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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1929

Page

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Ohio Tax Fight Heats Up Over Gas Bill and Gangs Claim

Ohio politics see two critics attack Governor Cooper's administration while a third defends. Former Governor Donahey denounces the four cent gas tax and predicts 50 million in state Motorist and corporate taxes. Davey accuses a corrupt gang influence and warns of higher gas taxes. Attorney Bigger defends Cooper in a letter to Davey.

United Press Ohio Cooper Celina Vic Donahey Zanesville Martin L. Davey Kent Columbus M. L. Bigger Davey Cincinnati Donahey Pst Cooper Administration Bigger

FTC to probe IP paper buy of Boston papers

The Federal Trade Commission will investigate International Paper Company's purchase of two Boston newspapers at a public hearing set for April 30. The agency announced the probe today.

Washington U.A Boston International Paper Company Federal Trade Commission

Government study on home economics offers booklet

The government presents a comprehensive booklet on home economics to ease housecleaning tasks. Readers can obtain a copy by mailing the coupon with four cents for postage and handling, writing a memo and address clearly on the lines provided.

Information Bureau

Street cars may adopt auto horns for right of way in Cleveland

In Cleveland on April 25, street cars may use automobile horns to secure passage through isolated crossings. A new traffic light keeps a steady green on the main street and automatically changes when a horn signals from the side street. Paul Wilson says Chicago experts advised on the test, with Detroit piloting a similar signal.

Cleveland U.R Paul Wilson Railway Company Chicago Detroit

Cyclone Levels Slocum Texas in Ruins Killing and Maiming

Slocum, 18 miles south of Palestine, was leveled by a cyclone that struck after noon yesterday. Seven bodies were recovered and more than 100 hurt. casualties could rise to ten. The crippled Slocum principal Thomas J. Gatlin helped save 150 pupils before dying from internal injuries. Roads blocked and Red Cross teams rushed in with tents and supplies.

Palestine Tex U.P Slocum Here Palestine Hospital Thomas J. Gatlin Gatlin Red Cross

Today’s Complete Surrender Inspires Travel Listen Buy Note

A brief market note reports a large 100000 share buy amid cautious sentiment. Investors assess the impact on travel related firms and the New York area exchange. The wording suggests a calm but hopeful mood with no major losses observed.

8. O. of N.Y

Congressmen Praise Geneva Talk as Naval Victory

Congressman Britten, chair of the House Naval Committee, calls Mr Gibson's Geneva arms talk "another naval victory for British diplomacy" and "a complete surrender by the United States" amid skepticism in Congress. The piece hints at further discussion before any official stance. Captain Rickenbacker noted.

Britten House Naval Committee Gibson Geneva United States Congress

Athens Man Charged as General Nuisance in Court

Francis Carsey of Athens faced Judge L G Worstell in Athens County Common Pleas on a general nuisance charge. Deputy Wayne Wingett had arrested him after reports of swearing and disturbances at his residence. Carsey, previously convicted of manslaughter in Harry Thorpe’s death, has been on probation reporting to the deputy since January 17. The hearing was continued to Friday morning. He denied the disturbance claims and noted his improved behavior.

Francis Carsey Athens G. Worstell Athens County Common Pleas Court Wayne Wingett Carsey Harry Thorpe

Prosecution Under Jones Law Targets 300 Milwaukee Cases

Levi H. Bancroft United States district attorney announced that most liquor cases sent to Milwaukee federal petit juries will be prosecuted as Jones law cases. About 450 people face up to five years in jail and fines up to 10000 dollars. The docket lists more than 300 cases, mainly prohibition violations, with Bancroft aiming to pursue both major and minor offenses.

Levi H. Bancroft United States Federal Petit Jury Milwaukee Bancroft

College Head Resigns at Findlay Over Accreditation Plan

Harvey L. Allen, president of Findlay College, resigns effective year end amid opposition to his plan for the college to be recognized as an accredited institution.

Findlay U.P Harvey L. Allen Findlay College

South takes control of Democratic Party after Smith loss

United Press reports re alignment of party leadership as Alfred Smith loses influence. Woodrow Wilson group survivors gain sway with Southern leaders like Robinson, Glass, Swanson, Simmons, Hull, Cohen, Walsh, and Gardner guiding national affairs. Kaskob to remain chairman through 1932 to reduce campaign deficit.

Democratic National Party Smith Washington Democratic Party Tammany Alfred B. Smith John F. Curry Hall Woodrow Wilson Smith-Tammany National Party Joseph Robinson Arkansas Glass and Swanson Virginia Simmons North Carolina Cordell Hull Tennessee John 8. Cohen Atlanta Walsh New York New York State Congress Kaskob

Severe fighting in Mexico and U S Senate farm bill clash

Severe fighting between Cristeros and Federal troops rages in Tepatitlan Jalisco with about a thousand Cristeros opposing Gen Saturnino Cedillo as two other dispatches report four ranch employees executed near Dolores Hidalgo. In Washington Senate Republicans and Democrats organize to mount a stiff fight over the Farm Relief debenture plan as the House prepares a vote on the administration measure.

Mexico City Tepatitlan Jalisco Guadalajara la Prensa Saturnino Cedillo Cedillo Dolores Hidalgo Guanajuato Grafico Washington U.S -Senate House Senate James E. Watson Hoover

Railroad Crisis Looms If Lines Not Consolidated Soon

President Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Senator Simeon P. Fess of Ohio warned at the Academy of Political Science that without rapid consolidation the government might seized control of railroads.

New York U.P Willard Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Simeon P. Fess Ohio Academy of Political Science

Hoster, Scion of Old Family, Is Found Dead

Louis P. Hoster, 48, a purchasing agent for the Hoster Brewery and a Col umbus pioneer, was found dead in his apartment. Police indicated suicide, a bullet in the head and a gun nearby. His wife said he was listening to the radio when she left at midnight.

Columbhdus U.P Louis P. Hoster Pioneer Families of Columbus Hoster Brewery Hoster Hoster Realty Compan

Tornado Hits in Nebraska Two Hurt

A tornado swept Butler County Nebraska injuring two people. Jesse Howe and Edward Stearnes, both of David City, were hurt while Claude Bull, a telephone lineman, went missing. Western Nebraska also faced high winds rain and snow.

Omaha Neb U.P Butler County Nebraska Claude Bull Jesse Howe David City Edward Stearnes

West Virginia Legislators Named in Bootlegger Confession

Charleston April 25 The bootlegger Harold G. Enos testified before Federal Judge George W. McClintock that he sold liquor to several state lawmakers including Republican National Committee man W S Hallanan and other delegates at a local hotel. He named Senators Bunker Reynolds A L Hemick T H Lilly L M Willis and Ira l Smith and Senator Jacob D Smith and said he delivered liquor to “delegates and others.” Hallanan and the named lawmakers denied the charges and two House Delegates also repudiated the accusation. The case was continued to Saturday.

Charleston W. Va U.P Hallanan Bunker Reynolds Keyser A. L Hemick Thomas T. H. Lilly Hinton L. M. Willis Morgantown West Virginia University Smith Ira l L. Smith Fairmount Jacob D Smith Lincoln County Inos Solona House of Delegates Enos John DD. Kennedy McDowell County H. Marcum Wayne

Mine Rioters Fined by Athens Judge

Ohio Collieries Mine No 215 workers were attacked June 16 last year as they returned home. Judge L G Worstell fined Ernest Alleshire 76 dollars plus costs and ordered payment by May 16. John Simons, 24, received 30 days in jail and 106 dollars plus costs. motion for a new trial overruled.

Ohio Ernest Alleshire Worstell Alleshire John Simons Costa Woratell Simona

Lucas Seeks To Recover Part of a Fine

Perry Lucas files a petition in Athens asserting a $9.85 judgment for a $5 fine and costs was in error. He asks reversal and repayment of overpaid amounts. The fine and costs were assessed by Justice of the Peace 3S. E. Hedges.

Perry Lucas Athens County Common Pleas Court Lucas E. Hedges Justice of the Peace

Severe storms isolate Wyoming communities in ersion

Severe rain snow and sleet damaged lines cutting Wyoming cities and towns off from the world. A 100 man Union Pacific train was sent from Denver to aid the isolated area while Colorado and Wyoming telegraph and telephone wires were battered. Mail service along the Rocky Mountain leg was suspended.

Denver Colo U.P Wyoming Union Pacific Colorado Rocky Mountain

Seek Rooms for Spanish American Veterans Convention in Athens

Athens housing committee plans room procurement for the United Spanish American War Veterans convention June 23 to 26. The city is zoned with committees assigned districts and assistants to be chosen from local residents. Work begins immediately and aims to cover the city by May 1 as citizens rally to support the event.

Athens J. D. Martin Co. M.gill Roach W. E B. Peters Orville Dailey Albany Bertha Brown Athena Martin Gill Athens Chamber of Commerce

Emmons Conservation Bill Signed by Cooper in Ohio

Governor Myers Y Cooper signs the Emmons Conservation bill creating a State Department of Conservation to replace the Fish and Game Division. The measure, supported by sportsmen, moves public lakes under the new dept and sets an advisory council and a department head. Also signed were bills authorizing a Ohio Revolt Memorial Commission, a Portland Meigs County Civil War monument site with $2,000, the Meigs County birthplace of General George A. Custer with $15,000, and Fort Jefferson site in Darke County with $3,000.

Columbus Myers Y. Cooper Emmons Conservation State Department of Conservation State Fish and Game Division Conservation Department State Department of Public Works Statts General Assembly Emmons Akron League of Ohio Sportamen Sportamen Emmons Kuhns Toledo Jones Meigs County Portland O. C. Gray Catlin George A. Custer New Rumley Mattison County Rep. Wilson Darke County Fort Jeffereson Dacke County Arthur St. Clair

Great River Falls After Big Rise Across River Front

The Mississippi River, once a muddy sea near levee tops from Keokuk to Arkansas, has fallen after a 24 hour decline at danger points. Workmen fought mud to prevent further floods while rains were not expected to raise crests again. Damage centered along the Arkansas district near White River and a 10 mile front north and south of Quincy.

ST. Louis Mississippi River Keokuk Towa Arkansas White River Quincy

Two More Women To Attempt Record

In New York on April 2 two women planned record attempts after Miss Smith set a 261 hour endurance flight. Mrs. Louise McPherridge of Oakland, California, holder of the Khan Mile record, announced an attempt to regain the mark, while Maryse Bastle declared she would join the effort to surpass Miss Smith as well.

New Yorker Anna Campos New York Miss Smith Freeport L. L Louise McPherridge Oakland Calif Smith United Press Maryse Bastle

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