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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1931

Page

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Chain Store Tax Proposals Face Finish Next Week

Columbus reports seven of ten program tax bills enacted as Senate adjourns for the week. Remaining items include the Tax Commission Bill, a 5 million Welfare bond, and the Tobacco Tax Bill. A chain store tax hearing is set for Tuesday with revenue aimed at weak school districts.

Columbus U.R Senate Eoial Joint Taxation Committee Tax Commission Welfare Department Taxation Commission

Identity mixup over $145000 Irish Hospital Sweepstakes

London officials ponder possible mis id of two men named J. B. Kennedy, one a Boston mulatto and the other a steamship officer in England, after both claimed a winning ticket in the Irish Hospital Sweepstakes worth about 145000 dollars.

London S. Kennedy Boston Megro England

Do X Seaplane Sinks Near Cape Verde During Flight

The German seaplane Do X fell into the sea 15 degrees south-southwest of Porto Praia as it resumed its flight to Brazil. A tug was sent for rescue. The six year old craft, completed in 1929, features a 6300 horsepower engine, a smoking room and bar, with a 38 ton load capacity and a crew of over 50.

Porto Praia Cape Verde Islands U.R Brazil

Two Illinois youths Save Woman From Niagara Rapids

Edward Di Ruscio and cousin Leonard Di Ruscio of Chicago Heights waded into Upper Niagara Rapids to rescue Bertha Smith who had jumped into the river. Superintendent Francisco Seyfried called it a heroic act amid dangerous, high water levels.

Illinois Niagara Falls U.P Niagara Frontier Edward di Ruscio Leonard di Ruscio Chicago Heights Niagara Rapids Francis Seyfried Niagara State Reservation

Europe seeks balance on Russian goods and profits

Countries of Europe, especially England, fret over avoiding cheap Russian imports while accepting money Russia spends on machinery and materials. One nation, more virtuous or foolish, cut Russian purchases in its market by over half in a year, a move framed as morality but criticized as poor business.

Europe England Russia

Russian Match Makers Bid Lowest For Army Supplies

The text notes a Soviet backed industrial campaign with producers and salesmen, citing Russian matches sold to the United States Army. It states the Army sought bids and the lowest bid, 25 percent below any American offer, came from Russian makers, with Major Barry of the Quartermaster Department stating the Army must accept the lowest bid.

United States Russia Barry Quartermaster Department

Psychiatrists Propose Sterilization Law in Toronto

A Toronto assembly of psychiatrists endorses a sterilization law aimed at reducing the feeble minded population. The measure would prevent birth for those selected without otherwise restricting those affected.

Toronto

Unemployed Procession on Lafayette Street Continues

A procession of unemployed men on Lafayette Street in New York City formed Tuesday afternoon at 2 45 P M and continued on page four with details to follow.

Lafayette Street New York City

Real Estate Wants Adverts in Messenger Want Ads

The Messenger Want Ads feature spring real estate listings with many houses to fit taste and purse. Readers are urged to review the column for home buying opportunities today.

the Messenger

Men Strike at Derthick Mine No. 10

Workers at Derthick Mine No. 10 went on strike after the mine committee was discharged. The men had organized on Wednesday night and voted to stop loaders from hauling coal from their rooms. They previously hauled coal on idle days using horses without pay and halted work following the committee's dismissal.

Glouster Derthick

Young wife strangled by washing machine in Castalia

Mrs. M. W. Gardner, 23, was strangled to death at her Castalia home when her clothes caught in a washing machine. The device twisted the garments about her neck as she worked in the house near Sandusky Ohio.

Sandusky M. W. Gardner Castalia Here

Wickersham Receives Honorary Degree From Rogers

In Beverly Hills a letter-writer mocks an honorary degree, noting Wickersham received one from Syracuse University. The spoof suggests political corruption in a local election and a murder case near the topic.

Wickersham Rogers Beverly Hills Calif Syracuse University

Swimmer Severely Injured in Alum Creek Explosion

Ray Campbell, 3), was near death in a Columbus hospital after an explosion at Alum Creek near Westerville while he was swimming. His right hand was blown off and he suffered multiple injuries. authorities suspect dynamite fishing. Two dynamite caps were found on him as three men who aided him fled.

Columbus U.R Ray Campbell Alum Creek Westerville Campbell Fiah

Ohio's Budget Being Cut in Many Places

Columbus dispatch reports state leaders slashing the 1931 32 General Appropriations Bill to align with projected revenue about 16 million dollars short. Senate and House committees cut at least 10 million from 74 million, with Inland Lakes and Parks taking the largest hit. The State Fair Division escaped, while highway funds and special funds faced trimming.

Columbus House Senate Senate Committee A. N. Corlett Cleveland State Fair Division Department of Inland Lakes and Parks

Rural Leaders Push Passage Of Ohio Income Tax Bill

In Columbus on June 4 rural lawmakers pressed for quick passage of the Barned Income Tax in both houses as a companion to the Classified Intangible and Motor License taxes. The measure, approved by the House Taxation Committee 142 to 0, would raise about 13 million annually, with 10 million from metropolitan counties. A $5 minimum tax would apply to those with low income. Opponents warn veto risks.

Gunsett, van Wert Rowe Nees Columbus U.R House Taxation Committee Carl D. Sheppard Akron James Roberts Stark County Virgil E. Cramer Toledo P. BE. Ward Geauga County House Senate White House Committee Special Joint Taxation Committee

Hoover plans westward speaking tour looping through eight states

President Hoover will start a three day tour on June 15 traveling a longer railroad route to Indianapolis to reach Kentucky and West Virginia, aiming to meet residents in a rarely visited territory. He will also pass through Virginia and deliver talks in three states.

Washington U.P Hoover White House Indianapolis Kentucky West Virginia Virginia

Alumni and Faculty Golf Tournaments Set at Athens Country Club

Ohio University alumni faculty and former students will play two 18 hole medal handicap tournaments at Athens Country Club on Friday for women and Saturday for men. Defending women's champion Miss Esther Dunham aims to retain her title and last year’s silver cup winner Herb W. Bush of Columbus is expected to compete. Joe Wilmer handles entries.

Ohio University Athens Country Club Esther. Dunham Herb W. Bush Columbus Joe Wilmer

Banquet cancelled during Hoover Ohio visit

Mrs. Wilma Sinclair Levan president of the Ohio Council of Republican Women announced the fourth annual banquet scheduled for June 16 was cancelled. The cancellation came at the President Hoover's request that there be no political activity attending his Ohio visit for the dedication of the Harding Memorial. Senator Simeon D. Fess communicated the President's wishes.

Hoover Columbus Wilma Sinclair Levan Ohio Council of Republican Women Levan Ohio Harding Memorial Simeon D. Fess

Stabber Attacks Youth. Police Seek Auto Thief

Cleveland and East Cleveland police joined today in searching for an auto thief who stabbed 15-year-old Earl Lutz as he squealed on him. Lutz was in critical condition after an ice pick penetrated five inches into his side, narrowly missing the heart.

Cleveland East Cleveland Earl Lutz

Radio will not replace newspapers says Gannett

Frank E. Gannett, publisher of 17 newspapers, told a CBS radio audience that while radio speeds news, it will not displace the newspaper. He argued future papers will be edited from one point and distributed worldwide, with better presentation and value to readers.

New York U.P Frank E. Gannett Columbia Broadcasting System Gannett

Bowman Brothers Sought After Shooting Identification

Logan June 4. The Bowman Brothers of Cheater hill were identified last night after wide search across Eastern and Southern Ohio for various crimes.

Bowman Brothers Logan Cheaterhill Ohio

Governors Seek Presidential Mention at Conference

Governors from New York Maryland Ohio along with a Republican ex leader were highlighted as potential presidential aspirants at the Governors Conference in French Lick Indiana. Roosevelt Ritchie White and Somers led the discussion beyond a noncontroversial agenda on issues like prohibition and national policy.

Washington United States French Lick Ind Franklin D. Roosevelt New York Albert ©. Ritchie Maryland George White Ohio Rnor Gifford Ee Somxaakien Hoover

Murder Mystery Strikes Tiro as Sheriff Probes Killing

Crawford County Sheriff C. Fred Vollmer traced thin leads in the case of Sherman H. Stevens 65 shot to death in front of his home at Tiro near Bucyrus Ohio. Four shots were fired late at night as he returned from his feed and seed store and filling station. robbery is not believed the motive.

Bucyrus, CO C. Fred Vollmer Crawford County Sherman H. Stevens Tiro Stevens

Parents Alarmed By Food Poisoning At Vocational School

In Baltimore on June 4 excited parents gathered outside a girls vocational school as word spread that 13 students and a teacher were stricken with ptomaine poisoning from food in a cooking class. Eight were hospitalized at Johns Hopkins, five sent home.

Baltimore U.P Johns Hopkins Hospital

Miners Vote to Rejoin Local 16 UMWA at Luhrig Mine

At a Luhrig mine meeting in NEW MARSHFIELD on Route 56, 95 percent of workers signed to restore membership in Local No. 16 UMWA. Sam Newman of the Tobacco Workers Union spoke on the national union movement and its current role in Ohio coal mining.

New Marshfield Union Route 56 Luhrig A. Sam Newman Tobacco Workers Union United States Ohio

Court of Appeals Takes Up Mellen Appeal in Heavyweight Title Case

The Court of Appeals in Cleveland heard the appeal of Attorney Joseph H. Mellen seeking to enjoin the Schmeling Stribling heavyweight championship at Cleveland Stadium on July 3. Judges Willis Vickery Carl Weygandt and Roscoe J. Adauck were on the panel.

Cleveland Court of Appeals Joseph H. Mellen Common Pleas Thomas M. Kennedy Cleveland Stadium Melien Willis Vickery Carl V. Weygandt Cleveland District Roscoe Jadauck Gallipois

Tax Law Aims to Nab Capone Through Income Tax

Washington reports Attorney General Mitchell targets Al Capone with income tax actions after eight gang members, including Ralph Capone, were prosecuted. Treasury tax force of about fifteen accountants seeks Capone's bank accounts, aiming to jail him for two to three years to disrupt the Chicago outfit. Violations carry up to five years. Ralph Capone was previously convicted of falsifying an income tax adjustment.

Washington Mitchell Chicago al Capone Eigh Ralph Treasury Capone Ralph Capone

Ohio General Revenue Fund balances and transfers June report

Ohio State Treasurer Harry Day reported a June balance of 1,656,323.88 in the General Revenue Fund after transfers totaling 2,101,843.95 from the Highway and World War Compensation Funds and a 620,037 transfer to the Education Equalization Fund to cover payrolls and support weak district schools. Highway Fund stood at 0,211,919.91 with 1,495,416.57 in the State Office Building Fund. Workmen's Compensation Fund held 48,308,032 and Teachers' Retirement Fund 51,610,875.

Columbus U.P Ohio General Revenue Fund State Highway Fund World War Compensation Fund Harry 8. Day Education Equalization Fund

Dollar Bill Will Clean Silk Dress

Classifieds note silk or wool dress cleaning for two cents until June 5. Items include white leghorn cockerels five cents each, enameled bird cages with stand and spring three dollars, eight week old pigs free per pair, and other classified notices.

By the Messenger

Famous Flier And Wife To Tour Orient

Col Charles A Lindbergh plans an Orient tour with his wife Anne Morrow, leaving the United States within a month for three weeks in China and Japan. He will cross the Pacific by staged routes, possibly via Alaska and the Kurile Islands, aiming to reach Japan and China with caution to avoid danger. The State Department says the trip is a personal pleasure tour with no official duties.

United States China Japan Washington Charles A. Lindbergh Dng Nerose Wielantic Pacific State Department Lindbergh William R. Castle Heel Ford Ritorten Castle Boviet. m Amtorg « P Company of New York Téndbergh Orient Mra Anne Morrow Dwight Morrow New Compa Mraz Bergh the & Berghs Spaggtl Atlantic Mexico Wilhemas Fts Ifenta Dwight W. Morrow New Jersey North Smerny Asia Airoi Lowell H. Smith Seattle Alaska Kamchatka Sea of Okhotsk Kchatka Kurile Islands Karean Shanghai Alaska Peninsula Aleutians

Ohio 4-H youths meet President in Washington

Four Ohio farm youths sponsored by 4-H Clubs visited Washington to meet the President. The event was organized by C. Wyburton, director of the Department of Agriculture extension service, and highlighted agricultural education.

Meet the Press Washington Ohio C. Wyburton Depart of Agriculture In Extension

Weather Summary From Local Observations

Yesterday’s high and today’s low appear in scattered notes across FP North Platte and Thiren lene. General forecast hints unsettled conditions tonight with possible thunder and cooler temperatures by Friday with drift from a system.

North Platte Tleford Gu’ Appelle

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