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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1924

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Pacifism Fails Prompt Year Bankers Meet in Athens

About 154 Ohio Bankers Association members attended the Athens County Bankers meet at the First Christian church in Athens. Kenyon College President W Pierce warned that pacifism and isolation strains threaten Western security, citing history from the Napoleonic era to World War I and urging vigilance.

Ohio Bankers Association Athens Athens County Bankers Association Athens National First Christian Churchu Ohio University Wayne Jackson Cecil A. YY. Wilcox J. A. McCoy Marietta Dean Chubb Charles T. Atwell Zanesville Ezra C. Anstaett Ohio Farm Bureau Don HT. Shriver American Institute of Banking 8. G. Huntington F E. Scott Co.lwac Pierce W. Pierce Kenyon College League of Nations Red Cross Lorraine France

Bank official elected vice chairman in regional group

W. C. Mooney of Monroe National Bank Woodsfield was elected vice-chairman and F. T. Howard was re-elected secretary-treasurer of the regional group.

America Safe W. C. Mooney Monroe National Bank Woodsfield F. T. Howard

Mining Classes To Reopen In Athens County This Season

Industrial classes in mining and electrical engineering will continue in Athens county this year. KF Heusch, state director of industrial education, will authorize classes at Chauncey Goguster Hollister and other sites. About nine courses will be offered with costs funded by Smith Hughes funds. Classes start mid November after organization is completed.

Athens County H. R. McVay KF. J. Heusch T Heusch Chauncey Giouster Hollister Smith-Hughes McVay

Young mother held on murder charge in Nelsonville

Hazel McCray a 19 year old Nelsonville girl pleaded not guilty to killing her baby born a week ago. She was bound over to the grand jury with bond set at 2500 signed by her father Louis McCray. Magistrate Earl M Helwig will proceed with the case. authorities expect her defense to claim the child was born dead. Theodore Late named as the infant’s father. The report notes the British air ministry presented a high power flare for night landing fields to pierce fog.

Hazel McCray Nelsonville Earl M. Helwig Louis McCray Athens Helwie Middleport Theodore Late

Halloween in Athens Sparks Mischief and Plotting Pranks

Prudent residents brace for Halloween night with porch furniture secured and warnings about odd sounds. The piece notes Halloween’s ancient roots and Athens thriving chaotic traditions, detailing porch swinging, window inscriptions, tick tack pranks, and indoor mischief that targets hearts as much as furniture.

Athens Christendom

Winter finds United States well stocked up with coal

Washington report by Harry Ward states that factors such as settled labor agreements in mines and summer coal storage keep the nation ready for a hard winter. Government coal stocks show 47 million tons of soft coal with anthracite stocks 71 percent higher than a year ago.

George Washington Europe England France Napoleon Mexico South Confederacy Gladstone Rome Harry Ward I U.S Washington George Otis Smith United States Geological Survey New England Wisconsin Upper Peninsula

Niles Protest Over Klan Parade Delays in Ohio

Cleveland dated dispatch reports Niles merchants pressing Mayor Harvey Kistler to revoke the parade permit amid fears of unrest. The mayor weighed action as bomb threats to his home drew no arrests, while state officials urged local handling and warned of accountability if trouble grows.

Harvey Kistler Niles Mayor Kistler International News Service Donahey Thomas Kistler

Akron Man Pleads for Chance After Bigamy Case

James M. Williams a 44 year old brassworker from Detroit appeared before Judge 2 H Boylan in Common Pleas court to plead for clemency and a chance to start anew with his two wives and six months old son from the first marriage.

Akron James M. Williams Claredon Street Detroit H. Boylan Common Pleas Court

FORGES Act In Hot Battle In China

Fighting rages between Feng Yuxiang and Wu Peifu forces at Tang Tsun sixty miles south of Peking. Feng claims major provinces back his cause and reports a quick victory, as Chang Tso Lin’s troops seize Chingwangtao and disarm thousands.

Peking Feng Yuh Siang Wi Pei Fu Tang Tsun Feng Citizens Army Tien Tsin Chang Tso Lin Feng Tien Chingwangtao Chihu Shanhaikuan Caingwangtao Chihli Shanhaikuan W Tuan Bs National Army Fu Pei

Fish adapt to temperature changes in their habitat

Scientists report experiments show new fish types can form when water temperature is altered. The study demonstrates that temperature shifts influence water chemistry and fish development, revealing potential for rapid diversification in controlled environments.

Ford backs Coolidge in farmer worker appeal

Henry Ford urged farmers and workers to support President Coolidge citing his stance against money powers and as friend of honest American business. Ford said foes misrepresent his view as pro Wall Street, emphasizing Coolidge’s integrity.

Cal Detroit Mich Henry Ford Calvin Coolidge President Coolidge Wall Street Ford

Poll shows Coolidge leading gain in electoral vote sweep

New York October 31 The Literary Digest national poll counts 2 386 052 ballots with Coolidge at 1 348 083 La Follette 508 516 and Davis 605 410. California Nevada North Dakota and South Dakota boost La Follette while Davis could gain Oklahoma West Virginia and Maryland. With these shifts Coolidge would still need 27 more electoral votes to reach 266.

New York Coolidge Literary Digest Wisconaln Senator la Follette Davis Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Tennessee Kentucky Mississippi Arkansas Lousiana Texas la Follette California Nevada North Dakota South Dankota Oklahoma West Virginia Maryland

Woman leaps from speeding car in Sissonville road tragedy

O H Huffman and Warren Riley are held by police awaiting a coroner's inquest into the death of Huffman's wife who jumped from a rapidly moving automobile late yesterday. The car was driven at high speed on the Sissonville road when the woman sprang out.

Charleston W. Va O. H. Huffman Warren Riley Riley Sissonville

Publicity rule warned after tax collector closes books

Washington on October 31 Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair said a complaint about the Cleveland collector closing his tax books to public inspection will prompt a warning to comply with the law's publicity requirements.

Washington Bureau of Internal Revenues Cleveland Internal Revenue Blair

Burglars Rob Blakeley-Williams Store at Sunbury

Sunbury police hunted burglars who last night robbed the Blakeley Williams clothing store of 3000 dollars in merchandise. Advices from Sunbury said the thieves were seen heading for Columbus in an automobile, but no definite description was available.

Columbus, O Blakeley-Williams Sunbury Columbus

Coal mine deaths in US reach 186 in September

The Interior Department reports 186 miners died in September in U S coal mines. The fatality rate was 3.88 deaths per million tons mined, up from 2.94 in September 1923.

Washington United States Interior Department

Buckeye State Not For La Follette In Ohio Polls

Oct 31 Toledo Ohio forecast Coolidge win in massive GOP landslide. La Follette strength seen in big cities but Democrat picks up runner up in small rural counties. Donahey and Davis neck and neck in governor race per Toledo Blade straw poll analysis.

Toledo Coolidge Ohio John W. Davis Robert M. la Mollette la Folette Donahey Harry L. Davis Toledo Blade la Follette Bobcat Blade Stook Wisconsin

Divide Tag Money in Athens County

A list shows how auto tag funds are divided among Athens county cities and villages from motor license receipts for about one month. The total check was 2473.52 with allocations to Athens county 1743.51 Athens city 395.01 Glouster 1694.76 Nelsonville 44.95 Chauncey 51.50 Albany 62.56 Buchtel 6.00 Coolville 96.50 Jacksonville 193.17 and Trimble village 195.62.

Athens County Secretary of State Fred Cornwell Athens City Glouster Nelsonville Chauncey Albany Buchtel Coolville Jacksonville Trimble Village

Foreign experts weigh malnutrition call Amer

Foreign experts increasingly refer to malnutrition as the Amer condition, contrasting it with famine myths and urging global health agencies to treat it as a long term nutritional crisis. They warn against attributing blame to any single country and call for coordinated aid and nutrition programs.

Campaign winds down as Californians loom large

The article notes a dull national campaign, with bettors wagering 6500 to 1000 that Coolidge wins. California remains the uncertain state, with memories of Bryan’s California trip and the Asiatic Act influencing votes for the party that upheld it.

Coolidge California William J. Bryan

Tests Complete On 800 Ohio Wells Under Seal Of Safety

Ohio Health Director Monger announced that 800 wells along main traveled highways were tested in recent months under the Seal of Safety campaign. Field workers with local health officers inspected wells, posting seals on every satisfactory water source and urging rural residents to improve well water quality.

Columbus Ohio Monger Ohio Health Department

Labor Suffer National Defeat as Tories Win Big

London report notes Labour cabinet adjourned talks after a crushing election loss with a Tory majority over 200 seats. Ramsay MacDonald seeks to delay resignation to pursue Zinoviev notes inquiry while Lib-Lab lines crack under Tory surge and Liberal decline.

David M. Church N.S London Labor Zinoviev Ramsay MacDonald Tories Scotland Liberals MacDonald England jCommunist Internationale Executive Council Downing Street J. H. Thomas Colonies Thomas London Daily News Daily Herald Lyet

President and Mrs Coolidge Vote At White House

The President and Mrs Coolidge marked their ballots as Massachusetts citizens and mailed them from the White House lawn. A crowd of moving picture cameras filmed the act as voters prepared for Tuesday's election in Northampton.

Washington

Supreme court grants stay of execution for Kane

The Ohio Supreme Court stayed the planned November 14 execution of Joseph C. Kane of Youngstown for the murder of seven year old Paul Protege. The stay allows Kane’s counsel to prepare a law appeal to the Supreme Court.

Columbus Supreme Court Joseph C. Kane Youngstown Penitentiary Paul Kane

Campaign investigations near end as pre election probes adjourn

Washington and Chicago hearings move toward closing as parties agree to adjourn until after the election. Witnesses include William Bourland and figures tied to the La Follette Wheeler campaign and Dempsey Firpo fund using a mix of labor leaders and industry executives amid subpoenas for Democratic organizers.

Washington Chicago Senate Committee Republican Nationa Lal Committee William Ty ‘Bourland Reepublicans White House la Follette-Wheeler New York Charles A. Stoneham New York Giants William Muldoon New York State Athletic Comminession William J. McCorma Edward Keating Habor Ard W. J. Johnston International Macchinists la Fallette Frank Morrison American Federation of Labor Alexander Kahn Sidney Hillman Amalgamated Cothing Workers CALL Democrats Hr. Jones Democratic Financial Committee Norman H. Davis Dempsey-Firpo Fight Fund Frank I’. Walsh la Follette James R. Grundy Philadelphia Pennsylvania Caraway Arkansas Borah Idaho

Davis Confident of Victory in Ohio Campaign Swing

Former Governor Harry L. Davis, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, arrived in Cleveland on October 31 and said he was well satisfied with five weeks of campaigning in the state and confident of victory for himself and the nationwide Republican tickets.

Cleveland, O Harry L. Davis Dow State

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