Donahey Favored in Athens County Presidential Vote
In Ohio tenth district counties including Athens, Vinton and Meigs, unofficial returns show Hoover leading for president among Republicans while Donahey leads Democrats. County totals show Hoover with 1,221 to Willis 604 and Donahey attracting 119 for president, with local results varying by village such as Athens and Nelsonville.
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Tenth Congressional District
Ohio
Vinton
Jackson
Lawrence
Meigs
Gallia
Athens
Hoover
Willis
Thomas Hoover
Sherman Eagle
T. R. Biddle
Evan ©. Roberts
Tenth
Grominees
Athens County
Herbert Hoover
Ross
Dawes
Lowden
Donahey
Him
Pomerene
White
Smith
Hoover and Smith Apparent Winners in Primaries and State Meets
United Press reports Hoover and Smith won the bulk of delegates across primaries and conventions. In Ohio the split Republican delegation favored Hoover, while Smith led Democrats with about five to one over Pomerone and Donahey. Other results: Nevada GOP uncommitted, Kansas Democrats backed Ayres, Oklahoma Republicans favored Lowden then Curtis, Pennsylvania split GOP with 66 Democratic delegates for Smith, and Massachusetts backed Hoover Republicans and Smith Democrats.
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United Press
Commerce
Herbert Hoover
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Ohio
Frank B. Willis
Hoover
Smith
Atlee Pomerone
Vic Donahey
Nevada
Kansas
W. A. Ayres
Oklahoma
Frank O. Lowden
Charles Curtis
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Charles E. Curtis
President Coolidge
George W. Norris
William E. Borah
Charles G. Dawes
Charles E. Hughes
James Reed
Walter George
W. W. Ayres
Frank Hitchcock
Hoover and Smith Expand Delegates After Six-State Primary
Washington dispatches show Herbert Hoover expanding his lead in the Republican race and Al Smith widening the Democratic edge after yesterday’s six-state primary and convention results. Hoover tops delegate tallies in several states while Smith gains in the Democratic column with 427 votes to Pomerone’s 48 and others.
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Hoover
Smith
Washington
Herbert Hoover
al Smith
Utilities Said to Have Paid State Leader
Evidence introduced at the FTC utilities investigation shows former New Mexico Governor William McMechem received 5299 from July 1927 to January last. The payments came from the joint committee of National Utilities associations while he acted as an attorney during Boulder Dam negotiations in Washington conferences with western state governors.
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Washington
U.R
William McMechem
New Mexico
Federal Trade Commission
Joint Committee of National Utilities’ Associations
McMechem
Joint Committee
River Flood Elevation Reaches Record Heights
The Tombigbee river drainage area in West Alabama and Eastern Mississippi rose more than 12 feet above its flood stage of 39 feet near Demopolis Alabama as of April 25. Authorities monitor rising waters and potential impacts on nearby towns and infrastructure. The advance warning seeks to inform residents of possible evacuations and service disruptions.
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Dempholis
Ala
Tombigbee River
Alabama
Mississippi
Ohio coal shippers cry foul on rate structure before Senate
H L Finley president of the Youghyhingeny and Ohio Coal company Cleveland told the Senate coal investigating committee that high UMWA wages and discriminatory ICC freight rates ruin Ohio mines. He said West Virginia Virginia and Kentucky compete with lower freight costs and non union labor, widening regional market losses from 1913 to 1926. He argued Ohio and Western Pennsylvania bear transportation burdens while rivals south of the Ohio river enjoy lower rates.
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Washington
U.R
United Mine Workers of America
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ohio Coal Mines
H. L. Finley
Youghingheny and Ohio Coal Company
Cleveland
Senate Coal Investigating Committee
West Virginia
Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Michigan
Indiana
Sandusky
Lake Erie
Westrginia
Ohio River
Extra Session Called Today for Oil Case
A special executive session of the Teapot Dome committee was convened in Washington to decide actions in contempt cases against Robert W. Stewart of Standard Oil Indiana. Debate centers on whether to pursue federal contempt indictments or Senate bar questioning. Chairman Nye insists the committee cannot dismiss the proceedings and will report back to the Senate.
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Washington
U.P
Teapot Dome
Robert W. Stewart
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Walsh
Montana
Stewart
Senate
Nye
Wall collapses at Plamendon School injures and kills students
Two schoolboys died and eleven were hurt when a wall along a playground at Plamendon School in Chicago toppled in a windstorm. A crowd of students was buried under bricks. William Korolvich was among the injured.
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Plamendon = school
Chicago
William Korolvich
Plane Crash Kills Two At Ford Airport
Detroit April 25 Gordon Taylor of Rochester New York an aircraft manufacturer and big sales manager Aaron Rosenbleet of New York City were killed in a plane crash at Ford Airport this afternoon.
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Detroit
U.P
Gordon Taylor
Rochester
N. Y
Aaron Rosenbleet
New York City
Ford
New York Curb Exchange Membership Sells At Record High
Arrangements set for sale of a New York Curb Exchange membership at 90000 dollars, a new record high, with a 5000 dollar advance from yesterday.
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New York
U.R
Curb Exchange
Six alleged leaders held on riot charges in St Clairsville
Six alleged leaders in the Save the Union movement were held to the stand jury after a preliminary hearing in St Clairsville on riot charges. They were said to have inspired several mine demonstrations in the district during the last week.
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ST. Clairsville
Save the Union
Thrill Ride in an Airplane Turns Dizzy Delight
Messenger staff writer recounts a two woman flight with Roy Ahearn. The trip included seven loops and a tail spin to 2060 feet, dazzling views of Athens area before a dramatic wind drop and a dizzy landing. Black cats crossed paths before takeoff.
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Messenger
Ludel Boden
Roy Ahearn
Camly
Plan for Federal Coal Mine Law During Precess
A Senate committee plans federal regulation for the coal industry seeking constitutional backing from the Supreme Court. The Interstate Commerce Committee, after pausing work during a two month coal strike probe, will form a six member sub committee to study proposed ideas led by Henry Warrum. The draft bill would extend federal supervision to coal production and transportation similar to railroad regulation. Testimony will continue for ten more days.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
iChairman Watson
Watson
Gooding
Idaho
Good
West Virginia
Wheeler
Montana
Pittman
Nevada
Wagner
New York
Henry Warrum
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
American slain by rebels report sparks inquiries
Washington reports lack of information on claims that an American named George B. Marshall was killed and three other U S citizens were taken prisoner after rebel attacks on three mines in northeast Nicaragua. The American legation in Managua works with officials to verify the reports.
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Washington
State
Navy Department
George B. Marshall
United States
Nicaragua
Mangua
Chance for Kearns Dempsey suit narrows to exhibition damages
In New York on April 25 judge John C. Knox signaled that Jack Kearns can recover only exhibition damages from his suit against Jack Dempsey, with $83 333.83 named but evidence suggesting about $60 000. The court did not dismiss the first Dempsey Tunney bout claim but indicated possible dismissal.
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New York
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
John C. Knox
Kearns
Coolidge to Honor Bremen Crew with Flying Cross
A bill was introduced by Senator Reed to authorize the President to award the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Herman Koehl Major James Fitzmaurice and Baron Gunther von Huenefeld the Bremen crew for their air voyage.
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Washington
Coolidge
Herman Koehl
James Fitzmaurice
Gunther von Huenefeld
Senator Reed
Pennsylvania
Lockhart Tried World Speed Record With One Hand
Frank Lockhart died at Daytona Beach while attempting a new world speed record. He was reportedly racing with only partial use of his left hand, according to F E Moscovices president of the Stutz Motor Company.
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Indianapolis
Frank Lockhart
Daytona Beach
F. E. Mosckovices
Stutz Motor Company
Hoover Wins Light Ohio Primary Delegates
Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover and Governor Al Smith led in Ohio's presidential preference primary with Hoover securing 12 congressional districts and the statewide Republican delegation at large. Smith carried a strong statewide vote but Hoover showed urban strength while crafting a split among late Senator Willis supporters.
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Columbus
Secretary of Commerce
Hersbert Hoover
al Smith
New York
Almos
Smith
Ade Pomerene
Vic Donahey
Hoover
Conto
Fioover
Frank B. Willis
Just a Little Late Columbus Voter Permits Ardor
A Columbus voter let ardor override discretion in the Democratic primary. Andrew Jackson is shown as the Democratic presidential candidate on the ballot. John H. Cooper receives a vote in Groveport. Four Democrats in Tyro township voted Hoover for president. WILL Rogers appears on the ballot in Grandview Heights. Senator Cyrus Locher and Cordell Hull also receive votes for vice president in the same precinct.
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Columbus
WUP
Ordor
Andrew Jackson
John H. Cooper
Buckeye Republican Club
Groveport
Tyro
Hoover
Will Rogers
Grandview Heights
Cyrus Locher
Cord
Hoover Willis contest narrows in tenth district race
In a tight race the Hoover Willis forces battled to keep the tenth district in doubt. Early returns show Hoover leading Willis by a wide margin in Cleveland and a broader statewide count with Hoover ahead in key precincts. Other results include Dawes beating Lowden and Fess losing delegate battles amid a low Democratic showing.
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Hoover
Willis
Olin J. Ross
Columbus
Hoover Leads In Ohio Primary Delegates Count
Columbus dispatch reports complete returns from 7127 precincts in the preferent ial primary with Hoover leading in both presidential and district delegate tallies. Hoover carries large margins among delegates at large while anti Hoover candidates trail. late results leave the Tenth District still in doubt.
Logan delegates emerge in county presidential primary
In Logan on April 25 delegates prevailed in the county primary. Willis at large picks were Hoover aligned Eds wards 377 Fess 371 Thorn 366 Beaty 350 Burton 840 Curry 323 LeVan 339. Hoover led presidential preference with 370 to 284 for Smith while Willis delegates held big district majorities with Ross 92 Dawes 20 and 15. Democratic support centered on Al Smith with 98 votes, Pomerene 72 Donahey 76 Reed 6. Willis district delegates won county races as Ricketts 433 Mauller 336 defeated Hoover opponents Florence 229 Parmee 236.
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President Coolidge
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Charles G. Dawes
Cleveland
Hoover
Willis
Ralph Bartlett
Columbus
Smith
Regular County
Carmi Thompson
Simeon D. Fess
Walter F. Brown
Commerce
Thad H. Brown
Logan
Cosen
Wiite Hoover
Sdagates
Edswards
Fess
Thorn
Beaty
Burton
Curry
LeVan
Ting
Ross
Yee
Dawes
al Smith
Pomerene
Donahey
Reed
Ricketts
Mauller
Florence
Parmee
Death of Lockhart Ends Racing Career
Indiana report indicates the death of Frank Lockhart at Daytona Beach ends a famed racing career. Lockhart rose quickly after arriving from the coast and became a notable name in automobile circles despite a brief span of activity.
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Lockhart
Indianapolis
Ind
UPI
Frankhart
Daytona Beach
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Hine
Nelsonville
Lewden
Glous
Amesville
Millfield
Rogs
New Marshfield
Jacksonville
Biddle
EAGLE
Roberts
Washington Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Information Bureau
Hoover and Smith
London
Curtis
A. Lee Beaty
Frank A. Brown
Theodore EK. Burton
Hugh Clark
E. W. B. Curry
E. W. Edwards
W. W. Farnsworth
Meigs County
Pomeroy
Dowden
Alin
Southern
Barney Tras
Barney
Lillipput
Whelsonville
Chauncey
Glouster
Cangonville
Chance Small
Ucket
Cuyahoga County
Frank Brown
Theodore B. Jon
Mra
BE. W. B. Curry
Farnsworth
Ie Ton
Robert A. Mts
Anti-Hoover
A. Lea Beatty
BE. W. Edwards
Aisee Sinclair Levan
Thompson
Edward Volsrath
Fred W. Warner
Theodore FE. Burton
Uw.r
Var Hoover
Washington County
McAdoo
Cox
Newton D. Baker
Tom Heflin
Meredith
Theodore Burton
Mrs. Clark
W. W. Farnsworth Weer
Edward Orton
Robert Taft
A. Lee Beatty
BE. W
Ym Thompson
Edward Wilrath
ti-Hoover
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