Donahey seeks power over Ohio utilities body
Gov Donahey warned that without confirmation of his three state commission appointees the utilities board would remain under former governor Davis and thus limited in power to reform abuses. He accused Davis allies and lobbyists of graft while asserting the commission’s laxity costs the state thousands in taxes and leaves many dockets unresolved.
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James W. Huffman
Earl PD. Bloom
George T. Poor
Cincinnati
Rank B. Maullar
Chillicothe
The
Utilities Commission
Davis
Belle Telephone Co
Ohio Power Co
Senate
Columbus
Poor
Manilar
Cleveland
Marcill
Donahey
Attempt to Move Floyd Collins Body From Cave Tomb
In Cave City Kentucky on April 14 authorities announced abandoning attempts to remove Floyd Collins body through existing passages. A new rescue shaft is being extended to fifty-five feet with a westward lateral to reach the tomb, aiming to shorten the shaft and advance recovery efforts. Andrew Collins, Floyd’s brother, joined recovery discussions with W H Hunt, the recovery director.
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Cave City
Floyd Collins
Andrew Collins
W. H. Hunt
Today le Prince and the Plague
A wobbly notice reports the Prince of Wales tour in Africa halted by plague. A Japan style quake is hinted with ghostly details. The piece also hints at a Georgetown scientists announcement on a distant earthquake and mocks distance framing.
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Georgetown
Prince of Wales
Africa
Athens Mourns Lonny Ridgway a Half Century Athens Fixture
Alonzo Ridgway known as Lonny and longtime J. D. Brown family retainer in Athens dies at 80 in Grant hospital Columbus after three weeks of illness. He served the Brown household since Elizabeth Armstrong married J. D. Brown, becoming an Athens institution. Funeral set for Thursday at 1 30 p m at Athens Presbyterian Church with burial in Greenlawn Columbus. Burial chosen in Columbus per family request.
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Athens
Alonzo Ridgway
J. D. Brown
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Lonny
Ohio University
Court Street
Sonny
Mr. Brown
Albany
Elza Armstrong
Hebbardsville
Elizabeth Armstrong
Alonzo
Columbus Hospital
Jesse Ridgeway
North Twentyfirst Street
A. Y. Wilcox
Athens Presbyterian Church
Isabelle Ridgway
Point V Pleasant
Greenlawn Cemetery
Brown
Ohio governor centers fight over utility board
Columbus April 14 Governor Donahey attacked utility commissioners George T Poor and Charles C Marshall in a radio speech. Poor and Marshall plan a detailed rebuttal today. Republican leaders may back the governor in a Senate confirmation clash for Huffman Chandlersville and Bloom Bowling Green to replace the two veterans. J Seney Blue of American Gas and Electric commented on personal attack but offered no new stance as leaders await results of the governor's public appeal for support.
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Columbus
George T. Poor
Charles C. Marshall
Donahey
Poor
Senate
James W. Huffman
Chandlersville
Earl D. Bloom
Bowling Green
State Utilities Commission
Marshall
J. Seney Blue
American Gas and Electric Company
Utility Commission
War veteran ends life by leap at Niagara Falls
Medina Ohio April 14 confirmation received of the death by self action of Civil War veteran Francis D Parker a well known resident of Hinkley near here Parker sought death by jumping into Niagara Falls a search is begun for the body A suitcase and overcoat found at Prospect Point have been identified by Parker s son in law Herbert Swiger Reverend Charles H Searles of Hinkley said Parker had told him he intended to die at Niagara and had made two personal crisis trips but lacked courage at the last moment
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Medina, O
Francis D. Parker
Hinkley
Parker
Niagara Falls
Niagara
Prospect Point
American Falls
Herbert Swiger
Charles H. Searles
Labor Jubilant Over Nullification of Kansas Law
The American Federation of Labor hails the U S Supreme Court ruling invalidating the Kansas Industrial Court law as a victory for labor rights. President William Green says the decision restores constitutional charter rights and allows free bargaining between labor and employers.
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Kansas
Supreme Court
Green
Washington
American Federation of Labor
United States Supreme Court
William Green
Federation
International News Service
Dcision
Kansas Industrial Court
Thieves Steal Easter Offering From Pueblo Church
The Easter offering of Trinity Lutheran Church in Pueblo amounting to several hundred dollars was stolen after a small safe was broken. Robbers also tried to take the church communion service but did not succeed.
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Pueblo
Colo
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Georgetown home of Francis Scott Key becomes hardware store
The Georgetown residence once home to Francis Scott Key, author of the Star Spangled Banner, has been converted into a hardware store. Key and his family reportedly lived there for 40 years, with Key passing away in 1843.
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Old Key
Washington
Georgetown
Francis Scott Key
Key
City Officials Hear Truthful Picture of Athens Finances
Athens city finances were debated at a Chamber of Commerce meeting led by Roger J. Jones. City Auditor Evans reported a total bonded debt of 247,451.70, but only 46,808.85 is taxable debt, with most bonds tied to street and sewer improvements paid by property owners. Discussion focused on funding a new City Building and theatre without harming schools or finances, with Mayor Koons touting the James Theatre Company proposal and potential long term city benefits in Southeastern Ohio.
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Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Roger J. Jones
Council
Jones
Evans
Koons
Rowland
James Theatre Company
Ohio
Columbus
Evening programs feature classic drama and music broadcasts
Local radio guide lists WGBS and WEAF evening slots with drama from Washington Square College Players and multiple music programs. Stations include WIZ, WRZ, WGY, KDKA, KYW with varied hours and hourlong blocks. Additional listings cover WEET, WGR, WCAE, WET, WEAR, WW, Stott kh, WAR, WOC, WCCO, WSAL and more through 10 or 11 PM.
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Tetor Herbert
WGBS
FE. T
Washington Square College
KYW
WEAF
BET
Carmen
WEET
WGR
WCAE
WET
WEAR
Stott Kh
WOC
WCCO
T. Wsal
Briand Considers Premiership as Socialist Support Looms
Aristide Briand, veteran French premier candidate, weighs accepting the premiership if Socialists back his cabinet plan. He says the financial crisis is not as dire as reported and awaits the Socialist executive council decision before replying to President Doumergue tonight.
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Aristide Briand
France
Socialists
Doumergue
Briand
Elysees Palace
Robineau
Bank of Firance
de Monzie
Senate Finance Committee
Henry Berenger
Paul Doumer
Naumergue
Socialiste
Donahey Attacked Over Radio Attack on Utilities Board
Columbus April 14 Gov Donahey faced multiple attacks as radio broadcasts condemned his push to confirm utility commission appointments. Ired W Warner Marion chair of the Republican state central committee accused the move of political maneuvering to favor Donahey ally James W Stuffman. Warner urged caution in approving an inexperienced heir apparent for the Donahey family while noting Democratic member Charles C Marshall sided with Republicans on findings.
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Columbus
Donahey
State Utilities Commission
Ired W. Warner
Marion
Republican State Central Committee
Utility Commission
James W. Stuffman
Warner
Senate
Utilities Commission
Charles C. Marshall
James M. Cox
Marshall
Frustrated citizens point to decayed city hall
Residents voice disappointment at the dilapidated city hall, calling it a symbol of neglect and a failing centerpiece of civic life. The remark underscores public demand for renovation and stronger local leadership.
Panorama of Color Revealed in Ohio Cavern
Dayton April 14 Nature and handiwork are shown in a new underground cavern near West Liberty Ohio. Stalactites stalagmites and formations glow with crystal color along a 1049 foot deep system over two miles long. A drill broke into the walls revealing a large passage and a snow white stalactite dominates a forest of formations lit by electric lights.
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Ohio
West Liberty
Dayton
Judge Kelly Dies by Self Inflicted Shot
Judge Joseph L. Kelly, appointed a week earlier to Virginia’s Supreme Court by Governor Trinkle, accidentally shot and killed himself at his Bristol home with a shotgun while attempting to shoot rats. The firearm discharged on stairs, the load striking his left side. details not released by family.
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Bristol
Joseph L. Kelly
Virginia Supreme Court
Trinkle
Majestic Theatre to Expand After Acquiring Roy Pilcher Property
After a year of negotiation the Majestic Theater company announces purchase of the Roy Pilcher property adjoining its site. Plans call for remodeling to raise seating from 606 to about 1000 to 1200, a modern stage, new pipe organ, and absorption of the Athens Candy Kitchen space. An architect will be hired and work to begin within sixty days.
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Majestic Theater Company
Roy Pilcher
Majestic Theater
Athens
Ones
Court Street
Foreign trade of America hits record in March
Washington April 14 America's foreign trade in March totalled 838000000, the record for three years, Secretary of Commerce Hoover announced today. Exports were 452000000, up 82000000 from February, while imports were 385100000 or 43090000 higher than the preceding month.
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Washington
America
Hoover
Athens Chamber of Commerce Retrenching Budget
Judge S M Johnson says no successor for C H Bryson will be named before January 1 and Miss Athens Snyder will stay as office secretary. The chamber's budget drops from 6000 to 65000 dollars with persistent overages and falling membership amid competition from Ninants and Rotary clubs.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
C. H. Bryson
S. M. Johnson
Despondent mother kills self after twin sons’ death
In New York on April 14 Mrs Bessie Katz 28 who hurled her twin babies from a third story window December 2 1924 was found dead in a gas tied apartment. Police had searched for her since yesterday morning and believe she took her own life in despair over the infants’ deaths.
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New Yorn
Bessie Katz
Folice
Oregon Woman Believed Cremated in Fore Fire
Mrs. Anna Miller aged 63 from Eugene Oregon is believed cremated in a blaze that destroyed the home of W A Weinschneck president of the National Vegetable Growers associations in Fore New Castle Pa on April 14.
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New Castle
Anna Miller
Eugene
Oregon
W. A. Weinschneck
National Vegetable Grower's Associations
Foes of Kaiser's War Leader Turn His Statements Against Him
April 14 London report notes political alarm over General Hindenburg as German president hopeful. Beaverbrook papers warn of armed France and debt issues if he wins, with UK and Turkish observers fearing destabilizing effects on Europe and Britain. Republican Daily and Times commentary cite his past remarks as campaign ammunition.
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Hindenburg
Lord Beaverbrook
France
Beaverbrook
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Slovakia
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Indenburg
Berlin
America
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March
Senator Bridge
Russia
England
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Barnum
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Europe
State plans new motor tag layout in Charleston
The House roads committee decided to favorably report a bill for local distribution of automobile license plates through the state road commission with branch offices. The measure would change license taxation by weight or engine size and adjust the fee basis.
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Charleston
W. Va
API
House Roads Committee
State Road Commission
Protect Your Winter Clothes From Moths
A historical notice urges readers to store winter garments safely to repel clothes moths. It promotes mail-in guides and simple methods, listing protections for rugs carpets and upholstered furniture, and requests readers to mail back their name and address.
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Washington
Lana
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