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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1935
Page
1
Descriptions of ceremonies marking Armistice Day show nations like Italy Germany and Britain observing the moment of remembrance. Memorials, wreath laying and patriotic demonstrations accompany services as crowds reflect on war dead and international tensions.
In Arlington National Cemetery a lone unknown soldier is honored by President Roosevelt and national leaders. Dignitaries, veterans, and plain folk gather as Armistice rites begin at 11 am marking World War I silence 17 years after the guns fell silent. The American Legion leads the ceremonies with remarks from Ray Murphy and Ada Mackile Stone.
Disorder erupts as veteran groups clash with police near Versailles monuments. Red flags appear while protests flare over war memorials and Armistice commemorations, with authorities attempting to defuse tensions after insulting chants.
Ohio River link proposed as a 35 mile canal project faces opposition from commerce directors. Officials argue the plan constrains trade and may conflict with federal allotments and river navigation.
A brief item notes health effects related to PMO policies and references to eggs as a cultural symbol. The readable text emphasizes concerns about nutrition and public health messaging amid political discussions.
President Roosevelt announced a definite US Canada trade pact to remove disagreements and reduce restrictive barriers, aiding both nations. He spoke from Armistice Day at the tomb of the unknown soldier, stressing self defense and peaceful aims while avoiding arms buildup.
A fire destroyed Marietta's 68 year old city hall forcing officials to move records and equipment to the Chamber of Commerce. Clyde Hildebrand, identified by police as a fire starter, faces arson charges while two others are held as witnesses. The building, insured for 45000, housed the jail offices police and a theater. plans for a memorial building were rejected at August primary.
A small fleet of rescue vessels braved the perils of the San Bernardino Straits to reach the shipwrecked British freighter Silverhazel. Fifty or more people were aboard when it broke in two on San Bernardino Island off Luzon’s southern tip, stranding crew and passengers.
Comptroller General McCarl approves $100,729,133 in WPA projects across 19 states and releases $10,956,336 in funds. The total pool reaches $3,198,059,167 for eligible projects, with Ohio receiving $25,226,653 in approved projects.
In Columbus a New Deal Democrat and a Republican critic of FDR will debate the question Nationally Planned Industry on Wednesday night. Former Congressman Charles West of Granville, the President's liaison with Congress, will argue the positive side and Rep Hamilton Fish Jr. RN the negative.
The Associated Press reports eight Ohioans died in autos Sunday amid fog and threatening weather. Victims include William J. Geisier 55 in Columbus hit by a hit and run. Mary A. Smith 35 in Springfield. John K. Boniface 21 Morristown N J injured fatally in Columbus collision. Vernon Wright died from injuries when a car plunged into a pole. Harry Zagwabski 41 Parma after crash into a bridge abutment. Hugh Wadsworth 64 and Mrs Mellie Nimon 50 of Lancaster fatally injured in a Ringgold crash. two other Lancaster residents seriously hurt. Charles Holloway 17 struck near Mansfield on Route 13 Sunday night.
Elyria Ohio Glade B Thomas age 58 furniture dealer for 35 years a prominent Mason died after a heart attack at his home He is survived by his widow two daughters Martha a student at Ohio University Athens and Ana Claire a school teacher at West Farmington
Clifford Henderson announces the Thompson Trophy prize purse will be 20000 dollars, up one third from prior years, as part of the National Air Races in Cleveland.
Dr Frederick W. Raymond 61 president of Defiance College remained in serious condition after a cerebral hemorrhage suffered while being introduced to a church audience on Sunday.
The magazine Steel today reports a drop of 112 points in the average of Cleveland steelworks operations last week. Industry observers expect a strong year end rebound in demand and activity across steel plants.
In a provocative column Irvin B. Cobb argues that Prohibition arose from brewer and distiller practices and warns that without industry reform a lasting ban may endure. He contends sober citizens opposed unlawful licensing and urges internal curb of offenders to prevent renewed corruption.
Two men connected to Corinna Loring's murder are in custody as investigators probe the death of the 27 year old bride elect. Aubrey Hampton and Richard Year were arrested in Maryland and Washington respectively after Loring’s body was found on Saddleback Ridge. Autopsy hints at female involvement. clues include a crumpled note with bloody fingerprints and a man’s shirt sleeve.
Royal Air Force bombers resumed the search for Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith missing for three days on a planned England to Australia flight. Flights were ordered to skim low over islands and the coast of the western Malay Peninsula and a wide area of the Bay of Bengal between Rangoon and Victoria Point.
Italy extends advances in Ethiopia threatening the Addis Ababa Djibouti railroad system. Observers note strategic pressure as Italian troops move toward key transport links and supply lines across the region.
Capt. Albert W. Stevens reported Explorer I reached 74 000 feet unofficially surpassing the 1934 Russian mark while earlier reports said 72 000 feet broke the official record by more than 10 000 feet. The balloon leaked slightly but was being fixed as up to 20 000 spectators watched in near freezing weather outside Rapid City.
Ohio State Universitys bureau of business research reports October employment gains in Ohio rising 12 percent from the prior month with manufacturing up 1 percent non manufacturing 7 percent and construction 10.4 percent. The rise marks the third straight monthly gain and compares to declines of 1.6 percent on average for October in the previous five years. Construction employment sits 1 percent below the 1944 level.
Anti-Japanese sentiment escalates as Chinese attack a Japanese owned store in Shanghai soon after a Japanese landing party arrives. The death of Japanese marine Hideo Nakayama deepens fear and prompts renewed security measures. Refugees flee from Chapel to the international settlement amid ongoing tensions.
United States Senator Robert J. Bulkley and seventeen Cleveland leaders formed a Democratic organization to promote the renomination of President Roosevelt. The move challenges Cuyahoga County leader W. Burr Gongwer, with Bulkley noting no immediate judgment on him. Harry F. Pager will be temporary chairman as calls come in, marking the start of the 1936 campaign.
Akron detectives questioned an Auto Mechanics Union official and sought a tall slender woman after a stench bomb was thrown into the Akron Automobile Show with 1,200 spectators present. The woman fled in a waiting coupe with a man driver. Harry Bennett of the Akron Auto Dealers Association linked the vandalism to a mechanics strike.
Harold H Burton, an independent Republican, to be sworn in as mayor of Cleveland today. His cabinet picks include G A Gesell as finance director and Fred W Ramsey as welfare director. Henry Co. McClure, ex public official in Michigan and Ohio, dies of a heart attack while watching a Michigan Marquette football game.
Italian forces under General Graziani press toward Harar and Jijiga as they cross the desert toward the Addis Ababa Djibouti railroad. Sasa Baneh lies about 100 miles from Jijiga and underlines Italy’s push with Daggah Bur reported as captured by advance patrols. Ethiopian forces under Ras Seyoum rally with 100000 men behind Makale as terrain grows steeper and more defensible.
Ohio Attorney General Bricker rules Dole relief must end Friday. He holds the prosecuting attorney of Cuyahoga County to the ruling. Federal relief burden shifts to state and local subdivisions on that day. County relief funds may be used only for food clothing shelter fuel and medical attention under amended Ohio relief laws.
Miss Jean Batten, a 22 year old New Zealand aviator, started at 6 30 a m from Lympne England to fly solo across the South Atlantic via Biarritz Madrid Morocco West Africa to Natal Brazil in an effort to set a new record.
21 year old Kinnis Lyndorie Sheppard, an expert revolver shooter, died in a hunting accident when his gun fell from his pocket struck a stone he was moving to build a deadfall for a trap and fired into his heart. Rev. Michael J. Ryan, 71, longtime pastor of St. Xavier Church in Cincinnati, died after more than two decades of service.
Funeral services for W. B. Chamberlain, 63, longtime professional marksman, will be held Tuesday in Toledo. He died Sunday. Chamberlain formerly lived in Kentucky and Covading.
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