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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1935
Page
1
Report describes a massive flood in Hunan province driving rivers overbanks into Chang city and Ki ee area near the Yangtze. Thousands trapped or displaced with water submerging farms and walls, estimates of 300 dead and vast areas underwater. Continuous rising waters threaten urban and rural zones.
The case involves Fleming and his appeal of a late May county jury verdict. He faces publication of obscene Examiner materials and will proceed to the Penitentiary after a Wednesday morning transfer. Deputy Sheriff Roy Monday night stated papers were being filed in Athens County bond matters.
A witness identifies a band of crew members aboard the Monte Carlo in a ship robbery. Investigators associate the disruption with A-One materials and seized the cargo boxes. Police arrested several suspects as part of the ongoing probe.
ER's Pachter dies at 83 as heir of Mrs Marie Marion, sole child of the famed composer Stephen ter, in the Foster Memorial ceremony.
Syracuse native Rollie Hemsley, star catcher for the St. Louis Browns, slides into third after a leaping triple off the left field wall in the all star game. He scores moments later to push the Americans ahead 3 to 0.
Senator Huey P. Long denounces President Roosevelt as a liar and faker during a radio speech in New Orleans. He criticizes the old age pension plan, argues about relief funds, and defends Louisiana’s new law criminalizing political use of federal funds with jail penalties.
Daniel L. Morgan former Cleveland city manager proposed U S Senator William E Borah of Idaho as a Republican presidential candidate at the Republican Crusaders conference in Cleveland Delegates objected with Mrs Q W Hershey Pittsburgh delegate expunging the remarks and a majority of about 2000 delegates backed the objection The Philadelphia keynoter Charlies W Carroll denounced party leadership and urged youth take responsibility for government management in a stark tone
Jackson Mississippi Dr Sarah Ruth Dean won a clemency battle after two years and four pardons from Governor Conner. She faced life imprisonment for allegedly poisoning Dr John Preston Kennedy at a midnight tryst ending an affair and plans for Kennedy to remarry.
New York reports Max Baer manager Ancil Hoff man said the former heavyweight champion would enter Johns Hopkins Hospital Friday for examination of his injured right hand and likely surgery.
Robert W. Fletcher of the Association of Railway Executives attacked the President's proposed graduated corporate income tax, saying it would penalize railroad size after mergers were encouraged by Congress. The protest came from Washington as the tax plan faced industry opposition.
Washington reports a 344.2 percent rise in bituminous coal production for the week ended June 20 over the prior week, attributed by the Bureau of Mines to a rebound from forced buying before a threatened strike.
James Bryant age 27 of Cleveland has been given a life term in Ohio Penitentiary for the murder of Joseph Wilson age 55 of Lorain County at the London Prison Ferm. The case was decided in Columbus today.
In Bowling Green the Perrysburg resident W. Vangunten aged 37 was jailed after greasing his truck on Sunday. He faces a hearing on July 16 before Mayor John W. Lyons. Neighbor Mrs. Margaret Castle filed the complaint. Vangunten posted a $50 bond and was released Monday night. Sheriff Esch and Begle described unclear details but noted the case may test an 1853 Sabbath labor law.
Beverly Hills letter extols John D. Rockefeller Sr for global mosquito control and charity efforts. Rogers jokes the philanthropist could help home talents and calls him the man who can do vast good with money.
Mrs. Harry Howard, 52, shot herself in the abdomen with a shotgun at her Trimble area home Monday morning. She died Monday night at Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital after being found by her husband and treated for despondency over illness. Survived by husband, four children, mother, and sister. Funeral set for Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at West Side Church of Christ, Maplewood Cemetery.
In Chester Illinois three East St. Louis youths were executed in the Menard Prison electric chair for the murder of street car operator John Krul. The first to die was Krul’s widow and child were in mourning as the 21 year old died at 12 14 a m. Edward Balling age 19 died at 12 21 a m after needing assistance to reach the chair. Van Buren Dedmon age 22 gave a long death speech nine minutes after his fire. Dedmon limped into the death chamber still nursing a leg wound from a shootout with Moss.
Washington said Harry J. Hopkins expects admin costs of the Works Progress program in Ohio to be about one third of the cost of direct relief. The WPA reported Ohio relief administration from May 1, 1934, to April 30, 1935 used 98 percent of total expenditures, about one percent below the national average. Hopkins had stated costs would run three percent under the national average.
Ohio lawmakers debated state supervision of high school athletics today. James M. Matthews urged the Department of Education to take over from the Ohio High School Athletic Association amid complaints about eligibility disputes between authorities and the association.
Ray Rohr a native of Defiance Ohio and longtime cartoonist for Cleveland and Cincinnati papers died suddenly Monday at his home. He illustrated for Harpers Magazine Life and Judge.
In Middletown the electorate supported retaining the current city manager system with appointed leadership, rejecting a proposal to make the chief executive an elected officer.
In Savannah Illinois Rev T Cleworth wed a couple split by county lines. Licenses issued in Daviess and Carroll counties required the ceremony to cross the boundary. The minister had each partner stand in a separate county and read the service from the line, uniting them in a single exchange.
National Commander Fred G. Clark of The Crusaders denounces political control of business and warns it would threaten jobs. He cites unfilled demand, ample bank reserves, and renewed public confidence as signs of prosperity blocked by demagogues and future radical legislation.
Berlin reports Germany funds its new naval build plan around submarines. The 1935 program provides for 28 submarines with three already launched, reviving the era of World War I U boats once forbidden by Versailles.
Secretary Ickes says the Public Works Administration is not influenced by lobbyists and warns against a circular from the James B. McCrary Company of Atlanta claiming to secure PWA funds. He notes some statements are erroneous and others exaggerated and urges no need for lawyers or agents.
A burglar damaged the transmitter of Radio Station WOSU in Columbus forcing class cancellations at Ohio State University Radio College. Officials hoped to repair the station in time to resume radio classes Wednesday. Thirteen hundred residents in 175 counties are enrolled in the radio college.
Detroit Merton Ward Goodrich pleads not guilty to the murder of Lillian Gallaher at arraignment in recorder's court.
State Highway patrolman Earl Davey, age 31 or older, was seriously injured Monday when his motorcycle collided with a car driven by 19 year old Earl Cupp of Dayton.
The House Rules Committee faced an uproar as Representative Brewster accused RFC attorney Thomas Corcoran of lying during the first hearing. The Ways and Means Committee narrowed the tax bill to levies on individual and corporate incomes, inheritances, and gifts, amid debates on expanding Roosevelt's tax program. Corcoran labeled Brewster's claim baseless, and the panel pushed forward with a "teeth" resolution to subpoena witnesses, seeking $50,000 to fund the inquiry.
Two people were injured in a head on collision at a Route TM intersection in Albany Monday afternoon. Harriet Jacoby and Athena were in the westbound coupe. John Douglas and another occupant were in the touring car. The cars collided, one struck a tree, and both drivers were carried to a nearby physician's house. State Patrolman Byron Davis investigated the scene.
Pittsburgh area reels from freak storms causing deaths and destruction. A lightning bolt killed 17 year old Robert Campbell of Laughlintown on Ligonier Mountain while a second fatal strike claimed Michael Moore, age 55, near his home in Madera Clearfield County.
Deputy Brand Mé¢Lamb spotted an illegal still while seeking unregistered devices and, noting an inscription from Bristol, Virginia dated 151 years ago, earned the state Museum a profitable find.
Washington The Federal Trade Commission will craft voluntary business codes with broad application and inclusive provisions. Chairman Ewin L. Davis said the rules will be uniform across industries and consider open pricing, below cost sales, uniform discounts, loss leaders, and other measures not previously allowed.
Italian circles predict Italy will resign from the League of Nations if a special session is convened over the Italo-Ethiopian dispute. The council had set July 26 and August 25 as possible sessions if the arbitration fails. The Italo-Ethiopian conciliation commission at Scheveningen suspended its meetings indefinitely today.
State relief officials aim to have 150000 unemployed people back at work by August 1. They report 1800 work relief projects totaling 15000000 dollars awaiting approval in Washington and plan to send a similar number there this week.
Dolores Villaneuva of Husral north of Lima attempted to operate on herself with a butcher knife for appendicitis. She was brought to a hospital in serious condition.
Moscow subway workers uncovered an underground chamber and passages linked to the legendary Henchmen’s Court. Artifacts include skeletal remains and ornaments, with claims of secret visits by Ivan the Terrible to watch tortures in 1565.
Albany New York flood disaster leaves 37 dead and about 10 million dollars in damage. Eight missing and over 2,000 homeless as relief and rescue workers flood into the region led by Governor Lehman and Red Cross.
Washington report says House supporters of the TVA seek bipartisan support from coal bill advocates to trade backing for administration amendments to strengthen the Tennessee Valley Authority Act. The House enters the second day of debate on the TVA bill as votes on amendments are not expected before Wednesday.
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