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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1926

Page

4

World Court Debate Deepens as Senate Holds Reservation

The World Court issue grows murky as the Senate refuses full acceptance of the fifth reservation allowing the United States to claim an interest and veto court action. Geneva seeks an interpretation while the administration presses, creating a divided political fight that may last through winter.

Coolidge Senate Geneva United States World Court America State Department

Zuppke’s Four Mules Offbeat Backfield Nickname Stirring Illini

University of Illinois coach Zuppke, famed for The Four Horsemen comparison at Notre Dame, labeled his backfield “the four mules.” The squad took it well, gaining personality and a visible kick. The Illini may embrace the moniker as they prepare to play hard and keep the momentum.

Zuppke Bob Zuppke University of Mllinois Notre Dame Four Horsemen eZuppke Lamm Timm Peters Daugherty

Inland Waterways deficit wiped out profits rise on river fleet

A reflective column notes the U S Inland Waterways Fleet on the Mississippi has shifted from large annual deficits to net profit through businesslike management. It hints at future growth and public interest in government river operations and potential calls for change.

United States Missssippi River Poe

Prosperity Upbeat as U S Reports Strong Trade Year

Washington reports the United States enjoys a highly prosperous year with balanced production and sales across basic industries. Rail traffic shows 1925 seven month carloads at about 35.35 million, higher than 1924, signaling robust wholesale and retail activity and steady demand.

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Great City Moves as Tenants Flee New York Change Day

On moving day in New York City many leases end and a large portion of residents relocate. Taxis, wheelbarrows, pushcarts and wagons swarm the streets as families load trunks and furniture with help from moving companies and curious onlookers.

York Nelal Littlelee

Moving Day Chaos In Greatest City Strains Residents

Report describes widespread moving activity in the city. Residents relocate furniture and belongings during a period of high mobility, with subletting and timing challenges causing congestion though most avoid sleeping outdoors.

Railroad Lease Delayed Amid Passenger Rush

Cincinnati dispatch reports delays in railroad leasing and passenger schedules as the Pix Four faces a last minute injunction. Officials in New York weigh a storm affected plan while workers rush to adjust orders and protections.

Hushenda Emedcom Cincinnati Pix New York alow-/Central railroad Wits Don Smith Uekentasper U. 3 District Court

Rise in 1926 economy driven by rail trade and building boom

In the Wake index shows a 30 percent gain over 1919 rail traffic. Building activity boosts factory additions and housing. 1926 contracts are 78 percent higher than in 1919. Labor profits rise with 6 percent fewer workers yet 4 percent higher wages. Bank credit stayed steady at 4 percent across all Fed districts, totaling 4.106 billion in July, a marked change from 1925.

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Just Keep Your Eyes on Our Alice

Charles P. Stewart reports on public intrigue around Alice Longworth, wife of Speaker Nicholas Longworth. The piece notes social and political attention she attracts at congressional tea events and the speculation about her influence and status in Washington society.

Charles P. Stewart Messenger Longworth Tucker Renty Peppee Princess Alem Obia R. Republi Alice Sworth Elga Ogah Eve Vos Nils Longworth House Bocerral

Questions and Answers on Dogs Observatories and Steel

A reader asks about the first domesticated dog and receives: dogs descended from wolves and jackals. The Smithsonian has an observatory station on Mount Wilson in California. A inquiry about silicon in steel is clarified as silicon steel being an alloy of iron.

Smithsonian Institution California Astrophysical Observatory of Carnegie Solar Observatory Mount Wilson Bam A. L Bureau of Mineral Tech- Silys

Messenger era items note state news and local happenings

The column lists varied Northern Ohio items: Kinnison named to Ohio University trustees, Hughes on Zeppelin raid response, New York legislature eyeing car strike, Evalina Daiiese hosting girls, a South Hocking bridge debate, three bicycles given in a circulation contest won by Martin, Ernestine Bean, and Rose Maurer. Also state salary move for Athens state hospital staff, a Civil War veteran’s mother found in Athens, Prof T N Hoover to Harvard, and early Varsity football showing improvement.

L. Kinnison Ohio Jackson Killewin L. M. Jewett Ohio University Hughes England Wilson New York Messenger Martin Overland Ernestine Bean Chevrolet Ford Rose Maurer State Board of Administration Frank B. Wiles Athens State Hospital Athens Elizabeth Brown William H. Brown Company A 123Th AW

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