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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1928

Page

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Hoover Dawes to Speak to Nanio Audience in New York

Herbert Hoover and Charles Dawes planned a luncheon in New York with more than 600 Republican leaders and a 20 000 crowd at Madison Square Garden tonight. Dawes would speak first followed by Hoover as part of the final two weeks of campaigning.

Thomas L. Stokes Oars Press EW York Herbert Nation Alfred E. Smith New York Madison Square Garden Waldorf Hotel Washington Pennsylvania Station Hoover Daniel H. Pomeroy Vicechairman Republican National Committee Charles D. Hilles H. Edmund Machold Dawes Jook-Up

Poison Reported Again In Hocking River Fish Die by Thousands

Observers report dead and distressed fish along the Hocking River after a milky wave passes downstream. Reports note many fish along river banks and in shallow water with noted dumping and heavy destruction to aquatic life.

Hocking Athens

Couple Killed as Train Hits Auto Near Wooster

Thomas W. Dowling, 45, an insurance salesman, died when his coupe was struck by a Pennsylvania railroad train at a grade crossing near Wooster. An unidentified woman also died in the crash.

Wooster Thomas W. Dowling Dowling Pennsylvania Railroad Here

1928 Campaign Guide for Voters Released

A compact non partisan guide outlines the U S Constitution amendments and election data for voters. It covers key facts about candidates and electoral process to aid informed participation in the coming election.

Jared

Campaign to Enter Final Two Weeks of Campaign Rush

The presidential race enters a two week sprint with Hoover and Smith set for key speeches and closing push. Republicans rally the base with Dawes and Hughes aiding, while Senator Mellon objects to Smith economy charges. A Salt Creek Oil Field lease issue and political whispers add to the week’s headlines. In Ohio, large state registration spurs mass organizing ahead of November 6 election.

Washington U.P Herbert Hoover Madison Square Garden Smith Albany Dawes Hughes Coolidge Treasury Mellon Sinclair Salt i Creek Hoover Headquarters Chairman Work Republican National Committee Interior Hoover Bilbo Mississippi South Pennsylvania

Body of man found in river near Middleport

The body of a man about 55, likely Charles C. Connelly of Athens State Hospital, was found in the Ohio River below the Ohio Hotel. Coroner says drowning. Relatives in Columbus to confirm identity. body taken to Pomeroy for burial prep.

Middleport Charles C. Connelly Athens State Hospital Ohio ‘River Ohio Hotel Clifton Connelly Ben Ewing Pomeroy Columbus

New Production Record at Rail and River No 6 Mine

In Bellaire on October 22 a Rail and River Coal Company No 6 Mine crew produced 2 803 tons from a single opening dumped at one tipple. The company aims for 3 000 tons, a possible national record for one opening one dump and one tipple.

Bellaire Rail and River Coal Company

Lindbergh Hops Off Columbus Flight To Kansas City

Col. Charles A Lindbergh departed Columbus at 10 55 am bound for Kansas City Missouri and Dodge City Kansas with plans to continue to Las Vegas New Mexico. Lindbergh had arrived in the city from New York the previous night.

Lindy Columbus Col Charlies A. Lindbergh Kansas City Dodge City Kansas Las Vegas N. M Lindbergh New York

Poincare May Seek Cabinet Ratification on Dawes Plan Revision

Paris reports say Premier Poincare will seek cabinet ratification today of the Mellon Beranger accord as a preliminary move to restart negotiations on revising the Dawes plan. Official circles declined to confirm the report.

Paris U.R Poincare

Adjutant General Officers Probe Shortages in Lancaster Unit

Colonel Robert Haubrich and Major C W Goblé travel from Columbus to Lancaster to examine reports of short ages in accounts of the Lancaster company of the 166th infantry.

Columbus Robert Haubrich C. W. Goblé Adjutant General's Office Lancaster 166Th Infantry

Mars Is Safe From Radio Hello Says Engineer

Washington reports Dr J H Dellinger chief engineer of the Federal Radio Commission says contact with Mars by radio is impossible. He cites a 100 mile radio ceiling and the heavyside surface that causes fading and rules out interplanetary signals. He adds that sun electrical emissions cause most interference.

Washington Oct Mars J. H. Dellinger Federal Radio Commission U. S. Bureau of Standards Dellinger United Press Today Earth

Miners Increase at Open-Shop Mines Across Hocking Valleys

Nelsonville reports 2 775 miners on the work list across open shop mines in the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys. Lick Run and York Clay idle due to lack of cars, as total employed rises to 2 863. Brush Fork Coal Co New Pittsburgh to load coal today marking a resumed operation.

Nelsonville Hocking Sunday Creek Lick Run York Clay Brush Fork Coal Company New Pittsburgh

Government Moves to Halt Express Strike

New York October 22 government aides moved to settle differences between employees and the American Railway Express Company. A possible nationwide stoppage could affect 55 000 workers. George A Cook of the U S Mediation Board arrived in New York requesting a status quo until a settlement. The main issue is recognition of the union. the company faces claims of unfair dismissals of workers involved in a recent walkout.

New York UPR American Railway Express Company George A. Cook United States Mediation Board Nw York Exress Company Express Company New York Express

No "Bad Year" Claims From Manufacturers Survey

New York, Oct. 22. The National Association of Manufacturers opened its 83rd annual convention with a survey showing 4000 replies indicating 1928 is not a bad year for business. Respondents report better current business, trade prospects, employment, inventories, wages, and labor demand than at this time last year across virtually all industries.

New York U.R National Association of Manufacturers Association

Finds Business in Sound Condition

Washington reports business in the United States at history high levels except for textiles. Secretary of Commerce Whiting cites prosperity in auto, steel, and building sectors and notes record high check payments in the week just closed.

Washington U.2 United States Merce Whiting

On Leong Tongmen Vote Against War in State

Hartford observers report On Leong tongmen voting to end their long tong war after a two week period of clashes with Hip Sings and no outbreaks since the ballot began Saturday. The decision ended renewed hostilities as laundries and other establishments resumed normal activity statewide.

Hartford Conn

Fire at Hotel Berry sparks praise for Ohio University students

Firefighters faced a major blaze at Hotel Berry on Court Street with Ohio University students aiding in rescue and safety efforts. Hotel manager J E Bailey and Mayor Alex M Moore lauded the students for their decisive actions. The incident recalls prior fires on Court Street and the nearby post office blaze with incendiary origin reported in earlier years. A San dusky visitor awoke to smoke and, after escaping, urged a trapped man on the third floor to use a ladder provided for rescue.

Berry Court Street E. R. Lash Athens Woodworth Ohio University Hotel Berry J. E. Bailey Alex M. Moore Moore

Jawarski Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair

Five minutes after Paul Jawarski was brought into Allegheny County Criminal Court he was sentenced to die by electric chair for first degree murder of payroll guard Isaiah Gump on December 24, 1925. The killer, who shot himself while awaiting sentence a year ago, has 90 days to appeal to the State Supreme Court.

Pittsburgh Paul Jawarski Allegheny County Criminal Court James B. Drew J. Frank Graff Jawarski Isaiah Gump Allegheny County State Supreme Court Samuel H. Gardner

Socialist candidate Norman Thomas questions Smith on power policy

Socialist presidential candidate Norman Thomas asks Governor Alfred E. Smith to clarify his position on the power question. The request comes during discussions in Reading, Pennsylvania, on October 22.

Socialist Reading U.R Norman Thomas Alfred E. Smith

Learn at Home with Messenger Classified Ads

Learn at home by reading how Messenger classified ads bring buyers to your door. Mrs. Arthur Vore of 384 Richland Avenue advertised a Cole Hot Blast heating stove and galvanized smoke stack and sold both at once for satisfactory prices. Call 541 and ask for an ad-taker to sell household items quickly.

Arthur Vore Richland Avenue Cole

Optimistic Mining Expert Sees Gradual Ohio Coal Recovery

Nelsonville October 22 Ohio coal industry outlook remains hopeful as E M Moan editor of Coal Mining magazine says recovery will be gradual but noticeable by spring. He toured Ohio coal fields and will address groups in Ohio and West Virginia about conditions and future prospects.

Nelsonville Ohio Moan West Virginia

Dramatics Conference To Improve Home Talent Plays

R Bruce Tom from Ohio State University will lead a Friday session in Ames at the Chamber of Commerce from 10 am to 3 pm. The meeting is the first of three countywide conferences on directing selecting and costuming for home talent plays. Delegates from Grange Farm Bureau 4-H PTA churches and schools are invited and must attend all three events and buy at least one play.

R. Bruce Tom Ohio State University Ames Chamber Commerce the Grange Farm Bureau Thy

Ohios Home Coming Sees Air Entry by Mills from Lorain

Hundreds traveled by train and auto for the Ohio Home Coming with Lelandus of Lorain the lone air arrival. Mills, an air pilot, flew to Athens Friday landing at Rowland Field on the Parkersburg Road about 5 o clock with a Lorain friend. He rests at the Lambda Chi Alpha house on South Congress Street and plans to give every fraternity member a ride before leaving Wednesday afternoon. He circled over Ohio Field during the Saturday football game.

Ohio Lelandus Lorain Mills Athens Rowland Field Parkersburg Road Lambda Chi Alpha South Congress Street Ohio Field

Fire at Hotel Berry damages rear as students aid

A midnight blaze at Hotel Berry in the city caused extensive smoke and water damage to the rear of the building. A woman, Ray Mitchell of Acworth GA, suffered a broken ankle and back injury while escaping. Ohio University students aided in rescues as firefighters fought the flames for about two hours, aided by local volunteers and hotel staff.

Ohio University Ment Or oHtel Berry Ray Mitchell Acworth Girl Scout, Work Kerr Hardware Company Woodworth Caha

New Yorker Sleeps Through Hotel Berry Fire

Irving Link of New York City woke to a blaze at the Hotel Berry after early morning smoke and no hot water, saying New Yorkers are used to noise and can sleep through almost anything. He found no water and smelled smoke but initially dismissed danger before learning of the fire.

Hotel Berry Irving Link New York City Mr. Link

Fire prompts daring escapes at Athens hotel

Miss Ray Mitchell of Acworth Georgia, regional Girl Scout director, leaped from a second floor window aiming for the Baker Cafeteria roof but fell into an arcaway and broke her left ankle and injured her back. A man guest on an upper floor helped others to safety as smoke filled halls. Robert Richards of New London suffered smoke inhalation. Dr W G Danford treated several others in the hotel lobby.

Etna Brown Dante Mill Street Court Street Union State Streets W Street Laughlin Ray Mitchell Acworth Georgia Girl Scout Work Athens Baker Cafeteria Sheltering Arms Hospital Miss Mitchell Robert Richards New London Heta Thi W. G. Danford H. W. Dotts Barnesville

Radio dramatizes Gov. Alfred E. Smith life

New York radio audience heard a two hour biography "Up from Streets" about Alfred E. Smith from his Bowery paper selling days to his Democratic Convention nomination in Houston. An all star Broadway cast including Inda Hayes William Boyd Res Pinchot Peggy Wood and Pryor performed with Heywood Broun as announcer on WABC.

New York U.P Alfred E. Smith Bowery Covention Houston WABC Whith Fulton Oursier Inda Hayes William Boyd Res Pinchot Peggy Wood Pryor Heywood Brounstas

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