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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1929

Page

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Five power conference invites accepted for London talks

Prime Minister MacDonald announced that all five invited powers agreed to attend the January naval conference in London. Canadian leaders highlighted Great Lakes parity with the United States since 1812, while Japan confirmed its participation and urged real naval reduction rather than mere limitation.

Ottawa Ont U.R London Ramsay MacDonald United States Canada Washington Mackenzie King MacDonald Great Lakes Great Britaan Unites States U.P Japan State Department Hoover

Film Stars Accused Over Tax Breaks for Liquor Payments

Rod Laroegque and Mitchell Lewis labeled nearly $2000 in liquor purchases as entertainment and advertising to obtain income tax exemptions. The charges appear in a bill of particulars in the J Marjorie Berger income tax falsification case. Other film figures are named as witnesses.

Los Angeles U.R Rod Laroegque Mitchell Lewis J. Marjorie Berger Film Colony

Nine die in Portland Hotel fire in Seattle report

Seattle dispatch reports the Portland Hotel fire's death toll rising to nine as investigators assess the blaze and its causes. Local officials urge caution for residents and travelers near the scene.

Seattle Wash Portland

Kraut Time Stone Jars On Sale Now

Local classified ad notes stone jars priced at 12 cents each and a wool sport coat offered for 5 dollars. A 1925 Ford coupe with finish tires pistons and heater is listed for 135 dollars. A buyer seeks 200 pallets and White Leghorn chickens.

Messenger

Demented Man Leaps to Death in Lake Erie

In Cleveland on October 18 Samuel Haltzer 28 jumped from a car as his sister drove after his father and mother sought to commit him to the Newburgh Sanatorium. He leaped from a 25 foot embankment into Lake Erie before they could reach him.

Lake Erie Cleveland U.P Samuel Haltzer Haltzer City Hospital City Hall Newburgh Sanitarium Betty Samuel Abraham Esther Haltzer Haltger

Arabs and French Loyalists Clash in Algeria Killing 51

In Southern Algeria a battle between Arab rebels and loyal tribesmen backed by the French Foreign Legion left 51 dead and 21 wounded. The 150 Arab fighters ambushed a French detachment from Colomb Bechar, with 42 Legionnaires among the dead and 200 miles of airlifted casualties to Oran.

French Foreign Legion Algeria Paris France Foreign Legion Colomb Bechar Oran

Women Men And Strife. Pouts May Say It.

A quirky collage of phrases hints at social tensions and youthful curiosity. The fragmentary words reference gender dynamics, expressions, humor, and a possible cultural snapshot from a periodical page.

Bishop warns of gender strife in modern work

The Brelish Bishop of Manchester argues that strife between men and women will not threaten society. He claims women create men, women outpace men in motherhood, and that no woman has matched men in genius works. He asserts no fifth rate woman painter, writer, sculptor, or musician has existed.

Brelish Manchester

The Creator Surpasses the Created In Thought

A philosophical remark on hierarchy of value asserts that the creator is greater than the creation. It cites Michael Angelo as surpassing his best works and even notes that his mother was greater than he.

Michael Angelo

Testimony Fight Over Testimony and Atheism Courtside

In Charlotte North Carolina Sut is pressed to testify while Mrs Miller 29 calls a communist labor agitator and claims man controls his own destiny. She is impeached as an atheist and deemed unfit to witness. Russia opens nine more anti religious universities to push atheism and orders trade unions to divert cultural funds monthly for militant atheist work.

Russia

Intolerance and belief limits stir debate in the United States

A discussion argues that coercive limits on belief will not advance society. The statement warns against telling a person what to think and emphasizes freedom of thought in the United States.

United States

Samuel Insule Jr Follow­ing in Father’s Industrial Path

Samuel Insule Jr. continues his father’s industrial legacy as the family business expands its operations and leadership roles within the sector. Details on progression and plans are outlined in this continued page four segment.

Samuel Insule, JR

Senator Brandegee murder case reopened in 1929

A new probe into the 1924 death of Senator Frank Brandegee of Connecticut was opened by the Senate Committee investigating District of Columbia police officials. Brandegee was found dead in a gas filled room at his home after a note appeared to be written by him. Senator Coleman L. Blease of South Carolina produced a letter from a Washington woman claiming Brandegee had been murdered and handed it to the committee.

Frank Brandegee Connecticut Senate Committee District of Columbia Brandegee Coleman L. Blease South Carolina Washington Blease

New President Takes Charge of Bank of Italy

In San Francisco on October 18 the Bank of Italy enters its 26th year under Arnold J. Mount as chief executive. Mount succeeds James A. Bacigalupi, continuing A. P. Giannini’s branch banking legacy and the five year presidency limit he set.

Bank OF Italy San Francisco U.P Financial Colossus of the West A. P. Giannini Mirst America James A. Bacigalupi Bacigalupi

42 Men Indicted In Rum Conspiracy

Detroit federal grand jury indicted 42 men said to operate two large rum syndicates. Fifteen defendants were arraigned before Commissioner Frank Quinn and held on $5,000 to $25,000 bonds on conspiracy charges. Most defendants are local with operations routing liquor from Detroit to New York and Chicago and extending to Toledo Columbus and possibly Pittsburgh.

Detroit Mich Frank Quinn New York Chicago Toledo Columbus Pittsburgh

Briand Criticized Over Acceptance Note Details

In Paris on October 18 Premier Aristide Briand faced sharp criticism in The Echo de Paris for omitting specific reservations France would require in accepting the naval conference invitation. The criticism centers on the lack of a stated stance in his note.

Paris U.R Aristide Briand Echo de Paris France

Loan To Fall Laid Open By Ghosl Man

Doheny says friendship prompted him to lend money to the former secretary. The disclosure accompanies a loan transaction reveal in court records.

FALL Ghosl Doheny

Doheny Testifies Fear for U S Safety Motivated Elk Hills Lease

Edward Doheny, 73, tells DC Supreme Court jurors his loan to Albert B. Fall in 1921 and the Elk Hills lease in 1922 were driven by concern for national security. He recounts Navy chief Admiral Robison warning of Japan’s threats and describes building Hawaiian storage tanks as defense, not profit. He recalls his early career in New Mexico and a partisan note split with his wife to shield Fall from financial trouble.

Washington Edward I. Doheny District of Columbia Supreme Court Interior Albert B. Fall United States Elk Hills Fallis Doheny California Ofl Robison Japan United States Navy Hawaii Frank Hoan New Mexico Fall Gray Eagle Wall

Rum Runner Shawnee Evades 12 Mile Limit Patrols

Assistant Treasury Secretary Lowman said the Shawnee captained by John Macleod was pursued by Coast Guard boats but remained outside the 12 mile zone. Federal indictments allege Macleod faced prohibition charges and a September 11 prior encounter near Ambrose Light, New York, was reported with no complaint.

Washington U.pa Treasury Lowman Coast Guard New York Macleod New Jersey Grand Jury Ambrose Light

Death of Henry Rollman Retail Leader in Cincinnati

Henry Rollman 6, chairman of Rollman and Sons Co department store and longtime Cincinnati retail figure died of a heart attack. He chaired the board for decades shaping local business.

Cincinnati Henry Rollman Rollman and Sons Co Cinccinnati

Flagship of Ohio River pageant to lead Sunday procession

The flagship steamer Cincinnati will lead a triumpal procession Sunday from Pittsburgh to Cairo as part of the Ohio River canal dedication. The Cincinnati will pass Pomeroy Bend around noon with a New York Central Athletic Association band concert at Middleport. Hundreds plan to view from riverbanks and photographers will capture the pageant amid hopes for clear timing before dark. President Hoover will broadcast from Cincinnati during the ceremonies.

Ohio River Pittsburch Cairo Cincinnati Pomeroy Bend New York Central Athletic Association Middleport Bend Hoover

River pilot Horton saluted as Cincinnati passes Pomeroy

In Pomeroy Ohio on October 18 the packet Cincinnati paused at the levee to salute 91 year old river pilot Captain Horace M Horton the town’s famed river man. A speaker praised Pomeroy for its steamboat heritage and Horton’s prominence as the only male Horton left in the town.

Pomeroy Horace M. Horton Pomeroy Bend Cincinnati Pittsburgh United States Captain Horton Horton Ohio

Labor Congress Ends with Debate on Labor Laws

The 49th AFL congress in Toronto closes after debating the Executive Council plan to amend or repeal Sherman and Claytorp laws and restraining orders in labor disputes. Willa Green, president since 1924, was re-elected. Peeton chosen for the next congress.

Toronto Congress American Federation of Labor Executive Council National Legisla Federation Concil Willa Green Peeton Loi

Farmer Dead After Missing Man Found in Barn

Pataskala authorities investigated the death of B. D. Tharp, 49, a local farmer whose body was found in a barn after several days missing. A note found on Tharp stated he had been drugged and unable to proceed, leading police to suspect possible robbery.

Pataskala B. D. Tharp Tharp

Prohibition Enforcement at College Games Declared Local Issue

Assistant Secretary Lowman said federal authorities will not assist with enforcing the prohibition law at college football games, leaving the problem to local officials and the schools themselves for handling without federal interference.

Washington Treasury Lowman

Hoover installs longest radio aerial at White House

President Hoover now owns a radio aerial stretching over 400 feet from the Executive Mansion roof to a tree at the plaza boundary. The span enhances signal selectivity for White House radios.

Washington Hoover Executive Mansion White House

Radical threats warn PD A R delegates in Norwich

Mrs. Lowell Pichter Hobart of Cincinnati, president general of the PD. A. R., told 6060 delegates at the state convention in Norwich that radicals are piling up huge sums to break down the government system.

Norwich. Conn Lowell Pietcher Hobart Cincinnati The PD. A. R Society

New York Gasoline Drivers Return to Work at Prestrike Pay

Gasoline truck drivers in New York returned to work after a brief strike. Supply levels improved over the last four days. Union leaders said the strike was not officially finished but acknowledged worse conditions than two days prior. Standard Oil confirmed hires were reinstated at prior wages.

Standard OU New York

Attorney shot in Denver love tangle ends life speculation

William Bryan Quigley, 20, a prominent New York and Denver attorney and WWI veteran, was shot in the chest while visiting his estranged wife Mrs. Virginia Quigley. Police report Mrs. Quigley claimed he shot himself amid a divorce and alienation suit involving William Kunkel, a New York millionaire.

Denver Colo A.P William Bryan Quigley New York Quigley William Kunkel Virginia Quigley Kunkel Marie Alimova Russia

Woman Guilty of Murder in First Degree

Kalamazoo Michigan October 18 verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree returned against Mrs Penrl Burgess known for "evil eye" murder. She was convicted of slaying Mrs Etta Fairchild 76 whom she accused of spelling the Burgess family and casting an "evil eye" on Eugene Burgess 17. Eugene husband and father died by his own hand in jail awaiting trial.

Kalamazoo Midh UPA Mra Penrl Burgess Etta Fairchild Burgess Eugene Eugene Burgess Hurgesa Fairchild Eugente

Waggoner Seeks Trial After Fraud Sentence

New York October 19. Attorneys for Charles D. P. Waggoner, jailed 15 years for defrauding New York banks of 509000, applied for permission to change plea from guilty to not guilty and proceed to trial on that plea.

New York Charles Dpd Waggoner

British Dirigible On Second Flight

The R-101 dirigible began its second trial flight from Cardington toward Northampton. The world’s largest airship aimed for an eight to nine hour test carrying 50 passengers including Lord Thompson the secretary of state for air.

Cardington Eng U.R Northampton Lord Thompson Air

President Hoover to Dedicate Eden Park Dam Monument

President Hoover arrives in Cincinnati to dedicate an 1500000000 chain of locks and dams on the Ohio River. He will speak briefly, attend an Ohio Valley Improvement Association luncheon, then inspect three dams en route to Louisville. A large reception committee and security will greet him. the event will be broadcast nationally.

Cincinnati Hoover Eden Park Ohio River Ohio Valley Improvement Association Louisville Nicholas Longworth Myers Y. Cooper Murray Bensonwood C. Sherill H. Mackwell Mincinnati Chamber of Commerce Flem D. Sampson Kentucky W. &. Canley West Virginia Pittsburgh WLW Improvement Association U. 8 Mississippi Mississippi River Commission Greenbrier Col. B. Starling Secret Service Louitsville

Pie and candy social at Fairview School draws large crowd

The crowd attended the Fairview School pie and candy social in Lee Township. Dr. A. F. Holmes of Albany served as Booster Committee chairman for the Albany Consolidated District bond issue. Albany High School presented a prose program, Ted Miller spoke, and $6.50 was raised for new school equipment.

Albany Fairview School Lee Township A. F. Holmes Alegbany Albany High School Tedd Miller

Manoly Appointed Scaffold Inspector in Ohio

Columbus Ohio October 18 John Dr Manoly of Barberton was appointed as a scaffold inspector for the State Division of Factory and Mining Inspection today.

Columbus U.2 John Dr. Manoly Barberton State Division of Factory and Mining Inspection

Hall Splitters Club Makes Home Presentation

Logan story reports the Hall Splitters Club visiting George Stallsmith’s home to present a maul after a club member’s marriage. PD Melvin Heft presided, ten members attended, and after the ceremony the Stallsmiths gave the group a truck ride and a treat.

Mr. Stallsmith

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Joseph Gordon United Press North America Great Britain Promy Ellipse Lely Charlotte North Carolina Prandegee Tix Rum Briand Herbert Little Speaker Tion Uncle Sam N. Y Love Tangle New York and Michigan Perging Manoly Stallsmith
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