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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1932

Page

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Dawes Attacks Soldier Bonus Before Solons

Charles G. Dawes, president of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, assaults the 2.0 billion soldier bonus bill before the Ways and Means Committee. He warns the proposal could inflate currency and destroy confidence, while defending RFC loans to banks, mostly small ones, with 69% in towns under 5,000.

Washington U.P Hell Charles G. Dawes House Ways and Means Committee Dawes Reconstruction Finance Corporation Awes

Plenty Of Land Lynching Moral Beer For Tax Worldwide

A Kansas lynching case near St Francis shows a mob justice stance as a 53 year old Robert Read is hanged after kidnapping and killing an 8 year old girl. Mayor Walker proposes a Beer For Tax Day parade to dramatize tax burdens and show thirst for reform.

Kansas Robert Read St. Francis Walker New York St. Patrick's Day

Britain Won’t Repudiate War Debts Says London Source

London informs that Britain has no plan to repudiate war debts and will resume payments if reparations are funded. In Washington the US requested formal signed agreements from war debtor nations to restart payments suspended by the Hoover moratorium. France’s April budget assumes reparations receipts but faces deficit if Germany defaults.

Washington United States Germany France

Condition of Shirley Betz After Appendicitis Operation

Condition of 9 year old Shirley Betz daughter of Mr and Mrs F B Betz of East State Street was reported fair after an appendicitis operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital this morning.

Shirley Betz F. B. Betz East State Street Sheltering Arms Hospital

Chesterhill Seniors Stage Cyclone Sally Comedy

Chesterhill High School senior class will present Cyclone Sally a three act royalty play at Union Hall Saturday night. The cast includes Jack Webster Louis Gibbons Regsie Manners Arthur Carr Jim Jerkina George Newburn Willie Clump Carlos Zumbre Sally Graham Catharine McPeak Jenny Thatcher Evalena Starling Ruth Thatcher Racy Miller Effie Warden Bernince Adrean Vivian Vernon Alberta Wilson.

Chesterhill Chesterhill High School Cyclone Sally Union Hall Jack Webster Louis Gibbons Regsie Manners Arthur Carr Jim Jerkina George Newburn Willie Clump Carlos Zumbre Sally Graham Catharine McPeak Jenny Thatcher Evalena Starling Ruth Thatcher

Hospital transfers and discharges in Carpenter

Mrs Nellie Radekin a carpenter was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital yesterday for a major surgical operation. G W Starkey also of Carpenter was discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment.

Nellie Radekin Carpenter Sheltering Arms Hospital G. W. Starkey

Mothers to Be Guests at Athens High Banquet

The Annual Mother and Daughter Banquet hosted by the Girl Reserves of Athens High School will be held tonight at five o'clock at the high school. Miss Mary Connett, the dean, says attendees are expected.

Athens High School Mary Connett

Angora Cat Reunited After Classified Ad Succeeds

An Angora male cat strayed from Millfield R. 3 owner Dan Coulson and Mrs Coulson placed a Lost and Found ad in the local classifieds. The cat was found and returned the same day the ad ran, with a $5 reward offered for its return.

Millfield R. 3 Dan Coulson Cal Millfield R

Lindbergh Kidnapping Case Taping Hints Surface

Report describes routine police work as investigators pursue possible wire taps on lines to the Lindbergh estate. Rumors of a Newark gun shipment and a mysterious car with a New York plate surface amid stalled ransom negotiations led by John F. Condon.

Oy Hopewell N. J Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr Sourland Mountain Coy Charles A. Lindbergh New Jersey Col H. Norman Schwarzkopf Newark Schwarzkopf New York Owney Madden John F. Condon Jassie

Post-Holiday Days in Mind

Washington reports the State Department seeks 14 debtor nations to sign promises to repay about 200 000 000 pounds postponed by the Hoover moratorium. Officials refuse to discuss future settlements until Lausanne talks in June as Congress resists debt cancellation or reduction and may push further postponement. The plan stems from the Paris conference last summer demanding repayment over ten years at four percent interest.

Washington U.R State Department Hoover Europe

De Valera says economic war will not stop Irish freedom

In Dublin on April 21, President Eamon de Valera told United Press economic war threats would not deter Ireland from abolishing the oath of allegiance. He noted the Dail had passed the first reading on the bill to end the oath and defended Ireland as Britain’s largest customer, countering fears of British retaliation.

Dublin Britain Ireland Eamon de Valera United Press de Valera Dail Free State Irish Free State Great Britain Cosgrave

Reversal in Athens court over Dr Coons claim

The judgment awarding Dr J. J. Coons of Columbus against J. B. Cross of Athens, from magistrate C. H. Porter, was reversed by a jury in Athens County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday. Coons had been awarded 51 for medical services. Ethel Vore was granted a divorce from Ernest Vore in the same court on Wednesday, with accusations of extreme cruelty in her petition.

J. J. Coons Columbus J.B. Cross Athens C. H. Porter

Woman Drowns Three Children Then Leaps Into Well

Grand Rapids Michigan April 2 Etta Butta age 39 drowned three of her children in a cistern and then jumped into the well herself. Her husband Carl Butts and 19 year old son Jack rescued her but could not save the children. Doctors at St Marys Hospital called her insane and could not explain the burst of violence.

Grand Rapids Mich Etta Butta Carl Butts Jack St. Mary's Hospital

Massie Defense Recalls Attack Details in Honor Slaying Trial

Honolulu reported on Wednesday as Mrs. Thalia Massie testified for Lt. Thomas Massie and three others accused in Kahahawai lynching. She described being ambushed by Kahahawai and four others, dragged off, beaten, and injured, including a broken jaw and lost teeth, prompting two operations.

Wile Massie Honolulu Thalalia Fortescue Massie Joseph Kahahawai Trais Inlanders Kahahawal

Split at Geneva disarmament conference ends with no accord

In Geneva on April 21 the World Disarmament Conference fails to agree on abolishing certain offensive weapons. A British backed resolution is opposed by a French led group, blocking abolition. Delegates from major powers except Japan were en route to Geneva before night.

Geneva General Commission Stimson MacDonald Tardieu France Japan

Tragedy at Detroit Dance Hall Ends in Fatal Shooting

Gregory Clancy 22 shot and killed Geneva Ullman 20 after she danced with another man at a crowded Detroit public dance hall. Police arrived as Clancy fired eight more shots while fleeing. Ullman died at a hospital.

Detroit Gregory Clancy Geneva Ullman Shota Mise Ulman Clancy Gregory

Glouster P O Bandit Testifies in Potts Robbery Trial

U P Dan Fallon brought from Fort Leavenworth to testify in the Joe Potts trial in Marysville. Fallon denies knowing Potts on the stand while Potts faces charges of complicity in the Richwood Farmer Bank robbery on October 25. Fallon and Robert Hathaway, sentenced to 20 years for the Glouster Post Office robbery, were produced together. Ciccone testifies the car driver Tafta drove the getaway vehicle and states Potts received 1900 dollars.

Marysville U.P Dan Fallon Fort Leavenworth Kana Joe Potts Potts Richwood Deposit Bank Fallon Robert Hathaway Glouster, O Frank Ciccone Ohio Tatta Potta

Two Trainmen Die In Norfolk & Western Derailment

Tragedy at Haverhill seven miles west of Tronton as a Norfolk & Western passenger train derails. Engineer John Myers aged 55 and Fireman J R Kemp of Portsmouth die after being buried in locomotive wreckage. Two other crew members are injured. Initial investigation points to bolts removed from rails.

Tronton Norfolk & Western Haverhill John Myers J. R. Kemp Portamouth

Police Question Wife in Brinker Case at Morgue

In Mineola New York the second wife of Edward Brinker was shown his mutilated body in the morgue as detectives intensified questions about Brinker’s love life. The inquiry focuses on his ex-wife Rose, his widow Josephine, and their relatives during a nighttime police tour of the crime scene.

Rose Josephine Mia Josephine Brinker

Miners in Eastern Ohio Describe Bare Living During Strike

Cadiz correspondent reports hilly Harrison County areas around Cadiz show miners living in shacks with broken windows and limited sanitation. Families rely on charity and company stores for food as strike wages fall short and men cite reduced earnings while supporting five children.

Nates

Convention Is Same Old Stuff in Will’s Mind

Beverly Hills letter from Will complains about economizing and reiterates that the Chicago Republican convention will reuse the familiar 40 year old platform and speeches. He notes Hoover’s campaign plan and itinerary and mocks the routine tone of national politics.

Will Beverly Hills Calif Chicago

Await Mooney Case Decision

In Sacramento on April 21 an armed guard stood at the California State Capitol as Governor Rolph prepared to announce his pardon decision on Tom Mooney. A four-option commutation was reportedly under consideration with a noon to 4 pm decision window. Warren Billings, Mooney co-defendant, offered parole and stated willingness to admit guilt to gain release.

Sacramento Calif California State Capitol James Rolph, Jr Tom Mooney Mooney Warren K. Billings San Francisco Rolph Billings

Ingalls to Speak in Ohio Monday Campaign Visit

David S. Togana announced Ingalls will fly to Athena Monday and attend a 7 pm town meeting. The Republican candidate for Ohio governor will speak if weather allows outdoors. He plans stops at Nelsonville Logan New Straitaville and Grouater for brief talks after lunch.

David S. Togana Athena Ingalls-for-Governor Ingalls Nelsonville Logan New Straitaville Grouater

Fire damages gas pump at Athens Buick Company

Gasoline seepage ignited inside a pump compartment at the Athens Buick Company on Court and Carpenter Streets yesterday afternoon. Employee Ine Vance had pumped five gallons when flames appeared around the glass dial. firemen broke the glass and sprayed a chemical to extinguish the blaze, with garage staff estimating $35 in damage.

Athens Buick Court Carpenter Ine Vance

Deportations Surpass Immigrant Arrivals in March

Secretary Doak reported that in March 2,112 aliens were deported under formal warrants while 2,000 immigrants were admitted. This marked the first time deportations exceeded entries in the history of the immigration service.

Washington U.P Doak Today Immigration Service

Couple Weds as Police Intervene in Newport Romance

Newport Ky April 21. A Columbus publisher H P Wolfe 28 and Fagenine Shepard Black 29 a society reporter of the Columbus Dispatch married at 2 a m after a newspaper romance culminated. Four hours later Newport police received a request from Columbus police to prevent the marriage. source of the request was not revealed.

Columbus Society Newport H. Preston Wolfe Harry P. Wolfe Columbus Fagenine Shepard Black Society

National Guard Moves to Shield Mines in Southeast Ohio

Cadiz Ohio April 21 Troops ordered to reinforce the National Guard to protect mines as operators vow to reopen with protection. Sniper fire delays autos near Adena while officials discuss troop deployment and possible withdrawal. Union kitchens set up feeding lines for striking miners as talks head toward a halt in violence.

Cadiz Ohio William L. Marlin National Guard Marlin Pennsylvania Kentucky West Virginia Jewett Piney Fork M. A. Hanna Company Cleveland Columbus Frank Henderson Yorkville

Fire Hazard Warnings At Ohio Safety Conference

Hy Ingberg chief of the fire resistance section of the U S Bureau of Standards warned at the All Ohio Safety Conference in Columbus that loss of public records through fire can trigger expensive litigation and rights disputes. He stressed protection of vital papers such as births marriages deeds of conveyance court decrees proofs of citizenship and business records.

Stavdards Bureau Columbus Hy Ingberg United States Bureau of Standards Ingberg

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