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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1926

Page

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Miners Return to Work After Ohio Collieries Strike

More than 2,100 miners, including 1,500 on strike for six days, resume work in five Ohio collieries around Glouster and Murray City after a district settlement. Orders from district and state officials direct mines to reopen Monday with 37 miners transferred to Mid-Hocking mine.

Hocking Valley Messenger Clio Glouster Murray City Goose Run Trimble Onlinger Wolfe Carbon Hull Steson Coal Company Carbon Aim North Hockitey Lee Ban New York Coal Company Nelsonville Mid-Hocking W. A. Craft Messenger Star Ohio Collierien Leo Hall Watkins Oral Daugherty Daugherty Ohio Colleries Ohio Collieries Hollister Greens Run Buchtel Sugar Creek

Marines Guard Valuable Mail Amid Elizabeth, N J Bandit Robbery

U S marines were ordered to guard valuable mail shipments following an Elizabeth New Jersey robbery in which a driver was killed and up to 300000 dollars stolen. The move comes as bandits remain at large and the Post Office plans armed guards for shipments nationwide.

Somerville N. J Elizabeth New Jersey Mark QO. Kimberling Washington U.R New John A. Lejune N. Z Vermont Hills Caral John Joan Wall Street Coolidge Jacob Christman

Court Rules Union Wage Demand Legal in Labor Dispute

Justice Smith of the district supreme court upheld the painters' union claim that demanding NY wages of 10.50 for eight hours a day and a five day week is lawful. The ruling states unions may seek higher wages and shorter hours and that a 1,000 member union has the same rights as an individual to press for pay and hours unless unlawful methods are used.

Washington U.R Smith District Supreme Court New York

Washington Wondering What Vivacious Queen And Cal Will Talk About

President to receive Marie of Romania tonight. J Butler Wright to escort the Balkan queen to the White House on a special government train. Officials note her charm may draw Washington interest including talk of a Hollywood contract while society focuses on Ileana and Prince Nicholas.

Washington Cal Ludwell Denny United Press Star J. Butler Wright New York Marie of Rumaria Elouss Balkans

Nation shifts to funding for defense and emery task force

New plans to ask Congress for money to cover military costs. In Newark a hold up netted about $1560 from a paymaster. Authorities pursue bandits led by Zane across New Jersey with United States Army aircraft and 2000 militiamen deployed in Watchung mountains to trap the fugitives.

United States Army Orange Watchung Moore H. Norman Schwarzkopf Watchung Range

Helps to Housewives booklet offers labor and money savings

Readable readers are urged to obtain a copy of the Helps to Housewives booklet described as an encyclopedia of useful information for the housewife. Enclose four cents for return postage and handling and mail your name to receive a copy.

Alleged Killers Are Still Sought

Chillicothe October 16. Officials search Ross county hills for Dan Garrett murder suspects John Hickman Montrose Hickman with a cordon of National Guard in a cornfield east of Chillicothe. Two girls Rosetta Doland Cleo Webb held for possible accessories.

Chillicothe O.R Dan Garrett Ross County John Montrose Hickman Athena National Rosetta Doland Cleo Webb

Princess Longs To See Indians On Ocean Voyage

Aboard the S. G. Leviathan en route to New York on October 1 the Romanian royal party led by Princess Ioana hints at rugged West life. The princess expresses interest in Indians and cowboys and cites Zane Grey novels as favorites reflecting Western themes.

New York America Ioana West Zane Gres

Mystery of Bonds Swindle Blamed for Action at Bank

Pittsburgh officials closed the Brotherhood Savings and Trust bank amid a $320 000 bonds swindle involving Charles E Knapp who vanished after persuading bank officers to invest deposits. R A McCrady and three others were arrested for embezzlement as investigators seek the bond owner amid rumors of a former Pennsylvania banker.

Bank Pittsburgh Charles E. Knapp Brotherhood Savings and Trust Company Knapp R.A. McCrady McCrady Weret William Kelly Carl Center Union of J. L. Nelson Frank T. Redmond State Department Pennsylvania

Man Who Knew Minds Of Rockefeller Mark Twain And General Grant Dies

WASHINGTON Oct 16 UllP Liquor prescriptions will be valid at any drug store nationwide under a Treasury order approved by Secretary Mellon. The rule lets patients obtain liquor prescriptions at any store and aims to boost business and access. The source details the life of Hall 67 who served as secretary to Rockefeller, Twain, and Grant, and who knew their memories and routines well.

Washington U.P Iysns Re Famoua Treasury John D. Rockefeller Twain General A Grant Tor Methead General Grant Hall Andrews Internal Revenue James Blair Rockefeller Pocantico Samuel Clemens Mark Lakewood Rockefellers Mark 1 Golf Links

PLYER DERAILED ON PA RAIL LINE NEAR DENNISON

The Pennsylvania Railroad derailed the second section of the St. Louis 65 New York to St. Louis Limited six miles east of Dennison. A mall car plunged 40 feet down an embankment injuring only a mall clerk.

Plyer Dennison St. Louis New York Pennsylvania Railroad Here

Efforts Redoubled to Locate Woman in Indiana Inquiry

In Indianapolis on October 16, prosecutors led by William H. Remy redoubled efforts to locate Mildred Reade, former stenographer for D C Stephenson, as the Marion County grand jury probes state politics and possible Klan influence. The search aims to recover checks and documents vital to the inquiry into Stephenson’s alleged crime syndicate.

Indianapolis Ind Marion County Grand Jury Indiana Wiliam H. Remy Mildred Rreade D. C

Buckeye State Campaigns Open With Big Guns This Week

Major parties in Ohio prepare for underway campaigns with charges and counter charges. Political maneuvering intensifies as contenders seek early advantages in the Buckeye State battle.

Buckeye Ohio

Prominent Speakers Rally For Ohio Campaign

National figures tour Ohio as campaigns enter critical phase. Governor Donahey questions restoring half mill tax to fund road program while Atlee Pomerene pledges action on discriminatory freight rates harming coal miners. Senator Willison Peris discusses debt cancellation. Myers Cooper pledges farm department reform. Registration counted tight ahead of next month’s vote. Mrs Jean Nash named as world’s best dressed woman wins fifth husband.

Columbus Ohio Levy Vic Donahey Newcomerstown Cambridge Atlee Pomerene United States Senate Hellaira Pomerone Willison Peris Frank B. Wills Findlay Myers Y. Cooper Mercer Augisize Drake Donaher State Agricultural Department Renorth Paris Jean Nash Rotogravure

Miners Return to Chauncy After Pontiac Work

Chauncy residents Tal Osborne and Walter Yerrel returned home this week after months in Pontiac Michigan. Sixty five Chauncy men worked in Pontiac during the summer while local mines idle, and nearly all have come back to resume work now that mines are active again.

Chauncey U.P Tal Osborne Walter Yerrel Pontiac Mich

Pajama Clad Freshmen Rampage at Majestic Theater

About 300 Ohio University freshmen rushed the Majestic theater last night after a mass meeting and torch parade. Constable Dalton was overpowered and one theater door torn from hinges. Sheriff McKinley and Police Captain Maple helped push the crowd back. one bus window shattered and a side torn as they swarmed aisles and stage. No other resistance, but minor bruises and property damage reported.

Ohio University Majestic Theater Harry Dalton P. H. McKkinley Lash McKinley Charles Maple Athens-Nelsonville Electric Railway Company Elving Hall Mankes Men‘s Union Men's Union E. Bt Bryan Varsity Inn Gine Maurice Gross

Reward Kept For Information In Isabell Zandorski Death

Jefferson Oct 16 U B County commissioners kept the $500 reward for information in the death of Isabell Zandorski whose body was found in a swamp near Jefferson. Sheriff Hannum said after 25 days of investigation no evidence of criminality was found. Cleveland J M Alexander takes over as president of Cleveland Railway succeeding John J Stanley who recently died.

Jefferson U.B Isabell Zandorski Here H. D. Hannum Cleveland J. M. Alexander The Cleveland Railway Company John J. Stanley

Hocking Valley Carshops Close in Logan

Lack of material forces the closure of the Hocking Valley carshops in Logan. About 160 workers are affected by orders issued Saturday with effect until the first of next month. A skeleton crew will remain for essential repairs and work.

Logan Agho Red Son Hocking Valley Jook

Norris Urges Clean Up in Pennsylvania Senate Race

U R bureau report: Senator George W. Norris Nebraska progressive Republican campaigned in Altoona urging Pennsylvanians to purge their party after the slush fund primary. He spoke in support of William B. Wilson over William Ware, condemning the state’s political system and leaders for alleged $3,000,000 primary spending.

Altoona U.R Reputs Pennsylvania United States George W. Norris Nebraska William B. Wilson William &. Ware United States Senate Norris Varc

Mrs Coolidge Girlhood Story Delayed by Newspapers

Washington story on Mrs. Coolidge’s girlhood was delayed as Mrs. Hoover reportedly pressed for print, editors debated whether to publish, and readers awaited a serialized memoir detailing her early years and household chores.

Washington Mrs. Hoover Mrs. Coolidge Girl Scouts Magazine Girl Scouts Mrs. Cool

Body of Missing Driver Found in Alum Creek

The body of A. A. Kerr president of the Goodwin Oyster Company was found floating in Alum Creek near Columbus. He had been missing for more than a week after his car was seen in the stream. Police believe he drove into the water while blinded by automobile lights.

Columbus A. A. Kerr Goodwin Oyster Company

Weather Chronicle: Temperatures Rise Through Saturday

Weather report notes a 24 degree rise from dawn to noon on Saturday with minimal barometric change. Two hour temperature table shows ranges from 60s to mid 70s amid inconsistent readings across Wednesday and Saturday, nearby conditions vary.

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