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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1927

Page

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Two Non-Union Miners Beaten and Shot Near Moon Run Mine

At Moon Run mine in Pittsburgh district one man Toots was killed and a second, Bargo, seriously wounded in a dawn attack by men in a motor car. The assailants questioned the miners about joining the union and then beat them with blackjacks and fired on them. Police began an investigation led by Corporal Stacey.

Pittsburgh U.R Moon Run Pittsburgh Coal Company Coal and Iron Toots Bargo McKee’s Rocks Stacey State Police

Taplin Denies Entering Any Agreement With Lewis

Frank E. Taplin Cleveland coal operator files an affidavit in Pittsburgh denying an agreement with John L. Lewis to acquire control of Pittsburgh Coal Co. He says Lewis warned of union loss translating to Ohio, and accuses Lewis of filing affidavits to embarrass him.

Taplin Lewis Pennsylvania Ohio Heid Lewis United Mine Workers Affiant

Lewis May Be Called To Testify In Federal Court

In Steubenville on September 7 the United Mine Workers of America president John L. Lewis may be summoned to testify in injunction suits against coal union miners. Judge Hough presides over cases brought by Clarkson Monroe Bommer New Pocock Coal and Atlantic Contracting to bar interference with operations.

Steubenville U.R John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Hough Clarkson, Monroe, Bommer and New Pocock Coal Companies Atlantic Contracting Company Henry Warrum Lee Hall United Mine Workers Ohio Adolph Pacifico

Settlement Talks Continue in Illinois Coal Strike

Illinois coal operators and union miners planned another attempt to settle differences that caused the April strike in the central competitive field. Officials denied a settlement had been reached but indicated a talking basis was likely after a conference again ended in deadlock.

Chicago U.R Illinois Illinois Operators’ Association

Gas well yields four million feet daily in Gallia County

In Gallia County a gas well on the Henry Reeves farm eight miles east of Gallipolis produced about four million feet daily. In Lancaster, Miss Clara Crooks found her mother Mrs Catherine Crooks injured after a car wreck. Near the Miami River a man named James South drowned after slipping and falling into shallow water attempting to follow a companion.

Lancaster Clara Crooks Catherine Crooks Gallipolis Henry Reeves Here Gallia Oil & Gas Company Miami River Peasttown James South

Gallia County appoints new county treasurer

John Lusher, a prominent Gallia County farmer, was appointed county treasurer today following the resignation of A D George who refused to serve after being elected.

Gallipolis John Lusher Gallia County A. D. George

Middletown Scene Shows Father Carrying Sister

A Middletown report describes a father lifting his six year old sister in a poignant street scene. The image captures a moment of care and family bond amid daily life.

Middletown

Reward Offered for Arrest of Harold Hawkins in Poisoning Case

Urbana police offer a $200 reward for Harold Hawkins 31 former Dayton attorney sought in the poisoning of the family of John Yordy superintendent of the Howard Paper company. Four poison victims recovered after a period of critical condition.

Urbana Harold Hawkins Dayton John Yordy Howard Paper Company

Springfield athlete Charles Webb shoots self on way to jail

Charles Webb, local athlete, attempted suicide with a revolver en route to Clark County Jail after sentencing for a de liquency charge. A deputy stopped the shot by striking Webb’s arm, causing the bullet to miss his head.

Springfield Charles Webb Clark County Webb

Man Fights Bull Terrier in Home Burglary Fight

Frank Lemmon, 32, fought a ferocious bull terrier in his Steubenville home for about 30 minutes. He barricaded himself with tables and chairs but the dog leaped over the furniture and bit him seven times before deputies killed the animal. He was hospitalized with severe injuries.

Steubenville Uup Frank Lemmon Lemmon

Merger of Ohio and West Ohio Methodist Conferences Nears

Delaware dispatch reports both the Ohio and West Ohio Methodist Episcopal conferences voting in favor of consolidation. The West Ohio vote was nearly unanimous and the Ohio conference also approved, with general expectation the May General Conference will also approve.

Delaware U.P Ohio West Ohio Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference Ohio Conference

Methodist conferences mull merger into Ohio West conference

Tri sessions of the Ohio West Ohio and Northeast Ohio Methodist Episcopal conferences open with talks on merging into a single Ohio West to form the largest Methodist body. Debates cover minister wages and election of delegates for Kansas City next May while Bishop Berry urges a middle road between modernism and fundamentalism.

Delaware Ohio West Ohio Northeast Ohio Methodist Episcopal Church Ohio West Kansas City West Ohio Conference William F. McDowell Washington Joseph F. Berry Philadelphia Theodore Henderson Cincinnati Ohjio

Fifteen Injured As Cincinnati Bus Collides Near City

A Cincinnati Hamilton bus swerved to avoid a truck and struck a tree injuring fifteen people. Seriously hurt include Daisy Von Kanel 50 Hamilton skull fracture Frank Foster 39 Hamilton possible shoulder fracture Irene Graf 29 Hamilton compound hip fracture Janet Myer 4 Glendale possible skull fracture Minnie Myer 31 Glendale possible skull fracture Ethel Seizmore 23 Hamilton face lacerations Arthur Bohannon 28 Middletown Ella Jones 19. Seven others treated at home. Snowden Wells Hamilton drove the bus.

Cincinnati U.pr Cincinnati-Hamilton Daisy von Kanel Hamilton Frank Foster Irene Graf Janet Myer Glendale Minnie Myer Ethel Seizmore Arthur Bohannon Middletown Ella Jones Snowden Wells

Ohio counts rise in infantile paralysis cases

Thirty five new cases reported in six days bring total to 48 this month in Ohio. Two deaths have occurred this month. August totals show 274 cases and 31 deaths. Cases since the month began linked to current outbreak as schools close across many regions.

Columbus U.rp State Department of Health

Christ Presses for Unity in Faith and Intelligence

A sermon argues Christ desires a church with two strong hands of intelligence and faith. Both hands will fail if used on negatives such as denominational bickering or stubborn opposition.

Christ

Athens Budget Approved by Council for Next Year

The Athens City Council unanimously approved the city budget totaling 101,683.78 including 46,243.70 for city operations and 54,440.08 for bonds and interest. General fund 9,860. safety police and fire 12,495. health 4,880. service 18,508.70. park 500. This year’s request is 37,756 less than last year's.

Athens Health Department Service Department Tnren Park

Akron Health Officials Warn Parents Over Infantile Paralysis Death

Akron authorities issued another warning for parents to keep young children away from crowds after Summit county reported one death and four new infantile paralysis cases. Norman Bliss, aged four, the county’s first victim, died Saturday as active cases reached twenty one in the city and county.

Akron U.P Summit County Norman Bliss Emil Bliss City and Couty

Father of Hill Directs a Finish Fight To Save Son

In Seattle Dr. H. C. Hill heads a legal bid to stop extradition of his son Harry Hill of Streator Illinois charged with murdering his mother Elisa Hill. Attorneys vow to fight extradition as hearing on the fugitive warrant approaches before Governor Roland Hartley. Police note a mystery man linked to Hill may aid the case. a poolroom sighting in overalls with clay stains draws attention.

Seattle Wash U.P H. C. Hill Harry Hill Hill Roland H. Hartley Illinois Elisa Hill Streator

Kent State board in secret session on Anderson charges

Kent Ohio Sept 7 in secret session the Kent State Normal college board of trustees considered 143 charges against President David Allen Anderson. A vote on dismissal was anticipated today as witnesses from faculty students and alumni testified. Anderson and attorney A L Caris denied the charges and planned to present more witnesses. Councils discussed tax cuts and city sidewalk plans with resident opposition on Shan non avenue.

Kent U.pr Kent State Normal College Board of Trustees David Allen Anderson Anderson A. L. Caris Ravenna

National Retail Council names Sheridan Secretary Manager

In Washington the Retailers' National council elected George V. Sheridan executive director of the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants as secretary manager of the national group.

Columbus Retailers’ National Council Washington George V. Sheridan Ohio Council of Retail Merchants

Death of 7-year-old in auto crash toll reaches 92

Cincinnati reports the death of Gerhard Piper aged seven two hours after being struck by an auto truck. The Hamilton County traffic toll for the year climbs to ninety two with this tragedy.

Cincinnati Gerhard Piper Hamilton County

Rescue speeds toward old glory monoplane in distress

Two vessels rushed to aid the Trans Atlantic monoplane Old Glory after an S O S during its non stop flight to Rome. The craft with three aboard was believed down between 700 and 900 miles northeast of St Johns Newfoundland as Sir John Carling and Royal Windsor prepared for further Atlantic crossings.

New York U.P St. Johns New Foundland Old Glory Sir John Carling Harbor Grace Atlantic London England William 8. Brock Edward F. Schree Rangoon Burma Calcutta Pride of Detroit Royal Windsor Old Orchard

Ships Steer North to The Rescue of Old Glory

The Carmania steers north toward Canada to aid the monoplane Old Glory which last transmitted five hours out of Newfoundland. The Transylvania continues the search but has not heard further signals since 8:17 GMT today. Weather: rough sea, west by south wind, barometer 29.50 and falling.

Old Glory Carmania U.R Newfoundland

Royal Windsor Leaves for Newfoundland Flight

OLD ORCHARD Me Sept 7 UK The monoplane Royal Windsor took off at 555 a m EDT for Harbor Grace Newfoundland carrying 250 gallons of gasoline for a short flight to Windsor England Phil Wood and C A Schiller plan to start the projected trip from Harbor Grace after refueling The scene contrasted with yesterday s crowd for Old Glory as a Canadian plane rose skyward toward the sea Also note the Sir John Carling began a trans Atlantic flight from Harbor Grace London England and Old Glory was reported in trouble near Cape Race with Transylvania altering course

Atlantic Windsor Eng Old Glory Rome Cunard Transylvania United Press Rport Rdio Corporation of America Ham Mass Cunard Line Lapland Red Star Line Dio Corporation of America Captain Bone The Sylvania Old Orchard Royal Windsor Harbor Grace Newfoundland Phil Wood C. A. Schiller England Sir John Carling London Cape Race Ing William Hearst O. S. Ell

Around the World Fliers Face Harsh Monsoon Flight

Brock and Schlee fly the Pride of Detroit from Calcutta to Rangoon amid fierce winds and heavy rain. The 665 mile leg took eight hours with multiple returns as they battled headwinds. They averaged over 83 mph and left Calcutta at 6 40 a m arriving 2 36 p m. They planned to press toward Ban Siam next.

Rangoon Burman William J. Brock Edward ¥. Schlee Calcutta India Burma Atlantic Detroit Brock Schlee Siam

Levine Flight Postponed Again in England Headwinds Delay Takeoff

In Cranwell England on September 7 the Charles A. Levine and Captain Walter Hinchliffe mono plane Columbia flight to New York or Philadelphia was postponed again, now aimed for tomorrow or later due to head winds. Hinchliffe prepared for takeoff after 7 am but weather halted progress.

Cranwell England Charles A. Levine Walter R. C. Hinchliffe New York Philadelphia Columbia

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Ens Cleveland Frank E. Taplin U. S. District Court Ohio Methodist Middle Road Bishop Berry Jesus Christ McDowell United States Wheeler Cherrington James Gannon Rev F. Scott McBride Dr. FP. C. Dinwidili Wayne B. Wheeler Anti-Saloon League Griff Evans Dr. H. C. Hill Kent College Board of Trustees Lowry O. C. Bird Shannon Avenue Bird Ohioan Foundland East Levine Hinchliffe Bert Russell M. P.totman C. E. Starr F. C. Stedman Company M. D. Hughes Hughes Hughes Blieves J. Basom Campbell Addition Ing Finer Service and Safety Ca
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