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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1929

Page

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Ohio Assembly Reopens Fight Over Property Tax Classification

Representative John A. Hadden of Cleveland introduces a joint resolution for a constitutional amendment to allow limited classification of property for tax purposes. The measure gains backing from farm, business, banking and industrial groups as lawmakers reopen the uniform rule dispute amid ongoing hearings on bills to permit Christian Scientists to collect fees.

Columbus U.R General Assembly John A. Hadden Cleveland

Governor Cooper Seeks GOP Advice on Treasurer Succession

Ohio Governor Myers Y. Cooper asks the Republican State Central Committee to meet and advise on appointing a successor to State Treasurer Bert B. Buckley who has resigned. Cooper says the office is elective, will bear full responsibility for the appointment, and he plans to announce Buckley’s successor tomorrow.

Cooper Republican Committee Bert Buckley Columbus U.P Myers Y. Cooper Republican State Central Committee Bert B. Buckley Buckley Johan Eckhart Republican Party

Impeachment Proceedings Dropped as Buckley Resigns

The prospect of impeachment is closed as Bert Buckley resigns. Senate judiciary committee will hold hearings on a habitual criminal bill recodifying crime laws and a bill adding two Common Pleas judges in Summit County. Public buildings committee considers a House hearing on the state office building bill. The Jones bill would appropriate 10 000 for memorials on the state house grounds for World War veterans and is set for House passage.

Bert B. Buckley Senate Judiciary Committee Summit County Common Pleas Public Buildings Committee Jones State House

State Tax Amendment Sails Through House Vote

Statewide groups back a proposed tax amendment limiting real estate levies to 1.5 million based on true value with popular vote bypass for bonds. Legislature would set rates for securities, stocks, machinery and other property while real estate stays under uniform rules. If approved, the measure goes to the November 1929 ballot. Twenty-one new bills were introduced in the Senate and House totaling 369. The package includes higher prison staff pay, repeal of movie censorship, shifting library to Ohio State University, auto personal tax prior to license, and pathologist appointments in large counties. Governor Cooper’s appointees to the utilities and tax commissions were confirmed.

House Senate Ohio ‘State University

Washington Information Bureau aids beauty data

The Washington Information Bureau has compiled thorough accurate facts on aids beauty. The material aims to present reliable information free of excess emotion and focused on practical detail for readers seeking clear guidance.

Washington Information Bureau

Safety Valve and Dictators in Spain and Greece

In Catalonia military control Renewed dictatorship parallels with Mussolini and Kemal Pasha. The piece notes how press propaganda is enforced and cites Napoleon on liberty of the press. It also references Trotzky’s Black Sea voyage, Pompey’s fate, and Stalin as Caesar in the broader comparison. D. E. Morgan proposes amendments to permit Christian Science practitioners to charge fees without medical credentials, under a bill shielding those who rely solely on faith.

Catalonia Spain Primo de Rivera Mussolini Kemal Pasha Napoleon Trotzky Black Sea Turkey Pompey Caesar Stalin Egypt Ptolemy D. E. Morgan Cleveland Christian Science Public Health Committee Morgan

Four New Flu Cases Reported At Athens State Hospital

Four new influenza cases were reported to the Athens State Hospital in the past week by the Athens County Health Office. County health officials note only 615 official cases in Athens County, while Dr. J. M. Higgins warns the true count may be far higher.

Athens State Hospital Athens County United States J. M. Higgins Higgins

Tracey Talks to Cogal Men at Ohio County Meeting

Athens County Commissioners attended a state auditor briefing in Columbus on Tuesday. Joseph T. Tracey announced that portions of Green Law appropriations will be available to Ohio counties this year and that application forms will be mailed after completion. The delegation, among 88 counties, heard from Robert N. Wald on highway plans with no new construction this year and a focus on resurfacing and widening existing roads.

Green Law Ohio Athens Athens County John Grosvenor Robert N. Wald Waid State Highway Department Mechanicsburg

Palmer Re-elected Ohio Farm Bureau Leader

L B Palmer of Pataskala was chosen to lead the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation for the seventh time at the annual meeting in Columbus on February 6.

Columbus L. B. Palmer Pataskala Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

Adraine Barber Dies After Auto Collision

Cincinnati reports 8 year old Adraine Barber died from injuries after being struck by a car. Authorities investigate the incident and name the driver involved.

Cincinnati Adraine Barber

Record Transcontinental Flight By Hawks Grubb Sets New Mark

Capt Frank Hawks and Oscar Grubb completed a 18 hour 21 minute 59 second nonstop flight from Los Angeles to New York aboard a Lockheed Vega setting a new cross country record. The pair battled heavy winds with Grubb cramped in a narrow cabin fueling concerns but the aircraft landed safely at Roosevelt Field. Weather difficulties earlier in the trip were noted by observers awaiting the arrival.

New York Roosevelt Field Frank Hawks Oscar Grubb Los Angeles Art Goebel Hawks Grubb Middle West

No Negligence Found in Bus Crash Tragedy

Norwalk reports no criminal negligence in a crossing disaster two miles east of Bellevue where 19 died when an interurban train struck Edward E. Butler's bus from Cleveland. Coroner Bell, Prosecutor Martin, and Public Utilities Commission representatives concluded snow and lack of crossing lights as factors.

Norwalk U.P E. G. Martin Bellevue Edward E. Butler Cleveland C. L. Bell Martin Public Utilities Commission Lake Shore Electric Company

Ohio River Salt Co Sold to E J Somerville for 35000

The Ohio River Salt Company at Mason City was sold from Fred Carsey trustee in bankruptcy to BE J Somerville trustee for 35000. Hartford and Mason City capital reportedly will invest and form a new company to reopen the plant with experienced salt operators.

Ohio River Salt Company E. J. Somerville Hartford and Mason ‘City Dabney Middleport Excelsior Buckeye Minersville Sutton Riverside Sugar Run Windsor Pomeroy Pomeroy Salt Association

Labor Opposes Creighton Rural Police Bill at Public Hearing

Representatives of organized labor voiced opposition to the Creighton Rural Police Bill at a House Highway Committee hearing. The main objection was a provision granting the constabulary general police powers in both cities and rural areas, with amendments proposed to limit authority.

Columbus U.P Organized Creighton House Committee On Nen Labor T. D. Donnelly State Federation of Labor

Mrs Mary Cabeen Duncan Dies In Cleveland At 75

Mrs Mary Cabeen Duncan 75 died Tuesday of pneumonia in Cleveland where she lived with her daughter Miss Ethel Cabeen. Her body returned to Athens for funeral services at 2 PM Thursday at the Presbyterian Church. Burial follows in West Union Street Cemetery. she left one child and had two marriages, first to James Caben, later to Scott Duncan.

Mary Cabeen Duncan Cleveland Ethel Cabeen Athens Presbyterian Church West Union Street Duncan James Cabeen Chillicothe Knights of Ivanhoe Scott Duncan Athens State Hospital

Tunnel collapse claims one of three workers in West Virginia

Workmen dug through rock and earth in a Norfolk and Western tunnel near Devon on February 6 searching for the body of one of three men killed when the tunnel roof collapsed.

Devon W. Va Norfolk & Western

New Directors Named for S A In Athens

Three new directors were elected at the Athens Salvation Army chapter meeting Frank B Roach Dr T A Copeland and Charles Cornwell will join the existing five for the coming year Captain Richard Benton received a salary increase from 72 to 100 per month The committee reported 3600 of a 4000 quota raised and plans discussed for a Salvation Army home on the Grim Estate West Union Street Benton will travel to Cincinnati district HQ to discuss financing the project

Athens Salvation Army Frank 8. Roach T. A. Copeland Charles Cornwell Richard Benton Salvation Army Drive Committee West Union Street Richard ‘Benton Cincinnati

Gunman Steals From Train Near Herkimer

A "Wild West" gunman held up a New York Central passenger train near Herkimer New York. He perforated a car roof with bullets and fought a baggage man before robbing passengers of 80 dollars. The assailant leaped from the slowed train and was later captured. He claimed the name Thomas Failowski and troopers consider him an escaped convict.

Herkimer N. Y New York Central Thomas Failowski

Dairymen Plan Tuberculosis Tests for Cows in Athens County

Athens County health commissioner Dr J M Higgins announced plans to test dairy herds for tuberculosis. Veterinarians will issue permits and eligible applicants will receive state subsidies for reactors as part of the milk campaign. The Athens Board of Health will discuss this and other routine matters at a 7 pm meeting in the commissioner's office.

Athens County J. M. Higgins Higgins Athens Board of Health

Farmers Week peaks as 2000 register in Columbus

Farmers Week at Ohio State University reaches peak attendance with more than 2000 farmers and wives registered. Governor Myers Y Cooper urges better government to ease farm life costs as talks cover crop and livestock outlook for 1929, including potato price estimates and barley trends in Ohio.

Columbus Ohio State University Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Myers Y. Cooper United States Coop Ohio C. R. Arnold

Buckley Resigns Ohio Treasurer Amid Impeachment Bid

Bert B. Buckley resigns as Ohio state treasurer to avoid impeachment. He had been convicted of attempting to bribe a prohibition official and held roles as lawyer teacher postal clerk former assistant attorney general and attorney for the Ohio State Teachers' Association.

Bert B. Buckley Ohio Buckley Ohio State Teachers’ Association

Naval Cruiser Bill Heads to House for Ratification

The $274,000,000 Naval Cruiser Bill moves to the House for ratification of two amendments after Republican leaders say they will accept them. The measure, written as Congress desires, aims for action before President Coolidge signs it.

Washington Congress Coolidge House Coollidge

Congress Today War Department Bill Under Senate Review

Senate reviews the war department appropriation bill while House schedules Indiana Affairs Committee for Wednesday. Ways and Means ponders tariff revision and Military Affairs hearings discuss Muscle Shoals project.

Senate War Department House Indiana Affairs Waya and Means

Senate approves naval plan for 18 cruisers and carrier

The Senate passed a bill to build 18 new 10,000 ton speedy cruisers at 17 million each plus an aircraft carrier at 19 million. Keels to be laid five per year over three years. Hoover era disarmament talks cited but bill proceeds 68 to 12. Proponents say vessels replace obsolete ships, not trigger a race with Britain.

Senate Coolidge Hoover Great Britain

Wesleyan Coeds Prefer Sleigh Over Automobiles

Delaware report notes Ohio Wesleyan University coeds embracing an old fashioned one horse open sleigh while a ban on automobiles persists. The revived sleigh is described as serving the campus travel need more effectively during snow.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University Sehooh Roatan

Resignation of State Official Takes Effect Today

Buckley, State Treasurer, resigns under pressure from Governor Cooper after a bribery conviction. State Auditor Joseph T. took over the treasury, Buckley remains bond liable until the auditing department completes its review, likely two weeks. Several potential successors named include O. C. Gray and Kenton publisher Retledge among others.

Buckley Columbus Feb State Today Filis Imment Cooper Con Committee of State Rep Ben Joseph T Treasury O. C. Gray Earl Retledge Kenton Archer Cleveland Harry 8. Day Fremont BH. Scott Troy Edgarvin Pomeroy Guy C. Davis Findlay Hancock County

Towboats D T Lang and Tom Greene to race Point Pleasant to H

Rivermen report a planned race from Point Pleasant to H involving the towboats D T Lang of Kanawha Valley and Tom Greene, following last year’s Betsy Ann contest. Henry Johnson of the Lane cites Captain Motina4 of the D T Lane as authority for the February 13 start.

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Hadden Legislature Frank W. Geiger Springfield Utilities Commission George C. Braden Warren Tax Commission Trotzky and Pompey Lindbergh Arthur Brisbane King Features Incorporated Tracey Palmer Omagh Nation Hawks and Grubb Bellevue Horror Planta Sollia Ohio River Mason City LABOR S. A Arnold Miami Valley State Post Bill Congress Today Tracy
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