Ohio Miners Face Possible Coal Strike Across State
In a declarative report from Ohio August 29, Lee Hall president of the Ohio Local Mine Workers warns that Ohio miners may join a planned strike by hard coal workers on September 1. He notes wages differ between coal types, but workers fear contract terms and government policies. some expect drift to coking work if demand grows.
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Iners
Yrich
Ohio
Hall
Ronoc
Hell
Athens County Road Plan Approved and Expanded
State funds allocated for Athens County roads with Boulay approving prior appropriations and reassigning funds. New projects include Sharpsburg hill and Carr Hill toward Chesterhill, plus Glouster Burr Oak and Sugar Creek roads. Federal support for grading bridges and culverts extends to Washington and Morgan county lines as construction advances.
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Columbus
Boulay
Athens County
Sharpsburg Hill
Carr Hill
Chesterhill
Nelsonville
Glouster
Burr Oak
Perry County
Sugar Creek Road
Washington County
Morgan County
Pinchot Plans Arbitration Plan Faces Critical Test
Governor Pinchot prepares a broad arbitration proposal to end the anthracite strike. The plan aims to keep miners and operators at work and avert a nationwide coal shortage this winter. It includes a wage increase and a softened check-off, with final settlement to follow at Atlantic City or Philadelphia as talks resume.
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Inehot
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
John L. Lewis
State House
Executive Mansion
State Capitol
Ten Mapk Th Cpu Stretch On
fragmentary notes recount a man linked to a holdup and murder during a crime. mentions prison sentence to 1920, relocation to Salem, and a possible pardon context with individuals Stroeder and others referenced in unclear dialogue.
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Salem
Stroeder
Flint attorneys killed in collision with interurban
Morris Michigan Aug 29 Prominent Flint attorneys were killed in a crash when their automobile collided with an interurban car. Two other attorneys sustained serious injuries in the same accident near Morris Michigan.
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Nterurban
Morris, Mich
Flint
Marhall M. Fris
Johnson
Clay M
Miners Ready to Start a Strike Says United Mine Workers Leader
Philadelphia August 2 John L Lewis president of the United Mine Workers said plans proceed as if a strike by 155 900 anthracite coal miners set for September 1 is certain. He noted the strike order has been promulgated across three districts and 590 local unions and funds are available from international and district treasuries. He added 400 000 bituminous workers could be appealed if needed.
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Philadelphia
Harrisburg
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Miners’ Organization
International Treasury
United Mine Workers of America
Treasuries
Petition Seeks Rename of Main Street in Evanston
A circulated Evanston petition argues public perception has tarnished Main street labeling locals as Hicks and calls to erase Mein street from the directory amid suburban tension between Evanston and Chicago.
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Chicago
Sil
Main Street
Evanston
Illinois
Bumper Apple Yield Expected in Southeastern Ohio
A. E. Whaley of the Athens Ice and Storage company states Southeastern Ohio, including Athens, Washington, Lawrence, and Gallia counties, will see a bumper apple crop this fall, with Rome Beauties and Ben Davis varieties especially heavy. Peaches, by contrast, are forecast weaker due to early frosts, likely requiring imports from Michigan and New York for local consumption.
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Ohio
A. E. Whaley
Athens Ice and Storage Company
Rome
Ben Davis
Athens County
Washington County
Lawrence
Gallia
Michigan
New York State
Soviets Urge Donations to Aid German Revolution
Moscow reports say the Russian soviet adopted a resolution calling on the army and workers to support a red revolution in Germany by donations and actions. It warns that a Germany under fractions would trigger a new campaign against Russia and urges workers worldwide to hinder interference with Germany's home affairs.
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Moscow
Germany
Fra
Russia
Free State Leads Early as Irish Election Returns Favor
Dublin reports at noon show 18 Free State candidates elected to the Dail, against six Republicans and several independents and Laborites. Kin O Higgins warns against premature claims amid intimidation fears, while Labor first to win with Michael Corish elected.
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Dublin
Free
Free State
Labor
Michael Corish
Farm Bureau Edition Promises Live News for Athens County
The Messenger will publish a special six page Farm Bureau Edition on Friday August 33 with live coverage of Athens County Farm Bureau and National Farm Bureau Federation activities. It will feature membership drive details and farm reader focused advertising.
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the Messenger
Farm Bureau
Athens County Farm Bureau
National Farm Bureau Federation
British steamer Myke foundered in typhoon
London August 29 A Central News despatch from Shanghai says the British steamer Myke with a crew of 60 foundered in a typhoon. No trace of the crew has been found.
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London
Myke
Shanghai
Autoist Hits Two Men Then Flees in Cleveland
In Cleveland Ohio last night an autoist struck two Toledo men Patrick Callahan and James Dale as they crossed a street. Callahan was killed instantly and Dale injured severely and hospitalized likely to die. Minutes later John Ryan was rammed by a speeding car, the driver fled.
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Cleveland, A
James Dale
Toledo
Cleveland
Patrick Callahan
John Ryan
Open North Road Resumes Evening Traffic
The Chauncey Athens brick road, closed for weeks for repairs in front of the Infirmary, is now open to motor traffic on weekday evenings and all day Sunday. The policy will continue as work is not being done until the repair is completed about the Sirah of Octobers.
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Chauncey-Athens
Bald Man Seeks Redress Over Hair Growth Scam
Max S Touff, 30, bald and mocked, paid Chicago firm $75 for hair growth treatments. After 20 sessions he remained bald and only gained a strong shine to his pate, prompting him to seek legal action in municipal court for remedy.
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Cutcago
Aur
Max S. Touff
Mr. Touff
Touff
Chicago
Germans End Ruhr Passive Resistance Aiding Repartitions
London reports officials welcome Berlin decision to abandon passive resistance in the Ruhr. The move follows a conference between Chancellor Stresemann and Sthine land industrialists led by Hugo Stinnes, seen as clearing a hurdle to a settlement with France.
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London
Berlin
Ruhr
Cancellor StresefootJn
Sthineland
Flugo Stinnes
Cuno
Child Dies After Auto Hit In Newark
In Newark on August 28 four year old Edna Wallace was struck on Main Street by an automobile driven by Mack Patterson. She died at Newark City Hospital. Patterson was exonerated from blame by bystanders who witnessed the incident.
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Newark
Edna Wallace
Mack Patterson
City Hospital
Patterson
Four Trapped on Trestle Die as Train Strikes Family
A Cleveland family of four, traveling to pick huckleberries, were struck by Baltimore and Ohio train No. 47 near Linwood. Mrs Mary Lowe, 69, died instantly. a son, daughter, and grandson were seriously injured after being thrown 75 feet from the trestle into the Cuyahoga River as the engine, unable to stop, hit them.
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Cleveland
Mary Lowe
Baltimore & Ohio
Pasenger
Massillon
Linwood
Cuyahoga River
Dennison Avenue
Tom Dike
Magistrate H elwig Rules On Drunk Fines
Magistrate Helwig fixes first offense drunk fines at 95 and costs. Second offenses double assessments for repeat drinkers. Frank Abreston, arrested at Sugar Creek Tuesday by Sheriff McKinley and Officer Mariner, received total fines and costs of 40.25 dollars.
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Egald
Helwig
Frank Abreston
Sugar Creek
McKinley
Mariner
Union Miners Say Gunmen Target Nonunion Fields
United Mine Workers of America report to the U S coal commission alleges union miners are assaulted wounded and killed by gunmen hired by nonunion coal companies. The complaints cite West Virginia Utah Alabama Maryland Colorado Kentucky and other fields where miners were shot or beaten for supporting unions.
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Washington
United States Coal Commission
United Mine Workers of America
Peport
West Virginia
Utah
Alabama
Maryland
Colorado
Kentucky
Hull
Eng
Ohio Editors Name Cox Strongest Dem Presidential Hope
A survey of over seventy Ohio editors finds James M. Cox as the leading Democratic presidential candidate for 1929. McAdoo, Ralston, Underwood, and Pomerene receive notable support, with Ford as a distant outsider. Editors emphasize Cox’s state pride and his league of nations advocacy as decisive factors.
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William J. Huske
I. N.S
Cleveland
League of Nations
James M. Cox
Ohio
International News Service
William G. MoeAdoo
Wilson
Samuel Ralston
Indiana
Oscar Underwood
Alabama
Eox
Pomerene
Kenry Ford
Cox
McAdoo
J. B. Downs
Zaneaville Signal
Downs
John L. Shields
Niles Register
W. Kee Maxwell
Akron Times
Underwood
KB. HH. Mack
Sandusky Register
Ralston
Bowling Green Sentinel - Tribune
William G. McAdoo
Northern Ohio Klan to hold first public meeting
Officials announce the Ku Klux Klan will stage its first northern Ohio public gathering at the Cuyahoga county fair in Chagrin Falls on September 5. Two hundred new members will be inducted and about 25 090 klansmen are expected to attend.
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Cleveland, O
Ku Klux Klan
Ohio
Cuyahoga County
Chagrin Falls
Klan
VFW Headquarters Search Narrows to Three Cities
Des Moines led by Detroit, Kansas City, and Minneapolis in a three city contest for the VFW permanent national headquarters as the search narrowed.
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Norfolk
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Destroit
Kansas City
Minneapolis
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