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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1934
Page
1
A garbled report notes Chauncey Patton pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the death of a gardener near The Plains. Judge F Rowland ordered the case, with jury impanelment underway, and sentencing to follow after treason case actions, as per the trial order.
Fragmentary passage mentions butchers and increases, idle drop contracts, and women at speakeasies. It references a drive to enforce state liquor laws and theories behind Prohibition era measures.
A new trial for Fred Moore a Lodi Township farmer convicted of manslaughter in the death of his father in law Opha Stover appears probable after the Ohio Supreme Court refused to review a reversal of the trial court ruling. Prosecutor John W Bolin said the next steps are uncertain as his key witness is in California.
Akron druggists offer two ounce bottles of blended whiskey and gin for 25 to 30 cents. The small bottles, with labels and branding, mirror standard liquor packaging and challenge glass-by-the-drink venues and clubs amid a complex local scene.
Lima man Edward Diamond 50 avoided grand larceny charges and possible penitentiary time by admitting to stealing a $34.87 package from an American Railway Express truck. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail. if the value had been $35 the charge could have been grand larceny.
A colorful clipping notes a headline about Roosevelt declaring war on civil work grafters. The letter also mentions a visit from Senator Henry Allen of Kansas and asserts Kansas is feeling fine, with a quip that when Kansas isn’t kicking, things are turning about perfect.
The Ohio liquor board will handle stock across five warehousing districts in Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo Columbus and Steubenville. Permit fees reach 990 dollars 90 cents with 3718 applications filed 579 approved and 135 rejected. Initially 18 stores in seven large cities plus one per county before March 15 with more in metropolitan areas. Counties listed include Athens Gallipolis Gallion? Hocking Logan Morgan McConnelville Perry New Lexington Vinton McArthur.
County Prosecutor Donald J. Hoskins announced an appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court from the directed verdict of acquittal in State Senator William H. Herner of Huron County's trial. Rulings on questions of law are sought and the senator's rights prevent jeopardy twice on the same charge.
The government payroll will likely keep most of the 4 million Civil Works Administration workers employed past May 1 as public works and industry revival are counted on to provide jobs. Ohio relief grants announced. debate continues on shifting nonworking workers to other federal payrolls. Roosevelt aims to wind down CWA by May 1 while planning continued relief.
Akron Ohio January 25 a one year old father of three will be released from jail after conservation officials erased a long standing fishing fine. Wealey Anap had been jailed to work off a 19.40 balance for fishing with two lines and six hooks and was briefly rearrested before release. His CWA job awaits as his first steady employment in four years, ordered by W H Reinhart conservation executive in Columbus.
A reader praises The Messenger Want Ad column for fast results after placing an ad to locate two missing pet kittens. The letter thanks the paper and urges others to use the Want Ad service for renting buying or finding lost articles or pets.
In St Paul authorities report kidnappers set a three day delay between paying $200000 and Bremer's release. The note to Adolph Bremer cites the demand as highly unusual and bloodstains were found in the victim's car. Federal agents' presence in the Twin Cities is noted as a factor shaping the plan.
Columbus January 25 tentative agreement on legislation to meet financial needs of political subdivisions and public schools for 1935. a special taxation committee will try to complete its work and propose a taxation program for 1935. They reached a tentative 1934 needs plan with late session finish. The program includes local tax levies outside limits, refunding municipal bonds, delinquent tax collection, and school revenue. Retail sales tax and income tax discussed.
Goodyear in Akron announces a 10 percent wage raise for 12,000 workers prompting Firestone General Tire and Goodyrich to match. The raises affect over 40,000 workers as the sector moves in step with the higher pay.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania a public school building was dynamited and 12 women pickets were arrested as United Anthracite Miners push a general strike amid violent disturbances.
In Portsmouth suburb Sciotoville a Pentecostal church floor collapsed during services, dropping worshippers into a 15 foot cellar. About 50 injured, five seriously, as water and a coal stove fell with the crowd. firemen had warned against meeting in the condemned building.
Former Ohio governor James M Cox, now a Dayton publisher, says the state's workers compensation system is at risk of collapse. In a letter to Governor White he calls for a thorough, bipartite investigation into mismanagement and payroll fraud, noting employers overstate injuries and doctors' fees drain the fund. He cites cases of repeated injuries and excessive physician visits with limited fund receipts.
Ohio Relief Commission classifies 12 urban counties as predominately urban allowing 244 hours weekly for CWA laborers. Rural counties set 2 extra hours weekly for residents in municipalities over 2,500 and 15 hours for smaller towns. The commission approved $200,559 for relief work and listed Gallia County grants for 300 families and additional CWA material funds.
Columbus Jan 25 The U S Bureau of Public Roads approved highway recovery projects in nine Ohio counties announced by State Highway Director O W Mertell.
Willam G. Pickrel of Dayton won Athens County Democratic Executive Committee backing for the gubernatorial nomination after pledging Roosevelt Administration support. The group also endorsed nine other local officials and positions, including appointments in Nelsonville and Glouster, with candidates named for liquor store roles, inspectors, and the postmaster in Shade.
Lawrence County ends its sensational case as John Porter former prosecutor is absolved of all charges connected to Nan Patterson Moreland’s bedroom murder. The grand jury declined to indict Porter after he resigned and was disbarred following the incident in October last year.
W B Hopkins aged 74 died Wednesday afternoon at his home three miles east of Carpenter. Funeral set for Friday at 10 30 AM at the Presbyterian Church in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Wells Cemetery. He is survived by a sister Mrs Mandy Oxtey of Bremen.
Cincinnati report says James Barbee, a 49 year old homeless steeplejack, had a 20 year accident free record before a fall at the City Welfare Station last night. He suffered rib fractures from the two story drop and was hospitalized.
Jan 25 Youngstown Mrs Elizabeth Kish 63 and her sister Mrs Elizabeth Halak 30 Chicago were killed when a Baltimore & Ohio train trapped them on a bridge as they walked across.
Indianapolis January meeting faces debate on higher wages and shorter hours as John L. Lewis calls a scale committee. Union plans action on wage scales while salary cuts for executives are debated. security measures exist after a rumor of violence. Transfer of headquarters to Washington, D. C. was approved.
Governor White said the Muskingum Valley Flood Control Program will receive state cooperation. The special session will be asked to appropriate 2 million dollars as the state share, with about 4 million for highway relocations in 15 counties. The project totals around 50 million and plans 14 dams funded partly by 22.5 million from the Federal Government. work should start in the coming year, employing about 6,000 men.
In Caldwell on January 28, an average of 23 dollars per acre is paid for lands to be flooded by a dam at Senecaville as part of the Muskingum Valley project. A 35 mile shore lake will inundate Seneca Township, submerging land owned by about 14 families. The lake will be a fish and game reserve and water supply for Cambridge Pleasant City Senecaville and Quaker City.
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