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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1935
Page
1
The article outlines Republican and Democratic writers discussing inheritance taxes and new taxes to fund aid under President Roosevelt's plans. It notes potential rider provisions, legislative considerations, and how Congress may shape any adjustment to the tax code.
A garbled OCR passage references a cabinet meeting, decrees to promulgate powers, and authority actions by Bouisson and other officials. It hints at a decree, revocation, and national business context but lacks clear names or dates.
Former midwestern farmers resettle in Mantanuska Valley Alaska receiving 40 acre tracts via slips drawn from a box. Martin W. McCormick of Michigan selects his allotment while exchanges or swaps of slips help ease worries about leaving old friends.
The first white woman hanged in Delaware, Mrs May H Carey, and her son Howard 27 died at dawn for the murder of her brother Robert Hitchens over a $2000 life insurance. Witnesses and officials observed the execution as fog enveloped the jail yard. The pair had read the Bible and faced the scaffold with final prayers.
Dr. Lawrence McManigal died at 4 4 m at his Garrettsville home after practicing in Ruh tzel. Born Orbiston he married Edith Cable of Nelsonville. He leaves twin sons Paul and Charlies in Columbus, a sister Mrs. Charles Tedrow and a brother Bob in Columbus. Mrs Tedrow and her son Will of Roseville left for Garrettsville.
John Henry Newman, a three term state librarian and a Democratic candidate for secretary of state in 1924 1928 and 1930, died at his Columbus home after a seven week illness. He was dismissed from state service when the library job was abolished and lost a court fight to regain the post.
TACOMA WASH. Fearful search for George Weyerhaeuser widens to San Francisco and Montana as Justice official Harold J Nathan arrives to lead the hunt for the abductors and a 200000 ransom. Detectives report sightings of Jack Bailey and Herbert Leater Johnstone near Perma Montana amid ongoing federal activity. Authorities reveal blanket description used in the boy’s kidnapping and recall a laughing woman in the house.
Envoy Frank Berry of Marion Ohio will relate his visit to Palestine at a Salvation Army meeting in the tent at the Athens brickyard Friday night at 7 o clock. He will speak at the two final meetings Saturday and Sunday nights. On Monday the tent will move to Portsmouth where a series of Salvation Army services begin Tuesday.
Gov. Laffoon withheld comment on a special commission report alleging a reign of terror in Harlan County coal fields. The panel urged ousting Sheriff Middleton and said miners and their families suffer. dynamiting homes, firing into houses, ballot boxes stuffed, and peaceful assembly suppressed. Troops escorted officials through the area to take testimony.
Boston reports three members of the Millen Faber gang Morton Millen Irving Millen and Abraham Faber were executed by electric chair for the February 2 1934 Needham Trust Company robbery and Patrolman Forbes McLeod killing. Morton’s wife Norma remained confined in Dedham Jail awaiting further legal action as the judge ordered continued confinement.
Alva Oiler of Glouater was indicted by the Athens County Grand Jury on a failure to provide charge. He changed his plea from not guilty to guilty in Common Pleas Court with Judge C. F. Rowland placing him on three years probation.
A crisis in North China worsens as Japanese troops move south of the Great Wall. Tokyo says the purpose is to maintain peace and order disturbed by elements guided by Nanking and Peiping, with government authorization to apply pressure in the region.
Beverly Hills report notes two stern attacks on social order. The President allegedly warned that Warner and Guffey-Snyder bills may spark militia calls. Hollywood federation delegate Mrs Winter criticized pictures and moral standards, calling society the dirtiest minded class in America.
The Food Drug and Grocery Chain Stores of America Inc files were seized from National Press Building as House investigators press charges of a super lobby. John A. Logan accompanied the action and Kroger papers were among those sought. Investigators aim to expose alleged lobbying networks in Washington.
Pedro Herrera Sotolonge, attorney for kidnapping victim Antonio San Miguel, a wealthy railroad magnate, was suddenly arrested by police on unclear charges. The arrest comes as the abduction case unfolds with the lawyer claiming contact with the abductors remained impossible but hoped to reach them later.
Sherrard filed a petition Friday to seek renomination in the August primary as city treasurer. He is a Republican. In New Philadelphia county relief news, 80 percent of the 6,900 Tuscarawas County relief families are unemployed or unemployable per County Relief Director Fd Graham.
George R. Walker a longtime Athens book dealer and leading Mason died Friday morning at his home 7 South College Street aged 84 He operated a book store at 1 South Court Street for fifty years retiring in 1923 He held top offices in the Royal Arch Masons Athens Council Knights Templar and related orders and never missed Knights Templar services Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 pm with burial at Tinton Street Cemetery He was born September 2 1841 in Athens and survived by his daughter Lelia and his wife Ida Mingus Walker who died in 1929 He attended Ohio University graduating in 1872 and later ran his book business with son or associate under the name Walker and Son
Prime Minister Ramsey MacDonald ends his term and transfers duties to Stanley Baldwin, signaling a transition in the British government. Baldwin to assume leadership role following MacDonald retirement.
Jimmy Thomson of California fired a 73 in the second round to match his first round total of 73 for a 146 aggregate. He faced trouble on several holes including costly three putts and a bunker mishap, while veteran Gene Sarazen, a former champion, stood one under at the turn.
Charles Strum of Murray City, treasurer elect of Hocking County, rests in Cherrington Hospital awaiting recovery barring complications. Rob Penenck received an X ray with no fractures. Lew Wolf, Strum’s companion, left the hospital Friday while officers search for the hit and run driver involved in the accident.
Carbondale resident Fred Wilton pled not guilty to a menacing assault charge at arraignment before Magistrate T R Bennett. He was bound over to the grand jury on an $190 bond after arrest by Deputy Sheriff Roy Goldaberry. charges filed by George Mckinley.
An enraged circus elephant named Virginia charged through the Crookston Big Top injuring many as bleachers collapsed. Nine year old Margaret Ann Francis died in hospital and sister Geraldine, seven, was lightly hurt. Trainer William Woodcock faced possible manslaughter charges after testimony from about a hundred witnesses.
In London Ay-Stanley Baldwin resigns after six years as head of government. King George accepts the resignation and Baldwin hands over duties in Buckingham Palace private apartment. MacDonald had urged his successor as the new prime minister before Baldwin’s final royal audience. In Weybridge England Helen Wills Monty advances to the final of the St George's Hill tennis event with a 4 and 1 victory over Billy Yorke.
The House moved to take up a stopgap measure extending the skeleton NRA program amid AFL opposition. President Roosevelt’s code plan faced party splits as labor groups warned of wage cuts and urged new NRA legislation to restore fair standards. Seven Maryville inmates were granted parole. seven others’ cases continued.
In Bridgeport Connecticut Edward P. Mayes of Hartford sped and hitchhiked to court to save on a fine. The judge pressed for the exact amount and the cornet exchange revealed the odd scene as the defendant sought to minimize costs.
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