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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1931

Page

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Trial Reveals Bribes Tied to Firm Transfer in Youngstown

In Youngstown Ohio on June 18 county prosecutor Ray L Thoras faces blackmail charges after former railroad official Engle testified as a state witness. He alleged payments totaling 31,150 to 19,000 by Edison Company director Wartgroton and company treasurer, under secret contracts connected to franchise transfers and a street railway deal.

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Old Union Given Chance Amid Miner Union Strife

In Glairsvi lle June 18 intermittent skirmishes between United Mine Workers organizers and the National Mine Workers continued. The Hanna Company properties face possible negotiations with the insurgent union as competing fields emerge in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

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Bowmans May Be Indicted on Murder Counts by Grand Jury

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President predicts prosperity after 1929 crisis

The piece recounts varied forecasts tied to President Hoover and Calvin Coolidge amid 1920s optimism. It notes anticipated prosperity, a 20 million population plan, and new housing and jobs as policy goals. The article references a campaign stop in Indianapolis and continued discussion of economic uplift as 20 year plans unfold.

Roger W Babann Wall

Drama ends in tragedy in Chicago theater

In the Uptown Theater about 3000 spectators watched a film adaptation of The Front Page. Earl Williams, the imprisoned murderer, escapes and hides in a desk as Molly Malone confronts reporters. She jumps from a window after a gunshot rings out and chaos erupts as a man in the audience, druggist Christopher C Kelley, shoots himself.

Chicago Willame Molly Matox Willams Tun Ul Christopher C Kelley

Weather summary for regional area with high pressure

Persistent high pressure over central region supports fair weather for the next six hours with little temperature change. Readings show Flagstaff near 49 and Phoenix around 100, with El Poe 88 and Qu Aprelle 98. General conditions remain calm for 46 hours as conditions stabilize.

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Embezzlement Trial Testimony in County Case

Jurors heard witness testimony from George Hender and others about embezzlement allegations. The ledger entries and cash shortages were examined as prosecutors outline the scheme and missing funds, including details of postages and transfers.

Rally at Athens Nazarene Church Highlights Religious Education

About 400 attendees gathered Wednesday at Athens First Methodist Church for a young peoples rally. Speakers from Syracuse Gillipolis Zanesville The Plains and Nelsonville stressed religious education's role in college learning. A quartet from Oliver College performed under Perry Lawrence McDaniels.

Athens Nazarene Church Athens First Oliver College Perry Lawrence McDaniels

Found Lot Guilty in Athens County Over liquor possession

Robert Williams of Nelsonville was found guilty by a Athens County jury in Common Pleas Court after a May term indictment by the Athena County Grand Jury charging one third offense possession of liquor.

Robert Willams Nelsonville Athena County Grand Juty Athens County Picasa

Mine Strikers and Guards Battle in Belmont County

In Belmont County a pitched clash between mine strikers and guards escalated with tear gas bombs and injuries. One man was seriously injured and several arrests followed a large confrontation tied to a National Miners Union meeting opposition.

Belmont County Ohio

Pastor Die In Related Incident Amid Community Tragedy

Reported incident claims the pastor died during related events tied to a church disturbance. Witnesses recall chaos at the Adolphue Hotel area as authorities investigated motives and timing while mourners gathered at the church.

Three-Party Meet With Unions in Harrisburg Conference

In Harrishie Harrisburg a three party meeting occurred between unions and operators over wage and policy adjustments at the Permina Coal Company. Leaders from the United Mine Workers Amener and a rival group discussed proposed term changes under the lift board oversight. Governor Watt Phe attended as mediation continued.

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Man Slays Large Snake on Farm scene

Local report describes a farmer named Collinay or Colin as he killed a large snake about 3 feet 6 inches long on his property near bean poles. The account notes an exciting encounter and marks the notable size of the reptile.

Jake Coline Collinay

Regional Guards Patrol Strike Region

Disjointed report outlines guards patrolling a region amid a strike. Mentions deputies and named individuals, with references to national miners’ associations and road activity.

Perfect Weather Marks First City of Tournament at Dayton

In Dayton the opening day of the tournament saw clear skies and favorable conditions. Teams competed on well maintained fields as organizers reported smooth proceedings and strong spectator turnout.

Dayton

Bernies Seeded But With Fist In Turbulent Play

A garbled report covers Bernie’s seed in a chaotic event with mentions of Bernie and various names, a sheriff, and a sports-like context. The piece references a June date, a club, weather, and a prize for a fox-troter but lacks coherent actions or outcomes.

Fragmentary OCR News Note From Leipsig Incident

A damaged OCR fragment discusses a consulate stoning in Leipsig and a related attack with several deaths. It mentions indictments or sentences and mentions a political or community motive though details are unclear. The text references a building and unspecified attackers and possible legal actions.

Lodi Man Pleads Guilty on Impaired Driving Charge

Lodi man pleaded guilty to reckless operation of a vehicle after a collision. Magistrate Porter set bail at 10 and 2 core assessed. Logan pleaded not guilty to non support of an illegitimate child and was bound over to Athens County Grant duty under a 409 bond. Wesley Love sustained a fractured leg when his car left the road near his home. his young son, a passenger, was injured but not seriously.

Levert Lawnahip Joe Joni Harrys Janet Gallys Evans Haydenville Porter Elivert Logan Athens County Glouster Wesley Love Irving Elouster

Hoover Tour Of Tombs Of Dead Republicans

A radio report quotes Mr. Hoover touring national sites and tombs of Republicans while noting the political climate. He comments on counting living Republicans and contrasts it with Democratic messaging during Roosevelt’s campaign.

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Supreme Court weighs highway code exemptions in state

High court considers constitutional provisions of a State Highway Code and property assessment rules for road building. The decision centers on whether county residents and property owners are exempt from certain assessments and whether earlier standalone statutes remain operative in all counties.

State Court Changes View in Bond Case

The Ohio Supreme Court revisited municipal bonds as collateral and whether water and sewer districts can issue bonds for public works. The ruling allows counties to issue general taxes to meet interest on bonds for improvements, affecting district tax powers and bond funding. The decision pivots on whether counties may secure bonds with property taxes and sustain interest payments.

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