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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1932

Page

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Guardsmen Deployed to Halt Ohio Mine Unrest

In eastern Ohio 356 Ohio National Guard troopers moved to Harrison County to quell a strike outbreak sparked by the Somers mine near Adena. A riot left 1 dead and 30 injured as strikers clashed with guards, with tear gas used to restore order and guards firing over demonstrators’ heads.

Cadiz Ohio Harrison County 145Th Infantry Ohio National Guard Akron Somers Adena National Guard Marx Piney Fork Maurice Wooster Harrisville Walter Kimball

Calves Paradise at Hearst Ranch Delivers Abundant Pasture

Arthur Brisbane portrays Hearst Ranch in San Simeon as a vast paradise of pasture and oats. The article highlights two hundred fifty hundred white faced Hereford calves, yearling steers near a thousand pounds, and the land's capacity to feed cattle through summer.

Hearst Ranch San Simeon Cat Governor Smith Hereford New Jersey

Mrs Hoover Wooster Degree Honor Set at 125th Anniversary

Mrs Herbert Hoover will receive the Degree of Doctor of Letters and Humanities from Wooster College during a pageant honoring Wooster’s 125th anniversary. She will attend next month for the event tied to her great grandfather’s pioneer legacy in the town.

Hoover Wooster Herbert Hoover Wooster College

Fed to Fight Deflation With Heavy Government Security Purchases

A Federal Reserve spokesman says the central bank will combat deflation by abundant purchases of government securities. The Fed has bought $250 million so far and may extend toward $1 billion, enabling member banks to swap securities for cash. If banks inject this cash into circulation it would aid the economy. if they keep it as liquidity it may not help.

The Federal Reserve

Olympic Games Tickets On Sale Through Northern California Routes

Salinas Chamber of Commerce invites visitors to attend the Los Angeles Olympic Games with tours through Northern California. The pitch highlights Salinas Rodeo dates July 20–24 and urges travelers to visit San Francisco Monterey Peninsula and other coast sites. Northern California Hotel Association president promotes California entry via Nevada and Oregon gateways to include national parks and Bay Area sights. Good roads and trains are noted as easy travel options.

Los Angeles Fred S. McCarger Salinas William Jeffery Northern California Hotel Association California Nevada Oregon National Parks San Francisco Oakland Bay Area

News Fragment Refers to Mourning Customs Across Cultures

An excerpt discusses traditional death rites in Hindu practice and contrasts them with a nonviolent critique by Voltaire. It notes a widow’s supposed ritual burning and a British suppression of the practice, ending with a hint of further discussion continued on page 4.

Death of famed detective William J. Burns in Sarasota

William J. Burns, 70, renowned for his coast to coast detective work on bomb outrages, counterfeit plots, land swindles, and election frauds, died in Florida from a heart attack. Born October 1861 in Baltimore and raised in Columbus, he lived the past five years in Sarasota writing detective stories.

Florida Sarasota Fla U.P William J. Burns Burns Baltimore Columbus Ohio Billy

Mrs Eva Green Dies At Tuppers Plains

Mrs Eva Green wife of Herbert Green and mother of Verr Clay Green and Mrs Florence Booth died at her home in Tuppers Plains. Funeral service set for Saturday at 2 o clock at the M E Church.

Tuppers Plains Eva Green Herbert Green Verr Clay Green Florence Booth M. BE

Hoover Favored by Latest Action of Dems Says Will

Hollywood April 14 Democrats met to toast Thomas Jefferson and inadvertently elected Herbert Hoover. The letter-writer Will notes a tougher fall for Democrats as many voters back the Republican despite party lines.

Hoover Dems Will Hollywood Calif Thomas Jefferson Herbert Hoover

Babson Predicts Two Years to Solid Business Stability

Boston April 15 Roger W Babson says complete business stability is under way but about two years away. He cites debt deflation and lower prices as signs of recovery and notes the public is reducing debt and saving from daily earnings. He cites cautious sentiment and daily saving as key factors.

Boston U.R Roger W. Babson

Massie murder trial ready for final testimony

In Honolulu a sultry courtroom awaits Lieutenant Thomas Hedges Massie to recount the events leading to Joe Kahahawai’s death and the mass murder trial of Massie his mother in law Mrs Grace Bell Fortescue and two sailors. Clarence Darrow prepares an insanity defense as Massie breaks down during testimony.

Honolulu T. H U.P Navy Joe Kahahawai Thomas Hedges Massie Kahahawai Massie Grace Bell Fortescue

Rioting Flares Again in Queen Street Auckland

Unemployed rioters looted stores and smashed windows in Queen Street, Auckland. Mounted police and naval reinforcements charged the crowds and cleared the streets, but groups reassembled elsewhere after dispersal.

Auckland N. Z Queen Street

Wagner Urges 13 Word Amendment to Repeal Prohibition

Senator Robert F. Wagner called a Senate judiciary sub committee to favor a short 18 word repeal amendment: The Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution is hereby repealed. He argued repeal returns liquor control to states automatically and avoids complex new guarantees. aims for state responsibility and protection of prohibition states.

United States Washington Robert F. Wagner Dem N. Y Senate Judiciary Wagner Congress

Largest U.S. Receivership Signals Major Lincoln Insull Deal

Chicago reports a court order awaited to implement what could be the nation’s largest receivership, that of Samuel Insull’s Middle West Utilities Company. The holding company faces about 2.5 billion in value with a 600 million floating debt, and the action is described as friendly, initiated by Lincoln Printing Company in which Insull interests hold substantial stock.

Chicago U.P Middle West Samuel Inaull Lincoln Printing Company Insull

Red Men in Circleville District Meeting and Parade

Red Men on visit Thirty-five Athena Red Men No 174 attended Circleville district meeting and parade Thursday night. The Degree Team directed by A P Hatch conferred Adoption and Warrior Degrees on 25 candidates. About 200 attended the street parade featuring the American Legion Drum Corps and Circleville High School Band, followed by a banquet. Prominent figures included L E MillerPast Great Sachem presiding, and Past Great Sachems Wilcox Cook Lehman Morris Clevenger Great Sachem of Ohio.

Athena Circleville A. P. Hatch American Legion L. E. Miller Wilcox Cook Lehman Morris Clevenger Great Sanap Ohio Columbus

Public hearing on Logan‑Athens Road relocation held

A Friday morning session of the Athens County Commissioners office heard no objections to moving a segment of Logan Athens Road. The plan relocates from West Washington Street in Nelsonville to Haydenville.

Logan-Athens Road Athens County Washington Street Nelsonville Haydenville

Question Al’s Movements If Rival is Named

Roosevelt’s refusal to attend the convention as delegate is framed as a strategic political move in response to a rival’s nomination. The analysis treats the act as deliberate signaling to supporters and opponents about stance and leverage.

Smith challenges rivals as political drama unfolds

Democrats weigh Alfred E. Smith's potential aid if Roosevelt clinches the nomination. Smith refused to say whether he would accept a campaign slump, while his Jefferson Day speech energized supporters and stirred questions about his role in a Roosevelt ticket. The scene in Washington breathes with tense anticipation.

Washington U.h Alfred E. Smith Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Smith

Roosevelt plans delegate at large role for Chicago convention

Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt will not attend the Chicago National Democratic Convention as a delegate, choosing instead to be present on the scene similar to 1924. He cites political delicacy as he campaigns for the presidential nomination while former Governor Alfred E. Smith did the same in 1924.

Albany N. Y Franklin D. Roosevelt Alfred F. Smith Roosevelt Smith

Case School Students Parade Crash Theaters

About 300 Case School of Applied Science students paraded along Euclid Avenue after the All-Case dinner. They entered the Cameo Theater without resistance and then Loew's Allen Theater where a brief lobby melee occurred. Police arrested 35, who were taken to central station. one policeman’s cap was reported missing.

Cleveland Case School of Applied Science Euclid Avenue Cameo Loew Allen Central Station

Commutation Halts West Virginia Hanging for Pauletta

Governor Conley commuted the 1914 homicide sentence of Frank Pauletta of Coverdale to life imprisonment. Pauletta had been set to be hanged at the West Virginia Penitentiary for killing Frank Gilberti during a dance hall quarrel in Clarksburg. He escaped from Harrison County jail four days before the execution and was recaptured before a new date was set.

Charleston W. Va U.P Frank Pauletta Coverdale West Virginia Conley Pauletta Clarksburg Frank Gilberti Harrison County Friends

He Fought That a Country Might Be Born in Athens

A Wallace County article honors Revolutionary War veterans buried in Athens. It profiles Bezaliel Culver born 1755 in Ireland who joined the Albany militia and later moved to Athens, Joseph Lyons of the Green Mountain Boys and local ties to Amesville, Lemuel Risley born 1761, Daniel Stewart born 1762 who served multiple regiments, and notes their deaths and West State Street Cemetery burials. Tree plantings, speeches, and children's voices close the tribute.

Athens Bezaliel Culver Athens County Ireland Albany County New York Ann Caldwell Culver Weat State Street New England Joseph Lyons Halifax Vermont Captain Hail Green Mountain Boys Regiment Seth Warner Alien Goodenough Rangers Mary Cary Amesville West State Street Lemuel Risley Samuel Daniel Stewart Litchfield Conn Enos Connecticut Meigs Hinman Beebe Welch Ruth Fueford Stewart Sussex County N. J Ohio Country Rome Township

Daughter Wanted Revenge Got It

Police report the arrest of Frank M. Shanklin of Pittsburgh and Dalien Texas following a case involving Miss Bessie Robinson of New Castle Pa. She accused Shanklin of a revenge scheme linked to her father’s $14 000 alleged loss and sought information about his operations.

Youngstown Larey Goodwin Frank M. Shanklin Pittsburgh Dalian Tex Shanklin Bessie Robinson New Castle Aiuce

Climax Nearer in Lindbergh Kidnapping Case

New York April report says secrecy surrounds all stages of efforts to return Col Charles A Lindberghs kidnapped son. John F Conden alias Jamie seeks rein in private talks after a failed $80,000 ransom deal on April 2. Police may interview bank depositors to trace a ransom note.

New York U.P Charles A. Lindbergh John F. Conden Jamie Mvatory Col. Lindbergh Lindbergh

Lindberghsapprove plan to deliver child with ransom

Norfolk negotiators disclosed a plan to deliver the kidnapped Lindbergh baby to intermediaries before or with ransom payment. The scheme, approved by Col. Lindbergh two weeks earlier, aimed to prevent a repeat of the Dr. Condon case where $50,000 was paid without recovering the child.

Norfolk Way U.P Charles A. Lindbergh John F. Condon Jassie Col. Lindbergh Dean Dobeon-Peacock

Athens Dispute Over Double Parker Fines Grows

On the fourth day of Athens drive against the double parker the tagged motorists rose to ten with eight cars cited for parking over the two hour limit One offender from outside town was excused while Edna Peterka paid a 1 fine Five other out of town drivers were excused and five owners including Pete Mcinley Jr Ora A Wise P O Nichola Roger Jones and Frank C Murphy were summoned to appear before Mayor Robert H Wood Violators face 1 fines by Mayor Wood

Athens Edna Peterka Robert 8. Wood Pete Mcinley, Jr Ora A. Wise P.O. Nichola Roger Jones Frank C. Murphy Wood

Shower Planned for Mr and Mrs Vercoe at Poston Farm

A miscellaneous shower will be held Saturday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vercoe at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hawk on the Poston farm east of Athens.

Thomas Vercoe Herbert Hawk Poston Farm Athens

Messenger Classified Ad Draws Replies About Livestock for Sale

Local ad in Athens R3 advertises Jersey heifer and Holstein calf prices with fresh dates and terms. Listings include Durham heifer, Holstein cow with calf by side, and an O L C brood sow, with contact via call on 24 for Joe Bridgewater.

Jersey Durham O.1.c Joe Bridgewater Athens R

Messenger ad-taker in Athens Seeks buyers and rentals

Mrs Bridgewater notes she could have sold three more items as a Messenger ad-taker waits at 0243 Athens to serve those wanting to buy sell exchange hire or rent in the local classified market.

Explosion Kills Seven at New State Office Building

A disastrous blast at the $85 million State Office Building in Columbus killed seven and injured about fifty as completion neared. Investigators considered gas dust or bombs, with officials noting no gas piping and marble dust unlikely to cause such a blast.

Ohio State Columbus State Construction Board

Saginaw Democrats Back Roosevelt for National Convention

Forty eight Michigan Democrats pledged to cast their 38 votes at the national convention for Gov. Franklin D Roosevelt of New York, provided the delegation deems it best for party welfare.

Roosevelt

Local Fatality Report From Youngstown April 1

In Youngstown a man identified as Lan Drear, 65, died today at Side Hospital after a field accident near the city. Details are incomplete from the scattered report.

Eaposur Youngstown Lan Drear

Disabled Vets to Meet at South Court Street

Disabled veterans of the war plan a meeting at 8 o clock tonight on South Court Street in the EN voit area.

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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Today Ers Mines Sam J. Cole Hocking Valley Jefferson County Emil Marx Marys Cole William L. Marlin LEE Hall United Mine Workers of America Harmon Creek Arthur Brisbane Paradise Oy King Voltaire Zadig Babson New Zealand U. S Middle West Utilities Company Roose Velt Fy Raymond Clapper United Press Khefous TALA By Jane Warner Lindy Crusade L. Nice Henry W. Ogburn Ogburn du Pont Company James Berry Dividiog of Mines Qudt William Green American Federation of Labor T. J. Donnelly Russell Neal Electriciant Hirewin Roasback Charles Martin Martin Dia Salcete Struck Construction Company Cincinnati Bettman
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