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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1929

Page

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City of Cleveland Ends Endurance Flight Record

Co pilots Newcomb and Roy Wattchell set a new endurance flight record with the City of Cleveland at 171 hours and 69 seconds aloft after a run from Friday. The craft landed at 22 39 58 am amid a 109000 strong crowd as police cleared a path for taxi to the hangar and souvenir hunters stripped the plane.

Claire M. Burcky United Press Cleveland Con Kk. Newcomb Roy L. Wattchell Reg Robbins Jim Welty Texas Cowboys Stewart Adteraft Corporation

Endurance Flight Costs and Fatalities at Cleveland Event

The Cleveland endurance flight cost Stewart Aircraft Corp. 5449 in total and about 7506 daily over seven and a quarter days. Newcomb and Mitchell outpaced prior efforts by proving man outlasted the machine in fatigue. A spectator, 16 year old Stephen Kuskoa, was electrocuted during the crowd crush and others suffered injuries as the landing chaos ensued.

Cleveland Newcomb Mitchell Man Stephen Kuskoa William Kalveyn

Sinclair marks 53rd birthday in district jail

Harry F. Sinclair, noted multi millionaires, observes his fifty third birthday in the district jail while serving two sentences totaling nine months for contempt of the Senate and contempt of court. Jail attaches refuse to disclose greetings or gifts in absence of the superintendent.

Washington Harry F. Sinclair Senate Home Major Peak Sinclair

Man Fatally Injured After Dismantling Plant on Main Street

John Phillips aged 48 was knocked from a sidewalk while helping dismantle an old planting mat on Main Street. He suffered a fractured skull and other injuries and was taken to his sister Mrs. Minnie Davis. Doctors said he likely will die. Work at 91 Bethel observed.

Pomeroy John Phillips Phillips Minnie Davis

Four Dry Agents Face First Degree Murder Charges in Oklahoma

Four federal dry agents are charged with first degree murder in Oklahoma after a raid on a Tecumseh farm house left Oscar Lowery and James Harris dead. The raid’s leaders Thomason Harris Williams and Litler denied self defense. The case spurred local resolutions condemning the killings as unjust.

Oklahoma Tecumseh Okla U.P Oscar Lowery James Harris Here Oklahoma City American Legion Post W. W. Thomason Jeff Harris Johnd. Willams Tom Litler Randall Tittman Thomason Prohibition Pottawatomie Otthers Lowery Jone Jeffe Harris Bec de Monbrim Western Ulhinhoma Shawnee Co-operative Farm Organizations Pittman Pitan Yesteryear J Vereux Charlemagne Harris Willon Mayer Thelto

Where Are The Signers and Other Brisk Snippets

Media column by Arthur Brisbane notes a demand for signers, references a large audience reach and high call rates, and comments on foreign policy and trade barriers with a playful tone. No direct actions are reported.

Rescue party still on hunt for lost man

A fresh search effort begins as new men join to locate a missing climber buried in a glacier on Mount Rainier. Fog and fresh snow hinder visibility while rescuers press into crevasses and lower levels, hoping to find the feared body and bring closure to the incident at Paradise Inn and nearby landmarks.

Paradise Inn Moainier Wesh Indy Porast Mount Ranier Formarr University of Ullingiseet Edwin

Ohio packets to be operated under joint ownership

John W. Hubbard of Pittsburgh owner of the Steamer Queen City and the Shipper's Packet Company owner of the Steamer Cordill have combined interests. They will run both boats under one management, expanding steamboat service between Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. The Queen City will enter the Pittsburgh trade next Tuesday departing Cincinnati Harbor at 5 p.m. with 150 accommodations and 25 mph downstream. The Cordill will continue Sunday departures from Cincinnati at 4 p.m. and leave Pittsburgh for Cincinnati every Thursday.

Cincinnati John W. Hubbard Pittsburgh Queen City Shipper's Packet Company Cordill Pittghureh Cinelanatt Everz Thutadazs

Huge Airport Set for Early Monday Opening

Columbus prepares for the inaugural air-rail passenger service between New York and Los Angeles using the new Columbus Airport as the first transfer point. The dedication at 8 15 a m will feature the Plane City of Columbus and the Airway Limited arriving from Philadelphia with a bronze tablet to mark the opening of the $850 000 facility attended by Ford leaders and industry figures.

Columbus UPA New York Los Angeles Transcontinental Air Transport City of Pennsylvania Railroad Airway Limited Indianapolis

Weather outlook warm and rainy for Ohio Valley week

Weather outlook shows warm and rainy conditions for the coming week in the Ohio Valley. Early and late week thundershowers with temperatures above normal in the first half and near normal levels in the latter part.

Washington Ohio Valley

Governor Refuses Extradition Papers In Ohio Case

Governor Cooper refused to extradite Olimer Fisher of Dayton to Lee County Virginia where he is charged with the murder of Arminta Mendenhall on May 14 1118 The delay in extradition stems from conflicting testimony and prior refusals by former Governor Donahey. Chicago welcome scene features four bandits robbing May Fassett Findlay Ohio near the city outskirts while visiting a friend.

Columbus Cooper Olimer Fisher Dayton Lee County Virginia Arminta Mendenhall Fisher Wilard Barnett Miss Mendenhall Vict Donahey Chicago Miss May Fassett Findlay. O

World's Most Patient Husband Denied Alimony

In Chicago a court refused to award alimony to James Breen despite his claim of patience. He cited 11 separations over bridge games and night duties with their two children. The judge praised his restraint and ruled in favor of Mrs Breen’s forfeiture of alimony while noting his widowhood.

Chicago UFK James Breen Jumes Wi James Marke Breen Jeansett Pond Ime

Farm Cooperatives To Aid in Relief Program

United Press reports farm co operative organizations with annual business around 5000000 are ready to help the administration’s relief plan. Secretary Hyton says success depends on cooperation of these co operatives and large general cooperatives shaping agriculture’s response.

Farm Cooperatives Cecil Owen United Press Washington Agriculture Department Tyo Hytein Cooperas Pave Arenes

Quarantine Placed on County Prison Inmate Group

A quarantine was ordered Friday at the county prison after a case of scarlet fever and connections to another prisoner. Gilbert Hoy and six other men confined on the second tier are under observation, with one youth awaiting transfer for payment of a fee. Relatives arrived to assist as the quarantine began. A separate incident cites Rev J A Hopkins seeking an investigation into the shooting of his son Clarence during a police arrest attempt for driving a stolen auto.

Logan Tule Fallanius Gilbert Hoy North Canton Dalling Effert Columbus Ttl Tota Court Colunshus J. A Hopkins Tree Methodist Church Kent Clarence

Man of the Hour Shuns Interviews for Farmers Board Post

In Chicago and Detroit reports a publicity heavy piece notes Alexander Legge viewed as a silent figure guiding farm policy. Benjamin Evangelist burial follows a bloody murder as detectives investigate multiple deaths. Legge's selection to run the farm board is framed around deeds over words.

Chicago Urka Alexander Legge Bert Hoover The International Federal Farm Harvester Company Lene Detroit Mich Benjamin Evangelist Evangelist Wilmingle Farm Board Lemee Im-Ion Shim

Mob of 5000 Striking Car Men Sympathizers Fire Cars

In New Orleans on July 6 a mob of about five thousand striking car men sympathizers fired seven street cars at the Canal Barns. They repelled firemen and police with bricks and clubs as the cars burned. A dynamite blast at the Poland Car Barn caused little damage.

New Orleans U.P Canal Barna Poland Car Barna

Child Pedestrian killed by car in Cottage Village street incident

A four year old girl died after a car driven by Maimmett Andrews struck her on the main street near the Chapelene Garage. Officials report the child darted into the path, crushing injuries to the neck legs and head. The driver and local police announce no further charges at this time.

Sonville Chappelene Maimmett Andrews Glouster Gare Penter Soni Joma Athens Andress Smth Cis Quake Na Andrews An. Hawa van Laaken Anne

War Veteran Dies From Gas Effects

George Lewis 40 a World War veteran and resident of Upper Pomeroy died at the home of Mrs. Katie Payne this afternoon. He was wounded in France and his heart and lungs were affected by gas. He had been invalid since his return from France and had been cared for here.

Mipdleport Starr Speeiahs George Lewis Upper Pomeroy Katie Payne France

Will Probe Selling Bootleg to Pilots

Autopsy shows Wilmer Soulta drank before last Monday’s crash that killed him and two passengers. District Attorney Philip Huntington announced a probe into bootleg liquor sales to pilots near Roosevelt Field.

Minegla Roosevelt Fleld Philip Huntington Wilmer Soulta

Schoolmarms May Smoke If They Wish

Chicago delegation at the annual convention settles on personal conduct rules. Bobbed hair dancing and getting married praised as permissible. delegates discuss social behavior amid reform era. King George VI and Queen Mary celebrate anniversary. British Empire polls note gratitude for the king’s life.

Chicago American Federation of Teachers London George Queen Mary British Empire Vakinus Milnes

Railroad tracks moved on豪 big estate in Tarrytown

In July in Tarrytown New York the Central Railroad moved tracks away from the 1800 acre Rockefeller estate to avoid crossing the mansion grounds. John J Rockefeller Sr and Jr pushed the costly relocation, completed recently at great expense, to allow unimpeded views. The elder Rockefeller allowed a rare interview but refused a press horde on his birthday.

Tarrytown N.Y Central John J) Rockefeller Rockefeller John J. Rockefeller, Jr Flack Wilhle Sibilant Aimon

Harris Named Seminary President in Dayton

Dr. Joseph Hastings Harris 39 of Westerville was named president of Bonebrake Seminary in Dayton. He has directed the Southeast Ohio Conference of the United Brethren Church for 10 years and succeeds Dr A T Howard of Dayton who declined re election.

Columbus Joseph Hastings Harris Weaterfire Bonebrake Seminary Dayton United Brethren Southeast Ohio United Brethrew Church A. T. Howard

Convict Killed During Break from Ohio Penitentiary Transfer

Columbus July 6 William Perry a 38 year old negro convict from Cleveland was shot and killed early today at the Ohio Penitentiary while breaking away from Night Captain Hall during a transfer to solitary confinement after creating a disturbance in his cell. Guards fired after the break wounding him fatally. he died about a half hour later. Perry was serving 10 to 25 years for robbery.

Columbus U.R R William Perry Aenty Cleveland Captain Hall Ohio Penitentiary Perry Andj Tan

Man arraigned for first degree murder in fatal wife shooting

Howard Shourney 24, son of a minister, is arraigned on a first degree murder charge after killing his young wife who allegedly dared him to prove paternity of her unborn child. The case centers on the disputed paternity claim and the fatal shooting date noted in the report.

Jachson Howard Shorney Saben

Roosevelt 16 Sounding New Battle Cry of 1930 Campaign

Media summary reports Roosevelt signaling a major shift in party strategy as mass mergers in oil, finance, and industry fuel fears of a new era of trust busting under Hoover. Democrats frame the move as a rallying cry for anti monopoly reforms ahead of the 1930 congressional contests.

Roosevelt McNaury Rouge Telt Hoover Aines American Petroleum Institutes National Scene Mitchell Radio Corporation International Telephone and Totograph White House

Athens Messenger Highlights Zion National Park Booklet

The Athens Messenger promotes a Washington Information Bureau booklet on Zion National Park and nearby sights including Bryce Canyon Kats bab forest and the Grand Canyon north rim. The piece notes the booklet presents Zion in word and picture and invites readers to redeem a coupon.

Athens Messenger Zion National Park Great West Zion Park Bryce Canyon Katsbab Forest North Rim Grand Canyon Washington Information Bureau

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