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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1930

Page

6

LYNCHING INDIANA MOB HANGS TWO NEGROES AT JAIL

At Marion Indiana a mob stormed the Grant County Jail last night and hanged two Black men, Theman Shipp and Abraham Smith, later cut down by Sheriff Jace Campbell. A third suspect, 14 year old Herbert Cameron, remained under guard as the crowd dispersed.

Marion Ind Campbell Theman Shipp Abraham Smith Shipp Herbert Cameron Claude Deeter Fairmount Mary Ball Smith Cameron Anderson Huntington Kokomo Wabash Muncie Johnstown

Amnesia Victim Sees Photo of Wife and Baby

A memoryless man, identified tentatively as James W. Ryan of Haverhill, Mass, sits at City Hospital staring at a photo of a woman and a baby. He recalls only yesterday and wonders if the pair are family, while crowds riot over jail tragedy in Marion.

Cleveland U.P City Hospital James W. Ryan Haverhill Mass Ryan Roy Wagner Central Police Station

Marriage announced at Lan caster camp grounds

The marriage of Misa Wh. Lole Schulte, an employee of McRee Binder Company, to Proud M. Wolfe, a pressman for the game company, occurred last Sunday at Lan caster camp grounds with Rev. J. Bishop officiating. Witnesses were Mrs. W. A. Wolfe and Mrs. Bishop. The couple will reside in an apartment on Central Avenue.

Lancaster Misa Lole Schulte McRee Binder Company Proud M. Wolfe J. Bishop Athena W. A. Wolfe Mra Central Avenue Hughes Cemetery Street Second Street Wolfe Athens High School Ohio University Theta Chi Fraternity

Public Health Warning On Drought Related Disease Risk

Washington officials warn that typhoid fever and other diseases may rise after the record drought. Public health chief Cumming cautions heat and drought impact, but states there is no immediate cause for alarm.

Washington, Ave Sureton General Cumming Public Health Service

Tinky Undergoes Surgery at Gevrer's Store Department

A clerk named Kyle underwent an operation for an appendicitis Thursday at the Gevrer's Store department. The report notes Heen's assistance and the procedure's completion without complications.

Tinky Kyle Gevrer

Local Figures Attend Family Medical Emergency and Birth Notice

Mr and Mrs B N Cullume rushed to Wollaston Thursday as J W W Slaughter, father of Mrs Cullume, suffered heat prostration. He was found semi conscious and is improving. Mrs Cullume, her sister Mrs Cant Neff of Columbus, and others stay with the Funk family at 4 Cosa Street. Also announced is the birth of a son to Mr Munk and his wife at Shattering Arma Hospital weighing eight pounds. Mr Munk, intertype operator on The Athens Messenger, and Mr and Mrs George Johnson have returned home from the Lancaster camp meeting at 92 East State Street after several days.

B. N. Cullume Wollaston Mgr J. W W. Slaughter Karl Funk Cosa Street Priday Shattering Arma Hospital Munk Athens Messenger George Johnason East State Street Lancaster

Mayor Cleared in Shocking Ottawa Killing Case

Dale Noffsinger, mayor of Continental, was exonerated after a fatal argument over a traffic violation. Alex Krieger, 20, of Cloverdale, was shot during the confrontation. A county grand jury declined to charge, and the coroner had previously absolved the mayor.

Ottawa Dale Noffsinger Continental Alex Krieger Cloverdale Mayer Krieger Comnty

Mencken and Miss Powell May Wed in Old Fashioned Ceremony

In Baltimore Aug 8 reports indicate journalist Mencken plans a traditional wedding with Sara Powell Haanit. An interview reveals Powell-Haanit favors a classic format for marriage, suggesting a September ceremony with modest preparations and public interest.

Baltimore Menpekern America Sara Powell Mencken

Secretary Davie Reports Health Recovery Update

Secretary Davie delivered a Thursday night briefing on his health, detailing recent ailments and a gradual recovery. The remarks aired on a Washington broadcasting system under the Washington Star’s auspices, summarizing his condition and outlook.

Washington, Ange Davie Osolwintia Washington Star

Fearful search for missing Mrs Williams widens

Detectives resumed inquiry into the disappearance of Etta Williams 18 mother of a nine month old girl. a 45 year old man who knew her from a restaurant job was questioned and held in jail on another offense as part of the probe into possible foul play.

Cleveland Etta Williams

Kentucky Governor hints at special session for farmer drought relief

Governor Flem D. Simpson said immediate relief for drought-stricken farmers may prompt a special session of the Kentucky Legislature. A definite plan was not outlined, but lifting tax burdens was suggested as a possible form of relief after further talks with legislative leaders.

Frankfort Flem D. Sampson Kentucky

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