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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1926
Page
1
Federal officers obtain a new confession from Carl Studer and Louis Mazer as they choose jail over continued freedom. Investigators stated the statements link the pair to the ongoing case and expand the timeline of events.
Carl Studer, one of three men arrested in a liquor conspiracy tied to the Don R. Mellett murder, was granted a low bond of 2500 after confessing his role. Prosecutors say others will be arrested on his statements while Canton officials face scrutiny. Mazer’s alibi is under careful scrutiny amid discrepancies with Floyd Streitenberger.
Democratic campaign chief Oldfield announced the party could win at least thirty eight seats and possibly forty nine in the November House elections. He named nineteen states where victories are confident, noting Republicans hold a 35 seat majority. A Democratic gain would give the minority control for the final two years of President Coolidge's term.
West Jefferson reports a drowning in Lit tle Darby creek after heavy rains. Glenn Bragg Jr aged 7 was swept away while swimming with two brothers.
Citizens protest a speed trap installed near Reynoldsburg by Constable Moore operating from Justice of the Peace Jesse Evans court in Truro township. It is claimed Moore resides in Columbus and has jurisdiction here.
Cost of Harry Day's loss campaign for the Republican gubernatorial nomination totaled 16297 dollars, with 3513 dollars charged to Day personally. His campaign manager Frank Fauver filed the report with the secretary of state in Columbus on August 20.
John Owen, a Provincetown fisherman, drifted for ten days in an open Dory on the Bering Sea living on raw fish and rain water. After a sharp squall tore his oar, the leaking boat carried him away from the Gallilee schooner forty miles north of Sanaklani. He was rescued and taken to Unalaska awaiting transport to Cordova hospital with a serious but hopeful outlook.
Willie Stevens and Henry Carpender, kin of Frances Stevens Hall, were bound over for the grand jury on charges they murdered Rev. Edward W. Hall and Mrs. Eleanor R. Mills. The preliminary hearing produced testimony tying them to the Phillips farm sighting and corroborating Mrs. Jane Gibson the pie seller. A gun used in the Hall Mills double murder near New Brunswick was recovered by Philadelphia detectives and shown to a reporter.
Thomas and Bernard Mc Dermott, brothers of Patrick Mc Dermott, deny Ohio rumors that he is en route to Nant Y Glo. They say they do not know his location and suspect he may have been harmed due to knowledge of facts related to Don R. Mellett's murder. They met Ohio officials last Tuesday seeking information and insist no immunity was promised, only that justice would be served.
In Peabody Massachusetts on August 20, Nick Trippas welcomed police to deliver back liquor seized in a raid three years ago. About 580 gallons of whisky 15 gallons of gin and 400 gallons of beer were restored after a court ruled the initial seizure illegal and ordered the liquor returned.
Seven prisoners fled Hamilton County Jail during the night as Sheriff R Witt reported this morning. A rope crafted from knotted bedclothes was used to effect the escape.
Wallace G. Gaines faces the death penalty after a jury found him guilty of first degree murder in the June death of his 22 year old daughter Sylvia a Smith College graduate who had visited from Northampton Mass. The jury recommended death and Gaines waits appeal action as lawyers plan delay.
Steve Koscholk, an import ant state witness in the Don R. Mellett murder investigation, names Louis Mazer as one of the men who offered him money to beat Mellett. Koscholk says he got cold feet and withdrew from the job.
The flood and floodwater covered highways in the Hocking valley stop motor buses and trap tourists. Many parties are held up for hours and some remain delayed. A notable case on the Canonville road shows three Parkersburg girls stopped within thirty miles of home after a long East and South tour.
In Washington DC a diary and a pistol linked to the Hall- Mills case were recovered from a trash container days ago. Investigators will trace the diary and weapon to establish connections and timelines.
Two lawyers for Carpender and Stevens announce plans to apply to the Supreme Court for bail, arguing the defendants should be granted bond pending further proceedings. The move signals a potential acceleration of legal action and raises questions about release conditions and pretrial rights.
Somersetville authorities pursue a diary found in Washington and a pistol recovered in Philadelphia as new links in the Hall Mills murder case. Henry Carpender and Willie Stevens seek bail from the New Jersey Supreme Court. Frances Stevens Hall remains free on 15000 dollars bond.
WELCH W Va August 20 U P Unable to comprehend the significance of the death sentence imposed on 15 year old Adam Burress he remains in the county jail unfazed by efforts to save him The boy was convicted of criminal assault on the nine year old daughter of a coal miner at Havaco near Welch He lacks a normal mind and cannot grasp the crime or trial.
In New York on August 20 two men died while demonstrating swimming techniques tied to Gertrude Ederle. Foley described arm movements and accidentally struck Thomas O Keefe who fell in. Foley and another man attempted rescue, but both drowned as bystanders and a policeman joined the effort.
Brownie, a famed Ayrshire cow owned by Ralph W. Cripps of Camden, leaves Camden Maine for Columbus Ohio on a 10 600 mile trip to milk at major county fairs and farmer gatherings. State Agriculture Commissioner F P Washburn lauds her record and past production of 20 512 pounds.
Nelsonville August obituary of John Sheskey born May 27 1826 in Germany who died August 17 at age 100 and was buried in St Patrick s cemetery Buchtel. A coal miner in the Hocking valley for over fifty years he worked until about ten years ago and leaves many children and relatives.
Rainfall totals of .32 inches yesterday and .54 this morning pushed the Hocking river down about three feet to around 14 feet, three feet below flood stage. Athens creeks have returned to banks. lower fields still hold water. Crops damaged by the downpour but gardens show rapid growth. forecasts call for more April showers tomorrow.
The federal beer squad led by Col. James C. Waddell begins actions to curb bootleg beer by Christmas. With 88 agents, they will target breweries and cereal beverage plants, including high powered beer and de alcoholized products, while Andrews' alcohol squad fights diversion of 15 million gallons of liquor into illicit channels.
Columbus news reports Penitentiary officials have received many applications to witness the first triple electrocution. John Bryant Richard Rhodes and John Hedrick convicted of killing James McCumber Meigs county farmer will be electrocuted September 2. Warden limits observers to the required number of newspapermen from Columbus and Meigs county.
Theodore Roosevelt urged restraint on primary spending at a New York dinner. He claimed vast sums were wasted to influence elections, noting about 3 million dollars spent in Pennsylvania and a similar amount in Illinois, undermining republican principles and the integrity of nominating contests.
Representative Tinkham of Massachusetts accuses Wayne Wheeler and the Anti-Saloon League of malfeasance and political spending, demanding prosecution under the corrupt practices act. Wheeler defends the league, accusing wet groups of large political expenditures.
Funeral services for Frank Moore hotel proprietor who shot himself will be at 2 p m Saturday at the M E church in Amesville burial in West Union Street cemetery in Athens announced by local authorities the tragedy occurred yesterday and his death is ruled a suicide
Carl Studor a Canton underworld figure is said to have confessed to federal officers about much bootlegging activity in the city. He was arrested alongside Louis Mazer who was taken into custody in the Mellett murder case.
Jacksonville reports federal indictments against 17 Fulford-By-The-Sea promoters and 25 Arcadia Gardens promoters. Charges include use of the mails to defraud and conspiracy to defraud. Promoters named include Merle C. Tebbetts Edgar C. Lynn W J M Webster Bernard Thyson Traverce Harrison and twelve others. Fulford sales claimed about 2.3 million dollars by last June Arcadia Gardens alleged to have taken in over 3 million.
Miss Caroline Weisenberger, 25, of Tiffin, escaped attendants at Toledo state hospital and fatally attacked Miss Ella Northrop of Norwalk with a mop. Northrop, a patient in a private room, had been brought in from her home the previous day.
In Cincinnati on August 20 the Little and Big Miami rivers ran over their banks from unprecedented rainfall. The Ohio River stood at 28 feet and continued rising as floods affected Southern Ohio, with several rivers at or near flood stage.
London August 20 representatives of the miners and coal owners failed to find a basis to resume talks ending the mine stoppage that began April 30. They met in joint session for half an hour and issued statements confirming the failure of negotiations.
Columbus August 20 Myers Y Cooper Republican gubernatorial nominee and Senator Frank B Willis seeking reelection will be principal speakers at the Republican state convention on August 24 State Chairman Fred W Warner announced today
Four persons die in Mexico City gun battle on the street as authorities respond to peace maker calls with firm measures. Police report chaotic scene with casualties and ongoing investigations.
President Calles definitively rejects church truce proposals and prayers for church-state reform. in Tobasco's Iturbide hotel ambush four killed and several wounded as Deputies Diaz and Garcia die, Gov Garrido injured, while troops restore order and Congress credentials committee expands with coalition deputies supporting Calles.
Epworth League convention at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church Pomeroy on Tuesday August 24 1926 brings together young people from district leagues for a one day event. A silver roving cup will be awarded to the league with the most points. Speakers include Rev H H Wilbur of Columbus Hon T A Jenkins Rev H J Hel W G Parker and Miss Mable Wagner Glouster. Departmental discussions led by D W Williams Rev W G Parks Miss Mabel Wagner Paul Haskins. Camp fire games and a weiner roast follow at 6 PM.
In Barberton a quarrel over a dollar led to the death of 37 year old Benjamin H. Dronenbarger and the arrest of 19 year old Steve Kebinsky on a manslaughter charge. Police say Dronenbarger struck Kebinsky and Kebinsky knocked him down, fracturing his skull.
Chicago police chief Morgan A. Collins issued a warning to girls and appealed for police help after a ten day wave of assaults on women and young girls on city streets. One girl was killed while fleeing kidnappers.
Dan Carr of Athens pleaded guilty to toxication charges before Magistrate Carl Porter. He was fined $10 plus costs after an arrest near the railroad tracks conducted by E. C. Mariner.
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