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26 Aug 1931
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1931
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item records an unclear event with names and places unreadable, offering minimal readable details about persons or organizations involved and no concrete outcomes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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