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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1929

Page

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Buckley Bribery Trial resumes in Federal Court

State Treasurer Best B. Buckley faces bribery allegations in Columbus as prosecutors seek to prove he offered money to influence Eckhart, with testimony from prohibition agent Hurlbut and references to Governor Cooper and Senator Fess. Buckley’s defense disputes the evidence and predicts acquittal.

Federal Court Room Columbus U.P Best B. Buckley Federal John Eckhart Prohibition Jackson Cincinnati Charles L. Hurlbut Hurlbut Eckhart Buckley Don Griffin Maude R. Carson William N. Woodruff Myers Y Cooper U. S Fess Jackn Brewing Company Hough Ohio Red Robert M. Frumbaugh Bartelle Gruber Legion John L. Schrimpner Joseph Sperber Jackson Brewery National Legion Convention San Antonio Texas Newton. Miller Internal Revenue Collector Kelly Dustman Federal Prohibition, Department Office Hig

British Leaders Mark Kaiser's Birthday and Old Promise

On the former Kaiser’s sixtieth birthday King George V of England sent congratulatory notes to the son of Queen Victoria’s granddaughter. A decade earlier the British prime minister had vowed to hang the Kaiser.

George England Victoria

Prohibition Vote Looms in Congress Amid Dry Wet Clash

The House faces a pivotal vote on a $24 000 extra anti alcohol spending tied to prohibition as drys seek to cement power while wets fear retaliation. The piece notes party dynamics and expected veto by President Coolidge, with Congress’s nine year adherence to dry orders cast in the balance.

House

Officials Suspected in Interstate Auto Theft Ring

A Newport attorney and county officials may be linked to an interstate car theft ring broken up in Kentucky. DoJ said the operation centered at Clifton where 14 cars stolen across seven states were found in a barn. Arrested were George Fender of Newport and Ohioans Glenn Gordon and Frank Harris. Fender named ring leader and to be arraigned.

Newport Department of Justice Clifton George Fender Glenn Gordon Frank Harris Columbus Ohio Fender U. S Wee Gordon Harris

Hoover Drops Morrow From Cabinet Post Consideration

Dwight W. Morrow is definitively eliminated from Hoover’s cabinet for secretary of state and will remain ambassador to Mexico. The decision followed a conference with Senator-Elect Hamilton Keane and New Jersey Republicans. Hoover plans a three day fishing trip in the Florida Keys, with possible rail and yacht travel options.

New Jersey Thomas UL. Stokes United Press Miami Beach Fla Dwight W. Morrow Mexico Hoover Mexico City Hamilton F. Keane Morrow Keane Florida Keys Long Key oHover Angel Fish Creek

Lifelong Athens Resident John K McCune Dies at 87

John King McCune, a life long resident of Athens and vicinity, died at his home 90 Lancaster Street after a cold and old age. He was a Civil War 100 day service veteran and left two daughters, a son Samuel L. McCune of Cleveland, and a wife who died three years ago. funeral plans to be announced.

John King McCune Athens Lancaster Street Samuel Ll. McCune Cleveland Mr. McCune Athens County Jerseyville Road Pennsylvania Jeryenville Road Maria Pickering McKee Drug Store North Court Street McCune Ohio University Athens Methodist Church Bible School Athens Lodge Knightanything Earl Cranston Methodist Church Home Guard Camp Denison Marietta Gallipolis Morgan Wallace Mank Ae. G. Hibbard George Samuel L. McCune Samuel McCune Ohio Joint Land Bank

Ferry Beverly Believed Sunk After Mooring Break

At Mason City on January 21 the ferry Beverly is now thought to have sunk rather than drifted away. The wreck remains unfound about 100 yards below the landing and 60 yards from the main channel toward the West Virginia side. The boat, once owned by Capt. W. E. McDade, may surface later or remain submerged as a navigation risk.

Pomeroy Beverly Mason City West, Virginia W. E. McDade Middleport Clifton Bridge Pany

Trial of Featheroff murder case hinges on youth’s sanity

Jan 30 report outlines the main issue for Ray Featheroff scheduled February 14 in the killing of Jacob Kondhler. The trial focuses on whether Featheroff was insane at the time of the crime, with Dr John H Berry diagnosing mental deficiency without psychosis.

Featheroff Kondhler I' Lé Clinton Webb Ray Featheroff Jacob Konchler Leslie Shultz Lima State Hospital Shults Lima Afl John H. Berry Athens

New Messenger Serial Begins The Black Pigeon

The final Orchid chapter closes tomorrow with the Messenger serial ending. On Friday February 1 the new serial The Black Pigeon starts full page illustrations and runs into spring. The romance mystery tale targets men and women and promises a surprising conclusion.

Messenger

Milliner Mrs Wright Dies After 82 Years in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Jan 30 Mrs Pearl Wright widow of John S Wright long noted milliner on West Washington Street dies after several weeks illness at her home on Franklin Street She came to Nelsonville as a child and lived here 65 years affiliated with the Christian Church since 1877 active in church and Sunday School Cosmopolitan Club She leaves mother Mrs Lavina Warner a daughter Mrs A H Kirkland of Concord Va three sons John S Wright of Nelsonville Charles of Monroe Mich Joe of Philo a brother Isaac Warner four sisters and nine grandchildren.

John Wright Christian Church Cosmopolitan Club Lavina Warner A. H. Kirkland Concord Nelsonvilles Charles Monroe Michigan Joe Philo Isaac Warner Nelsonville A. G. Cooley Logan Thomas Bradbury Byesville A Jones Aed M

Salvation Army Drive Lags As Needs Rise Toward Goal

The Salvation Army drive aims to raise about 750 more dollars to reach a 4000 quota, with Frank Roach as chairman calling all workers to report at headquarters in the Security Bank Building. Additional donors push the hundred-dollar club past the century mark, while weather and out of town workers slow canvassing and full reports.

Salvation Army Frank 8. Roach Roach T. A. Copeland Security Bank

Girl May Recover After Breathing Naturally

Perry Kansas January 30 a blue eyed girl Margaret Brown seven who had been kept alive by artificial respiration breathed naturally today for the first time in many days doctors said there was hope she would recover after falling into a coma two weeks ago following the incident.

Perry Kan Margaret Brown Hepa

Commission Proposes Ohio Mined Coal Education Body

A bill introduced in the Ohio Senate by Senator EB LeFevre proposes creating a commission to educate residents about using Ohio mined coal. The panel would have four members earning 5,000 annually, four assistants at 2,500, and a 30,000 budget for salaries and a statewide coal industry survey. The plan includes a coal information bureau and nonpolitical status independent of the Mines Bureau.

LeFever Commission Columbus Jan U.R Ohio Senate EB. Lefevery Athens County Ae Pace Joseph Ackerman Cleveland

Athens Woman Injured in Icy Street Fall

Emma Hixson a 74 University Terrace resident slipped on an icy sidewalk at Court and Union Streets this morning and fractured her left wrist. Three Ohio University students carried her to the County Health office where Dr. J M Higgins confirmed the fracture.

Emma Hixson University, Terrace Court Union Streets Ohio University J M. Higgins Stie

New Impeachment Charges Filed Against Gov Johnston

Oklahoma City January 30 Henry Johnston suspended governor will face three more charges in the Senate as impeachment trial resumes. The House increased the tally to 11 with a general incompetency accusation tied to Mamie Hammonds alleged control of the governor office and unlawful issuance of deficiency certificates.

Oklahoma City U.P Henry Johnston Oklahoma Senate House of Representatives Mamie Hammonds

Bartlett to Speak to Athens Eagles

Ralph J. Bartlett, noted for his eloquence in fraternal work, will speak tonight at the Eagles Home on Court and Carpenter Streets. Members from Athens and nearby towns are expected to attend as Bartlett has been active in Ohio Aerie affairs.

Aerie Aes Ralph J. Bartlett Eagles Court Carpenter

Unclear fragment prompts archival headline

Fragmentary OCR text references names and titles but lacks coherent event or facts to summarize a specific news item. No identifiable person, organization, date, or location with a discernible outcome is available.

Plans for new Junior High building advance in Pomeroy

A meeting examined tentative plans for a proposed Junior High School in Pomeroy. Changes were ordered. final approval comes February 6 with bids to be advertised later, aiming to start work by March and finish for use next fall.

Pomeroy Jal Beast of MyUcata Bop Tendent Duis Anghitect Wanes Mills

Making Good Recovery of Mrs C H Jewell

Mrs C H Jewell of Carpenter who underwent major surgery at the Sheltering Army Hospital in Athens is reported making a satisfactory recovery. She is the newspaper reporter for The Athens Messenger at Carpenter and was brought to Athens for an emergency operation after a sudden illness.

C. H. Jewell Carpenter Sheltering Army Hospital Athens Jewell

Cancer Brings Death To Man In Waterloo

Harvey Greene aged 54 died at his New Marshfield home in Waterloo Township after seven years of cancer. He leaves a widow, two children Harley and Mrs Will Mace, a brother Joseph Greene of Mineral, and other relatives. Funeral at 1 PM Thursday at the Methodist Protestant Church New Marshfield. Interment New Marshfield Cemetery.

New Marshfield Harvey Greene Waterloo Township Greene Harley Will Mace Newage Eli Joseph Greene Mineral Vinton County Methodist Protestant Church of J. L. Cartwright

Newark Auto Fatality Claims 55YearOld Man

Mrs Reuben Smith 55 is dead in Newark from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Sunday.

Newark Reuben Smith

Captain's Widow Hannah Berridge Dies in Gallipolis

Hannah Cooke Berridge aged 83 widow of Captain George E. Berridge and sister of former Mayor Samuel Cook died at her Gallipolis home yesterday. Her husband was a five man of early days on the ship. Funeral arrangements pending.

Gallipolis Hannnah Cooke Berridge Samuel Cook George Berridge Shne

Amesville High School Condemned and Faces Closure Action

State officials moved to close Amesville High School amid failure to meet first grade high school standards. A bond plan of 65 000 dollars for a new building failed by a narrow margin, risking charter revocation and pupil transfers if not resolved. Local districts Amesville Bern and Perry joint action awaited.

Ames’ Bern George M. ’ Ris Echoola Moster Tigh Ames Amenville Bern State Department Athens Sabes Aestostian

Bush Elected by State News Grow

Bush wins state election amid nationwide coverage as results come in from cities and counties. Officials report a clear margin and early counts show strong support in urban and rural areas. Analysts expect impact on policy and state leadership.

Bush State News Grow

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