Romance Ends as Death Hoax Tangles Engagement
Mabel Mehaffie known as Joan Winters accuses Major Robert C Read of fabricating an air plane death hoax to end their engagement set for May 5 in Dayton. She says Read is alive in Chicago and contemplates breach of promise suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
U.P
Robert C. Read
Boston
Mabel Mehaffie
Joan Winters
Mehaffie
Read
Favorite Players Company
Birmingham
Ala
John McDonald
McDonald Brothers
E. E. Copp
Reads
Great Slave Lake
Misschaffie
Chicago
Canadian Flying Corps
Cleveland teen rescues trio from capsized boat
April 21 in Rocky River a 15 year old, John Pettit son of Ralph B Pettit of Union Trust, rescued two men and a woman after their motorboat capsized. He reached the scene in his own craft and pulled them from the frigid waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
O.R
Rocky River
John
Ralph B. Pettit
Union Trust Company
Insurgents Clash In Bengal Town Killing Nine In Strife
URI-A detachment of Eastern frontier riflemen patrolled Chittagong Bengal after an insurrectionist outbreak that left nine dead including two Europeans three Indian students and four taxi drivers. Several natives were believed slain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
India
U.ri
Chittagong
Bengal
Five Die as Fire Destroys Brooklyn Apartment Home
A Brooklyn New Jersey apartment fire killed five family members including a father and four children. Two other relatives were seriously injured in the blaze that destroyed their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. J
O.R
Fear Kills Four In Mississippi River Baptism Tragedy
Viola Lewis, 13, escaped during baptism in the Mississippi River as Rev. Robert C. Williams and two assistants tried to baptize her. They and the girl drowned after losing balance in the muddy water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Louis
U.P
Viola Lewis
Mississippi River
Robert C. Williams
Joseph McGee
Henry Turner
Lewis
Trial over paddling pupil in Elyria Ohio
A jury in Elyria Ohio will decide if Mrs Myrta Bradley 22 a school teacher assaulted and battered pupil Mary Gerhartinger 6 when paddling her. Bradley is indicted on parents complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Ohio
Myrta Bradley
Mary Gerhartinger
How To Keep A Husband and Swiss Wisdom
Arthur Brisbane presents a Today column featuring tips on maintaining marriage and a brief note on Swiss sagacity. The teaser suggests speedy progress topics and cautions not to quote from memory.
Easter Service Returns to Schoenbrunn After 150 Years
In New Philadelphia Ohio on April 21 1939 Easter services were held at the Schoenbrunn State Memorial Park site the first since 1774. Rev Joseph F Weinland and Rev George F Weinland led a litany with Delaware tongue prayers and Moravian carols. A trombone choir accompanied worshippers touring the replica church to the cemetery where 45 early inhabitants are buried. Motion pictures captured the crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Philadelphia
Schoenbrunn
Ohio
Old Town
New Schoenbrunn State Memorial Park
Joseph FE. Weinland
Dover
Schoenbrunn Committee
George F. Weinland
Uhrichsville
Parker Rejected by Senate Judiciary Committee 10 to 6
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 10 to 6 to report unfavorably on John J. Parker’s nomination to the Supreme Court. The panel also rejected inviting Parker to speak, despite initial plans, in a move signaling likely Senate rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Washington
U.P
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
John J. Parker
North Carolina
U.S. Supreme Court
Hoover
Overman
Mitchell
Circuit Court of Appeals of the
Fourth Circuit
Red Jacket Coal Company
How to Keep a Husband According to Miss Partridge
Miss Jennie Partridge, former president of the Women's Clubs Federation of San Francisco, offers witty and practical advice on maintaining a husband. She urges wives to flatter their spouse, dress well for breakfast, and listen to him, portraying herself as a wise, unmarried speaker presenting unconventional tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Partridge
Women's Clubs Federation of
San Francisco
All wondrous wisdom fades in divorce era
The piece notes a shift toward divorce in modern times, arguing many men undervalue commitment and rely on easy replacement. It laments that husbands mistake obedience for partnership while women give much and demand little, reflecting brittle marriage norms.
German Scientist Plans Atlantic Flight in Rocket Plane
Dr Paul Heylandt announces he will leave Germany in a rocket plane and cross the Atlantic in six hours. His craft, claiming 600 miles per hour, can cut power at Halifax and glide to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Heylandt
Germany
Atlantic
Halifax
New York
Thing Is Not Mechanical: Continued on Page Four
The article argues the subject is not mechanical in nature and continues discussion on page four with further analysis and context.
Doctors Find Way to Cure Jamaica Ginger Paralysis
Two Columbus physicians Dr. C. J. Burns and Dr. A. Kidd Jr report success with a serum treatment for Jamaica ginger paralysis. They treated William H. Selly and James Burns, both improving and nearing discharge from Mt. Carmel Hospital. The doctors claim the disease is infectious rather than chemical and not caused by impure Jamaica ginger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Attiglover and Widow Face Murder Indictment in Los Angeles
A widow, Mrs Walbruga Oesterreich, and Otto Sanhuber the attic lodger, were indicted for the murder of Fred Oesterreich, a Milwaukee manufacturer, eight years after his death. Sanhuber, pleading not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity, seeks a separate trial. Mrs Oesterreich also pleads not guilty as court dates loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Oesterreich
Milwaukee
Portland
Ore
Deesterreich
Walter M. Slein
Walburga Oveaterreich
Otto Sanhuber
Los Angeles
Fred Que Oesterreich
Joe King
Sanhuber
Oesterreich
Parker Formidable Target in Senate Clash Over Race Protests
Parker’s supporters believed he could blunt stronger opposition from Republican border-state senators who faced protests from Black voters over speeches he made during a North Carolina gubernatorial campaign before his judicial appointment. These senators had been visiting the White House amid the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Hoover
Senate
Norris
Borah
Idaho
Parker
Committee
North Carolina
London Naval Conference Seen as Mixed By Stimson
Secretary of State Stimson, American delegate, called the London Naval Conference a mix of success and failure in a London radio address. He tied its outcomes to the Kellogg Pact and urged concrete armament limitations to sustain peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
Stimson
London
Simson
United States
Pope Pius XI Leads Easter Mass in Vatican Sixtine Chapel
Pope Pius XI celebrated Easter Sunday with a private mass in the Sixtine Chapel, reading the service and administering Communion to about 500 guests including relatives, the Diplomatic Corps, Roman nobility, and a few notable private citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Pius XI
Vatican City
Gangsters Held in Wake of Rhode Island Prison Riot
Three alleged New Jersey gangsters were held in Howard Rhode Island as authorities probe Saturday’s riot inside the Rhode Island State Prison. The disturbance caused two inmate deaths and injuries to three others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
R. I
U.P
New Jersey
Rhode Island State Prison
Varied Offers Are Made in Classified Ads
Local classified ads list a Jersey cow near Sugar Creek for sale a 1924 Buick roadster in good condition priced at 200 dollars three rose colored hardy phlox plants for 10 cents and free suit cleaning and pressing for readers whose names appear in specific dry cleaner ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Sugar Creek
Naval Treaty Final Form Approved By Five Delegations
London April 21 The heads of the five delegations approved the naval treaty in its final form and sent it to printers for midnight press release ahead of tomorrow's signing at St James Palace. Delegates from the United States Great Britain France Italy and Japan reviewed the text, which includes a three power limitation pact, with the drafting and jurists committees finishing their work. The treaty is expected to run 8000 to 9000 words in about 32 pages, bilingual with English on the left and French on the right, necessitating a full reprint after minor alterations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.P
Naval Conference
St. James’ Palace
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
St. James
Jurists Committee
Capone Enters Miami Under Federal Injunction
Al Capone, once a Chicago rackets leader, visited Miami under federal injunction protection while Governor Carlton's authority faced defiance. The arrival occurred amid mixed local views during a Miami tourism period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
U.P
America
Scarface al Capone
Chicago
Doyle E. Carlton
Gotham Unveils Smart Clothes At Easter Fashion Show
New York society gathered along Fifth and Park Avenues as light coats hinted at new fashion, with black and white predominating and conservative bray and brown tones rising in popularity. Tailored suits and longer skirts defined the spring display while the weather forecaster noted a calm day for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
Fifth and Park Avenues
Rockefellers Nickel Gift Surprises First Baptist Church Children
In Lakewood New Jersey Easter services ended with John D Rockefeller giving new nickels to children including Marian Tompkins who received a shiny coin after he chatted with parishioners. Several other youngsters also received coins from him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood
N. J
U.P
First Baptist Church
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Marian Tompkins
Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested in St Louis
Cincinnati April 21 report says James Douthitt alias Verne Davidson alias George H Holt 30 a shoe worker admitted participation with four others in the Reading Bank robbery April 4 in which 8418 was stolen he was under arrest today in St Louis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
U.R
Reading Bank
Reading
James Douthitt
Verne Davidson
George H. Holt
St. Louis
Pearl-handled revolver linked to Remus murder found in Eden Park
The 32 caliber pearl-handled revolver used by George Remus to kill his wife on October 6, 1927, was recovered by a Black Easter egg hunt participant in Eden Park. Police had searched for the weapon after the shooting, and it was found lying in shrubbery near the tragedy site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
U.P
George Remus
Eden Park
Four Communist Leaders Sentenced in Union Square Demo
In New York on April 21 four Communist leaders along with Joseph Lester received sentences for unlawful assembly tied to the Union Square demonstration on March 6. Foster Minor Amster and Raymond were sent to the New York City Penitentiary for periods ranging from one day to three years, while Lester drew 30 days in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.R
New York City
Union Square
Joseph Lester
William Z. Foster
Robert Minor
Israel Amster
Harry Raymond
Former Morrow County Sheriff Chilcote Dies at 55
Charles B. Chilcote, 55, longtime Morrow County sheriff, died suddenly of heart trouble Sunday at Buckeye Lake. Survived by widow, daughter Mrs Ruth Moler, and six children. Estate valued at $8,570 with Charles Mason of Corning as executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Gilead
Charles B. Chilcote
Morrow County
Buckeye Lake
Ruth Moler
Charles Mason
Corning
Veteran walks mile to Easter services in New Lexington
George Funk 84 a Civil War veteran and one of four remaining veterans in New Lexington walked a mile Sunday to attend Easter services at the M E Church. He served in the Union Army and has lived in the city for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Lexington
George Funk
Named executor appointed in New Lexington
NAMED EXECUTOR NEW LEXINGTON APRIL 21. John Mason, Corning, was appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
John Mason
Corning
Supreme Court issues decree on Great Lakes water diversion
The Supreme Court filed a decree enforcing last Monday’s decision in the Great Lakes water diversion cases and a supplementary decree ordering compensation for Charles Evans Hughes. It outlines methods to reduce Chicago sanitary canal water diversion from the Great Lakes into the Mississippi Basin and notes Hughes served as special master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Great Lakes
Supreme Court
Charles Evans Hughes
Chicago
Mississippi Basin
Tariff Conferees Postpone Key Provisions in Bill
Washington April 12. House and Senate tariff conferees postponed action on the flexible tariff and debenture provisions of the administrative section of the Tariff Bill. They did approve the book censorship section adopted by the Senate after extended debate, allowing censorship of treasonable or immoral literature by the customs court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
House
Senate
Customs Court
Guard Is Fined as Prison Escape Probe Opens
Columbus April 21 A guard was dismissed today and an investigation was begun to fix responsibility for the attempted escape of three prisoners from Ohio State Penitentiary Saturday midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.2
Ohio State Penitentiary
Suicides Sadden RuralCounty As Man Slays Self
On April 21 the body of Reece Cummins age 62 from Hillsboro was found on a local farm near Sinking Springs with wrists slashed by a butcher knife. He had been visiting his brother Faris Cummins and had recently been released from a state hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinking Springs
U.P
Reece Cummins
Hillsboro
Here
Faris Cummins
Mibe State
Maenita J
Athena
Prosecutor Frank J. Myers Dead at 34
Funeral services for Frank J. Myers prosecuting attorney of Morrow County will be held in Cardington tomorrow. Myers died at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus after a period of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardington
U.P
Frank JL. Myers
Morrow County
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Columbus
County sheriffs to meet in Columbus on aviation law enforcement
A conference of county sheriffs and prosecuting attorneys will gather in Columbus on May 7 to discuss enforcement of aviation laws. The meeting was called by John M. Vorys, state director of aeronautics, and aims to coordinate state aviation regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.R
John M. Vorys
Washburn Dies in Chicago Fire After Cigarette Accident
Don ald Fairchild Washburn, 25, a Annapolis Naval Academy graduate and former U S Shipping Board worker, died in Chicago from burns after a lit cigarette set a dresser ablaze. The incident occurred as he arrived to seek a new job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.P
Donald Fairchild Washburn
United States Shipping Board
Kansas City
Washburn
Annapolis Naval Academy
Young Wichita Falls Mayor Leads City at 27
Walter Nelson Jr., 27, recently elected mayor of Wichita Falls Texas is believed to be the youngest city chief executive among US municipalities of 60 000 population. A Southern Methodist University and Texas University graduate he practices law with his father and defeated two veteran opponents in the recent election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
Ichita Falls
Tex
Walter Nelson, Jr
Wichita Falls
United States
Nelson
Southern Methodist University
Texas University
Texas
Elec
Ohio toll rises as dozen drownings and fatal crashes occur
A weekend survey tallies more than 15 deaths across Ohio from drownings and auto accidents. Tragedies include two girls killed at the mouth of a railroad tunnel in Glencoe Belmont County and numerous drownings in Grand River and park lagoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont County
Ohio
Glencoe
Baltimore and Ohio
Rosie Mazi
Annie
Andrew Mazi
Charles Able
Newark
Mazi
Anna
Rosia
Bellaire
Able
Co. C
Smith
Joseph Zeigier
Monteceville
Bellevue
Prohibition Study Opens in Cleveland by Women's Club
A four member committee of the Cleveland Prohibition Investigation, escorted by Police Chief Greal, began today's inquiry into the effects of prohibition. The group toured the jail and court facilities while gathering observations on enforcement and public behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.R
Greal
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