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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1929
Page
1
Winds shift in a danger zone allowing rapid actions by firefighters and residents to protect communities. Dramatic rescues occur as crews battle spreading flames with limited access and shifting weather conditions.
Forest fires roared across Oregon and Washington as shifting winds spared some towns but destroyed farms mills and forests. Eleven people died including Angelo Galligani, with Estacada and Yacob threatened while many residents fled with little more than essentials.
Senator Heflin of Alabama charged that the Democratic party machinery is being used as a private agency to promote Governor Smith for President in 1932 and demanded the resignation of John J. Raskob, chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
In Newburgh New York a rising river tide caused sewer gas backflow and two explosions. The disaster demolished or badly damaged about 50 buildings and ripped up five blocks of pavement. One man, William S. Green, died from injuries after being hurled into an automobile. Over 20 people are injured.
Commissioner R. E. Holz dedicates the Salvation Army’s new Athens headquarters auditorium, filled to capacity as leaders praise the Army’s spiritual and social mission. Speakers include Major Claude Bates and Captain Richard Benton. plans were announced for a fundraising campaign to cover the building debt.
Reports claim Wiesbaden may host French troops after British evacuation with the Rhineland Commission relocating from Coblenz to Wiesbaden. Some doubt a large deployment now given Hague Conference terms requiring Allied troops to exit the Rhineland by July 1930.
At White Plains Supreme Court Earl Peacox faces the electric chair over the death of his wife Dorothy. Seven jurors were selected as opening sessions began. Defense attorney Sydney A. Syme rejected the confession but will not deny the killing in the Mount Vernon area last April and Peacox’s later attempt to burn the body.
CHARLESTON West Virginia September 7 UP C L Heaberlin former state compensation commissioner ousted by Governor Conley appealed to the State Supreme Court for reinstatement Heaberlin was removed from the State House by state police after he refused to yield to his successor Lee Ott Heaberlin had filed quo warranto proceedings which would have forced Ott to show his authority The demurrer by Otts lawyers was sustained making Heaberlin s action an appeal
Judge Louis T. Farr of Lisbon was elected chief justice of the Ohio Court of Appeals by state judges in Columbus. He has served 12 years as a justice and is a former probate jurist of Columbiana County. Judge Lewis B. Houck, Mr. Vernon, was chosen secretary for his fifteenth term.
Ohio lists delegates to the Mississippi Valley Conference on Tuberculosis in Grand Rapids Michigan. Dr C W Kirkland president of the Belmont County Public Health League Bel laire is among those selected by the governor's office.
The Princess Miguel de Braganza, once a New York society figure, is described as the wealthiest woman in America. She has been named beneficiary in four wills from her mother, father, and two foster fathers, with estates ranging from 16 million to 75 million dollars. She married Prince Miguel in Europe in 1909.
Closing arguments in the Bert Barnes manslaughter case tied to the February death of Fred Brooks dominated Athens County court. Barnes testified that he struck Brooks during a struggle after Coates attacked Leonard Coates and George Fetch, leading Brooks to fall and later die.
Caldwell report says three men were seriously burned in a gas explosion at the Cambridge Collieries Co mine near Belle Valley. The victims were J. K. Morris 68 mine superintendent William Dudley 64 and Clifford James 27. All are expected to recover as fire broke out earlier in the day.
Two suits totaling 84000 dollars against Blanchet Bowman Wood were settled and dismissed at the defendants costs in Common Pleas Court Toledo. Plaintiffs charged misrepresentation of a 3 600 000 bond purchase price.
Jewels worth a million dollars were shown in Cleveland today during a five day convention session for about 2,000 members of the American National Retail Jewelers Association. The exhibit is in booths J and closely guarded by security.
In Chicago on September 17, Bart Nicholson aged 20 and Robert Cammy 18 pleaded guilty to two murders, an assault with intent to kill, and numerous robberies linked to seeking money for two unnamed girls. They confessed after telling the court that the killings and robberies were driven by need to buy finery for the girls.
A satirical column by Arthur Brisbane critiques failing schemes and risky actions as a Yak slips from a cautious plan. The piece labels imprudent bets as dangerous, warning readers about overconfident moves and poorly thought out schemes.
Nicholas Roprich notes in Altai Himalaya a powerful yak slips near a precipice but saves itself with a strong grip. The yak was saved at the edge of the glacier.
The piece portrays the United States slipping toward the world court precipice in Geneva. British statesmen and American lawyers, backed by international bankers, drive the process toward a critical moment with unstable prospects.
The league states you may withdraw from the court at any time without implying unfriendliness. The remark is echoed by card sharps on trains and team ships inviting participation in the game.
The text notes France and Italy opposing the close cooperation of Nordic nations Britain and America. It mentions MacDonald in America negotiating naval agreements and freedom of the seas, while Italy and France plan a separate naval conference.
Britain asks France to give up submarines while Paris replies they need a small underwater fleet. France insists submarines are essential to cover ships afloat in case of need.
The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America will continue to challenge an injunction upholding the yellow dog contracts, despite federal court orders removing an objectionable matter. The contracts barred union membership under dismissal threat, and Judge William H. Kirkpatrick issued modifying orders amid Senate criticism by Sen. La Follette.
Paris reports a homeward movement after September 20 and an authoritative source says French troops will fully evacuate the second Rhineland zone by the end of November. Evacuation orders reached General Adolphe Gullaumat at Mainz.
Viola M. Warner a Union Trust teller for 12 years admits embezzling 44.24 dollars in Cleveland. Her estranged husband Hurt Warner is held for investigation. She says life has been a hell and she finally decided to confess after years of torment.
Mrs. Filla May Wiggins, 45, a widow and textile striker, was buried in Bessemer City after being shot Friday night as gunmen fired into a truck carrying workers to a strikers rally in South Castoria. Labor organizers shouted at her grave as mourners stood in the rain, delay due to the absence of J. Lewis Engdol who financed the funeral.
Treasury to authorize six distillers to manufacture two million gallons of genuine Bourbon and rye whisky, with fourteen applying for medicinal whisky permits. Prohibition Commissioner Doran said six plants will be designated soon to resume distilling as stocks run low. Medicinal whisky requires four years aging before use.
Representatives from various sections met at McArthur to elect a new board for 1929 1930 and reelect officers. New directors include F. W. Hush Athens W Bernard Cincinnati W T Calerdine Cincinnati K G Same Hillsboro and others. Discussions covered concrete construction for U S 50 and road wideness 44 feet while travel east of Red House Maryland was set to open November 10.
In New York on September 17 voters faced factional battles in city primaries. Key competition centered on the mayoral race where Fiorella H. La Guardia, GOP regular designee, vied with William M. Bennett who ran as a dry advocate. Queens bore intense interest with borough nominations firing up the contest.
Classified ads advertise a 1937 Pontiac coupe in excellent condition for 385 dollars, 11 O I C pigs seven weeks old, mule colts for sale, a six room house to rent on Madison Avenue Athens for 15 dollars monthly, and a 240 acre farm seven miles east of McConnelsville priced reasonably. A rep will call to explain how to grow business.
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