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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1931

Page

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Eight Injured In Christmas Auto Crashes Across District

Christmas Day accidents left eight people injured in Asbury Ridge, Buchtel, Glouster, and Bessemer areas. Four Ashbury Ridge youths, led by Mitchell, three others from Asbury Ridge, and three men from Buchtel and Glouster were treated after wrecks including a head on into a tree near Carbondale and a Buchtel collision.

Asbury Ridge Buchtel Glouster Bessemer Carbondale Cherrington Logan Paul Mitchell Paul Woodard Clyde Mounts Starr Township Orlando Houston Charles Conway, Jr Orval Burgess William Gibbs Bernard Colbert Ashbury Ridge Mitchell Edward Mitchell Mounts Kelly Mounts Woodard Lem Woodard van Wert Houston Charles McDonald Columbus B Mitchell McDonald

Kidnapping Solve Nears for Donnelly Case in Kansas City

Kansas City police say a complete solution to the kidnapping of Mrs. Nell Quinlan Donnelly rests with an attractive middle aged nurse and three men already under arrest. Mrs. Ethel Depew, wife of alleged gang leader Marshall Depew, will be returned from Bloomsburg Pennsylvania. Police believe Depew aided the abductors and that her husband is believed hiding near the Canadian border after leaving Buffalo New York. The nurse reportedly served as nurse to Mrs. Donnelly s husband a year ago and supplied information to aid the plot.

Kansas City Weman Hesulta Nell Quinlan Donnelly Ethel Depew Marshall Depew Bloomsburg Buffalo Depew Ahe Donnelly Abe Donnelly Family Caseholl

Bandit Dies in Christmas Robbery Gone Wrong

A Kingstown bandit was killed during a Pittsburgh Christmas holdup when a gun in a partner’s hand discharged accidentally. The victim, 24 year old John Fairman, died as the robbery unfolded. A woman identified as Marian Marsh and another man, John Keenan Jr., were taken in for questioning. Seven men died in western Pennsylvania from drinking parties on Christmas, police reported.

Gangstown U.R Kingstown Marian Marsh John Keenan, Jr Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

School Finance Is Main Problem at Ohio Teachers Meeting

Ohio educators prepare for 56 000 teachers to gather in Columbus for the Ohio Education Association convention. W G Wolfe will open the program with Dr Paul V McNutt and Dr Harry W Chase among speakers. The meeting includes officer elections and departmental committee sessions. A rural high school choral event and discussions on credit problems for farmers close the agenda.

Ohio Columbus Ohio Education Association W. G. Wolfe Guernsey County Paul V. McNutt American Legion Indiana University Law School Mers I. &. Guthery Guthery

Educational Auction and War Debt Debates Stir Nations

Arthur Brisbane reflects on post Christmas mood and looming opportunity for Americans to reassess wartime spending. He cites Senator Borah on Europe’s near 345 billion dollar bill and notes the League of Nations and unemployment as indicators of global strain. The piece contrasts U.S. fiscal burden with European unrest while a separate report from Peshawar notes eight killed in riot as soldiers fire on Red Shirts followers of Abdul Ghaffir Kan.

Borah Europe Peshawar U.P Red Shirts Abdul Ghaffir Kan Frontiw

Body of Slain Child Buried in Kentucky Cemetery

In Cincinnati a separated couple united in sorrow as their murdered daughter Marian McLean six is buried at Mother of God Cemetery near Covington Kentucky. Father Joseph McLean flew in from Phoenix to attend the service. Detectives pressed Charles Bischoff for clues while weighing Blachoff’s potential knowledge. Chemical analyses from city chemist Dr Otto Behrer awaited for key findings.

Sincinnati Marian McLean Mother of God Covington Joseph McLean Phoenix Ariz Charles Bischom Bischoff Blachoff Otto P. Behrer

Man Drowns in Hotel Fire in Mobile Alabama

J R Goodman of Mobile drowned in the St Andrews Hotel when water was poured into his room to fight a blaze. He had registered only shortly before the fire. Firemen said smoke and flames barred his escape and physicians stated death resulted from drowning due to large water streams directed into his room.

Mobile Als J. R. Goodman St. Andrews

Chinese Are Good Losers and May Be Final Winners

A fragment notes a remark about Chinese people being good losers and speculates that China may eventually absorb Japan. It mentions a young man named Chang 3 Liang, described as pleasant and English-speaking, and references Manchuria and historical conquests. The tone implies optimism about future shifts in regional power.

Peiping Tarabel Chang Liang Manchuria China

Two Leavenworth Convicts Foiled In Glider Escape

Leavenworth Kansas report says two inmates attempted to escape using a glider on the roof of the shoe factory. The craft, wing span 14 feet, was seized before use. the designer and a companion were placed in solitary after their capture. The plan relied on a strong south wind and targeted timber near the prison. </s>

Warden Leavenworth Kans Federal Haver Canada Detroit Thomas B. White Russell Hester Sherty Dec. U White

Japanese Reply To Notes From Three Powers

Tokyo reports say Japan answered notes from Washington Paris and Loudoun with concerns over a possible Japanese advance on Chinchow and a forthcoming Chinese blame declaration. The declaration will say Chinese officers mingle with bandits making actions in self defense the responsibility of China. Moscow reports claim Soviet police charge diplomat Carl Warek plotted Horita assassination to strain Tokyo Moscow ties.

Tokyo U.P Washington Paris Loudoun Chinchow Nurobera Moscow Carl Wanek Koki Horita Toklo Warek Prague

Names Wisconsin Senator Blaine Heads Committee to Consider Prohibition Repeal

Senator Blaine of Wisconsin was named by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Norda to chair a subcommittee on prohibition repeal. The group includes Borah Idaho Republican Hebert Rhode Island Ashurat Arizona Democrat and Walsh Montana Democrat. Hearings to start after the holidays.

Blaine Washington U.ab Wis Norda Senate Judiciary Committee Congress Drys Borah Idaho Hebert Rhode Island Ashurat Arizona Walsh Montana

Hold Yuletide Celebration in Flooded Town

GLENDORA Mississippi December 26. Two nearby towns isolated as the Bayou Cassidy and rising Tallahatchie River waters flood the area. Rescue of residents by motorboats and craft from Webb proceeded amid shortages of food. A barge Christmas tree floated in the center as locals rowed to the tree for a holiday observance. Reinforcement crews, including 200 convicts from Parchman Prison Camp, aided levee work to prevent further disaster.

Glendora Miss Sumner Webb Bayou Cassidy Tallahatchie Parchman

Five Victims Of Hotel Fire In Springfield Masc

A blaze at the New Court Hotel trapped 48 residents early today. At least five killed including a family. 12 more reported missing hours after the fire. Thirty-one others escaped or were carried to safety. two of the survivors suffered injuries. Victims named include Samuel Knight, his wife, and their infant daughter. two unidentified men. Police expect the death toll to rise as investigations continue.

Springfield New Court Hotel Samuel Knight

Young Hunter Shot by Father in Rabbite Woods

RACINE December 28 Star Special a hunter family accident left Reynolds Hart seventeen wounded in the face and shoulder by a rifle shot fired by his father Earl Hart as they hunted rabbits in a wood near Racine Reynolds was attended by five physicians in Pomeroy and is expected to recover though infection posed a risk Hart and Reynolds had separated in the woods when the shot occurred as the rabbit hunter approached from the opposite hill crest the shot line was misdirected toward the youth

Racine Earl Hart Reynolds Pomeroy Hart Manning Daniels

Christmas Fireworks Death Toll Tops One Hundred

Fragmented National wire report summarizes holiday fatalities from fireworks and crashes. Weather blamed for many accidents as over 100 deaths occur nationwide amid Christmas celebrations. Notable incidents include injuries in Natchez Mississippi and Orleans with fires and skewerings. multiple states report deaths from accidents and gunfire関連.

Trains Strike Cars Killing Nine in Two States

Nineteen forty era report details deaths when motor cars were hit by trains in Charlotte, North Carolina and Batavia, New York. Victims include four from a Paw Creek family and two Buffalo area families. causes cited include possible driver confusion from grade crossings and braking failure.

North Carolina New York

Bring Charges Against Banks Bring Charges Against Banks

The report by the Senate Banking and Currency Committees accuses commercial banks of participation in the security market for fueling business fluctuations and undermining economic stability. Senator Glass plans to introduce after the holidays a bill to close banking-law loopholes identified in the inquiry.

Senate Washington Alenate Federal Reserve Glass Virginie Ie Cheirman

Lancaster Wood Carver Chauncey Black Dies at 62

Lancaster obituary notes Chauncey B. Black, famed wood carver, 62, died suddenly. He gathered a large walnut collection and valued pieces for time needed, with many works priced high for rarity.

Lancaster Chauncey B. Black

Culbertson Lenz Match Narrowly Shifts Ward Command

In New York on December 28, the Culbertson Lenz contract bridge match saw Sidney Lenz and Oswald Jeenby drop further behind. After nine rubbers in the first afternoon session, Culbertson and Theodore Lightner stood 17,000 points ahead, with Culbertson starting the afternoon 14,525 points ahead.

Culbertson New Ward Leni New York Sidney Lenz Oswald Jeenby Ely Culbertson Theodore Lightner Lenz

First Tularemia Fatality Reported in Cincinnati Hospital

Cincinnati hospital reports the year’s first rabbit fever death. Clemens Letting, 87, died after a brief illness contracted while cleaning rabbits. His daughter in law, Mrs Bernard Hatting, 32, is hospitalized with a similar infection. Another item notes Fred McMann, 17, and Ernest Jackson, 6, dying from gunshot wounds during rabbit hunting near Christmas Day.

Ati Hospital Cincinnati U.R Tularameta Clemens Letting General Hospital Bernard Hatting Hunter Jackson U.P Fred McMann Ernest Jackson Wille

Bandit base extends over several counties from Pomeroy Bend

Ralph Cole speaks at funeral of Captain Harry Bennett. Christmas in Nelsonville district aided by local organizations. Charity distributions noted. Hocking County fashion feature and telegraph news. Zanesville man killed in auto accident near Bure Omk. Murray City gunshot injury in wreck. Community Christmas tree in Chauncey sponsored by local groups. Former Dover presidents honored for holidays.

Pomeroy Bend Ralph Cole Harry Bennett Nelsonville Tlopan Christies Hayden- BU Murs Hocking County Bush Snyder Zanesville Bure Murray ‘City Chauncey Dover Hame

Pope Pius XI Celebrates Fifteenth Centenary Encyclical

Vatican issues an ecumenical encyclical marking the fifteenth centennial of the Ecumenical Council of Ephagua. It proclaims dogmas on the divine and human nature of God, the divine maternity of Mary, and the unity of the Church. The council condemned Nestorian doctrine challenging the unity of the divine and human in Christ.

Ecumenical Cabacil Epherne Vatican Pius Todey Ephagua Councilad Roma Couel Eipheena Asia Milnor Chrut

New Engine Diesel Type Demonstrated In Cleveland

In Cleveland on December 3 a new diesel engine of 12 years research origin was demonstrated to a group of automotive engineers at the FB Steere laboratory. Stearns, former head of the F Stearns Company, has worked on the engine with physicians and pistons, featuring nickel and a notable combustion design.

Cleveland FB. Steere Stearns F. Stearns Company

Weather outlook cites mixed conditions for next week

Washington dispatch summarizes upcoming weather across the United States. Ohio Valley and Tennessee expect scattered showers with warmer trends midweek, turning colder later in the week. Forecast notes variable temperatures and possible rain.

Washington Ohio Valley Tennessee Ohio

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