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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1933
Page
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Moore, farmer of Township, was convicted of Lanslaughter in the Christ murder of Opha Stover. Judge rules motion for a new trial unpersuasive. hearing examined weight of evidence and witness contradictions. Defendant awaits sentencing with a $15,000 bond posted.
A Senate committee member said bids from contractors were opened and that the committee knew of the bids in advance. The inquiry focused on a concern named Inc and a letter to Swanson regarding the bids.
An incident near Port Columbus in New Albany Ohio involved Johnny Aurora a flyer forced to abandon his plane due to landing gear trouble. Investigators from the aeronautics agency examined the gear and recovery actions following the emergency landing.
Mrs. Amanda Esterhill, aged mother of four, died Sunday evening after a brief illness. Survived by two daughters and two sons, with relatives in Worthington and nearby towns. Funeral services planned for Tuesday with local friends and relatives in attendance.
Border patrol and local officers close in on fugitives linked to the Kan. city escape. Authorities say 4 convicts conspired with a bandit ring led by Wilbur Underhan to pull a robbery and escape scheme. Security forces recover many weapons and arrest suspects as pursuit ends in the region.
Hyde Park New York August 2 U P The prominence of Raymond Moley head of Roosevelt Brain Trust in plans for a racketeering drive was seen as not retiring from public life. Roosevelt vacationing at Krum Elbow reviewed data on kidnaping and racketeering from Moley and Attorney General Cummings before directing an intensive Federal crime drive.
Two International Labor Defense attorneys Irving Schwab Allen Taub and Frank Irwin narrowly escaped a white mob in Tuscaloosa Alabama as guards used tear gas to disperse a crowd estimated at 4000 to 6000. They then moved to Birmingham for safety and returned to New York. They had traveled to Tuscaloosa to aid in the defense of Dan Pippen and Elmore Clark charged with assaulting and killing an 18 year old white farm girl.
President Roosevelt drafts sixteen Ohio business and industrial leaders as members of state and district advisory boards for the National Industrial Recovery Act program. The boards aim to enlist support among manufacturers and ensure code agreements are observed across cities like Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus Akron Mansfield Janesville Dayton Jefferson.
A $20,000 damage suit was filed in Xenia against Mrs. Norma Parks of Chicago by Mrs. Kathryn Taylor administrator of Wesley J. Taylor and Virginia Taylor estate. The collision west of Xenia last Friday killed Wesley and Virginia. The suit alleges Mrs. Parks drank alcohol and drove on the wrong side.
Gandhi, the Hindu leader, was lodged in Yeravda Jail after a three weeks fast begun for political protest. Reports from Bombay said he would be released only if he accepted conditions limiting movement and civil disobedience propaganda, with a two year jail term if he refused.
A new barn on the Gilbert Hager farm above Silver Bridge in Kanauga was destroyed by fire about 10:30 last night with a loss around 2500 dollars. The cause is unknown. The blaze drew residents from Gallipolis Pt. Pleasant Pomeroy and Middleport as Rev EC Ve na’s residence was threatened.
In Pennsylvania the coal strike zone braces as Governor Pinchot and United Mine Workers leaders seal a peaceful picket pact amid deadly violence. About 30 000 to 48 000 miners idle as guards stand ready and mines close.
Columbus reports Senator Harper Annet of Cleveland intends to introduce a bill at the Ohio Legislature special session to set the death penalty for kidnapping convictions. Annet says he will seek Governor White's support to include the measure, noting Ohio currently al lows one to 20 years for kidnapping.
In Burlingame California Major Archibald M Johnson aged 43 son of U S Senator Hiram Johnson died by his own hand. His former wife Martha Ruddy Leet who married three weeks earlier to Commander Howard A Flannigan now honeymooning in the Midwest after a Reno divorce in June.
Funeral services for Valentine Durst will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Ewing Funeral Home with Rev. Frederic Durst of Bethany M. E. Church officiating. Burial follows at Beech Grove Cemetery.
Beverly Hills letter-writer Will portrays the U S treasury selling 850 million in bonds before breakfast and all are sold. He argues industry acts as dice makers for Wall Street, lacking permanent buyers, unless Roosevelt can engage investors.
In New Orleans district court Judge Alexander C. O'Donnell opened an investigation into last fall's election amid accusations of fraud by Huey P. Long's allies. Fifteen election commissioners were ordered to court, and ballot boxes may be examined. Governor Allen revoked martial law, and the U.S. Senate planned to resume Louisiana election inquiries within two months. The Times-Picayune urged President Roosevelt to address political racketeering in the state.
Congressman-at-Large Charlies V. Truax of Bucyrus urged a utilities tax in Ohio as the cure for unemployment relief issues. He traveled to Washington to press Hopkins for reasons Ohio was denied 4 million dollars in relief funds and argued for federal aid regardless of state tax program agreement.
Lightning struck army tents during a fierce storm at a reforestation camp in Lewiston Maine killing four New England youths and injuring 14 others while 20 were stunned. The victims were members of the Citizens Conservation Corps.
New York report notes July pig iron output reached the highest since May 1931 while ingot production stayed at 57 percent, signaling stronger steel demand.
Retail grocers and meat market owners met with M. Johnson on May 8 to set a 58 hour work week for Athens City stores starting Aug. 3. Stores will open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 7 p.m. Saturday, with Thursday closing at 1 p.m. Prices stay steady unless markets rise. Clerks’ hours shortened and wages raised above minimum. Other stores open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. X. Rauch backs bakery compliance. Columbus will draft a state code for dealers Tuesday.
In Columbus authorities debated injunction suits against county boards to block placing the McNamee Acts on the November ballot. The measures would create a state highway patrol and transfer the State Motor Vehicle Division to the State Highway Department. The matter hinges on Supreme Court actions and certification by Secretary of State Myers.
Upward revision of Tuscarawas County miners wages to be considered at a conference in New Philadelphia. Thomas J. Price, Midvale representative of District No 6 United Mine Workers, says the action would affect 1200 miners with an anticipated rise in the cutting and loading scale from 47 percent to 62 and 44 cents.
Six bandits robbed a bank at Weir City and locked 22 townspeople in the jail in Coffeyville before fleeing. The thieves used a truck hoisting the bank safe, which was recovered intact after the pursuit, and included a town marshal among those jailed.
Charles Reed a 75 year old Jacksonville resident was killed by a New York Central southbound train on the curve between Glouster and Trimble while walking home from Glouster. Coroner L F Jones of Athens ordered the body removed to Wallace Funeral Home and funeral details will follow. Reed leaves a widow and four children Faye McKinney Hoyd Seckinger Glen Reed and Mrs R J Kittle.
Richard McAfee of 195 North Lancaster Street and Willfred Grimes of Fern Street were arrested by Chief E. B. Finsterwald and Officer Fred Jeffery after breaking into Robinson Brothers service station Monday night. They admitted turning on the pumps to run their car and were bound over to the grand jury with a 0 bond set by Mayor Robert Wood.
Washington reports rapid progress toward a balanced budget in July the first month of the new fiscal year. Government revenues rose to 165,213,671 while expenses dropped about 50 percent from last year leaving a July deficit of 207,757,140. Internal revenue taxes and manufacturers excise taxes helped lift revenue levels along with stronger business activity.
Relief checks for groceries and supplies issued in the last half of June will be ready at noon Thursday in the office of J Clyde Edmundson county auditor. 140 merchants will receive payments. $14,491.72 covers second half of June bills. A resolution diverts $1,096.71 from gasoline funds to pay May orders. some merchants may get checks Saturday morning.
Gov. White announced he would urge reduction of the two cent beer cap tax when the legislature meets in special session later this month.
Washington reports NRA guidance on compliance with voluntary re employment agreements. Answers cover shop hours and lunch breaks, retention of workers, reporting, and which workers fall under hour limits, including barbers, drivers, janitors, and other service staff.
Sherman Gilmore, history instructor, was chosen principal of Athens Junior High School after Mareden V. Grubb’s resignation accepted by the Athens Board of Education last night. Grubb will move to Rocky River to lead the Senior High School.
Sleeping sickness caused the death of Marshall C. Matthews, 32, in Columbus on Tuesday. Shortly after his admission to a hospital his wife gave birth to twins, one of whom died hours later. Surviving relatives include Dr. Donald Matthews of Dresden and other siblings.
Washington officials of the National Recovery Administration plan a strict audit of alleged evasions in the voluntary re employment agreements. Administrator Hugh S. Johnson will survey to reveal actual re employment figures and payroll additions while district and state boards organize a nationwide drive to gather data and extend the program.
The U S government sold 850 million dollars of new securities to finance the recovery drive with 500 million in eight year bonds and 350 million in two year notes. Subscriptions were opened Monday with small investors urged to participate and the treasury promised full allotment up to ten thousand dollars per subscriber despite the oversubscription.
The family of Charles F. Urechel, millionaire oilman, paid about $200,000 to obtain his release from kidnappers. John Co. Catlett, a prominent politician who acted as intermediary, said the amount was very high and that the payment occurred in Kansas City Sunday night.
Chicago August 2 grain prices rose for the second straight day at the Board of Trade. Wheat advanced around 4% cents, corn gained about 3% to a higher level, and oats jumped 2 cents as trading began.
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