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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1932

Page

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Reed Attacks Hoover on Promises and Farm Policy

Iowa trip frames Reed's sharp critique of Hoover’s agriculture record and anti inflation pledges. He cites gold standard defenses, tariff views, and price swings, arguing Hoover worsened farmers’ plight while misrepresenting prosperity goals. Reed mocks Hoover as disconnected from rural concerns.

Des Moines U.P Iowa James A. Reed Hoover Reed Sident Hoover Oman

Secret Six Foils Kidnappers in Chicago Suburb

Norman B. Collins, 39, president of two Chicago banks, was released unharmed after his wife was abducted in Wilmette. Abductors, who had lowered a ransom demand from 100000 to 5000, fled as police and a private group known as the Secret Six closed in. A decoy escorted Collins home and the ransom plan collapsed without payment.

Chicago U.P Norman B. Collins Collins Wilmette Mrs. Collins

Classified Highlights From Today’s Listings

Readable fragments show fruit prices and public sale notices. Mentions include peaches and pears near Nelsonville and a sale event on Ridge Street. Additional text is garbled but indicates evergreen items and pricing at about two dollars fifty cents.

Nelsonville Ding Ridge Belock

Basil Zaharoff Ties Shroud Insull Collapse In Chicago Probe

Chicago dispatch reports Sir Basil Zaharoff, Anglo Greek financier, drawn into the Insull utilities empire scandal. Four coded cables were presented to the Cook County Grand Jury as authorities seek possible Greek government influence on extradition proceedings.

Chicago U.P Samuel Insull Basil Zaharoff House of Insull America Zaharoff Insull

Road Location By Airplanes

A plan to use aerial photographs to relocate roads and bridges on Ohio’s state highway system is announced by state highway director O W Merrell. Aerial maps covering 450 miles were produced this year by Capt. Fred Smith and Lt Clyde H Butler at costs of 20 to 25 dollars per mile.

Columbus O. W. Merrell Fred Smith Cleveland Clyde H. Butler Ohio National Guard Merrell

Snowfall Sweeps Midwest Prairies and Forests

Snowfall and flurries spread across the midwest today marking winter's approach. Reports came from several states with light accumulations over brown fields as near Chicago and into Wisconsin Minnesota and the Dakotas. Temperatures near or below freezing, with cold sleety rains across a wide area.

Chicago Midwest Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota Dakotas Rapid City

Death in Sweat Box Enacted in Prison Trial

Defense witnesses testified in a Florida murder trial as jurors saw a reenactment of the alleged torture of Arthur Maillefort. A convict demonstrated a neck chain and knot said to cause fatal strangulation while feet were bound in stocks. Other testimony described beatings with a hose and cruel punishments including starvation and castor oil.

Jacksonville Fla U.P George W. Courson Solomon Higginbotham Arthur Maillefort al Weaver Maillefert Courson

Ohio's Safest Miner Will Be Honored

Columbus October 11. Dan Thomas of the Amsterdam Mine Martins Ferry receives a Certificate of Safety Merit for fifty eight years without a disabling accident. The honor coincides with his golden wedding anniversary on October 14 as he and Mrs. Thomas celebrate. He was dubbed Ohio's Safest Workman by state officials.

Columbus U.P Dan Thomas Amsterdam Youghingheny and Ohio Coal Company Martins Ferry Thomas Ohio

Michigan Man Would Officially Kill Ohioans

Calvin Sager of Saginaw Michigan writes to Ohio Governor seeking the post of electricationeer at Ohio Penitentiary. He asks to be favored with the appointment and to be informed soon about the proposition. The note notes Ohio does not seek an electricutioneer as wardens fill the post.

Columbus U.P Calvin Sager Saginaw Mich White Ohio Penitentiary Sager Ohio

Ingalls Denies He Is Ruled By Big Bosses

VAN WERT October 11 The Republican candidate for governor Da vid Ingalls rejects governor White’s charge that he is controlled by political bosses. He accuses White of being a tool of public utilities and blames the cigaret tax on White to ease utilities. Ingalls vows to boost Ohio resources and promote Ohio mined coal to aid 50 000 coal miners through state institutions.

Ingalls Big van Wert White David 8 Ohio

Ohio Milk War Hearing Open Stories Differ

In Toledo Common Pleas Court Judge Robert Geoasline heard Page Dairy Company's 200000 damage and injunction suit against Northwestern States Co op. Walter Eversman testified dairymen sold milk below production price and a seven cent retail cut by Page pushed wholesale prices lower. Harold Fraser claimed no Page price cut and accused Northwestern and FE D Ward of anti Page bias.

Toledo Common Pleas Court Robert G. Geoasline Page Dairy Company Northwestern Sates Company Walter Eversman Northwestern, & Co-Operative Organization Page Organization Harold Fraser Page Company Page Northwestern FE. D. Ward

Smith to Speak on Lehman Campaign at Commodore Banquet

Alfred E. Smith will deliver a campaign speech Thursday night urging electing Herbert H. Lehman as New York governor. The address is to be given during a banquet at the Hotel Commodore in New York.

New York Alfred E. Smith Herbert H. Lehman Hotel Commodore

Local Driver Killed in Train Collision Near Defiance

F. La Maley, who lived near Bryan, was fatally struck when his car failed to stop for a passenger train in Defiance. The collision occurred at 11:30 p.m. today according to U.P. reports.

Defiance U.P Baltimore F. la Maley Bryan

Samuel Insuli Transferred From Police to Athens Hotel

Samuel Insuli was moved from police headquarters to a luxury hotel in Athens today amid ongoing security arrangements.

Athens Greco Samuel Insuli

Miners Vote Likely To Accept New Scale In Ohio

Indications from New Philadelphia show Tuscarawas County's 1000 union coal miners may approve a scale proposed by operators. A vote was held with results due tomorrow. The plan sets 40 cents a ton for loading 7.5 cents for cutting and 3.28 dollars for day labor, valid until March 1. Endorsed by Ohio United Mine Workers leaders in Columbus and regional officers in Buffalo and Coshocton.

New Philadelphia U.P Tuscarawas County Lee Hall Columbus Ohio United Mine Workers of America Percy Tellow G. W. Savage All of

Milk and water tested in Willard typhoid outbreak

In Willard on October 11 tests of city milk and water were begun to identify the source of typhoid fever that has sickened 17 people since last June and caused three deaths.

Willard

Mansfield Plane Crash Injures Pilot Carlton Fernyak

Carlton 8. Fernyak sustained serious injuries after his airplane ran over wheel blocks and wrecked in a nearby field while the motor was warming up. The incident occurred in Mansfield on October 11.

Mansfield U.P Carlton Fernyak

Ralph D. Cole Injured In Auto Crash Near Warren

Ralph D. Cole of Findlay commander of the Ohio American Legion is recovering in a local hospital from neck and shoulder injuries after his automobile skidded on the Warren Cleveland Road early today.

Warren Ralph D. Cole Findlay American Legion Ohio Warren- Cleveland Road

Paroled Cleveland Robbery Fugitive Returned to Penitentiary

Francis E. Bush, involved in a Cleveland jewelry holdup and gun fight, will be sent back to the Ohio penitentiary Wednesday as a parole violator. Governor White ordered his return after a State Board report found legal steps followed in his April parole release. Bush served seven years of a 10 to 25 year term for robbery at the Madison Avenue Branch of the Cleveland Trust Co.

Columbus U.P Francis E. Bush Cleveland Ohio White Bush State Board of Pardons and Paroles Madison Avenue Cleveland Trust Co

Cedarville College Seeks $4500 to Balance 1932 33 Budget

Xenia Oct 11 Cedarville College faces a shortfall of 4500 needed to balance the 1932 33 school term. Faculty have accepted salary cuts from 10 to 40 percent and the president earns no more than 1500 dollars.

Xenia Cedarville College

Hero Escapes Foreign Legion From Algeria to Gibraltar

One of the few who deserted the Foreign Legion in Algeria spoke to Robert Young of Long Beach California. He details a five day overland trek through barren northern Algeria toward Spanish Morocco. Young and a companion reached the frontier after five days walking. Young swam the Malava River to safety while his companion was killed. He is 22, wounded four times and decorated for bravery on five occasions.

Foreign Legion Algeria Robert Young Long Beach Calif Gibraltar Spanish Morocco Young Malava

Islanders face ultimatum in Moro slaying at Cayungan

In Sulu, Moro tribesmen escorted by women and children hold Cayungan stronghold of Madji Abdhulla. About 400 constabulary forces demand surrender by sunrise Thursday after Lieutenant Vicente Alagar and 11 others were killed at a peace conference. Four Moros reported slain in pursuit. Alagar wounded by spear during talks.

Manila Madji Abdhulla Cayungan Island of Sulu Vicente Alagar Stevens Alagar

Ohio State Plans Conscientious Objector Exemption

Ohio State University trustees will consider a plan by President George W Rightmire to excuse conscientious objectors from military training. Students may sign a notarized statement declaring their objection and pledge not to participate in war. The proposal follows similar actions at other land grant institutions and earlier religious appeals.

Columbus U.P Ohio State University George W. Rightmire Ohio Methodial Conference Cor Dunkards Menooitee

Highways Took Most of Ohio's Cash Last Year

Ohio's 1981 operation and maintenance costs reached 50,008,603 dollars with 7.45 dollars per person, per the Census Bureau. Education allotments to minor civil divisions totaled 5,301,892 dollars. The state’s total funded debt stood at 8,046,040 dollars while highway spending dominated 31,697,522 dollars, maintenance 11,949,407 dollars, and construction about 10,000,000 dollars.

Washington Oct Meetilrh Ohio General

Two More Cast Votes in Athena County Election

Two more persons have requested ballots at the office of David Jotinson clerk of the Athena County Election Board. J P Wood of Baltimore and Joe B Gillespie of Columbus have written for ballots. Mr and Mrs George H Junod of Athens have cast ballots and will not be here election day. Absentee ballots may be cast until November 5. The Johnson office is open weekdays until 8 PM and Saturdays until noon. Inquiries about voting may be made there.

Abe David Jotinson Athena County J. P. Wood Baltimore Joe Gillespie Columbus George H. Junod Athens Johnson

Bank Treasurer Sought in Wadaworth Failure Indictments

Sheriff Buffington sought Wadaworth Saving and Trust Bank treasurer George K. Durling on indictment in the bank failure. His uncle Schuyler C. Durling, executive VP of the defunct bank, was freed on 80000 bond on embezzlement and false-entry charges. Thirteen indictments were returned by the county grand jury including loans of 297000 to the bank account.

Medina U.P Lyman Buffington George K. Durling Wadaworth Saving and Trust Company Bank Wadaworth Here Schuyler C. Durling George Durling Norristown Buffington Darlings

Baker Dies by Self Inflicted Wound Near Washington Pa

The body of Dr. B. B. Baker, former president of Washington and Jefferson College, was found in a field near Washington Pa with a bullet wound in the left temple. Authorities report he shot himself after resigning during a student strike over a year earlier.

Washington U.P Baker Washington and Jefferson College Washington County

Farm Strike Picket Killed Near Canby Minnesota

The first fatality in the farmers strike movement occurred near Canby Minnesota when Nordah Peterson on a highway picket was shot by a speeding car. A nearby farmer opposed to road picketing was arrested and charged with the killing.

Nordah Peterson Canby Minn Peterson

Athens Hero: Night Club Scenes Filmed for Two-Reel Comedy

The Messenger reports Athens life appears in the two reel comedy Athens Hero directed by Don C Newland. Wednesday night at Hotel Berry provides dance footage with Manhattan club atmosphere. Filming, development and premieres are scheduled with four showings at Majestic Theater.

the Messenger Athens Don C. Newland Berry Manhattan Newland New York Columbus Majestic Theater Hotel Berry Management

Marriage waiver details for several young residents reported

The notice lists waiver grants for Robert F. Hunley 18 of Deanville son of Frank Hunley and Hazel Fink 16 of Millfield daughter of John W. Fink along with Charles F. Minister 21 of Cneunc son of Edward Minister and Leon E. Newman 17 of Chauncey tied to Charles Newman.

Robert F. Hunley Deanville Frank Hunley Hazel Fink Millfield John W. Fink Charles F. Minister Cneunc Edward Minister Leon E. Newman Chauncey Charles Newman

Hoover to Speak in Cleveland as Campaigns Pivot East

President Hoover plans a Cleveland visit to shore up wavering Republican ranks in Pennsylvania and outline the eastward campaign push. Calvin Coolidge and Colonel Donovan lead separate drives in New York and Madison Square Garden with crowds surpassing capacity as they aim to rally conservatives and disaffected followers.

New York U.P New England Herbert Hoover White House Calvin Coolidge William J. (Wild Coolidge Cal

Death ruled as self-inflicted in Ohio Rubber executive

Henry Hallock 68 president of the Ohio Rubber Company was found dead in his Shaker Heights garage. Coroner A J Pearse ruled the death a death by own action after the auto exhaust fume asphyxiation. He appeared dead about 11 hours prior with the car engine stopped when the gasoline tank ran dry.

Cleveland U.R Henry Hallock Ohio Rubber Company Shaker Heights A. J. Pearse Hallock Pearse

Pickrel Urges Vote for Four Democrats to Ohio Supreme Court

Lieut. Gov. William G. Pickrel spoke at a Lorain meeting urging voters to elect four Democratic candidates to the Ohio Supreme Court bench. He noted the court has been overwhelmingly Republican and cited alleged discord among justices and a history of partisan influence in state courts.

Lorain U.P William G. Pickrel Ohio Supreme Court Pickrel Supreme Court Emerga Lawyers Court Bar and Bench

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