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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1929
Page
1
Police report a discovery of a body in a residence with blood found on the bed and the body partly near the door. Authorities investigate the circumstances and await autopsy results. The case is treated as a potential foul play investigation.
Alfred B Saunders was arrested on his tow boat in Point Pleasant harbor and brought to Meigs County for investigation of the shooting death of Gilkey Meigs County officers and relatives say Saunders threatened Gilkey life prior to his death. An autopsy was planned as sheriff Willock and Prosecutor Peoples questioned neighbors amid a murder theory.
The case over a gas and oil station on East State Street at Morris Avenue in Athens moves to briefs. Safety Director Woodworth faces Mrs Jennie Siigley who seeks a permit in a residential district under the 1927 building code dispute, with briefs due by June 11.
Massachusetts authorities investigate a blackmail plot involving death threats to Misa Constance Morrow and three other prominent women including Misa Anne Morrow’s sister in law and connections to Colonel Lindbergh. Demand of 50600 dollars appears in letters to Morrow and similar notes go to Brookline resident Lara Anderson and others.
A distorted machine generated line cites a copyright claim by King Features Incorporated with an attribution to Atmo Grinane. No further readable context or events are present in the fragment.
A LAMINGA commission on enforcement will include a woman educator, Dr J ATs hk, who will explain crime starts in childhood. Secretary Mellon will not resign, with Hoover praising his treasury leadership and business acumen for the nation.
The industry reports April output of 620656 automobiles, signaling robust growth as annual production runs near eight and a half million vehicles. This reflects sustained demand and healthy factory activity across major auto markets.
Sears Roebuck plans to enter the automobile field, with details continued on page four. The move signals a expansion into a new market and may affect competing car retailers and catalog operations.
In a caucus, House Republicans approved proposed changes to the tariff bill including higher duties on butter now 14 cents a pound and potatoes 75 cents a pound, skim milk 2% cents, and ad valorem duties ranging from 12% to 36% on hides boots and shoes.
The Winton Engine Company enters aviation with incorporation of the Winton Aviation Engine Company under Ohio laws. The move marks a formal expansion into the aviation engine field.
Griff Evans Athens city auditor left for Oak Grove West Virginia following the death of his 14 year old grandson John Evans who died after a fall. The boy, son of Mr and Mrs George Evans, fell down stairs earlier in the week suffering internal injuries and died yesterday. George Evans is a mine superintendent residing in Oak Grove West Virginia.
In a Fairfield Ohio war game at Fairfield Air Depot on May 25, Blue forces assault the Red capital Columbus along a 17 mile front with air and ground units. Referees found air power insufficient for immediate emergency, though a larger force could be mobilized within six weeks to sustain the front.
Magistrate Felix Riley hears a support case filed by an aged couple against their two sons Frank Miller of Nelsonville and William Miller of Athena and daughter Daisy Risley. The heirs agreed to pay 82 weekly and the mother would host the parents one week in three, leading to dismissal of the case.
Mrs Hallie Bagent has been subpoenaed to testify on Edward Little former state dry agent in the trial of Mayor Peter J Groh of Dover at New Philadelphia. Bagent will say Little attacked Miss Irene Engler 29 in a room at her home according to Groh's counsel member Hen Bowers.
The Lodi Sunshine Girls hold a meeting to push the spring reorganization. Friday night at Grange Hall Jerseyville at o'clock with Marie Graham elected president inviting guests and new members. Officers elected include Blanche Harris vice president Adrian Smith secretary Bessie Bobo treasurer and Grace Hoerris and Mary Gertrude Mullican recreation leaders. Eleven members attended.
An affidavit signed by wife Helen charges Earl Hogsett of Trimble with assault and battery. Hogsett pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate Carl Porter court appearance. Waiving examination, he was bound over to the Common Pleas Court with bond set at $200.
The United States government accuses film figures of evading taxes. Eleanor Boardman is alleged to owe $38,921 and her husband King Vidor is charged with underestimating taxes by $3,876 across two years.
Urbana New Ling May 23 450 students deserted classes to protest the designation of M la Flanigan as superintendent of city schools in a campus parade.
Canton report states Mrs Maeme Guerieri, 27, mother of five, was found not guilty and will face a sanity hearing before Probate Judge Alva Deal. The case concerns the killing of a priest, with the path to freedom opening as the hearing is set for tomorrow.
State inspectors are investigating storage of N ray films in hospitals and other sites to prevent a recurrence of a hospital tragedy. Will T. Blake orders 38 inspectors to survey the state and report to local officials with immediate removal orders if hazards are found. A later statewide report will be issued.
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court in Columbus against Athens mayoral former official Alex M. Moore, who ran Square Deal Grocery. Creditors Shafer Company, White's Mill, and Felber Biscuit Company seek claims totaling $4,110.25, $11.25, and $28.22 respectively, alleging concealment and removal of assets to defraud creditors amid recent embezzlement charges.
In Pittsburgh on May S4 Arthur G. McDowell, former Liberal Club head, tried to rejoin classes after counsel advice but was expelled from Ralph E. Turner’s history classroom. The Civil Liberties Union has filed mandamus actions to reinstate McDowell and fellow Liberal Club leaders Albertson, ousted for holding a barred meeting.
Otis Triplett was taken to Columbus by Sheriff William Williams to begin a three year term after pleading guilty to a robbery charge. Judge L G Worstell sentenced him at the tribunal.
Old Orchard Maine and New York report delays in the Bernard-19 and Bernard-141 crews preparation for a trans Atlantic hop. Rene Lefevre and Armeno Lotti Jr with Jean Ascolapt prepare the Bernard-19 toward Old Orchard for a May departure while others await better weather and radio range.
Eminent financial authorities in Washington on May 23 described the market as overweight and warned a rediscount rate increase is likely. The Federal Reserve Board is to meet to consider a request from the New York Fed to raise the rediscount rate to six percent, with Secretary Mellon possibly attending.
An explosion at Rochester Municipal Airport followed by a fire devastated a 109000 dollar hangar and headquarters. Walter Hutchings, manager of the Rochester Flying Service, suffered severe burns after being trapped in a shop near the blast but escaped through a window. Cause of the blast remains undetermined.
Washington May 23 A dispute between the press gallery and the Senate over publishing executive business of the Senate grew after the Rules Committee moved against United Press and chief of its staff Paul R Mallon. Lawmakers threaten a Senate vote while correspondents consider a mass meeting to protest what they deem possible censorship of the press. The committee seeks to strip Mallon and United Press of floor access and subpoenas Mallon for executive testimony on roll calls tied to confirmations. LaFollette and Hiram Johnson opposed the action on the Senate floor.
Wisconsin Senator objected to a rule barring newspaper men from the Senate floor and ordered Fraser Edwards from the chamber. Vice-President Curtis upheld Lafollette’s reading of the rule as a dispute over ethics and access.
The Athens Messenger offers a booklet on weight control suited for all readers. It explains human weight, health connections, and diet based control with reducing and increasing weight menus. Send six cents plus return postage to receive a copy.
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