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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1933

Page

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Ohio banks operate in usual fashion amid moratorium fears

The district banks in Elkhart Cleveland Dayton and Lima report operations continue as usual with deposits withdrawals and loans proceeding in many cities including Cincinnati Columbus Youngstown and Toledo. Officials including George White vow to seek legislative power to curb withdrawals in emergencies as confidence in the banking system is tested and plans for new banks and loans surface amid the Michigan moratorium backdrop.

George White Cleveland House City Bank

Virginia Men to in Roosevelt's inet Family

A fragmented item mentions Virginia men and Roosevelt era family matters with unclear context. The readable text lacks concrete names, dates, or events to confirm specifics.

Virginia Roosevelt Inet

Jacksonville Boy Killed by Auto Driver Released

A 13 year old Jacksonville boy Paul Hilt was killed when struck by a southbound automobile driven by Richard Chogwill 22 and accompanied by Miss Marie Bachelor 19 both of Stockport The coroner ruled the death accidental The incident occurred on the road between Jacksonville Trimble High School and the hill into Jacksonville The boy’s friends Will Ridge and Will Harry 12 were with him The driver turned back after the impact and the boy died en route to Jacksonville Dr C von Scheele treated him at his office Maplewood Cemetery will receive burial services Tuesday afternoon

Glouster Paul Hilt Walter Hilt Jacksonville Richard Chogwill Stockport Marie Bachelor L. F. Jones Athens Chogwill Miss Bachelor Jacksonville-Trimble High School Will Ridge Will Harry Jacksonville M. E Robinette United Brethren Church Maplewood Jones Hill Boy C. von Scheele

Auto Crashes Claim Nine Ohio Lives Over Weekend

Ohio wire reports list nine fatalities from traffic accidents across multiple cities. Notable victims include William Snedeker aged 8 and Lloyd Glass Jr in Canton, Teresa Hart 32 in Crestline, and Frank Biderman 18 in Cincinnati, among others.

Columbus O.R Ohio William Snedeker Lloyd Glass, Jr Canton New Harrisburg Lewis Leonard Delphos Findlay Harry Smith Mt. Vernon George Gregory Dayton Frank Athe Lorain Mellie Shurtz Newcomerstown Teresa Hart Crestline Frank Biderman Fort Thomas Cincinnati

Cermak Battles Pneumonia as Condition Worsens

Miami February 27 Mayor Anton J. Cermak remains in critical condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital after pneumonia worsened his already grave injuries from the assassination attempt on President elect Roosevelt. Doctors reported his respiration accelerated to about 40 per minute, with no ground gained in the last 12 hours.

Miami Fla Anton J. Cermak Jackson Memorial Hospital Chicago Roosevelt Hyde Park New York James Nation Washington

Promoter Admits Guilt In Moose Lottery Case

In New York Bernard C. McGuire promoter pleaded guilty to violating Federal lottery laws in the Moose Lodge case. He may withdraw the plea if the appeals court reverses the Eagles lottery conviction. McGuire was set to be retried today with Senator James J. Davis Raymond C. Walsh and Theodore G. Miller while others received postponements to March 6.

New York Bernard C. McGuire Moose Lodge Circuit Court of Appeals Eagles McGuire James J. Davis Pennsylvania Raymond C. Walsh Theodore G. Miller Davis Walsh Miller

Denies Connection in Ohio Arson Plot

A man identified as Jack Hirsch 45 of Greenville Pennsylvania, said to be Benjamin Hirsch the last of five conspirators in the Ellington Apartment arson that killed 13, was held in Pittsburgh for identification while denying involvement.

Cleveland U.P Benjamin Hirsch Pittsburgh Jack Hirsch Greenville Ben Hirsch

National City Bank probe speeds up under federal reach

Federal authorities and Senate stock market investigators intensified inquiries into the National City Bank of New York and Charles FE Mitchell who resigned as bank chairman. The tax case centers on Mitchell selling bank stocks to a family member to claim a $2.8 million loss for 1929 to dodge income taxes, with the Internal Revenue Service joining the Justice Department in the investigation.

Washington Senate National City Bank of New York Charlies FE Mitchell Bureau of Internal Revenue Justice Department

World Has Weapon To Stop Wars but Won’t Use It

Letter from Will at Santa Monica California rails against League nations denouncing Japan’s invasion of China. He argues a global trade embargo against Japan could end the war but warns countries refuse to sacrifice commerce for bloodshed.

Gressor Nation Japan The League

Ohio State University Woman Dies of Pneumonia

Lydia Clark Benedict 45, wife of a Columbus physician and head of the women's division in the OSU physical education department, died Sunday in Columbus from pneumonia after illness.

Columbus Lydia Clark Benedict Ohio State University Department of Physical Education

Nuisance tax proposals rise in Ohio Legislature

Ohio lawmakers face a testing week as governor backed nuisance tax bills meet opposition from lobby groups. The drive for a general sales tax faces the Anti-Saloon League and W C T U while road material interests oppose gasoline tax diversion. The Mort Plan seeks $28 million yearly for educational equalization.

Anti-Saloon League House of Representatives Smolka

Regulars Take Back Illinois Coal Union

Springfield reports a historic labor dispute ends as the Illinois District of the United Mine Workers agrees to be directed by the international officers. John L. Lewis, UMWA president, says the invitation was extended by unanimous vote of the district board.

Illinois Coal Union Springfield Ill America Illinois United Mine Workers of America John L. Lewis The Coal Miners’ Union

Manchukuo Ultimatum on Jehol Troop Removal

Nanking dispatch reports Manchukuo issued an ultimatum demanding Chinese troops withdraw from Jehol Province. The Foreign Office advised the United Press that the ultimatum likely will be returned unopened.

Nanking China Manchoukuo Jehol Foreign Office United Press Today

Vessenger Want Ad Highlights Today

Classified blurbs list items for sale in Chesterhill including a hewed log house in fair condition, four good dairy cows, 13 inch by 36 foot shelving paper, and bargain agricultural lime, with brief classifications for each item.

Chesterhill

Longer Terms For Officials Of Ohio Urged

Ohio Senate considers four year terms for governor lieutenant governor attorney general secretary of state and treasurer with votes to determine if measure reaches November ballots. If adopted officials would be elected separate from presidential years. Also on calendar Sen Lloyds bill to allow non state aid schools to issue notes for debts and limit school board borrowing.

Columbus U.P Senate J. G. Lowery Republican New Concord House John A. Lloyd Portamouth Boards of Education

Recruits Provide Wide Search for Kidnapped Boettcher

Denver police organize a large volunteer drive led by Albert C. Clark to scour the city for clues in the Charles Boettcher II kidnapping. About four thousand recruits from the American Legion, political groups, and service clubs will inspect buildings and report noncooperative individuals to police headquarters.

Denver Colo American Legion Charles Boettcher II Albert C. Clark Army of Inquisitor

Louisiana Court Declares Prohibition Referendum Unconstitutional

Louisiana's state supreme court ruled the prohibition law referendum unconstitutional. The Hood act, Louisiana's bone dry law, is automatically reinstated in full force by the decision.

Louisiana New Orleans

Government flour distribution at Glouster Tuesday

Miss Pearl French secretary of the Athens County Red Cross announces government flour will be distributed in Glouster Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 4 o clock.

Glouster Miss Pearl French Athens County

Hoover urges cooperation over partisanship in farewell letter

President Hoover in a farewell letter to the Republican National Committee calls for cooperation across parties to serve the nation, stressing unity as the country faces challenges.

Washington Hoover Republican National Executive Committee

Widow Identifies Man in Slade Burglary Murder Case

Cincinnati reports Mrs Flora Slade identified Fred Fassett as the burglar who shot her husband William Slade to death in their Columbus home on January 3. Fassett, described as a 53 year old black man, is charged with first degree murder after ballistics matched bullets from both Slade and Samuel Phillips, the Zanesville soils expert killed January 6. Fassett is linked to similar break ins across Ohio using a spade to pry open windows.

Columbus Fred Monk) Fassett William Slade Slade Flora Slade Fassett Sinde Ohio Springfield Samuel Phillips Zanesville Phillips Alain Detroit

Eightyearold Betty LeMaster saves sister under freight car

Eightyearold Betty LeMaster pulled her sister Rita from beneath a moving freight car at Chauncey Depot preventing tragedy. She lost four fingers on her left hand and three on her right but smiled at the hospital saying she saved her sister. Betty, a local hero in Sheltering Arms Hospital today, talked about the event and her Carnegie Medal hopes.

Rita Feriyne Brannon Ellen Brannon Betty Chauncey Ruth May Bridgeweter Holt

Police Radio Network Sought in West Ohio

Dayton will host a meeting led by Police Chief R F Wurtaher to form a police radio network linking 17 Western Ohio cities. Representatives from Sidney Piqua Urbana Troy Greenville Eaton West Alexandria Brookville Wilmington Germantown Lebanon Middletown Xenia Miamisburg Springfield and Franklin will attend alongside sheriffs from Montgomery Miami Champaign Warren Butler Preble Clark Greene Shelby and Darke counties.

Dayton U,.p Ohio R. F. Wurather Sidney Piqua Urbana Troy Greenville Eaton West Alexandria Brookville Wilmington Germantown Lebanon Middletown Xenia Miamisburg Springfield Franklin Montgomery Miami Champaign Warren Butler Preble Clark Greene Shelby Darke

Farmer Is Elected To Postmastership

Democrats in Richwood endorsed Oliver Cowgill a farmer for postmaster after an informal town election on Saturday Cowgill won by a wide margin with William M Daniels the nearest candidate receiving far fewer votes The report notes eight candidates were in consideration and no formal choice was made by the party before the unofficial ballot result.

Richwood U.P Oliver Cowgill Cowgill William M. Daniels

Young Beer Drinkers Nabbed in Toledo Raid

In Toledo Ohio on February 27 seven boys and two girls aged between 15 and 20 were arrested in a raid on a beer party at the Winstead Apartments. Juvenile authorities and Sgt. Margaret Slater were to question the group, with police noting some men contributed to the upkeep and lured girls to attend the gatherings.

Toledo U.P Winstead Sergt Margaret Slater Policewomen's Bureau Hove

United States to Cooperate With League Far East Committee

United States will co operate with the League of Nations advisory committee on the Far Eastern problem. The State Department said cooperation proceeds under treaty commitments and will address events in the Far East as they arise. The committee would monitor developments and make recommendations as needed.

United States League Washington Urh State Department League of Nations Far East

Japan Keeps Seat at Arms Conference Despite Skirting Debate

In Geneva on February 27, Japanese delegates resumed seats in the committee on air armaments at the disarmament conference and League of Nations talks. They did not participate in the discussion, easing fears of withdrawal from the talks.

Geneva Japan League of Nations Committee On Air Armaments

Britain imposes temporary arms export embargo to Far East

In the House of Commons Sir John Simon the foreign secretary announced a temporary embargo by Great Britain on the export of arms to the Far East. The move aims to curb arms shipments amid regional tensions and follows a parliamentary briefing in London dated February 27.

Lonndon Great Britain Far East House of Commons John Simon

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