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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1930

Page

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Will Block Vote Measure To Be Sent To Combined Committee Meeting

A heated Senate to House path for the tariff bill ends with a plan to move to a conference of committees. Republican majorities edge toward a conference vote while Democrats push for full Senate amendments review and farm relief provisions.

Washington Senate House John Garner Texas Curtis Smoot Utah Watson Indiana Shortridge Lifornia Simmons North Carolina Harrison Mississippi Bratton New Hampshire Broussard Randsdell Louisiana Dendrick Wyoming Pittman Nevada Trammell Florida Fletcher Borah Idaho Frazier Nye North Dakota Capper Allen Kansas Schall Minnesota McMaster Treasury Hoover

Mystery Kidnapping and Ransom Claim Stuns Kansas City

Police investigate a high profile kidnapping linked to Michael Katz of Ike and Mike fame. Reported Tuesday abduction allegedly ended after Isaac Katz paid 100000 for his brother's release. Silence demand from criminals noted. family silent.

Kansas City U.P Michael H. Katz Ike Mike Katz Michael Katz Isaac Michael

Murray City Fire Follows Floods as Mayor Links Misfortune

Murray City faced back to back disasters as a $65 000 fire followed repeated floods. Mayor Fred Surgen blamed timing of waterworks pumps and water supply issues for the spread, noting relief from flood control came only to be followed by fire. Fire Chief Robert Surtees confirmed the first major blaze since July 27, 1927.

Murray City Fred Surgen Surgen Snow Fork Robert Surtees

Ohio Prohibition Debates Open With Beetham and Southwell

Rupert Beetham and George C. Southwell led a new debate series on prohibition in Cleveland. Beetham, state prohibition administrator, defended the Eighteenth Amendment and noted lower student drinking claims, while John A. Hadden of the Crusaders prepared to argue for government control of liquor. Similar programs will run weekly for six weeks. Southwell attacked the Literary Digest poll as unfair.

Beetham WJAY Dry Maintenance League The Crusaders John A. Hadden Cleveland Southwell Dry Maintenace League Literary Digest

Today Federal Reserve Advisers.

A concise, period tone item noting comments or actions by Federal Reserve advisers with emphasis on broad market reactions and global responses. The fragment suggests economic policy context and international voices influencing markets.

Fed chief urges bold business push and Prudential shift

The Federal Reserve chief tells business to act boldly with initiative and less hesitation. He suggests when prosperity returns, business will urge the Fed to curb usury, and to run the Fed more like a banking institution rather than a pawnshop.

Federal Reserve

Reserve Board Critics Call for Immediate Financial Reform

Financiers backed by the Reserve Board forced 15 and 20 percent rates, transferring hundreds of millions to lenders and inflating bank stocks. Analysts urge fast action to curb excesses and restore value.

Reserve Board

Los Angeles Oil Scandal Trial Aides Exposed

A Los Angeles oil scandal case features jurors confessing bribery. One juror received 20000 dollars. another's house was bought for about double its price. Other jurors were influenced, and the accused even bought the district attorney, who now fails to act.

Los Angeles

Oil robbery trial provokes costly Los Angeles lawsuit

Good People of Los Angeles spend thousands pursuing punishment and justice for swindled victims while the accused face a largely bought jury and an apparently bought district attorney prosecuting the case.

Los Angeles

Opinion of Joseph Toplitzky on guilt and settlement

Joseph Toplitzky, a student of modern conditions, argues that a guilty man should go to court to maximize his chances of winning, while an innocent man should seek the best possible settlement if he cannot prove his innocence.

Joseph Toplitzky

Russia reacts to pope protest with punitive measures

In the Minsk District a fund is started to build an unspecified project as part of Russia’s retaliatory stance against Catholic Church opposition to atheistic propaganda.

Russia Minsk

Vet Is Thanked John M. Teetor Receives Hoover Letter

John M. Teetor, 64, National Military Home inmate from Dayton, visited Columbus and was gifted a letter by President Hoover after he carved him an urn from Brazilian walnut. Teetor, a Spanish American War veteran, has been a wood craftsman since boyhood.

John M. Teetor Hoover Columbus U.R National Military Dayton Teetor Mr. Hoover Teeter

Breakfast Set and Farm Offerings in Classifieds

Classifieds note a 13 acre truck and poultry farm for sale within six miles of Athens. Advertisement lists eight week old O I C piga chicks and an Albany breakfast set including table and four chairs in Duco finish offered for $13.48.

Messenger Athens

Boy Eight Reported Missing in Cleveland

Eight year old John Schrecker disappeared from his home in Cleveland under mysterious circumstances. His mother Mary Schrecker said a caller told her over the phone, Dont worry, your son is in good hands, before hanging up.

Cleveland U.P John Schrecker Mary Schrecker

Senate Eyes Rest After Tariff Fight Ends

Washington March 25 Senate turns to routine appropriations after seven months of tariff debate The Agriculture Department and Public Buildings bills are on the program The Public Buildings Bill would fund about 115 million dollars for district and non district public structures If completed the Senate plans a week long recess House moves to consider the Senate rewritten Tariff Bill amid talk of a Democratic Republican coalition House Banking Committee questions Federal Reserve Chairman Young on branch banking methods

Washington U.P Senate Agriculture Department District of Columbia House Garner House Banking Committee Young Federal Reserve Board

Bus window accident ends with damage and apology

Fletcher King of Moore town drove a truck loaded with wide boards past a Blue and Grey bus on Union Street. The boards protruded and broke two windows as he passed, startling bystanders. King offered to pay all damages after the incident.

Fletcher King Mooretown Athena Union Street Court President Congress Streets King

Bank bandit trio alleged in Canton confession

NOT ON A POLE CANTON March 25 U R Carl Beckett 19 former Mansillon flag pole sitting contestant held in county jail charged with being a member of a trio of youthful bank bandits Beckett confessed he and two other youths recently arrested in Indiana held up banks at Cumberland Fairland and Southport Ind the sheriff

Canton U.R Carl Beckett Beckett Indiana Cumberland Fairland Southport Ind

Ohio to Award 500 Dollar Prize in State Song Contest

Ohio officials announce a $500 cash prize for the winner of the state song contest conducted by the State Department of Education. The winning song will be sung by about 10,000 school children at the National Education Association convention in Columbus in June. Final lyric submissions are due May 1.

Columbus U.R State Department of Education J. L. Clifton Ohio National Education Association

Merger Rumors Swirl Over DuPont Potential Roessier Deal

Newark March 25. A Wall Street rumor links E I DuPont De Nemours Co with acquiring Roessier & Hassiacher Chemical Co as part of broad merger plans among several chemical firms.

Newark U.R Wall Street E. I. Dupont de Nemours & Co Roessier &Hassiacher Chemical Co

Death by Poison Leads to Father’s Death After Son’s Suicide

In Port Clinton Dr. J W Baldwin Jr aged 47, formerly of Toledo, drank poison at his home and died. Within under an hour his father J W Baldwin Sr aged 82 died from the shock of the event.

Port Clinton J. W. Baldwin, Jr Toledo J. W. Baldwin, Sr

Ohio WCTU Holds Midyear Executive Meeting in Columbus

The Ohio Woman's Christian Temperance Union began its midyear executive session in Columbus on March 25. A telegram from State President Mrs. Florence D. Richard to the Woman's National Committee for Law Enforcement protested any repeal or modification of the national prohibition law.

Columbus U.P Ohio Woman's Christian Temperance Union Woman's National Committee For Law Enforcement Washington Ohio Florence D. Richard Toledo

Silence in Senate Over London Naval Conference Draws Criticism

United Press reports Senators delay judgment on the London Naval Conference with some leaders like Hale and McKellar voicing criticism. Critics warn a flexible three power pact could let Europe set U S naval size while hoping for salvageable elements of any agreement.

Senate London Washington Hale Maine Senate Naval Affairs Committee McKellar Nessee Britain Capper Kansas Foreign Relations Committee

Census workers named for Meigs and Athens counties

Appointment of 31 enumerators for Athens County and 21 for Meigs County was announced by census supervisor L. W. Roberts for the Twenty Seventh District. Additional hires, delays from Washington, and start date of April 3 with a two day completion target are noted. lists enumerate city wards, townships, and institutions across both counties.

Meigs Athens L. W. Roberts Athens County Meigs County Gallia Jackson Lawrence Vinton Counties Athene Roberta Rhines County Athena City Alvira Beach Helen H. Brooks Pearley Gaskill Ohio University Charles F. Starlin Wbaner Edith Saylor West Naomi Simmons Athens State Hospital Nelsonville Dorothy Vorhees Mary Keasenger Bertha ‘Poston Charities N. Ervin Glouster City Grace A. Myers Glouster Harry Richards Fred R. Baker Athens Township Lyle D. Vore Albert R. Linscott Ames Amenville John Gall Trimble Township Clarence M. Swarts Carthage Guy E. Osborne Dover Hollis V. Stalder Cuspacey Carl H. Hayen Reme Cowns Lodi George Dishong York Township Lloyd T. Dalley Albhanp Village Lee Township Remgo R. Crislip Troy Township Coolville Gertrude Rainey Trimble Jacksonville H. H Henry Bern Township C. C. Graham

Tolliver Case Heard Before January Grand Jury

Fifty five witnesses summoned to testify in the Tolliver murder probe were examined by Prosecuting Attorney R D Williams as the January Grand Jury reconvened. Miners and others filled the courthouse corridor while the inquiry continued into the afternoon. A true bill for first degree murder or other charges might be returned, or the case dismissed without indictment.

Melvin Tolliver Bailey Run Floyd Katzenbach R. D. Williams Tolliver

Blizzard Grips Chicago Area With Fatality Reported

A mid winter blizzard slammed Chicago and surrounding areas with heavy snow and high winds. Traffic slowed to a crawl and pedestrians faced dangers as Edgar Tompkins, 42, died after slipping in windy conditions near his home. The storm spread from Pennsylvania to Nebraska and was expected to move eastward tonight or tomorrow.

Chicago U.R Edgar Tompkins Lake Michigan Pennsylvania Nebraska Weather Bureau Omaha Mississippi River Seaboard

Plane crash kills three near Alhambra

In Alhambra California a monoplane crashed near a boulevard killing film actor Wallace Beery's pilot George Maves his wife Cynthia Maves and Lynn Hayes. Beery was not aboard. Deputy sheriffs and air officials searched the charred wreckage for cause as the plane dived after a low approach.

Alhambra Calif U.P Wallace Berey Beery George Maves Cynthia Maves Lynn Hayes

Butte Millhand Wins Agua Caliente Sweepstakes

George Fisher of Butte Montana wins $51 761 from Agua Caliente lottery. He plans to leave his $5 75 a day ore mill job and return home to enjoy life while shopping for a standout car in Los Angeles. The Victoria horse was the Sunday Agua Caliente handicap winner.

Butte Los Angeles U.R George Fisher Montana George

Jury Reaches Guilty End in Dague Case in New Castle

The jury completed its selection with Daisy McKibben as the twelfth juror and the Commonwealth began its bid to seek the electric chair for Glen Dague in the slaying of Brady Paul, a highway patrol corporal.

Dague New Castle Daisy McKibben Commonwealth Glen Dague Irene Schroeder Brady Paul Highway Patrol

Village Riot Leaves Six Arrested After Council Meeting

Six men were in custody at Miles Heights Village after a near riot outside the town hall following a council meeting. A large delegation from the former Republican Club, hostile to the current administration, clashed with councilmen as spectators shouted, in a village already troubled by race tensions since several colored officials were elected.

Cleveland U.R Miles Heights Republican Club

Conference tries adjourning to avert naval crisis

London report says chief delegates to the naval conference pause talks to seek a six month adjournment to prevent a collapse of negotiations. Britain signals cautious support while Briand may return tomorrow to offer an exit from the deadlock as Grandi hints at Rome duties.

Webb Miller United Press London Ijie J. Ramsey Donald France Italy Epekeaman Ariatde Briand

Giles Bids On Large Ohio Road Project Package

Giles bids on about 9.9 million dollars in road projects announced by Ward the Director of Highways. Items include Perry County resurfacing five miles of Corning to Rendville and At Road, Meigs County stone surface for 7.2 miles of Marietta Road. Total lines indicate 43.4 miles general construction and 177,849 miles surface.

Columbus Giles Ward Perry County Corning Lexington Rendville Meigs County Marietta

Booklet on Care of the Car offered by Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger offers a illustrated booklet CARE OF CAR prepared by experts of the American Automobile Association. It explains upkeep steps such as cleaning lubrication and driving to extend the car’s service life. Cost is six cents postage and handling.

The Athens Messenger Ranma American Attile Association

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Cahsy Bill Paul R. Mallon Big Guns of Dry Forces Rupert Beetham George C. Southwell Prohibition Organiza King Features Incorporated Gandhi Henri Marchand Buffalo N. Y Clothilde Marchand Lila Jimerson Marchand Nancy Brown Raymond Clapper Leo Story Bedford Township William G. Downie Pomeroy City Charlies E. Nease Syracuse Village Sutton Township Nehemiah 0 Warren Cheater Township Cecil P. Bradbury Middleport Village Eldon Weeka Salisbury Township Tra C Chapman, Jr Orange Township Wesley &. Koester van FE. Me. Dade Lebanon Township Mayme J. Heiner Rutland Township Cora B. Roberta Clarence Chapman Letart James G. Lewis Lawrence Reed Es F. Hill Scipio Township Brier Carnahan Syracuse Vil Aquilla R. Curry Columbia Town Vivienne Middleton Edith M. Bean Rutland Village Bart A. Grate Satem Roy H. Hannum Olive Township Blizzard EBOT MacDonald Fran Grandi Rome Henry L. Stingen Frederic J. Haskin Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C
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