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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1930

Page

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Freight Rates on Grains Are Cut by Board

The Interstate Commerce Commission reduced freight rates on grain including wheat and other grains for western routes and ports, effective October 1. The move aims to ease the Farm Board’s wheat problem and may boost exports, though it reduces railroad revenue by about 16 million dollars yearly. Senators McKellar and La Follette criticized the Packers and Stockyards Act decree modification, warning it could prompt new legislation and challenge congressional authority.

Nathan Robertson United Press Washington Federal Farm Board Interstate Commerce Commission Alexander Leese Western Eastman Farmer & Litte Hoch-Smith Farm Board McKelvar Tennessee LaFollette Wisconsin McKellar Tarmiers Laollette Congress

Naples Sufferings After Quake and Gale

Severe earthquake shocks and a following hurricane leveled many structures in Naples. A tidal wave added to the devastation, with thousands injured and two thousand dead feared. Pope Pius XI may tour the stricken region to console residents.

Coolidge Naples Victor Emmanuel Rome Pius XI Vedmius Wreng

Athens Messenger Publishes Fish and Seafoods Booklet

The Athens Messenger offers a 24 page illustrated booklet on fish and seafoods to educate readers. It notes Americans consume billions of pounds yearly from oceans lakes and rivers and invites requests by sending six cents and self addressed postage paid coupon.

Athens United States Alaska Athens Mesnettger

Pomeroy Girl Fighting for Her Life Update

Miss Christine Senkus 20 of Pomeroy remains critically ill at Sheltering Arms Hospital after an infected foot worsened following bathing. She was moved to Athens Hospital Thursday with slim hopes for recovery. A Pomeroy High School and Bliss Business College graduate.

Christine Senkus John Senkus Pomeroy Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Hospital Miss Senkus Pomeroy High School Bliss Business College Columbus

Lady Mary Heath Sues for Guardian Appointment

Lady Mary Heath seeks guardianship of aviatrix Florence Madden health case argued in Cleveland. Madden, a nurse, applies as guardian citing Heath’s mental condition and inability to manage self and estate. Heath’s Reno divorce last October from Sir James Meath noted with wealth background.

Cleveland Mary Heath Florence Madden Mary Reno James Meath Critiek Trom Masten

New Era Shaping at Ohio Penitentiary After Fire

Ohio Penitentiary enters a reconstruction phase after the April 21 fire that killed 20. An emergency $106000 appropriation funds progress as publicity is reduced and morale improves. officials say structural gains and renewed discipline mark a new era at the prison in Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Penitentiary Phagn

Father slain in quarrel. son Carl Ebert arrested

A family quarrel at Carl Ebert's home in Cleveland ended with Ebert shot to death. His son Charles Ebert, 32, was arrested after police found a 12 gauge revolver with three empty shells in his pocket. He was picked up near the street walking away from the scene.

Cleveland Carl Ebert Ebert Charles Sergt Christ Melater

Seven Injured In Circleville Auto Crash

July 24. Mrs. Bertha Woodrutt, 45, of Urleans, near death after a collision on Florence Pike. Six others injured in the same automobile crash as daybreak traffic snarled Circleville.

Circleville Bertha Woodrutt Urleans Florence Pike

Bribe Charge In MacDonald Case Targets Recanting Witness

San Francisco prosecutors accuse Guy Jann MacDonald of taking a bribe to recant testimony in the Billings pardon hearing. Charles M. Fickert says MacDonald must testify under oath at an upcoming court session, with cross examination possible to challenge the witness whose affidavits are in question.

George D. Crissey United Press Star San Francisco Charles M. Fickert Thomas J. Mooney Warren Guy Jann MacDonald Billings Aupiioaven Atu Bullingeard Mooney United Press Wekert Fickert Stanford University Lter Lil California Supreme Court Chearing Magoonald Baltimore Mooney MacDonald Pickert Aooney Bunk Mooney Defense League MacDoonald

Man Injured As Gas Drill Rig Falls On Farm In Rutland

Thomas Griffith of Marietta received a broken leg and body injuries when a gas well-drilling apparatus toppled while being loaded onto a tractor on Sheldon Bradfield's Harrisonville area farm. The accident happened this afternoon as equipment broke and fell. Griffith, employed by Howard McTaggart, was taken home to Matictia.

Rutland Thomas Griffith Marietta Sheldon Bradfield Harrisonville Griffith Howard McTagnert Matictia

Cheats Gallows To Save Baby Girl From Disgrace

San Francisco reports a dramatic case in which William O’Brien, sentenced to hang for murder, commits suicide on death row after leaving a note for his family. The note expresses intent to die and shows distress over his daughter’s future reputation.

San Francisco Lorder William Red O'Brien Thej Auieide Innes San Quentin Rene Brien William C. McFarlin Oakland O'Drien Jane O' Brians

Uncertain Dad Plans Legal Battle Over Baby Return

Chicago July 16 A father, William Watkins, says he plans to sue Englewood Hospital with attorney Barrett O Hara to prove his baby boy was not swapped with the Bamberger child born June 30 at the same hospital. Watkins, unemployed, fears a switch as he searches for certainty amid relatives noting a resemblance. The Bambergers, with bricklayer Charles Bamberger questioning the baby’s ownership, insist the child is theirs.

Chicago Feather Big Wiliam Watkins Barrett O'Hara Englewood Hospital Charles Bamberger Watkins Bamberger

Postoffice Plans Air Mail Routes Expansion

Washington July 26 United States Post Office details a new air mail program with bids planned next week. Eleven new routes totaling about 8000 miles are expected this year including a central transcontinental line from New York to Los Angeles via Pittsburgh Indianapolis St Louis Oklahoma City and El Paso. Additional routes to Atlanta Los Angeles Omaha Louisville Dallas Pueblo Fort Worth Denver Kansas City and possibly Pittsburgh Norfolk are listed for bidding.

Washington USA Expardwigsibe Air-Mail Postoffice Department Iwan New York Los Angeles Pittsburgh Columbuia Indianapolis St. Louis Oklahoma City el Paso

Premature Blast Injures Two in Bowling Green

A premature blast at a demolition site for new water works in Bowling Green Ohio seriously injured two men. Walter Ames had both legs severed and surgery on his skull while Dewey Richards had extensive facial and scalp injuries.

Bowling Green Tuly Cyginet O Walter Ames Dewey Richard

Newspaper Index Briefs and Page References

A garbled scan lists multiple city papers with page numbers and item mentions. It notes Lindbergh, Fates, Billings-Mooney, tevvored terms and various sections like sports and fashion as well as serials and ads across several papers.

Humid Heat Grips Midwest and East Spelling Vacation Ruin

Heat waves sweep the Midwest and Atlantic Seaboard with high temperatures and deaths. Chicago records rising heat casualties while Indiana Iowa and New York report prostrations and storms. Weather officials warn only partial relief may come later in the week as heat persists in the East.

Chicago Atlantica Seaboard Middlewest Upper Great Lakes North Central States New England Pennsylvania New York Charles Rath Milwaukee Logansport Ind Unes Misaouri Kansas City Towa Lven Indiana Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan theNew York Washington, D. C

Earthquake Devastates Aquilonia Italy Killing Hundreds

A powerful quake collapsed Aquilonia in Avellino Province leaving about a third of its 3,000 residents dead. Survivors and soldiers search among wreckage for loved ones as hundreds remain trapped. The town bore a massive hole where 150 mangled bodies were found and a strong stench of decay lingered.

Aquilonia Avelling Italy United Prowse Benevento Motie

Lindy Lindbergh Battles Press Over Privacy

New York July 26. Public figure Charles A Lindbergh protests press intrusions into his private life. A magazine excerpt quotes him condemning invasions while praising reporters who handle him fairly and support his serious work.

New York U.P Charien A. Feele Marlen Pew Pew Himealf Agnitet Lindbergh Lingbergh Lindbergh Seth Mra. Lindbergh Paw Lindtergh Scientific Parte Ale

Detroit Honors Buckley Burial of Martyr Radio Anchor

Gerald E. Buckley, murdered radio announcer and advocate for the poor, was buried under threatening skies as thousands paid tribute. Estimates placed the funeral crowd between 20 000 and 40 000 while 100 000 had viewed the body, and police detained several suspects including Jack Kleim amid ongoing investigations into the Buckley murder and related threats.

Detroit Gerald E. Buckley Buckley St. Gregory's Church Jarry Buckley Art Wes Held Jack Kleim Buffalo N. Y Motion Picture Frank Chock Wilcox Chock Pollen

Ohio Dental Board elects new president in Columbus

Dr C Barkrader of Cincinnati was chosen president of the Ohio State Dental Board, succeeding Dr H Ven Valkenburg of Cleveland. Dr Ray F R Smith of Columbus was re elected secretary as the board granted 158 licenses from last month’s examinations, with 23 failures and include Harley Stone and George Schielauer of Logan among successful applicants.

Columbus U.A C. Barkrader Cincinnati Ohio State Dental Board H. Ven Valkenburg Cleveland Ray FR. Smith Collumbus Harley Stone George Schielaer Logan, O

Ince Hooked While Fishing Near Hollywood

Universal Pictures director Ralph Ince was hospitalized in Hollywood after a fish hook pierced his scalp while he fished in the Pacific. Surgeons removed the hook. infection risk is noted though the hook did not penetrate deeply. Jolson, aboard a nearby boat, ferried him to hospital.

Hollywood Calif U.P Ralph Ince Pacific Ocean Skyll Jolson Beeches Ince

Watertown widow marries chauffeur in Syracuse ceremony

The young widow of a Watertown millionaire paper foil proprietor married her chauffeur in Syracuse on July 2. She had previously wed Howard Marshall and later left on a trip to Canada with her new husband Ernie Mall.

Syracuse N. J Biondise Yong Watertown Paul Heats Ernie Mall Rank A Etmopemll Howard Marshall Clayton N. Yi Canada Hall Jett

Caterpillar Club Holds Meeting After Midair Collision

Fourteen members attended a Caterpillar Club gathering after a midair collision between two planes at 3,000 feet near Mektie field. A moment after impact, both aircraft crashed but four young Army officers parachuted to safety uninjured.

Bacramento Calit Mektie Ee Fiele

Lawsuit to contest Eads How will filed by widow

Mrs Ingebert How widow and divorced wife of Eads How announces she will contest his will in Angeles. The will reportedly leaves the bulk of the estate to Holbar Cari Hew, an adopted son of the founder. The document designates education for a project as the estate purpose. Frank Coon has joined Chevrolet Company department after a prior role with Saica Company.

Angeles Eads How Ingebert How Sim Hera How Stra Holbar Cari Hew Frank Coon Chevrolet Company Nen Saica

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