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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1935

Page

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Multiple Ohio violence and accident deaths reported in weekend

The Ohio edition details numerous fatalities from accidents and violence over the weekend. Victims include a 40 year old in a fatal stabbing, a 47 year old and a 49 year old hit by autos, a 71 year old dying after a railroad crossing incident, and a 10 year old injured when a sled collided with a car. Additional deaths arise from a fatal fire in Cleveland, a hanging, a shooting, and other accidental deaths across the state.

Thomas Vera Angelo Caman Youngstown Varan Kage Clarence J. Maze Vilage 10 Dayton

War camouflage and aviation in Europe and America

Fragmented report mentions camouflage in war and an European aviator, a London event, Pittsburgh, and foreign flier politics. Mentions Dr. Seventy Five Leghorn Hens and Mie Goodstock, Athens Cash Feed on Court St.

London Pittsburgh Athens Court St

Bloodhound satire on chasing a fugitive in Hollywood

In Hollywood on a playful note, Irvings Cobb critiques bloodhounds failing to trail a fugitive, joking that even a champion pup would get lost on a marble table. He mocks the practical value of bloodhounds and blends social quips about southerners and old beliefs.

Hollywood Calif Eliza Irvings Cobb

Illinois State Legislator Is Shot to Death

CHICAGO The bloody 20th ward, long a center of politics and violence, reports the slaying of State Representative Albert J. Prignano by three gunmen at his home door. His wife, son, and mother-in-law heard the volley. six bullets struck his body. Police suspect a robbery angle, but associates doubt a political feud. Victim once linked to Capone era factions, though supporters say he had few serious enemies. Bloodstains from the attackers’ car point to a wounded assailant, possibly the chauffeur Victor Galanti.

Chicago Albert J. Prignano Prignand Prignano Scarface al" Capone Michael Rosina Richard Barry Victor Galanti

Two Are Slain In Family Row

In a West Side apartment a mother and her 17 year old daughter were shot to death and the children's stepfather was wounded. Police say the stepfather fired the fatal shots after a family quarrel while the two youths, Louis Voormas and Philip Mikes, were dressing for court appearances.

Chicago West Side Penelope Mikes Lulu Voormas Louis Voormas Philip Mikes Mikes

Aerial Bombing Halts Lava Advance Near Hilo

In Hawaii volcanic activity near Mauna Loa showed the lava flow’s advance halted by aerial bombardment. Government volcanologist Dr. Thomas A. Jagger described movement as virtually imperceptible after lava neared three miles of Hilo’s water supply.

Hilo Hawaii Mauna Loa Thomas A. Jagger

Former Viceroy Lord Reading Dies at 75

Former Viceroy of India Lord Reading dies at 75 from complications after a chill. The statesman and diplomat passed away today in London, ending a long career in public service.

London Lord Reading India

Lindberghs Sighted Near Liverpool En Route to Britain

The American Importer freighter bearing Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, his wife, and their three year old son Jon was sighted off Liverpool. They plan to settle in the British Isles to escape renewed threats against their son after the earlier kidnapping and murder of their first child.

Charles A. Lindbergh Jon England Liverpool Lindberghs British Isles

End of Voyage Is in Sight for Col Lindbergh

British authorities prepare to receive the Lindberghs in self imposed exile as the American importer ship carrying Charles A Lindbergh and his wife approaches Liverpool. Dock arrival was not yet sighted with tentative arrangements to assist docking at 5 am Tuesday EST.

Col. Lindbergh Tuge

Betty Gow refuses Lindberghs offer in Glasgow

Betty Gow, the nurse whose infant son was kidnapped and killed in the Lindbergh case, told AP she declined the Lindberghs request to rejoin their staff. She said she wants to live a normal life, not pursue money or public appearances, and has received offers from film producers and theater managers. She indicated she would continue working in a Glasgow dress shop.

Glasgow Scotland Betty Gow Associated Press Today Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbergh Lindbergha Lindberghs

Glouster Resident Dies At County Infirmary

Glouster resident Art Schineon aged 48 died Sunday night at the Athens County Infirmary after being unconscious since Thursday at Glouster Jail. Cause given as pneumonia by a physician. Body taken to Wallace Funeral Home in Glouster. he leaves a wife and children in Trimble. No funeral arrangements announced.

Art Schineon Glouster Athens County C. F. Wallace Wallace Schineon Trimble

Santa delayed visit as snow blocks Hardin County mail

Santa Claus will pay a delayed visit to numerous rural residents of Hardin County this week. Several mail carriers with bags bulging with Christmas presents and greetings have been unable to deliver for days as roads remain blocked by snow.

Kenton Santa Claus Hardin County

More Snow Is Predicted for Ohio Tuesday

The Associated Press reports Ohio faces more snow as a cold wave grips the state A 10 mile ice gorge formed above Marietta delaying river traffic though there is no immediate flood threat Moderating weather is forecast but more snowfall is expected in Columbus Cincinnati Cleveland Portsmouth and Marietta The Ohio River and other rivers run frozen while farm work stalls in Madison County with corn husking hindered by moisture feeding stock.

Ohio River Marietta Weather Bureau Columbus Muskingum Scioto Portsmouth Cincinnati Cleveland

Liberal Seeks Help for KDR Roosevelt Campaign Plan

George W. Kline, Nebraska Progressive League chair, proposed an independent Roosevelt-for-President campaign committee in six Midwestern states. He argued the regular Democratic organization is not fully in sympathy with the President. The Norris committee would operate in Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota, and the Dakotas with state chairmen.

Washington Norris R. Nebr Nebraska George W. Kline Nebraska Progressive League Roosevelt

Plot To Extort Publisher and Brewer Fails

Rochester youth Roland E. Markell, 21, jailed in Buffalo after confessing to a mail extortion plot against Frank E. Gannett, publisher, and Lovin A. Wehle, brewer. Doeherty said six letters to Wehle and four to Gannett demanded up to 190000 and 100000 respectively, with threats of kidnapping or death. The first letters date from 1934 and 1955. Markell described as a thrill seeker not insane.

Buffalo UPI Frank E. Gannett Gannett Lovin A Wehie Rochester N. Y Brewer Roland E. Markell Rochester United States George A. Grobe Grobe Markell Rochester Artists’ Supply George W. Doehberty Department of Justice Doherty Wehre Wehle

Postpone Return of Senate Until Jan. 7

Illness of Democratic floor leader Paul P. Yoder delays Senate return to January 7 from January 2. The House is expected to return January 6. The Senate will hold a skeleton session tonight.

Columbus Paul P. Yoder Senate House

Hunter Liggett Dies Hero of the Marne at 78

Lieut Gen Hunter Liggett aged 78 former Indian fighter and hero of the Marne died today in Letterman Hospital at the Presidio San Francisco. He commanded the Army of Occupation in Germany and was a notable World War I figure.

San Francisco Hunter Liggett Marne Army of Occupation Germany Letterman Hospital Presidio Here

Norris Aims TVA Extension To Ohio Valley Dam Proposed To Serve Chicago

Senator Norris proposes expanding the Mississippi Valley Authority to include the Ohio Valley. He envisions a $200 million dam across the Ohio near the Tennessee River mouth, claiming it would flood control floodwaters, aid navigation, and generate electricity for Cincinnati Columbus Indianapolis and Chicago, with multiple Kentucky and Tennessee tributaries involved.

Washington TVA Ohio Valley Norris Mississippi Valley Ohio Tennessee Mississippi Valley Authority Tennessee River Ohio River Cumberland River Nashville Cumberland Tennesee Norrin Cincinnati Columbus Indianapolis Chicago

Hauptmann Awaits Clemency Hearing Date in New Jersey

Bruno Richard Hauptmann, two weeks from execution, awaits a clemency hearing date before the New Jersey Court of Pardons. Defense counsel Egbert Rosecrans said the defense will present its argument and new evidence to the pardons court before seeking a new trial, noting the court may take a broader view of the case.

Thenton N. J Bruno Richard Hauptmann New Jersey Court of Pardons Egbert Rosecrans Pardons Court

Toledo Plant Reopens After Two Month Shutdown

Activities resumed at the Mather Spring Co plant in Toledo after a two month idleness caused by a strike by Mechanics Educational Society of America members. Seven maintenance crews entered the plant this morning to prepare for production resumption next Monday.

Toledo Mather Spring Co Mechanics Educational Society of America

Ohio Aims for a New Year Bash Across the State

Ohio eyes a loud New Year as hotels night spots and clubs plan celebrations with prices from 5 to 20 dollars per couple plus tax. Columbus- area dinners average eight dollars per couple amid midnight showings. Akron Toledo Dayton Cincinnati and Cleveland venues set varied caps with floor shows supper and champagne on offer. Cleveland enforces a 2 am closing rule with 3 30 am possible in some venues and police enforcement left discretionary.

Columbus Ohio State Liquor Department Temietons Youngstown

Hairpin Ends Traffic Delay in Snowstorm Incident

In Newport Kentucky during a heavy snowstorm a sand car stalled on Fort Thomas streetcar tracks after a fuse blew. Passengers waited as a line of streetcars accumulated behind the stalled vehicle until a crew member asked for a hair pin. Mrs. Davis produced one, it was bent into a fuse and traffic resumed.

Newport Mia Leroy Davis Fort Thomas

Destructive blizzard knits New England coast causing deaths and damages

A severe winter storm swept from Georgia to New York causing at least 16 deaths across the Southeast and Northeast and millions in damage. Atlanta reported about 2 million in losses as lights heat and telephone service failed and streetcars halted. New York mobilized 45,000 workers with 1,400 snowplows to clear over three inches of snow. Coastal shipping disrupted and railroads hindered by wind and cold. Air travel was rerouted or grounded as Coast Guard boats aided vessels in Chesapeake Bay and Great South Bay froze for the third time.

New York New England Georgia Atlanta Oklahoma Philadelphia Chesapeake Bay Coast Great South Bay Long Island N. Y Coast Guard

Hints Students Are Exploited Hints Students Are Exploited

In Columbus the YWCA board president urged a probe into whether members of the newly formed American Student Union were exploited. The union held a three day meeting in the YWCA hall amid Franklin County American Legion protests calling for its removal. The YWCA chair said the delegates were well behaved but questioned who guided them and noted the hall was rented without warning signs of risk.

Columbus Columbus Ywca Board of Unon YWCA Franklin County American Legion Carl T. Braun Ywca Board

Kipling Celebrates 70th Birthday in Burwash England

Rudyard Kipling marked his 70th birthday in Burwash Sussex with his second wife and daughter among a few old friends. The famed writer, nicknamed the Sage of Burwash, enjoyed a quiet day in the downs village.

Burwash Sussex England Rudyard Kipling the Downs

Bricker Says Davey Transfer Plan Illegal

Ohio Attorney General John W. Bricker told Governor Davey that the latest proposal to transfer funds to replace vetoed appropriations would amount to contempt of the supreme court. Bricker replied to a governor letter to the State Central Board, where Bricker serves, about moving money to buy coal for institutions.

Columbus John W. Bricker Davey Supreme Court Bricker State Centrol Board

Ethiopians Ready Counterattack in Vicinity of Makale

Associated Press reporting from Rome says Ethiopian forces are preparing a large counteroffensive near Makale as Ethiopian and Italian units clash on the northern front. Italian losses include 52 killed and 14 wounded, with heavy Ethiopian casualties claimed by Rome.

Mussolini Uareu Rome Ethiopia Pietro Baduglio Webbe Shibeli Maile Selassie Addis Ababa East Africa France D'Aty Transiere Eitigens

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