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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1932

Page

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Student To Report Deposed Governor For Service In Far East

An-Yi Chao, a Chinese student who graduated in February, leaves Athens to join the war. He plans to report to Marshal Chang Hseh Liang, former Manchu governor on whose staff he served, and will return to his homeland. He will disguise himself and contact his parents in Mudken before reporting to duty.

an-Yi Chao Athens Chang-Hseh Liang Manchu America Wan-Yi United States Mudken Bee

Return to China by Wan Yi Chao Promised War Dispatches

Wan Yi Chao, a Chinese graduate, leaves to return home and join war service. He will report to The Messenger from China and again after entering the army, promising firsthand condition updates for readers.

Orient the Messenger Wan-Yi Chao China

Wan-Yi Chao Graduates from QC University Honors

Wan Yi Chao completes a February Emminencement after three years of study. He joined the fifties here and lived in native Ameri homes while taking part in classroom discussions. He embraced American ideals, advocates world disarmament, and wishes to return to China and Britain for his country rather than stay to read about Sino-Japanese bubles in newspapers.

Wan-Yi Chao QC University Thens Ameri China

Truce Breaks In Far East War Resumed

Shanghai reports renewed fighting after armistice orders. Clashes erupt at Nanang near the Shanghai Nanking railroad as Chinese forces resist Japanese demands for a neutral zone. Japanese troops occupy Chapei, deny entry to the district for three days.

Far East Shanghai U.P Shanghai Sea Nanang Shanghai-Nanking Chiang Kwuing-Nai 19Th Route Army Chapei

Stop Man With Baby 28 Times

Cambridge police stopped a green sedan with New Jersey plates carrying a man a woman and a cur ly haired blue eyed baby. The driver J D Ware of Irondale New Jersey was released after the child was found to be a girl two years old matching Lindbergh Jr descriptions. Ware said he had been stopped 28 times and claimed police had aimed pistols at him and a machine gun was leveled.

Cambridge U.R J. D. Ware Irondale N. J Charles Lindbergh, Jr Weare Illinois

Walford Bros mine owners seek militia protection

New Philadelphia March 4 owners of the Walford Bros coal mine asked Governor George White for militia protection of their property amid unrest at the mine.

New Philadelphia Walford Bros Heer George White

Will Says We Can't Get Back to Normal Uni

Beverly Hills letters comment on the public focus as the nation centers on a missing baby. The writer hopes for a safe return, comparing the moment to Lindbergh's Paris landing and urging recovery to resume normal life.

Will Beverly Hills Cainf Atlantic Lindbergh Paris

Investigators Keep Up Search For Lindbergh Kidnapping Clues

Hopewell New Jersey March 4. U P reports investigators push ahead on hot clues about inside information in the Lindbergh kidnap case. Italian veteran Michael Fiaschetti offers the theory an inside job by someone familiar with the home and routine. He predicts the child may be found within miles and warns against gang involvement.

Hopewell N. J U.P Lindbergh Dwight Morrow Michael Fiaschett Fiaschetti

Proposals Tax Angers State Senate Set For Vote

In Kentucky, legislators prepared to vote on a proposed one per cent general sales tax amid strong opposition. Merchants statewide protested as about 200 demonstrators marched to Governor Ruby Laffoon's mansion demanding to meet him. A maid reported badges reading opposed to the sales tax and that one man carried a pistol during the confrontation.

Frankfort U.P Ruby Laffoon Senate Kentucky Laffoon Capitol

Pipe May Be Clue In Hostetler Murder Case

Three red fingerprints on a length of gas pipe found in the shack of 75 year old recluse Old Billy Hostetler may solve his murder. The pipe rolled under an old melodeon in the lonely shack. A man and two well dressed women visited Hostetler in a large automobile last Sunday.

Wadsworth U.P Billy’ Hostetler Billy Hostetler

Ngi Baby Gorilla Undergoes Major Lung Operation

Washington surgeons last night performed the first major operation on a gorilla, draining his infected lung after pneumonia. Ngi showed almost immediate improvement under partial anaesthetic and cocaine injections during the procedure on a makeshift operating table.

Washington U.P N'gi N’gi

Letter mailed in Ohio says give us time

A letter to Col. Charles Lindbergh found at Granville Ohio post office reads Tell Ann not to be nervous Everything OK Give us time It is signed with a 4 inside cross marks Newark police take the note. Two milk bottles found in Newark bearing New Jersey and Johnstown Pa stamps linked to the case.

Granville U.P Col Charles Lindbergh Ann O. K Newark Johnstown New Jersey Here

Shell Oil offers 17500 to settle Wheeler suit

Shell Oil Company offered to settle the 250000 suit brought by Mrs Ruth Wheeler for 17500 accusing the firm of making her husband a drunkard by supplying liquor to entertain patrons. Superior Judge H Parker Wood considered the offer noting he could approve only the portion benefiting Mrs Wheeler and her children.

Los Angeles U.P Shell Oil Company Ruth Wheeler H. Parker Wood Wood

Corbin Begins Term After Third Offense Liquor Conviction

Chris Corbin began his sentence at Ohio State Penitentiary after a third offense liquor conviction in Athens County Common Pleas Court. The Court of Appeals upheld the conviction last week in an opinion to Athens County prosecutor John W. Bolin.

Chris Corbin Athens County

Ohio seeks release of twenty million for relief funds

Governor George White asks Ohio's special taxation committee to approve a plan that would raise 20 million dollars for poor and unemployment relief in 1932. The scheme centers on a new one percent excise tax on public utilities and temporary use of gasoline and license tax funds by local subdivisions. It envisions issuing bonds and reallocating funds to counties, cities, and townships, plus a nine member unpaid state relief commission and school child aid provisions.

Ohio Columbus U.P Eighty Ninth General Assembly George White

Description of Lindbergh child stirs maternal grief

The March 43 item from New York profiles the Lindbergh baby, noting a twenty month old boy with blue eyes, curly golden hair, and a fair complexion. It emphasizes the emotional impact of the description on the child's mother.

New York Lindbergh

Lindbergh Child Kidnapers Urged to Return Boy

A plea urges the Lindbergh kidnapers to return the child unharmed, stating the only safe path is to restore the boy to his mother and father. The message says money promises mean little until the child is safe, and glosses over punishment until the crisis is resolved.

Colonel Lindbergh

Money Should Be Paid Says Kidnap Expert

Colonel Should Deal With Abductors Directly Advises Kidnapper of Cudahy in a controversial statement about ransom. The remark discusses handling kidnappings through direct negotiation and payment to secure release.

Cudahy

Kidnapping Advice From a Kidnapper Turned Evangelist

Pat Crowe urges Col. Lindbergh to pay any ransom and secure the child first. He recalls past high profile abductions including Eddie Cudahy and John D. Rockefeller Jr., insisting professionals would demand large sums while amateurs may set lower ransoms. He places the child near the Lindbergh home and warns against long searches.

Pat Crowe Edward Cudahy United Press Scranton Charles A. Lindbergh Colonel Lindbergh Eddie Cudahy Cudahy Eddie Chicago John D. Rockefeller, Jr

State Aid Uncertain for County Schools Amid Tax Delays

L. L. Louthian of the State Department of Education says county school aid likely cannot be provided when county funds are unavailable due to tax collection delays. The unofficial finding follows a survey of Athens County districts showing frugal spending, strong clerkship, and high teacher training levels across 18 districts.

L. L. Louthian State Department of Education State Board of Control Louthian Athens County Southian Mechanicsburg Plains United States

Somehow This Case Is Different Lindberghs Grief Widely Shared

An editorial notes the Lindbergh kidnapping evokes unprecedented national sympathy for Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow Lindbergh as the nation shares in their sorrow. It contrasts public admiration for Lindbergh’s aviator feats with the personal fear for their missing baby and the collective urge to comfort the family.

Lindberghs Lindbergh Lindy le Bourget Anne Dangser

Bettman Considers Bull Board Bill at OSU Vet Hospital

Columbus March 4 Attorney General Bettman weighed whether to pursue a bull housed as a boarder at Ohio State University’s veterinary hospital. After 1939 days of care the bull was dismissed, but the Newark owner never claimed it, leaving the hospital short of funds. The college notes the current bill stands at 437 dollars for boarding and care.

Columbus U.pr Bett-mhan Veterinary Hospital Ohio State University Newark College of Veterinary Medicine University Bettman

Diplomats Seek Reconciliation Over Far East War

In Geneva March 4 world statesmen attempted to reconcile Japanese and Chinese positions that could hinder a league effort to end Far East warfare. Chinese leader W. W. Yen denounced Japanese armistice terms as surrender by China, while Tokyo alleged China exploits civil war to threaten Japanese rights.

Jeneva League of National Far East League Preas Shanghai Special League Assembly Yen Témeo Matsudaira China Matasdaira

Move To Stop Ransom Notes

The Post Office Department will be asked to press criminal proceedings against all writers of Lindbergh ransom notes to halt the flood of letters. A South Orange card read Baby Will Die with three words. An earlier Newark South Orange card misspelled Lindbergh as Linberg and showed a reversed Jersey initial. A Trenton letter offered supposed ransom delivery directions.

Washington Post Office Department Lindbergs South Orange N. J Patrick Maguire South Orange Police Newark Jersey Lindbergh Linberg Trenton

Father Confident After Missing Boy Kidnapping In Niles

In Niles on March 4, a father expressed belief he would hear from his son James DeJute Jr. after the 12 year old was kidnapped on the way to school. Police arrested a suspect and may bring him for questioning as three eyewitnesses failed to identify him from photos.

Niles U.P James DeJute, Jr Youngstown

Legion Chief Speaks on Bonus Bill Opposition

Bryan Ohio March 4. Paul M. Herbert of Columbus told American Legionnaires Williams County veterans that agitation for removal of the state commander stems from opposition to the House bonus bill. He urged veterans to let the bonus issue rest until normal conditions prevail.

Ath ens man fined for failing to send daughter to school

Ira Gaston of Athens was fined with costs suspended by Magistrate C. H. Porter for failing to send his daughter to school. The sentence suspended on condition the girl remains in attendance at school. Gaston was arrested by Officer Frank White on an affidavit by Athens city attorney W. O. Jane.

Ira Gaston Athens C. H. Porter Gaston Table Frank White W. O. Jane Athens City Atten

Lindberghs Send Personal Letter to Kidnappers

Col and Mrs Lindbergh issue a public appeal asking for direct contact with the abductors to secure the safe return of their baby. They promise not to injure anyone and to keep arrangements confidential, with a $50,000 ransom ready for delivery once a definite positive offer is made.

Lindberghs Hopewell N. J U.P Napers Charlies A Ann Lindbergh Era Newark Lindbergha United Presa Lindbergh

Radio Appeal Broadcast to Lindbergh Baby's Captors

New York March 4. Criminologist Charles Francis Coe of the National Broadcasting Company appeals to the kidnapers to care for the baby and contact the parents. A statement from Colonel and Mrs. Lindbergh is read urging cooperation. W2XAB broadcasts a picture of the child every fifteen minutes as radio stations stay on all night for instant word if the baby is found.

New York Charlies Francis Coe National Broadcasting Company Annon Lindbergh Columbia Broadcasting Company W2xab

Hope Springs In U S Business Mood Turns Slightly Up

Washington reports cautious improvement in business sentiment as the third winter of low mood ends. Leaders in industrial centers note less hoarding and a modest rise in bond prices while tangible activity remains limited.

Washington United

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Wese Forervice O. Kh General Pershing Squilly Navy United States Secret Service Intelligence Service Morrow Oil Company Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr Charles, Jr Garden of Morrow Messenger and Signal Union Depot Transtate Boards of Education Arthur Brisbane Britain Uncle Sam King Features, Inc Are Wall Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr Bull Believe Dedute Boy Legion Chief Herbert Hope Springs U. S. Breast
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