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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1929

Page

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MacDonald visit strengthens Anglo American ties

Prime Minister MacDonald returns from Washington with plans for a London five power naval conference and a White House farewell. He and President Hoover outline broad policy aims while weighing cruiser limits and Kellogg Pact prestige. Ishbel MacDonald accompanies the trip.

Raymond Clapper United Press Washington MacDonald Wdresident Hoover Gunset Miss Ishbel London Philadelphia White House Stimson Lst George Washinging University George Washington Hoover Cotton Adama Rapiden

Dead Horse Skinned in Creek Sparks Fines

Logan report says Wljch Burley arrested after skinning a dead horse and dumping carcass into a Green Township stream. He pled guilty and was fined 25 dollars plus costs by Magistrate RE Bright. Health Commissioner Dr. Morton W. Bland condemns the practice and warns of prosecutions.

Logan Burley L . Hammond Health Department RE. E. Bright Morton W. Bland

Death Took U1 Section Hand at Langsvile No. 4

In Langsvile a veteran railroad section man Harry Smith died Monday evening after paralysis struck him while milking and he fell unconscious. He lived 4 miles north of the station and worked 49 years for the New York Central Railroad. Curtis Berwood, Hobson shop worker, retired at 70 after long service. A farewell gift included a watch and a $50 purse for his family.

Langsville Harry Smith New York Central Dexter Middleport Curtis Berwood Hobson Kerwood

Great German Ramsay MacDonald Defined to Dail Respectability

A brief note on political reputations featuring Ramsay MacDonald and a reference to the term great German, with a discussion on vanishing legends and public perception of respectability.

Ramsay MacDonald

Burial of Stresemann Highlights New German Republic

The funeral for Stresemann stresses the republics common sense over militarism. President von Hindenburg, aged, walks behind the coffin as the diplomatic corps follows on foot. The procession passes the Arch of the Emperors, a symbol once reserved for Hohenzollerns.

Stresemann Germany German Republic von Hindenburg Republic Friederich Kert

Radicals Prepare to Denounce Unions in Toronto

Delegates to the American Federation of Labor convention faced a protest planned for Toronto under the Industrial Union Needle Trade Workers of Canada. W. Z. Foster of Chicago, secretary of the Trade Unity League, was slated as principal speaker at the demonstration.

Toronto U.P American Federation of Labor Industrial Union Needle Trade Workers of Canada W. Z. Foster Chicago Trade Unity League of America

District Meeting of Fraternities Here Tonight

Pr David H Jemison of Cincinnati founder and grand chaplain of Kappa Sigma and Phi Beta I will speak at the first annual banquet of the Southeastern Ohio district to be held at 6 30 o clock Thursday night at the Athena Presbyterian Church Hector Campbell of Australia national scribe inspecting chapters will be present More than 100 persons expected with large delegations from Nelsonville Shawnee Albany and nearby cities Banquet served by Mrs Arthur Boyles division of the Friendly Society of the Presbyterian Church

David H. Jemison Cincinnati Kappa Sigma 1 Phi Beta Southeastern Ohio Athena Presbyterian Church Hector Campbell Australia Nelsonville Shawnee Albany C.D. Ginuque Arthur Boyles The Friendly Society of the Presbyterian Church

Petition Amended by Logan Gas Company in Valuation Case

Columbus dispatch reports the Logan Gas Company was allowed to amend its case against the Public Utilities Commission. The amended petition accuses the commission of confiscation in valuing the company's property.

Columbus Logan Gas Company Public Utilities Commission Supreme Court Commission

Electric scoreboard draws crowds for 1925 World Series

The Athens Messenger’s electric scoreboard on the east side of The Messenger Building draws large crowds to watch play-by-play updates from the World Series in Chicago and Philadelphia. The board displays a moving silver ball, game announcements, and box scores, delivering updates within seconds of each play.

Athens Messenger Messenger Chicago Philadelphia Messenger Board

Alchemist Tausend Claims Lead-to-Gold Breakthrough

Munich reports Franz Tausend claims to convert lead into gold despite State Mint tests failing to confirm the method. Tausend sits charged with fraud for taking money under false pretenses from several parties including World War I figure Field Marshal Ludendorff.

Munich U.P State Mint Franz Tausend Tausend Field Marshal Ludendorff

Former Casino detective denies loan link to Mayor Walker

Jack Cohen, ex Central Park Casino detective, denies knowledge of a $2,000 loan allegation involving Mayor Walker and Casino management. The claim was circulated by Rich ard E. Enright as corroboration of the insinuation, but Cohen maintains no involvement or awareness of such a transaction.

New York Jack Cohen Central Park Casino House Richard E. Enright Walker

Fresh fruit and veg supplies move after truck strike

New York on October 9 reports averted famine as millions of dollars worth of produce, held by a three day truckers strike, moved overnight from market terminals to distribution points.

New York

Leaders in Death Cult Held on Fraud Charges

Mrs May Otis Blackburn and her daughter Ruth Westend were jailed on $10 000 bonds for allegedly defrauding Clifford R Dabney of $40 000. Los Angeles authorities probe the strange sect said to be led by the women. A 17 year old cult priestess corpse was found beneath a Vernon cottage floor four years after her death and parents claim her resurrection proved the cult’s theory.

May Otis Blackburn Mis Ruth Westend Clifford R. Dabney Los Angeles Vernon

Ministers of Meigs County convene first council meeting

The Meigs County Council of Ministers held its first gathering at Heath M E Church with 14 attendees including ministers and their wives. Plans for upcoming months were laid, with talks by Dr. Skinner and Rev. Stark. November’s meeting will be with the Eichingers for a noon pot-luck and program.

Mipddleport Meigs County Stark

County Represented At Dayton Meeting

Hocking County attends the Ohio Welfare Conference in Dayton with Miss Margaret Lutz as county representative. Judge A. M. Ellinger, Mrs. Cora N. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Arnold, and Dr. Morton W. Bland also attend. Dr. Bland is listed as a speaker on the health program.

8. W. Arnold Morton W. Bland

Supreme Court to Hear Capital Stock Fees Case

A test case to determine state fees for authorizing increases in capital stock is set for hearing in the State Supreme Court tomorrow. The ruling may define how much companies pay to the state for stock increases.

Columbus U.R State Supreme Court

Cash Offered In Payment For Lots

Someone seeks to buy one or two good lots on Cinder Street with cash. Also advertised is nine head of nine month old steers in good stock condition. A Delco light plant with good batteries is for sale or trade for cattle. The Messenger Classifieds promote adaptable ads for every business.

Cinder Street Delco

Red Cross September Report for Ath ens County Chapter

The Ath ens County Chapter of the American Red Cross releases September figures. Sixty active soldier cases, forty nine office interviews, three out of town inquiries, two army discharge investigations, and one navy discharge investigation led the month.

Athens County American Red Cross Sheltering Arms Columbus Glaasea Mics Davis Red Cross Miss Jay Veterana’ Bureau

Defense Made in Mill Strike Murder Cases

In Marion North Carolina the defense at a commitment hearing for 16 sheriff’s officers and textile mill workers charged with murdering five men at the mill described Sheriff Oscar Adkins as engaged in a hand to hand struggle with George Jonas during the shooting and unable to join in firing. Defense witnesses mostly said strikers threatened non strikers and urged them to stay out or fight. Eight defense witnesses were examined in the afternoon.

Marion N. C U.P Cers Oscar Adkins Vn Struggge George Jonas Adkins

Willys-Overland to curb auto production schedules

L A Miller president of Willys-Overland announces the firm will abandon annual production targets to curb over-building in the auto industry. He argues that rising production goals pushed plants to run at high tempos while demand and dealer purchasing power failed to keep pace, squeezing profits and creating loan pressures.

Toledo L. A. Miller Willys-Overland Company Miller

Cubs and Athletics clash in Worlds Series Game Two

At Wrigley Field Chicago the Cubs and Athletics met in the second World Series game under dreary skies. Joe McCarthy planned to start Pat Malone to even the series while Connie Mack likely relied on George Earnshaw. Fans arrived early as tension rose.

Wrigley Field Chicago Chiesco Cubs Philadelphia Athletics Cubs Joe McCarthy Pat Malone Athletics Connie Mack George Earnshaw Malone

Taylor Ridge Home Burns to Ground

A Taylor Ridge residence known as the David Davis property was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning. Purchased about two weeks earlier by Ben Mackey of The Plains, it was occupied by Mackey and his young son. The blaze, likely starting from a defective flue, gutted the attic and caused heavy losses with few belongings saved.

Glouster Taylor Ridge David Davis Ben Mackey Plains Mackey Mr. Mackey

Giro Saulino Elected Grand General of Sons of Italy

Giro Saulino of Youngstown was elected grand general at the final session of the Ohio Sons of Italy as the order concluded its meeting in Columbus on October 9.

Columbus U.P Giro Saulino Youngstown The Sons of Italy

Sentence of Miner Is Upheld by Court

The Supreme Court today upheld Teddy Jackoskey's prison sentence for assault to kill in the 1928 Harrigan County mine troubles. He was convicted December 19, 1928 and given five to 20 years in the Ohio Penitentiary. He argued lack of union counsel and insufficient time for his court-appointed attorney to prepare.

Columbus Supreme Court Teddy Jackoskey Harrigan County Jackoskey Ohio Jarkoskey

Islands Brought Into Debate Today

The Senate considered Philippine independence as a delaying factor for the Tariff Bill. Senator King of Utah offered an amendment granting independence as a substitute for Broussard's proposal to tax imports from the islands.

Washington, D. C UPI Senate Philippine Islands King Utah Broussard Louisana

Amesville Reports Coldest Fall Night So Far

Amesville records indicate a near record cold night with a temperature of 38.2 degrees shown by government instruments at the local weather station run by F. W. Gibson, the government weather observer, last night.

Amesville F. W. Gibson

Anglo American naval curtailment talks eyed after unscheduled conference

Washington sources report a joint Anglo American offer to curb cruiser zones may follow President Hoover and Prime Minister MacDonald talks. Navy General Board involvement suggests tonnage figures under review as Britain invites a five power naval conference in London for mid January.

Washington Hoover MacDonald Benet Navy General Board Stimson Cotton Navy Adams White House Navy Department General Board of Admirals United States London United Dreama Dawes England

Hearse Collision Triggers Fatal Battle in Hankow

In Hankow on October 9 a deadly clash erupted after a military car collided with a hearse carrying a policeman’s body. Funeral procession members attacked soldiers as the hearse was struck.

Hankow China U.R

Albany Man Receives Small Insurance Payout

An Albany resident received a modest insurance settlement after a mishap near a stock yard. The policy, priced at $1.50, covered the accident and provided a payout under sixteen dollars for medical treatment and related costs.

van Dyke Albany Auth

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