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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1925

Page

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Iberian Scissors Move To Cut Abd-el-Krim’s Power In Morocco

Paris dispatches report a Spanish push toward Ajdir as the first blade of a planned joint French Spanish operation to weaken Abd-el-Krim. General Primo de Rivera leads cavalry support from Alhucemas Bay while Petain steadies French troops. Madrid confirms coordinated offensive on the eastern front.

Paris Ajdir Abd-el-Krim Morocco Morro Nuevo Madrid le Matin Marshal Petain Primo de Rivera Petain Fernandez Ypers Saro Riffian Primo Alhucemas Bay Tetuan

Russia Increases Vodka Output In Fiscal Year

Moscow reports the government Vodka trust plans 86,000,000 gallons of vodka at 40 percent alcohol for the year starting October 1, up 16,000,000 gallons from this year’s 30 percent spirit. At current prices this yields about 450 million dollars in gross receipts, with an anticipated 26 million dollars more from a five cent bottle tax.

Moscow Government Vodka Trust

MacMillan Arctic Expedition Heads for U S Return

Commander MacMillan told the National Geographic Society that the Arctic expedition will return to the United States around October 10 and will dock at Wiscasset Maine.

MacMillan United States National Geographic Society Wicassett Maine

Air Fleet Hype And Post Office Bets Stir Debate

In 1925 notes Arthur Brisbane discusses post office investigations and a rush to build an air fleet. The piece frames political betting and aviation policy as central to national prestige and future premacy amid committee inquiries and Roosevelt era concerns.

Mr. New Announces New Air Mail Lines

Mr New reveals four proposed airmail routes linking Chicago to Detroit oe to Detroit ver Chicago to Orleans and Memphis to Jacksey in Louburg. The public will be Mr New who acts with others amid a quarrel.

Mr. New Chicago Detroit Orleans Memphis Jacksey Louburg

Rarest Ship Described by Polo Hunted for Museum Exhibit

Kermit Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt seek a ship once described by Marco Polo in a museum project led by Marshal Field. The ship’s hide is sought in improve condition for display, with pursuit to continue later when ready.

Kermit Roosevelt Theodore James the Marshal Field Maco Polo

Tibetan creatures draw curious attention in wild plains

The report notes sightings of blue sheep from Tibet and Tibetan antelope among other unusual animals. It hints at Simpson's funds being used for exploration, urging readers to turn to page four for more details.

Tibet Simpson

Conference Makes Few Changes in Local Churches

Ohio conference of the Methodist Episcopal church assigns pastors for the coming year after its 114th annual meeting. Changes are limited. Athens and Meigs counties see few moves while several congregations in Albany Amesville Coolville Jacksonville Nelsonville New Marshfield Pomeroy and nearby areas receive new pastors or leave appointments.

Albany Amesville Buchtel Coolville Guysville Jacksonville Nelsonville New Marshfield Middleport Pomeroy C. L. Strecker Columbus Ohio Conference Methodist Episcopal Church T. Henderson Cincinnati Athens City Athens County Meigs County Athens H. J Holcombe Stanley Roush George W. Timberlake Central Frederick Brown Daniel McGurk Barlow Bartlett R. P. Walker Belpre H. B. Pilchard Bidwell T A. Cleland Butcher L.A. Donnelly Cheshire Ira P. Day Chester Jasper Strickland Harry Dye Downington Eureka P. L Holland Ewington G. W. Erskine Gallipolis J. KR. Fields Glouster E. H Darragh Jacksonville Parish Dallas Browning Jerseyville Letart Falls J. W. Barnes Marietta Thomas B. Roberts Gilman Avenue Ff. H. Born Norwood H. A. Sayre Siddleport Otto Giesen Millersport Eees New Marshfield J. H. Leys McCormick F. O. VW Portland Torment G. 8. Lightner Ironton Charles P. Laughlin A. M. Courtney Delaware Ohio State Sunday School Corliss P. Hargrover Board of Sunday Schools T. M. Hare Antisaloon League B. F. Lamb

Gasoline Jag Proves Fatal To Bright Kid

Urbana Ohio report of 14 year old Harold Riffey son of Mr and Mrs Edward Riffey dead from gasoline fumes. He had been inhaling tank fumes for weeks and told friends the vapors felt like intoxication. Parents warned him and found him dead in the garage with the gasoline cap off.

Urbana Harold Riffey Edward Riffey Harold

Shenandoah Dirigible Inquiry Faces Evidence Dispute

Lieut C E Rosendahl protests the admission of survivor statements to refresh memories but not as evidence in the Shenandoah crash inquiry led by Commander Jacob Kline at Lakehurst. Admiral Hilary Jones presides as the board weighs the effect of the notes on statements made by survivors.

Lakehurst N. J C. E. Rosendahl Jacob Kline Shenandoah Kline Ohio Rosendall Rose Hilary P. ‘Jones Board ‘of Inquiry Admiral Jones

Unemployment Relief Sparks West Ham Tensions

London reports the Ministry of Health will take charge of relief in West Ham where dole payments drop 25 percent. Guardians oppose the move, forming a no rent league and warning of possible unrest as 12 percent of Britain's workers are unemployed.

London Ministry of Health Great Britain West Ham Board of Guardians of Ministry of the West Ham

France’s Air Policy and Debts Ap Remain Center Stage

President Coolidge appeals to news writers to treat France fairly while Wilby favors a safe approach and extols naval control. The article emphasizes France’s knowledge of current policy and insistence that debts be fully met.

France Coolidge

Weather Forecaster Browne Warns of Hard Times Ahead

Herbert Janvrin Browne of Washington, a leading long distance weather expert, says conditions now mirror 1816 The Year Without a Summer. He predicts two years of hard times for farmers, citing possible frost and crop failures across the region. Browne plans to present views at the Bab son conference opening September 23. Charles F. Marvin of the Weather Bureau notes debate over long range forecasts.

Herbert Janvrin Browne Washington Republic Peene Maryland Browne Babson Conference On Meteorology Charles F. Marvin

France seeks new terms on war debt to America

Washington reports the French mission plans a settlement reducing the total debt by lowering interest and spreading payments over years. The move aims to ease France’s budget, win favorable press coverage, and align with Congressional approval while contrasting Britain’s terms.

Washington France America Aress Coolidge United States American Debt Funding Commission Congress Great Britain

Eastern mines resume operations after idleness

Flushing Sept 22 two mines operated by the Massillon Belmont Rose mary Coal company resumed work today after several months of idle time. The mines employ more than 500 men.

Flushing Massillon, Belmont & Rosemary Coal Company

Man Near Chauncey Wears 25 Year Old Suit to Dinner

John Shafer of near Chauncey wears a suit bought in 1899 that remains in good condition with all buttons intact. He claims the Lion brand Fade-Fild edge suit, sewn with silk and linen thread, has given excellent wear for twenty-five years. Shafer recently wore the outfit to a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Brooking in Millfield.

Lion Brand Fade-Fildedge Company Shafer

Goyan Villages Led by Turk Soldiers

A fragment notes Goyan Villages were led by Turk soldiers amid unspecified actions. The passage provides minimal readable context about command or location, with no dates or outcomes.

Balloting Ends Coal Controversy at Sugar Creek Mines

Sugar Creek miners will be balloted to other Ohio Collieries mines this week ending a dispute that led President Mali to call out all Ohio Collieries mines. An earlier ballot attempt stalled by representation was resolved with a new agreement.

Glouster Sugar Creek Ohio Collieries Company Mali Ohio Eetge Hall Hye Medec

Georgia Starts Major Road Building Program

Georgia state highway board announces start of a large road program. Work will focus on constructing more than 5,006.6 miles of new highways across the state.

Georgia Atlanta State Highway Board Hes Andie

Bad Man Cornered in Illinois Cornfield Hunt

Tracked by bloodhounds into a cornfield Bear here Joseph Bumas, slayer of ghetty Orville Litchfield, of Mar- Sept. 23.

Luca Ilc Joseph Bumas Ghetty Orville Litchfield Mar

Dutch Andrews indicted in Delaware county murder case

George Dutch Andrews, an escaped federal prisoner, has been indicted by the Delaware county grand jury on a murder charge tied to a long investigation in Muncie Indiana. Authorities say the case involves a third degree murder count and related evidence gathered by the grand jury.

Muncie Ind George Andereos Delaware County Grand Jury

The Navy Belt Puzzle Fragment Reveals Vague Incompleteness

A partial OCR fragment mentions the navy belt and a statement that something cannot be ed into or part of a foe, leaving ambiguity about the intended subject and context of the sentence.

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