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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1928
Page
1
At Columbus on September 1 the United Mine Workers era convention debated how to treat deserters who left during the seven month coal war with operators. Some urged reinstatement with penalties, others demanded total exclusion, while many urged a tolerant approach amid a wage scale agreement ratified with operators.
Moscow reports that the Soviet Union will sign the Franco Soviet agreement to outlaw war after accepting the invitation. M O M Litvinoff delivered the note to the French ambassador, stating the pact cannot prevent war but creates obligations and a chance to press disarmament as a war preventive.
A second subway accident in under a week injured four people on the Interborough lines. A ten car JIRY passenger train on the elevated section sideswiped a supply train, prompting renewed safety concerns.
A 60 page government publication on drying fruits and vegetables is offered by the Athens ME Information Bureau. Readers are urged to prepare for winter by drying produce at home with a simple kitchen apparatus. Send four cents or stamps with name and address to obtain the booklet via mail.
United Press reports Roald Amundsen and companions likely died after their airplane wrecked in Barents Sea on June 18. A broken pontoon found near Tromsoe identified as belonging to the Latham suggests a violent breakup, with possible salvage efforts underway and signs of a failed repair attempt observed by Duquesne officers.
Governor Alfred Smith will deliver two speeches in Ohio during the presidential campaign. One address is planned for Cleveland and the other for Cincinnati, with dates to be decided. The announcement came from Mrs Bernice Pyke of Cleveland, Democratic national committeewoman, who witnessed the briefing with John J. Raskob at a dinner. Mrs. John A Warner, Smith’s daughter, and Senator Peter Gerry will also tour the country during the campaign.
Carey September 1. Bert Allison 56 a farmer is in Tindsway hospital with a bullet wound in the neck. He is said to have been a member of a posse seeking two escapees from the Manafield reformatory earlier this week.
The Messenger announces Monday September 3 as a holiday for its workers in Athens and district with no newspaper editions that day. Editions resume Tuesday September 4 after the holiday observed nationwide.
Philadelphia faces renewed gang violence and liquor racketeering with police corruption suspected as a powerful ring controls the liquor business. The grand jury calls conditions nearly as bad as Chicago and cites influential backers and widespread crime.
Latvia and Haiti informed the state department of their intention to adhere, bringing total signatories to thirty-two. Russia Greece and Argentina have sent communications, not yet received, while thirty-two nations remain unaccounted for. Arthur Taylor of Lorain County Savings and Trust becomes president of the Ohio Bankers Association. One killed and two injured when struck by an automobile driven by Miss Winifred Warner in Columbus.
Washington reports rumor of a planned marriage between Florence Trumbull daughter of Connecticut governor and John Coolidge before March 4. Sources close to the Coolidge family say a wedding is expected though no engagement has been formally announced and both families are silent.
Princess Ann of Lowenstein Wertheim the 63 year old pilot along with Col. F. F. Minchin and Capt. Jesse Hamilton vanished during a 1927 westward attempt. A wheel from the St Raphael was found near Iceland confirming the aircraft likely crashed. Elsie Mackay remains missing after her 1928 attempt.
Governor Smith's Catholicism is questioned as a campaign issue with Senator Robinson arguing he has been an American governor not defined by faith. Senator George and others urge separating religion from politics as Robinson plans southern speeches to broaden tolerance.
Mr. C F Burkheimer of the Lima Star will succeed the late W B Johnson as circulation manager of the Messenger. He has six years in newspaper circulation and has led the Lima Star circulation for ten years. General Manager Bush commends his character and professional ability. Burkheimer is married, attends the Christian church, and seeks Masonry degrees.
The Federal Radio Commission approved renewal applications for 23 middle western broadcasting stations. The action also ordered consolidation of 12 other small stations and revoked licenses of nine broadcasters in the Midwest.
New South Wales voted against prohibition by a heavy margin in the statewide referendum. Returns showed about 670 000 against and 269 000 for the ban across all ninety electorates. The capital territory also indicated a wet trend as results came in.
On eve of a general session in Chicago district chairmen of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen predicted most trainmen west of Chicago would not strike despite a recent wage dispute and vote. Officials expect a walkout vote to be favorable but say a compromise reached August 23 in Washington may be ratified, with A F Whitney presiding.
Llewellyn Lewis of the Franklin County Begg for Governor committee testified before Attorney General Edward Turner about alleged corrupt practices violations in campaign contributions and expenditures. He handed over books and asserted no laws were broken, while a formal information had been filed in Franklin County Common Pleas Court. Nearby, Rabbi Leon Harrison was killed by a subway train after reportedly losing balance in a dizziness episode at the 116th Street station.
Mexico City opens a pivotal session as President Calles faces pressure over a possible self renewal. Since General Obregon’s assassination, speculation swirls over Calles ruling beyond his term ending in November.
The Corn Belt committee representing about 1 000 900 farm families in the Middle West tacitly endorses Gov Alfred E Smith of New York for the presidency. Resolutions praise the Democratic platform on farm relief and express dissatisfaction with the Republican platform.
New Yorkers today returned to work in winter clothing as top coats reappeared after a three day heat wave. Rain Thursday night broke the heat spell that caused eight deaths and many cases of exhaustion, with temperatures dropping rapidly yesterday and last night.
Zelma Haines of Montpelier came within one point of a perfect score in the Ohio State 4-H Club exam. The report notes high scoring girls Rose Mary McKenna, Harriet Buchanan, and Ione to the University of Virginia. Boys John Huis Frank Dixon James Scoble and Gerard Smith also posted top scores in the event.
Temporary restraining orders against the United Mine Workers of America District No. 4 and local leaders require posting in 25 county sites with certified proof. Picketing limits, shift structures, and posting timelines are defined, with deputies enforcing compliance and updates to the sheriff.
United States weather forecast predicts generally fair conditions for the coming week in Chilevaling and Tennessee. A few showers are expected Wednesday night or Thursday with temperatures near and then slightly above normal early in the week, followed by cooler days late in the period.
Geneva dispatch says the Teague of Nations council cabled its reply to Costa Rica seeking an interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine and was understood to have refused to define the scene of the Amor Declaration of Territorial polt.
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