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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1927

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Teapot Dome Lease Case Focuses on Secret Talks

Secretary Fall told assistant secretary Finney not to reveal Teapot Dome lease details in early 1922. Finney testified letters seeking leases were answered with no information. Fall disputed government interpretation and suggested he might testify to clarify meanings.

Washington U.P Albert B. Fall E. C. Finney Teapot Dome Finney Fall-Sinclair Oil Interior Department Teapot Dome Naval Reserve Sinclair Pall Bentify Fall

Several Hundred High School Voices In General Chorus

The Southeastern Ohio Teachers association will hold its twenty seventh annual session in October with a chorus of several hundred high school voices as both entertainment and education. Perry county schools superintendent Rachael O Yaw directs the choir with a practice at 9:30 Friday. The chorus will perform at multiple sessions as part of the convention events. Over 1 500 teachers are expected for the gathering.

Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association Rachael O. Yaw Perry County Schools

Millfield Man Weds His Nurse

Chauncey Oct 20 Walter Patterson of Millfield who spent 28 weeks in Radium hospital Columbus due to a mine injury married last week to Naomi Smith of Bellefontaine his first nurse at the hospital. They wed by Reverend Knipping in Columbus and will live in Columbus before moving to Detroit where Patterson will work. He is the son of Roy Patterson and the bride the daughter of Emerson Smith formerly of Lima Ohio. She was a nurse at Mercy hospital, Columbus.

Chauncey Walter Patterson Millfield Radium Hospital Columbus Naomi Smith Bellefontaine Knipping Detroit Mich Patterson Mra Roy Patterson Emerson Smith Lima Ohio Mercy Hospital

Bedford Man Sells Farm Buys Car Then Loses It to Thief

Edward Hauck of Bedford sold a small farm and invested about 1200 dollars in a Dodge sport model. The car was stolen and located later in Indiana in poor condition. The case raises questions about recovering lost property and law action.

Bedford Pomeroy Edward Hauck Sheriff's Office Indiana Hauck

Propaganda Claims Stir Chicago School Board Hearing

Former judge Frederick Bausman testifies that British influence spreads through American schools and libraries, denouncing Rhodes scholarships and American Library Association materials as part of a covert plan to rejoin Britain. The McAndrew inquiry continues as witnesses warn of England's war on America via education.

Chicago U.P Chicag Paul Revere United States Great Britain Frederick Bausman Washington Bausman American Library Association Britain America George Locke Association England Europe Dean Inge St. Paul's Canada

Messenger Correspondents Deadline for Weekly Letters

Messenger correspondents must mail news letters on schedule for Wednesday and Sunday editions. Sunday letters are due by noon Saturday. Wednesday letters must arrive by Tuesday noon if mailed by Monday night. Letters delayed past these times will not be used.

Messenger

Coolidge Displeased With Draft Boom Says Senator Fess

Washington Oct 20 Senator Fess Republican of Ohio reported after a White House call that President Coolidge is displeased with a Republican led re election draft for him and would refuse a 1928 renomination if the President has his way. Fess said Coolidge believes the nation does not need a one man presidency and that there should be no draft. He added he will continue urging Coolidge for the presidency as a duty to the people.

Washington Fess Ohio White House Goolidge Coolidge Mr. Coolidge United States

Paralyis spread checked by health departments

State health departments nationwide reported to the U S public health service that the spread of infantile paralysis was being checked as of October 20.

Washington U. S. Public Health Service

Real Question in Marshall Bill Evaded Says Senator

Cleveland voters heard State Senator George W. Bender argue the Marshall bill dodges its effect on respect for law. He accused supporters of using a smoke screen instead of open debate and urged opposition by dry advocates nationwide for stronger dry law enforcement.

Cleveland U.P George W. Bender

Prohibition Attacked As Harmful to Human Well Being

In Cincinnati Dr Charles A L Reed of the AMA told the American Public Health association forum that prohibition harms constitutional law and human well being He argued alcohol is a normal brain constituent and warned that banning drinks erodes purity controls while saloon problems persist He cited health gains for women and children but noted ongoing male drinking and economic improvements attributed to prohibitions

Cincinnati Charles A. L. Reed American Medical Association American Public Health Association Forum Republic Dr. Reed Louis I. Durbin New York Haven Emerson Emerson Dublin

Attorney General McCall Reveals Klansman Ties Amid Alabama Floggings Probe

In Montgomery on Oct 20 UPI reports Attorney General Charles McCall, who has secured 102 indictments on flogging charges, disclosed in a letter to the Ku Klux Klan exalted Cyclops that he is a former member. He resigns, saying law in Alabama must supersede private oaths.

Alabama Montgomery Ala UPR Charles McCall

Carroll to Leave Penitentiary on Parole

Earl Carroll, New York theatrical producer, prepared to leave Atlanta federal penitentiary on parole after four months and twelve days. He paid a $2,000 fine, part of his sentence, and will be released once formal papers from Washington arrive and are signed.

Atlanta U.P Earl Carroll New York Federal Penitentiary Carroll Washington

National Park Planned for Smoky Mountains

Cincinnati report says a new national park near Cincinnati could rival western parks. The 427000 acre Dixie Highway site spans Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina, with land purchases likely finished by 1930. Tennessee and North Carolina commit 4.5 million dollars, contingent on a matching federal total.

Cincinnati Far West David C. Chapman Knoxville Tenn Great Smoky Mountains Park Association Dixie Highway Tennessee North Carolina

Mrs Stump Sues Over Alienation of Husband

Katherine M Stump sues Roye E Stump for 50000 alleging his affection was drawn away by neighbors Effie Sweeny and Stella Riggs through favors and social events, claiming two wealthy widows enticed her husband away.

Dayton U.R Katherine M. Stump Roye E. Stump Effie Sweeny Stella Riggs

Ohio Briefs Highlight Local Deaths Labor Action and Accident

Thomas R. Dodge 66 dies in Cleveland after two weeks illness from heart disease. Columbus Federation of Labor opposes the Marshall bill and plans a $15,000 drive to remodel a building. Roy Penn 6 stops two burglars at his parents home and recovers a mask after theft of $2. Stephen Gould 7 remains unconscious after a train crash near Byesville. five killed including four children.

Cleveland Thomas R. Dodge The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Dodge Columbus Columbus Federation of Labor Organized Labor Roy Penn Cambridge Stephen Gould Byesville

Cassler Hanged Delay Granted as Appeal Moves

Chicago a week delay granted in the case of Mrs Catherine Cassler who was sentenced to hang for the murder of William Lindstrom. Chief Justice William Broth ers ordered the stay pending Judge Phillip Sullivan s return to hear further delay requests. Cassler a mother of a 15 year old son chatted with jailers and pressed appeals to Governor as her lawyers seek relief.

Chicago U.R Catherine Cassler William Y. Brothers Phillip Sullivan Brothers Mrs. Cassler

Athens merchants plan homecoming decorations and banners

Athens merchants will welcome returning alumni fathers and Wittenberg students Saturday for Ohio Universitys annual homecoming by decorating storefronts and placing welcome banners over streets. Flags with school colors will line the routes.

Wittenberg Athens Ohio University

Arrest of Lawrence Young in false pretenses case

Lawrence Young sought by Athens officials on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses from Adam Niggemeyer was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Vincent Roll at Newark. Constable Harry Dalton and B. W. Buck went to Newark to return Young to Athens for trial.

Newark Lawrence Young Athens Adam Niggemeyer Vincent Roll Harry Dalton B. W. Buck Young

Immigrants Swarm Over Canadian Border Into U S

Federal inspector W. H. Flynn reports hundreds of unauthorized immigrants enter from Canada monthly and hide in Northern Ohio factories. Two foreigners jailed in Lorain for deportation. seven aliens arrested in Newton Falls. Flynn says large payroll plants shield migrants and allow name changes. In Columbus, Pomeroy Parkerburg Transportation seeks two more buses between Pomeroy and Parkersburg.

Cleveland Ohio W. H. Flynn Flynn Lorain M. Sullivan Charles Garfinkle Newton Falls

Coolidge honors Meade statue as U S veterans care praised

President Coolidge declared the United States cares for its war veterans better than any other nation in dedicating a statue to General George Gordon Meade, the Union commander at Gettysburg.

Washington U.R United States President Coolidge George Gordon Meade

Chaotic Condition Reported in State Finances by Board

In Columbus on October 20 the state board of control refused to release capital construction funds citing a depleted treasury. Auditor Joseph T. Tracy said only enough money for payroll and maintenance will be available for the next weeks, with $14,000,000 expected from taxes next month to relieve the strain.

State Board of Control Board of Control Joseph T. Tracy Tracy

Weather Report Summary from a Local Record

The 24 hour low reached 41 degrees at 6 am and the high hit 63 degrees at noon. Temperature changes were minimal over the 12 hours yesterday and readings show a narrow fluctuation across Thursday.

Labor Secretary Holds Long Meeting With Union Leader

In Pittsburgh Secretary of Labor James J. Davis met with United Mine Workers official Phillip Murray to discuss the bituminous coal strike and upcoming AFL meeting planned for November 14. The gathering aims to marshal support and craft demands for a square deal, with plans for a mass Pittsburgh parade and Forbes Field meeting involving Lewis, Green, and Senator Reed.

Pittsburgh United Mine Workers of America James J. Davis Pennsylvania Ohio Washington American Federation of Labor Chiefs Phillip Murray International United Mine Workers Davis Murray Farmers’ Bank Federation Mur Thearley Coolidge Monongahela City American Federation of Miners’ Union John 8. Fisher Forbes Field John L. Lewis William Green Americana Federation of Labor United States David A. Reed

Death of 100 year old grand father Leo Kelley

Death of Leo Kelley aged 100 in Bern township West Virginia announced by H R McVay. He was a longtime farmer in Clairmont. His wife Sybil Kelley a teacher accompanied him to funeral services. Both schools dismissed until return. Davis R Jones born April 25 1827 was his grandfather. ADA Ohio Northern students contributed 10.2 to 200000 endowment campaign opening next week.

Hag Leo Kelley Athens Westland Bern Township Clairmont West Virginia Sybil Kelley Fierce Ridge Trimble Township H. R. McVay Kelley Davis R. Jones

What Would You Do About Mexico Policy

A reader asks what the US should do regarding Mexico and whether Americans truly understand the neighbor country. The piece promises in‑depth exploration by the Washington Bureau and urges readers to learn basic facts, offering a coupon for the newspaper copy.

United States Mexico Congress America Washington

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