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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1932

Page

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Mother Confesses Drowning Infant in Licking Creek

Mrs Flossie Kimble 32 admitted to Prosecutor Bolin that she tossed her nine day old daughter into a creek near Newark. Authorities say if the body is recovered she will face murder charges and arrest of Charles Baker and two daughters as accessories is expected.

John Bolin Flossie Kimble Bolin Wayne Wingett Peter Barrows Licking County Festus Hoover Earnest Johnson Perry County Baker Newark Licking River C. G. L. Yearick

China marks quiet nine day New Year mourning in CA and LA

In San Simeon California Hearst ranch notes that Chinese communities in San Francisco and Los Angeles began a restrained nine day new year mourning. No firecrackers or drums as war bulletins are read and anti Japan sentiment grows among young Chinese. A Los Angeles merchant says women and children weep all day as hardship deepens.

Hearst Ranch San Simeon Calif San Francisco Los Angeles China Japan

New Ambassador to Japan Nominated Amid China Japan Clash

Noth China's Minister of Finance T Soong reports via New York World-Telegram that China bears the burden of government leadership in Bhana hat. He cites military casualties at 2,200 on each side and thousands of civilian deaths, contrasting Premier Inukai’s Japanese stance accusing China of attacking landing forces at Shanghai.

Noth China T. ¥. Soong Bhanahat New York Soong Inukai Japan Inetweek Shanghai United Press

1200 Men To Resume Work At Collinwood Shops

Cleveland February 9. One thousand two hundred former employees will return to work February 15 at the New York Central Collinwood locomotive shops. No new hires will be made. The move follows Chicago negotiations and a 10 percent pay cut to preserve jobs.

Cleveland U.P Collinwood New York Central Railroad W. R. Lyle Motive Power Lyle Chicago

Harbin Taken by Japanese in Reported Incident

Floyd Gibbons reports a grim account of civilians seized by Japanese soldiers and 18 Chinese prisoners bayoneted and found nude in a Japanese flour mill. The story notes evacuated prisoners and raises questions about others missing from the week.

Harbin Floyd Gibbons

Remembering the Big War and Its Hope for the Future

The piece reflects on wartime hysteria and rumors, suggesting past invasions were beneficial for various regions. It mentions Caesar in Gaul, William the Conqueror in Britain, and settlers in America, framing national gains as outcomes of conquest. It hints at broader consequences for China and other nations.

Gaul France Caesar Britain William the Conqueror America Texas California United States

Jury Directs Mrs. Judd To Die by Noose

Winnie Ruth Judd, 27, a nurse accused of killing friend Agness Anne Leroi, was found guilty of first degree murder by a 12 member jury after less than three hours of deliberation. Judge Howard Speakman set February 23 for sentencing and date of execution, with appeals to follow.

Phoenix Ariz Winnie Ruth Judd Arizona Agness Anne Leroi Howard Speakman State Supreme Court Judd

Attorney Links Optometry Groups to High Eyewear Prices

Nathan Cohen of Cincinnati accused the Ohio State Optometric Association the Better Vision Society of Cleveland and the state board of optometry of conspiring to keep eyeglass and optical equipment prices high. He spoke during a hearing on a demurrer to a suit by Benjamin Bruns of Columbus and 21 other optometrists seeking an injunction to stop the board from hearing charges and revoking licenses.

Columbus State Board of Optometry Ohio State Optometric Association Better Vision Society of Cleveland Nathan Cohen Cincinnati Cohen Benjamin A. Bruns Board of Optometry

Judge Stephenson sworn in at West Alon court

In Columbus on February 9 Judge Will P. Stephenson a Democrat from West Alon was sworn in as court judge in a brief ceremony.

Supreme Court Columbus U.P Will P. Stephenson West Alon

Ohio Collieries Workers Vote To Quit Work

About 600 miners met at Lamborn Pavilion in Glouster to protest a 25 percent wage cut. They voted not to return to work until ordered by their Scale Committee, while Mine No. 255 operates with about 140 workers. Picketing and mass meetings are planned across Perry County and nearby towns as union officials arrive to supervise.

Glouster Herman Theisen, Sr John Gall Carl Gardner United Mine Workers of America Ohio Collieries Company Ohio Colliertes Company Greens Run Drydock Buckingham Congo Perry County

Pilots Strike Over Wage Cut At Century Air Lines

In Cleveland on February 9 pilots of Century Air Lines refused to pilot their tri motor planes in protest of wage changes. The union demanded the old salary of $350 monthly with a $150 guarantee and $3 per hour day and $5 per hour night flying. Company officials in Chicago canceled all flights. William F. Bliss cited labor disputes between pilots and management.

Cleveland U.R Century Air Lines Detroit Chicago William F. Bliss

Modest ad pledges low prices for damaged clothes

An ad in Chicago newspapers claimed bullet holes were re woven perfectly in damaged clothes and offered low prices as a patronage bid. The unusual message appeared amid a wave of public chatter in Chicago on February 9.

Chicago

Will Finds Ocean On This Side Is Worse Than Other

Aboard 8S Europa the crew reports the Pacific crossing was rougher than anticipated and the voyage ran a day late. Will laments voting delays and references Al with irony about political support while noting a League of Nations warning rouses Japan.

Will Europa Pacific Ting Pr. S League of Nationa Japan

State Expert Opens Survey Over District

Maj. E. O. Braught executive secretary of the State Emergency Relief Committee arrived in Athens County to survey unemployment conditions. Accompanied by Mrs. C. C. Bird and relief workers, he will assess aid needs across Athens Perry Hocking Vinton Meigs Washington and Morgan Counties with a special look at Nelsonville following a telegram from E. J. Arnold. They note 15 to 25 pairs of shoes weekly plus clothes have exhausted relief funds and request aid.

E. O. Braught State Emergency Relief Committee Athens County Athens Major Braught C. C. Bird Parent-Teacher Association Irma Winebrenner Dayton Frost Perry Hocking Vinton Meigs Washington Morgan Counties Nelsonville Columbus E. J. Arnold

Ohio University Second Semester Enrollment Figures

Ohio University reports 1,400 students paid second semester fees by noon. Registrar Prof. Frank B. Dilley notes final figures depend on fee payments. First semester enrollment reached 2,556 with 75 transfers. Second semester classes begin Monday with convocation at 9 40 Tuesday.

Ohio University Frank B. Dilley

Local court fines and arraignments in Millfield area

Milo Bean of Athens pleaded guilty to intoxication and to failing to support a minor and was fined $10 plus costs and ordered to pay $15 monthly. J A Wonnacott, formerly Millfield resident and No 6 Mine superintendent, pleaded guilty to two bad checks and the case was set for Feb 15. Vern Six of Derthick pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined $10 and costs. Both Bean and Six were arrested by Constable Leslie Bradfield. Muzio, owner of an East Millfield auto shop, received the bad checks.

Milo Bean Athens C. H. Porter Bean Costa Katie B. Bean Leslie Bradfield J. A. Wonnacott Millfield No. 6 Wonnacott Luis Muzio East Millfield Vern Six Derthick Porter Six Bradfield

Ash Wednesday Services at Church of the Good

Ash Wednesday services to be held at the Church of the Good Episcopal tomorrow at 7 30 p m. The Litany and Penitential Office marks the first day of Lent. After the service the rector and his wife host Ohio University students at 63 North Crescent Street.

Church of the Good (Episcopal Ohio University North Concrese Street

United States proposes sweeping world disarmament program

In Geneva on February 9 Ambassador Hugh Gibson outlined a nine part U S plan seeking abolition of submarines limits on heavy mobile artillery and the abolition of poison gas and bacteriological warfare He urged prolonging naval treaties and broad restrictions to curb aerial bombing and offensive weapons while stressing the proposal is not a rigid plan but a set of options for other powers to consider

Geneva United States Washington London France Italy Toto Gibson

Robberies Reported on East State and Court Streets

Thieves entered two East State Street homes and a Court Street parking area last night, robbing residents and stealing a gray 1927 Chevrolet with Ohio plates 320-301. Targets included W. W. Ankenbrand, Athens school superintendent, and residents Miss Helen M. Evans, Miss Clara Deland, and Miss Ipsie Young. Entries occurred between 5:30 and 11 o'clock with doors forced or unlocked. Items stolen included a loaded revolver, a gold wrist watch, a muskrat fur coat, a purse, and cash.

East State Street Court Street W. W. Ankenbrand Athens Helen M. Evans Clara Deland Ipsie Young Chevrolet Milton Efaw Logan Ohio

Study Vote Fraud In Cleveland Election Probe

A team of ten deputies from Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown arrived to inspect voter registration for the Cleveland mayoral race set for February 16. They will work with the board of elections to ensure a clean election and pursue independent checks on alleged fraudulent registrations recorded January 23, 25, and 26, following Democratic charges of GOP irregularities.

Cleveland U.P Secretary of Clarence J. Brown Board of Elections Louis Simon

Jolson Confined With Flu In Louisville Hotel

Al Jolson, famed for Mammy songs on stage and screen, is confined to his hotel room in Louisville today with influenza. The performer, a major box office draw, canceled engagements as doctors monitored his condition.

AL Jolson Louisville

Chinese Resolve in Face of Japanese Invasion

The Chinese government defends its independence amid Japanese advances in Manchuria while upholding a lawful, restrained stance under international treaties. It rejects retaliatory actions and shields Japanese lives and property, yet urges national boycott of Japanese goods and services.

Shanghai China Manchuria Japan

Japanese ultimatum and Shanghai attack prompt China evacuation

Japanese authorities demanded dissolution of the Chinese patriotic organizations after a minor incident involving three Japanese monks. The Chinese accepted the ultimatum, then Admiral Shiosawa ordered Chinese troops to evacuate north of Shanghai before nightfall as Japanese forces bombarded Shanghai’s Chapel district with heavy artillery and incendiaries. Japanese warships later bombarded Nanking and Swatow.

Wu Teh-Chen Shanghai People's Patriotic Organizations Shiosawa Chapel District Nanking Swatow Washington M. M. Taylor Taylor Shanghai Nanking Tasi Ting Kai Woosung

Soong Defends Chinese Stand in Shanghai Response

Minister Soong outlines Chinese position in Shanghai with charges against Japan. He alleges innocent civilians were shot and bayonetted in the International Settlement, with thousands dead or wounded including 1,000 Chinese and 1,200 Japanese military casualties. He accuses Japan of vandalism at the Commercial Press and advancing two divisions to show conqueror intent, and says Tokyo struck Shanghai without warning after Chinese capitulated to ultimatums.

Soong Shanghai China Japan

County ag society reports approved by state director

Vinton County shows an indebted year end after 1931 start with $2455.91 debt and $2800 county funds received, closing at $2370. Guthery reviewed four county societies in Columbus as part of 36 approved reports out of 36 possible.

Guthery Studies Fair Columbus U.R State Director of Agriculture S. Guthery Guthery Vinton County

Bischoff Committed to Lima Hospital for Insane

CINCINNATI Feb 9 40 R Charles Bischoff confessed attacker and slayer of Marian McLean 6 today was ordered committed to the Lima Hospital for the Criminal Insane by five common pleas judges. He will be observed 30 days to determine sanity and possible return for trial on first degree murder.

Cincinnati Charles Bischoff Marian McLean Lima Hospital Common Pleas Charles 8 S. Bell Bischoff W. H. Vorbau Lima

Warships in Shanghai Harbor Count Rises to Seventy

Shanghai harbor reports seven U S ships in port plus 18 American warships anchored off the bund. The fleet includes Japanese British French and Italian vessels with 38 Japanese seaplane carriers at Woosung near the Yangtze estuary.

Shanghats U. S Black Hawk Deatroyetas No Bund Woosung Yangtze River

Defense Plans Alarm Clock Insanity Plea In Hawaii Case

In Honolulu Hawaii defense for Grace Fortescue New York society leader Lieut Thomas H Maasie G J Lord and Albert Jones plans to claim alarm clock insanity a form of paranoiac or emotional insanity to explain circumstantial evidence in the Joseph Kahahawai kidnapping and attack case. The defense will argue the alleged trigger is the figurative alarm clock of emotions releasing violence at a crime moment.

Honolulu T. Hi Navy United Press Joseph Kahahawai Thalia Fortescue Maasie Grace Fortescue New York Washington Thomas H. Maasie G. J. Lord Albert Jones

Campaign to reveal hoarders and restore bank confidence

Washington February 9 United Press chair of president's committee Col Frank Knox outlines plans to recover about 1.3 billion dollars by a national house to house canvass and public persuasion. The drive will urge hoarders to return money to sound banks and reassure them of safe institutions.

Washington U.R Frank Knox Chicago United Press Today

Campus Romances Found Permanent at Denison University

Granville Feb 9 Denison University records show 380 campus marriages with only five divorces, an average of one failure per 16 weddings. The national rate is one failure per five or six marriages.

Granville U.R Denison University

China repels raid on Japanese post amid furious attack

A Chinese counterattack repelled a Japanese post assault as troops regroup after a fierce engagement. The incident follows growing tensions and prompts military observers to assess regional stability and strategic responses.

China

Chinese Fresh Assault Fails Near Shanghai Front

Chinese infantry charged Japanese artillery positions along the Shanghai Woosung front but were repelled after a furious night attack. Chinese waves reached 800 yards of the Japanese lines before counter fire and reinforcements from Nomura's Idsumo stemmed the push amid heavy casualties on both sides.

Shanghai Shanghai- Woosung Chapel Kichisaburo Nomura Idsumo Whangpoo River

Hoover nominates Grew for Japan post

President Hoover sent to the Senate the nomination of Joseph C. Grew of New Hampshire to be ambassador extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Japan. Grew has served as ambassador to Turkey since 1927, replacing William Cameron Forbes, who is eager to relinquish the Tokio post.

Washington Hoover Senate Joseph C. Grew New Hampshire Japan William Cameron Forbes Grew Turkey W. Cameron Forbes Tokio

Missionaries in Kiangsi Surrounded. U.S. Urges Rescue

American Catholic missionaries in southern Kiangsi Province in central China were reported by the U S legation to be begging for help. Dispatches said the missionaries at Kaneko were surrounded by forces described as Communist and urged Kiangsi authorities to dispatch troops to rescue the Americans.

Peiping U.R Kiangsi China United States Legation Kaneko Legation

Pen Probe Continues in Senate Committee Visit Plans

COLUMBUS February 9 W R TR Senate Committee on Penal and Welsh Institutions resumes work in the Senate chamber to handle minor matters with the penitentiary in Hom. The committee plans this week to visit the London Prison Farm and the Junction City Brick plant for personal inspections.

Columbus W.r—Tr Senate Committee On Senate Hom London Junction City

Weather report fragment with mixed city data

A fragmented weather note shows San Antonio reaching a high around eight and The Pas dipping twelve below zero. It mentions continuation of mild to warm conditions and pressure remaining favorable for warmer weather in coming hours.

San Antonio Vieini

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