14 Nov 1935
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 34 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1935
Page
1
Reports from Cairo and Rome describe anti English protests as Italian forces clash in northern Ethiopia. The Associated Press notes attempts to delay peace talks, police crackdowns, and church officials calling for restraint as mobs demand government resignations amid war.
Fragmentary OCR text references death by action and police output. Mentions Fulton, James Elliott, and possible warfare context with unclear date and place. No coherent incident details or outcomes to confirm.
Santa Monica columnist notes a group of fur bearing recluses parading on main streets with long hair and minimal dress. One member stands out, secretive about his past, rumored to seek not to be commissioned a Kentucky governor’s staff colonel, a near-impossible aim.
NEW ORLEANS The American Bankers Association economic policy commission reports that the average person has more money to spend while big corporations hold less. It cites wage gains, higher agricultural incomes, and Federal relief spending as drivers, while noting slow growth in construction and durable goods. The cure for unemployment, the commission says, lies in new corporate borrowings rather than increased public debt.
Pittsburgh reporter notes Richard Crist incorporated awards a dividend to investors in the form of art. About 50 patrons funded his Mexico trip and will attend a December 14 exhibition to pick from seven large oil paintings and seven watercolors he brought back. Crist says Pittsburgh work was dull and sought color abroad.
Slight earthquakes rattled windows along a northern Florida strip from Palatka to St. Augustine on Wednesday night as part of a season of unusual weather in 1935. Residents noted the tremors amid heavy summer rainfall and a November hurricane entering Florida records.
King George II of Greece departs for Paris as the first stop on his journey home to resume the throne. He travels from London after a period away, with plans to establish his rule again upon arrival.
Souvenir hunters tore apart Captain A. W. Stevens and Orvil Andersons heavy underwear made by an Ohio manufacturer for their first stratosphere flight. Stevens shed his garment when warm, and at parachute jump end the crowd tipped them to pieces, but the pair remain unfazed by the antics.
Governor Davey urged Ohio's 88 counties to take over their own poor relief duties through county legislation. The move drew opposition from Arch D. Schultz of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce who favored state handling for now. Other tax and school funding provisions drew mixed reviews while Davey proposed county tax levies by majority vote for relief.
Calvin Russell, a Torch farmer, is held by Athens County authorities after the Nov. 1 shooting of Ohio University student William Luthy. Russell pleaded not guilty to shooting with intent to kill and was bound over to the Grand Jury under a $1,000 bond. Luthy remains in Parkersburg hospital with wounds to his left lung and head, but condition is unchanged and recovery expected.
In Scottsboro Alabama nine Negro defendants face fresh indictments in the long running Scottsboro case. Creed Conyers a local farmer and school board trustee served on the January jury that returned新的 true bills charging the attack.
Des Moines officials file gambling charges against Iowa Governor Clyde L. Herring and Minnesota Governor Floyd B. Olson under federal anti gambling transport laws. The Pig in the Parlor wager followed a heated Iowa Minnesota game rivalry with both governors betting a prize hog. Herring returns home to face the arrest warrant amid a lighthearted response.
Notables will attend Dr Herman Gerlach James's inauguration at Ohio University in Alumni Memorial Auditorium following the academic procession under the elms planted during William McGuffey's era. Dr Harry Woodburn Chase NYU chancellor will deliver the inaugural address and T R Biddle board of trustees president will administer the oath.
Frank E. Wilson of the State Department of Education spoke to about 100 Athens County teachers at a Methodist Church dinner on new certification laws. He said eight year professional certificates replace life certs and four years of college work are needed for high school or special subject certificates.
Friday forecast in Southern Ohio calls for cloudy skies with possible light showers. Neil Thomas will film the inaugural procession from McGuffey elms to Alumni Memorial Auditorium while a news crew also shoots footage. Students plan to capture images though sun is not expected.
Youngstown Frank Costarell, 23, grocery clerk and halfback for a Class A sandlot team, died after brain hemorrhages from injuries sustained during a Sunday diving tackle. He was the last defender between the runner and the goal line.
At a hearing by Lieut. Col. G. L. Hall U S Engineer Cincinnati representatives from Ohio River cities Pittsburgh to Portsmouth planned Wednesday preliminary surveys for a high lift dam west of Ironton on the Ohio River.
Xenia Ohio reports Henry Stire aged as he completed his final task by dictating his own obituary before dying at his rural home. The unusual death follows his last work on Wednesday at the farm.
Columbus tax inspector Lester Scrimger said three men arrested Wednesday night sold sale tax stamps stolen last June from an automobile dealer.
Secretary of Commerce Roper told the Associated Grocery Manufacturers of America that the current breathing spell should end regulatory activity. He said cooperation replaces new measures and stressed the basic reform program is complete. Charles Francis of General Foods welcomed a break for business as White House approval framed the message.
A Pennsylvania Railroad freight run from Pittsburgh to Columbus struck an automobile at a grade crossing near Jewett Ohio at 6 50 am. Engineer J F Burke and Fireman Neale Brewer both of Columbus were killed in the wreck. Edward Prather of Jewett driver of the car was injured along with two companions.
Judge O F Rowland grants new trial in Rebecca Willis vs Industrial Commission of Ohio The case centers on widow Rebecca Willis and her claim for compensation after John Willis died of pneumonia from damp coal mine exposure The judge holds that the disease must be the direct result of an injury for compensation, despite the damp workplace context
Misa Jean Batten of New Zealand made a solo South Atlantic crossing, becoming the first woman to fly alone across the route. She completed a 1,281 mile leg from Dakar to Brazil and headed toward Rio de Janeiro to continue the England to Brazil flight.
William Beaver aged 22 died after his motorcycle collided with a truck on Wednesday, pushing Franklin County traffic deaths to 116 as of today.
Prepaid sales tax receipts for the week ending Nov 9 totaled 900,955.45, bringing Columbus’s total sales tax income to 37,763,741.66 for 41 weeks of operation. The figure reflects ongoing revenue streams for the city’s fiscal period.
Mayor Harold H. Burton said over 1,000 city workers would be removed from the payroll next week. He told councilmen the financial situation grows worse daily and that action must proceed immediately to cut payroll costs.
Brigadier General Harold M. Bush who retired from the Ohio National Guard Wednesday remains as general superintendent of transient camps in Ohio.
In Racine, Eastern Meigs County, about 500 residents fear a skunk invasion as animals migrate into town seeking protection from open season. Skunks wander main street daily and residents seek remedies while the village enforces an ordinance banning firearm discharge.
The Federal Surplus Commodity Corporation is organized to reduce crop surpluses and may subsidize experts. Chester C. Davis heads the new body, which will buy and distribute relief commodities to state and local agencies. About 7 million dollars will fund dairy purchases and subsidies to exporters. The group owns hides and beef, with cotton subsidies planned and loan extensions anticipated for 1934 crop bales.
The Philippines prepared for self government as Manuel Quezon awaited inauguration as first president of the Commonwealth Government Frank Murphy closed the American regime as high commissioner and pledged democracy as the Filipinos future. The Insular Legislature would be replaced by a stronger unicameral body Friday.
In Columbus the Prohibition party holds its state convention to select candidates for state offices and to pick delegates for the national convention.
A federal survey finds 2,620,618 people employed directly by the government with millions more dependent on federal funds. Including veterans pensions, farm payments, and relief, total beneficiaries reach about 9 million. with planned WPA expansion, regular paychecks could exceed 4.5 million.
Forty-two college presidents Gov. Martin L. Davey and about 260 representatives from 46 states attend the inauguration proceeding at Ohio University in Athens. Dr. Harry Woodburn Chase will deliver the address with Dr. T. R. Biddie administering the oath. The day includes a procession, a luncheon, a concert by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and a night program, with seats allocated to guests and the public.
New York buyers pushed stock prices higher with gains of 1 to 3 or more points. Steel, railroad and specialty shares led the advance as numerous new highs in four years or longer were recorded in the speculative and investment rush.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.