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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1929
Page
1
A fire destroyed a building on Motherwell Avenue in Logan, owned by Ben Epstein. Damages are estimated at 8000 dollars. Fire officials reported the incident. no injuries are mentioned.
A warehouse owned by Ben Epstein on Motherwell Avenue burned Thursday night. Fire Chief Walter Nixon led efforts for over an hour as flames fed by tires and paper resisted control. Epstein carried no insurance and loss was estimated at 5000 dollars.
Miss Glenna Collett fails to win the British women's golf title at St Andrews as Joyce Wethered defeats her 3 and 1 after nine holes of inconsistent play. The result ends Collett's bid to become the first American to claim the title.
An emergency airlift from Toledo delivered oxygen tanks to Cleveland Clinic on May 17 as Mt Sinai officials warned of exhausting supplies. Chief Jacob Graut dispatched a plane to speed the救 aid. patients were moved to Mt Sinai and Mt. Stal for treatment amid hospital oxygen shortages.
Chicago May 17. A flood of sewing orders from across the country today pushed Wheat deliveries to their lowest prices on the board of trade in more than five years.
The article recalls three previous May 17 frosts dating to the 1850s 1886 and 1929 affecting wheat and fruit. This year a minor frost caused few damaged buds with an uncomfortable night and little widespread harm.
In Friedrichshafen Germany on May 17 the crippled airship Graft Zeppelin with only two of five motors active fought back toward its base under Dr Hugo Eckener guiding 18 passengers and 40 crew. French observers watched as the Zeppelin pressed up the Rhone valley seeking a safe landing before nightfall, faces a desperate situation without an adequate ground crew to assist.
Today column by Arthur Brisbane reflects on contemporary events and public sentiment with concise opinions and commentary. The piece showcases Brisbane's distinctive voice and perspective on society, politics, and news of the day.
The piece questions how long prosperity lasts, argues it could continue if common sense remains, and critiques money history and gold backing. It cites Mr Ayres of a Cleveland bank noting gold’s weight in credit, contrasting 1924 and 1925 gold-to-credit ratios. Continued on Page Four.
Athenians shared turkey with Nelsonville rivals at a Hill Crest Inn dinner hosted by T. E. McFarland for the Athens Nelsonville Albany and Coolville sales force. The Athens team won the agency sales contest by a narrow margin and distributed leftovers. Attendees included James Smith Walter Schentz Pearl Allman Harry Dishon and others from Nelsonville Athens Albany and Coolville with guests Mrs Floyd Fought and Mr Moore of General Motors Acceptance Corp Charleston W Va.
Thirty six prominent Cleveland residents formed a group in May to rebuild and re-establish the Cleveland Clinic, pledging support and resources to reopen the medical institution.
The Graf Zeppelin battled a growing storm over the Rhone Valley and chose to avoid landing in France. Crew signalled plans to descend if needed and later altered course toward the Alps seeking smoother seas.
Delta Tau Delta members captured the Goldsberry Cup in the Torch Song Con test before Lindley Hall at Ohio University. Phi Kappa earned honorable mention. Judges included Fred Lee Tom of Athens C E Poston Nelsonville and R R Thomas Jackson. Six groups performed and Delta Tau Delta offered Delta Shelter and Goodbye My Dear Ohio Baby.
Washington May 17 News that President Hoover has completed the selection of his commission to inquire into law enforcement and will announce the personnel early next week was stated officially at the White House today Newton J Baker of Cleveland former secretary of war in Wilson’s cabinet is expected to be named as a member
May 17 Cleveland report cites nitrogen dioxide as the primary cause of death in the clinic disaster. Dr. Torald Sollman notes gas irritation leads to edema and fatal lung flooding. International sympathy pours in as cities and nations offer aid.
Flood waters from Maumee Bay and the Ottawa River continued to menace Point Place as leaders of civil organizations met to draft permanent flood relief plans. A large area was inundated and several homes were marooned. The waters ran about ten feet above normal.
In Canton a jury weighs the case of Mrs Guerreri charged with first degree murder for shooting Rev. Joseph Riccardi after Mass at St. Anthony's on March 19. Her 65-year-old daughter Palmena testifies she was mistreated and reported the events to her mother.
Youngstown May 17 Helen Alcroft two year old daughter of Albert Alcroft a professional at the Youngstown Country Club died here from injuries after she ran into the path of her father.
Mr and Mrs William H Pyvies announce the birth of boy and girl twins at their Milfiell home. The boy weighs eight pounds and the girl seven pounds and a quarter.
Dr E B Bell 62 Nelsonville business man died at his Fayette Street home after a ten day pneumonia illness. He came from Athens 25 years ago to practice veterinary medicine and later owned Bell Auto Sales, a garage and filling station at Fayette and Hocking. He recently opened a mine near Lloanville and was a Mason and Elk member. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Hill Bell and his mother Mrs Elma Bell of Glouster. Funeral plans not announced.
The Sunday Messenger promises a knockout first page in the Magazine Section with two main Er byline stories, including Chubby an an Aeronaut, plus local and distant features. It pledges farming, building, auto pages and comics, urging readers to rise early to secure their copy.
A horse owned by Harley Pidcork near Carbondale died after a rabid dog bite on April 13 and a quarantine on dogs was ordered in Kimber ly Mineral Marshfield Carbondale and Five Points by Health Commissioner J M Higgins. A Broadwell dog owned by Scott White died after a bite from Mrs KE Clark’s dog in Coolville weeks ago and a Broadwell dog owned by Fora Tabler has not been tied up per quarantine rules. Dog Warden Porter Dickens will investigate Tabler’s dog Saturday.
NBC radiogram from Graf Zeppelin correspondent Frank F. Nicholson praises Mrs. Mary Pierce, the sole woman passenger, amid in-flight trouble over the Mediterranean. He notes two dead motors, passengers’ varied emotions, and plans to resume once new engines arrive at Friedrichshafen.
Cleveland will bow its head in sorrow as Mayor John L. Marshall proclaims a day of mourning for the disaster victims. Public and business activities are to be curtailed to honor the dead.
John Bshensky, the fourth man indicted for failing to support his four year old son Roland Wayne He, pled guilty before Judge Ll G Worstell. He was ordered to pay $19 monthly starting August and released. Theodore Horn also pled guilty and must pay $10 monthly for his two year old son James Theodore Horn starting next month. Margaret Horn will receive the payments. Judge Worstell set dates for 38 cases in a conference with local attorneys.
In Lake City Florida on May 17 a mob seized N G Romfy from the city jail and lynched him after a gun duel in which his wife was killed and Police Chief John F Baker was wounded. Romfy had argued with Baker over removing rubbish in front of his store.
Paris reports France eager to help bring down the large airship Hner with 18 passengers and 41 crew members, forced to turn back near Gibraltar due to engine trouble on its second trans Atlantic voyage. Troops move in the Rhone Valley as Commander Kekener keeps wireless contact with Paris. Eckener’s landing attempts near Ancone fail in high wind as crowds reach for trailing ropes.
Chicago mob boss Scarface Al Capone and his bodyguard Frank Cline pleaded guilty to carrying a deadly weapon in Philadelphia. Judge John F. Waisa sentenced both men to one year in county prison in the municipal court division for bringing the revolver.
General Motors Corporation bought 49 percent of Fokker Aircraft stock and handed over Dayton-Wright Company stock plus McCook Field assets in Dayton Ohio. GM gains virtual control as 60 percent of Fokker remains dispersed. cash assets of 6 590 000 and patents transferred. Anthony H G Fokker will stay on in engineering and design.
Chicago May 17. A wet track for the fifty-fifth running of the Kentucky Derby was forecast today by G A Donnell government Weather Bureau director. The prediction raises caution for trainers and bettors ahead of the race.
Washington May 17 administration leaders in the House outlined a strategy to resolve farm and tariff turmoil. They seek to kill the debenture clause in a conference and push the $500 million revolving fund for orderly marketing. The Ways and Means panel has drafted several amendments while the Senate faces a secret-nominations session. Irvin Janroot, former Wisconsin senator, is nominated to the U S Court of Customs Appeals.
Three new mines began operation in the Chauncey district yesterday the Freeport Kimberly and Black Diamond. Including these 19 mines are Chauncey No 25 No 9 No 10 Nos 6 and 72 on Bailey Run No 68 and Ohio No 1. Manhattan Coal Chauncey No 25 was idle Wednesday and Thursday.
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