Tax-Supported Higher Ed On Trial Says Dr Bryan Ohio convocation
Dr. E. B. Bryan declares tax supported higher education in Ohio is on trial while public schools through high school are not. He notes ongoing scrutiny by state committees and urges society to see benefits from institutions as students and faculty face a testing year. The convocation at Ohio University in Ewing Hall opened with remarks and music by the girls' glee club.
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Ohio
Bryan
E. B. Bryan
Ohio University
Ewing Hall
Dr. Bryan
Glee Club
Margaret Benedict
Nancy
Miller
Dempsey Crowned Out as Tunney Takes Heavyweight Title
Philadelphia reports 132000 fans witnessed Gene Tunney defeat Jack Dempsey to become the new world heavyweight champion. Dempsey’s seven year reign ended as Tunney dominated rounds and the crowd exited in orderly fashion.
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M. D. Tracy
Philadelphia
John L. Sullivan
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
America
Jack
Dempsey
Jerry
Killer
Schlessinger Reappointed Ohio Public Works Chief
Columbus reports George Schlessinger was reappointed state superintendent of public works and director of highways by Governor Vic Donahey, reaffirming leadership over state infrastructure.
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Columbus
George Schlessinger
Vic Donnahey
Weather Notes on Humidity and Rain
The report explains clammy feeling from high humidity as air holds moisture. Yesterday's humidity was 75 percent, this morning 81 percent, with slight pressure rise then fall suggesting possible showers. Four tenths of an inch of rain fell during the night.
Everglades Search Expands for More Hurricane Dead
Miami reports 4825 homes destroyed and 5000 damaged as relief chief Baker notes ongoing searches in the flooded Everglades along the Tamiami Trail. About 1500 injured. death toll uncertain for a week due to mud and debris. typhoid and tetanus vaccines are being rushed by boat, air, and rail to curb disease.
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United Press
Miami
Florida
Henry T. Baker
Everglades
Tamiami Trail
Moorhaven
Mrs Jack Dempsey vows comeback after defeat
Alliance reports Mrs. Jack Dempsey stating Jack Dempsey was beaten due to something given before the bout. She insists he will regain the championship in a few months and vows to support him when he faces Gene Tunney again. Her remarks came aboard the Pennsylvania Limited en route to Philadelphia.
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Jack Dempsey
Jack
Tunney
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Philadelphia
New York Boxing Commission
Harry Wills
Man Dies After Transfusion Fails
Raymond Roach 20 of West Columbia died at Holzer hospital after an accident at the car shops in Middleport. He had one foot severed and the other leg torn when he fell beneath a car. Five fellow workers donated blood in a transfusion attempt that failed. His parents and siblings survive. funeral plans to be announced.
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Middleport
Raymond Roach
West Columbia
Holzer Hospital
Thomas Roach
New Witnesses in McPherson Case Located Today
San Francisco report states new witnesses in the Aimee Semple McPherson case include Harry Melosh a Los Angeles clothing salesman and Mrs Babe Daniels of Chicago detained in San Francisco They claim they were promised wealth by McPherson and allege her role in a Carmel by the Sea cottage affair and a seaside bungalow tie to Kenneth Ormiston with Melosh saying he received 45 from the evangelist.
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San Francisco
Mr. Martin
Miss X
Los Angeles County
Aimee Semple McPherson
Martin
Harry Melosh
Los Angeles
Babe Daniels
Chicago
Hartington Judge vows diet reform after five days on bread
Hartington Nebraska county judge Wilbur F. Bryant age 75 declares after a five day bread and water diet that he will regulate his diet for the rest of his life. He made the remark while speaking from his courtroom. The incident was reported by UP.
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Hartington
Wilbur F. Bryant
Crossword Puzzle Returns to Messenger Classified Page
Starting Sunday the crossword will appear on the Messenger classified page after a summer hiatus. It promises new constructors concealed names and ideas and aims to please fans with enhanced features as longer evenings begin.
New Champion Tunney Beats Dempsey In Ten Round Decision
Gene Tunney, ex United States Marine, defeated Jack Dempsey by ten round decision before 130000 spectators in Philadelphia to become the world heavyweight champion. Tunney won eight rounds to Dempsey’s two, with Dempsey showing diminished punching power and resorting to rough tactics. Tunney absorbed punches and rallied, finally securing the landmark victory.
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Philadelphia
Gene Tunney
United States Marine Corps
Jack Dempsey
Tex Rickard
United States
Tunney
Dempsey
Ham
Eggers
Jess Willard
Carpentier
Firpo
New York
Pennsylvania Commission
John L. Sullivan
Jack McAuliffe
Toledo
Lancaster Street Opens to Traffic After Paving Completed
North Lancaster street paving from Columbia avenue to the state highway junction over Courtney hill is finished. Contractor Fred Beckler laid 1,250 feet with brick on concrete, filled with asphalt. the city relaid old brick near the junction and covered it with asphalt.
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Columbia Avenue
Courtney Hill
Fred Beckler
Beckler
Messenger fight party draws three thousand fans in rain
About 3000 or more people gathered on the Messenger post office lawn despite rain to watch a live boxing broadcast featuring Tunney and Dempsey. The crowd, described as a Dempsey crowd, cheered for Tunney and demanded more updates as the bout details trickled in.
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Genau
Dempsey
Tunney
Daugherty Bank Officer Tells of Ledger Tampering in Trial
Mal Daugherty testified that Harry Daugherty claimed records were destroyed to hide accounts tied to a government fraud probe. DOJ accountant Joseph Genau noted a $53 000 discrepancy in October 1921 deposits, linked to the American Metal Company asset transfers and a $7 000 000 impounded assets deal. The Philadelphia talk centers on Tunney’s title and potential challenges from Harry Wills.
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Mal &. Daugherty
Harry M., Daugherty
Midland National Bank
Washington Court House
Ohio
Thomas W. Miller
Harry Daugherty
Harry
Mal
Jesse Smith
Liberty
John T. King
American Metal Company
Joseph A. Genau
Department of Justice
Midland Bank
Genau
Depos
Fight figures reveal Deague bout earnings and shares
Official figures show total attendance 130 with receipts of 2,000,000 dollars. Jack Dempsey receives 850,000, Gene Tunney 200,000, and Tex Rickard 950,000.
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Deague
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Tex Rickard
New Pastor and Wife Known Here
The Rev. C. M. Coulter becomes the new pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church and will lead both morning and evening services Sunday. Mrs. Coulter, daughter of C. T. Lovell of Morgan county, is educated at Athens High School, Ohio University, and Ohio Wesleyan University. Mr. Coulter, son of C. C. Coulter of Crooksville, studied at Ohio Wesleyan and Bas ont University School of Theology and has a decade of ministerial experience.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Ohio
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C. T. Lovell
Morgan County
Athens High School
Ohio University
Ohio Wesleyan University
C. C. Coulter
Crooksville
Ohio Wesleyan
Basont University School of Theology
Property Loss Reaches Family in Columbus
Mrs James Dyar of Montrose Avenue learns from sister Mrs William Brown in Columbus that brothers Joe Walsh and Bea Walsh in Miami are safe after their property was destroyed. Mrs Brown, to join her husband within a week, stays in Columbus.
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James Dyar
Montrose Avenue
William Brown
Beatrice Walsh
Columbus
Mr. Brown
Joe Walsh
Miami
Fla
Brown
Mine owners reject latest peace proposals
Representatives of the mine owners refused the miners latest peace proposals as the British official wireless announced. The cabinet was to meet today to consider the dispute.
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London
Weather Prophet Brown Buoys Markets With Storm Forecasts
Herbert Janvrin Brown, a self styled long range forecaster, gains attention whenever major storms hit the western hemisphere. Government experts dismiss long range prediction yet Brown claims three year outlooks based on sun spots and cites 1926 27 cold spells and future frosty summers. His predictions sway farmers markets and even prompt White House fuel stockpiling.
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Charles P. Stewart
NEA
Washington
Herbert Janvrin Brown
United States Weather Bureau
Herbert Panvrin Brown
Weather Bureau
Brown
Weather Department
Chicago
White House
H. Janvrin Brown
Democrats in Lead as Primary Maps Take Shape
Campaign managers gear up for the fall fight after 33 state primaries. New York Democrats set Charles F. Wagner to face Republican Senator Wadsworth. Of 25 GOP incumbents up for re-election six failed in primaries while all five Democratic incumbents were renominated. Alabama sees Oscar Underwood step aside and Hugo Black secure the nomination.
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McNary
Oregon
Chica
Pram
Gerry
Rhode
Democratic Terial
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Delaware
Democratic Jerse
Charles F. Wagner
Wadsworth
Alabama
Oscar Underwood
Hugo L. Black
G A R Debates Disbandment At 1926 Reunion
At the Des Moines reunion final session in September 1926 veterans debated disbanding the G A R. A younger veteran defended ongoing meetings saying eight years remain, though many attendees sense this may be their last year.
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Des Moines
Sept. St
G. AD R
Jury Will Dig Into Disaster At Mesmerizing Flight
Nassau county grand jury to probe Sikorsky biplane crash that burned during attempt at non stop flight to Paris. Fonck Lin and L. W. Curtin absolved of criminal negligence. inquiry to determine undue engineering hazard connected with the flight.
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N. Y
Nassau County
Grand Jury
Sikorsky
Paris
Fonck
Lin
L. W. Curtin
Woman injured after fall on Main Street in Pomeroy
Miss Eleanor Horten of Detroit visiting her brother Captain and family slipped on Main Street yesterday and fell, injuring her nose and bruising her face. She suffered cuts but was not severely hurt, according to local reports.
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Eleanor Horten
Troit
Miss Horten
Main Street
Miss Horton
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