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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1930
Page
1
Sparse, garbled copy shows Ohio employment optimism alongside heated national anti prohibition talk. The piece mentions Dr Fodeott, the Anti Saloon League, and dry forces debating repeal and related policies in the backdrop of baseball and league races.
A fragmented newspaper clipping reports prison population figures in Ohio, noting counts around 4048 and references to dates in January and March. The text references multiple locations and names but remains unreadable in key details.
Prohibition Director announces that women cannot serve as undercover agents enforcing the dry laws. The directive cites safety concerns and limits on jury service as factors. Officials indicate enforcement across Michigan districts, with arrests and fines for violations.
Mayor Tenjamin Olrer faced conspiracy charges after a bail bond was set for appearance before a city committee. Frank Rusteim and sister Mire Mor Opihe were also taken into custody in connection with the probe into beer and wine operations at Rusteim's business.
A bystander report led to the arrest of Flamer Seal Ti after a shooting scene incident in downtown Cincinnati. The case involves Ralphs Waken Galen and a fatal outcome with court action tied to Judge JW Wroeht later in February.
Fragmentary text references a mystery clue and a first clue event. Mentions include a person named Joseph or similar, a district authority, trial or jury context, and a possible admission or ban. Details are unreadable and names uncertain.
Damaged OCR text references appeals, officials, and a trial context, mentioning NY and Supreme Court ties. No coherent events or outcomes can be determined from the readable phrases.
A garbled text fragment mentions various names and phrases, with scattered references to people, places, and events. The passage presents a chaotic jumble lacking clear structure or a single coherent narrative.
A grim report details multiple family deaths tied to a Peach grower named Smith with four or more children among those found poisoned in a rural dwelling. Investigators pursue leads as authorities assess the cause and possible motive in this rural tragedy.
Fragmentary notes indicate President Hoover drafting remarks for a Cleveland appearance. Jumbled lines mention speech elements and local dates, with references to Pembroke, Pepney, and Tyronat amid unclear context.
Fragmentary text describes planning for a drive or event with mentions of places such as Hotel, hospital, and a list of individuals. The readable names include Finan, Master F Prown, Hoya, and a Neadeuarters in Wo Ninn, but the fragment offers no coherent event, date, or outcome.
State industry reports show gains in tube pipe and pottery plants and steel mills with brighter prospects in two months. A nationwide survey by the U S director hints at improved production and employment outlook, detailing gains in cotton and other sectors, amid ongoing industrial activity.
Miss Brookman, author of Heart Hungry and Heart Bandit, emerges as a prolific serial writer and reporter. The Pantimore Post notes her rise from University of Missouri graduate to Sunday editor and active correspondent with storied careers in New York and local papers.
Senator Wesled La Tonex of Waslegiog and others indicate support for a referendum on Prohibition. He outlines two paths to repeal the dry laws a constitutional convention or an amendment to the Constitution, seeking a broad vote on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment.
A 25 year old, son of Mr Rashom, was rescued by volunteers when a floaty destroyed their home on Hetron Avenue. Firefighters saw a hand from a window and carried the lad to safety, while smoke and flames hampered attempts to escape. The man was observed to be unconscious but was revived.
An unreadable OCR fragment from a newspaper page shows scattered words and names, lacking coherent events. The jumble includes possible references to dates and people but no accessible context or readable narrative.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a local or inland swindle involving a deal, backers, and financial figures. The garbled lines mention a backer, a payment, and possible political or local ties, with references to a bank, properties, and a plan that collapsed or remained unresolved.
The court denied a petition challenging the bid process for a state project. The preferred bid of 2 281 dollars was the lowest of 15 submitted to the building commission on August 26, claiming a $95 300 advantage. A $2 000 000 bond guaranteed contract performance.
The forecast covers September 15 to 22 with occasional showers early in the week and mainly fair weather later. Warmer conditions hold into midweek then cooler days with temperatures near normal by Thursday or Friday. A farmer near Bly reports sighting a large hairy creature, prompting field sightings and curiosity.
New Yorkers Mour Games From Top, Cards and Robins In Virtual Tie Amid a tight chase as leaders stay neck and neck in the pennant race. Details are garbled but indicate a close race among Giants and rivals with late balance of power.
The article notes Neion’s team suffer a loss on a Saturday in the sports page, with competing teams including the Cardinals and Braves. It mentions double headers, upcoming games, and standings context, highlighting key matchups and implied outcomes for the season.
The Court of Special Sessions will decide if the new play Frankie and Johnnie is obscene. Members of the cast, managers and the playwright, including M Kirk land, are cited in $500 bail each for participating in what police call an indecent performance. Performances continue under a Supreme Court injunction order secured by the defense.
Report states Mrs Schultz Devoll died from injuries after leaping from a car when her husband refused to stop for a roadside peach purchase. Separately, Wilbur Johnston 52 died by hanging in Soluve ls on Sept 13.
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