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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1925

Page

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Optimism and Pessimism at League Meet Over Security Pact

In Geneva today optimism over progress on the security pact contrasted with pessimism on the Mosul dispute between Great Britain and Turkey. Talks continue as France appears to ease hard lines, Briand hints at peace with Germany, and a plebiscite option surfaces for Mosul amid possible concessions.

Geneva League of Nations Assembly Mosul Great Britain Turkey Germany Europe Tevfik Rushdi Bey League League Council France M. Briand Hewsney Briand

Border Guard War Department Cracks Down on Tourists and Bootleggers

Treasury reports show customs officers along the Canadian border seizing automobiles and liquor as they clamp down on bootlegging. Tourists mostly escape, while fines apply to any wet goods and confiscated cars when bootlegging is suspected. Authorities plan stronger border policing by November 1, focusing on New York Vermont and Maine fronts.

ROBT Thornburgh Washington Treasury Montreal Canada United States New York Vermont Maine

Logan Boy Recalls Escape From Shenandoah Crash

Louie Allery, former crewman of the ill fated Shenandoah, tells how he escaped death when the air liner crashed near Shenandoah. He describes watching the control cabin break away, helping fellow survivors, and reporting the disaster to Commander Rosendahl before his own retirement.

Logan Boy Shenandoah Logan Louie Allery W. R. Linn East Mainstreet Lakehurst N. J Earth Allery Gne Everett P. Allen Allely Allen Jcerk Teat

Swallows knife but may live after operation

Jack Hill of Edgefield enters hospital after swallowing a table knife during a sword swallowing stunt. A 9 inch knife was removed from his stomach by abdominal surgery and doctors say he is doing as well as could be expected. The incident occurred at a local theatre Tuesday night.

Columbus Jack Hill Edgefield Hill Grant Hospital

Gas well turns up 3 million cf daily near Somerset

A gas well on the Edward Ritter farm near Somerset is producing about 3,000,000 cubic feet of gas per day, the largest gas strike in the area to date.

Somerset New Lexington Edward Ritter Somerset

Mitchells Case and the Joy of Work in 1925

A Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge may avoid action against Colonel Mitchell over charges of incompetence in U S air forces. It argues for full inquiry rather than whitewashing and insists on uncovering ignored protests by Commander Mitchell and the Atlantic crossing feat.

Col. Mitchell Arctic Washington Coolidge Mitchell United States Air Forces Atlantic

Chaplain Reed speaks to Kiwanis on prison reform

Rev. T O Reed, chaplain of the Ohio penitentiary in Columbus, told Kiwanis at Hotel Berry that prisons aim to reform inmates and prepare them for useful citizenship. He praised 95 percent success, urged employment for prisoners, home discipline, and noted over 700 World War II veterans are confined, sharing how veterans lost jobs after service. Visitors included H R McVay, Wilson Smith, and F L Patterson.

T. O. Reed Ohio Penitentiary Kiwanis Club Hotel Berry West Spring Street Columbus Ohio Chaplain Reed Reed Mr. Reed H. R.mcvay Athens County Wilson Smith Athens High School F. L. Patterson Roanoke

Rainless Month Reported by Local Official

A local official, GC. W. Freeece, states that a month has passed without measurable rainfall and warns that no rain before the month ends will extend the dry spell. The notice highlights ongoing drought conditions in the area.

GC. W. Freeece

Weather record notes heavy rains this summer

The report recalls rainfall amounts over several weeks, including .6 inches on August 13, more than three fourths of an inch on July 22, and nearly an inch on July 21. It notes the impacts from these downpours are fading from memory.

Federal Law Reaches Wets Exposed Dope Ring In Cleveland

Federal agents reached into Ohio as arrests were expected in Toledo Akron Youngstown and other cities in an international dope ring exposed in Cleveland. Harry Montana Goldman appeared before U S Commissioner Monahan and pleaded not guilty to belonging to a master ring of dope peddlers with headquarters in a local cigar store. The probe began in July with agents from Kansas City Chicago and Washington.

Cleveland Ohio Toledo Akron Youngstown Harry “Montana Goldman U. ‘Ae Monahan Kansas City Chicago Washington

Eight Hurt in Accidents in Columbus Area

Three vehicles were involved in crashes near Columbus on Tuesday night leaving Mrs. Lawrence Losey of Steubenville in critical condition with probable skull fracture. Seven others suffered minor injuries, all from a pair of auto accidents along the National Highway.

Columbus Lawrence, Losey Steubenville

Judge Critiques Prohibition Raids In Cuyahoga County

Common Pleas Judge Walter McMahon urged the fall grand jury to thoroughly investigate entanglements in county prohibition raids. He criticized justices of the peace for how liquor raids have been conducted in Cleveland.

Cleveland Common Pleas Walter McMahon Cuyahoga County Courts of Justices of the Peace

Unmasked man robs bank in Milfedgeville

A lone masked robber entered a Milfedgeville bank near Washington D. C. yesterday, forced cashier Fern Fishthrow to surrender about 1500 dollars, then fled in a car. A posse traced the abandoned vehicle near Jeffersonshire, with a suspected second accomplice waiting.

Washington, D. H Milfedgeville Fern Fishtrow

Alligator Growth Claim Incongruent with Biology

The fragment claims an alligator will reach 13 feet in 15 pen while "cently" to wit grow a hundred in a week, a statement lacking scientific basis and context. No verifiable details or sources accompany the claim.

Scooter Meet Promises Prizes at Thursday Carnival

The Scooter Carnival committee announces ample prize support for all races set for Thursday at 4 p.m. on the Dalton addition asphalt. Business firms and individuals have contributed, with potential second place prizes if more funds arrive. A mother asked about including tricycle races, and two such events will be added.

Dalton Addition Prises Giauque

Vessel Fire Off Catalina Island Claims Crew

A small boat or yacht crew was trapped by a fire near Catalina Island and believed killed. The vessel’s identity had not yet been established.

Los Angeles Catalina Island

County approves deputy sealer salary and marker funding

County commissioners at the courthouse approve paying Deputy Sealer Tom Bennett 125 dollars monthly to test gas pumps. They also authorize 68 dollars for eight Revolutionary War grave markers via the D A R chapter. Purchases include white oak for bridges, cement, sewer tile, creosote blocks, and more white oak for bridge flooring. In the afternoon the board visits the county infirmary.

Tom Bennett Court House Ames Township Kimberly York Township Hockingport Troy Township Andrew Murphey J. H. Grosvenor N. P. Ohlinger County

Ohio towns face acute water shortage as drought bites

Ohio suffers a severe water crisis with over 2900 cities and villages affected by reduced supply. The situation pressures inland communities across the state as rainfall remains scarce.

Ohio

Weet Are Like Wives Walking Your Object to Others

Fragmentary text shows garbled phrases likely from a historical column or ad. The readable parts reference social roles and personal conduct, with no clear event, date, or named entities to anchor a specific news item.

Woman fatally burned when crude oil can explodes

Mrs William Gould 47 of Cannonville died about 1 PM from severe burns suffered around 7 AM after attempting to use crude oil in a cook stove. Neighbors Luther Wade and Lee Buncee extinguished flames, but inhalation injuries proved fatal. Mrs Gould, long invalid, leaves several children.

William Gould Caneanville Cannanville Luther Wade J Lee Buncee Gould Cannonville

State building commission backs annex site for new office

The state building commission unanimously favors constructing the proposed state office building on the State House annex site on State Houses grounds. The advisory committee previously refused to endorse the South Third Street location opposite the Statehouse, and is now asked to decide promptly on architect selection and plans for the annex site.

Columbus State Building Commission State House State Houses Donahey Crabbe Tracy Joint Legislative Advisory Committee Cleveland South Third Street Statehouse

Noel to be defended as hearings loom in Daly case

Noel 31, Collegian, faces murder trial for kidnapping and slaying 6 year old Mary Daly of Montclair N J. His father Dix W Noel plans to confer with attorney James D Noel of Jersey City as defense teams are formed. New Jersey probes consider possible accomplice and reasons for Noel’s prior hospital release.

New York Ira Noel Collegian Hever Mary Daly Montclair N. J Chicago Dix W. Noel Athey James D. R. d Jersey City Noel Carpenter New Jersey Young Neel Overbrook Eoon Daly Raymond Pierce

Governor in Columbus Faces Rumored Mansion Incident

A mysterious report from Columbus notes discussions about a mansion and a non serious incident. Officials and residents await clearer details as speculation grows about the governor's whereabouts and actions.

Columbus

SENGLISH LIQUOR SHIP IS CAUGHT NEAR WASHINGTON SCENE

The echooner Dews was seized by guard patrol boat 129 after report to the Treasury Department. The crew beached the vessel and swam ashore escaping. Prosecution actions to begin at Providence on the vessel.

Senglish Washington Treas Department Lebel Providence I. 1

Junk Shenandoah wreck to be junked with restrictions

Caldwell Sept 9 The Shenandoah wreck will be junked with a rule that no part may be cut up as souvenirs or shown publicly. Commander Jacob H Klein of Lakehurst stated bids were still coming in and the first salvaged parts were sent to Lakehurst as others await disposal amid a Justice Department probe of vandalism at the site.

Caldwell Shenandoah Jacob H. Kiein Lakehurst Navy

Buried Crash Victims In Middleport Following Auto Collision

How ard Warner a Middleport garage man killed Saturday evening when a machine driven by John Niggemeyer crashed into him while he checked brakes in front of the T W Gold residence in Mechanicburg was buried at Beech Grove cemetery after a short service at the Warner home John Prayther Middleport grocer who was struck and fatally injured died at Shelt ering Armes hospital and was buried at Ketron cemetery following services at the Prayther home.

Middleport Howard Warner John Niggemeyer Athens T. W. Gold Mechanitcburg Beech Grove Warner Home John Praither Warner Armes Keten Cemetery Prayther

Woman forger escapes in Toledo incident report

A woman forger fled custody in Toledo amid a crowded scene with officers and visitors present. The escape occurred as authorities moved through the area, leaving officials to pursue the suspect.

Mitchell Attack Trials Set For Army Retaliation

The Army moves to court martial Colonel William Mitchell, former assistant chief, over his attack on superiors and the Shenandoah disaster. An inquiry advances quickly, with trial possible within two weeks as the department pursues a firm course for the service.

Fred J. Walker Washington William Mitchell Shenandoah Mitcheell’e Mitchell

Local Brief on Unclear San Antonio Aviation Policy

San Antonio report unclear due to garbled OCR text mentioning aviation affairs and a referenced official. The fragment lacks coherent names, dates, or concrete actions to summarize a definite event or statement.

Mitchell to face formal military action in aviation case

War department officials said they have an air tight case against the aviator Mitchell as Colonel Nugent heads toward San Antonio to secure Chad. Officials expect a military arrest within days and predict limited punishment, likely a request for reengagement, while strong political backing cautions action.

George A Nugent San Antonio Chadie Mitchel War Department Honghey Mitchell -Wed Mitchell Moe

Amundsen Plans 1930 North Pole Flight in Airship

In Milan on September 9 Captain Realé Amundsen announces a new North Pole attempt for March aboard the dirigible N-1, under a contract with Posthiev Mussolini. The Norwegian prepares an airship voyage previously deemed unlikely.

Milan Realé Amundsen North Pole Posthiev Mussolini Amundsen

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