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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1930

Page

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Brazilian Revolution Tops Government as Luis Resigns

The Brazilian Revolution forces President Washington Luis to resign after loyal troops join rebels at Rio de Janeiro. Gen Leite de Castro heads a provisional military junta, with Congress likely to be dissolved. Riots and vandalism hit the capital as newspaper offices are stormed.

Ty C. A. Powell United Press Rio DE Janeiro Brazil U.P Washington Luis Leite de Castro Congress Bra United States Argentina Peru Bolivia Copacabana Leite E Castro Parna-Sao-Paulo Mohs A. Noite Vanguardia O. Pais A. Noticia Gazeta Noticias Critica Oridem Geraldo Treeha Rocha Ismael Maia

Desperate Bluff Wins Cash in Cleveland Robbery

Edith Lindsay, 33, faced a masked assailant on a street and bank run. With life and $300 at stake, she walked away after calmly declaring the gunman would not shoot, leaving with the receipts: $139 cash and a $200 check.

Cleveland U.P Edith Lindsay Lindsay Stoner Miss Lindsay

Teel to Lead in March, He Asserts Today

Schwab declares at American Steel Institute meeting that the steel industry will lead the march to prosperity. He notes jobs held without large layoffs, rising demand, and no basic structural failures in the economy, while warning against overexpansion and highlighting new steel uses for aviation and transport. He projects ingot production near 49 million tons this year.

Teel New York American Steel Industry Charles M. Schwab American Tron & Steel Institute Maas Homie Foundation Schwab Lever Ovetto

The Fifteenth Census Booklet From Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger releases a new booklet compiling key 1930 Census figures. It covers U S population, territories, states, top 200 cities, and compares with 1926 data. A copy costs 10 cents plus handling and postage. request via mail with the coupon.

Athens Messenger Census Bureau United States

Today by Arthur Brisbane Ten Nuns in Danger

Ten nuns face danger amid a blend of celestial and radio themes as Arthur Brisbane surveys contemporary headlines. An American perspective on flight and a controversial remark about a deadly shooting accompany the column.

Ransom Demand Ties Fate of Missionaries to International Action

Briggands who killed two Protestant missionaries now hold ten nuns and demand 16 million dollars for release. The text warns that paying such a huge sum could endanger all missionaries and foreigners, while refusal risks the sisters' lives and urges nations to respond.

Eclipse disrupts radio in Pacific on Niaufou island

On Niaufou in the South Pacific scientists photographed the eclipse. As the moon blocked the sun light, radio was also cut off preventing any radio messages across the Pacific. The event would have intrigued Zoroaster who preached sun worship.

South Pacific Niaufou Earth Pacific Zoroaster

Brisbanian Flyer Ends Long Distance Flights

The aviator Kingsford-Smiefh quits long distance flying after travels from London to Austral ia and the Atlantic and Pacific routes. He now follows orders from a young woman soon to be his wife in Brisbane.

Kingsford-Smiefh Atlantic Pacific London Australia Brisbane

PLYING INCREASES in the United States

United Aircraft leads a push to develop bigger better planes as President Hoover and the postmaster general push for aircraft expansion. The article hints at nationwide growth and government support for improved air transport.

United States United Aircraft Hoover Postmaster General

Lindbergh Lands at Port Columbus on Transcontinental Flight

UK-Col. Charles A. Lindbergh landed at Port Columbus at 16 2 a m completing a trial flight over the eastern link of the new passenger mail line of Trans continental Western Air Inc He flew from McKeesport Pa returning there after encountering bad weather and a low ceiling near the Pennsylvania Ohio line

Columbus U.R Charles A. Lindbergh Port Columbus Transcontinental Western Air, Inc Lindbergh McKeesport

Brides Die of Burns in Farmhouse Fire Crash

In Toledo on October 24, brides May Emeh aged 18 from Pemberville and Ethel Langerman aged 19 from Woodville died from burns sustained in a naphtha explosion at a farmhouse. Their car crash injuries and a third occupant, Anna Clark aged 42, were also reported serious. The sisters were at a family reunion when the blast and ensuing fire occurred.

Toledo May Emeh Pemberville Ethel Langerman Woodsville Here Anna Clark Herbert McCall

Bowmans At Large After Ohio River Gang Robberies

In Chillicothe on October 24 police pursued two Bowman brothers believed to be Onbio gang members from Kentucky and West Virginia. They fired on Officer Gilmore near City Park, later fleeing after a posse surrounded a orchard. A farmer reported his Chevrolet stolen, and police think the gang escaped in it.

Chillicothe Bowman Brothers Kentucky West Virginia James Gilmore Gilmore Alex Miller Frankfort Ohio River

Bernard Shaw to Speak by Radio Next Tuesday Evening

Beverly Hills reader WILL reports a 40 minute radio appearance by Bernard Shaw. He praises Shaw as the most interesting man and compares him to Mussolini, noting Shaw’s comments on the United States and Russia as unique experimental nations.

Beverly Hills Calif Bernard Shaw Mussolini Shaw United States Russia England Will

Editor shoots deputy sheriff at Madison valley paper

Elmer Jones, assistant editor of The Guyan Valley News, shot and seriously wounded Deputy Sheriff Amos Sullivan early today as Sullivan allegedly tried to break into the newspaper plant. Jones admitted the shooting but was not arrested. Luther Jones, editor, said Sullivan aimed to destroy the plant over vig orous attacks on the Hallela Clique in Logan County.

Madison W. Va U.P Elmer Jones Guyan Valley News Amos Sullivan Sullivan Jones Luther Jones

Widow Held on Child Murder Charge in Princeton

Mrs. Minnie Stull, 30 year old widow, is jailed in Princeton, West Virginia, for grand jury action on a murder charge. She is accused of pushing eight year old stepson Mickey Stull into a tub of boiling water. the boy allegedly spoke the accusation before dying. She denies the charge.

Minnie Stull Princeton W. Va Mickey Stull

Hoxton heads Midwest's Ald

Washington Oct 24 AP United Press dispatch says Federal unemployment relief director Arthur Woods named Frederick C. Croxton of Columbus Ohio as Midwest regional representative to aid governors in creating jobs Woods praised Croxton's Ohio plan as fast and efficient and noted a nine member county board in each county to handle local problems Woods stressed urgency in relieving the jobless and the need to shorten working hours as a measure.

Washington U.R Arthur Woods Lake States Woods Frederick C. Croxton Columbus Midwest Croxton Ohio

Sandles Near Death From Uraemic Poisoning in Columbus

A P Sandles 59 Democratic member of the State Civil Service Commission was near death in Columbus from uraemic poisoning. Once a two time Democratic candidate for governor, Sandles had been a dominant figure in state Democratic circles but his health worsened recently and physicians held little hope for recovery.

Columbus U.R A. P “Put” Sandles State Civil Service Commission Sand James M. Cox Dayton Donahey

Athens Mayor Wingett Arrested on DUI Charge

Athens Mayor Jay Wingett was arrested Thursday night in Athens and jailed on a charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated. He is to be arraigned that evening before Mayor Robert Wood.

Jay Wingett Athens Athens City Robert Wood

Farm Bureau Members Meet in Athens with Pageant

Ohio farm bureau delegates from eight counties gather in Athens for a day of sessions at Ewing Hall and Hotel Berry. President B Palmer urges voting for House Joint Resolution No 20 to channel inheritance and proposed income tax revenues to underfunded school districts. Speakers include H C Ramsower and C C Bair. A pageant by the Athens Grange closes the gathering.

Ohio Ln B. Palmer Farm Bureau Corporation Athens Ewing Hall Hotel Berry Olhilo Farm Bureau Ohio State Agricultural Extension Department Ohio Chamber of Commerce H. CC. Ramsower H. MM. Scholl Ohio Farm Bureau T. C. Kennard Vinton County C. C. Bair Farm Bureau Russell Grove Ywairfield County Farm Bureau L. A. Taylor L. B. Palmer Federation Fairfield Meigs Vinton Gallia Hocking Pickaway Ross Carl Kumler J. Frank Worter Tennessee Farm Bureau Athens Grange Bair

Ames-Bern Chorus Takes Second at State Contest

Ames Bern High School chorus directed by Miss Marianna Bing won second place at the National Hist eddfod in Jackson Thursday night. The group included forty three members among several state level high school choruses.

Ames-Bern Marianna Bing Jackson

This Winter Is A Good Time To Buy An Automobile

The article argues winter is a smart period for car purchases. It notes improved conditions for ownership, ongoing price reductions from lower material costs, and predicts higher prices later as a reason to buy now. It emphasizes choice, precise models, and favorable terms due to lower commodity costs.

Will Rogers Daily Comments Debut in Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger announces daily Will Rogers comments on world affairs beginning on Page One. The famed humorist and commentator will deliver brief, sharp remarks readers will find entertaining and timely each day. Will Rogers is described as widely known and eagerly anticipated in this feature.

Athens Messenger Rogers Will Rogers The Messenger Will Riogers

Sharing of Opportunity To Work By Full Time Employes Emerges As Best Plan

Secretary of War Hurley promotes staggered hours as a relief to unemployment. A plan spreads full time workers to share hours on the Mississippi flood control project. Postmaster General Brown suspends overtime across the Postal Service with substitutes hired. Other departments may follow. Commerce Secretary Laxalt agrees cabinet review needed for private sector adoption.

Hurley Mississippi Washington Huriley Brown Wille House Dicate Secretary of Commerce Laxmont

Three Railroad Men Die In Tunnel Cave-In

Cadiz Oct 24 Investigations into a cave in that buried a coal train killed three railroad men near Harrisville Tunnel on the Wheeling and Lake Erie line. Conductor J O Bells 40 and brakeman Edward Duda 35 died instantly. Louis Rhomado 33 died at Martins Ferry City Hospital after seven hours trapped.

Cadiz U.P Harrisville Adena Harrison County Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad J. O Bells Edward Duda Louis Rhomado Martins Ferry City Hospital Alchomado

Wanderer Otto Schilling, ex assistant superintendent, commits suicide

Otto P. Schilling, 52, a former assistant superintendent, ended his life in the basement of the Lakewood Sub Postal Station. Four years earlier he confessed to stealing $460 from registered letters and served prison time. Identification came from his nephew Elmer Pagel. Schilling had entered by breaking a door window.

Cleveland U.P Lakewood Otto P. Schilling Schilling Elmer Pagel

Marriage License for Welch and Kennard in Ohio

Marion L. Welch of Columbus aged 46 marries Virginia R. Kennard of Athens aged 38 under an issued marriage license in Ohio pursuant to state law.

Marion L. Welch Columbus, and Virginia RR Kennard Athens

Governor Cooper Attacks Democrats Over Pen Fire

Cincinnati October 24 Governor Myera Y. Cooper told a Republican dinner Democrats bore blame for the Master Monday Penitentiary fire through inaction. He said fireproofing work was begun during his term and completed, with plans to expand London Prison Farm to house 1,500 more prisoners at a cost of 750000, contrasting with a proposed 21 million 1915 plan.

Cincinnati U.R Myera Y. Cooper London

Motorcycle Club To Lead Athens Armistice Parade

The Athens Motorcycle Club will lead the Armistice Day parade. The decision was announced at the club meeting Thursday night. Members will wear regulation uniforms with white helmets and be headed by Wilson Ator, deputy sheriff.

Athens Wit Wilson Ator

Varied Offers Are Made in Classifieds

Local Messenger classifieds list items for sale including turnips at 50 cents per bushel from New Marshfield, a used coal and gas range, and hay and arrow at attractive prices. A sleeping room with shower bath steam heat and private entrance is also available nearby.

Messenger New Marshfield

Rum runners trapped by guards at Narragansett Bay mouth

Four Coast Guard destroyers captured two rum boats and four cargoes valued at $100,000 after trapping the drunken runners at the mouth of Narragansett Bay. Gunfire raked the vessels as they attempted escape.

Watch Hill R. I A.R Coast Guard Narragansett Bay

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Luis Akron Ark Bevy Chittenden Corners Helen Drake Claude Bevington Walter Garber Hudson Miss Drake Rex Hess Bevington Garber Pear Trick Athens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C Arthur Brisbane King Features Incorporated LINDY Toledo Hospital Ross County Hoxton U.S Will Pace Mayor Tennessee Bureau Grange Ames-Bern Chorus the Athens Messenger Kound Cooper
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