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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1929

Page

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University procession holds 1919 ceremony under McGuffey Elms

About 180 graduates marched in the Ohio University campus procession led by President Bryan and T N Hoover to the Alumni Memorial Auditorium for the summer session exercises at 10:20 AM. A partial graduates list appears elsewhere in The Messenger. Dr. William Cullen Dennis is named in the proceedings.

MccGuffey Ohio University Kk. B. Bryan T. N. Hoover Messenger William Cullen Dennis

Qualified Pr Dennis to Address OHIO Summer Class on International Law

Pr Dennis Washington lawyer and Richmond University president elect will speak to Ohio University Summer Session graduates on international law and world peace. A veteran State Department adviser and member of the Society of International Law, he has represented the United States in major arbitrations at The Hague and elsewhere. He is Harvard trained and has taught at Illinois Stanford Columbia and George Washington University.

Pr. Dennis Washington Richmond University Ohio University Department of State Society of International Law Veneznuela Permanent International Tribunal Haue Costa Rica Panama United States Norway Hague Harvard University Dennis University of Ilinois Stanford University Columbia University George Washington University

Indirect View of Peace Addresses at Commencement

Indirect references to the Larlham College and Ohio University ceremonies note the elect- likely speaker at Earlham College with a focus on Peace Organization and the Briand Kellogg treaty. Dr. Dennis at Ohio University discusses organizing world peace through arbitration and a legal approach, arguing for justice in an international court.

Larlham College Earlham Organization For Peace EF. B. Bryan If. J. Holcomb Briand William Cullen Dennis Ohio University Dennis Dr. Dennis China

Reformers Greater Menace Than Gambling, Judge Rules

Chicago, Aug 16. Circuit Judge Harry M. Fisher, in reinstating an injunction, orders reopening of Chicago's two dog racing tracks. He says reformers pose a greater menace to public welfare than all gambling, affirming Korshak that legalized pari mutuel betting for horse racing makes dog racing lawful.

Judge Chicago U.K Harry M. Fisher Max M. Korshak

Renewed Agitations For Action On National Banking System

Washington August 16 The Comptroller of the Currency J W Pole said the latest bank call shows a sharp drop in the number of national banks and in their resources reinforcing his warning that the national banking system is in a critical state. He noted 156 fewer national banks than a year ago and about 1 billion dollars less in resources, with banks moving to state charters.

Congress Washington J. W. Vole Pole

Attempted Form of Theft Arrest Made Near Athens

Two men attempted to steal groceries from a moving C K Shafer Company truck on the Lomeroy Road near Athens. The driver spotted the crime, pursuers trailed through Meigs and Athens Counties, and deputies arrested James Hendricks in Zanesville. Charles Edmunds was later detained in Athens. Hendricks faces Meigs County felony charges and will likely be turned over to authorities.

Athens C. K. Shafer Company Omeroy Morrison Brown Hill Lomeroy Road Pomeroy Fred Heck Wilson Ator Meigs James Hendricks Zanesville Wayne Wingett Hendricks Charles Edmunds Meigs County

What Can You Do About Men

Brooklyn police arrest Frank Sali a grocery clerk after his two wives expose a bigamy scheme. Alien Sali posed as his sister to help him marry Elizabeth Frasier and live with another wife in a Brooklyn apartment. The case unfolds as the women discuss men and marriage.

Frank Sali Alien Elizabeth Frasier Brooklyn Alles Pteter

Do You Know It Utah Salt Lake Wonders Highlight

A short feature credits Starkman’s notable work in Utah and Salt Lake scene. It hints at a showcase of wonders and cultural interest without detailing specifics.

Salt Lake Utah Starkman

Obituary Tribute to Er. H. Harriman on Railroad Pioneer

Salient praise for the late E. H. Harriman, praised for rebuilding and extending railroad systems including Union Pacific and Southern Pacific. Notes his death as a loss to the country and his impact on opening new territory, with a reflection on monuments to builders over transcending figures.

Salt Lake City Utah Union Pacific California Salt Lake Er. H. Harriman Southern Pacific

Ideal Weather Aids Pliers Cross Country Flight

Lt Nick Mamer and Lt Walker attempt a round trip from Spokane to New York in the sun God. They took off at 6 p m and landed at Mills Field at 5 22 a m. Weather across the U S was reported nearly perfect by Sr James Kimball U S Weather Bureau.

Mills Field San Francisco Calif Nick Mamer Spokane New York Mamer Melts Field Meomer Walker James Kimball United States Weather Bureau Fiers United States

Fires Raging Across Eastern Washington Timberlands

Fires raged across wide timbered areas in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho with progress halted only by anticipated rains. A 12 000 acre Chelan National Forest blaze drew every available man to fight lines as flames moved through Methow Valley and surrounding timber, with Barnaby Creek fire across the Columbia burning about 40 000 acres.

Spokane Wash U.R Washington Idaho Chelan National Forest Cheland County Methow Barnaby Creek Columbia River Kettle Falls

Treaty speech promotes feasible world peace

Dr Dennis argues the treaty makes peace practical, not a dream, and urges students to help organize world peace and educate public opinion that war is unnecessary. He emphasizes the broad political impact and the chance for constructive action toward lasting harmony.

Dennis Organization of World Peace Ware

Texas Woman Freed By Second Court

Mrs. Levi P. Stallworth who startled Amarillo last May 13 then shot Mrs. Grace Moriso, Plainview, to death after accusing her of intimacy with Stallworth, was free today. A plea of unwritten law caused a hung jury in the first trial. a change of venue led to a not guilty verdict here last night.

Canyon Tex U.R Levi P. Stallworth Amarillo Texas Grace Moriso Plainview Stallworth

Brown May Announce His Decision Today

Cleveland August 16 Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown was expected to announce his decision in the case of Mrs. Bernice S. Pyke a Democratic member of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections Charges that she arranged secret meetings of booth officials urged judges to oppose the amendment and said the election board is with us were brought by Attorney Saul S Danaceau who asked that she be removed from office.

Cleveland Clarence J. Brown Bernice S. Pyke Cuyahoga County Board of Elections Saul 8 Danaceau

Missing Aetna Rubber night watchman Zeigler sought

Aug 16 authorities search for George Zeigler night watchman at Aetna Rubber Company plant who has been missing since last Monday He was last seen at 6 p m when he told co workers he was going outside for a breath of fresh air.

Ashtabula U.R George Zeigler Aetna Rubber Company Feigler

Gas tax money arrives for Athens County townships

A $4200 state gasoline tax payment arrived Friday to County Auditor J. Clyde Edmundson from State Auditor Joseph Tracey. Each of Athens County’s 14 townships will receive $340 to spend on roads, with further distributions at 60 day intervals. Warrants were mailed to township boards shortly after the funds were deposited. The county estimates 192s tax shares around $750 per township.

J. Clyde Edmundson Joseph Tracey Athens County Township Boards of Trustees

Bargain Classifieds Include Camp, Bus, and Milking Cairs

The Messenger Classifieds advertise a furnished tourist camp with six cabins near Columbus and electric lighting. A Salem school bus in good condition is offered. Two good milch cows, six years old, are advertised as reasonably priced.

Messenger National Highway Columbus Salem

Snook Remains Stoical as Defense Prepares for New Trial

Columbus August 16 Dr James Howard Snook condemned to the electric chair for the murder of Theora Hix remained stoical today as his attorneys prepared for a Monday hearing on a motion for a new trial. His counsel said he revealed few new facts while maintaining his story. The motion will be heard by Judge Henry L Scarlett before formal speech of death. Snook is expected to die during Thanksgiving week unless appeals intervene.

Columbus U.P James Howard Snook Theora Hix Girmamorata Snook Ik. O. Ricketts Ricketts Henry L. Scarlett

Gloria Swanson Arrives in Cherbourg Aboard Olym pic

American star Gloria Swanson reached Cherbourg aboard the White Star liner Olympic. She was greeted warmly by her French husband Marquis de la Falaise.

Paris U.R Gloria Swanson Cherbourg Olympic Mar‘quis de la

Free Church to consider rebuke over Sabbath breaking

Scottish Free Church officials weigh a resolution rebuking Duke and Duchess of York Ramsay MacDonald and US Ambassador Dawes for Sunday actions. Edinburgh Assembly had already admonished them for witnessing an ambulance procession and presenting medals after. The body argues naval disarmament talks should not occur on Sundays.

Land Duke Scothard MacDonald Dawes

Officials Deny Clashes Along Manchurian Border Amid War Rumors

Reports from Hong Kong and London claim a battle near Manehull with Chinese troops recapturing Nordun while a Soviet gunboat allegedly fired on Chinese vessels. Officials deny open clashes as Russian troops mass with Chinese reinforcements in the Manchurian frontier region.

Ching Manchurian Manehull Hong Kong London Daily Mail Nordun Sunger Ktepperts Manchhull Chang Hisueh-Liang Nanking Soviet Union

Hoover Plans Informal Talks On Fall Party Reorganization

President Hoover will discuss the Republican National Committee’s reorganization at his Mapledan fishing camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains with about 10 guests including Franklin Mort of New Jersey. Mort has held talks with party leaders across the East and will report back on prospects for early fall groundwork ahead of the 1930 congressional campaign. Fort has delivered early party sentiment on the selection of Claudius H. Huston of Tennessee as national chairman.

Washington Republican National Hoover Mapidan Blue Midge Mountains Franklin Mort New Jersey Republican National Committee Mort Fort Cladius H. Huston Tennessee

Seiberling to Help Build Soviet Tire Plant in Yaroslave

Akron firm Seiberling Rubber Company contracted to assist Soviet Russia in building a tire plant in Yaroslave. Seiberling will prepare designs and specifications for the factory, which aims for daily output of 2100 automobile tires 9000 bicycle tires and 486 motorcycle tires on a seven hour shift.

Akron Seiberling Rubber Company Russia Soviet Union Seiberling Yaroslave

Minn vacationists killed in train crash near Gary

Four Minnesota vacationers died when an eastbound New York Central passenger train struck their sedan at a crossing on the Dunes Highway about ten miles from Gary Indiana, authorities said.

Gary Ind U.P Minnesota New York Central Dunes Highway

Edith Devance Crowned Miss Ohio in Cleveland Contest

Miss Edith Devance, titled Miss Cleveland, won the Miss Ohio beauty contest held last night in Cleveland. The event crowned the regional winner after judging across multiple categories.

Russell Point Edith Devance Cleveland

Huckins Scheme Claims No Fraud Case

Elmer Huckins and financial adviser Barngrover say the government has no case against Huckins on a high yield scheme. They claim investors received 26 percent dividends and interest was paid every 40 days, with details kept secret to protect investors and prevent copycat schemes.

Milwaukie Elmer Suekina Fran Walter J Barngrover Cedar Tapida Barngrover Huckins Huecking Harngrover

Mississippi Attorney General Impeached by House Vote

Mississippi Attorney General Rush T. Know faced impeachment by the State House of Representatives in Jackson by an 87 to 40 vote. The charge concerns the legality of commissions allegedly collected by Knox in settling inheritance taxes from an estate.

Jackson Misa Aus Rush T. Know Mississippi State House For Representatives Xeneral Knox

Rumor Spreads Panic Over Bay Ridge Bank

A Norwegian in a New York speakeasy sparked 1200 depositors to rush the Day Ridge Savings Bank seeking funds. Police and bank detectives seek the man, who faces up to a year in prison and a $1000 fine if convicted of spreading false bank rumors.

Brooklyn N. Y U.P Day Ridge Savings Bank State Banking Department Bay Ridge Norway

Petition Filed To Stop Residential Area Oil Station

A writ of mandamus seeks to block Mea Jennie Singl ey and the Refiners Oil Company from building and operating a filling station on East State Street in Athena County. The suit argues odors and noise would harm a nearby home, lowering property values and rendering the residence uninhabitable. The court granted a temporary restraining order. construction began today pending final hearing.

Mea Jennie Siigley Stighey Court of Appeals Prange J. Woodworth Athens Singtey Platoff Lefinera On Company Mom “Ridey

Take Machine Guns Off Dry Vessels

The Buffalo Evening Times reports that all machine guns have been removed from dry casers patrolling the Great Lakes by order from Washington after Canada complained of promiscuous firing. The disarmament was issued 10 days ago and carried out quietly by the coast guard.

Euppalo U.P Buffalo Evening Times Great Lakes Washington Coast Guard

Tax refunds totaling nearly a million to Dodge estate

The Bureau of Internal Revenue announced refunds totaling nearly one million dollars to the estate of Horace I. and John F. Dodge of Detroit.

Washington Horacy I John FP. Dodge Detroit Bureau of Internal Revenue Today

Chrysanthemum Booklet Offered by The Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger promotes a booklet on chrysanthemums detailing selection, planting, care, and cultivation of diverse varieties. Furiously illustrated, the guide is available for five cents in coin or stamps via the provided coupon.

Furely Washington Bre Rean

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