Inquiry into J W Vance death at Nelsonville Jewelry Store
Officials probe whether jeweler J W Vance died by own action or from a fire caused by a discarded cigarette. Assistant state fire marshal W B McCormick and Acting Police Chief George Bateman lead the investigation, with questions about suffocation versus death before the blaze. Evidence includes the body on a couch, an electric pad, and an executon notice on the door, with relatives and store clerk questioned as inquiry widens.
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Nelsonville
J. W. Vance
Vance Jewelry Store
Vance
W. B. McCormick
Gallipolis
George Bateman
Bateman
McCormick
Birds Homes Booklet Offered By The Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger announces a booklet on bird homes for readers. It notes birds control pests, protect trees and gardens, and that the houses suit various birds. The Bureau offers the booklet with complete instructions and asks readers to include postage and handling.
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THE
Athens Messenger
Gray-Haired Grandmother Convicted Over Sex Pamphlet
Mrs. Mary Ware Dennett, author of The Sex Side of Life, was convicted in Brooklyn of sending obscene material through the mails. A jury may impose up to five years in prison or a $5,000 fine or both. Supporters from YMCA unions seminaries churches and social groups attended the trial.
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New York
UPR
Mary Ware Dennett
Brooklyn
Wisconsin Moves Toward Liberal Prohibition Repeal
Wisconsin lawmakers push to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment and old blue laws. Senator Duncan calls the state the cradle of personal liberty as Assembly members Grobschmidt and Settleman cite war hysteria and a shift away from prohibition and censorship.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Badger General Assembly
Thomas W. Duncan
John Barleycorn
John Grobschmidt
Bernard Settleman
Senate
Congress
Gettleman
Hoover says crime crisis threatens foundations of nation
President Herbert Hoover tells editors crime is the nation's problem not mainly prohibition. He cites 9000 annual U S murders, about half as many arrests, under one sixth of killers convicted. He warns robbery and burglary rates far exceed Britain per capita.
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Herbert Hoover
United States
Great Britain
Prohibition Criticizes Crime Rates Cited by President
The President claims prohibition has raised crime due to illicit liquor profits and patronage by criminals and many citizens, yet he notes only eight percent of crimes stem from the prohibition amendment.
Contempt for law fuels crime says columnist
The piece questions how many crimes stem from contempt for law and the Constitution as respectable citizens tolerate bootlegging by merchants and bankers, emboldening highwaymen and burglars to act with a sense of rights.
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Jimmy
President faces hard task enforcing prohibition law
The president is determined to enforce the prohibition law, noting the effort will be tougher than controlling Mississippi floods, which he calls child’s play in comparison.
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Mississippi
Hoover Object to Poverty: Modern Technique for All
The Berliner Tageblatt quotes Herbert Hoover stating the fundamental aim is to end poverty. He argues that benefits from modern technique should be shared by the people as a whole and demands equal rights for all, not just Wall Street, Rockefeller, or Morgan.
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Herbert Hoover
Wall Street
Rockefeller
Morgan
Parents Plead Hy Court Here Round-Up On Neglect
Six men and one woman faced Probate Court Judge 8 M Johnson over child neglect charges. Children aged 7 to 16 are housed at the Athens County Children's Home after warrants were served yesterday afternoon. Fine sentences ranged up to 100 dollars plus costs with jail days. several defendants pleaded guilty to non support. Some cases involve fathers of multiple children. others relate to abandonment and dependency concerns.
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M. Johnson
Athens County
Red Swyera
Athens
Swyere
Juvete
Alice
Mabel
Walter Drake
Carbondale
Johnson
Frank Morrison
Glouster
Esther
Sand
James
Elizabeth
Mary
Beatrice Wyatt
Petition Denied in Christian Science Church Case
The petition of the Christian Science Parent Church to enjoin the Christian Science Mother Church from interfering with Par ent Church activities was denied in Suffolk Superior Court in Boston on April 24.
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Boston
Christian Science Parent Church
Christian Science Mother Church
Suffolk Superior Court
Poor House Inmate Jacob Wella Dies After 25 Years
Jacob Wella 61 a longtime resident of the county poor farm was found dead in bed there. He entered the institution at 37 and shouldered many farming duties for about 24 years including spring prep and potato sprouting. Originating near Sumner in Orange Township he left no known relatives and may be buried at Sumner with family members.
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Nelsonville
Chester Jones
Nelsonville Brick Company
Sal
Ipek
Cherrington Hospital
Logan
Stout
Pomeroy
Jacob Wella
Tte
Offrelale
Wella
Sumner
Orance Township
Repealer for Search and Seizure Act Passes House
Illinois House approves repeal of the state search and seizure act by 77 to 66. Senate is expected to defeat the measure as it moves to Judiciary Committee for review. The bill includes a provision for a statewide referendum on prohibition.
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Illinois
House
Senate
Epringfield
Weber-O'Grady
House of Representatives
Ilinois Senate
Judiciary Committee
Homer Smith Excursion Steamer Sold for Overhaul
River news reports the excursion steamer Homer Smith, formerly based at Pt. Micasant, has been sold and will be thoroughly overhauled and back in service by June 1. The vessel measures 255 feet by 40 feet, with 1 500 horsepower engines and a 2 500 passenger cap. Also noted is Pittsburgh towboats to haul coal to southern points and lake ports, with barge coal rerouted by rail.
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Vitteburgh
Monongahela
Itteburgh
Sheriff Persuades Girls To Turn Back
Two Athens girls in a sedan were stopped by Perry County Sheriff while en route to Zanesville and, at the sheriff's suggestion, turned back toward home in Athena. The sheriff was notified and overtook the car, leading them to head home.
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Glouster
Athens
Perry County
Zanesville
Athena
Remove Convicted Men to Prisons
Logan reports Jesse Klinger and Claude Churches were transported to the Ma field Reformatory by Deputy Sheriff L F Hammond. Last week Judge Hartley M Whitcraft sentenced other young men for shooting with intent to wound and burglary. Sheriff Lloyd said Harley Stewart pled guilty to carrying concealed weapons and faces transfer to the Ohio Penitentiary.
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Logan
Jesse Klinger
Claude Churches
Mafield Reformatory
L. F. Hammond
Hartley M. Whitcraft
W. R. Lloyd
Harley Stewart
Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus
Plains Road Dust Draws Complaints
Residents along The Plains highway complain of severe dust since limestone was laid on the road months ago. The issue has caused growing discomfort for locals in The Plains area.
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the Plains
Plains
Civil War Vet George Todd Dies by Suicide in Columbus
George Todd 76 a Civil War veteran killed himself in Columbus after what police say was a night of preparation. The incident occurred April 24 and authorities reported the death as self inflicted.
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Columbus
George Todd
Sebela Prepares Defense of Honora Stronghold
EUBELS begin defense Nogalifs Sonotla Mex April 24. Sebela readied to defend the state of Honora the last rebel stronghold against three federal forces as the revolution continues to unfold.
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Nogalifs
Sonotla
Mex
Sebela
Elsie Durbin Knocked Down by a Car in Chauncey
Neva reports Mrs. Elsie Durbin and her husband Eugene Durbin were struck by a car in Cleveland while crossing a street. The motorist brake failure caused the collision. Mrs. Durbin suffered serious injuries to chest and back. Mr. Durbin was less seriously hurt. They were taken to a Cleveland hospital. Mrs. Durbin, before marriage Elsie Worden, is from Chauncey and has a brother Karl Worden living there.
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Chauncey
Neva
Elsie Durbin
Eugene Durbin
Cleveland
Sheep Killers Are Busy in Hocking
Logan April 24. Farmers near Gibsmonville report astray dogs repeatedly attack flocks causing heavy losses. Dog Warden Charles Briley inspected the district after several killings. One farmer keeps night vigil to protect his sheep as the dogs elude traps.
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Logan
Gibsmonville
Thele
Charles Briley
Farm Bill Vote Near as House Begins Debenture Test
Washington April 24 Administration leaders said the House started voting on the old equalization fee system and a new debenture plan amid a White House veto threat. They predicted amendments would fail and final passage of the administration bill by late tomorrow.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
House
Coolidge
Hoover
New Straitsville Moonshining War Continues Despite Lid
Perry County prohibition inspectors led by H F Teal report ongoing moonshining in Ratesnake Hollow near New Straitsville. They describe old mines, trap doors, and frequent gunfire during raids, with 125 stills seized and sold to Columbus junk dealers. The piece portrays hill folks as wary of outsiders and notes the persistence of the Eighteenth Amendment enforcement in the area.
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New Lexington
New Straitsville
Perry County
H. F. Tea
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ratesnake Hollow
Teal
Petrie Davis
W. A Dixon
New Straitsville Hills
Mr. Teal
New Straitaville
George Miller
Vester Harper
Columbus
Snak Hollow
Major expansion at Haydenville clay plant prompts large upgrades
Haydenville’s National Fire Proofing Company plant undertakes extensive alterations and new construction as part of an expansion program. Eighteen new dryers boost capacity to about 1,000 tons monthly. additional kilns and a four story building rise at plant No. 1. Capacity increases, longer shifts, and more workers are planned as foundations lay for ten new kilns and a complete flat-floor dryer system.
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Nelsonville
National Fire Proofing Company
Maydenville
Haydenville
No. 1
C. & Matheny
Matheny
Eady
East Canton
Obie
Hecking Vale
J. J. Hoodlett
Ed Turner
Logan
Telep
Haydenville Fatory
Hocking County
T. Frown
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