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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1924

Page

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Two Taken In Amoking-Co Whiskey Raid

In Logan Ohio on September 4 a sheriff’s search led to the seizure of a large capacity still at Theodore Huston’s Sams Creek home and the discovery of a second still in Lehman Huston’s name. The elder Huston faced a $700 fine for possessing liquor making equipment as officers described new moonshining methods including a sunk mash fermentation trough. Theodore Huston fled but was later captured after eluding pursuers. a woman with him faced forgery charges in Fayette County and both Hustons awaited arraignment there after Logan liquor charges.

Clinton Webb Logan Sheriffs Office Theodore Huston Sams Creek Hocking County Logen Huston Young Huston Fayette County Pettit Wednesday

Two Draw Fines Of $25 And Costs In Liquor Raid

Arnold Custer and George Schlagater were arrested in a raid on West Hunter street Tuesday evening. They were arraigned before Magistrate Miller and each pled guilty to intoxication, receiving fines of $25 and costs.

Logan Arnold Custer George Schlagater West Hunter Street George Shaw Custer Schlagater Miller

Hamden Miner Recovers After Broken Back

Hamden Ohio Sept 4 Steven Muncey about 34 suffered a broken back from a slate fall in Dye's coal mine about four miles west of Hamden. He resides near Lesmil on the old Soothern farm. The accident occurred a few days ago. He is in a jacket and can walk about the house. No paralysis.

Hamden Steven Muncey Dye Lesmil

Telephone Cable Laying Under Carpenter Street

Telephone workers begin laying cable under Carpenter Street with two truckloads delivering about 1,000 extra wire pairs. The project, planned a year ago, will meet city needs for three to four years as ducts protecting the cable are installed.

Carpenter Street Ursday E City

Flyers 10 Leave Nova Scotia Soon on World Flight

Lieut Low ell Smith and Lieut Erik Nelson U S Army aviators rest at Pictou Nova Scotia during repairs on their round the world flight. They hope to reach Boston 520 miles away tomorrow morning marking their last US ground before the final leg.

Flyers Nova Scotia U. 8 Richmond Pictou N. 8 Lieut Lowell Smith Erik Nelson U. S. Army United States Boston Uncle Sam Smith Hawkes Bay Nelson Tieut Leigh Wade Orkney Islands Iceland

Mortality Records Show Cause Of 629 Athens County Deaths

The 1922 Athens county death total reached 629 with heart disease leading at 85 deaths, pneumonia 60, apoplexy 56, tuberculosis 46, influenza 19, cancer 34, and arteriosclerosis 15. Violence accounted for 69 deaths including nine suicides and 41 accidental deaths with poison, hanging, drowning, and shooting among causes. Falls and mine accidents topped accidental deaths.

State Department of Health Athens County

League aims to pave way for international disarmament

Premier Ramsay MacDonald arrived in Geneva to press the league of nations toward a global disarmament conference. He met Swiss officials and the league delegation as crowds cheered, while France's Herriot received a warmer reception. The two premiers planned a joint push for a security agreement to bind nations for peace.

Geneva Ramsay MacDonald England League of Nations League MacDonald League Assembly Herriot France Motta Assembly

Robber Grabs Victim Twice in Cincinnati Hold Up

August Schneider, a chain grocery company collector, was held up and robbed of 700 dollars. He recognized the robber on a second attempt, drew a pistol, and turned the youth over to police. The prisoner is alleged to have confessed.

Cincinnati Schneider

La Follette Allies Triumph in Wisconsin Primary

Milwaukee press report shows La Follette approved candidates winning most races with Governor Blaine leading, Arthur Hirst second, and Lieutenant-Governor Comings third. Only defeat noted was in the fifth district where L A Braun challenged Victor Berger.

Robert M. la Follette John J. Blaine la Follette Arthur Hirst L. A. Braun Victor Berger

Athens South Road Set to Open by Thanksgiving

Athens will gain the first hard surfaced route to the south in its history with the completion of the Athens Pomeroy road No 159. The all weather road from Pomeroy to the Athens county line will be brick and reinforced concrete with linestone pavement toward Albany. Pratt Construction Co. works near Morrison hill face weather delays but expect to finish and open by Thanksgiving. Traffic will detour via Jerseyville and the Long Run road until then.

Athens Athens-Pomeroy Pomeroy Athena Athens-Albany Morrison Hill Jerseyville Dan Davis Davin Athens County Pratt Construction Co Columbus Pratt Athens-Pomerosy Long Run

Deportation orders move forward for Luis Angel Firpo

Washington authorities under Labor Department guidance pursue expedited deportation proceedings for Argentine prize fighter Luis Angel Firpo as Immigration Commissioner Curran in New York advances the case.

Washington Luis Angel Firpo Labor Department Curran New York

Prince of Wales dances with St Louis society girl

Prince of Wales joins Ed Danced With Her Miss Leonora Cahill at a social event in St Louis during his voyage to the United States. Cahill is noted as the sole girl outside his own party to dance with him.

Leonora Cahill St. Louis Prince of Wales Hisietvoyage United States

Akron council president mistaken as acting mayor

Joe Frisby, president of Akron city council and rubber company executive, wandered into the mayor’s office and learned he was acting mayor in D. C. Rybott’s absence. He asked if any weddings were planned. the secretary replied nothing was scheduled.

Joe Frisby Akron Frisby D. C. Rybott

Patterson Speakers Highlight Athens Teachers Institute

Superintendent John KR Patterson of Athens city schools and O C Crawford of Nelsonville addressed Athens Co teachers during the Thursday morning session of the annual institute at Ohio University. Patterson praised public schools as vital to national life while Crawford urged cooperation among teachers and principals for the coming year. M W Simpson outlined state efforts to stamp out illiteracy and Americanization成果, and Miss Helen Howard reported on the National Education Association meeting.

John KR. Patterson Athens City O. C. Crawford Nelsonville City Athens Co Ewing Hall Ohio University Patterson Crawford D. F. Ferree Nelsonville M. W. Simpson Ohio Simpson Helen Howard National Education Association Washington, D. C

Will-o-the-Wisp Dreamers Warned by Davis in Politics

Arthur Brisbane argues in this column that all politicians prey on labor with promises before elections. John W. Davis cautions voters to shun the dreamers who pledge much and deliver little, comparing speculative dreams to early telephone investments.

John W. Davis Labor

Coolidge and La Follette Lead in West Campaign Tense

Senator Borah says the Middle West race narrows to Coolidge versus LaFollette based on his West survey. He notes Davis runs third and may gain with Davis campaigning in the corn and wheat delta. Borah warns October through election day will be tense amid drought and apathy.

Arthur Struve Chicago Middle West Calvin Coolidge Robert M. LaFollette Wm. FE. Borah Borah John W. Davis Davis Corn Mississippi Cleveland Coolidge LaFollette

School session highlights and theater treat for eighth graders

The afternoon session featured department meetings led by Principal C A Matheny and Superintendent K R Vermillion with Edith M Weyton and PD O Chappel. Miss Marie Finney demonstrated phonographs in school and community work. Superintendent H K McVay thanked eighth grade graduates for a complimentary Majestic Theater show.

C. A. Matheny K. R. Vermillion Edith M. Weyton PD. O. Chappel Marie Finney H. K. McVay Majestic Theater

London school trains politicians for a useful trade

A new London school aims to teach politicians a useful trade to reduce enthusiastic but unpaid political workers, as announced in billboard advertisements.

London

Prune of Wales Sparks New Mannerisms Among Long Island Fashion

Long Island polo society emulates Prince of Wales after his tour, adopting his casual stances and gestures. Observers note shifts in posture, hat handling, cigarette habits, and preference for informal viewing spots, signaling a fashion migration from formal to relaxed “Long Islandese” style.

Prunge Wales Edward Long Inland Prince Long Island Walee Long Long Tealand

Foreign Powers Pledge Shanghai Protection Amid China War

British French American and Japanese legations promise full protection for foreign lives and property at Shanghai after protests over stray shots from Chinese naval forces. Reports say Chekiang and Kiangsu troops clash fifteen miles from Shanghai near Hwang Tu with casualties rising. foreign marines and troops prepare for potential landing.

Peking Shanghai Lung Shiang Admiral McVey London Central Kiang Wan Hwang-Tu

Record Salt Shipments From Pomeroy Plants Hit High

POMEROY, CO. Sept 4. The Brocalsa Chemical Co reports shipments of 40 cars of salt and large quantities of calcium chloride from its Pomeroy and Syracuse plants in the past week. The move likely sets a local rail shipment record and underscores the industry’s economic impact, with profits mainly from outside markets.

Pomeroy, CO Brocalsa Chemical Co Pomeroy Syracuse

European leaders urge League role in converting arms plans

In Geneva on September 4 Premier Rama and Prime Minister MacDonald urged the League for Nations to prepare for international arms control and to lay groundwork for a world court. They warned against mutual assistance pacts as war breeders and called for America to consider joining the effort for peace.

N. S Geneva Europe America Rama MacDonald League For Nations Assembly League All Nations England Alos Ica

Army of 10 000 routed in China

A dispatch from London reports Kiangsu forces surrounding the Cheklang army northwest of the Liu Ho district were defeated after heavy losses. The 10 000 strong Kiangsu army opened the attack with reinforcements and counter attacked, driving the Cheklang troops back and routing them.

London Cheklang Me Ghal Num Kinga Liu Ho

Human Hair Fad Prompts Decorative Use in London

London society embraces a trend using human hair to decorate coat collars cuffs and blouses with most pieces derived from shaved or shingled hair. The style reflects a fashion quirk of the era and showcases intimate grooming as a public display.

London Era

Sewing Tips for Kids Garments and Accessories

Practical ideas for making a shirt dress with cuffs and a hem finish. Embroidery rings and rickrack trim can enhance the look. Suggestions include sewing an apron for a small child and creating simple carry items. Free access via a Bureau distribution with postage.

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