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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1929

Page

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Federal Reserve containment cited in stock market crisis

Government analysis credits the Federal Reserve with isolating the stock market panic from the broader economy. Officials expect easier credit for business through mortgage markets and greater confidence in production and distribution as rates have declined.

Washington U,pa Federal Reserve System Europe Wesern Reserve New York United States Federal Reserve Board

Tangled lineup in Chicago for election today

Chicago voters faced a mixed slate in an off year judicial election. Twenty two Superior Court judges appear for twenty seats under a Democratic headed coalition while a Peoples ticket led by Edward Brundage challenges them. Three independents run separately.

Chicago Superior Court Peoples Edward Brundage

Hungarian government secures sweeping election victory

Budapest dispatch reports the government winning an overwhelming victory in the main elections. Returns show heavy losses for the Socialist Party in industrial districts while the Union Party, now in control of Parliament, holds about four fifths of the seats contested.

Budapest Hungary Socialist Party Upfion Party

Arnold reports files disordered during Senate inquiry

Washington officials say James A. Arnold vice-president of the Southern Tariff Association joined a Senate Lobby Investigating Committee agent to locate evidence two weeks ago. He described his office files as disarranged and mussed up during the search.

Washington U.R James A. Arnold Southern Tariff Association Senate Lobby

Petition to Make State Road Between Guysville and Coolville Heard

Hearing at the Athens County Courthouse on a petition to convert the Hocking River road between Guysville and Coolville into a state highway. Proponents favored the river route on the north bank but cited four railroad grade crossings as a drawback. supporters urged the south bank instead.

Guysville Coolville Hocking River Lkobert Bischoff Engineering Division State Highway Department Athens County Frank Tidd John MecLaughlin Melvin Dunfee Wade Dean Stewart Tim Russell Frost James T. Ray Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Trimble Amesville Carpenter Albany Bischoff Columbus

Rescued explorers face long trek home from Arctic lands

Col. C. D. H. McAlpine and six companions were saved from Northern Canada after a two month search by Dominion Explorers Inc. They will need nearly a month to reach civilization, officials said. The group was picked up by the Hudson Bay steamer Tort St James near Cambridge Bay after crash landing with fuel exhaustion near Melbourne Island while seeking copper deposits.

Winnipeg Man U.P C. D. H. McAlpine Canada Civilization Dominion Explorers, Inc Cambridge Bay North West Territory I.skimes Dease Melbourne Island Churchill MicAlpine Hudson Bay Victoria Inlet

Adopt New Tactics For a Tariff Bill

Independent Republicans and Democrats plan to appoint a committee to confer with Republican leaders on early disposition of the Tariff Bill. Negotiations proceed while some Republican leaders insist on maintaining their right to press a fight over certain industrial schedules.

Washington

Athens Election Dawns with Mayor's Contest Draws Voters

Athens County residents flocked to the polls in a strong off year vote as sunshine greeted the day. Voters filled 17 city and county polling places at 6:30 am with major focus on the mayoral race while Ward No 1 and Ward No 2 council seats also see competition. School bonds and a tax classification amendment draw support and scrutiny as residents consider tax reform and legislative changes beginning January 1.

Athens County Athens City Athens J. Clarence Bardin W. HH. Pratt Clyde Manafield C. F E. Starr

MacDonald Reports U S Britain Naval understandings

Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald told the House of Commons about the naval understandings reached with President Hoover during his U S visit. He quoted the October 9 White House statement declaring war unthinkable and outlining new approaches to historic issues.

MacDonald House of Commons U. S London U.R J. Ramsey MacDonald Hoover United States

Iowa Senator Attacks Mellon Over Prohibition Allegations

Senator Smith W Brookhart told the Senate Hoover should demand Treasurer An drew W Mellon resign over enforcement failures. He described a 1926 Washington hotel dinner as a Wall Street booze party with hip flasks and invited senators including seats between Kuhn Loeh and Co and J P Morgan and Co figures.

Washington U.P Hoover Andrew W. Mellon Smedley Smith W. Brookhart Lanadry Senate Today Wall Street UL. S Brookhart Walter J. Fahy Ottah Kuhn Kuhn Loeh and Company K. K. Loomis J. P. Morgan and Co

Ohio University Band to Open Year with Convocation Concert

Ohio University's Mand with pre sent ita first concert of the year at convocation Wednesday. Conductor Curtis W. Janssen announced special features including raised platforms for full audience view, new sectional introductions, and soloist Miss Helen Hook. Students from Athens High School and elementary grades will attend as guests, with trumpet duet by Carlos Martin and H Pateh.

Ohio University Mand Ita Toring Curtis W. Janssen Exsery Misa Helen Hook Carlos Martin H Pateh Athens Gagley Ky Kelmann The Pats Barnard Caries Martin QO. B. Patch Willmore Twe Helen Hook Lake Pillmore Bennett

Story of Killing Is In Records Today

The mesalian ce began with a secret marriage of Tom Walton son of an innkeeper and Theresa Hamilton daughter of a college president. Walton was killed in Theresa’s father Judge Hamilton’s office. Hamilton faces murder charges as court records reveal many involved in state judiciary, church, and schools.

Weatherford U.2 Tom Walton Theresa Hamilton Walton Theresa R. H. Hamilton Hamilton

New Senator McCulloch From Ohio Draws Screen Star Attention

Roscoe McCulloch Republican of Canton becomes Ohio’s new junior U S Senator. Friends say his movie screen look matches his dark eyes and wavy hair. He often wears horn rimmed glasses to work and dresses in dark conservative suits. He is intelligent and a tireless worker.

Columbus U.R Roscoe McCulloch Canton U. S Ohio Washingon

Former Telephone Man Named to Public Utilities Post

Columbus officials announce U R Ira E Sprankle of Youngstown will join the Public Utilities Commission to succeed Roscoe C McCulloch. Sprankle, current superintendent of investigation for the commission, has long served on local exchange boards and previously managed Ohio Bell exchanges in Delaware Coshocton Lancaster and Youngstown.

Columbus U.R Ira E. Sprankie Youngstown Public Utilities Commission Roscoe C. McCulloch Myers Y. Cooper McCulloch U. S Theodore Bb. Burton Sprankle Ohio Bell Telephone Company Delaware Coshocton Lancaster

Election in Virginia Shapes Hoover Southern Support

Richmond Virginia reports a statewide election underway for governor and full slate of state officials and representatives. Observers expect results to signal Republican strength in the South.

Richmond U.R Hoover

Man Shot by Dry Raider Faces Liquor Charge

Mansfield November 5 A R Frank Pileggi restaurant proprietor shot last summer by Edward McGraw during a resisting arrest raid was held again on a liquor charge after a sheriff raid. McGraw, an undercover enforcement employee, faces trial for shooting Pileggi with intent to kill. Pileggi, still carrying the bullet, has recovered except for the wound. Officers found liquor at Pileggi's home.

Mansfield Frank Pileggi Edward McGraw Ley Schad Star Pileggi

Chester replies to Snook appeal over murder trial

Prosecutor John J. Chester Jr argues Snook did receive a fair trial. He defends his courtroom remarks labeling Snook a dirty dog. Chester cites Snook’s statements about the murdered Ohio State University student Theorn Hix and reviews the arrest and confessions prior to the trial.

Columbus O.R James H. Snook John J. Chester, Jr Ohio State Theorn Hix Ohio State University Snook Chester Eirl Mnke

Evans Entertains At Kiwanis Club

Harold Evans of Ohio University gave readings at the Athens Kiwanis Club meeting in Hotel Berry Monday night. S. M. Johnson outlined plans for the Red Cross Roll Call starting November 1. Glouster members missed the event due to election work and will attend next week. Four tables represented Columbia Harvard Princeton and Yale in a membership contest with winners to be announced. Harvard vs Columbia and Princeton vs Yale are scheduled for next Monday.

Harold Evans Ohio University Athens Kiwanis Club Hotel Berry S. M. Johnson Red Cross Glouster Club Columbia Harvard Princeton Yale

Warner Brothers merger talks abandoned

New York November 5 U R All reports say all merger proposals involving Warner Brothers Pictures with Paramount or any other film companies have been definitively abandoned. H M Warner stated the decision today.

New York U.R Warner Brothers’ Pictures Paramount H. M. Warner

New York City Expected to Deliver Heavy Voter Turnout

New York City foresees a heavy vote in the mayoralty race with four leading candidates on the ballot. Early indications from the forenoon show strong interest across the city as polling begins.

New York New York City

Opera House Dedication Ends in Chicago Night

Chicago completed the dedication of its 20 million opera house with two grand pageants. One showcased Egyptian splendor along the Nile while the other celebrated society and fashion in a modern American city, concluding shortly after midnight.

Opera House Chicago Nile

Boston to vote on mayor in heated campaign climax

Voters went to the polls in Boston to decide a mayor and several municipal officials in one of the warmest campaigns in recent history spanning strain and high turnout as ballots were cast.

Boston

Carsey Fined for Intoxication in Woodworth Court

Carsey was fined $5 and costs on a charge of intoxication in Mayor E. Woodworth's court Monday after an arrest Sunday.

Commission Eyes Death Aid for Suffering Incurables, Says Attorney

Denver attorney Lewis Mowry urged creation of a commission of doctors and judges to authorize euthanasia for patients with incurable, painful diseases. He cited the Corbett case in France and Dr Harold Wingrove Englewood who killed his ill 11 year old daughter to end suffering as justification for lethal decision making by a designated panel.

Lewis D. Mowry Denver Dr. Blazer Coto Mowry Harold Sthaver Engtewood Cole Havel Ulager Wiaazerowever Corbett Mowray Wing C'E Dauuhter Commission Regal Action

Boats Seize Effort to Land Liquor Off New York

Officials of the Customs Enforcement Bureau said they searched for three foreign steamships believed to be attempting to land about 100000 bottles of liquor in New York. Twelve harbor patrol boats went to sea as operations remained secretive amid reports two ships flew the British flag and one the French flag. A tip from customs crew members led to intercepted radio messages among the ships and rum runners.

New York UPRD Customs Enforceement Bureau Ishiore

Son of Publisher Missing in Windsor Voyage

Detroit and Canadian police launch a search for William J. Scripps 24 son of W K Scripps publisher of the Detroit News who disappeared from his Windsor Ontario hotel two weeks ago after visiting Oskar Kuhn of Gilders Inc the airplane firm where Scripps served as president He left his room at 6 pm after a note saying he would return soon and has not been seen since.

Detroit U.R William J. Scripps W. KK. Scripps Detroit News Windsor Ont Scripps Oskar Kuhn Gilders, Inc At &P. m Kuhi

Two Fliers Die In Boston Plane Crash

Two fliers were killed when their plane stalled and struck at 150 feet, then crashed and caught fire in Boston. Victims were Henry Q. Carter of White Plains, linked with Skyways, and Clinton B. Johnson, a federal inspector at Boston Airport who piloted the craft.

Boston U.P Henry Q Hank) Carter White Plains Skyways Clinton B. Johnson

Detroit Men Die, One Injured in Collision Near State Line

L R Robbins age 60 of Detroit was killed and Frank Corcoran 23 also of Detroit injured when their car collided with a truck trailer driven by Jay Feinster near the Michigan state line just after daybreak.

Toledo L. R. Robbins Detroit Frank Corcoran Jay Feinster Michigan State Line

Columbus Voters Face Colorful Off Year Election

Columbus residents lined up at the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots in a notably colorless off year election. Officials estimate 40,000 to 45,000 votes will be cast from a 61,000+ registration, shaping local outcomes.

Columbus U.2 Filis

Government frowns on flask sales during Christmas season

Washington November 6. Federal prohibition officials oppose the sale of hip flasks cocktail shakers and related accessories for holiday use. Judge James J. Britt states that prosecutions require proof of intent to use such items with alcohol. Authorities will pursue cases where stores display items clearly meant for imbibing intoxicants.

Washington U.R Prohibition James J. Britt The Prohibition Bureau Britt

McCulloch Named to Fill Senate Seat

Cov Myers Y Cooper appoints Hescoe C McCulloch of Canton to succeed the late Theodore E Burton as U S senator. McCulloch 49 will resign as chairman of the State Public Utilities Commission and depart for Washington at once. He serves until December 15 1920 and must run for election next year to complete Burton's term ending March 4 1939.

Columbus U.2 Myers Y. Cooper Hescoe C. McCulloch Canton United States Theodore E. Burton Cleveland McCulloch UU. S Pubh Utilities Commission Washington Burton

Dry Forces Stand United Against Sheppard Amendment

F Scott Meride general superintendent of the Anti Saloon League said there is no split in the prohibition forces over the proposed Sheppard Amendment to the Volstead Act. He allowed minor differences on import and advisability of more legislation but called them incidental and proof of independence within the movement.

Washington F. Scott Meride Anti-Saloon League

Classified Bargains and Lost Airedale Dog Notice

A Meassenger Classifieds snippet notes a lost Airedale named Jiggs in Albany. It lists a Zenith battery radio with new batteries for 98 dollars, a heavy poultry buyer in Albany, and a house and lot for 300 dollars on Main Street Chauncey.

Meassenger Jiggs Zenith Albany Main = Street Chauncey

Athens Woman’s Free Cooking School Opens With Demonstrations

Mrs. George C. Thure leads the first session of The Atheons Messenger free cooking school in Athens Public School Auditorium. Gordon K. Bush introduces Mrs. Thorn as attendees view live demonstrations of cakes pies and modern kitchen equipment while topics cover budgeting shopping and time saving homemaking methods.

George C. Thure Atheons Messenger Athens Athena Gordon K. Bush the Messenger Mra Thorn Messenger Thurn Mra Thurn

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