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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1932

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Coolidge Attacks Roosevelt Over Bonus Silence in New York

Former President Coolidge urged Hoover’s reelection in a Madison Square Garden speech, blaming Franklin Roosevelt for prolonging depression by not speaking against the bonus issue. He mocked Democratic policies, praised Hoover, and argued for restoring credit and employment through Republican methods.

New York U.P Calvin Coolidge Herbert Hoover White House Frank Roosevelt Madison Square Garden Coolidge Franklin Roosevelt

Insull Probe Begins in Chicago With Banking Figure Arrival

Ashington October 12. The Insullities failure probe opens in Chicago as James E. rt from the banking currency committee arrives to aid the investigation.

Insull Ashington U.P Chicago James E.rt Banking Currency Committee

Hoover To Pose With Ohio University Football Team

President Herbert Hoover will pose for a photo with the Ohio University football squad at the White House Friday at 12:30 as part of Washington alumni plans. The Bobcats will tour Washington before going to Annapolis. Coach Don C. Peden will be guest of honor at a dinner Friday night at the Hotel Willard hosted by the Washington Alumni Association. Residents, students, and alumni are invited. the event will feature eastern musicians and a trio of Sams, Nelson, and Gressle.

Ohio University Herbert Hoover White House Washington Annapolis Don C. Peden Washington Alumni Association Hotel Willard Athens Darrel “Jonesy” Sams Belford “Dink” Nelson Charles Gressle Clark E. Williams Alumni Association

Syracuse Man Victimized by Women Thugs

H P Dye a Syracuse butcher reported to Meigs county officers that he was robbed of about 5 by two women near Great Bend as they pressed a revolver to his back and demanded money. Sheriff Tracy said a search for the alleged female bandits is underway.

Grover Cleveland Roosevelt Herbert Hoover Pomeroy H. P. Dye Syracuse Meigs County Great Bend A. O. Tracy Dye Tracy

Riots Erupt in Falls Road as Police Clash with Mob

In Belfast an unemployed mob estimated at 10,000 clashed with police after days of disorder. Trench barricades appeared as hand to hand fighting broke out. Police and armored cars moved in while the mayor discussed relief as three men died and many were injured.

Belfast Northern Ireland Falls Road Dole

Girl Hiker Returns in Hoax Murder Case Reunion

Mil dred Scheidler the Indiana hitchhiker in the hoax murder case was reunited with her mother Mrs Wanda Scheidler in Fresno California and introduced George Redden her husband 20 as the youth who completed the cross country trip with her.

Los Angeles U.R Mildred Scheidler Indiana Mildred Arthur Metcalf Wanda Scheidler Fresno Calif Metcalf George Redden

Oil Well Blows Out Flooding Hobbs Area

Firemen guarded an oil soaked Hobbs district after the Skelly No. 1 well burst yesterday, pouring about 600 barrels a day. Residents were evacuated and lines laid as crews worked to bring the well under control by nightfall in New Mexico's largest oil field.

Hobbs N. M New Mexico

P T A Opens State Session At Columbus

Athens representatives join statewide gathering in Columbus as the Ohio Congress of Parent-Teacher Associations opens. Key speakers include Dr. B. O. Skinner and Miss Frances Hayes. events feature a tree planting for Dr. Randolph Condon and talks by Dr. Paul R. Mort and Dr. William J. Cooper.

Athens Ohio Congress of Parent-Teacher Associations Columbus C. Bird Southeast Fred Wheaton Howard Bobo Central School John Dowler East Side School Elmer Tom Mechanicsburg John Sprague Deshler-Wallick Ethel Peters State Department of Education B. O. Skinner Frances Hayes P. T.A Washington, D. C New State Building Randolph Condon Cincinnati Paul R. Mort Columbia University Ohio William J. Cooper United States

River boat murder linked to past Pittsburgh crimes

In Gallipolis on October 12 a staff report notes Captain Dick Harpold, once a Racine river man, was killed and robbed on the Pitts burgh wharf, linking him to Captain John Barrows of Hockingport who was killed on the Steamer W. S. Smoot in Pittsburgh years earlier. A fireman on the Smoot, later chief engineer for Barrows, was convicted and died in prison. The Smoot vessel is now the A C Ingersoll hauling West Virginia coal from Huntington to Cincinnati for Cleveland Coal Co.

Gallipolis Dick Harpold Racine Pittsburgh John Barrows Hockingport W. S. Smoot Barrows Ohio Valley A. C. Ingersoll West Virginia Huntington Cincinnati Cleveland Coal Company

Will Flies Around South America and Writes of Reactions

Will Rogers details a Pan-American Airways journey from San Salvador through Honduras Nicaragua Costa Rica and Panama aboard a large passenger plane. He and passengers like Gerald Dempsey travel toward Chile while Rogers notes rebuilding after the earthquake and remarks on a Marine return plan and local weather.

Will South America Colon Pan-American Airways San Salvador Honduras Nicaragua Costa Rica Panama Gerald Dempsey Long Island Santa Barbara Calif Chili Cape Horn Hanna Will Rogers

Pomeroy Bend Fights Lowered Rail Rate

Pomeroy Bend business leaders oppose a proposed lower coal shipping rate to Columbus unless their area is included. At Friday’s hearing in Columbus, representatives from Pomeroy Bend and nearby mines present resolutions protesting discrimination. Local clubs warn a reduced rate could virtually close Pomeroy Bend’s market for coal to Columbus.

Pomeroy Hocking Valley Columbus Pomeroy Bend Ohio Public Utilities Commission Utilities Commission Wyandotte Broad and High Pomeroy Village Council Middleport Council Middleport Rotary Club Pomeroy City Club Pomeroy City Ohio West Virginia Reed Akron The

Athens trio pleads guilty to intoxication charge

Oliver Senior Donald Frazee and Jack Haines of Athens pleaded guilty when arraigned before Mayor Robert Wood on Tuesday. They were fined five dollars and costs after arrest by Athens police Monday night.

Oliver Senior Donald Frazee Jack Haines Athens Robert Wood

900 Expected At Session on School Costs

Approximately 500 persons connected with the Athena County Nelsonville and Athens City school system will attend a meeting at the Athens Senior High School tonight with school officials and an Ohio Schools Survey Commission representative. Charl es A. Jones will lead the discussion on school finances and taxation methods. Supt. Harper Pendry will oversee the program, with a musical segment by Athens Senior High School groups.

Athena County Nelsonville Athens City Ohio Schools Survey Commission Athens A. K. Walker County Board of Education 8. K. Mardis L. J. Eberle B. LaFever Charles A. Jones Jackson Paul Mort Columbia University Supt Harper Pendry Southeatern Ohio Education Association Ohio Education Association General Assembly George A. Bowman Marion A. C Eldredge Cleveland A. G. Yanberg Berea O. H. Bennett Cincinnati J. W. Whitmer Toledo

Athens County budget cut tops $10,000 in 1933

County commissioners announce a reduction of more than 10 thousand dollars in the 1933 Athens County budget compared with 1932. General expenses fall from 165,756.75 to 155,704.83 with salary cuts of 1,880.72 under the new state salary law.

Athens County Frank Biddle Biddle General County Waa

All Athens Film Arrives for Majestic Theater Premiere

The two reel comedy from Athens titled Hero features an all local cast filmed on streets and at the Majestic. Director Don O Newland reported final shooting tonight at Hotel Berry and delivery to Columbus for development before Thursday morning editing and titling.

Athens the Messenger Hotel Berry Majestic Theater Don O. Newland Columbus Majestic Court Union Streets Melen Jones Henpeck Robert 8 Wedd

Insull Favored To Win Fight In Greece

Samuel Insull's fortunes rose as Greece eased police pressure and halted his arrest as a fugitive. With government attitude shifting, American extradition likely not pursued, and Insull remained free to pursue his battle against extradition. Greek press and prominent locals supported him, framing him as not a common criminal.

Athens Samuel Insull Insull Czar Paris Insuli

Burlesque Revues Return After Mayor Ban

New York reports burlesque shows reopened after a three week ban by Mayor Kee for alleged filthy performances. Licenses were reinstated conditional on compliance, with venues calling the new shows revues to avoid restrictions.

New York McKee Laecense James

Hoover to Speak in New York for Welfare Mobilization

President Hoover will address a Welfare Mobilization of 1932 event in New York on Sunday. The nationwide group unites welfare and relief organizations to support welfare relief efforts.

Borah Urges Domestic, Global Measures to End Economic Slump

Senator William E. Borah speaking in Burley Idaho called for drastic domestic legislation and international readjustments to lift the low world mood. He backed remonetization of silver, a World War I era 100 percent armament cut, cancellation of war debts if the armament cut is enacted, farmer debt relief, and immediate government economy to curb public waste. He reiterated opposition to war debt cancellation under current conditions.

Burley Idaho William EK. Borah Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Republican Congressman Attacks Own Party in Ohio

Ohio congressman Charles Brand of Urbana assailed Republican leadership over eight years. He said the party deserves defeat and reorganization for agricultural policy and tariffs. The remarks came as David B. Ingalls and Governor George White campaigned in Columbus.

Columbus U.P David Ingalls Cleveland George White Charlies Brand Urbana Brand Ohio Simeon D. Fess Congress Franklin D. Roosevelt

Cold Winds Arrive in Cleveland Weather Today

Northern Ohio reports high winds and hail with a brief downtown hailstorm in Cleveland before dawn. The airport weather bureau logged a 29 mile per hour southwest wind as cloudy conditions linger. Warmer weather was forecast for today and tomorrow.

Cleveland Ohio Airport Weather Bureau

Moore Faces First Degree Murder Trial

Athens County grand jury findings reveal 8 indictments with nearly half tied to mine disorder arrests in Hocking and Sunday Creek valleys. Fred Moore, a Lodi farmer, faces first degree murder charges for allegedly shooting his father in law Ophen Stover at Carneytown on Sept 28.

Hocking Sunday Creek Fred Moore Ophen G. Stover Carneytown Bolin Kenneth Wart Mcware Bass Hunterdon Clarmont Athens

Four more traffic violators red tagged by Athens police

Four motorists were tagged by Athens police for traffic violations. Fined and processed were P Nichols, Hopkins, Mia, C C Wilkes, and Jin Lindley.

Athens P. ©. Nichols S Hopkins Mia C. C. Wilkes Jin Lindley

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