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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1929

Page

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Dry Agents Use Girls as Decoy in Liquor Raids

Two Ohio dry agents were suspended after Katherine Gunion, 18, of Lancaster, and another high school girl were used as decoys to buy liquor at suspected places. The girls drank wine supplied by the agents, who claimed the girls did not know their companions were prohibition agents. Commissioner Horner of Columbus commented on the incident.

Ohio Katherine Gunion Lancaster Mis Tunion Joseph Horner Columbus Atornia Columba Avath Aluog Ato Clovaltd Naabn Gurld Adr U. S Cleveland

May tempest rips through Ohio and South after Rye Cove tragedy

Frigid gales and tornadoes lash Great Lakes region as Missouri and Indiana rail lines suffer. In Virginia 14 students die as Rye Cove School is struck by a tornado. dozens injured. Across Ohio and nearby states floods, snow, and wind damage city streets and shorelines.

Ohio Lake Front Virginia Chicago U.P Great Lakes Central States Missouri Lingis Indiana Railco Trafic Michigan Atlanta Missionippi River Rye Cove Benng

Pacific Flyer to Guide Globe Hop Mission

A reported plan lists Capt. Harry W. Lyon and five other aviators as crew for a long distance air voyage across the Atlantic. The route includes departure from New York to Seytoth Hill, then to Glasgow, with stops in Nova Scotia and the Arctic before returning to New York by a northern course.

Pacific Flyer Glasgow Scotkind

Committee Approves Borah Farm Bill

The Senate agriculture committee voted a favorable report on the Borah Bill to curb unfair and fraudulent practices in interstate and foreign marketing of perishable agricultural commodities. The measure implements farm relief programs outlined by President Hoover and calls for recall of commission merchants in perishable goods.

Washington Senate Agriculture Committee Hoover Congress Reeall Commission

Rebel leaders missed as fight dwindles in Shenandoah

In Shenandoah Pennsylvania Bernard Azeravage 24 rushed into the home of Anna Azeravage 48 and cut her throat with a razor. Mexican government reports revolt facts include missing generals Escobar Cruz and Caravea fleeing toward the US border. Government officials estimate relief delays and discuss famine aid and agricultural funding.

Shenandoah Uw.p Bernard Azeravage Mexico City Anna Azeravage Sonora T. Gonzalo Escobar Jiebel Roberto Cruz Marcelo Caravea Escobar Caravea United States Plutarco Elias Caltes Senate Federal Latier Agri-Fies Hermos

Five Detroit smugglers sentenced in liquor conspiracy case

Federal court sentences for five Detroit men linked to a liquor smuggling ring that moved liquor across the Detroit River from Ontario to Detroit. The scheme involved estimated shipments valued at about $5,000,000 with illicit crossings and outer border tips.

Detroit Mich N.Y Derea Ontario

The Next Edison Hidden In The Future Of Industry

A fragmented article discusses high heat of molten glass and earth’s core, then shifts to Thomas Edison’s legacy. It notes a future inventor emerging from poverty or necessity, and hints at governors collaborating to find Edison’s successor.

Thomas A. Jidisan Edison

Tornado Kills Two Prisoners and Injures Eight in New York City Jail

A tornado struck a city jail killing Darrell Devore, 38, and Henry Washington, 47, and injuring Otto Mallett, 64, and Mike Mortey, 37, as debris crushed walls and cell blocks. Relief teams moved quickly. many inmates were unhurt but watched the scene.

Columbis City Darrell Devore Henry Washington NeKro Otto Mallett Mike Mortey

Charge Against Little Withdrawn by Father Of Girl Used As Decoy

In Lancaster May 2 publicized affidavit actions surrounding State Prohibition Agents Edward Little and John Cole. The father Conrad withdrew the charge of contributing delinquency after his eldest daughter Mary spoke of agency tactics. Prosecutor Cunningham vows to pursue ethical enforcement scrutiny.

Lancaster Lather Conrad Jpry Edward Little Helen John Oh. Col Elyria State Prohibition Department Conrad Mary Tani Gonard Ounty Tussell Cunningham Petive Aginst Itt Cole Robert Lutter Om Prebati Cunningham Spayton Cale and Tittle Prohibition Department Pastoins Cale Eorain Idry Ame Freydahon J. Cooper Wain Tale Mista Lorain Logan Crystal Gets Ole Luttle Hi J

Last Word Is Reward Of Ma Kennedy Today Seat

Mrs Minnie Ma Kennedy wins a legal clash with Seattle minister Rev H H Clark in a breach of promise suit. Clark seeks dismissing his complaint while Kennedy denies improper conduct and love trysts and accuses him of attempting to extort money from her and her daughter Aimee Semple McPherson.

Seatti W.P Minnie “Ma” Kennedy H. H.clark Seattle Max Aimee Semple McPherson

Good Proportions in the Diet Guide Promotes Household Menus

The booklet Good Proportions in the Diet from the Department of Agriculture explains food selection, needed types, proportions and amounts, and includes menus for balanced meals. Women responsible for meals are urged to request a copy by sending four cents and the coupon.

Department of Agriculture

Instructors and Students Expelled at Pittsburgh University

The University of Pittsburgh expelled philosophy instructor Frederick Woltman and students William Albertson and Arthur McDowell amid clashes over using the university name for propaganda. The action followed two weeks of tension between university authorities and the Liberal Club which led to its outlawing.

Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Liberal Club John ¢. Bowman University Frederick Woltman William Albertson Liberals Arthur McDowell

Beetham Gies Facts In Gas Beetham Gies Facts In Gast

The Prohibition Department conducted a raid related to liquor in Lorain and details show Deputy Sheriff and agents involved with suspensions and apologies. Cole faces suspension and Beetham cites official notification confirming actions taken. The raid uncovered intoxicants and the basement scene described alongside the first and second floor apartments. The raid followed a request by Governor Cooper and involved a tour of the Rev. Cooper’s adjacent premises.

Moluimeus Nayrham Cooper Vienna Beetham Cole Prohibition Department Lorain

Women Introduce New Voting Rule at Ohio League Session

At the Ohio League of Women Voters convention in Columbus an executive board proposal would require women board members to obtain consent from their boards before engaging in any political activity. The rule was presented for adoption at today's session.

Columbus League of Women Voters Ohio League of Women Voters

Congress urged probe of eastern New York justice system

A House resolution by Democrat Representative Black of New York calls for a congressional investigation into the administration of justice in the eastern district of New York. The move follows the dismissal of Brooklyn District Attorney William A. Pearlot by order of President Hoover.

Washington UFHA Administration of Justice Eastern Judicial District New York House Representative Black William A.pearoot Brooklyn N. Y Hoover

County Roads Funding From Gas Tax Totaling $108000

Athens County will receive about 108000 in 1929 and 74200 in 1930 for improving secondary roads under the county highway system. The plan extends tax revenues to maintain and repair major routes linking towns and state roads, with distributions across townships and municipalities.

Athena Ghlo Goallipaila Colambis Ernch Cnet Telndt Alate Athens County Maintenines

Congress to Preserve Privilege for Officials Abroad

Congress does not intend to end the privilege allowing governing officials returning from official overseas trips to carry baggage and travel courtesy. Representative Morgan and others argued the exemption should remain, noting dangers of abusing such privileges and calling for continued courtesy while in office.

Congress Washington Congressa Net Bone Mem Hera Bona da P York Jeane Morgan Leptin Ghin Abeliahed Ann Ane Shansand Inka Craton Beitten

Glass says he too had stock while in office

Senator Carter Glass Virginia Democrat and former treasury secretary testified that he held stock in various firms during his tenure and believed most secretaries did the same. The hearing addressed Secretary Melton's ineligibility over aluminum stock and other holdings tied to the Army’s preparedness era. A separate witness, Ronald Gehring of Washington, said he saw a slender man carry the bomb in 1916 near San Francisco and claimed it was not Tom Mooney.

Glass Mooney Washington O.R Aluminum Company Armerica San Francisco Tom Mooney San Quentin Penitentiary Ronald Gehring Alove Washington, D. C Fhring Asaya Indor

Tornado Cuts Town From Outer World

ST. ALBANS Vermont May a miniature tornado isolated Stantonart near the Canadian border for several hours today causing extensive damage. Reports say several houses had their roots torn off and many trees were uprooted.

ST. Albans Vermont Stantonart

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