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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1932

Page

2

Herriot denies European debt bloc rumor after Lausanne talks

Paris July 20 Premier Edouard Herriot dismissed rumors of a Franco British pact to pressure the United States on war debts. He said Lausanne is provisional and no new actions will occur until after the U S presidential election. He stressed no joint Anglo French agreement exists and warned against misconceived “accomplished fact” claims.

Hugh Baillie United Press Paris America United States Edouard Herriot Lausanne France Britain International Herriot Austin

Bonus Army Moves into Johnstown, Pa. Plans for New Assault

Remnants of the retreating bonus expeditionary army converge on Johnstown as khaki shirt organizers proceed under three former leaders of the ousted veterans. Matthew Burke and W. W. Waters work to form a commissary division for a winter stay, while Mayor McCloskey and others invite veterans to “dig in” until Congress convenes. Burke releases a letter as Washington tensions surface following Andy Millions’s arrival from England.

Johnstown Washington U.P. J Bonus Expeditionary Army B.E.F Matthew Burke Hoov W. W. Waters B.psp Steanwhite Edd McClosrkey Pants Congress Burke McCloskey Andy Millions England

White Kind to Ohio Convicts

Governor grants reprieve to Hampton Pannel delaying sanity investigation and commutes life sentence for a second convict. Henry Jones receives commutation to freedom after 1915 murder conviction. Everett Cromer pardoned while serving fine in Wilmington jail. Europe aims for debt settlement terms but requires hard labor, says premier as he stays at work.

Columbus White Hampton Pannel

Hoover Plans 9 Point Drive For Recovery

Washington July 30 President Hoover outlines a nine point program for national economic recovery. The plan, formed with Reconstruction Finance Corporation officials, aims to mobilize loans for construction, expand railway employment, and widen credit. Other measures include home loan bank activation, livestock and feed loans, and reducing working hours to spread employment.

Washington Hoover Reconstruction Corporation R. F.C

Fleming Sentenced for Libel in Shelby County Jail

Sidney July 30 Grover Fleming editor of The Ohio Examiner was fined 501 and sentenced to six months in Shelby County Jail in a libel case by Judge J D Barnes. He was convicted in May for libeling Police Chief William O Leary in a letter by A Woman Who Knows. He appealed and lost. He faces another libel trial by Ed Miller Superintendent of the County Home.

Examiner Shelby County Sidney AR Grover Fleming Ohio Exzaminer J. D. Barnes Common Pleas Fleming William O'Leary Ed Miller

Whites Acquitted in Negro Death at Ohio River

In INQNTON, July, a jury of 32 whites acquitted Taylor Napier, Dove Johnson, Clyde Elkins, Mitford Massie, Garland Mas and Lawrence Maszale in the death of Luke Murray, a Black chauffeur. Murray was seized from the South Point area, beaten, and his body cast into the Ohio River after alleged threats. The men admitted removing Murray from a boat and throwing him overboard during the incident.

Inqnton Luke Murray Atlanta Taylor Napier Dove Johnson Clyde Elkins Mitford Massie Garland Mas Lawrenee Maszale Arene Murray South Point Ian Ohlo Rive Tim Ghlo

Convict Hanes Self in Cell in Ohio Prison

Columbus duty AG reports convict Hanes hanged himself in his cell last night after his wife left for York and ceased correspondence. Walker Duane, 27, imprisoned since July 1930 for authorizing theft in Hamilton County, tied a belt to cell gratings and to his neck, then committed suicide. body found by a guard within a half hour.

Columbus York Ohio Hangwil Walker Duane Hamilton County

Ann McCarthy Union Gathered in Pratt County Grove

According to Mrs Mamie West Wallar relatives and friends across the district were invited to a West family gathering at West's Grove Prattay on Sunday August 7 with a basket dinner to be served.

Ann McArthy Union of the West West's Grove Prattay Mamie West Wallar Ereret

Maschke Denies Guilt In Shortages Case

Maschke, prominent Republican figure, pleads not guilty to charges tied to shortages in Cuya hoga County. Co-defendants Berman Beckerman Kornhauer also plead not guilty. Trial set for September, with Maschke seeking immediate trial amidst heavy bail and complex indictments.

Maschke Gary Maurice Maschke Fact Today Bering Cuyahoga County Kornhancer Walther Cike

Army Chief of Staff Says Few of Bonus Army Men Are Bona Fide War Vets

Army Chief of Staff General Douglas MacArthur stated that few of the Bonus Army marchers are bona fide veterans. The April 30 remarks followed a review by the War Department amid ongoing controversy over eligibility and the recent cleanup of a protest camp. Local reports also note a court remand in a Al- vin G Jones case and a fatal injury in Dayton involving a fireman struck by a vehicle.

Army Washington War Department tHomia Ayton Boughin MacArthur Waters Anndown Graverdass

Roundup Nets 502 Nightlong Activ ity in Washington Fringe Veauts

Washington city authorities conducted a mass roundup of 502 people unable to prove their presence. The operation pushed detainees to the city edge and sent them north and west through Maryland. The Maryland state commission estimates about 110 homes may have started during the roundup, with vehicles put into service by county authorities.

Washington Wasilington Maryland Atte

Trooping of the Colour Pageantry on King’s Birthday

London reports the Trooping of the Colour on the king’s birthday with royal guards on horseback, bands in scarlet and bearskin, princes aboard, and crowds along the Mall. The ceremony honors England’s battles, seen as a grand, national pageant that draws spectators from across London.

Carsate Caesar Charlesmagne Royal Horse Guards Prince of Wales Duke of York Royal Air Force Duke of Gloucester

Police Finish Routing Army From Capital

Washington dispatch describes police driving the bonus army from the city as thousands of veterans, many armed, were escorted from public spaces. Walton Waters sought to reorganize retreating forces while authorities vowed to enforce ordinances and investigate alleged Communist agitation. Twenty five veterans left the capital, including Ford and Levin, with others held for citizenship or residency checks. Federal agents questioned veterans suspected of age status and evidence was to be sent to a District of Columbia grand jury.

Lyle Stull Washington Daly Hentia Wanhington Anton Fies Walton Waters Forece Paris Etrage Hoover Hoovirta Aed Bowyer Galen Teague Witte Theas Drief WW Ford Nao Tammadet Party Aomaniel Levin Cleveland I Leater Jugtion Dawpartment Gotumbim Mitchell

Coxey To Tour From Massillon To Omaha Campaign

Massillon mayor Coxey, age 60, announces a nationwide tour beginning August 2 in Omaha Nebraska. He will travel by car to Craha and then visit Minnesota and Nebraska before continuing to Washington and eastern cities to spread his presidential message to voters along the Atlantic seaboard.

Staten of Great Clats Massillon al Jaco Coney Omaha Nebris Craha Lowi Minnesota Nebrasks Plain States Coxey Washington Atlantic Seaboarde

Relief Protest in New Philadelphia Demands Immediate Aid

A delegation of about 100 unemployed men and women appeared before the New Philadelphia city council in July, urging immediate relief financing. They called for cash or script instead of tapping the community chest, as local stores had closed for a week. Mayor Hurst pledged to consider options, noting a $10,000 state utility fund as a potential source of aid.

Philadelphia New Owerless Lita Poin Out

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