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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1932

Page

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Seek Reciprocal Tariff With Other Nations Postal Officers

WHW YORK Jan 2 A three fold extremist plot targeting Wall Street, prominent Italians, and officials was uncovered by postal inspectors. Clues tie Eas ton mailings to rogues identified in pictures. authorities pursue three suspected plotters while a New Haven package is tested for contents.

York J.R Wall Street Easton New York Financial Center Invaston Summitt New Jersey Middle West New Haven Conn Chemical Division Fire Department Bellaire Oho Angelo Cifaldi Eee Cifaldi Dominick Bologni

Confesses He Beat Teacher in McKinley School Case

Leonard Coleman 19 confessed to participating in the attack and robbery of Miss Dorothy Skonesny a 24 year old art teacher near her McKinley School home. Skonesny is hospitalized with a double fracture of the lower jaw and facial injuries. a second youth is being sought.

Cleveland U.R Leonard Coleman Dorothy Skonesny McHinley School Coleman Miss Skonesny C. W

Power firm enters receivership amid short term default

New York January 24 reports American Commonwealth Power Corporation facing immediate cash pressure as it matures a 3 million dollar short term note. The company, with gas and electric holdings across more than ten states and two Canadian provinces, is placed in friendly receivership to protect assets and reorganize finances.

New York U.S American Commonwealth Power Corporation Tate

Retiring Army Chief Fechet Flays US Security Attitude

Major General James E. Fechet retired as chief of the army air corps after warning the United States faces danger from its “false sense of security.” He called the country the most hated in the world and urged stronger air power to avert a potentially disastrous attack. Fechet, who served since the Spanish War, urged aviation expansion while noting limited opportunity as an army officer.

United States Fechet Fool’s Paradise E. Fechet Army Air Corps Army William Mitchell Air Service Mitchell Navy Mason M Patrick Air Corps Benjamin B. Fontairs Foulotus A. E. F Air Forces

A Better New Year Embraces Adversity and Hope

Arthur Srissane remarks on new year resolutions and the need to transform adversity into opportunity in 1982. He cites learning from hardship as a path to truth and success, noting foundations built in distress and foreseeing real improvement. The column is read by millions and continues on page four.

Eling Features, Inc Byron Disraeli

Wounds Gil By Accident At Midnight Burglary Patrol

In Racine on January 2, Mise Tleens Roush sixteen, daughter of merchant Harry Roush, was fatally shot accidentally by her father as he prepared to pocket a revolver after a midnight patrol. The weapon discharged hitting her in the stomach. she was taken to a Parkersburg hospital with hemorrhages. Reynold Hart, also accidentally wounded a week earlier by his father Earl, is reported to be recovering.

Racine Steff Mise Tleens Roush Harry Roush Roush Parkersburg Reynold Hart Earl

Enforce Tag Law Prompts 30 Inspectors in Columbus

Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown announced measures to dispatch 30 inspectors to Columbus on Monday to aid Sheriff Barry Paul’s deputies in enforcing the 1912 auto tag requirement. The move follows a meeting with Chalmers R. Wilson and Mayor Henry Worley after Worley ordered police to hold arrests until Wednesday.

Columbus U.P Clarence J. Brown Barry Paul Brown Chalmers R. Wilson Henry Worley Worley

Forced Labor Question May Come Up

Washington reports new treasury regulations governing importation of foods produced by forced or indentured labor aim to revive Soviet goods disputes. The rules, tied to the 1920 tariff act, bar goods once ruled produced under penal sanctions unless importers prove otherwise by a preponderance of evidence.

Washington Treasury Customs Customs Bureau

Weather outlook for Ohio Valley next week

The Weather Bureau reports rain on Monday and probably Tuesday with snow in the northern portion on Thursday. Rain continues in the Ohio Valley Friday with colder conditions Tuesday or Tuesday night. Temperature rises Thursday and turns much colder toward week’s end.

Washington The Weather Bureau Today Ohio Valley North

Four railroad workers sentenced after deadly train wreck

In KHABAROVSK the Soviet Republic on 1 January four railroad employes were sentenced to be shot for negligence causing a fatal collision. Others received jail terms after a head on crash between a freight train and a fast passenger train in a closed track section killed many.

Khabarovsk Soviet Republic

Republican National Committee 1891 Fund Use Report

The Republican National Committee spent 258,918 in 1891 and received 100,371 pounds in contributions. Treasurer James R. Nutt reported the figures today to the clerk of the House of Representatives.

Washington U.R Republican National Committee James R. Nutt House of Representatives

Offers To Wed For $7,000

Corporal Amos Burcham of Fort Leavenworth Kansas offers to marry any woman of any age for 7000 dollars. He claims to be a better bargain than a Chicagoan who pursued the same lure for 20000 dollars.

Amalden Amos Burcham, Aboro Fort Leavenworth Kan

Fugitive Kills Six as Officers confront Young

Six officers died at a farmhouse west of Springfield while attempting to arrest Harry Young, the two year fugitive suspected in town marshal Mark Noe’s slaying. Two officers were wounded as reinforcements were sent. authorities mobilized squads and urged troops if needed.

Springfield U.P Here Harry Young Young Martin Henrix Wiley Mashburn Ollie Cresswhite Sidney Meadown Tony Oliver Charles Houser Charles Houser. the Officers Went To the Farmb Houe Mark Noe Republic Frank Tile Virgil Johnson Springfeld American Legion Henry Caufield Jett Terson City

Ontario Swept By Big Storms Of Snow Sleet

Ontario cities faced snow sleet and high winds isolating towns including Hamilton Galt Guelph Windsor and Niagara fruit areas suffered heavy damage. Toronto electricity failed in parts and roads became nearly impassable with telegraph and telephone lines down. Estimated damage exceeded three million dollars and communications were expected to lag for days.

Ontario Toronto Hamilton Galt Guelph Windsor Niagara Dominion Bell Telephone Company Hnemen

Two Ohio men jailed over Peace Township road fund fraud

ST CLAIRSVILLE Jan 2 R Bruce Blake of Martins Ferry and Harry Callison of Bridgeport were sent to the Ohio Penitentiary to serve two non concurrent sentences of two to twenty years for participation in the Peace Township road fund fraud.

ST Clairsville R. Bruce Blake Martins Ferry Harry Callison Bridgeport Ohio Penitentiary Peaze Township

New Year's Toll in Ohio and Nation Wide Deaths

New Year's fatalities sweep Ohio with at least 22 deaths from multiple causes. A fogbound American Airways flight crashed near London, Ohio, killing four passengers and injuring the pilot. Reports say accidents across the country total over 150 deaths from various incidents in the first hours of the year.

Columbus Jen American Airways London

New Year Brings Grief to Family in Ohio

In New Philadelphia on January 2 1882 Mamie Shull seized a revolver during a New Year celebration. Her son Dale aged 14 fired it three times. a bullet lodged in his back when the gun discharged in Mr. Shull’s hands. Three dogs knocked over an oil lamp as the house caught fire. damage was slight and Dale was expected to recover.

Philadelphia Shull Mamie Shull Dale Dale In

Deadly New Year Toll Across Several States

New Year deaths across Ohio and nearby regions include Samuel Cooper aged 3 and Parin Cooper aged 8 among others in Waterloo traffic incidents. In Cleveland vicinity seven parsons died in crashes, plus fatalities in Cincinnati Columbus Dayton and Oak Harbour. A New York telegraph survey cites over 150 deaths nationwide from accidents liquor and violence during the holiday.

Waterloo Samuel Cooper Amos Woodlum Parin Cooper Parsons Cleveland Misa Eva Willamon Merion Glendon Arthur Wellman Curtis Wollard Edward Ashmore Joseph Horschfield John McKinney New York United States United Press Illinois

W C T U Leader Attacks Prohibition Referendum Calls for Better Enforcement

Washington January 2. Mrs Bila A Boole president of the Women s Christian Temperance Union denounces a pro prohibition referendum as part of a professionally organized attack on law observance and enforcement She says the association favors no referendum but stronger enforcement and greater observance. She accuses Prohibition Amendment funding by brewers and wealthy Wall Street interests and social leaders Metro newspapers mock government efforts while bootleggers are glamorized. Perry veteran dies at 87. William T Stevens former postmaster and last Civil War veteran in Perry County dies at his home. He served in Company K 120th Ohio.

Washington U.P Bila A. Boole Women's Christian Temperance Union Congress W. C Boole Wall Street Perry Thornville William T. Stevens Perry County Company K

Japanese Forces Take Chinchow Near Great Wall Advance

Japanese troops pressed toward the Great Wall of China after occupying Chinchow Manchuria moving with limited resistance as Chinese forces of Chang Sauch-Lieng retreated and a new Nanking government crisis unfolded Chinese casualties were rising with hundreds wounded en route to Peiping and a heavy bombardment reported at Chinchow.

Great Wall of China Chinchow Mukden Manchuria U.P Great Wall China Shanhaikwan Gpom Uo Zome Chang Nanking Chiangs Kai-Shek Peiping Aaid Manking Peipings

Trustees Have 1932 Meeting Here Saturday

Annual Athena Township Board of Trustees meeting held Saturday in the Masonic Building Athens. M A Jacoby and W H H Brown remain on the board with Moore taking a new term and Dwight Rutherford as clerk. The board approved former Clerk Isaas Wiams books and Jacoby was elected president. Bonds for justices of the peace and constables were approved, clerk’s salary set at 260 dollars, and division assignments made. A successor to the late Charles Black was postponed to Feb 6. Road canvass plans discussed but no action taken.

Athena Township Board of Trustees Masonic Athens M.A. Jacoby W. H. H. Brown Moore Dwight Rutherford Isaas Wiams Jacoby

Chicago Seeks Swift Action On Tax Assessments

Chicago faced a critical tax crisis after a court voided two years of levies and questioned 1930 assessments. City and county property owners may contest taxes, with lawmakers urged to order a three year reassessment to resolve the dispute. In Bucyrus, Mrs. Mary Dick died at 108, two weeks shy of 101.

Chicago Edmond Jaercki Cook County Lai Bucyrus Mary Dick

Democrats Plan Tariff Reforms and Budget Moves

Washington January 2 A Democratic push outlines reciprocal tariff deals with foreign nations and tariff commission reforms before Congress returns. Speaker Garner and committee leaders map a strategy to advance a tariff project and related tax revision amid party divisions and veto threats.

Poultrymen Convene in Meigs County This Week

News index notes Meigs County two day poultrymen convention planned this week. Relief office opening Tuesday reported. Anglers show little concern over Ohio streams closure. Pomeroy Bend updates and Nelsonville city building renovations mentioned amid local political activity.

Meigs County Poultrymen Ohio Pomeroy Bend Nelsonville Athena

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