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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1931

Page

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Mob Hysteria Victim Given New Chance

Dallas area case of Goodwin a backwoods farmer sentenced to death amid mob hysteria. Legislature approves a bill to permit court to reverse the death verdict, acknowledging possible error and ordering review of the former trial. Goodwin, jailed in Dallas County, previously claimed jury intimidation and courthouse threats influenced the outcome.

Tex A.pripare Goodwin Court of Criminal Appeals House Committee On Austin Juleya Elliott Dallas Goodwin Pallas County Tarkana New Houston Texarkana Nat Chance Dtgp Pehodein Dallad Farm Criminal Court A. N. Martin

Only One Genuine Rembrandt Piece Declared Possibly Genuine

A scientist, Dr Tach, claimed after microscopic examination of 40 Rembrandts in the Metropolitan Museum that only one might be genuine. He said brushwork analysis suggests at least two more may be copies by competent masters, though no conclusive evidence exists.

Ore Guilder

Detroit Man Seeks Toledo Police Protection From Gangsters

A Detroit man named Joseph Rocaast asked Toledo police for protection today claiming gangsters who killed Jerry Buckley threatened him. He said he had seen a Detroit man and was warned he should be killed before night, and that the gunmen were the same who killed Buckley.

Toledo Detroit Jerry Buckley Joseph Rocaast Buckiey

Barbara Crane Marries Dalton Man in Mass

Miss Barbara Crane granddaughter of the late U S Senator Winthroy Murray Crane wed George Monaghan of Montreal in Dalton Massachusetts on March 22. The ceremony united two families with ties to prominent political and business circles.

Barbara Crane Dalton Mass U. S Winthroy Murray Crane George Monaghan Montreal

Reward Offered For Finder Of Bills

Classified ad notes a reward for the finder of twenty dyllax bills lost on Court Street Saturday. Also lists a 192% Chrysler coupe for $545, a Dodge roadster for $75, and furniture upholstery services with new tapestry or velour patterns.

the Messenger Court Street

Number of Jobless Slowly Decreasing U S Figures Show

United Press reports Secretary of Commerce Lamont fixed January unemployment at 6,050,000 as the nation faced a business low. The census based estimate marks a slow improvement, derived from a large canvass in 18 cities, and exceeds the Census Bureau figure and AFL count.

Secretary of Commerce Lamont Thomas L. Stokes United Press Washington Agaiast San Francisco Detroit Soutomoile Rurer Arenas

Dreamy science notes and Pankhurst heir talks of Christ

The piece blends science marvels with cultural commentary. It cites Mount Wilson stargazing and vast cosmic distances while noting Christ’s second coming as imagined by Christabel Pankhurst. It references Rockefeller Jr plans for Manhattan and a New York radio theater project.

Ckefeller, Jr Buildart Manhattan Greater New York Iceland

Sailor Szabo to Be Star Witness in Vid Man Holdup Murder

14 year old sailor Drew Szabo will be the state’s star witness against four men on trial for the murder of Norman Watte, 63, in a Lorain magic shop on February 28. Szabo said he helped devise a weapon to slug Watte but did not intend his death, as detectives note Watte was rumored to carry large sums of money.

Falybia Andrew Szabo Norman Watte X Lorain Sraho S Ne Slug Rob Wate Watte

Cowboy Heiress Wins Divorce Over Cruel Husband

Barbara Monell Glaze, an Eastern heiress valued at about 15 million dollars, and Kenneth Wilson Glaze, her Colorado cowboy husband, faced a Reno divorce proceeding. She testified the marriage began with cruelty and continued, leading to her victory in court.

Reno Barbara Monell Glaze Kenneth Wilson Glaze Colorado Glaze Ambrose Monell New York Lfe

Hand Pumps Used to Save Schooner in Heavy Storm

A 29 year old Gloucester schooner named Squanto faced a severe easterly gale off Nova Scotia causing heavy damage and leakage. After 48 hours at two rusted hand pumps the crew survived while the vessel docked at Halifax exhausted and detailing their perilous voyage since departing Gloucester Saturday.

Halifax Squanto Nova $Scotia

Marietta Heir Mills Probate Reveals Large Bequests

Marietta, March 21. William W. Mills, Marietta banker and uncle of Ambassador Charles G. Dawes, left a total will totaling 4.5 million dollars in permanent trusts. Marietta College receives 500 dollars. the Betsy Miller Club 100,000. First Congregational Church 560,000. American Board of Foreign Missions 16,000. and gifts to the Washington County Women’s Home and other churches. Mills also endowed Marietta College with a public park site and funds for maintenance. He died a week ago.

Marietta U.R William W. Mills Mariettan Charles G. Dawes Marietta College Mills Betsy Millar Club First Congregational Church American Board of Commissioners For Washington County

Critics Protest U S Cuba Policy From International Committee

A protest against State Department policy toward Cuba was filed with Secretary Stimson by economists clergymen and writers forming the International Committee for Political Prisoners. They accuse President Machado of staying in power through sugar and banking interests backed by the State Department and urge a hands off policy.

U.S Dado Cuba Washington State Department Stimson International Committee For Political Prisoners Machado Republic

Will Thinks Crime Tax Plan for America

Beverly Hills resident Will argues that every state should tax crime to fund government. He suggests legalizing crime and imposing high taxes on theft and robbery to deter acts, claiming existing taxes have harmed industries and revenue. He calls for a nationwide approach similar to Nevada’s tax strategy.

Will America Beverly Hills Calif Nevada Wall Street

Birth Control Under Certain Conditions Are Approvedd

A reported policy statement from a Federals Council of Churches committee endorses birth control under defined conditions. The majority supported aligning religious teaching with medical science and personal conscience, acknowledging plural views within Christian churches.

Trade Wimion Has Support for European Economic Accord

A damaged text fragment describes support for an Ansbro-Cer imaginary agreement and discussions among European powers. Mentioned are Aristide, Paris, Rome, Germany, and plans for a Balkan grain preferential scheme and most favored nation terms.

Aristide Ger Julius Curtins Germany Bas Paris Rome

Freight Line seeks to extend barge service to all river ports

The American Barge Line Company asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to extend its barge freight service to all ports on the Ohio, Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. The request seeks mandatory joint rail rates and through routes for 97 barges, expanding from current Ohio and Mississippi River operations.

Barge Line Washington March American Barge Line Company Interstate Commerce Commission Ohio Mississippi Missouri Commsion Amer Line Company Mis Ing

Native Ohioan Dies Steward Mother of Donald Ogden Ties

An Ohio native died after weeks of illness in Los Angeles. Clara Ogden Stewart, mother of Donald Ogden Stewart, passed away Friday night. She leaves her son in New York City and a daughter in Columbus, with several grandchildren. Born in Delaware, she served in Columbus. Funeral services were arranged locally.

Donald Ogden Columbus Clara Ogden Donald Ogden Stewart Queen of Angels Los Angeles Calif

Prohibition is a Mistake Senator Says

New York dispatch reports Senator Wagner urging repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. He argues prohibition fails to curb intoxicants, burdens law enforcement, and harms states' rights. Wagner calls for a constitutional amendment to abolish national prohibition while allowing state control.

Wagner Friends of Change

Gambling Reopens In Nevada With First Licenses Issued

In Reno and across Nevada on March 21 gambling resumes under legalization. Casinos race to expand, building trades surge as operators seek lavish new properties. Bank Club in Eng will be tripled. licenses are being printed and processed with activity rising ahead of formal approvals. Arnold Bennett in London reports the author remains critically ill after complications from influenza.

Reno Nev Nevada America Morata Bank Club Ineng Arnold Bennett London Bennett Sa’aticck

Porters Home Bombed as Prohibition Ties Suspected

Magistrate Carl Porter and his wife, along with several University of Athens students, suffered blast damage when unknown assailants placed dynamite near their residence on Weal Street. Authorities linked the bombing to possible revenge for prohibition violations. Police launched a statewide inquiry, offering rewards and urging tips to identify the bomber and prevent further attacks.

Danwe Carl He Weahington Street Porter Aeveral Athans Police Wingott Ould

Light Winter Saves Untold Millions in Midwest Area

The Midwest endured a mild winter with record highs and no sustained cold, reducing snow removal costs and downtime. Despite limited rainfall, the season spared Lake Michigan housing and clothing industries from typical winter strains. Meanwhile the Southwest faced a destructive cyclone surge, delivering about 60,000 in damages and three fatalities in Caton Oklahoma.

Midwest Lake Michigan Thesemont Caton Oke

Four More Political Leaders Drawn Into Probe

Washington reports four national political leaders added to the Senate Banking Committee inquiry alongside Senator Davis of Pennsylvania. Names include two Republicans and two Democrats, amid questions over possible stock trades and bribery. The probe has paused temporarily after past disclosures and continues to unfold with new testimony and denials from involved figures.

Washington Marek H.W Davis Republiscan Penneylvanis Senate Berate Jara Sume Thuney Fren Suget ATS Ana Tag Verde Erate Doviy Cen Pelnee Lhe Inbar Soma Sime Nisce Dalfornia Hegan

March 31 Is Tax Deadline In Athens County

County records show taxpayers have paid 296 382 05 to the county treasurer as a fenemic tax with 33 323 00 delinquent personal assessments. With the March 3 deadline approaching, more than 300 000 remains from property owners. Banks and utilities have paid 41 042 63 in delinquent and current taxes after a recent court ruling on bank stock taxes. Treasurer Moler urges immediate payment as only eight days remain.

Athens County W. I. Moler Moor Ftax Nord Bank of Athena Athenss First National Bank First National Bank of Amenville

Testifies 15 Hours Former Woman Police Spy Tells of Chicago Graft

Chicago march 21 Mrs Shirley Kub a former police spy promised to tell all rather than stay in jail for contempt of court She was released early today by a special grand jury after testifying for 15 hours before them Mia Kuh once boasted she could blast half the politicians and policemen in the city out of their jobs The sensational graft exposure involving police and politics was described as a major Chicago history event.

Chicago Shirley Kub Mia. Kuh Alios

Weather outlook and Capone arraignment in Chicago

The Weather Bureau reports next week's outlook with rain in the Ohio Valley and Tennessee Monday, midweek warmth, and a colder end of the week. In Chicago, the Capone brothers Al and Ralph were arraigned on vagrancy and conspiracy charges. cases postponed.

Washington U.re Weather Bureau Today Ohio Valley Tennessee Onlo Valley Capones Chicago Capone Scarface al Ralph

Federal Farm Board Revise and Appointments Urged

The Federal Farm Board faces a revision drive as officials consider reorganizing leadership within the agency. President Hoover weighs a reshuffle to appoint a farm organizer to replace Samuel Yk. Mohn, while Congress contemplates funding and new programs to stabilize wheat markets and related agricultural tensions nationwide.

Samuel Yk Mohn Congress Nebraskn Ithela Oxy Fund

Mandamus Sought To Force Constitutional Amendments Form Approval

In Columbus on March 21 the Supreme Court heard Charles H. Hubbell of Cleveland seek a writ of mandamus to compel Attorney General Herbert Bettman to approve petition forms and synopses for proposed constitutional amendments on prohibition and county officers. Bettman had refused to certify that petitions are correct and fair.

Ulyveland Fide Sult Colmbus P-Bult Ghbert Bettman Aluta Mid County Supreme Court Charles H. Hubbell Cleveland Hubbell Bettman

Walker May Vindicate New York Mayor Amid Roosevelt Silence

In New York, March, Tammany leaders grow confident Mayor James Walker will be vindicated by Governor Roosevelt over charges of incompetence and misfeasance filed by the City Affairs Committee. Roosevelt offered no comment and said no developments would occur before Monday. In Washington, farmers were told loans totaling 17.46 million dollars were extended to 114,600 individuals from the 45 million seed and feed advances authorized by Congress.

Hoorgvelt New York James Walker Roosevelt City Affairs Committee Albany

Meigs County Children’s Home Quarantined Over Scarlet Fever

Meigs County Children’s Home placed under quarantine after matron reportedly contracts scarlet fever. Page 2 coverage notes area health measures and related caution for residents.

Arrival Schedule for Arizona Flight Overloft Prompts Hoovers Return

Radio reports indicate the battleship is moving toward Washington with President Hoover aboard, planning a landing Monday near Porto Teo after early morning maneuvers. The ship covers about 620 miles from Ponce, with the aircraft escort continuing to accompany.

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Mothers Day events wrap Ohio University program in Athens

Athens hosts the mothers’ swift closing events of the Tea program with afternoon services in local churches. Ohio University showcases include a violin performance by Levin in the Memorial Auditorium at 8 o’clock, a one act play, and a campus skit show. A Saturday reception, special dinners, and Delta Tau Delta mother’s night are also noted with participants Carey Beckwith and others in Parkereburg Wy and Triad area involvement.

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