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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1934

Page

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Petitions For Party Candidacies Thrown Out In Board Review

Contested petitions from Democratic and Republican committees faced scrutiny at the Athens Board of Elections. Seventeen cases were denied or protested. several were accepted conditionally, with final outcomes to be decided by the secretary of state. Disputes centered on precinct eligibility, petition seals, and notary attestations amid a lengthy four session review.

The Ath. Board of Elections Tes Notary Accept Secretary of State Ghtare Democratic Executive Com Everett White Republican Central Com Albany State Kelley Nelsonville Republiaiman Poston, Sr Dan A. Bardin Athens Earl Johnson Trimuthean J. P. Griffin Hock- Democrat John W. Bolin Mius Blank Book Co Johnson War C. B. Chandrat Fire Leo Merchant Floyd Stantat Chauncey McKibben Samocrat Trimble Township Hollow Elmer Sarat the Plains McNabb Harold Richard H. Brown Urtzman Glouster Howard Russell Demeens Ibson Waterloo Township W. R. Wells Re- Bern Lathrop

Outlaw Pet Reilly Tells Federal Inquiries of Harboring Fugitives

John long hunted outlaw Pet Reilly confessed to Emmy Carroll in Minneapolis that Waterloo Ia killer Was dead and that he had knowledge of a harboring fugitive ring. Investigators heard the claim as a ball game ended days ago.

John Reilly Federal Invest Emmy Carroll Minneapolis Waterloo

Minured in Fall

Myrtie McComas age 63 of 76 percent suffered a fracture in a fall down stairs at night. She was removed to Arm Hospital.

iMyrtie McComas Ring Arms Hospital

Housing Bill Signed to Boost Home Building and Loans

President Roosevelt signed the Housing Bill to revive industry by financing new homes and modernization. It insures private loans up to 80 percent, with caps of 16 000 dollars per mortgage and 20 year terms, plus a 6 percent max interest. The plan creates national mortgage associations and expands the Home Owners Loan Corporation to 3 billion dollars.

Washington Roosevelt National Retail Lumber Dealers Association Interstate Commerce Commission Home Owners Loan Corporation

Roosevelt on the Air Is the Real Thing

Beverly Hills dispatch notes Will Rogers praising Franklin D Roosevelt as he plans a Honolulu trip and radio address. Rogers says Roosevelt’s talks are earnestly followed and his confidence signals progress out of the crisis.

Roosevelt Beverly Hills Cal Honolulu Will Rogers

McCune Urges Attendance for Legion Show in Athens

Athens residents urged to stay for the Fourth of July celebration organized by K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion. The day begins 10 30 a m at the Athens County Fairgrounds with a Millfield versus Glouster miners baseball game, followed by boxing, races, craft and midway attractions, outdoor dance, and a grand fireworks display.

Athens K. T. Crossen Post The American Legion Len B. McCune Legion Athens County Fairgrounds Millfield Glouster

Japs Bombard British Forces in Shanghai Riots

Rioting erupted as Japanese attacked British troops during arrests of two Japanese sailors in Shanghai's international settlement. Bricks bottles and clubs flew as both sides strained to avoid a larger clash in the war zone like district. Authorities feared further outbreaks as patrols remained heightened.

Shanghais International Settlement

Norma Millen Convicted as Accessory After Needham Robbery

Norma Millen age 19 was convicted of being an accessory after the fact to robbery and murder in the Needham Trust Company case. The Millen trio Morton and Irving Millen and Abraham Faber were already convicted of murder in the same crime that left two policemen dead in a February robbery.

Gunner Norma Morton Millen Irving Abraham Faber Needham Trust Company Norma Millen Dedham Mass

Alabama Court Upholds Negro Death Penalty

The Alabama Supreme Court upheld the death sentences of Clarence Norris and Heyward Patterson in the Scottsboro case. It set execution dates for Friday August 31. Justice Gardner ruled the jury list was fair and non discriminatory.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Supreme Court Clarence Norris Heyward Patterson Scottsboro Heywood Patterson Supreme Court Thomas F. Knight, Jr Norris Lucien D. Gardner Gardner Victoria Price Paint Rock

Condition of Marie Dressler Is Critical

Marie Dressler, 60, remained in critical condition after a two year decline. A nurse attended her continually today at Santa Barbara, while she could only work a few hours in latent pictures at her Hollywood studio.

Santa Barbara Calif i--Marie Dressier Hollywood Miss Dressler

Five Die in Hanford Ranch Fire

Five persons were burned to death when flames destroyed A. Kolff's ranch house near Hanford California. Fire officials said a possible sixth victim was missing and the coroner and fire chief hinted at possible foul play.

Hanford Calif A. Kolff O. D. Strong W. D. Cackler

Health official warns against Fourth of July firework use

Columbus report states Dr H G Southard Ohio state director of health cites 86 deaths from fire crackers in the last four years and urges restraint to prevent more casualties.

Columbus H. G. Southard Southard Ohio

Ohio governor eyes urgent school matters after unanimous voting

Governor George White planned to urge the legislature to focus on urgent school issues and recall lawmakers in September. He sought reenactment of the Lloyd Bill to aid districts with short term notes and unfunded debt, funding options, federal borrowing, and alignment with a ten mill tax limit. Ohio building and loan legislation sped to adoption with a unanimous Senate vote, reshaping directors rules and offset provisions as it heads to final House action.

Columbus George White Ohio Senate House H. E. Hoagland Special Committee

Darrow Board Sparks NRA Feud Over Reports

Washington reports a clash between the Darrow Review Board and the NRA as Hugh Johnson and NRA administrators trade sharp accusations of false material and inaccuracy in the second Darrow report. Ronald Aichberg and twelve NRA officials reply, while Charles E. Russell forecasts a board statement. The White House has provided the reports for publication.

Washington Lph NRA Darrow Review Board Hugh Johnson S*uing T Herarrow Darrow Ronald R. Aichberg Charles E. Russell Clarence Darrow Whits House Roosevelt

Plea Entered in Assault Charge by Athens Man

Ed Nice of Athens appeared before Mayor Len B. McCune to answer an assault and battery charge filed by Maude Syckes of Chauncey. Nice pleaded not guilty and posted 500 bond for grand jury action. Three others, Carl Williams, Charles Markhan, and Guy Glover, were fined five dollars and costs for intoxicants.

Ed Nice Athens Len B. McCune Maude Syckes Chauncey Nice Carl Williams Charles Markhan Guy Glover

Birth Announcement for Daughter of Mr and Mrs Connett

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Connett of 6n Morris Avenue at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Wednesday afternoon at 1 30. The birth adds a new member to the Connett family with details recorded for the local birth notice.

Raymond Connett Morris Avenue Sheltering Arms Hospital

Milwaukee Riots as Electric Railway Strike Spreads

Rioting hit Milwaukee on June 28 as a citywide walkout by Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company workers prompted street car suspensions. About 59 arrests, 11 policemen and 12 others injured as 8,000 to 30,000 demonstrators attacked barns, cars, and stations across Oakland Avenue, South Side and West Side districts over unions seeking a vote on replacing the company union.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company Oakland Avenue American Federation of Labor Fond du Lac Avenue A. F. of L Utility

State Moves to Stop Refilling Of Legal Liquor Bottles

Columbus, June 24. The state liquor control board prohibited refilling any bottle of legally sold liquor beer or wine. The rule targets bootlegging remnants and aims to curb misleading labels on low powered beer. The action follows federal patterns and seeks to protect revenue from state and federal taxes.

Columbus Liquor Control Board Federal Treasury Department

Relief Commission To End Activities In Pickaway County

Adjutant General Frank J. Henderson chairman of the State Relief Commission announced that the commission will remove all activities including its works division program from Pickaway County by month end. He cited the improper diversion of 16888 dollars in state relief funds as the basis for the action.

Columbus Frank JD. Henderson State Relief Commission Pickaway County Henderson

Veterans Elect Head Lowry as Delegate in Ohio Ceremony

Judge Edward E. Corn of Ironton was elected department commander at the United Spanish War Veterans department of Ohio session in Toledo. He succeeds Scott Wehe of Columbus. Delegates to the national convention in Pittsburgh include Frank Lowry of Athens Ray Goddard of Warren and E. B. Sykes of Bellefontaine.

Toledo Edward E. Corn Ironton United Spanish War Veterans Department of Ohio Corn Scott Wehe Columbus Pittsburgh Frank Lowry Athens Ray Goddard Wareren BE. EB Sykes Bellefontaine

Logan considers municipal electric light plant ordinance

Logan council introduces an ordinance to authorize the mayor and service director to apply to the PWA for a loan to secure a site and build a municipal electric light plant. The measure passed first reading 5 to 1 with L. K. Showalter dissenting. Mayor FitzGerald favors a public vote on the plant.

Logan PWA Fred Weis L. K. Showalter Kenneth R. Fitzgerald

Onion Strike Picket Shot Near Kenton

In McGuffey Ohio onion pickets clashed with workers as Tunie O Dell 25 was shot in the neck while efforts to halt three teamsters from returning to work on the Scioto Land Company fields failed. O Dell plans warrants later and is brother to strike leader Okey O Dell during a heated deadlock over the million dollar crop.

Kenton Scioto Tunie O'Dell Sccioto Land Company O'Dell Tunie Okey O'Dell McGuffey

Bombings Hit Austria On War Anniversary

Widespread bombing outrages broke out across Austria on the twentieth anniversary of Archduke Ferdinand's assassination. One blast damaged a main railroad line near Prudenz and violence accompanied the unrest. reports say Louis Barthou, the French foreign minister, may have been targeted as he traveled by train to Paria.

Vienna Austria Louis Barthou Paria Prudenz Archduke Ferdinand Sarajevo Bosnia

England Prepares To Meet World in Air

Lord Londonderry, the British minister for air, told the House of Lords that Britain is enlarging its air force to be equal to any country within striking distance. He noted Britain would also seek a bigger navy at the 1955 naval conference as a leader in world disarmament.

London Great Britain England Lord Londerry House of Lords

Bishop May Enlist Children in Campaign

Arch bishop John T. McNicholas proposed enlisting 2.6 million school children in a church campaign against salacious films. Speaking at the National Catholic Educational Association in Chicago, he said their welfare outweighs supporting the film industry and outlined mobilizing children nationwide.

Chicago John T. McNicholas Archdiocese of Cincinnati National Catholic Educational Association

Heat Grips Ohio as Victims and Drownings Increase

June 28 Columbus report details Forest Earl 10 dying of heat prostration in Portsmouth, Otto Frybert 18 drowning in Lake Erie at Cleveland, Armando Marano 19 missing after pool dive in Garfield Heights, plus an unidentified 18 year old found in a Cleveland lagoon. Weather remains humid with 100.5 degrees peak.

Columbus Ohio Forest Earl Portsmouth Cleveland Otto Frybert Lake Erie Armando Marano Garfield Heights

Order Gas Company To Return Large Sum

Columbus June 28 Under the Ohio Supreme Court mandate the State Utilities Commission ordered the Weat Ohio Gas Company to refund about 350000 to customers within 50 days following a ruling that lowered rates and required restitution for alleged excessive charges. Attorneys said the company would appeal to the United States Supreme Court despite the refund order.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court State Utilities Commission Weat Ohio Gas Company Supreme Court United States Supreme Court

Cleveland to Host 1935 National Amateur Golf Championship

Cleveland will stage the 1935 National Amateur Golf Championship after hosting the National Intercollegiate Golf Tournament. The Country Club hosts the event beginning this week.

Cleveland Country Club

Want Ad Scottie Promotes Classified Advertising

A Nelsonville column promotes daily classified ads offering wash dresses, summer silks, high chairs, a portable ironer, gas range, and china closet. It invites readers to rent rooms or buy property with items listed on the Classified Page. The writer endorses classified advertising as beneficial.

Nelsonville

Abduction in Harriman Prompts AFL Leaders to Seek Martial Law

Fred G Held, vice president of the American Federation of Hosiery Workers, was abducted from a Harriman train car by three gunmen and beaten before being released in the countryside. He vowed to return with AFL leaders to oppose terror tactics blamed on lynch law methods. Governor McAllister and AFL President William Green called for those responsible to be caught.

Harriman Tenn Fred G. Held Heid American Federation of Hosiery Workers Chattanooga Emil Rieve Philadelphia American Federation of Labor Eix Johnson W Hannay William Green Rieve Hill McAllister Tennessee McAllister

Brothers Take Off for Poland in War saw Monoplane

Adamowicz brothers Benja min and Joseph depart Brooklyn at 5 40 am EST bound for Warsaw Poland in their red white and blue monoplane War saw. They plan refuel at Harbor Grace Newfoundland then fly the great circle route via Dublin and Berlin to reach their ancestral home. Holger Horriis accompanies them to Copenhagen then departs Harbor Grace. They carry six sandwiches a dozen hard boiled eggs and coffee for the voyage.

Brooklyn N. Y Adamowicz Brothers Benjamin Joseph Warsaw Poland Harbor Grace New Foundland Atlantic Holger Horriis Copenhagen Misa Liberty Hoiriis Harbor Great Circle Dublin Berlin

Ten Die In Explosion Of Powder Factory

Olympia Washington June 28 Victims of a terrific explosion at Hawks Prairie powder factory left ten dead. Seven survivors were hospitalized with three in critical condition. The blast was heard 30 miles away and destroyed the plant.

Olympia Wash Hawks Prairie

Cotton Again Leads In British Open Play

In Sandwich England Henry Cotton shot a 5 under par round to reach a two round total of 132 at Royal St Georges. Denny Shute, defending champion, trailed by 11 shots at the halfway mark of the 72 hole British Open golf championship.

Sandwich Eng Henry Cotton Royal St. Georges Denny Shute

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Sion Board Murrrep W. B. Republican Coolville Earl York Townville Miss Hazel J. J. Otis W. F. Burke Shields Athens North M. L Kimmey Athens Township Baker Troy Town A. Russell New Charles D. King Demphage Township Harold Democrat Tatie Committee Har Floyd Stanley C. B. W. F. Burke Leo Merch Zer McCune Fairgrounds China Far East Shanghai Street Mer Alabama Supreme Body Rules Marie Dressler Building and Loan Associations Darrow Board Hughes Ohio River Cincinnati Relief Commission Lowry City of Kachemacher Park Goose Creek Main Street Ohio Marsh Meticholag Lunken Weather Bureau Scottie Hosiery Federation Harriman Hosiery Millis Blue Eagle Hugh 8. Johnson Atlantic Ocean Grace Cotton
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