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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1928

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Hoover Denounces Religious Question in Campaign

Hoover rejects religious prejudice as a campaign issue and denounces a Virginia Republican committeewoman’s circular letter urging women to “save the United States from being Romanized and rumridden.” He says religious questions have no part in the race and that neither he nor the party seek support on that basis.

Hoover Washington Republican Party Herbert Hoover Willie W. Caldwell Republican National

Investigation of Willebrandt actions to be sought by House group

New York September 29 In Washington Representative Loring Black of New York said he will push an inquiry by the house campaign fund expenditures committee into Mabel Walker Willebrandt assistant attorney general and her role in the Hoover campaign. The probe would seek who is responsible for her participation and the basis for her charges against Governor Alfred E. Smith.

Loring Black New York United Press Today Washington House Campaign Fund Expenditures Committee Mabel Walker Willebrandt Black

Cars Collide on The Plains Road

New Haven Conn Sept 29 coroner James J Coreigan concluded a preliminary investigation into Thursday night crash on The Plains Road near Lower Plains involving John Coolidge and others. Veno Wilfred driver of a car struck by the governor’s big sedan remained in serious condition. both Cowan and Johnson in other cars were uninjured though their vehicles were badly damaged.

New Haven Conn U.rix James J. Coreigan Washington U.P John Ohio Vailey Coolidge Wilfred Veno New Hacooler Andlyen Hospitalette Pabael Veno Jane John HH. Trumbull Jonn Wiliam Cunningham Trumbull John Plainvilla Florence Trumbull Carlos Cowan Athens

Hoover to devote New York speech to bolter discipline

United Press reports that Republican nominee Herbert Hoover will center his New York speech on restoring bolters to party loyalty. In Madison Square Garden on October 15 he plans a forceful appeal to unite old line Republicans and bolters, backed by state organizations and the Union League Club.

Hoover New York Bolters Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington Uri Werhert Hoover Madison Square Garden Campaten Republican Party Union League Elora Bethton Tonn

Jury Reports On Monday In Girl Shooting

The Loram Courts grand jury postponed its findings in the Betty Heywood shooting case until Monday. Three prohibited law officers Louis Ciecs Frank Kiady and Walter Knitter were held to the grand jury on $1500 bonds after firing into a car carrying Miss Heywood her father and others during a reported booze run. Doctors say Miss Heywood will recover.

Nytrea Loram Courts Grand Jury Betty Heywood Miss Heywood Richard Hiywood

Carnes to be tried as soon as he returns

Atlanta dispatch reports Clinton S. Carnes will be brought to trial on his return from Winnipeg for embezzlement. Prosecutor is former Governor Clifford Walker. Audits show a shortfall near $1,000,000 at the Home Mission Board where Carnes treasurer for nine years. Carnes has prior prison terms for fraud.

Atlanta U.2 Clinton S. Carnes Winnipeg Clifford Walker Ernst and Ernst Home Mission Board Carnes Druidville Lion

Prohibition Agents Ordered to Wear Standard Badges

Prohibition agents on night assignments must wear sap and badge insignia like those shown. Officials express indignation over officers shot mistaken for bandits and specify the standard insignia to be used going forward.

United States wary of Anglo French naval pact

Washington signaled readiness to hear new disarmament proposals while opposing the Anglo French naval plan. Officials argued it would undermine American sea power and risk a renewal of naval competition, as Kellogg's notes stressed preventing any program that could disadvantage the United States.

Washington United States America Kellogg France Whitain

Cooper accused of buying he gubernatorial nomination

Newark dispatch reports Democratic candidate Martin L. Davey accusing Republican Myera Y. Cooper of spending about a quarter of a million dollars to secure the gubernatorial nomination. Davey urged addressing the root of alleged improper influence in state government.

Newark Martin L. Davey Davey Myera Y. Cooper

Smith presses dry issue in Milwaukee campaign speech

Governor Alfred E. Smith vowed to push modification of Prohibition to every community if elected. He attacked Republicans for using Prohibition as political pork, claimed enforcement failures, and accused officials of corruption amid rising crime and drinking, especially among youth, as he spoke to a large audience and nationwide radio audience.

Thomas L. Stores United Press Milwaukee Wis Alfred E- Smith Ean Party Washington Herbert Hoover Smith United States Himsself St Paul Frankwear

Lake gives up woman's body in Sugar Creek drowning

Coroner L F Jones rules accidental drowning in the death of Mrs Tony Kastestela whose body was found floating in a 20 foot deep reservoir near Mine No 411 at Sugar Creek. She had been in water seven to eight hours with no water in her lungs. A shoe and facial bruises noted. no violence found. Funeral plans set for Athena church. Survived by two daughters. 同

L. F. Jones Tony Kastestella Warer Ag Waroner Mia Eastest E.R. Walburn Walburn Athena O'Clork Kaatestelin Sugar Creek

Steel workers complete labors on great Pomeroy Bend Bridge

By Oliver Hartles the article recalls the completion of steel work on the Great Pomeroy Bend Bridge over the Ohio River. It describes construction details, the scenic river setting from Middleport to Pomeroy, and the impact on local life, with reflections on progress and public interest in the new span.

Great Pomeroy Bend Bridge Oliver Hartles Messenger Virginia Jed Ohio Ohio Valley Mason City Henry Howe Howe Pomeroy

Five Children Born to Peasant Wife in 30 Months at Vasto

In Vasto Italy on September 29 Ukk Filomena de Borrello wife of a peasant has given birth to five children since her marriage thirty months ago. Today she welcomes three daughters while prior births brought two more girls.

Vasto Italy

Honest Cops To Stay On Force In Philadelphia

Philadelphia Mayor Harry A. Mackey orders a merit based police force with emphasis on honesty. Captains must report vice conditions or be demoted. The piece also covers W. P. Daugherty denying audits and criticizing state mine workers leadership amid unions and forthcoming elections.

Philadelphia W.P Harry A. Mackey Bank of

Mine Workers seek to recover records from Daugherty era

Nelsonville Sept 29 United Mine Workers officers move to recover records of reef work transactions during Oral Daugherty's time as sub district president. Daugherty, now a candidate for national office, faced a county court action Friday to obtain possession of the papers. Further developments expected later.

Daugherty Ohio C.H. Bartlett Nelsonville United Mine Workers of America Oral Daugherty

United Mine Workers Meeting Set in Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports a general mass meeting of the United Mine Workers of America on October 7 at the far grounds in Athens. Secretary treasurer Conrad Wetn says speakers include Van Lutiner and Percy Tetlow, with district officers present. The event opens at 1:30 PM with loudspeakers for public listening, and business leaders are specially invited.

Nelsonville Atheny United Mine Workers of America Conrad Wetn Uus van Lutiner Percy Tetlow Wein

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