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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1931

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Japan Will Accept No Settlement Short of Complete Manchuria Victory

Tokyo officials say Japan demands a full settlement of disputes with China over Manchuria and will not accept a patched League of Nations accord. They warn against restoration of the old order and vow to defend the empire's prestige even if it means war, as Nanni River fronts see continued clashes.

Miles W. Vaughn United Press Ro Kio Japan China League of Nations Council Paris Manchuria Chang Hsueh-Liang League Council Far East League of Nations Jiro Minami Wakatsuki Nanni River

Tax plan could lift yearly revenue by 700 million

United Press reports President Hoover’s tax revision plan relies on restoring 1924 law. Treasury says resuming 40 percent surtaxes and gift and inheritance taxes would boost annual revenue by about 700 million, helping close the deficit by year’s end.

Wanted Man Meigs Countain Held to Grand Jury

Harley Hoyd of Meigs County, sought since July for alleged auto theft, was arrested Sunday night by Sheriff Wayne Wingett. Hoyd pleaded not guilty before Magistrate C. H. Porter and was bound over to Athens County Common Pleas Court on a $1000 bond. Affidavits charging Hoyd with forgery for cashing two worthless checks in Athens last summer would be filed today. John McConaha of Circle Hill pleaded guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor and was fined $100 and costs. Elmer Lucas of Coolville pleaded guilty to hunting rabbits out of season and was fined $25 and costs. Cutler Burton of Athens pleaded guilty to intoxication and fined $10 and costs.

Meigs Justice Porter Harley Hoyd Meigs County Wayne Wingett Hoyd C. H. Porter Athens County Common Pleas Court Wingett Athens John McConaha Circle Hill Porter George Rasp Joe Jonas Elmer Lucas Coolville B. F. Schwartz Cutler Burton

Third Peeper Speaks in West Virginia High School Scandal

Morgantown West Virginia November 17 U P third janitor spy witness Percy H Smith was scheduled to testify in the trial detailing alleged clandestine meetings between Dr John Thomas West Morgan town High School principal and two women teachers. Jess H May O D Harris and Superintendent Charles E McCorkle described the janitors being told by rkle to obtain the facts after reports of immorality at the high school surfaced.

Morgantown W. Va U.P John Thomas West Morgantown High School Percy H. Smith Jess H. May O. D. Harris Charles E. McCorkle

Waters Wins Wellston Mayoral Race After Recount

Theodore Waters Republican won the Wellston mayoral post by a five vote margin over Democrat Thomas E. Webb after a county election board recount of the November 8 election. The official canvass margin remains unchanged from the initial tally.

Jackson, CO U.R Theodore Waters Wellston County Election Board Waters Thomas E. Webb

Kenton hunter shoots rare white cock pheasant

Frank Rogers of Kenton fired at a white cock pheasant north of Mt Victory shortly after beginning a hunt. The bird is described as a rare species.

Kenton, CO A.R Mt. Victory Frank Rogers Kenton

Good Intentions Drive Athens County Community Chest Campaign

T. M. Wolfe told workers at Hotel Berry luncheon that sympathy and goodwill must be backed by funds. He said the Community Chest and Athens County Welfare Association operate as a coordinated, modern effort to fight destitution, discouragement, and family dissolution.

T. M. Wolfe Hotel Berry Athens

Help Yourself Japan Hope Deferred Stock Weak Create New Money

Arthur Brisbane urges wartime domestic effort through Welfare Association funds managed by a Trustees board and an Advisory Council drawn from agencies and university experts. He argues coordinated welfare work, fully utilized dollars, and personal sacrifice to inspire broader giving amid unemployment and hardship.

Japan Russia The Welfare Association Clearing House Committee

Europe and Japan drift toward noninterference in China

Europe and its league of nations concede to Japan a free hand in China saying all right then take it. Japan expects talk not war from Europe and the United States, exiting with a tacit approval of expansion in China.

Europe League of Nations Japan China United States America

Russia and China Face Pressure Over Japan Emergence

The essay argues Russia and northern China remain hostile and aided by Russia, ready to resist Japan. It suggests conflict will persist in the East until China and Russia yield space to Japan, with Russia reluctant to permit a new Japanese empire at its eastern border.

Russia China Japan Rusegia

Wall Street Summary Loses Ground Then Rises

The week on Wall Street was poor with declines and rallies in turn. New York Central plunged over 200 dollars a share from the 1920s high, copper stocks showed cautious optimism on anticipated production limits.

Wall Street Valley of Diamonds New York Central

Eight Missing In Delaware Bay Found Safe

CAPE MAY New Jersey November 17 eight persons missing in Delaware Bay since they set out in their 28 foot cabin cruiser Sunday were found safe today Coast guard headquarters advised the eight three teachers and five young men were found at the 14 foot bank lighthouse in the lower Delaware They are being brought to Cape May on a coast guard cutter The eight were lost in heavy fog over the Atlantic coast yesterday about 10 am They sighted the lighthouse and the cruiser tied up while the group took refuge within the lighthouse None was the worse for the experience reports said

Cape May N. J U.P Delaware Bay Coast Guard Delaware Atlantic Seaboard

O. K. Will-Ours Is Thursday Night at The Midnight Hour

Beverly Hills residents urged to support local unemployment benefit drives at theaters. The note signed by Will promises proceeds benefit the community and hints at plans for future home building ideas and safety tips.

O. K Will

Noah Beery Rescued From Blizzard on Mt Baldy

Noah Beery motion picture actor was rescued after two days marooned in a Mt Baldy cabin by heavy snows. A. H. Woods and William Farnum led the search with a guide. brother Wallace Beery was thought lost but later found safe in Amarillo Texas. Nearly four feet of snow piled on San Bernardino slopes.

Los Angeles U.R Mt. Baldy Noah Beery Palmdale Beery A. H. Woods New York William Farnum Screen Wallace Beery Hollywood Wallace Amarillo Tex QO. G. Norris A. L. Hendricks Robert Elliot Elliott Little White Eagle San Bernardino Mountains

Hoover to confer with Italian minister on world problems

President Hoover announced a 4 p.m. White House conference with Dino Grandi, Italy's foreign minister, to discuss world problems. The session, not on Grandi's official program, was arranged today with Secretary of State Stimson also expected to attend.

Washington Hoover Dino Grandi White House Grandi Stimson

Ohio Vital Statistics Report Shows County Death Rates

Ohio 1930 death rate statewide 11.41 with 76 216 deaths and 117 611 births. Morgan County highest death rate among counties. Kenton highest city rate. Painesville 29.73 led cities. Scioto County had highest and lowest birth rates, Gallia boosted by epilepsy institution. ages 15 and 46 show notable birth counts.

Columbus Summit County Ohio Grandview Franklin County I. C. Plummer State Division of Vital Statistics Morgan County Kenton Hardin County Gallia County Gallipolis Scioto County Plummer Painesville

Rabbit Season Opens Ends In Multiple Fatal Hunting Accidents

Three hunters died on the first day of the rabbit season across Ohio. Medina saw Stanley Mezamec fatally shot in an accident. Lorain reported William Lingle killed when a second hand shotgun exploded as he pulled the trigger. Alliance saw Kenneth Holmes die from a gunshot while shooting at a rabbit. Cincinnati reported Clyde Leroy Sukeforth wounded in the eye in a hunting accident.

Columbus Medina Stanley Mezamec Lorain William Lingle Wee Alliance Kenneth Holmes Akron Cincinnati Clyde Leroy Sukeforth Cincinnati Reds

Survivor found wandering beach may be Baden Baden crewman

A man found wandering on the Boquilla beach in Colombia talked incoherently of days tossed at sea and was believed to be a survivor from the wrecked schooner Baden Baden. Eleven crew members were rescued from the vessel.

Bogota Colomfua Boquilla Baden- Baden

Ohio relief chief warns counties face $15 million shortfall

Governor White's relief committee estimates Ohio sub-divisions need 24.79 million for relief through April 1, with deficits up to 1.99 million in Cuyahoga and 16,905 in Vinton. About 403,000 unemployed statewide, up 53,000 since September, may push for a special legislative session.

Vinton County Cuyahoga County Vinton Cuyahoga White

Weather Outlook: Warm North American Temps to Plunge

Yesterday high readings ranged from Raleigh to 80 in New Orleans and San Antonio. Today’s low spans Calgary 16, Battleford 14, Medicine Hat 14. Over the next 36 hours expect continued warmth then rain tonight and Wednesday, followed by a sharp cold snap with temperatures at or below freezing by Thursday morning.

Raleigh New Orleans San Antonio Calga Battleford Medicine Hat

Enthusiastic Progress Report From Athens Community Drive

Enthusiastic reports on day one as Community Chest workers report generous responses in Athens and Athens County. The drive aims to raise 15000 to aid destitute families with pledges designating agencies such as Salvation Army Red Cross Emergency Special Relief General Expense Fund Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Hospital Fund and WC A Relief. A noon meeting at Hotel Berry with Rotary Club and future luncheon planned for tomorrow to review progress.

Hotel Berry Athens Athens County Salvation Army Red Cross Boy Scouts

Red Cross Grants More Relief Here

The Athens County Red Cross Chapter received an additional 800 grant from the national Red Cross to fund relief work for two more months. For the past year the national body has given 10616.41 dollars, with drought and civilian relief supported.

Athens County Red Cross National Red Cross Organization National Red Cross Mias Pearl French Athena County Red Cross

Midnight charity show at Ohio Theater features Rky-Hae and entertainment

An Ohio Theater midnight show Thursday will donate all proceeds to the Community Chest. The program includes the feature Rky-Hae! with Thomas Meighan, music by Russ Bolin's Orchestra of Ohio University, songs by Al Lewis, and tap tricks by Gerald Cummings. Inspirational talks were given at the luncheon by Rev. Lloyd Evans, Prof. C. N. Mackinnon, and Mrs. W. L. Gard, with Major M. Johnson presiding and R. Hess addressing solicitors.

Ohio Theater Community Chest Thomas Meighan Russ Bolin Ohio University al Lewis Gerald Cummings Lloyd Evans Nelsonville C. N. Mackinnon Mra W. L. Gard Major M. Johnson R. ©. Hess

Captivity Ends For Denver Candy Salesman

Walter E. Funk, 45, was released by three men after being held for more than 165 hours. The Denver salesman was kidnapped near Plateville, Colo, during a $4 000 bank robbery. He called his wife from Greeley to say he had been freed. Authorities feared foul play during the hours of confinement.

Denver Colo Walter E. Funk Funk Plateville National Bank Greeley

Baker as Key Speaker in Boston Chamber Luncheon

Newton D. Baker appeared as principal speaker at the Boston Chamber of Commerce luncheon. His address on international debts fueled renewed interest in blocking Roosevelt’s 1932 nomination while Baker keeps clear of presidential politics.

Boston Newton D. Baker Boston Chamber of Commerce Franklin D. Roosevelt Baker

Tales of a Neighborly Community In Welfare Work

A year of Community Chest funded aid in Athens County schools fed over 800 undernourished children across 21 schools with milk or hot lunches. Neighbors and teachers supplied equipment and volunteers, recording weight gains of four to five pounds after one month.

Athens County

Economies of Stabilization Up for Study

The Ohio Chamber of Commerce criticized Governor White’s unemployment commission and announced a new committee to study the economics of business stabilization and unemployment. Frank B. McMillin asserted deeper causes lie in anti-trust laws and other regulatory factors affecting business mood.

Columbus George White Ohio Chamber of Commerce Frank B. McMillin Chamber

Grandi Arrives in Washington for Talks and Sightseeing

Dino Grandi, Mussolini's minister, arrives in Washington with his wife and meets Secretary Stimson and President Hoover family for a day of conferences. A fog at New York harbor derailed a planned flight to Washington with Charles Lindbergh, altering reception plans.

Washington U.P America Fanciat Italy Dino Grandi Benito Mussolini Stimson Hoover Stimsons William E. Borah Senate Foreign Relations Committee Grandi New York Harbor Charles A. Lindbergh

D. A. R. Blamed In School Reappointment Protest

Harry Dworkin of Cleveland Ohio State University Law School protested to the Columbus City School Board that the Daughters of the American Revolution influenced his nonreappointment as an Americanization teacher. Superintendent Collicott said Dworkin’s teaching record was clear but the D A R objected due to alleged Communistic tendencies, leading to his omission from reappointment.

Columbus U.P Daughters of the American Revolution Harry Dwakin Cleveland Ohio State University Law School Liberal Club Dworkin

Hatfield Relative Sentenced for Forgery in Ohio Penitentiary

G. W. Hatfield aged 63, kin of the Hatfields, was sentenced to Ohio Penitentiary for forgery of a $250 check drawn on a Williamson West Virginia bank. He pleaded guilty and faces three to twenty years in prison.

Portsmouth West Virginia Hatfield McCoy G. W. Hatfield Notorius Hatfield Ohio Williamson W. Va

Tax Proposals Expand Rates and Exemptions in Congress

Federal tax plans floated by multiple lawmakers seek higher top income and inheritance tax rates, raising the threshold for exemptions such as the $3,500 married personal deduction and taxing gifts before death. Also under review are excise taxes on luxuries including tobacco, theater admissions, radios, cosmetics, soft drinks, and checks above set amounts.

Washington U.R Congress

Hoover plan outlines tax changes to balance federal budget

Treasury experts revise the 1924 system aiming to reduce the deficit with a $700 million plan to be sent to Congress in three weeks. The White House will likely include higher excise taxes on luxuries and possibly some necessities, with income and inheritance taxes rising. Republicans show unity for tax increases, while Democrats split on the timing and scope.

Treasury Congress Mr. Hoover White House House John Garner Hoover Mellon

Hunting season safety measures urged after three deaths

State Conservation Council chair A. F. Moon says three deaths and many injuries mark the hunting season. He cites that limiting hunters to a reasonable number on any one tract could improve safety and reduce incidents.

Columbus State Conservation Council A. F. Moon

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