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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1931

Page

1

Capone Begins 11 Year Prison Term Tonight

Al Capone leaves the county jail for Leavenworth to start an 11 year federal sentence for income tax evasion. A special coach waits in the yards as US Marshal Laubenheimer orders Capone held until departure. Capone mutters I got a dirty deal while his lawyers seek a last minute stay.

Chicago U.P al Capone Leavenworth United States H. C. W. Laubenheimer Capone Federal Penitentiary Hil D'Andrea Michael Ahern Albert Fink David Moneypenny

Dry Enforcer Of State Dies In Ohio

Clarence Sears aged 67, Ohio prohibition commissioner, died suddenly of a heart attack at his Columbus home. He had recently faced angina and had been warned against overwork. Sears previously worked with the Sears and Nichols Canning Co. at Chillicothe. Assistant E G Mathew will run the department until a replacement is named.

Columbus Clarence Sears Prohibition Ohio Sears Sears and Nichols Canning Company Chillicothe E. G. Mathew Prohibition Department

Governor Murray Faces Federal Court Clash Over Free Bridge

Oklahoma Governor William Murray dispatches National Guards to keep the Red River bridge open as toll bridge operators seek a federal injunction in Muskogee. The case tests state authority against federal courts, with the free bridge’s continued operation at stake.

Durant Okla O.R William H. Murray Oklahoma U.S. District Court Muskogee Murray

Nephew to Testify in Cleve Jump Murder Trial

Prosecutor J Frank Pollock announced 20 state witnesses for the murder trial of Elmer L Jump Cleveland elevator starter charged with plotting his wife Nellie's death. Donald McDonald 18, his nephew, has confessed to the stabbing in a Willowick vineyard on February 5 and is indicted for first degree murder by claiming Jump plotted the crime for insurance.

Painesville U.P J. Frank Pollock Elmer L. Jump Cleveland Nellie Jump Common Pleas Court Donald McDonald McDonald Willowick

Mussolini Calls for Revised World War Peace Treaties

Premier Benito Mussolini urged revision of World War I peace treaties and reparations in a Naples speech to about 300,000 Italians. He warned it could take six years to finish the reparations era and challenged international judicial equality and disarmament. He urged changes to European reconstruction despite fears of economic and moral disaster.

Mussolini Thomas B. Morgan United Press Naples Italy Benito Mussolini Rome

Out Of China No Out Of League Yes Watch Sliver

Brief column item by Arthur Brisbane noting a shifting focus in global affairs and public interest with a punchy lead and concise commentary on contemporary events.

China King Features, Inc

League of Nations votes to force Japan from China

The League condemns Japan with a thirteen to one vote demanding removal from China by November sixteenth and protection for Japanese nationals. Japan rejects the demand and hints at leaving the League, warning that membership could invite further conflict and ridicule.

League of Nations Japan China League

Speculation and currency fears in global silver market

Observers describe high spirited American short sellers on the New York Metals Exchange seeking to cover by studying East conditions. War economies push demand for real money as Asiatic nations reject paper notes. England’s gold basis failure cited, Hindu workers rush to bank for silver, Tokyo and Germany buying silver, US producers withholding sales.

New York Metals Exchange Eost England India Specie Bank of Tokyo Germany

Bertrand Russell Warns of World Turmoil and England's Decline

Bertrand Russell says the world is tottering and England is running down. He warns that without strong leadership England may become isolated, like an insular Holland, as Russia could inspire propaganda and a broader conflict if another form of government emerges.

Bertrand Russell England Holland Russia

Russell the belted ear and the science of belief

The article discusses Bertrand Russell who could sit in the House of Lords and calls himself mister. It notes his new book The Scientific Outlook and comments on Endington and Jeans as theologians debating religion and mathematics in atoms.

Russell House of Lords Endington James Jeans

H. G. Wells and Voltaire Referenced in Page 4

The snippet notes H. G. Wells appears and cites Frederick the Great asking who is in the matter after learning Voltaire is not involved. This fragment hints at a literary or editorial discussion continuing on page 4.

H. G. Wells Frederick the Great Voltaire

Laval meets Borah. a clash over foreign affairs in Hollywood

In Hollywood Laval, praised as a self-made Frenchman, chats with Hoover but meets Senator Borah, head of foreign affairs. The friendly talk ends as Borah asserts control, ending polite exchanges and leaving Laval’s image in question.

Hollywood Calif Laval Mr. Hoover Monsieur Laval Borah Will

Fugitive Yunich Captured After Lancaster Escape

Mike Yunich an 18 year old leader of three youths who escaped from guards taking them to the Boys Industrial School at Lancaster was arrested. The revolver used in the Loudonville hold up was recovered.

Cleveland U.P Mike Yunich Boys’ Industrial Lancaster Yunich Anthony Patton Loudonville

Hoover Urges New Spirit to Curb Armaments

President Hoover, in a radio address to the Methodic Ecumenical Congress in Atlanta, pleads for a world shift against war and a trimming of armaments. He calls Methodists to unite with others for human brotherhood and lasting peace amid tax burdens and economic worry.

Washington U.R Hoover Methodic Ecumenical Congress Atlanta God Prince of Peace

Dismissal Sought in Merger Appeal Between Steel Firms

Newton D. Baker petitioned the Ohio court of appeals to dismiss the appeal by Youngstown Sheet and Tube and Bethlehem Steel from the injunction blocking their billion dollar merger. The motion faced opposition from Cyrus S. Eaton and anti merger forces seeking trial costs. Baker argued merger cancellation was completed by Sheet and Tube directors, settling the issues. Crawford countered that defendants should not escape responsibility after losing the suit.

Youngstown Newton D. Baker Court of Appeals Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Bethlehem Steel Corporation Baker Sheet and Tube Harry Crawford Cyrus Eaton Bethlehem Sheet & Tube Crawford

Auto dealer in Ohio kills child then dies by suicide

In Jefferson Ohio Jay E. Orford 40 an auto dealer attacked his wife and two sons clubbing the 18 month old to death and shooting himself. A 13 year old escaped by leaping through a window as a fire started when a stove toppled during the struggle destroying the home.

Self Jefferson Jay E. Orford Norman Orford

Plane crash near Painesville kills 19 year old girl

A 19 year old girl died and her companion, a young amateur pilot, was in critical condition after a plane crash on a farm four miles west of Painesville Ohio late yesterday.

Painesville, CO U.P Here

Human Chain of Sightless Workers Evacuates Fire Scene

In Pittsburgh on October 26 a blaze in the basement of the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind halted downtown traffic as 75 blind employees and about 25 others formed a guiding chain to safety. Firefighters confined the fire to storage area used for broom materials. No injuries reported as the group moved to the street amid a protective civilian cordon.

Pittsburgh U.P Pennsylvania Association For the Blind

World Statesmen Meet to Aide Peace and Finances

International statesmen discussed world peace and financial rehabilitation during a weekend of talks. Laval and Hoover concluded discussions in Washington on finance and disarmament while Grandi and Mussolini urged treaty revisions in Europe, and Tokyo faced Manchurian tensions with no war date named.

Laval-Hoover Washington Grandi Mussolini China Tokio U.R

Doctor Pomerene found dead in Canton office

Canton papers report Dr. Harry Pomerene, brother of former Senator Atlee Pomerene, was found dead in his office here. Physicians attributed the death to heart disease.

Canton U.P Harry P. Pomerene Atlee Pomerene

Walter S. Franklin Elected President of Wabash Railway

Walter S. Franklin was elected president of the Wabash Railway succeeding the late William H. Williams of Athens County who died a fortnight ago.

Walter Franklin The Wabash Railway William H. Williams Athens County

Messenger Cooking School To Start Next Tuesday

The Messenger announces an annual Cooking School led by Edna M Ferguson a nationally known cookery and home making expert. Four sessions run Tuesday to Friday with demonstrations free recipes and programs for all ages inviting brides young homemakers and experienced housekeepers to attend.

Messenger Cooking School Messenger Edna M. Ferguson The Fer-guUson Messenger School Athens United States Ferguson America

Mussolini Backed German Italian Cooperation Seeks Treaty Change

Berlin reports Mussolini’s Naples declarations push for revisions to peace terms and reparations. Italian Foreign Minister Grandi’s visit to Hindenburg is seen as steering steps toward closer German Italian cooperation. Officials fear French and Polish displeasure while Grandi touts friendship and calls armaments central to civilization.

Frederick Kuh United Berlin Benito Mussolini Naples Dino Grandi Paul von Hindenburg Borah

Nine Die In Ohio Accidents Over Weekend

Ohio suffered at least nine deaths from a weekend of accidents. Mary Dorr, 19, of Cleveland, died in a farm airplane crash near Page. Others killed include Mrs. John Gaston and Mrs. Forest Lones of Lima in a Dixie highway auto crash, and Roy Cordy of Hamilton in a motorcycle collision.

Columbus Ohio United Press Mary Dorr Cleveland Page Raymond L John Gaston Forest Lones Lima Dixie Highway Roy Cordy Hamilton Bar Long Middletown Harold D. Deweese van Wert West Sherwood Floyd Monahan Powhatan Stuart Louse Reed Troy George Macy Misa Clara Baker Urbana

Soviet artillery moved to Manchuria near Mongolian border

Reports from Mukden on October 26 say the Soviet government sent two field guns two anti aircraft guns and 12 machine guns to Tsitgihar Manchuria near the Mongolian border north of the Trans Siberian line. Unconfirmed reports say Soviet officers train Heilungkiang troops loyal to Chang Hsien Liang opposing Chang Hai Peng and backed by Japan.

Manchurian Mukden Manchuria U.P Tsitgihar Manchria Vian Raiilroad Heilungkiang Chang Hsenh-Liang Chang Hai-Peng

Theater Safe Robbed at Cincinnati Paramount Theater

Three armed men robbed the Paramount Theater safe of 2700 dollars after binding five employees including assistant manager Erwin Bock. The heist took Saturday and Sunday receipts. police launched organized search as a large crowd gathered.

Cincinnati Playhouse Cincinnati U.P Paramount Theater Erwin Bock Tan

Man Confesses to Northup Murder in Lima Home

Jeff Harter, 40, confessed to killing E. E. Northup, 53, in Northup’s Lima residence last Friday. Police say they have a signed confession. first degree murder charges to be filed by Prosecutor Ernest Botkin. Harter claimed Northup stole $16 from him.

Lima U.P Jeff Harter E. E. Northup Northup Harter Ernest M. Botkin

Laval Ends U S Visit Plans Last Day in Sightseing

Premier Pierre Laval of France completed talks with President Hoover and arrived in New York to spend his final American day in sightseeing before sailing home on the Lie de France at 1 p m tomorrow.

New York Pierre Laval France Hoover Secons Laval Washoeton Lie de France

Vinton County Delegates Press For McArthur Bridge and Road Fix

A Vinton County delegation met with Governor White in Columbus to urge the state to award contracts for an overhead bridge over the C. and O. Railroad tracks in McArthur and straightening three miles of Highway 50 east of town. They cited seven fatal accidents in two years and said railroad reluctance to participate delays work that could create jobs, revive a local brick plant, and aid unemployment.

Columbus U.R McArthur State High Department Vinton County White Ggn Way W. Merrell Viettors

Pediatric Heart to Restart Breathing in Poison Case

A Cleveland boy named Peter Allen, thought dead after a mysterious poisoning, briefly revived by Dr. John Taylor at Charity Hospital using a throat tube and oxygen mask. He lived about one hour before dying. a postmortem will determine the poison's nature.

Cleveland John Taylor Charity Hospital Peter Allen

Six Miners Trapped After Mine Explosion in Pa

In MOCONAQUA Pennsylvania six miners remain trapped after an explosion in a West End Coal Co mine. Rescue teams faced a 62 foot debris barrier blocking the tunnel 2,000 feet from the mouth. Officials fear the men may be dead as debris removal could take eight more hours. No signal has been heard from behind the barrier. The blast occurred at 6 p.m. Saturday.

Moconaqua West End Coal Company

May Sell to France

Chairman James C. Stone of the Federal Farm Board said discussions with Pierre Dupasquier of the Laval mission aim to establish international credit for selling American wheat and cotton to France and possibly other European nations.

Washington U.2 James C. Stone Federal Farm Board Pierre Dupasquier Laval Mission France

Governor General Davis likely to resign post

Washington reports state that Governor General Dwight Davis of the Philippine Islands may resign and return to the United States in December. Theodore Roosevelt, Governor of Porto Rico, is viewed as a likely successor to Davis.

Washington Dwight Davis Philippine Islands United States Theodore Roosevelt Porto Rico Davis

Ports mouth Methodist assembly to gather delegates

The Portsmouth District of the Methodist Episcopal Church will hold an assembly in Portsmouth tomorrow with delegates from 50 charges across seven southeastern Ohio counties attending.

Methodis Jackson Portsmouth Methodist Episcopal Church Ohie

Japan Maintains Stance on Manchuria Troop Withdrawal

Tokyo reports no policy shift as cabinet restates stance on withdrawing troops from Manchuria by November 16. Japan upholds treaty rights and denies immediate pullback, while press bemoans Yoshizawa’s Geneva performance and notes continued Japanese control of rail interests and an ongoing skirmish near the railway line.

Sapnaegs League of Tions Pan'a Maseia Jay Japan League Council China Saupingkai-Taonan Manchuria Chine Manchurian Yokohama Ria

Ruth Nichols Plans Record Flight Return to New York

Ruth Nichols of Rye New York planned a nonstop flight from Oakland to New York after reportedly setting the women’s distance record. She left Bowman Field at 5 p.m. Central Saturday and landed at 9:40 a.m. Sunday circling the field until refueling. Officials awaited confirmation from the Commerce Department while Nichols asserted she flew beyond the previous mark.

Louisville Ruth Nichols Rye N. Y Bowman Field New York Oakland Calif Maryse France Miss Nichols

Heroism Is Costly in Cleveland Fire Rescue

Cleveland reports a cab driver George Vandercar saved a person from a burning building last night at personal risk. He may lose sight in his right eye, doctors say. James Sykora, 7, son of a proprietor, helped by others, wandered into the blaze. Vandercar was struck by chemicals during the rescue. fire loss estimated at $3,000.

Cleveland George Vandercar Tod James Sykora A & Proprietor Korda Appal Vandecar

Double Slaying in Akron Strife Ends in Deaths

Oct. 26 Akron report says voices and gunfire at midnight reveal Mrs Grace Drumright 50 and husband Benjamin Drumright dead in grotesque tubes. Police find bodies with multiple bullet wounds. Drumright shot himself after deadly quarrel with neighbors noting bitter dispute.

Akron Grace D Benjamin Druit Drumright Officera Drumright Kihead Hin Wie

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