08 Oct 1930
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1930
Page
1
Testimony centers on a brutal killing involving a girl and infant near Akron. Witnesses describe a drive to Barberton, a ride to a remote farm, and an ambush in which shots were fired. Suspect Yakus faces cross examination as prosecutors seek the killer’s full account.
Delegates to the Ohio League of Women Voters state convention will be chosen at the Athens League of Women Voters gathering in the Athens Chamber of Commerce rooms at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The state convention runs October 14 to 16 in Zanesville. bills on licensing, welfare, and education will be discussed, with committee actions noted. In Columbus a crank-operator, Sylvester Mehler, 28, died after a broken spleen occurred when a meter car he was cranking mashed him against a garage.
The Athens Messenger markets a booklet titled Lets Play a Game. The text urges readers to obtain a copy by sending six cents to cover cost and postage, promising a varied program of entertainment and refreshments to keep guests engaged.
Information blurbs from Athens listing a booklet titled Lets Play a Game. It mentions price six cents and a contact address for obtaining two copies, with partial illegible text surrounding the offer.
Parked autos toppled and pedestrians drenched as a spontaneous celebration spiraled out of control in downtown Boston. Authorities noted disruptions, with anonymous revelers lighting bonfires and cars overturned as bystanders watched, while emergency crews worked to restore order and assess damage.
Merchan dise valued at about 400 dollars vanished from a South Wellstan store after a robbery. Four men bound a witness and fled, leaving the scene as police investigate the early Sunday incident and probe the vault area for clues.
In Rome an official announcement names Boris II of Bulgaria to wed Princess Giovanna of Italy, the 23 year old third daughter of King Victor Emmanuel. The match, though Boris II is Greek Orthodox while Giovanna is Catholic, is reportedly eased by a papal concession and royal negotiations.
The Athens Country Club highlighted a successful season with a formal dinner and awards. Club president Clay Mas and chairman Grover praised the year's achievements while champions and prizewinners received trophies and wrist watches from members.
A speedboat sank near Santa Catalina Island Oct 38 as two men and a woman drifted seven hours in rough seas. Mr and Mrs W A Campbell of Long Beach and Kell Lawrence of Porterville were rescued by the Avalon steamer at dusk and hospitalized for exhaustion.
Walter Tawney, 0, died of heart trouble early today in Chester while talking with his son Richard Tawney. He leaves a widow a son and a daughter Collie. The family previously lived on a farm east of Chester in Clendenin. Funeral arrangements are not complete.
In Boston on October 5 UPI reported American Legion delegates urged a peace time mission to save the nation from widespread crime and corruption. The call came during the 12th annual Oliveden at Beveln Ara news session.
Fragmented report outlines a Court of Appeals matter involving Prohibition Act provisions and named individuals. Text references a trial, dates, and actions but obscured names and places render full details unclear. The piece hints at legal proceedings surrounding a custody or property dispute amid a broader prohibition context.
A conference in Chicago gathers 27 university presidents and leaders from American industries to discuss the current business situation. Robert Hutchins and Thomas E Wilson announce the event, part of an annual series with broad focus on agriculture shipping aviation automobiles railroads iron and stock merchandise amid present conditions.
Lack of sufficient funds to cover road repair and building work leads Athens County Commissioners to reject all road improvement petitions at Tuesday meeting. The action halts planned projects due to budget constraints across the county.
A largely unreadable wartime dispatch notes President Hoover avoiding any call for a seat vote or political alignment. The piece hints at administration caution and possible public reception to party messages, with references to speeches and letters received.
Investigators from Chicago and Wisconsin join forces to unravel the killing of Mrs Cora Bull Tathelt. A lead linked to Perry and others is explored as authorities seek the truth behind the couple’s death near Lac Puthambheau in northern Wisconsin.
Traffic crash near Floodwood injured five youths on a Tuesday evening. Terri Walley 14 died. her brother Richard 17 and other passengers from Athens and nearby towns were hospitalized. Coroner investigated. funeral planned for Terri.
The article reports that rebel forces have taken control of ten states in Brazil, signaling a major shift in the political and military landscape. Government sources in Rio de Janeiro acknowledge the challenge as the campaign unfolds, with key regions including major urban centers and strategic provinces now under rebel influence.
A garbled OCR note describes a bank president coerced by bandits to hand over about 13 000 dollars. The text references individuals such as Clapp and Comey and mentions a prison, a farmer group, and local streets, but the core event remains a bank robbery with forced money transfer amid unclear details.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a chaotic scene with references to a Confederate officer, police, and fatalities. Mentions a pastor, farmer, city committee, and a tense public setting with blood and mood shifts. Details are garbled. key names and places unresolved.
An undefined man was killed when several hundred unemployed workers surged into the International Steel Co employment office. The victim was crushed as the doors opened and his head struck the cement pavement during the rush for applications.
Joshua Reysen Clark of Salt Lake City Utah named new American ambassador to Mexico by President Hoover. Clark a veteran foreign service officer previously served as under secretary of state and will succeed Dwight W. Morrow as envoy amid ongoing U.S. political reshaping.
A school program offers students a trip in June in Athens and Springdetd as a reward for work. The notice lists organizers, times, locations, and eligible participants including families and staff with details on departure, fare, and schedule.
Leo Jager, an Akron corn sugar figure, landed in Cleveland to face Federal Court on charges of conspiring to violate the prohibition law. He fled the U S claiming fear of his wife, raced from Beirut to appear under a $600 bond with his attorney telegrams guiding the steps. Meanwhile a separate note mentions a four year, two to three million dollar advertising program by the Salomon Restaurant Association led by President Carl G. Braddy.
Debates at the American Federation of Labor convention in Boston center on immediate Philippine independence and exclusive Filipino access to U.S. markets. Delegates from Washington and other states present strong positions, while supporters of colonial ties argue for gradual changes.
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