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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1931

Page

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Floor Leader Battle To Be Decided By G O P Conference

Washington dispatch reports Republicans in the House meet to choose their floor leader as Tilson and Bert Snell contend for the post. Many ballots are expected with favorite son candidates complicating the race. Democrats hold a majority and ready to organize the House.

Washington House John Q. Tilson Connecticut Bert and H. Snell New York Tilson Nicholas Longworth New Jersey

Arson Plot Thwarted at Sunshine Furniture

Firemen stopped a planned arson in the Sunshine Furniture basement in Cleveland. Twelve gasoline barrels linked by soaked excelsior were primed for ignition. A passerby saw smoke and saved the building. sprinklers were off. A night watchman, dismissed four days earlier after 13 years on the job, is implicated.

Cleveland U.P Sunshine Furniture Company

Winter Lingers with Gloomy Skies in Athens District

Old Man Winter shows a half hearted effort to arrive in Ste Athens district with a cloudy sky and a threat of rain or snow. Temperatures Sunday reached 50 overnight 44 with light rainfall totaling .72 inch. The Hocking River rose to four feet today.

Hocking

Former Lt Governor Braden Files Candidacy for Secretary

In Columbus Ohio on November 30 former lieutenant governor George C Braden of Warren announced his bid for the Republican nomination for secretary of state. Braden, chairman of the state tax commission, served a two month term as lieutenant governor after finishing Earl D Bloom's unexpired term before resigning to become state commerce director.

Columbus, CO U.B Brown George C. Braden Warren Braden State Tax Commission Earl D. Bloom Bowling Green

Gandhi predicts hell for Britain in India freedom struggle

In London on November 30 Gandhi emerged through fog to declare plans to renew the struggle for India's independence. He warned there is going to be hell and said he would leave Saturday for Bombay to resume his weaponless campaign against England.

Gandhi Britain London Mahatma M. K. Gandhi India Bombay England

More Than 100 Navajos Marooned in New Mexico Blizzard

News reports say over 100 Navajo men women and children remained stranded on western New Mexico mesas six days after a blizzard. About 200 reached Gallup yesterday exhausted after a harsh rescue effort. eleven perished. rescues continue as crews push to reach Cerro Alta and Santa Rita Mesas.

Gallup N. M U.P New Mexico Ramah Cerro Alta Santa Rita Mesas

Shall I Buy Silver and Blue Eyes Win

Column by Arthur Brisbane discusses market mood and public sentiment on precious metals and investing. It weighs hints of value in silver against broader economic signals and personal discernment.

Desert teachers seek desert experiments near Mohave

In Hodge California on November 28 a writer proposes a desert project in the Mohave Desert offering retired teachers and other adults a risk free chance to live simply, rest and study the sky and stars with small houses built for a dozen families.

Hodge Calif

Ideal region as a base for selecting a permanent coast dwelling

The region is proposed as an exploring base for choosing a permanent coast dwelling. Suitable in fall, spring, and winter, it sits 2300 feet above sea level and is too hot in summer for many. Living is cheap with most foods inexpensive, and there is room for a million people without crowding.

East Middle West

Reader questions on silver value and investment stance

The writer refrains from giving buy or stock advice on silver. He argues that silver’s price depends on its recognition as money and wide international demand, suggesting a long low mood unless Asia Mexico and other nations with large populations gain ability to purchase silver from the U S. Continued on Page 4.

Asia Mexico

Coast Guard Seeks Missing Fishermen From Jones Inlet

Coast guardsmen search for at least seven fishing party members who left Jones Inlet early Sunday morning and have not returned. Seven are linked to the Harvey Republican Club of Astoria Queens, including Richard Gray a retired police captain.

Jones Inlet Harvey Republican Club Astoria Queens Richard Gray

Roush Will Admitted to Probate in Court

In probate court the will of Thomas B. Roush was admitted to probate today confirming his estate proceeds to be distributed as directed by the document.

Thomas B. Roush

Dry Crusader shoots youth aiding him in attempted cleanup drive

Daniel J. Gilday a 65 year old special state's attorney investigator wounded Herman Knoll 18 and hurt his companion Herman Alkema 18 while he claimed a South Side cleanup plan. Knoll was shot after trying to help Gilday home. Police found a tear gas gun and liquor bottle on Gilday and questioned him without charge while Knoll's condition determined. Friends say liquor was planted and Gilday has fought police for years.

Chicago Daniel J. Gilday Herman Knoll Herman Alkema Gilday Knoll Englewood South Side Herman State's Attorney's Office E. J. Davis Better Government Association Davis Reform

Face Theft Charge Strouds Run Men Plead Not Guilty

Three Strouds Run men Basil Coe Frank Tucker and Arthur West arraigned before Magistrate C H Porter on sheep theft from John Gillette each pleading not guilty and receiving 100 bond. Otto Graham Sand Ridge also pleads not guilty to petit larceny over potatoes with 100 bond. Harold Zutavera Trimble Township pleads not guilty on a failure to provide charge and is bound over to Athens County Common Pleas Court on 400 bond.

Strouds Run John Gillette C. H. Porter Basil Coe Frank Tucker Arthur West Otto Graham Sand Ridge Harold Zutavera Trimble Township Athens County Common Pleas Court

Marriage License Abrahm L Corbin Jr and Blanche Curtis

Abraham L. Corbin Jr age 22 of Columbus and Blanche Curtis 21 of Hockingport obtain a license with waiver granted. John Nogrady 21 of Glouster and Margaret Danch 18 of Glouster apply for license.

Abraham L. Corbin, Jr Columbus Blanche Curtis Hockingport William Curtis John Nogrady Glouster Daniel Nogrady, Jr Margaret Danch John Danch

Hiccoughed Patient Seeks Relief After Eighteen Days

Mt Vernon Nov 30 Carl Morlacher a newsdealer who three years ago hiccoughed for three weeks is under treatment after eighteen days of persistent hiccups. He followed the case of Ira King of Mansfield who was cured by an operation and hiccoughed for two weeks.

Hiccoughs MT. Vernon U.P Carl Mhorlacher Ira King Mansfield

Prohibition Agent Faces Murder Charge in Englewood

Prohibition Director Woodcock says Henry Dierks used brute force and no brama in an incident where Dierks allegedly shot and killed Milford Smith, 20, in Englewood Colorado after finding the youth with a few ounces of wine. Dierks has been suspended and charged with murder.

Brama Prohibition Woodcock Henry Dierks Milford Smith Englewood Colorado Dierks

Hungry Army to Enter Ohio En Route East

About 155 marchers will enter Ohio December 1 as part of the hunger march from Detroit. The two routes pass through Cincinnati and Columbus toward Pittsburgh, with a second group via Sandusky and Cleveland toward Youngstown. Rest stops planned in Columbus December 2 and Cleveland December 2. Destination remains Pittsburgh with final arrival by December 4.

Columbus U.P Frank Henderson Intelligence National “Army of the Hungry Ohio Cincinnati Martins Ferry Hamilton Middletown Dayton Springfield London Zanesville Cambridge Henderson Toledo Detroit Sandusky Lorain Cleveland Akron Barberton Mansillon Canton Alliance Selem Youngstown Pittsburgh

School Affairs Opinions Issued By Attorney General Bettman

Columbus reports Attorney General Bettman released two opinions on school administration. One holds Jackson County pupils displaced by school suspension may forgo transportation. The other says boards may use mechanical signatures on payroll checks when authorized by the officers named. A third notes one person cannot hold city auditor and county deputy auditor roles simultaneously in the same county.

Columbus U.R Bettman Jackson County Fred W. Everett, Jr Jackson Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Board of Education Rs K Salaswesare

Curtis to Run Again for Vice President Nomination

Vice President Charles Curtis announced he will seek re nomination to the vice-presidency. He confirmed he will not pursue the Senate seat from Kansas after months of consideration.

Curtis Washington U.R Charles Curtis Kansas

Injured man crushed under wagon in New Straitsville incident

Grant Alloway of Orville was hurt Friday when he slipped from a fodder wagon transferring to his barn. He fell between wagon and horses. the wagon passed over him, bruising chest and shoulders but no bones were broken.

New Straitsville Grant Alloway Orville

Henry Lambert 78 Dies at Logan Father of Fern and Orville

Henry Lambert 78 died Sunday at Logan. He was a well known resident and father of Fern Lambert and Orville gro cer. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Gore Ohio where burial will be made.

New Straitsville Henry Lambert Logan Lambert Fern Lambert Orville Grocer Gore, O

Japan Rejects League Zone Plan in Manchuria Direct Talks Sought

Paris dispatch reports Japan refusing the League of Nations Council plan for a neutral zone in Manchuria and insisting on direct negotiations with China. Japan’s note, delivered to Briand by Kenkichi Yoshizawa, reiterates opposition to third‑party observers and stresses bilateral talks.

Japan Manchuria Paris China League of Nations Council Chinchow Great Wall Kenkichi Yoshizawa Aristide Briand League Hiiand Yoshizawa

Only 2 Killed On Ohio Roads

Ohio traffic accidents dropped during the first cold wave with only two fatalities reported. Farmer Willi Brendt, 56, died after his tractor overturned on State Route 24 near Napoleon while hauling sugar beets. Joseph Condl, 4, of Shaker Heights, died when his car skidded and overturned near Willoughby. Three hospital workers from Athens State Hospital were injured near Pomeroy, with Della Greene sustaining a fractured skull and a broken hip.

Columbus Ohio United Press Willi Brendt Napoleon Joseph Condl Shaker Heights Cleveland Willoughby O. Mra R. D. Young Della Greene Elizabeth Holland Athens State Hospital Pomeroy

To Talk of Germany Lecture by E H Mueller at OHIO

E H Mueller new Ohio University German Department member will speak Tuesday at 7 in Room 215 Ellis Hall on Medieval Germany. The talk will be in German and illustrated with stereoptican slides. Mueller, a native German, has traveled and visited the described locales. Attendance open to all German readers.

E. H. Mueller Ohio University German Department Ellis Hall Medeival Germany Mueller

Pirates Pick George Gibson To Lead Club

George Gibson former Pirates manager is named as manager to replace Jewel Ens who resigned amid the 1931 season. Barney Dreyfuss, Pirates president, announced the appointment today.

Pirate Pittsburgh U.P George Gibson Jewel Ens Barney Dreyfuss Pirates Ens

Weather report highlights eastern pressure drift and colder trend

Yesterday’s highs ranged from 76 to 80 degrees in New Orleans, Miami, and Jacksonville. Today’s lows span from 0 to 6 degrees in Helena, Modena, and Lander. The 36 hour outlook calls for a moderate drop in temperature, increasing cloudiness, and likely light rain tonight followed by colder, cloudy conditions on Tuesday.

New Orleans Miami Jacksonville Lander Modena Helena

Will Wonders Where The G O P Committee Of Investigators Met

A reader letter from Will wonders where the Republican investigating committee met in New York. He mentions Mayor Jimmie Walker and Tom Mooney cases and notes war-time transmission interruptions. He remarks Mooney helped Jimmy in New York and questions secrecy of the committee’s meeting place.

Will G.O.P. Committee of Investigators Jimmie Walker Tom Mooney Jim Mooney Jimmy New York

Miner Dies as Gas Pocket Fires in West Virginia Mine

Logan West Virginia November 30 One miner died at Mine No 3 of the Monitor Coal and Coke Company when a blast in a tunnel beneath a creek ignited a gas pocket and flooded the shaft. James Minnick 45 was recovered, Frank Thomas and Will Ball are missing, J F P White of the State Department of Mines aided the search.

Logan W. Va Monitor Coal and Coke Company J. FP. White State Department of Mines James Minnick Frank Thomas Will Ball

Seabury Expected to Seek Democratic Nomination in 1932

Judge Samuel Seabury of New York, long an opponent of Tammany Hall, is expected to contend for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1932. He is said to have western and southern backing, with a central headquarters planned in St. Louis and a campaign shape to emerge within six weeks.

New York U.P Samuel Seabury Tammany Hall St. Louis United Press

Lindbergh Resumes Flight To New York Today

Lindbergh resumes his flight to New York taking off from Flagler Beach in an Army observation bi plane. The date is November 30 and the report is filed from Florida.

Lindy Flagler Beach Fla U.P Col Charlies A. Lindbergh New York

Million Dollar Incomes Show Sharp Decline

Treasury figures reveal steep drops in high earners and speculative profits from 1929 to 1930. Ohio tax data show decreases in individual returns and corporate gains, with statewide revenues unsettled though 1929 income taxes fell short of 1938 figures in most cities.

Ohio Ole Corporation

Minister Falls Dead in Pulpit

Cincinnati pastor Charles Brady aged 62 of Ashbury M E B Church collapsed in the pulpit while sermonizing on Mary Queen of Scots. Death due to apoplexy. He had served in Ironton Columbus Portsmouth and other Ohio towns. Funeral in Racine Wednesday at 2. Burial beside his children.

Cincinnati A.R. Charles Brady Ashbury M. EB Brady Mary Ironton Columbus Ian Pomeroy Portsmouth Racine

Kansans face Senate race uncertainty after Curtis decision

In Topeka on November 30 Republicans faced doubt as Vice-President Curtis declined a Senate run. Three clear contenders emerged: Henry J. Allen former Senator Homer Hoch and Clyde Reed former governor. The Curtis move leaves Dr John R Brinkley goat gland physician as a potential gubernatorial or senatorial candidate.

Senate Topeka Kans Curtis Henry J. Allen Homer Hoch Clyde Reed John R. Brinkley

Bandits Strike Two Shoe Stores as Police Nearby

A gunman robbed Miller United Shoe Store of $200 forcing owner Owen Ferguson to surrender cash. As Ferguson phoned police, the robber and an accomplice entered Golde's Shoe Store next door and slugged proprietor Philip Goldberg before fleeing. Police were four doors away with three squads investigating the incidents.

Cleveland Miller United Golde Miller Owen Ferguson Ferguson Philip Goldberg

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