King Tim O'Brien spared by Meigs jurors in first degree murder
Pomeroy May 27 The life of King Tim O'Brien was saved from the electric chair as the Meigs jurors found him guilty of murder in the first degree with a recommendation for mercy after seven hours and forty five minutes deliberation. The case involves the murder of Susan Rhoades whose charred remains were found May 6 1923 at her home on Willis Hill. Local officials had pursued connections to prior mysterious deaths amid the McCumber murder inquiry.
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Tim’ O'Brien
MEIGS
Pomeroy
Tim” O’brien
O'Brien
Fietaulg
Susan Rhoades
Wyllis Hill
McCumber
Dry czar Andrews vows to see through arid policy
United Press reports Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Andrews will stay on as dry czar if the Goff bill passes, aiming to implement measures and then retire to private life if successful. He denies plans to resign and notes enforcement powers hinge on congressional action.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Washington
Andrews
Goff Administration
Verdicts and mercy clash after murder in first degree
Special Counsel Craig Davis lauds the guilty verdict as a state victory but laments the Meigs county jury for alleged mercy to a perpetrator. He argues Americans choose murder over capital punishment while noting English norms. He insists if doubt existed O Briens guilt he should be acquitted, else pay the extreme penalty.
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Craig Davis
Meigs County
O'Brien
O'Brien Denies Murder Ties in Aged Woman Case
Trial recounts O'Brien claiming an alleged confession was coerced after beatings and swearing by officials and detective Binn. Prosecutors argued long, locating evidence at Wyllis Hill and tying John Hedricks to the oil purchase for the fire. Page Three continues the newsroom account of the Rhoades death case.
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Wyllis Hill
Rhoades
O'Brien
Curtis Reed
Binn
O’brien
Reed
Seyfried
Smith
John Hedricks
King of the Mountain Inn
Rabies blamed on Grandy hound roaming Trimble and Dover townships
A large black and tan hound owned by George Grandy of Trimble roamed through Trimble and Dover townships from Saturday night to Monday morning when Marshal Chalfant killed it in Trimble. The dog bit several animals and was sent to Columbus for rabies testing, confirming infection.
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George Grandy
Trimble
Dover
Marshal Chalfant
Columbus
Johnson
John Gaskella
Austin McCune
Jack Jewett
John Koons
Albert Dust
Jacksonville
Morristown
Chauncey
Athens
Glouster
G. H. Harper
Urbancrest
Mr. Harper
Harper
Cameron Begins Motor Truck Haul In Athens
W. A. Bill Cameron, veteran Athens drayman, adds a light motor truck to his fleet while retaining his horse team. He will use the truck for quick city deliveries but keeps the horses and old drays for heavier loads, enabling him to compete with other hauling concerns.
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W. A
Bill) Cameron
Athens
Cameron
Messenger
Athens Man Faces Trial for Third Liquor Offense
Floyd Butcher of Athens stands trial before a common pleas petit jury on a third offense charge for possessing 36 pints of whiskey January 16. Arrested near his home at Athens County fairgrounds by officers Yates Morton Dalton J C Yates. He pleaded not guilty after prior convictions on September 22 1921 and October 5 1924. Norville Blackburn Morrill accompanied him. liquor alleged purchased in New Straitsville.
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Floyd Butcher
Athens
Petit Jury
Common Pleas Court
Elza Jurchfield
George Evans
Fred R. Baker
John Henshaw
J. J. Morris
Orlie Rider
Charles Wyatt
James. Gaston
Ralph W. Parks
M. F. Holliday
Arthur Conkey
E. M. Phillips
Butcher
Albert Yates
Fred Morton
Harry Dalton
J. C. Yates
Athens County Fair Grounds
Pearl W. Helwig
Norville Blackburn
Morrill
Legion Minstrel Is Financial Success
Major 8 M Johnson praised the American Legion Minstrels at the Majestic theater for a strong financial reception. He noted good patronage from Athens and confidence that the national endowment fund quota will be easily met, crediting the performers for their hard work.
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8. M. Johnson
American Legion
Majestic Theater
Judge Hunt to seek OSBA presidency at Cedar Point meeting
Coshocton May 27 Judge Charles B Hunt announces his candidacy for the presidency of the Ohio State Bar association. The selection will be made during the association annual midsummer meeting at Cedar Point on July 7 and 8.
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Coshocton
Charles B. Hunt
Ohio State Bar Association
Cedar Point
Exiled Riffian Leader Abd el Krim Surrenders in Rift
Abd el Krim the Riffian chief surrendered unconditionally to French forces and arrived at Tarquis t this morning. He will be sent to Fez for exile decisions by France as planes dropped handbills announcing the surrender and end of hostilities over the Rift.
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United Press
Paris
Abd I Krim
Tarquist
France
Krim
Fez
Iet
Fifth Trial Opens in Meigs Court for Murder Case
Pomeroy scenes as Meigs County holds its fifth murder trial this month. King Tim O'Brien was convicted of first degree murder in the death of 80 year old Susan Rhoades, who was burned. Forest Sapp faces trial for the shooting of miner Sam Hill. Donald Eblin to stand trial later with Sapp. Fifty witnesses for state and six for defense planned. O'Brien awaits sentencing as other death-row inmates are moved for testimony.
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Pomeroy
U.P
Tim” O’brien
Susan Rhoades
Forest Sapp
Sam Hill
Hill
Donald Eblin
Sapp
O’brien
Condor at London Zoo Shows Ten Foot Wingspan
A baby condor received recently by the London Zoo displays a ten foot wing span though it remains too young to fly.
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London Zoo
Find E. Carroll Guilty of Perjury
New York May 27 Broadway producer Earl Carroll was found guilty on two counts of perjury stemming from a grand jury probe into a February 22 party.
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New York
Idle miners urged to return to soil work in agriculture
In Cincinnati on May 27 J F Callbreath urged idle coal miners to switch to farming. He claimed agriculture could feed the nation and lower living costs while many mines run only part time or with reduced hours for millions of workers.
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Consolidated
London
Union Congress
Baldwin
Trade Sons
Toem
Germany
France
Cincinnati
J. F. Callbreath
American Mining Congress
England Pinched by Coal Strike
London may 27 new pinch from the coal strike as the mines stay shut a month. The department of mines announces household coal only with official permits limited to 100 pounds every two weeks. Industries and business houses will run on half rations.
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London
U.P
England
Department of Mines
Mrs Elliott-Lynn’s Parachute Drop From 1500 Feet
Mrs. S. C. Elliott-Lynn, the British aviator, recently executed a parachute drop from a height of 1500 feet. The event highlights her daring aerial skill and mission context.
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S. C. Elliott-Lynn
Memorial Services Set at Bates Church
Memorial services will be held at Bates church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
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Bates Church
Scenic Wonderland of Western Hocking County Opens for Tourists
Workmen under County Engineer H W Nixon and Ford Hack place signs directing travelers through Western Hocking scenic spots including Falls Mill Black jack Big Pine Walnut Valley Crane Hollow Conkle Hollow and Old Man's Cave The Logan Rotary club funded the signs marking the start of a routing campaign to reach Cedar Falls Ash Cave Rockhouse Cantwell Cliffs and other beauty spots Camp sites parking areas rock steps rock ladders and safe access upgrades are planned with county cooperation and state forester help to expand visits this summer.
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Logan
H. W. Nixon
Ford Hack
Hocking County
Logan Rotary Club
Falls Mill
Blackjack
Big Pine
Walnut Valley
Crane Hollow
Conkle Hollow
Old Man's Cave
Nixon
Ohio Coal Men Protest Parker Bill on Trade Control
Ohio miners coal operators bankers and coal dealers unite to protest the Parker bill proposing regulation of the coal industry. Telegrams from Ohio coal fields flood congressmen opposing the measure seen to delay action until the next congressional session.
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Ohio
Washington
U.P
Parker
New York
Interstate Commerce
Congress
Thursday's Five Radio Features Highlight Evening Concerts
Five radio features list tonight include WRBZ Springfield with a Candle Light concert by the Daughters of the American Revolution at 8 p.m. EST. KGO Oakland airs PCST KGO Players in Revelation at 8.15 p.m. WSA Atlanta presents Charles Sheldon organ recital at 10:45 p.m. EST. WRC Washington and other stations carry the U S Marine Band at 7:30 p.m. East. WEAF offers The Harvesters at 7:15 p.m. EST.
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WRBZ
Springfield
Daughters of the American Revolution
KGO
Oakland
WSA
Atlanta
Charles Sheldon
WRC
Washington
WIZ
WGY
WCAD
U. S. Marine Band
the Harvesters
Memorial Day Observed Closures Monday
The Messenger will not be published Monday May 31 to observe Memorial Day. Stores banks and public schools will close and university classes will not meet on that day.
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The
Messenger
What I Saw Yesterday on Lancaster Street Hill
A reader recalls watching a Ford touring car lose its left rear wheel on a Lancaster street hill. Sparks flew as the car rolled on the axle before stopping, while a young couple checked the wheel and looked perplexed. Another note describes a Court street merchant moving a delivery truck and parking his car to reserve a parade seat.
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Lancaster Street
A. G
Athens
Court Street
J. IK
Dry officers enter store to search with revolvers and a blackjack
A observer recalls three state men entering a small novelty store for a search. The shop was empty except for a woman. Each officer carried a large revolver and one held a blackjack in his left hand. The narrator admits laughing at the scene in Gloucester.
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Glouster
Bridge Collapse Kills Several in Budapest Disaster
A cyclone and cloudburst caused a bridge to collapse in Budapest on May 27, killing men and injuring women. Reports say one man died and three women were dropped during the fall.
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Budapest
At & Jan
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