Pearson on trial for man slaughter in Richer case
Nelsonville Barney Pearson faces a man slaughter charge over Victor Richer known as Frenchy Arnico. Athens County court heard witnesses say Pearson had been drinking before the fatal assault at an old Nelsonville pop factory.
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Sonville
Victor Richer
Nelsonville
Frenchy Arnico
Athens County
Peter Wollett
Pearson
Wollett
Pat Naughton
George Reman
Nelville
L. F. Jones
Richer
C. L. Stout
W. G. Danford
Hrdward Dewhurst
Pan Winders
John Barron
John McDowell
Barron
John Liarron
Reeves Denies Hopes The Geneva Conference Would Fail
Rear Admiral Joseph Mason Reeves told the Senate Naval Lobby Investigating Committee he never expressed hope the 1927 Geneva Disarmament Conference would fail. He noted he was a captain then and now serves on the Navy General Board, with service dating to 1890. He rejected Pearlson testimony alleging he wished the conference to fail.
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Navy General Board
Washington
U.R
Joseph Mason Reeves
Senate Naval Lobby
Reeves
Navy
Shortridge
Drew Pearson
Admiral Reeves
Reevs
Three Workmen Die as Building Collapses in Peru
In Peru Indiana three workmen were killed when the building they were razing collapsed. The dead are Charles Cunningham 55 John Einsler 60 and Frank Eins ler 26 a son. The men were inside the rear of the building when walls and roof caved in.
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Peru
Ind
Charles Cunningham
John Einsler
Frank Einsler
Bargains In Classified Ads From The Messenger
Bargains today include a 1926 Willys Knight four passenger coupe in excellent condition for 300. Also 80 head of Delaine feeder lambs for sale and a Zenith all electric radio in walnut case for 90. A modern five room house on West Union Street with garden and garage for 20 to rent. Cold weather is coming and fuel ads urge readiness.
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the Messenger
Delaine
West Union Street
Union Furnace Man Killed by Derrick Beam at Farm
Clarence Hummell of Union Furnace was killed when a walking beam on an oil derrick at the Rimmer Farm near Honeyfork fell during teardown. Hummell, on his first day on the job for Goss and Wells Construction, was crushed and died instantly. Coroner A P Miller and Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn investigated. Funeral plans and survivors listed include wife, brother Cecil, sister Mrs Scarrier, and three children Audrey, Melvin, and E A Hummell.
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Clarence Hummell
Union Furnace
Logan
Athens
Rimmer
Honeyfork
Hummel
Goss and Wells Construction Company
Hummell
Gordon Oi Company
A. P. Miller
Joe Farbearn
Stout
Nelsonville
Cecil
Columbus
Thomas Scarrier
Elliots Crossroads
Childre
Audrey Hummel
Melvin Wise
Toledo
E. A. Hummell
Kenton
Brooklyn tailor confesses to fatal push on platform
David Bernstein, a Brooklyn tailor, killed a man he had no grudge against by pushing him from an elevated railroad platform. No eyewitnesses. Bernstein confessed to police and was deemed insane.
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David Bernstein
Brooklyn
Electric chair fate stalled by surgery and mercy
New York lawmakers faced a bizarre twist as Frank Piaia, slated for execution by electric chair, survived due to an acute appendicitis diagnosis delaying the sentence. A public surgeon treated him at state expense, enabling him to briefly engage in card games with ally Michael Sciafoni while awaiting the chair.
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New York
Frank Piaia
Piaia
Michael Sciafoni
Massacre in Kansu Highlights Human Civilizational Gap
The article cites an estimated 3,000 Mohammedans killed in Kansu province by Chinese forces, arguing the human race is not yet fully civilized despite vast population.
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Earth
Kansu
Desperate famine spurred Chinese Mohammedans to conference
In Taochow a famine among Mohammedans worsened after they were invited by Chinese officials for talks with promises of roasted barley, amid reports of killings of Chinese by Mohammedans.
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Taochow
When They Came They Slaughtered Like Sheep
Men aged 15 to 60 were separated from women then taken outside the walls, and 5,000 of them butchered like sheep. The account notes civilians subjected to mass atrocity and the brutal treatment observed.
Charge Reduction Marks Start of Gastonia Police Chief Killing Trial
In Charlotte North Carolina on September 30 the court opened with a general reduction of charges for 13 of 16 defendants in the killing of Gastonia police chief O F Aderholt during textile strike disorders. The state moves from first to second degree murder for the 13 defendants.
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Charlotte
N. C
U.R
O. F. Aderholt
Gastonia
John G. Carpenter
Man jailed for intoxication in Shawnee case
Charles Moore of Gallipolis was committed to the County Jail in New Lexington to pay a $10 fine and court costs imposed by Mayor Humphrey of Shawnee for intoxication.
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New Lexington
Charles Moore
Gallipolis
Humphrey
Shawnee
French fliers missing after long distance flight
At Le Bourget Field Paris officials reported Coste and Bellonte on a 6000 mile Siberia flight had not been heard since their ship Question Mark reportedly ran low on fuel after passing Cologne. Authorities say radios were unavailable and signals were difficult across the areas flown.
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Paris
U.P
le Bourget Field
Dieudonne Coste
Maurice Bellonte
Siberia
Cologne
Germany
Costes
Meeting in the Interest of Education at Mt Hermon
An education meeting will be held at Mt. Hermon in Bern Township on Tuesday evening Oct. 1. Professor Morris from Columbus and other speakers will attend to discuss educational matters.
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Amesville
Mt. Hermon
Bern Township
Morris
Columbus
Weather Bureau Warns of 75-Mile Gale Aiming at Mobile
Mobile observers were notified by the Weather Bureau that a 75 mile gale likely would strike the city. The forecast issued this morning cautioned residents to prepare for strong winds and rough seas as the storm advances.
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Mobile
Ala
Weather Bureau
Cincinnati Slaying Identity Tied to Out-of-Town Man
Nevill Crowe of Rome Georgia identified as Ed ward Moorehart 28 slain by a patrolman last week after two men said he confessed years ago to having cut a Detroit policeman's throat.
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Cincinnati
Edward Moorehart
Nevill Crowe
Rome
Detroit
Fifteen Die In Ohio Traffic Toll Over Weekend
United Press reports fifteen people killed in Ohio traffic crashes ending the week. Akron area records five deaths including Richard Shriber 8 Earl Calhoun 17 and Clifford Parker 45. Others die in Cleveland Cincinnati Youngstown Steubenville events.
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Ohio
Akron
Vicinity
Richard Shriber
Earl Calhoun
Sabina
Clifford Parker
Toledo
Glenn E. Schrader
Cuyahoga Falls
Ohio Canal
Canal Fulton
Marie Kiodman
Ravenna
Warns of Future Along Age Line
James J. Davis United States Secretary of Labor and Director General of the Loyal Order of Moose told the Ohio State Moose Association at its annual banquet in Cincinnati that industrialists who weed out workers by age threaten business and society with a national ailment.
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Cincinnati
U.R
James J. Davis
United States Secretary of Labor
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Ohio State Moose Association
Death of John Schlingerman Reports in Youngstown Accident
Corn ing of the death of John Schlingerman 29 son of Mr and Mrs August Schlingerman. He died in Youngstown from injuries sustained in an auto accident seven months ago.
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New Lexington
Corning
John Schlingerman
August Schlingerman
Youngstown
Tribute to Herrick Marked by Memorial in Montparnasse
In Montparnasse France on September 30 Andre Tardieu and officials unveiled a memorial to the 37th American Division war dead, honoring Myron T Herrick former US ambassador to France. Tardieu praised Franco American friendship and stressed cooperation as a lesson from the war.
Automobile Magnate Flies Rocket Powered Airplane
Fritz Vonopel, a wealthy young car magnate from Frankfurt, achieved a historic flight today using a rocket propelled airplane rather than a conventional motor. The event marks a bold step in early rocket aviation.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Fritz Vonopel
Powell calls Washington a wet city in Senate speech
Senator Robert B. Powell of Nebraska says Hoover must present definite facts to prohibition authorities if he plans to make the capital dry. The remark followed Powell's Senate speech asserting the President could enforce prohibition in Washington.
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Robert B. Powell
Nebraska
Washington
Hoover
White House
Powell
Senate
Goldfish Die Quickly in Moonshine and Home Brew
In Athens Ohio, experiments by the Anti-Saloon League tested goldfish in moonshine whisky and home brew beer. One fish died after four minutes in whisky while another survived twelve minutes in beer.
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Athens
Ohio
Anti-Saloon League
Pushing Athens County Bridge Work Ahead of Winter
State Highway Department projects in Athens County proceed under resident engineer John W. Dowler. Gaul Run Bridge and Margaret Creek Bridge along Route 66 near New Marshfield see steel and concrete work, with nine smaller spans completed. Amesville Road bridges near completion. Trimble bridge foundation well along but spring completion expected due to weather.
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State Highway Department
Athens County
John W. Dowler
Gaul Run
Margaret's Creek
New Marshfield
Amesville Road
Trimbie
New Religion Humanism Promotes Self Improvement Over Worship
The Humanist Society introduces a new faith named Humanism led by Dr. Charles Francis Potter in New York. It rejects traditional prayers and heaven or hell, teaching that God did not create the world and that truth exists in all religions.
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God
Charles Francis Potter
New Faith
New York
Chris
Steinway Hall
Potter
Heaven
Hell
Earth
Humanist Society
Klan Backs Bernsteen for Day Enforcer Role
The Ku Klux Klan of Ohio endorses A. B. Bernsteen for Assistant U S Attorney General to fill the Willebrandt vacancy. Bernsteen, in Cleveland, says he has not mount an active campaign and has seen no supporters. Support favors his dry law enforcement record and following among dry advocates.
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Cleveland
U.R
Ku Klux Klan of
Ohio
A. BE. Hernsteen
United States District Attorney
U. S
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Bernsteen
Bernateen
Klan
Berea Mayor John Southam Dies After Surgery
Berea records show John R. Southam age 45 a World War hero and mayor died at Berea Community Hospital Sunday after surgery for appendicitis his death following an operation.
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Berea
John R. Southam
Berea Community Hospital
American Legion Opens Eleventh Convention in Louisville
About 45 000 Legionnaires gathered for the opening session in Louisville to hear pleas for a strong national defense with a capable army navy and merchant marine. Admiral Rodman and General March urged preparedness while other leaders including Paul Mel Nutt and Gov. Beshear spoke as a full program of races, performances, and Jubilee events unfolded.
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Louisville
Army
American Legion
Sionnaulres
Hugh Redman
Pee
Peyton
March
Staf
U. S. Army
Navy
United States
World Court
League of Nations
General March
Washington
Paul V. Mel Nutt
Jame P. Barton
Boyce Ficklem Jr
American Auxiliary
Plem D. Bampson
Kentucky
Ghureblil Downs
Athens Messenger Publishes Nationally Loved Poems Booklet
The Athens Messenger presents America's Favorite Poems compiled from a national public poll. The booklet packages the finest sentiments for home enjoyment and includes a coupon offer to obtain the booklet.
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Athens Messenger
America
Eryone
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