24 Nov 1930
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1930
Page
1
Over Sunday in Ohio a spate of towable accidents and crashes across counties left numerous injuries and multiple fatalities. Dr. Allen F. Lang, former John Carroll football star, is listed among Cleveland victims.
A group of bandits opened fire at a Willet roadside gathering injuring several and killing a woman victim. Police pursued and the attackers fled the scene as a dog defender and a pursuer exchanged shots in a chaotic rural incident. The motive and full identities remain unclear.
Johnson sorts Athens County tags arrived this morning for 1934 license use. County licenses range from 480 to 0 with total fees listed. Tax figures and license numbers appear jumbled but indicate a tag sales action set for a future date in December.
Chicago dispatch reports the Far West cold wave advancing east, bringing heavy snow and subfreezing temperatures to the Central States. Record depths of drifted snow hamper travel and public utilities. several towns report outages and damaged communications as residents endure blizzard conditions.
An unverified advertisement-like text extols a fictional or speculative iron ore discovery described as vast and unique. It references distant locations, grand industrial camps, and massive ore quantities while touting the supposed fortune of financiers and guarantors, with echoes of sensational extrapolation. The piece blends improbable geology with grand capital schemes and distant polar imagery.
John Cowen led a Farmers of Lodi gathering to discuss druvdhl grow and soil nitrogen. Speakers included Mrs Kile Craddard Mekyen and A Mall as programs covered homemaker duties and farm education.
The senior senator and recently reelected for a fifth term urged the party to hold a meeting in the Senate Chamber at Columbus on December 2 at 6:00 p.m. The event was described as a routine gathering to discuss party affairs.
Irene loses Crance Philadelphia Kaw 14 Mrs Tree Scheeder described as a trigger woman dies in the electric chair for her role in the slaying of Brady Paul a late police officer. Her fate now rests with the State Supreme Court and a Board of pardons action. Railroad head dies Chicago Nov 24 Charles Markham chairman of the Wisconsin Central Railroad board dies after paralytic strokes at Altadena aged 63 Ruth Nichols lands in Columbus Nov 24 en route to Burbank in attempt to set a record for women in a roundtrip transcontinental night landing Port Columbia at 1 55 a.m. from New York.
Federal agents tapped telephone lines in Cincinnati as part of an investigation. Officers, including Rene and Josep, were involved in actions affecting the local telephone company. Authorities note state law restricts wire tapping to certain lawful purposes. Four men were found at a Westwood site with equipment. police seized paraphernalia and credentials.
Eben Gillespie was elected president of the Athens Grange at a meeting. Officials listed include overseer Tay Tass and secretary Habeleet Pee. The group expressed sympathy for Mitfield Mine accident sufferers and pledged safer working conditions. A resolutions committee was formed for land assessment delays and future meetings planned for Troyange Hall on December 2 and a practice session on Monday, November 24.
Hundreds of telegrams poured in from across the state paying tribute to former Attorney General John G. Price of Columbus who died at his home Sunday after a long illness. Price served as attorney general from 1919 to 1923 and was a prominent civic and fraternal leader including time as Grand Exalted Tutor of the Elks. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at Holy Rosary Church.
A chaotic report details a fatal plane crash affecting multiple families and witnesses. The article outlines investigation steps by the air corps and notes the involvement of named officials and a coroner in assessing the wreck and causes.
In India the British government headed by Viceroy Lora Irvin debates liberal terms for retention of control. A conference in London will involve British and Indian leaders to discuss a new governance form, informed by the Simon Commission report.
Fragmentary OCR notes show garbled phrases about social welfare, mentions of Athens and organizations, and a confused report. Readers cannot extract a coherent event or names. the passage lacks clear subjects or actions for a proper summary.
A garbled note from Bellafontanse dated November 14 describes a confession tied to a kidnapping and assault case. The text references a minister, a charity, and an aged woman harmed, with scattered names and places making specifics hard to parse.
School Teachers' Association members gathered Saturday in the Hall of the Arts to discuss upcoming events and committee work. Obie Matverity presided as the meeting addressed VISUAL DUNNT and related topics, with J McCutlough named interim committee member and Elis next savior noted as Jedd Dannary. Cleveland November 4 a woman's body was found near a gasoline filling station on the East Side, suspected murder. Richard Radolph, 39, identified as a crime suspect.
In Santa Monica California readers defend football as a durable, popular pastime despite economic strain. The letter-writer argues football supports employment for young men and remains a unifying entertainment that people will attend and support even when times are tough.
The article describes a phone operator who acts quickly to alert scores of people when a Great Texas Dam collapses. It details the ensuing flood, destruction of villages, and the movement of refugees toward Corpus Christi as waters rise and rivers surge beyond normal levels.
In a chaotic event described with difficulty in the text, a group of three attackers entered a home near the UAE region. The account mentions gunfire, a gate breach, and a suspect being subdued as authorities respond and rumors of multiple victims surface.
A bandit identified as Frank Ferris of Boomer West Virginia died from bullet wounds after a clash with Detroit police during an attempted hold up at the Hrigga Hotel Sunday. Ferris and a companion were surprised by Patrolman Francis Murphy in a gun battle that left four others wounded.
There will be an entertainment at the M P Church on Tuesday evening November 24 in New Marshfield. The notice lists local residents and includes marriage license details for Stanley Bortkiewicz, 20, Jacksonville, and Kazlnera Kemsle of Varanaviclene 44, Jackson? vite.
A garbled report names Sagath MP Vhe Wieloambarta and mentions trustees, wind-related concerns, and an upcoming event at Peyton Mew Park. It references Jeans Production, Putite Mild, and a folded oral counter event in NC involving Pipe Webbe and local figures.
The Soviet delegation departed for Milan en route to Perm, with Anatole Lunatozhary named to lead the talks. The group criticized Western powers and smaller nations for hypocrisy as negotiations on disarmament proceed at the League of Nations Preparatory Commission.
Mrs Ross of Grosvenor Street sustained race injuries Saturday night when an automobile crashed into the car carrying her husband Prof George McLaughlin and Mrs McLaughlin near Enterprise. Mrs Ross was hurled through the windshield as the other driver suddenly swerved. Damage to the Ross vehicle and its windshield was reported.
Washington reports Rep Berteing of the House crew committee proposes that pending controversial legislation including Muscle Shoals be taken up and voted on to finish business in the short session. He says if lawmakers cooperate other items can be disposed of within three months before Congress adjourns. He notes no special session would be needed if the new Congress elected November 4 is ready.
The executive committee of the American Legion of Ohio passed a censure resolution against members who took part in the tear gas bombing of a store in St Clairaville on Armistice Day after the owner kept the business open. The Legion says its members are committed to order despite reports of the bombing being exaggerated. A parallel report from Alliance notes a bandit fired on a Clttes gerche station last night, injuring attendant Rothley.
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