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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1935
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item reports a mob seizure or assault involving police union members, with unclear details on location or outcome. The readable bits hint at organized action and potential demands. Further reliable text needed for precise facts.
After a severe flood, work crews rush to restore water services in affected Hood neighborhoods. Authorities report polluted supplies and urgent repairs by King County teams to prevent public health risks and resume normal water flow.
A precautionary health alert follows a severe flood in the 7 valley region with extended damage to multiple streams. Dr Walter, director in the Hocking area, notes the risk to the community as the situation develops and authorities assess the impact.
Cleveland Congressman Stephen Young relays a story of a CCC recruit sent home for home sickness described as acute nostalgia. Marion’s Brooks Fletcher was urged to file a damages claim against the government after the mother said the medico’s fancy language caused her son’s trouble.
Seventeen meat packing firms joined flour producers in contesting federal processing taxes under the Agricultural Adjustment Act. They filed suit in U S District Court seeking injunctions to halt tax collection until the act's validity is resolved, with similar suits and injunctions noted in other districts.
Washington reports nearly 2,000 Scouts and 178 officers from the Fourth Region, led largely by Ohio youths, will attend the Boy Scouts of America jamboree next month. The Ohio section will run a Merit Badge Show with 30 to 40 badges demonstrated in booths. Supervisors arrive around August 16, and the corps of youths will follow on August 20, the eve of the jamboree, which runs through August.
Council Bluffs police reported a 45-year-old Mexican man, Pete Torrez, was shot twice and pierced the heart. He remained alive in a local hospital after his despondency over personal affairs prompted the incident. doctors cautioned a 24 hour window for recovery.
John G. Robinson the third age 62 longtime head of the family circus died at his Cincinnati home. He had disposed of circus interests in 1916 and served as secretary of the United States Playing Card Company until his death. His illness interrupted plans to revive the family show with three of four elephants retained by his father.
The National Unemployed League explained why relief marchers failed to reach Columbus and announced the fifth annual Ohio Unemployed League convention would meet Thursday and Friday. Protests targeted relief conditions and wage scales on government projects.
Militant Senator William H. King of Utah demands an investigation into alleged Nazi religious persecutions to assess whether the United States should sever diplomatic relations with Germany.
President Roosevelt assigns 3.45 million in work relief funds to the Public Health Service for a year long survey of chronic diseases. The plan features a house to house canvass of urban and rural communities, selective exams, and a survey of medical facilities.
Henry Ford, founder of a major industrial empire, marked his 72nd birthday at his 16 room cottage on Huron Mountain Lake shore here. He arrived with Mrs. Ford aboard a freighter for his annual vacation timed with the shutdown of assembly plants nationwide for a fortnight.
Berlin reports that Nazi leaders in council with Adolf Hitler ordered a curb on ultra radical actions against Jews and other "menaces" amid foreign criticism. The press urged foreign nations to address their own issues before attacking the Reich.
Berlin papers report seven Jews and six Gentile women arrested in Halle for violation of racial principles showing persistent anti Semitic activity in Germany. Hitler’s officials urged order while local authorities sometimes exceeded authority. News rail on Bremen flag incident and Moscow International is noted with front page pictures in Berlin papers.
War veterans may attend state college extension classes without paying tuition or matriculation fees. Attorney General Bricker informed Nobie County’s prosecutor of the policy for honorably discharged soldiers sailors marines and nurses who served in World War I.
Evelyn Smith, former burlesque dancer, is charged with hire murder in the slaying of Chicago clerk Ervin Lang. After a two week search she was captured. police in New York questioned her as Blanche Dunkel, Lang’s jealous mother-in-law, said she paid Smith 100 dollars of a promised 500 dollars for the killing.
House Ways and Means Committee chairman Doughton announced the $275 million tax measure was approved and aimed for floor action by Wednesday or Thursday with a target passage by Saturday or Monday. The bill aligns with Roosevelt's wealth distribution plan, adding taxes on inheritances gifts estates and increased taxes on individual and corporate incomes. A Republican minority report is expected criticizing the bill as not balancing the budget.
Col Frank Knox told California GOP leaders in San Francisco that a Republican President would take office in 1937 on a platform opposed to planned economy. He spoke after visiting former President Herbert Hoover.
Evelyn Smith a former burlesque dancer confessed after eight hours of questioning by Indiana prosecutors that she alone killed Fryin Lang, cut off his legs, and with her Chinese husband Harry Jung disposed of the body in a Hammond swamp. The confession followed alleged pressure from Blanche Dunkel, Lang's mother-in-law and accuser.
A Cleveland fire killed two boys Carl Morocco age 1 and Tony age 8 and their mother Mary Morocco 39 in a second floor bedroom blaze. Firefighters arrived after the rooms were engulfed and the mother died later in a hospital. In Kentucky, John F Daniel mine official was arrested on a warrant for failure to enforce safety rules at a Consolidation Coal Mine where nine miners recently died.
Crowds of Athens residents, young and old, gathered at the train tracks as the Clyde Beatty Circus train finally neared the city. Lion tamer Clyde Beatty spoke of fear as a tool of performance, plans to expand with new crossbreed animals, and a move to Germany for additional training before state shows.
In a terse protest letter, Will Rogers jokes that the most civilized nations make the worst opponents. He cites Mussolini era troops, Abyssinians diverting a river, and Geronimo's resistance as evidence that native or unconventional forces often outsmart formal armies.
Ohio's pension division head Henry W. Berrodin said the July rolls show declines in several counties and predicted the state will max out around 81 000 pensioners by December. Total insured stood at 81 214 with Lake Mercer and Morgan counties reporting decreases. Columbiana and Greene were unchanged.
Logan sheriff directs search for Clark Carpenter aged 65 drowned in Clear Creek Sunday night. A Buckeye Lake boat aids the operation as flood waters recede, but road damage keeps Route 3 closed for days with detours via Route 1 through Laurelville.
Cincinnati authorities await a co receiver for the Federal Union Life Insurance of Cincinnati. Laula J. Howe, named Monday by U S District Judge Robert R Nevin, will oversee the estate under a 99000 bond. A state insurance department recommended partner is to be named.
POMEROY record states Tom F Ferguson, age 76, pulled the throttle for his final trip on the line amid streams and pennants, retiring tomorrow. Alex Smith of Charleston, West Virginia, also retires after W years as a New York Central engineer.
Columbia Missouri reports the death of Dr Walter Williams at 71. He was president of Missouri University until July 1 and founder of the university’s renowned school of journalism. He died at his home after a long illness.
Geneva reports show the League of Nations divided over Italy and Ethiopia. England appears ready to push for forceful action at the council meeting, while Italy warns the issue should return to the commission. Haile Selassie and Ethiopian officials expect a decision on expanding the inquiry into the full dispute.
Ethiopian sources report confirmation of a revolt by Homalis in Italian Somaliland. A 10,000 strong Ethiopian force led by Ledjazmateh Haptemikaet moved from Addis Ababa toward the frontier, with secrecy surrounding troop movements and a northern push to Eritrea feared.
E Cikelberry, secretary of the Ohio School Bus Drivers Association, told the legislature that about 10 percent more pay should be provided for school board owned buses and contract haulers. He proposed a wage schedule for driver and haul reimbursements, saying current state aid district scales are exceeded by around 10 percent.
Great Britain completes a 5–0 Davis Cup sweep as Fred Perry beats Wilmer Allison 4-6 64 7-5 6-3 and H W Avastin defeats Don Mudge 6-2 6-4 6-8 7-5 securing a second defense of the cup won from France in 1953.
Revocation of leases threatens Columbus areas where proprietors operate slot machines in state owned venues. Authorities move to end gaming in business places to enforce prohibition and reclaim state control.
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