Athen s Airport Dedication to Feature Air Show
Officials prepare for the dedication of Athens Municipal Airport with a daring aerial show. Columbus stunt flyers led by Corrodi to join Army aces from four fields, Ohio National Guard planes and private craft from Mt Clemens and Marietta. State and local leaders arrive, floodlights installed, tickets on sale for weekend events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
John Corrodi
Columbus
Athens
Corr
Air Acrobats
Cleve Fame
Observation National Guard
Corrodi
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Marietta
Pittsburgh
Dorning
Ohio Electric
Division D. State Hights
Body found at Chi berthshore sparks mystery in Raffles
A fragmentary report notes a body found near Chi harbour area triggering a police inquiry. Details are unclear as the text is damaged, leaving authorities to investigate the circumstances and identity of the deceased.
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Chiberthshore Furn& Hailing Mystery
Scottie Says Insure Insertion Time Messenger Ad
Fragmented ad snippet mentions a time three p.m. and a rate of thirteen thousand. It references dust and a contact number but the overall meaning is unclear and several words are garbled.
Curley Wins Massachusetts Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination
James M. Curley a three time Boston mayor and ardent New Deal supporter won the Massachusetts Democratic gubernatorial nomination in the state wide primary defeating General Charles H. Cole an ally of Governor Ely and former critic. Lieutenant Governor Gaspar G. Bacon defeated Frank A. Goodwin to secure the Republican nomination. The Curley victory surprised many experts who expected a close race aided by Ely and Senator Walsh.
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Boston
James M. Curley
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Charles H. Cole
Joseph B. Ely
Gaspar G. Bacon
Frank A. Goodwin
Cruley
Cole
Ely
U. S
David I. Walsh
Two Tragedies Strike Family in Nashville
In Nashville Tennessee Dorothy Ann Distelhurst, six, vanished prompting police to pursue two leads: possible assault and murder near her East Nashville home or kidnapping. Parents also seek her missing 17-year-old half-brother Alfred Edgar Distelhurst Jr who left home last fall and hasn’t been heard from since May in Tampa Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Dorothy Ann Distelhurst
Alfred Edgar Distelhurst, Jr
Dorothy
Huntington Strikers Capture Fire House
Striking textile workers seized the fire house in Huntington West Virginia injuring four people. A crowd aided by a flying squadron from Shamokin stormed a mill smashing windows. Tear gas dispersed the crowd and state police were called. Seven arrests were made. About 100 workers on strike in Huntington.
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Huntington
W. Va
Shamokin
Commonweal Party Ticket Is Discarded
Secretary of State George S. Myers notified Commonweal Party leaders that their nominating petitions are insufficient and their ticket cannot be placed on the November ballot. The ruling is not official yet, issued so leaders may file an informal protest if they choose.
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Columbus
George S. Myers
New Commonweal Party
Commonweal Party
Strike Ending Expected By Saturday
Washington reports indicate termination of the textile strike by tomorrow at the latest after President Roosevelt asked strikers and manufacturers to end the walkout. The United Textile Workers executive council plans to vote on accepting the mediation board's report, with return-to-work terms under review. If workers resume, losses approach $15 million. the conflict has included 14 deaths and numerous injuries.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Executive Council
The
United Textile Workers
Francis J. Gorman
Mrs. Hattie Burson Dies at Home in Athens
Mrs. Hattie Coe Burson wife of H S Burson died at 10 30 AM at 16 Maplewood Place after months of illness She was born Jerseyville lived in Athens 40 years and belonged to Methodist Episcopal Church Eastern Star White Shrine Home Missionary Society and the Tuesday Needle Club Survived by husband six children Lucius C Burson Walter C Burson Lucile Donzy Geraldine Whittington Gladys Friess Bertine Adelmann Helen Will and one brother George A Coe Athens Funeral arrangements to be announced while friends may call this weekend in Athens
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Hattie Coe Burson
H. S. Burson
Maplewood Place
Burson
Jerseyville
Athens
Martzolff
Methodist Episcopal Church
Eastern Star
White Shrine
The
Home Missionary Society
Tuesday Needle Club
Lucius C. Burson
Glouster
Walter C. Burson
Lucile Donzy
Toledo
Geraldine Whittington
Cleveland
Gladys Friess
Bertine Adelmann
Plainfield
N. J
Helen Will
McArthur
George A. Coe
Robbers Hit Corner Bank on Avenue D and Tenth
Three men robbed the Corn Exchange Bank and Trust Company branch at Avenue D and Tenth Street and fled with about $42,000. A porter was slugged and knocked unconscious. Fifteen minutes later a car likely tied to the robbers was found abandoned at 18th Street and Second Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Corn Exchange Bank and Trust Company
Avenue D
Tenth Street
18Th Street
Second Avenue
Scouts Plan Airshow Traffic Help With Legion Groups
Athens Boy Scouts will assist American Legion members directing traffic at the Athens Airshow this weekend. Troops 1 and 6 will meet tonight at the Scout Cabin to finalize details and an overnight hike is scheduled for Friday night with scouts bringing supper and breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
American Legion
Arch Knowlton
Pain Name William Brown Leaps To Death At Cincinnati Hospital
William Brown a 49 year old Black man being treated for a skull fracture in Cincinnati General Hospital attacked two visitors in his ward after suffering severe pain and then leaped to his death from a third floor window.
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Cincinnati
William Brown
Cincinnati General Hospital
Air Show Weekend Schedule with Parachute Jump
A two day program lists noon arrivals from Columbus and Cincinnati for sky rides and Army planes. Evening stunt exhibition features Pierre Mougey and Joseph Mackey. Mast from Mansfield to perform illuminated parachute jump. Continuous air show with ribbon cutting dog fighting clowning and balloon bursting.
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Columbus
Cincinnati
Pierre Mougey
Joseph C. Mackey
Taylor
Mansfield
Athens
Taylor Mast
Nesbit May Be Pardoned This Year
Columbus report says Jake Nesbit, wife murderer serving 10 years to life in Ohio Penitentiary, may receive a gubernatorial pardon this year. He has served eight years, was made a trusty by Warden Thomas, trained on an X-ray machine, and has worked as chauffeur for Welfare Director McSweeney, gaining outside access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
The
Columbus Star
Jake Nesbit
Ohio Penitentiary
White
Star
Jake
Will Rogers Laments Losses as Wind Affects Race
In a tone reflecting frustration over wind and travel, Will Rogers laments American losses while heading home. He responds to criticism about Western polo teams and expresses resolve to trust his boys and start preparing them for future contests.
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Will Rogers
Stamp collectors seek cancellations for Athens Airport dedication
Between 700 and 1,000 stamp collectors from many regions have mailed envelopes to Harry McKinstry and C M Gill to be canceled on the Athens Municipal Airport dedication date September 23 1934. A special cancellation stamp will read Athens Municipal Airport Dedication September 23 1934. Some requests were received nearly four years ago with up to 20 envelopes from a single individual.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Lakes
Gulf
Harry McKinstry
C. M. Gill
Athens
Charles Butcher of Middleport Is Dead
Charles Butcher of Grant Street Middleport died Thursday afternoon after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife, one son, one sister Mrs Ed Kirkwood of Gien wood West Virginia, and two brothers Elmer of Cleveland and Eli of Columbus. Funeral services will be Saturday at 4 PM from the Grant Street residence conducted by Rev F C Kreager. Burial in Middleport Hall Cemetery.
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Middleport
Charles Butcher
Grant Street
Ed Kirkwood
Gienwood
W. Va
Elmer
Cleveland
Eli
Columbus
F. C. Kreager
Middleport Hall Cemetery
O Ryan resigns as police chief in New York
Chief Inspector Lewis Valentine was named police commissioner to replace General John F. O Ryan who announced his resignation. Mayor LaGuardia announced the appointment. O Ryan will remain until the Lindbergh kidnap case is resolved, including Hauptmann and the $50 000 ransom money.
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New York
Lewis Valentine
John F. O' Ryan
O'Ryan
F. H. LaGuardia
Bruno Hauptmann
Bautzen
Germany
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
John F. Condon
Jassie
Lindbergh
Hauptmann
Booster Association Meeting in Marietta With Thomas Jenkins Speaking
Adjutant L. R. Kelch of Nelsonville announces a Sunday gathering of the Booster Association of the Spanish War Veterans, the Auxiliary, and friends in the Southeast district at Marietta Armory, starting 10 o’clock. East and West Virginia speakers include Congressman Thomas Jenkins. the Southeast district's E. E. Corn of Ironton is State Commander this year. Camp No. 78 Athens gains Ralph Dalton as state inspector and Commander C. D. Dailey as one of eight Ohio aides to Commander in Chief Leon McCord of Alabama.
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L. R. Kelch
Nelsonville
Booster Association of the
Auxiliary
Friends
Marietta
West Virginia
Ohio
Thomas Jenkins
E. E. Corn
Ironton
Die as Big Typhoon Strikes Japan
The Sept 21 typhoon devastated major Japanese cities with 1,376 dead, 3,000 plus injured, and numerous missing. Osaka and Kyoto endured severe losses including 67 collapsed schools, 421 pupils and teachers killed or injured, and widespread building destruction.
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Japan
Tokyo
Osaka
Kyoto
Pomeroy Man Hurt in Crash
Elmer S. Beegie, a Pomeroy produce dealer, was seriously injured when his car and a truck collided on the Pomeroy Harrisonville Road near Laurel Cliff Road. He suffered chest trauma, a deep hand cut, a broken leg and other injuries, was taken home then moved by ambulance to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis.
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Pomeroy
Elmer S. Beegie
Albert Morris
Harrisonville
Laurel Cliff Road
Railroaders Start Strike in Washington Baltimore and Annapolis
Rail workers for the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad walked out early this morning, halting service among the three cities. About 113 conductors motormen and other transportation men left the company buildings and gathered outside with no violence. Washington passengers were redirected to Camden station to reach Baltimore and Ohio trains to Washington.
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Baltimore
Washington
Baltimore, and Annapolis
H. T. Connolly
Road
Camden
Baltimore and Ohio
Nelsonville Woman Is Granted Divorce
Mrs. Carrie Fisk of Nelsonville is granted a divorce from John Fisk in Athens County Common Pleas Court on grounds of gross neglect of duty. She receives alimony consisting of a bed and table now in her husband’s possession and the house with life estate during her husband’s natural life.
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Carrie Fisk
Nelsonville
John Fisk
Athens County
Two Killed in Early Morning Auto Truck Crash
Middletown report says two men died and a third was critically injured when their car collided with a truck early today. The crash occurred on a rural road as darkness lifted and investigators awaited more details.
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Middletown
Hauptmann Had Confederates In Lindbergh Case
New York police say Bruno Hauptmann did not act alone in the Lindbergh kidnaping extortion. Authorities report finding $13,750 of the ransom in his Bronx garage and trace amounts totaling about $50,000 across two years. Hauptmann awaits arraignment on extortion, with homicide charges pursued in New Jersey.
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New York
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Bronx
New Jersey
A. Marty Moore
Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Bullivan
Isadore Fische
Hearing Postponed in Lindbergh Case by District Attorney
The district attorney asked to hold Bruno Hauptmann without bail, delaying his hearing until Monday. Prosecutors say the charge amounts to murder and Hauptmann may plead guilty or not guilty with an immediate hearing.
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Samuel J. Foley
Bronx
Andrew C. McCarthy
McCarthy
Hauptmann
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Prt
Ethis
Fred
Smith
B. McCune
Legion
Court Street
Drum Corps
Bers
Saturn
Raffles
Scottie
New Deal
Curley
the Democratic Party
Tennessee
Slug Porter
New York City
London
O’ryan
Police
Booster Association
Fukura
Kobe
Orient
Pomeroy Man
Moore
John J. Sullivan
Sullivan
Los Angeles
Lindberghe
Fische
Lindbergh Nursery
West Farmer Court
Charles A Lindbergh
John F Condon
Labor Department
Kamenz
United States
Hhe
Hopewell
John
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