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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1936

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Cantonese War Lords Move to Resist Japanese Invasion

Cantonese government orders mobilization of troops in Kwantung and Kwangsi to march north against Japanese incursions. Leaders push for resistance to Northern Nanking government, aiming to force Chiang Kai-shek to act, with potential shifts toward Yangtze Valley control and a loose Manchukuo alignment.

Canton China Kwantung Kwangsi North China South China Nanking Chiang Kai-Shek Yangsze Japan Manchukuo Southwestern Political Council Cantonese Council

Police search for missing school girl Hdnee Stephens

Police and Justice Department agents were asked to search for 15 year old Hdnee Josephine Stephens daughter of Winston B Stephens personnel director of the Resettlement Administration who has been missing since the day before after failing to return home or reach her schoolroom in Chevy Chase Maryland.

Washington U.P)— Police Department of Justice Hdnee Josephine Stephens Winston B. Stephens Stephens Chevy Chase

Canton Fire Flares at Canton Eiring Plant

Canton police face new outbreaks as surrounding area and plant workers contend with difficulties after a fire incident at the Canton firm’s eking operation.

U.P Canton Police Canton Eiing Co

Ohio University Weekend Commencement Schedule

The program lists events from Saturday June 6 including Alumni golf, Board of Trustees meeting, Phi Beta Kappa, art exhibits, Alumni Association meeting, a supper under the elms, a play Dear Brutus, Baccalaureate by Dr Louis C Wright of Baldwin Wallace, Cresset dinner, President's reception, a concert Music and Shakespeare by the Women's Glee Club, academic procession, and graduating exercises with Oswaldo Aranha ambassador from Brazil addressing, degrees conferred by President Herman G James.

Ohio University Museum Ellis Hall Chubb Library Agriculture Building Memorial Auditorium Under the Elms Louis C. Wright Baldwin-Wallace College Cresset E. Union Women’s Glee Club Oswaldo Aranha Brazil Herman G. James

Yankee Seamen Detained by Japanese in Tientsin

Japanese soldiers seized two United States Navy seamen who photographed a Chinese train carrying Japanese trench mortars into Northern China. An American naval officer argued with Japanese officers and secured the release of the detained men.

Tientsin U.P United States Navy China

Fire lieutenant falls to death during inspection in Canton

Lieut. Russell E. Nana maker, 44, inspecting a fire lad der in Canton, fell 60 feet to the street in front of Central fire station when the ladder broke at the base, and he died Thursday from fatal injuries.

Canton U.P Russell E. Nanamaker Central Fire Station

40 Hour Week Pledged by Blum in France

Premier Leon Blum pledged to keep Parliament in session until a 40 hour work week, paid vacations, and collective bargaining contracts were enacted. He spoke amid a wave of 254 strikes and warned of action if needed while Paris department store workers went on strike locking doors and expelling customers.

Paris Leon Blum Blum

Wood Alcohol Poisoning Claims Six In 24 Hours

Jamestown police probe a drinking party linked to wood alcohol poisoning that killed six men since Thursday morning. Victims include Miles Vansile 33 and Frank Vansile 54 of Jamestown Theodore Jones 33 Gust Adolph Pearson 28 Ward Hollenbeck 31 of Tidioute Pa Emmons Lee Crandall 33 of Springville N Y.

Jamestown N. Y U.P Miles Henry Vansile Frank Vansile Theodore Jones Gust Adolph Pearson Ward Hollenbeck Tidioute Emmons Lee Crandall Springville

Washington Pays Tribute to Speaker Burns in 1930s Ceremony

National leaders gather in Washington to honor Tennessee's Hermitage legislator Joseph W. Burns, longtime Jackson district representative, who steered New Deal legislation. Funeral services begin at noon as Byrns succeeds Burns' Speakership. burial set in Nashville after brief state lying in rest. A large House delegation and Senate committee join President Roosevelt in the tribute.

Washington U.P Tennessee Hermitage Joseph W. Burns Andrew Jackson Roosevelt Burns Jackson William Bankhead Alabama Tallulah Byrns Nashville Tenn House

Man Shot During Street Talk in Dayton

Dayton police report 30 year old Lou Bodini killed by an unidentified man as they spoke on a street. Witness Mrs. Elizabeth Putschker observed as the shooter fired three shots, confessed with a smile, and walked away.

Dayton U.P Lou Bodini Elizabeth Putschker Bodin

Fiorenza Sentenced to Death in Tub Murder Case

John Fiorenza youthfully dressed upholsterer’s assistant was sentenced to die in Sing Sing electric chair during the week of July 13 for the bathtub murder of Nancy Evans Titterton, a short story writer and former Ohioan. The judge ordered execution and Fiorenza showed little emotion as guards led him away to Ossining.

John Fiorenza New York Grand Central Station Ossining

Madison man survives crash with truck

Mose Winer's car collided with a truck in Madison Wisconsin but he was unhurt. He inspected his damaged car then slammed his thumb in the door and was hospitalized for treatment.

Madison Wis U.P Mose Winer

New War Threat in Europe Reported by Paris Government

Paris reports to the new government that three possible moves could destabilize Central Europe. Hungary may denounce the Trianon military clauses. Otto von Habsburg could return to the Austrian throne. Mussolini may back the restoration under Italian protection, prompting mobilizations along Yugoslavia and Austria.

Paris U.P Europe Adolf Hitler Rhineland Hungary Germany Austria Otto von Hapsburg

Legion Blamed For Flogging In Michigan

Nine alleged Black Legion members including Ecorse residents were held on kidnapping and flogging charges for punishing Robert Penlan who missed a Legion meeting. In Jackson, four Legionnaires linked to Harley Smith case were bound over for trial on June 9. Names include Ray Ernest, Glenn Ernest, Clarence Ernest, and Allen Basorm.

Detroit U.R Black Legion Ecorse Legion Robert Penlan Jackson Harley Smith Ray Ernest Southern Michigan Glenn and Clarence Allen Basorm

Child Dies After Hay Wagon Accident Near Christiansburg

Arthur Hardman four year old son of Mr and Mrs Martin Hardman of near Christiansburg was fatally hurt today when thrown from a hay wagon as the horses ran away.

Urbana U.P Arthur Hardman Martin Hardman Christiansburg

Temple May Reinvoke Old Roosevelt Train Stop Law

Temple Texas officials consider reactivating a 1904 ordinance that forced President Theodore Roosevelt to stop during his Texas Centennial visit. The City Council may compel President Roosevelt to halt again, echoing past municipal action.

Temple Tex U.P Roosevelt Texas Theodore Theodore Roosevelt Teddy

Amalgamated Woe Back Lewis Plans

John L. Lewis announced an intensive drive to unionize steel workers after the Amalgamated Association joined his committee for industrial organization. The move, supported by a $500,000 war chest, defies William Green of the AFL and signals a public fight over CIO activities and potential union splits.

Washington U.P John L. Lewis Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Committee For Industrial Organization William Green American Federation of Labor Lewis Green CIO United Mine Workers A. F. of L

Court notes on failures to appear and postponed trial

Cc A Colburn, arrested by Officer Leslie Bradfield for intoxication, forfeited $13.70 in Mayor Len B McCune's court after failing to appear for arraignment. The trial of Denver Shower in Albany for reckless driving was postponed to Tuesday night at seven.

Cc. A. Colburn Leslie Bradfield Len B. McCune Denver Albany

96 Year-Old Father Aims For 20th Child At 100

George Isaac Hughes a Confederate veteran in New Bern North Carolina declares his aim to father a 20th child by age 100 his 17th child a daughter born to his 27 year old wife Wednesday night in a dilapidated home He says the goal will require two more girls and three more children and attributes it to hard work regular hours and no smoking He receives 182 every six months in Confederate veteran pension funds.

New Bern N.C George Isaac Hughes Hughes Franklin Roosevelt Hughes

Kansan Defends Landon as Borah Attacks GOP Candidacy

Kansas campaign aides, led by John D. M. Hamilton, rally delegates at the Republican caucus in Cleveland predicting Landon secures the nomination next week. Hamilton rejects Borah’s anti Landon charges while boosting first ballot support estimates and noting North and South factions prep for a Solid South bloc. Former President Hoover heads to Cleveland to address the convention amid ongoing jockeying for votes and possible southern influence.

Cleveland National Committee Scranton Reed Pennsylvania Miss White Juneau Alaska Harris Hamilton Landon Gleason Fletcher Slemp Coolidge Moses Knox Getz Buck Tallman Delaware Simms New Mexico Illinois Royal Creighton Arizona Kansas Alf M. Landon Susannah John D. M. Hamilton William E. Borah Washington Borah Frank Knox London Joseph Martin Mass New England Ballyhoo Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Frank O. Lowden Lowden Congress Charles McNary Oregon L. J. Dickinson Iowa Herbert Hoover California George H. Moses Knox Campaign Solid South Chicago

Congress plans short adjournment and June reconvening

The Congress agreed to adjourn during the Republican convention and reconvene June 15 to finish only the tax bill and pending House Senate conference legislation. Hamilton joked about Landon and Ohio politics while addressing reporters amid questions on party unity and funds.

Washington Congress House Senate

Court Allows Project Help

The District Supreme Court ruled New Deal allotments to fund municipal power projects via the work relief program constitutional. Chief Justice Alfred A. Wheat wrote the one-judge decision after a month long trial where four utility firms challenged re employment activity. Utility attorneys said they would appeal the ruling.

Washington U.P District Supreme Court New Deal Alfred A. Wheat Harold L. Ickes Wheat

Striking Norwood Plant Workers Paid Final Day

Striking production employees at Bermington Rand Corporation's Norwood plant received checks for their final day. H T Anderson said offices will close for the strike, leaving about 100 additional layoffs to 1,700 workers already out of work.

Cincinnati U.P Bermington Rand Corporation Norwood H. T. Anderson

Township Trustees Charged With Fraud

Two trustees of Columbia Township Hamilton County were charged with diverting poor relief funds to their own use in an audit report filed with State Auditor Joseph T. Tracy. The findings allege $1267.25 for relief orders issued under fake names to Mil dred Chalfont, 2407 May St, Cincinnati, and $568.58 for padded warrants paid to a Norwood meat market owner for meat butter and eggs supplied to relief clients.

Columbus-Au Columbia Township Hamilton County Joseph T. Tracy Mildred Chalfont S&t Cincinnati Norwood

Veteran Cincinnati Enquirer baseball writer Jack Ryder dies

Frederick B. Ryder known as Jack, aged 63, longtime Cincinnati Enquirer baseball writer, died today after a 31 year career covering major league baseball. He fell ill after the Reds training camp in Tampa and later returned to work before resigning two weeks ago.

Cincinnati U.P Frederick B Jack) Ryder The Cincinnati Enquirer Ryder Enquirer Cincinnati Reds Tampa Fila

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Gop Henry P. Fletcher Albert G. Simms Paola Olde Aieee RD David A. Reed C. Bascom Gov. C. D. Buck Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms John Hamilton Fred M. Harris George G. Tallman Mrs Robert Lincoln Royal Lafayette B. Gleason George F. Getz Ned Creighton South GUAR O. U Ohio University Athens Country Club Board of Trustees Phi Beta Kappa Speaker Burns Tennessean Killer Fiorenza Nancy Evans Titterton John Fioren O.K William B. Bankhead Bankhead Tallulah Bankhead Tire Continent Amalgamated Loo Kansan By Lyle Wilson United Press Mr. Roosevelt Hamilton Laugh Ohio Jack Ryder Sunday Messenger Athens
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