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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1933
Page
16
A Cleveland temperance committee advances multiple bills aimed at liquor control and enforcement. Proposals include licensing taxes, a state tax on liquor, and penalties for violations as lawmakers prepare an early vote on the measures.
Officials identify a gang as responsible for a fire at a property on December 25 in Ellington. The arson attack led to investigations naming Cullitan and Bedlich among those connected in the case. Investigators seek further evidence.
A dispute between Stark and Tuscarawas counties over who should care for a baby born to Mrs. Helen Berger, a patient at Massillon State Hospital, prompts possible state welfare involvement. The infant, born January 2, is cared for at the hospital and described as healthy.
In Asuncion Paraguay on January 25 the Acevara Guarani cavalry regiment virtually wiped out the 41st Bolivian Infantry in the six day Fort Navana battle. The unit earned its name from 1870 exploits and charged with machetes, causing a public celebration as the war department confirmed the victory.
Rome reports the Italian government plans to offer a one time settlement of about 109 million dollars to the United States. Italy’s total war debt stands near 2.9 billion. A debt mission could be sent to Washington at the government’s convenience once Stimson invites the Italian ambassador to begin negotiations.
Dick Allen, 58, brought from Columbus to Toledo on two swindling charges, released after no complainants appeared. Indicted for defrauding George and Henry Crites of 1000 dollars on December 16, a note showed he faced Quebec charges for defrauding a Chicago physician of 10,000 dollars, but the physician had died.
Beverly Hills editorial letters blame a lame duck Congress for delaying prosperity by opposing a House agenda while acknowledging the Senate’s yearly passage. The writer, signing as Will, rails at the House and praises the Senate for its prior support, arguing three months of delay harms prosperity prospects.
Gov Johnson likely extends Glenn Smeeman’s stay at Colorado State Penitentiary for several weeks after a conference with Warden Roy Best and corrections board members. Despite his escape and later law abiding life as a Cleveland business figure, officials say some punishment remains for the grand larceny conviction.
Claire Pierce aged 18, a student at Athens High School, died at Sheltering Arms Hospital after an appendicitis operation. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 PM at Central Avenue M. E. Church with burial in West Union Street Cemetery. She was the eldest child of Mr and Mrs G W Pierce of Patton Street. surviving siblings Orville 15 and Clayta 10.
Dublin reports of rioting and street fights as counting begins in the general election. Supporters of Ea mon De Valera and ex-president William T. Cosgrave accuse each other of repeaters with several arrests for illegal voting. Ashburton in Monaghan sees the heaviest clashes as troops deploy tear bombs and gas masks. The vote is heavy and the De Valera Cosgrave contest for the new Dail is expected to be close.
TOKIO January 25 Reliable reports say Japan's cabinet has decided withdrawal from the League of Nations is inevitable and has instructed Yosuke Matsuoka to restate Japan's position on Manchuria before returning to Tokyo. Foreign Minister Uchida indicated that paragraph four of article 15, allowing definite action on Manchurian dispute, appears almost certain.
Bishop William Montgomery Brown aged 77, once convicted of heresy by the Protestant Episcopal Church in 1924 for his book Communism and Christianity, was critically ill at his Galion home with heart trouble.
The Senate ends debate on free silver and moves to dispose of the Glass Bank Bill after seven hours of discussion. Wheeler rider defeated 56 to 18, with warnings that silver forces remain strong and an international conference may follow after March 4. 포
President Hoover issued an executive order to appoint Charlies Curran, 42, with six children, as a rural mail carrier on Route No 2 from West Branch Iowa, his birthplace. The move, after Curran lost work in hard times, retrofits Route 2 from temporary status to permanent effective February 1.
In Columbus on January 25 a two year moratorium on mortgage foreclosures is planned in a House bill by Rep Charlies Best of Franklin County. The bill lets Common Pleas judges delay sale up to two years if payments and taxes are current and allows resuming foreclosure if payments lapse. It expires February 1, 1935 and carries an emergency clause for immediate effect due to economic conditions.
President Hoover urged European nations to stabilize currencies to aid debt revision and curb the flood of cheap goods entering American markets. He described the issue as urgent and needing drastic action to relieve unemployment and business stagnation.
Representative R. K. Mardis of Athens was chosen secretary of the Schools Committee in the Ohio House. He is beginning his fourth consecutive term in the legislature.
London reports Neville Chamberlain signaled deliberate sterling depreciation to pressure the United States for cancellation of Britain's wartime debt. He warned depreciation could hurt US imports and give Britain an advantage in world markets, while pledging to seek a final settlement at the Washington conference.
Madam Armeda, astrologist, appeared at the Ohio Theater to answer questions from The Messenger readers. Q and A cover marriage prospects, children, jobs, and 1935 outcomes with guidance to visit the theater for further advice.
The Ohio State Relief Commission authorized about 375000 in relief funds. Allocations include gasol ine tax diversions to Toronto, Parma, Lanewater, Lakewood, Delaware County and Struthers. utility excise tax monies to Hancock, Gallia, Lake and Washington counties. Springle Roberts bond sales to Lima Springfield and Cuyahoga Falls. Akron may seek an 80000 grant from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
Two pants bandits terrorizing Toledo night restaurant keepers for three weeks were arrested after a robbery at Russell Taylor’s restaurant. They demanded to see the cash register, took 15 dollars and 35 cents, then made Taylor remove his pants before fleeing. Police quickly arrested them.
LOGAN Jan 25 Health of the Hocking County community is reported good. Bartering has been practiced occasionally with a few chickens stolen. A large amount of Red Cross flour has been handed out and there is plenty of home brew. The citizen who gave the summary asked what more could be desired.
In Columbus the House Banks and Banking Committee discussed a proposed banking code. A majority favored adding a restriction to bar Ohio Building and Loan associations from accepting deposits as such. Rep Willis D Gragison cited a Commerce Dept recommendation. City attorney Charlies G Saffin Jr said the department believes they should never have been allowed to accept deposits.
In Magistrate C. H. Porter’s court Lester Blake and Jenny Blake of near Jacksonville were fined 825 and 10 dollars plus costs for violating quarantine rules. They were committed to Athens County Jail for nonpayment. A quarantine sign removal triggered the case. other defendants faced bonds in separate matters including assault and battery and failure to support a child.
Washington January 25. Organizations representing a large portion of U S shippers will petition the Interstate Commerce Commission to reduce railroad freight rates to align with low commodity prices. The joint filing will be on behalf of farm groups the National Coal Association and the National Lumber Manufacturers Association. They allege industry pays artificially high rates, effectively subsidizing railroads.
At the Little White House in Warm Springs Georgia President Roosevelt met with Walker D Hines a former Director General of Railroads and a leading expert on railroad issues The aim was to shape a relief program for railroads in hopes of aiding broader economic rehabilitation The conference continued with William H Woodin expected to join the talks tomorrow
London Ohio January 25 Lawrence Payne aged 77 resident of the Madison County Home escaped death when George Little a 25 year old railway section worker pulled him from in front of a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train. The engineer halted the train believing both men could not move in time.
In Wood County the grand jury returned indictments charging malicious destruction of property in the Perryeburg dry cleaning plant bombing. Harry Weiss 45 and Joseph Serafinos 34 both of Cleveland are named as defendants.
University of Michigan students and instructors face a police ultimatum after Thomas M. O'Brien obtained permission to arrest drivers using out-of-state licenses. He notes most offenders are in-state nine months and home state three months, with many licenses from Ohio.
President elect Roosevelt informs leaders the mid April special session will draft a unified relief program. Four goals guide the plan: farm relief with mortgage aid, repeal and modify prohibition, budget balancing with tax reform, and banking reform plus tariff measures to ease trade. Congressional veterans doubt a two month session. insurgent factions push labor and unemployment measures amid war debt questions.
Special Senate Committee on School Relief reviews figures from Dr. RB Skinner showing deficits in 914 state and local districts totaling 104,481 with resources of 1,654,948 including tuition 230,622 and delinquent taxes 927,269. Unpaid teachers salaries of 2,619,000 are listed as state responsibility with plan to meet weekly.
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