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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1931

Page

11

Prison Break Leads to Police Chase and Killings

In Trenton police hunted two escapees after four prisoners fled from the state prison. Two companions were killed, a guard wounded, and Trooper Joseph Campbell died of his injuries. The breakout sparked a statewide manhunt across New Jersey and Pennsylvania as convicts seized weapons and attempted to flee by car before being cornered in woods near Langhorne.

Trenton N. J U.R Langhorne Pennsylvania Frank Seiwert James Stoddard James McGrath Jack Weirman McGrath Joseph Campbell Campbell St. Francia Weirman John &, White Edward Landwehr Weisman Seibert Stoddard Olioe White Russell Sneath Delaware River Morrisville Walter Carroll Selbert Mire Norman Fretz Brunswick Pike Oxford Valley Carroll

Prowler Fires On Lakewood Officer In Valley Co? Incident

Lakewood Patrolman Campbell was wounded when a prowler opened fire during an arrest attempt in front of J. A Paisley's home, the Valley Co firm president. Campbell returned fire after falling, believing the shots went wild. The incident occurred today in a residential area.

Bird Glenn H. Campbell Lakewood Campbell J. A Paisley The Valley Comp Cori Co

Lindberghs End World Trip With Return To New Jersey

Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh returned to Mrs Lindberghs home in Englewood New Jersey after a flight from the Orient landing at Metropolitan Airport Newark at 924 p m last night Only about 150 people were present as Lindbergh declined to speak though he later asked for motorcycle police to escort his car through Newark traffic for a mile from the field Mrs Lindbergh called the trip across the country very pleasant and suggested she preferred not to comment at this time

Englewood WN. J Charles A. Lindbergh

Japan rejects League plan for Manchurian settlement

In Geneva on October, Japan refused the League of Nations draft settlement for the Manchurian dispute with China. Ambassador Kenkichi Yoshizawa said Japan cannot accept the council's resolution. The council adjourned without votes. The plan urged China and Japan to appoint representatives to work out troop evacuation within the treaty zone and to begin direct talks as evacuation nears completion.

Geneva Japan League of Nations China Kenkichi Yoshizawa League Council Council Manchuria

Model Life Ends as Man Enters Prison in Ohio Case

Charles Cundiff, 40, Mason City West Virginia, returned to Ohio State Penitentiary after 16 years, having lived as a “model” citizen here. Gov George White said he would consider a pardon if friends’ pleas and full investigation justify clemency. Warden Thames said he would not actively seek a pardon, while locals remember him as generous.

Mason Cluty Charles Cundiff Ohio Cundiff Columbia P. EB. ‘Thomas Pardona Candiff Cunalff Gallia County Mangobs Stroude Mason City Columbus UPR George White United Press Today Chariea Cundiff W. Va 8. P. Dunkle P. E. Thames Ohio Penitentiary Thie Institution

Gets Life Sentence For Murder in Cleveland

Clive Peon Oridel, 27, received life imprisonment after conviction in the May 24 murder of Fran Zeman. Zeman's body was found on the bunks at the old Mile capa. Theodora Driscoll, wife of the victim, was convicted as an accessory and sentenced to life in prison.

Cleveland Oer Uth Peon Oridel Fran Zeman Zaman Old Mile Capa Uriter Kile Theodora Driscoll

Hoarding Hit By Bettman in Banking Talk

In Cincinnati on October 24 attorney general Gilbert Gettman blamed personal hoarding of money and loss of confidence for Ohio’s banking strain. He urged depositors to stop withdrawals, restore confidence, and support cooperative action to stabilize banks and prevent closures.

Bettman Cincinnatic Gilbert Gettman WLW Today Banka Ohio

Demurrer Overruled in Millfield Ming Case in Columbus

Demurrer of Sunday Creek Coal Co to 150000 damages suit by the Parsons estate over the Millfield Ming disaster was overruled by Judge Joan R. King in Columbus. Also report of a natural gas discovery near Vermillion and the death of James McClonkey at a political rally in Columbus.

Millfield Ming Planater Columbus Pha Sunday Creek Coal Company Robert D. Parsons Pittsburgh Plate Glenn Company Parsons Joan R. King U.ri Jacob Cross James McClonkey Campana

Mrs. Judd Surrenders in Los Angeles in Self Defense Claim

Winnie Judd, a poised blonde, surrenders in Los Angeles to face murder charges for the Phoenix killings of two former roommates. She claims the deaths resulted from an argument turned fatal. police and Arizona officials press for details while her lawyers seek a trial.

Alere Winnie Ruth Judd Ag Los Angeles Louis PR Trussell Judd Richard Cantillon Walla Juda Nate George H. Beale United Press Nie Roth Judd Phoenix Aziz Altere Usaz Agnes Leroi Joe Taylorsside Misa Nanueison Proetx Teanka Mexico Canada Sos Angela Acta Aril de Fern Taylor Wyenarohl Arizona California Trytor Wei Ale Mrs. Lerai Misa Samuoa Samusison Leret Milas Samuelaon Georgia Street Hoe Dulletts Misa Nomuelson Mts Lerol Hedvig Samuelson Nashburg Detective Bureau Mra. Judd Ruapettar W. HyoMes Kinnel Prio Kia Darlington Ind Bae Phornex Arvin Cot Winnie Futh Judd Agnes Herot Hedvig Bamunigan League Shinighan Desiree Spee United Prax Toney Baldwin Mra Miles Samuelson A. Rodgers Mira Rodgers David Davidson Alek Shea

Bandits Not Found After Bank Robbery in Richwood Area

Marysville reports trace of four men missing after robbing a bank in Richwood county. About $10,000 seized before they fled north on Highway 47. Separately, a fatal crash near Columbus claims 88 year old G Schenck, with a truck driver named Franklin involved in the collision.

Maryaville Barmert Richwood Thin County Marysville Itilee George Alexander Marion Head Kranklin Hall

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