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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1928

Page

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Milan Parade Bombing Kills Fourteen, Injures Many

A bomb aimed at King Victor Emmanuel at the Milan fair detonated in Piazza Giulo Cesare. Fourteen bystanders were killed and dozens injured as soldiers and police restored order. the king attended the fair and a royal balcony appearance followed. The Milan mayor posted a 100,000 lire reward for suspects.

Milan U.P Victor Emmanuel Giulo Cesare Benito Mussolini Italy Victor Piazzi Giulo Cesare la Scala Il Duce Mussolini

Dave Bauer Suicide At Old Home In Pomeroy

Pomeroy man Dave Bauer, 57, ended his life with a shotgun at the Naylors Run home. Ill health was listed as the cause. He lived with his sister Kate Bauer and left a brother Fred Bauer of this city and sister Mrs Charles Kautz of Charleston. Coroner B H Ewing took charge. He had been married but divorced.

Pomeroy Valentine Dave” Bauer Bauer Naylors Run Kate Bauer Charge Bauer Idst B. H. Ewing

Weather Summary: Light Rain and Stable Temperatures

Rain totaling about .25 inches was measured on Wednesday. Temperature remained steady from yesterday noon to today at 12 o clock, except for a ten degree rise over a two hour span this morning. Readings show highs around 40 to 42 degrees and winds calm with minor fluctuations across the day.

Ohio Winter Wheat Wrecked By Cold And Wet Weather

Ohio reports put the state winter wheat at 32 percent of normal as of April 1, reflecting early season freezes and harsh winter conditions. The 10 year average for April 1 normal is 79 percent, indicating a severe drop from typical yields.

Columbus Ohio U. S. Department of Agriculture Department of Rural Economics Ohio State University

Illinois primary upends Thompson Small Crowe machine

Final Illinois primary results widen the victory margin for U S Senator Charles S Deneen and ex Governor Frank O Lowden while Governor Len Small and Cook County State's Attorney Robert E Crowe suffer overwhelming defeats. Louis L Emmerson defeats Small for governor by about 450000 votes and Otia F Glenn defeats Frank L Smith. Judge John A Evanson defeats Crowe for Cook County State's Attorney as bombed campaign home is noted. The sweep wrecks Crowe Small and Smith networks and weakens Mayor Thompson's influence.

C. C. Nicolet United Press Chicago Thompson-Small- Crowe Illinois U. S Charles S. Deneen Frank O. Lowden Len Small Robert E. Crowe Cook County Louis Emmerson Small Otia F. Glenn Frank L. Smith United States John A. Evanson Crowe Smith Thompson

Airdromes to Be Built for Ocean Flyers

Eight Atlantic airdromes linked by a 36 hour U S Europe air service plan led by Edward R Armstrong of Dupont. First station to anchor 400 miles off Delaware Capes by spring costing about 2.5 million dollars. Financiers shipping men and rail officials back project. Each station will have hotel, weather bureau, and radio. Landing surface 300 to 1200 feet.

New York Atlantic United States Europe Edward R. Armstrong Armstrong Dupont Company of Delaware Delaware Capes

England Seat Upheld by House After Contest Dismissal

The House, without a record vote, upheld Representative E. T. England of West Virginia by adopting a unanimous report from the elections committee. The contest filed by former member J. Alfred Taylor, a Democrat, charged fraud and irregularity in the election but was dismissed.

Washington U.2 E. T. England West Virginia House House Elections Committee J. Alfred Taylor Taylor

Mrs Elizabeth Ireland Dies In Columbus

Mrs Elizabeth Pearson Ireland aged 69 mother of Columbus Dispatch cartoonist William A Ireland died suddenly at her Chillicothe home after a heart attack Wednesday morning.

Columbus Elizabeth Pearson Ireland William A Billy) Ireland Columbus Dispatch Chillicothe

Mussolini Train Tour Diverted by Possible Inferrnal Device

An unconfirmed Como dispatch says authorities found an infernal machine on a railroad line used by Mussolini's train during its Rome to Milan passage, prompting concern as the Premier's route passed through the area.

Geneva Como Mussolini Rome Milan

Miner Bullets Found Amid Suspected Double Killing Threat

A second killing near Sand Run is feared after reports of gun threats. Officials say bullets from an old miner supply were found, raising concern about a potential repeat violence. Local authorities urge residents to stay alert and cooperate with investigations.

Sand Run

Logan Man Arraigned in Sand Run Slaying Case

Leslie Shultz pleaded not guilty to second degree murder in the Tuesday slaying of Edward Tom at his Sand Run home. He was held for the grand jury. Authorities report two gunshot wounds and a missing third slug. a mental evaluation followed the arraignment. Funeral services for Tom are set for Friday at 2 p.m. at his West Second Street home.

Shultz Tom John Buhler Sand Run Buhler Ben McCorkle McCorkle J. P. Miller Leslie Shultz West Second Street James R. Fields Oak Grove

Speculator Active Again In The Street

New York April 12 U P General Motors and United States Steel led a revival of wild speculation on the Stock Exchange as Radio Corporation slipped while almost all issues gained. U S Steel opened at 153 1 2 to 154 and climbed about three to four points to a new high for the year amid broad market strength. trading tickets lagged behind.

New York U.P General Motors United States Steel Corporation Stock Exchange Radio Corporation U. S. Steel

Arrest Peddlers in Toledo as Federal Probes Extend

Two alleged narcotic peddlers were arrested in Toledo on April 12 amid federal probes. Officers held morphine and cocaine valued at about $2,000 as they investigated claims of drug influence on high school students.

Toledo O.R

Sinclair Defense Seeks War Scare Evidence in Teapot Dome Case

Government challenges the patriotism defense by Sinclair attorneys and seeks Pacific War Scare reports. Beaty testifies that Fall gave no reference to pipeline or storage needs before the 1922 Teapot Dome lease. The defense claims navy origins of leasing policy amid Pacific war fears.

Sinclair Washington Harry F. Sinclair Teapot Dome Amos L. Beaty New York Texas Oil Company Fall Martin W. Littleton Sinclair Defense Daniel Thew Wright Navy Atlantic Gulf Frank J. Hogan E. L. Doheny Elk Hills Pacific Coast Doheny Interior Fall Wilbur Gleaves Hogan

Oil man Sinclair faces clash with Navy chief over Gleaves

Washington reports a predicted legal clash between Harry F. Sinclair and Secretary Wilbur over the Gleaves affair as tensions mount at the federal level. The dispute centers on actions linked to the famed shipbuilder Gleaves and potential government scrutiny.

Washington Harry F. Sinclair Secretary of Navy Wilbur

Officers Take Further Steps in Theft Case

Investigators led by Prosecuting Attorney R. D. Williams and Deputy Wayne Wingett with Special Officer Pete Barrows moved to Wellston to gather evidence for a chicken theft case. Frank Cantor of Wellston and Edward Johnson of Chauncey were arrested in Logan while attempting to sell birds. Chickens were traced to Charles Roberts’s Lodt township farm seven miles south of Athens on the Pomeroy road. The Roberts farm is now occupied by tenant Charles Bobo. Feathers marked the birds’ route over a hill behind the Roberts house and into a car near the bridge north of the farm. Nine dead hens were found gassed or smothered in sacks, and a dead rooster was discovered in the poultry house, likely killed to silence noise from the Bobo family.

R. D. Williams Wayne Wingett Pete Barrows Wellston Frank Cantor Edward Johnson Chauncey Logan William Williams Athens County Charles Roberts Lodt Township Roberts Athens Pomeroy Road Mr. Roberts Charles Bobo Bobo

Piqua Judge Asks Supreme Court Status Of Municipal Court

Columbus April 12 Municipal Judge Lesh C Harbaugh of Piqua asked the state supreme court to determine the status of the Piqua municipal court. He seeks to know if it is on par with a mayor s court or a common pleas court and whether it has jurisdiction in a suit involving a creditor s bill.

Columbus Lesh C. Harbaugh Piqua State Supreme Court Piqua Municipal Court Mayor's Court Common Pleas Court

Blast injures boy at John Adams High School lab

Norman Hobart 18 is in critical condition after a chemical mixture exploded in the John Adams High School laboratory. About two dozen classmates escaped unharmed as the blast occurred during the lab session in Cleveland.

Cleveland U.P Norman Hobart John Adams High School

Girl's body is pulled away just in time

Florence Wagner a 24 year old Greentown Ohio woman escaped serious harm when a hit and run driver knocked her onto interurban tracks. Deputy Ball leaped from his car and removed her from the rails as a traction car approached. She was knocked unconscious but not seriously hurt.

Greentown U.P Florence Wagner Miss Wagner al Ball Phil Hibaugh Canton Canton-Greentown Ball Hibaugh

Irishman and two Germans aim Atlantic westward crossing

The Bremen crew Baron Gunther Von Huenfeld Captain Herman Koehl and Commandant James Fitzmaurice launched from Baldonnel airfield at 5 38 am bound for Mitchell Field New York in a bid to cross the North Atlantic in a single flight without life buoys or radio. They planned a thirty six hour journey relying on fuel for forty five hours and powers up to ninety miles per hour with optimism despite limited safety gear.

Bremen Baldonnel Field Mitchell Field L. I Heaven Baron Gunther von Huenfeld Herman Koehl James Fitzmaurice Irish Free State Air Force Costello Bay New York Fitzmaurice

Want Wheeling To Remain Independent

Executives of the New York Central Baltimore and Ohio and Nickels Plate railroads told the Interstate Commerce Commission they do not seek to suppress competition with the Wheeling and West Virginia when approved to become directors of the latter line. R Marsden Smith attorney for the Baltimore and Ohio asserted the aim is to keep Wheeling as an independent railroad.

Washington O.S New York Central Baltimore and Ohio Wheeling West Virginia Interstate Commerce Commission R. Marsden Smith

Will Talks About Ford in Europe

Cleveland editor audits Henry Ford remarks on Ireland tariffs and car designs. He jokes that Ireland’s donkeys outperform Ford autos, claiming the animals need no upkeep and pull more. An ironic note closes with Viva Ireland from SHAMUS, ROGERS.

Will Ford Europe Henry Ford Ireland Henry Viva Shamus Rogers

Ohio motorists use 2.1 million gallons daily in 1928 tax report

Ohio motorists average 2,100,000 gallons of gasoline per day with a 1928 tax estimate near 25 million dollars. First two months tax receipts reach 2,976,329.19. since 1925 the total gasoline tax paid by motorists is 45,194,812.05. Gasoline consumption rose about fourteen percent in 1927 over 1926.

Columbus Ohio Commission

Wool Expert To Speak At Athens Farm Bureau Meeting

J. F. Walker, fresh from a study tour of Australia New Zealand and South America, will address the Athens County Farm Bureau Friday night at 6 30 in Hotel Berry. He spoke on wool production and sheep as Athens County farmers explore responses to the new dog law explained by 8 K Mardis. The banquet welcomes Farm Bureau members and guests.

Athens County Farm Bureau Berry J. F. Walker Australia New Zealand South America Walker Athens County Farm Bureau K. Mardis Farm ‘Bureau

British Join To Honor Henry Ford

Henry Ford is honored at a banquet in London by the American Society. Notables present include Sir Harry Brittain Viscount Curzon Lord Mayor Malcolm Campbell Gordon Selfridge and other Bacall motor car interests representatives.

London Henry Ford Harry Brittain Viscount Curzon Malcolm Campbell Gordon Selfridge Aores Southampton Deans Bacall Motor Car

Mayor Stormont Fines Gallia Janitor for Liquor Possession

In Gallipolis on April 12 Judge W R White in Common Pleas court sustained Mayor Andrew Stormont in fining Heenen Canterbury Gallia county court house janitor 100 dollars for possession of liquor he held in a locker in the maintenance of the building.

Gallipolis U.R W. R. White Common Pleas Court Andrew Stormont Heenen Canterbury Gallia County

Safe expansion urged for Athens county agriculture

Floyd DeLashmutt, field secretary of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, spoke at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon on agricultural development for Athens county. He urged safe expansion focusing on marketing organizations, livestock outlets, and better orchard management rather than more orchards, noting potential for wool and cattle trade and improved handling of feeder cattle.

Athens County Floyd Field Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Chamber of Commerce Hoth Berg’ Ry DeLashmutt Profempar E. R. Wallace Ohio University Jackson DeLashmutt Laieda DeLashmuté Adivises Ema Laicutt DeLasie Mutt

Young Logan Boy Dies in Sleeping Sickness

Tommy Bell nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Bell of Market street died at Che hospital from sleeping sickness. He had been taken to Columbus for specialist tests then returned to local hospital where he had weeks of care. He leaves two sisters Marjorie and Ann and grandparents C H Bell and T R Walburn. Funeral arrangements were completed Wednesday afternoon.

Logan Tommy Bell Harry Bell Market Street Che Hospital Coolumbus Marjorie Ann C. H. Bell T. R. Walburn

Fragments Hint at Local Notice About Candy Sale

Readable fragments mention candy items and a local home setting, suggesting an ordinary notice about a sale or distribution. No clear names, dates, or organizations are present to specify scope or location.

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Trapo la Taly Victor Emanuel Police Pomeroy Family Deneen Ocean Flyers Mrs. Ireland Lester Shultz Edward Tom Clinton Webb America Albert B. Fall Interior Harry Sinclair Pasadena Calif el Paso Tex Dublin Ocean George Macdonagh United Press Baldonnel Airdrome North Atlantic Elsie Mackay Walter Hinchman Irish L. L. Or Editor Messenger Athens Messenger Ann S I.e
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