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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1929
Page
1
President Hoover prepares for a grand inaugural ceremony marking the transfer of power under the Coolidge administration. The article notes Hoover as a renowned engineer and administrator hailed as a symbol of the new machine age.
Calvin Coolidge's last day in Washington featured quiet farewells and composed conduct as he prepared to depart the White House. The scene contrasted with busy Congress as Hoover prepares to begin a new era, promising tariff revisions and relief measures amid a changing national mood.
The Jones Bill signed by the President imposes up to five years in prison and a $19 000 fine for liquor violations while directing federal judges to distinguish between habitual and casual violators. The act takes effect immediately alongside a $3 million prohibition appropriation, signaling a strong enforcement push on the eve of the Hoover administration.
The article surveys expected Hoover cabinet selections and the planned modernization of federal agencies. It notes Lindbergh’s aviation stunt and hints at debates over prohibition, party loyalty, and the new president’s approach to reform under a changing administration.
In Omaha Nebraska two bandits bound and robbed Rubin Plotkin a New York jeweler salesman of uncut diamonds believed worth over 100000 dollars. The robbery occurred late today in Plotkin s hotel room using a pass key. Plotkin had just returned from a business trip and the diamonds were taken from a closet.
Henry Hanson an American and J. W. Reid a British subject were seized by Mexican rebels near Be cas in Durango. They face a ransom of 24000 pesos and other demanded items. The State Department disclosed the incident as part of escalating cross border conflict.
Steubenville report says a gas stove explosion at Gould station sparked a fire that killed four family members and injured a fifth. Victims were Mr and Mrs Dera Prim 45 Charles Crawford 24 Mrs Anne Crawford 22 and Otis Crawford eight months. Officials say gas from a nearby natural well heated the Prim home. The blaze trapped them in sleeping quarters amid the flames.
The Civil Service Commission found Nelsonville, Ohio Chief of Police John Pearson guilty on all four charges including insubordination, dishonesty, incompetence, and drunkenness. Pearson planned to appeal to the Common Pleas Court and was present when the ruling was announced.
Ohio University president Elmer B. Bryan broadcast from Station WAIT in Columbia detailing a policy driven plan to align with the past while meeting future needs. He highlighted alumni accomplishments, funding requests for two new buildings, and three key university milestones.
The article previews three days of tournament action at Ohio University gymnasium in Athens. It highlights full game reports for both classes, crowd atmosphere, financial aspects, and profiles of notable players including small forwards and the “Roy Riegels” of the event. Also promised is coverage of the Sharkey Stribling fight alongside sport pages.
The notice outlines the Sunday issue layout with national, bishopric, people news and Athens society items on various pages. It mentions sections for editorial features, local Athens items, sports, society notes, and advertising sections across multiple pages.
Washington reports that President Coolidge and the Senate keep clashing on nominations as Congress winds down. More than 20 Coolidge nominees are expected to be shelved, including eight judgeships and top posts such as Secretary of the Navy Curtis J. Wilbur and former Senator Irvin Lenroot.
Washington March 2 USAH Wae was formally renounced as an instrument of nautical policy by 10 foreign nations and the United States when representatives met at the State department to deposit ratifications of the Kellogg Pact. France and Poland have ratified some, while Belgium and Japan have not yet ratified. ratifications become effective when remaining four are deposited. Senate and House actions followed on nominations and immigration measures amid a late session backdrop.
Washington March 2 The first move toward another Atlantic Pacific canal was completed when President Coolidge signed the wedge resolution ordering a survey of the Nicaragua route. The measure also directs an inquiry into expanding Panama Canal capacity.
Joaquin Gonzalez Pacheco and C B O McMillan departed Mexico City for Washington on a nonstop flight at 6 45 a m today after a brilliant take off with 500 gallons of gasoline. Fox Buys Loew's New York
Marysville reports Mrs. Julby Mazure mother of eight children was released from reformatory custody by Judge J W Porter of the Union County Common Pleas Court. She was ordered remanded to Lorain City Court for resentencing on a charge linked to a city ordinance. The infant born 10 days prior to detention accompanied her to Lorain. The case hinges on jurisdiction over the reformatory sentence.
New York March 2 A four week struggle to decide if the La Belle Ferronniere owned by Mrs Andree Hahn or the Louvre pane was painted by Leonardo da Vinci ends as twelve jurors discharge after failing to agree Justice Willa E Black presiding. The suit against Sir Joseph Duveen seeks 500000 in damages over a plaintiff ruined sale prospects. Ice in the Maumee River breaks up and a jam threatens Toledo Harbor.
President elect Hoover announced the cabinet completes with Robert Patterson Lamont of Chicago named secretary of commerce. The selection comes as Hoover seeks a trusted economic advisor while naming Hyde to another post in the administration.
President Hoover remains at home with his family and conducts routine tasks amid cabinet reshuffle rumors. He plans a March move to the White House, holds a first cabinet meeting Tuesday, and will host officials at the White House after a parade.
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