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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1928

Page

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Hoover to push hot campaign in New England

Hoover plans two speeches in the Northeast to hold Maine and nearby states for the Republicans. Maine voters go to the polls as Liggett coordinates a regional push. Fort reports strong state ticket support and predicted gains, while Work denounces rumors and emphasizes party discipline.

Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington New England Herbert Hoover Maine Massachusetts Bay State Louis K. Liggett Northeast Hoover Boston Rhode Island Connecticut Franklin Pert Republican National Committee Fort Huert Work Republican Naional Committee Work

Gov Donahey orders probe of elections in Cuyahoga County

Ohio Governor Donahey instructed Attorney General Edward Turner to convene a special grand jury to investigate alleged election frauds and irregularities in Cuyahoga County, focusing on the August 14 primary and elections generally, at the Cleveland Bar Association's request.

Columbus U.R Edward ©. Turner Donahey Cuyahoga County Cleveland Bar Association Turner Cuyzhoga County

Swimming Booklet Promotes Health by Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger offers readers a Swimming Booklet prepared by the American Red Cross. It extols swimming as the best exercise for circulation, lung development, and overall health. Send four cents to Washington Bureau, then enclose stamps for a copy. Director Emelose Baskin oversees the Information Bureau.

Athens Messenger ITE Washington American Red Cross Emelose Sraderic J. Baskin Information Bureau Washington, D. C

Ten Persons Killed Four Hurt In Western Air Crash Epidemic

POMEROY Sept 10 Henry Munich left Thursday to attend his son Charles Munichs funeral in Missouri. After the father departed, word arrived that the body would be shipped home for burial and arrived yesterday afternoon. The funeral is set for this afternoon. The aged father and the body of his son reportedly were separated along the route, with the father expected to return in time for the service.

Pomeroy Henry Munich Charles Munich Munich

Mashed Pole Causes Wrecks

A smashed telephone pole near the Athens County Children’s Home caused two cars to crash and disrupted service on the east line. Officer Wilson Ator and Athens police investigate, with Bachlis and McLaughlin vehicles involved. Fire and telephone crews cleared debris and repaired lines.

Athens County Wilson Ator Athens Southern Ohio Electric Company Peta Bachlis Bettie Shoppe Bachlis Bachus Leta Vv. McLaughlin Guysville Iby Ator McLaughlin

Wounds Man as He Searches for Dice in Adams Riot

ADENA Sept 10 A near riot followed an accidental shooting during a raid on a crapped game. Marshal Pete Johnson discharged his weapon while searching Felix Gore for dice, wounding the youth in the nose. In Massachusetts Bobby Jones led with 7 under par in the first round at Braeburn Country Club West Newton.

Adena Felix Gore Pete Johnson Johnson Gore Bobby Braeburn Country Club West Newton Mass Bobby Jones Atlanta

Hughes accepts Geneva World Court judgeship

A telegram from Charles Evans Hughes reading his acceptance of the election as a judge of the world court was presented to the League of Nations assembly. Earl Rowland maintained the lead in the Class A trans-Continental air race, arriving in San Diegla as the last control before Los Angeles at 8 24 a.m. today. WPL-Dayton reports newspapers found in the George E. Stifel store, robbed early Sunday, may yield clues to the robbers.

Hughes Geneva Charles Evans Hughes Assembly of the League of Nations World Court Rowland San Dielga Calif Earl Rowland Wichita Kan Los Angeles Wheeling W. Va WPL Dayton George E. Stifel

UMN Chiefs Urge Loyalty Amid Aviation Tragedies

Sunday saw ten killed and four injured across seven Midwest and Far West airplane accidents. Incidents included three new-plane tests, stunt flying during exhibitions, a landing attempt, and a passenger craft. Victims include Ivan Cobel of Bedford Iowa and Charles Gilhausen of Des Moines.

Chicago Middle West Far West

plane crashes kill three in three states

In Palisades California two men died and a third was fatally injured when a plane failed to recover from a loop and plunged 1500 feet near Palisades Del Rey. Pilot A L Baker and passenger Henry Krause died, passenger Sheldon Riley injured. In Kansas City one man died and two were seriously hurt when a plane tailspun and burned on impact. In Indiana Otterbein High School youths Darwin Leighty and Robert Buros died after a plane crashed during a landing attempt. pilot Donald Burgelt was seriously hurt.

Palisades del Rey Calif A. L. Baker Henry, Krause Sheldon Riley Kansas City L. W. Dugger DA Fayette Ind Atwo Otterbein High School Darwin Leighty Robert Buros Donald Burgelt Charles, Ind

Youthful car thief shot by policeman in Toledo chase

In Toledo on September 10 a one year old boy was killed as Paul Stack, seated in a stolen car, drove away after police fired. Patrolman Adam Dlugowicz and two younger companions were with him as the dramatic pursuit ended with the youth’s death.

Toledo UPR Paul Stack Paul Adam Dlugowicz

Snakes Exhibit At Lash Drug Company Window

Two rattlesnakes killed in Pennsylvania by Charles Herman of -Jle Walker Street and his cousin Jack Kane are shown in Lash Drug Company windows near Renova, Pennsylvania. The black rattler measures three feet two inches with twelve rattles and a button, while the yellow rattler of the same length also has twelve rattles and a button. An antler from a region deer is included in the exhibit.

Lash Drug Company Pennsylvania Charles Herman Walker Street Jack Kane Renova

Man Shot in Third Attack at Mine No 281 Mine

A sniper fired three times in as many days at Mine No 281 Mine in Modoc. L Green was shot in the groin and arm and is hospitalized in Athens. A man narrowly escaped hit as guards returned fire. Investigators found little evidence and searched woods with a bloodhound. Green, a Powhatan fireman, is unmarried.

Sunday Creek Valley Modoc L. Green Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens A. J. Crawford Gloustar Blaine Goldsberry Green Ted Allshire Derthick Fred Cabeen Cabeen Crawford Glouster Tom Blower Ed Matthews Whnam Williams Wayne Wingett C. WH. Harris Gallipolis Harris Mondoc Builer House Powhattan

Forty years of life in a single family in Redlands

At Redlands California in September 1923 23 year old Mrs Sista Corona mother of 13 children recounts her life story She married David Corona in 1918 had Jose at 14 and 12 more births with only seven living now She longs for reconciliation with her husband and hopes to have more children Her enthusiasm for motherhood and helping neighbors remains strong despite loss and hardship The piece notes four living sons and three daughters with one boy one girl and two twins among the deceased. In the same report gunfire targets Mine No 10 and nearby Mine No 281 as deputies search for a sniper while a special rifle is suspected and clues are sought.

Des Moines Charles Gilhausen Jacksonville United Mine Workers of America Organization Camp Perry Joseph ©. Soper Selfridge Mied Mich Conrad Wein Wiftteen David Watkins William Houscrash Ton Indianapolis Boil' Men Ohio Houston Ilinois U. Bf. W. of A Llinois Jit Wein Hocksing Valley Sin Sista Corona Redlands David Modoc Sunday Creek Derthick jSheriff Pete McKinley

Life and Death Mystery Opened by Noted Physiologist

London dispatch reports Prof A V Hill of Glasgow progress on age old life and death questions. He studies muscles and nerve cells to compare human energy sources with machines and explains dying as oxygen failure leading to disintegration. The 41 year old Nobel laureate’s work is described as a scientific sensation awaiting public disclosure.

Glasgow Keith Jones Walter Press London A. V. Hill Evening Standard British Association For the Advancement of Science Professor Hinl Ferecus Hhi Darwin Professor Hill Tion Molecu Hill

Mine Meeting Sparks Coal Strike Riots in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh on September 10, police nabbed 28 men for investigation and one for court on inciting riot after clashes between rival coal strike factions at a United Mine Workers gathering. About 110 men were arraigned for the melee as the Save The Union group clashed with opponents of John L. Lewis’s leadership. Charles Fulp, a Black man, faced a separate inciting riot charge.

Pittsburgh U.R John W. Orie Central Police Save the Union United Mine Workers of America John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Charles Fulp

Kellogg Returns Happy Over Pact Response Abroad

United States Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg returned to New York aboard the Leviathan. He praised European reaction to the treaty for renunciation of war calling it a world wide promotion of peace and noting fifteen nations signed while 34 signaled intent to adhere.

New York U.A Tase United States Frank B. Kellogg Kellogg

Tunney Abandons Walking Tour Plans

Gene Tunney announced there would be no extended walking tour through Europe. He and his party will return to the United States on October 1, with future continental travel by air and train. He toured Versailles during the visit before departure.

Paris U.P Gene Tunney Europe United States Tunney Versailles

Man Killed by Car Struck While on Tracks in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on a foggy early Sunday, Robert Lowry, 55, was found on railroad tracks after being struck by a passing automobile and hit by a southbound streetcar. The body, discovered around 6:30 am, showed a fractured skull and a severed foot. Coroner Lew Jones held an inquest, with investigations focusing on a possible hit-and-run prior to the car strike. Lowry, a former miner, left two daughters and siblings in the area, with funeral plans undecided.

Nelsonville Robert Lowry Folesy Lowry Stout Lew Jones Athena Jobs Toul Toledo Cleveland West Virginia Prank Lowry Richard McConaha

WAR VETERANS PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR OHIO HOME

United Spanish War Veterans at Wilmington pledged backing for Major C. Burton who runs the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphan Home at Xenia. They opposed moves to abandon the home and urged backing of state maintenance for the homes at Xenia Madison and Sandusky. Judge Charles Schaber urged support for candidates favoring permanent state maintenance.

Wilmington U.R United Spanish War Veterans Burton Ohio Xenia Madison Sandusky

Body of Captain Elmer Fancher Identified

Rites were held in Foster Kentucky for Captain Elmer Fancher pilot of the steamer Betsy Ann whose body was found in the Ono River at Ashland. Fancher, reported missing at Gallipolis Thursday, was identified by E A Thomas Brooksville Kentucky undertaker.

Foster U.be Elmer Fancher Betsy Ann Ono River Ashland Gallipolis E. A. Thomas Brooksville

Dusty Roads Spurs Petitions From Beaumont and The Plains

Residents of Beaumont and The Plains circulate petitions asking the state highway department to close or divert the dusty Plains road. Dust from heavy traffic during detour work on the other route harms daily travel and safety, with locals urging action to reduce dust and restore smoother transit.

Chauncey State Highway Department Beaumont Plains Homyy Trafic

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Gov. Donahey Cuyahoga Teewane St. Joseph Ivan Cobel At Bedford, Land, Bank Bedford Cobel Virginia Pleringer Bred Trailro Iowa Sioux Falls W.P Harold Tennant Frank Kuehn Garretson Here UMN Rattlers Hillel Boy Lash H. 8. Green Reed Airshire Dan ‘Thomas NLA Redland, Calif Mrs. Sista Co Pact Dbauder U.ri Harry Lauder Dunoon Lauder Anbert Lowry Autovictin Nelsonvile C. 8. Burton Fancher
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