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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1929
Page
1
The administration's tariff bill passed the House 264 to 147 and was sent to the Senate. Republican unity backed the measure with under 150 Ways and Means amendments, aligning with President Hoover's request for limited rate changes.
The House forced a cloture program limiting debate while the Senate would offer unlimited discussion. The bill raises import duties across Fordney McCumber law sections, reorganizes the tariff commission, and increases presidential rate change power. Ohio's delegation mostly supported. Rep Crosser opposed fearing higher sugar costs would hurt Cleveland consumers.
Los Angeles May 29 Wanda Hawley a screen actress faces a $50 000 breach of contract suit by producer Hunter Keasey alleging she was intoxicated on stage at the Agan Theater during a performance of Illegitimate. The curtain reportedly had to be rung down while she was on the stage.
A rabid cow in Beebe was destroyed Tuesday afternoon by Dr. Snow, an Athens veterinarian. The cow, owned by Wirratt Minear, was believed bitten weeks earlier by a rabid dog owned by Mrs. E. P. Clark of Tooville.
Laney Stahr 46 of Laurel Township, long without motor vehicle travel, is hospitalized in Columbus with elephantiasis after Red Cross aid arrives. Her mother dies soon after, and the father hopes for his daughter's recovery to return home.
A Sams Creek family remains under quarantine after diphtheria infection in a 6 year old boy. Health officials report the child still carries the disease as a carrier despite recovery, with repeated positive tests and a guinea pig inoculation death confirming the presence of virus. Sheriff escorts health officer to explain quarantine law to the father.
The Athens Messenger will not print on Memorial Day Thursday May 80 a national holiday. Messenger employees across the district will observe the holiday joining neighbors and friends. All agents carriers and editorial staff accept this as notice of the day off.
Wisconsin Governor Fred J. Kohler signed the repeal bill ending state prohibition and the enforcement department, following a referendum approving repeal by 142,000 votes after Assemblyman John W. Grobschmidt pushed the measure. The action ends the era of Wisconsin’s dry law in the state.
Police report a missing couple with unknown whereabouts. Investigators urge anyone with information to contact the local station and provide details promptly. The case remains under active inquiry as officials review leads.
Rumors whirl about Charles A Lindbergh and his wife Anne Merrow as they reportedly honeymoon somewhere in the Western Hemisphere. Possible stops include Englewood New Jersey Morrow summer home North Haven Maine and various estates and yachts. organizers deny knowledge.
Athens will observe Decoration Day with a Veterans parade led by the American Legion and graveside ceremonies. Local businesses including banks and offices will close for the day while veterans gather at the Legion Home at 7 90 oclock for parade preparations and march to North Court and State Streets.
D R Roberts aged 63 died at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis five weeks after a car accident. A hardware dealer and Meigs County Republican Central Committee member, he leaves three children Charles Ward Roberts and Frankie Sibley. His wife Dut Cross Roberts had died months earlier. Funeral plans pending. The fatal crash occurred while returning from Pomeroy Bend when poor vision caused the car to plunge over an embankment.
Glouster street committee orders two carloads of asphalt to repair uneven spots and top coat Main Street. Materials expected to arrive this week.
The Island Queen of the Coney Island river board ran aground in fog early today leaving 56 passengers to seek their own way home.
A shaky Wall Street mood Monday reflects fear of renewed turmoil in the money market as money lenders and the Federal Reserve tighten. Analysts warn the public may tire of ongoing stress in financial markets.
United States government bonds are sold at the year's lowest prices amid heavy liquidation. Investors accuse speculative traders of dumping quality securities to favor weaker issues, signaling widespread market distress and swift asset rotation.
Readers see reports that Congress is earnest on farm relief while wheat prices slide below 1 dollar per bushel for the first time in four years, signaling economic strain for farmers and markets this week.
Marvin Gielman died in Cleveland at age two from pneumonia. The child prodigy began his worldwide fame playing multiple instruments, including the accordion, at a very early age.
The historic Paden farm in Meigs County, once known as the George W. Burlingame farm, was sold Saturday at public auction to satisfy a $2,000 mortgage claim. William Burri and his wife bid $1,700, with the Castine Reiber heirs also holding an estate interest.
A farmer-era message warns that Federal Reserve actions undermine American enterprise by promoting usury, forecasting negative consequences for production and profits. The note emphasizes concern over financial policy and its impact on farming and broader business activity.
Darwin toured Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego where native people emerged from huts with faces and hair adjusted to meet modesty norms. They appeared unclothed, as modesty conflicted with visible attire.
At least 1,999 people were killed in a battle between two tribes southeast of El Sarar in Arabia, according to unconfirmed reports. The clash compounds regional tensions amid ongoing tribal feuds and shifting alliances.
Ed Gallagher, famed half of a popular comedy duo, died yesterday in New York. Once a star of Broadway, he left behind a penniless, paralyzed life and a ruined reputation.
Director C F Helser of the Ohio Wool Groove Association notes more wool in Hocking County this year with some fleeces reaching eleven pounds. He says the Perry Fairfield Hocking and Vinton district produces fine wool and producers are urged to consign wool for handling and marketing.
Captain Charles Leavitt aged about 85 a retired river man died last Thursday in New Orleans while visiting a relative. He was buried at Parkersboro and long resid ed in Columbus though born at Belleville near Reedaville Meigs County. He owned the packet steamers General Dawes and the Henry Logen and sailed in trades among Marietta Parkersburg Ravenswood and Gallipolis. He was a Civil War veteran a Mason and active Methodist Church member.
A three day forest fire in Saghalin Island forests near Torio has 18 dead and many more feared dead as reports reach officials. Authorities race to assess casualties and control the blaze.
Wimbledon authorities propose all women players wear stockings for modesty. They question whether Helen Wills will compete without stockings, a practice reportedly seen at Auteuil.
Meigs County provides an ancient cowbell to Ohio Society of New York City in its Hotel Pennsylvania headquarters. The bell’s wartime tale began at Camp Meade when a milk-hungry soldier looted it from a cow and kept it through the regiment’s move to Columbus in 1858. Now the bell returns to Ohio and travels to New York for aristocratic banquets.
Canadian National Railways boosted April profits by more than 60 percent asserting effective public ownership and management. The piece notes a contrast with claims that governments cannot run enterprises and signals continuation on Page Four.
Two ten year old boys drowned while swimming in the Ohio River near Pomeroy. One boy, son of Will Venable, was recovered after a third submersion, while the other son of Rosas Hedrich may have attempted to swim to shore but disappeared. Rescue attempts continued at noon with bystanders watching.
President Hoover's national law enforcement commission will focus sectional investigations on Chicago's gangland. Chairman George W. Wickersham outlined a program to probe locally acute racketeering and seek legal methods to combat highly organized crime.
Logan May 29 staff special reports Stocking County farmers planted 12000 pine seedlines in a county reforestation program sponsored by the extension service. Scotch Austrian red and white pines were included. Plantings occurred on farms owned by Warren Smith George Hengst Viord Anthony and J H Joyce. Fewer trees were planted than last year when 21500 were set and winter losses were a low percentage of the remaining stock.
Washington May 29 Heat slows the tariff bill process as Senate Finance Chairman Smoot delays until September 1 for Senate consideration after House passage with higher protective rates. Hearings begin June 1 and will last six weeks with many voices from agriculture expected. Senate and House faces a three month recess while farm conferees work through the deadlock.
The Standard Oil Company of Ohio raised gasoline prices by one cent statewide citing higher consumption from warm weather.
The Athens Messenger offers a 32 page booklet from the Washington Information Bureau explaining how foods relate to weight. It covers vitamins calories proteins carbohydrates and other terms with menus for weight gain or loss and simple daily plans. Six cent postage to obtain the booklet.
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