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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1931

Page

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Naval Inquiry Ordered in Woman's Fall

In San Francisco a naval inquiry aboard the aircraft carrier Lexington was ordered into the death of Daisy Price, 26, wife of Lt Comdr George D Price. A coroner's jury failed to determine the cause of her fall from a fourth floor hotel window. witnesses said she murmured she was thrown out before dying and her husband testified she leaped to escape an attack. Neighbors heard an exclamation and noted she had quarreled at a party with another officer's wife. The inquiry is under Rear Admiral Yarnell.

San Francisco Daisy Price Price George D Price Lexington H E Yarnell Naval Gr R D Downer Lt Comnér Prices Earl W Spencer Saratoga Spencer Burton Templeton LB McKee

Explosive cache found on Ohio farmer's hay field

Toledo August 26 county authorities probe discovery of a large dynamite cache in hay on a farm. A man loading a truck found hidden charges and dozens of dynamite sticks with fuse, prompting questions whether the cache was stolen from a quarry for robberies.

Ohio Toledo Livick Jene Bono Coun

May Adopt Restriction on U.S. Wild Fowl Season

Washington reports a one month limit to the United States wild fowl hunting season under a Hoover proclamation amending the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The change aims to align with Canada and follows drought ravaged waterfowl breeding areas, signaling reduced flights this fall due to recorded drought conditions.

Washington United States Canada Hoover Alaska Department of Agriculture

Ukrainian Greek Church Pastor Files $25,000 Damages Suit

Rev. Nicholas Levycky, former pastor of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Ohio, sues Benedict Furdyn claiming 25 000 in damages to his professional and social prestige after being called a first class Borghevil. Levycky was recently removed from his pastorate by a court injunction obtained by the congregation.

Criminal case and county notices from Athans and Columbus

Marcus Clark of Coolville faced a failure to pro charge filed by his wife Minnie while jailed for intoxication in Athans County Jail. Clark pleaded not guilty and posted a $300 bond after arraignment before Magistrate C H Porter. Frank Jackson of Broadwell paid fines for intoxication before Magistrate Porter. Governor George White was expected to pardon Joe Harrison of Columbus for crackers at an Italian picnic spar, with Harrison held in Franklin County jail. Elks of Cedar Point prepared for their thirty third annual reunion led by John R Coen of Sterning, Colorado, awaiting events through Thursday.

Marcus Clark Coolville Athans County Minnie Clark C. H Porter Frank Jackson Broadwell Porter Columbus George White Joe Harrison Harrison Franklin County ELKS Cedar Point Aed Onting Jonn R Coen Sterning Coto Coan Thursiay Sflerncon

Unemployment Drives Planned By Hoover Aides

Washington reports that October 19 to November 2015 will be marked as a period for concerted campaigns to raise funds for relief agencies nationwide. Walter S. Gifford heads the new unemployment relief body coordinating drives with welfare groups. The Red Cross roll call will run November 11 to 25 as part of the effort.

Washington U.P Hoover Walter S. Gifford Gifford the Red Cross

Marooned Youths Reach Land After Seven Hours At Sea

Two Toledo youths, Thomas H Strathman 16 and Robert Brown 16, spent seven hours stranded in a rowboat in Maumee Bay marshes. A nearby fire that destroyed a barn and two garages at Point Place served as a beacon guiding them to the Point Place boat house. The exhausted teens, who had started the trek Tuesday evening with an outboard motor, ran out of fuel before reaching safety.

Toledo Maumee Bay Point Fplice Thomas Ho O Strathman Robert Brown Point Place

State Ready To Act Franklin County Prosecutor Will Proba

Franklin County prosecutor Hoskins said his office will probe the accusations by Senator Lovbaca against Clyde J. Kinsely of Columbus and other alleged irregularities in the Ohio Highway Department. If any crime is found in Franklin County, action will be taken.

Franklin County Columbus Hoskins David Lovbaca Cincinnati Clyde J. Kinsely Oho Highway Department Ben

Lindy Found Some Islands They Didn't Know of Themselves

Hollywood note of a mock verdict of not guilty for Lindy and jokes about discovering islands. The writer quips that authorities guard forts and no nation knows more about them than the owner. Mentions England’s Labor government collapse over a budget cut and a new coalition, ending with a sardonic sign-off.

Lindy Hollywood Calif —Ree

Miners Aid Operators in Fight Against Wage Cuts

Miners in Serene Colorado announce support for Rocky Mountain Fuel Company against wage cuts by non union operators. They temporarily suspend half August September October wages and act as company sales agents to defend union contracts and wage scales, pledging to mine and supply coal at price levels matching non union rivals. They also indicate continued pay postponements if needed.

Serene Colo Muph-Lare Xothra Cokstade Rocky Mountain Feel Company Wave Reductiog Rocky Mountain Fuel Company

Capone Sought to Aid Search for Kidnappers in Chicago

Chaotic report claims Capone allied with lawmen to locate a kidnapper gang and ransom victim. Ambiguous text references a ransom demand of 3250 and possible release threats, with scattered details about a Chicago to Lake Prairie journey and nationwide distribution of a General News item.

Kinsley Bribe Offer Allegations Rock State Senate

Cleveland report details accusations against Kinsley regarding a proposed bribe of 28000 to influence an investigation of a state department. Leibieh and Lorbach are named in the related Senate committee discussion with charges and timelines referenced, including Kinsley’s past service and a 1909 appointment.

Will Honor Cooper Named For Italian Honor In Cincinnati

Former Ohio governor Myers Cooper will receive the title of Commendatore from King Manuel of Italy at the Order of Sons of Italy biennial convention in Cincinnati September 19 to 24. Italian consul Charles Ginocchio said the decoration comes directly from the king and is the second highest honor the crown can bestow. Cooper will be the first Ohioan to receive the title.

Ohio Lish Cincinnati Myers Cooper Tore Italy Charles Ginocchio Cincinnat Ginocchio Emmanuel

Cotton Holiday Being Studied In Louisiana Legislature

The Louisiana Legislature debated a Cotton Holiday measure proposed by Governor Harry Long to declare planting and harvesting cotton in 1922 a misdemeanor with fines or imprisonment. The bill would empower agriculture officials to curb cotton planting and exterminate boll weevils and root rot, with state officers to enforce the order nationwide. The convention at Oxford opened with the twenty first annual gathering of a fraternity founded at Miami University.

Lousiana Hary Po Vunse Meralia Cranamite Commie Stoner Louliang Oxford Pal Kapaau Miami University

Athens County Fair Highlights and Events Day Two

The Athens County fair showcases children pony races, prize livestock awards, and agricultural exhibits. Activities include running races, horse and cattle showcases, amateur painting, and a poultry judging, with vendors, farm machinery, and crafts on display amid threatening weather. A whisky-running case in Elyria also shades today's events as authorities guard the scene.

Athene Frank

Lindberghs Finish Hazardous 7000 Mile Flight Today

Lindberghs complete perilous 7000 mile journey from the United States to Tokio. The couple, Cal and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh, arrive at Tokio Airdrome amid weathered seas and historical crossing, with reports of multiple fuel stops and navigational challenges near Japan and the North American route.

Tokio Airdrome Rasumigaura Naval Airdrome Tokio Japan Cal Charles A Lindbergh United States Taman

West Virginia Miners Plead For State Aid

In Charleston West Virginia a delegation of about 250 miners camped overnight in the state capitol chamber seeking government aid. They urged the governor to aid coal communities facing hunger and poverty amid curtailed production, while presenting three resolutions demanding higher wages, armed state police review, and a public plan from the governor. Governor Conley expressed sympathy but said he had no funds to dispense. The scene mirrors parallel unrest in Eastern Ohio’s coal regions as miners press White in Columbus for relief and action.

Charlisston Conky Conley West Virginia John Harlow Ohio White Columbus

Women Air Derby Racers Open From El Paso Start

The air derby began in El Paso with women pilots leading the field. Atha Mae tennial Air Derby racers aimed for Rowell NM as the next stop on their Freee from Banta Movica to Cleveland itinerary. Gladie O'Doupefl from Long Beach led the arrival, landing at Municipal Airport at 3 pm, 1 hour 16 minutes after takeoff from Dougiss 162 miles away.

New Moezice Foun California Municipal Dougiss Miley Dining

Village rate dispute leaves few customers paying

Three of 112 customers in CUALTON QO Aug 26 visited the Ohio Fur Gas Company office to pay for last month’s service but only three paid. Villagers refused the 0 cent per thousand rate and offered the old 43 cent rate, which the collector would not accept. Residents claim the higher rate goes against village council action.

Cualton Callevtora Ohio Fur Gas Company Cowtug Tureday Villepo

Gangsters Blamed In Canton Slaying Near Country Club

Police officials allege gang feuds over whisky and beer control after the body of reputed mobster Joe Cotelli is found in a thicket near Congress Lake Country Club. Coroner says Cotelli was slugged, strangled, and dragged behind a car to mask the murder.

Canton Joe Cotelli Congress Lake Country Club Gingstera Cotellis T. XicQuate

Two Die in Akron Car Crash Near Geneva

A rotor car accident two miles east of Geneva today killed two Akron men and critically injured a third. The fatalities were believed to be George Powe and Sam Thatch, with the surviving passenger in critical condition.

Geneva Au Aciion Geneva Ere George Powe Sam Thatch

Weather brief notes scattered city forecasts in error text

Fragmented weather report mentions Phoenix and Oklahoma City with high temperatures around 106 and 35 for Port Arthur. It describes general conditions with slight changes tonight and Thursday, but the text is garbled and limit details are unreadable.

Oklahoma’ City Salt Lake City White River i Cochrane Port Arthur Ibiy

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