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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1931

Page

1

Ocean Fliers Missing .29 Hours After They Hop Off for Denmark

Reports from Copenhagen say Otto Hillig and Holger Hoirils on the Liberty departed Newfoundland for Denmark at 3:30 a.m. EST yesterday and were last heard after 76 hours at sea. Fears mounted for their safety as they drifted near the Baltic region with no word, while hopes briefly rose of a sighting.

Denmark Belletiny Frefeld Germany Otto Hillig Holger Hoirils New York Liberty Newfoundland Fopenhagen Otto Big Holger Hobbis Barber Grace Copenhagen Biers Hoirus Halliz Lyberty

Woman Judge Unfit

New York judge Jean H. Norris, first woman appointed to the post, was removed by the Appellate Division upholding charges by Referee Samuel Seabury that she was unfit to continue on the bench.

New York U.P Jean H. Norris Appellate Division Samuel Seabury Sha Wee

Fate of War Debt Plan Placed With Mellon as He Is Ordered to Paris

President Hoover sends Andrew Mellon to Paris to press France on halting German reparations while the United States, with other major banks, extends a 100000 GND loan to the Reichsbank. Italy’s stance is described as cordial, and Franco-American talks continue under White House guidance.

Mellon Paris Raymond Clapper United Press Washington Hoover Andrew W. Mellon Bank of France Bank of International Settlements Eacle Switzerland Reichsbank New York Federal Reserve Bank France England Italy Melion White House Homer Treasury Quden Lois Henry L Stimson Germany International Bank United States

France Deliberates on Moratorium and Aerial Ambitions

The piece notes France wavered on Hoover's proposed moratorium and Belgium's reluctance to forgo payments, citing a $22,000 sum. It discusses U S aviation progress, Ruth Nichols and 13 Americans aiming to fly the Atlantic, and forecasts of a future air-powered world led by organized private initiative. It mentions General Mitchell and experts predicting high altitude flights and long distance journeys beyond current sight.

United States Atlantic Ruth Nichols William Mitchell Saya

Joke Murder Victim Found in Milwaukee Case

Chicago report says Frank Canker an Indianapolis wanderer joked to Milwaukee police about a three day old murder of a Chicago woman. He was brought to Milwaukee for trial after naming Mrs Kate Albrecht, found beaten and choked to death in her home.

Chicago Kate Albrecht Cankor

Weather summary for regional temperatures and outlook

Yesterday high temperatures ranged from 98 to 102 degrees in Kansas City Phoenix and St Louis. Tonight lows expected in the mid 30s to upper 40s with continued warm fair weather through 26 hours and into tonight.

Phoenix Kansas City St. Louis Northfield Bu- Monton Battleford

May Charge Driver With Manslaughter

Parker Huddy of Nelsonville died at Cherrington Hospital from a fractured neck after a car crash that left driver O R Reuhle of Cleveland to be questioned by Prosecutor C Wood Bowen. Reuhle may face manslaughter charges. J W Lawrence owned the car and was a passenger. Twelve Austin Powder Company employees were en route to a meeting in McArthur when the vehicle overturned three times after leaving the highway. Huddy was 30 feet from the wreck when found, and the body showed paralysis from the shoulders down. Arrangements had been made to arraign Reuhle on intoxication and liquor charges before Huddy's death.

New Straitsville McArthur Crowe Huddy Feuhle Lantz

Unusual Riverfront Activity Sparks Beers on the Move

Detroit reports unusual riverfront activity as beer runners prepare to use the so called Yoop in the law to clear boats from Canada with beer and ale. Local observers note preparations along the Detroit River as authorities monitor cross border liquor movement.

Detroit Detroit River Canada

Ten Thousand Strikers Target Belmon Jail in Protest

Ten thousand coal miners and supporters plan to march on Belmont County Jail on July 6 to protest the detention of radical leaders. The march originates from Bellaire Barton and Flushing, with three starting points and a stated demand to reallocate 25,000 for deputy hire into strike relief.

Belmont St. Clairsville ST Clairsville Belmont County National Miners Canton Ees Rehef Bellaire Barton Flushing Thomas Johnson Radical Union Tiredah Clanaville Nentsis Blaine

To Explore Pole Clevelander To Study Conditions In Polar Regions

Akron news reports a planned polar expedition led by a former naval officer from Cleveland. The team, eight men strong, will depart August 29 to study polar weather using Goodrich apparatus to prevent ice coating.

Body found in Lake Winnepesaukee after senator disappears

The body of former Connecticut State Senator Chelse L Atrigont was found in Lake Winnepesaukee. Atrigont, a Middletown contractor, disappeared May 31 while crossing the lake with three companions. A $10 000 reward had spurred the search with no prior trace. The report notes Atrigont’s disappearance remained mysterious until the find.

WEIRS Chelse L Atrigont Connecticut Lake Winnepesaukee Atrigont Middletown

Hoover plan eyed to revive business mood and confidence

Oklahoma City reports Dr. Jning Fincher Yale economist supports a general business revival from a wartime reparations holiday plan. He said the Hoover proposal could lift global confidence and spur markets, while Stimson announced plans to sail for Italy aboard the Conte Grande to Naples.

Oklahoma City Tooegn Jnning Fincher Yale Economic Authority Fisher United Press Fisher Brrieves Stimson Italy Naples

Mother Refuses to Love Boy Says She Has Life To Live

In Hammond Indiana Mrs J G Timmons and five year old Howard agree she no longer loves him but police order him home. Howard wandered the streets and said he did not want to go back. The boy told police he liked his mother but she said she did not want him. His stepfather agreed to take care of him.

Hammond Ind UPR J G. Timmons Howard Timmons Harriet Voorhein

Passage of Cigarette Tax Levy Sparks House Debate

In Columbus the House debates a cigarette tax plan aimed at funding state needs. Governor White supports the levy amid partisan lobbying as opponents argue it unfairly burdens workers and may drive border dealers out of business. Continued on Page 12.

White PP Walser Perss Tex DI Sas Hugh Po Addick Columbine Ophia Addiaon Harruiliten Belrnettt

Lake Boats Ablaze in Spectacular Michigan Explosions

In Chicago on June 25 a violent blast aboard the pleasure yacht Kenkora injured four men and caused about 75000 in damage. A second blast near Edgewater Beach Hotel involved three men and a woman on a speedboat amid crowds on the boardwalk.

Chicago Lake Michigan Edgewater Beach Hotel

Gavel Presented At Pomona Grange Meeting

A traveling gavel was presented to Fred Dorr master of Rome Grange at Grange Hall Stewart by Pomona Master E Gillespie. Deputy Master Merwin Mansfield delivered the gavel to Mr Gillespie as the gavel tours county granges. Pomona Grange will meet at Canaan Hall July 13 by invitation of Canaan Grange master.

Fred Dorr Rome Pomona Grange Grange Hall Stewart Pomona Master & E Gillespie Merwin Mansfield Gillespie Canaan Grange Canaan Hall A. K. Potter Thea

Feel the Breese Of Electric Fan and Ad Offers

An OCR fragment advertises electric fans and related items with odd pricing phrases. It mentions Nelsonville and a few unclear prices including four dollars and two hundred twenty dollars, suggesting a local sale or ad page item.

Bowmans Lodged In State Pen After Bank Robbery

Bowmans and accomplices were safely lodged in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to a $2,600 bank robbery in June. The defendants admitted to the holdup in the Bigennapart Morristown area and were sentenced after attorneys and officers transported them to Cohithias Theonedandh.

Colimbus Suneth Keown County Leas Vhoulder Ceat File Pene Cape Tober Eahall Bora Heddens Higginepat Tha Bowrins Amt Connell Hite Wentercha Ties Ales Russehie Gnalenbutten Morristown Shenttdohn & New Brown County John He Houston Drongeht Cohithias Alan Shotatian Posse

Bomb Strike Destroys Home in Campburg Pa

A blast struck the home of Walter Marchenek in Campburg Pennsylvania today. He, his wife, and three children escaped injury as the front of the residence was shattered. State patrols kept watch while 1600 miners were alleged to approach from Ohio to join a strike, with workers returning to the Dittaburgh Coal Company under UMWA agreement.

Pittrruegil Tung Campuburg Sdelithenal State Weratern Donnayivania Bitumin Mtelite Walter Marchenek Dittaburgh Ennls Nd Coal Company Minera United Mine Workers of America Ohio

Miners Strike Shuts Salem Hollow Coal Mine

In Nelsonville near Murray City sixty six workers affected after Salem E Hollow Coal Company discharged four of six employees over alleged dirty coal. A protest strike led to mine picketing and no workers reporting for duty as deputies monitor the situation.

Nelsonville Atryketa Salem E Hollow Coal Company Murray City Hocking County

Working Way Out Of Mess Only Real Way to Salvation

Beverly Hills says proposed schemes for world salvation fail due to short-lived public interest and Congress delays. The piece argues no single plan can prevail and stresses personal effort as the real path, noting social leaders Vanderbilts involved in a public dispute.

Beverly Hills Calif Congress

Senate Completes Work On Appropriation To White

The Ohio Senate completed work on a $120 million appropriation bill but failed to align the budget with anticipated revenue for the next two years. Governor White is expected to approve the measure, which includes $390,000 for cigarette and education changes and funds for the state office building.

Senate White Columbus Dune Ufo George White Atata Edmundstras Goveernor White LP Mooney Republican Lineking County Director of Public Works General Revenue Fund

Athens County schools show enrollees rise to 4719

Floyd Linscott announces the Athens County annual school enrollment for 1920-31 at 4719 pupils aged five to 18, up from 4353 the previous year. Gains are spread across townships with Trimble Rural Schools at 1061, York Township 599, and Athens Township 540 pupils.

Athens County Athena County Floyd Linscott Athena Downy Linscott Trimble Township York Towsership Noa Athena Township Soaill

To Meet in Glouster Group Plans NAACP Formation

A meeting of African Americans from Athens and Perry Counties is set for Sunday at 2 PM at the First Baptist Church in Glouster to discuss forming a national association for the advancement of colored people. Speakers and jubilee singers from Columbus will participate.

Organization For Advancement of Colored People Glouster Jie Jad Athens Perry Counties First Baptist Church National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Columbus

Hospital bids revealed for Huntington Veterans Home project

Officials announced the three low bidders for the Huntington Veterans Hospital construction. Worsham Construction Company, Mawarvilih 407,000. Murch Brothers Construction Company, Bt. Lowm. National Construction We ner submitted bids. The bids total under consideration by the bureau as part of the Huntington project.

Washington Huntington W. Va Worsham Bretstruction Company Murch Brothers Tion Company Bt. Lowm National Construction

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