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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1932

Page

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Accuse Two of Killing Woman Found in Well

West Union reports Prosecutor E S Young says grand jury will hear murder charges against Virgil Yankie and Robert Ford in the Mrs Josie Haws case. Annie Haws 16 testified Yankie shot her mother and forced her to burn clothing before the body was dumped in a well. Ford and Yankie deny involvement as coroner prepares verdict.

Josie Haws Adams County Grand Jury Virgil Vanje Robert Ford Haws Annie Haws Alain Yankie Mrs. Hawes Young Mrs. Haws Mrs. Hawn Ford Purdin

Marchers Sent Into Ohio Under Guard Escort

Detroit officials ordered by Governor Brucker to keep hunger marchers moving as police mobilize the unemployed groups in the city. The Seattle to Washington trek paused in Detroit where welfare agencies fed and housed them after state officers corralled them from Sturgis. Leaders aided police to curb dilatory participants amid the push to exit the state.

Detroit Ohio Line Wilber M. Brucker Seattle Washington D. C

Mansfield inmate on trial in guard murder case

Chariesa Williams, 22, of Cincinnati, inmate at Mansfield Reformatory, goes to criminal court in the Hangar murder case from an October escape attempt. Riza Chandler, 22, of Columbus, already serving auto theft time, avoided the electric chair after a 30 hour jury deadlock with an 11 to 1 death penalty vote.

Hunger marchers face delays on trek toward Washington

Rostow's contingent of about 60 marchers on the hunger march toward Washington runs into mishaps on the first leg to New Haven. Anna Brock, a leader, is arrested on Boston Common and handed to immigration authorities for deportation proceedings. A marching stage truck also breaks down in Boston.

Washington Providence R. I B.U.P Rostow New Have

1000 Men Recalled to Restart Chevrolet Plant in Cincinnati

Chevrolet Motor Co in Cincinnati begins production today of its new 1933 model with about 1000 workers back on the payroll after a brief inventory and model changeover. The workforce reflects a near normal operating strength.

Cincinnati U.P Chevrolet Motor Co

High School Girl Murdered By Divorcee Twice Her Age

Frances Rempfer a 15 year old high school girl was found dead after an apparent pact to die together with Charles Arnwine 25 who confessed to shooting her He claimed they planned a death by own action but he could not carry it out Arnwine divorced twice and held on statutory charge after the slaying in Doylestown Pa frail details show a troubled romance ending in tragedy

Doylestown U.P Frances Rempfer Charles Arnwine Arnwine Francea Frances Newtown Annwine Toledo Frank Vner Obler

White Leads In Selection Of New Chief

Columbus November 28 The governor and Democratic leaders in the newly elected Legislature meet to decide whom the governor will back for speaker of the House. Frank Cave of Manafield receives support from party officials while opponents include J Freer Bittinger W T Roberts Clarence H Burk Frank Ward and C Eikenberry. The 84 Democratic representatives-elect will caucus December 6 to choose the speaker floor leader clerk and other officers. senators will caucus December 7.

House of Representatives Frank Cave Manafield Tormer Henry G Brunner Democratic State Executive Committee J. Freer Bittinger Ashland House W. T. Roberts Belmont County Clarence H. Burk New London Frank Ward Monroe County C. Eikenberry Preble County

Sisters killed by man who bailed after accident

In Cleveland on November 28 1927 Am brose Gallagher 27 driver of a large sedan that struck and killed two sisters Marie Muscrone 28 and Betty Mulcrone 26 as they crossed the street then fled the scene. Patrolman Michael Wallace located the car with a broken headlight and a purse from one victim hanging from the bumper leading to Gallagher's arrest.

Cleveland U.P Ambrose Gallagher Marie Muscrone Betty Mulcrone Gallagher Michae Wallace

Railway PR chief named western railroads commissioner

Chicago November 28 Harry G Taylor manager of public relations of the American Railway Association was appointed commissioner of western railroads today Carl R Gray president of the Union Pacific announced.

Chicago Harry G. Taylor American Railway Association Western Railroads Carl R. Gray Union Pacific

Moral: Never Crank an Auto in Gear

Bennett of Athens Route 3 attempted to start a car in reverse gear this morning. The vehicle surged backward, striking a street light, breaking a storefront window, and damaging a confectionery front. Bennett, a farmer delivering milk, lacks collision insurance and will cover the repairs.

Jesse Bennett Athens Court Street Iain Pieers

Divert Gas Funds For Relief In Ohio Localities

The State Relief Commission authorized Cincinnati to divert 275 dollars from gasoline tax revenues to general relief and hospitalization costs for charity cases. Hamilton County received 305632 dollars from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for county relief activities. Additional diversions include Bedford 2000 dollars Paulding County 3400 Noble County 2000 and Guernsey County 37050 in utilities tax bonds plus Vinton County 5790 dollars.

Columbus U.P Cincinnati State Relief Commission Hamilton County Reconstruction Finance Corporation Bedford Paulding County Noble County Guernsey County Vinton County

Reconstruction Finance Corporation Loans Rise in October

The R F C reported October relief advances up to 22,004,5825 from 18,523,002 with more liquidating projects. Agricultural relief amounted to 7,500,000, while a $251,000 total supported abroad agricultural protection. Banks and trust firms received 20440, with railroads securing large sums including the Chicago and North Western and Erie. The largest bank loan went to Peoples American State Bank of Sandusky, Michigan, at 1,000,000.

Washington Reconstruction Finance Corporation Tate Seshay Amerfean Agricultural Protecta Ianus Ioana Banks Credit Aniona Jelot Stock l and Agriculturel Credit Cooperations Ivestock Railroada Tire Chicago and North Western Erie Baltimore and Ohie Lehigh Valley New York New Maven and Mart Ford Copper Range Peoples American State Bank of Sandusky, Mich

Relief Project Underway In Troy District

Relief work progresses in Athena County with grading on Route 1 South and Route T intersections. Roads to be brick paved next spring, winter gravel surface. labor from total relief committee workers, limited to 40 hours weekly, two 5 hour shifts. Route 7 widening to 20 feet, Cogmlie top to Route 7, then Route 50 intersection. other segments to Gordon farm and Cogmlie area also 20 feet wide. Roy Straus er, Inc. of Columbus holds the contract.

Omby Athena Total Relief Committee Four Mile Creek Bridge Cogmlie Gordon Farm Roy Strauser, Inc Columbus

Miner Shot During West Virginia Mine Strike Ambush

In Charleston West Virginia a Kanawha Mining Company miner Carl Carr, age 45, was shot in the lung as he and fellow workers approached a mine during a strike over pay. About three unidentified men fired four bullets. this marked the first outbreak at the mine, which was closed indefinitely by superintendent J A Willis.

Charleston W. Va W. BZ. Carr Kanawha Coatburg J. A. Willis

Debt envoy seen as Britain’s likely negotiator in Washington

Neville Chamberlain the British chancellor of the exchequer is identified as the veteran figure likely to negotiate debt settlements during talks in Washington. The article notes his expected role and his long experience guiding Britain's financial policy in negotiations with the United States.

Neville Chamberlain Britain Mateaman Washington

Violent Death Toll Reaches Eight Statewide

The United Press reports eight fatalities from weekend accidents across Ohio. Two boys drowned in the Ottawa River near Toledo after breaking through ice. A 28 year old and a 6 year old were struck crossing a Cleveland street. A 14 year old wounded in Painesville. A woman died from injuries near Reynoldsburg after an auto collision. A man killed when an auto plunged near Mack. A 68 year old from Hamilton County died near Dayton in a separate crash.

Ottawa Toledo Misa Marie Mulcrone Misa Betty Milorone Ainters Etrest Cleveland Wien Weasie Dewid Painesville Mra Rose Alice Meinhell Zanesville Reynoldnburg Milton Weid Salreman

Mine Worker Dies After Touching Live Wire at Ohio Mine

John Wright a track layer from Adams Street Nelsonville died after touching a live wire while riding a motor at the No. 1 Mine of the Ohie Mining Company in Jocksonville about 3 10 Sunday afternoon. Coroner L. F Jones ruled probable electric shock. Wright leaves a wife Myrtle and eight children. funeral plans incomplete.

John Wright Adams Street Nelsonville Ohie Mining Company Jocksonville Wright Bam Withey Otto Kohne Withem Moterman Stout Myrtle Wright Grace Cleveland Garnet McBride Athena Eva Fred Ralph Charles John Jr Alao

Oklahoma Governor Plans Pardon for Col Zach Miller

Governor William H. Murray announced a pardon for Col. Zach Miller founder of the 101 ranch who was jailed in Newkirk for failure to pay $150 alimony and costs. Judge Claud Duval ordered Miller held until payment is made.

Oklahoma City Okla William H. Murray Zach Miller 101 Ranch Miller Newkirk Claud Duval Costa

Man 29 Kills Self After Mine Accident

In Bellaire on November 24 Emmett T Davia aged 29 who suffered a back injury in a mine accident last year died by slitting his throat with a razor at his home authorities said his death followed the prior injury and accident.

Bellaire Emmett T Davia

Rodman Denies Don Miller Coaching John Carroll

Rev Benedict J Rodman president of John Carroll University said Don Miller the former Notre Dame Four Horsemen is not being considered as coach of John Carroll football.

Cleveland Benedict J. Rodman John Carroll University Don Miller Notre Dame Four Horsemen John Carroll

Golf Charity Match Ends With Wild Strip Tease Lighthearted Losses

In Los Angeles a charity golf game turned comic as players Meyer and McLeod lost their clothes after a rough third hole while companions Lewis and White watched. The event wrapped with a humorous finish as the pair completed the final putt nearly in their underwear.

Los Angeles Helee Gene Megee Moe Lee Mever McLeod T. D. Lewis Stuart White Meyer

Students Enter Best Livestock for Bie Show

Cleveland November 2 More than 50 steers were being washed and prepared for the annual junior livestock show at the Equestrium. Students from schools across Obie enter Angus Shorthorn and Hereford yearlings. The event includes judging, weighing, parade, banquet, and auctioning prize animals to the highest bidders.

Cleveland Equestrium Obie Hcultare Clapees Jackson Otto Bentden Ateers Tor Enie Col Marl Garten Greensburg Ind Wil

Hoover Aides Canvass Debt Issues Again

President Hoover met for more than an hour with Treasury Secretary Millie and Secretary of State Sumann to canvass the war debt crisis. They said further details would emerge within about 44 hours and stressed no new information beyond published items.

Washington Ball P Hoover

Doak Describes Machines Boosting Want and Crime

Doak argues machines create want and unemployment while a Toledo druggist, Frank Vener, shoots a bandit during a holdup at Outer Pharmacy. Police seek the accomplice, with earlier incidents cited and local inquest into the crime. Cincinnati labor officials discuss unemployment amid mechanization.

Bombs Hit Homes Of Two Chiefs In Strike War

Bombs damaged the homes of City Attorney Tral Racer and Raymond Rembouri, strike mine leader, in Taylorville as violence flared over wage disputes at area coal mines. No injuries were reported amid ongoing clashes between pickets and troops and broader Miners union tensions.

Taylorville Til Tral Racer Raymond Rembouri Bambe Long Areawa National Ovardanen Resse Ae United Mine Workers of America Peabody Coal

Four Hundred Reds Form To Start Marely March

New York hunger marchers elected from unemployed groups and unions gather under the Communist Winter Relief council for a Washington march. They are told to bring food and travel in trucks, and to avoid leather jackets to not look like the crowd. They demand a government grant of 15 and federal unemployment insurance. War veterans are advised not to join by VFW commander George Solomon.

New York Communist Conference Washington Union Square Carl Winter UN Employed Council of Greater New York

Toledo Hunger March Set For Coliseum Assembly

Toledo unemployed plan to host 650 hunger marchers at the Coliseum tonight as they head to Washington for relief. Lowell Watson will lead Toledo marchers to Cleveland for mobilization tomorrow. Out-of-town marchers arrive this afternoon and will be fed at the Terminal Building before a 5 p.m. welcome in the Coliseum.

Toledo T.p Coliseum Washington Lowell Watson Cleveland Terminal atSp. m

Arizona Goes Wet Today as Law Is Shelved

Arizona voters end the bone dry era with a decisive vote to permit private liquor for medicinal uses and druggists to handle sales, while the state board of pardons will not alter existing sentences about liquor cases.

Arizona Phoenix Aria Nov Beri George Wop Hunt Ernores Piyate Drugginte Oresc Emong State Board of Pardons

Essex Mine Fire Destroys Headhouse in Boong County

Fire at Detroit Mining Company operations owned by Essex Coal County caused $100,000 in damage to a headhouse. The mine with 1,000 daily capacity suspended operations for investigation and workers were displaced. The cause remained undetermined.

Obie Coal Concern West Virginia Charleston W. Va Boong County Detroit Miningpany Excex Coal Counte Pany Columbus

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