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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1925
Page
1
Detroit reports a sharp drop in used car prices driven by new model releases and Ford price cuts. Industry officials say many cars will be scrapped as demand shifts to affordable units, with 1925 seeing fewer trade-ins and a continued push for highway building funded by taxes and federal aid.
Paris delegation led by Joseph Caillaux arrives in New York to begin funding talks on the 4 billion dollar French wartime debt. Officials greet Caillaux as negotiations open in Washington, with prospects of a formal agreement to liquidate the debt.
Colonel William Mitchell forecasts a separate and far improved air service as a result of the Washington investigation by President Coolidge’s committee.
A 1925 Star Company article notes Rosh Hashana 5686, describes the Jewish new year as a major world event, and contrasts ancient Jerusalem with the modern Jewish population in New York City. It mentions a vast Jewish community in New York and hints at a future feature on page four.
Paris dispatches report Riff refugees flooding Abd el Krim’s Tarquist headquarters twenty seven miles south of Ajdir as Madrid says the initial inland push from Alhucemas bay was repelled. Fez notes massed Rif forces threaten Tetuan as Abd el-Krim predicts winter brings victory.
Raccoognigi Italy Sept 23 Princess Mafalda second daughter of King Victor Emmanuel married Prince Philip of Hesse in a quiet ceremony at the Baccognigi castle. The nuptials followed civil and religious rites with dignitaries including Premier Mussolini and the Savoy princes in attendance.
In Geneva on September 23 Irish Free State representatives challenged Britain's right to speak for Ireland before the League of Nations juridical committee. Sir Cecil Hurst stated that Britain opposed compulsory arbitration, marking a renewed flare in the historic dispute.
London reports Dejebel Druse Rebels seized Suelda and took 450 French prisoners. The central News dispatch quoted Vienna sources via Constantinople, noting captures of two armored cars, artillery munitions, and 26 000 pounds in Turkish currency.
Columbus reports frost warnings from the weather bureau indicate killing frosts are not expected until October 18. A cool spell persists into today with warmer weather forecast for Thursday.
The Heinlein brothers furniture exposition drew a crowd on Saturday night for a fine program of old-fashioned music. Attendees included Clem Harden and Len Lynn of Millersport Witby Harden of this city and Grace Harden who accompanied them on piano.
Film star Rodney La Roque was seriously injured in Guerneville California while filming a new production. He plunged an Indian knife into his thigh during a scene, suffering a deep gash.
A sailor muses on whether to expel constraints of married life or share his present with his son. The remark hints at personal choices and affection within a naval life.
Berlin reports engineer Maykemper has perfected an acromobile, a combined automobile and airplane allowing sudden ascent over traffic to speed travel. He claims successful tests and says it can operate on roads without disturbing other traffic, ideal for long trips or sports use.
The Berengaria returned to Southampton with 1694 passengers onboard after wild bomb plot rumors. Cunard offered no explanation for daily drills and the ship was searched. no bomb was found and unclaimed luggage was opened. The incident was linked to seamen's strike sympathizers.
Columbus reports Jack Hill shows marked improvement after swallowing a knife during an amateur theater act. He walked around his hospital room as doctors removed the blade through an abdominal incision.
Washington reports manager Bucky Harris of the Senators will be sidelined a week to ten days after being spiked at home plate. catcher Myatt stepped on his hand during yesterday’s game with the Indians. three stitches were required at the hospital.
In Cleveland, Sept 23, Mrs Rosina Madino is arraigned for slashing truck driver Angelo Mondello gashing his throat after her six year old son was killed by his truck a month earlier. She cited rage and the driver’s alleged taunting as motives.
Ohio University begins the 121st year with a convocation at 9 40 am led by President Bryan who notes strong enrollment and adequate facilities. The campus plans include a student directory, glee clubs practice, a Friday mixer, and Sunday services at the Christian church, with Prof C C Robinson and Mrs Robinson contributing music.
Geneva September 23 the general committee of the league passed a resolution by Quinones de Leon of Chile urging the league council to summon a disarmament conference when international security is assured The measure also brands war of aggression as an international crime It hinges on completion of the European security pact before any final decision by the council
Columbus report says F. R. Humphrey, 25, was badly hurt when his motorcycle collided with a coupe driven by C. V. Carter on September 23. The condition was described as probably fatal.
A vandal armed with an axe and a mallet damaged sculpture titled The 4 or. Police report states the act targeted works by Rodin but the collection remains secure and intact. Regional authorities investigate the incident and review security footage.
London dispatch outlines the Balkans crisis centered on Queen Marie of Romania. The piece notes historic royal wars in the region and signals rising tension among Balkan states amid diplomacy and looming conflict.
Geneva dispatches relay President Coolidge’s cautious view that disarmament through the League of Nations faces real obstacles. Despite partial wins at naval talks, the Rome conference and Washington talks show limited success, with fears that broad disarmament remains unattainable and security may rely on other means or broader pacts.
Washington reports a nationwide survey finds many drivers are psychologically unfit, causing thousands of deaths and millions in damage. A committee urges mental and physical clinics in big city police departments to examine and remove unsafe motorists, estimating about 20 percent may have disabling defects.
New Concord faces a water shortage after Muskingum College welcomed 500 students back, depleting the town supply. Sanitary engineer T KR Lathrope was sent to devise relief as the village of about 200 residents relies on a shallow water filtration system and a 100,000 gallon reserve.
The area switched on heaters as morning cold persisted with 99 degrees dropping to 60s then 50s. September 22 ran ten degrees below normal with forecasts of continued cool weather for several days and frost not expected until early October.
Mt Vernon report confirms a third death from the Knox Oil storage station fire a week earlier. Milton Parrott, 35, city fireman, died Tuesday afternoon from burns received when a 16 000 gallon gasoline tank exploded during the blaze.
A cold rainy day caused the postponed game between the ten leading Senators and the CIA land Indians to be called off. The doubleheader will be paid tomorrow.
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