Predicts Realty Will Profit by Measure Despite School Levy
Athens County residents could gain a state funded school program under a proposed levy. The plan would provide about 41 000 dollars annually for Athens schools, fund salaries, janitors, and teachers, and guarantee a minimum per pupil cost and transportation. The measure aims to unify funding across districts and preserve protected debt levies for education.
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Estey
Ohio House
Athens County
Kenneth Cnty
Athens
Athensity
C. Pendry
Ray
Wisconsin and Chicago Democrats in a contested election year
The piece notes Wisconsin progressives led by La Follette nearly win a state senate seat, Upton Sinclair’s effort to push "End Poverty" stalls, and Chicago Democrats hold power with J. Kelly leading but facing strong showing from rivals. Ballots tallied show close margins, including Emil Wetten’s lead in a local race.
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Wis
Upton Sinclair
Wisconsin State Senate
la Follette
Illness Delays Warden Appeal Hearing
The former Ohio warden's appeal from a postponement was delayed as he fell ill today. Irey, his attorney, said consultations and arrangements would continue later in the day.
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Preston
Ohio
Irey
Classified Ad Seeks Reward for Capture of Ghosts
A quirky note from the Messenger Classified section asks readers to run an advertisement about making ghosts walk. It mentions a reward of 850 for the capture and wonders about hauntings and phantoms, inviting interest from readers at usual rates.
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Pecadeshut
Germany
Predict Early Action on Guffey Measure by Senate
Senator Guffey of Pennsylvania predicted quick Senate action on the Guffey Bill to regulate the soft coal industry after the Interstate Commerce Committee reported it favorably and sent the proposal to the Senate floor. He warned that failure would bring catastrophe to the bituminous coal industry and urged conservation. John N. Lewis of the United Mine Workers stressed the crisis in the coal industry and the need for congressional enactment.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Guffey
America
John N. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Senate Committee
Congress
NRA
Phillips Asks For Facets in Relief Inquiry
Columbus case worker Virgili W Hall denied relief workers were connected to an alleged illegal operation involving a relief client. He sparred with lawmakers over releasing confidential information while testimony focused on an affidavit published by Governor Davey.
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Columbus
Virgil W. Hall
Franklin County
Legislative Relief Investigating Committee
Hall
Davey
H. T. Phillips
Athens
C. C. Stillman
Metcalf
Phillips
Dr Phillips
Sugar Creek Men Deny Intoxication Charges
Fred Heavener and Charles Howard of Sugar Creek pleaded not guilty to intoxication charges before Justice of the Peace T. R Bennett and were bound over to the Common Pleas court on $100 bonds each. Clyde Chubb of Mechanicsburg pleaded guilty, fined $100 plus costs, and had driving rights suspended 90 days. Deputy Sheriff Kurl Gardner arrested all three.
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Fred Heavener
Charles Howard
Sugar Creek
Common Pleas Court
Justice of the Peace
T. R Bennett
Clyde Chubb
Mechanicsburg
Justice Bennett
Kurl Gardner
Bill to create Department of Air and expand Air Corps
Chairman McSwain urged a Thursday hearing on aviation bills including his plan to merge the Air Corps with the Bureau of Air Commerce into a new federal Department of Air. The proposal would more than double aircraft and vastly increase authorized officers and enlisted personnel along with serviceable planes.
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Washington
McSwain
D. S.C
House Military Committee
Army Air Corps
House
Air Corps
Commerce Department
Bureau of Air Commerce
Department of Air
Elderly Couple Slain Found in Farm Well
Frederickstown Va reports the bodies of elderly couple Mr and Mrs John Thomas Coleman found stuffed in a well on their farm near Fredericksburg. Authorities say robbers ransacked the home and the deaths appear criminal.
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Fredericksburg
John Thomas Coleman
Group predicts disaster if politics enters Ohio relief
The Cincinnati Cincinnatus Association classed political influence in relief as leading to disaster and humiliation for Ohio. The committee urged skilled relief workers be paid adequately, criticizing Governor Davey for his approach during the crisis. They warned that political interference would harm the state's standing.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnatus Association
Davey
Apolla Agaterm
Felto
Politica! Ca
Wns
Giving Farmers a Lift Is Not Such a Nutty Idea
Local letter from Will Rogers in Claremore Progress praises a plan to support farmers with seeds and cattle. He argues even businessmen back Roosevelt for relief, noting Oklahoma’s growing aviation field and polo team at Oklahoma Military Academy as context for a thriving state. Postal date and city cited as Tulsa Oklahoma.
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Will
Tulsa
Okla
Claremore
Oklahoma Military Academy
Roosevelt
Mathews' Wife Links Dismissal to Suicide
The body of Edmund G. Mathews, 39, former chief of Ohio's liquor enforcement division, was moved to Lorain for burial after he shot himself 19 days after being ousted. His widow said he became mentally unbalanced from political pressure and felt framed by politicians. Governor Davey disputed the framing claim and noted Mrs. Mathews’ remark as significant.
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Columbus
Edmund G. Mathews
Lorain
Davey
Mrs. Mathews
Mathews
Ohio
Mrs Heilman Dies at Peach Fork at 42
POMEROY staff report Clara Heilman aged 42 wife of C Heilman died Tuesday at home in Peach Fork after two years invalid. She leaves husband, Cecil son, and daughter Mrs Homer Midkiff of Hemlock Grove. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from Hemlock Grove Church conducted by Reverend Kenneth J Reed. Burial in Carleton Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
Clara Heilman
C. Heilman
Fami
Peach Fork
French to Mint 100 Franc Gold Coins Soon
Paris reports the government will issue 100 franc gold coins for the first time since World War I to boost confidence in gold currency. The move marks a return of gold coinage in France and aims to stabilize the monetary system.
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Paris
France
Frost Predicted For Athens District Wednesday Night
The forecast calls frost for Wednesday night in the Athens District. Fair weather is expected Thursday with mild conditions. Tuesday's high was not reported while the low near nightfall was 4. the day stayed in the upper forties.
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Athens
Ohio Senate House at odds on April June recess
Ohio lawmakers clash over a proposed April to June recess after the Senate approved 27 to 0. House leaders attack the Senate as controlled by special interests while pressing adjournment by May 1. The administration foundation program bill seeks 65 dollars to elementary pupils and 670 dollars for high schools, costing about 48 million annually.
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Columbus
Senate
House
Assembly
Aura
Income Tax Bill Is Introduced in House
The House Taxation Committee on Wednesday recommended passage of an earned income tax bill by Rep. P. B. Ward. The plan creates a graduated rate from 1 to 7 percent applicable to personal incomes from $1,000 to $7,000, with incomes above $6,000 taxed at 7 percent.
Relief Report Encouraging Say Hopkins S
Hopkins reports relief rolls declined from 4,544,933 in January to 6,485,074 in February while lawmakers press to end the $4.58 billion work relief stalemate. Hopkins calls the key positive sign the lack of a February surge, as Capitol Hill contemplates possible compromise on direct-work funding.
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Washington
Relief Administration
Harry L. Hopkins
Capitol Hill
Legion Seeks Immediate Bonus Payment Act
The American Legion’s National Executive Committee directs Commander Belgrano and the Legislative Committee to press a bill for immediate payment of adjusted service certificates. The stance opposes inflation considerations and counters supporters of the Patman Bill, which has passed the House and appropriates 2.2 billion dollars in new currency.
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Indianapolis
American Legion
National Executive Committee of
The
Legion
Frank N. Belgrano, Jr
National Legislative Committee
National
Patman
House of Representatives
Running-Board Rider Crushed By Pole Fatal Crash
In Steubenville an 18 year old Daniel Stepanovich died after being brushed from a running board of a car. Driver Roy N. Riser, 16, swerved to avoid a traffic sign and the collision against a telephone pole proved fatal.
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Steubenville
Daniel Stepanovich
Roy N. Riser
Gallipolis Grocery Burglarized Tuesday
Gallipolis police report two crimes Tuesday night with Modern Market Grocery looted of groceries worth 13 dollars and tires plus accessories stolen from Inter-Cities Filling Station. police tracing efforts used hounds Wednesday. third burglary in a month noted. Nearby Madison County farmers received 112767.50 from the corn hog AAA payment.
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Gallipolis
Second
Spruce Streets
Inter-Cities
London. IA
Madison County
AAA
Alleged Writer Targeted in Tar and Feather Attack near Athens
An Athens man cited as writer for The Ohio Examiner was tarred and feathered Tuesday night by masked students from Pi Kappa Alpha. The victim, Harley N. Thompson, was later treated and said to fear further threats from fraternity members. Fraternity leader Robert C. Moore, a Cleveland senior, was arrested after Thompson identified him, with investigators seeking other suspects.
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Ohio Examiner
Ohio University
Pi Kappa Alpha
Athens County
Harley N. Thompson
East Mulberry Street
Mulberry Street
Clarks Chapel
Robert C. Moore
Cleveland
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Thompson
Charles W. Stratton
Moore
Thomas Phillips
Clark Chapel
Phillips
Stratton
Davenport
N. M. Strahl
Fast Muleberry Street
Ania
Aelix
College Street
Parent Strikes Teacher Fined in Bradbury School Incident
Donald Eagle Sr of Bradbury fined 5 on each of two counts for striking principal Lawrence Chapman after a reprimand of Eagle Jr during an operetta rehearsal. Eagle and groups arrested after a Tuesday hearing. released after agreeing to pay costs. George Lane, state Old Age Pension official, will speak at Athena Eagles Lodge Wednesday night.
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Pomeroy
Donald Beagle, Sr
Bradbury
Lawrence Chapman
Bradbury Bchoo
Chapman
Donald Eagle, Jr
Eagle
H. H. Mees
George Lane
State Old Age Pension Office
Columbus
Athena Faglea Lodge
Weir Opposes Pending New Deal Security Legislation
Ernest T. Weir of Pittsburgh and head of the National Steel Corp addresses the Union League Club to oppose rapid security measures. He argues business has been unjustly blamed for low mood, condemns haste in the program, and urges humane steps like old age and unemployment protections as part of industrial growth.
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Ernest Weir
Pittsburh Steel
Chicago
Ernest T. Weir
Pittsburgh
Union League Club
National Steel Corporation
France Moves Toward Peace With New League Pact
Paris reports Premier Flandin pledges a solid steel barrier on the German front as France backs a flexible peace plan within the League of Nations. The Chamber approves by 410 to 134 as government bets on mutual aid to avert two hostile blocs and ease objections from Poland and Germany.
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Flandin
France
Europe
League of Nations
Chamber of Deputies
Turaday
Poland
Germany
Geneva
Union Asks Troops to Halt Akron Rubber Strike Threat
Union leaders including Coleman C. Claherty press for Governor Davey to consider state troops in Akron where three large rubber firms faced strike risk. Sherif Flower is urged to mobilize 1,000 deputies and the union may request federal army aid if needed. Strike votes among Firestone and Goodyear workers loom with strong majority against work stoppage.
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Akron
Davey
Coleman C. Claherty
United Rubber Workers
Tally
Goodeyear Tire & Rubber Company
Claherty
Sherif James T. Flower, Jr
Unites
Firestone Company
Goodyear
Sales Tax Fund Brings 9 Million Into Treasury
State Treasurer Harry 8. Day reported Wednesday that $9,006,544.95 in sales tax funds have been received by the treasury since the law became effective several weeks ago.
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Columbus
J.M
Harry 8. Day
The
Treasury
Mike Lifted by Geyser of Water in Cleveland
A water main air cock blew off on a Minen line Tuesday lifting digger Mike De Pinto with the water cover. He landed uninjured but soaked as muddy water sprayed and rained down into a two story building, then poured from a chimney and out a nearby delicatessen storefront.
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Cleveland
Minen
Mike de Pinto
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