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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1928

Page

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Noted Gunman Jaworski Shot Down in Cleveland Fury

Paul Jaworski, Pittsburgh payroll bandit and gunman, was trapped and shot in Cleveland after killing patrolman George Effinger and wounding confectioner Ben Majsterik and patrolman Anthony Wieczorek. He faced death from his wounds or execution in Pittsburgh, with 200 police involved in the pursuit and capture.

Cleveland U.R Paul Jaworski Pittsburgh Jaworski Koudela George Effinger Ben Majsterik Anthony Wiecworek Fleet Avenue Effinger Wieczorek John Wasbinder Allegheny County Jawarski William Thom Crawl Yaro Koudela Detroit U.P Paul Jawarski Hamtramck Uburb Jawarek Children's Detention Home Stanley Padulski

Oldest Delaware County Resident Dies at 102

Matthias Pounds 102 the oldest resident of Delaware county died today at his son Dr A J Pounds home. He cast his first vote for Zachary Taylor, 12th president of the United States.

Delaware Matthias Pounds Delaware County A. J. Pounds Zachary Taylor United States

Death by apoplexy cited in washing machine accident

Newark report says Coroner C. F. Legge ruled Miss Emma Davis aged 53 died of apoplexy induced by fright after her hand was found in the wringer of a washing machine at her Hebron area home.

Newark C. F. Legge Emma Davis Hebron

Mother Fails to Save 5 Month Old Esther Simpson

Esther Fay Simpson aged 5 months died after remains in an Cincinnati hospital incubator could not sustain life. An appeal sought Esther s mother Pauline Simpson to donate blood but hospital authorities reported no response. A woman claiming to be the mother and living out of town left Esther at the hospital August 29 and disappeared.

Cincinnati Esther Fay Simpson Esther Pauline Simpson

Rural Letter Carriers Picnic Set At Athens Fairgrounds

Rural mail carriers from Athens Meigs and Hocking Counties plus families will gather for a Sunday picnic at the Athens County Fairgrounds the annual outing of the Athens County Rural Letter Carriers Association Invitations go out to neighboring counties Congressman Thomas A Jenking will speak on matters of interest to carriers The state auxiliary leader from Washington D C may oversee plans Wives of carriers may join Forty one Athens County members attend Basket lunches will be served at 12 80 oclock Committee members named P D Carr George Grady Jess Pierce and R L Pinkerton

Athens Meigs Hocking Athens County Thomas A. Jenking State Association Washington D. C P. D. Carr George Grady Nelsonville Jess Pierce I8hade R. L. Pinkerton

British Couple To Fly Over Globe Around World Flight Starts

The Vicomte De Libour and Vicomtesse depart Stag Lane Airdrome London in a Moth Safari plane on an around-the-world attempt. Their first stop is Paris and the Vicomtesse wears sheki drill trousers a silk khaki shirt and leather coat.

London U.P Vicomte de Libour Vicomtesse Violette Selfridge Stag Lane Airdrome Vicomiesse Paris

May Draw In Notables For Race Racket

The Illinois Turf Association opened a probe into a supposed scheme broadcasting race track information. Investigators focus on a $559.07 Illinois Bell bill in C. E. Allen’s name for long distance calls to Rogers Hornsby and John J. McGraw, among others. Allen denies any knowledge of the bill.

Chicago U.P Illinois Turf Association Rogers Hornsby Boston Braves John J. McGraw New York Giants Ilinois Bell Telephone Company The Racing Commission C. E. Allen Hornsby and McGraw Allen

Hoover Campaign Denounces Whisper Campaign in 1932 Race

Hoover headquarters express concern over a growing whisper campaign aimed at both candidates. Senator Reed Smoot urges Gov. Smith to avoid “clothesline controversies” while party leaders denounce slander and plan suppression efforts as Curtis prepares a Westward swing.

Smith Hubert Work Republican National Committee Reed Smoot Utah Raskob Democratic National Committee Work Hoover Curtis Kansas West

Murder Probe In Death Of Harold Smith In Zanesville

Police began a murder investigation after Harold Smith 35 a Webb Coal Mine guard and former Zanesville resident was found shot in a ravine near Norval Park. Coroner removed two bullets from temple and John White and others are being questioned as suspects.

Zanesville Fred Arter Norval Park Harold Smith Webb Steubenville G. B. Trout John White White

Toledo Woman Leaps to Death as Children Watch

A Toledo woman believed to be Mrs. Peter Gueff, 43, plummeted into the Maumee River before her two children, Mary 6 and Ruby 5. Her husband, Peter Gueff, 47, is a U S prisoner in the county jail on a liquor charge.

Toledo Peter Gueff Maumee River Mary Ruby United States Uquor

Destructive hurricane hits Porto Rico. many dead

Journalist Thomas E. Benner reports a tropical hurricane devastates the island killing many and causing widespread destruction. Communications are severed, thousands are homeless, water is cut off, and medical and food relief is urgently needed to prevent famine and disease.

San Juan Porto Rico U.P

Two Men Arrested in Mine No 281 Shooting Case

Ray McLaughlin and Wilfred Moody of Hollister face charges of shooting with intent to kill H S Green, a fireman at Mine No 281 Modoc. Both pleaded not guilty, bound over to grand jury on $5,000 bonds, jailed for lack of bail. Green was wounded in groin and arm. bloodhounds aided the investigation.

H. S. Green Modoc Ray McLaughlin Wilfred Moody Hollister Court of Justice Carl H. Porter Athens Lunder C. M. Sanders L. L. Mercer McLaughlin Wayne Wingett Moody Green Ohio Collieries Company Gallipolis William Williams Williams

Cleveland probe of vote fraud resumes with state money

Attorney General Edward C. Turner and assistant John A. Elden renewed the investigation into alleged election fraud in Cleveland, funded by a $50,000 expense appropriation. Officials and attorneys continued passing through the inquiry room, being questioned or offering aid as the committee keeps findings secret.

Cleveland U.P State Emergency Board Edward C. Turner Turner John A. Elden

Recognition of New Albanian Government Under King Zogu

Washington announced at the State Department that the United States recognizes the New Albanian Government of King Zogu. The September 14 disclosure confirms diplomatic acknowledgment.

Washington U.P Zogu State Department

Bank robbers steal $6550 from Collinwood branch

Cleveland police seek two bandits who held up the North American Banking and Savings Company Collinwood branch and escaped with six thousand five hundred fifty dollars.

Cleveland Collinwood North American Banking & Savings Company

Ohio Christian News backs Hoover over Smith on prohibition

The Ohio Christian News official organ of the Ohio Council of Churches editorially supports Herbert Hoover and opposes Governor Al Smith. It argues the central issue is federal prohibition policy and urges voters to back Hoover to maintain prohibition.

Columbus O.R al Smith Ohio Christian News Ohio Council of Churches Herbert Hoover Smith Congress

Watchman fires at peeping trio injuring passerby

In Cleveland on September 14 a 19 year old, Walter Outen, was wounded in the groin by a bullet fired by Merton Beebe, watchman at Keith's East 105th Street Theater. Beebe faces a shooting to wound charge after claiming he acted during a peeping incident spurred by three youths sighted near actress Polly Buhre's dressing room.

Cleveland Walter Outen Merton Beebe Keith East 105Th Street Polly Buhre Beebe Outen

Columbus Stone Cutter Harry Price Found Dead

Harry Price a 35 year old stone cutter was found dead at his Columbus home. Coroner Murphy is investigating the death.

Columbus Harry Price Murphy

Ironworker Drowns After 110 Foot Fall From Bridge

In Cleveland Mike McAneny 42 an ironworker died after falling 110 feet from the Eagle Avenue Bridge into the Cuyahoga River.

Cleveland Mike McAneny Eagle Avenue Cuyahoga River

Fire Started by Oil Extinguished Before Any Damage Is Done

In Nelsonville a trestle leading to Mine No 5 at Sunday Creek Co in Murray City was set afire with oil but stopped before damage. Two men fled as watchmen and locals extinguished the blaze using water barrels. Murray City fire crew aided. Authorities from Athens County and National Guard officers assisted. no operation at Mine No 5 for years.

Nelsonville Sunday Creek Company Murray City Jack Slater Homer Stephenson

Athens City Schools report reveals rising enrollments

Comparative enrollment data for Athens city schools shows growth, especially at East Side School where proximity to new housing increased pupil numbers to 239 in 1928 from 213 in 1927, raising the ratio to 29.9 with kindergarten added under Ohio University. Overall city ratios: high school 23, grades 1–6 average 25.6, all city schools 25.1.

Athens A. F. Hixon Hixon East Side Ohio University Central West Side

Governor Proclaims Constitution Day in Ohio

Governor Vic Donahey proclaimed Monday September 17 as Constitution Day in Ohio. He noted the U S Constitution is 149 years old and urged observance in home schools and public gatherings to honor the bulwark of American freedom.

Columbus U.R Vic Donahey Ohio United States

Hazelton mayor named on Hoover for President committee

In Hazelton Pennsylvania Mayor James G Harvey is listed by the He's Popular Republicans on a Hoover for President committee while Democrats rank him as an Al Smith backer. Harvey says he is not involved in national politics and remains noncommittal.

Hazelton James G. Harvey al Smith Harvey Smillouie

Record Coal Tonnage at Mine 255 and 10

No 255 at Drydock set a record tonnage since resuming operations. Mine 10 at Derthick also hit a record for non union output, loading 714 tons in a day. Pre suspension daily output ranged from 1000 to 1200 tons.

Glouster Derthick

Fire attempt, theft confronts Orbiston coal plant

Oil was splashed on a rail car near the Dinglehoot mine at Orbiston but burned without damage. Guard Jack Anderson at Ohio Collieries Mine No 266 fired twice at a prowler seen near a building. the mine is not operating and earlier violence was reported at the property.

Murray City Dinglehoot Western Fuel Company Orbiston Glouster Jack Anderson Ohio Anderson

Auto Victims Reported Improved

John M Hanover of Hanover Pa and E E W Salem were reported improved today at Sheltering Arms Hospital after auto accidents. Motter sustained bruises and lacerations when his car collided with another Wednesday near Canaanville. Wilson suffered severe burns to the right arm back and left arm when gasoline dripped on him while working under his car last Friday night.

John M . Hanover Salem Sheltering Arms Hospital Motter Canaanville Wilson

State Board Approves Funds for Turner Election Fraud Probe

Columbus reports the state emergency board unanimously appropriated funds to cover expenses for Attorney General Edward C. Turner’s election fraud investigation in Cleveland.

Fragmented text on mobile choices and performance

Readable parts discuss mobile options and performance improvements. Mentions authority and service quality with unclear context. Contains garbled phrases about driving and other unrelated feats.

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