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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1929

Page

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Naval Affairs Group Continues Naval Lobbying Probe

The Senate advances its agenda with hearings on the Shearer case and Deenen charges while considering a Philadelphia labor injunction and a Vandenberg bill on transfer of judges. The Treasury, Farm Board, and Finance Committee work on tariff and corporate secrecy as House recesses toward October 14.

Naval Affairs Group Deenen Washington U.R Senate Shearer House Naval Affairs Judiciary Committee Senator Deneen Illinois Chicago la Follette Wisconsin Philadelphia Vandenberg Michigan

Hard-boiled Bandits Take Sum at Bank

Four bandits robbed the State Bank in Stoney Ridge taking 1600 dollars. They locked cashier Clarence Moenter in the vault and fled in a waiting car after demanding cash. Moenter escaped the vault later, with the robbers gone.

Stoney Ridge Bank Toledo U.R Stoney Ridge Clarence Moenter Moenter

Autumn Equinox Marks Sun Crossing The Equator

The article notes the autumn equinox at 7 53 A M today when the sun crosses the earth’s equator signaling the end of summer and the start of fall. Ohio forecasts continued fair weather with a slight temperature change tonight and tomorrow.

Ohio

Two Newsboys Die in Columbus Hit-Skip Incident

Ohio air and road tragedies claim several lives over the weekend. In Columbus two 13 year old newsboys Walter Mathis and Charles Provens were struck and killed by a hit skipp ing motorist who fled.

Columbus U.R Ohio United Press Today Walter Mathis Charles Provens Fairfield Dayeoon Mark H. Redman Army Air Corps Redman Iowa Akron Bessie Roebuck Elwood Lhommpseon Cincinnati Casius Burwell Hartwell Nora Carrier Lakewood Warren Charles H. Streckenridge Princeton Ind

Bolshevism Flies Here in Radical Land Commentary

Arthur Brisbane argues on Bolshevism and wealth in early 20th century American discourse. He questions who is richest and who bears responsibility while discussing radical ideas and widespread social shifts.

Airplane cross Arctic route hints at new Russia ties

An aircraft originating in Russia landed Saturday in extreme northwestern American territory then proceeded toward New York. The voyage, at 110 mph over the Bering Straits, suggests growing business ties and prompts talk of expanding air power to counter Bolshevik influence. Secretary Mellon notes strong opportunities for young men amid rising industrial wealth and speculation about the fortunes of Mellon Rockefeller Ford.

Russia New York Bering Straits

Duchess of Bedford Makes India Flight for Amusement

Colonel Lindbergh begins a 7,900 mile flight with his wife. The Duchess of Bedford, now past 69, travels from England to India and back for amusement.

Lindbergh Duchess of Bedford England India

Mrs Charles Cary Rumsey Continues Pageant Tour

A few days ago Mrs Charles Cary Rumsey daughter of the late continues on a Yage tour with social engagements and public appearances as part of her activities following the death of her spouse.

Charles Cary Rumsey

Albuquerque Flooding From Rio Grande Races City

Rain-swollen Rio Grande breached banks after fifty years of record rainfall. Homes flooded and adobe structures collapsed in Albuquerque's northern outskirts. Railroad traffic disrupted by washouts on the Santa Fe. About 3000 people aided by 600 University students helped move belongings to safety.

Albuquerque N. M Rio Grande Santa Fe The State University

Rescue of Woman and Three Men From Stranded Ship

Coast Guard authorities report the rescue of one woman and three men from the Swedish steamer Carijephard aground off Elizabeth City North Carolina. Sixteen people remain aboard and are being brought ashore by breeches buoy as the vessel bound from Canada to Tampa with plaster cargo faces the crisis.

Washington Rept U.P Elizabeth City N. C Coast ‘Guard Kill-Devil Hill Canada lTampa

Veteran Dead in Bridgeport After Fall

Gideon H. Harper 86, oldest member of the Martins Ferry G A R Post, dies from injuries after a fall.

Bridgeport Gideon H. Harper Martins Ferry G. A. R. Post

River captain found murdered near Gallipolis

The body of Capt. William Raike, 40, owner of a fleet of Ohio River junk boats, was found in a field near Silver Bridge four miles east of Gallipolis. Coroner says it appears murder. robbery suspected as money and a cigar pack were found nearby. Raike had been divorced and a property settlement was about to begin.

Gallipolis U.P William Raike Ohio River Silver Bridge Here Raike James T. Hanson Noah Davis

Miss Luella Fox Enrolls in Mt. Carmel Nursing Program

Luella Fox of New Straitsville, graduate of New Straitsville High School and daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Fox, has enrolled in the nurses training school at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus.

New Lexington Luella Fox New Straitsville High School Leo Fox New Straitsville Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Classified Ads Highlight Mules Rooms Hats Cleaned

The Messenger features ads offering six and six year old well matched mules for sale. Prices include 75 cents per bushel for Kelfer Tears. Rentals include two well furnished rooms with private bath on Fast State Street. Hat cleaning and blocking available for 58 cents.

Messenger Fast State Street

New Students Register at Ohio University Freshmen Week

Freshmen enrollment at Ohio University opens with the largest number of applications in history. Registrar Frank Dilley expects total enrollment to reach 2500, two hundred more than last year. Deans Johnston and Voigt host a reception for new men and women at 8 p.m. in the Men’s Union.

Ohio University Frank Dilley Athens Lindley Howard and Boyd Hall John Kr, Johnston Irma E. Voigt

Capital Nightlife Draws Prohibition Enforcement Debate

President Hoover faces call from Senator Howell to clean up Washington’s vice districts. White House backs district officials while demanding concrete charges and stronger enforcement. Dr Clarence True Wilson urges more funding and armed measures to combat bootlegging and arming gangs.

Washington Hoover Howell Nebraska White House Clarence ‘True Wilson Methodist Board of Temperance Wilson Hlowell

They Plan To Live Within Their Income

John Coolidge and his bride Florence plan a simple early American home life in Connecticut. Mrs Coolidge gifts an elegant early American bedroom set signaling frugal, genuine living. The couple tends to marry and settle in as townsfolk discuss their union. Continued on Page Five.

Plainville, Conn John Coolidge Florence John Marence John H. Trumbull Plainville Conn

Huggins Near Death Report Shocks Baseball Fans

New York details Milley Huggins, who transformed the Yankees into a great team, is reported near death. Doctors cite erysipelas of the face as the technical cause, though fans sense a broken heart as the famed manager confronts a faltering pennant race.

New York Milley Huggins New York Yankees

Florence Trumbull to wed John Coolidge today at 4

Florence Trumbull and John Coolidge plan a 4 PM wedding at the First Congregational Church in Maine connected estate circles. Former President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge attend as the groom's parents arrive by car from Northampton.

Plainville Conn Florence Trumbull John Coolidge President Coolidge Mra. Coolidge Northampton Steheon Irving G. Stevens Trumbull Maine Connecticut National Guard First Congregational Church Miss Trumbull White House Coolidge New Haven Railroad

Senator Blease cites narcotics joints near Capitol

Senator Blease, a Democrat from South Carolina, charged in the Senate today that four narcotic joints operate within a few blocks of the Capitol and that their locations are known to those expected to stop them.

Washington Capitol Senator Blease South Carolina Senate

Five Die in Midwest Air Crashes

Five people were killed in separate airplane crashes across the Midwest over the weekend, authorities reported. The incidents occurred in Chicago and nearby regions as investigations began into the fatal mishaps.

Chicago Middlewest

Government vows full enforcement and model system nationwide

The statement promises vigorous investigation by the Department of Justice and full enforcement in the district to establish a nationwide model. It emphasizes immediate action, coordination with enforcement agencies, and adherence to legal structure to ensure stringent application of the law.

Sinclair Claims Persecution While in Jail

Washington D C September 23 U P Harry F Sinclair the district jail prisoner and Henry Mason Day both serving contempt of court sentences for Teapot Dome jury shadowing issued statements from the jail saying they were told President Hoover denied their commutation requests but they expect final vindication Sinclair said he was persecuted by the government for practicing what he asserts the government has long indulged in Day said he is jailed for a crime he did not commit noting observation of a jury became contempt only when he engaged in it.

Washington, D. C U.P Harry F. Sinclair Hinclair Henry Mason Day Teapot Dome Hoover Day Sinclair

37th Veterans Are Now in Belgium

In Crussels on September 23 memory of World War I returned as veterans of the 87th Division Ohio contingent of the AEF marched in khaki with decorations. A reception at City Hall was planned followed by a trip to the Field of Waterloo. huge Belgians crowded streets to watch.

Ohio Waterloo

Senator Burton Still Confined After Summer Grippe Attack

Washington dispatch reports Senator Theodore E. Burton of Ohio remains confined to his apartment two weeks after an attack of summer grippe.

Washington U.P Theodore E. Burton Ohio

Revolutionary forces shell Nationalist troop ship near Ichang

A concealed gun battery of General Chang Fat-Kwei shelled a Nationalist troop ship en route to Ichang from Hankow near Itu 20 miles from Ichang. One Chinese mess boy was killed and 40 soldiers were wounded.

Shanghai Chang Fat-Kwei Itu Ichang Hankow

Investigation opened into deaths of five in Monroe crash

An official inquiry began in Monroe Michigan into the deaths of an entire family of five and a sixth person killed when their automobile was struck by a fast Michigan Central train yesterday near Monroe.

Monroe Mich

Jealousy Sparks Fatal Shot Near Trimble

Jack Lyons, 34, Akron, son of John E. Lyons, was killed by Otto Mohring on Fierce Ridge near Trimble after leaving a beer party. Mohring said Lyons tried to enter his home, breaking a window before three shots were fired. Authorities deem it an accidental shooting following trespass.

Otto Mohring Jack Lyons Akron John E. Lyons Middleport Fierce Ridge Trimble Lyons Mohring L. F. Jones J Yona Anid Mohringah R. D. Wileliana Athens County Sherif William Williams Fred Heck Jones Lyon Williams Tress

Lyons in Ohio River engineer license holder linked to Meigs County

The statement notes Lyons held an engineer license for operating a steamboat on the Ohio River though he may not have worked as an engineer. He was married to Florence Barton, with custody of three children awarded to John E Lyons. Relatives and local officials were reported in Meigs County and Athens amid court actions and disputes.

Meigs County Florida J. Willock Lindsay Lyons Athens Lyons

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