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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1930

Page

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Beedy Rebuts Wet Argument Against 18th Amendment

In a two speech address Rep Carroll L Beedy Republican Maine argues against compromise on the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act. He says Portman from New Jersey and Beck from Pennsylvania err by trying to ride two opposing horses at once. Beedy urges Prohibitionists to stand firm for retention.

Reedy Wets Washington Tech House Carroll L Beedy Repubiican Maine Beedy Representave Port New Jery Beck Pennsylvania New Jersey

Massillon Hospital Hunger Striker Promises Action

Stewart Warren, confined at Massillon State Hospital, promises to eat after appealing to Dr. Arthur Hyde and Lyde as authorities consider his case. The superintendent says the hunger striker appears sane and is not judged insane in the recent ward hearing.

Massillon U.P Jitobyrt Stewart Warren Rugay Stewart Arthur G. Hyde Lyde Werren Court

Beck Says Prohibition Enforcment Needs Clarity in Debate

In Atlantic City Feb 16 Representative James M. Beck of Pennsylvania argued Americans jump between topics and fail to concentrate on enforcement. He warned the Eighteenth Amendment requires clear congressional action and criticized the idea that wine or beer sales would be allowed under repeal, urging firm enforcement amid a rising wet campaign.

Atlantic City Americana Fames M. Beck Pennsylvania Reedly Supreme Court Congress Alisek Taugd Drgs Massachusetts

The Bad Lands to Bad Min Term in Travelogue Fragment

A fragmented travelogue describes a journey from the United States to the Southwest via the Paglite route. It recalls landscapes in Arizona and Colorado, noting pine forests and blue skies, and mentions encounters with wildlife as “Bad Lands” evolve into “Bad Min,” with future pages promising continuation in Chicago and New York.

Chicago New York

U S Opposes Mediterranean Pact Andoon Debate

American delegates at the London conference resist any commitment binding the United States to joint action in the Mediterranean. They favor a pact similar to the Pacific Agreement and oppose specifying the Western Mediterranean as the operative ground.

Doandon Rha London Cataiders Politcal Nuto Senate Uni France Amerles United States Terrance Dora United Statsa Agres

Gasoline Price Drop Reported in Athens County

Motorists in Athens County benefit from a price war with gas selling at 26 cents for high heat and 17 cents for low heat a gallon. Adjoining counties report prices at 22 and 19 cents a gallon.

Athens Athens County

Congratulations From Famous Journalist

Western Union Telegram from New York praising The Athens Messenger for winning a national recognition. Mentions Athens Ohio and a belated acknowledgment of being named top under ten thousand population daily by United Press. Signed by Rach A. Hiekel, President.

Western Union Telegram New York Athens Ohio United Press Athens Messenger United States Rach A. Hiekel

Missing Campbell student George Kovalchick feared dead

Searchers comb a river near Athens for George Kovalchick a Campbell Gile University student dismissed for scholastic deficiency. His brothers arrived as authorities traced his disappearance to a possible murder plot amid campus turmoil.

George Kovalchick Campbell Gile University Athens Gondinna Wal Waite Walley MU John Wick Kovralchick Theo Ater Acc

Five Albion Students Charged After College Riot

Detroit freshman Clifford Whitney faced ten days in jail and a $3 fine after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct stemming from a student riot in Albion. Warrants were issued for five more students and sixty subpoenas prepared for service.

Albion Mich Bkclifford Whitney Alston College Detroit Whitney

Bargain Ads Highlight Deals in Messenger Classifieds

Tina spring suits offered at 15.55. A reader seeks to buy a small gasoline engine. An electric washer is available with details unclear. Rhode Island Fed ehicks priced at 15 per hundred.

the Messenger Rhode Island

DRY AGENTS TO TH TO BLOCK ALCOHOL FLOW

Prohibition officials plan a four month push to unwind two major channels of illicit alcohol. Federal agents target cabarets and clubs allowing patrons to bring liquor and are to intensify investigations to transfer enforcement from Treasury to Justice.

Joseph Wasney United Press Star Washington, Fed James M Doran Sul Treasury Justice Department Chicago Doran Bellh-Boyn Iateia Hottla

Chicago Gangs Defy Police To Reduce Crime

Gunmen killed Tony Lombardo in a gangland ambush defying Chicago police ultimatum to oust organized crime. The murder occurred amid a citywide drive that yielded 3,200 arrests in 24 hours and reduced lawlessness by half over six days. Police planned to bolster motorcycle units as officers warned of gunmen.

Chicago Tony Lombardo Enlzeng Willan Russell

Hearing on Dry Law Presided by Representative Graehey

In a first Congress hearing in 19 years on prohibition merits Representative George Graehey chaired the session. Testimony included Loudas Grou, head of the Women’s Federation Union, as part of the opposing group, among many witnesses.

George 8. Graehey Endaylvaniac Ttepublican Wat House Judicgary Iiss Loudas

New Fight Brews Over Rate Appointee in Senate Row

Western coal operators in Pennsylvania Ohio and Tennessee join opposition to Hush M7 Tne of Knosville Vern for the Interstate Commerce Commission. Senates may delay confirmation amid Southern coal operator backlash related to Cyruakk Woolf of Pennsylvania. A prior ruling found Pittsburgh Lakes transport rates unduly favorable to Pennsylvania. Rescue crews work to reach 15 miners entombed in a shaft cave in St Etienne France.

Washington U.P Pennsylvania Ohio Tadienm Hush M7 Tne Knosville Cyruakk Woolf Tennessee Honetucky Virginia West Vietnam Woods Rome Lake Carin

Cleveland Stove Firm Sale Under New Ownership Plan

A court and creditors fight over the Kay-Glo Corporation stove plant ends with a bid of 5 1/2 million dollars by the Athens Trust and others. The deal includes continued manufacture at the Cleveland plant and possible transfer of equipment while a skeleton sale tally is set for the immediate future. Also reported, Ohio State Penitentiary crowding drives use of basement dormitories for nearly 5,000 inmates.

Cleveland Merchind Iriday Jim Krey-Gla Corporation AuTeNs Thich Tgeierehin Texan Ite Tavisht Williame Freoss. Porehyvars Spee Varley M. Whitertt Rey Gly Frea Te Tiensioy Athens Coty Tins Leaasey M4eveland Concern Beastey Alt Ander Lita Oi Einvee Lend Copeern CML Treat Company RayGlo Corp Ria Qleveland Il Iy Cleveland Company Tay-Glo Corporation Furs Mery Alhons Nading Industriea John Grayson Las Judge G. Worstell

Madonna Sculpture Surprises Chicago Taxi Ride

A Chicago taxi driver ferried a man with a marble statue wrapped in green cloth labeled The Madonna. Resolved by bystanders who surrounded the cab with revolvers drawn, the driver and passenger puzzled over the strange delivery as sculptor Oskar Hansen explained the art piece was being taken to a cast maker.

Chicago Skmen Oskar J Hansen Art Institute Prohibition

Liquor Law Trial Reveals Mirchaser Purchase Suspects

A government case in WALSTENUITON involves a man accused under a misread act for purchasing liquor in violation of a state statute. District Attorney Hart argues the matter could shape future capital penalties and enforcement, highlighting the impact on illicit buyers and public safety.

Walstenuiton Johniyland Garena Valstaad Asataat AL Tornex David A. Hart Contonla

George Hatem Wins Release in Habeas Corpus Case

George Latem of Somerset Perry County won release in a habeas corpus case. The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals sustained his appeal, overturning the conviction for violating a local tax or road tax law. The sequence included prior rulings by state and federal courts up to the U.S. Supreme Court Tumey decision style.

Cincinnati George Latem Homerset Perry County Federal Circuit Court of Appeals J. W. Newberry Fintert Genson W. Stouch Columbua U. S Supreme Court Dudgy Hough

Acosta Sentenced in County Court for Abandoning Children

Acosta, who rose to fame in 1927 with the Byrd trans Atlantic flight, was jailed for 11 months in Minaula Li Pel 15. He faces charges of abandonment of his two children filed in the county jail today.

Minaula Acosta Sear Richard E. Byrd Ver-Sur- Mer France Gall Jed Theo Donald Junior Melvia Bloret Junie Elefiant Om Vin Hte Tittle Amdin Tyas

Murder case solved as Jasta Brown confession revealed

The Athens area reports that Jasta Brown, once a prominent Athenian, was murdered and the case appears solved after a police confession. Governor Cooper involvement noted and local reactions recorded across Athens County.

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Slater Faces Probe In Wayne County Missing Child Case

Special Prosecutor Mourphey plans to question Slater in the Melvin Morat disappearance probe as claims shift about the child’s fate. Witnesses recount evolving stories involving Hanna Donald and others, with a search ongoing amid weather and snow in Wayne County.

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