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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1932

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Bryan Urges Responsibility Toward Filipinos Says U.S. Duty Deepens

Dr. E B Bryan president of Ohio University addressed the Ohio University Geos Relations Club, arguing the United States has a duty to guide the Philippines toward self government. He cited years of American rule as prosperous, noted natives are capable, and warned against motives of exploitation behind war. He used the doorstep baby analogy to describe guardianship and the need for mature guidance.

Philippines E. B Bryan Hio University Ohio University Geos Relations Club Faptotel Serry Gryan William nHer Taft Bryzhu United States Bryan Cuba

Why Only Rich Men See The New Automobiles

ARTHUR BRISBANE discusses ambassadors, wealth, and national character while noting the 1932 National Automobile Show in New York City. He argues wealth is not essential for public service and praises American auto industry as it forecasts production and economic impact this year.

Arthur Brisbane Ming GUE Dawes London Forbes Tokyo New York City Sal

Prison Probe Delves Into Ohio Institutions

Columbus, Jan 13 10 Life and long term prisoners will testify before the Senate Committee on Penal and Welfare Institutions as it opens an inquiry into cruelty charges across the state. The panel plans visits to the Penitentiary London Prison Warm Manafield Reformatory Marysville Prison for Women Boya Industrial School Lancaster Girl's Industrial School Delaware and will later tour Columbus Hospital for the Insane Lima Hospital for Criminal Insane and Gal polis Hospital for Epileptics to inspect facilities.

Obio Solumbus Ohio & Penitentiary Senate’ Committee On Penals and Welfare Institutions London Manafield Reformatory Marysville Boya Lancaster Girl's Industrial School Delaware Columbus Hospital For Lima Hospital For Gallipolis Hospital

Auditor’s Plea Is Overruled by State Supreme Court

The Ohio State Supreme Court overruled Athens County Auditor Clyde Edmundson’s appeal in a dispute with American Guaranty Company over $1,000 in premiums for deputy sheriff indemnity bonds. Edmundson argued lack of county appropriations and legal deputy appointments, contending funds did not exist to cover the warrants. The suit, filed March 13, 1931, had earlier won in local courts and on appeal before reaching the high court.

Columbus Jan U,r State Supreme Court Athens Clyde Edmundson American Guaranty Company Edmundson High Court Athens County William Willams Guaranty Company District Appeals Court

Prohibition Hearing Hits Doctor Over Beer Bill

Dr. Graham Lusk of Cornell University Medical Center testified in Senate hearings on the four per cent beer bill. He released a letter he wrote for the director of prohibition that was never made public, denying that moderate wine use of eight to ten per cent can harm an individual.

Washington Graham Lusk Cornell University Medical Center New York City Senate Uuak Prohibition

Woman Shot in Warren Office Assault Sparks Police Hunt

In Warren Ohio on January 13 a 45 year old woman Harriet Kaisely was shot in the head as she opened the Arner B Clark law office. She was taken to Warren City Hospital with poor chances of recovery. Police seek the shooter who fled downstairs after yelling you ve done enough to me.

Tax Increase Plan Heard By House Committee In Washington

Secretary Mellon outlined a World War era style emergency program to raise nearly one billion dollars in new taxes. The plan would restore 1924 income tax rates with higher rates on large incomes and new taxes on autos tickets telegraphs stamps and other items. The aim is to widen the tax base and fund government needs while preserving the nation’s credit.

Mellon Washington U.P House Ways and Mrans Treasury Mellon Mellon United States

Government ownership of broadcasting stations studied by FCC

The Senate directed the Federal Radio Commission to study government ownership and operation of broadcasting stations and other radio issues including curbing advertising in radio programs. An amendment directs a report on the age of radio by educational initiatives.

Washington Federal Radio Commission Senate Couzens Michigan Commission Senator Oil Democrat Arsa Educational Battiuions

Young Miner Trapped Under Rock After Twice Being Rescued

In Shamokin Pennsylvania rescuers fought through the night to reach 22 year old Edward Topolski buried beneath 15 tons of rock coal and debris in an abandoned colliery. He had been freed twice only for new slides to bury him again as a crowd of rescuers and onlookers watched for any sign of life. Topolski and cousin Alex Macosie 21 entered the mine for fuel when rain loosened material from the walls and triggered the avalanche.

Shamokin Edward Topolski Topolski Alex Macosie Topolzki

Young Girl Killed Near Creville in Accident

Kathryn Stephenson, 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Stephenson of Gore Summers, died in Cherrington Hospital Logan after being struck by a car Monday near her home along the highway toward Gort. The driver, Jean Summers of Gore Summers, claimed he was blinded by another vehicle’s lights. The girl suffered a double leg fracture, deep scalp wounds, and possible skull fracture. death due to brain concussion. County officers investigate. funeral arrangements pending.

New Straitsville Kathryn Stephenson Rirs Ed Stephenson Greve Cherrington Hospite Logan Gort Jean “Dick Summers Gore Summomers Hocking County

Mrs Mary Ellen Lowther Dead at 86 in Albany

Mrs Marty Ellen Lowther aged 86 died Tuesday night at 7 30 at the home of her cousin EB A Bowers Albany where she had lived the last five years Her husband J B Lowther a Civil War veteran died a year ago Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church in Albany at 1 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon Burial will be in Hebbardsville Cemetery The Lowthers moved to Albany from Mineral 20 years ago She leaves one sister Mrs Jane Phillips Columbus a stepson Marion Lowther Nelsonville and several nieces and nephews

Mary Ellen Lowther Hebbardsville Albany Marty Ellen Lowther A. Bowers J. 8 Lowether The Methodist Church Hebbardsvile Lowthers Mineral Lowther Jane Phillips Columbus Marion Lowther Nelsonville

Waiting in India While Plane Is Repaired

Untidy fragments describe a forced down event in Allahabad India with unclear aviation context. The text references wartime muscle and asks about a Japanese war effort, but details are obscured and names or concrete facts are not clearly present.

Will India Allahabad

Auto Makers See 1932 Sales Rise From Bargain Prices

New York January 13 The auto industry foresees higher 1932 sales as manufacturers point to four factors including steady demand, low replacement rates, and record values on new models from the Grand Central Palace show Alfred P Sloan Jr of General Motors predicts a better year than 1931 Nash boss Cr Nash cites conservative but steady improvement across lines amid exhausted inventories and a need for fresh materials for production year ahead

New York U.P Grand Central Palace Alfred P Slosa, Jr General Motors Cr. Nash Nash Motors Company

13 Dead From Violent Winds

New York reports severe midwinter storms sweeping the East with high winds and bitter cold. One tornado near Moundville, Arkansas killed ten Black residents. 13 people dead overall. Injuries to about 100 and extensive damage across Mississippi Colorado Montana Texas Nevada and Indiana. Weather damaged homes, knocked out lines and disrupted utilities.

New York Tormadoca Moundville Ata Mississipi Rockies Plains Montana Colorado Texas Nevada Boulder City Boulder Dam Teats Pig Project Ulinots Indianapolis

Mellon Case Starts Jexan Says Treasurer Active in Private Business

Washington January 13 ILR Rep Fatman Democrat Texas charged before the House Judiciary Committee that Secretary Mellon was active in private business contrary to an 1789 statute. He opened impeachment hearings and read a 1928 Mellon deposition about a meeting with James Duke on merging Canadian aluminum interests.Indentured notes and unrelated items follow.

Jexan Washington Rep Fatman Texas House Judiciary Committee Treasury Mellon Patman James Duke Duke Aluminum Company of America

Bones May Belong to Child Victim, Experts Say

Air General hospital physicists examined bone fragments found in the cellar of Charles Bishchet’s home, labeling them possibly from a child. They noted ribs and vertebrae and warned they are not experts, awaiting confirmation from a Cleveland university forensic expert.

Charles Bischoff Cleveland Gincinnaty Air- General Hospital Charles Bishchet Marion Meclean Department of Western Reserve Ht Wan Biachoit

Hoover’s Grandson Hospitalized After Bone Implant Issue

Herbert Hoover Jr's four year old grandson Peter Hoover is in Foxadena, California, suffering from a serious bone implant problem. Doctors say he must undergo an operation. The child is the son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Hoover.

Jierbert Hoover Foxadens Cal Bie Herbert Hoover Peter

Two Found Slain Women in Virginia Crime Stirs Social Circles

Two women identified as Mrs Agnes Laley of New York and her maid Mrs Bruckner were found clubbed to death at Mrs Zlin ley's Middleburg Virginia home. The bodies were discovered by Mrs Laley's younger brother visiting from New York who had been at Francis Mil Farm where Laley kept a fox hunting string. Mrs Bruckner was found in bed. Mrs Laley had attended a public speech the previous night and returned home about midnight.

Virginia Washington Jan Mra Agnes Laley New York Mra Bruckner Zlinley Middleburg Whehington Mra .Maley Francis Mil Farm Mra. Meley

Paderewski Arrives in New York for New Concert Tour

The renowned pianist Ignace Paderewski, aged 72, arrives in New York from Europe to begin another major concert tour after completing a musical tour of European capitals. Beck photographs capture him in the scene.

Beck Ignace Paderewski New York Europe

Arrests Cigaret Maker Amid Confiscation at Local Wood

Columbus police seized a quantity of leaves and weeds labeled as local Mexican wood. Frank Sproka, 23, and Blexi Jean were arrested for violating public health laws as they allegedly produced cigarettes from the material sold for 23 cents in certain neighborhoods.

Vien Columbue UU P Hou Frank Sproka Offi Tenors

Six Murders Charged Woman Accuses of Killing Two Babies

Youngstown dispatch reports Detective Lieutenant Loula Colabine prepared to sign a warrant for a murder charge against a widow and mother of eight. Neighbors accuse her of killing two babies, two men, and two roomers in a boarding house. She was released from city jail on order of Judge Fr OB Mwholland.

Tro Noomert Youngstown Loula Colabine Ign Kitlagaix Whberry Fr OB Mwholland

Bandits Foiled In Belle Plaine Bank Break In

Three bandits seized this morning bound and gagged the marshal cut all outgoing lines and tried to break into Valley State Bank in Belle Plaine Kansas. Mrs Hattle W Caraway today became the first woman United States senator by popular vote leading by about 15 to 1 over her nearest opponent in statewide returns. Fire destroyed old records in a storage space above the Lith floor of the Wyandotte Building damaging Obie Tax Commission and Obie Public Utilities Commission files.

Belle Plaine Kans Valley State Bank Hattle W. Caraway United States Caraway Columbus Sen Wyandotte Obie Tax Commission Obie Public Utilities

Union Brotherhood Meeting Set At Christian Church Athens

Thursday night session planned at the Christian Church in Athens with Rev. Gaites M. Cook of Cleveland as speaker and Major 8. MM, Johnson to preside. Rem. purposes of Stovarys Tater nathonal discussed at Athens Rotary by Attorney John J. Woolley and Dean T CG McCracken, both past presidents of the Ath ns club.

Genes of Union Brotherhood Ofelock Christian Church Athens Gaites M. Cook Cleveland The Johnson Stovarys Taternathonal Athana Rotarians Mmesst Shetry John J. Woolley Dean T CG McCracken Athns Club Aredent Pir Fend Tng Shu Ae Aia Rae Wets

Rail labor talks hinge on voluntary wage cut to save railroads

United Press reports Chicago talks between railroad workers and management foresee a voluntary ten percent wage reduction for 2.9 million workers in exchange for restored employment for up to 500,000 idle staff. Both sides seek to avert disaster, pledging to rehire and expand service as soon as possible.

Frederick C. Othman United Press Chicago Milrontre Toft Railroad

Weather Hinders Trip To Tucson In January Report

Unclear weather conditions affect travel plans in Tucson Arizona during January. Local officials caution travelers about potential delays and emphasize safety measures as crews monitor changing forecasts.

Weather report fragment forecasts mixed conditions

Fragmented weather notes show yesterday high and dew points with scattered city mentions including Miami Montgomery Helena and Bam. The text indicates general conditions for 36 NOE states and a drift of two systems, with a developing forecast but many unreadable details.

Miami Montgomery Helena Ay

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