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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1931

Page

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Indiana Upsets Ohio 7 6 to End Buckeye Streak

Indiana University defeats Ohio University 7 to 6 at Bloomington halting Ohio's 39 game Buckeye Conference win streak. Regular Indiana backs Saluski and Sawicki pave the second half surge, with Edmunds passing to Lyons for the Hoosiers' only touchdown. Snyder blocks a punt for Ohio's lone score, as Indiana's defense bottles up the Bobcats in the final minutes.

Snyder Ohio Grover Mitchell Messenger Bloomington Ind Indiana University Ohile University Buckeye Bobcats Indiana Saluski Sawicki Roosters Sintic Basl Sawick Rinmands Tno Edmunds Ilne Lyons Edamunds Wood Snyer Fred Jeffrey Bobcat Wail Hoosiers O'Pasik Saluskh J Robeat Jones Fed Gabriel Dowhs

Knives Doctor After Quarrel in Memphis Office

Memphis physician Cash King was stabbed just below the heart in a quarrel at his office. Police say Hunter Wilson, former Tennessee attorney general, attacked King after an argument over a former patient, King was taken to Baptist Capital with critical condition. Wilson arrested per police.

Memphis Tenn Cash King Hunter Wilson Tennessee Will D. Lee Wilson Igor. King Dr. King

Athens Heavy Rain Hits Athens District and Lightning Strikes

A torrential rainfall the heaviest in two years struck Friday night in the Athens district accompanying a violent electrical wind storm. Near Chauncey nine people were stunned when a lightning bolt struck a residence causing severe damage. A bolt damaged Brimstone Ridge west of Coolville destroying several barns. Earl Sycks and family suffered major roof and internal damage at Sand Ridge near Chauncey. two-year-old Norman Theodore was prostrate. The family recovered by Saturday aside from shock. a fire started in the home but was extinguished by rain.

Athens Chauncey Brimstone Ridge Coolville Earl Sycks Sand Ridge Norman Theodore

More Pounds More Smiles Gold And Gloom Coal In Washington

TODAY Washington faces inflation talk and market moves as Britain slides from gold. Cyrus H K Curtis and Merlin frame finance while Wall Street and London show contrasting fortunes. In Washington a cool breeze brings peaches five for five cents and a 20 cent taxi fare as President Hoover lunches calmly amid a payroll economy.

Anthur Brisbane Washington Hing Festures, Inc Ashington Cyrus H. K. Curtis England London Wall Street Merlin Witch of Uncle Sam

Refugees Flee War Zone From Manchuria Into Peiping

Thousands of refugees streamed into Peiping today from Manchuria war zones. Hundreds faced destitution as they searched for shelter and food in the ancient capital. Rail and road routes to the northeast carried fleeing families amid feared renewed clashes between Japanese and Manchurian forces. Peasants and small shopkeepers deserted properties seeking safety within the Great Wall region.

Peiping Manchuria Great Wall of China

Britain Divided Over Early General Election on Tariff Issue

London reports show Britain split into two camps over an early general election focused on tariffs. Predictions of a late September dissolution and a countrywide appeal pressure leaders, with Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and the government aiming to manage plans while an official denial dismissed talks of a Chequers meeting with Stanley Baldwin and Sir Hubert Samuel.

London U.P Great Britain J. Ramsay MacDonald MacDonald Chequers Court Stanley Baldwin Jeader Hubert Samuel

Storms Bring Rain and Damage Across Athens District

A Friday night storm cooled the Athens district with a drop to 63 from the eighties as rain and wind caused flooding and minor destruction. The Weather Bureau in Columbus forecast fair, cooler weekend weather. The Hocking River rose to 3.80 feet Saturday morning, while reports of toppled trees, upset furniture, blown fuses, and damaged crops surfaced near Coolville Rockland and Fairview. Total rainfall reached 1.52 inches, noted by Athens County observer Mrs. C N France, with statewide damage including a lumber plant fire in Columbus area and two downed planes in Pennsylvania.

Athens Weather Bureau Columbus Hocking C. N. France Athens County Coolville Bailey Farm Fairview Rockland Richland Avenue Grosvenor Street Morris Avenue Mra. C. N France Hamilton Hall Cleveland Pennsylvania Nehming

Shooter Freed by Coroner Verdict in Sandusky Homicide

Sandusky September 26 A coroner’s jury ruled the death of Clair Hunt 22 accidental after Frank Slocum a nearby farmer shot him last Monday night Slocum testified I did not know who I was shooting at A letter from Mrs Slocum to Hunt mentioned meeting by a lac bush and she had left with Hunt for Oregon last June leaving a baby behind

Chioan Sandusky N. Squire Clair Hunt Frank Slocum Huron Slocurm Lberty Hunt Slocum

French statesmen begin first postwar pilgrimage to Germany

Paris dispatch reports Premier Pierre Laval and Foreign Minister Aristide Briand departed for Berlin marking the first friendly French official visit to Germany since 1914. The French line adjusted the Ile de France sailing to move Laval’s trip to Washington earlier.

Paris U.R Germany Pierre Laval Aristide Briand Berlin France Laval Washington

Two Luhrig Men Killed as Auto and Streetcar Collide

Nelsonville dispatch reports two Luhrig men died after a roadster collided with a Nelsonville bound streetcar near the Dug-Out on State Route 31 below Nelsonville Friday night. Driver Kenneth Hawk, 28, and a passenger Clarence Neal, 35, died from traumatic injuries, while James Jones, 30, died at Logan hospital after being taken there. Hawk survived with minor injuries and provided details of the crash. an inquest returned an accidental death verdict.

Luhrig Nelsonville Clarence Neal James Jones Driver Archer Seeme Clarence Enoch) Neal Logan Hospital Jones Buechtel Kenneth Hawk Lunrig George Bateman Hawk Neal Buchtet Kimberly Road Hrwl Stout L. F. Jones Athens Feter Barrows Dave Neal Central Avenue Jeff Dave New York U. S. Navy Oscar Hobert Akron Walter Plains

Two Meigs Countians Die Saturday Morning

Nelsonville and surrounding areas report the deaths of two local men on Saturday morning as part of a broader set of community notices. The page also notes upcoming Grand Jury selections for November and several Pomeroy Trend items, along with various local updates from Nelsonville, Chauncey, Glouster, and Logan.

Meigs Grand Jury Pomeroy Trend News Nelsonvita P. T. A. Groupe Nelsonville News Pago Tf. Eines Hocking County Logan News Pagotu Hoover Congress Mariah Bush Snyder London Chauncey P. T Columbus Morgan County

Prayer Marathon Ends Early in Johnston City Church

In Johnston City Illinois the dawn to dusk prayer marathon ended at 3 a m four hours early due to cold weather and fatigue. Rev G T Kenney led the session at Washington Avenue Baptist Church as 98 prayers were offered including pleas for business miners farmers and volunteers. Several telegrams arrived from Chicago Cleveland and other cities praising the effort though many participants had to quit weary and cold.

Johnston City Ill Iministera Washington Avenue Chicago Cleveland Kinney

Denials From Legion Leaders On Dr Wilson Assertions

Prominent American Legion members at the Detroit convention rejected Dr Clarence True Wilsons claims as misinformed or slanderous. Past national commander Yowant P Savage and other leaders denounced his remarks as insulting to sober, well behaved veterans. Senator James A Heed and Maj Gen Milton J Foreman echoed the attack, labeling the accusations as unfounded and harmful to the Union’s war record.

Chigagg Clarence True Wigan Detraig Yowant P. Savage Wlixen Pas Jena A. Fitteté Wilson Milton J. Foreman Wilaatt Haj Wan Wieh Ubuggs Kananap City Cartier United States James A. Heed Legion Wilden United States France

Trade bodies urged to bolster industry regulation plan

Washington September 2018 Frederick M Felker director of the commerce department bureau of foreign and domestic commerce unveiled an administration plan to stabilize industry by making trade associations more influential Felker said the plan targets anti trust laws and would enable industry groups to identify wasteful practices and cut overheard costs The program has been piloted in small retail and confectionery sectors and the department says it is ready to expand to others as a concrete, research based approach to curb waste and improve efficiency

Washington Frederick M. Feller Commerce Department Bureau of Foreigt Dementia Commerce Folker Algaritia Pole Af Ntl Porta Ha June Pia Waate

Hyde To Study Beer Benefits

Kansas City sept 26 A R E Arthur M Hyde secretary of agriculture arrived to gather data from agriculturists on benefits from resuming beer production He said the investigation is department initiated and not at the President's request nor to modify prohibition laws He expects data on potential employment if breweries reopen in the territory

Kansas City Arthur M. Hyde Hyde Washington

Gandhi Is Booed as He Visits Lancashire Mills

Mahatma Gandhi was cheered and booed by crowds in Darwen Lancashire as he toured smokeless cotton mills in a boycott of British cloth for India. Police were posted along the two miles of streets but the scene remained orderly with no protests.

Darwen Lancashire Eng Mahatma Gandhi Tedey India Gandhi

Set Clocks Back Sleep Extra Hour in Standard Time

New York report notes communities will revert to Standard Time at 2 4 a m on Sunday, ending Daylight Saving. Clocks go back one hour, giving an extra Sunday morning sleep for those who prefer late lounging.

New York

Dry Issue Before Church in Denver Prohibition Debate

In Denver on September 24, a report to the House of Bishops from the Joint Committee on World and Nations Probremas discusses prohibition within the Episcopal Church. It criticizes current liquor laws without offering a concrete solution and notes church leaders acknowledge liquor problems while rejecting sole blame on Prohibition for social ills.

Denver Colo U.A Episcopal Church Hayue of Bishops Joint Committee On World and Nations Dafenna Iawa Ue Shure Enmmiites Wendt Tewlesanenn

Rules Man Can't Drive Judge Suspends One of Car After Manslaughter Conviction

Cincinnati report states 53 year old contractor Joseph Stein was convicted of manslaughter after his car struck and killed Catherine Westerman in May. Judge Thomas Darby sentenced him to 20 days in jail and banned him from driving again. Stein had been drinking and previously served 18 months in the Ohio Penitentiary for a similar crime.

Cincinnati U.A Joseph Stein Thomas Darby Stein Catherine Westerman Ohio

Frosts in Light Present Week May Hring Sharp Drop in Temperature

Weather forecast for next week in Ohio Valley and Tennessee expects generally fair conditions with a shower period midweek. Cool Sunday night and Monday to Tuesday, then cooler later in the week. frost probable near week end in the Ohio Valley. Great Lakes region mostly fair with slight temperature dips midweek.

Washington Sept. B Ohio Valley Tennessee Great Lakes

Governor Murray Visit Prompts Oklahoma Commentary

In Oklahoma Chelsea notes Governor Murray is away in St Louis addressing unemployment and will travel to Little Rock to tackle the cotton situation. The piece likens him to Jimmy Walker, reflecting midwestern calm on prohibition while prices for basic goods climb.

Chelsea Okla Oklahoma Murray St. Louis Little’ Rock Jimmy Walker Middle West Youra Will

Mines To Operate Monday In Sunday Creek Coal Field

News notes report miners and operators in the Sunday Creek coal fields reach a tentative settlement after days of strife. Negotiations led by Adjutant General Henderson Colonel Shetler and Governor White aimed to calm tensions. A plan seeks marking mines and resuming work Monday with checkweighmen at key mines including No 6, Murray City and 10-X.

Nelsonville Heding Sunday Creek Valley Frank D. Henderson John $. Shetler George. White Acem Sunday Creek Coat Company James Herry Division of Alu Taro Shott No. & Mine Murray City Aine Western Hor Orbiatohs Imines Lang Atelice Torwart Mond Fata Tel Columbas Wiiy Agreemant Shetler Neteo Dative Barry State Mine Department Shetler Saya Ming Wenters Fuel Company

McClelland Appointed Probate Judge in Franklin County

Columbus Ohio September 26 G P McClelland attorney was appointed probate judge for Franklin County by Governor Wilts after Homer vacated the post amid misconduct charges. McClelland, a 20 year Ohio State University trained lawyer, previously lost a common pleas judge bid to Charles Leach. The appointment sparks controversy amid a public dispute involving Opal Eversole and local papers.

Columbus G. P. McClelland Franklin County Wilts Homer Wick McCielland Columb Y Ney Loaing Charles Leach Hen Jasua Isdit

Dry Adviser Indicted in New York on Forgery and Larceny

In New York on September 7, prominent Republican and former federal prohibition official and Kingston mayor candidate is indicted by the grand jury. He faces charges of grand larceny and forgery related to forged bonds valued at 335000, with a 7000 bond loan. The case involves the Wickeral Law Enforcement Commission and control over embezzled funds.

New York Canfield New Prohibition Kingston N. A

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