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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1931

Page

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Defeat Phils 4-2 in Final Series Battle

The St. Louis Cardinals upset Philadelphia Athletics 4 to 2 to clinch the World Series in seven games. Andy High and George Watkins sparked two first inning runs, Grimes held off the A's until late, and Pepper Martin, despite a hitless finish, made the final out as St. Louis fans celebrated a historic title.

Cameron United Press ST. Louis, Mo St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Athletics Garda George Harnshaw File Tyro Andy High Kasenvin George Watkins Burleigh Grime Grimes Watkins Frannie Frisch Martin Ernié Orsatti Cochrane Orsatti Thea A's Pavilian Earnshaw Miller Williams Macks Fiere Simmons Foxx Wilson Miler Willams Feces Miller Wild Bill Hallahan Bishop Cardinal John Leonard Pepper” Martin Oklahoma Hilla

Two Surveyors Drowned at Ohio Dam No. 22

Fred Hardin and Tony Knowlton, surveyors aged 18 and 22, were killed when their yawl capsized near Ohio River Dam No. 22 just above Great Bend Meigs County as a strong current sucked them against the dam walls. George Beevers and John Ireson survived the accident. The four men were part of a government surveying party stationed at the dam for the summer. Hardin, of Racine, and Knowlton, of Deval's Dam near Marietta, were unmarried and had worked for the government for several seasons.

Great Bend Meigs County Ravenswood W. Va Hardin Racine Knowlton Deval's Dam Marietta Dam No. 22

Why Must We So Foolish Why Must We So Foolish

Washington dispatch questions U.S. policy on forgiving European debts in exchange for armament cuts. It argues such gifts to Europe would burden American taxpayers, praising debt collection to restrain arms and warning against being Europe’s armchair guardian.

Arthur Srisbane Europe King Peatures, Inc

Not To Be Immediate Daugherty Re Trial Not Sought

Washington C H Ohio Oct 10 Immediate re trial of Mal and Daugherty who were convicted of mishandling funds of the defunct Ohio State Bank will not be ordered Norman L McLean Fayette county prosecutor says he will appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court A motion will seek leave to file a petition in error in the Supreme Court Daugherty was granted a new trial by the Ninth District Appeals Court Akron

Daugherty Supreme Court Ninth District Appeals Court Akron

Three Die in Hotel Fire Tragedy in San Francisco

A gas explosion sparked a blaze in a four story hotel in San Francisco injuring about a dozen. Charles Demange aged 30 and another unidentified man died inside the burning building while a man named Kordt was killed leaping from a fourth floor window as firefighters climbed the ladder to rescue him.

San Francisco Qct Charles Demange Kordt

Six Seriously Hurt in Buffalo Streetcar Crash

A northbound snowplow sideswiped a southbound trolley on Main Street Buffalo. Six people were seriously injured and taken to Emergency and Sister of Charity Hospitals. Several others suffered minor cuts or shock as a fire started by fallen wires caused a panic among about 40 passengers. Firemen put out the blaze and victims received first aid before going home.

Buffalo Sister of Charity Hospitals Laura Weinert Marion Sloan Eugena Grotz Tonato Sabate Samuel Manzella

Plan Mooney Protest Draws Thousands to Con vention

Planed nationwide observance Sunday to protest the Mooney Billings travesty and demand pardon for Tom Mooney and Warren K Billings. In San Francisco Exposition Auditorium 10000 expected for the pardon convention with rallies planned from Boston Common to other cities. The event aims to highlight the 11 Preparedness Day bombing case and call for release.

Marden San Francisco U.rafrom Exposition To & Mags Boston Common Tom Moown*y

Car crash injures Millfield couple in Lower Plains

Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of Millfield Route 2 suffered facial and arm lacerations Saturday afternoon when their car left the road in Lower Plains and crashed into a ditch. They were treated at Sheltering Army Hospital and returned home the same day.

Millfield Cousle Lower Plains John Smith Millfield Sheltering Army Hospital

Frozen Assets Spark Interest As Martin Plans Relief

Beverly Hills Calif After Pepp Martin slipped in today the talk focused on Hoover's relief for frozen assets The writer explains general misunderstanding and clarifies that a "frozen asset" is something the federal reserve would take over if present at home The piece captures a casual letter style with local color and humor about a national economic plan.

Beverly Hills Calif Pepp Martin Mr. Hoover Federal Reserve Jake

State Department still undecided on Manchurian affair

Washington officials report Secretary of State Stimson is drafting approaches but no formal move to restore peace between Japan and China has been made. Hoover and Stimson held talks while noting Japan’s pledge to withdraw troops into the treaty zone and China's promise to protect Japanese nationals after withdrawal. The U.S. plans to work with the League of Nations while preserving independent action under the Kellogg Pact.

Washington U.P Stimson State Department Japan China Stmaon United States League

Weather outlook signals cold spell and rain this week

USAF weekly forecast projects cooler conditions across the Ohio Valley and Tennessee from Oct 12 to Oct 17. Showers are likely Monday with rain again Wednesday, colder temperatures Monday in the north, warmer Tuesday, and colder Thursday and Friday.

Washington USAF Ohio Valley Tennessee North

Women Wets WoC Criticizes Membership Claims

Louisville dis not clear. Mrs B A Moore national president of the Women Christian Temperance Union denounced membership claims by the Women’s Organization for National Prohibition Reform. She discounted assertions that the rival group had more members and said funding could come from brewers distillers or other interests.

Louisville Get Women’s Organization For National Prohibition Reform B. A. Moore Women's Christian Temperance Union

Tex' Loses Hall in Columbus Over Show Controversy

Columbus officials cancelled Memorial Hall lease after discovering Texan Guinan's act was booked for a dance. Promoter Harry Sully moved the Cuban show to Columbus Auditorium. County commissioners claimed the hall had been rented for a dance and did not know La Guinan and her chorines were booked. Immediate steps were taken to prevent the performance.

Columbus Memorial Hall Texan Guinan Paris Harry Sully Columbus Auditorium Mermorial Hall la Guinan

Aged Woman Defends Hoard Against Seekers of Riches

New York October 10 A frail 8 year old widow? expands to guard nearly a million dollars found in her hotel cell. Police and heirs reveal 400000 in currency and 2 half million in ten thousand dollar bills hidden in her dresser. Rare lace gems and period costumes also found among trunks. Ida E Wood, deemed incompetent, has lived alone for years resisting care and attempts to deposit her wealth in banks. The last half million was removed from her dress while she slept under sedation.

New York U.P Buxidie Tate At Museum Irs Ida E. Wood Wood

Staggering of Employment On Athens County Roads

Athens County road projects provided work to about 150 men in September with a payroll of $5,300.96. County Surveyor J W Wilson outlined a plan to allocate labor across townships for bridge and road construction, noting 40 men on bridge building, 42 on new construction, and 1 on maintenance crews. Upcoming projects include replacing a wooden covered bridge and grading a mile leading to limestone laying, with several bridges set for replacement this fall and more by early November.

Athens J. W. Wilson Wilson Earlyin Pokdibie New Fond Construction Mualitenange Fond Construction Ames Omar Athens County Wiiwon Ames Township Wedge Potter Wale Tates Pederal Creek Stewart Athena County Amen Township Fnver Edt A. Bronmcivell

May Release Bank Security Rules May Aid Counties

Ohio Attorney General Bettman in a letter to Putnam County Prosecutor Lahadie explains that securities in hundreds of banks under Section 225h-1 may be released. The letter addresses banks acting as depositories for county municipal and school funds and outlines secured mortgages on Ohio real estate with rates not over six percent and loan caps not exceeding sixty percent of property value.

Columbus Bettman Putnam County Joseph 4. Lahadie Ohio

May Succeed Husband in Senate Appointment Hinted

In Trenton on October 10 officials discussed appointing Mrs. Dwight W. Morrow to fill her late husband’s Senate seat. Governor Larson refused comment while other potential choices were named, including former Governor Edward C. Stokes, Walter K. Edge in France, Edward D. Duffield of Newark, and Larson again.

Dwight W. Morrow Senate Trenton N. J United States Morgan F. Larson Edward C. Stokes Walter K. Edge France Edward D. Duffield Newark Larson

Akron All Day Flight Test Fends Off Fog

The U S S Akron began an all day test flight from Akron at about 7 a m on Saturday. The craft rose into heavy fog and disappeared from view. Tests aim to measure height attainable from gas buoyancy and additional lift from its motors.

Akron U.S. S

Capone income tax trial details extravagance and arrests

Al Capone's income tax fraud trial progress includes noted $8,000 telephone bill and $2,085 weekly hotel bill while witness WH Ryder testifies he collected cash and Capone allowed him to keep some. Prosecutors outline Capone's wealth to show ability to pay taxes. chauffeur D Andrea and bodyguard is arrested by revenue agents as questions arise.

Chicago al Capone F. Ryder Miami Capone Flo United States George Q. Johnson Federal Building D'Andrea Internal Revenue Federal Internal Revenue Offices

Three Hundred Women Petition Hoover on Disarmament

Three hundred women from the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom presented petitions to President Hoover in the White House urging universal disarmament within the next year. Resolutions signed by 150,000 leading women nationwide accompanied the plea.

Washington Oct Hoover White House Geneva Women’s International League For Peace and Freedom

Nelsonville Stores to Close After Funeral Train Incident

Page 3 reports Nelsonville stores shuttering Monday afternoon due to Poston funeral. Rail execs aboard troubled train nearly wrecked. Strawberries popular in Nelsonville accompany other local items. Logan hosts 4-H fair and oil field updates while football results and court activity draw crowds.

Meigs County Pomeroy Bend Nelsonville Poston Funeralz Aparts Fone Logan Common Pleas Logan News Washington New Jersey Ohio Marian Bush Snyder England Hollister P. T

Denison Falls To Ohio Buckeyes 33 0 In Open

Denison defense struggles as Ohio University’s Buckeyes overpower the host in Granville. Ohio led 13 at halftime and pulled away in the third and fourth quarters with a series of long drives and a blocked punt for a score, while Denison gained limited yardage and miscues cost chances.

Grover Mitchell Messenger Granville Denison Ohio University Buckeye Babscats Ohio Otter Brown Foward Walker Baptiste Donigan Mobonts Deninon

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