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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1934

Page

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British aviators lead Derby to Australia progress recaps

Report from Darwin AP describes C W It and Campbell Black pushing toward Charleville after Melbourne Derby start. Dutch team Mollison and companions race steadily amid engine failures and delays with competitors from Italy and the United States still in the field.

Darwin Australia C. W. It Campbell Black Melbourne Flemington England Ayer Moll Pangborn

Bank deposits rise in Ohio banks to 478 million

Sixteen licensed banks report deposits of 478 million on June 30, up from : in the prior December. The Federal Deposit Insurance data show 88 banks covering 96 percent of Ohio's licensed commerce with deposits totaling 478,251,000 compared with 9 perhaps an earlier figure.

Hington Federal Deposit Insurance Ohio

Reman's Single Shot Kills Ohioan on West Sixth Street

Patrolman Al Niwary shot and killed James Frazier on West Sixth Street in Cincinnati. The officer said he fired at Frazier at the head of the stairs after Frazier refused to drop a weapon. The incident is reported as a fatal shooting by police.

Cinnati al- Niwary James Frazt Fating West Sixth Street Mill Frazier Hana Bnd

Tuned to War and Idleness in Bengal’s Press

A garbled excerpt from a Bengal India page hints at discussions about tuning, music, and social ills amid wartime strain. Names and precise details are unclear, but the piece touches on national mood, family, and cultural commentary within a colonial context.

Buxar Bengal India

Fogel Home Safe As Den of Lions

In Omaha on October 22 a prowler, Thomas Lewis, 24, fled with family belongings but was captured after the Morris Fogel family sprang into action. Ann, the mother, and father warded off the intruder while David stayed ready to help. Lewis sustained minor injuries and was jailed for treatment.

Omaha Neb Morris Fogel Ann David Thomas Lewis Lewis

Gun Opens Cell Door for Man In Jail Break

Elmer E. Martin 38 roadhouse owner, uses a pistol to escape Trumbull County Jail in Warren. He is charged with first degree murder for the August 28 slaying of Charles Campbell of Tucson, Ariz. A copper box with $16,000 linked to a Penns Grove payroll robbery was found with him. Sheriff Hardman cannot account for the firearm.

James Jones Martin Boyle Penns Grove N. J Roy Hardman

Firm Denies Interference in Union Organization

Weirton Steel Company denies interfering with the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers during lodge formation. J. C. Williams testifies he paid no attention to the union while government seeks an injunction to curb perceived meddling in workers' choice of bargaining agent.

Wilmington Del Weirton Steel Company Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers John P. Nieols J. C. Williams Weirton Company Amalgamated Weirton

Ohio Traffic Deaths Mount Over Week End

Ohio added ten more names to the annual traffic toll over the week end. A fatal accident at South Lebanon involved a train collision with a car, killing three Middletown men: W. R. Martin 67 Emil Moon 55 and Ray Louderbach 55 who died from injuries.

Columbus Ohio South Lebanon W. R. Martin American Bridge Company Emil Moon Ray Louderbach Middletown

Spanish Soldiers Killed in Dynmite Truck Blast

Reports from Madrid to a British News agency say 27 Spanish soldiers died and many were wounded in a dynamite laden motor truck explosion in the Langreos mining district. Rebels had abandoned the dynamite, which troops were collecting.

London Madrid Langreos

Convict Mosley Begins Hunger Strike in Ohio Case

Isaac Mosley, 26, of Cincinnati, sentenced to die in the electric chair for the murder of Abram Wartek, has started a partial hunger strike as Ohio penitentiary officials disclosed. The execution is scheduled for Wednesday.

Columbus Isaac Mosley Cincinnati Ohio Abram Wartek

Bonus Biggest Issue Before Legionnaires at Miami Convention

Thousands of Legionnaires converge on Miami for the sixteenth annual convention. A two hour limit on debate on the bonus questions is set by the Rules Committee while interest grows over payment of adjusted compensation certificates. President Roosevelt hints payment should wait on broader economic recovery. Ray Murphy withdraws as candidate for national commander and backs Frank Belgrano Jr of San Francisco. Some 70 000 visitors already in town with 1 188 delegates certified by credentials committee.

Miami Fila American Legion Roosevelt Roanoke the Legion Rules Committee Ray Murphy Ida Grove Murphy Frank Belgrano, Jr San Francisco

Banks Helping Recovery Move

Clyde Hendrix president of the State Bank Division of the American Bankers Association told a forum at its annual convention that banks are cooperating with the government in the recovery effort. He denied banks are reluctant to lend, saying they are eager to lend idle funds.

Washington Clyde Hendrix State Bank American Bankers Association Hendrix Tennessee Valley Bank Decatur Alabama Association

Gas Tax Meeting Plans Chauncey Address on State Amendments

A public meeting to promote two constitutional amendments on the state gasoline tax will be held in Chauncey on Saturday night October 27 at 7 30. Outdoor conditions will decide if the event moves indoors. A talking motion picture program includes music comedies a news reel and a feature. Lee B Palmer president of the Ohio Wool Growers Association will speak. Political candidates from both parties will be introduced.

Chauncey Lee B. Palmer Ohio Wool Growers Association

Place Child Heiress Under Police Guard

Police guard surrounds the brownstone home of Mrs. Floria Morgan Vanderbilt after a threat against her ten year old daughter Gloria. The child remains at the Westbury estate of her paternal aunt Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney as custody dispute proceeds in court.

New York Gloria Old Westbury Long Island Harry Payne Whitney Vanderbilt

Phantom Killer Goes Before Court In Ohio Case

The state opens a long planned trial to prove David Casco, 47, a World War veteran, is the phantom killer who shot and killed three men at the Wheeling Steel mill yard. Casco has repeatedly claimed he knows nothing about the killings.

Steubenville David Casco Wheeling Steel Corporation Casco

Former Union Trust leaders go on trial for false bank entries

In Cleveland on October 22, Joseph R. Nutt former board chairman and Wilbur M. Baldwin former president faced federal court trial on charges of making false entries in the Union Trust Company books.

Cleveland Joseph R. Nutt Wilbur M. Baldwin The Union Trust

Davey Demands Retractions From Herbert Over Bank Charges

Martin L. Davey, Democratic candidate for governor, denounces Herbert's charges as deliberate falsehoods about his dealings with City Bank of Kent. He demands retractions from Herbert and the Republican Campaign Committee and vows to sue each if not obtained, after the election. Davey confirms owning 45 shares of City Bank stock and related holdings.

Simeon D. Fess United States Senate Athens High School Athens County Republican Campaign Committee Columbus Martin L. Davey Paul M. Herbert Davey City Bank of Kent Herbert Republican State Campaign Committee City Bank Davey Investment Company

Jacob Feth Dead at 67 Owner of Elms Golf Course

Jacob Feth 67 owner of the Elms Golf Course died early today at University Hospital Columbus after a second operation three weeks ago. Born in Cincinnati, he moved to Athens at 15 and worked as a tanner on Mill Street before stints in Lima and North Dakota. Returning to Athens he ran a farm and later the public golf links on Route 1. He leaves widow Cuore Carpenter Feth a daughter Freda Crouch of Akron two sons George and David both in Athens and one brother William in Lima.

Jacob Feth Elms University Hospital Columbus Feth Athens Mr. Feth Cincinnati Mill Street Lima North Dakota Hull Foster Jr Cuore Carpenter Feth Freda Crouch Akron George David William Lima

Mooney Prepares Habeas Corpus Plea for Supreme Court

Thomas J. Mooney, serving a life sentence in San Quentin, has prepared a petition asking the Supreme Court for permission to file a writ of habeas corpus. He was convicted for participating in the Preparedness Day bombing in San Francisco about two years ago.

Washington Thomas J. Mooney San Quesiiin Penitentiary Supreme Court Mooney San Francisco

16 Die as October Storm Hits West Coast Ports

A Washington Oregon coast storm killed at least 16 people and caused massive damage. Winds peaked at 83 mph as Aberdeen Hoquiam Grays Harbor flooded with six feet of water. The Floridian and President Madison collided with vessels. the Virginia wrecked near Olalla with 30 passengers saved.

Seattle Wash Washington Oregon Clites Grays Harbor Aberdeen Hoquiam South Aberdeen Columbia Madison

Jersey Plans in the Hauptmann Trial

New Jersey officials organize the prosecution for the Lindbergh case and set an arraignment date for Bruno Richard Hauptmann. Attorney General David T. Wilentz leads six assistants in Trenton and will meet with Justice Thomas W. Trenchard and defense counsel James M. Fawcett to fix arraignment for Friday or Saturday. Trial targeted for the week of November 5. A 36 year old World War veteran says Hauptmann rented a Titusville New Jersey house in February 1932 and kept a baby there briefly in March. Identity withheld.

Flemington New Jersey Lindbergh Bruno Richard Hauptmann David T. Wilentz Trenton Thomas W. Trenchard James M. Fawcett Philadelphia Record Bethlehem Hauptmann Titusville N. J

War Condemned by Ohio Church Youths

About 600 high school and college youths from Ohio churches adopted a resolution at the Youth Conference of the Ohio Council of Religious Education condemning U S involvement in war. The resolution urged disarmament and joining the World Court as a path to peace.

Ohio Church Cleveland Ohio Ohio Council of Religious Education United States World Court

Fish Prices Jump as Fishermen Strike Prolongs

Boston reports the third week of a fishermen strike. Only 100000 pounds of fish reached the pier as normal daily receipts range up to two million pounds. Prices doubled due to the shortage and labor action.

Boston

Mrs Robinson Faces Federal Arraignment in Kidnapping Case

Mrs Thomas H Robinson Jr remains in Jefferson County Jail on 50000 bond as federal arraignment is postponed. The case centers on the alleged kidnapping of Alive Speed Stall with her husband and father in law. An international search involved Howard King of Fort Erie and reports of disguising as a woman.

Louisville Thomas H. Robinson, Jr Robinson Jefferson County Derault Mid-West Canada Howard King Fort Erie Ont Nashville

Brown Attacks Welfare Setup in Ohio Governor Race

In Ravenna on October 22 Clarence J. Brown Republican candidate for governor condemned the administration of Ohio welfare institutions. He charged state wards receive inadequate care and training and that some facilities operate mainly for employee benefit.

Ravenna Ohio Clarence J. Brown Republian Brown

Investigation Sought Into Evils of County Relief

Cincinnati congressman William E. Hess urged Adjutant General Henderson to probe relief administration in Hamilton County. Hess alleged 800 men were laid off Oct 1 and that 25 percent of remaining relief workers had pay cuts, grocery allotments fell 4 percent, and milk-ticket distributions were discounted in parts of the county.

Cincinnati Relief Administration Hamilton County William &. Heas Adjt Frank Db. Henderson Hess

Athens firm handles 193000 pounds of meat for food commission

Stored at the Stedman Company in Athens the meat totals about 195000 pounds after six weeks of slaughter by the local packing house in cooperation with the Federal Food Administration. Under R R Hughes supervision cattle from Wichita Des Moines and other western points are fattened slaughtered and divided for local Ohio distribution and for cannery work in Cincinnati and Columbus. The Stedman Company operates as a federal inspected plant and will continue in the program long term.

Stedman Company Athens Federal Food Administration R. R. Hughes Wichita Kan Des Moines Iowa Ohio Hughes

Dutch Fliers Know Air Routes Like Sinclair Can Tell His Voters

Will Rogers writes from San Francisco praising the Dutch fliers and their route knowledge in a mock political bend. He recalls 1932 travel from Singapore to London, mentions famed aviators and a wish for old timers like Lindbergh to return. He teases Roscoe Turner and pundits while noting Australia-bound breezes.

Sinclair San Francisco Calif Australia Rome Athens Bagdad Jask Karachi Alahabad Calcutta Allostar Singapore Cairo London Roscoe Turner Douglas Wiley Post Frank Hawkes Jimmy Yowolittie Navy Wiliams Lindbergh

Change Reflected in Steel Upturn Notes in NRA Support

Cleveland report cites Steel magazine noting an improved iron and steel market after NRA code approval and Washington efforts. Automobile demand rises modestly, rail and manufacturing activity steady, FHA plan to inject two billion sparks hope for steel framing demand for homes and machine tool bids in late year.

Cleveland Athrough NRA Washington Steel Federal Housing Administration Army Ordinance Department

Train Wreck Inquiry Opens

Pittsburgh dispatch reports investigators probing a passenger train wreck on the Indianapolis Section of the American Limited from St Louis to New York. No trainmen were injured and a woman passenger was hurt. officials found freshly pulled rail spikes on a curve 16 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, suggesting track spreading caused the derailment.

Pittsburgh Pennsylveania Indianapolis American Limited St. Louia New York

Scioto-Sandusky Reservoir Petition Filed in Columbus

Alan N. Jordan says petitions with signatures call for formation of Scioto-Sandusky water conservancy district. The district would work with PWA to implement flood protection by building a series of reservoirs in the Scioto-Sandusky area.

Columbus Alan N. Jordan Ohio Valley and Flood Control Congress Scioto-Sandusky

Weather Outlook Shows No Marked Changes

Columbus reports no marked changes in the weather with temperatures near normal. The forecast for the next 36 hours from 8 PM last night indicates fair mid weather, with no significant changes expected tonight or Tuesday in the local area.

Pretty Boy Floyd in wild hunt as posse scans woods

Western desperado Pretty Boy Floyd is believed mortally wounded or dying after disappearing into countryside near Wellsville Ohio. Federal and local officers, including Melvin Purvis, pursue Richetti in custody disputes while nationwide warrants and cross-state cooperation intensify the manhunt.

Floyd Ohio Purvis Woods Wellsville Charles Pretty Boy Adam Richetti Helipv Columbus State Highway Patrol Col Lynn Black Welleville

Prohibition Party Opens Write In Campaign in Ohio

The Prohibition Party of Ohio launched a Write In campaign to urge adherents to vote for the party candidates. Prescott Gilliland, state chairman, announced a focus on county candidates in counties where the party qualified for ballot placement.

Columbus Ite Prohibition Party of Ohio Prescott Gilliland Prohibition Party

Electric Auto-Lite inks Packard equipment pact in Toledo

In Toledo on October 22, the Electric Auto-Lite Company announced a contract with Packard Motor Car Company of Detroit to supply equipment for a new model in the electric car Geld.

Toledo Electric Auto-Lite Company Packard Motor Car Company Detroit

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