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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1930

Page

11

Warden Thom as Seeks Ohio Crime Law Changes

Warden P E Thomas urged four criminal code changes to slow the influx of prisoners into Ohio Penitentiary. He asked repeal of the Norwood Law extending sentences for robbers, parole reforms to empower clemency hearings, and earlier parole eligibility to reduce overcrowding. He spoke to the Criminal Code Committee of the Ohio State Bar Association, with the association planning January meetings to decide on criminal code revisions.

Jlumbus U.P.J P. E. Thomas Ohio Penitentiary Ohio State Bar Association General Assembly Eopall

They Voted for This Churchman

A New Hampshire churchman, Rev Napoleon Gilbert Shore of Holy Rosary Church Hooksett, faced nominating ballots for the state Legislature after objecting to his nomination. He believed no chance of election, yet his name appeared and led to confusion as election returns were tabulated in Tinai.

New Hampshire Napoleon Gilbert Shore Holy Rosary Charch Hookset N. H Werke Howaver Prailes

Linoleumville Names Clash With Proposals on Staten Island

In Linoleumville New York the long debate over the town’s name continues as residents hear speeches from proponents and opponents. The issue focuses on whether the community should retain Linoleumville or adopt a new designation amid regional tensions and local pride.

Linoletevilee N.Y Staten Islands

Man Disguised in Women’s Clothes Arrested for Disorderly Conduct

Jasey Wilson, superintendent of recreation, noticed a man in women’s attire at a local theater. The suspect borrowed his wife’s clothing to attend a show and was detained by a police officer. He was found guilty and given a suspended sentence.

Jasey Wilson City Flousine Corporation Aguttehee

Landslides Hit Toyama After Heavy Rainfall In Volcano Region

Asahi reports extra editions on severe slides in Toyama prefecture triggered by two days of heavy rain. Houses buried roads sunk crash cracks widened, affecting many villages. In boxing news Mickey Aker, world middleweight champ, clocks 68 seconds over Kayo Christner in Chicago, but the result adds little to Walker’s standing.

Tokio Asahi Toyama Tate Walker Victor Stago Mickey Aker Cham Kayo Christner Walker Biker Chicago Collseunt Seos

Canadian steamer sighted in heavy seas near Patrport

In Cleveland on November 20 Phillip S Jaeger district manager for Canada Steamship Co Ltd said no report of the Lake Sine, listed as the Lake Since, was received. The vessel was sighted by two freighters yesterday off Patrport, with a crew of 42 and no wireless.

Average Voters We Re Not Intelligent Enough Dry Render Assets

Boston November 20 The report discusses Elizabeth Titton of Massachusetts opposing a prohibition referendum citing public questions in wartime and seeking a fuller explanation of Congressman A Vian flouleyy’s plan for a Massachusetts program at the next Congress session.

Boston J— Sers Elizabeth Titton Massachus Femder

Cut Is Impossible In Washington Tax Debate

A garbled report from Washington discusses the age tax and fiscal constraints. The fragment mentions a possible ban or limit on a per person tax, references Viet era terms, and notes a nearby building fire or incident affecting guests and a tourism area. The piece is highly distorted with unclear entities and dates.

Washington Nav Chaim Willis H Mellon Golfielsia

Lord Mayor of London Rites and Pageantry Through History

The article describes the Lord Mayor’s Show as a November procession with crowds along Fleet Street and Old Jewry. It details the ceremonial transfer of the City Sceptre, Mace, keys, and purse, paid by the incoming mayor from his private funds. Sir W. Phene Neat is named as the new Lord Mayor, with pageantry from guilds and liveries surrounding the ancient office of London.

Free City Fach Bakers Cmd Gillds London Fleet Street Lime Street Poultry Old Jewry St Paul's Church Yard Thie Thal W. Phene Neat Pup Haberdashere Lorners

Disgusted in His Hunt for Honest Cops

A Youngstown report describes public distrust as officials debate reform after a sweeping scandal. Citizens question honesty, while authorities promise a new view on policing and accountability amid calls for decisive action.

New Tags Go On Sale Here Early Monday

An auction notice from Athens County schedules tag sales and license checks. The sale opens Monday at 7 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m. daily. applicants must meet requirements, with no license issued without proper identification.

Athens County Mir Jobo Commissioner's Office Anle Ana

Fire at Creeksville destroys factory and delays packing department

A blaze at Creeksville damaged the Kin réem end packing department of the Acme Mantoof pottery works. Firefighters from Zanesville Crooksville New Lexington battled the flames for hours but were hindered by difficult conditions and the damage estimate stood at $50,000 with workers temporarily laid off.

Lrooksvilia Tin Tre Aehieh Acme Tie Re Zanesville Oe- Ville Crooksville New Lagan

No Work in Cities Seeks to Curb Jobless Drift

New York dispatch reports telegraphed warnings from cities nationwide about attracting the unemployed. J Regera Flannery of the Nailona Hon of Travelers Aid Society urges agency cooperation to discourage transients from migrating to larger centers where unemployment worsens local conditions.

New York J. Regera Flannery Piltshur Nailona] Asse Hon Travelers Aid Society Association Efe Secie

Woman Kills Husband and Shoots Self in Monroe

A woman in Monroe killed her husband and then shot herself in a domestic tragedy described in local notices. Authorities say the couple had a troubled marriage. investigators report a self-inflicted wound as the woman died after authorities arrived. The incident prompted police and medical responders to seal the area as they probed motive and sequence of events.

Polite Chaps and Odd Cashi at Marstigh Event

In Cleveland on a November day a group of polite chaps gathered amid odd chatter and scattered cash as the central event drew a crowd. The text mentions a jeweler and a striped procession, with references to names and places blurred by the garbled OCR.

Prisoners in Their Houses in Winter News

Fragmentary OCR text reports heavy snowfall affecting Ganga County and local conditions. It mentions writs, levies, and penalties tied to weather and confinement. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text. core note centers on county snowfall impact and related administrative actions.

Canvass Board Debates Rechecking Lt Governor Votes

The State Canvassing Board met with Secretary of State Clarence J Brown to decide if they may order a broader recheck of lieutenant governor votes. Opposing views and missing attendance by Pickrel prompted debate on extending the recount, with Brown urged to deny broader action.

Bettman Henry T. Gorrell United Press Columbus Clarence J. Brown Autores Mave Count Pick Mello Haworen Hie Lepebiscon

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