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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1930

Page

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Two Aviators Detained in Chile Revolt Plot

Edward Orville De Larin and Reid Smith Doyle, North American aviators, are held in Santiago as authorities probe their role in a plot to incite revolt among Concepcion troops. They carried five exiled Chileans from Argentina and face charges over entry papers and possible air route violations.

Santiago Chile U.P Edward Orville de Larin Reid Smith Doyie Concepcion Argentine de Larin Doyle

Earhart Plane Ferry Arrests Chilean Revolutionists

The Airplane Friendship carried five Chilean revolutionists from Argentina to Concepcion, Chile, after a failed subversive move among troops. Pilots Edward De Larin and Reid Doyle, once Nurba Air Lines employees, were arrested with the group. The tri motor Fokker, bought by Roger Balet, aimed for a Argentina to Spain flight. De Larin and Doyle are described as North Americans.

Buenos Aires Amelia Earhart Wilmer Stultz Louis Gordon Atlantic Newfoundland Wales Argentina Concepcion Chile Edward Orville de Larin Reidsmith Doyle Roger Balet Spain de Larin Doyle

Double tragedy shocks Chicago family in Armour executive home

Ald rich Van Patten, a wealthy Armour and Company credit manager, shot his wife Maude to death in their apartment and then killed himself. A friend R C Frederick who lives below said Van Patten had worried over unprofitable investments and had threatened self harm on several occasions.

Chicago U.P Aldrich van Patten Armour and Company Maude van Patten R. C. Frederick

Ready References for Debaters booklet offered by Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger provides READY REFERENCES FOR DEBATERS a booklet for students debating societies and clubs. It lists references to recent periodicals government publications and books for both sides of questions and requests readers to mail six cents to obtain a copy.

Athens Messenger

Ready References for Debaters booklet request

Information Bureau staff in Washington asks six cents in coins or stamps for a copy of the READY REFERENCES FOR DEBATERS booklet. Address Namie Street, City, State.

Beckley’s Store Looted Again in McArthur

Clothing valued at about 750 dollars was stolen from the J. L. Beckley & Son Clothing Store Monday night after thieves forced a rear door. Authorities seek clues to arrests as prior thefts at local merchants are noted, with similar break-ins reported earlier.

Main Street J. L. Beckley & Son

Today ET peer aT Fo By ARTHUR BRISBANE

A scrambled snippet lists Arthur Brisbane essays with bold phrases about war and politics. It mentions Kansas and Maine and references The Rockefeller Homestead in a fragmentary newspaper tease.

Army Worms Invade Lawns in Millions

A New Jersey agricultural scientist says army worms cover newly sown lawns in millions and travel as a marching swarm. Sprinkling lime and arsenic kills worms but also harms birds and deer, raising concern over broader ecological impact. Worms may disappear after a season, offering little reassurance.

New Jersey Agricultural Department

Insect Destroyer Quest Aimed at Army Worms

The writer questions why chemists from major oil firms cannot develop an inexpensive spray that kills army worms without harming birds or deer. Citing Rockefeller chemists who made a house safe insect killer, the piece asks Teagle Kingsbury and Deterding to produce a pressure spray that blocks worm breathing without excessive vegetation damage.

Hunt for the modern Snark nears with key foes named

The pursuit of the Eighteenth Amendment proceeds with Alfred E. Smith John J. Raskob Dwight W. Morrow and Federal Prosecutor Tuttle among the noted snark hunters, as Governor Roosevelt campaigns this fall.

Alfred E. Smith John J. Raskob Dwight W. Morrow Tuttle Roosevelt

Oust Miners From Company House Property

Charleston officials monitor tense scene as the Kellys Creek Colliery Company seeks eviction of striking workers from company houses at Ward. Several miners arrested for trespassing. hearings begin Thursday amid fears of possible violence. Company plans to import replacements from Pittsburgh due to a ware dispute.

Charleston W. Va U.P Kellys Creek Ward Pittsburgh

Mal to Detail Bank Reverses Daugherty to Testify

A. R. Mal S. Daugherty president of the defunct Ohio State Bank will recount the bank reverses before the grand jury in Washington. He is brother of former Attorney General Harry Daugherty and will be joined by other bank officials and witnesses including Elmer Junk who disputes a $7500 note. The panel plans to reconvene next week after accountants finish surveying the bank’s books.

Washington D. H A.R Mal S. Daugherty Ohio State Bank Grand Jury Daugherty Harry Elmer Junk Junk W. Stanley Paxson

Hearing on demurrer in Athens County school mandamus suits

The demurrer hearing in four Athens County school districts and the Board of Education mandamus suits was completed in Athens Common Pleas Court. Special Judge J M Darby took the case under advisement and plans to rule Wednesday. If sustained, mandamus hearings will proceed. petitions asked education officials to reopen schools closed in South Canaan Willow Creek Hebbardsville and Golden districts.

Athens County Athens County Board of Education Athens Common Pleas Court J. M. Darby Vinton County Darby South Canaan Willow Creek Hebbardsville Golden Albany

Tanks Burning in Lima Oil Field Blaze

Lightning struck two large oil tanks in the Lima Lime field causing about 100000 dollars in damage. Firefighters battled the flames with 60000 barrels of oil at risk as the blaze continued into the afternoon.

Lima O.R

Legge Seeks Protection From Future Wheat Short Sales

Chairman Alexander Legge of the Farm Board urges safeguards against speculative short selling in wheat similar to actions alleged against Soviet Russia. He backs the Grain Futures Act of 1922 as enough to close markets if needed, while lawmakers debate tighter futures controls amid political fallout.

Legge Soviet Russia Lyle C. Wilson United Press Washington U.P Alexander Legge Federal Farm Board Soviet Russia Chicago Board of Trade Hyde Brookhart Iowa Caraway Arkansas Representative Fish New York Farm Board

Printing Of Election Ballots To Be Contracted

Athens County Board of Elections will receive bids for ballot printing Wednesday at 7 p m. David Johnson clerk said appointment blanks for judges and clerks are being mailed and appointed workers should return clips. The board and the registrar of automobiles office will close Saturday afternoons from now until December 1.

Athens County Board of Elections David Johnson Johnson Board of Elections Registrar of Automobiles

Tremor Motor to Visit Athens With Large Ford Plane

The largest airplane to visit Athens, a tri motored all metal Ford valued at 60000 dollars, will arrive at the Athens Airport on U S Route 50 South at 10 a m Wednesday. Local dealer Fred R Beasley will bring the plane to promote aviation and the local field. The craft can carry 15 passengers plus two pilots and is related to aircraft used on trans continental routes and Byrd’s South Pole flight. Initial complimentary flight over Athens and nearby areas will include Mayor R S Wood and other officials. The plane will fly back to its base early Thursday morning.

Athens Ford Fred R. Beasley Trans-Continental Air Lines Byrd South Pole Beasley R. S. Wood Finsterwald F. R. Beasley F. J. Beasley G. K. Bush

Modern Lady Godiva Causes Courtroom Run

In Akron on September 23 a bobbed haired Lady Godiva rode into Squire McIntyre’s Sawyerwood court with two male friends and fled by car. The incident interrupted a quiet session where violators were fined. a tire print suggested she escaped, leaving a case of section 180-36 violations unresolved.

Akron U.P Godiva Squire Liston McIntyre Sawyerwood Squire McIntyre

Athens Mayor Urges Arrests for Traffic Law Violations

Mayor Robert S. Wood directs Athens Police to arrest all traffic law violators after noting widespread speeding and ignoring signals. He cites pedestrians advancing on amber while motorists wait for green, urging stricter enforcement to curb accidents.

Robert S. Wood Athens Wood

Buckeye Kiwanians Leader Visits Athens Club

J Guy O'Donnell governor of the Kiwanians of Ohio spoke at the Athens club last night detailing the civic accomplishments of the local organization in recent years.

Kiwanians State of Ohio Athens Club

Service Clubs Defended by Ohio Kiwanis Leader

Athens Kiwanis Club hosted J Guy O Donnell Ohio district governor who praised service clubs for community benefits. He cited street signs, pool access for poor children, and $1000 spent aiding crippled children, plus playground equipment. Athens delegates to state convention named with alternates.

Athens United States O'Donnell Athens Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Club George Whipple Robert Hess Dwight Rutherford Toledo M. D. Worley R. C. Hopkins E. J. Quidor

Ohio safety chief addresses national body in Delaware

Thomas P. Kearns, head of Ohio’s Division of Safety and Hygiene, urged the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions to view state action as central to the safety movement. He outlined Ohio’s system and said states must educate employers and workers in accident prevention.

Wilmington Del U.P International Association of Industrial Accident Boards Thomas P. Kearns Division of Safety and Hygiene Industrial Commission of Ohio Kearns Ohio Industrial Commission

Unrest in Ecuador Seen as Threat to Ayora Regime

Reported in Lima that unrest in Ecuador could spark a movement to oust President Isidro Ayora. Visitors who recently toured Ecuador say student protests signal a potentially dangerous situation for the government.

Lima Peru U.R Ecuador Isidro Ayora

Wheat Market Attacked Again in Winnipeg Rumor

Winnipeg reports an alleged bid by banks to seize the Canadian wheat pool for 28 million dollars to depress the American Wheat market. Grain men call the rumor fake and say the banks could not obtain funds, with statements expected from the Exchange and pool. James Stewart denied sending the message. the telegraph company says the call was made to them.

Winnipeg Manitoba U.P Winnipeg Grain Exchange Council Exchange Chicago James Stewart Stewart

Grey-Haired Man Returns To Face 1888 Murder Trial

Tyler report details James Franklin Neeley, 70, arrested in Guntersville Alabama for the 1888 murder of Hiram Cooley. Neeley and brother Tom fled. Tom died years ago. Neeley faces trial under 47 year old Alabama law with possible hanging if convicted. Two witnesses remain alive. Cooley killed after a roadside altercation following remarks about a female relative. Neeley previously worked in rock quarries and now refuses to discuss further.

Tyler Tex James Franklin Neeley Alabama Guntersville Marshall County Hiram Cooley Newley Brothers James Tom Tennessee Neeley C. Dpd Scruggs Jim Cooley Gunteraville Kentucky A. ©. Cooley

Athens County Court of Appeals holds fall session

The Athens County Court of Appeals opened its fall session at the Athens County Courthouse and heard a single case. Harry Milliren of Athens faced a sentence of not less than 188 months of hard labor in the Ohio Penitentiary and a $500 fine for possessing intoxicating liquors in his third offense.

Athens County Court of Appeals Athens County Harry Milliren Athens Ohio

Athens County and Townships Share of Gas Tax

Athens County and the townships received a total of 15 500 dollars on Monday as their share of the division of the state gasoline tax. All but 3 500 dollars went to the county with each township getting 250 dollars.

Athens County

Reopened Peoples' Bank after financing by stockholders

Doors of the Peoples' Bank, closed April 22 after a $130,000 shortage in two officers accounts, reopened for business. The bank is financed by a 100 percent assessment against stockholders. The two officials, A. I. Thompson and W. A. Thompson, are in the penitentiary.

First Athens County GOP meeting set for Thursday

The Athens County Republican Executive Committee will convene at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Athens County Board of Elections offices at the Courthouse to organize and plan the fall campaign.

Athens County Republican Executive Committee Athens County Board of Elections

Record Flight Sets Cleveland Newark Mail Route Pace

Cleveland Airport officials announced a new Cleveland to Newark mail record by Pilot Dean C. Smith who, one week after joining the service from the Byrd Expedition, flew 412 miles in 2 hours 51 minutes at 140 mph with 700 pounds of mail. The flight crossed the Hell Stretch over the Pennsylvania Mountains, beating the previous three hour pace.

Cleveland U.P— Cleveland Cleveland-Newark Dean C. Smith South Pole Hell Pennsylvania Mountains

Death of Ohio public official investigated by coroner

Coroner T C McQuate investigates the death of J Clyde Smith commission secretary and Ohio Public Service Company executive found in the Smith home basement with a bullet wound in his left chest.

Death Alliance T. C. McQuate J. Clyde Smith Commission Ohio Public Service Company Smith

Confessed Kidnapper Doubtful in South Bend Girl Case

South Bend authorities doubt the confession of 40 year old George H. Myers claiming he killed 8 year old Marveline Apple on August 27. They say key details do not match evidence and believe he may be insane. Myers was moved to Michigan City for safe keeping as officials weigh charges.

South Bend Michigan City Ind UPI George H. Myers Marveline Apple Myers Sheriffs,office Glen Thompson Thompson

Gun Battle Kills Western Maryland Railway President

Maxwell G. Byers, president of the Western Maryland Railway, was killed in a shootout with his vice president D. G. Gray in the Standard Building offices in Baltimore. Gray was hospitalized in critical condition. police provided limited details as crowds gathered outside.

Baltimore U.9 Maxwell G. Byers Western Maryland Railyway D. G. Gray Mercy Hospital Byers Gray Bond Western Maryland Railway Police

Ballistics Tie Capone Man to Wisconsin Hall Murder

Ballistics linked a pistol seized from Danny Stanton to the Delafield dance hall slaying of Jack Zuta on August 1. Investigators found evidence of multiple weapons, including .38, .48, and a machine gun, in Zuta’s death, suggesting Capone gang involvement. Stanton remains free on bond as police pursue further charges.

Chicago U.P Danny Stanton al Capone Jack Zuta Delafield Wis John H. Alcock Stanton Zuta Northeide Aiello-Moran Alfred J. Lingle Chicago Tribune Capone

Hornsby Named Cubs Manager by Wrigley

Chicago Cubs owner William Wrigley Jr announces star second baseman Rogers Hornsby will replace Joe McCarthy as manager. Hornsby returns with the team from a costly road trip as McCarthy steps aside, possibly to another major league post.

Chicago A.P Rogers Hornsby Chicago Cubs Joe McCarthy William Wrigley Cubs Hornsby Wrigley McCarthy Louisville

Bankrupt farmer files petition as Fayette bank probes failure

IS BANKRUPT COLUMBUS Sept 23 R James Ford Fayette County farmer and heavy borrower of the Ohio State Bank at Washington D C filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Federal Court as Fayette County Grand Jury began investigation of the bank and two others. Ford lists liabilities of 170951 and assets of 99866 with 61685 unsecured claims 71651 accommodation papers and 37614 secured claims.

Columbus R. James Ford Fayette County Ohio State Bank Washington, D. H Fayette

McNeal Fined and Jailed in Athens County Case

Robert McNeal was fined $26 and costs and committed to the Athens County Jail in lieu of payment by Magistrate C H M Porter Tuesday on a charge of intoxication. He was arrested by Constables Joe Jonas and Harry Junod.

Robert McNeal Athens County C. HM. Porter Joe Jonas Harry Junod

United Europe Idea Formalized by Briand Group

In Geneva on Sept 28 representatives from 27 European nations under the League of Nations completed the preliminary organization of Aristide Briand's proposed United States of Europe. The meeting set the framework for future discussions and cooperation among member states.

Geneva Switzerland Aristide Briand United States of Europe Léague of Nationa

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Nurba Air Lines Athens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C Namie Beckley McArthur Arthur Brisbane King Peatures Incorporated Kansas Maine Rockefeller Homestead Mal Lady Godiva Buckeye Kiwanians J. Guy O'Donnell Ohio Kiwanians Industry Canada Telegram Cuba
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