14 Oct 1925
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1925
Page
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Marietta Georgia October 14. D M Howard a quiet middle aged man is charged with bigamy after a letter to his home revealed funeral expenses for Mrs D M Howard. His wife found he lived with two wives at separate homes while one wife died recently and neighbors say he acted grief stricken. An undertaker bill was sent to the address of Wife No 3.
Albany story recalls Civil War era life as the last male of an African American family leaves Albany. Luther Cooper a longtime barber and community figure and sister Lettie Bell Joe Columbus oversee the removal of Clyde Cooper and warn of changing times. The piece notes Albany’s historic role as an underground station and later as a center for African American education with the Enterprise Institute and related schools.
The seventh game of the 1925 World Series between the Washington Senators and Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed late due to rain at Forbes Field. With 46,000 fans present, officials prepared for a possible backup plan while emphasizing the umpires would decide if play could continue.
Charles Hamilton a 61 year old Newport police officer and Mrs Hattie Silver 385 wife of Dove Silver Newport were riding in a car driven at high speed onto abandoned Alexandria Pike tracks near Fort Thomas. The car rolled three times and both died before reaching Speers Hospital in Newport. Hamilton had served twenty one years on the police force.
Southern Ohio farmers cut turkey production as the Moler Feed and Poultry head Earl T. Dailey notes this region, though the largest turkey area in the state, now yields far fewer birds per farm. Once 150 or 100 birds, many farmers now keep eight to ten, citing labor, wandering birds, and shifting farm incomes as reasons. He adds the turkey’s burden contrasts with stable butter and cream checks many farm wives now receive.
A Buick coupe owned by Willard Shaw, a Logan real estate man, was stolen from Logan last night and found abandoned along the Athens McArthur road about a mile from Albany at 9 this morning. Workmen on the road discovered the car in a slippery spot near a bridge construction site. Papers bearing Shaw's name identified the vehicle. the thief or thieves remain unknown.
The City Federation of Womens clubs in Cambridge has scheduled Saturday October 17 to purchase street markets for the city. Proceeds will support local civic projects and community services.
In Rome on October 14, masonry activities were halted nationwide after a Grand Orient lodge declared a vacation for all lodges and members. Fascist mobs raided lodge headquarters Sunday night, while Premier Mussolini warned of an impending revolutionary act. Masonry remains legal as a bill to ban it has not passed the Senate.
In New Bedford Massachusetts a school student council creates a powder puff traffic squad to regulate girls waiting before mirrors in the corridor. Each pupil is limited to twenty five seconds to powder, blush and apply lipstick to preserve flow and order. Mirrors were removed earlier after students spent too long posing. The system resumes with guards ensuring the line moves swiftly.
Portage county commissioners approved paying Greene and Kertcher for twelve pairs of rubber boots used by a jury. The footwear aided a jury examining land damaged by water overflow from Cleveland Worsted Mills Co. property during a spring trial.
The 6-year-old Charles Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Ross, died after being struck by a car driven by Mrs. Ray Felton of Coshocton as he chased a ball across a road. This brings Coshocton County's automobile death toll to five for the year. a second fatality occurred three days earlier when 8-year-old John Wisenberg was killed crossing to the county fair by a machine driven by Mrs. Frank Wolford of Mansfield.
Chicago federal agent shot while singing in an incident prompts detectives to pursue a fugitive across Indiana sand dunes. The suspect boarded a train toward Cleveland as authorities converge with armed teams.
Ashland. Frank Baum, 36, died today after a collision between an automobile and a dairy truck. The fatal crash occurred on a local road, and authorities are investigating the circumstances. Baum lived in Ashland and was employed locally.
William G. Benham and Dwight Harrison once led the R. L. Dollings company of Ohio and faced a second federal trial after a prior conviction was overturned. Judge Hicklenlooper rejected defense motions for a bill of particulars and a demurrer as the court recessed until Thursday morning.
Dayton crowd of over 6000 witnesses T McNicholas of Ct as guest speaker urges reform must come from within hearts and consciences rather than external change. He stresses personal responsibility and internal transformation as the path to lasting reform.
The White House warns that the United States will use its international credit power to force delinquent countries to repay notes. Congress considers a law to regulate foreign bankers loans, with Wall Street expected to comply only with official U S sanctions. Paris awaits the five year truce approval as Caillaux pursues cabinet ratification amid Paris press criticism.
Delegates of the Women's department of the Ohio Council of Churches closed their annual meeting in Columbus with resolutions condemning race track gambling. They approved cooperation with the state censorship bureau to ensure only clean pictures are shown.
The German cabinet tentatively approves Doctor Kempner's report on the Locarno security pact conference. It conveys Allied proposals on Germany's objections to Article XVI of the League covenant and France guaranteeing eastern pacts. No counter proposals are offered at this time.
Jersey City police report a young post office clerk, George Winters, stabbed his 21 year old wife Margaret to death in their home early today. Winters, after stabbing her, stabbed himself and was arrested.
Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral W. Sims, once central in naval debates, telling the air board that the next great war will be fought in the air. He warns American morale and air service capabilities are key factors in national defense.
Commander John Rodgers calls for strong government backing of commercial aviation and urges granting a subsidy if necessary to support the industry.
Benny Ford’s check for 1 522 460 was received by the United States Shipping Board today completing Ford’s payment of 1 962 470 for the 199 old ships bought for scrapping.
London mourns as Eugene Sandow, famed worldwide for his strength, dies on October 14. The renowned showman, recognized for feats of physical power, passed away leaving behind a legacy in athletic entertainment.
In New York on October 14 a scaffold on a 32 story building at 200 Madison Avenue collapsed. Three men were killed and several injured as the platform dropped nine stories to the street.
Community store owner Mr Wanamaker plans to keep the Ford flying machine venture despite years ago losses. The exclusive arrangement mentioned suggests continuation of aviation related sales or service tied to the store's offerings.
In San Francisco on October 14, George Campbell Carson a 59 year old miner who invented an old device in 1905 is declared to net about 20 million dollars from a court decision. He lies convalescing at a university hospital while mail from many women and appeals from various institutions pour in. The patient says he has always pursued simple aims despite the sudden wealth. After years of effort he now faces a new life of money and attention.
Twelve men pleaded not guilty to charges as Judge Worstell handed down the heaviest sentence to a burglar. The report notes multiple defendants and the court proceedings in Mansfield.
Clips show Sherwood achieving a small but noticeable improvement this morning as coverage notes a civil war era event in Toledo. The report mentions financial figures around six dollars and references a lane or CLanes abbreviation in the caption.
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