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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1932

Page

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Democratic Club Organized In County and Upcoming Speeches

Athens County residents organize a Democratic club replacing the women’s group with a mixed membership. Kathryn Love chairs with a $1 dues for two. Speakers include Young Hapgood at Jacksonville and Bartlett venues, with a county rally set for Saturday featuring Robert Bulkley and Hogan. Norman Thomas and party plans outlined, joining local campaign efforts.

Democratic Club Bulkley Hogan Athens Robert @. Bulkley Charles M. Hogan Enth L. J. Eberle Democrat Club Vs. Love Edward Young Robert Keenan Secetary Ruth E. Burdette Walter Whitlatch

Guysville Man Ends Own Life In Field Tragedy

Bert E. Baker 53 near Guysville shot himself with a .32 revolver after a field dispute. A farm hand and his wife intervened once as a brother laborer tried to block the shot. Coroner L F Jones said Baker died instantly and no motive was found. Survived by wife, parents, and daughter Nellie Woods.

Bert E. Baker Guyslle L. F. Jones Baker Robert Bean Bean Jones Mash Baker Guysville Nellie Woods Baker Home

Bolin Held on Third Charge in Ohio County Case

Raymond Bolin of Buchtel was arraigned before Magistrate C C H Porter on a charge of shooting at with intent to kill the third charge against him in two days. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to Athens County Common Pleas Court under $1,200 bond. He is also under bond in connection with dynamiting a case owned by Curt Daugherty and an assault alleged to have been omitted on Anthony Briter. Hashman of Millfield faced two counts of assault and battery, pleaded not guilty, and was bound over to Common Pleas Court with bond in each. He requested a preliminary hearing with no date set. George Green, Buchtel, charged with placing dynamite on Oliver Savage’s property in uchtel, last Saturday, pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Porter and bound over to Common Pleas Court under $1,200 bond.

Raymond Bolin Buchtel CC. H. Porter Athens County Anthony Brieter Barry Red Hashan Millfield Common Pleas Court Hashman Herbert Loudermilk Billo Thomas George Greennegro Oliver Savage Uchtel Porter Heavy Common Ieal Court

Flying Family Safe on Land

ANGMAGSALIK Greenland Sept 14 The Flying Hutchinsons eight aboard the City of Richmond were rescued by the trawler Lord Talbot after a plane wreck at sea They reached Angmagsalik by 3 30 p m local time Mrs Hutchinson and two daughters survived a blizzard and the voyage to shore Capt Thomas crew of 12 could not take them aboard the Lord Talbot indefinitely. locals thrilled yet provisions scarce for eight visitors as winter nears

Angmagsalik Greenland U.P City of Richmond Lord Talbot Ikersuak Fjord Hutchinson Dulianehaab Lord Talbot Thomas

Shouse predicts repeal boosts liquor sales and revenue

Jouett Shouse, head of the Association against the Prohibition Amendment, told the Baltimore Advertising Club that if the Eighteenth Amendment is repealed, 17 states would legalize liquor sales and Federal revenues could reach about 1.24 billion dollars. He named states likely to permit legal sale and estimated 39,579,780 barrels of beer would be consumed annually.

Baltimore U.P Jouett Shouse Association Against the Shouse Baltimore Advertising Club Wet Democratic National Executive California Connecticut Delaware Illinois Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont Wisconsin Montana Nevada

Yale Graduate Warner Reaches U S Amateur Second Round

Milton Warner of New Haven, Yale graduate, defeated Gene Vinson of Meridian Mississippi 4 and 3 to become the first player in the U S Amateur Golf championship to reach the second round at Baltimore Country Club. Chick Evans of Chicago won his second round bid with a two up over Perry Hall. Robert Grant of Hartford eliminated Wilfred Crossley 7 and 6.

Baltimore Country Club U.R Milton Warner New Haven Yale University Gene Vinson Meridian Miss Chick Evans Chicago Perry Hall Philadelphia Morgan and Company Robert Grant Hartford

Monoplane on Rome Flight Sees Favorable Weather

The American Nurse monoplane aiming for a New York to Rome non stop flight moved toward the Azores to ride favorable east Atlantic conditions. Reported sightings placed it roughly 450 miles northwest of the Azores and 1,000 miles east of Boston as it held a 100 mph eastward course with winds moderate to strong across the region. Aboard the plane is pilot William Uldrich physician Leon PiscUIh nurse Edna Newcomer and a woodchuck mascot Testwind serving as a carbon monoxide detector.

London New York Rome Azores Islands Azores Ashburton Winnebago Cape Race Boston Air Ministry Atlantic Ireland Iceland William Uldrich Leon M. Piscuih Edna Newcomer Williamsport

McKee Is Different

The New York mayor Joseph V. McKee hosted the first official city hall reception since succeeding James J. Walker as mayor. Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak attended. McKee appeared courteous yet slightly embarrassed and eager to return to his desk.

New York Chicago City Hall Joseph V. McKee James J. Walker Jimmy McKee Anton J. Cermak

Democrats Confident Ohio Will Back State Leaders

Ohio Democrats predicting a November rebuke of Republican leadership after Maine victory. Henry G. Brunner says defeated GOP candidates are "three new forgotten men" and foresees Gov. White re elected as voters reject national GOP leadership while keeping state leadership.

Brunner Maine Columbus Ohio Henry G. Brunner Democratic State Executive Committee David. Ingalls Gilbert Bettman United States White

Red Cross flour distribution requires Athens permit

New Marshfield residents not listed on the distribution chart must visit the Red Cross office in Athens to receive a permit before obtaining flour, announced today by distributor Joseph Barron.

New Marshfield Red Cross Athens Joseph Barron

Pat Hurley and the Rome trip vote attempt in Hollywood

In Hollywood a biting column notes Pat Hurley was drafted to rally Republicans and face the American Legion for votes. The piece mocks his speech as flamboyant and compares it to a radio kingfish moment, suggesting he avoided danger yet failed to secure votes.

Hollywood Calif Rome Hoover Pat Hurley American Legion Pat de Mystic Knights of de Sea Youra Will

Bonus for veterans looms at Hoover convention

In Portland Oregon on September 14 delegates debated instant cash payment of the World War I bonus. A convention floor clash looms as a minority vows to oppose the measure while Nebraska Missouri and Minnesota push for a vote opposing immediate payment. Brig. Gen Frank T Hines defends the administration. Hurley left before a decision.

Portland Ore American Legion Hoover Nebraska Missouri Minnesota Frank T. Hines Hurley Hanford MacNider Canada

Akron Mary Woodfield seeks divorce to settle down

Mary Alice Chambers Outland Woodfield known as Akron Mary filed suit for divorce from Harry W. Woodfield to settle down to a quiet life per her attorney. Akron Mary had been linked to Hy mie Martin in the Cleveland councilman William Potter murder case, though she was not called in the second trial. She accuses Woodfield of wilful absence and failure to support.

Akron, O U.P Mary Alice Chambers Outland Woodfield Akron Mary Harry W. Woodfield E. F. Trunko Akron Mary Hymie Martin William Potter Cleveland Martin Woodfield

Odd Battle Between Snake and Spider Captivates City

In ST. CHARLES Illinois a 10 inch garden snake fights for its life against a black spider entangled in a web inside a city pump house. Ernest Davis water department foreman found them Aug 22 and Mayor Langum ordered no interruptions as the struggle continues with the snake gaining brief freedom only to be retangled. The creature remains stubbornly alive and appears fresh amid the webbed snare.

ST. Charles Ill Ernest Davis Water Department Langum

Maine Results Spur G O P Fight Leaders

Hoover presses Republican leaders to stronger campaign activity after Maine results signal a hard fight for the party. Roosevelt heads on a trans continental speaking tour as GOP aides weigh expanding his schedule and rebuilding efforts to regain Maine in the presidential race.

Maine G.O.P Washington U.P Hoover Roosevelt Sult

Explosion reported in Athens County mine area

One explosion occurred in the Athens County mine area near Beaumont around 9 30 PM last night with no damage reported. The Rendville house of John Hale, employed at Sun day Creek Coal Mine No 9, was stoned around 5 AM with several windows broken. Twenty men worked at Rendville, and other operations listed varying worker counts across multiple mines.

Nelsonville Athens County Beaumont John Hale Rendville Sunday Creek Coal Company Millfield Hollister Orbiston Chauncey Lick Run Black Diamond Lathrop

License Required As Squirrel Season Opens

Squirrel season opened Thursday with plenty of game but two Athens men Fred Weber and Grant Gilkey were fined after hunting Tuesday without licenses. Deputy Swartz apprehended them and Magistrate Porter fined them $25 plus costs. Gordon Bush, the third in the group, had a license so faced no charges.

Athens Fred Weber Grant Gilkey B. F. Swartz C. H. Porter Gordon Bush

Ouimet Sets Nine Hole Golf Record In 1930 Amateur

Francis Ouimet of Brookline Massachusetts, defending champion, carded a medal score of 30 five under par on the outward nine in the U S Amateur Championship match against George Voigt of New York. Ouimet birdied all five holes, breaking Bobby Jones previous nine hole record of 31.

Baltimore Country Club U.P Francis Ouimet Brookline Mass George Voigt New York Ouimet Bobby Jones Minikahda

Roosevelt Proposes Tariff Benefits for Farmers in Midwest

President Roosevelt outlines a self financing plan to grant farmers a tariff advantage equal to industrial benefits. He seeks tax equity, mortgage refinancing, and expanded farm credit while stressing non coercive, voluntary, decentralized administration and cooperation. Operators meet White to discuss coal strike settlement as district officials prepare further talks.

Roosevelt Midwest

Repealists Lose Primary Rights In U S Today

Prohibition and resubmission candidates led several contests in today's primary returns. Notable results include Senator Wesley J. Jones gaining a three to two edge in Washington, Gov. Roland Hartley trailing, New Hampshire nominees Winant and Mosem re elected, and Ernest Gibson leading Loren Pierce in Vermont. Huey Long's operators won in Louisiana with Overton in line against Brousard. Cole Blease appears defeated in South Carolina.

Wesley J. Jones Washington Jones Adan Beeler Roland Hartley John A. Gellatly New Hampshire John G. Winant George H. Mosem Ernest W. Gibson Loren R. Pierce Huey Long Louisiana John H. Overton U. S Edwin Broussard Long Prohibition Vermont House of Representatives Brattleboro Cole Blease South Carolina

Violence at Iowa farm strike escalates after truck assault

A cattle truck driver pushing through picket lines on Highway 15 was attacked in Sioux City as violence re-ignited in the farm strike. Police arrested five suspects after a mass meeting of about 4000 peers voted 436 to 24 percent to continue picketing, with spreading activity into South Dakota and western Nebraska.

Sioux City U.P Highway No. 15 Iowa South Dakota Nebraska

Ohio Democrats hold first Seventeen District rally in Coshocton

Ohio Democratic leaders and candidates for state district and county offices convene at Lake Park Coshocton for the Seventeen District rally. Gov. George White may be delayed due to mine strike conferences.

Coshocton U.P Ohio Lake Park George White

Hearing on coal rates across Ohio fields to Cleveland area

Athens Nelsonville and Logan representatives joined the State Utilities Commission in Columbia for a hearing on prevailing coal freight rates from the Pittsburgh No 8 and Coshocton fields to northern Ohio. The commission seeks rate comparisons with Cambridge Crookedville and Hocking Districts as railroads widen differentials. Railroads must file briefs within 10 days. coal operators and major lines were present.

Athens Nelsonville Logan Colummbia State Utilities Commission Ohio Pittaburgh No Coshocton Cambridge Crookeville Hocking Pitteburgh No Jefferson Belmont Pennsylvania Baltimore & Ohio New York Central Ray Kern Pittsburgh Coal, Coke, and Iron Committee Central States Association William Emery Cambridge Collieries Company George K. Smith Sunday Creek Coal Company

Ravenna Man Held on Assault Charge in Portage County

Fernando Martino alias Fred Martino was jailed in Portage County on an assault and battery charge as New York authorities prepared to transport him for a 1917 first degree murder indictment related to a gang feud slaying of Pasquale Inardone and John Castagana.

Ravenna U.P Fernando Martino Fred Martino Portage County Jalis New York Martino Pasquale Inardone John Castagana

Hoover II to Meet President at White House

Herbert W. Hoover of the Hoover Co. North Canton and delegate from Canton attends the National Conference on Welfare and Relief Mobilization. He will be a guest at the White House in Washington tomorrow.

Canton U.R Herbert W. Hoover The Hoover Co North Canton Herbert C. Hoover United States White House Washington Stark County Citizens’ Relief Committee National Conference On Welfare and Relief Mobilization

Governors seeks end to Southeastern Ohio mine strike

Gov. George White moves to resolve the Southeastern Ohio coal strike after seven hours of talks with miners and state officials. Two conferences are planned with mine districts and union leaders to decide if further delay can be avoided. Miners present compromise proposals drafted by a five member committee at the session led by James Berry of the State Division of Mines.

Columbus Southeastern Ohio George White Pomeroy Crookeville Hocking Adjt Frank DB. Mead Minera James Berry State Division of Mines

Miners and operators near settlement after lengthy talks

After five hours of discussion between administrative representatives and the miners, a plan was to be sent to coal operators for review. Governor White expected further meetings with miners officials, the governor, and General Henderson to iron out serious differences. Key issue is restoring strikers to pre strike jobs, with some mines already filled by others, and minor disputes over Miners Burial Association funds. Miner delegates declined to comment, but left in good humor.

Minera Furthe Henderson White Ievolves Burial Association Lee David Watkins Savage Percy Tetlow

Bettman Proposes Debate Dates On Prohibition Question

Republican U S Senator candidate Gile Bert Bettman proposes a Cleveland debate with Democrat Robert J Bulkley on Sept 28 or Oct 1 to address the prohibition issue and other topics including tariff, revenue, and relief. Bettman urges speed so checks clear of prohibition concerns.

Columbus U.R Gilebert Bettman Uni Robert J Bulkley Cleveland Bettman

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