Hoover Moves Toward Five Day Week Plan
President Hoover to convene a national conference of industry and labor to promote a five day work week seen as a path to jobs. Governor Winant of New Hampshire advocates a plan to create up to 3,000,000 jobs and will participate in White House talks with Lamon and Doak.
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Thomas L. Stokes
United Press
Washington
Hoover
Goveror
John G. Winant
New England Council
Dover
Lamon
Doak
Ew England Business and Industry Nd
White House
Winant
Inneed
New England
Unitedates
Michigan Girl Thought Slain
Evelyn Sanford, 17, disappeared near Manistee after a farmer saw her walking along a swamp road at twilight. Footprints, a hair strand, and a scream were found at the swamp edge as state and county police, aided by a statewide radio description, search for clues to her fate.
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Manistee
Mich
U.R
Evelyn Sanford
George Beuge
Aill
Family Tiff Fatal in Columbus Shocks City
At Columbus on August 2 two people are dead and a third critically injured after a family dispute. Mrs Mary Howard 42 and Charles T Robison 53 were killed when Robison shot them and later killed himself. George Howard 48 husband of the woman is hospitalized in critical condition.
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Columbus
U.R
Mary Howard
Charles T. Robison
George Howard
Robison
Howlard
Durbin Trial Advances Rapidly in Ohio
Durbin, Kenton Democratic state chairman, faces a swift climax as 15 of 40 witnesses testified in the Durbin election case. He is charged with circulating unsigned literature to aid Brooks Tob er’s congressional bid. Judge David Lee of Marietta presides.
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Bucyrus
U.P
W. W. Durbin
Kenton
Fifeen
Durbin
Petit Jury
Congress of
Brookstober
Marion
Davides
Marietta
Common Pleas Court
Wheat fires halted after arrests in Toledo
In Toledo two men were arrested amid a series of mysterious fires in wheat and raw stacks on Michigan farms. A threshing contractor allegedly kept large bundles of matches, leading to the investigation by Deputy Fire Marshal Ann. of Michigan. The contractor’s former employee was later taken into custody, both denying knowledge of the arsons.
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Toledo
U.R
Lowerichigan
Ann
Michigan
Enen
Efforts To Avert War Between Bolivia And Paraguay
In Geneva Jose Matas urges Bolivia and Paraguay to avoid war and honor their peace obligations. Bolivia says it is ready to settle by force if needed and demands a sea outlet, while Paraguay mobilizes cadets after congressional authorization amid mounting street excitement.
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Bolivia
Paraguay
Geneva
U.P
Jose Matos
League of Nations Council
LA Paz
Washington
Ritz Tower blast death toll climbs to seven
The explosion and fire in the Ritz Tower sub cellar paint shop on Park Avenue killed seven and injured thirty four. Fire crews salvage the scene as unofficial damage runs to about 200000 with $10000 worth of jewels recovered from a hotel shop set loose by the blast.
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New York
Ritz Tower
Park Avenue
University loans offered as best investment plan
Toledo area wealthier residents will be asked to fund student loans for University of Toledo scholars. A new student self-help committee sent letters describing loans as "one of the best and safest investments" and promising lenders access to scholarship records of the students they aid.
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Toledo
U.P
University of Toledo
Sheep's Slated To Follow Hog In Better Times
The Department of Agriculture releases a survey predicting higher wool consumption from current low levels. It cites meat price optimism and notes a possible general business revival similar to 1921, aligning with yarn needs as peg tops return in men’s trousers.
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Washington
U.P
Department of Agriculture
New York
Bonusrs Have More Cash Than Democrats In Washington
Beverly Hills dispatch notes Everett Sanders, head of the Republican campaign, travels to Northampton to enlist Coolidge in blocking the Democrats from winning the bonus issue. The piece mocks both sides as equally destitute and says the upcoming election is about appetite for work rather than party policy.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Everett Sanders
Northampton
Mr. Coolidge
Coolidge
Washington
Ex-Kaiser optimistic on German monarchy restoration
Doorn correspondent of the Daily Mail reports ex Kaiser Wilhelm still hopeful for restoration prospects despite a Reichstag election setback. Friends of the former ruler are said to be cheerful about the result.
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London
U.P
Wilhelm
Germany
Reichstag
Doorn
Daily Mail
Nazi party dominates in new Reichstag as coalitions form
Berlin reports that efforts to assemble a parliamentary majority progressed with major factions satisfied that none secured control of the government. The Right Wing anti republican bloc celebrated as democracy faced another setback, while Hitler's Nazis claimed the largest party status though short of a majority.
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Berlin
U.P
Adolf Hitler
Nazia
Low mood figure tops Ohio utility report
The Ohio Public Utilities Commission opened with a section titled low mood meeter as it noted the Minster Telephone Company Auglaize County applied to file a supplement raising the prompt payment discount from 25 to 50 cents. The company cited nation wide low spirits and falling agricultural prices and sought a temporary rate reduction for customers.
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Columbus
U.R
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
Minster
Auglaize County
Water Service Breaks Twice On East State Street
Water was shut off near East State Street when a steam shovel struck a service line during road work. Supply was restored in about 20 minutes. The earlier break Monday afternoon was repaired within a half hour to reopen mains. Workmen were drenched as water sprayed high and the street remained muddy for hours.
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East State Street
City Service Department
Fear Kidnap Plot Shocks Lewisburg Residents
Authorities fear two men, George N. Davis of Richmond and R. K. Robinson, superintendent of an orphanage, may have been kidnapped after a mysterious hotel conference with a man posing as an internal revenue agent. Robinson was visiting Davis at a summer home near Lewisburg, West Virginia.
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Lewisburg
W. Va
U.P
George N. Davis
Richmond
R. K. Robinson
Internal Revenue
Robinson
Davis
Final Ohio University dance of the series set for Aug 6
The last of the series of Ohio University dances sponsored by the YWCA will be held in the Men's Union Saturday night Aug 6 from 8 30 to 11 30. Music will be furnished by Woody's orchestra. Louise Rowland and Agnes Eisen are in charge of arrangements.
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Ohio University
Men's Union
Woody
Louise Rowland
Agnes Eisen
Miners End Nelsonville Protest as Guard Withdrawn
The National Guard in Eastern Ohio coal fields will be cut by half as mines reopen and workers return to duty. Six counties' sheriffs and Adjutant General Henderson authorized withdrawal of 20 guardsmen and four observers, with six officers and two men to stay briefly. The strike, led by miners seeking higher wages and UMWA recognition, lingers despite operator offers around 35 dollars per day for laborers and 0.38 per ton for loaders.
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Camp Perry
U.P
Ohio
Frank D. Henderson
Wheeling
W. Va
Henderson
George White
United Mine Workers of America
Weather tightens across West as warm temps persist
Yesterday's highs reached 106 in Phoenix and 102 in Abilene and Shreveport. Today's lows dip to 40 in Northfield and Yellowstone and 46 in Flagstaff. Snowers with little temperature change likely tonight, then rain Wednesday with a cool turn later Wednesday.
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Phoenix
Abilene
Shreveport
Northfield
Yellowstone
Flagstaff
Legion Plans for Athens County Fair Participation
Plans for the American Legion's involvement in the Athens County Fair will be decided at the K. T. Crossen Post monthly meeting Wednesday night at their hall.
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American Legion
Athens County
K. T. Crossen
Rama
Missing Child Near Jackson Stirs County
Dorothy Jackson a 14 year old Columbus girl was held for juvenile court after a five hour manhunt that began when Marian Phillips, 3, vanished from a Jackson playground. The search by city county officers firemen Legion members boy scouts and volunteers found the pair five miles from the city moments before dusk. Authorities say the older girl was seen striking the younger during the wanderings and the scene prompted an extensive mobilization.
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American Legion
Legion
Two Dynamite Blasts Shake Strike Areas
In Nelsonville and Chauncey night activity disrupted mining districts with two dynamite blasts causing no damage. A charge at Frank Riley’s garage near Mason City Hill, shots fired at prowlers near Lick Run, and a blast near a miner’s Beaumont house occurred as National Guards dispersed several groups.
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Nelsonville
Lick Run
National Guards
Chauncey
Frank Riley
Mason City Hill
Beaumont
PUC approves reduced rural power tariff in Pickaway County
The Public Utilities Commission issued a formal order approving schedules by Ohio Midland Light and Power Co. cutting its large power tariff for rural service in Pickaway County.
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Columbus
U.P
Public Utilities Commission
Ohio Midland Light and Power Company
Pickaway County
Murderer of Gallia Man Is Sought Today
The Gallia context reports a warrant for Walter Boyd on murder charges in the Brumfield shooting near Crown City. A .22 rifle linked to the case was found on Hannon Trace farm, with Boyd missing, while local kin deny knowledge of his whereabouts. The incident arises from a prior quarrel.
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Gallipolis
Walter Boyd
Fred Willison
Gallipolia Township
Fred Brumfield
Crown City
Farnum Brumfield
Charles H. Swansen
Hannon Trace
Route 7
Boyd
Lee Simms
Brumfield
Waa
Reynolds Brother Arrives in Miami After Brother's Death
R K Reynolds Jr, brother of Zachary Smith Reynolds, is due in Miami by Pan-American Airways Friday after learning of his sibling's fatal July death at the Winston-Salem estate. He is en route from African waters aboard a freighter yacht and will join the coroner's inquiry into the mysterious death ruled as at the hands of unknown persons.
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Miami
Fla
U.P
R. K. Reynolds, Jr
Zachary Smith Reynolds
Reynolds
Winston-Salem
N. C
Pan-American Airways
Beer Thoughts Thrill Brewers in Chicago
In Chicago on August 24 the beer and light wine repeal debate stirs the brewing industry. Drys argue wets misread prospects, while brewers prepare plans and facilities for legalization. Milwaukee firms project large investments and thousands of jobs, with Pabst planning substantial outlays for labor and plant upgrades.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Joba
Pabst Breweries
Blatz and Schutz Brewing Companies
Illness in BEF Camp At Johnstown Sparks Sanitation Plea
An illness outbreak at the Johnstown Pennsylvania BEF camp prompts health officials to survey conditions and order sanitation improvements to protect residents and five thousand bonus soldiers. Mayor Eddie McCloskey says nourishing supplies are scarce as 68 thousand townspeople risk exposure. Police break up Communist demonstrations led by George Hart. eight arrests. Deputies plan arrests for alleged theft of government property as BEF equipment is reported missing.
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Johnstown
U.P
Bonus
Pennsylvania Health Department
Eddie McCloskey
Johnatown
BEF
George Hart
Metal Industrial League
Central Park
Hart
McCloskey
U. S
J. D. Lowers
Pittsburgh
District of Columbia
B.E.F. Camp
Washington
BELF
National Guard
Three way fashionable Paris dress coats and boleros
Paris designers unveil three in one costumes bringing dress coat and bolero as street, afternoon, and evening wear. Luxurious furs, bold colors, and removable capes promise adaptable style while Lucien Lelong, Lucile Paray, and Maggy Rouff debut for the first time. Fashion writers await reports as accessory makers anticipate monol chic approvals.
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Paris
U.P
Heim
Lucien Lelong
Lucile Paray
Maggy Rouff
No Fires Reported in July in Athens Says Fire Chief
Athens saw a fire free July according to Edward Laughlin fire chief with no calls in June. The last alarm was May 27 at the Grosvenor freight house Diaze as practice runs tested water mains and equipment, including pumps at the State Hospital Grounds. Bear tot in Johnstown joins other local notes in today’s brief.
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Athens
Edward Laughlin
Grosvenor
State Hospital
Johnstown
Nelsonville weighs removal of National Guard patrols
In Nelsonville supporters urge Governor White to remove National Guard troops from city limits after miners protest police activity and street patrolling. A meeting formed petitions to present to Governor George White, with Mayor J. W. Hickman and Council President W. H. Bartoe to carry them.
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Nelsonville
Nelsoneville
Onie National Guard
George White
J. W. Hickman
W. H. Bartoe
Sheriff's Office
Franky Roegge, Sr
Hickman
John Bolin
Athena
Huard
National Guard
Emmett Keenan
Gilbert Bettman
Reds Freed Probe Sought in Bonus Riot Arrests
Attorneys for the International Labor Defense moved to force release of 18 alleged Communists detained after last week's bonus riots. Held since Friday for investigation, they were captured by Federal immigration officers and police. Doak and DC commissioners must show cause today in habeas corpus action. immigration services under Doak's jurisdiction. Seven more men seized Sunday were released by immigration inspectors.
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Washington
U.P
International Labor Defense Today
Secretary of Labor
Doak
District of Columbia
Immigration Services
15 Gallons of Whisky Found in Car Arrest in Athens
James A. Wilson of Vinton County was arrested Monday afternoon by Athens police on Court Street for illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor. Fifteen gallons of whisky were found in his car. He was held in the city jail, arraigned before Mayor Robert Wood, and pled guilty to the charge.
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Vinton County
Court Street
James A. Wilson
Athens
Wilson
Wie
Robert Wood
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Bonus Archer
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