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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1932

Page

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Roosevelt Gains Support From Publicists and Figures

Washington dispatch notes Franklin D. Roosevelt securing backing from Walter Lippman Henry A Wallace Jud Av King and former Senator Robert L Owen within 24 hours. Lippman wields national influence while Wallace edits Iowa homestead and Wallace's Democrat son of agriculture secretary supports reform of public utilities.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Walter Lippman Henry A. Wallace Harding Judav King Robert L. Owen Oklahoma Hoover

Accused Youth Ends His Life After Theft Accusation

Louis Doll, 20, of Copley Township, died by suicide using a .32 caliber rifle after being accused with two others of stripping an automobile. He was Bath Township High School football team manager and had supported a tied game against Copley Township High. Paul Dunshey of Medina had made the charge but withdrew it.

Akron Louis Doll Copley Township Bath Township Copley Township High Doll Warner W. Mathis Paul Dunshey Medinia

Mills Concludes California Coast Tour For Hoover

Secretary of the Treasury Ogden Mills wrapped up a California speaking tour for President Hoover resting at his Millbrae home before heading east. He told about 1200 listeners in Oakland the Republican Party has given wartime era service to the nation and gave his third Bay Area address in about 24 hours.

Henry A. Wallace Iowa Homestead Wallace Iowa Middlewest Hoover Des Moines Oakland Cal U.R California Secretary of the Treasury Ogden L. Mills Millbrae Republican Party Mills San Francisco

Convicts testify in trial over Maillefert torture murder

In Jacksonville Florida witnesses for the defense described the death of 19 year old New Jersey prisoner Arthur Maillefert in the Sunbeam Camp sweat box. Guards at the camp face charges after Maillefert slumped from exhaustion with a heavy chain about his neck while suspended in the punishment device.

Jacksonville Fla U.2 Arthur Maillefert Maillefert New Jersey

Methodist Dry Leaders Question Candidates on Prohibition

Bishop James Cannon Jr and four Methodist Episcopal South leaders press Hoover and Roosevelt with five questions on prohibition. They seek clear plans to prevent the return of the saloon, protect dry states, and enforce the Eighteenth Amendment, plus views on modifying the Volstead Act.

Methodist Hoover Roosevelt Washington U.P James Cannon, Jr Methodist Episcopal Church, South Franklin D. Roosevelt Congress

Socialist critique tops City Club forum in Cleveland

Rabbi A. H. Silver told the City Club Forum that the Socialist program is miles ahead of the two major parties in economic analysis. He warned that unemployment and relief are not solutions and urged radical reorganization to coordinate and rationalize economic life and boost consumption via profit redistribution.

Cleveland U.P A. H. Silver City Club Forum Silver Europe America

Ohio Banks Receive Over Ten Million in Federal Funds

A federal study shows Ohio financial institutions received more than 10 million dollars in Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans in six weeks. August loans totalled 5,852,267 to 44 banks and associations and one insurer, led by Union Trust of Cleveland with 2,000,000.

Washington U.P Ohio Reconstruction Finance Corporation Union Trust Company of Cleveland Winters National Bank Dayton

Former Mayor Walker Denies Rumors Of Death by Own Action

James J. Walker paraphrased Mark Twain to quip about death rumors in New York saying slightly exaggerated after reports circulated. He spoke to United Press aboard Europa in October.

Europa U.P James J. Walker Mark Twain New York United Press Twain

Bond Set For Insull In Fugitive Case In Ontario Jail

Martin J. Insull was released on a $50,000 bond from the Barrie Simcoe County Jail after two days as a fugitive from justice. Judge Dudley Holmes scheduled a hearing for November 4 at 11 a.m. to discuss extradition to Chicago on embezzlement and larceny charges. Insull agreed to appear, his health cited as a reason for bail, while Cook County contested the judge’s authority.

Barrie Qnt U.P Martin J. Insull Simcoe County Dudley Holmes Chicago Cook County Holmes Insull

Strikers Hold Huge Meeting in Oklahoma and Arkansas

In McAlester Oklahoma hundreds of coal miners from Southeastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas gathered for a mass meeting. The United Mine Workers of America members have been on strike for months seeking wage scale arbitration. Local and state authorities prepared for emergencies but reported no violence. Justice of the Peace A C Sewell will rule on October 21 after hearings for 107 arrested picketers.

Mcalester Okla Oct U.P Oklahoma Arkansas United Mine Workers of America Justice of the Peace A. C. Sewell

Varied Weather Ahead Says Weather Bureau Forecast

The Weather Bureau predicts a mixed week with rain in the Ohio Valley, colder mornings at the start, a warmer middle, and another cold spell toward week’s end. Forecast outlines multiple rain periods and temperature swings across the week.

Ohio Valley

Washington Confident as New Drive Against Dollar Gains Headway

Paris reports a fresh drive against the dollar with selling spreading to the pound sterling. The dollar traded at 25.43 francs, down from 25.48. Hoovers Des Moines speech blamed for market unease as European and U S monetary authorities express confidence in the dollar’s resilience.

Washington Europe Paris U.P Hoover Des Moines France Belgium Holland Treasury Paria

Girl Ends Life Over Education Note In Brooklyn

Authorities puzzled by a 15 year old Brooklyn high school student Arleigh Wall found dead by gas. A note to her mother and Aunt May says education has done this and asks to tell Bill and teachers she loves them.

New York U.P Arleigh Wall Brooklyn Dorothy Sanders Heaven Hell Bill May

Mexico Is Favorite Country of Rogers Now There To Visit

Will writes from Mexico City praising the country and its new president Rodriguez. He notes no violence or speeches, emphasizes civil order, and lauds Ambassador Clark and Dwight Morrow plans guiding U S relations. He cites Texas as a place of excitement and mentions Callies as a strong western leader.

Mexico Rogers Mexico City Aexico Oct Clark Dwight Morrow Morrow Callies Rodriguez Texas Will

Church Leader Is Arrested in Mexico City Case

Archbishop Pascual Diaz, papal prime minister in Mexico, is detained for alleged violation of religious laws. If guilty, he faces 36 hours in jail and a 500 peso fine, with 15 more days if the fine is refused. The action follows expulsions and a Veracruz legislature push to expel priests and seize churches.

Mexico City UPR Pascual Diaz Mexico Federal District Diaz Ruiz Y Flores Vera Cruz Congress

Ad Brings Reunion After 65 Years for Sisters and Brothers

In Bowling Green on October 8 a long separated trio, Mrs. Mary Ann Riggins and her two brothers William and Oscar Shade, were reunited after 65 years. A Bucyrus classified ad led to the discovery and rapid meeting, as Mrs Quaintance of Bucyrus connected the tale to Crawford County roots.

Bowling Green Oct Mary Ann Riggins Brooklyn William Oscar Shade Bucyrus, O

Woman Killed in Cleveland Auto Crash

One woman dies and two companions are critically injured when their car slammed into a safety stanchion in Cleveland. The victim was Beatrice Walsh, 25, of Shaker Heights, with others hospitalized in serious condition.

Cleveland U.P Beatrice Walsh Shaker Heights

Auto Wreck Filmed For Athens Hero Comedy

More than 1 000 Athens residents watched Friday afternoon as the two reel comedy in Athens Hero was filmed at Court and Union Streets. Police kept crowds back while actors including Helen Jones and Marty Catherine Chute performed the crash and chase sequences. The shot ended with a car wreck as Mayor Wood looked on and the scene moved to the Majestic theater for a trick cigar explosion. Continuity was noted as unneeded for local shots, with director Don O Newland guiding the production.

Athens The Messenger Court Union Streets Lostro Lawrence Block Spot K. &. Finaterwald Don O. Newland Mr. Henpeck Mrs. Henpeck Robert & Wood Henpeck Mia Carl Beasley Jack Swanken Majestic Theater F. J. Beasley Grandview Heights Wood Newland Cagta

France Agrees to Four Power Armaments Conference

Paris consent to a British proposed four power meeting on arms equality with Germany. Britain sees early talks as important, though France feared surrendering to Berlin and Germany has accepted though no reply text published.

London France Paris Germany Britain

Glass Assails Hoover's Talk

Senator Carter Glass of Virginia charges President Hoover with financial madness in his policies and rejects the claim that the nation was near being driven off the gold standard. Glass asserts records show administration measures did not avert such a disaster and criticizes proposed steps.

Washington U.R Carter Glass Virginia United Press Today Lynchburg Hoover Des Moines United States Glass Conareas

White Pledges Food Security If Reelected Governor

Marion rally draws about 400 Democrats as Governor George White vows that with state resources no resident will go hungry. He says future legislation should protect the people’s rights and defends Henry Brunner against insinuations, stating Brunner is not anyone’s boss. He counters that two bosses exist in Ohio politics who influence policy.

Marion U.P George White Henry Brunner Ingalls White Bruhner Isso Weir ¢ Brown Maurieg Muschas

New York City to Name Mayoral Nominee After Walker Exit

Tammany Hall backs Surrogate John Patrick O'Brien to fill the Walker term and looks to win. Republicans meet at Mecca Temple to choose a rival, with early talk centering on Supreme Court Justice Harry Lewin or a weaker candidate to gain Col. Mam Donovan support for governor.

New York New York City United States James J. Walker Tammany Hall John Patrick O'Brien Mecca Temple O'Brien Supreme Court Harry BE Lewin Brooklyn Mayorin i Tammany Col Mam J. Donovan

Cox Defends White at Columbus Campaign Rally

Former Governor James M. Cox spoke at Memorial Hall in Columbus as he opened his present campaign. He praised Governor White's administration, criticized David I. Ingalls' campaign expenditures and policies, and the speech was broadcast by Radio Station WAIU Columbus.

Columbus Oct U.P James M. Cox Dayton Memorial Hall Cox White David 8. Ingalls WAIU

Battle of Buffington Island Witness Recalled

An account from a Civil War eyewitness recounts the Battle of Buffington Island as noted in the News Index. The piece reflects on historical memory and local reportage from Pomeroy and Middleport, illustrating how the event is preserved in regional pages.

Buffington Island Pomeroy Akron Marian Bush Snyder Case Hom Park Township Addievet Remple Pond

Ohio Bobcats Triumph Over Franklin College 39 to 0

Ohio State ties with Indiana in a 7 7 draw while the Bobcats crush Franklin College 39 to 0 in Columbus. Fans claim Ohio redouts align with Ohio State and Indiana State contest ends in a narrow deadlock.

Ohio Franklin College Ohio Columbus Indiana Ohio State

Ohio Franklin game shows Bobcats overpower Franklin

Ohio State's Bobcats dominated Franklin throughout the game, building a large early lead and using reserves in the later periods. Don Peden's team rolled up 442 rushing yards while Franklin struggled to mount any sustained offense and failed to keep pace the entire contest.

Ohio Ohio State Don Peden Franklin Peden Demning Frey

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