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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1935
Page
1
Impeachment Pressure Shapes House Debate Across Parties
AAP report notes Rep Fish, a Republican, warned Democratic leaders as impeachment talk rose in the House. He argued Congress should act only if it could gain clear constitutional grounds, while the page references a vote tally of 51 to 24 in a related session amid a tense political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Granted Prison Farm Kids Look Back at Ice Cream Cone Fight
A fragmentary report notes youths at a prison farm forming a scene around an oversized ice cream cone. The incident draws attention to daily life and discipline at the facility.
Athens County WPA Help Hangs on Bond Issue Decision
Athens County Commissioners weigh securing WPA projects as a $1,087,000 relief program faces extinction Wednesday. President Frank Biddle cites new WPA rules requiring bonds to fund materials, with county bond elections seen as costly or impractical. Minor road resurfacing might proceed if county equipment is pledged, but major road and bridge works need backing bonds. Nelsonville and Athens vote Aug 18. Glouster Village also votes then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Manthe
WPA
Frank Biddle
Commission
Biddle
Nelsonville
Athens
Glouster Village
Explosion at Whiskey Plant Kills Two in Peoria
In Peoria Illinois a massive explosion at the Hiram Walker distillery killed two workers, injured about a dozen, and caused an estimated 2.5 million dollars in damage. The rackhouse 3 fire involved six million gallons of whiskey, collapsing the building and threatening adjacent facilities. Firefighters, hampered by low water pressure, contained the blaze after it engulfed the rackhouse and cooperage shop. The plant cost roughly four million to build and was completed a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Hiram Walker
Frank Dornberger
John Barton
William Hulsebus
Battle Against Death Continued by Officers
Canton police and firemen in two hour shifts relayed rounds to keep Carl Zahler alive after a diving accident at Waynesburg left him paralyzed from the neck down. He was sustained by artificial respiration in the absence of a mechanical respirator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Carl Zahler
Waynesburg
Here
Zahler
Marion Man Fined for Looting Choir Purses
Ellsworth Colgrave, 29, of Marion, fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail for looting purses from the Presbyterian Church choir loft. He admitted taking 9.40 dollars and later returned the money. mayor suspended the sentence upon payment of the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Ellsworth Colgrave
Marion
Presbyterian Church
J. L. Sousley
Colgrave
Swiger Dies in Ohio Penitentiary Electric Chair
Russell Swiger 21, condemned for killing Harold Fleming during a Sept 24 robbery to fund a trip to meet Pittsburgh radio figure Grace Mitchell. He prayed for mercy, for Governor Davey, and claimed a miracle before execution after retracting his guilty plea. Mitchell testified she had no engagement with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Russell Swiger
Ohio Penitentiary
Swiger
Woodard
Miss Mitchell
Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home to undergo inquiry
Governor Davey ordered an investigation into the Xenia based Ohio Soldiers and Sailors' Orphans' Home. Supt Harold L Hays and Milton D Campbell expressed willingness to cooperate as Col Gilson D Light heads a Toledo group to study management and needs after protests over a $385,089 budget cut following last fall's inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans
Xenia
Davey
Harold L. Hays
Milton D. Campbell
Cincinnati
Board of Trustees
Gilson D. Light
Toledo
The
American Legion
David Davis Dies at Athens Home After Ill Health
David Davis aged 67 died at his home 34 Brown Avenue Monday night after two months of illness. He leaves wife Katherine Hill Davis and son Ernest Nash. Born in Jackson County he moved to Athens 25 years ago and worked as a miner. Funeral at Salem Church near Wellston 2 p.m. Wednesday conducted by Rev. B. H. Pugh. Burial in cemetery adjoining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Davis
Brown Avenue
Katherine Hill Davis
Ernest Nash
Mr. Davis
Jackson County
Athens
Salem Church
Wellston
B. H. Pugh
AAA Officials Report Nation Recovered From 1934 Drought
AAA officials say the nation has largely recovered from the 1934 drought. From widespread relief to self-sufficiency, 290,155 families were moved from relief to rural rehabilitation. Cattle and sheep programs and relief measures are cited as key factors in the regional narrowing of drought impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
Washington
Resettlement Administration
Orea
Kansas
Colorado
Oklahoma
Texas Panhandle
New Mexico
Hollywood sails through a shifting star lineup
A casual note from New York hints at production shifts as foreign stars arrive for a Europe shoot while domestic favorites depart. The tease suggests a growing complexity in Hollywood casting and logistics ahead of a new film project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian
New York
Europe
Hollywood
Tax Revision Plan Criticized by Rep Jenkins
Washington Rep Thomas A Jenkins Republican Ironton described the presidents tax revision program as childish foolishness. He said a bill would not raise enough money to run the government for ten days and urged withdrawal and spending cuts to give the country a rest from agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas A. Jenkins
Ironton
Jenkins
Ways and Means Committee
Catholic War Vets Dissolved by Nazi Government
Berlin authorities ordered the Reichsbund of Catholic War Veterans disbanded claiming unity of the German people was threatened. The decree followed a series of moves against religious youth groups and separate church organizations amid rising anti Semitic coverage. Two men and a priest were convicted in separate cases for violating laws against removing gold and foreign exchange from Germany with extensive confiscations reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Prussia
Reichsbund
National Association
Wilhelm Frick
Martin Utsche
Rudolf Wilmsen
Germany
Utsche
Father Wilmsen
Mrs Parker Dies Monday in Athens County
Ruth Parker 42 wife of Emmett Parker of 77 North High Street died Monday night after a brief illness. A lifelong Athens County resident born in Carbondale she leaves her husband her mother three sisters and a niece. She was a member of White Shrine Order of Eastern Star and Rebekah Lodge. Funeral at home Thursday 10:30 with Rev A Y Wilcox officiating. Burial in New Marshfield Friends may call after Wednesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Parker
Emmett Parker
North High Street
Athens County
Parker
Augustus Callahan
Jane Callahan
Carbondale
R. B. Enderlin
Circleville
E. E. Creed
Placerville
Calif
Rose Tefft
Ab Johnson
Athens
White Shrine
Order of Eastern Star
Rebekah Lodge
A. Y. Wilcox
Italian Minister Skips Haile Selassie Birthday Reception
Reports say an Italian minister refused to attend Emperor Haile Selassie birthday anniversary in Addis Ababa stirring fears of a rupture in Italy Ethiopia diplomatic ties. The emperor is 44 and the celebration was marked with royal splendor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Ababa
Haile Selassie
Italy
Ethiopia
Store Manager Stabbed Seven Times in Newark Holdup
Newark report. H. H. Gill a 44 year old store manager resisted a holdup today and was stabbed seven times. Otto Robben 47 of Cleveland was captured while fleeing and charged with attempting to kill. The item also notes farmers in Urbana criticizing the Agricultural Adjustment Act as harmful to production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
H. H. Gill
Otto Robben
Cleveland
Urbana
Ohio Farmers’ Union
Tragic bicycle crash claims 16 year old in Columbus
In Columbus a 16 year old, Albert Richards, was killed Monday night when he was struck by a truck after being thrown from his bicycle. The incident raises questions about local traffic safety and roadway conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Albert Richards
Great Britain Masses Fleet in the Mediterranean
British naval experts report a massive Mediterranean fleet buildup aiming to 80 000 tons of capital ships. Malta will host the fastest units to block Italian routes to the Red Sea, stated as a neutral strategic move tied to shift after the Italo Ethiopian crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
East Africa
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Malta
Red Sea
Autoists Strike Man Charged With Murder
Canton Ohio report states Ben Mangold 35 and Arthur Thomas 2 both of Alliance charged with second degree murder in the death of Homer Miller 28 of Canton. Miller was struck by a moving car as he walked from a roadhouse after a fight. witnesses say the car was steered deliberately toward him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ben Mangold
Arthur Thomas
Alliance
Homer Miller
Sherif
Joseph T. Nist
Miller
Nist
Governor Davey to Inspect Ohio National Guard Camp
Governor Davey will review the troops and conduct another inspection of the Ohio National Guard camp at Camp Perry on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Perry
Davey
Ohio National Guard
Davey Plans Stricter Ohio Liquor Enforcement Drive
Governor Davey announced a strengthened Enforcement Division of the State Liquor Department to raise liquor tax revenues from about six million to as high as ten million annually by cracking down on bootleggers. He said the move will not boost consumption, only channel illegal trade into legitimate outlets. He attacked critics and called an Ohio newspaper editorial a deliberate lie regarding economy recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Davey
State Liquor Department
Ohio
Sherrill Committee
Six Men Vie For Ohio Education Director Post
Six Ohio educators eyed the $6,500 state education director post as Governor Davey sought a choice this week. Current director B. O. Skinner, a former Wilmington College president, faced limited odds. Considered candidates include Lester Ivins of Defiance College, BE. L. Bowsher of Ashland schools, Joseph W. Fichter of Hamilton, O. L. Clifton of Ohio State University, and E. N. Dietrich of Bucyrus schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Davey
B. O. Skinner
Wilmington College
Lester Ivins
Defiance College
BE. L. Bowsher
Ashland
Joseph W. Fichter
Hamilton
State Department of Education
O. L. Clifton
Ohio State University
E. N. Dietrich
Bucyrus
Drunken Drivers on Decline in Ohio Cities
Benedict Crowell of the repeal associates advisory committee cites a 23.5 percent drop in drunken driving arrests in 1933 and 1934 compared with 1928-1931 across three Ohio cities. Official police figures back the trend as prohibition ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Benedict Crowell
The
Repeal Associates
Ohio
Richards named acting relief director for Muskingum County
COLUMBUS Ohio Federal relief administrator Stillman appointed Joseph W Richards of Zanesville as acting relief director for Muskingum County effective immediately Richards succeeds William Walsh who resigned. MASSILLON Massillon City Council voted to raise city employee salaries retroactive to April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
C. C. Stillman
Ohio
Joseph W. Richards
Zanesville
Muskingum County
Richards
William Walsh
Athens
Massillon
Will Rogers praises pioneering rushians flight to North Pole
In Santa Monica a letter praises a Russian team flying to San Francisco via Moscow and over the North Pole in a 70 hour non stop flight. The writer hopes the feat becomes a turning point in Arctic aviation and urges a generous welcome regardless of politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Monica
Calif
San Francisco
Moscow
North Pole
Atlantic
Will Rogers
Directors Sought in Athens for WPA Roles
Director Ray Noble, supervisor of an eight county district, eyed Athens for a WPA headquarters to mobilize about three workers. Karl Rothermund arrived to become district chief engineer as WPA expands. FERA ends midweek and relief shifts to direct aid until jobs open. Athens County relief budget for August lopped 3 to 60 percent from July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Noble
New Works Progress Administration
Athens
Noble
WPA
FERA
Karl Rothermund
Mahoning County
Athena
Athens County
Guffey Coal Stabilization Bill To Be Reported Soon
Secretary Perkins said a Ways and Means subcommittee will report the Guffey Coal Stabilization Bill within a day. She noted ongoing labor talks and three industry strikes, urging Congress to act on a plan to create a "little NRA" for the bituminous coal sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guffey
Washington
Perkins
Ways and Means
Labor Department
Congress
Standardizing Ohio School Buses Urged by Committee
Columbus report notes joint legislative schools committee recommends standardizing all Ohio school buses and suggests boards of education own transportation equipment. The group aims to cut the state's four million dollar annual school transport cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus -Us
Ohio
Joint Legislative Schools Committee
Boards of Education
Couple Held On Purse Theft Charges In Canton
Harrisburg report says Mr and Mrs Robert Alt of Canton Ohio were held on charges of stealing four purses from a parked car. They claimed they were married months ago. Delaware report notes Ira Davie aged unspecified died after a fall from a tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Robert Althouse
Canton
Government midget coins proposed to cut tax costs
Washington officials say minting half cent and one mill coins will save taxpayers money and bring seigniorage profits to the Treasury. Secretary Morgenthau expects quick congressional approval to authorize these small denominations to ease sales tax inequities in 22 states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Treasury
Ory
Morgenthau
United States
Military Zone Established at Enamel Plant
In Terre Haute Indiana the National Guard moved to seal a mile square around the Columbian Koometing and Stamping plant as part of a broad strike response. Guardsmen remained on duty as the plant planned to reopen in days while workers faced a strict wage and open shop stance. Police and guardsmen dispersed crowds after clashes injuring one man, with property damage estimated over 15000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
National
Wray de Prez
Aamith
Lin Says He’ll Return If Father Wishes, Lin Sen Sends Word
James Lin, son of China’s president, Lin Sen, studying at Ohio State University, will go home if his father desires. Chinese official reports say Ambassador Alfred Sze was instructed to arrange Lin’s return, relayed to friends by Kuo-Min News Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
James Lin
China
Viola Brown
Ohio State University
Kuo-Min
Lin Sen
Alfred Sze
Washington
Young Lin
Ex-Governor White Becomes Grandfather in St Louis
Former Governor George White is notified of the birth of his first grandson, George White III, in St Louis Missouri. The father is George White Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Marietta
George White
St. Louis
George White, Jr
Youthful Drivers Barred After Reckless City Travel
Juvenile Judge Oscar Gast declared that youthful offenders must prove they can drive safely before their licenses are reinstated. He suspended the driving rights of a 17 year old and a 6 year old girl after they were accused of 50 mile per hour travel within city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Oscar Gast
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