07 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1930
Page
1
A legislative subcommittee final report questions the effectiveness of a sales tax, arguing it would raise prices for consumers more than raise net revenue due to administrative hurdles, evasion, and exemptions. It notes that a general tax could be avoided by consumers and that the net return may be lower than expected.
Mrs Yda Twaddell aged 56 killed her sons Kenneth and Herbert by drawing them into a bathtub after saying she could not hear or see them grow. Clarence and Violet escaped when she attempted to kill them. the father returned home to find the scene and fainted. Mrs Twaddell is hospitalized for observation.
Washington reports the Weather Bureau forecast for next week shows a wet spell midweek in the Ozark Valley and Tennessee valleys with warmer days and a slight dip toward the end of the week. New York notes two earth tremors at Fordham University with tremors similar in strength to the Wall Street quake.
The Athens Messenger announces a booklet from its Wash-Anelon Information Bureau offering 144 candy recipes for Christmas. Recipes require no special equipment and were prepared by experts for home kitchens. Send six cents to receive the booklet by mail with handling and postage included.
The readable text offers few concrete facts. Names, dates, or places are unclear. only scattered letters and garbled words remain, preventing a clear summary of event, action, or outcome.
The House Agriculture Committee approved a 30 million dollar drought loan measure for seed feed and fertilizer to stricken farmers, in contrast to a 60 million dollar Senate plan. Debate centered on size and human food provisions, with party dynamics noted and expectations for passage next week.
Today by Arthur Brisbane discusses wartime aid and public sentiment with references to New York figures, labor data, and foreign aid. It critiques war policy, education, and poverty while contrasting patriotic zeal with economic burdens and calls for calm public discourse.
Hedges of Athens resigns as justice of the peace for Athens Tow. Pearl Miller of The Plains is named to fill the post by the Township Trustees reward. Hedges former Athens mayor, county court clerk, and deputy sheriff. Miller born in Ames Township, a real estate man. He will likely set up in Athens.
Dee 6 Starr Spidall Wiliam Philips and Jesse Smailridge former Western Vinton County residents now in Chillicothe were sentenced today by Judge J W Darby for entering and robbing the J L Beckley store Philips drew five years in the Ohio Penitentiary Smailridge received an indeterminate term in the Mansfield Reformatory.
A playful dispatch from HOLLYWOONU notes marriage jokes amid war news. A naval officer wed another woman, suggesting further civilian marriages at future disarmament conferences. A quip about renaming Sam's Navy to Mrs. Jones' Husband circulates along with a prompt for names of a bride in Yuma County.
Fragmentary report describes a vehicle collision scene near Darby Township with injuries to an individual named Lewis and possible follow up actions. The text is heavily garbled with multiple misspellings and unclear names, making precise entities and sequence indeterminable.
The German police reported a disturbance outside the embassy during a film showing about the Western Front. A Braun of 150 Waselais led by Deputy Josep Golbels staged a demonstration and were dispersed by authorities. The incident was relayed to Washington by the American embassy.
A deer hunting incident in Sayre Pennsylvania is described with a hunter firing at a intruder in his yard. In Verona a bank teller was killed today during a robbery attempt when the teller refused to hand over money.
In an early morning attempt near Chicago the robbers enter the bank, threaten staff, and steal about $54. They avoid firing a shot as they flee, triggering a swift police response. The incident targets payroll funds from a nearby business and ends without casualties.
The body of Eeyearald Stella Spey was found in the Ohio Canal near Tarkerton after she slipped into the water while crossing a thin tee on the way to Flazelwood School. Detectives Baylor and Roberte of Tarkerton and local police recovered the body, found near a lunch wrapped in a newspaper.
Nellie Ross targets national leaders and condemns corruption at a Boston farm conference. The article notes strong female voices including Leta Lowe Yoat and others pressing for economic reform, reformist action, and greater political independence amid ongoing national debates.
In a probate filing at Athens Court the will of Tytus Will CODEMETES is read. The estate valued at 122 252 dollars is to be inherited by his wife Frances with all properties and assets to be allocated per the will.
Two youths, William Melidden and Vam Meagan, were last seen wandering the streets near MACH CHUNK Pa during a gallant search by local authorities and volunteers. The incident raised fears of abduction or assault as officials investigate.
A long fragmented notice reports a murder defendant now facing life in prison instead of the death penalty. It references court actions, multiple names, locations, and dates, with details obscured but implying legal proceedings and penalties.
A labor student advocates repeal of anti trust laws citing perceived barriers to collective action and worker organization. The text discusses legal reform and potential benefits to unions, with references to labor rights and economic policy considerations amid broader political debate.
In Newark a sand cave-in trapped two men at a caved area near Walling Maar four percent of the mine remains. Rescue teams worked as darkness fell and temperatures dropped. One man was taken to hospital after being freed with injuries reported as serious.
Paris reports Marquis De Villalobar recalls German firing squad execution of Edith Cavell in 1915 after Baron Von Der Lancken hesitated to phone Kaiser Wilhelm. Cavell accused of aiding Allied soldiers. Wilton Whitlock and others pleaded for mercy with the German authorities. The baron finally refused to alert the Kaiser, and Cavell was executed at dawn.
Local report notes multiple drownings after a ship foundered during a storm near Pindlay. Rescue teams recovered several survivors and continued searches for more victims. Authorities described rough seas and strong currents hindering weathering efforts.
Local page notes a school day event titled High School Day with onshore activities. Readers are directed to Page 1 for details on schedule. The text references York Townshlyr Jig 3 meat and the Alessenger Toy Shop on Page 4, with mentions of deli operations and a move to address shortages.
Police raided a four story Chicago warehouse at 1379 South Wabash Avenue believed to house a distillery for illicit whisky. Captain John Pendergast led the operation as officers seized stills and equipment on the first two floors attracting about 0000 gallons of product in the crackdown on organized illicit production.
Julius Ning 66 freight conductor of East Fulton ham was struck and killed by his own train as he attempted to leave to manage a crossing. His wife survived. The crash paused traffic at the Persimmon Road crossing near Zanesville.
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