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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1924

Page

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Veterans urge ex servicemen to unite for world peace

Sir Tan Hamilton, a veteran general, argues that lasting peace requires cooperation between ex service men across nations including former enemies. He advocates regional leagues and opposes the League of Nations as too broad, urging unity of ex servicemen to avert future wars.

Harry R. Flory London Tan Hamilton Britain Great Britain Europe Geneva League of Nations Lhat League Hamilton Middle West United States Upper Silesia American Asia Inter-Allied Federation of Federation Amerin

Found Dead in Cell at East Liverpool Jail

Inquest to be held today into the death of Frank Fircz en 63 a pottery employee found dead in the cell room of East Liverpool jail He was a former inmate of the Columbiana county infirmary and had been lodged by police for the night

East Liverpool Frank Firczen Pottery Employe Columbiana County Infirmary

Warn Warships to Leave Harbor Before Bombardment

Marshal Chang Tso Lin, commander of the Kukden army, ordered foreign warships to depart SankHuAn port. He plans to bomb the Pekingese warships in the harbor according to a Shanghai dispatch cited by the Star.

London Chang Tso Lin Kukden Sankhuan Shanghai Star

Mussolini Accepts Caetani Resignation as Ambassador

Premier Mussolini announced the resignation of Gelasio Caetani from his post as ambassador to the United States. The formal step follows Caetani leaving Italy’s diplomatic service.

Rome Mussolini Gelasio Caetani United States

Means says Wheeler witness lied in Daugherty case

Gaston B. Means ex secret service agent repudiates his Senate testimony as a tissue of lies. He claims other witnesses including Roxie Stinson were coached by Senator Wheeler to confound the Department of Justice. Daugherty rebukes Davis for attacking the DOJ without full investigation.

Columbus Daugherty Senator Wheeler Means Roxie Stinson Jesse Smith Wheeler Department of Justice Administration Miss Stinson

Tangier Rift Tribes Meet Sparks Fear of Wider Revolt

Reports say increased participation by Rift tribesmen in the western Spanish zone raises concern after a conference of all tribes to shape the next policy. The gathering signals potential expansion of unrest in the troubled area.

Tangier

Jail to hospital ambulance death shocks Wheeling

In Wheeling West Virginia on September 22 Harry Cochran died en route from jail to a hospital. Coroner Hobbs ruled death due to acute alcoholism.

Wheeling W. VA Harry Cochran Hobbs

St Contant in Fire Reach From Montreal Aid Call

Aileen Langlite, operator of the St Contant exchange, telephoned Montreal that St Contant on the south shore of the St Lawrence River was being wiped out by fire. She said flames were 100 yards from the exchange as residents fled with belongings.

Montreal St. Contant St. Lawerence Aileen Langlite St. Contant Exchange

Belmont county docket clears 1000 cases yearly

In Belmont county, one case per 160 residents is disposed of annually in common pleas court. With a single judge, Warren C. Cowen clears about 1,000 cases each year, a record for the state.

ST. Clairsville Belmont County Common Pleas Court Warren C. Cowen

Fair and Warmer Days This Week

The forecast from the U S Weather Bureau predicts sunny skies and rising temperatures for Athens and nearby areas, with one midweek shower. Cool start to the week with near normal temperatures later, normal highs around 71 and lows near 52 in Cincinnati.

Athens U. S. Weather Bureau Washington, D. C Ohio Valley Tennessee Cincinnati

Pastor Admits Poisoning To End Their Misery

Gaston B. Means, central figure in several investigations, partially disavows his earlier testimony to the Wheeler-Brookhart Senate committee. He confirms signing a statement released by Attorney General Daugherty but says he did not swear to it, unlike his sworn Wheeler committee testimony.

Washington Gaston B. Means Harry M. Daugherty Daugherty Department of Justice Means Wheeler Committee

ORID Students Back For Year At Ohio University

Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors return to Athens for the new term. Union Station crowds cheer the arrival of students and staff. Dr. E. B. Bryan predicts a record semester enrollment possibly surpassing last year’s 1,500 as registration continues.

Athens Ohio University Union Station Roosevelt Prince of Wales 1. S E. B. Bryan Bryan

More Than Score of New Teachers Join Ohio University Faculty

Ohio University will start classes with twenty eight new faculty ready to assume duties. The educators include Ray Latham George Carrothers George Lasker C D Giauque Harriet Rogers Edith Casson R B Alspaugh W Fink Elizabeth Conklin Scott Willets and others across departments such as education English commerce economics French biology psychology and public school music. Supervising student instructors in training schools will also be present.

Ohio University Ray Latham George E. Carrothers Department George 8. Lasker C. D. Giauque Harriet Rogers Edith Casson R. B. Alspaugh Co. W. Fink Elizabeth Conklin Scott Willets Jeasie Carter Virginia I. Robinson Willam Longstreth Karl D. Reiger Ethel Borton E. E. Ray Ruth Elliott John Kh. Gentry Rex Snavely Grace G. Landreth Eleanor Ross Ruth McMeen Esther Dunham Aroos Asadian Jessie Willett Juanita Jones Grace Finley Dorothy McMurry Ruth Latimer Jeannette Hunter

Earthquake Warning Sparks Public Trust in Japan

A Japanese student warned of a Tokio scale quake mid September and mob violence followed. Authorities acted wisely with precautions as the quake struck for three minutes without injuries.

Japan

Biggest Well in Field Struck in Athens Co

The Ranch Oil and Gas Co reports the largest well yet in the Fish field. A 1136 foot depth hit on a continuation of the three 1,136 feet. The new well is the first hit on the Belmont Brewing lease by Rauch firm. City voters may approve a mill levy for school salaries as dissolution of Belmont Brewing arises.

Ranch Oil and Gas Company Athens City Harry Hoisington Rauch Martins Ferry, CO Belmont Brewing

Minister confesses to poisoning wife and victim in mercy killings

Mount Vernon Ill Sept 22 Rev Lawrence M Hight pastor admits to poisoning his wife and Wilford Sweetin to end their suffering after arsenic found in Sweetin. He told state’s attorney he killed the wife during a dying illness and poisoned Sweetin July 27. A third death of a Centerville high school girl is being probed. investigators seek connections to Hight.

Mount Vernon Ill William Sweetin Lawrence M. Hight Inn Methodist Frank Thompson Centerville Hight End Hight Wilford Sweetin Elsie Sweetin Avorney Mates Attorn Jefferson County Court Jesse Reece Thompson Mra. Sweetin Grant Holcomb Carmi White County

Richest baby denied greetings in Hyde Park

Patricia Edwina Victoria, born February 15, heir to Mountbatten and Cassell wealth, enjoys an airing in Hyde Park. Her nursemaid cares for her as royal knitwear from Queen Mary outfits her, while guardianship and future fortunes link to Sir Ernest Cassell and royal connections.

London Patricia Edwina Hyde Park Royal Mary Haley Louis Mountbatten Pat Prince of Wales Edwina Ashley Louis Marquess Milford Haven Chapel Royal St. James Palace Patricia ‘Ramsay Patricia Edwina Victoria Ernest Cassell Edward VII England Cassell Cologne Germany Liverpool Mexico Sweden China Argentina Assuan Egypt Sir Edward Edwina Ashley Brook House Baby America Patriciate Victoria Princess Victoria Lord Mountbatten

Ivor Explodes and Sinks as Baltic Ship Rescues Crew

The oil tanker Ivor, en route Cardiff to Philadelphia, catches fire 500 miles off Cape Breton Nova Scotia. Flames tower as the crew abandons in lifeboats. the Lithuania rushes to rescue all sailors, warning other ships to keep clear of the burning vessel.

Halifax Ivor Lithuania Cardiff Wales Philadelphia Cape Bahle Nova Scotia

Cincinnati University enrollment tops five thousand

Cincinnati Ohio September 22 attendance at the University of Cincinnati opened with enrollments surging past the five thousand mark, the largest student body on record surpassing the former high of four thousand seven hundred ninety nine.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati

Bright Spot: Husband Returns Home Bruised After Party

A young Martin's Ferry husband of a few months returns home late from a party. The bride, worried by rumors of drinking, questions him. He says he bumped a lamp post and bruised his forehead while admitting a few drinks. She warns him not to use iodine.

Martin Lobby

Army aviators begin 350 mile jump to San Diego

JUMP TO PACIFIC COAST BEING MADE BY AIRMEN TODAY. United States army round the world flyers, at Tulcon Riz., prepared to leave at dawn for a 350 mile hop to San Diego. Lieut Lowell Smith said the planes are in good shape and a fast trip to San Diego is expected. They may reach Los Angeles Thursday. Each flyer received a Naaxajo Rug gift from Tuscan citizens as a welcome. The El Paso leg averaged 90 miles per hour. Purses of 1000 dollars will be awarded on arrival in Los Angeles. Twenty planes will escort to Clover Field where a large floral setting sun piece is being prepared.

Municipal Field Tulcon Riz United States Army San Diego Lowell Smith Flig Los Angeles el Paso Clover Field

Work to Proceed Defiance Dam Construction Near Independence

After delays in equipment and material, the state dam on the Maumee river at Independence, four miles east of town, is set to advance rapidly this week with supplies now in hand and crews ready to push ahead.

Defiance Maumee River Independence Here

Midwest Storm Kills Five in Wisconsin and Hits Midwest

A cyclonic storm sweeping the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois left multiple dead and many missing, with Thorp Wisconsin reporting six dead near a live wire accident and Milwaukee recording one death. City harbors saw yachts sunk or driven aground as Lake Michigan battered vessels and power lines failed across devastated regions.

Chicago Sept Mid-West Minnesota Wisconsin Dakotas Thorp Consin Milwaukee Lake Michigan Ashland Wis Ilinois Sion

Couple Fatally Injured in Newark Auto Crash

Dotson aged 37 and his wife Cora were seriously injured in a Sunday morning collision near Newark Ohio. Their car traveling from Columbus to the Dotson parents’ home was struck by an eastbound Pennsylvania Flyer at a street crossing. The vehicle was hurled onto westbound tracks, demolished, with both occupants not expected to survive.

Newark Dotson Cora Columbus City

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