserunning as both sides vie for control of the series. Key moments include Traynor and Wright contributing hits for Pittsburgh while Bluege and Rice spark Washington, with late defensive plays shaping the outcome.
Brig. Gen. Hugh A. Drum condemns proposals for a separate air service as reckless and strategically unsound. He argues the plan would weaken national defense and undermine the War department, blaming White House influence for restricting aviation development.
Special to The Daily London notes the American system relies on full employment through higher wages and aggregate production. The piece argues that English slow production and high wages constrain demand, with both employers and workers blaming each other while politics worsens the crisis.
In Washington Peck receives a strikeout while Severeid and Wright go out. Pittsburgh Moore hits a solo homer, Barnhart doubles, Traynor flies out. one run, two hits, no errors, one left.
A Pittsburgh youth testifies that he left a party with a weapon fifteen minutes earlier and blamed whiskey for his crime. The remark reflects his attempt to justify the act during the investigation.
In the eighth inning Javeesla a Nto struck out and Rice was retired. McNeeley advanced to third as Harris substituted Veach in to pitch and field. Veach faced two batters, Moore fielded to McInnis as no runs or hits crossed the plate, leaving one left.
In the ninth inning J Harris doubled to center field. Goslin popped to Ruel. Judge fouled to Wright. Bluege grounded out. Traynor to McInnis completed the frame.
Carroll Conrad of Mt. Vernon was exonerated after Chief W G Shelienbarger ruled he did not report an accident, in a fatality here Monday involving his car and Carrie Caresh, 35. Conrad faced serious trouble over the report omission.
James Shupp aged 42 was killed when a loaded truck ran over him at the Broken Sword quarry northwest of Bucyrus. The injury fractured his back and caused his death.
A 500 mile tree trail in Alaska pays tribute to native ingenuity. Willow posts planted along the hills took root and grew into a living passage spanning vast terrain near Anchorage.
The Paris event opens as Champel Ball presents a sequence featuring three French poets. Performances highlight Mu and a series of readings, signaling a culturally rich evening.
Logans residents watch as Judge Worstell dissolves a restraining order allowing the Hocking county election board to proceed with printing ballots. Forest Wolf J M Sanner and Carl C Poling are named candidates. The court heard evidence Saturday and reserved opinion until Monday. Plaintiffs may file an amended petition by October 19.
In a speech delivered in Omaha the president asserts that no nation has achieved lasting peace without cooperation. He cautions against isolation and presses for collective security and economic stability through allied action.
The funeral of Fletcher Collins, sheriff of Vinton County, killed serving a warrant near Jackson, drew Hamden crowds. A three mile line of cars extended to Mamdca cemetery where burial occurred after services at the United Brethren church.
Washington October 13—War department officials urged the value of a unified command for all aviation activities to the President's air board. Brigadier Generals Drum Connor and Davis with Major General Patrick testified on strategic defense needs as the board weighs plans for a separate air corps or independent aviation command.
Mrs. Elsie Nieve, attempting to get fresh air, leaned from a Bronx home window and fell into the courtyard, dying instantly.
Gamuel F. Porter died at his Cambridge home today with no stated cause. In McConnellville James McElhiney 99 died at his daughter’s home yesterday.
A brief note highlights a single advantage of Soviet laws, mentioning state order and social stability as key benefits. The fragment emphasizes centralized governance and predictable rules contributing to routine life.
Melbourne Florida authorities ruled out an inquest into the Clara B disaster saying blame cannot be placed on anyone. They sent twelve victims home while two missing crew members remained unaccounted for as fishermen and coast guard members continued searches near Sebastian Inlet after the pleasure launch overturned in heavy breakers Sunday afternoon.
A report states thieves studied the movements of Domingo Merry Del Val, Spanish ambassador, during his absence from New York as they looted an apartment. The incident centers on a six thousand dollar loss amid holiday travel, with Del Val’s brother linked to the matter.
Dwight F. Davia of Missouri becomes the new Secretary of War replacing John W. Weeks who resigned due to ill health. Weeks served five and a half years. Davia, aged forty six from St. Louis, has acted as secretary since spring and is known for founding the Davis International Cup tennis trophy.
The ap roach company filed with the state utilities commission a new time schedule effective November 12. It provides motor bus service on a two hour interval between Athens and Pomeroy, replacing the current four hour service. Buses will leave Athens and Pomeroy at 7 a.m. and run every two hours, with the last bus departing at 9 p.m.
A wealthy produce merchant named Good-Wik dropped from an eleventh floor window at the Hotel Brottell in Manchester early today. His body struck the restaurant roof below, with no witnesses confirming the exact sequence of events.
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