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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1932

Page

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Congress Races to Pass 2.122 Billion Relief Bill to Hoover

Congress pressed to enact the large unemployment relief measure aimed at aiding states and municipalities. The Senate and House debated loan provisions, with new relief funds earmarked for direct aid, road building, and self liquidating projects as discussions touched on Federal Reserve loans to individuals.

United Press Washington U.S Congress Senate Democrats Hoover Senate House Robinson Federal Reserve Banks Wagner New York

Reinforcements To Bonus Army At Capitol Grounds

Oregon veterans join the capitol encampment as a California regiment camps nearby. The aim remains payment of the bonus for unemployed veterans, with Rep Patman planning a new bill after previous measures stalled in the Senate.

Oregon Capitol Grounds California Rep Patman Texas Washington United States Capitol Capitol Congress Bonus Capitol Building Anacostia Flats Dem Tex House Senate

Debt Attitude Is Unchanged

Washington reports show strong congressional and public opposition to any reduction of Europe’s 11 billion war debt. Senator Johnson of California condemned secret negotiations while Secretary Stimson denied assurances to debtors and affirmed the policy of no cancellation tied to capacity to pay.

Washington U.rthe Europe London United States Johnson California Stimson

Don't Change Of Creditors While In Stream Middle

Beverly Hills letter to the editor argues against President veto on relief bill. The writer says government should feed and employ, but not loan to individuals to pay off others. He warns against changing creditors while crossing a stream and insists some debts stay with the same lender.

Beverly Hills Calif Will

England Awaits U S Debt Proposal After Chamberlain Speech

London July 13 Great Britain expects the United States to propose revision of war debts after Neville Chamberlain spoke in the House of Commons on the Lau sanne reparations pact. The chancellor said cancellation of debts may not be possible without U S initiative, or another conference may follow.

Washington U.P United States Commerce Department Great Britain France

Demonstration at Cumberland Pool Before Hungarian Exhibition

In Cleveland Heights 150 Communists staged a noisy protest at the Cumberland swimming pool while 6,500 spectators watched the Hungarian Olympic swimming team exhibition and a water polo match against New York. Police dispersed the agitators with roundups following the slogans down with the rich and free Tom Mooney.

Cleveland U.R Cleveland Heights Cumberland New York Tom Mooney

Coal Price War Opens With Dollar Drop Across Grades

In Cleveland daily business reports a price war begins openly as independent coal dealers meet to cut prices. Dealers agreed to several tiered reductions from nine to six dollars per ton across multiple coal grades, following a week of covert activity.

Cleveland U.P

Sleeps Five Months Without Awakening

Chicago July 13 A sleeping sickness has kept 27 year old Patricia Maguire unconscious since February 15 her doctor Dr Eugene Traut said her dreams mirror those of a normal sleeper while revolutions crimes disasters and deaths occurred around her during 149 days of unbroken sleep yet little change was seen in her condition today

Chicago Patricia Maguire Eugene F. Traut Miss Maguire

Bee Triggers Car Crash Injuring Family Near Pom eroy

A bee caused an accident on Route 7 near Pom eroy as Murry Kohl drives to Huntington with his wife and two young children. The front seat girl was seriously hurt while the others sustained minor injuries. the family stayed in a local hotel while the girl recovers.

Pomeroy Here Murry Kohl Steubenville Huntington W. Va Chester

Mine Laborer Sues for Damages Against County

Andrew H. Chute, a miner at Mine No. 6, Sunday Creek Coal, Millfield, sues Athens County Commissioners in Common Pleas Court for $1000. He alleges a rock was thrown through his car window on March 19 while en route to work, by pickets along the road to the mine.

Athens County Commissioners In Common Pleas Court Andrew H. Chute Glouster Chute Sunday Creek Coal Company Millfield

Toledo Murders Tie Two Brothers to Noted Crime Spree

James Storey is dead in South Bend Indiana and authorities focus on his two younger brothers. Their crime career began with the slaying of Marshal Jay Davis in North Baltimore and ended with a fatal dash from South Bend police.

Toledo James Storey South Bend Ind Jay Davis North Baltimore

Amelia Earhart Fails Coast to Coast Record Flight

Earhart reaches Newark after refueling at Columbus. She completes the coast to coast attempt in 19 hours 16 minutes, not beating Frank Hawks’s 17 hours 38 minutes. Dolittle’s 11 hours 16 minutes with stops is noted.

Newark N. J Amelia Earhart Putnam Pacific Coast Frank Hawks Jimmy O Dolittle Hawks

Gow to Spend Vacation in Scotland After Lindbergh Case

Betty Gow nursemaid to the Lindbergh baby will be allowed to vacation in Scotland to visit her parents. New Jersey state police said they have no further interest in her plans and she has been granted a re entry permit by the Department of Labor.

Trenton N. J Betty Gow Lindbergh Scotland New Jersey Miss Gow Department of Labor Col Lindbergh

Red Cross Distributes Flour to Trimble and Dover Townships

The Athens County Red Cross announced flour parcels to needy families in Trimble Township today and Dover Township tomorrow. Miss Pearl French said the flour milled by F J Beasley Milling of Athens from government wheat. Trimble received 2600 sacks of 24 pounds and Dover 1100 sacks. A car of flour ships from Columbus to Nelsonville. The Guinn Milling Company of Columbus milled this batch.

Trimble Township Dover Township Miss Pearl French Athens County Red Cross F. J. Beasley Milling Company Athens Nelsonville Columbus Guinn Milling Company

Blue Moon Cast Unusual Hue Over Marietta Last Night

At 9 o'clock last night Marietta witnessed a blue moon casting eerie shadows. Professor Henry Coar notes the blue appearance stems from light diffusion after sunset, a rare event in this city following the 1883 December observation reported by librarian George J. Blazier.

Marietta U.pa Henry Coar George J. Blazier Marietta College Coar

Many Warmed Up To This Proposition

Mrs. Addie Lomax of Mound Street placed a cold proposition before Messenger readers seeking to buy a refrigerator. The ad notes a suitable model was found quickly and invites calls to place or respond to classified ads. Refrigerator must be 50 pound capacity, in good condition and priced reasonably. Dia! 20292.

Addie Lomax Mound Street Messenger Dia

Ohio Farm Bureau warns against refund schemes on highway assessments

Columbus July 13 warning from Ohio Farm Bureau Federation administrative offices to all units about groups promising refunds of assessments paid for state highway improvements. Officials say refunds cannot be granted as they would require extra taxes beyond current funds.

Columbus U.P Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

Ohio medical certificates issued to 231 graduates

Certificates permitting medical practice in Ohio were being prepared today for 231 students who passed the state medical examination held June 7 to 10. Notable successful graduates include Carl J. Wolf of Pomeroy Stanford 8S Daw of Wellsville and Joseph P. Ingmire of Union Furnace in Hocking County.

Columbus Ohio Carl J. Wolf Pomeroy Stanford Daw Wellsville Joseph P. Ingmire Union Furnace Hocking County

Infant Glen Edgar Michener Dies in Todds Cholera Case

Chesterfield July 13 funeral services were held for Glen Edgar infant son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Michener at the M P Church Chesterhill at 2 pm. Survived by parents and three sisters Vera Bessie Lena of Todds Ohio. Interment in Chesterhill cemetery.

Chesterfield Glen Edgar Edgar Michener Todds Chesterhill Vera Bessie Lena Michener Ohio

Fate of Hoover home loan plan hinges on conference talks

A joint Senate and House committee debated President Hoover’s home loan discount banks proposal to aid foreclosed homeowners. An amendment to expand currency by about 1 billion was attached. without removal Hoover may veto. The plan would create four discount banks with at least 15 million capital each, backed by up to 125 million from the government and bond-issuance capacity.

Washington Hoover Senate House Federal Reserve Banks

Black attackers shoot at youth on Sharpsburg farm

Two Black suspects fired on a 16 year old boy while butchering a cow on Daniel Budsworth’s land near Sharpsburg. The youth fired back. attackers fled with a burlap sack. Deputies searched Budsworth farm for five hours but did not locate them.

Sharpsburg Charles Gifford Daniel Budsworth Budsworth George Rasp Charlies Bayleas Budaworth

Want Ad Highlights Include Potatoes For Sale And Rentals

Irish Cobbler potatoes, number one grade, advertised at 1 per bushel or 30¢ per peck in Classification 57. A 6 room furnished house may rent for $22.00 per month including washing machine. Classification 77 notes a cottage at Buckeye Lake for rent in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Buckeye Lake

Fremont Odd Fellows Parade Lights City with Red Flares

Hundreds of Odd Fellows from three state branches marched in Fremont Ohio in a big public parade. Red flares illuminated the line as the procession moved through the city streets.

Fremont Odd Fellows

Eastern Ohio Field Under Martial Law After Chauncey Clash

Special Brig. Gen. Harold M. Bushy took temporary command in Nebe aonville as Lt. Col. Doellinger heads home, amid a quiet dawn. Freeman of Buchtel was killed in the Chauncey mine area flare up. Funeral for Freeman set at Buchtel M E Church Thursday. Alex O Nail of Happy Hollow pleads not guilty to highway robbery, held on grand jury bond. Two more Chauncey arrests, Linden Palmer and George Smith, tied to the mine fight. Collifia jailed on old charge. Arraignments for rioting expected today.

Harold M. Bushy 62Nd Field Artillery Ohio National Guard Nebe Aonville Hersman C. Doellinger Marynville Doellinger Rush Chauncey Freeman Buchtel New York Central Manhattan Coal Company National Alex O'Nail Happy Hollow J. W. Hickéman O' Nal Willis Wolfe Cfty Manhat Coal Company O'Nail Wolfe

Great Britain and France Reach Four Point Economic Accord

In the House of Commons Sir John Simon announced a four point accord between Great Britain and France to ease economic problems. It aims to foster frank views on European issues, pursue disarmament, prepare for the world economic conference, and avoid actions discriminating against each other pending a new Anglo French commercial treaty.

London Great Britain France House of Commons John Simon Lausanne

Name of Oklahoma Candidate Will Rogers Surprises Primary Field

Will Rogers, a 33 year old Moore school teacher, leads 25 candidates in Oklahoma Democratic primary for congressman at large. Voters mistake his name for the cowboy philosopher Will Rogers, aiding his upset win. Rogers advances to the runoff with Mrs Mable Secctetty in the runoff.

Will Rogers Moore Okla Oklahoma Fic Rogers Mable Seccetty

Porter Begins Hearings on Mine Evictions

Magistrate Carl H. Porter opens eviction hearings for 13 Millfield area homes owned by Poston Consolidated Coal. Tenants refuse to vacate after notification, owe back rent, and some work at Millfield Mine No. 6 is halted. Rents range from $4 to $12 monthly with listed arrears from $4 to $150.

Carl H. Porter Poston Consolidated Coal Company Millfield Sunday Creek Coal Company John H. Petit Everett Smith William C. Jaynes Emmett Dowler Andy Whittenton Worth Peyatt John Oller Avard Hashman Fielden Willis Arthur Triplett Fred Hashman Lubman Collina Mack Wallace

River Traffic Stopped By Crumbling Locks Walls

River traffic on the Ohio stretch near Eagleport halted after stone walls in the locks crumbled. Officials say traffic must be abandoned until repairs are completed, according to Zanesville Chamber of Commerce reports.

Zanesville

Rescue Boy and Dog Adrift on Scioto River Saved

In Portsmouth Ohio on July 13 firemen rescued seven year old Thomas Lewis and his dog Ringo after they were adrift in a skiff on the Scioto River. The boy and dog spent hours at the mercy of the current as other boys pushed the boat away.

Portsmouth, CO Scioto River Thomas Lewis Ringo

Browne Trails Simonds in Ohio Women’s Golf Match

Mary K. Browne of Cleveland, the defending champion, trailed Harriett Simonds of Dayton by three holes at the twelfth in their third round of the Ohio Women's Golf Tournament at Moraine Park Country Club in Dayton on July 13.

Moraine Park Country Club Dayton Mary K. Browne Cleveland Harriet Simonds

Martial law calm in Belmont County as guardsmen face miners

In Belmont County near Powhatan Mine, National Guard officers fired at suspected snipers from the hills while deputies aimed at a slope above a convoy of sixty automobiles carrying workers. Pickets were restricted to within a mile of the mines as martial law restrictions persisted in Eastern Ohio.

St, Clairsville U.R Powhatan Ohio

Mine Workers to Protest Proclamation Limiting Picketing

United Mine Workers leaders promise legal action over a proclamation that limits picketing to the mile limit of all district mines. A district wide convention of mine leaders was to be held this afternoon at Bellaire.

Bellaire

General survey of mine strike area planned in Belmont Athens counties

U R Brig Gen Harold M Bush commander of the 62nd Field Artillery Ohio National Guard was detailed to survey conditions in the mine strike area after two days of outbreaks in Belmont and Athens counties Adjutant General Henderson flew from Camp Perry to Columbus to confer with Governor White and said no additional Guardsmen would be sent into the area

Columbus U.R Harold M. Bush 62Nd Field Artillery Ohio National Guard Frank D. Henderson Belmont Athens Henderson Camp Perry White J. W. Rees

Strikes Spread Across Ohio With National Guard Deployed

About 250 officers and men are on strike duty with roughly 200 in the Hocking Valley centered at Nelsonville and a mobile force of 50 in the eastern field at Cadiz. Two pickets were arrested yesterday at the Piney Ford Mine in Jefferson County. Troops were called into Belmont County for the first time when Sheriff Howard Duff failed to disperse a mob at the Provident Mine.

Hocking Valley Nelsonville Cadis Ohio Piney Ford Jefferson County Belmont County Howard Duff

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Bill By Lyle C, Wilson England America Amelia U. S Red Cross Dover Townships Blue Warn Farm Bureaus Boy Mark ODD Fellows Parade Libby Holman Reynolds Smith Reynolds Winston-Salem Reynolds Cincinnati Eastern Ohio Field Freesman Buchtel M. E Thompson Murray City Whitmore Carl Porter Porter Poston Coal Company Aska Rescue Boy Miss Brown National Guard
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