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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1923
Page
1
A Montana senator proposes Ford as a choice to win farmer support and push party lines to the Wayside, signaling effort to align rural voters with a national political agenda.
Oklahoma lawmakers prepare to assemble under the constitution amid martial law threats. Adjutant General Markham orders troops and police disperse gatherings, while Governor Walton's guards tighten protections at the executive mansion as tensions rise in Oklahoma City.
Senator Wheeler warns that a third party led by a notable American could tilt the 1924 election to Congress if the West mobilizes against both old parties. He cites Ford La Follette and Borah as potential leaders, notes the West’s demand for reform, and predicts a deadlocked contest with regional shifts by state.
Ollie Hall was arrested Monday night by Police Chief Parker on a charge of reckless driving after a collision at Mil l College Street between his truck and Treat Wetzell's Buick. He appeared before Mayor Gill Tuesday evening, was found guilty, and paid a $10 fine plus costs.
Two express trains on the Oriente railway reportedly seized by Bulgarian rebels threaten foreign passengers including possible English and American travelers. Rumor persists of Premier Zankoff's assassination. Sofia remains at war with rebels as disorder and shortages hinder restoration efforts.
Toledo police seek a gang of bombers after a blast wrecked the Hollinger home on Upton Avenue. H. W. Hollinger narrowly escaped death as the explosion demolished furnishings and shattered the porch. This is the second bombing in 458 hours with a Michigan licensed touring car seen nearby.
Sofia reports quiet in most districts while fighting occurs in Berkovitza Perushtitza Brestovitsa and Kostenets. Rebels surrender in large numbers as communist leaders flee across the Danube into Romania and Jugoslavia. Bulgarian government notes tranquil capital and country overall.
The body of George Benedetti, 23, an Italian taxi driver, was found in a Hudson on the Copley Montrose road in Akron Ohio. He had a crushed head and a knife ripped pocketed clothing indicated robbery. Deputies say no struggle occurred and a card reading presented by Ben was found in the car.
A report from Riga claims a peasant revolution broke out in Russia with rumors of insurgents surrounding Vetluga and Moscow, but no confirmation due to the strength and discipline of the new Russian army.
SIMLA India dispatch reports Russia threatens war on Persia and has 80 000 troops massed in Turkestan near the Persian frontier. Persian anxiety grows as Russian forces seize the city of Enzeli, signaling rising regional tension.
A Prague dispatch reports Soviet forces have occupied all of northern and southern Bulgaria. Sofia is described as isolated and under threat of an attack, with perceived red advances shaping the regional situation.
Federal grand jury in Wheeling West Virginia resumes after a four day recess amid rumors it will focus entirely on liquor conspiracy. Indictments may follow against others connected with the 87 defendants already pending in U S court.
John Patterson faced Hamilton county grand jury indictments for jumping onto a railroad locomotive and causing it to crash. The Aug 23 incident at Norfolk & Western yards in Norwood saw him start a steam up engine, pull levers, fail to control speed, and derail after leaping off.
A train carrying 102 Ohio legislators plus guests left Cincinnati for a trip to Chattanooga Tennessee. They will tour Mount Lookout and Signal Mountain with a large turnout including judges, officials, and citizens. A Zoo dinner poll showed 78 of 180 House members and 24 of 35 Senate members attended.
Representative Thomas W. Sisson of Mississippi died in Washington today from heart failure at age 54. He served in Congress and was a member of the House from Mississippi.
A new knife design features blades arranged in a cross to divide pies into four equal quarters with a single cut. The invention aims to simplify serving and ensure equal portions for gatherings.
Essen reporters say Ruhr railroad workers voted unanimously to strike and not to work for France today. The action follows tensions over postwar occupation tasks and affects regional transport schedules.
In Columbus Ohio on September 26 the Common Pleas Court will hear all criminal prosecutions against William G Benham president and Dwight Harrison vice president and general manager of the defunct R L Dollings Co and its receivers. Judge Robert Duncan was selected to preside with no date set for hearings on receivers for the personal estates. Charges include embezzlement obtaining money under false pretenses and false statements slated to begin October 15. A stenographer was appointed to record testimony from Lindley C Morton of Philadelphia owner of a Nazareth cement plant tied to a Dollings subsidiary Phoenix Portland Co Franklin County prosecutor King said Morton's testimony would be used against Benham and Harrison.
In Cincinnati on September 26 Attorney General C C Crabbe refused to declare candidacy for governor. He said his focus would be on prosecuting a Dollings company securities swindle estimated at 94 million dollars and blamed past Dollings officers for dominating the securities department for six years.
A Cincinnati bus on Lower River Road carried a crowded cabin when a suitcase in the aisle drew curious glances. A strong odor followed the bumps, and at the end of the line the driver found the case with 11 full quarts of wine and three broken bottles. Police were notified.
Sept 26. Germany appeared to have weathered the Ruhr crisis as Bavaria’s Prime Minister Von Kuhlmann agreed to abandon passive resistance. Berlin’s shift prompted Bavarian fears of explosive reaction as Hitler’s fascists threaten trouble while communists in the Ruhr grow more active. France withdraws support to the Reds as Berlin surrenders.
The Athens county board of health reports free school physicals for all children. Led by Miss Virginia Lewis, supervising nurse, the program in Athens city schools provides preliminary examinations at no cost and refers only those with defects to physicians for care.
Dr. Bryan presides over a campus shift as Ohio University registers about 1300 students in four year programs this semester. Freshmen total 619, the largest ever, while two year enrollments drop by 200. The university reports a higher percentage of male students than in the past twelve years, signaling a move toward a full four year university model.
The Marion county grand jury will begin examining Governor Warren T. McCray's financial transactions next Monday, the same day the Republican state committee meets to discuss possible resignation of the state executive.
Oklahoma City Sept 26 The Oklahoma House of Representatives attempted to assemble in the capitol rotunda but was dispersed by state troops acting under martial law. Col Key read a military order forbidding assembly, and legislators were escorted to a nearby hotel to file papers seeking an injunction against Governor Walton to protect the lower house’s lawful meeting.
Refugees in disaster districts suffer as a near typhoon lashes Ja. The American hospital in Yokohama is reported blown down. President Jackson arrives with first clothing shipment from America. Colonel Langhorne notes immediate need for warmer clothes and approves the apparel.
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