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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1935
Page
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Damaged text describes a political dispute involving a governor, Senate censure, and calls for action on an Ohio Interstate measure. It references fear and demoralization among civil service staff and mentions Whittemore and Nathe Ward Counties with vague reform notes and House involvement.
Testimony in a federal case centers on Miles Langfellow and John as a plot to kidnap a wealthy Tulsa woman. The 23 year old Kennamer portrayed a friend who refused help and described entanglements while Miss Wilcox and others are named in the unfolding affair.
A fragmented passage notes an endorsed survey from commerce officials including county governors and business directors. It mentions revamping the county and backing the plan, though details are unclear due to damaged OCR text.
In a decisive vote the House approves new provisions linked to aid for Japan. Lawmakers adopt the package amid debate over scope, funding, and potential impact on domestic programs.
Athens attorney R D Williams was appointed by Gov Davey to the Ohio Public Utilities Commission to fill the Republican seat of Frank W Geiger for a six year term subject to Senate confirmation. The move requires relocation to Columbus and Williams plans for his daughter to join him after the school year. He will earn about 52000 annually after pay reductions and will leave his law practice. Williams, 52, born in Highland County, has a long public service record in Athens including city service director roles and two terms as county prosecuting attorney. He has represented Southern Ohio Electric and faces major cases such as Columbus and Cincinnati gas rate matters now before the commission.
Cincinnati report states Mrs. Geneva Lutz filed suit against the Ohio tax commission claiming the provision of meals is a service, not a sale, and that her restaurant and others are not subject to the sales tax vendor license requirements.
Covington Kentucky February 14 State Senator John T Murphy won a second victory over Ohio’s bid to extradite him to Cincinnati to face a gery indictment Judge Johnst Northcutt of Kenton Circuit Court dismissed habeas corpus proceedings against Murphy The ruling followed prior refusals by Governor Laffoon and a revocation of an Ohio extradition request by Lieutenant Governor Chandier
Brig. Gen. William Mitchell, retired, told Congress it would be foolish to abandon airship development amid current Far East conditions. He urged continued progress and investment in airpower as a strategic asset.
Will Rogers notes a rumor that relief recipients cannot take any work without losing benefits. He explains letters saying work breaks relief eligibility, adds commentary on limited resources like dirigibles and one airplane, and praises a navy rescue effort.
The Ohio House Agricultural Committee backed a bill requiring all tax supported state institutions to use butter produced in Ohio. Rep. George M Arnold said a farmers meeting revealed many use oleomargarine at home. A $10 to $50 fine or 10 days in jail or both could punish violations.
Hugo Wilson United States minister to Switzerland told a disarmament conference committee in Geneva that the American aim is a general convention to limit armaments. He called European air security talks and other anti war projects important and urged that progress on arms traffic could aid broader negotiations.
Twenty business men of the Hocking Valley met at the Easterting Tea Room in Logan for dinner and a round of discussions on mutual problems and possible steps to secure a share of anticipated federal work relief expenditures in the valley.
E. J. Thompson of Lathrop was killed at the Black Diamond Coal Mine near Lathrop when top coal fell on him as he worked a section. He leaves a wife and four children, a sister in Zanesville, and a brother in Watertown.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports that a progressive muscular dystrophy case, linked to the Belmont Ohio deaths, threatens three more sons of Mrs Albert Granato of Swissvale. Her eldest has been hospitalized and the others show similar symptoms as the disease progresses.
State Safety Manager Charles E. Miller urged education and intelligent legislation to improve Ohio highway safety at an Athens Chamber luncheon. He advocated passage of the financial responsibility act and a drivers license law, and cited rising highway fatalities to argue for stricter measures.
Twenty six thousand dollars in salaries for teachers janitors and bus drivers due before 1935 were distributed today to five Athens County districts under House Bill 10. Rome received 4937 The Plains 6604 Ames Bern 9518 York Township 360 Albany Consolidated 8800.
Washington reports on February 14 that Senator Burkley D Ohio intends to urge the President to protest foreign competition affecting Ohio industries. The remark signals potential protective actions aimed at local manufacturing and workers.
President Roosevelt directs formation of a business group to advise on allocating the 4.88 billion work relief fund while Senate Republicans condemn the plan as a radical perversion of government. Robert F. Wood of Sears Roebuck is named to organize the advisory committee.
In Luzerne County Pennsylvania on February 14 a deadly clash on a picket line near the Woodward Colliery left Frank Petrosky 33 dead from a heart shot and Anthony Legosh 31 wounded as United Mine Workers members attempted to cross a line during a miners strike from the Glen Alden Coal Company.
The Naval Court of Inquiry opened to determine the cause of the Macon crash. Survivors say squalls were minor factors and hints point to possible structural weakness in the airship’s frame as officials weigh the event’s impact on dirigible programs.
In Flemington New Jersey on February 14 Mrs Anne Hauptmann wept in court while attorney Lloyd Fisher urged perseverance. Fisher told her the case would be pursued, as Hauptmann’s wife expressed lingering hope despite a murder verdict. In Washington President Roosevelt was said to lack power to pardon Hauptmann upon Germany’s request.
Messenger reporters questioned 23 Athens residents about the jury decision. Ten supported the verdict, 13 believed more evidence was needed for the death sentence. Respondents included Homer Baird, Richard Kasler, Francis Conrath, and others offering varied views on guilt and clemency.
The K T Crossen Port of the American Legion organized safety patrols among older Athens students to guide children across streets near schools. Ohio safety manager Charles F. Miller and area school leaders helped craft plans, with the Safety Committee set to implement roped off street crossings for snowy conditions.
In Clarksburg West Virginia Agnes Neely 26 a hotel room death on what would have been her wedding day A note cited she could not go on. Police linked a Cincinnati resident listed as a supposed fiancé and she was WVU graduate living with her mother.
Washington February 4 The House Rules Committee will hear tomorrow Rep Martin L Sweeney accuse the Home Owners Loser Corporation of permitting many non distress applications to pass for loans in the refinancing and liquidation of closed financial institutions.
New officers of the Bank of Athens N B A were announced today. Mrs Jane Brown Davis is elected president with T J Davis and Harry Foster as vice presidents and F D Forsyth cashier. Fred Sands and R G Palmer named assistant cashiers. Mrs Davis represents the third generation of her family as president.
The Fourth District Court of Appeals finished its February term in Athens County with seven cases argued. Judges Blosser and McCurdy presided. Middleton was absent due to illness. Cases included Kennedy vs Chiki, Hudson vs Logan, Mertz vs State Industrial Commission, Jacksonville Trimble Schools vs Merritt, State of Ohio vs Merritt, Hocking Mining vs Hunter, and Ohio Collieries vs Hartley with March hearing in Logan and a McArthur session planned.
Lancaster report says Dr. C. E. Sharpe of New Lexington, 41, an optometrist, died in a local hospital from injuries after a Monday crash near Junction City when his car collided with a coal truck driven by Charles Bartman of Columbus.
A Zanesville CCC camp reports the death of Eugene FF Martin Gz 1% from meningitis amid a Kentucky outbreak that has claimed four lives in CCC camps. The Feb 14 report cites Columbus dispatch.
A defendant in the Lindbergh kidnapping case shows emotion in court as he is ordered to stand for transfer to Trenton jail. The impending execution date draws national attention and prompts debate over jury conduct and crime penalties.
The jurors showed emotion as Bruno Hauptmann was sentenced in the Lindbergh kidnap case. Appeals to the State Court of Errors and Appeals and then possibly the U S Supreme Court were noted, with the Court of Pardons not hearing before October. The scene in the courtroom contrasted with Hauptmann’s pale, guarded appearance as the foreman pronounced sentence.
Rome reports the first detachment of Italy's African Expeditionary Force will depart Ricilio for Eritrea and Italian Somaliland on Saturday with further units to follow. Government spokesmen say the move strengthens colonial garrisons and aims to deter Ethiopian attacks, not necessarily presage war. Premier Mussolini plans talks with the Fascist Grand Council amid Ethiopia's defiant reply.
In Chicago on Feb H4 seven men said to be remnants of the Capone gang were questioned in the shotgun slaying of Thomas F. Ma lov, a former movie operator. Claude Maddox, once a suspect in the St Valetine's Day massacre, was among those seized and taken to detective headquarters for questioning by the state attorney.
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