Dirigible R-33 Adrift in North Sea Amid Gale
The Air Ministry reports dirigible R-33 with twenty crew aboard fighting to control a crippled craft drifting at sea after breaking from moorings in a forty mile gale near Yar Mouth. Lifeboats and the patrol ship Godetia search the area as the Air Ministry hopes for a night landing and safe return to Pulham or Cardington.
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Pulham
Fneyland
Lowestoft
Godetia
Air Ministry
Yarmouth
Cardington
Carpenters Union in Canada Breaks From U S Affiliate
The Carpenters Union of Canada votes to sever all ties with the American Carpenters Union after many years of affiliation, signaling a major organizational split.
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Ottawa
Canada
The
Carpenters ‘Union of Canada
American Carpenters’ Union
Alan B Houghton sails for London as ambassador
Alan B. Houghton newly appointed ambassador to the Court of St James sailed from New York for London today aboard the liner George Washington.
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New York
Ford unveils first all metal air route monoplane
Henry Ford launches regular flying service with the first all metal monoplane arriving from Dearborn to Chicago in two hours forty nine minutes. Crowds cheer as Ford and son promise many more airplanes to wake capital and protect the nation. Postmaster General invites foreign operators to run mail routes under contracts, praising the program while noting alien ships are barred in coastwise trade.
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Henry Ford
Dearborn
Chicago
New
Coolidge
United States
Musicians Appointed Judges for Ohio Memory Contest in Columbus
Mrs. John Sutphen Jones selects judges for the Ohio federation of music clubs and the Ohio Music Teachers Association joint convention in Columbus. Contestants from across the state memorize thirty standard musical works and spell composers’ names for prizes of musical instruments books and cash.
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Columbus
John Sutphen Jones
Granville
Ohio Federation of Music Clubs
Ohio Music Teachers’ Association
Frank
A. Seiberling
Akron
Burnet C. Tuthill
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Edith Keller
Ohio
State Department of Public Instruction
Clarence ©. Robinson
School of Music
Ohio University
Athens
Edith Bennett
Taft Says Assembly Will Pass Tax Bill
Columbus April 16 Legislative leaders plan to reject Governor Donahey’s demand for a corporate tax rate increase and pass the bill over his veto. The rise would be postponed to the 1927 assembly. Majority Leader Robert A. Taft cited Mahoning valley firms and banks as key objections.
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Columbus
Donahey
General Assembly
Robert A. Taft
House
Mahoning Valley
Taft
Italian Queen Orders Ladies to Wear Trains
The remark notes that a royal decree in Italy requires women to wear trains for formal attire while contrasting with limitations in this country where such a fashion would be impractical and quickly worn out on the first day.
Poisoned Children by Arsenic Says Mother in Confession
Anna Cunningham 47 slept as she confessed killings of five Hamilton children over six years. She claimed a voice urged her to join her husband in heaven and took equal arsenic doses with each child, while bread and butter carried poison. Authorities prepare sanity tests and warrants for Isabelle, Harry, and others.
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Crown Point
Ind
Anna Cunningham
Harry
Walter
May
Isabelle
Charles
David, Jr
Gary
Taxpayers urged to list property at Athens courthouse
Tax assessors in Athens County set up temporary headquarters in the courthouse lobby to assist citizens in preparing personal property lists. They report slow listing since Monday and urge taxpayers to come in early to avoid a last week jam.
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Athens County
Corrected phone directories issued for 500 subscribers
The Home Telephone company issues a fourth corrected business directory in a year and inspects every instrument. Officials say the updates improve correct calling by number and overall service efficiency, aligning with Ohio exchange standards.
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Blikkem
Blakkem
Home
Ohio
Five charges against Stephenson in Oberholtzer case go to trial
Indianapolis Ind April 16 D C Stephenson former grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana must stand trial on five charges of criminally attacking Madge Oberholtzer 28 who died from self administered poison The judge denied a motion to quash the indictments Stephenson pleaded not guilty No trial date set Antemortem statement given at coroner s inquest says Oberholtzer planned to shoot Stephenson but did not act due to fear of humiliating her father The physician also testified Stephenson with two confederates Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry were involved in the alleged assault
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Indianapolis
Ind
D. C
Oberholtzer
Stephenson
John N. Kinksbury
Dr. Kingsbury
Hammond
Earl Klinck
Earl Gentry
Indiana
Kingsbury
Moore Fails to Appear for Hearing in Gas
Ray Moore did not show for a hearing in Athens as his father Charles Moore indicated he might. Prosecutor Finsterwald said he believes Ray will not return and noted possible knowledge of Ray's whereabouts by the father. If Ray is absent, evidence will go to the grand jury after May 5 and a preliminary hearing may follow.
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A. Ray Moore
Athens
Charles 8. Moore
R. W. Finsterwald
Mechanicsburg
Moore
Finsterwald
Ray
Ray Moore
Police detectives on trial in Cincinnati graft case
Assistant U.S. Attorney A. Lee Beatty compared members of the Cincinnati police to Judas in urging a fast conviction of three detectives James A Hayes Fred Bullerdick and Robert Kinney amid graft allegations tied to illicit liquor traffic.
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Cincinnati
Judas
United States District
A. Lee Beatty
United States District Court
James A. Hayes
Fred Bullerdick
Robert Kinney
New York Phone Company Awards Six Heroism Medals
The New York telephone company presents six medals for acts of heroism with no recognitions for customer politeness.
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New York
Yankee dollar finding way to other nations
Washington reports a massive first quarter outflow of American dollars into foreign investment, with $344 million invested abroad in 1925 and projections to top $11 billion by year end. Foreign loans to the United States and refinancing efforts are noted, as Europe shifts funds homeward and Canada increases borrowing.
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Department of Commerce
United States
Europe
America
Republic of Poland
Est
France
Republic of Finland
Canada
Latin America
Cuba Company
Sao Paulo
Brazil
London
Automobile Tag Sales Surge in Athens County in Early 1925
Figures released by the Athens County Automobile Club show license tags issued in the first three months of 1925 exceed all of 1924. About 6,000 general passenger car tags and 1,000 trick plates have been issued, totaling 6,900 passenger cars and 1,000 trucks. Funds collected reach 65,781.50 dollars, not including direct Columbus registrations.
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Athens County
Athens County Automobile Club
Athens
Columbus
Smallpox Cases Hit Gallipolis High School
Gallipolis reports six cases of smallpox at the local high school. Countywide figures exceed 100 cases, prompting health officials to monitor the outbreak and implement control measures.
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Gallipolis
Actual Want in Athens County Becomes Present Reality
Miss Irma Stanfield, Red Cross executive secretary, says poverty in Athens County is at a high. Spring may ease clothes and shelter needs, but seed shortages and unemployment threaten food supplies for months. Mining shutdowns worsen conditions as families face hunger and ongoing privation.
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Athens County
Irma Stanfield
Red Cross
Three Dusky Waifs Dislike Home Rule
Albert Twinnay Levi Henderson and James Rogers aged 12 1 and 10 were found at the fairgrounds after riding a B and O freight from Cincinnati. In juvenile court Albert claims his aunt whipped him Levi says his mother does and James says his father made home disagreeable. They attend Sunday school and love school. Sheriff McKinley took them to the jail breakfast crowd and Judge Johnson sought Cincinnati domestic relations court instructions.
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Levi
James
Fairgrounds
McKinley
Cincinnati
Twinnay
Henderson
Rogers
Johnson
Incinnati Domestic Relations
Evening picks blend drama and music on air tonight
Tonight on WIP at 8 15 features Beethoven classics by orchestra and chorus. WGBS at 11 15 presents Oscar Wilde Salome. KGO at 8 offers The Man on the Box comedy.
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WIP
Beethoven Orchestra
WGBS
Oscar Wilde
KGO
Columbus Installs Stop Signs on Main Thoroughfares
Columbus police will install 450 stop signs at intersections with Main, High, East and West Broad streets as part of the main thoroughfare ordinance. Arrests will follow violations. installation begins Monday with curbstone embedded signs reading Main Highway Stop. Officers will monitor intersections and night districts to enforce compliance.
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Columbus
French
Main Street
High Street
Alum Creek
Broad Street
French cabinet formation stalls as Painleve delays
Paris April 16 The Socialists again blocked cabinet formation. Premier Painleve planned to submit names to the Chamber but at noon said he did not know when the cabinet would be formed. Caillaux faces Socialist opposition over the 10 percent levy law.
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Paris
Paul Painleve
Chamber of Deputies
Joseph Caillaux
Painleve
House Leaders Draft Special Calendars in West Virginia Session
Charleston officials report House leaders were drafting special calendars to expedite business during the final week of the current session in Charleston West Virginia.
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Charleston
W. Va
Englishman Reverses Trend With Lever-Powered Lifeboat
An English inventor unveils an unusual lifeboat propelled by hand levers, a design described as inverted by critics. The craft aims for safer, simpler operation in rescue at sea, attracting attention from maritime observers and potential sponsors.
Fate of Bible Bill in balance as caucuses loom
In Columbus on April 16 the fate of the Buchanan Bible bill and Governor Donahey’s four major appointments hangs on Republican caucuses as the legislature convenes. Leaders see the Bible bill likely to pass the senate, with trading expected to win support for other reform measures before final adjournment.
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Columbus
Donahey
Memb
Senate
Dirigible Los Angeles Leaves on Six Hour Test Flight
At Lakehurst New Jersey the airship Los ve carries fifty eight officers and crew on a six hour test flight to evaluate readiness for a second Berm voyage. The mission aims to confirm stability performance and navigation before the planned trip tomorrow.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Berm
Honest hotel guests claim in New York study
Wilfred P. Olson, head of a new Hotel Managers Association, says ninety seven percent of hotel guests are honest in New York. The quote notes a small portion may fall short on paying bills or require police involvement.
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New York
Hom
Wilfred P. Olson
Ci Managers’ Association
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