Women Demand Unchanged Prohibition Policy
A committee of 21 women on national reform presented to the President asserts the Wickersham findings miss the women's perspective. It calls for continuation and strengthening of federal prohibition and rejects all proposed modifications. The report, prepared by the National Commission for Law Enforcement, emphasizes an unwavering stance against altering prohibition.
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Washington
uFine
Na‘engi Women's Commission For
Wickershaw
Prohibition Debate Footnotes at Washington Rally
Mrs Henry W Drabody Read of the Wick organization commented on the presidential race saying no candidate should run without opposing prohibition repeal. She noted women's votes are crucial and cited recent shifts after anti prohibition voting in Massachusetts as a factor shaping the landscape.
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Wasiington
UPA
Henry W. Drabody
Hluover
Ushier
Elece Borat
Adr
Mr. Townere
Prohibition Debate On Eighteenth Amendment Referendum
A fragmented report argues against resubmitting the Eighteenth Amendment to the people by convention or referendum. It stresses the need for agreement on prohibition’s gain versus loss and for an alternative to ban measures, while opposing federal constitutional overhaul or revolutions. It also notes stance on legalization as part of liquor traffic control.
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Lars
Anderson Pi
Congress
Drrg
Youngster Misses Chance for Fame
In Cincinnati on April 11 President Hoover stopped at Midland City during a special train journey. A flaven-haired girl was held up by her father to greet him but stared away, missing a potential moment to speak with the President. The scene occurred as Hoover traveled to attend a funeral in Nicholas Longes.
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Cincinnati
Peru
Nicholas Longe
Byemur
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Midland City
United
1932 Vice Presidential Speculation Amid Hoovers Reconsideration
A garbled 1932 era debate weighs possible successors to President Hoover. Morris and Morrow are floated as potential picks, with Morris from New Jersey and Morroty noted as a strong, well regarded figure. The piece hints at a shift toward a candidate from the Senate or House and references the need for national unity.
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SNK
Senin Ta Dine
Broadway Ventrue Vivian Gordon Mystery Death
Vivian Gordon known Broadway figure, rumored wealthy and courted by men, was found dead amid questions of a hidden sum and possible blackmail. Police name Stein as an alleged accomplice in a strangulation for robbery. a lookout or mistress resembling Gordon wore a wristwatch identical to one missing from Gordon’s effects. The unnamed girlfriend, held for days, admitted a long association with Stein and a plan to marry.
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Harry Sten
Vivian Gordon
Broadway Adventuress
Siu
Ele
Persson
Stein
Lechine
Potice
Heid
Marrice
Long Fight of Woman Ends in Cleveland Vindication
An elderly woman, Miss Hunt, after a 34 year battle for vindication, is to receive 15000 pounds from the Cuyahoga County Commissioners. She was wrongly confined to a state asylum in 1887 for a church officer’s misappropriation case, released two years later, then endured years of campaigning across administrations and assemblies before the full amount was approved.
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Cleveland
Hunt
Cuyahoga County
Geberal Assembly
Tn Winte
Board of Clemency Paroles 85 Prisoners at April Meeting
Columbus Ohio April meeting of the Board of Clemency granted parole to 85 inmates. Among those released were individuals convicted of crimes including abandoning children and other offenses.
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Columbus
Tuel Onlo Board of Clemency
Iy Z “Tules
May
Miners Protest Store Charges By Company in West Virginia
Miners allege coercive pricing by a Cleveland controlled mining company operating in Cabell and surrounding counties. They claim forced purchases of sugar pork and wieners at inflated prices, with workers facing dismissal for not buying from the firm. The case cites fines up to 50 dollars for first offenses. The Connellsville Company runs mines in Scott's Run and Mudsville and holds interests across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
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Secouit
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Connellsvile
Oper Ates
Scott's Run
Mudsville
Tn Company
Cleveland
West Virginie
Oho
Pennahania
Sib
Rain Forecast for Old Salley Week Weather
Washington weather bulletin predicts rain from Valley to Tennessee early in the week with a period of showers. Temperatures start moderately warm, cooler Tuesday, then warmer Thursday and Friday as unsettled conditions persist.
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Old Salley
Washington
W.pr
Heehureas Today
Oh Valley
Tennessee
Raid by Federal Agents Hits Bootleggers in New Orleans
New Orleans report of April crackdown by federal prohibition agents on liquor smuggling. Three alleged Capone operatives were arrested along with two Canadian distillers and the owner of a distribution station. Additional arrests were expected as the probe widened. coast county officers and other authorities coordinated the operation amid ongoing investigations.
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New Orleans
Capone
Ila
Catradho Transiion
Sunde
Misseppi
Coast
Washington Stunned by Nick’s Sudden Death
The report notes Washington’s reaction to Nick’s death and a sense that the capital won’t feel the same. References to Pan-American events and Managua imply broader regional tensions. The fragmentary text mentions officers, headquarters, and a desire to honor Nick, with Democratic remarks about a popular figure.
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Jose
Costin
Rica
Managua
United State
Nick
Washington
Tapatal
Jack Garner
Bright Clean City Urged by Athens Mayor
Athens Ohio mayor calls for a citywide Clean-up Week starting Tuesday April 4 and divides the town into four rubbish collection sections. The plan assigns each district a day for curbside removal and urges property owners to clear all refuse to prevent mosquito breeding. Health officials endorse the effort as essential sanitation and will survey results after the week.
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Athena Aul Be
Star
Amployes
Join & Collins
Directur
Alayer
Robert S. Wee
Athens
Ohio
Promirty
Tony
Plana
State Strest
Courn' Street
Mit Street
Mil Street
Court Street
Mill Street
Court
Clive Federson
J. M. Higgins
Board of Wealth
Health Department
Forced To Flee Gay Bombs Drive Hundreds from Building In Toledo
In Toledo on April 11 a bank building released tear gas from six cannons causing 1,204 persons to flee the Nicholas Building. Six employees and eight patrons were in the Spitzer Beck bank rooms when Carl B. Spitzer unintentionally discharged the cannons. Gas spread through the building prompting evacuations and leaving 4,000 dollars in cash unguarded in cages.
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Toledo
Ao Bane
Nicholas
Spitzer-Beck Trust & Savings Bank
Carl B. Spitzer
Bank
Labby
Durmett
Bomb found in Cincinnati station before Hoover train arrives
In Cincinnati on April 1 a pine of stuffed pope, described as a possible bomb, was found in St. Bernard Station of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad two hours before President Hoover's special train was due to arrive. The crude iron device resembled a tomato can with a waxy substance and a short warmer pipe. Police summoned a Secret Service team to examine the contraption in the waiting room behind a chair near the platform.
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Cincinnati
St. Bernard
Baltimore & Ohi Railroad
Preident Hoover
Cincinnai
Secret Service
Ohio Assembly Ends Strenuous Session With Numerous Bills Passed
Columbus reports a strenuous closing session as lawmakers rushed toward a one month recess. The Senate approved 73 bills and the House 37, with tax revision and general appropriations on the agenda. Key action included health care, penitentiary, and welfare measures, amid broader budget considerations.
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Columbus
Senate
House
Fragmentary Nonsensical OCR Note from New York
A garbled OCR text fragment references New York and several unclear names. The legible parts offer little coherent event or facts, making a structured summary difficult.
German Killer Goes on Trial for 16 Crimes
A German man labeled as a serial killer faces trial for sixteen murders and related offenses. Reports describe a pattern of luring women to secluded places with a weapon and the suspect’s shift between violent deeds and claims of reform. Police say he taunted investigators and left letters, with a detective recounting the capture but the suspect remaining dangerous and unrepentant.
Football Hero Held Weld in Wife Murder Case
CHICAGO April 11 148 Frank H C Siramens Armour manager and former Columbia USC football star held in connection with the shooting death of his wife Hianel 25 A coroner jury adjourned until Tuesday to consider verdict The jury heard Mrs Simons wound in the back made it unlikely she could have fired the shot herself An appeal for aid was issued and a report from Ohio State noted unusual water conditions at water softeners related to the death
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Dup Saeed
Germany
Isuerion
Psyony
Gorke
Mark Buttered
Victumaly
Jel
Hyde
Stephen Parry
Mre
Simmons
Jared
Middleport Presbyterian Church Sessions Report
Fragmentary notes report Middleport Presbyterian Church sessions this week and a plan to cover land matters. Mentions a fire damage estimate at Rockbridge of 316,000 and a case involving jealousy over radio led to a murder inquiry.
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Middleport
Caises Presbyterian Church
Rockbridge Hoy
Ty Irien
Logan Sho
Merlin
Paes Y
Bonus stand attack at Mellon sparks veteran convention
Report from the Disabled Veterans of the War on the opening of their annual state convention in Warren Py. An attack on Mellon bonus stands and scrutiny of Treasury policies stirred the session. Figures show 46 applications received with some mailed and others to be sent to offices for processing.
Smugglers and Guards Page Through Providence Scene
An reported incident near Providence involved armed smugglers and guards, with a wound in a key figure and a pursuit ending in a crash and sinking vessel. Gunfire on the Conch Guide river area, with multiple suspects captured after fleeing into the sea following a wreck.
U P Plans Program Promising Broadcaster Output
New York teacher The United Press staff correspondent stationed at Widal outlines a world-wide relay program. The feature will air Monday April 13 at 10 20 p m from New York City over Pete avid Tan of the Columbia E re 1 Co pany. The half hour program includes Sligene Lyons in Moscow Goule in Shanghai Thomas W Migen Ger Rome and Gesse Loa Amer Press Feurenn Peru.
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Chitin Rome
Pern Lo Tath
New York
Apri
United Press
Widal
Stati
Wabis
Nw York City
Pete Avid «Tan
Columbia E:re
Doctor Wilson Predicts a Dry 1932 Election
Doctor Wilson, secretary of the temperance group, argues the nation will elect a dry candidate in 1932. He claims the anti prohibition stance stems from constitutional duties and criticizes the Democratic National Committee for confusion. He predicts a decisive shift away from the wet platform and denounces recent party posture.
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York
Predentia
Ehmer
Ting Wilson
New York
M. B. Church
United States
Altice
Doeniwechtia Sational
Washinton
Halab Flasco
der. Winen
John J Ag Hob
Democrata
Wilson
Ford
Fight in Federal Court Over Bucyrus Shops
Ohio city of Bucyrus sues New York Central Railroad to recover land donated for Bucyrus shops and roundhouse after the company announced removal to Cleveland. The case, filed in Bucyrus, was transferred to federal court. Judge Clarence A. Ahl granted a temporary restraining order to stay shop removal.
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Ubr
Bucyrus
New York Central Railroad Company
Itx Bucyrus
Roundhouse
Federal Court
Teter
Bucyrua
Toledo and Onin Hallway Company
New York Central
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Ahopa
Unaere
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Eucyrus
Common Pleas Court
Ita
Common Pleas
Clarence A. Ahl
Labor Defeat Seen by Observers in London Earlier
LONTION April 11 The Labor Cabinet under Prime Minister J Romsay MacDonald faces a likely censure vote in the House of Commons Thursday observers say a new political crisis could emerge. The Liberal Party shift may test the government as it endures months of threats and changing fortunes. BO B Persuades Soviet Wastes Oton April 11 PR After a plea to Soviet Foreign Minister Maxim Litvinov, the Soviet government granted permission for American aviators to proceed with circumnavigation flight.
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London
MacDonald
Lontion
Labor
J. Romsay MacDonald
House of Commons
Arien
Liberal Party
Bob
Maxim Latvine
William E. Borah
Trepulchean
Idaho
Lre
Longworth Mourned in Simple Funeral at Spring Grove
Nicholas Longworth, longtime Congressional leader, laid to rest at Spring Grove Cemetery Cincinnati. President Hoover and Mrs Roosevelt attended after services at Christ Church with many lawmakers, Ohio officials, and relatives present. The ceremony featured Episcopal rites and a private burial beneath a giant oak amid Longworth’s family plot.
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Marka
Cincinnati
Herbert Hoos
Charles Curtis
Gheorge White
Ohio
Conarea
Cheist's Church
Jwinson
Tech
Henry Wire Hobton
Obie
Longworth
Spring Grove
Nick
Allen
Wengworth
Airmail to California Cut to Twenty-Four Hours New Schedule
Newark April 1 Airmail deposited in New York will reach Los Angeles in 24 hours under a new trans continental schedule starting April 20. T B Clements explains that planes will depart at 2045 hours from Newark, stop in Kansas City at 910 PM to transfer mail, then arrive in Los Angeles at 7 42 AM Pacific Time the next day.
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New York
California
Newark
N. J
Los Angeles
T. B. Clements
Unental
Western Air Express, Inc
Kansas City
Forced Down Famous Pilot Abandons Effort Break Cross Country Record
Columbus April 11 Captain Ira Eaker, attempting to beat Captain Hawes at the transcontinental speed record, was forced to abandon the flight after blower trouble. He had passed Columbus and Newark before turning back, ending the second bid with a crash in Kentucky. Governor Victor Donahey has written a book on public service for private distribution.
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Columbus
Ira Eeker
Frank Hawls
Pacific Coast
Cluten
Eaker
Newark
Hawk
Kentucky
Vio
Gov
Victor Donahey
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