Belmont County Boy to Stand Trial for Life in Murder Case
John Woods a 14 year old Belmont County youth charged with first degree murder must be tried for his life, ruled Common Pleas Judge W W Cowen from Warren. Despite Juvenile Court ward status the court may impose death penalty once jurisdiction ends, which could occur at age 21. Woods has been in a state of nervous collapse in Belmont County Jail amid court proceedings stemming from a September robbery and assault on an elderly farmer.
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ST. Clairsville
John Woods
Belmont County
Common Pleas
Jude W. W. Cowen
Cowen
Warren
Boys’ Industrial School
Lancaster
John
Court of Common Pleas
Pblic
Boys Industrial School
Guatemalans Revolt Sees New Provisional Leader Named
Guatemalan capital calm after the revolt. General Manuel Mario Orellana, who led the uprising against Provisional President Baudilio Palma, heads the National Assembly as provisional president. Constitutional guarantees are promised.
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Guatemala City
URM
Manuel Mario Orellana
Baudilhio Palma
Orellana
National Assembly
Ohio Supreme Court Grants New Trial in Robison Murder Case
The Ohio Supreme Court today granted a new trial to Robert Evans a Cincinnati Negro who has been on Death Row at Ohio Penitentiary for several months awaiting execution for the murder of Louise Robison a Cincinnati negress.
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Columbus
Ohio Supreme Court
Robert Evans
Cincinnati
Ohio Penitentiary
Louise Robinson Negress
The Athens Messenger Booklet on Use of Words
The Athens Messenger offers a concise guide to correct speech and writing in English. It covers mispronunciations misspellings and misuses urging careful speaking and spelling while warning that slovenly speech signals vulgarity. Send for a copy with a coupon and postage.
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Athens
Hoover content to table World Court issue for year
President Hoover will not overturn the Foreign Relations Committee vote to table the World Court matter for a year. Peace groups push for reconsideration while some opponents fear delaying other legislation and a possible special Senate session after March 4. Frederick Libby calls the vote a challenge to court supporters to act.
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Hoover
Washington
U.P
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Frederick J. Libby
National Council For Prevention of War
Friends of the Court
Congress
Arthur Brisbane Today live feature
A compact notice introduces Arthur Brisbane’s column today. The feature highlights Arthur Brisbane as the central subject of the syndicated live presentation. The item notes copyright attribution to King Features and marks the current day’s release.
Let Those That Torment Themselves With Fears
The passage urges readers to question recurrent fears that stifle business and the return of prosperity. It recalls previous depressions and apocalyptic thinking, noting people worried this downturn is unlike anything before. It challenges fatalistic thinking and urges steadiness.
Reflections On Business Prosperity Since 1907
The passage recalls the economic pain of 1907 and questions whether business has truly improved since then. It asserts that vast wealth was added after 1907 and argues that society now possesses everything previously imagined, suggesting a culmination of progress and abundance.
Economic Harm Threatens Banks and Jobs
A speaker denounces actions he calls harmful to business and crucial institutions, warning such behavior jeopardizes prosperity and every person's employment. He argues the ecosystem relies on stable banks and financial systems for overall well being.
A word to the thoughtless on bank runs
Twenty three years ago on October twenty six nineteen oh seven a widely published statement warned against runs on solvent banks. It urged wise people to recognize that credit sustains business and that panics harm both renters and homeowners. Continued on page four.
Wife of Ben Lindsey Near Nervous Breakdown
Mrs. Ben Lindsey, wife of the prominent advocate of companionate marriage, is described as critically ill and near a nervous breakdown. Her health has deteriorated since her husband was disbarred in Colorado and later arrested in New York for causing a disturbance at St John the Divine Cathedral.
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Los Angeles
U.P
Ben Lindsey
Lindsey
Colorado
New York
St. John the Divine
Snow Covers Cotton Fields Across South
Snow blanketed cotton and tobacco fields from Augusta to Macon Georgia and beyond. Ice and sleet made highways slick and cut car traffic by an estimated 56 percent as people shifted to streetcars. Two deaths were attributed to the weather. Florida alone escaped snow and sleet with a forecast of fair and warmer conditions. The coldest day earlier recorded was 20 above zero in Asheville North Carolina.
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Atlanta
U.R
Augusta
Macon
Florida
Ashville
N. C
Shoes donated for Millfield disaster victims distributed by Salvation Army
Thirty pairs of shoes were received today by the Athens Salvation Army from Peter Barkie of Columbus for widows and children of Millfield mine disaster victims. Barkie, formerly a miner, now works for Foreign Grocery Co. in Columbus, and the company prepared the shoes for shipment. Adjt. Bernard Stone plans to distribute them Monday.
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Athens Salvation Army
Peter Barkie
Columbus
Millfield
Barkie
the Plains
Foreign Grocery Co
Grocery
Adjt
Bernard Stone
Salvation Army
Jake Victims Testify as Jamaica Ginger Indictment is Filed
Federal Grand Jury in Columbus indicts Herbert F. Distlehorst for selling Jamaica ginger with high alcohol content for beverage use. The session drew more than 25 victims of Jake paralysis to testify about their purchases during the summer investigation.
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Columbus
U.P
Herbert EF. Distlehorst
Jamaica
Jake
Rescue Twins Promoted To Commands On Major Vessels
New York December 18 The Rescue Twins of United States Lines Captain George Fried and Captain Albert B Randall have been promoted. Randall takes command of the Leviathan the world's largest ship and Fried becomes Master of the George Washington. Fried earned fame for rescuing crews of the Antinoe and Florida.
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New York
United States
George Pried
Albert B. Randall
Randall
F Fried
Fried
Florida
Will Rogers praises charity football ticket idea by Raleigh News and Observer
Will Rogers recounts Uncle Joseph Daniels and the Raleigh News and Observer staging a benefit football game between North Carolina and Duke University. Tickets sold for charity with a synthetic Notre Dame-Alabama clash, highlighting public willingness to pay to see football for a good cause.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Josephus Daniels
Raleigh News and Observer
North Carolina
Duke University
Anthony McKelvin
Above
Murderer Escapes After 36-Hour Search Police Hunt
Marysville Mo December reports a murderer remains at large after Velma Colter a 19 year old rural school teacher was beaten to death in her schoolhouse four miles southwest of Marysville. National Guardsmen and bloodhounds joined a 36 hour manhunt but yielded no trace. three suspects were released after authorities found no involvement.
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Marysville
Dee
Velma Colter
Athens Pastor Retires to Geneva Church
After nine years at Athens First Christian Church Rev. M. I. Chatley resigns to lead Park Street Christian Church in Geneva Ohio. He preaches final sermon Sunday and will preach at his new charge December 28. The church reduced debt on the parsonage and rebuilt assets despite member relocations.
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Athens First
Athen
Geneva
Chatley
P. W. Chatley
Fast Palestine
Athens
Chetler
Christian Church
Ashtabula
Leasure Dies in Car Mishap on Ash Cave Hill
Logan reports Edward L Leasure 2 a cement worker of Athens died instantly when a car driven by Clarence Leasure backed into a ditch on a steep Ash Cave hill. Clarence charged with manslaughter. James Watson of Athens held for intoxication. Authorities say license plates and tools were removed from the car after the crash. Edward Leasure’s body sent to Athens after inquest. brother William H Leasure arrives.
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Leasure
J. P. Miller
Athens
Dowler
William H. Leasure
West State Street
Edward Leasure
Clarence Leasure
Watson
W. R. Lloyd
Joe Farbearn
Hoover Dam Construction Bids Sought in Boulder Canyon
The government invited bids today for the Hoover Dam project in Boulder Canyon on the Colorado River a major power and irrigation installation. The invitation signals the start of a large federal effort to fund and build the dam and associated works with bids opening in the near future.
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Washington
Hoover Dam
Boulder Canyon
Colorado River
Judge Lindsey Freed as Disorder Charge Dismissed
Former Judge Ben Lindsey had disorderly conduct charges dismissed in magistrate court after authorities failed to sign a new complaint. A later charge alleged interruption at a church service, but no signer came forward, ending the case. The incident tied to Bishop Manning’s criticism of Lindsey’s views on companionate marriage at the Cathedral of St John the Divine.
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New York
Ben Lindsey
Wreyer
Lindsey
William May
Lindsey O
Cathedral of
St. John the Devine
William Manning
Manning
Indsey
Straitsville Indictments Shake Ohio Cleanups
Columbus reports 255 indictments by a federal grand jury, including 164 Wilful violations, targeting New Straitsville figures in liquor law breaches and related offenses. Notables include Renny Kauff and several Perry County residents amid charges ranging from Prohibition violations to impersonation and theft.
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Perry County
New Straitsville
Ohio
Theodore Williams
Rank Santhamer
Thomas Alexander
Virgil Blosser
Theodore Blosser
William Sletcher
Bertha Roses
Robert Houton
John Blaney
Sam Ambrose
Fred Newmap
Renny Kauff
Columbus
New York Giants
Walter Matthews
Howard Powers
Hauer Tews
Chauncey FP
Gibson
McArthur
Ernest Herron
Roland Youtsey
Saltilla
Tommy Is Thrilled to Dine at White House and Stay on Honor
Tommy Watson, a 12 year old trolley collision hero who lost a leg, is invited to convalesce at President Hoover's Palo Alto home and have Christmas dinner with the President and First Lady. He cannot attend the White House dinner due to illness but plans to accept the Palo Alto stay. He is a distant cousin of the President.
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San Francisco
Tommy Watson
Tommy
Hoover
Palo Alto
White House
San Francisco Businessman Plans Honolulu Trip
Sydel Peck of San Francisco announced plans to travel to Honolulu to be with his wife film star Janet Gaynor who is ill with appendicitis.
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JANET
San Francisco
U.P
Sydel Peck
Honolulu
Janet Gaynor
King to die April 7 for gas murder in Ohio case
Charles King, 89, a barber, is under death sentence for the gas murder of his wife and four of his five sons. He was to be moved today to the State Penitentiary for confinement on death row.
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Hamilton
U.P
Charles King
Barber
State Penitentiary
Cabinet Deserted in Paris Vote of Confidence
Paris December 18 three members quit Premier Theodore fieeg cabinet as it entered the Chamber of Deputies for its first confidence vote leaving the government short handed and facing uncertainty about its fate.
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Paris
Theodore Fieeg
Chamber of Deputies
Boy 17 Killed to Prove Nerve for His Gang
Everett Haldiman, 17, is jailed in Independence, Kansas, accused of leading a juvenile gang tied to at least two killings. The gang’s victims include John Seibel and William Price. members include Ray Hasley, Fern McNabb, Aletha Rush, and others. Police questioned several other youths as the case unfolded.
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Kansas City
U.ph
Everett Haldiman
Independence
Kan
John Seibel
Tyro Kan
Haldiman
Ray Hasley
Fern McNabb
Aletha Rush
Seibel
Wiliam Price
Geneva Briggs
Frank Smith
Mildred Bell
Bessie Boyd
William Roach
Homer Baldwin
Harley
Miss Mabb
Dallas
Tex
New Year Optimism from Great Lakes Trade Board
The Great Lakes Regional Advisory Board predicts a slow upward business curve in 1931. Transportation officials cite expanded rail yard work and plans to invest about 15 million dollars in Toledo during the first four months of 1931, while bank leaders foresee an upturn in the first quarter. Over 500 shipping, railroad, and chamber of commerce members attend the opening session led by Fred M. Renshaw.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Great Lakes
Clarenb. Tefft
Toledo
Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Tefft
KF. J. Parker
First National Bank
Detroit
Conmerce Tew
Fred M. Renshaw
Bomb Squad Arrests Suspect in Theater Bombings
The newly organized Bomb Squad made its first arrest Wednesday night as it pursues a string of theater bombings. A formal charge of suspicion was filed against a moving picture operator who was jailed for further questioning.
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Akron, Dees
Moving Picture
Rebels Need Army in Bilbao Uprising
Northern Spain revolutionary leaders admit revolt cannot succeed without Army support but predict civil elements will be backed by Spain's armed forces eventually.
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Bilbao
U.S
Spain
Retail Food Prices Drop
Washington reports labor department data showing U S food prices fell about two percent from Oct 15 to Nov 16 1986 with oranges down 24 percent and pork chops down 18 percent. Eggs sugar and canned salmon rose slightly while wholesale prices also declined more than two percent in November.
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Washington
United States
Iecon
Bureau of Stattistics
Labor Department
Bandits Rob Bank Steal $1000 in Lewisburg Hold-Up
Two unmasked bandits robbed the People's Bank in Lewisburg Ohio shortly after opening. They fired at assistant cashier L. T. Fritz as they escaped with about $1000 while Fritz, cashier W. C. Moore, clerk W. O. Roostool and customer Co. T. Shreel stood nearby. Fritz fled unharmed.
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Lewisburg
Dee
U.P
People's Bank
L. T. Fritz
Fritz
W. C. Moore
W. O. Roostool
Co. T. Shreel
Spanish government under martial law as strikes are curbed
Madrid reports that the Spanish government, saved from overthrow by army loyalty and early republican plots being halted, now dominates the country and controls general strikes through martial law. Uncertain whether the monarchy and Premier Gen. Damuso Berenguer will emerge stronger or weaker from the crisis.
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Madrid
U.R
Damuso Berenguer
Aiding Couple Hid Wealth Despite County Aid in Michigan
Discovery of a still in the basement of Henry Monroe and Minnie Monroe's home in Pontiac, Michigan, reveals they have been obtaining county indigent aid while owning property valued over $16,000. A liquor charge was dropped after it was shown the raid occurred without a search warrant.
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Pontiac, Mich
Henry Monroe
Monroe
Minnie
Community Chest Meeting Sets Election of Trustees
Community Chest subscribers meet tonight at 7:30 at the Chamber of Commerce rooms to elect a board of trustees and consider amendments to the constitution.
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Community Chest
Chamber of Commerce
Republican senator dies after hernia operation
Republican Senator Frank L. Greene died at 8 at Albans Hospital after a relapse from his hernia operation. The Vermont incident occurred in St Albans as his health failed following surgery.
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ST Albans
Frank L. Greene
Riepublican
Albans Hospital
Prince of Wales Suffering Illness Cancels Engagements
London December 13 Prince of Wales is ill and unable to attend official duties. Reported health issue prompted cancellation of scheduled engagements and public appearances.
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London
U.R
Prince of Wales
Oxford Bride's Noble Husband Hoax Stuns Massachusetts Town
In Oxford Massachusetts residents condemn William Bramwell who posed as a British noble officer to marry Barbara Buffum. The ceremony lured 200 guests before the truth emerged that Bramwell was a ship clerk aboard the Mauritania. The couple planned a royal presentation that never occurred as the man was exposed.
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Oxford
Mass
Cinderela
Barbara Bramwell
Harbara Buffum
William Hareold Bramwell
Mauretania
His Majesty’s Navy
Barbara
Court of St. James
William
England
Niagara Falle
Merri
Prizes Displayed for Athens Christmas Lighting Contest
Prizes totaling 144.20 are on display at Athens National Bank for the Athens Christmas Lighting Contest. Nine prizes will go to homes valued under 10 000 and nine to homes valued higher. Entries must be mailed to The Slens Messenger by December 23. Bank employees and The Messenger staff cannot enter. Entrants should illuminate decorations nightly between December 23 and January 2 for judges to view. Eligible areas include Midhead Avenue and Mechanicsburg.
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Athens
Athens National Bank
Theslens Messenger
Athens Electrical Sous Storea
Messenger
Midhead Avenue
Mechanicsburg
Athens residents urged to pack dolls for Mes senger Toy Shop
Dcl's Athens residents working to repair and dress dolls for The Messenger Toy Shop are asked to return the toys tonight so they can be packed for distribution to Athens County needy children under Mrs Eugenevi er and the motor corps. Contact Mrs Shafer to help. Red Cross members under Miss Pearl French packed toys in bags at the Gas Company basement 19 South Court Street which will be open for locals to assist.
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Athens
Messenger
Athens County
Eugenevier
South Court Street
Gaokal Sons
Irdict Chain Stores Charged By Federal Grand Jury
A federal grand jury in Columbus indicted the Great Atlantic and Tea Co. on charges related to branding merchandise. The company is accused of branding bacon offered for sale at its stores.
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Columbus Dee
Great Atlantic & Fic Tea Co
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