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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1932

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Athens Woman Fatally Burned After Cleaning Fluid Accident

Miss Lucile Aurelia Friedrich aged 32 died at University Hospital Athens after a bottle of cleaning fluid exploded on a shelf. The incident occurred when a stool slipped send ing fluid into a stove flame. she rolled in a rug to smother flames and was later pronounced dead. She worked in the Extension Division of Ohio University and resided with Mrs. Hattie Carr at 28 South Lancaster Street. Her family was from Massillon and her sister Anne and mother Magdalene Friedrich survived.

Lucile Aurelia Friedrich University Hospital Athens Miss Friedrich S. H. Bing Ohio University West Hattie Carr South Lancaster Biédel- Mead Massillon Anne Magdalene Friedrich Catholic Church Theta Phi Alpha Sorority Carr

No Fresh Clues and Inside Job Theory Grow Credence

Investigators find no fresh clues and the inside job theory gains credence as they seek a woman who mailed an air mail letter. A mysterious phone call attempted to place Lindbergh's whereabouts. The Lindbergh home region is cleared of reporters and watchers as paths reopen for the kidnapers. parents urge safety.

Lindbergh

Tearful Lindbergh Keeps Calm Amid Babysnatch Search

Anne Morrow Lindbergh, in Hopewell New Jersey, holds to the motto keep a cool head in emergencies as the search for Charles Augustus Jr continues. Her tearful eyes reveal strain but she stays composed and worries about the baby's health and diet while awaiting news. She is due to have another child in May and keeps busy with routine tasks to occupy her mind.

Hopewell N. J U.P Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Fremont Auto Collision Claims Three In Clyde Area

Fremont report says on Wednesday night at Clyde near here Frank Kutz of Cleveland was killed and Mrs. Charles Lowe of Detroit along with 18 year old Lester Henagen of Fremont were injured when a car driven by Kutz collided with one driven by Mrs Lowe.

Fremont Frank Kutz Cleveland Charles Lowe Detroit Lester Henagen Clyde Here Kutz Mre. Lowe

Today Only Wet Gestures Talk Peace and Fight

A quirky feature notes accord and conflict themes with light satirical tone. It contrasts polite gestures with sharp disputes, reflecting on hospitality and criticism.

Wet House Wins Narrow Vote On Resubmission Of Amendment

The House votes 145 in favor of resubmitting the Highteenth Amendment though some see it as symbolic. Rhode Island passes a bill legalizing 3.75 percent beer, signed by Governor Case, but federal prohibition remains enforced. The clash between state tolerance and national policy persists as March 1933 approaches.

HOUSE Congress Rhode Island Case United States

Japan Accepts League Plan Amid Quiet Talks on Truce

Japan, with a polite smile, agrees to the League of Nations plan for peaceful discussion to end hostilities and to a temporary truce with China. Meanwhile, Japanese forces storm the line as fighting intensifies, the Chinese retreat in hard fighting, and an Imperial Japanese flagship is mentioned amid the clash.

Japan League of Nations China

Prohibition Hits New York Hotels Hard

The piece notes several New York hotels have suffered huge losses or become under receivership due to Prohibition. It suggests income tax implications for hotel corporations and states no action is expected in 1931 or 1932. It ends by mentioning customers lingering in speakeasies.

New York Income Tax Department

Congressman Sirovich on Critics Ruining Theatre

New York congressman William Irving Sirovich clashes with theater critics who label his play inferior. The exchange describes critics accusing his work and his irritation at the remark. Page 4 continuation noted.

William Irving Sirovich New York Sirovich

Driver's Foot Slips and Car Drowns Family in River

In Cleveland a 32 year old Leonard Pegg survived after his car plunged into the Cuyahoga River. His wife Ethel 37 and two children Curtis 10 and Maxine 8 drowned before rescue efforts could save them. Pegg said a foot slip from brake to accelerator caused the crash and he attempted to save his son but weakened. Police noted prior quarrels and separations and reports of previous suicide attempts by Pegg.

Cleveland U.A Lutheran Hospital Leonard Pegg Cuyahoga River Ethel Pegg Curtis Maxine Pegg Berea O. Pegg

Fighting Continues Near Shanghai in War Communique

The Chinese announced that fighting raged tonight at Nanjiang and Liuho, dashing hopes for immediate peace in the Shanghai sector. Japan had earlier claimed all military operations were ordered to cease. Nanjiang lies 20 miles west of Shanghai on the railway to Nanking. Liuho lies north of the city on She Yang.

Shanghai Nanjiang Liuho Nanziang Nanking She Yang

National effort on kidnaping case of Lindbergh baby

Hopewell New Jersey reports every agency from federal to local law enforcement mobilized to find Baby Charles A Lindbergh Jr. as President Hoover orders all departments to assist. Radio and press banded together and lawmakers consider tougher kidnapping laws while authorities search nationwide.

Hopewell N. J U.R United States Charlies A. Lindbergh, Jr Europe Canada Mexico Washington Hoover United States Secret Service Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Department of Commerce Coast Guard and Customs Department of Treasury Post Office Department Mitchell

Jap Activities Halted and Peace Plan Proposed

Shanghai reports Japanese military and naval authorities halted operations after Chinese forces fell back 12% miles. Consul Murai said Japan aimed to protect lives and property and cease activities. Peace terms call for Chinese withdrawal to be set by talks, mutual standoff, and a truce with talks at Shanghai to arrange withdrawal and order in the International Settlement.

Shanghai Kuramatsu Murai Kent

Clemency plea heard for Daniel Hunt on death row

Ohio Parole Board hears clemency plea for Daniel Hunt, 58, condemned for killing Putnam County constable Frank Conaway and wounding Leon Mobuck. Attorney Albert Straman argues Hunt fired only two shots, and Conaway was struck by a stray bullet from a deputy.

Columbus U.P Ohio Parole Board Daniel Hunt Frank Conaway Putnam County Albert H. Straman Ottawa Hunt Leon Mobuck Farmer Conoway Fred

General's Widow Delia Buckner Dies in Louisville

Delia Craigborne Buckner widow of Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner dies in Louisville. Buckner, a noted southern military leader and Kentucky governor from 1881 to 1888, passed away today, confirming the loss of a prominent state and national figure.

Louisville Delia Craigborne Buckner Simon Bolivar Buckner South Kentucky

Miners Attack at Radcliffe Idle Thompson Mine

About 80 union miners from Hocking and Sunday Creek districts attacked the Thompson Cost Company mine at Radcliffe early today. They demanded recognition of the United Mine Workers and forced the mine to close. Night watchman Herbert Pierce was beaten and threatened as the mob gathered near the road crossing. Local miners were assaulted and the mine remains idle.

Radcliffe Herbert Pierce Pierce Hocking Thompson Coal Company

Bank cashier indicted on eleven counts in Marion bank case

The Marion National Bank former cashier Henry W. Hane faces eleven indictments for misapplication and embezzlement totaling about 90 000 dollars. Federal officers report the shortage as the bank, once run by his father and founded by his grandfather, remains closed after his disappearance and later arrest in Columbus.

Marion Bank Toledo U.R Henry W. Hane Marion National Bank Federal Grand Jury Hane Columbus

Bond Plan Ohio Mayors To Study Ohio Baby Bond Idea

In Columbus March 3, Mayor Worley proposes selling small charity bonds to citizens to fund relief. He will present the plan to the mayors of Ohio’s six largest cities at City Hall. They aim to unite for a proposal to Governor White seeking an extra legislative session. Worley backs re enacting the Pringle Roberts Bill with minor changes to allow city bond sales.

Ohio Columbus Worley White Pringle-Roberts

Belden Brick Plant Resumes Ops After Shutdown

Belden Brick Company plant at Roanoke near Uhrichsville resumes operation Friday after a shutdown. The move marks a restart for the facility following temporary closure.

Uhrichsville Belden Brick Company Roanoke Here

Short Sellers Attacked as Hoover Pushes Market Probe

President Hoover urges senators to publish names of bear raiders and seeks authority for an investigation into short selling. The Banking and Currency Committee is to meet at 3 p.m. to discuss a resolution targeting market operations, beyond Hoover’s original scope. He blames short sellers for recent market declines and criticizes Stock Exchange officials.

Washington Hoover Administration Senate Banking and Currency Committee Stock Exchange

Lynching and Kidnaping Debate in Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills editor laments lynching’s narrow reach and argues kidnappings deserve attention. She recalls the Morrow family’s loss of their 29 month old son, describing the child’s golden curls, mother’s playtime, and father’s soft pillow games, before the child was dragged away.

Beverly Hills Calif Morrow Lindy Clie

Inside Job Blamed in Lindbergh Child Kidnapping

Hopewell New Jersey March 3 reports quote Mrs. Dwight Morrow and others who believe an inside job by people close to the family led to the abduction of Charles A Lindbergh Jr. Investigators noted familiarity with the household nursery and grounds after the child fell ill and the Lindberghs stayed away from Mrs. Morrow's home.

Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr Hopewell N. J Lindbergh Dwight Morrow Charles A Lindbergh, Jr Lindberghe Sourland Mountain Lindberghs Mia Morrow Mrs. Morrow New York University Alumni Association New York Henry Breckenridge Mother’s

Opinions Split Over Sales Tax Rates in Revenue Bill

In Washington March 3 the House Ways and Means Committee debated the manufactures sales tax rate for the Billion Dollar Revenue Bill. Members differed on whether the rate should be two percent or two and a quarter percent, affecting expected revenue.

Washington U.R House Ways and Means

Lonardo Freed Over Lack of Evidence in Triple Killing Case

Lonardo, 21, was released today due to insufficient evidence in the March 3 gang killing involving Rosario and Raymond Porello and their bodyguard Dominic Mangino, who had been held for questioning last week.

Lonardo Triple Rosario Raymond Porello Dominic Mangino

Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Deepens Mystery

Hopewell New Jersey March 3 1932 mystery deepened as state police cleared the Lindberghs home area and searched for the kidnapped 20 month old Charles A Lindbergh while Colonel Lindbergh sought contacts with the kidnapers. A ransom offer of 50000 was reported as authorities followed every clue with two thirds of the state police on duty and no fresh word on the child's whereabouts.

Hopewell N. J Charles A. Lindbergh Sourland Mountain Lindbergh Colonel Lindbergh United Press Forencen Trenton

Second Grade Gunman Disarmed by Police at School

In Cleveland a second grade pupil at Oliver Hazard Perry School brandished an 82 caliber revolver belt and aimed at classmates. Two policemen disarmed him after the teacher fled to the cloak room and the principal alerted authorities.

Cleveland Oliver Hazard Perry Zula L. Bruce

Divorce Granted in Athens County Court for Mrs Helen Henry

Mrs Helen Henry was granted a divorce from Ralph M Henry in Athens County Common Pleas Court on grounds of gross neglect of duty. The decree also restores her maiden name Helen Verity after the proceedings amid allegations of extreme cruelty in the couple’s divorce suit.

Helen Verity Helen Henry Athens County

Woman delivers Lindbergh letter from Jersey car

A woman from New Jersey halted at the South End postal station in Boston on March 3 or 4 and handed a letter to Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, then fled in a late model touring car. Postal clerk Harry Downes intercepted the item and handed it to postal inspectors for police discussion with detectives.

Hoston New Jersey South End Charles A. Lindbergh Hopewell N. J Colonel Lindbergh Jeft Todd Harry Downes Police

Lindbergh Baby Kidnap Probe Focuses on Ladder and Footprints

Hopewell, N J March 8 Investigators narrowed the Lindbergh baby kidnapping to three clues a seven foot three section pine ladder a $50 000 ransom note and shoeless footprints in mud outside the nursery A waitress reported three men seen at a Huntington restaurant five days before and again on the night of the abduction.

Hopewell N. J Keating Huntington Lindbergh

Mother Guilty in Bank Holdups Sentenced to Life

In Napoleon Ohio Judge Cahill sentenced Pearl Griffith 28 alleged gang leader and two brothers and another man to life in prison after guilty pleas to two bank holdups in Henry County Common Pleas Court. Griffith’s Lima confession last week implicated the others.

Napoleon Henry Court R. W. Cahill Common Pleas Pearl Griffith Lima Marysville Reformatory

Child Dies After Brutal Home Treatment

A girl from Mt. Clemens Michigan died from injuries after parents used a severe beating last week in an attempt to cure her St Vitus Dance. The incident was reported from the hospital where she was treated for back and leg injuries.

MT. Clemens Mich Hattie Fletcher

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Tneas Sourland Mountain Mansion Mrs. Lindbergh King Features, Inc Bergh McArthur Athens Fields Will Jack Cuddy By Bates Raney Ers Loring Wildwood Helen Charles Long Cutter Clevels Heights Mina Annie &. Cutter
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