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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1929

Page

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Men Named to Places in Cabinet Appears Not Settled

The article lists men named to cabinet positions as yet unsettled, with additional names given for other posts. It discusses lingering questions over appointments and potential shifts in personnel.

Hoover Finalizing White House Staff Ahead of Inauguration

President-Elect Hoover moves closer to inauguration as he plans a expanded executive office with two new secretaries to run a businesslike White House. Julius Klein will coordinate department policy, while George Aker and Lawrence Richey hold key roles. Five cabinet posts remain unresolved including agriculture and attorney general as Morgan of Ohio visits. Allan Hoover arrives from Stanford as family plans an inaugural setup in Washington.

Thomas L. Stokes United Press Washington Hoover White House Congress Klein Julius Klein Commerce Department George Aker Lawrence Richey Secret Voice J. Hoover Commerce Labor Agriculture Henry L. Stimson New York Treasury Andrew W. Mellon Pittsburgh Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur Stanford University Navy Charles Jancis Adams Boston Walter F. Brown Toledo Ohio Attorney General Bar and Agriculture Representative Morgan Republican Allan Staard University Herbert Hoover Los Angeles

Eight hundred Britons march on London to press for jobs

Eight hundred unemployed Britons reached London after a 30 day march seeking relief. They plan to present a petition to Prime Minister Baldwin and the Conservative government asking for measures to aid the unemployed and miners who cannot find work. The march ended with a Trafalgar Square demonstration blaming the government and urging action ahead of general elections.

London Baldwin Trafalgar

Chinese Rebellion Growth Alarms Officials in Shantung

In ANGHAT China February 25 General Chang Tsung Chana lifts his campaign to seize Shantung from Nationalist China as warlord forces threaten the beleaguered Chefoo garrison, signaling a rising rebellion with expanding forces.

Anghat China Chang Tsung-Chana Shantung Chefoo

Better Work in Ohio Mines Seen by State Inspector

Ohio mines will reopen and improve operations as lake season begins in March. Deputy State Mine Inspector Lot Jenkins notes idle mines will restart to regain markets, with wider lake coal differential and improved slate removal via conveyors boosting clean coal output.

Ohio Martins Ferry U.P Lot Jenkins

Supposed Franco Belgian Secret Treaty Sparks War Ally Talk

Amsterdam dispatch reports wide discussion over a published supposed secret treaty between France and Belgium. The Utrecht Dagblad claims both nations would aid each other in war, with Belgium mobilizing 600,000 and France 1,200,000, plus rail and air support, though governments deny the agreement.

France Belgium Amsterdam Holland U.R Europe Utrecht Dagblad Dagblad Germany Italy Spain Raine Frontier

Hunger and famine rage as world eyes turn away

The piece rails at famine in China with millions starving and many dying daily. It condemns limited aid and notes no harvest until August. It cites Hulbert's electric chair confession and criticizes capital punishment. It reports Chicago businessmen claim racketeering drains 136 million annually with heavy regulation and threats.

China

Release sought for mother in state prison reform school

Habeas corpus filed in Union County Common Pleas Court seeks Mrs. Julian Mazure of Lorain, mother of seven, release from the Woman's Reformatory. She was serving a six month sentence and $500 fine for a third offense liquor charge after Lorain municipal court conviction. The petition argues unlawful detention due to lack of grand jury indictment for a third offense.

Marysville U.R Julian A. Mazure Lorain Union County Common Pleas Court Arthur 8. Katz Mazure

Measures Ahead in Ohio Legislature This Week

Ohio leaders expect key measures before the Legislature this week. The Habitual Criminal bill and Nickels automobile license bill are on the agenda with House action planned after Senate scheduling. A recodification of the criminal code of procedure and a closed shop ban known as the Yellow Dog bill are also moving through committees and session calendars.

Columbus U.R Senate House

Thugs Stop Car and Rob Two Men in Barlow

In Amesville area on a Saturday night two gunmen halted a car near a Barlow filling station at about 8 o clock. JP Martin of McConnelsville and Max Ross of Columbus were robbed of cash and overcoats after a search. About nine dollars was taken from Martin. Ross's amount was not learned. The victims traveled to Amesville for safety and returned home Sunday afternoon.

Barlow Ambesville Washington County Amesville

Supreme Court refuses to review Kansas City Star sale dispute

The Supreme Court declined to review Walter Dickey of Kansas City’s suit challenging the sale of the Kansas City Star and Times to Irwin R. Kirkwood for 11 million dollars. Dickey claimed Nelson will trustees conspired with Kirkwood’s associates to block rival bids, alleging lower prices and rejected higher offers from Dickey and Clyde Reed, then governor of Kansas.

Washington U.P Supreme Court Today Walter Dickey Kansas City Kansas City Star and Times Irwin R. Kirkwood Seested and Associates William Rockhill Nelson Nelson Kirkwood Clyde M. Reed Kansas

Court Finds Woman And Man Guilty In Delinquency Case

Inez Smith and Albert Smith were found guilty in Athens County Juvenile Court of contributing to the delinquency of three children. Inez Smith received an indeterminate sentence at the Ohio Reformatory for Women, Marysville, while Albert Smith drew six months in Athens County Jail plus costs. The children were placed in the Athens County Children's Home. The father remains jailed on non support charges.

Inez Smith Albert Smith Athens County Ohio Reformatory For Women Marysville Athens County Children’s Home Ohio Penitentiary Athens County Common Pleas Court

Woman Kills Two Children and Self In Ohio Tragedy

Cincinnati report states Ruth Thomas 31 of Mt. Washington killed her two children before taking her own life. Coroner announced the case after an autopsy confirmed the events and mental derangement as the motive.

Cincinnati U.P Ruth Thomas Mt. Washington

Kent truck farmer leads mystery of 1891 kidnap

I H Bixler a 40 year old Kent farmer who was kidnapped as a baby says a letter from A A Wilthite of Kansas City claims he is Bixler's father. Wilthite alleges the son was taken by the grandmother in 1891 and traced to Columbus Ohio. He notes the mother’s name Jewel matching Bixler memories.

Kent I’. H. Bixler A. A. Wilthite Kansas City Bixler Withite Columbus O. Wilthite Jewel Wilhite

Daring Landing Over Cleveland Stout Tri-Motored Plane

Pilot Sam Taylor earned praise for a calm landing after two engines failed over Cleveland. With 12 passengers aboard including an infant, he steered toward an empty field, crashed through two fences, and landed upright near a residence with no injuries. Water contaminated the gasoline caused the motor failures.

Cleveland Sam Taylor Taylor

Condition of Sleeping Sickness Patients in Logan Worries Medics

Logan reports concern at Cherrington Hospital over three lethargic encephalitis cases treated there. Patients include Miss Ethel M. Cooper, Roscoe H. Hensel, and Joe Adcock who recently developed sleeping sickness after influenza. Mayo Clinic contact led to a serum now used locally.

Logan Cherrington Hospital Ethel M. Cooper Roscoe H. Hensel The Democrat Sentinel Joe Adcock Frank Adcock Green Township Cooper Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn

Studer Faces More Months at State Penitentiary

Carl Studer, tied to the 1926 Don Mellett murder case and a later perjury probe, faced a possible return to the State Penitentiary for parole violation as municipal court considered liquor law charges. Edward Brennan, 26, was arrested with him at a cigar store restaurant linked to liquor.

Canton Carl Studer Don R. Mellett State Penitentiary Edward Brennan Studer Mellett Civil Service Commission S. A. Lengel Henry W. Harter, Jr

Bishop Hartley Honored by Pope in Papal Throne Ceremony

Bishop James Joseph Hartley of the Columbus Diocese was proclaimed an assistant to the papal throne at St. Joseph's Cathedral. The ceremony also marked the twenty fifth anniversary of his consecration as bishop of the diocese.

Columbus U.R James Joseph Hartley St. Joseph's Cathedral Hartley

Frances Willard Service Honors Founder of WCTU

The Athens community held a union service at the Presbyterian Church to memorialize Frances Willard. Rev A Y Wilcox condemned public officials who violate Prohibition. The program featured Doris Phelps and the Athens High School Boys and Girls Glee Club with Mrs J L Triipp presiding.

Athens Athens County A. Y. Wilcox Presbyterian Church Frances Willard Wilcox J. L. Triipp Doris Phelps Athens High School Hoys’ and Girls’ Glee Club Charles M. Coulter George S. Putnam

Marathon Ends in Columbus Today

A marathon dance in Columbus ends with Roy Gibson of Indianapolis and Marie Rice of Cicero winning first prize of 1000 dollars at 6 02 am after 1163 hours. Their rivals included John Birch and Jerry Thompson, former Columbus residents and notable participants in the event.

Columbus U.rk Roy Gibson Indianapolis Marie (Goldilocks) Rice Cicero Ill John Birch Song Bird Jerry Thompson

Fugitives’ Flight From Charleston Jail Heads Toward Florida

Three Huntington officers chase four escapees Dana Bias Adrian Bias M R Morrow and Julian Liebel who broke from Charleston county jail. The gang robbed a Home Georgia store and seized eight cars while fleeing toward Florida and possibly to the West Indies. Authorities in 40 Florida cities alerted as Kanawha Sheriff Tyree reports state police and deputies Ham behind them.

Huntington W. Va Charleston Georgia Dana Adrian Bias M. R. Morrow Julian Liebel Florida West Indies Frank Tyree Home Kanawha County Tyree jState Chris B. Hall Boyd Wentz M. J. Duk

Debates Limited in Congress Move to Clear Calendar

The Seventieth Congress, with an enviable record and ambitious plans, enters the final week as both Houses plan night sessions. The Senate is called to convene earlier to begin daily sessions starting tomorrow to clear the calendar.

Senate Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington U.R Seventieth Congress

Senate Considers Large Nicaraguan Canal Resolution

Senate prepares to vote on a major Nicaragua canal resolution. Judiciary committee meets on routine business. House moves second deficiency bill and reviews the unanimous consent calendar.

Senate Judiciary Committee House

Ambitious Legislative Push Marks Session Activities

Leaders push canal survey funding and reapportionment measures while House acts on naval construction and defers key Reed report. Senate weighs Edge resolution and awaits Vandenberg Reapportionment bill as dry Democrats lobby against prohibition amendments.

Ridge Nicaragua Panama Canal Cormeen Senate Pat Neff Texas Railway of Mediation Radio Commission Reed Bleed Ware Pennsylvania House Vandenberg

Dempsey Shot At By Unknown Gunman In Miami Beach

New York Evening World reports Jack Dempsey was targeted by an unidentified man who entered his room at Frank Moir's Miami Beach home and fired as Dempsey turned on the light. The bullet struck the wall. the assailant fled.

New York New York Evening World Today Vincent Treanor Miami Beach Jack Dempsey Frank Moir Pugilistia Jack Dempsey

Snow Slides Hit Chicago and Midwest Cold Scene

Frigid Midwest weather brings dropping temperatures and snowslides as Chicago records a chilly February scene with renewed caution for travel and outdoor activity.

Chicago Midwest

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