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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1931

Page

9

Lipton Dies at 81 Work Is Fun Motto Follows Sailor to Solemn Rest

London October 3 Sir Thomas Lipton the peer and famed yachtsman died at 81 after a life from poverty to wealth and international fame He often spoke of work as fun and pursued the America s Cup dream with Shamrock at the center His career began as a messenger boy and included stints as a grocer’s clerk streetcar motorman and shipyard sailor Lipton known for hard work and caution about drinking left a lasting imprint on yachting and business.

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Lindbergh Escapes Plane Capsize in River

Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh explain how their aircraft capsized after striking debris in the Yangtze while landing near Hankow. Both were uninjured and jumped to safety as a launch from the Hermes arrived. Their plane was aboard the British carrier in Shanghai for repairs.

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Ohio Journalism Hall of Fame adds three in 1931 election

The Ohio Journalism Hall of Fame, run by Ohio State University School of Journalism, named Warren G. Harding and former Ohio governor John Brough, plus Charles F. Browne as Artermus Ward, expanding its roster to 17 by the Oct. 3 election. A second item notes liquor business slipping into doldrums amid a general economic downturn per deputy state prohibition commissioner E. G. Matthews.

Columbus Ohio Journalism Hall of Fame School of Journalism Ohio State University Warren G. Harding United States John Brough Ohio Charles F. Browne Artermus Ward E. G. Matthews State Prohibition Commission

Wisconsin special primary may decide House control

Washington Oct 3 The Wisconsin special primary to fill a congressional vacancy could affect House control. The race pits an administration regular against an independent La Follette, with party leaders watching closely as vacancies in Indiana Michigan Ohio and Wisconsin shape the balance. Republicans expect two of five seats, Democrats two, with Prohibition influence noted among nominees. The article outlines districts in Wisconsin Indiana Ohio Michigan and Ohio again, listing candidates Hollister Lorbach Mooney Parry and Sweeney among those contesting.

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Stock of Cardinals Up After Thrilling Victory. Over Athletics Friday

Birmingham reports a dramatic day as national guards deploy around Hillman Hospital after Willie Peterson, a Black man accused in a triple murder, is gravely wounded. Amid tense crowds, Dent Williams’s motive linked to vengeance for his sister’s death spurs action. Williams is charged with assault and murder. The wounded Peterson remains near death. authorities anticipate arraignment Monday.

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MacDonald Faces Resignation Move Amid Unrest

London reports Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald turning to J. R. Seachurn constituency urging resignation as unemployment riots intensify. Royal audience with King George as Labour leader reevaluates government strategy and possible three party coalition. Police clash with mobs with fifty arrests, damage and injuries across cities. districts outline upcoming elections in Pennsylvania and New York.

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Reminders of War Echo at English Coastal Gate

Marian Bush Snyder recalls wartime coast defense at Warden Point on the English coast. A German teacher and her brother seek lodging, recounting postwar hardship and tax burdens in Germany. They stay three days, reflect on past wealth, and later fade into local memory as neighbors view the episode with suspicion.

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Street Men Disperse Doubts as to Ability to Beat Mackmen

Athletics defeat the Phillies in Philadelphia behind Groves pitching to win the opener while the Cardinals fall to the Athletics in a game that defied weather and expert opinion. The doubleheader title suggests Street’s confidence. Bench chatter centers on Mackmen’s endurance and Street’s strategic moves.

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Monday Broadcast Delivers Thrilling Cardinals Victory

A chaotic radio broadcast recaps a dramatic baseball game where the St Louis Cardinals rally to beat the Athletics. Key moments include Pepper Martin’s two runs, a daring double play sequence, three decisive sacrifices, and a late final inning comeback with Foxx, Miller, and Dykes contributing.

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