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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1929

Page

1

Clemenceau Dies as Tiger of War Passes in Paris

United Press report on Georges Clemenceau’s death in Paris at a time he was famous as the Tiger. In a final interview he spoke of finishing his book The Grandeur and Sorrows of a Victory and of preferring his room over Heaven. He chose burial in Vendee along the Petit Lay, near his father, despite a difficult path.

France Charles Laubry Clemenceau St. Peter Saint’ Peter Alk America Vendee Petit Lay

Youngquist Takes Command of Prohibition Enforcement

G Aaron Youngquist assumed as assistant United States Attorney General in charge of prohibition taxation and federal prison matters succeeding Mabel Willebrandt. He brings practical experience from Minnesota and Sweden to renew efforts in federal prohibition enforcement. He is 44 years old.

Washington Navy U.R Aaron Youngquist United States Youngquist Department of Justice Mabel Walker Willebrandt Sweden Minnesota

Woman Killed After Bus Stop Crossing

Mrs. Laura Chamberlain, 60, was struck and killed by a car in East Liverpool after alighting from a bus. She was crossing the road when the accident occurred.

East Liverpool U.R Laura Chamberlain

Gas Explosion Kills Three in Essen Districts

A gas explosion in Essen Germany wrecked several buildings in residential districts today killing three people and injuring others. The blast occurred in the afternoon causing extensive damage to homes and prompting emergency responses from local authorities.

Essen Germany

Whoopee Days End as Federal Prohibition Officers Move In

In Columbus on November 25 federal prohibition chief Charles Hurlbut announced the end of open whoopee at football games and celebrations. Federal agents and police conducted a sweep through hotel lobbies restaurants and public venues arresting over 60 initially with more than 50 additional arrests by police following federal action.

Columbus U.P Charles Hurlbut Hurlbut

Quarantine Ordered for Dogs in Carbondale Mineral and Waterloo

Athens County health commissioner Dr J N Higgins declares a 60 day dog quarantine in Carbondale Mineral and much of Waterloo Township after a rabies suspect dog owned by Ben Nuland visited the area. The quarantine area runs from Mineral west to Vinton County and along the Carbondale Highway to the Vinton line.

Higgins Carbondale Mineral Waterloo Township J. N. Higgins Athens County Health State Department of Health Ben Nuland Nuland Mineral and Poreter Dickens Athens County Mineral West Vinton County Nome Dickens Dr. Higgins

Dropping The Plow And Other Headlines Today

A digest of brief items notes plow dropping and plenty of money in circulation. Sir Henry is anticipated to appear with potential public display and Russia’s quick moves are mentioned in passing.

Sir Henry Russia

Congress adjourns leaving tariff issues unresolved

The passage notes Congress adjourned with tariffs incomplete for farm relief and varying views on industrial corporation relief, highlighting a real tariff dispute among lawmakers.

Congress

Hoover pledges two billion for relief works by industrialists

President Hoover has secured pledges from leading industrialists to invest two billion dollars in major works. The plan aims to employ workers and boost farm product demand, supporting farm relief efforts.

Hoover

Nation urged to press ahead with road work

The Nation argues for quicker use of appropriated funds to advance road building and other essential projects, calling for energetic government action.

Water and Money Finally Serve the Fields

Editorial notes that water in oceans and lakes is useless until diverted to irrigation and that money loses value until invested to hire workers and create goods. It argues for practical use of natural resources and capital to support farming and industry.

Russia Believes in All Sorts Continues on Page Four

A short newspaper note indicates a continuation on Page Four of a feature titled Russia Believes in All Sorts. No further details are provided in the fragment.

Russia

Filling Station Robbery in Columbus Attendant Robbed

Two men robbed Henry Cassell, a Hartell Oil Co filling station attendant at 85 North Hague Avenue in Columbus. They took about $65 from the cash register and safe and a revolver and automatic pistol. The crime occurred as they ordered five gallons of gasoline and waited for change for a five dollar bill, then fled south toward Broad Street. Cassell reported the incident to Sheriff deputies Crumley and Foster who investigate.

Columbus Henry Cassell Hartell Ot! Company North Hague Avenue Broad Street Cassell Crumley Foster

Rush to Grave of Priest Halted by Boston Archbishop

Malden Mass November 25 In line with Cardinal O Connell the pilgrimages to the grave of Rev Patrick J Power in Holy Cross Cemetery were paused and the site left empty except for workmen After a month and a half crowds had visited and reported cures Anna Sellard a 24 year old resident of Adams claimed she walked and talked yesterday for the first time in five years The tomb may yet become a shrine if signs of divine intervention appear

Malden Mass U.R William Cardinal O'Connell Boston Patrick J. Power Holy Cross Father Power Cardinal O'Connell Anna Sellard Adams

Frances E Warren Dies in Washington at 89

Frances E Warren Republican of Wyoming dies at his Washington home after a bout of bronchial pneumonia. He served 36 years in the Senate and was the last Union soldier in Congress. A state funeral will be held in the Senate Chamber. General John J Pershing attended the bedside. Warren was a famed cattle and sheep rancher and Civil War drummer boy awarded a Congressional Medal of Honor.

Washington U.P Frances E. Warren Wyoming John J. Pershing Senate Burton Ohio Good Warren Congress West Abraham Charles M. Stedman North Carolina

Union Leader Killed At Grid Celebration

Edward Tracy, a union labor leader, was shot to death at Club Arlington in Chicago during a football victory celebration. Melville Purves, a former ally and rival, fired four shots at Tracy, then fled with three companions pursued by Police Sergeant Thomas McCaffery.

Chicago Edward Tracy Arlington Melville Purves Tracy Purves Thomas FcCaffery Police Department William North Side

Sentencing Set For Man Convicted in Mining Hall Fatal

Jack Rose of Flushing was convicted of manslaughter in Common Pleas Court for the fatal stabbing of Edward Harris during a mining hall brawl. The judge scheduled the sentence for today after a 10 hour deliberation by the jury.

ST. Clairsville U.P2 Jack Rose Flushing Edward Harris Common Pleas Court

Seven-year-old dies after accidental shooting in Amesville

Seven-year-old Edward Mulpas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mulpas of College Hill, was fatally shot by his uncle Clarence Mulpas of Amesville with a revolver believed empty. The injury occurred at the boy’s home Sunday night. he died about an hour later. He was taken to his grandparents near Red Town for medical help. Funeral arrangements were not yet made. The family includes siblings Ethel May, four, and Marte Annan, two.

Edward Mulpas Charles Mulpas D. M. Sawyer Redtown Leever Waa College Hill Fthel May Marte Annan

Hoover Aims to Speed Up Industry Says Klein on Radio

President Hoover seeks to accelerate industry growth, Julius Klein states on a radio address about White House business conferences. He cites railways and utilities expanding, ample funds available, steel and agriculture improving, and public works stimulating employment and demand.

Washington U.R Hoover Julius Klein Whiot House Klein

Ice Skating Dominates Central States Sports Scene

Rising temperatures and snow flurries marked the Middlewest as ice skating remained the chief sport on Sunday in the Central States. The forecast called for a low of 14 above in the region.

Central States Chicago U.R Middlewest Teow

Five Men Indicted in Arkansas Farm Hand Killing and Burning

Conte Franklin, 20, a farm hand, was attacked on a mountain road near Mountain View, Ark. Five men Herman Greenway, Hubert Hester, Bill C Younger, Alex Fulks and Joe White were indicted on first degree serious crime charges. two faces statutory charges. The grand jury investigated the slaying for months as the victim’s companion, initially fearful, testified that Franklin and she were attacked, Franklin was killed by beating and burning.

Mountain View Ark Conte Franklin Here Herman Greenway Hubert Hester Bill C. Younger Alex Fulks Joe White Greenway Hugh Williamdson Franklin

First Lady Hoover Sends Proxy for Troop 8 Baby

Mrs Herbert Hoover honorary president of the Girl Scouts could not attend Frederick Henney Jr for christening but sent a proxy as the child, the first born to a former Troop 8 member in the District of Columbia, is pictured with his mother.

Frederick Henney, Jr Herbert Hoover Girl Scouts Troop 8 District of Columbia Frederick

Ohio to Speed Public Works with Road Plan

Governor Cooper and county officials will inaugurate a statewide conference December 5 to outline Ohio’s secondary road improvements. The plan links state and county highways, funds come from the gasoline tax, and aims to create work for thousands through a $12 million building program and $6 million in road maintenance.

Columbus Cooper Hoover Ohio

Rissman Trophy to Be Awarded to Purdue Coach

The Rissman trophy will be presented to Coach Jimmy Phelan of Purdue at a Lafayette banquet Tuesday night. Professor Frank G. Dickinson of Illinois, originator of the Dickinson rating system, announced the award.

Champaion New Dickinson Jimmy Phelan Purdue Lafayette Frank G. Dickinson University of Illinois

Mine No. 7 in Neffs Closes Due to Low Demand

More than 250 miners are laid off as Wheeling and Lake Erie Coal Company Mine No. 7 at Neffs Belmont County shuts down until next spring because of weak coal demand.

Bellaire U.2 Wheeling and Lake Erie Coal Company Neffs Belmont County

Banker's Death Found In Auto In Highland County

D O Miller longtime president and son of founder of Highland County Bank was found dead in his car in his garage here early today. Heart trouble is believed to be the cause.

Greenfield D. O. Miller Highland County Bank Bis Auto

Turkeys 35 Cents a Pound On Foot In Local Ads

The Messenger Classifieds advertise turkeys in Gloucester and Athens at 35 cents per pound on foot with fat birds weighing 10 to 18 pounds. Also offered are apples from 1.25 to 3 dollars per bush, a Dodge sedan ready to go for 76 dollars cash, and a Wy and room duplex for 2.5 100 down.

Teve the Messenger Glouster Athens

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