Harding abandons world armament curbs for Central American talks
Washington moves focus to Western Hemisphere as Europe Asia turmoil blocks global arms cuts. Harding and Hughes push a model reduced army plan among Central American states, hoping wider adoption later, after France blocked further world-wide limits at the Washington conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Holmes
Washington
Harding
America
Central America
Europe
Asia
Western Hemisphere
Balkans
Hughes
France
Briand
Germany
Five Women Serve on Belmont County Murder Jury
Dan Agosta was convicted of second degree murder for involvement in the New Lafferty ambush that killed strip mine employees on June 27. A ten day Belmont County common pleas trial ended with a jury of five women and four men finding him guilty.
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ST. Clairsville
Dan Agosta
New Lafferty
Belmont County Common Pleas Court
Debauchery Raids Target Cincinnati Roadhouse
Prohibition agent J. M. Wood testifies that at The Spot roadhouse on the Licking pike women and girls in various states of intoxication mixed with men during a raid. The scene described suggests a widespread drunken disorder at the establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Licking Pike
J. M. Wood
Plans Moving Well For Athens County Church Conference
Plans for the county church conference at Athens Ohio are progressing rapidly under the committee led by Rev A Y Wilcox of Athens president of the ministerial association. The event is set for Saturday November 25 at the First M E church with preparations underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
M. FE
A. Y. Wilcox
Ohio
Ministerial Association
Many Ohioans to Attend the National Meet
Ohio farmers prepare for the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Chicago December 11 to 14. Three outside speakers are planned with most sessions devoted to reports and future work. Ohio counties will send large delegations. Ohio had the largest delegation at the previous meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
Ohio Federation
J. W. Coverdale
American Federation
Ohio
Social at New Marshfield High School Friday Evening
At the high school building in New Marshfield a social will be held Thursday evening October 26. Oysters and other good things to eat will be served and all are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Muck land fire near Lodi nears three-week mark
A muck land fire near Lodi has consumed over one hundred acres in three weeks and remains active. Authorities say a three to four inch rainfall is needed to extinguish the blaze.
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Medina
Lodi
Fire guts Washington Heights School. fireman dies
A blaze of undetermined origin swept Washington Heights school in Portland causing total loss of the building. Fireman O. Gabriel was killed and property damage is estimated at 500000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Washington Heights School
O. Gabriel
Day Orders Of East Hohh United States Beer Approved
Government suspends enforcement of the Daugherty liquor ban on foreign ships until the supreme court rules. Foreign and domestic lines appeal to the high court with hearings planned after November 13. Crews fear losses as ships like the Olympic and Carmina face recruitment issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Daugherty
United States Supreme Court
Treasury Department
Supreme Court
Treasury
Turkish Attacks Expose Refugees to Fresh Horrors
Greek and Armenian refugees flee to Thracian ports as roving Turkish bands strike. Efforts by authorities to evacuate Christians are hindered by ongoing violence. Greece faces famine and uses a 10 million drachma loan from the National Bank to buy food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Greece
National Bank of Greece
Sister Ship Damaged In Hangar Crash At Langley Field
NORFOLK October 25. The C-14 sister ship of the C-2 crashed into the hangar side at Langley Field while attempting to depart for Perryville Maryland. A wide gap tore in its hydrogen inflated bag but no injuries were reported. The C-2 was recently destroyed by fire at San Antonio and the two accidents are described as similar.
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Norfolk
Proving Grounds
Perryville
Langley Field
Army
San Antonio
Athens Sol icitor Jo Hughes Succeeds Finsterwald
Russell Finsterwald Republican nominee resigns as Athens city solicitor effective immediately. M. L. Hughes appointed to succeed him with a petition of 700 to 800 names backing the appointment. Hughes, a five year Athens practitioner and Ohio University and Harvard Law School graduate, will serve until January 1924. He is a World War veteran active in Red Cross and local soldier relief.
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Russell Finsterwald
Athens County
Athens
M. 1 Hughes
Finsterwald
Friends of
Hughes
Roush
8. M. Johnson
Ohio University
Harvard Law School
Red Cross
Motorcycle crash leaves Floyd dying in Parkersburg hospital
In Parkersburg West Virginia JRatley Floyd a resident near the city’s third district is in a dying condition at a local hospital following a motorcycle accident reported October 25.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Jratley Floyd
Third City
Dull Couple Mark 67 Years of Marriage in Ashland
In Ashland D with dates noted, Mr. Benjamin Dull aged 88 and Mrs. Dull aged 83 observe their 67th wedding anniversary after residing in the city for more than five decades.
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Ashland
Benjamin Dull
Tim Hogan to Speak at Elk’s Memorial Address
Hon Tim othy D Hogan former Ohio attorney general will deliver the memorial address at the local lodge of Elks on Sunday December 3 during the memorial services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Hogan
Timothy D. Hogan
Ohio
Lodge of Elk's
Dancer Chauncey of P Hall Thursday Event with Lawson Orchestra
A dancer Chauncey from P Hall performed with Lawson's Orchestra on Thursday October 26 as part of a local entertainment program. The event featured the orchestra playing popular tunes and the dancer showcasing routine numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Hall Chauncey
Lawson
Jury's Report Acquits Man in Ohio Rape Case
Athens County jury acquitted Hughie Shuttleworth of raping his 14 year old sister in law Laura Rife of Buechtel. Prosecutor Bartels denounced the verdict as morals at a low ebb while witnesses described alleged acts and alibi defense. A jurors reported they agreed to disagree earlier in the session.
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Athens County
Bartels
Laura Rife
Buechtel
Shuttleworth
McKinley
Worstell
Judge Worstell
George A. Coe
Coe
W. Rh. Goodard
Jesse McKee
Marion Wetherell
Charles C. Elliott
Fred Hawk
William Morrison
W. E F. Bolton
John W. Parker
Amherst McDonald
W. W. Aiken
Carl Gardner
Want More Applicants for Next Federal Test
The civil service commission urges more applicants for upcoming examinations in Athens and other U S cities for computer, coast and geodetic survey, and assistant observer in meteorology. Exams will be held again on December 6. Interested persons should contact the secretary of the civil service board at the local post office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Athens
United States
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Meteorology
Weather Bureau
Secretary of the United States, Civil Service Board
Doctor counters monkey glands theory as longevity limits
London reports Dr John Matheson, English physician, argues cycle of existence cannot be altered by monkey glands or other nostrums. He says longevity comes from resisting germs through hygiene, air, sunlight and good diet, not from gland therapies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Matheson
Matheson
Dr. Matheson
Half Still Striking Washington Railway Workers
Two hundred thousand railway shopmen remain on strike after peace talks, down from four hundred thousand who started the stoppage. The International Association of Machinists announced the continued walkout on Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International Associaation of
Vacancies Noted at Ath ens Country Club
The Ath ens Country club board spent hours at the club house on club affairs. It was announced the club’s finances and membership are flourishing. With many members moving away, Athens county residents may apply for membership now.
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The
Athens Country Club
Athens County
Start the Third Day Without Champion Jury
Hopes of obtaining a jury to try Mrs. Mabel C. Champion a 22 year old Dallas Texas defendant charged with murder of Thomas A. OConnell in a Cleveland restaurant last July were entertained as the third day of her trial began. Eleven jurors seven women and four men were seated but the defense has 16 peremptory challenges while the state has four unused. The second venue reported when court opened today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Mabel C. Champion
Dallas
Tex
Thomas A. O'Connell
Ink Splash Vandals Terrorize Women in London
Ink splashes in London terrorize women as vandals slip behind well dressed targets and spray ink on delicate fabrics, ruining outfits and causing alarm in public spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thirteen New Precincts Created In Athens County
Thirteen new precincts added in Athens county bringing the total to 81. Sugar Creek, Nelsonville, Glouster, and Athens receive multiple wards and the 17 Athens precincts are outlined with boundary descriptions for voter study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Board of Elections
Sugar Creek
Nelsonville
Glouster
Athens
Britain’s Tory cabinet sworn in under Bonar Law
Great Britain's new Tory cabinet led by Premier Andrew Bonar Law took office and began functioning as the privy council issued a proclamation dissolving parliament, setting the November 15 election date. Critics mock the lineup, calling it “Lilliputians” on the front bench.
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David M. Church
London
Great Britain
Andrew Bonar Law
Privy Council
Morning Post
Livy
George
the Chronicle
House of Commons
Coast Guard Cutter My Have Moves to San Francisco in Distress
A radio message from Washington reports the coast guard cutter My Have in distress off the Pacific coast is moving slowly under its own power toward San Francisco.
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Washington
Coast Guard
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Fire Damages Western Reserve Clubhouse At Nehttog
Parama elad students living in the Phi Beta Phi law fraternity clubhouse and dormitory at Western Reserve University joined with firemen in Nehttog to fight a three story brick blaze that threatened the building early today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Phi Beta Phi Law Fraternity
Western Reserve University
Welsh coal miners face possible strike in two weeks
Cardiff reports serious defections among Welsh coal miners amid threats of a 100,000 worker strike in the Welsh coal fields unless unions are recognized, with two weeks to avert action.
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Cardiff
Wales
Welch
Lunions
Stolen Auto First in Woodsfield Local History
Woodsfield Ohio records note the first car theft locally as Dr S B Brubach’s auto. Police found license plates near Somerset in Belmont County, marking a unique case in area history.
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Woodsfield
Dr .S
Brubach
Ihs
Somerset
Belmont County
Heartfelt thanks for prayers during Clara's difficult time
We express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the illness and passing of our daughter Clara. We especially thank Rey Wilson and the Baptist choir, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Van Cooney for their thoughtful support.
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Clara
Rey
Les Wilson
Baptist Choir
Albert van Cooney
Susan Kraus Denies Guilty Plea in Bertha Seyfried Case
Mrs. Susan Kraus, indicted for embezzlement in the Bertha Seyfried matter, insisted on her innocence after meeting with her lawyers in Pomeroy Ohio on October 25. She claimed she paid the claim but did not receive a receipt and handed over other indictments with denials. Congressman I M Foster and Bruce Wells were expected from Athens to assist in formulating a public defense ahead of a forthcoming statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Hartley
Messenger
Pomeroy, O
Susan Kraus
Bertha Seyfried
I. M. Foster
Bruce Wells
Athens
Lloyd George presses unity and debt repayment
Former British prime minister Lloyd George told Liberal leaders that Anglo American cooperation is essential for peace. He urged full repayment of the wartime debt to the United States and pledged closer Britain United States ties if returned to power, while urging national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
National Liberal Party
Lloyrd George
United States
Lloyd George
Britaia
Unit States
Family 15 The Big Thing in Woman's Life
Ida Homedale celebrates Mrs Elizabeth Freeburn's 7th birthday anniversary with 184 descendants spanning ten sons and daughters, 53 grandchildren, 109 great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Born 1825 in Indiana, she migrated westward through Illinois Iowa to Washington, living in Homedale after her husband’s death twenty years ago. The oldest great great grandchild is 26 months old. She hopes to see a fifth generation. Mrs Freeburn remains healthy and engaged, especially in political news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homedaleh
Ida
Elizabeth Preepurn
Freeburn
Indiana
Hilela
The
Nels
Hardin County
Iowa
Washington
Homedale
Richelieu Saleslady Herb Opens Showings This Week
Richelieu saleslady Mrs Wright of Sprague Warren and Co. will present a full Richelieu line this week. Readers are invited to contact Bethel Bros for a viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richelieu
Herb Mrs. Wright
Sprague Warren and Co
Bethel Bros
Drying Food As Triple Saver and Public Guide
Public notice describes drying foods to save space and containers while preserving nutrients. It references a government booklet on preparation drying and storage, available free via the Athens Messenger Information Bureau with a small postage stamp for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Washington Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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