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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1931

Page

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Farm Board Eyes One Third Cotton Crop Destruction

The Farm Board proposed destroying one third of the U S cotton crop to curb surpluses amid low prices. California peach growers reportedly cut surplus, Kansas dairy farmers dumped milk, and talks revived to send 30 million bushels of Wheat to famine-stricken China. Hoover's figures estimate 10 million bushels may be used, with Oklahoma Governor Murray urging shutdowns. Continued on Page 3.

Fyashington Dere Farm Board California Kansas Chine Hoover America Overnor W. H. Murray Oklawa

Japanese minister hints at punishment for fliers Pangborn Herndon

Aug 13. Minister Matajiro Koizumi said it was obvious Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon Jr. had committed an offense by flying over Japanese fortifications and likely would be punished. The aviators said they did not know it was wrong when they flew over Kakodate fort on their route.

Kio U.R Matajiro Koizumi Clyde Pangborn Hugh Herndon, Jr Pangborn Herndon Kakodate Ria Koizumi

Building Proceeds As Union Men Resume State Building

UMBUS Aug 13. Disputes between union workmen at the new State Building in Columbus have ended and workers returned to duty. The stoppage arose from a quarrel between carpenters and iron workers over who would install window and elevator frames. Hoisting engineers demanded an iron worker signal to operate the hoist, but no iron workers were available, halting progress.

UMBUS U.P State Columbus William F. Green Ofmerican Federation of Labor Atlantic

Wapakoneta Firm Sues to Test Pringle Act Validity

The City Loan and Savings Company of Wapakoneta filed suit in the Supreme Court to test the Pringle Act’s validity, a title certificate law from the 89th General Assembly later repealed by the Marshall Bill.

Columbus U.P City Loan and Savings Company of Wapakoneta Rn Supreme Court 89Th General Assembly

Starlight of 1893 To Open Exposition

Chicago August 13 The star Arcturus will be used on June 1 to trigger the opening of a century exposition. The distant star 120 million million miles away will be focused by a Yerkes Observatory telescope to power a photoelectric cell and wire signaling to open the exposition gates. Prof Edwin B Frost and others devised the plan replacing a presidential touch in Washington.

Chicago U.P Arcturus Yerkes Observatory Williams Bay Wis Washington Edwin B. Frost Illiami Bay

Five Nations Endorse President Debt Holiday Plan

In a milestone move Germany France Italy Japan and Great Britain signed a debt holiday proposal this week boosting world sentiment. Foreign bonds rose and U S investors cheered as Wall Street rallied with prices lifting notably including Big Steel to 90. The moratorium aims to give Germany breathing room while debts are not erased.

Germany France Italy Japan Great Britain Wall Street

Night Sky Fireworks Honor Good News Meteor Display

A cosmic meteor shower lit the sky Tuesday night in a rare celestial display. The event appeared as a festive, yearly tribute aligned with positive financial news, drawing attention to the skyward spectacle.

Nature Good Financial

Charlie Chaplin See Eight Bulls Slain in Spain

Report notes Chaplin witnessed eight bulls killed in a single bullfight in Spain. The article hints at Chaplin’s feelings but provides no direct quote. Readers are told to continue on Page 4 for more details.

Spain Charlies Chaplin

League Institute Opens Lakeside Ohio This Week

Northwest Ohio Division Epworth Leaguers begin the 17th annual institute at Lakeside on Monday. Activities run through Sunday August 23 with over one thousand young attendees expected.

League Institute Lakeside U.P Epworth Leaguers Northwest Ohio

Collapse of Hoover credit plan for Germany ends

Berlin reports the collapse of President Hoover's proposal to extend long term credits to finance German imports of American cotton and wheat. Factors cited include US growers' resentment of disposal efforts and merchants' opposition to government handling trade. German offers to buy 800000 bales of cotton and 500000 tons of wheat met cool reception in Washington.

Hoover America United States Farm Board Germany New York Liverpool Bremen Washington UU. 8 Frederic M. Sackett

Woman Robbed at Route 31 Near Dublin

Mrs. H. C. Mannley of New York was held up by three men while driving from Toledo to Columbus. They robbed her of 240 dollars in bills and a ten dollar gold piece, then damaged the windshield wiper and fled toward Marysville.

Columbus U.P Dublin H. C. Mannley New York Toledo Marysville

Ohio and Michigan License Plates Share 1932 Color Scheme

Ohio and Michigan license plates will share the same color and design in 1932 with white numerals on a Royal Blue background, the only difference being the state name position on the tags, according to officials in Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Michigan

Woman is elected Maharani in Nomads of Avrudaka

Mrs. Ernestine M. Perkins of Boston was re elected Maharani of the Imperial Santha central body of the Nomads of Avrudaka Knights of Pythias auxiliary. The event occurred in Cincinnati on August 13.

Cincinnati Ernestine M. Perkins Boston Santha Knights of Pythias

Wickersham probe findings cast doubt on deportation practices

Beverly Hills readers hear a sharp opinion on the Wickersham report noting it exposes flaws in deportation handling and calls for rigorous independent inquiry. The letter criticizes forceful third degree tactics and favors transparent investigation over excuses.

Beverly Hills Calif Wickersham

Sheriffs See Alcohol Raid After Ohio Sheriff Gatherin

In Cleveland a U S prohibition raid hit Idlewild Club hours after Sheriff John Salzmann hosted 18 Ohio sheriffs and deputies. Five men were arrested and beer and whisky were seized. Chief Deputy Fred Alber called the gathering a social affair and said no liquor was evident to him.

Cleveland John Salzmann Cuyahoga County Ohio Idlewild Club United States Prohibition Fred Alber United States

Pistol in Michigan teen murder case traced to suspect

The .38 Iver Johnson gun used in the torch killings near Willis was identified by investigators as the weapon that fired the fatal shots. Four teens were found burned in a car, and a fifth man described as a shabby, stocky stranger may be involved as authorities widen their search.

Ann Arbor Mich U.P Willis Iver-Johnson Wayne County Ralph L. Southard Ypailanti Earl O. Stevens Detroit Stevens Harry Lore Ypsilanti Lore Vivian Gold Anna May Harrison Cleveland Thomas Wheatley Benton Wheatley Michigan Milan

Inheritance Tax Set For Athens County Estate

Laura Dillinger's estate in Athens County was valued at 39342.31 with inheritance taxes totaling 928.76. After a 12.50 deduction for Columbus, the remainder is split between Ohio and the city of Athens, with the estate bequeathed to 40 relatives and friends.

Laura Dillinger Athens County Columbus Ohio Athens

Treasury closes Rio Grande bridges to Mexico border towns

The Treasury Department orders bridges across the Rio Grande from Texas into Mexico closed from 9 p m to 8 a m starting next Saturday. It says the move follows protests against the opening of gambling houses in Mexican border towns.

Washington Treasury Department Rio Grande Texas Mexico Department

Joint Meeting Could Spur Wage Scale Cuts

Washington August 13. The administration opposes a joint conference of industry leaders and labor officials urged by the AFL executive committee. Officials fear such talks would invite proposals to cut wage scales, with some employers already reducing working days to stay afloat amid declining profits.

Washington U.P American Federation of Labor Hoover

Clemency Denied for Former Interior Secretary Albert Fall

Attorney General Mitchell announced that executive clemency was denied for Albert B. Fall who is serving a year and a day in Santa Fe New Mexico for bribery. Neither the judge nor the prosecutors recommended clemency and the matter was not sent to President Hoover.

Washington U.P Mitchell Albert B. Fall Santa Fe N. M Hoover

Revolt in Cuba Raises Alarm at Hoover State Dept

Washington dispatch reports gunfire in Cuba stoking unease among President Hoover and advisers. Officials debate possibility of wide-spread revolution under President Machado and potential U.S. intervention. U.S. interests in Cuba valued near 1.5 billion dollars and a treaty obligation to maintain order amplifies concerns. Cuba’s status as independent but under U.S. influence dates to 1898 and protectorate debates echo in Congress.

Washington Cuba Hoover State Department Gerardo Machado United States Latin America Philippines Hawaii Spain Congress

Feeding Hungry Millions Is Federal Government's Job

Detroit August 13 Governor Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania told the Mayor's Unemployment Committee that feeding the millions of hungry in winter is a federal duty. He urged orderly resource use and production while stressing care for the unemployed, noting private charity cannot suffice and public works lack funds. Roosevelt's view on shared prosperity and the slow readjustment after a downturn were also cited.

Pinchot Pennsylvania Detroit United States Gifford Pinchot Roosevelt

Escaped Ohio Convicts Are Recaptured in Columbus

Two former inmates were recaptured and held by authorities. George Brown alias George Cease, 36, escaped from the Ohio Penitentiary nearly nine years ago and was linked to luggage theft. Joseph Walcutt, who escaped from Junction City, confessed to his status during questioning near Worthington.

Columbus U.R Ohio Penitentiary Junction City George Brown George Cease Henry Beard State Bureau of Identification Brown Joseph Walcutt West Jefferson Worthington Walcutt Hinckley

Weather forecast brief for several cities updates

General weather update notes warmer tonight and Friday with rising atmospheric pressure. Forecast covers next 36 hours across Phoenix Fresno Edmonton Kalispell and nearby areas with highs near 492 notional and lows around 46 in listed cities.

Calzery Edmonton Kalispel

Three Sentenced in Juvenile Case in Athens County

Clifford Bryan of York Township received 100 dollars in fines and four months in jail. Edward Stowers, father of the girl, drew six months. Annie Stiles, the sister, was given a suspended 30 day jail term. The girl, a ward of the Delaware Girls' Industrial School, was married in Logan on July 18 after a prohibited arrangement.

Athens County 8. M. Johnson Clifford Bryan York Township Edward Stowers Annie Stiles Bryan Girls’ Industrial School Delaware Hocking County Logan Nelsonville Mias Woodgerd

Glouster Men Fined On Second Offense Liquor Charges

Glouster residents Fred Leach and Ralph Lamborn were fined $600 and $400 respectively by Magistrate C. H. Porter after arraignment on second offense liquor possession charges. Arrested by State Prohibition Inspector Thomas J. Bush. Fred Wolfe of Nelsonville pleaded not guilty to assault and battery, held to Athens County Common Pleas Court under $300 bond. Charles Smith of Glouster entered a not guilty plea to trespassing and saw bond set at $100 with a Monday hearing scheduled.

Fred Leach Ralph Lamborn Glouster C. H. Porter Thomas 8. Bush Fred Wolfe Nelsonville Athens County Porter Smith

Brown chosen as GOP candidate for 1982 governor

Springfield report says Clarence J. Brown secretary of state won endorsement of the seventh district committee as the Republican candidate for governor in 1982 at a conference in Springfield.

Springfield U.A Clarence J. Brown Brown

Slain Man Dies in Circle Hill Feud After Home Threats

John Sewards, 40, was shot in the back at 5 30 am in the Paulk home Circle Hill ending a year long feud with John Paulk 40. Paulk is jailed for manslaughter with his wife held as witness. Sowards had threatened Paulk and forced attentions on Mrs Paulk. Authorities pursued Sowards. coroner ordered an inquest.

John Sewards Sowards John Paulk Circle Hill Paulk Athens County Paulk Paulk Ass Sowarda Paull Paulie Jolés George Rasp L. F. Jones Kie W. Bolin Carlie Porter Bowards Paulks Sowa Mra Paulk

Reed To Be Speaker At State Democratic Rally

Former Senator James A. Reed will headline a statewide Democratic rally at the State Fair on Labor Day in Columbus. Mrs. W. H. Wiley announced the event, with speakers including Robert J. Bulkley of Ohio and Gov. George Magruder and family among others.

Columbus Rormer James A. Reed Souh W. H. Wiley Atate Central

State Examiner lauds Delaware Girls Industrial School

F. M. Hoop engarner, state institution examiner, in a report to State Auditor Josep T. Tracy today termed the Girls' Industrial School at Delaware the cleanest and nearest organization in the state and the Marysville Reformatory for women a freak station, freakish in location and construction.

Columbus F. M. Hoopengarner Josep T. Tracy Tndustrial School Delaware Marysville

Hearings Planned on Ohio Veterans Hospital Site

The Veterans Bureau said hearings are contemplated in the coming weeks to decide the location of a veterans hospital in Ohio. No date is set and no site will be chosen until after hearings.

Washington Veterans Bureau Veterans Hospital Ohio

Powder blast kills and injures in Macao port area

A powder explosion in Macao Portus Portuguese concession seaport early today killed unknown, hit twenty six, and injured sixty two people.

Hong Kong China Macao Portusguese Concession

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