16 Apr 1928
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1928
Page
1
The German Irish crew aboard the Bremen remain hopeful to regain course and reach safety as they battle strong winds and sleet. They fear repeating a setback that has troubled others, delaying their return.
Report describes the Bremen flight toward America stalling as fuel runs low after a dramatic landing near Greenly Island Labrador. Repairs needed and a rescheduled takeoff may be delayed 24 to 46 hours while material is gathered.
A message from Baron Gunther Von Huenefeld to the German consul in Montreal says the Bremen could fly from Greenly Island to Montreal to refuel before continuing to New York. He asks about landing and takeoff facilities and whether suitable gasoline supplies are available in Montreal.
German Irish crew of the Junkers Mono Bremen repair efforts continue on Greenly Island as they race to resume their North Atlantic crossing to New York. A snowstorm lashes Labrador coast, delaying takeoff for 24 to 48 hours while Dr Louis Cussinier and Duke Schiller's Fairchild monoplane sits undamaged at Greenly.
Five bandits abducted an express messenger and three guards in Toledo as they seized cash securities and travelers cheques valued at $200,000. After taking the loot to another car they fled a garage battle leaving the victims bound and the loot behind. Patrolman George Zientara was mortally wounded as police pursued the gang.
Cyrus Locher, Cleveland attorney, was sworn in as junior senator from Ohio to fill the vacancy caused by Senator Willis's death. Governor Donahey's appointment credentials were presented by Republican Senator Fess as the Senate convened, with Dawes administering the oath.
Washington reports a temporary respite in the preconvention presidential battles as no primaries are set this week after a flurry of delegate selections. The campaign climaxes next week with Massachusetts Ohio Pennsylvania and Nevada holding delegate elections on April 24.
In Washington on April 16, Judge Jennings Bailey barred E L Doheny Jr from testifying about a $100000 bag exchange with Secretary Fall. The court allowed government evidence on the Fall Sinclair Russian oil concession hunt showing $35000 in fees and expenses from Sinclair in 1928.
William Gillespie Pickerel of Dayton was sworn in as lieutenant governor by Chief Justice Carrington T. Marshall in Columbus. He succeeds Earl D. Bloom who became state director of commerce. Bloom’s term expires Jan 14, 1929, with Governor Donahey’s term. Pickerel plans to run for the remainder of the term and the next two-year term. Bloom remains as director of commerce until Jan 14.
The Athens Salvation Army has not reached its $4,000 goal, with only $1,500 subscribed so far. Captain R. D. Benton announced this morning that a residence district canvass will occur this week, after which organizers expect the full amount to be raised.
The U S Supreme Court ruled that Connecticut can constitutionally tax Liberty bonds treasury certificates and cash held in New York under its inheritance tax law. The decision marks an important but lost case for the state authorities regarding tax reach across state lines.
Local fruit growers report that early blossoms may have been damaged by last night’s cold as Amesville recorded 20 degrees. Agricultural officials in Athens declined to comment on damage, though buds on apple trees are reportedly still dormant.
Column by Will notes head winds and Congress behind efforts. References two Germans staying with an Irishman and a trip south for a vacation. Mentions Andy Cohen and compares him to Aimee McPherson in tone.
A vehicle was demolished after being struck by a flyer in the vicinity of Alliance. Police reported the incident occurred near local streets, with no immediate injuries noted. Investigators are reviewing footage and gathering witnesses for a cause.
Ohio toll rises with several deaths and numerous injuries across cities including Alliance Canton Cleveland Dayton and Columbus. Incidents involve a car vs train crash a gasoline fire carbon monoxide poisoning and a fatal auto crash near Westerville.
Senator Blease of South Carolina charges executive department chiefs with a systematic plan to humiliate white girls by mingling them with colored government clerks, signaling a charged political confrontation in Washington.
Autoists will gain a new route as state highway No 66 between Laurelville and Athens undergoes improvement starting May 1. The project, approved by Highway Director George E Schlesinger, targets the wild scenic section near Ash Cave Old Man's Cave Cedar Falls Conkle's Hollow and Rock House south of Adelphia and should finish by summer’s end.
Mayor Alex M. Moore proclaims April 23 as Clean-up Week in Athens. Civic groups pledge help to prepare the city as a model for the region, urging property owners to clear yards and hazards, and to place items for city haul at the curb early in the week.
To study the problems of the agricultural interests of the community, A. E. Whaley, F. D. Forsyth, Frank Murphey, J. H. McClure, and E. R. Wallace of the Chamber of Commerce, T. H. Johnson of the extension department, and representatives of the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs are to meet at Hotel Berry at 7 o'clock Tuesday night.
Examiner Howard Hosmer urged a general revision of eastern freight rates before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The report covers 22 classes with new scales. some rates rise, others fall. It proposes 10 percent higher rates for several routes and sets Chicago rail-lake rates at 85 percent of all-rail rates and Chicago rail-lake rail rates at 90 percent of all-rail rates.
Dr. Oscar Taylor Corson, 70, nationally known educator, died on the platform addressing a state teachers conference in Columbus. Funeral services will be held at Oxford tomorrow afternoon with burial to follow. Dr B S Palmer of Broad Street Presbyterian Church conducted a short service Sunday.
Frank J. Bender of Zanesville and Conrad Wein of Nelson say miners will reject a basic five dollar a day wage offer from coal operators. A Glouster meeting will vote on returning to work under a new scale, with plans to reopen Sunday Creek and Nelsonville mines if accepted.
Four hundred high school students in St Clairsville return to classes after principal J H Earps resigns following a 16 year old student's arrest in robberies who called him a Modern Fagan. Earps leaves town as banners demand reinstatement and a hearing is set upon student return.
A Canadian ice cutter battles massive jams as it pushes toward a remote island. Crew works to clear channels and maintain passage in frigid conditions amid shifting ice flows and winter seas.
Columbus April 16 U R reports Attorney General Edward Turner told Prosecutor Albert Stroup in Van Wert that a minnow dealer cannot sell more than one hundred minnows to any single person in one day.
A Bureau offers a distribution booklet showing exterior views and floor plans for 30 frame houses. The guide promotes affordable, varied homes from cottages to mansions and requests a six cent coin or stamps for the booklet, with a coupon to fill out.
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