19 Apr 1931
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1931
Page
1
Fragmented report notes a man found in his shack in Lathrop with possible knife and hatchet wounds. Authorities describe unclear cause of death while investigators question two suspects about the incident.
A distress call was received off Bar Harbor Maine with a trawler reported in trouble. Coast Guard units, aircraft and nearby vessels converged to assist as weather and sea conditions challenged rescue efforts.
Kanawha County Circuit Court ruled the Public Service Commission erred in granting a Cheat River water power franchise. The case was remanded for further investigation into public benefits before reapproval.
A fragmented OCR note mentions a petition and unclear party names. The text is incomplete, offering few concrete facts beyond the existence of a petition and potential references to VOVSE and Columbus.
A bank building was bombed and robbers escaped after a gunfight with officers. The incident damaged the rear of the structure and involved suspects Mire Whiet Wwipbersenm and his son Theotore. Police pursued three men as they fled, with injuries reported.
A 16 year old girl was reported kidnapped from her home in Willisville and found today. A New Waterford man told authorities where the girl could be located and is being sought by Sheriff WL Marion County for questioning.
MENICOQ April 13.4U.PI. The deaths of American citizens in the week were due to their failure to pay taxes to the Sandinistas. Dr Pedro Zepeda, agent of Nicaraguan insurgent leader Augusto Sandino, sits today. He released a letter to President Hoover claiming Sandino would cooperate in peace if the U.S. Marines proceed. The letter congratulated Hoover on the change of policy.
Fragmentary text reports upheaval and a claim of a new republic in Spain with references to a victorious figure and the first president. The readable segments mention political change and leadership amid confusion. No clear dates or full names are legible.
A man identified as Sehrader suffered severe burns and was hospitalized after a fire at a utility substation in Athens. Witnesses said a quarrel with his wife preceded the incident and the power company reported damage to a transmission line.
In San Francisco on April 18 lawyer Taylor and Scott of Los Angeles represent clients amid a divorce case showing continued disagreement. The proceedings include disputed terms and unresolved issues as双方 argue over settlement and related motions.
A train engine struck a car carrying Mr and Mrs McHir on Route 1 near Athens at 8 Saturday night. The impact pushed the vehicle about 160 feet along the tracks before the engine stopped. The collision occurred as the engine was being switched near the water tower on Union Street.
Fragmented Meirs Chicken thief case revival indicated. Meers Court reopens with Judge Peoples returning to the Cammon Press bench after a months long absence.
Federal agents nabbed ringleaders of a large liquor ring tied to medical prescriptions. The arrests include doctors and pharmacists alleged to have issued or filled illegal prescriptions for alcohol. Investigators say the scheme involved over 200 stores and numerous participants, with some arrested at a central cellar and others in automobiles connected to the operation.
The report notes Alfonso may leave Paris after an audience with the royal family. Spokesmen indicate a decision not to depart before Monday while Spanish and Belgian offers of residences surface. Rumors attach Windsor Castle invitations from England amid cautious reactions in the press.
Reports from Vancouver indicate King Jaghipok of Siam is in more serious condition than officials admitted as he travels with Queen to the United States. The situation broadens the diplomatic visit and raises concern among observers.
The passage questions current inventory levels, noting they are the lowest since the war. It predicts replacement buying will increase, shifting market dynamics from buyers to sellers as replacement demand grows and prices adjust. A five percent in MA is mentioned.
A man from Swant with six children sues for 100000 in a civil suit claiming a firm used his photo in ads portraying him as a criminal type. He argues the publication harmed his health and reputation and seeks damages. The case concerns alleged misrepresentation in advertising.
New York April 18. The joint committee of favored denominations argues for a formal inquiry into foreign missions. Prominent laymen and doctors discuss scope and potential misuses. The investigation aims to identify misallocated funds and ensure proper oversight.
A robbery at a Truth City, Missouri bank involved sisters Beulah Laird and Mrs. Baseash. An employee, Miller, was killed and others including a bystander were wounded by stray bullets as the pair allegedly fled with about $2,202. The suspects hid until dark then fled toward Ohio.
Logan and Wayne County officials faced a legal action over alleged misconduct in releasing Amos Sullivan from Greenup County Jail. Judge G. W. Per a dismissed the case, finding Hager not a party to official misconduct. Logan claims sheriff conspired to harm a newspaper plant in the county.
A Toledan youth formerly guarding large sums of money for a local company admitted to police that he was one of three men who escaped with 4500 dollars last Saturday from the Millard Avenue branch of the Security Home Trust Company. The robber is identified as Frank Har Point once a driver for Brink Express Company.
The note describes plans for a broad trip including a stop in the Virgin Islands aboard Pan American Airlines. It references Venezuela and a local figure, mentions Trinidad, and a night in an English-speaking setting, with Roosevelt named in a casual asides.
Governor George White indicates he is too busy to seek the presidency and suggests he may back Newton Aber or Janet M. Cox as possible contenders. Secretary of State Wayne Janay Cox and others are named as likely candidates among Ohio Democrats.
A cryptic clipping references Dempsey related divorce actions and names several individuals in unclear phrases. The fragment mentions champions, Lavle Gerress, and various locales, without coherent context or dates to establish a full story.
Foes of Lewis fail to form a miners union as tensions rise over education aid and political influence. The report notes community figures and local groups debating leadership and the state of labor organization amid ongoing disputes.
Reports from the eastern Nicaragua coast say U S warships are concentrated for protection around San Juan del Sur and Bluefields. Standard Fruit says eight company employees are dead. insurgents are active. U S Marines not yet engaged in major actions as forces focus on defense.
In Madrid the Council of Ministers canceled the Bank of Spain loan contract worth 60 million dollars from Morgan, citing no prejudice to stabilization efforts. The decision, reported April 18, reflects Spain’s shift in financial strategy amid ongoing economic policy debates.
Secretary Doak announced a nationwide reorganization of the federal employment service to better locate work. A supervising director was named for Ohio, with seven divisions under coordinating superintendents, aimed at placing workers in manufacturing, mining, transportation, and other industries nationwide. A conference with state directors will align state and federal efforts as Congress considers funding after Hoover's veto.
The Weather Bureau reports rain at the week’s start followed by mainly fair conditions. Temperatures will be moderately warm early, but colder by midweek with a major cooling trend on Wednesday and Thursday. In Cleveland a Lake Shore Limited passenger train derailed? No, the veteran engineer J. C. Devoe died after guiding the locomotive from Buffalo into Union Terminal, his death occurring shortly after arrival.
Cleveland April 1840 to March 3 Van Sweringen railroad magnate builder of Union Terminal signs willing to serve as a Common Pleas Court juror in 1931 Arch Kemmel said 66 prospective jurors placed in the common pleas jury wheel Names of jurists to be drawn from the wheel during the year Ten statements show he has been questioned about his juror status.
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