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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1932

Page

1

Congressmen Denounced for Hiring In-Laws

United Press reports denouncement by Rep. Rainey of lawmakers employing relatives on payrolls to cushion political costs. Names tied to Speaker Garner and Sen. Robinson surface, with cases including clerks living away from fields, and Florida Rep. Owen and Mississippi Rep. Franklin cited as examples. Rainey urges firing nonperforming staff but says legislation may not be needed, leaving ethics to personal conscience.

Raymond Clapper United Press Washington Lerks Henry T. Rainey Rainey Garner Tully House Cut Uvalde Texas Senate Democratic Jeader Joseph T. Robinson Little Rock Ruth Owen Florida Frankin Mississippi Jackson Oman Urto

Death Toll In Operations At Least 50

Oklahoma City reports from County Attorney Lewis Morris claim at least 50 women and girls died in illegal operations over the past year as part of an investigation tied to the deaths of two University of Oklahoma coeds. The revelation outlines a broader illegal operation industry with ongoing inquiries and linked individuals including Dr. John W. Eissminger and Dr. Richard F. E. Thacker, amid political discourse on public funds and accountability.

Oklahoma City Okla Lewis Morris Oklahoma University Morris Dustry Virginia Lee Wyckoff Frank Lee University of Oklahoma Lee John W. Eissminger Jwryckoett Richard FE. i Thacker Franki Lee

Gas incident at revival church in St Louis injures twenty

In St Louis on April 30 twenty Carondelet Baptist Church members including two ministers fainted during a revival prayer meeting from gas fumes said to come from a hot water heater leak. A third clergyman led an orderly exit as others collapsed and volunteers helped each other outside before responders revived the ill. In New York, Fortescue family reacts to manslaughter verdict against Grace Hubbard and co defendants in Honolulu with relatives stunned by the outcome.

St. Louis Carondelet Baptist Church James Bone F. C. Abernathy Hannibal William A. Wigrer Owen H. Fisher Amecietts Vuset New York Yap-Kennan Fortescun Grace Hubbard Thyme Honolulu

Convicted Honor Slayers Face Sentences After Jury Trial

In Columbus on April 30, two men Rawagil 26 and Frank Wilson 30 were convicted of an explosion at the State Office Building and face one to ten years. Police questioned them about the explosion’s origin while detectives verified alibis and linked a third man Paul Keltner 26 of Dawson Minn to related theft charges. Witnesses cited a Detroit construction source for the dynamite used in the blast.

Columbu U.P Rawagil 26 Frank Wilson Sona OU Chic Eace Paul Keltner Dawson Minn Wallace Wilenn Chicago Bilding Tis Wathter Healy Detroit George Snider Colambis Saulte Steihoff Apul Drsl Walker Anid Tia Pasar Graut Honglulu Ale Waiton Kahahawai

De Valera Defiant On Irish Oath Bill After Reading

In Dublin April the Irish leadership voiced defiance toward Britain over the oath abolition bill. De Valera, after the second reading, denounced the oath as a test of conscience and warned that British coercion would not deter Ireland. He and his deputies described the bill as aligned with policy.

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Carter Lane hub connects world telephone talks in London

A vivid portrait of Carter Lane in London as the world’s telecommunication hub. It details the vast switchboard, 100 operators, multilingual staff, and 24 hour operation coordinating calls across five continents. It cites long distance costs, notable feats, and a detective-like effort to locate Mr. Smith of London through cables.

Aero London Atelantic Carter Lane New York United States Canada Mexico Europe London Bertin Rome O. TH India Japan Toby Melbourne Australa Vancouver Howard Spring South America Sweden

Lindy Wife Hopeful on April Return of the Marsan

Rumor and a tense atmosphere grip Norfolk as authorities and associates pursue leads in the Lindbergh kidnap case. Curtis and partners faced scrutiny while Lipy rep and others were reported in connection with ransom and surveillance.

Norfalk Yarht Marsan Pen Howell Qaima Fe Charles A. Linderin Curts Het Omen Lipy Rep Lindbergh Curtis Curthy Mareen Yester Hampton Gerda Civtis Erwin Fe OE Astemira P, Aril Teieat Erga Vy. Richard UL SN

Father Buries Own Daughter in Unsolved Tragedy

BELLAIRE April 10 A man Grover C. Burch of Martina Ferry buried his third daughter Frets Louise, found dead after the family returned from a funeral. The murder of Boyle, whose body was found on a lonely road near Wheels, remains unsolved. All three daughters are buried in a cemetery near Martin Ferry.

Bellaire Grover C. Burch Martina Ferry Tolay Louise Burehta Mar Boyle Wheels Fureh Marting Ferry

Typhoon Rages Inland Near Sulu City Jojo Devastation Reported

A Herald dispatch says a typhoon raged inland near Jojo on the Sulu archipelago, destroying two thirds of the city, wrecking several boats, and washing ashore bodies including an officer and a sailor. Homes were cleared in Cagaya and surrounding towns as the storm intensified. A separate note mentions a stolen police scout car recovered after a street fight in Cleveland.

Maniua Sulu Jojo Dispatch Herald Cagaya Cleveland Vatralman Fred Knelsa Fragsting East Side

Newsmen To Elect Leth Om Sombunted

In Columbus on May day a panel of editors from The Athens Messenger The Nowarie Advocate and The Portanoid Times meet with officials to elect new members to the Bla Peedugh of Oye. The event includes press representatives and a departmental reply as newspapers were invited to a luncheon in the county.

Columbus Harris Athens Messenger Frank Woulsat Nowarie Advocate Sowers Portanoid Times Ehogan Wo Abrina Oficete Anand Casesatian Sunedas Eginsia

Battles Over Taxes Prompt Senate Showdown and Split

In a heated session the Senate faced a deep tax dispute as party rifts widened. Leaders warned of prolonged battles amid proposed tariffs and wealth redistribution plans, with recess looming and tempers high as factions clash over the budget and fiscal approach.

Senate Ronit Weybang Ceemorent Lennenonia Amd Aetar Leng Bopea Senate Veateriay Willow Cheranel Roviison Mirrenitec Vie

Charge Radio Theft Case Tangles Park Broadcast Rights

The April 30 incident at Les she Parkly Station WITK involves a charge by Dean and Kietner at WI against a broadcaster for alleged theft. WAY aired a detailed play by play of a White Sox versus Imbina game, denying broadcast rights and claiming exclusive rights to park games.

CPI Tian Way Pitogo Lesshe Parkly WITK Dean & Kietner Federal Studio Commission WAY White Sox Imbina WHC

Explosion at Tasa Mine Sparks Strike Demonstration

Guards probe a mysterious explosion at the Tasa Mine near Cadia. Authorities say it may be linked to a planned miners’ demonstration in the district. No damages reported as a burning crane was seen for miles. calm returned after the incident.

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Ohio Briefs Details of Fire Fatality and Court Suit

Rome Rexapess 21, son of J Ben Resnareas, prominent race horse owner and former Kentucky Racing Commissioner, burned to death when his car crashed into a tree in Fern Creek near Louisville. Miss Grace Frieda 39 of Pittsburgh was awarded 10,000 in Federal Court against Arthur Geixer in a breach of promise case. Public Utilities Commission suspended bus service between New Lexington and Lancaster under certificate 2,688.

Horkremas RIES Louisville Rome Rexapess J. Ben Resnareas Kentucky Rating Commission Fern Creek Here Grace Prieda Pittsburgh Arthur H. Geixer Aljance Geleer Columbus New Lexington Lancaster Lexington-Lancaster-Chislevie-Chilliceths Boat Company

Jury Convicts Socialite and Navy Quartet in Kahahawa Slaying

In Honolulu on April 30 an American society woman and three U S Navy members were found guilty of manslaughter in the Kahahawa case. The jury recommended leniency but verdicts were returned for all defendants, with sentencing set for Friday. Ardent spectators watched as defense and prosecution prepared for post verdict motions and possible appeals to higher courts.

Honolulu United States Navy Joe Kahaha Kahahawat Ann Mre Iden Hormacua Wadtington New York Thafid Musain Phomaa Massie ALA Janica Gerd United States Charles Davis Min Miasie Brake Dean

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