11 Nov 1929
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1929
Page
1
Brief items report a banker’s suicide, a girl returning to work, a first air freighter, and a note that China still might. The column by Arthur Brisbane in King Features summarizes several contemporaneous notes.
Henry Litteral testifies that his brother James showed a roll of about $900 suspected in the Harry Green murder at Kimberly on Oct 2. He says the two hid the revolver at Snake Hollow and then fled toward Oregon. James was later arrested in Oregon while Henry was jailed in Athens County awaiting further questioning.
The era's collapse wrecked countless lives with ruin and heartbreak. Thousands faced ruin, some took their own lives, and many others vanished amid the financial collapse.
Saturday saw a major stock collapse hit the rich and powerful. J J Riordan, head of the County Trust Company in New York, allegedly worth millions, killed himself after stock losses. A young woman used Reynolds stock and margins for gambling, now owes her broker $60,000 and says she will quit the market to return to piano playing.
Special county officer and Andeter Barrows left Thursday morning and aimed to reach their destination by Saturday night. The Green murder is regarded as one of the most brutal and callous crimes in Athens County history, drawing wide public attention.
London reports Lora Sydenham of Combe urges America and Britain to build needed naval arms for defense and avoid quarrels over purity or unsolvable details. In a U P interview he warns about pessimism surrounding the forthcoming fire power conference, noting 11 years since Armistice.
The Athens Messenger promotes a government diet booklet, a practical scientific guide to meal planning by day and week for healthy family eating. Readers can obtain it from the Washington Information Bureau for four cents to cover postage and handling.
A notice from Washington asks readers to enclose four cents in coin or stamps to obtain a booklet titled GOD PROPORTIONS IN THE DIET. The request includes a street address but lacks full personal details.
Armistice Day was quietly observed in Athens with American flags along Court Street and hunting decorations on houses. Banks closed. The K T Crossen Post American Legion planned a banquet on Monday night at their new South Court Street post with installation of new officers after the dinner.
U P President RE Loomis of the Lehigh Valley Railroad testified before a District of Columbia grand jury about the Wall Street booze party. He declined to reveal details, noting private dinner proprieties and leaving the public to rely on others' testimony and Brookhart's observations.
Chesterhill resident Gilmore Trunean pleaded guilty to intoxication and driving while intoxicated in Magistrate Melix Riley's court. He was fined 120 dollars and costs after a Sunday night Sugar Creek Valley crash left both cars damaged and Duncan sustaining cuts and bruises. Sheriff William Williams and Deputy Wayne Winnett made the arrests. Earlier, several suspects held for drunkenness were moved from the county jail to Trimble for arraignment.
Ohio University students listed as illegal voters in a petition for a recount of the Athens mayoral vote. Mayor Woodworth filed the action in Common Pleas Court to challenge the six vote plurality won by Robert S. Wood, arguing students lacking legal qualifications voted. Woodworth cites the General Code on student residency and voting, stating residence is the county of origin unless intent to reside in the college county is maintained.
POMEROY November 11 J W Landaker confessed Friday night to shooting Denver Hutt in Bedford Township on September 10. He appeared before Justice P W Gilmore on shooting with intent to wound, pled guilty, and posted a $1000 bond to await the next court term.
Denny Cross, 57, a former state legislator and salesman, was detained by juvenile authorities in Columbus on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of Clarence Hager, 17. The incident involved Cross in a protective custody context.
Senator Borah argues nations must cut armaments to honor peace pacts. He warns that even with treaties, a fighting world persists as long as Great Powers maintain vast navies and weapons. He calls for a public campaign to reduce weapons, seeing it as essential to humanity and law.
More than 100000 pilgrims converged on Eloty Cross Cemetery seeking miracles at the grave of Rev. Patrick J. Power who died 60 years ago. The crowd breached rope barriers injuring pedestals and nearby stones while police struggled to maintain order.
Official results from Reading Township show Frank Dean elected township clerk by 4 votes after the election board tabulated counts, overturning unofficial returns that had Homer Kullman ahead by 11. The final tally confirms Dean as clerk in New Lexington.
Cirde O Gibson, one of the first five to enter Vimy Ridge, is installed as post commander of the K S Crossen Post No 21 American Legion. A graduate of Ohio University, he served with Canadian and Allied forces, was gassed in 1917, later naturalized as an American, and now works for the Bank of Athens while guiding Legion activities.
Bandits burned and looted Siwaneshibkang, 60 miles south of Suanghat, seizing several merchants as captives. Nationalist forces, moved north to direct a campaign against Keng Yu-lsiang, faced renewed bandit threats exploiting troop concentrations.
The Special Lobby Investigating Committees said Burgess, former Tariff Commission member and US Lottery Association agent, acted in ways that amounted to contempt of the Senate. They cited alleged efforts to dismiss Froderichk L. Koch, Pottery Division chief, over information given to congressional committees.
In Washington on Armistice Day November 11 the Senate paused business and stood silent at 11 o clock as the clock tolled. The observance marked the veterans and the end of World War I with a formal moment of reflection.
A Messenger Classifieds listing highlights items for sale and rent including Quality Teed at 86 per ton and a 1926 Oakland coupe with original finish for 146 down. Also advertised are a two year old Jersey and Durham heifer a five year old cow and a six room house with bath and full basement for 25 per month.
A scheduled Foreign Affairs talk tonight is expected to tackle relations with other nations. Experts anticipate discussion on diplomacy, trade, and security as key themes shaping upcoming policy moves.
President Hoover marks the Armistice anniversary at Arlington National Cemetery and plans a national radio address on war and peace. The piece surveys Kellogg Briand Pact, League of Nations, naval reductions, and World Court involvement as efforts to curb war and shape a peaceful international order.
The Court of Appeals affirms the Probate Court decision against Herbert Brickles, a New Lexington restaurant proprietor, who was fined $600 and costs after officials raided his establishment and found liquor alleged to belong to another party. Judge J D Davis presided.
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