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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1931

Page

1

No Change in Russian Policy Under Hoover

Washington April 25. U R e there has been no shift in U S policy toward Russia since Hughes set recognition terms, State Dept solicitor Green H Hackworth tells the American Society of International Law. He cites Hughes and notes the Hoover era reiterates the same stance amid rising Soviet industrial growth troubling governments and business interests. Lumber case at Washington April 26. Lumber import from a Finnish ship landed at Providence R I faces visa before Treasury decision on admitting the shipment under the Tariff Act banning forced labor products, unless shown from restricted areas.

Washington U.re United States Russia Hughes Green H. Hackworth State Department American Society of International Hoover Soviet Russia Europe Treasury Providence R. L

Ohio State Grad Held for Murder After Farm Killing

Canton report says Stanley Gasaldy, 82, an Ohio State University graduate, confessed to a killing motive he described as an unreasonable desire to kill. He shot Chauncey Bates on Bates farm near Minerva, denying jealousy in a despondent act tied to his late father’s estate.

Canton Stanley Gasaldy Ohio State University Chauncey Bates Cassidy Bates Minerva George Thorn Thorn Ohio State United Press Hoe

Labor Director Returns to Ohio Headquarters Planned

William Robinett of Athens returned from Washington to assume the federal director of employment post in Ohio. He would establish headquarters in Columbus in a few days to receive instructions. Robinett, a long-time labor conciliator, said his former position would be abolished.

William Robinett Athens Washington, D. C William N. Doak Ohio Columbus Robinett

Young Mothers Face Jail Over Beer Donations

Detroit April 25 two women Mrs Wands 36 and Mrs Eunice 22 testified they gave beer to two policemen during a visitors stand visit. They faced jail terms after admitting giving drinks. Prosecutors argued the statute prohibits not only sales but donations of intoxicants.

Detroit Wands Eunice Recorder's Ra Ih Baer. Gov Wi. Melay Skillman John V. Brennan

Ex Legion Official Indicted for Sanatorium Funds

Wills M. Brewer former national vice commander of the American Legion faces trial after indictment charging him with embezzling about $5000 from a Pontiac Michigan sanatorium for orphans and children of ex service men where he served as business manager.

Opes American Legion Wills M. Brewer Legion Brewer Pontiac Mich

Fragmented World War II Echoes and Economic Strain

The piece reflects on shocking Honduras headlines with thirty one killed in battle and ceasing communications, recalls mass mobilization for Europe, and contrasts with US gold shipments to Europe. It critiques monetary policy at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, rate cuts to curb gold influx, and wage liquidation as construction and labor costs collapse.

Honduras Europe France United States Reserve Bank TMS Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Better Homes Week Urged By Hoover Proclamation

President Hoover urged observance of Better Homes Week April 8 to May 2. He praised the better homes movement for improving home architecture interiors kitchens gardens and the overall comfort and beauty of life. He said promoting home ownership strengthens social welfare and spiritual values. Senator Lloyd will speak at West Second Avenue Presbyterian Church in Columbus on Sunday as state publicity chairman for the Ohio Christian Endeavor. Ohio State Office Building Commission buys half the freehold and leasehold on Third and Front Streets, part of the park for the new state site.

Washington Hoover Columbus John A. Lloyd Portsmouth West Second Avenue Presbyterian Church Lloyd Ohio Christian Endeavor STATE U.5 Ohio State Office Building Commission Third and Front Streets Bettman State Office

Three Strangle Murders Baffle San Diego Police

San Diego authorities face three strangling deaths within months. Clarence Morris of the State Bureau of Identification joins local police to pursue an apparent single killer. Victims include Mrs. W. B. Bibbins, Louwise Teuber, and Virginian Brooks, with garroting and possible late-night timing linking the cases.

San Diego Bureau of Identification Sailor Calif U.P Clarence Morrill State Bureau of Identification W. B Dolly” Bibbbins Louwise Teuber Store Clert Virginian Brooks Burs. Bibbins Miss Teuber Bibbins Black Mountain Milas Teuber Los Angeles

Raskob Urges State Control of All Liquor

New York April 25 UPI State control of the liquor traffic is the most logical solution to the prohibition question says John J. Raskob, chairman of the National Democratic Committee, before sailing for two months in Europe. He calls prohibition a major issue for the next election and urges wets and drys to respect each other. He adds business outlook requires courage now, recalling fear in 1928 and 1929 amid the catastrophe ahead.

New York UPI John J. Raskob National Democratic Committee Europe Rasttob Cression Aquor Raskob

Rivalry Among Drug Racketeers Triggers Largest Seizure

New York police say rivalries among Broadway drug racketeers led to a major seizure aboard the Hamburg American liner Milwaukee. Nearly three tons of narcotics worth about $3,000,000 retail were found yesterday by narcotics squads and handed to federal agents.

New York U.R Milwaukee

Mind To Be Tested In Ohio Murder Case

CINCINNATI April 25 Ten day commitment to Longview Hospital ordered for Clayton Martin Louisville Kentucky manufacturer charged with the Feb 20 killing of Hollis Edmondson Mosby Medicine Company superintendent. Judge Thomas H Morrow ordered observation before trial marking a first in Ohio criminal history. Martin pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

Cincinnati Clayton Martin Louisville Hollis Edmondson Mosby Medicine Company Edmondson Longview Hospital Thomas H. Morrow Ohio Martin

Showers Due in Week Forecast From Weather Bureau

The United States Weather Bureau predicts a wet spell starting today with showers in the Ohio Valley and Tennessee area at week’s start and again around Thursday. Temperatures will be moderate, warmer midweek.

Washington United States Weather Bureau Ohio Valley Tennesseee

Baseball King Herrmann Dies in Cincinnati Home

Garry Herrmann, prominent major league figure and former Cincinnati Reds president, died at his son in law Karl Benize's home in Cincinnati. He would have turned 72 next Sunday, helped found the Cincinnati Baseball Club, organized the National Baseball Commission, and led the early peace between the National and American Leagues. He also played a key role in local Republican politics alongside George B. Cox and Rudolph Hynicka.

Cincinnati Garry" Herrmann Cincinnati Reds I Karl Benize Tie Herrmann George Cox Julius Max Iefahmann Cincinnati Baseball Club H Herrmann Joe Herrmann George B. Cox Rudi Hynicka Hraing Con and Elynicka

Federal Cost Will Be Less

Washington April 25 40 P Federal expenditures next year will be about 315000000 less than this year if present estimates hold good President Hoover announced Estimates for the fiscal year starting July 1 are 4119220642 compared with 4495029742 for the current year ending June 30 and 509M152587 last year. Treasury figures show the deficit at 801000000. The President noted paper savings of 215016M largely in the Veterans Bureau amid possible shifts as actual spending may alter these estimates.

Washington Hoover Treasury Savinin Veterans Bureau

Students Raid Hall Liquor at Swarthmore College

Students and faculty at Swarthmore College raided Wharton Hall dormitory rooms and confiscated a quantity of liquor. Authors of the raid faced unspecified reprimands or dismissals. The incident occurred in Philadelphia on April 25.

Swarthmore College Philadelphia Wharton Hall

Chapters Are To Champion D A R Ideals At 400th Congress

Washington April 25 The American Revolution D A R convention closed after adopting a broad political program. About 4 000 attendees including 4 000 women heard discussions on Soviet Russia and other issues. Prohibition remained quiet this year and there was no floor debate on major social policy topics.

Lyle C. Wilson Washington Continental Congress Girengt Telefocal Seasion

President Hoover sails work-boat over Mayflower yacht

Washington reports that President Hoover will cruise the Potomac on a government work-boat rather than the Mayflower, which he ordered out of service when he took office. The Sequoia will be closed en route to the Cavalier anniversary service at Cape Henry, Virginia, on Sunday.

Washington U.ara President Hoover Wavy Yard Potomac River

Gunman Jailed Again After Brief Freedom for Barker

CHICAGO April 25. Public enemy George Barker known as Sted Barker won and lost freedom within minutes. An Imofa Supreme Court mandate released him from Joliet Penitentiary but five minutes later he was arrested on a concealed weapons charge. He remained in custody at the county jail awaiting $109000 bail.

Ed Barker Chicago U.P George Sted Barker Public Enemy Imofa Supreme Court Wimman Ote Day Coole Joliet Penitentiary Supreme Court

Weather Forecast: Rain and Warmth Pressured in Ohio Area

Federal meteorologists predict rising temperatures with light rain for Sunday and Monday in Southeastern Ohio. A storm center near Texas is moving northeast toward the Great Lakes, keeping cloudy skies in the region as the cold spell ends.

Warner

Siamese Twins Win $99,000 and Freedom in Court

Dalay and Violet Hilton, famed Texas Siamese twins, win a $99,000 verdict against guardian Myer Myers. They claim the guardians kept them from friends and public appearances and controlled earnings. The twins, born 1908 in London, say freedom to travel and choose friends is priceless.

Fort Worth Texas U.p)dalay Violet Hilton Myer Myers Myers Thatwina London Kate Skinner Mary Hilton the Myere

Remains of Myles Standish Reburied at Duxbury Cemetery

The remains of Myles Standish are reinterred in a hermetically sealed metal casket in Duxbury Mass. A ceremony led by four ministers and attended by townspeople marked the move to a cement receptacle within a historic grove near the site of the original Pilgrim meeting house. The event fixed Standish’s final resting place and honored the Pilgrim leader’s legacy.

Duxbury Mass East Myles Steve Leat Myles Standlall Nice Carolyn Tia Lxbury

Cermak Faces Cash Crunch as Chicago Seeks Cuts

Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak confronts a growing budget crisis with 14 100 unpaid school teachers and 4 775 000 needed to cover they salaries. He vows to clean up city government and reduce taxes by trimming expenses while assessing cabinet appointments and civil service costs amid legacy vacancies and reform pressures.

Chicago Ahksirie Anton J. Gersmak Florida Cermak Atric

War Ace McKee to Address Elyasis Club Meeting

Frank M. McKee city director of aeronautics will speak at the Athens club meeting at the Hotel Berry Monday evening at 8 o clock. A World War ace formerly with the Curtiss Flying Service he once oversaw Columbus Airport. Topic is Air ports.

Frank M. MeKee Elyasis Club Frank M. McKee Aeronaution Athens ii Berry McKee Curtiss Flying Service Columbus Aire Ports

New Yorkers Named Nation's Biggest Beefers

In a report from New York, Will characterizes locals as more anxious and jumpy than the rest of the country following a brokerage firm failure. He notes many new high buildings and says New York is a great town despite the nerve strain.

Will New York Elpf

Railroads To Remain Leader In Transport Policy

Columbus April 2001 rail and highway competition discussed by Lisha Lee vice president of Pennsylvania in a manufacturers meeting. He argued removal of antitrust laws would allow integrated rail air and highway services, urging Ohio to ease tax burdens on railroads and modify regulations restricting coordination with trucking. Governor George White listened and stressed finding an effective solution to protect workers during depressions and improve rail earnings facilities.

Columbus Lisha Lee Pennsylvania Anna Mink Chamber of Commerce Ohio Gay George White Apeakters Lee White Len Senate

Prosecutor to Seek First Degree Murder Charge in Patrolman Killing

Wood County Prosecutor Raymond E. Ladd prepared first degree murder charges against Frank Attenell alias Charles Arthur Floyd 25 Kansas City for the fatal wounding of Patrolman Ralph Castner 23 in a gun battle at Powling Green. Coroner Halford E. Whitacre reported autopsy findings confirming a .32 caliber bullet passed through Castner’s abdomen and into the hip, with another wound in the right thigh lacking the bullet.

Powling Castner

West Virginia game wardens patrol along Ohio border

Fragmentary index note shows game wardens to patrol along the West Virginia Ohio boundary with references to river conditions and sand and gravel industry near Pomeroy Bend. Page 2 hints at weekend observations and regional importance of river resources.

West Virginia Ohio Pomeroy Bend Nelsonville Ohio University Marble Journey Auccesar Pythian Slaters Logan Joe Farbearn Hocking Coun Columbus Eastern Star Inspection

Belmont Jail Fraud Findings Hit Belmont County Officials

Columbus report details more than $32,000 in illegal payments for feeding prisoners, with Sheriff Ford Moore and Clyde C. Hardesty named for recoveries. The audit criticizes County Commissioners over road contracts with Harris Construction, flagrant payroll practices, and alleged trucking overcharges. Findings total over $14,000 in trucking charges and other improper costs.

Columbus U.R Belmont County Way O Joseph Tracy John Whitney Charitfa Clyde C. Hardesty Ford Moore EH. FH Harris Mel Warris Fiardexty Moore Thenpelves Funes Harria Construction Company Heo Ad Cremen Cesalye

Baynham Transferred to Columbus Prohibition District

State Prohibition Agent George Baynham, assigned to the Cantoth district, was transferred to the Columbus district. The move was announced today and Baynham, formerly in Athens County, will handle duties in Canton and surrounding counties with colleagues Cornelius Yarnman of Akron and Mike Poyma of Columbus.

Athens County Columbaa Columbus Airestate George Baynham Cantoth Hag Columbua Canton Cornelius Yarman Akron Mike Poyma Baynham

Sears Roebuck profits show small year to date gain

Chicago April 25 A Sears Roebuck earnings statement reports profits for the first three business periods of 1931 closely tracking the same period in 1930, with fourth period earnings higher than earlier 1931 periods. Half year profits are expected to near 1930 levels, signaling a resilient mail order gain despite current downturns.

Sears.Roebuck Chicago U.P Sears Roebuck and Company

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