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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1932

Page

9

Open Probe In Harbor Boat Blast Fatal To 37

Police search the Sacramento delta for the body of Dorothy Millette suspected to be the “other wife” of Paul Bern after a river steamer Delta King voyage. Clothes and shoes found in the cabin lead investigators to believe she leaped to death, paralleling Bern’s self-inflicted gunshot. The case intertwines with Jean Harlow mourning her husband’s burial.

Harlow Ronald Wagoner United Press Star Hollywood Paul Bern Bern Jean Harlow San Francisco Sacramento Dorothy Millette Henry Sern California Plaza Hotel San Dorothy New York Delta King W. J. Atthag

Cattle Demand Stimulated by Cool Weather

The Ohio Farm Bureau reported cattle demand rose with cooler weather led by stronger prices for good to choice heavy steers. Cows and heifers stayed steady with some higher sale prices for game kinds. Hog demand remained fairly steady as buyers showed interest but resisted higher prices. Direct packer shipments nearly met requirements while small packers supported the market.

Columbus ULF Ohio Farm Bureau H. E. Curry Bureau Research Department Curry

Ohio University to Open Eighth Year with Freshmen Week

Ohio University plans for a large incoming class from Athens and nearby counties as freshmen registration begins. Athens County sent 412 students last year. Meigs 53. Gallia 46. Hocking 5. Vinton 27 for the last term. Freshmen convocation at 8:30 Monday. activities include acquaint meetings and open football practice. Classes start Wednesday afternoon with new student week activities across campus.

Meiga County Ohio University Gallia County Hocking County Vinton Vinton County Athens Pew Motion Pictorea Memorial Auditorium Clark B. Willams Stu

Six Selections Are Available on Ohio Ballot

Six parties will present candidate lists for the November ballot in Ohio. Besides the Democratic and Republican tickets, Prohibitionists, Socialists, Communists, and Socialist Labor filed petitions with Secretary of State Brown. Prohibitionists submitted 21,800 signatures from 50 counties. An Independent column will appear where individuals qualified by independent petitions.

Columbus Ohio Repubcan Brown Socialists Socialist Labor

Buckeye Democrats Claim Victory in Ohio Rally

Buckeye Democrats envision victory as Governor White and a slate of candidates rally across the state. Speakers tout fiscal reforms, credit Republican missteps, and a seven percent budget cut. They predict Franklin Roosevelt carries Ohio by six hundred thousand votes.

Buckeye Lake Sept Iran White Charles Mell G. Jaedurwood Joe Ferguson Canaries West Puck Ingalla Acton Senate Krepublicans Cooper Ingery Truax Frankin Roosevelt Ohio

Ohio Editor Speelman Dies Former Treasury Registrar

Jackson Ohio obituary notes Harley V Speelman retired registrar of the Treasury died in Washington born 1865 in Vin ton County Ohio. He edited The Coalton Times The Wellston Telegram The Franklin County Herald and The Marietta Leader, befriended Warren G Harding who helped him become Treasury registrar. Speelman served years in public service and died late this week.

Federal Treasury Jackson U.P Speelman Vinton County Ohio Chile Coalton Times Wellston Telegram Pranklin County Herald Marietta Leader Warren G. Harding Washington The Treasury Harding

Milk War Expands as Ohio Michigan Coop Plans Picketing

The Northwestern Co operative Mills Company organized 70 representatives to broaden a milk price cut protest. They will target stores in Lucas, Wood, Fulton, Defiance, Henry, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Paulding in Ohio and Monroe Lenawee in Michigan with further meetings set in Bowling Green, Ganda, Adrisn, and Monclova.

Wauseon Northwestern Co-operative Ohio Michigan Cn-Operative Lucas, Wood Fulton Defiance Henry Ottawa Sandusky Seneca Paulding Monroe Lenawee Nicht Han EB. J. Wald Co-operative Mass Inestinga Mings Ganda Adrisn Mich Monclova Thiurads Ibs

Bank Cleared In Probe Of Suspected Photo Series

TORIG reports the National City Bank is absolved of suspicion over a set of photographs intended for publication. Foreign Minister Kishiida announced after a conference with U.S. Ambassador Joseph Clark Grew that a full investigation is requested into charges raised by a vernacular arena claiming the photos are for foreign military use.

TORIG IAA National City Bank Ieries Lisinke Cada Kshida Joseph Clark Grew United States Japan Grew

Indictment Expected in Truesdale Murder Case

Lima Ohio September 1 U P A New County Prosecuting Attorney Ernest M Botkin said he expects a first degree murder indictment against Loren Truesdale 223 when the grand jury convenes October 10 Truesdale is charged with the slaying of his brother Earl 20 and Miss Thelma Woods Hy on the night of May 30 1941 The death penalty will be demanded at trial Rot kin said Delice claims that Truesdale confessed to killing the two young persons but he maintains he was framed and was not in Lima the night of the murders

Viatonn Trucedale Lima U.panew County Ernest M. Botkin Loren BE Truesdale Ia Brother Earl Misa Thelma Woods Rotkin Delice Youne Persorta Hawn Ulme

Roosevelt TQ Japan Attends Tokyo Maneuvers Invite

Japanese War Minister Sado Araki said in a United Press interview that Col Theodore Roosevelt governor general of the Philippine Islands may be invited to attend the Manila area maneuvers. Seger Ellis, 28 radio singer of Cincinnati, was granted divorce from Mrs Vivian Eilin, 34, of New York City.

Roosevelt Tokio Sado Araki Col Theodore Roosevelt Philippine Islands United Press Today Cincinnati Seger Ellis Vivian Eilin New York City Ellis

Dry Leader Missing From Usual Haunts

CHICAGO SEPT 10 The hunt for Raymond Robins social and prohibition worker deepens after two friends report meeting him about an hour after his disappearance. Police and Justice agents widen checks across districts with Robins tied to social work, hotels, and tenements as they seek clues on his route from Breen to the city.

Chicago Raymond Robins Prohibition Hoover Mra. W. Ilequa Bryant Binte Patve Justica Agenta Robins

White Okays Cuyahoga Plea

In Columbus Governor George White approved Cuyahoga County’s request to apply to the Home Construction Finance Corporation for a 2,507.00 loan and 400,090 in city relief bonds. A. V. Cannon called the decision entirely satisfactory, saying the funds will help feed the poor through winter. Cleveland leaders provided data on relief costs and needs for the season.

Columbus W.t Cleveland George White Cuyahors County Ar Funda

Walker Sails Silent New York Rept. 19 -40

Walker Sails in New York area facing charges as governor potential race looms. A man named Waller accused of disturbing a medical professional during a public event. Authorities confirm legal action and political speculation around a 1930s New York scene.

New York Daniea J. Waller Taliporta Walker Wan William Schraeder Wil Oman Ngolnat Frank Jin la Thoysevelt Tie

Man and Dog Jailed Over Cream Cone Incident

Cincinnati report says Jon Kreutzman and his dog were booked after an apparent drunken confusion at police headquarters. Kreutzman reportedly drank, while the dog licked at a vanilla ice cream cone. An officer noted intoxication as bystanders witnessed the scene inside the station.

Cincinnati iWrank Kreutaman Apa Police Headquartera Bera Poler Kreutzman Hrealmmatt Aldewalle Pollee

Doing Paris and Vice Versa O I and II

A late night arrival in Paris is described with fear and confusion at the Gare du Nord. The narrator negotiates taxis, learns street French, and recalls Paris’s history with the Arch of the Triomphe and the Unknown Soldier while contending with language barriers and culture shock.

Four Investigations Into Terrific Explosion On Ferry

New York reports begin four investigations into a ferry explosion that killed at least 87 as officials probe safety oversights and overcrowding blamed on the Observation. An unidentified engineer and a worker named Larry, among others, faced questions about valve use and gauge care as relief efforts continued.

New York Sandor S Hlein United Praag Raat Aha Larry Ilias Observaetien Tran

Fight Station Closing Vigo and Superintendent Protest

In Columbus on Sept 20 the Vigo village and Athens County school superintendent filed formal protests with the Public Utilities Commission against Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans to close agent stations at Vigo and Mineral. The commission will hear the application and protests on Sept 14, with claim that station closures will inconvenience pupils and cause work hardships for residents.

Vigo

Two Years More For Albert Fischer In Ohio Penitentiary

Ohio news reports Albert Fischer alias Harry Dalton, from Cuyahoga County, returned to the penitentiary after arrest in Topeka Kansas. He is to serve two additional years for carrying. weapons as a prior sentence. Police notes mention a planned parade theater payroll robbery in Cleveland with two suspects held. Akron reports a youth shot and wounded after a personal crisis.

Columbus Albert Fischer Harry Dalton Cuyahoga County Ohio Penitentiary Topeke Kansas Fischer London” Farm Cleveland Sheri Bred C. Ilber County Jolt Pesg Higley

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