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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1931

Page

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Leagues Considers US Help In Japan Blockade

Paris officials weigh a full economic blockade of Japan with U S participation to end Manchuria fighting. Japan and China press for a swift show of unity as Briand considers invoking Covenant sanctions with Dawes invited to advise.

Paris Japan United States League of Nations Manchuria China Alfred Sze Aristide Briand Briand Charles G. Dawes London Dawes Council

Japanese Capture Tsitsihar City in Manchuria

Japanese troops pierced the final Chinese defense and captured Tsitsihar at dawn, occupying the walled city by 10 a.m. The Chinese garrison under General Ma Chan-Shan fled after a decisive assault, as Japanese pursuit pushed northward into areas near Soviet Russia influence amid a panicked population facing ten degrees below zero.

Mukden Manchuria U.R Tsitsihar Genral Ma Chan-Shan

Regulate Barber Work

Ohio barbers must stop using the styptic pencil on razor cuts to meet the amended Ohio Sanitary Code adopted by the Public Health Council. Alum or other material in powder or liquid form may be used. New rules require hand washing, cleaning and boiling of shaving mugs, brushes, and combs, and single use steaming towels before washing.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Public Health Council

SLY FOX SEEKS WIFE MISSING MEDIUM LAVerne

Sly Fox chief of the Narragansett tribe appeals to Margaret Slater head of the Woman's Bureau to locate his wife Mme Laverne a medium who vanished on November 12.

Cledo Sly Fox Dlans Margaret Slater Woman’s Bureau The Police Department Mme. Laverne

Nomads of Open Road in Sedan

A luxury limousine arrives at an Athens street corner with a swarthy driver asking the bystander for Cincinnati. Five more equally expensive cars follow, all filled with Gypsies in traditional garb, amid speculation tied to the arrest of Amelia Marks in Cincinnati and their modern prosperous travel.

Athens Cincinnati Amelia Marks

Not Much News From The War In The East

The report notes momentum in the east as bombing planes alter tactics. Civilians flee cities like Tsitsihar as Japanese air raids drive people into the countryside. Washington warns of a possible large invasion in Manchuria and expresses concern.

Tsitsihar Manchuria Washington Sam

Assorted Mongolians and Others Move Across Far East

A reflective passage notes long history of migrations across Far Eastern territory. The author questions overemphasis on distant movements and urges attention to domestic issues while maintaining friendly relations with distant peoples through negotiated matters.

Cayce and associates accused as fortune tellers

Edgar Cayce his wife Gertrude and their secretary were charged as fortune tellers. In court Cayce defended himself as a psychic diagnostician claiming no fortune telling, while observers noted the case and readerly claims.

Shakespeare Edgar Cayce Gertrude

Hiccoughs Slow After Prolonged Attack on Mansfield Dealer

Ira A. King a Mansfield automobile dealer spent twelve days with persistent hiccoughs growing stronger after a siege that threatened his life. Doctor R R Black reported gradual improvement though hiccoughs continued. origin tentatively linked to infection in the diaphragm. no certain cure exists, letters and telegrams stream into Mansfield General Hospital.

Mansfield Ira A. King R. R. Black King Mansfield General Hospital

Early license tags to be usable after December 10

Col Chalmers R. Wilson state registrar of motor vehicles announced 1932 license tags may be used on and after Dec 10. Tags go on sale Dec 1. Wilson said the move, discussed with Secretary Clarence J. Brown and other officials, aims to secure funds for December tax distributions.

Columbus U.R Chalmers R. Wilson State Registrar of Motor Vehicles Col. Wilson Clarence J. Brown

Credit Group Would Aid Weaker Railroads

The association of railway executives proposed a railroad credit corporation to assist financially troubled lines. They want funds from higher freight rates used as loans, with a 12 member board and no salaries, plus monthly reports to the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Washington The Association of Railway Executives Interstate Commerce Com Commission Railroad Credit Corporation

Chiang Kai-Shek vows 2 Million-Strong force against Japan

In Nanking Chiang Kai-Shek declared readiness to lead about 2,000,000 Chinese troops against Japan. He urged Nationalist delegates to back Canton Government reforms to unify China for decisive action, while north and south factions seek a single national government.

Chiang Kai - Shek Japan Nanking China Chiang Kai-Shek Kuomintang Canton Chiang Kai- Shek

Myers theft ring trial resumes in Cleveland

The trial of Harley L. Myers, ex Canton car dealer and alleged member of a nationwide auto theft ring, resumed before Federal Judge Samuel H. West in Cleveland. Prosecutors say the ring stole about $1,000,000 in new cars and distributed them across four states.

Cleveland U.P Harley L. Myers Canton Samuel H. West

Body of “Pretty Girl” Found In Ravine Near Elyria

The body of 21 year old Alice Diener of Grafton was found in a ravine with a bullet wound to the temple. 28 year old Michael Benzak, found nearby in a dazed state with a skull wound, muttered that he had killed her. Police consider the case personal and connected to safety.

Elyria U.P Alice Diener Grafton Michael Benzak

Hoover panel backs long term lease of Muscle Shoals power

The Muscle Shoals commission in Washington on November 19 unanimously recommended leasing the power project to private interests for 530 years.

Muscle Shoals Washington U.P Hoover

Principals Named in West Misconduct Trial

Dr. John Thomas West Morgantown West Virginia faces misconduct charges. Teachers Esther Williams and Blanche Garfield were indicted with West and to be tried later. Janitors testified to seeing five scenes in Wests office through a peephole.

John Thomas West Morgantown W. Va Esther Williams Blanche Garfield West Weat

Wets Move to Force Retirement of Senator Fess

Washington 1940. Prohibition conflict shakes the Republican National Committee as Chairman Simeon D. Fess faces retirement before June. Postmaster General Brown raised as possible successor. Rep. Fred Britten and others demand Fess resign from the committee and the Anti-Saloon League or quit as its spokesman. The dispute centers on Fess’s letter opposing repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment.

Washington Simeon D. Fess Republican National Committee Fess Brown Antisaloon League Fred Britten LaGuardia N. Y Schafer Wis Britten James W. Wadsworth New York United States National Committee Anti-Saioon League

Recluse Starved But Fed Her Cats

Philadelphia widow Mrs. Annie Miller lived in solitude and died of malnutrition after caring for her cats. Investigators reported her 25 cafe holdings, estate valued under $200,000 in stock and bonds, were found in her home.

Annie Miller Philadelphia

Pretty Teacher Stirs Jury in Conduct Trial Case

In Morgantown West Virginia November 19 testimony focused on Miss Esther Williams a high school teacher who lifted her skirt to reveal a birthmark as part of a misconduct trial against Principal John T West aged 49. Williams claimed she was elsewhere at the time presenting an alibi corroborated by fellow teacher John Phillips. West denied the charges insisting he was framed and seeking to remain in the school system.

Morgantown W. Va U.P John T. West Esther Williama Percy Smith Miss Williams West Fairmont West Va John Phillips John Pillips Miss Williama Phillips

Ohio Charities Rally Big Funds for Winter Relief

Ohio communities rapidly surpassed pledges in the Community Chest drive as funds near two thousand dollars in a 24 hour period. Teachers outside Athena donated twenty five dollars each amid reports of hungry children and back pay for the prior year.

Athena

Moonshine Cache Found Behind Barn Desk in Ohio Farm

Pearl Helwig and a trio of prohibition agents uncovered sixty gallons of moonshine hidden beneath an old desk bolted to a cement barn floor on the Charles W. Young property near New Miami, Ohio. The desk sprang open with a buzzing mechanism and revealed a hydraulic pump used to lift liquor.

Cincinnati Pearl Helwig Athens Prohibition Charles W. Young New Miami Helwig

Grandi to Broadcast From NBC Studio in Washington

Italian Foreign Minister Dino Grandi will wrap his Washington visit with a nationwide NBC broadcast at 6 30 P M E S T from the NBC studios in the National Press Club Building William Hard of United Press will introduce Stewart Brown who accompanied Grandi to America Brown will describe the youthful statesman at work and in his home and outline his role in Italian diplomacy and politics then Grandi will speak in Italian and English

New York U.P Dino Grandi Washington National Broadcasting Company NBC National Press Club William Hard Stewart Brown United Press Rome Grandi America Brown

Ohio Power Company wins tariff cuts to 2.0 cent era

The Ohio Power Company received approval from the public utilities commission to implement revised tariffs that will cut annual revenue by 727000 dollars, part of a total 1 million dollar annual reduction. The changes affect residential rates across about 165 cities and 165000 customers, lowering first 30 kWh to 7.5 cents and subsequent blocks to 4, 3, and 2 cents per kWh. Southern Ohio Public Service Co of Zanesville also gains similar reductions except for commercial lighting.

Columbus U.P Ohio Power Company Public Utilities Commission Public Utilities Commissioners Southern Ohio Public Service Company Zanesville

Robbers Loot Hamilton Bank in East Liberty Heist

Two masked robbers threatened cashiers at the Hamilton Bank in East Liberty and escaped with about $1,000. Helen Herd and D B Landes faced threats of shooting as the robbers fled in a stolen car traced to John Clark of Richwood. Authorities notified in Bellefontaine and nearby towns as pursuit followed toward Marysville.

East Liberty Hamilton Bank Helen Herd D. B. Landes John Clark Richwood Union County Marysville Bellefontaine

Cox named deputy state prohibition commissioner in Ohio

Columbus November 19 Milton S Cox of McArthur Vinton County was appointed deputy state prohibition commissioner by Governor White He succeeds Edmund G Mathews of Elyria who was promoted to chief of the department Wednesday

Columbus U.P Milton S. Cox McArthur Vinton County White Cox Edmund G. Mathews Elyria

Athens Messenger Promotes Fish and Sea Foods Booklet

The Athens Messenger offers an illustrated booklet titled Fish and Sea Foods. It notes annual fish harvests in the United States and Alaska totaling about three billion pounds and invites readers to mail a coupon with six cents to Washington, D. C., to receive a copy.

Athens Messenger United States Alaska Messenger Washington, D. C Athens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin

Man With Hiccoughs Captures Public Interest

Beverly Hills diary notes that amid headlines on China Japan and U S trade the standout topic is a man in Ohio suffering hiccups. The writer jokes that public curiosity over his hiccoughs eclipses major international and domestic affairs.

Community Chest Benefit at Ohio Theater Tonight

The special show at the Ohio Theater starts at 11 tonight announced by manager BERR Custer. Feature film Skyline stars Thurmoad Meighen. A stage platform hosts specialty acts with Russ Boltns Orchestra Al Lewie and Gerald Cummings. Proceeds fund the Community Chest.

Community Chest Ohio Theater Berr Custer Skyline Thurmoad Meighen Russ Boltn al Lewie Gerald Cummings

Community Chest drive shows strong local generosity

An Athens area drive reveals practical sacrifices from citizens. A struggling Athena woman saved 28 pennies for the solicitor, a widow contributed 1, a Health Department nurse 25, and a representative notes pitiful daily sights. Professors increased gifts from 40 to 100, another from 25 to 50, and the Athens Rotary Club pledged 100 from its treasury. Leaders say many with limited means give, and if 15 000 is to be raised the spirit must prevail everywhere.

Athena Health Department Ohio University Athens Rotary Club

Grape Products Co quits New York over Kansas City fine

Ukiah Grape Products Co with stores in 15 cities announced suspension of business in New York and withdrawal of an appeal from a $15,000 federal fine in Kansas City. The action stems from a raid in Kansas City last January and ensuing court case.

Grape Company New York U.P Ukiah Grape Products Co Kansas City

Lindbergh set to pilot Pan American’s inaugural flight

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh departed Byrd Airport for Miami as forecast weather turned unfavorable. He was slated to pilot the Pan American Airways American Clipper on its inaugural flight to Central America the next day.

Lindy Richmond Charles A. Lindbergh Byrd Airport Miami Fla Lindbergh Pan- American Airways Central America

Clay's Nephew William B. Bridgeford Dies in Cincinnati

Col William B Bridgeford 81 nephew of Henry Clay and Union Army messenger at age 12 dies in Cincinnati. He was a Frankfort Kentucky native and annutive of the Blount family.

Clay Cincinnati William B. Bridgeford Henry Clay Frankfort

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U.S League Richard D. McMillan Shy Sedan King Features Credit Group Association of Railway Execu Tives Senator Fess Republican Committee Daniel Delbert Sam Harris Hutchinson Kane Harris Is Charity Charity New Philadelphia Medina Kenton Celina Akron Steubenville Ravenna Troy Dayton Lorain Justice of Peace Hiccoughs Beverly Hills Calif Prince of Wales U. S Canada Jimmy Walker Will City
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