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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1931

Page

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German Banks AgrE to Work in Unison Across Nation

Erfurt reports a new pact where major German banks commit mutual support to stabilize national finances after emergency measures. The agreement aims to prevent a recurrence of the near disaster, with Darmstädter und National and Danatbank among those linked. Secretary Stimson travels from London for talks with German leaders, amid plans for arms limitation discussions next February.

Erederick Klub Presa Erlin Hoa Bach Lukeement Reyhebank Darmstaddter Und Jonal Danatbank Haing Ab Crisia Eck Henry Lo Stimwaa London Stimson Ferlin Hy Amindor Frederick M Sackettevertheless Heinrich Bruening Julian Curtius Ova

Kindness not cash in tangled Russia news and policy

Arthur Brisbane weighs Britain France and Russia as London banks raise rates to shield gold. Germany returns home empty handed. The London Times criticizes the United States for evading issues. A Nations Conference and near-term US policy debates loom as Fabert Lee returns from Russia.

Arthur Brisbane Russia Sam Drexel London France Berlin Germany London Times United States Britain

Youthful torturers case leaves authorities unsure

In TTLE CREEK Mid July authorities faced uncertainty over action against two boys who confessed to abandoning four year old Donald Swain after beating him with sticks and locking him in a shack. The attack occurred Monday and was reported by Mia Ei strong, with the grandmother of the boy recovering.

Geriand Despm Ward Carmell Edutor Harold Mechem Mia Eistrong Devil's Hole Ledo RK Arthur Ray The Rail and Coal Co Cleveland

Wing crack fatal flight over Lake Minnetonka

A July 25 crash near ASS LAKE Minn killed five aboard after the monoplane reportedly swooped low to wave at beachgoers. Witnesses said a wing cracked 100 feet up, causing destruction of life and a tragic end for pilot and passengers.

Ass Lake Minn Lina Itnesses She-Hay-Tay Casa Lake

Merchants Stock Up on Cigarettes in Pomeroy

In Pomeroy on July 25 merchants report heavy cigarette purchases ahead of a September 1 tax increase. They now expect prices to be fixed on stock on hand when the new law takes effect, with smokers anticipating late August bargain sales.

Pomeroy

Royal wedding planned in Romania with archduke pair

In Bucharest a gala dinner closes three days of celebrations ahead of the wedding tomorrow of Princess Ileana von Hohenzollern and Archduke Anton of Habsburg. The ceremony will be in King Ferdinand's studio with a later blessing by Archbishop Cisar. The couple honeymoon at Eran Castle and then will reside near Munich. Also in Columbus, 700 members of the International Bible Students Association were baptized at Indianola Park.

Bucharest Romania Pelesh Singia Tleana von Hohenzollern Archduke Anton of Hapsburg Ferdinand Cisar Eran Marie Bavaria Munich Columbus U.2 International Bible Students Association Indianola Park

Mellon Stimson and McIntyre Boosted This Summer Tourism

Beverly Hills dispatch notes extreme heat and blames Secretary Mellon and Stimson and C. O. McIntyre for the summer tourist trade in the United States. The writer mocks the financial mood and jokes about polo players, Argentine trade, and sun worn clothing.

Mellon, Stimson and McIntyre Beverly Hills California Mellon Stimson C. O. McIntyre Argentine Republic

Athens Pastor To Go to Portsmouth

Reverend William F Connolly, pastor of St Paul Church in Athens, will leave to administer Holy Redeemer Church in Portsmouth. He departs Wednesday. Reverend William G Dowd of St Louis Church in Gallipolis will succeed him. A farewell for Connolly is planned Tuesday night by the Knights of Columbus.

FL Connolly William F Conna St. Paul Cathe Athens the Holy Redeemer Church Portsmouth Connolly Willam G Dowd St Louis Galipolis Gallipolis J E. McGurk McGurk Connolly Wall Knights of Coumbus

Not Guilty Plea Entered in Fatal Floodwood Truck Crash

George Green Harrison the driver of the truck involved in a fatal Floodwood crash faced arraignment and was charged with manslaughter. He pleaded not guilty, waived preliminary examination, and was held to the Grand Jury under 500 bond. He was committed to the County Jail at Athens. Funeral services for Hayes Covert will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the residence in Floodwood, conducted by Rev G B Courtney Chauncey. Burial will follow at Greenlawn. Covert leaves a wife four sons and two daughters. A list of relatives includes Maurice and Everett Covert, Nethersille, Raymond of Taylor Ky, Mrs Clyde Smith, and Mrs Peter McNeabh Tassor Wyalton. sisters Mrs W E Day of Fullerton Ky, Mrs Temes Hunter of Camp Ohio, and brothers Florence Fred and John Covert of Mancelonia Mich.

Nelsonville George Green Harrison Floodwood Hayes Covert IW Wickman

Predict Showers and Warm Spells in Midweek Outlook

Washington reports a weekly weather outlook for July 27 to August 1 noting showers in the Ohio Valley, possible Monday night or Tuesday and again Friday or Saturday, with generally fall conditions otherwise. Warmer Monday, cooler midweek, and slightly warmer later in the period. Martins Ferry mourns as Mrs Mairne McLeary, 50, ex township trustee, dies after a long illness while appealing payroll padding case in the Supreme Court, affecting other officials linked to prison sentences.

Washington URI Ohio Valley Martins Ferry Mra Mairme McLeary Pease Supreme Court

Cleveland Man Charged in Grand Larceny Case

George Giotes, 32, faced grand larceny charges on a complaint by restaurant owner Harry Johns. Johns said Giotes invited him to a hotel room under a pretense of buying the restaurant, offered a doctored clear, and stole $400.

Cleveland George Giotes Harry Johns Giotes

Weary Forest Rangers Battle Raging Western Fires

Forest rangers and ranchers fought widespread fires across Montana Idaho and Wyoming with trench lines dug around Nez Perce blaze as rain remained elusive. Eastern capitalists and ropers joined local crews in a historic fire fight amid thousands of acres burned and new closures to prevent further outbreaks.

Missoula Mont Serica Montana Idaho Wyoming J. Pierpont Morgan New York Daunte] Roosevelt East Nez Perce National Forest Big Hole Pass Beaverhead Forest Nez Perce Cour D'Alene Pend Orille St Jor Beaverhead Selway Deer Lodge

Wellston Grocery Clerk Found Guilty Of Murder

Portsmouth dispatch reports Arthur Worthen a Wellston grocery clerk, aged 25, upheld by the Fourth District Appellate Court on a manslaughter conviction related to his wife Maude Worthen’s death. Judge McCurdy imposed a reformatory sentence from one to twenty years. Worthen remains jailed in default of $7,000 bond. He claimed his wife, separated for a time, fatally shot herself during an automobile ride with him.

Wellston Portsmouth Fourth District Appellate Court Arthur Worethen Maude Worthen Russell K. McCurdy Worthen Matsfield Reformatory

Fest Week Ends at Camp Perry Training Finale

July 25 at Camp Perry marks the close of the first training week for troops as the engineers of the 112th Regiment finish firing on rifle and plate ranges.

Camp Perry 112Th Regiment Mir

Ohioans Die in Balkan Air Crash

Ohio resident Pauline Kast and Rutgers Barclay of New York were among six killed when a passenger plane crashed in the Balkans last night. The crash report lists both victims as among the deceased.

Ohioan Istanbul Turkey Pauline Kast Ohio Rutgers Barclay New York Balkans

Waited Marriage License Under New Law Granted

The first couple under Ohte's new marriage law appeared at the Probate Judge A. M Ellinger's office in Haking County on Thursday and received a license with waived date. The license was issued to Duen F Trout, 21, a case worker, Lancaster, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Trout, and Vera Muse Porter, 21, at home Havdensville, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Porter, with good cause shown for the waiver.

Laan Ohte M Elinger Haking County Ellinger Duen F. Trout Lancaster Ard Henry Trout Vera Muse Porter Havdensille Ard Mex Harry Porter

Bombs Found in Cells at Statesville Prison

Tlinots prison guards at JOLIET, W. duly 22 report finding bombs in Statesville jail cells during a sweep. Twelve convicts were fired to sanitary confinement. 2,800 inmates remained confined as authorities extended the search. Gasoline-filled bottles and improvised knives were seized. Deputy Warden Newkirk blamed possible influence from other penitentiaries.

Fred Newkirk Illagis Finetern Penitentiaries Newkirk Teucka

Kraus Named On Tax Group in Ohio

Columbus July 25 UP Anthony J Kraus was appointed by Governor George White as the new member of the state tax commission created under the Initang bie tax law. He has served on the commission staff for four years and previously worked as deputy auditor and auditor of Wyandotte County. The salary is $5000 annually. Two men robbed after decoy by two women on Dixie Highway in Covington. The victims were Stad Beacher and Dave De Grave.

Columbus Anthony J Kraus George White State Tax Commission Eighty- Ninth General Assembly Upper Sandwikh Tua Commission Kraus Wyandotte Grorre Breden Quincy Davis John Edwards Davis Covington Dixie Highway Stad Beacher Cincinnati Dave de Grave

Secretarial figure faces criminal charge in Belmont County

Robert Sivert, secretary of the National Minera Valon, is to be charged with criminal syndicalism for distributing radical literature in Belmont County, Ohio. Officials announced the move in St Clairsville on July 25.

ST. Clairsville Robert Sivert Ohio National Minera Valon Belmont County

Stringent Economy Urged as Aviation Day Celebrates Air Power

President presses broad cost cuts in government offices amid looming deficits and budget pressures. Athens event highlights aviation progress with demonstrations and a noon luncheon hosted by Kiwanis and Rotary at Hotel Barry. Officials announce urged postponements and careful spending across departments to protect public welfare while showcasing aviation advances.

Arhenaia Dev Frank McKee Atate Hotel Barry Kiwanin Rotary Clube Washington Teder Vernon Fae Wien Rete Bilbiers Pioapitier Eloy

Athens visit of officers and training plans reported

Orenntvation tna Melny by in Athens ta pinoned ty Ji Bodowsky manigit of thiat port at Mariette, who flew to Athens Yridav with hla wife and remained there anil Sat urday While in Athena they staved at the home of Mr avl Mra Claud Drv Fighteen Athens men have expresamg an interest in the series of ledsons which Sodow sky will give here He sid he would come to Athena the ar Three times a werk to the ii structions, Gsing hee in on Swatlow training plane by owaky formerly not no fest pint for the Snailay Com pany

Orenntvation Tna Athens Ty Ji Bodowsky Manigit Thiat Mariette Yridav Hla Athena Avl Claud Drv Fighteen Sodowsky Iistructions Gsing Hee Owaky Snailay Company

Athens considers airport future inspired by Mr Kee speech

Chamber of Commerce speaker Mr Kee outlined Athens airport potential during a Kiwanis Club gathering. He described modern travel facilities and benefits for passengers and freight, noted an possible Columbia to Charleston air line with Athens and Huntington as stops. The Autogyre, windmill of aviation, to be brought to Athens by Standard Oil, piloted by Blanche Wilenx Noyes, a pioneering commercial aviator.

Chamber of Commerce Kee Athens Ker Kiwanis Club McKee Columbia Charleston Stuntington Blanche Wilenx Noyes

Hoover Takes Rest Weekend Free From International Tension

President Hoover spent a weekend at a river camp in the Pine Ridge Mountains near Luray Virginia. He and Mrs Hoover motored from Washington, accompanied by a small party of friends, taking a break from constant contact with world affairs after weeks of tension.

Enleye Luray Hoover Hi Mip Rapitan River Pine Ridge Mountains International Developmenta Mr Hoover Washington

Major Water Main Goal For Athens City Project

Athens city workers undertake a major operation to lay a new 12 inch water main from the reservoir toward East Athens. The $11,000 project aims to relieve east side pressure by tunneling through the hill above East State Street. Works expected to take two months with timbered walls and eventual brick lining for a sturdy water shaft.

Athens City Service Department John Schneider Yrigh North Hill City Elmwood Place Athens Athena East Mill Street East State Street John Collins City Service North Huh North Hil Congress Street Min Street

Senate Seeks Continuity of Road Building

In Columbus the Senate committee on highway affairs questioned State Asphalt Director CF Wo Merreth to ensure long term road work continuity and reduce political influence. The meeting focused on executive matters with a plan to form a highway commission and appoint a director responsible for highway service standards. Other committee members named include Fort Lewis, David Dearmond, William Greenland, Laurence Norton and Frank Whittemore.

Columbus Asphaesy CF Wo Merreth Senate Committee Phe Mitten Mel Senate Chamber David Lorbarh Hemiifon Waesak Suge Araiona Wear Mide Highway Commission Fort Lewis David Dearmond William Greenland Laurence Norton Frank Whittemore

Has Another Outburst MOLARCER from July 2

A jailed miner, described as a Pr Marry Tempfanti stal mo miner, faced a new outburst in Mercer jail after a prior incident. He allegedly told Sheriff Dan Callahan that he is driven by an impulse to kill and refused food, claiming he is being persecuted, amid reports of past shootings including his wife and relatives.

Siater

Meigs County schools face ten percent salary cut

A Meigs County education district announces a ten percent reduction in salaries for school authorities, signaling belt tightening amid local economic concerns.

Mercury Climbs as Heat Wave Expands Across West

Strong chinook winds push temperatures higher across the Midwest and West. The heat brings unprecedented conditions in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming with forest fires fueled by dryness. Heat expected to peak in central west states tomorrow, with temperatures likely to rise further into Monday or Tuesday.

Uish Idaho Wyoming West States Weather Bureau

Defies Authority Murray to Command River Blockade

Governor W H Murray defied a federal injunction and authority of Adjutant General Charles F Barrett by refusing to withdraw blockade traffic at the Durant Durant bridge. He announced plans to travel to Durant to take personal command of National Guard troops. A report from Oklahoma City dated July 9 discusses legal action and state tensions over the toll bridge obstruction.

Murray Oklahoma City W. H. Murray U. S Charles F Barrett Oklahoma National Guard Durant Okla Dentesa Tax Daerant

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