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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1929

Page

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Mother Killed Policeman in Ohio River Valley Shootout

A four year old boy Donnie Schroeder told police his mother Irene Schroeder from Benwood West Virginia killed State Police Corporal Brady Paul near New Castle, Pennsylvania. He said she fainted after the shooting and authorities seek two men suspected to have been with her.

Bellaire U.R Donnie Schroeder Irene Schroeder Benwood W. Va Brady Paul New Castle Paul Ernest Moore Wheeling James Brooks Moore New Castle- Butler Brady Akron

Problems Of 1930 What About Russia and China

Arthur Brisbane considers 1930 issues including recognizing Soviet Russia, Western debts, and Britain's bonds crisis. The column also notes China’s civil war and a separate crime incident described by a young boy in a separate local police story.

Russia China Britain

First Year of Cooper's Work Reviewed in Ohio 1929 Year

Ohio Governor Myers Y. Cooper surveys 1929 as the first half of his term, calling the state building program and an $84 million state and highway plan his dominant achievements. The report notes creation of three new departments, expansions in workmen’s compensation, coal output rise under Buy Ohio Coal, and extensive inspections across several agencies.

Columbus Myers Y. Cooper Ohio Cooper Finance Department Division of Conservation Division of Dental Hygiene Bureau of Agronautics Department of Industrial Relations Ohio Coal Division of Mines Cleveland Clinic

Demand for Indian self governance sparks imperial debate

The text questions what will happen in India if 300,000,000 Asiatics demand the right to govern themselves, arguing Indians have never governed themselves and endured centuries of tyranny, plague, famine, and oppressive religious teachings before British rule.

India Britain

Tragic Paisley Theater Fire Kills 69 Children

A matinee in Paisley near Glasgow ended in tragedy as a theater blaze trapped hundreds. About 69 children died and 150 were hospitalized amid a chaotic rush to exits and smoke filled halls. Firemen faced thick fumes and required gas masks to reach victims.

Glasgow Scotland U.R Paisley

Mrs Lowery Dies At Columbus Home

Pulaski Lowery a pioneer resident of Chauncey died at her home near Columbus Sunday. Her will be brought to Chauncey Wednesday morning for funeral services at 11 o'clock at the Church of Christ with Rev G B Courtney officiating. Burial will be in Nye Cemetery. She leaves her husband and several children. The Lowery family moved to the Columbus area several years ago.

Pulaski Lowery Chauncey Columbus Nias

Clark Rice jailed on intoxication charge in Athens

Clark Rice of Athens was placed in City Jail Monday morning on a charge of intoxication. He was arrested by Chief of Police B. J. Insterstwald and Officer Howard Illeen.

Clark Rice Athens

Sheriff Lang Shot in Deputation Shootout in Indiana Camp

Deputy sheriff Herman Lang 38 of Dearborn Ind lay dying in a Cincinnati hospital with two bullet wounds after a clash while pursuing a gunman who had wounded Benjamin Shaw 65 at a White River camp. A nationwide search followed as the Lang party traced the assailant through Dearborn Longnecker Harrison and beyond.

Cincinnati U.R Herman Lang Dearborn

Bethel II Jailed Over Unpaid Fine in Glouster

Arthur Bethel of Glouster was committed to Athens County Jail for non payment of a $22.50 fine imposed by Mayor C G Lunsford. Bethel was brought to jail by Deputy Sheriff Fred Heck Tuesday morning.

Jury to Decide Providence Coast Guard Killing Case

A state grand jury is expected to decide whether criminal action will be taken against Coast Guard patrol members who killed three men during the seizure of a rum running boat in New Port Harbor on Sunday.

Providence R. I U.R Coast Guard New Port Harbor

Akron waitress linked to Pennsylvania police murder suspect

Irene Schroeder of Bellaire known locally as Daisy Crawford worked as a restaurant waitress in Akron until recently. Police identify her as a suspect in the murder case of a Pennsylvania state policeman and link a drug trafficking suspicion to her. Detective Chief Eddie McDonnell said the slain officer was killed near New Castle and involved a man described as a married automobile salesman with two children.

Donnie Daddy Jon Bellaire Pennsylvania Akron Eddie McDonnell U.A Irene Schroeder Daisy Crawford McDonnell New Castle

Million Loss in Grain Fire in Chicago Warehouse

A five hour blaze destroyed a seven story warehouse owned by Albert Schwill & Company on December 30 injuring three workers, with 600000 bushels of grain burned and damages exceeding 1 million dollars. Fire teams fought flames as hydrants and tunnels were used to control the blaze.

Chicago Albert Schwill & Company Peter Clausen Michael Pavlina Ernest Richele Pennsylvania Railroad

Senate leader urges test of Volstead Act on liquor buyers

Senator Jones of Washington proposed the Justice Department test the Volstead Act as it applies to liquor purchasers. He said all liquor buyers could be prosecuted under the law as it now stands and called for a case to clarify enforcement.

Washington U.P Justice Department Jones Republican Senate

Talks to Babies Cleveland Part 1

In Cleveland on December 31 11 people labeled Baby Communists faced charges of parading without a permit for marching in single file up Euclid Avenue. Assistant Law Director Ben F. Levine dismissed the charges saying many criminal cases clog dockets and his talks with the group were as effective as court action.

Cleveland U.R Euclid Avenue Ben F. Levine Levine

Bank Bandits Routed Before Fire of Posse

A night bank robbery near Dayton failed after a village posse surrounded Ralph Davenport and his family in Phillipsburg. The bandits used a machine gun, fled in an auto, and a wounded bandit was seen slumped in his seat as shots shattered windows and armored the town. Authorities alerted and road patrols mounted.

Phillipsburg Ralph Davenport First National Bank Dayton Davenport Floyd

One Convicted in Ohio Dog Racing Case

In Xenta Ohio a jury found Charles R. Fay of Middletown guilty of selling pools in the operation of a dog track at Fairfield Amusement Park. Fay received a three day sentence for appeal. Fay and 241 other track officials were arrested when the pool wagering system was found to violate state gambling laws. C. G. Wants and G. N. Heints will face separate trials in the coming weeks.

Xenta U.R Comemon Pleas Court Charles R. Fay Middletown Fairfield Amusement Park, Limited Fairfield Fay C. G. Wants G. N. Heints

Iron Worker Dies After Flying Metal Tragedy on Job

Two workers, Florance Edgcomb and E G Joan, face charges for sending scandalous postcards amid a dispute. An explosion during on site work at a railroad tank under construction injured George Hallaman and another worker, with Hallaman later dying at the hospital and the other worker’s prognosis uncertain.

Orke Arma Bae Biahrauh Doman Art Hospital

Mellon Should Be Ousted Brookhart Says Attack Looms

Senator Brookhart of Iowa said he will direct an attack against Secretary Mellon when Congress reconvenes on January 6. He claims Mellon lacks sympathy with prohibition and urges enforcement action against lax district attorneys and open saloons. Senator Borah wrote Hoover on enforcement concerns as critics cite a supposed scandal in the liquor permit system.

Paul RE Mallon United Press Washington Congress Brookhart Iowa Hoover F. Scott McBride Anti-Saloon League Borah Senate Wall Street Mellon Alstrict

New Yorkers Pay $30 to Blow Tin Horns for New Year

New Yorkers flock to Times Square and similar spots to celebrate the new year. Patrons spend about $30 to enjoy nightlife with paper hats and shouts of Happy New Year as Broadway eyes return to bustling crowds. Police boost presence around Times Square amid preparations and a potential liquor crackdown looms.

Harry Ferguson United Press New York

Five Die As Plane Crashes At Tears Airport

Lieut. Robert H. Gray and his wife die with three business leaders after a Texas Air Port Company passenger plane stalled at about 200 feet then nose dived. Dillon died en route to hospital. others were dead at the scene. Gray, a World War II pilot and former Australia resident, had run the air field.

Amarillo Tex Robert H. Gray Texas Airport Company Gray C. M. Dillon Robert Moore R. L. Allison Dillon Australia United States Commerciag Lges Thig Seunbeery Aaa Elas

Russians Aid Search For Missing in Alaska Ocean

Russians assist in a search for a missing man near Juneau Alaska with an ice-breaker-based base at Petropavlovsk and reports relayed by a Russian steamer. Pilots Josh and Harold Gillam have established a base and coordinated information from the Nanuk as crews work to locate the missing Carl Ben Bielson.

Juneau Alaska Dee Resian Ald Carl Ben Bielson Petropivorgk Milovzorov Pol Josh Harold Gillam

Mrs Moore Recalls Christmas Gifts for Former Mayor

A letter from Mrs. Moore recalls Christmas for Athens' former mayor Alex Moore now at the Ohio State Penitentiary after conviction. She notes he sent cards and long letters and gifts to the Blind who receive his board as he assists blind workers. The article mentions Mrs. Moore's 64 years.

Santa Claus Alex Moore Ohio State Penitentiary

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