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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1930

Page

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Parrot Fever Suspected in Toledo and Baltimore Deaths

Health officials report two deaths linked to parrot fever Psittacosis and note eleven suspected cases across Ohio and nearby states. Toledo woman Mrs Williams died after exposure to a tropical parrot, while Louis Schafer died in Baltimore. doctors await confirmation and monitor others connected to the bird.

Ohio East Cruitted Press United States Percy Q Wilhhaia Toledo Louis Schafer Baltimore Schacter Philadelphie Giace Dents Wie Pennshania Ains Verey Williams Wallhim Cuba Wittiutis

Turbulent 1932 Political Snapshot Reflections and Rhetoric

A fragmented lettered column critiques the 1932 presidential field and economic policy. It names Marrow Young Hoover and Santhean, weighs democracy and wealth, and questions voter choice amid party dynamics and the Hoover era’s challenges.

Shriek and death linked in WPA psychic report

In Montrose Coto on January 11 Mrs. William Francis recounted a WPA psychic experience. She described becoming highly nervous around noon and hearing a shriek and moan near 2 PM, followed by a telegram from Myerstown confirming her mother's death at roughly the same time.

Montrose Coto William Francs Francis

Britain and United States Seek World War Peace Conference

Reported talks describe a proposed five power conference to extend a partnership toward a joint peace program. Britain and the United States coordinate aims while France and others discuss potential limits on armaments and a broader security framework.

Harrison To Start His Federal Term After Parole Board Release

Harrison, former vice president of the defunct Allings Company, to be released from the state penitentiary and begin a five year federal sentence for defrauding investors. Parole board announced February 1.

Harrison Plarrison Tt. DL Allings Compas Alale Doard Jlartisom

New Zealand Citizen Cleared on Texas Fraud Charges

New Zealand national Craugh, held after a bank fraud scheme in Texas, is released on Texas charges. He faced 13 indictments tied to a $110,000 bank fraud. Croven was arrested in Helena and later returned to face proceedings. He plans to resume work at home and may seek local office.

Texas Vale Tom Teaas Charses Postian Drospereus Croven Helena John Bighin Crouch Breaight Mysterianely New Zealand Craugh

Cheaper To Donate To the Producers

Senator Copeland told the Senate the sugar tariff hike would burden consumers, especially the poor, and argued it is cheaper to donate to producers than raise prices on Cuban sugar. The discussion centered on tariff policy and its impact on everyday costs.

Washington Tan Copeland Deniece York Senate

Youths Set Fire in Prison Cell Plot

In Zanesville on June 11 two 14 year olds Joseph Gatton and Robert Wilson set fire to bed ticks in their cell. Prison guards opened windows and shouted Fire but the escape plan failed.

Zanesville Hays Joseph Gatton Robert Wilson

Chicago Debts Top $500 Million Amid City Fight

Chicago and Cook County face a fiscal crisis as a protest manifesto accuses city government of waste and graft. It calls for a county board and reform to end the alleged criminal waste of public funds totaling more than half a billion dollars.

Chicago Cook County B. J. Davis Fetter Government Association Wileliam Hale Thompson

Air line lowers New York to California fare Tuesday

Transcontinental Air Lines will implement reduced passenger rates from New York to California starting Tuesday. The carrier operates a 46 hour air service between the two coasts and plans the fare cut to attract more travelers.

New York Jan Madtonx Air Lines California

Border Aerial Rum Runner Nabbed Amid Winter Storm

Report says many have been lost in a second major winter storm as border enforcement captures an aerial rum runner. Officials note wide disruption from the blizzard with heavy debris, freezing temperatures, and widespread damage across northern regions and the Rio Grande area.

Traffic Control by Robot Demonstration Amid City Streets

A feature on automated traffic control devices shows a robot performing tasks once done by humans, including maneuvering streets and guiding pedestrians. The demonstration highlights potential safety and efficiency benefits, with observers noting the system’s precision and rapid response capabilities.

Local notices outline funeral plans after death of Mrs. Carty

Fragmentary OCR reads that Mrs. Carty died after an incident with Mrs. Cart in McConnelsville. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday or Monday at a local church or graveside, with details missing or unclear.

Etnas Mes Mill Street Wes McConnelsaelle Sydaritay Cart Carty

Treasury refunds taxes to Central Steel Co and Fabby group

The Treasury Department announced refunds totaling 351. 396 in taxes for 1932 and 1929 to the Central Steel Company of Mansfield, Ohio. It also approved a 150. 250 refund for 1927 taxes to Fabby Mee Nel and Libby of Chicago.

Washington Treasury Department Central Steel Company Massillon Fabby Mee Nel and Libby Chicago

Planes fail to locate pair on record flight

A historic record flight ends with no sighting of the two missing explorers. Reports say search efforts by air and sea extended over large distances as weather and Atlantic conditions hindered locating the pair. A preliminary assessment notes limited debris and guiding signals but confirms no confirmed contact or rescue.

Treasury to Launch $50,000 Prohibition Education Campaign

Prohibition Enforcement Chief James M. Doran announced a Treasury funded educational drive to counteract wet propaganda. The campaign will release factual material within a month to inform the public and officers about federal dry laws and enforcement.

Washington Treasury Department James M. Doran Ike Congress Doran

Weather and power outages ripple across the region

A garbled forecast notes shifting weather patterns and a related power disruption. It mentions near normal to above conditions midweek, with regional impacts across Northwest areas and cautions about telecommunication outages and grid stress.

Sunday Messenger News Index Summary

A noisy, fragmented scan lists multiple sections and pages across the Sunday Messenger. It mentions law enforcement reports to Congress, regional society notes, athletics coverage, editorials, comics, and classified items, with scattered references to local events in Athens County and surrounding areas.

Messenger Tass Athens Society Glouster Ohio University Athens Wich Messenger Daily Chauncey News Egatern Star Digidet Logan Newsy

Weather Oddities Reported In Local Notices And Briefes

A garbled weather notes fragment mentions a weather pairing and various nonsensical terms. The readable parts reference Haledon New Jersey and dates. it includes broken mentions of washing and a tune, with unclear actions or outcomes. The fragment lacks coherent events to state a definite forecast or impacts.

Poison Drink Fatalities Reported in Local Tragedy

A young woman died after ingesting poison in what police describe as a fatal domestic incident. Investigators say the deceased, a resident of Gu Kar Creek, left a note attributing the death to a caregiver dispute and family tensions.

Thatiaaik Beltie Ebro Gu- Kar Creek Faye Aitabe Heaven Herbrand Purenia Albers Beres

U.S. Delegates Favor Henderson Stance at London Naval Talk

American delegates at the London Naval Conference praised Arthur Henderson British foreign minister for his stance on disarmament. They stressed the United States seeks a timely naval settlement to enable the League of Nations to proceed. The delegation expects continued close, friendly ties with Japanese envoys in London.

Georger Wasnington AY SA Arthur Henderson Flenderson League of Nations League Pearse Henderson London

Indictment Hurdle in Taylor Murder Case

Los Angeles District Attorney Baron Fitts said there is enough evidence to indict in the William Desmond Taylor murder but he will not seek an indictment until the entire sequence of events on Alvarado Street on February 1, 1922 can be reconstructed and a clear commission established.

Narrry Tlaguson Syston Rahal Los Angeles Willian Desmond Taylor Munter Baron Fitts Alvardo Street

Early Hoover Probers Set to Reform Liquor Enforcement

A preliminary Hoover administration report outlines planned changes to reorganize liquor law enforcement agencies within the next few months. President Hoover aims to respond to demands for tighter control and to present proposed statutory teeth at a forthcoming Law Enforcement Commission meeting.

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Contested War Speech Draws House Criticism

Washington reports Secretary of War Adams faced sharp House criticism over a recent Bovlen speech. Lawmakers denounced his remarks while Warren and North Carolina representatives questioned the administration balance and duty amid the ongoing prohibition enforcement debate.

Washlinton Jan Anotiar Mentader Wis Adamis Bovlen Warren Lieves Tage

Prohibition Report Prompts Political Pack in Congress

The commission report urges a federal crackdown plan including transfer of enforcement, court relief, and tightening of statutes. Leaders pledge support for the President while House Republicans criticize the process and criticize the dry cause as hopeless amid disputes over the path to enforcement.

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