Train Fatally Injures Nelsonville Driver Near Crossing
John Wion, 55, of Nelsonville, was killed when his coal truck was struck by C and C southbound passenger train No 30 at a grade crossing near the municipal light plant. Witnesses say the caboose of a freight train blocked his view as he pulled onto the crossing. Wion, who delivered fuel for city plants, died at Cherrington Hospital from a broken neck and fractured skull. He leaves siblings and two brothers living in neighboring towns.
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Nelsonville
John Wion
Chestnut Street
Municipal Hight
West City Limits
Cherrington
Wion
Athens
George Mundy
Mae Mills
Fay Mundy
Mundy
Wien
Pat O'Grady
Guerney Weller
Eg Rubyee
New
H. H. Barricklow
Knots
William
Ngwonville
George
Siiraitaville
Delinquency of Youth Outlinedin Six Cities
A Washington report details a study by Clifford R. Shaw and Henry D. McKay on juvenile delinquency in Chicago Philadelphia Richmond Cleveland Seattle and Denver. It finds delinquent youths cluster near central business districts and industrial zones with deteriorating housing and high immigrant and Negro populations, and notes weak social control and declines as elder immigrant groups move away.
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Washington
U.R
Chicago
Philadelphia
Richmond
Cleveland
Seattle
Denver
Plas
Wickersham Commission
Clifford R. Shaw
Henry D. McKay
Research Sociology Institute
Flier Captured After Glider Crashes Into Crowd
WYALUSING Pa Aug 17 A former German ace Capt Fred Pippig was held on open charges after his glider crashed into a crowd injuring eleven during an exhibition flight He said his home was in Paterson and was jailed at Towanda after suffering slight injuries The crash occurred just after takeoff from a hill likely caught in a tricky air current
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Wyalusing
U.P
Fred Pippig
Pippig
Paterson
Towanda
Wickersham Commission Reports Cost Half a Dollar Per Word
The Wickersham Commission has released 11 reports totaling about one million words. Reports average 94 443 words, more than typical novels. Government outlay reached 500 000 dollars, equating to about 50 cents per word, far above other writers and magazine rates.
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Washington
Wickersham
Commission
Calvin Coolidge
Traditional Laws Lacking Flexibility Criticized
Washington debate on the Wickersham report highlights Judge Henry W. Anderson and Morris Prescowe of Harvard. They urge a courageous re examination of social political legal and economic systems as causes of crime and lawlessness and criticize rigid traditions.
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Washington
U.R
Wickersham
Henry W. Anderson
Morris Prescowe
Harvard
Wickersham commission finds causes of crime undetermined
United Press reports that the Wickersham commission could not determine specific causes or remedies for crime. The thirteenth report, totaling about 250000 words, credited six sociological investigators with most content and noted prohibitory laws and unemployment as discussed in the investigative sections but not in the majority statements.
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Wickersham Commission
Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Hoover
Commission
Investi
William
Kenyon
Oie
Henry W. Abgecho
By Arthur Brisbane
An archival syndicated column piece notes the author’s commentary on current events, reflecting Brisbane’s distinctive opinion style as published in old newspapers. The brief carries signature and attribution, typical of early 20th century opinion pages.
Kashmir offers land for families with a girl baby
An Indian ruler in Kashmir grants an acre of land to each father of a newborn girl and distributes warnings against female infanticide. The piece notes broader British efforts to curb population growth and compares potential issues to China, warning of dangers from excessive population without leadership.
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India
Mak
Kashmir
England
China
The Mouse Trap Under the Pantry Sink Is Described
The article details a cruel mouse trap setup under a pantry sink. A trigger with cheese activates a strong spring that drives a wire across the mouse’s back just above its hind legs. The mouse is trapped, with its front legs neck and shoulders free.
A Brave Mouse Struggle Under Water Ends in Death
An observer recalls a mouse’s desperate fight for survival as it is submerged under water. The creature continually struggles for air, resisting fate with fierce, repeated efforts until it dies. The passage likens the mouse’s resistance to famed warriors.
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Crillon
Duguesclin
Marmion
Chester
Stanley
If It 18 So difficult to kill a helpless mouse
A newspaper fragment notes the difficulty of killing a mouse and signals continued coverage on page 6. The brief hints at an editorial or feature exploring a moral or psychological question.
Will Enumerates the Other Thirds We Can Destroy
The piece argues for drastic actions to reduce people and powers across society. It proposes eliminating one third of senators congressmen committees stock brokers lawyers vice presidents and other groups while calling for mass depopulation. The tone satirically condemns as a misguided cycle of ruin.
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U. S
Xoura
Youth Dies After Heart Attack At Athens Pool
Paul Shields, 19, of Chauncey, collapsed at Crystal Pool in Athens while swimming. He died of heart trouble, with no water in the lungs. Survivors include his parents, a sister a nurse, and three brothers. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Paul Shields
Chauncey
Crystal Pool
Athens
Charlies C. Shields
Shields
Carl H. Brown
Brown
L. F. Jones
Coolville
John W. Bolin
Five Held as Accomplices Named in Policy Queen Murder
James Agazzie, an Ohio Penitentiary convict, said three men assisted in the May 11 robbery plan that led to Geraldine Johnson's death. The four waited in two cars while he attempted the hold up, then fled as he shot the victim. Agazzie faces a first degree murder charge in the pending September county grand jury session.
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Cleveland
James Agazzie
Ohio Penitentiary
Geraldine Johnson
James Hogan
Agazzie
Hogan
Weather summary for yesterday and upcoming days
Weather notes show Joe Phoenix 108 and Boise 98 with slow readings. White River 40 and Bat hours indicate continuing fair conditions with little temperature change. Thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon, bringing light showers and hotter heat indices.
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Joe Phoenix
Boise
White River
Toledo Banks Fail To Open
Toledo experiences a bank closing spree as four banks the Onto Savings and Trust Co Commerce Guardian Trust and Savings Bank Commercial Savings Bank and Trust Co and the American Bank halt operations. combined resources exceed 100 million dollars with over 150000 accounts. remaining banks brace for heavy withdrawals as hysteria from the Security Home Trust Co failure influences runs.
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Toledo
U.A
Mapap Benypen A Heer
Ane Rhe Basha
Onto Savings and Trust ’Co
Commerce Guardian Trust and Savings Bank
Commercial Savings Bank and Trust Co
American Bank
Security Home Trust Co
Security Bank
Five Hurt In Highway Crash At The Plains
Five members of one Potts family and six Athens youths were injured in a three car collision on The Plains Road near the Methodist Church at 9 20 Sunday night. Lee Potts and his children suffered serious injuries while other occupants had minor wounds. Investigating officers found no excessive speed involved as crowds gathered at the scene.
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Plains Road
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lee W. Potts
the Plains
Retha Baird Potts
Marten Potts
Richard Potts
Cute
Rosalie
Jack Swannon
Jack Wadley
Rex Koons
Delia Dorsey
Alice Beasley
Athens
Mary Jane Strecker
Cincinnati
Potts
Willam van Meter
Glouster
Jack Swanson
van Meter Auto
van Meter
Swanson
Fred R. Beasley
Plains
Housebreaker Caught After Attempted Link to Schoolgirl Murder
Detectives booked Radovan Obradovic, 38, on entering an inhabited dwelling at night after he was chased from a Cleveland home by Frances Cardello. Investigators had sought him as a possible suspect in the murder of Janet Blood, a city schoolgirl shot on the street. Conviction carries a possible life sentence. Obradovic was captured after a chase by neighbor Frank Letormer following his dive from a bedroom window where he hid in the sisters’ home.
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Cleveland
U.R
Janet Blood
Radovan Obradovic
Obradovic
Frances Cardello
Josephine
Frank Letormer
Ohio bond relief total tops two million dollars in 1930 Act
Ohio cities and counties have issued more than 2.5 million dollars in bonds for relief of poverty and unemployment under the Pringle Roberts Act since March. Forty eight applications have been approved or are pending with 2.623 million dollars authorized and 18.6 thousand pending. Cleveland leads with 800 thousand. Toledo 289 thousand. Columbus 175,900. Youngstown 175,900. Akron 60 thousand. others listed with smaller sums.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio
Ateate Tax‘ Commission
State Welfare
City of
Toledo
City
Youngstown
Akron
Mahoningay
Franklin Top
Canton
Miles
Wil
City of Hamilton
Dover
Perry Township
City of Alliance
City of Euclid
Ohio State Opposes Tax on Football Receipts
Ohio State University officials oppose taxing football receipts as described in the Carnegie Foundation report. They argue that funds from football support the athletic program and building projects, including the Natatorium, which are financed for the benefit of the state and university, despite current debt.
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Columbus
U.R
Ohio State University United
Henry
Carnegie Foundation
Ohio
Foeute
Erent
Ohio State
Merly
United Press
Patrolman Barrett Shot at Filling Station Robbery
Dayton police report Patrolman Bared J. Barrett aged 25 in serious condition after surprising a bandit headed to rob a filling station. Gunfire followed injuring the officer as the botched crime unfolded.
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Dayton
Bared J. Barrett
Double Shifts Plague Ohio Coal Mines in Belmont County
In Powhatan Ohio the Mastern Mining Company uses double shifts at the Powhatan Mine as flood lights light up the district. About 6000 miners work in Belmont County after a National Miners Union strike caused two months of unrest.
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Powhatan
Upcoal
Mastern
Ohio
Powhatan Mining Company
Jaigne Saeerence Sts
Tevadine
Kotha
Wutihes Wah
Ohio Valley
Belmont County
National Miners Union
Boy Shot During Robbery Attempt In Grocery Store
A 11 year old boy was shot by police early today in a grocery store in Albertane. He was taken to Elizabeth's Hospital. Patrolman Ford Jones discharged his weapon as the youths attempted to rob the store. The boy reportedly attacked officers with a knife.
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Youngstown
U.P
Albertane
Elizabeth's Hospital
Féward Jones
600 Men Return to Newark Glassworks
About 600 workers returned to the A. H. Beisel Glass company in Newark today to resume operations as orders begin to flow in again after a pause. The plant reopened as production picks up in mid August, signaling renewed activity for the local industry.
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Newark
A. H. Beisey Glage’t
Believe Resolution Faces Floor Today or Tomorrow
Prohibition repeal is on the agenda as resolutions favoring the measure reach reach floor at conventions. A speaker claims efforts will not allow delaying the vote and criticizes Soviet style tactics while pledging support for child welfare work. City officials and Col. Ralph D. Coli are among the speakers.
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White
Legion
Morgan
Col
Ralph D. Coli Findlay
Girl held after claiming abduction with newborn
A woman from Tennessee told police at the bus station in Toledo that she had her 11 day old baby with her when a cab driver assisted her after she was allegedly abducted. The incident began when she reportedly left the washroom at the station and was taken by bus to the city.
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Toledo
Cold Creek
Tenn
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