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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1932

Page

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Plan to Save Coal Industry Outlined by Ohio Group

The Burn Ohio Coal Association proposes a twofold program to boost production toward a 50,000,000 ton cap and create labor-operator-consumer cooperation. A welfare department would clear grievances, not arbitrate disputes, with a board to be chosen from six Ohio producing areas and local groups in all 25 counties to handle local issues. Field workers will be deployed to major coal counties amid civic, labor, and operator participation.

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Jilted woman acids sweetheart blinding attack near Geauga Lake Park

In Cleveland a 24 year old divorcee Marie Exner threw a vial of acid into the face of her 34 year old sweetheart Charles J Malacek after he refused to marry her. Malacek was left hopelessly blind in one eye and in serious condition at St Luke's Hospital. Exner was arrested at Central Police Station after screaming that no other girl would marry him. The assault occurred in Malacek's car on a remote road near Geauga Lake Park.

Cleveland U.P Charles J. Malacek St. Luke’s Hospital Marie Exner Central Police Station Malacek Geauga Lake Park

Japan League Battle Opens Over Manchurian Question

Geneva reporters describe a looming clash between Japan and the League of Nations over Manchuria. Victory for the League would extend its authority in world affairs. defeat could undermine the League. The Council met ahead of Monday’s assembly to discuss the Lytton Commission report.

Geneva U.R Japan League of Nations Manchuria League Council of the League League Commission Lord Lytton Great Britain

Officials Use County Money To Play Market

Bryan Colorado September 23 Two men Robb county treasurer and Hitt his chief deputy say they embezzled forty seven thousand six hundred seventy eight dollars from Williams County funds over seven years. They claim profits from stocks totaled nine thousand and thirteen thousand dollars but no money was returned.

Bryan, CO U.P Williams County Lewis H. Robb Prather Hitt

Snake versus Spiders in Elgin New Sport Draws Crowds

In Elgin Illinois on September 23 a novel contest unfolds with two spiders facing a single snake. Local residents note Elgin hosts twice the participants of nearby St. Charles where the craze began. Bank clerk Roland Swanberg reports the match has run for a week in a basement.

Elgin U.P St. Charles Roland Swanberg

Athens High teachers to survey living expenses

Athens High School staff begin an expense study and plan an extensive survey for the Ohio Schools Survey Commission. The commission, created by Gov. George White last year, operates under director Dr. Paul Mort.

Athens High School Ohio Schools Survey Commission George White Paul Mort

Wisconsin and Wall Street Enigmas in Morning Papers

Beverly Hills notes Wisconsin and Wall Street as puzzling topics in today’s papers. The writer mocks McKee’s acting as New York mayor and criticizes Walker’s choices, mentioning a great night and radio static that masked political speech.

Beverly HI Hills Calif Wisconsin McKee New York Walker Jimmy

Locomotive Followed To Stop Bootlegging Arrest

Los Angeles report: rancher Joe Davis saw a locomotive ride through traffic and stop at a highway crossing. He alerted police and led to the arrest of a bootlegger at a street address. Deputies seized ten gallons as Davis’s wooden locomotive, used as a prop, was driven by American Legion members.

Los Angeles U.P Joe Davis Rivera Davis Southern Pacific Hall of Justice Ray Morris American Legion

Mother describes fiend attack as she slashes children

In Los Angeles a mother, Harriet Pulp, 31, told police a female fiend cut her four children and attacked her. The children Marvin 9 Harriet May 7 Roland 6 and Courtney 3 said their mother wounded them and tried to kill herself. Doctors expect recovery. A psychiatrist was awaited and Mrs Pulp is separated from her husband.

Los Angeles U.P Georgia Street Harriet Pulp Marvin Harriet May Roland Courtney Marvin and Market May

Poling Plans 25000 Mile Stump Tour for 201 Speeches

Dr Daniel A Poling dry leader will undertake a 25000 mile air tour across 31 states for 201 speeches supporting the Republican National ticket. He heads the Allied Forces for Prohibition. The trip begins from Topeka Kansas in a Lockheed plane named Raymond Robins and will run three circuits beforeElection Day in Portland Oregon.

Washington Daniel A. Poling Republican National Poling Allied Forces Prohibition Topeka Kan Raymond Robins W. Roy Breg Portland Ore

Federal Rule Over Utilities Inevitable Says Power Leaders

Washington leaders in the electric power industry say federal regulation of utility holding companies is inevitable following the Insull collapse and related disclosures. They expect the issue to rise next winter in Congress and debate whether regulation will be strong or weak.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Portland, Ore Congress

Herbert Hawk Dies in Willow Creek Community

Herbert Hawk 55 of Willow Creek Route 7 died at his home this morning at 9 35 from apoplexy. He is survived by a widow and five children Harold Columbus Mrs Fred Burch Canaonville Mrs Earl Daily Athens and Paul and William at home. One sister Mrs George Chrisman Logan also survives. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p m at Clarks Chapel with burial in the adjoining cemetery

Willow Creek Herbert Hawk Route 7 Harold Columbus Fred Burch Canaonville Earl Daily Athens Paul William George Chrisman Logan Clarks Chapel

Kid Lives On in Texas as Famed Outlaw Billy the Kid

A Texas rancher claims Billy the Kid, the Old West killer, is alive in the hills near Mentone. He says Sheriff Pat Garrett killed a Mexican instead, and Billy, aged and white haired, visits settlements to play fiddle at dances.

Old West Texas Mentone Billy the Kid Billy Pat Garrett

Hunterdon Mine Guard Shot as Pickets Defy National Guard

Taylorville Wil September 23 U P Two hundred pickets backed away in a tear gas assault after defying National Guardsmen who ordered no interference with reopening the Peabody Coal Mine at Langleyville near here More than 180 Guardsmen with machine gun detachments deployed at 7 am to compel workers back at the wage cut site Troops moved to another crowd and lifted machine guns from the entrance to a cross road as they prepared to use force to keep the mine operating

Taylorville Wil U.P National Atate Treepa Langleyville

Flower Show Opens At Athens High School Tonight

A steady flow of colorful entries fills the Gymnasium at Athens High School as preparations for the city wide flower show near completion. Thirty three classes cover perennials gladioli dahlia cannas zinnias asters cosmos marigolds miniature gardens aquariums and winter bouquets. The show runs 7 to 9 p m tonight and tomorrow with judges awarding prizes early next week.

Athens High School Memibers Art Department

Thieves Break Into Rot High School in Athens

Thieves forced a front window of the Athens High School building last night and escaped with small sums of money. The break in was discovered by the janitor at 5 o clock this morning. Chief E. B. Finsterwald ordered an investigation into possible amateur burglars based on tools and clues left behind.

Athens High School Finsterwald

Couple Dies in Flames After Car Crash

A young couple died in a car fire when their motor vehicle collided with the rear of a heavy truck and telescoped into flames in Covington. A boy and a girl survived in critical condition.

Covington

Rich haul in Redwood Falls bank robbery

Five machine gun bandits robbed the State Bank of Redwood Falls Minn today of about $25,000 and kidnapped two bank employees.

Redwood Falls Minn Redwood Falla

Betcha a Thousand Dollars I'm Right

Chicago reports 12-year-old James Noble Jr. boasted of a wager of 1000 dollars and showed genuine currency including a 1000, 500, and two 50 bills. He claimed his father planned a Denver trip and hid the tin can in the closet. police seek the father as he failed to return.

Chicago James Noble, Jr James Denver

Predict Long Tough Winter

In Cleveland on September 24, Captain Curley Wilson, Brookside Zoo superintendent, notes animals sense an early harsh winter. Starlings depart south, squirrels hoard nuts, bees store honey as wolves grow shaggy. He predicts snow packed high against sills and icy winds from the North.

Cleveland Brookside Zoo Curley Wilson

Insiders Lose Too in Banking Troubles

In Chicago on September 23 insiders in Inaull Utilities Investment Inc faced public disclosure of stock purchases below market price as the firm is declared bankrupt. The same announcement reveals Corporation Securities Co bankrupt, wiping out hopes for investor returns in the $390 million enterprise. The list of 206 favored purchasers includes Owen D. Young Booth Trimble Gerard Swope and numerous Chicago business leaders.

Chicago Samuel Inaull Hia Inaull Utilities Investment, Inc Corporation Securities Co Owen D. Young Booth Trimble House of Representatives Gerard Swope General Electric

Jassie Hopeful Condon Traces Lindbergh Ransom Hoaxer

Dr. John F. Condon known as Jassie continues to pursue the man who duped him into dropping fifty thousand dollars of Lindbergh money over a Bronx cemetery wall. Seven ransom bills with Lindbergh serial numbers were found in Canada, and Condon reports ongoing talks with Federal agents.

Canada Condon Federal Secret Service

Woman cabinet likely if FDR elected, sources say

Democratic circles close to the Romines say a Roosevelt victory could bring America's first woman cabinet member. The United Press notes this is a possibility discussed in New York on September 2.

New York U.P Franklin D. Roosevelt America United Press Romines

Progressives' Vote Seen As Roosevelt Aim In California

In San Francisco and Sacramento Franklin D. Roosevelt courted the Progressive Republican bloc led by Senator Hiram Johnson. The Democratic nominee outlined a campaign aimed at Hoover voters and the nation, delivering speeches before large crowds while Johnson reportedly offered cautious support without full endorsement.

AN Francisco Franklin D. Roosevelt California Hiram Johnaoen Hoover Roosevelt Johnson Sacramento San Francisto

Col Slattery Dies Leader In Civil Engineering

Colonel John Rudolph Slattery, longtime head of New York City subway system and famed civil engineer, died today in New York. A West Point graduate, he built Mississippi levees and later led NYC subway operations. He was reared in Cincinnati, with family ties to Athens and Ocala Florida.

New York City John Rudolph Slattery United States New York Colonel Slattery West Point John Lena DeSteigner Cincinnati Athens Frank Logan Ocala Fla Slattery Mississippi River Rudolph DeSteiguer

Miss Mary Louise White Appeals for Governor Support

Miss Mary Louise White daughter of the governor spoke to the Women’s Democratic Club in Lancaster on September 2 urging members to back her father and the full ticket.

White Lancaster Mary Louise White Women’s Democratic Club

Quick Thinking Bus Driver Saves Kids on Bus

Clem Harkrader, 60, school bus driver in Hamilton, was stricken with paralysis but motioned to passenger Roy Spoffurger to take the wheel. Spoffurger then drove to safety as doctors report Harkrader in serious condition at Monroe, his home.

Hamilton Clem Harkrader Harkrader Roy Spoffburger Monroe

Observer Withdrawn After Peace Plan Rejected at Mine No 267

Violence renewed at Mine No 267 of the Ohio Cablemen Company near Glouster after the company refused to accept Gov. White’s amended peace plan. National Guard observers were withdrawn and guards exchanged fire as road blocks and phone lines were cut. guard Hagedorn was wounded in the incident. Company official Jones defended employing Belmont County workers and refused to dismiss them, citing familial ties and ongoing labor tensions. Continued on Page

Thekommittee Hocking Hunterdon Ohio Collieries Company George White National Guard Corning Sunday Creek Shady Hill Coal Company Ohio Cablemen Company Glowster Floyd Hagedorn St. Olatraville Bulleta Fred Mets Arma Moepital John 8. Bhetier G. S. Jones Belmont County White Mr. Jones Sheller Jones Hillatdes Albert Bolin Mike Mustaman Hagedorn Glouster Nelsonville Sheriff's Athena George Masp Charlea Bayless Athens Frank A. Hagedorn

Presbyterian Church Welcomes Ohio University Students

The Presby Church in Athens will host a Sunday night welcome service for Ohio University students. The theme centers on life of students with short talks by Ruth Stackel, A B Hansen, and Rowena Kesler, plus special music. Westminster Fellowship hosts include Stackel, Wilson, Dalton, Smith, Jacobs, Hiles, Shannon, McLean, Campbell and others.

Ohio University Presb Athens Ruth Stackel A. B. Hansen Rowena Kesler Westminster Fellowship Council Stephan John Mclean Boyd Harry Woo Qe Madge Campbell Dawg

Also Mentioned on This Page

Welfare Department ST. Clairsville Burn Ohio Coal Association Nelsonyville Manhattan Coal Company Tropic Crooksville Eadquarters Frank Dr. Henderson James Berry John 8. Shetler Lee Hall U.M.W. of A Lord Talbot Iceland Thomas Watson Robb Hitt Fort Wayne Ind Treasury Wall St Will G.O.P Collieries Head National Guards Peabody Coal Mine Rot High School Cleveland Zoo Inauil Jassie William KE. Borah Idaho Boise Col. Slattery Shetler Thei Presbyterian Church
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