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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1928

Page

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Grads and dads feted at homecoming in Hoover campaign flurry

Washington reports Herbert Hoover campaign aides including Postmaster General New move to halt two whisper stories amid bitter race. Akerson denies a Booze tale of Hoover dining with Mississippi leader Mary Booze. Lansford postmaster and assistant suspended over alleged mailing of anti Hoover circulars without proper postmarks.

Thomas L. Stores Washington Herbert Lansford Hoover Pennsylvania Theodore G Bilbo Mississippi Akerson Memphis Bilbo United States Ryone Homer Mound Alfred E Smith Syracuse Work Republican Committee South New Robert M Stickler Bessie Burns Stickler Allerzog Chicago U.F Isabelle Grant Kenlars Wiemar Dresden Cologne Grant Malling Point Belle Applegate

British Scientist to Send Message to Mars This Week

London reports Dr Mansfield Robinson a British scientist says a message from Mars will be transmitted next Wednesday using Rugby wireless facilities. He claims Martian language words translate to God is all in all and describes a telepathic link with a Martian woman to arrange the exchange.

Mars Keith Jones London Mars Broadcasting England Mansfield Robinson Dom Ga Robinson God Rugby Rebingon Earth

Smith Prods Board on Speech of 1919

Gov Alfred E Smith critiques a 1919 speech, claiming it hostile toward Herbert Hoover. The Democratic nominee concentrates on pivotal states, pursuing a sharp, high‑energy campaign finale after a strong Chicago Armory address.

Smith Borad Herbert Hoover Paul R. Mallon United Press Chicago Alfred E. Smith

Gypsy Moth pilot Lands After Atlantic Flight Try

Lieutenant Commander Donald MacDonald aimed to cross the Atlantic in a small Gypsy Moth with a 24 foot wing span and 880 pound weight. He departed Hathor Grace and reportedly landed about 70 miles east of Harbor Grace Newfoundland, as search efforts continued with mixed reports and political rhetoric filling the page.

Corammauler F.C. MacDonald Newfoundland Bingland Lindbergh

Dr Bownocker Dies After Prolonged Illness

Dr John A Bownocker 63 longtime Ohio state geologist and Ohio State University faculty member died at his Columbus home after an eight month illness. He served as head of the state geological survey from 1906 until his death, had 40 years with the university, and would have marked his 40th anniversary of graduation this June. He studied at Chicago and Yale and began with the survey in 1892.

Columbus Iohn A. Bownocker Ohio Bownocker Ohio State University Chicago Yale Univer State Geological Survey

Fights to jail minister over contempt of Indiana Supreme Court

Indiana Attorney General Arthur L Gilliam seeks to force Rev L S Shumaker to serve a 60 day jail term despite a governor pardoning him for contempt of the Indiana Supreme Court The move argues the governor had no power to pardon and Shumaker had published statements in The American Issue Anti Saloon League publication the Indiana report Ford invited as first billonaire passenger on Graf Zeppelin flight to Washington

Indianapolis Arthur L. Gillom Rev. L. S. Shumaker Ea| Jackson Shumaker Indiana Anti-Saloon League Tnndiana Supreme Court Gilliam Jackson Indiana Report Supreme Court

William Allen White Attacks Al Smith In Glasgow Talk

In Glasgow on Oct 10 William Allen White urged perseverance of Mrs McPherson in facing hostile students at Glasgow University. The California evangelist spoke ten minutes amid whisky bottles and cigarette smoke as students heckled and cheered. White also renewed attacks on Gov Alfred E. Smith, calling Tammany Hall a disease infecting New York and possibly the nation. In Zanesville, John C. Frame, 39, remained gravely injured after a motorcycle crash. In Washington a Graf Zeppelin outlook dominated a luncheon with Dr Hugo Eckener signaling transatlantic dirigible plans.

Glasgow Scotland Glasgow Univer Mig Aimee Sem Ple McPherson California McPhirson Union Hallien Levangelist Jed Bheer UPK William Allen White Importa Hans Castor Alfred Jb Smith Tammiuny Hall Smith White Tammany Hel New York City Murphy Tammany Hall New York al Smith Washington Atlantic Hugo ‘Eckener Press Club

Man Dies While in O N G Airplane

Funeral services planned for Harry Robertson 22 of Elyria a lieutenant in the Ohio National Guard 112th Observation Squadron who died in a plane en route from Akron to Cleveland. Robertson appeared to slump midflight and no landing could be found before Cleveland Airport where he was taken to Berea Community Hospital and pronounced dead.

Cleveland JAK Harry Robertson Elyria 112Th Ohio National Guard Akron Robertson Gms Cummings Lieut Cummings Berea Community Hospital

Not Convincing LOGAN Police Nab Moonshine Planter

In Lost Hollow William Lemon was arrested after officers found 26 gallons of moonshine on basement premises, plus 130 gallons of mash and a ten gallon liquor keg. Lemon pled guilty to possessing property for the manufacture of liquor, was fined 250 dollars and costs, and jailed if unpaid. he blamed widespread involvement.

Logan William Lemon Lost Hollow Joe Farbeann Lemon Whitcraft Hocking County

Radio Planning Mix Ups For Political Speeches

United Press story notes major parties skip big radio networks tonight for Hugo speeches. Instead, ceremonies honoring Thomas A. Edison fill NY National Chain. CBS will air a dramatization of Alfred E Smith’s career with an all star cast including Bennett Hayes Boyd and others. Three actors portray Smith at different ages. Stations listed include WASC WFAN WFBL WMAK WCAO and more. Hoover address follows Monday over NBC Chain from Madison Square Garden. Paul Jaworski gang leader moved to Pittsburgh by train under guard.

William J. Lagan United Press Star New York UPI Mamy Hugn Thomas A Fodison Columbia Broadcasting System Alfred E Smith Fulton Quinler Norman Hapsood Henry Moskonitz Smith Pedro Decordoba Rosamond Pinchot Heywood Broun Howard Merril al Smith Arthur Hinton Richard Bennett WASC WFAN WFBL WMAK WCAO

Miners Ride Large Labor Train Between Corn ing and Mines

The labor train between Corn ing and the BMioduct mines carried 186 passengers Friday morning, largest since open shop resumption. Workers from Mine No. 10 Derthick Ohio No. 1 Jacksonville and Greens Run mines rode the train, with several locals also traveling daily by car.

Glouster Corning Bmioduct Derthick Ohio Jacksonville Greens Run

Dad's Day at Ohio U Ends in 65 to 0 Victory Over Cincinnati

Ohio University celebrated Dad's Day and Alumni Homecoming with parades, floats, serenades, and a campus carnival. The festivities culminated in a decisive 65 to 0 football win over the University of Cincinnati, drawing hundreds of alumni and visitors to Athens.

Charles Etsinger Ohio Unversity University of Cincinnati Ohio University Athens Omega Pi Delta Theta Phi Delta Delta Tau Delta Ers Cincinnati Hodl Ohio Othera Pars Cincinnanti Pi Beta Phi Giris Pi Phi Ewing Hall Prof. C. Robinson University Band School of Music Theta Chi Fraternity

Paying $10 for Absentee Vote in Pike County

Cincinnati report states U P Federal District Attorney Hareth E May is investigating alleged election fraud in Pike County involving absentee ballots. The charges link members of both major parties. solicitors and notary publics allegedly recruited former residents in other counties and even New Mexico. Payment of $5 to $10 for cadaver?

Cincinnati U.P Hareth E May Pike County Mau May New Mexico

Bridge signs planned for tourists at Pomeroy-Mason span

Pomeroy and Middleport officials outline guide panels at the Ohio end of the new bridge. Each side will feature a 20 by 30 foot display with historical notes about the towns and directions to nearby routes. The panels will be crafted by noted artists, with a budget set for Armistice Day events and the four day Home-Coming.

Pomeroy Pomeroy-Mason Bridge Ohio Middle Port Middleport

Coolidge Returns to Washington Saturday

President Coolidge returned to the White House after a stop in Fredericksburg Washington where he spoke at the dedication of a battlefield memorial. He described the nation as content and noted an atmosphere of progress peace and tranquility.

Washington Prsident Coolidge White House Fredericksburg Oreay Jounty Battlefield Memorial Tne

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