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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1930

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Wisps of Hair May Help ID Hit-Skip Driver

Columbus police praised hair evidence in the pursuit of the auto driver who struck and killed Ross Van Scoder. A hair found on the wrecked Noice car matched a strand from Van Scoder, linking Arthur Noice of Lancaster to the fatal 1 am crash on Winchester Pike.

Columbus Lancaster Capital City U.P Ross van Scoder Arthur Noice Winchester Pike Canal Winchester van Scoder Delaware Scoder North High Street Grant Hospital Lee Pence Margaret Blackman Greta Duskey Stone Creek Ohio Nolte

Canton Boy Dies in Custody After Embezzlement Indictments

The body of Russell G. Eberhart, 2, who had spent over six weeks in Stark County Jail awaiting trial on embezzlement indictments involving between 50,000 and 100,000 from Henry L. Doherty Company's Massillon office, was to be returned home today after dying of heart trouble.

Canton O.R Russell G. Eberhart Stark County Henry L. Doherty Massillon

Follow Einstein If Possible A Fable Comes True

Arthur Brisbane comments on following Einstein, presents a fable like observation. Mentiones sugar, candy and Russia buying sugar as topical motifs.

Einstein Russia

Einstein on the universe and space versus matter

The article frames Einstein as redefining physics by deeming space the primary element and matter secondary. It notes his rejection of the ether and his pursuit of unified equations linking electromagnetism gravitation and geometry, suggesting the cosmos may be a single entity.

Einstein Newton Earth Space

Two Couples Wed in Airplane Ceremony Over Athens

Mabel McKnight wed Nickolas Ceran and Rosie Coen married John C. Deway in a flying wedding aboard the plane Smiling Thru at 2 PM and 5 PM. Rev. Howard Warner and Rev. C. M. Coulter officiated. Four Athens women shared lunch onboard. Pearl Day was the heaviest rider at 340 pounds, exceeding the previous record of 287.

Mabel McKnight Rosie Coen Athens Nickolas Ceran Zanesville John C. Deway Jerry Gerbracht Howard Warner Hebbardsville Robert C. Hess T. W. Craig F. J. Beasley Frank Rauch Pearl Day Day

Car Recovered After Theft In Marietta Police Report

The Ohio Fuel Gas Company automobile stolen last week was recovered Monday in Marietta in good condition and returned to Athens by the company's employer. Police report details indicate the same night the fate of the Luster Fought Company was blown and about $100 stolen.

Ohio Fuel Gas Company Marietta Athens

Million loss sustained in stock dealing

Cincinnati reports a $1,000,000 shortage in Henry L. Doherty & Company Cincinnati branch led to the arrest of district sales manager A. W. Shafer on embezzlement charges. Officials say the shortage could reach $1,500,000 with kiting of checks blamed, affecting Cosmopolitan Bank and Trust Company and prompting state banking department scrutiny.

Cincinnati U.P Henry L. Doherty & Company A. W. Shafer Charles Sawyer Shafer Cosmopolitan Bank and Trust Company Doherty State Banking Department

Romania Faces Political Strife as King Seeks Unity and Queen

June 10 in Bucharest. King Carol II seeks internal unity and a queen to legitimize his reign. Princess Helene refuses to remarry the exiled husband, while Liberal leaders renew opposition, risking a coronation without a queen and widening the political rift after King Ferdinand's death.

Bucharest Carol II Romania Helene Carol Liberal Party Ferdinand

Ohio to name new Republican committeewoman uncertain

Columbus June 10 Arthur Nixon chairman of the Ohio Republican State Central Committee said a successor to the late Mrs Hugh Clark Steubenville as Republican National Committeewoman from Ohio will probably not be chosen for some months. The committee will fill two vacancies at its last week meeting in June one from the resignation of Ralph McBride Cleveland Twentieth District and the other from the death of William K Martin Lancaster Eleventh District.

Columbus U.B Hugh Clark Steubenville Ohio Arthur Nixon Republican State Central Committee Central Committee Ralph McBride Cleveland William K. Martin Lancaster

President Silent as Prohibition Debate Shifts Tone

Washington June 10 Hoover policy hints shift toward education over force as Wickersham calls for new laws and stricter penalties. The White House stays silent while Congress moves to transfer enforcement to Justice and soften Jones Law penalties.

Chicago Police Chief Seeks Break in Lingle Murder

Chicago officials from city to federal levels vow full pursuit after Alfred J. Lingle's murder. Frank J. Loesch says gangsters terrorize the community as editors face pressure to stop exposing gang activity. Police Chief William I. Russell pledges to solve the case, with detectives devoted to catching the killers. State's Attorney John A. Swanson also promises every effort and staff usage to secure the arrest.

Chicago U.R Alfred J. Lingle Frank J. Loesch The Crime Commission Lingle William I. Russell al Lingle John Stege John A. Swanson

Wickersham Calls Prohibition Too Harsh in Education Critique

George W. Wickersham, head of Hoover’s Law Enforcement Commission, told 5,000 social workers in Boston that the dry laws are overly punitive and neglect education. He urged learning from England and Wales where temperance progress relied on education rather than force and penalties. The speech marked his first public attack on U S prohibition policies.

Washington Hoover Boston Speeh Wickersham Waite House Ben England Boston Law Enforcement Commission Franklin D. Roosevelt New York U.R George W. Wickersham America Hoover Commission United States Wales

Eight Candidates Enter County Sheriff Race

Eight men filed declarations for the Republican sheriff nomination including L. W. Sanders of Millfield and John N. Brewer of Athens. Other Republican contenders are Charlie Wood Athens Peter Barrows Nelsonville W. S. Bower Athens Garfield Grimes Millfield Howard L. Gilson Athens and Roy E. Goldsberry Lodi Township. Gerson D. Gorham Athens seeks county treasurer against incumbent W. E. Moler. A. Daugherty and L. H. Blackwood, both from Athens, oppose for the Republican nomination in county offices.

L. W. Sanders Millfield John N. Brewer West Union Street Athens Sheriff Charlie Wood Peter Barrows Nelsonville Bower Garfield Grimes Howard L. Gilson Roy E. Goldsberry Lodi Township Gerson D. Gorham W. E. Moler Mr. Gorham Stedman Company Amenville A. M. Mooney Carthage Mooney A. Daugherty L. H. Blackwood

Time Not Ripe for India Self Government, Simon Report

London reports that the British reaction to the first half of the Simon Commission findings is that the time is not ripe for immediate self government in India. The second half with recommendations will be released on June 24. Sir John Simon led the two and a half year inquiry in India.

London India Simon Commission Commisa

Bankers Sentenced in Embezzlement Case

Canton report says W. A. Thompson vice-president and his son A. D. Thompson cashier of the Peoples Bank Company Alliance pleaded guilty to embezzling 43000 dollars and were sentenced to from two to thirty years in the penitentiary.

Canton Peoples’ Bank Company Alliance W. A. Thompson A. D. Thompson

Prohibition Policy Debate Gains White House Quiet

Washington reports that President and aides remain silent as William Wickersham escalates criticism of prohibition policy. Officials and lobbyists claim Wickersham is aligned with the White House, a view echoed before the Senate Lobby Committee by officers of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment. The White House did not deny the assertions.

White House Wickersham Washington Senate Lobby Committee Association Against the Prohibition Amendment

Ohio State Holds Graduation in Giant Stadium

Columbus June 9 An annual commencement at Ohio State University graduation exercises were held today with 1 351 graduates receiving degrees Orville Wright of Dayton aviation pioneer received an honorary Doctor of Science Manley Hudson of Harvard Law School gave the commencement address Dr J Z Wilee former football coach and new Alumni director welcomed graduates into alumni ranks The exercises were staged in Ohio Stadium on the campus

Columbus Ohio State University Orville Wright Dayton Manley Hudson Harvard Law School J. Z. Wilee Alumni Association Ohio Stadium

Pickrel Files Candidacy for Democratic Lieutenant Governor

William G. Pickrel of Dayton, attorney and Ohio Bar Association president, filed his declaration for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. He submitted petitions with 3,059 signatures from 55 counties. Pickrel was appointed to fill a vacancy after Earl D. Bloom resigned to become director of commerce. He previously lost in the 1928 primary.

Columbus PIH William G. Pickrel Dayton Ohio Bar Association Pickrel Donahey Earl D. Bloom

James A Daugherty Dies at 58 in Mason City Hill

James A Daugherty, 58, died Monday at his son Alva’s home in Mason City Hill after a long illness. He is survived by one daughter and four sons. his wife Lenore died 12 years ago. Burial planned at The Plains. final funeral arrangements pending.

Nelsonville James A. Daugherty Alva Mason City Hill Lenore the Plains

Forged Pay Checks Target County Highway Dept

State investigators promise sensational disclosures in a probe of payroll padding at the County Highway Department. Hugh H. Harris, a county road foreman linked to Harris Construction Co, pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the September Grand Jury after being charged with forging Theo Sencuk’s name on a $45 county road payoff. Harris admitted cashing the checks during questioning.

ST. Clairsville U.P Hugh H. Harris Harris Ed Ennin Theo. Sencuk Harris Construction Company Whitney and Hastings George ¢. McKelvey McKelvey

Waldo Buck to Head Carriers Another Year

Twenty members of the Athens County Rural Letter Carriers Association met at the Athens Post Office for their annual meeting. Waldo W. Buck was reelected president with Frank Strickland as vice president and George Brady as secretary-treasurer. Delegates named for the state convention at Lorain July 21 23 included George Brady Nelsonville Gaylor Cook Stewart Pearl Russell Frost Mr Jonas Nelsonville Mr Tucker Glouster. A mutual burial fund committee was formed and a picnic is planned at Ash Cave in Hocking County on Aug 34 inviting Meigs and Hocking County carriers and others. Reports from Lorain and Detroit conventions will be read and the event will include other entertainment. A large flag will mark the assembly site at the Cave.

Athens County Rural Letter Carriers Association Athens Waldo W. Buck Frank Strickland George Brady Lorain Nelsonville Gaylor Cook Stewart Pearl Russell Frost Jonas Tucker Glouster Ash Cave Hocking County

Three Indians killed in riot at Vellore during Moharram festival

Police fired on a crowd of Hindus and Muslims in Vellore during Moharram, killing three Indians and wounding more than twenty, reports from Madras note today.

Bombay Vellore Madras

Chicago Reporter Murder of Albert Explodes in Hunt

Chicago officials disclosed the killer in the Albert Chicago Tribune reporter slaying near Washington Park Track. Police and state attorney Roche said a single suspect with prison records is sought, with witnesses and new leads widening the probe.

Chicago Roche State William Cunsad Chicago’ Police Albert Cago Tribune Washington Park Cusack Sayey Lovetreet Lingle Iderer Invest Re Lrime Lrime Fighting Organisation ‘Association of Com ; l Swung Into the Hunt. Eac Ales

Mixed Up Hollywood Delivers Elopement Rumors

Rumors swirl as Olive Brakes and Tom Mix amid a possible elopement. A note about a disappearance sparks questions while Douglas Gilmore and Mrs Mix are drawn into the unfolding gossip at a Hollywood gathering.

Hollywood Tom Mix Douglas Gilmore Mix

Conneaut Police Suspension Over Battery and Arrest Charges

Two Conneaut policemen, XK. Aj Pounds and P. stofke, were suspended on charges of arresting in a case of alleged battery. Eugene Zappitella, 33, bound over on a charge of bombing the home of city councilman Alex mer.

Conneaut Aj Pounds P. Stofke Eugene Zappitella Alex. Mer

Classifieds Offer Ford roadster and bicycle sales

A Mesner Classified Ada notice advertises a 1930s Ford roadster for 876 dollars and a bicycle for 18.76 dollars, with additional stray lines noting locations and prices. The garbled text suggests miscellaneous items for sale in old Sania tion.

Frya Ieee

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