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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1930

Page

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Magnesium from subterranean salt lake showcased in Michigan

Detroit June 6 The Dow Chemical Company describes extracting magnesium from a large subterranean salt brine near Midland Michigan. The process yields ultra light metal used in aeronautics, including a full sized airplane propeller. A new heating substitute diphenyl may heat homes with high heat and low pressure, reducing cost from 40 to 0.30 dollars per pound.

Detroit U.R Midland Mich American Institute of Chemical Engineers John A. Gann Dow Chemical Company America Germany W. L. Badger University of Michigan Prof. Badger

Potato Beetles Threaten Athens County Potato Crop

Samuel Pailet of Troy Township High School warns potato flea beetles threaten Athens County crops. He outlines Bordeaux spray for beetle control and notes dusting mix options. He adds heavy yield possible with adequate rainfall as tubers reach hen egg size.

Athens County Samuel Pailet Troy Township Coolville

Funeral set Saturday for Ohio GOP official

Funeral services for Mrs. Hugh Clark Republican National Committeewoman from Ohio will be held Saturday afternoon at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Steubenville.

Steubenville U.P Westminister Presbyterian Church Hugh Clark Ohio

Varied Offers In Messenger Classified Ads

The Messenger classifieds feature rentals and sales including a typewriter for rent on East State Street a modern home offering pleasant sleeping rooms and a three room furnished apartment with private bath on North Lancaster Street. Collie pups seven weeks old offered for sale.

Messenger East State Street Lancaster Street

Smugglers Shift To Two Tiny French Islands In Atlantic

United Press reports treasury officials say rum runners will base operations on St Pierre and Miquelon off Newfoundland as Canada bans liquor exports to the United States. Thousands of cases of Canadian liquor will move via the French enclave, raising bootleg prices due to longer routes.

North Atlantic Canada U. S Newfoundland Cecil Owen United Press Washington United States Treasury Dominion Great Lakes St. Pierre Miquelon

Paddock Says College Athletes Drinking More

Charley Paddock writes in Colliers that drinking among college athletes has risen greatly since prohibition and affects all sports. Forest Oakes of Tulane agrees. Some coaches at USC Oregon State SMU challenge or dismiss his claim as sensational or untrue.

New York A.R Charley Paddock Colliers United Press Forrest Oakes Tulane University Paddock University of Southern California Sam Barry Paul J. Schissler Oregon State College Ray Morrison Southern Methodist University

Senate Laughs As Letter Demands Release of Husband

In Washington on June 6 the Senate erupted in confusion and laughter when Senator Norris read a letter signed Sally Gable demanding the release of her husband from jail. The note claimed he “only gambled on the stock market” like Bishop James Cannon Jr and Claudius Huston of the Republican National Committee.

Washington U.R Senate Norris Nebraska Sally Gable James Cannon, Jr Claudius Huston Republican National Committee

Coast Guard Sailors In Connecticut Riot Spurs Navy Help

In New London Connecticut June 6 more than 500 Coast Guardsmen and sailors from the Submarine Base joined in a riot in a Negro district. Two sailors Newson and Williams were arrested and bonded. A Negro woman knocked one sailor unconscious and seriously injured another. Police restored order after hours as 14 sailors were arrested at a speakeasy.

New London Coast Guard Navy Newson Williams

Eight-Year-Old Run Over in Cleveland Street Incident

In Cleveland on June 6, eight year old Paul Giroski was killed after dashing into a street while fleeing another boy with whom he had been fighting. The driver involved is described as an automobile hero.

Cleveland O.R Paul Giroski

Gambling Wins and Losses Mark Tuesday Derby

Two men separated by three thousand miles gambled on the derby. An English 54 year old bought a Calcutta Sweepstakes ticket on the favorite and would have won $600,000 if it had prevailed. he sold the ticket for $100,000 and bet the rest at 5 percent. The favorite lost as outsider Blenheim won at 18 to 1. The Aga Khan, owner of Blenheim, funds a vast religious body in Asia and spends profits on racing. A Brooklyn youth, 18, drew Blenheim in a Canadian sweepstake and gained $149,000.

Calcutta Blenheim Aga Khan Asia Brooklyn

A Miracle Might Change the Young Winner’s Fortune

A young winner of 149000 may invest wisely and prosper though gambling tales spur more bets. Bethlehem Steel head Eugene Grace dodges salary questions, saying in effect that such pay is none of the lawyers’ business.

Eugene G. Grace Bethlehem Steel Company Charles M. Schwab Mr. Grace

Queen of Gang Claims Vamping Leadership in Detroit Holdups

A 22 year old girl calling herself the queen of a hold up gang, and her 23 year old lieutenant Joseph O Connors, were jailed after police say they confessed to about 100 robberies in six months. O Connors admitted 75 hold ups, 35 matched in records, as detectives questioned him for hours.

Detroit U.R Peggy Mahon Joseph O’connors Gang Leutenant O’connors

Water Diversion Plan to Be Brought to Hurley

Attorney General Bettman telegrams that Secretary of War Hurley will be asked to convene a conference of attorneys general from the Lake States and Illinois to tackle the Chicago water diversion issue. A suit may be filed in the U S Supreme Court to test Congress power to divert water between watersheds.

Columbus U.R Hurley Lake States Illinois Chicago Bettman United States Supreme Court Congress

Joe Goldberg Dies At Prison Hospital

Ward was received today by Prosecutor R. D. Williams that Joe Goldberg of Akron had died in the State Penitentiary Hospital. He was sentenced to serve from three to seven years for stealing copper wire from a mine near Chauncey in Athens County. Death resulted from mastoiditis.

Ward R. D. Williams Joe Goldberg Akron State Penitentiary Athens County Common Pleas Court Chauncey

Rain Eases Heat Wave Across Ohio

Thunderstorms and overcast skies cooled Ohio after a heat wave with highs near 90 degrees dropping to the mid Seventies. The Weather Bureau forecast continued cool weather and a chance of more rain, aiding drought-stricken crops.

Columbus Ohio U. S. Weather Bureau

Treaty vague prompts Senate scrutiny on Anglo naval pact

Secretary of State Stimson seeks to clarify London Naval Treaty replacement clauses for Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Public notes from Tokio, London, and Washington were released after objections to vague wording. Senator Johnson criticizes White House pressure for action and demands full access to secret dispatches.

Washington Stimson Senate Foreign Relations Committee Tokio London United States Senate White House Johnson Republican California Foreign Relations Committee State Department

Millionaire Thomas Condon Cleans Jail Quarters in Alimony Row

In Chicago on June 6 AI inmate Thomas Condon cleaned jail quarters with a mop during a contempt of court sentence. Condon, head of Condon Industries and the General Telephone Utilities Company, was jailed for contempt after attempting to strike his estranged wife's attorney. His bid for a mapping job was accepted during alimony prisoner inspections.

Chicago U.P Span Thomas Condon Condon Condon Industries, Inc General Telephone Utilities Company

Police blamed in drowning death of Leonard Dickman Jr

Cincinnati officials face charges over the death of 12 year old Leonard Dickman Jr who drowned in the Little Miami River Police Sheriff William M. Anderson accuses police of failing to hear the boy's cries for help and says he will present charges to the city manager.

Cincinnati U.P Leonard Dickman, Jr Little Miami William M. Anderson

Young bandit Pruitt dies in Texas electric chair

Huntsville Texas June 6 William Dagger Pruitt the youthful bandit who terrorized Dallas for three weeks by his one man crime wave and whose crimes culminated in killing a high school student was executed in the electric chair at the Texas State Penitentiary early today The brief report notes his death ending a notorious spree that drew wide attention during his crime wave and final execution day.

Huntsville Tex U.P William “Dagger” Pruitt Dallas Texas State Penitentiary

President of Packing Company Charged in Insurance Murder

Topeka Kansas June 6 United Press headline says Louis H Kimmel president of Raw Packing Company and Virgil Pointer an employee face first degree murder charges in an alleged plot to kill Roy Kramer vice president for insurance money Pointer claims Kimmel offered him a life in prison to murder Kramer and was arrested while buying a car. Kramer was found dead on a highway March 26 beside his roadster with its wheel jacked up.

Topeka Kas U.R Louis H. Kimmel Raw Packing Company Virgil Pointer Kimmel Roy Kramer Kramer Glenn Logan Here

Great Britain will not yield to Gandhi in India

Simla June 6 The British government in India rejects any compromise with Mahatma Gandhi's movement and promises stricter measures. A United Press source says authorities believe rebels may turn violent but are confident the forces can cope. Government views passive resistance as not achieving aims, noting continued administration amid unrest and rising lawlessness and racial hostility.

Simla India U.P Mahatma Gandhi United Press Gandhi

Atlanta prison called democratic seat by former convict

Pedro Ortiz 61 year old counterfeiter says he learned black magic in Atlanta and is glad to return to the prison. He disappeared after a 10 year sentence handed down May 19 and was recaptured near San Juan Puerto Rico. Ortiz claims a spiritual revelation and notes inmates are treated alike as a democratic equality. He previously spent a term in Atlanta where he perfected his craft.

San Juan Porto Rico U.P Atlanta Pedro Ortiz Ortiz Fajardo Pedro

Summer Scout Program Planned in Coolville

Coolville Boy Scout Troop to form a summer activities program at an 8:00 p m meeting June 19 in the Troy High School vocational building. John Samuel James to be introduced as new assistant scout master.

Coolville Troy High School John Samuel James Troy Future Farmers of America Samuel Pailet

Store Robbed at Market Inn on West Union Street

Thieves broke a rear door window at Market Inn 120 West Union Street and stole merchandise around 9 PM Thursday. Manager E R Frost could not estimate losses until inventory is completed.

Market Inn West Union Street E. R. Frost

Rural teachers to take renewal exams in Athens County

More than 25 rural school teachers in Athens County are expected to take the local examination for renewal of certificates. The test will be held at Athens Junior High School at 3 30 o'clock Saturday morning.

Athens County Athens Junior High

Izaak Walton League to meet on lake sites in Athens

The Athens Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will hold a 7:30 pm meeting at Athens City Hall to discuss proposed lake sites in Athens County and plans for a picnic.

Athens County Athens Izaak Walton League Athens City Hall

Tariff Bill Still Worries Senate Leaders

Washington June 6 The Hawley Smoot Tariff Bill faces final Senate vote next week with adjournment soon after. Two key Democrats Steck of Iowa and Copeland of New York plan to vote against, raising defeat speculation. A presidential veto is discussed though White House signals an open mind. leaders expect the President to sign if approved.

Washington Congress Senate Steck Iowa Copeland N. Y White House

Hammerstein Found Guilty of Vagrancy in New York

Mrs Oscar Hammerstein widow of the late producer was found guilty of vagrancy in Jefferson Market Court. Magistrate Earl Smith remanded her to jail awaiting sentence after denying a bid to reopen the case for new testimony. An appeal is anticipated. Police testified she accepted $30 in her Hotel Winthrop room claiming an attempted loan was arranged by a banker.

New York U.R Oscar Hammerstein Jefferson Market Court Hammerstein Earl Smith Winthrop Mac-Hugh

State Supreme Court Denies Fromm Rehearing

The Ohio Supreme Court refused a rehearing for Charles A. Fromm former Stark County commissioner convicted of soliciting a bribe and sentenced to an indefinite term in the state penitentiary.

Columbus State Supreme Court Today Charles A. Fromm Stark County

Dayton ex-governor opposes running again in 1920 boom

James M. Cox, former governor and 1920 Democratic nominee, urged repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment option at a Columbus dinner. Cox said he would not seek public office again, despite pressure from party leaders. The event featured Walter F. Heers, Jouett Shouse, and others advocating for the party’s revival.

James Cox Columbus U.P James M. Con Dayton Jouett Shouse Martin L. Davey Atle Ur George W. White Miarleteta Cox Walter F. Heer Rimi Comet Nor U. S Senate Shouse Washington Republica National Administration Grundy Hoover Republican Party

Coroner's Jury Names 16 Suspects in Chickasha Mob Death

In Chickasha Oklahoma a coroner's jury reveals 16 named alleged ring leaders in the recent mob case connected to the death of a woman attacked and fired upon. One man Jud A Bagliar laborer was arrested in the County Jail on charges of criminal homicide.

Chickasha Okla

French Open Golf Cones Result Noted

George Von Eimy of O 8 won the French Open Golf Cones event, beating R G Mor in a tight match.

U.P George. von. Eimy R. G. Mor

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