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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1930

Page

17

City Racketeers Target Dead and Businesses in Levy War

New York District Attorney launches drive against racketeers seeking tribute in city commerce. He cites racketeers levying three cents on freight, protection fees on funerals and music venues, and threats to break windows or harm property if refused. Undertakers, musicians, and merchants face extortion across districts as public crackdown begins.

New York EL Crain Torms Tiree Croiv Elevem Pyceive Lee Oo Les Esas

Mine No 6 Resumes Work After Explosive Incident

The No 6 Mine, Mine No 6 of the Sunday Creek Gewl Company at Millfield, resumed operations this week after an explosion on water was contained. Production improved to near normal by Thursday November 20, with officials predicting quick full recovery. A large number of men remain employed, including workers from nearby districts. The company announces first selections from Athens County residents to fill vacancies as it seeks to balance employment and local needs.

Sunday Creek Gewl Company Millfield eSai Athens County

Unclear OCR Summary of Student List at New Orleans Event

Fragmentary text describes a list of names and roles among students in New Orleans with scattered phrases about a survey to faculty. Numerous garbled names and nonsensical terms appear, making core facts difficult to extract or verify.

Weather outlook for late November in Shennington

The weather bureau reports a fair outlook for November 24 with below normal temperatures. A cold front is expected to push in later in the week bringing chillier conditions and a drop in daytime highs. Winds from the northwest may keep afternoons cool through the period.

Sjungton LR Weather Bureau Today

Glouster Woman Sentenced To Reformatory Of Ohio

Glouster woman sentenced to the Ohio reformatory after an Athens County Court indictment. Prosecutors stated investigators and local examiners provided evidence leading to the conviction.

Glouster Reformatory of Ohio Winter Mansfield

Brisk Market Mood and Iron Men Echo in Snippet

Arthur Brisbane reflects on stock chatter and the idea of “ships and wooden men” as a metaphor for resilience. The piece mentions Wall Street dynamics, call and ninety day money trends, and a polemic view of progress versus tradition as it hints at broader economic anxieties and a note on asbestos resources in Russia.

Three Sisters Die Together in Pacific Ocean Pact

In Sawtelle mortuary today lie the bodies of three elderly sisters who, after 60 years of companionship, walked into the Pacific to avoid separation. The youngest, Miss Jessie Miter, 60, was found last night near the shore where she and her two older sisters—one blind—entered the sea hand in hand in a final act of unity.

Banta Monica Callt Wau.d Pacific Ocean Separa Uon Jessie Miter

Leopard owner faces charges after child killed in Texas

In Littlefield Texas on November 29 meetings were held after threats against Charles Heard owner of a leopard that killed four year old Jamies Flying. Hearings on negligent manslaughter charges were postponed amid public fear and possible mob action. Howard was moved to Plainsview for safety.

Littlefield Tex Charles Heard Jamies Howard Plainsview Tes

Napper Found Guilty in Self Defense Slaying

12 Years ARTHUS now 22 Joaphine Napper was tried in Margate for the August 11 killing of her husband Jasper 72. The jury found her guilty, with her confession and claims of self defense cited. The defendant testified she acted after being ordered to stay home and to be with him.

Arthus

AntiSaloon Leaguers Plan New Defenses

Columbus observers report the Anti Saloon League plans to declare a statewide defense of prohibition amid calls for renewed fights. Former Attorney General Crabbes suggests repealing the eighteenth amendment, while local leaders plan a conference to organize support and mobilize forces to defend prohibition.

Columba C. Cribbs Crabbe Gererat Crahbe Warr Ning Weis Crafte Dr. & BL McNaught Columbus Ohio League

Five Are Indicted For Bribery In Niles Police Cast

Warren data shows U S Grand Jury indicts five Niles police officers including Edward Kennedy former lieutenant and Jad Henderson along with P L Booth James Milea and Dominic Sharkey on bribery charges. They were dismissed by Safety Director Harry Hughes on October 2 for allegedly taking graft from bootleggers and gamblers in exchange for protection. Sworn statements from ten suspended bootleggers and gamblers aided the case.

Auto crash injures couple on Ate hany Carbondale Road

Mr and Mrs Mac Stanley escaped serious injuries Saturday when their automobile left the Ate hany Carbondale Road near Union and crashed into a ditch. Passersby helped, they were taken to a hospital in an unknown location and are recovering from injuries. A deficit daily status of the accident was not available.

Mac Stanley Atehany-Carbondale Cnion Lide Automobils

Beverages and Wall Street welfare in Beverly Wells note

PM Roches comments on market sentiment and efficiency puzzle readers about predicting Wall Street movements. The speaker urges a method to expose the entire group behind market speculation, arguing it would remove guesswork and let people know their standing.

Beverly Wells Calif Wall Street Nore

Greens Run Man Held for Murder in Athens County

Authorities hold James Matter on second degree murder charges after a Greens Run man was found dead following an altercation in Morvens. Investigators say the incident occurred Friday afternoon. a post mortem is planned to determine cause of death. Local prosecutor R. J. Williams coordinates the inquiry with Athens County officials.

James Matter Athens Morvens Pada Hiartiean Strick Pitty Sds Vadhens Vermilion Orat Anernhiar Stoek Pxennie Moartien Hop Tiernoon Lace Houston Aleoge Towson R. J. Williams Athena County Prosenetine Attornay Lewes

Protection of Child Sought by White Tower Conference

A fragmented report notes a White Tower Conference on child welfare seeking better community care. It mentions talks on healthy treatment, new generation needs, and social services, with reference to schools and agencies involved.

White Tower Chi Wath Berreiare Tmeriar Fay Bevriand Wilbur Grooter Beereuty Wallatt Woedeyeetest Thorn Schools Counse Tints

Waite in Custody After Arrest Ordered in Indianapolis

SURF, OF POSITIONS INDHANAPOLIS. Id. Nov. 22. Jolo Th. Lewin, president, Philip Murrey, vice-president, and Thomas sennerds of ton, Ta aoerula ryt re of the rlted Mine Workers of America were assured today of re election to their offices at the biannual meeting on Tee. 5. No other candidate qualified to oppose them.

Indhanapolis Jolo Th. Lewin Philip Murrey Tdtebirst Thomas Sennerds Ton Ta Aoerula Ryt Re Rlted Mine Workers of America Meelton

Nettleton Youth Heads to Indianapolis Flight

Gerald PB of Nettleton left Port Columbus today bound for Indianapolis to pursue a new junior onxtesvest transcentinental record as part of a featured voyage aboard a Toledo service.

Isv Gerald PB Nettleton Wield Toledo Isalisha Port Columbus Indiangpolts

Opposition to State Income Tax Across Regions

A fragmented text argues against adopting a state income tax, claiming it would require a corporate tax and threaten property taxation. It references governorate discussions and committee proposals, highlighting constitutional concerns and limits on real estate tax changes.

Television Is Put Into Use In Chicago Area

Broadcast pioneers WMAQ and WX9g begin experimental television service with new sound suited programs. WMAQ debuts as a local pioneer on August 27 while other stations plan demonstrations and widespread viewing by the public through wired and wireless transmitters in the Chicago area.

Sacha Nas Shenton WAMAQ Wxag WMAQ Sew Chicago Wired Oriento Wien Phithaway WATAT Komi Pri

Mail Excise Tax Costs Grow Across States

The article lists major excise tax proposals expected to raise overall revenue. It identifies Ohio Electric Co., Tennessee Fuel, Centralia Electric, and other firms and utilities as bearing larger tax burdens. Notes potential total tax increases and impacts on rates.

Columels A. Podel Tax Hills Lre Ohio Releleohens Co Tennevirgantia Ty Verle Centralie Ie Bleetruott Sacapeatdtin Gohie Furt On Cievruad Haatway Hilo Power Co, Ltd Hast Obje Gag Co RIT Unelnnat & Subtrhan Tephone Ca

Mobster Shooting Near Spot 8ST Wouts

In Wouts Missouri on November 22 tester Barth and Dewel Goebel of the Cuckoo gang were shot by a machine gunner while riding in a car on a busy street. Barth died shortly after hospitalization. Goebel was listed in critical condition. Witnesses reported they were sprayed with bullets.

Wouts Tester Barth Dewel Goebel Ileie Barth Goebel

Negro Gambler From Athens Is Slain in Secret Toll

A 33 year old gambler with Athens origins was shot and killed in an apparent ambush or trap. Police and witnesses describe a chaotic scene as investigators seek suspects and motive amid local fear and unclear affiliations.

Athens

Race results and bets from a clipped event card

A garbled report lists various race outcomes and bets with names and places like Fortunes, Manet, Chorin, Bennett, and Worksop. The text references a race win at Beltan Cotheng and mentions Vancensare, Winker, and London area figures, but many names are obscured. The fragment provides no coherent narrative or clear event date.

MANET Detter Bennett Than Eeteed Burts Uae Serge al Dane Woest Vancensare Lebet Bolder Vna Thampeary Worksop Bchorioua

Announced Silver Edition Highlighted in Daily News

The paper previews the silver edition featuring a page 1 address by Vine on welfare work. Awards are noted for Milo and Powder plan locates in Vinton County. Ohio University football game coverage appears on page 11 with classified ads and markets on page in later pages.

Ginsice Cablig Perleany Westra Fm Crite Chipros Chipros Wonedl Lena Warslel Vine Page Milo Vinton County Ohie University Foner Ell Lagun Clyl Service Commmisssion Tuling Gigearc Hqurot

River plunge tragedy disrupts traffic and railroad notes

A jagged OCR read recounts a river plunge and local mishaps including a driver injury, a Montgom ery county case, and a freighter grounding. It notes coal cargo issues, a Valley Camp steamship company incident, and Te Johns-Hewit era details amid a Nov 21 report from Millerport.

Tootig “ Valley Valley Camp Steanmlip Company Tofax

Bobcats Again Edge Buckeyes In Rough Football Duel

The Buckeyes lost to the Bobcats in a tense contest with late chances for both sides. Key plays included a fourth quarter drive and a defensive stand as the game neared its end.

Plan Repeal Drive In Cleveland And Steubenville

Republic party and Democratic legislators from Cuyahoga County join to pursue state law changes aimed at enforcing the Crabbe act. Former Attorney General C C Crabbe announces support for Ohio prohibition policy as the next legislative session is planned. In Steubenville, thirty six people are arrested in a liquor raid tied to federal prohibition evasion and conspiracy charges.

Cleveland Nev Cuyahoga County Crabbe Sternlay C.C. Crabbeaus J Vor Ohio

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