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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1932

Page

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Americans To Be Tried At Honolulu

Four Americans charged with murder in Hawaii will face jury trials in Honolulu amid bitter charges at a civilian funeral for Joe Kahahawai. The case follows a wave of attacks on white women linked to underworld violence and Navy actions, with public officials and residents reacting strongly.

Dan Campee United Press Honolulu Jan AM Islands Joe Kahahawal Aloha Kahahawai Navy

Arraignments on Liquor Charges in Local Court

Holders in Dover Township and several others faced arraignments for intoxicating liquor offenses. Pleas of guilty were entered, fines set from 10 to 100 dollars with costs, and several defendants were jailed or bound over for higher court action. Officer arrests cited include Constables White Junod and Bradfield in multiple towns.

Holder Hell Dover Township H. Porter Bell Frank White Harry Junod Bel Henry Dye Carbondale Bunday Junod Costa Athens County Floyd Whitlatch Sugar Creek Porter Coats White Leslie Bradfield Tanesater Gari Axbell Athens Azbell Athene County Common Pleas Court

Plaintiff Favored in Breese Insurance Fight in Athens

A jury in Athens County Common Pleas Court returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff Barry Breese against the Industrial Commission of Ohio and former employer Dewshalfer. The case centered on state insurance participation and the court action followed prior proceedings at the Industrial Commission.

Barry Breese Athens County Common Pleas Court Harry Breeze Industrial Commission of Ohio Dewshalfer Brees Gedur Eran

France plans nonmilitary pressure over German reparations

Paris signals use of dollars rather than troops to enforce payments under the Young Plan. Bruening’s stance triggers unease as France contemplates sanctions under Versailles and Lausanne, with discussions of World Court action and possible credit cuts without reoccupation of Ruhr or Rhineland.

Paris Jan Lisiu France Germany United Press Ruhr Rhineland United States Sasreana Creditad Hurspe Flandin Uselesa Bruening

Baker urges U S entry to World Court amid world troubles

Newton D Baker told a packed Methodist Church audience that military and national dangers rival economic woes. He warned of Japan’s actions in China and rising world gun spending, urged a stronger World Court with the United States as a member to bolster peace and curb armament growth.

United States Secretary of War Cleveland Newton D Baker Baker Methodist Church of the Saviour Japan China France Bruening Rhine Hils Germany

Democrats Speak Out on World Affairs and Reform

The piece critiques Britain's diplomacy with Japan and Manchuria, questions US bank influence on New York funding, and notes a Democratic dinner honoring Andrew Jackson. It laments leadership, tax policy, and fiscal extravagance while mocking elected officials and calling for stronger national leadership.

Held to Court in Grand Larceny Case

C A Howard of Athens Rural District No. 3 pleaded not guilty to grand larceny before Magistrate Pearl Miller and was bound over to Athens County Common Pleas Court on a $300 bond after police searched his home and recovered farm implements alleged to be stolen from Arthur West of nearby Howard. Akron Man Is First: Buick contest winners announced. Dr. E N Walker of Akron wins 25 000, Mrs. C A Beatty of Windsor Illinois 10 000, Annabelle Stone of Portland Oregon 5 000.

C. A. Howard Athens Pearl Miller Athens County Akron Buick E. N. Walker C. A. Beatty Windsor Ilinois Annabelle Stone Portland Oregon

Mrs Gandhi Arrested in Poona Riot and Tax Resumption

Mrs Gandhi wife of Mahatma Gandhi and Miss Patel were arrested in Poona as Nationalist disobedience widens. Brokers at seed and billio n markets halted business to press for her release and bullion deposits faced picketing to curb gold export. In Oxford Ohio Ches ter Pittser resigned as Miami University head football and baseball coach.

Bombay India M EH Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi Miss Patel Poona Pittser Oxford Chester MM. Pittser Miami University

Marry To Settle Court Differences

Miss Ann Barney of Amherst and Leo Hrok wed to settle their quarrel, as Barney filed assault and battery charges against Hrok. In court Justice Walter Watta heard the case, and Barney asked that the charge be dropped claiming the couple had married days earlier.

Elyria Jar U-U Ann Barney Amherst Leo Hrok

Roosevelt and Democratic Nominating Talk Shared

A dated exchange hints at Roosevelt and a confidant plotting nominations and a run for power. The letter references past figures Hoover and Franklin D Roosevelt, with a plea for one more chance and a cooperative bid from the unnamed writer.

Franklin D Roosevelt Frank Hoover Ola Rem

Dems Absent From County Meeting Face Criticism

Athens County Democratic Central Committee members were chided by Chairman Michael Collins Jr. for missing last Friday's meeting. He noted only 18 of 72 members answered roll call and alleged attempts to influence attendance by Dan A. Hardin. Collins predicted party unity ahead of candidates for county offices.

Athens County Democratic Central Committee Michael Collins, Jr Democratic Executive Committee Central Committee Collings Thorr Dan A. Hardin Hardin Metu Ll. J. Eberis Oral Daugherty Democratic Party DE Republican Coarling Eberle Bardla Caleuy Columbus Colina White Radin Collins

Nurses Elect Officers At District 14 Ohio Meeting

The District 14 Ohio State Nurses Association annual meeting at the Colonial in Athens elected Miss Viola Fell president Miss Margaret OConnor secretary and Miss Hazel Richards treasurer. Elizabeth August spoke at the gathering with nurses from Marietta Gallipolis and Athens in attendance. The group aims to discuss nursing problems and uphold service standards. In Columbus the Conservation Council voted to buy 238 acres near Mulan Erie County for a state rabbit farm by mail.

Ohio State Nurses Asgatistion Colonial Athens Viola Fell Athens City Columbus Oho Conservation Council Mulan Erie County William Reinhart

Railroad unions unite on wage program for negotiations

Cleveland January 1 The 24 railroad unions have united on a national wage program their leaders say will guide talks in Chicago with officials on the 2 cent percent voluntary wage cut. Key points include a shorter workday with a nine hour basic day, full wage protection, federal compensation for injuries and disease, a federal retirement plan and payroll reserves to aid workers in layoff times.

Cleveland Chicago Curriera Thay Donald & Ruickberg Council For the Unions

Miss Mabel Ashworth Dead Daughter Of Old Meigs Sheriff

Miss Mabel Ashworth 45 died after a lengthy illness at her brother Elmer Ashworths home on Butternut Avenue in Pomeroy Meigs County. She was daughter of the late Meigs County sheriff and Mrs A P Ashworth and left three brothers in Pittsburgh Dayton Salisbury and Beee in Pomeroy. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery in Pomeroy with funeral plans not yet announced.

Meigs County Poweroy Mabel Ashworth Oxcbheriff A. P. Ashworth Elmer Ashworth Butternut Avenue Fomeroy Mmother

1932 Autos Do Everything But Drive Themselves

Report on the 1932 automobile show at Grand Central Palace highlighting futuristic features. Cars boast streamlined design, silent mesh transmission, adaptive engine speed, turning headlights, ignition start, adjustable shock absorbers, and a self regulating braking system. Henry Ford abstains from the exhibit.

Ay Bates Raney Dulted Mey York Grand Central Palace Henry Ford Eral Ford Hopo

Two Quarts of Beer Daily Supported by AMA Leader

Former AMA president Dr Willem Gerry Morgan told a Senate committee that the average man could safely drink two quarts of beer daily. He argued moderate beer use reduces intemperance among youth and aids social behavior. Senator Hatfield pressed about risks with machinery, to which Morgan cautioned about responsible use and fitness to operate equipment.

Washington Willem Gerry Morgan The American Medical Association Senate Morgan Hatfield W. Va William H. Welch Johns’ Hocking Fospital Baltimore Welch Dr. Morgan

Kidnapper Bischoff Confesses in Cincinnati Case

In Cincinnati Charles Bischoff a 46 year old eccentric whitewasher described abducting Marian McLean an all year old girl from the street taking her to his cellar where authorities say she died after brutal abuse. After two weeks of questioning including a staged confrontation by Sheriff Butterfield and officers Bischoff signed a confession admitting the murder and leading to possible further charges though he claimed it happened in a fit of insanity. Officials indicated they would seek a first degree murder indictment and review for other related cases.

Robert Ahuna Thomas Hedges Massie S&s N E J Lord Albert Jones Grace Hubbard Ferrerecue Fortescue Massie Cincinnati Lieto Leas Celine Charlea Blacnott Hls Nome Marian Blachatt Robert Gorman Blachett Dion Alory Indiamant Etechotl Bisuhott Rand Ellar Jack Hat Iay Trent Bischott Marvin Biehoff Interiewers Butterfisid Blachoff Uber & MN Bischoff McLean Upstair Charles Bischoff Marian McLean Charien Sether Bleckett

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