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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1932

Page

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Rate Dispute Over Ohio Coal Rates Reaches ICC Inquiry

The Interstate Commerce Commission may probe intra state coal rates from Ohio fields to Northern Ohio. Western Pennsylvania operators protest 29 cent reductions by Pittsburgh & West Virginia Rail Road and contend interstate rates are 39 cents higher, risking Western Pennsylvania coal business as Ohio consumers may accept higher PA coal prices.

Washington U.R Interstate Commerce Commission Ohio Western Pennsylvania Traffic Bureau Pitsburgh-Connellsville Pittsburgh & West Virginia Pittsburgh Wheeling & Lake Erie Cleveland Baltimore & Ohio New York Central Pennsylvania Traffic Bureau Commission Western Pennsylvania

Christian Church District Meeting At Athens

More than 300 members and officials of the Christian Church attended a district meeting at the Athens Church Tuesday morning. The conference theme is Christian Folks and Forces at Work with a Youth Dinner at 6:30 pm and talks on Christian Youth of Ohio and Youth's Place in the Religious World.

The Christian Church Athens Church Raymond F. McLain McLain Christian Youth of Ohio Paul J. Keckley

City Churches Said Failing in Urban Change

Dr Niles Carpenter of the University of Buffalo warned at Kenyon College that city churches face financial and spiritual decline unless they adapt to new urban conditions. He argued cities are not less religious and revivals often begin there, calling on the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio to make religion indispensable to individuals and society.

Gambier, CO U.R Kenyon College Episcopal Diocese of Ohio Niles Carpenter University of Buffalo Carter Arch

Highlights From the Classifieds of Today

An 8 room house with bath and furnace on Grosvenor Street can be rented for 25 dollars per month. An electric radio table model may be purchased for 20 dollars. Sweet cider is available in Albany Ohio. Auto tops can be repaired now with expert service under classification 18.

Grosvenor Street Albany Ohio

Squeeze Play Aims to Boost Farmers Buying Power

At a Cleveland meeting under the Dairymen's Co operative Sales Association executives urge 1500 Northern Ohio dairymen to act to raise farmers share of milk and cream proceeds. P S Brenneman of Jefferson says the event seeks to curb middleman squeezes rather than set prices.

Cleveland Dairymen’s Co-operative Sales Association

Gandhi Begins Hunger Strike in Yeranda Prison

In Bombay on September 20, Mahatma Gandhi, described as a frail 4 pound man in a loin cloth, started a hunger strike unto death to protest British edicts. He was freed just before the fast and remained in Yeranda Prison, seen by millions as a saintly figure. He indicated only a withdrawal of separate electorates could end the strike.

Bombay U.P M. K. Gandhi Gandhi Yeranda

Mrs. Garner Nearing Death as Son John N Garner Stays

In Detroit Texas on September 20 Mrs. Sarah Jane Garner 81 weakening steadily as doctors warn death could come at any time. Her son John Nance Garner Democratic vice presidential candidate remains at her bedside at the family home.

Detroit Texas Sarah Jane Garner John Nance Garner

Feud Violence Prompts Kentucky Governor's Militia Concern

In Frankfort, Kentucky, Governor Ruby Laffoon faced a spate of feuds and cop killings centered in Manchester. Widow Mrs. Frank H. Baker testified to seven deaths and multiple injuries in three days as ambush shootings erupted at the courthouse. Troops were sent, but a general said troops would not stop an ambush as militiamen stayed to guard the grand jury and investigation.

Frankfort U.P Kentucky Ruby Laffoon Frank H.baker Commonwealth Attorney of Manchester Baker John Brockman Brockman

Lottery Probe Opens Davis Is Defendant

New York September 20 United Press. Assistant U S Attorney Louis Meade Treadwell opened the case accusing Senator James J Davis of Pennsylvania of profiting about 173000 dollars from lotteries in which he participated. Davis denied any personal profit and said funds were for legitimate Moose affairs.

New York U.P Louis Meade Treadwell United States James J. Davis Pennsylvania Treadwell Davis Loyal Order of Moose

Disturbing Religious Meeting Arraignments in Athens County

Clarence Mourn and Boob Pierce of Hamley Run arraigned before Magistrate C. H. Porter on charges of disturbing a Hocking Sunday meeting. They pled not guilty and were bound over to Athens County Common Pleas Court with $200 bond each. Constable Frank White arrested them. Walter Duncan of Athens paid two fines in Porter court for possession of intoxicating liquor and intoxication, totaling $110 plus costs. Dallas Glass and Ernest Smith of Chauncey pled not guilty to assault and battery, bound over to Athens with $300 bond each. they are alleged to have attacked Roberta Bil and Virgil Hamilton on Sunday.

Clarence Mourn Boob Pierce Hamley Run C. H. Porter Hocking Robert Zimmerman Athens County Common Pleas Court Frank White Walter Duncan Athens Porter Ohio National Guard Muilsfield Dallas Glass Ernest Smith Chauncey RobertaBil Virgil Hamilton

Ohio Officials Seek Immediate RF C Loan for Relief

A twelve member Ohio delegation urged the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to provide an immediate loan to fund relief efforts statewide and especially in Cleveland, signaling urgent needs across the state.

Washington Ohio Reconstruction Finance Corporaton Cleveland

Ingalls to speak in Gallipolis Saturday afternoon

David B. Ingalls Republican candidate for Ohio governor will speak in Gallipolis City Park Saturday at 4 PM after arriving by airplane around noon and visiting Middleport for a 2 PM address. If weather fails, the speech moves to the Courthouse with special music planned.

Gallipolis David Ingalls Cleveland Ohio aGllipolis Fred Milliser aGllia County Republican Executive Committee Middleport

Last Chapter in Life Drama of Actress Peg Entwhistle

Hollywood mourns Lillian Entwhistle known as Peg Entwhistle who chose death over failure. funeral plans proceed as relatives recount a career rise at 17 with a Boston company and a string of stage roles followed by Hollywood setbacks including a canceled RKO project and an unreleased film. She leaped from the Hollywoodland sign Friday night.

Hollywood U.P Lillian Peg New York Theater Guild Charles H. Enthwistle Boston RKO Hollywoodland

Young Boy Killed in Textile Strike Mob Siege

State troopers restored order in South River New Jersey after a textile strike riot left 11 year old Walter Rozek dead and four others wounded. Brickbats stones and missiles struck as mill guards clashed with strike sympathizers outside the plant. The crowd swelled to about 3000 as violence escalated late yesterday.

South River N. J U.P Atander Walter Rozek

Mrs. Tribe Seeks Home on Palmer Street Ad Draws Interest

Mrs. H. M. Tribe of R. D. &, placed a two day classified ad in The Messenger seeking a Palmer Street home. The listing for a 20 plus room modern house with furnace hardwood garage basement soft water rented quickly to home seekers.

H. M. Tribe R. D Palmer Street

Racketeering Mentioned as Costly to Chicago and Elsewhere

Washington report on the National Conference on Government notes racketeering permeates American business life driving up prices in large cities. Gordon L Hostetter cites Chicago costs at 165 million dollars yearly as a burden on citizens. The discussion emphasizes public service over private profit and mentions new vice president Samuel Seabury.

Washington U.R National Conference On Government Gordon L. Hostetter Employers’ Association of Chicago Chicago Busi Samele Seabury New York Walker

Strike Center In Control of State Troops

In Taylorville Illinois on September 20 120 National Guardsmen were stationed by order of Gov Emmerson to prevent large gatherings amid coal mine labor unrest. A 3000 miner group crossed county lines to Mannera Park where troops intervened. Authorities feared a wider eruption after a bombing and the wage dispute centered on a 610 daily rate versus an 85 daily offer.

Taylorville Til Minera Aseross Sangamon Mannera Park National Guard Lot. Emmeraon Atrife Lilinota Mines

Northwest Is Visited Today

On the Roosevelt campaign special en route to Seattle Governor Franklin D Roosevelt visited the Pacific Northwest to promote national economic recovery. A four hour delay near Missoula due to a wreck delayed the train as it passed through Idaho and Washington after an address to a 20 000 strong audience at Butte promising a conference to regulate silver and mine product prices.

Seattle Wash Franklin D. Roosevelt Pacific Northwest Missoula Mont Northern Pacific Idaho Washington Roosevelt Butte, Moent

Parole Board Releases 56 Inmates from Ohio Prisons

The Ohio Board of Parole authorized parole or conditional release for 56 inmates from Mary ayville Reformatory for Women and the Ohio Penitentiary. Among 46 from the Ohio Penitentiary is Ray Mc Laughlin of Athens County for assault with intent to kill with an October 10 dates.

Columbus Ohio Board of Parole Today Maryayille Reformatory For Women Ohio Penitentiary Ray Mc.Laughlin Athens County

Cemetery Lot Back Alimony Payment Debate

In Chicago in September a court wrestled with paying back alimony when Roy W. Swaneen offered a cemetery lot as part payment. Judge Joseph Sabath heard Swaneen’s attorney state the buyer must use the lot within days, but the condition was disputed and the case was continued.

Swaneen Buperior Joseph Sabath Ph Onty Swanson

Orbiston Man Tries Death by Own Action Second Time

Nelsonville Sept 20. George Holiday six of Orbiston attempted suicide for the second time in two weeks. He slashed his throat with a butcher knife severing windpipe and several blood vessels but not the jugular. Found by Mrs Pack Cook he was taken to Cherrington Hospital, Logan, in serious condition. Weathered by hardship, he sought release as a depressed miner.

Nelsonville George Holiday Orbiston Orblaton Mra Mra. Cook A. K. Walker Buechtel Holliday Cherrington Hospital Logan

Overcrowding Highlighted at Cincinnati State Hospital

Cincinnati, Sept 20. Superintendent E A Baber said Edward Bauer, 15, was badly hurt when kicked by patient Stanley Batts, 14, at the State Hospital for the Insane. The institution houses 20 patients with accommodations for 170. Darrell Ornes noted overcrowding at all state institutions after three patients died from anesthetic overdose.

Cincinnati U.P E. A. Baber State Hospital For Insane Edward Bauer Stanley Batts Baber Darrell Ornes

Seaplane Crash Kills Three Fliers at Quinteros Base

Three naval airmen died when a seaplane plunged into the sea off Quinteros Air Base near Santiago Chile. The accident occurred today near the naval facility. Police and military officials began investigations into the cause.

Santiago Chile Quinteros

Haitian Legislature Rejects U S Haitian Treaty

State Department officials were surprised by the Haitian legislature’s quick rejection of the treaty with the United States aimed at ending American marine occupation by 1935.

Washington State Department

Roosevelt bait and political jabs from Beverly Hills letter

A reader letters from Beverly Hills quotes Josephus Daniels praising Roosevelt and criticizes Curley and Hoover. The missive notes foggy California weather, mentions Amon Carter, and jokes about vitamin A from a carrot. The author signs as WILL.

Beverly Hills Calif Josephus Daniels Roosevelt Joe Curley Boston Amon Carter Texas California Hoover Will

Hundreds of Hocking coal mines resume loading work

In Nelsonville on September 20, 2012, a Stats Special reports 2014 men employed in the Hocking District collieries, up about 400 from Monday. Fifteen mines are loading coal with two more starting cleanup. plans include adjudication of employment under a peace provision and troop movements returning to their posts.

Nelsonville Hocking Dotn Sheller George White

Pirot fatality at Athens County Mine No 2

Anthony Veney aged 24 of Kerrs Run near Pom eroy was killed instantly in a fall of slate at Mine No 2 Manhattan Coal Company after work resumed. Ted Laudermilk aged 22 of Mason City W Va sustained a hip injury and bruises. Coroner L F Jones to hold inquest.

Chauncey Pirot Athens County Manhattan Coal Company Anthony Veney Kerrs Run Pomeroy Alate Ted Laudermilk Mason City W. Va Veney

Dover Man Kills Three at Local Plant Before Suicide

Hare vey Harper, 4, shot three Dover Manufacturing Company employees in Dover today then turned the gun on himself. Homer Kilne, 32, and Harper are near death, while Charles Maurer, 45, and Earl Rausch, 40, are less seriously wounded. Police say Harper had been charged with attempting to poison Kline after failing to obtain work and released on $2,000 bond.

DOVER Harevey Harper Dover Manufacturing Company Harper Homer Kilne Union Hospital Charles BE. Maurer Earl Rausch Kline

Egan Drops Fight and Faces Prison Sentence

Frank J. Egan, once a policeman and public defender in San Francisco, relinquishes appeals after a Superior Court jury sentenced him to life for the murder of his client Mrs Jeasie Scott Hughes. He plans to enter San Quentin within a week.

San Francisco Frank J. Egan Publica Defender Superior Court Mra Jeasie Scott Hughes Egan San Quentin

First Steel Produced At Kusnetsk In Siberia

Moscow reports a first steel production at Kusnetsk, Siberia, where the Soviets plan to build the world’s largest steel mine on what was a barren steppe in 1980. The press and nation acclaim the milestone today.

Moscow Kusnetsk Siberia

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