Illinois Assembly Calls for Probe Into Mrs De King Slaying
State lawmakers plan a sweeping investigation into the Aurora raid that killed Mrs. Lillian De King and the role of investigator Eugene Fairchild who disappeared after a perjury warrant. The measure also targets the Illinois Anti-Saloon League and related zealot actions connected to the Eighteenth Amendment era.
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Abeneva
Lillian de King
Aurora
Eugene Boyd Fairchild
Fairchild
Seerg
John F. Tutu
de King
Albert J. Kelley
Leslie Arch
Sveral
Araith
Elgin
Fe King
Kelley
Smith
Springfield
Illinois Anti-Saloon League
Anti-Saloon League
Eighteenth Endment
Legislaion
Tax Decision Involves $25 000 In Lexington
A Lexington report states a tax duplicate will lose about $25 000 following a Court decision. Judge Brooks Shell of Lancaster ruled that an appeal by Eastern Hocking Coal Company attorneys was not timely. The case concerned valuations of coal property from $12 to $9 an acre, with an original valuation of $21 per acre before reductions.
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Lexington
Court of Taxpayers
Brooks Shell
Lancaster
Eastern Hocking Coal Company
Wisconsin wets press for repeal as beer votes split
Milwaukee reports a statewide referendum on repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and 2.75 percent beer tax. Results show large pro repeal support, with drys and wets preparing for battle in Madison. Also noted is the Ohio Public Utilities Commission ruling over Logan Gas Company re hearing on a rate increase and Supreme Court appeal planned.
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Logan Gas Company
Milwaukee
Wis
U.P
Wisconsin
Madison
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
Public Utilities Commission
Ohio
Marion
Athens
Ashland
Bucyrus
Crestline
Bellevue
Lorain
Willard
Final tribute to Ohio farm boy Myron Herrick as ambassador
Paris marks the passing of Myron T Herrick former American ambassador to France with a simple state funeral at the embassy and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Premiers and generals of France and the United States attend as Herrick’s body is sent home aboard a French cruiser after a notable service.
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Paris
U.P
France
Ohio
Myron T. Herrick
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Herrick
Raymond Poincare
John J. Pershing
J. Pierpont Morgan
United
Why go to Church The Advertising Contest Prompt
A call to 1200 advertising agencies and writers to submit a prize winning answer to Why go to Church. Sample lines argue fear of hell is outdated and suggest deeper purpose, including proving human uniqueness and divine wisdom. The piece frames church as a test of belief vs. mere conformity.
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Hell
Bridge Opens Between Cincinnati and Covington
The new 3 million dollar Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Bridge linking Cincinnati and Covington via the river opened to traffic today.
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Cincinnati
Ohio University Faculty to Attend 58th Annual Meeting
Between 15 and 20 members of the Ohio University faculty will attend the fifty-eighth annual meeting of the Ohio College Association and Allied Societies in Columbus. Headquarters are at the Deshler-Wallick Hotel. Dean Ed win W. Chubb and Dean Thomas E. McCracken will attend the Presidents and Deans meeting today at 5 30 p.m. in the Deshler-Wallick.
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Ohio University
Ohio College Association and Allied Societies
Columbus
Deshler-Wallick
E. B. Bryan
Edwin W. Chubb
College of Liberal Arts
Thomas E. McCracken
College of Education
John R. Johnston
Association of Presidents and Deans of
Ohio Colleges
Chubb
Ohio State University
Ohio
John A. Hess
Johnston
J. Jeddeloh
Dean McCracken
Bernice Prochaska
Athens
Sociology Society
Piper Offered Post as Head of Dry League
Columbus April 4. State Representative Willard Piper of Belmont County has been offered the superintendency of the Ohio Anti-Saloon League now held by Dr E J Moore at a salary of 10000 a year Two heavy contributors to the league approached Piper and asked him to take the job Piper declined to name the factions or their speakers involved.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio Anti- Saloon League
Willard Piper
Belmont County
Piper
League
E. J. Moore
General Assembly
Dr. Moore
Factional Row Delays Gas Tax Bill in Ohio House
The Sullivan-Bostwick four cent gasoline tax bill stalls in the Ohio House amid a split over revenue distribution. Sullivan opposes allocating funds to townships, while Bostwick seeks ten percent for township roads, a plan backed by the administration remains undecided after compromise talks.
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Columbus
U.P
House
Dallas Sullivan
Union County
L. R. Bostwick
Madison County
Sullivan
Reform battles near Reforma claim major rebel defeats
United Press report from Mexico City cites Gen. Juan Almazan claiming the Escobar force of 5,000 was definitely eliminated after battles at Reforma. Presidencia says Rebel trains from Jimenez were seized and rebels killed or captured, with 500+ wounded and high casualty figures among leaders.
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Mexico City
U.R
Federal Army
Reforma
Juan Almazan
Escobar
Presidencia
J. Gonzales Escobar
Jimenez
Almazan
Plutarco Elias Calles
Calles
Torreon
Jalisco
Guanajuato
Zacatecas
Callea
Portes Gil
The
Greater Auto Club Planned for Members
H N Burgett secretary of the South East Ohio Motor Club spoke at the City Building session about expanding the automobile club to better serve the community and members. A follow up meeting is set for Wednesday April 10 at 7 30 pm in the Chamber of Commerce room Security Bank Building with a call for broader participation.
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Automobile Club
H. N. Burgett
South East Ohio Motor Club
Burgett
Chamber of Commerce
Security Bank
A. B E. Whaley
Two To Be Taken in Custody by Sheriff
Sheriff William Williams went to London Ohio to take Alvin Lemay and Benna Davis into custody. Lemay faces a delinquency of a minor charge and Miss Davis a delinquency charge, affidavits filed by Prosecuting Attorney R D Williams after complaints from the Davis family near Connett's Church. They were to be brought to Athens tonight.
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William Williams
London
Ohio
Alvin Lemay
Benna Davis
Lemay
Miss Davis
R. D. Williams
Bert Davis
Connett’s Church
Williams
Athens
Mrs. Lucretia Chapman Dies in Amesville Home
Mrs Lucretia Wright Chapman 76 wife of Homer Chapman died Wednesday afternoon after a weeklong pneumonia illness. Funeral services set for Sunday at 1 pm in the M E Church. Burial in Glouster. She had lived in Amesville many years and is survived by husband son H A Chapman Glouster two daughters Fannie at home and Mrs Pearley Durfee Amesville five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Amesville
Lucetta Wright Chapman
Homer Chapman
Missouri
M.E. Church
Glouster
Supreme Court Upholds Sabo Execution Date
The Supreme Court overruled John Sabo of Akron in his murder appeal and set May 3 for his execution for the killing of Barton Painter. Sabo remains confined in the penitentiary.
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Sabo
Columbus
Supreme Court
John Sabo
Akron
Barton Painter
Prohibition Officers Raid Nelsonville Area in Ohio
State enforcement officers V B Kesterson and William McGaw led a raid in Nelsonville area assisted by Deputy Sheriffs Wayne Wingett and Fred Heck. Several arrests followed liquor purchases during a February visit, with hearings held before Mayor L J Eberle. Wemsley pleaded guilty to selling and possession, fined 100 dollars per count. Sharp pleaded guilty, fined 300 dollars, jailed. Valkinburg pleaded not guilty, released on bond scheduled April 11. Kesterson named chief inspector over multiple counties with headquarters at Athens.
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Nelsonville
V. B. Kesterson
William McGaw
Wayne Wingett
Fred Heck
Athens
L. J. Eberle
John Wemsley
Wemsley
William “Red” Sharp
Sharp
Isaac Valkinburg
Kesterson
Columbus
H. A. Lines
Ohio
Hocking
Meigs
Vinton
Washington
Athena
Ia Renorte
Morgan Flatly Denies Customs Charges and Demands Explanation
Washington April 4 Representative Morgan of Ohio denies he or his family brought liquor from Panama aboard the Cristobal and plans a personal investigation. The case centers on two bottles of champagne and two bottles of whisky said to be in his luggage, with officials noting he sought free entry without inspection.
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Morgan
Washington
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
U. S
Secretary of Treasury
Lowman
New York
the Cristobal
U.S
United States
Charles H. Tuttle
William M. Morgan
Ohio
Cristobal
Panama
Tuttle
Henry C. Stuart
Mr. Morgan
Blue Pencil Club of Ohio Holds First Annual Convention
The Blue Pencil Club of Ohio gathered at Ohio State University for its first annual convention. C. H. Harris of The Athens Messenger served as president. Ohio University journalism students and faculty attended, with several hundred newspapermen reserving the dinner. Charles R. Corbin of The Toledo Blade was the principal speaker at the Faculty Club dinner.
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Columbus
U.P
Blue Pencil Club of
Ohio
School of Journalism
Ohio State University
C. H. Harris
The
Athens Messenger
Journalism Department
Ohio University
Charles R. Corbin
Toledo Blade
Faculty Club
Miss Eleanor Porter Shot. Rings Missing in Columbus Case
The body of Miss Eleanor Porter, found shot in a New Albany auto, is to arrive in Athens today. E A Welsh, Porter’s coworker in Columbus, is suspected. two rings bought by Welsh and given to Porter are missing. Coroner says Welsh killed Porter then himself. notes suggest a death by own action pact. Funeral plans set for Porter in Franklin Ave home amid investigations.
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Eleanor Porter
New Albany
Athens
Coliombes
E. A. Welsh
Porter
Gwinn Milling Company
Columbus
Mansfield
Welsh
Walter Alrey
Joseph A. Murphy
Franklin County
J. F. Margarum
Murphy
Columbias
Franklin Avenue
West Union Street
Tomorow
Clue Aids Southern Cross Search In Australia
A single clue aided the search for the missing Southern Cross and its four occupants. Drysdale River Mission, 200 miles from civilization, reported a plane sighted Sunday afternoon flying toward the sea. Officials believed the South Cross was the aircraft and focused the search accordingly. Captain Ulm previously messaged at 11 p.m. Sunday that it was about to land in rotten country.
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Sydney
U.P
Southern Cross
Drysdale River
Civilization
Charles T. P. Ulm
No Tax Reduction Possibilities at Congress Session
Treasury officials said there is no possibility of tax reduction legislation at the special session of Congress. They added that it is too early to consider a tax cut at the next regular session starting in December.
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Washington
U.R
Congress
Treasury
Farm Bureau Sells 75 Tons Fertilizer in Athens County
Fruit men in Athens County begin using more fertilizer on orchards. N. E. Mills service manager of the Athens County Farm Bureau announced yesterday that seventy five tons of nitrate and sulphate fertilizers were unloaded and sold by him last week.
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Athens County
N. E. Mills
Athens County Farm Bureau
Ohio House Advances Blue Sky and Corporate Bills in April Session
The Ohio House backed two administration measures from the Ohio Bar Association in Columbus on April 4. The blue sky and corporation code bills passed the House amid debate on consumer protection and public risk, with Senate approval pending amendments.
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L. Marshall
Cleveland
House
Ohio Bar Association
Cooper
Senate
Himer W. Akron
Funeral services for infant Alice Gere trade
Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock this morning at the family home for Alice Gere trade seven weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry field of 20 Stimson Avenue. Burial followed at West State Street Cemetery. The infant died Wednesday evening at 5 45 o clock and was the only child of Mr and Mrs Mansfield.
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Alice Geretrade
Igheter
Harryfield
Stimson Avenue
West State Street
Mansfield
PUC Orders Invalidations of 126 Truck Certificates
Columbus reports the Public Utilities Commission orders revocation of 126 and truck certificates due to defaults in 1928 filings. The action affects transportation licenses and triggers compliance steps for holders. Officials note financial or operational lapses guiding the enforcement.
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Columbus
Public Utilities Commission
Two Federal Officers Killed in Rebel Attack Near Naco Sonora
In a clash five miles south of Naco Sonora Mexico two Federal officers were killed when their vehicle exploded and caught fire after coming under Rebel fire. The incident occurred today as rebels attacked in the border region.
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Naco
Sonora
Mexico
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