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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1935

Page

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Opening Day of 1935 World Series at Detroit Park

The Detroit Tigers host the Chicago Cubs as Lonnie Warneke faces Detroit in the opening game. Thousands pack the stands despite early chill and mixed weather, with fans eager for a renewed rivalry dating back to 1908. Cubs coach Charlie Grimm and Hartnett rally behind a Warneke-Mickey pairing as the series begins.

Dward J. Neil Detroit Tigers Chicago Lonnie Warnekeng Opa Mickey Lynwood Arneke Rush Eatherman Charlie Grimm Cubs

Heiress Seeks Speculation Amid Curious Classified Notes

Fragmentary notices mention a heiress chasing speculation and a final farewell cue from George M. Cohan. The snippet references a Messenger’s classified section, a Grimes Golden apple variety, and a seller near Amesville, with vague remarks about customers and prices.

George M. Cohan Grimes Golden R Bushel L. B. Glazier i Amesville

Kidnap Charge Placed in Federal Court Case

Mrs Berry V Stoll faces trial next Monday in Federal Court on a helping kidnap charge as part of the $50,000 ransom abduction case of Louisville socialite. Thomas H Robinson Jr sought since October. former Tennessee asylum inmate. The Stolls, their servants and 24 DOJ agents tied to the hunt have been subpoenaed.

Kidna Berry V. Stoll Thomas H. Robinson, Jr Thomas H. Robinson Louisville, Ky Tennessee Stolls Department of Justice Robinson

Fourth Federal Reserve District Sees Continued Business Gain

Cleveland report shows September activity rising with auto industry revival ahead of schedule. August to September hire and output up across sectors including tires, shoes, textiles, and clothing. Residential construction remains strong, store sales up, crop prospects improving after storm damage, harvest exceeding two prior years.

Cleveland Fourth Federal Reserve District Federal Reserve Bank of Monthly Business Review Business Review

Cubs and Tigers Tangle in Turbulent Ball Game

Play by play shows Galas and Herman delivering key hits for the Cubs while Rogell and Gehringer anchor the Tigers defense. Hartnett and Demaree produce runs as Norb Lindstrom sacrifice advances. Late miscues and errors punctuate a tense, error filled contest with no decisive winner noted.

Cubs Galas Rogell Herman Firs Rowe Greenberg Lindstrom Hartnett Demaree Cavarretta Gehringer Tigers White Cochrane Galan Jurges Hack Roger Goslin Warneke Fox Moriarty Chicago Rums

Denver Nanna of New Marshfield Dies Today

Denver Nanna age 43 lifelong invalid dies at his home at 5 30 this morning in New Marshfield. Funeral at New Marshfield M P Church Friday at 2 p m with Rev Ray T Houf officiating burial in New Marshfield cemetery. Survivors include parents Hiram D and Mrs Nanna six sisters Lelia Carter Johnson City TN Mary Harberger Barberton Monaiee Carmichael Athens Annavee Fern and Nona at home three brothers Forrest Carl Maxwell at home and grandmother Mrs Fanny Cox Ath ens.

New Marshfield Denver Nanna New Marshfield M. P Ray T. Houf New Marshfield Cemetery Hiram D. Nanna Lelia Carter Johnson City

Ohio University Opens Football Practice to Public

Athletic Director C. C. Bird announced practice would be open to the public for the first time this Thursday at four o'clock in Ohio Stadium.

C. C. Bird Ohio University Ohio Stadium

Supreme Court to Hear PWA Challenges in Cases

The court will review two PWA disputes beating on federal loan and donation authority to towns for electric plants and the legality of slum clearance and low cost housing under the NIRA. A Kansas case questions a $45,300 donation to Burlington Kansas for electric works.

Washington Public Works Administration Supreme Court PWA Kansas Supreme Court Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Louisville Kansas Utilities Company Burlington Kansas

Train Wrecker's Trial Opens in Ironton

Prosecutor Roy Henry began presenting witnesses in the murder trial of James Thompson 25 charged with first degree murder in the Norfolk and Western wreck near Haverhill that killed engineer John Meyers of Portsmouth and fireman J A Kem of Portsmouth in 1952. Henry said he would seek the death penalty if Thompson is found guilty.

Tronton Roy Henry James Thompson Henry Thompson John Meyers Portsmouth Norfolk & Western J. A. Kem Haverhill

Bulgaria under martial law after coup attempt

Sofia reports a state of siege and immediate martial law across Bulgaria. Government says measures aim to secure peace and thwart conspirators who planned a coup d etat on the king’s accession anniversary.

Sofia Bulgaria Boris

Steel magnate predicts prosperity if investors confidence returns

Charles R. Hook of the American Rolling Mill Company told 250 mill officials in Middletown that the United States faces a great era of prosperity if investors regain confidence and sound economic principles prevail. He urged reducing relief rolls by restoring jobs, warned against dwelling on doubt, and linked demand for durable goods and new homes to economic recovery.

Middletown United States Charles R. Hook American Rolling Mill Company Albert Creekbaum Hook

Eighth District Legion to Hold Two Day Fall Conference

The Eighth District American Legion plans a two day fall conference in Middleport October 26 and 27 with Department Commander Milton Campbell due to attend. A Saturday dinner will outline programs for the department district and post. Sunday offers division schools a public meeting with talks by Judge Arthur Day John Bricker Herbert Duffey and Charles Sawyer and a parade in the afternoon.

Logan American Legion Middleport Barton A. Hall Milton Campbell Cincinnati Arthur Day John W. Bricker Herbert Duffey Charles Sawyer

Davis Loses Cleveland Mayoral Primary

In Cleveland Harry L. Davis Republican four time mayor and ex governor loses the mayoral primary. Harold H Burton and Ray T Miller advance to November election with Burton leading 75 034 to Miller 71 856 and Davis 68 753. In Kentucky former State Senator H M Cline dies at 49 after a heart attack leaving a wife and son.

Cleveland Harry l. Davis Ohio Ray T. Miller Harold H Burton Burton Miller Davis Whitley City H. M. Cline Kentucky State Tax Commission Flem PD. Sampson State Senate John

Ohio Bakers Seek Bread Price Increase

Ohio housewives confront higher bread costs as Frank Noyes of the Ohio Bakers Association predicts an increase is bound to come. He cites doubled ingredient costs over the year and notes bread has risen only one cent, prompting bakers to raise prices to save themselves.

Columbus Ohio Frank Noyes Ohio Bakers’ Association

Bricker seeks Davey aid to release frozen bank assets

Ohio Attorney General John Bricker urged Governor Davey to order immediate action to release funds in closed banks and building loan offices. He noted lack of authority without department heads and called for lists of debtors owing over 15000 to speed dividends to distressed depositors.

Columbus John W. Bricker Davey Bricker Attorney General

President To Sail Tonight

President Roosevelt pauses at the southwestern tip before a Pacific cruise toward the Panama Canal. He tours California with mass crowds, climaxing in Los Angeles where 60,000 to 75,000 greet him at the Olympic Stadium as he urges unification of liberal forces.

Ban Diego Calif Roosevelt Pacific Panama Canal Los Angeles Olympic Stadium

Elevator fall injures three at Columbus cleaning plant

Three people were injured when an elevator fell at the F. T. Carroll Co. dry cleaning establishment in Columbus. The victims include Mrs. C. G. Johnson, her daughter Catherine, and elevator operator William Roberta. Also reported, A. L. Muir, 78, former publisher of the Bowling Green Ohio Tribune, died in Atlanta after 15 years there.

Columbus Lancaster F. T. Carroll Co C. G. Johnson Catherine William Roberta Atlanta A. L. Muir Bowling Green, Ohio Tribune

African Crisis Sparks Wall Street Downturn and Paris Gold Flight

Wall Street fell as Africa’s war worsened the Ethiopian conflict with active shares slipping and a brief market retreat. Paris saw gold shipments to the United States surge, about 70 million dollars moved since September amid reports of Italian invasion, while U.S. wheat prices spiked on Ethiopia hostilities.

New York Ethiopia Paris Europe United States France Memel Paria Chicago

Hunter Shoots Buchtel Youth in Accidental Tragedy

Nelsonville reports 18 year old Carol Fidler of Buchtel was wounded in a hunting accident when hunter Charles Deering mistook his gray cap for a squirrel. He received first aid then was taken to Cherrington Hospital Logan with multiple wounds and possible lung damage. The incident occurred on the hill above Buchtel and marshal Ed Sohn says it was accidental.

Nelsonville Carol Fidler Robert Fidler Buchtel Charles Deering Young Fidier Cherrington Hospital Logan Ed Sohn

Police Seek Robbers Of College Treasury

Police sought two men who entered Hiram College treasurer’s office posing as agents tied up the assistant treasurer and a student clerk and escaped with 300 dollars in cash and checks. One robber produced a pistol and forced John Darsie and August Pryatel to the floor as the other secured their hands and feet with tape.

Hiram-4 Hiram College John Darsie August Pryatel

Tribes Battle Duce's Army on Frontier

Addis Ababa reports fighting between Italian and Ethiopian forces in the Mussa Ali region with 25 000 Italian troops clashing with Danakil irregulars while Ethiopian regulars are not yet engaged. Mussolini tells Italy a solemn hour is near as Haile Selassie seeks League of Nations action.

Paris Addis Ababa Paris Soir Mussa Ali Ethiopia Rome Mussolini I Duce Haile Selassie League of Nations

Italy denies Ethiopian invasion claims in East Africa

Rome says there has been no movement by Italian troops in Ethiopia and defends ongoing diplomatic presence. A government spokesman cites Ethiopia’s frontier definitions and notes no order for Italians to leave, though many civilians have departed. Addis Ababa protests to the League of Nations over alleged Italian advances including tens of thousands of Eritrean troops and armored assets.

Rome Etheopia East Africa Italy Ethiopia Addis Ababa Adds Ababa Haile Selassie League of Nations

Hearst Favors Landon in 1936 Defeat Analysis

Hearst argues Roosevelt should be defeated for welfare and national safety. He favors a proven Republican candidate or a Jeffersonian Democrat and endorses Governor Landon of Kansas for his record, economy, and decisive action. He critiques Hoover and calls for a third party only if strong leaders join.

Hearst London Roosevelt Hoover Illiam Randolph Hearst Paul Mahon Simeon Calif Sevelt Dem Tammany Landon Kansas Farley Dole Rooseveltt Palmer Buckner Theodore Rooseevelt Frankelin D. Roosevelt Herbert Hoover Smith Ritchie Ely Talmadee Tydings Republican Party

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