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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1931

Page

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Faculty War at Ohio State intensifies over Miller dismissal

Open letter from James E. Hagerty accuses President Thompson of suppressing freedom of thought and speech. About 56 faculty members signed a protest against the Board of Trustees action, while President Rightmire remains silent. Faculty discuss petitions to remove trustees as Miller’s contract nonrenewal sparks debate on military training and social issues.

Columbus W. GC. Thompson George W. Rightmire Ohio States University Doctor Thompson James E. Hagerty Collegt of Commerce and Administration Doctor Hagerty Herbert A. Miller Docor Thompson Board of Trustees Rightmire Hagerty Miller Boyd H. Bode College of Education American Association of University Professors Bode Na- Pena Association Ohio State Board of Justees

Governor Horton impeachment charge filed in Tennessee

The first count in articles of impeachment accuses Governor Henry Horton of conspiring with Rogers Caldwell and Col. Luke Lea to be perpetuated in office. The 65 page charge was presented to the State House by Chairman John Tipton under Tennessee Criminal Conspiracy Law.

Nashville Tenn U.R Henry Horton State House of Representatives Rogers Caldwell Luke Lea John Tipton House

Bossy Gillis Defies School on Circus Holiday Plan

In Newburyport Massachusetts on May 29 the fire siren rang a no school signal following Mayor Andrew Gillis who urged a half holiday so students could attend the circus. Superintendent Tarr King refused the request and may pursue action.

Newburyport Mass U.P Andrew ‘Bossy Gillis Supt Tarr M. King Ircus

Protests Over Lake Coal Rates Filed With ICC

The Lake Cargo Coal Rate Committee filed amendments and continuances with the Interstate Commerce Commission. They allege Examiner Bardwell erred in several opinions and claim Ohio and Pennsylvania coal dealers were harmed by the current rate relations, hindering shipments they would have otherwise made.

Washington U.P Lake Cargo Interstate Emerce’ Commission C. M. Bardwell Ohio Msylvania

Republicans Rally For Smoot Tariff Defense

The Republican National Committee responds to agitation for lower tariffs with a spirited defense of the Smoot rates. It says the present duties are not high and the committee argues the people can expect years of stability under the tariff policy.

GTON

Brisbane Column Reflects on Public Life and Morals

Arthur Brisbane writes on public life and morals, offering observations on human behavior, governance, and societal norms in a concise opinion-style column. He frames contemporary issues with a moral lens and brisk editorial voice.

Anti Catholic agitation grows in Rome amid Madrid events

In Rome anti Catholic agitation intensifies as Fascist actions target Catholic institutions. A mail van carrying letters for Pope Pius was attacked and Catholic student centers were surrounded, rioted, and windows broken up to the fifth floor. Police were overwhelmed by Fascist students.

Rome Madrid Spain Pope Pius

Tense Strain Between Vatican and Italian Government

Windows were broken at Catholic headquarters and Vatican City faces a diplomatic rift with Italy. Pope Pius refused to meet Count De Vecchi, Mussolini's ambassador, raising fears of a full break. Spain's Republican order an inventory of Catholic properties, fueling concerns of possible confiscation.

Vatican Pope Pius Count de Vecchi Mussolini Holy See Vatican City Spain

Protest by Spanish women over church fires and Catholic schooling

About thirty five thousand Spanish women sign a protest against recent church and convent burnings in Spain and call for compulsory Catholic instruction in all schools. The government has not yet replied to Pope Pius's protest against the destruction of Catholic churches and property.

Spain Pope Pius

Captain Hawke’s Global Flight Excites Paris Crowds

Captain Hawke, famed American flyer, wowed crowds at Le Bourget in Paris after fast hops from London to Berlin in 3 hours 15 minutes and Berlin to Paris in 3 hours 5 minutes. He lingered 1 hour 27 minutes in Berlin for a luncheon before continuing to Paris for dinner.

Hawke London Berlin Paris le Bourget America

Traveling mayors display self control in Europe

In a brief mention, the article praises the filers in Europe and commends the traveling mayors for their notable self control. It notes a continuation on page 4.

Europe

Brothers in Recital Presented by LeFavor Brothers

Harold and Carroll LeFavor from Gloucester gave a piano recital at Music Hall Auditorium at 8 pm. They performed Chopin Rondo and the first movement of Rubenstein Concerto in D Minor Opus 70 in a joint performance, with Carroll playing Aufschwung and In Der Nacht by Scarlatti. Harold offered Concert Etude by MacDowell Clair de Lune by Debussy and Allegro by Scott.

Harold Carroll LeFavor Glouster Music Hall Chopin Rubenstein Scarlatti MacDowell Clair DeLune Debussey Allegro Scott Harold LeFavor

Regrets From Beverly Hills Hero Overlooked Start

A washed up note from Will claims a Beverly Hills murder was staged to shield a public good. A politician was killed while supporting a preacher's radio station project, and the killer expects acquittal for saving the public.

Will Beverly Hills Calif

Ocean Routes By Dirigible Are Predicted

Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Aeronautics David Ingalls told the Akron Chamber of Commerce that regular transatlantic dirigible service could emerge in a few years. He cited high success rates for airship expeditions and argued airships offer cheaper scouting capability than light cruisers, noting a 10,000 ton cruiser costs 18 million dollars while two dirigibles will cost about 3.867 million each.

Akron Atlantic Pacific Ingalls South America North America Air Secretary

Prosecutor and Officials Indicted in Ohio Edison Probe

Youngstown May 29. County Prosecutor Ray L. Thomas and seven others were indicted by a special grand jury amid reports that Ohio Edison Co exerted improper influence over public officials and Mahoning County politics. Ten indictments were returned. Thomas faces nine. Charges include bribery intimidation blackmail receiving concealing stolen property and false pretenses.

Youngstown U.P Ray L. Thomas Ohio Edison Company Mahoning County Thomas

Coulter To Deliver Plains High School Baccalaureate

The Plains High School will hold a baccalaureate service Sunday at 8 PM in the high school building. Rev. C. M. Coulter will give the address with Miss M. D. Blayney at the organ, Rev. Earl Cowen giving scripture and prayer, Paul Young singing Open the Gates of the Temple.

Plains High School Plains High Schol C. M. Coulter M. D. Blayney Earl Cowen Paul Young Ohio University

Tennessee Governor Horton Faces Impeachment Probe

Governor Henry H. Horton of Tennessee faces impeachment proceedings after a legislative investigation report on his conduct. A committee member accuses him of falsifying.

Henry H. Horton Tennessee

Flaming Boat Drifts Toward Dynamite Load

A customs patrol boat Atalanta caught fire in New York harbor while three crewmen were rescued. The flaming vessel drifted toward a dynamite scow as two gasoline tank explosions left one seaman burned. Coast Guard units Raritan and Hudson aided in towing and firefighting until the Atalanta burned to the water's edge.

New York Ellis Island Itz C. Tobin Raritan Coast Guard Hudson Atalanta Charles J. Clark John Mitchell

Actress June Riley testifies in Clark double murder case

Los Angeles May 20. June Riley a blonde actress says police told her to go home and keep silent when she offered information about the Crawford Spencer killings. She is called as a witness at the preliminary hearing for David H Clark, amid a public rift between the Police Department and the district attorney over her account.

Los Angeles U.P June Riley Charles Crawford Herbert Spencer David H. Clark

Athens County Tax Collection to Begin Monday

Athens County Treasurer W E Moler announced that last half year taxes will be collected starting Monday with emphasis on delinquent prior years along with June taxes. Payments accepted at the treasurer’s office 8 to 11 30 am and 1 to 4 pm weekdays, closed Saturdays at 3 pm. mail payments by check or money order.

Athens County W. E. Moler Moler

Proclamation Planned for Special Primary to Fill Mooney Seat

Governor White said a proclamation for a special primary and election to select a successor to the late Congressman Charles A Mooney of Cleveland in the Twentieth District will be issued once official notice of the vacancy is received.

Columbus Charles A. Mooney Cleveland Twentieth Congressional District White Aid

Weather brief notes with mixed city figures

Yesterday highs included Phoenix 98 with a low of 26 for Rappelle and 30 for Prince Albert. The 36 hour outlook shows an eastward pressure drift bringing cooler weather with possible thunderstorm tonight and into Saturday.

Phoenix Rappelle Minnedosa Prince Albert Toarday

Security Owners May Be Enlisted by Rail Lines In Motor Traffic Fight

Railroad executives eye mobilizing security holders to back interstate motor traffic regulation. A confidential survey to bankers and Security Owners' Association members argues existing bans on political activity limit railroads. It urges repeal of laws forbidding water carriers and seeks rights to operate motor, air, and pipelines.

Security Owners Association Washington U.P United Press Security Owners’ Association Milton W. Harrison New York Railroad Execu Tives

Piccard predicts stratosphere airship links continents

Prof. Auguste Piccard and Charles Kipfer return from a 52 500 foot ascent in the Austrian Alps. He says stratosphere travel is navigable and life could exist 10 miles up, hinting at new airways and fast flying machines circling the globe.

Charles Kipfer Piccard University of Brussels Earth

Plan Memorial Services at Burlingham Church

Memorial services are set for 1 p.m. Sunday at Burlingham Church with Prof. W. H. Cooper of Ohio University delivering the address. G. T. Henderson leads the program.

Burlingham W. H. Cooper Ohio University G. T. Henderson

Publisher Lampson vows Supreme Court challenge to tax bill

Jefferson publisher C B Lampson told the House Taxation Committee he will contest the Classified Intangible Tax Bill in the State Supreme Court if enacted. He called the measure unconstitutional and illegal as a classification act and said its separate proposals were not voted on separately. He termed the bill unworkable absurd and a fraud on the people.

Columbus U.R State Supreme Court C. BE. Lampson Jefferson Governor's Taxation Committee House Lampson Supreme Court

Race Day Looms as 150000 Flocks To Indy Speedway

Indianapolis May 20 U P reports 150000 spectators are arriving to watch the 600 mile race with 40 drivers preparing their cars. Workmen scrub the speedway bricks to reduce skid hazards as the field completes final touches before the five hour run starting at 11 a m E S T tomorrow.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Joe Cacela Bryn Mawr Clarence Grove Haverford Indianapolis Ind U.P Speedway

Massillon Man Held on Suspicion After Knife Belt Find

Akron report says Christ Mitchell, 30, of Massillon, was detained by police at 4 a m after being found riding a bicycle with a large butcher knife in his belt. He claimed he bought the bike in Massillon a few hours earlier and was riding for a ride.

Akron U.2 Christ Mitchell Massillon Mitchell Massilion

Heat Records in Athens Shattered in 1931 Weather Burst

Weatherwoman Mra C N France reports Athens and vicinity hit 88F at 3 30 pm Thursday, surpassing 87F earlier. Federal forecasters predict heat relief with possible showers for Southeastern Ohio. Memorial Day may bring cooler weather, while farmers note crops aided by the warm spell and extensive corn planting in Athens County under County Extension Agent T H Johnson.

Athens Mra C. N. France Ohio Federal Athens County T. H. Johnson

Bad Business Blamed Now For Bigamy

Memphis, May 29. Calvin Burke an 80 year old ex theater employee confessed to wooing nine women by mail and marrying and robbing five. He blamed a chain of marriages on a low mood and loss of a theater job in New York. Postal inspectors say he carried on the scheme across several states. Burke aka Stevens used a Texas operator persona and lived in a downtown hotel with a luxurious car and chauffeur. An associated woman Billie was with him when arrested. Burke faced federal indictment for ending each marriage quickly to obtain valuables from his wives.

Memphis Tenn Calvin Burke Hia New York Billie Dalian Tex Amall Stevens Burke Texas Oit Burks Eugene A. Dawson Hurdle Binefield W. Va Columbus

Cookery school to teach vegetable methods at Troy HS

A cookery school demonstration on vegetable preparation and cooking will be held at Troy Township High School in Coolville Tuesday night. Mrs A EB Rogers, Mrs Bari Clark, and Miss Lois Ap gar will lead the session.

Troy Township High School Coolville A. EB. Rogers Bari Clark Lois Apgar

President Hoover to attend Eastern Republican event in Philadelphia

Raymond Clapper United Press reports Hoover will be guest of the Union League of Philadelphia at a dinner honoring the President. The visit aims to bolster Republican prospects in key states, with a schedule moving from Philadelphia to Valley Forge and a planned picnic lunch en route, as Hoover seeks to energize campaign momentum.

Washington Pri de Hoover Union League of Palelphia

Clara Bow Ill in Hospital Amid Contract Talks

Hollywood reports Clara Bow is seriously ill in New York hospital. Paras Publix Corp official says future plans should wait. Paramount allegedly seeks to buy Bow contract, with six months remaining, while executives decline to confirm or deny.

Hollywood Calif Clara Bow Paras Publix Corporation New York Misa Bow Paramount

Drowning Death of Boy in Zansaville Reservoir

Russell Barlow, age seven, drowned Thursday in the city reservoir during the opening day of the public schools summer vacation in Zansaville Ohio.

Zansaville Russell Barlow City Reservoir

Akron girl attacked by masked men on city street

Authorities seek two men who waylaid a 17 year old schoolgirl, ripped her clothing and assaulted her as she walked past in Akron. The assailants wore rough clothing and masks, description notes they fled in a distant vehicle.

Akron

Hoover Reappoints Schilling to Federal Farm Board

President Hoover renames William F. Schilling of Minnesota to another term on the Federal Farm Board. The move reflects the administration’s continuing bureau leadership in agricultural policy and rural credit programs.

Washington Prent Hoover Wiam F. Schilling Minnesota Federal Farm Bow

Woman Judge Jean Norris Faces Appeal Board Action

New York May 29 The only woman jurist in New York County Jean Norris prepared her defense to a contempt order issued by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the Seabury investigation into mining courts and era reform efforts.

New York Jean Norris New York County Samuel Seabury

Moving Day Opens With Expectation and Handy Sam

The day’s mood feels tense as families seek a reliable mover. Sam, renowned in the Business Service circle, promises to relieve households of the heavy duties by today, while many options await in town.

Sam

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