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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1934
Page
1
North Dakota Governor William Langer proclaims martial law amid a Supreme Court push to oust him. National Guard units deploy as tension between executive and legislative branches deepens, with defiant calls and conflicting orders triggering a constitutional crisis.
Police investigate a fall from a third story window involving two elderly sisters in their home. One sister, 60, is hospitalized with injuries, while the other, 45, invalid, lies in bed. The body or remains were found on the ground beneath the window. Authorities believe a skull injury occurred during the fall.
Two playmates dared him to touch a 28 600-volt wire and he grabbed it. He died instantly as the fatal accident occurred in Tenn on July 18.
The Civil Service Commission heard the appeal of former Athens City Police Captain Charles Maple and will decide his fate this week. Attorney Harry Mettler argued Maple’s suspensions after three alleged over acts including slapping and abusing a motorist, taking a revolver from a prisoner, and a disturbance after a card game. The hearing, held in City Hall, featured testimony about missing designated depository for seized weapons and mayoral directives.
Charles E. Wyman 76 a keeper at the City Park Zoo was killed after two grizzly bears Teddy and Lady Yellow stone attacked him while he playful sprayed them with water. The bears were shot and killed minutes later by police.
Cleveland attorney Henry A. Beckerman told a special referee at an inquiry that he owns a watch but nothing of value to cover a $23,000 debt to the closed Guardian Trust Company. He also said he faces eviction from his home and faces trial on arson related charges in an alleged plot to burn a la factory.
Former Governor A V Donahey defends his Democratic senatorial bid in Mansfield claiming loyalty to the New Deal and the President. He labels Henry G Brunner HOLC head as a member of the Ohio gang and notes Brunner’s support for Congressman West.
In Jontesti village near Bucharest on July 18 a report said a woman gave birth to six children. Later authorities clarified the case as twins, calming medical circles briefly.
Jackson July 16 AP The Ray Freeman murder trial over the Huntley killing during a holdup that netted $23 goes to the jury today. Freeman testified he dealt the first blow. Herbert Thacker faces a death sentence in the electric chair for his role in the crime.
South Bend report says 17 year old Herbert Downey, a newsboy and pilot, died when his aircraft plunged from 200 feet at Bendix Municipal Airport. His father Clem Downey, a state game warden, watched from the ground.
July 1 report from Tampa Florida states professional heavyweight wrestler Pat Flanigan from California died when the automobile he rode in plunged into the Alfalfa River near here. Two companions were injured in the incident.
Federal and local investigators ended their search for a kidnapper in the Bobby Connor case claiming the 21 month old wandered from home and survived five days in brambles. The child lies seriously ill at Grasslands Hospital with starvation and exposure after being found near his home.
The Army River and Harbors Board considers a survey of canalizing the Great Miami River from Dayton to the Ohio River. A prior report found canalizing to Middletown unlikely in 1931. Dayton Hamilton and Middletown civic groups back the study led by John E. Northway and Rep. Harlan.
Ohio airports in 31 cities are assured of completion with funds from the Federal Emergency Relief Administration. Cities listed include Akron Alliance Ashtabula Athens Bucyrus Cambridge Chagrin Falls Chardon Chesapeake Cincinnati Columbus Findlay Fremont Gallipolis Lima Mansfield Marion Middletown New Philadelphia Norwalk Port Clinton Portsmouth Rogers East Liverpool Sandusky Sharonville Springfield Toledo Toronto Wilmington Woodsfield Zanesville. Four airports at Camp Perry Fremont New Philadelphia and Portsmouth are listed as suitable for landing as of now.
San Francisco reports fresh fruits and vegetables in stores as the general strike committee loosens limits. Grocers must cross picket lines with union teamster drivers. 51 city restaurants allowed to serve dine‑out patrons. Milk bread and ice deliveries continue, but meat remains scarce under permit rules.
In a letter from SCO California dated July 18 Will Rogers jokes that nothing ever happens in Frisco. He mentions Max Baer planning a fall fight and General Holt Johnson visiting from Los Angeles. He notes NRA campaigning, a possible Roosevelt visit to Honolulu, National Guard summer camp, and a radio Civic Pride broadcast by the governor.
In Charleston West Virginia on July 14 nineteen women from a Ladies Aid Society were injured when a freight elevator descended three stories to the basement of a wholesale grocery plant. None seriously hurt. The group totaling twenty eight was aboard the 4000 pound capacity car. The accident occurred as they traveled from the third floor to an upper level when the car suddenly dropped and struck concrete before continuing to hospitals. Rev L A Steele accompanied the group and described the incident.
In Hardin County a month-long onion workers strike centered at McGuffey prompts Sheriff Mitchell to lead a deputy force. Strikers and sympathizers, numbering about 400, use nails to puncture vehicles assigned to protect non strikers. Two of five deputy cars are temporarily disabled amid widespread car marooning. The Agricultural Workers' Union, AF L affiliated, leads the actions.
Three young men ejected from an East Side cafe returned early this morning and killed Jacob Lotz, 36, the proprietor. The shot shattered the cafe front window, striking Lotz in the kitchen as patrons and Mrs. Lotz witnessed the incident.
Mrs. Lillian Johnson Neal says she never left Gallipolis residence and accuses Rev. W B Neal of forcing her out after a disputed marriage. She doubts an extortion note he showed, which asked for 800 dollars to be placed under a Henderson West Virginia railroad bridge.
President Roosevelt maintains close contact with national affairs while en route toward Hawaii aboard the Great Circle Route. Wireless reports indicate attempts to settle the San Francisco strike and Pacific maritime disputes, though no public statement was made. At Clipperton Island yesterday his son Franklin and a party braved coral reefs and caught tuna and pompano.
FERA workers formed plans for a new kindergarten to aid children of the Athens West Side. The second city kindergarten funded by the FERA relief office is set to open soon, with a playground at Athens Junior High School expected to begin next week.
Cincinnati milk producers await action as the State Milk Marketing Commission considers an appeal for higher prices. The Cincinnati Milk Control Board again refused to raise No 1 grade milk from $1.40 to $2.50 per hundredweight citing lack of justification, despite producers saying their patience is exhausted.
Mrs. McAdoo, daughter of the late President Woodrow Wilson, was granted a divorce yesterday in a brief five minute hearing before the Junior United States senator of California. Her former husband, aged 70, was the respondent. Mr. McAdoo is 43 years old.
Senator William Gibbs McAdoo and Eleanor Wilson McAdoo were divorced in California after a five minute hearing. Judge Collier said processes will be reviewed but decree stands. Custody of Eleanor and Faith to be decided. property settlement not public.
Patrolman F. E. Bollia of the state highway patrol rode to his beat along State Breeze in Athens when a wasp stung him through his sleeve. He leaped from the motorcycle, tore off his shirt, and rushed into a nearby service station for aid. The attendant treated three welts on his back as the wasp settled near his arm.
Work on repaving and repair of Hanlin Avenue in Athens has begun by FERA workers under James B. Garrett of the Athens County relief office. Crews started sewer construction near the proposed Coolville athletic field with grading and playground equipment planned by August 1, the engineer said.
Akron local rubber workers threaten a strike at the American Hard Rubber Company plant unless the company abolishes its company union by 8 o clock tonight. O E Davis, president, announced the ultimatum and deadline.
London era coverage details a broad strike wave with clashes at Pier 41 Seattle. Police use tear gas as 1,200 strikers and sympathizers clash, nine ships run by non union labor behind lines. San Francisco moves toward arbitration while officials urge calm amid violence.
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