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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1928

Page

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Mexican Linc Carranza Dies in Flight Crash near Mt Holly

New York reports Mexican aviator Wimiho Carranza died in a crash near Mt Holly New Jersey after a non stop attempt to fly to Mexico. Investigators say a bolt of lightning likely struck his Ryan monoplane, leaving the craft charred but not burning. Carranza had delayed departure due to bad weather and personal motives follow his recent marriage.

New York Broadway Todas Wimiho Carranza Mexico Mt. Holly N. J Carranza New Jersey Woodlands Manatee Washington Voleni Charles A. Lindbergh North Carolina Raven Fiers Enic Car- Tunar Mexico City Lindbergh Roosevelt T Eddy Fia Ravinerone Tiananar Tusnackit Weather Bureau Hoosevelt Heo BcClark Hinger Careranga Ryan St Lewis Southland John Tienry Carr Holly Carr Mt. Kelly

Budgets Filed for Township and Health District in Athens County

Three township budgets and the Athens County Health district budget have been filed in the office of County Auditor J Clyde Edmondson. Budgets cover taxing districts and related fiscal details.

Athens County J. Clyde Edmundson Miea Arthur Inter Athens Trimble Canaan Edmundson Athens Township Alexander Ames Bern Carthage Dover Lee Lodi Rome Troy Waterloo York Albany Village Amesville Buchtel Chauncey Coolville Glouster Jacksonville J. M. Higgins Health Commission George Fose J. Stanley Walter Wint- Tateh County Budget Commission R. Johnson Dr. Willams J.C. Edmundson

Liquor in Home Receives Favor Of New Leader

Springfield reports that John J. Raskob, new Democratic national committee chairman, urged a local option plan allowing liquor for home use in communities voting for it under existing laws. He argued for temperance and law, plus modifications to restore respect for the 18th Amendment and Volstead Act.

Springfield Mass John J. Raskob Democratic National Committee

Governor Smith Responds To Prohibition Campaign Firestorm

Albany July 14 A Trumpeted reaction from Governor Alfred J. Smith Democratic presidential contender as he read a newspaper story quoting William Allen White. The piece cited purported records showing Smith voted against measures aimed at curbing saloons and liquor sales in New York state.

Albany N.Y Alfred J. Smith Smith William Allen White O .R. Miller New York State

Ideal Match Ends In Divorce Case Sparks Public Outcry

Celegiant mix of scandal and court action reports Jeanne Four and Ward H Coy, Yale star, in a high profile divorce case. The governor notes non-union miner links while Miss Engels resumes her maiden name after separation since June 1927 following a train incident.

Muller Fakir Wiite Chicago U.P Jeanne Pagels Caldwell U.B Miller Ward H Fed R. Miller Joseph Sabath Rain Engels Coy Paole

Workers Trapped in Chicago Sewer Rescue Efforts Underway

July 14 Chicago firefighters entered a sanitary district sewer to search for men trapped by a rush of water. Twelve workers were in the tunnel when water was turned on by mistake. at least three are believed drowned. Charles Chiaro surfaced, then returned to aid others, making seven trips to save several men. Six others are missing, with three believed to have escaped.

Chicago Uprl-Al Sani Jtary Vmanholen Charles Chiaro Chiaro

Belle Valley Clash Over Non-Union Laborers

In Belle Valley women and children were reported to have stoned non union laborers. One woman was arrested but released on bond.

Belle Valley

Jury to Hear Mining District Disorder Cases in May Term

Cases arising from disorders in mining districts of Athene County will be tried by jury at the May term of the Common Fleas court. Grand jury reconvenes Monday for a special session to investigate mining disputes. may include few jail cases with bond issues. More than 250 subpoenas will issue as witnesses testify in multiple charges. exact case count uncertain due to interlocking charges. Members listed include Wolfe, Spear, Wilson, Sands, Potter, Rowe, Sargent, Wildman, Mason, Cooksey, Crossen, Otis, Davis, Johnson, and Donaldson.

Athene County A. O. Wolfe Trimble Willam B. Spear Rome EB. Ls. Wilson Waterloo Frank Sands Dover A. B. Potter Lee J. D. Rowe Canaan Frank Sargent Lod Samuel Wildman Troy William Mason Homer J. Cooksey Athens N. Fi Crossen J. J. Otis T. J. Davis York James Johnson Bruce Donaldson

Not Intentional Aaron Moul Seeks State Auditor Nomination

Aaron Moul, a Democratic candidate for state auditor, visited a Republican stronghold and apologized saying he crossed through the enemy’s country to reach supporters. He cites 18 years as state bureau examiner and being born in Drake county to back his nomination. He did not meet Frank Gross or Fred Beckler but wanted the party aware his visit to the county was intentional.

Aaron Moul Drake County Frank Gross Fred Beckler

Kahn Denies Quoted Prediction Of Four Trunk Lines

In a Chicago Journal of Commerce letter M W Kahn says he was misquoted as predicting four eastern trunk lines. He explains plans envision four great systems under contemplation and discussion and hopes a project may be submitted to the Interstate Commerce Commission within a year.

Chicago U.p—Olte Kahn Chicago Journal of Commerce Interstate Commerce, Commission

Planes search for Amundsen and relief party

Paris July 14 Two here all metal seaplanes ordered into the Arctic to find Roald Amundsen Rene Guibaud and other Italia relief party members missing since June 18. They will fly to Kings Bay Spitzbergen then join the French cruiser Strasbourg.

Paris Arctic Roald Amundsen Rene Guibaud Italia Kings Bay Spitzbergen Strasbourg

Hoover finishes duties as secretary of commerce

Washington July 14 Herbert Hoover wound up his affairs as secretary of commerce and will begin his first tour as Republican presidential nominee. He plans a cross country trip with stops in Chicago Superior Brule and Duluth before reaching San Francisco and California. Hoover will focus on finalizing remaining department work and will meet campaign aides at national committee headquarters.

Paul TK. Mallon Chited Washington Herbert Hoover Chicago Hoover Charles G. Dawes James W. Good Walter Newton Minnesota Koreau Superior Wis Brule Duluth Minn San Francisco Paul Omaha Nebleheyenne Wye Reno Nev California Tim Tom San Rancisco Istanford University

Belgian liner Elizabethville raised by Italian tug

In St Nazaire France an Italian salvage party, after removing a dynamite cordon, brought to the surface the safe from the sunken Belgian liner Elizabethville. The event followed a long operation off the French coast and involved the ship’s priceless cargo. Rainfall on Friday measured 1 39 inches. river stage reached about 16 feet before receding.

ST. Nazaire France Belman Elizabethville South Africa Spenger Mrs. C. N

Oil Man Weds Adopted Daughter in Philadelphia

Multi millionaire oilman W W Marland married his former adopted daughter Miss Lydie Miller Roberts in a Flourtown suburb of Philadelphia just hours after obtaining a Norristown license. The 34 year old groom and 28 year old bride inherit a $2 million estate in Ponca City Oklahoma and plan a Canadian and Pacific honeymoon before returning home in September.

Thiladuthta Ih. W. Marland Ok Yoma Oil Lydie Miller Roberts Marland Flourtown Philadelphia Norristown Miss Roberts Pennsylvania Floortown Ponca City Okla George Roberts Marlands Canada Pacific

Frozen Arctic rescue yields nine Italians and others missing

Icebreaker Krassin presses northward as nine men rescued from the Italia disaster are flown to safety by Uppland and a Finnish plane. Captain Sora and dog driver Van Dongen are brought aboard after weeks lost. others remain missing. Kings Bay reports ongoing Arctic search and planned relief for Chukhnovsky group.

Nobile Fier Chukhnovsky Krassin Finn Malmgren Filippo Zappi Adalberto Martano Hy Als Andersen United Press Kings Bay Spitabergen Arctic Arce Soi North East Lang Italla Syete van Dongen Uppland Sevarnment Surko Ludvig Varming Sora van Dongen Mariano Zappi Fina Malmegeen Detroit U.R Charles E . Boyce Port Huron Mich Grand Commandery Michigan Vallary Jackson Cape Fiaten Chukhnovsky

Weather Outlook and Smith Day Celebration in St. Louis

The weather bureau forecast generally fair skies in the Ohio valley and a gradual warming trend through the week. In St Louis the Smith family reunion drew nearly 50 members with Gov Alfred E Smith’s support, Smith Day proclaimed by Mayor Victor J Miller, and remarks by Frank R Smith and Percifer Frazen Smith noting about 2,000,000 Smiths in America.

ST. Louis Smith Association of Nernor Alfred J. Smith New York Ohio Valley Forest Park Victor J. Miller Smith Sonally Frank R. Smith Smith Association Percifer Frazen Smith Philadelphia Association America

Bath Party at St George's Baths in London

A full dress midnight bath party was hosted by Miss Ponsonby, daughter of MP Arthur Ponsonby, at St George's Baths near Buckingham Palace. Guards checked invitations at entry as guests in fanciful costumes enjoyed the pool and flower strewn water, some riding rubber horses or swimming in attire. One man entered in a dressing gown and felt hat.

London St George's Baths Buckingham Palace

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