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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1931

Page

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Former Interior Secretary Holds Shotgun Over Cameramen

Albert B Fall former secretary of the interior faced a police reaction after a disturbance at his El Paso home as he sat in pajamas with a shotgun. A photographer reportedly threw a stone at Mrs. Fall during the incident, while Fall’s family opposed photos of his departure to serve a prison term in New Mexico for a bribe conviction. Officials plan to have Fall delivered to the prison gates soon with Dr Gambrell assisting.

EL Paso Tex R.albert B Fall A Interior Today Tyan Fe N. M. Felice 4Fall Cheas Mal Chase Mia Feil New Mexico Saiota FH WN. M U.p Albert B. ‘Wrall Internep Washington United States Joseph Ton Ie HE. Gambrell Fall

Murder Charge in Cincinnati Husband Arrested

Cincinnati dispatch reports Mrs. Cum Collins fled her flat as police found Clarence Woodruff shot to death. Collins’s wife, beaten, led officers to suspect him in a quarrel between the two families and he was arrested on a charge of murder as beer was sold in adjoining flats.

Cincinnati U.P Cum Collins Clarence Woodruff Collins Woodruff

Missing truck driver believed killed near Coat Grove

Authorities think Andrew Payne, a New Boston truck driver, is dead. His bloodstained truck was found abandoned along a roadside near Coat Grove. Payne, a father of seven from Cynthiana in Pike County, had been en route to Petersmouth to return tools for his employer Cerl Bower carrying a wage amount.

Onton L.r-Po Andrew Payne New Boston Coat Grove Mayne Cynthiana Pike County Petemouth Cerl Bower

Chick Sale Hospitalized for Treatment in California

Barbara Calif July 18 Charles Chick Sale comedian is in hospital here for stomach treatment. Doctors are debating care plans and his doctors have decided he will be patient. Sale says he is on a strict diet and is improving.

Quadan California A Barbara Calif Sale Etor

Grand Jury to Convene for Thirty-Five Cases

A special session of the Grand Jury is to convene for about 30 to 35 cases. Prose- Bolin stated the session has been called to clear the Ath-Tall of persons who have to post bond while awaiting trial. A majority of the prison charged with non-sup rielation of prohibition will be required.

Ely Bolin Stasion

France and Britain seek safety plan amid German crisis

Arthur Brisbane notes a London conference to address European weakness with France Britain and the United States joining Italy Belgium and Germany. He stresses France’s demand for safety guarantees and cautions against U S entanglement. Also a Santa Fe jail scene where Albert B Fall faces prison for oil reserve crimes.

Wheat Rebellion Surges as Farmers Refuse Low Prices

Kansas City report notes farmers stockpile wheat amid plummeting prices after a large harvest. Traders are puzzled by a rapid shift to resistance, with growers vowing not to sell below half production costs and backing their stance with held grain.

Kansas City

Who's Telling Tales?

The White House ends efforts to find the source of incidental Hoover news stories after a week long probe. Theodore Jaslin says no leak was found and Secret Service and White House staff were warned not to discuss even minor presidential matters.

Washington U.A White House Hoover Theodore Jaslin Secret Service

Estate hearing for John IL Wilson vacated in Athens County

The settlement hearing for the estate of John IL Wilson has been vacated. The session in Athens County Common Pleas Court was scheduled for Monday and read for August 11.

John IL. Wilson Athens County Common Plesa Court

U. S. Diplomats To Keep Away From Schemes

United States will enter into no scheme aiding Germany that preserves the postwar European status quo. France may demand political guarantees from Germany for participation in a $500 million international loan to be discussed in London. Hoover sends Dawes back to London while Stimson and Mellon head there, with Britain hosting a conference.

Washington Jay United States Germany Europe London Hoover Charles G. Dawes Mauretania Stimson Treasury Mellon France Soma Mellon and Petain Marne Armien Ing Poweru Regl von Hindenburg Pierre Laval Wastel Framces Great Eriteam Ceripany

Camera Breaks Coat Tradition at Cleveland Hotel Dining Room

Howard F. Dugan, manager of a Cleveland hotel, notes the custom of guests wearing coats in dining rooms was challenged by boxer Primo Camera. The hotel attempted to enforce the rule but yielded when Camera resisted, being larger than the staff.

Cleveland Howard F. Dugan Primo Camera

Balloon race pilots choose late start at Akron airport

AFRON July 18 pilots Karl Axtater and H H Couch of Army Bay No 2 drew the preferred position in the National Balloon race at Akron airport and will be last to take off due to clear weather forecasts. The late start lets observers gauge wind directions from other balloons. In Columbus the health director Harry H Snively, under Gov Davis, was described as grave after mesenteric thrombosis surgery.

Meme Afron Karl Axtater H. H. Couch Army Bay No. 2 Akron Columbus Harry H. Snively Harry L. Davis

What a Man Does Not Like New Situation

Los Angeles report details Rev. G Edward Hudson known as What A Man facing a collapsed romance. Minnie Kennedy declares separation and forces him to confront possible annulment divorce and libel actions tied to a prior marriage and alleged bigamy. He appears in public with summonses as he avoids photographers.

Los Angeles G. Edward Kennedy Hudson Margaret Newton-Hudson Mra Kennedy Cowlitz County Washington Whatea-Man

President Hoover Heads To Camp Toover For Retreat

President Hoover left this afternoon for his camp on the Ranidan, accompanied by Eugene Mever Jr, Henry P Fletcher, Mrs Fletcher, Jeremish Milbank and Mrs Milbank, Senator Glenn, and others. Theodore Wallen and Theodore Jostin also attended, with Dr. Joel T. Boone.

Toover Raplien Washington Staly U.P Hoover Ranidan Eugene Mever Feders? Reserve Board Mra. Mever Henry P . Fletcher Federal Fletcher Jeremish Milbank Mra Milbank Glenn Mminors Mra Glenins Theodore Wallen New York Herald-Tribune Theodore Jostin Josins Joel T. Boone

Guard Units Break Camp After Training Finish at Camp Perry

The Ohio National Guard completed training for two brigades at Camp Perry and began preparations to break camp Sunday. Troops will depart for home with peg and recreation on Saturday as other detachments prepare to train starting Monday.

Shia Soldiera Perry Camp Perry U.P Ohio National Guard Peg

Plains farmers oppose railroad rate hike revolt grows

U P Western states organize against a proposed 15 percent railroad freight increase. Led by Ben C. Larkin and EM Hendricke, activists from North Dakota to Minnesota plan a formal challenge at Interstate Commerce Commission hearings. They argue rates are already too high and that carriers fail to deliver public service. The movement expands into North Dakota, Minnesota, Kansas and Arkansas as hearings progress.

Washington U.P Western North Dakota Plains Country Ben C. Larkin Halirvond Commissionera of Aseo Lace Kein Larkin Railroad Commission Hendricks Midwest Interstate Commerce Commission Hendricka

Mine Trouble Ends as Deputies Withdraw in Ohio

In St Clairsville Ohio July 18 110 deputy sheriffs engaged to curb mine marches are withdrawn as Tiltonville Mine of Warner Collieries resumes loading Monday The Hanna Coal Company to re employ a night shift of 150 at Fairpoint Belmont County officials had borrowed funds for deputies and may further seek a $15000 refund The strike was led by the National Mineral Union.

ST. Clairsville Tiltonville Warner Collieries Company Exsatern Fairpoint Howard A. Duff Belmont County National Mineral Union

Battle of the Red River Rivalry Ties Texas and Oklahoma

Texas Governor Ross Brerning and his rangers held the Denison bridge amid the Red River dispute with Oklahoma Governor Murray. Oklahoma opened one free bridge while others remained unusable. Murray ordered all toll-bridge approaches plowed and free bridges opened on both sides of the river.

Galahoma Citt Texas Okahoma Yallalta al? Murray Red River Ross Brerning Denison Tex Murray Oklahamawa Gathenvilla Muyteltn Texneade

Goodyear Baby Blimp Ruins After Windstorms

The second Goodyear baby blimp was wrecked by hidden windstorms near Traverse City Michigan. A crew member died from injuries after a crash blamed on severe weather. The incident follows earlier craft failures during the National Cherry Festival period with no injuries reported.

Traverse City Bmich U.P Kanaan City Cam Brannigan Bowling Green Ohio Lake Michigan

Death of Cowboy Movie Second Is Mourned by Will

Beverly Hills obituary notes the passing of Pedro Leon, longtime film cowboy and skilled roper praised for his grace, smile, and reliable work on tough scenes. Will gives heartfelt farewell in Spanish and English, praising his friend as a "Muy Bueno Hombre."

Will Beverly Hills Catif Pedro Pedro Leon Bose

Pomeroy Mayor Recounts Morgan's Raiders Visit

Pomeroy mayor Charles J. Hess recalls a cherry picking morning 68 years past when Morgan's Raiders crossed Meigs County. The tale details preparations in Pomeroy as raiders approached, the threatened sack of the courthouse, and local response.

Pomeroy Morgan Meigs County

First Woman Sentenced To Die in Electric Chair

Julie Maude Lowther, 29, the first woman sentenced to death in the electric chair, arrived in Columbus in custody to begin her imprisonment at the penitentiary awaiting execution on October 2. The case stemmed from the murder of Mrs Clara Smyth, her former lover's wife, and she has appealed the sentence.

Columbus Julie Maude Lowther Blanche Ashtabula Aha Mra Lawther Innis Atate Clara Smth Tilly Smyth Mra Lowther Waa Penttentiam Mes Lowther Thoman Anid Atin

World talk by air links Gatty and Smith with Australia

A round the world radio conversation linked Miera Wiley Post and Harold Gatty with Sir Keith Smith in Australia via W2MAT and 2ME Sydney rebroadcast through WGY and NBC. Smith teased Gatty about a British girl met in Khabarovsk who spoke English with a Russian Cockney mix.

Schenectady Miera Wiley Post Harold Gatty Sir Keith Smith Australia W2mat General Electric 2ME Sydney WGY NBC Hele— Brith Man Gatty Khabarovak Iberia Yar Keith-Smith London Siberia Filer Pacific Heith-Smith

Autos Safer With This Glass Installations

Local firm offers auto safety glass installations at low prices with guaranteed protection. Also ad lists a two room house for sale at 90 dollars, a trade possibility for a used car, and a rental of a large farm team with private amenities and shower bath.

the Messenger Han & Fve

Paris Conference Opens On German Crisis And Peace Efforts

The Paris session with Chancellor Bruening and French Foreign Minister Curties discusses Germany’s financial crisis and potential measures to ease strains. Laval and Briand outline London conference plans to secure a large international loan and stabilize Europe.

Ralph Weiner Paria Germany Heinrich Bruenteg Julie Curties Sais Latera Cfmmunicqie Sud Bruening Gernany Grotlema Sonce Flandin Romedina Emia Frankoeas France

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