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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1931

Page

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U. S. Must Be Independent Dawes Urges

Ambassador Charles G. Dawes said the United States must preserve complete independence in choosing its course to end warfare in Manchuria and could not sit at the League of Nations Council table. Japanese forces establish a new regime in Tsitsihar as Chinese efforts unite under Chiang Kai-Shek.

Hhe United States Charles G. Dawes Manchuria Dawes League of Nations Council Tsitsihar Mukden Shigero Honjo

Millfield Mine No. 6 to Resume Operations Decision Soon

Officials of Sunday Creek Coal Company weigh resuming Millfield Mine No. 6 after a four week strike. A secret ballot showed 141 favoring return under company policy, 17 for continuing the strike, 8 unclear. re hiring may follow if approved.

Millfield Nelsonville Sunday Creek Coal Company Millfield Mine No. 6 Tipple Oral Daugherty Daugherty Petr Collins William Eggiston John Shetler Frank D. Henderson

Philadelphia girl given six months in Moyamenaing Prison

Mary Masmanian an 18 year old school girl remained in Moyamenaing Prison after a Philadelphia Municipal Court judge refused pleas that a six month sentence for an automobile crash in which two people were killed was unjust. Mayor Harry Mackey and others interceded on her behalf.

Harry Mackey Philadelphia Mary Masmanian Moyamenaing Utley HK. Crane

Japanese envoy defends Manchuria policy as treaty bound

Ambassador Katsuji Debuchi argues Japan acts to uphold international obligations and preserve treaties in Manchuria. He says Tokyo took forceful steps only after repeated treaty violations by China and would withdraw troops once China respects global norms.

Washington U.R Manchuria Amabassador Katsuji Debuchi Japan China Dehuchi

Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in West Morality Case

Morgantown High School principal John T. West faced charges of immorality with teacher Miss Esther Williams in a case that ended with a 12 jurors unable to agree after about six and a half hours. Janitors testified they spied on West through a office peep-hole and linked West to Miss Williams and Miss Garfield.

Morgantown W. Va U.R John T. West Morgantown High School Charles G. Baker West Esther Williams Miss Williams Blanche Garfield Charles E. McCorkle McCorkle Garfield

Ohio Deaths Rise in 1930 Accidents Top 6,700

Ohio reports 6,707 accidental deaths in 1930, up 306 from 1929. Transportation crashes caused 2,698 deaths, including 2,063 auto fatalities, while train and rail accidents fell. Mines and quarries saw 177 deaths and 1,495 injuries from falls. eight executions occurred, with seven lightning deaths and 151 from excessive heat.

Columbus Ohio

Tilby Smith to Die by Electric Chair in Columbus

In Columbus on November 20 1930 Tilby Smith a married truck driver is slated for execution tonight in the state's electric chair for the murder of his wife Clara Smith. The case stems from a 1930 affair with Mrs Maude Lowther in Ashtabula that allegedly led to the crime.

Columbus U.2 Tilby Smith Maude Lowther Ashtabula

Fighting at 15 Below. Why Argue With Us

A King Features comic strip note titled A New Little Tunney discusses boxing themes with Sunshine and Outside and Inside referenced. The brief appears to pose humor about arguments and weather at a low setting.

Tsitsihar Falls to Japanese Forces in Manchuria

The Japanese captured Tsitsihar, the Manchurian capital, amid frigid conditions as tensions rise in the Russian influence zone. League of Nations met privately with Japanese and Chinese delegates absent, signaling limited action and ongoing Japanese supremacy in Asia according to General Honjo.

Manchuria Japan Tsitsihar Manchurian Russia League of Nations China League Asia Honjo

Grand i Talks Begin Between Grandi and Hoover

Grandi Italy’s foreign minister starts conversations with President Hoover in Washington. The exchange is framed as routine diplomacy, while humorous social allusions contrast Hoover’s need to judge the value of such talks.

Grandi Italy Hoover Lady of

Where Can Men Begin When They Take Up World Problems

The passage asks where discussion should start on global issues. It questions whether concerns should center on Italy and France, French and Italian distrust, or shift toward Japan, China, Russia. It also suggests considering issues that affect the United States.

Italy France Japan China Russia United States

Grandis warning on arming cuts faces European talks

Grandi stresses cutting armaments and expenses to stay ready for war. He questions why Europeans urge disarmament, noting wars begin in Europe and accusing whites of planning future conflicts and dragging others in.

Grandi Europe

Rockefeller’s Florida cure shines as he plays golf at ninety four

John D. Rockefeller arrives in Florida and, when asked how he feels at age ninety four, jokingly directs to a poem he hands to a reporter. He is described as well and strong, attributing health to Florida sunshine and his own inner sunshine as he consistently makes precise golf drives.

John D. Rockefeller Florida Rockefeller

Tunney Announces Birth Of First Child

Mr and Mrs James Joseph Tunney announce the arrival of a son, their first child. Tunney, once heavyweight champion of the world, retired from boxing after earning about two million dollars to pursue more interesting and important activities. Eugenists will watch the youngster’s career with interest. Continued on Page 4.

James Joseph Tunney Tunney

Real cowpuncher in Congress urged by Will

Medford Oregon dispatch quotes a letter from Will praising a real cowpuncher in Congress even if Republican. He mentions travel from Beverley California to Seattle and notes Texas voting to gain a Democratic speaker via Kleberg. He adds a casual airline anecdote and signs off.

Will Congress Medford Ore California Beverley Seattle America Redwood Highway Texas Kleberg San Antonio Will. P. S

Prohibition Agent Dierks Suspended in Smith Slaying Case

Prohibition Director Woodcock suspended Henry Dierks, an agent at Inglewood Colorado, who faces charges in the slaying of Milford G. Smith. Smith reportedly died in a scuffle over a small bottle of wine.

Washington U.P Woodcock Henry Dierks Inglewood Colo Milford G. Smith Smith

Stabilization Efforts Begin For Bituminous Coal Industry

A Cincinnati conference opens with delegates from Ohio Kentucky Virginia Pennsylvania West Virginia Indiana Illinois Tennessee and Alabama to pursue producer agreements aimed at stabilizing the bituminous coal industry. The gathering follows a Lexington meeting urged by Governor Sampson to unify producers and address excess production and mine stripping amid weak market demand.

Cincinnati U,.p Ohio Kentucky Virginia Pennsylvania West Virginia Indiana Illinois Tennessee Alabama Lexington Flem D. Sampson James Bennyman

U S and Italy Reach Accord in cordial talks

Washington reports show U S Secretary Stimson and Italian Foreign Minister Dino Grandi affirmed close cooperation on global finance and disarmament. They issued a joint communique praising frank exchanges and mutual understanding, though no concrete accords were announced.

Washington United States Italy Dino Grandi Stimson Grandi New York Walker Signora R Gandi Philadelphia Mussolini

Athens Woman Sues Bridgeport Man for Auto Accident Damages

Angela Marcinko of Athens sues Andrew Hochevar of Bridgeport R F D No 1 for 10000 dollars claiming injuries from a June 7 1931 auto accident on Route 77 five miles south of Zanesville. She says she was to be employed in his home and fell from a moving car when the door opened. She was treated at Zanesville hospital for one day and one night. The petition alleges negligence.

Bridgeport Andrew Hochevar Angela Thomas) Marcinko Athens Zanesville Hochevar Zanesville Hospital

New Dry Chief To Open Drive Against Violators

Columbus reports state prohibition commissioner G Mathews announced an intensive drive against liquor violators. He said the department will question public officials leaders of prohibition organizations and citizens to gather tangible evidence, aiming for an intelligent method of law enforcement and full cooperation with local officials.

Columbus U.P.E G. Mathews Mathews Ohio

Alfonso XIII Convicted of Lese Majeste by Assembly

Former Spanish king Alfonso XIII was found guilty by the constitutional assembly on a charge of lese majeste against the Spanish people. The verdict marks a historic political rebuke as authorities move to restrict royal action in Spain.

Madrid U.P Alfonso XIII Spain Constitutional Assembly

Chinese Interview To Be Broadcast

United Press reports an exclusive interview by Frederick Kuh with General Ma Chan-Shan at Tsitsihar will be re enacted on Time Magazine's The March of Time program over CBS nationwide. Editors say the interview's dramatic material suits radio dramatization.

New York Frederick Kuh United Press Manchuria Ma Chan-Shan Tsitsihar Columbia Broadcasting System Time Magazine Time Kuh The

State highway program spending tops 17 million

Columbus reports that more than 17.5 million dollars has been spent on the unemployed targeted state highway program. In 1930 the state invested 25.6 million in roads. Planned maintenance adds 3 million, lifting 1931 projections to over 21 million.

Columbus U.P Highway Department

Explosion Tears Through Randazzo Home Wounding Family

In Cleveland on November 20 a gas explosion destroyed Frank Randazzo's house while a christening was underway. Police say an electric toaster acted as a time fuse. Randazzo, his wife, and six children escaped. Randazzo reported $11,000 stored in a cupboard disappeared and vowed revenge.

Cleveland U.a.-A Frank Randazzo Randazzo

Slayer Near Death on Roadside Shooting Case

Michael Benzak, 28, Grattonville, was near death in Memorial Hospital after shooting and killing his sweetheart on a lonely road near Elyria Ohio. Doctors found a bullet at the base of his brain, indicating a critical injury.

Elyria Michael Benzak Gratton Tevill Soi Here Memorial Hospital Benzak

Man recaptured after threatening actress Bebe Daniels

A crazed man who escaped from a state insane asylum was recaptured by police inSan Francisco after making threats on the life of actress Bebe Daniels. He was taken into custody without further incident following the threats reported today.

San Francisco Bebe Daniels

Rail Labor Proposes 3 Point Plan to Replace Wage Cut

New York November 20 Rail road labor presses a three point counter proposal to a 10 percent wage cut. They urge a six hour workday a 1 billion dollar government bond issue for grade crossing elimination and a guaranteed year of steady employment for all workers. A joint commission would implement the plan with union ratification.

New York U.R Labor D. B. Robertson Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Woman to Teach Men at Athens First Methodist

Mrs. L. F. Miller of Albany a noted Sunday School teacher will instruct Class Six of the First Methodist Church of Athens next Sunday morning. Miller is wife of Albany High School principal who also leads several district churches. Class Six comprises men.

L. F. Miller Albany First Methodist Church of Athens Miller Albany High School

All Want Ads for Sunday Messenger Deadline

Sunday Messenger ads must be phoned in before 3 00 Saturday to reach over eleven thousand readers. Call 0243 Athens 412W Nelsonville or 272 Logan by noon ask for an ad taker and give details. You can Charge It.

Sunday Messenger Athens Nelsonville Logan

Solicitors Boost Drive as Charity Chest Near Goal

Solicitors doubled efforts for the Community Chest drive with a goal of 15 000 dollars. By noon today contributions reached 9 235 31, leaving 5 764 69 to raise amid reports of hunger and hardship in the district. The Ohio Theater fundraiser drew strong attendance, and organizers defend overhead claims while stressing volunteers do not pay for their roles.

Solicitora Calle Persona Wcu Ohio Welfare Association Advisory Council Clearing House Theae

Straitsville Man's Case Sets Precedent in Beer Possession

In Columbus on November 20, Alfred Mathews of Straitsville faced charges for possessing 800 pints of beer. United States Commissioner Jane W. Horner bound him over to a grand jury on a $400 bond, marking a first in federal court for beer possession cases. Horner noted prior rulings involved smaller quantities and often lacked warrants. The beer was found in an outbuilding.

Columbus Alfred Mathews Straitsville United States Jane W. Horner Mathews Horner

Balloon Ball Officially Abolished by U S Association

New York reports the balloon ball is to be discontinued effective January 1 1932 by the U S Association. The new approved ball will measure 1.68 inches in diameter and weigh 1.62 ounces, replacing the prior 1.62 ounce ball.

U. S. Gay Today New York United States Association United Today

May abandon refuges in Ohio plan by Reinhart

A plan proposed by Conservation Commissioner William H. Reinhart calls for abandoning many small game refuges in Ohio in favor of creating large county sanctuaries. The move aims to consolidate wildlife protection within broader regional preserves.

Columbus U.R A. Ate Vey Otten Conservation Com William H. Reinhart

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U. S King Features. Inc Hoover Kin C. van Leavitt Santa Monica Calif Tom Carr Leavitt Cliff Dailey U.S Alfonso Bebe Calleo Kate Cleviland Kate Ton
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