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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1929
Page
1
The central United States endures renewed wind and heavy snow with sub-zero highs and temperatures from zero to 41 below in a 48 hour blizzard. Weather Bureau forecasts little relief for the Midwest and Northwest as the cold siege continues.
Buenos Aires reports a second day of extreme heat with 99.5 degrees and 99 percent humidity. Officials indicate relief may come as the eastern coast endures a record heat event lasting into January.
A five inch snowfall and Arctic air plunge the Midwest into subzero temperatures from Illinois to Michigan. The cold wave stalls welfare relief efforts, halts traffic, and fuels apartment fires leaving several dead and many homeless. Lindbergh flight diverted to St Elmo as crews survey Transcontinental Air Transport. Fires devastate plants in Chicago and Cedar Rapids with major losses.
A condensed 32 page compilation outlines proper dress, behavior, entertaining, correspondence, visiting, and manners. It promises an inexpensive etiquette handbook sent for a six cent postage and handling fee via a coupon.
A Weather Bureau warning says a new cold wave from Alaska will hit Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky tonight bringing subzero temperatures possibly four below in places. Snow and ice cripple travel, with several deaths tied to fires from overheated stoves and numerous wire outages reported.
Columbus posted a brisk end to the Republican inaugural events after a light snowfall. Officials and citizens filled the Statehouse for receptions with the new governor in attendance while the press smoker concluded at midnight. Cooper greeted about 30 people per minute over a two hour stretch.
R W Finsterwald chair reports the Athens Red Cross campaign risks failure if volunteers do not file call reports and pledge totals by Wednesday noon. Public readiness to give remains strong with several institutions reporting full employee enrollments.
Five victims of the Army Air Corps crash at Royalton Pennsylvania will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery today. Army planes from Bolling Field will fly in a five ship formation with one plane missing to honor the destroyed aircraft.
The Army mono plane Question Mark bound for Washington may resume flight Friday or Saturday after a delay caused by Captain Faker's mother's illness at Eden Texas.
Dafoe Warren N. W. Dafoe, 40, a Toledo taxicab driver, died from a fractured skull after being slugged and robbed by a passenger on Friday night. The assault occurred in Toledo on January 15. Police said the suspect fled after the attack and authorities are investigating the fatal incident.
In Washington on January 14 a House Foreign Affairs Committee vote tied six to six on a Fish resolution to back ratification of the Kellogg Anti War Treaty. Chairman Porter ruled the Senate controls ratification and that the measure violated the rule.
Elyria January 15 U2 The Lorain County Grand Jury will investigate the affairs of the Amherst Savings and Banking Company as learned today.
Wall Street group led by J. P. Morgan plans a two billion dollar merger of power gas and public service firms. Official statements show Rockefeller interests own under 15 percent of Standard Oil assets. A single share in ten plus brains could control much of the industry.
The piece argues that large combinations can be good if they promote efficiency and share savings with the public. If the public cannot monitor one big combination, it would struggle to watch many smaller ones, suggesting vigilance is essential.
Governor Myers Y. Cooper opened the new session urging strict economy in state appropriations amid a 1928 deficit. He urged repeal of the Peace Public Utilities Law, faster utility hearings, and no state change until cases are heard. He backed county highway funding reforms, a lump-sum highway appropriation, and permanent election registration. He also endorsed the Blue Sky securities bill and proposed a new state office building and a Department of Conservation.
Twelve new influenza cases bring Athens State Hospital total to 64 in 48 hours. Dr. T. J. Dredge and assistant Netta Mapes are among those stricken. One new Athens City case reported. Seven influenza and pneumonia deaths in Athens and Canaan since Jan 1, with ten in December. Fifty-two hundred twenty-two cases in two months.
The complete record of 17 year old Hamilton Jett who died of pneumonia after alleged mistreatment at the Lancaster Industrial School has been forwarded to State Welfare Director Hal Griswold. The case includes examinations by three local physicians and testimony from relatives and local undertakers. Prosecutor Fred C. Myers promises immediate action with Representative O S Creighton to confer with Griswold.
The Athens County Board of Health and milk dealers will meet in the County Health Office at the Masonic Building Wednesday night at 7 o'clock to discuss enforcing tuberculin testing of cows. Veterinary surgeons are invited to attend.
The navy dirigible Los Angeles arrived at its hangar in Lakehurst New Jersey from St. Josephs Bay near Apalachicola Florida after an extended Atlantic Coast training flight. Lieut Commander Charles E Rosendahl said the craft faced good conditions on the return and benefited from tailwinds in the final 1000 miles enabling 115 miles per hour.
In Congress after learning she would succeed her husband Mrs W A Oldfield posed for an exclusive NEA Service picture the first portrait she has given in 11 years.
Fire at 287 State Street estimated $100 damage. An apron pocket with matches ignited in an upper bedroom of E. A. Cottingham’s home about 11:30 am, while two young children were present. No one was home to confirm insurance.
The Nelsonville Athens Electric Railway Company filed a protest with the Public Utilities Commission against Valley Transit Company’s proposed motor bus line extension that would parallel the traction route.
In Cleveland on January 15 Misha Jersha aged 55 was burned to death when a one story cottage was destroyed by a fire of mysterious origin. Police and fire officials investigated the blaze as the victim's remains were recovered from the charred dwelling.
Athens County lacked a sheriff, coroner, and deputy sheriffs with legal power from January 7 to 12 as 1928 terms expired. New bonds needed for 1929 terms were not filed until after appointment by the County Board of Commissioners and were awaiting approval in the county auditor's office.
Thor Olson of Ohio University Physical Education Department will discuss Sweden at the Melting Pot gathering. The talk is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7:45 in Ellis Mall, according to today’s notice.
Treasury Secretary Mellon told the Senate that adding 26 million dollars to enforcement funding is not advisable before a completed survey pinpoints specific uses. He cited court congestion as a major hurdle and noted a Canada border liquor smuggling issue requires improved border patrol and Coast Guard adequacy.
Chicago January 15 Robert W Stewart is assured of a board seat in Standard Oil Company of Indiana in his fight against John Rockefeller Jr. Edward G Seubert president and eight other directors announced support for Stewart's re election to stockholders numbering 58000 of the 000000 company. They called Rockefeller's demand for Stewart's termination unjustified and against the company's best interests.
An Athens stage show featured costumes with twenty dollar gold coins as buttons worn by Kurtz the money minded juggler. The act performed with the Lowry and Hatch company in a tent on land now part of the University campus near the Alumni Memorial Auditorium. An article in next Sunday'szine section of The Messenger previews that historic site and event.
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