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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1929

Page

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Britain’s Labor Cabinet Praised as Strong Front

Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald unveils a robust Labor Cabinet hailed by opponents as the strongest team the party could field. Notable picks include A. V. Alexander as first lord of the admiralty and Sydney Webb as colonial secretary, with Margaret Bondfield becoming the first female cabinet minister as minister of labor.

United Press Ondon Ramsay MacDonald Labor Labor Party Per Gang MacDonald Great Britain A. V. Alexander The Admiralty Sydney Webb Alexander Webb Fabian de MacDonall Ciabinet Lord Sankey W. A. Jowitt Webb Miller Margaret Bondfield Natoonal International Trade Union Pillip Snowden Cochegtter Arthur Kenderson J If Jord Miinister

Veteran Railroad Man Henry W Spade Dies in Columbus

Henry William Spade a retired Hocking Valley railway conductor aged 84 died at home 1842 Denune Avenue Columbus. A 64 year member he received a veteran’s badge from the Grand Lodge of Ohio. He belonged to Sugdlow lodge Cleveland and Thatcher chapter Royal Masons. A daughter Miss Nessie Spade survives.

Columbus Henry Wiliam Spade Hocking Valley Railway Denune Avenue Menorun Athens Grand Lavige of Misoms of Ohio Watch Sugdlow Lodge Cleveland Thatcher Chapter Royald Masons Nessie Spade

Athens Messenger Promotes Swimming Booklet and Red Cross Manual

The Athens Messenger advertises a booklet on swimming and the American Red Cross life saving manual. It highlights health, outdoor enjoyment, year round accessibility, and benefiting others, with a coupon and four cents for postage. The notice invites readers in Perret Beneene city to clip and mail.

American Red Cross Frederick J Haskins The Athens Messenger Moreau Weddington D.C

Foundling at Columbus Station Not Son of Middleport Woman

A three month old baby abandoned Wednesday at Union Station Columbus was not Litton B. Cheatham's child. Identification was established by Millard I. Huffman and Anna Fortier. Mrs Katuchle planned to adopt a baby and arranged meetings with Cheatham’s child. The Huffman family searched for Ina, and investigators traced the baby’s identity through court records and local newspapers.

Columbus Station Middleport A. Hartley Messenger Werner Middleport Union Station Columbus Litton B. Cheatham Ay Lerman Howard Huffman Coumbus Columbus Juvenil Detention Home Millard I. Huffman Dua x Anna Fortier Saull Kraukle Mulleisburg Wranuckie Oficialain Colusbas Huffman Wah Mr Huffman Ina Wite Fehildren Ty Mahe Ciil Mitchepert Kan Lo J.H. Monkden Tey Tomercy Meddieport

Mayor Walker's Tube and a Turbulent Election Moment

The writer discusses British politics under MacDonald and potential elections as Labour threatens to go to the people. Mentions Wall Street, a New York woman who killed herself over money loss, and a Chicago case of a woman leaping from a window. Notes rising earnings for chain stores and hints at a Seante chain formation as Page Four continues.

MacDonald New York Aoman Ohyself Pac Chicago Astor Street

Destructive Montana cloudburst leaves towns flooded

In Glendive Montana and nearby North Dakota areas residents return to ruined homes after one of the Northwest's worst cloudbursts. Four deaths confirmed with more feared as floods cut communications and damage tops a million dollars. Health officials warned against using floodwater wells.

Glendive Mont Montana North Dakota

Chilean Ambassador and Sir Esme Howard Seek Liquor Import Ban

United Press reports in Washington that Chilean Ambassador Curio G. Davia allies with Sir Esme Howard to stop liquor importation for embassy affairs. The move targets embassy liquor access amid intergovernmental concerns.

Esme Howard Louis Jay Wrath United Press Staffeii Washington Curios G. Davia

Gun Battle Investigation In New Lexington Leaves Miner Dead

Sheriff and coroner traveled to New Lexington to probe the shooting death of John Dearinger 39 a miner killed by Marshal Williams Hamrick after Dearinger fired six rounds at Dean Allen and fled Dearinger collapsed beside his home as Hamrick fired back near an empty bush area no coroner present at the scene Hamrick not held pending investigation and has consulted authorities.

New Lexington San Toy Clifford Wesson H. J. Minshalll John Dearinger Miner Marshal Wiliams Hamrick Wilson Dearinger Dean Allen Allen Adlon Wamrick George Collins Collins Psannger Blanrick Collins Dearmager Columbus Hamirick

Science Aims to Straighten Mind of Young Firestarter

Modern science moves to the Institute for Juvenile Research in Chicago to study Jammy Harrison a year old boy who set fire to a baby's clothing and shot a playmate in a scuffle with his comic papers. Physicians neurologists and psychiatrists will test his physical and mental reactions hoping to divert his future from crime.

Twnnels Modern Science Jammy Harrison Jimmy Chicago Institute For Juvenile Research

Ford D T I Railroad Indicted for Rate Manipulation

Columbus June 8 The Grand Jury indicted the Detroit Toledo and Ironton system owned by Henry Ford for rebilling shipments to secure through rates. Allegations claim N and W lines billed $1.01 per ton on coal shipments from Glenn Jean to South Charleston and other points, inflating or deflating through rates to benefit the Ford line.

Columbus U.P Glenn Jean Kentucky Preck South Charleston Glen Jean

Machines Turn Many Men Out of Their Work

J R Howard of Iowa, former president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, told the National Electric Light Association convention that mechanization is forcing about 750,000 workers annually to switch jobs. He cited 300,000 farm workers replaced by machinery and over 106,000 from other industries, urging new lines of business spurred by scientific and electrical progress. He called farm electricity a social and economic issue.

Atlantic City J. R. Howard Iowa Amernang Farm Bureau Federation National Electric Light Association United States

Pope Emerges From Vatican in Historic Move

The pope appeared outside the Vatican in a red car, first such public crossing since 1876. He traveled briefly into old Italian territory beyond Zecca Gate, marking a historic departure from a 60 year precedent.

Vatican City Vatican Vatican Minus Zecca

Death of A Burchette Prompts Mass Summons in Henderson

Court summons have been issued for 60 Venicemen and many witnesses in the Albert Burchette murder case. Judge Harley M. Whitiraff will preside as the first degree murder trial opens Monday. Prosecutors say key confessions and testimonies from Behrens and several locals could shape the proceedings.

Earl Behrens Clinton Wut Messinger Saul Dos Yeeuling Atteuney Henderson Luge Waileht Albert Burchette Harley M. Whitiraff Jucgo Linck Telinas Lanerster Carpenter Wloyf Pepute Pouameand Walton Baneiter Cathh Behrens Liesecator Burcheta Hehrens Clayton Uston Boo Miles Frank Redfern Adelphis George W. Christinan Fhia Atv Ohede Althiugh Alon Elmer Vanier C'layton Stuston Webreens Rrhustencreek Floyd Rigsby Atoy Rutter Elie Justice Frank Lowery Ieleville SSH Wits Tras Legater Shoriff Lloyd

Governor to name group to choose site for state building

Governor Cooper announced that a five member State Building Commission will be appointed within ten days under the Morgan Roche Act. The panel, chosen by the governor, will select a site for a proposed new state office building. The law becomes effective July 7, but work may begin unofficially before then.

Columbus State Building Commission Morgan‘Roche Cooper Govnor, Ie

Showers Predicted For Coming Week

Gastonia North Carolina reports a weather outlook with showers likely Tuesday through Wednesday and again later in the week. Temperature is expected near normal to slightly below with varied conditions across the Ohio Valley.

Washington George Ine Wan Belice Chester Aderholt Ohio Valley Ers Carter Harrison Miller

Filibuster Threats Rise As Congress Nears Summer Recess

United Press reports in Washington that a filibuster threat surfaces as Congress debates the farm bill without a debenture clause. A small group seeks to keep lawmakers through the summer to push the issue, with Democratic and Republican lawmakers showing signs of unity to pressure the measure.

Congress Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington Senate Puitie Pontues Plan Waa Demastata Ferenee Vandre Tole Lusen Dinisenly Beonnter George We Norna Nae Tinakha Heto Bemitos Viornh Vlaho Hoover Parris Timber Ag

Oil men meet as independents rally against curbs

Independent operators from Oklahoma and Colorado gather to oppose oil production curtailment in the United States. W O E Wood accuses big firms of aiming to control markets and freeze out independent producers amid tariff and distribution disputes.

Colorado Wood Cub Oklahoma Olarne Standard Shell Armert- Win Htra

Gas Tortured Doctors Fight To Stay Alive In Cleveland

In Cleveland four doctors and several nurses and staff were critically ill after exposure to gas fumes from a furnace accident three weeks earlier. Dr Conn Olkinson and Dr John Swiffod, along with Dr Harry Davies and Dr Perry McCullough, remain in serious condition as oxygen tents aid breathing.

Cleveland Padson Conn Olkinson Dental Department John Swiffod Harry Davies Perry McCullough Favet Misa Nell Conway Emily Verian Haley Roberta Mies Marylyn Johnston Thomas Chiprant

Manhunt for William Taliman Extends in West

Police in California and Oregon pressed a manhunt for William Taliman, a quarry operator wanted in the murder of Mrs Virginia Putty in Los Angeles. Authorities extended the search across multiple states as the inquiry continued.

Paleman Ban Francisco San Francisco Fortland Ore William TL Taliman Qalin Virginia Putty Los Angeles

Indictments Across Columbus Metal Works and Giants Expos

Federal grand jury named 126 persons including Oscar C Herring and Otto Cigga with charges tied to alleged promotion activity. Other indicted include Ethel Powell Lotus Kriegel for permitting manufacture at Columbus Sheet Metal Works. Ren ny Kauff, former New York Giants outfielder, faces two liquor transport counts.

Columbes Oscar C. Herring Otto Cigga Ethel F. Powell Lotus Kriegel Columbus iRenny Kauff New York Giants

Coffman Will Speak Here to Ohio's Seniors

Ohio University four day commencement activities run Sunday through Tuesday with baccalaureate services, museum display, honorary degree ceremonies, and a musical program. Coffman of Minnesota will deliver the baccalaureate and commencement address.

Coffman Ohio Ohio University Baccas Laureatie Servicns M Museum Dite Vcamrmencome Ant Fucsis Athens Caontey Club Robin Rey Atif Manor Auditors Hun Athens Alynismi Memorial Lotus D. Coffin University of Minnesota Ohio University Museum Agriculture At Hudtolins Orlock Cragnet University Symphony Orchestra Treat Treloreest Ingerham Oil Mahl Alam Auditoriane Mise Helen Tridden School of Music

Bus overturns near Brighton injures passengers

A Greyhound Lines bus carrying thirteen passengers from Cincinnati to Columbus overturned near Brighton last night after hydraulic brakes locked. No fatalities reported.

Springfield Pam Sengera Greyhound Lines Brighton Cincinnati Columbus

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Labor Cabinet Britain Perret Beneeene Mayor Walker Arthur Grisbare King Features Incorporated Ram Iaberite Jsoctanst Ise Wall Street Perry County Trauer Esme Hower Fran Drys Hiltish Dishie Wbalt Wynor Liedoo Hig Stevén Ford D. T. & I. Railroad Norfolk and Western Light Pope Gastonia N. C E. F Aderholt N.C ELFP Charles Reach Lewis Me Laughlin Ayele Charles Ferenaon Mase Thomas Gilbert South Schopner Erwin Beal Apeech Cleveland Clinic Memorial Hall Senor Chen Alumel Memorial Aluten Association Mencement Swhcheon Lindsey Lal W. T. Morgan Indiana University Uteelma Alumni Memorial Auditors ‘Wom I Will Aiticipate Myera Westerville Finater Harry, D. Silver
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