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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1935
Page
1
The article outlines Fleming’s stormy career leading to serving time at the Ohio Penitentiary. A group of employes plans to publish the Examiner with Deputy Goldsberry continuing to write, while Fleming appeals the conviction. Mrs. Max Baer responds to marriage rumors about her boxer husband.
Reports from Han Wochang near Hankow describe widespread flooding in central China as the Yangtze floodwaters surge from mountains onto plains. Tens of thousands are displaced and up to two thirds of Kingchow’s population reportedly wiped out by the foaming yellow river.
Members of the party discussed a plan to change the name and adjust public appointments and tenure during a Roosevelt-Davey era meeting. Dew, the president, said the proposal will be acted upon at the next session.
Richard Far Walker longtime editor of The Times died by suicide in the newspaper office. He was found slumped after a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police report a bullet wound and ongoing investigation into the circumstances.
A fragmented report notes a stop to official govern ship operations in America and its paper dispatches amid unclear details. The readable text points to a government linked vessel or service suspension with unspecified dates and scope.
Three men from Pomeroy Darrell Collins William Edwards and Harley Jones appeared for charges of breaking and entering and robbery before Justice J W McCullough. Jones released on bond Collins and Edwards sent back to the county jail all held for grand jury action.
Six year old Joan Vian leaned over a lit gas range and ignited her hair. Her mother Homer Vian rushed in from the back porch with a pan of water and extinguished the flames, leaving the girl with a severe shock but otherwise uninjured.
Columbus police prepared 5,000 warrants to arrest traffic violators who ignore tickets. From Jan 1 to July 1 they issued 35,850 tickets and 11,450 violators paid $14,280 in fines.
In Cincinnati, Edith Adkins, 49, collapsed and died as police arrested her son Howard Adkins, 19, who faces charges of receiving stolen goods. He was released on his honor to appear for a hearing Thursday after his mother’s death.
Franklin County gasoline dealers met to discuss a possible truce in a price war that has driven prices 3 to 5 cents lower than in neighboring counties. Stations are selling low grade gasoline at 11 cents and high tests at 14 including tax.
Dorothy Lewandowski age five died from burns after July 5 fireworks set fire to her dress. She died today in Cleveland hospital. incident highlights danger of consumer fireworks and child safety concerns.
At Medina Lake near San Antonio Texas fishermen Bronheil and Keyes about 50 feet apart felt tugs on their lines simultaneously. When the lines tightened they each reeled in and found on their hooks a fish eye rather than a fish. They do not know how the eye came to be on the line or what happened to the rest of the fish.
Newark report says former world heavyweight champion Max Baer denied reports of separation from his wife Mary Ellen Sullivan. He boarded a plane to Baltimore for hand injury treatment, claiming he would reunite with her at Long Branch that night.
Ohio conservation officials propose a network of log dams to conserve water act as flood barriers and provide recreation. The plan would employ about 4000 workers at an estimated cost of 5 million dollars, with approval sought from federal Works Progress Administration.
James E. Norris enters a fresh power struggle over the Rosenbaum grain company in Chicago. The case centers on bankruptcy court control of a vast cash grain operation, with Norris offering to take over and expand storage space and market influence. Opponents include Continental Grain, the Cargill Elevator interests, and the Rosenbaum family, as petitions for reorganization proceed.
Senate acts to conference on a public utilities bill and insists on a seven year phaseout of holding companies as President Roosevelt seeks to dissolve them. Navy plans fiscal year builds include 12 destroyers and six submarines to reach fleet treaty strength by 1942 under Vinson act. Conferees appointed: Wheeler Barkley Brown White Shipstead.
Mrs Charlies Campbell 76 of Bidwell died this morning from a paralytic stroke after being unconscious since July 6. Wife of a retired Green Township farmer she was a former Gallia County teacher. Survived by husband two children Harold and Hattie a sister and two brothers. Funeral arrangements not completed.
Joseph Pinkerton age 61 Waterford Towns farmer was killed Tuesday night when struck by an automobile driven by E R Hugg of Chr ter Meigs County. Brazil uM Juan Ignacio Pombo resumed flight from Spain to Mexico City to see senorita after a crash spanning the South Atlantic.
New York reporter notes Ruth Stawic ki asked the magistrate to sentence her husband to six years for disorderly conduct yet provided six months worth of leniency with cigarets a handkerchief and a quarter. The magistrate cut the punishment to six months.
New York and surrounding states report 49 dead, seven missing, and 5 000 homeless from floods and storms. Upper New York bears most casualties with 3 000 homeless and property losses over 25 million dollars. Maryland and Pennsylvania report heavy damage and missing youths. Tornadoes in Montana kill two, injure about 100, and 2 000 homeless. Western Canada also shaken with six deaths.
A four member legislative committee in Columbus opens a probe into age pension abuses. Chairman W H Whetto alleges political favoritism costs the state pension fund about 3 million dollars yearly. He cites county cases and says the panel will assess eligibility rules and possible expansion to cover all aged 65. Henry J Berrodin of the Pension Division is slated to testify.
Batavia Java reports Krakatoa, the volcano that killed 36000 in 1883, begins a new series of eruptions. Lava is thrown to about 2500 feet as authorities double coast guard precautions and order warnings by tom-toms to inland regions if danger rises.
Grace Durkin and her sister Gertrude file three lawsuits against Jackie Coogan over damages from an auto accident that caused the death of their brother Junior of the films.
Beverly Hills Calif Ray Long age 57 once leading editor was found fatally wounded in his bedroom with a rifle nearby Authorities believe discouragement over waning literary success led to the death His widow Mrs Ray Long formerly Miss Lucy Virginia Bovie of Gallipolis is in Greenwich Conn Long had guiding roles for O O McIntyre Peter B Kyne Damon Runyon Ring Lardner and others and held posts at Liberty Photoplay Cosmopolitan and International Magazine Company offices in the past He earned as much as 180000 yearly at his career peak
Columbus report from the Ohio government survey director Coll Sherrill states state workers earn 20 to 875 dollars a month more than industry workers. The survey urges executive action to classify salaries so they match industry rates and remain uniform across departments. No specific savings or direct cuts are disclosed.
ROME authorities say Mussolini mobilizes 120000 troops for the Italo Ethiopian campaign. The move follows the dissolution of the Italo-Ethiopian conciliation commission and signals creation of two new divisions to press the offensive in East Africa.
Edward J. Smith the arson suspect faces a second trial Friday after a first trial ended without verdict. His son, also named Edward Smith, was placed in juvenile custody by Judge A. McCullough and released as a ward of the court, deemed a victim of circumstances. The elder Smith allegedly burned a trunk of clothing taken from his home by Lawrence Smith and David Napper before setting the building.
Will Rogers writes from Santa Monica recalling the budget as a revived topic in papers. He notes the idea of balancing the budget, jokes about layoffs, and explains the old term with a playful, period voice.
Ethiopia seeks immediate convocation of the League of Nations Council after failing to reach agreement in the Italo Ethiopian conciliation meeting at Scheveningen. Addis Ababa accuses Italy of aggression and insists Ualual lies on Ethiopian soil, protesting arms embargo refusals.
Columbus reports a legislative education committee hearing where Dr. Sutton of the State Department of Education argued against a projected $22.1 million deficit for about 2,000 districts and urged doubling monthly sales tax to $2 million plus delinquent taxes to avoid financial jeopardy. He warned revenue cuts could lower acres tax yields from 31.60 to 25 or 20 per acre if levy revenue does not rise.
New York actress Mary Nolan known as Imogene Wilson files a half million dollar damage suit against Edward J. Mannix a Met Rotjoldwyn Mayer official. She alleges assault by Mannix after years living as husband and wife and accuses him of blocking her work opportunities using his influence.
Carl Kenneth House pleaded guilty to attempting to extort 1500 dollars from Roscoe Proyart a salesman so he could pay debts and marry. He received a three year sentence in the Chillicothe Federal Reformatory for mailing extortion notes.
Attorney General Cummings told the House banking committee that barring damage suits to collect losses from dollar devaluation is needed to reach an international gold standard. He cited potential government losses and said foreigners might not have redress. Roosevelt officials hinted at good faith with the silver act and no current move to restore the gold standard.
Logan Daniel Milton Solle day was discharged from a embezzlement charge after a conference with Soliday at which the warrant for his arrest was withdrawn. The case involved alleged misappropriation of $3423 from Miss Bartholomew, ward of guardian Mine Uacle Bartholomew, before she reached majority.
A six state Republican group in Cleveland closed their regional Crusaders conference with a call for a federal anti-lynching law conforming to the Constitution, and approved a platform demanding immediate cash payment of World War veterans compensation certificates.
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