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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1929

Page

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Prohibition Enforcements Faces Shakeup Rumor

Washington reports a possible shift in prohibition enforcement as President Hoover weighs changes to the enforcement machinery after sensational stories. Treasury official Lowman and Prohibition Commissioner Toran were rumored to be replaced, though White House and Lowman deny dismissal.

Washington U.A Hoover Treasury Mellon Treasury Department Lowman James MM. Toran White House

Tarring Route 5 East of Coolville Underway

The State Highway Department began tarring Route 5 from Coolville east almost a mile to Route 7 on Saturday and will continue Sunday. Work will extend to the Washington County line Monday. Plans for tarring Route 50 toward Athens are being formulated.

Coolville State Highway Department Washington County Athens

Married Two Weeks, He Wants a Divorce

In Kumbus a 26 year old man who eloped with 19 year old Lucille Davis of Mansfeld filed for divorce on grounds of gross neglect shortly after the elopement. Mrs. Davis and her mother had the couple arrested earlier for allegedly sworn false statements regarding the marriage.

Kumbus Simmons Lucille Davis Mansfeld Gross Deglect

Buckley Conviction Upheld by Appeals Court in Grand Rapids

The U S Circuit Court of Appeals upheld former Ohio State Treasurer Bert B Buckley s conviction on conspiring to offer a bribe and violate national prohibition laws. The case traced Buckley to a beer probe involving the Jackson Brewery in Cincinnati and employs a recorded plot using a trap at Buckley s home.

Buckley Appeals Grand Rapids Atlanta Grand Rapids, Mich U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Bert B. Buckley Ohio Columbus John Farmer Terr B. Khart Jackson Cincinnati Federallj Joseph Sperber Jackson Brewery Joho Bh Huckh Wis

Boxing Fights Drawn Out In New York Exhibition

A lively but unclear report describes a fifteen round boxing exhibition in New York featuring Tod ay Vacudun Spanish Basque and Mas Schmeling pummeling each other with spectators enjoying the show. It notes bruised fighters Pauline and others and references American interest in heavyweight champions abroad amid a prosperous era.

Vacudun Mas Schmeling New York Gentlemen and Dies

Missionary killed by jungle bison in Eneau

The Rev. John D. Harris American missionary to Eneau was killed May 8 when a wild bison gored him during a jungle walk. His wife, a former Marion girl, and his children are to return home this summer, per dispatches received in Marion.

Marion John D. Harris Eneau Hus Marr J. G. Bochstater Bochstabler Harris

Acquittal in Murder Case Near Ayers Station

John Wallace, 61, was acquitted of murder in the death of Marion Harper near Ayers Station last winter. The defense claimed self defense, and the jury agreed, setting the accused free on June 29.

Jackson John Wall Iice Marion Harper Ayers Station Wallace

Maine Senator Supports Wine Reform

United States Senator Arthur M. Gould Jr. of Maine, a dry state for 75 years, backs licensing for light wines. A St. Louis grape juice firm submitted a letter in a lawsuit in which Gould admits achieving “some very fair results” with their product in making wine.

Maine Arthur M. Gould, Jr United States St. Louis Gould

Naughton Freed Over Coal Miner Death Case

Pat Naughton of Nelsonville was released after involvement in the fatal fight that killed Victor Frenchy Arnico, Nelsonville coal miner. Authorities say Naughton knew nothing of the incident. Peter Wollett and Barnes Pearson remain charged with manslaughter pending further proceedings.

Pat Naughton Nelsonvil Othe Victor Frenchy" Arnico Nelsonville Naughton Th. Williams Arrivo Jon Arien Peter Wollett Barnes Pearson

Ohio youth Hugo Spatz seeks Edison scholarship

Hugo Spatz of Bexley a Columbus suburb hopes to carry on Thomas A Edison’s work as the Edison scholarship candidate from Ohio He was born in Milan Ohio and will compete with youths from all states in the Edison scholarship examinations at St Louis Missouri in 1915 He finished high school in three years.

Thomas A. Edison Hugo Spatz Bexley Columbus Edison Milan Ohio Spatz Last Orange N. O

Lightning Strikes Cattle Killing 16 Head Near School

Logan June reports 16 head of cattle killed by a single bolt of lightning near Nickie Mate School. Cattle were found scattered. one steer wedged against a tree. Estimated loss for Mr Skinner ranges from 100 to 1500 dollars, largely covered by insurance.

Logan A.fp. Skinner Jara Nickie Mate School Skinner Insurange

Sugar Tariff Fates Debated by Senate Committee

In Washington the Senate committee on tariffs prepared to offer executive proposals, presenting two definite plans for sugar tariff changes. Both aim to keep the sug ar price near six cents a pound while shielding Cuban and American producers amid volatile market conditions.

Washington Ily Senate Nanes New Yorks

Third Son Born To Queen Marie In Royal Palace

Reported birth of a son to Queen Marie of Jugo Slavia at the Royal Palace. The infant is described as the third son of King Alexander with Prince Tomislav noted among royal offspring. details mention royal visitors in residence at Toquat Palace.

Queen Marie Temgrade Chiren Marie Jugo Rave Royal Palace Alexander Peter van Mothe Secont Tomislav Qa Marie Raumanta Juga- Slavia Tieana Toquat Palace

They’re Sorry Now Convicts Shift to Rock Pile

Two inmates from the Thenw peniten tiary at Slatesville previously weeded a garden when guards ordered them to lower weeds. They are now assigned to hard labor on the rock pile at the old penitentiary here.

Anne Thenw Slatesville

Windswept House Carried By Storm Near Kunkts

Mr and Mrs Charles Ester recount a windstorm that lifted their house and set it down in the road with their baby inside. The structure traveled over 100 feet and the road remained impassable. Mrs Esterline suffered minor injuries.

Goryan Charles Esterline Kunkts

Bus Skids On Wet Road Injuring Twenty Two In Youngstown

A Pittsburgh Detroit Nevin Lines bus with twenty seven aboard skidded on a wet street in Youngstown and toppled. Driver Jack Irvine blamed for the crash while company officials said the wet pavement and road grade caused the skid. Thirteen passengers were hospitalized with serious injuries and others escaped with minor hurts as rescuers aided victims and summoned ambulances.

Youngstown Irving KB. Matter Ss Isfon Iris Company Matter Heap Tassengera Ditable Ty Weter Thomas Poland Tarnhird Sheriff Stane Molter

Not satisfied with verdict in girl's death in Junction City

In New Lexington shine 23 UP sherifty Kort Wilson and Prosecuting Attorney H C Warner plan further investigation into the death of Misa Milabeth Flay of Junction City whose body was found in an oil tank near Junction City Wednesday. Relatives and neighbors dispute the coroner H Hinshall verdict citing no marks on the tank and questioning entry methods while cigarette stubs nearby fuel a drugging theory.

New Lexington Shine 23 Sherity Kort Wilson Atttarney H.C. Warner Misa Milabeth Flay Junction City Junctson City Seyv H. ¥. Hinshall

Kiwanis Head ISSUER IS CLOSED

Horace W. McDavid of Paris is named the new Kiwanis International president elect Tardieu is interior minister. The enactment confirms the earlier decision to reopen the organization after a negative wartime pact, following a Milwaukee convening.

Horace W. McDavid Paris U.P Andrieu

Hawks Set Transcontinental Flight Records Again

Captain Frank Hawks, famed trans continental flyer, completed a Los Angeles to New York return run faster than any earlier pilot, setting two new records. A damaged plane limited the trip after he rammed a fence at Roosevelt Field. Weather remained suitable for the speedy voyage.

Roosevelt Field N.Y Frank Hawks America Los Angeles

No Fear Here for Near-Beer Seizure Case Report

In Manitowee Wisconsin and Polk County Iowa, a freight seizure involves near-beer shipments intercepted by police. Judge Morshaw orders return of contraband assets as a court considers interstate alcohol laws and a potential appeal to higher courts.

Tikkaty Ain Barlight Osays Munterpat Mershin Drew Trodnets Company Fori Sfamtmond Dry Crisie Jidge Morshaw Polk County En Moines Sonny

Impartial Scientific Observer Sought for Prohibition Study

President Hoover's Law Enforcement Commission seeks a careful impartial scientific observer to analyze prohibition enforcement in the United States. The commission plans a sectional approach, with hearings to be held in fall, and appeals Loyalty Sunday to churchgoers to support the President's program.

Cecil Owen Washington United States Hoover Law Enforcement Commission Doran League

France Seeks Delay on 607000 Dollar French Debt

A 607000 dollar French debt to the United States due August 2 is under discussion for postponement. Officials cited the war material purchases and the Berenger funding plan as factors, with Stimson noting changes may require congressional action.

Washington Jung U.rl United States Fr Urs France Eadfy Metheny Whch Ongres Stimson Orrick Congress Metieu

Nevins to Die Monday for Murder

Governor Cooper will not seek clemency for James T. Nevins as he faces execution Monday for the murder of Pierre automoblie suspect, with the governor already informed of the case facts and no clemency request granted.

Nevins Columbus Dune Cooper James T. Nevion

Jail mother of 16 pleads guilty to selling whisky

Mrs Katherine Tost, 56 and mother of 16, told a Fort Smith Arkansas judge she sold two quarts of home made whisky to educate her children. She was sentenced to 18 months. She lives at Hulom, Arkansas.

Katherine Tost Fort Smith, Ark Altium Arke

Rescue Airmmen Lost in Stormy Seas Stir Wide Search

Five Nations mobilize resources in a search for airmen lost at sea during a storm. Spanish people clung to hope as rescue efforts continued through challenging weather.

OAS

Lost aviators rescued after Atlantic search near Azores

France and three companions sailing from Cartagena toward the United States were feared lost after losing contact near Portugal. A British search with 24 planes on a Dornier carrier aided by Portuguese and Spanish vessels located and rescued them near the Azores, ending the longest widespread hunt since a prior missing flight.

John Degandt Madiud Vormanden Hramwon Franco Hky North Atlantic theAzores Islands Azores Admiralty

Athens Messenger Promotes Home Conveniences Booklet

The Athens Messenger announces a Department of Agriculture booklet on Home Conveniences with time saving devices for housewives. Readers may request a copy by sending four cents for postage and handling to the publisher.

lThe Athens Messenger Department of Agriculture

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