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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1928

Page

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Smith takes day off to visit dentist before campaign trip

New York October 10 Gov Alfred E Smith halts campaign to visit dentist saying the day will be his last to himself. He plans a large political party train trip to the South starting at 11 p m including 86 aides 37 reporters and 7 photographers with a long entourage and multiple special cars. He intends to depart for Louisville Kentucky Saturday for his first speech.

New York Alfred KE. Smith Dixie St. Nicholas William F. Kenny Smith John A. Warner Francis J. Quillinan Charles Dana Gibson Virginia Norman H. Davis Wilson Kenny Joseph W. Burns Tennessee New York Court Secret Service Louisville

Workers' Party candidates jailed after Martins Ferry raid

Israeli Amter and Carl Hacker, Workers' Party candidates for U S Senate and lieutenant governor, were held in Belmont County Jail on charges of inciting to riot and for unpaid $25 fines. Arrest followed a Martins Ferry raid where police used tear gas as the meeting was dispersed amid protests over a Sacco Vanzetti memorial event and local officials.

ST. Clatksville U.R Workers’ Party Belmont County Martins Ferry Israeli Amter United States Senate Carl Hacker Cleveland

Probasco Named Director of Education at Orphans Home

Wilmington reports O. K. Probasco former superintendent of Wilmington public schools has been named Director of Education at the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home. He assumes duties at the home in Ohio.

Wilmington O. K. Probasco Wilmington Public Schools Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home

Graf Zeppelin Delayed By Stormbound Transatlantic Flight

Storms delay the Graf Zeppelin as 63 passengers and crew await the first commercial Germany to United States flight. Dr Hugo Eckener postpones the departure to avoid dangerous weather as the airship stays in its hangar at Friedrichshafen.

Friedrichshafen Germany U.P United States Hugo Eckener

Hoover Turns Attention to Empire State Over Roosevelt Candidacy

Hoover focuses on New York where Roosevelt's gubernatorial bid and Smith's chances loom. He hones strategy with Hilles and Machold after positive western reports from Senator Borah.

Hoover Empire State Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Smith New York Georgia Hyde Park Borah Idaho West

Financial standing of Athens shown in Evans report

City auditor Griffith Evans reports September finances for Athens. Water Department holds 1179.47 after disbursements. unpaid invoices total 8276.88. Public Service shows 113.24 overdraft with 500.47 expenses. Automobile Registration balance 1067.45 after 641.29 expenses. Gas Tag plus state funds 1640.23 with 486.62 disbursements. Gas Tax Dept had no cash on hand Oct 1, but received 358.50 estate warranty. no disbursements.

City Water Department Department of Public Service Automobile Registration Department

Witt Opens Smith Campaign In Cleveland Rally

Pete Witt of Cleveland launched a Speaking campaign for Governor Alfred E. Smith at a crowded meeting in Cleveland. He addressed 8 000 people for over two hours and attacked Hoover Willebrandt and Coolidge, arguing Smith’s religion is the sole charge against him.

Cleveland U.R Pete Witt Alfred E. Smith Witt Mabel Walker Willebrandt Herbert Hoover Calvin Coolidge Smith

Democrats Propose Voting Law Reforms in Ohio

Cleveland Oct. 16 A six plank platform from Democratic state legislative candidates calls for optional voting machines and ending annual registration. The plan also seeks legal holiday election days and a ballot recount within 10 days after election with a $10 deposit refunded if fraud is found.

Cleveland U.R

Huge Airship Over Ohio Heads to Lakehurst

The slant dirigible Los Angeles passed over Cleveland at 10:05 a m en route to its home hangar at Lakehurst New Jersey after skimming the downtown area then heading toward Akron and the East observers reported in Cleveland today.

Ohio Cleveland U.P Los Angeles Lakehurst N. J Akron

Cooper to Be Speaker at Nelsonville Republican Event

Myers Y Cooper the Ohio governor hopeful will speak at 2 30 pm tomorrow at the Nelsonville Home Coming celebration during Republican Day exercises. Theodore E Burton the Cleveland senator candidate will speak at 7 30 pm. J W Wilson runs party HQ on Public Square with literature and candidate lithographs available.

Myers Y. Cooper Ohio Nelsonville E. C. Woodworth Republican Central Committee Athens County Theodore E. Burton Cleveland Senate J. W. Wilson Woodworth T. A. Jenkins Congress Joseph T. Tracey W. D. Atkinson Vocational Bureau Washington, D. C

Campus Elections Spark Student Parades and Rallies

Late night and morning events at Ohio University's Ewing Auditorium feature the Whigs and Toupees party activities as campus seniors prepare ballots for president vice president secretary and treasurer. Results expected late afternoon with a close race hinted and women voters courted by both factions. Junior nominations set for tomorrow at 8 00 in the Fine Arts Building.

Whigs Toupees Ohio University Ewing Auditorium On Party Ralph Zahour Ralph Betts Everett Shimp Pauline Swanson Margaret Cruikshank Clifford Moriarty Mary Myles Thomas Piwonka Fine Arts

Deputy Blosser Freed After Logan Drunken Arrest

Logan officers report Deputy Warden H Blosser in charge of the Junction City prison brick plant was arrested for drunkenness after a fire at the plant. An affidavit by Patrolman John Dicken was filed with Mayor J P Rochester. Blosser was released after a woman companion urged he be allowed to return to Junction City.

Logan H. Co. Blosser Junction City J. P. Rochester John Dicken Dicken Blosser Harley McNabb Perry County

Three Women Still Hunting for Husbands on Matrimonial Carav an

In Columbus Ohio on October 10 1930 three women led by Helen Davis continue an American matrimonial caravan seeking ideal husbands. Vivian Fredericks initially withdrew but will stay on with the tour as conferences with lonely men and women are arranged. The trio plans to travel to Cincinnati after visiting the Pacific Coast if no matches are found.

Columbus U.P America Vivian Fredericks Washington Helen Davis Anne Howe

Ohio Transit seeks transfer of bus line to Porter Murphy

Columbus report says Ohio Transit Company of Lancaster asked the State Utilities Commission to transfer the New Lexington to Circleville bus line and its equipment to Porter Murphy of Athens. The value listed for the equipment is 1600 dollars with no compensation named.

Columbus U.P Ohio Transit Company Lancaster Authority of State Utilities ‘Commission Lexington-to-Circleville Porter Murphy Athens

Tragic double shooting in Youngstown ends in suicide

An unidentified Black man shot and killed a woman in Youngstown near a vacant lot, then reloaded and killed himself. The couple was unknown to nearby residents who witnessed the incident.

Youngstown U.R

Leo Mulligan Found Guilty of Intoxication in City Court

Leo Mulligan aged 63 was arrested by Acting Chief Maple and Constable Allstock on intoxication charges. He was tried in Mayor Alex M. Moore's court and fined $10 plus costs.

Leo Mulligan Maple Kenneth Allstock Alex M. Moore

Albany Grange to Confer Degrees at Opera House Tonight

Albany announces third and fourth degree conferrals for a class at the Grange meeting this Saturday night in the Opera House. Members of other granges are invited and local members are asked to bring chicken sandwiches pies or cake.

Albany Albany Granger Opera House

Warden silent on brick dormitory fire probe

Junction City reports Warden P E Thomas of the State Penitentiary continues inquiry into the dormitory blaze that killed 17 inmates. The dead were buried in a common grave and three missing men remain unaccounted for as ashes are sifted to confirm deaths. Thomas declines further comment, promising later action if questions are answered.

Junction City P. E. Thomas State Penitentiary Thomas

Carls Vernon Killed in Embankment Crash Near Findlay

Carlos C Vernon 47 a brickmason from Lancaster employed by Clarence Knowlton Ada was killed early Tuesday when his car left the road and plunged over an embankment. He had driven from Toledo to Ada after tending a sick friend. He leaves a widow and three children. The body will go to Gloucester for funeral services at 2 pm Thursday.

Carlos C. Vernon Lancaster Clarence Knowlton Ada Findlay Toledo Christian Church Athens Vernon Cemedhy Mr. Vernon Glouster

First of 78 Suits by Victims of Disorders Filed This Morning

The first of about 78 suits is filed against the Athens County Board of Commissioners seeking around 500 to 1000 dollars for injuries and damages from disorders on county highways during the United Workers of America strike. Plaintiffs are miners affected by violence near Ohio Cylinders mines 255 at Drydock 281 at Modoc and 10 at Derth. The suits, led by attorney Roger Jones, will raise taxes via the next county levy to cover awards.

Board of Commissioners of Athens County United Workers of America Ohio Cillieries Company Drydock Modoc Derthick Ohio Board of Commissioners John H. Grosvenor Charles Daugherty M. P. Ohlinger Ralph Holbert James Holbert Whill Drydock Tooward Glouster-Athens Ohio Collie Company Jones Mately

Sunday Creek Coal Mine No 10 Matches Prestrike Output Pace

Record tonnage reported at Sunday Creek Coal Mine No 10 Der Thick as output climbs to 852 tons on a open shop shift. Officials note typical daily capacity is about 1,050 tons and the plant is within 200 tons of pre strike levels. Mid-Hocking Mine near Burr Oak shows gains and appealing coal quality promising expansion in the Hocking district.

Glouster Sunday Creek Coal Company Derthick Sunday Creek Company Burr Oak Hocking

Ohio University President Urges Student Election Participation

Dr. E. B. Bryan president of Ohio University told a university convocation that clean campus politics prepare students for future government service. He supported campus political organizations and urged students to vote in all elections with intelligent, honest engagement. Miss Margaret Merwin performed two violin pieces as part of the convocation program.

E. B. Bryan Ohio University Bryan Margaret Merwin College of Music Kreisler de Ribeaupierre

Death Notices for Phillips Family

Mrs J R Sands of Canaonville Road receives word that elder daughter Miss Bessie Phillips died suddenly Monday in New Rochelle New York where she taught. Funeral and burial will be in Hornell. The family has another daughter Miss Helen Phillips who taught in Albany New York.

J. R. Sands Canaonville Road C. L. Phillips Adda Fuller Hornell N. Y Bessie Phillips New Rochelle Helen Phillips Albany N. X

Transfer of 600 Prisoners Ordered to London Prison

Columbus Oct 10 UAE Transfer of between 600 and 600 prisoners from the State Penitentiary to the London Prison was ordered today by State Director John H Harper after completion of two new wings at the London institution. Harper said the transfer would proceed as quickly as possible to relieve congestion at the penitentiary.

Columbus Uae London John H. Harper G Sonornahey Harper

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