Candidates emerge as 1928 GOP race unfolds in Washington
The Dec 8 dispatch outlines Hoover and Lowden as front runners with Dawes Curtis Hughes and Pershing in varying positions. It notes Coolidge's push for a new candidate and previews a contested Kansas City convention with several figures courting support and farm groups rallying behind Pershing.
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Washington
Commerce
Hoover
Frank C. Lowden
Milinda
Charles G. Dawes
Curtis
Kansas
Willd
Ohio
John J. Pershing
Longworth
Coolidge
Te. Hughes
Arealm
Republican National Committee
Kansas City
Hughes
East
Seawden
South Dakota
Dawes
Lowden
Willis
Pershing
Farm Federation
Chicago
Carewe couple settle out of court in Hollywood
Eddie Carewe and his wife Mary Akin of Chicago reach complete property and financial settlement. Mrs Carewe receives 110000 in cash the Carewe home with furnishings two cars and custody of their two children.
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Hollywood
Calif
U.P
Eddie Carewe
Mary Akin
Chicago
Carewe
Tag Sale Slow at County License Office
167 sets of 1928 license plates issued by County License Commission er David Johnson today. One third of the time for tag sales passed. Johnson expects at least 4,000 automobile owners to apply before December 21. It would be impossible to issue that many tags in the last two or three days.
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David Johnson
Wig wearing flapper bandit arrested for bad checks
Alhambra California police report a 19 year old Nona Lesher mass produced bad checks. They say she used various wigs to avoid detection and is under arrest.
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Nona Lesher
Policn
Alhambra
Calif
Police gun battle leaves bystander dead in Cleveland
A gunfight between police and suspects in Cleveland last night killed an innocent man, Andrew Bodnar, who was struck by a bullet and died before reaching a hospital.
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Cleveland
Ian
Andrew Bodnar
Remus Complains of Inward Tension at Murder Trial
In Cincinnati on December 8 Geo Remus repeats claims of inward tension as his murder trial resumes. He shows tremors and strain in jail after an outburst yesterday. Clarence Darrow and seven Chicago lawyers arrive with John Berger as Remus is escorted by Romola Remus and George Conners.
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Cincinnati
Geo. Remus
Imogene
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Darrow
Los Angeles
Remus
Romola Remus
George Conners
Money Follows Need as Ohio Roads Grow Worse
Columbus December 8 4 Money is being spent on state highways where they need it most Director George F Schlesinger said in response to complaints from northern Ohio He noted southern Ohio receives more maintenance funds because its gravel roads demand more upkeep while northern roads remain in better condition overall
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Columbus
George F. Schlesinger
Ohio
Schlesinger
Harter seeks bail motion dismissal in Lengel case
Canton Ohio December 8 Henry W Harter Jr prosecuting attorney filed a motion in common pleas court to strike the application of former Police Chief S A Lengel for freedom on bail Lengel is jailed awaiting a new trial on a charge of complicity in the murder of Don R Mellett
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Canton
Henry W. Harter, Jr
Common Pleas Court
8. A. Lengel
Lengel
Don R. Mellett
Ford says he spent one hundred million to make new Ford car
United Press interview with Henry Ford in Dearborn reveals he authorized a $100 million investment to develop the new Ford automobile. Ford explains the project began with $356 million in the bank and now sits with $250 million on hand, stressing money drives production as he envisions rapid, cheap manufacturing and future multi-car families.
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FORD
United Press
Robert J Tender
Dearborn
New York
Robert J. Bender
Dearborn, Mich
Henry Ford
Motor Company
Fords
Henry
Edsel
Ford’ Motor Company
General Motors
Harmony Marks Session Today of Democratic Groups
In Columbus today the Democratic state central and executive committees met in a special session. Harmony prevailed as factions backing Governor Vic Donahey and former Senator Atlee Pomerene were seen to avoid a split. The committees agreed not to select a Donahey or Pomerene slate but to back a slate aligned with Governor Al Smith of New York.
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Columbus
Dac. S—U.r
Vic Donahey
U. S
Atlee Pomerene
Ohio
Donahey
Pomerone
al Smith
New York
Murder Jury Deadlocks After Long Deliberation in Lillendenahl Case
The Mays Landing jury in the Lilliendahl murder case reported a deadlock after 16 hours of deliberation. Justice Luther A. Campbell summoned the jury at 10:30 am to hear from Mrs Margaret Lillendenahl and Willis Beach, the two accused in the killing of the elderly doctor.
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Mays Landing
N. J
Lilliendah
Luther A. Campbell
Margaret Lilltendahl
Willis Beach
Mellon Leads Major Coal Property Purchase in West Virginia
Richard B. Mellon of Pittsburgh and associates in the Koppers company bought 20 million dollars of coal lands in McDowell and Mercer counties West Virginia from T. H. Houston. The deal covers 27 000 acres with reserves around 300 000 000 tons. Houston retains 40 000 acres and eight mines, selling several Houston coal ventures.
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Cincinnati
U.R
Richard B. Mellon
Pittsburgh
Secretary of the Treasury
Koppers Company
McDowell
Mercer Counties
W. Va
T. H. Houston
Pescahontas
Houston
Houston Collieries J Company
Houston Coal’ & Coke Company
Keystone Coal & Coke ‘Company
Rock Cliff Coal & Coke Company
King Coal Company
Tidewater Coal and Coke Company
Murder Confessed by Velma West in Lake County Ohio
Velma West a 21 year old East Cleveland socialite confessed to the perry Perry murder of Edward West her husband with a hammer after domestic quarrels. Authorities plan to seek a warrant and call a grand jury to review the case focusing on insanity as a possible defense.
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Painesville
U.P
Velma West
County Jar
Perry
Pell Bens
Velma Westland
Edward
Weat
Nursteryman
West
Katherine O'Neill
Cleveland
Rasmussen
Lake County
Seth Paulin
George Lane Recovers After Auto Crash Injury
Columbus report says George Lane is hospital bound recovering from injuries after an automobile collision with a car driven by John Clark.
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Columbus
George Lane
John Clark
Athens Shoppers Deck The City For Christmas Season
Street scenes and shop windows in Athens glow with Christmas decor as trees, wreaths, and tinseled displays invite shoppers. Salvation Army bells, classrooms on tours, and eager lists from children frame a festive lead up to December 25 with gift plans, family meals, and growing excitement.
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Pauline Swanson
Big Brother
Little Sister
Athens
Salvation Army
Stepié
Mother
Dad
Republicans Seek Vare Oath Seated in Senate
Senators McLean of Connecticut and Edge of New Jersey urged administering the oath to Senator elect William Vare despite questions about his credentials and campaign spending. They argued the Senate cannot deny the oath to any man with valid credentials.
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Washington
William
Vare
Senate
McLean
Connecticut
Edge
New Jersey
Diamonds Stolen in Cleveland Jewel Heist on Main Street
On Cleveland's main thoroughfare a bandit raid on the Max Green diamond shop yielded an estimated 15 000 to 25 000 in loot. Police say uncut gems made up about three quarters of the haul in the third jewelry hold up in ten days.
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Cleveland
U.P
Banadits
Max Green
Cornelious Cody
Brock and Schlee Start Atlanta Leg in Endurance Flight
On the way south from Cincinnati A R William Brock and Edward Schlee left at 10 30 a m for Atlanta Ga the next leg toward Daytona Fla where they will attempt an airplane endurance flight They flew from Detroit yesterday in the Pride of Detroit and stayed in Cincinnati overnight as they prepared for the voyage
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Cincinnati
Rec
Liam
Brock
Edward
Schies
Atlanta
Daytona
Fla
Detroit
Brock and
Schlee
Weather Record Low Temperature In Athens As Winds Die Down
Athens endured high winds last night with a record low fall in fall temperatures. Thermometers dropped from midnight to noon reaching 17 degrees as the day continued to fall. The mercury slid 37 degrees in 14 hours, with a high of 64 at 10 PM. Forecasts call for slightly warmer but still cold conditions tomorrow and another sharp dip tonight.
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Here
St. Paul
Sioux City
Northwest
Twin Cities
Chicago
Nebraska
South
North Dakota
Wyoming
Montana
Sero
Ohio
Columbus
U.R
Weather Bureau
Cleveland
Leo Bridges
Toledo
Den
New Lexington
Faithful Dog Visits Grave Daily 32 Miles From Owner
In Seattle a two year old bird dog named Jerry travels from 32 miles away to grieve at the grave of C A Moodie an electrician who died last July. The dog is said to sit beside the grave for days at a time and ward off caretakers. Moodie's widow remains puzzled by the dog's routine.
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Seattle
Wash
Jersey
C. A. Moodie Moodie
Jerry
Moodie
A. N. Tefft
Lawyer Harsh Poison Plot Nets Urbana Lawyer
Urbana police report Harold Hawkins a 30 year old attorney from Dayton sought to poison his father in law John Yordy and wife Viola with arsenic tainted coffee. Hawkins recruited a man from an employment bureau to deliver coffee along their street and posed as a wholesale grocer. A failed shipment of law books to Los Angeles led authorities to trace the case and arrest Hawkins.
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Urbana
Menetork Jast
Harold Hawkins
John Yordy
Paper Min
John J. Powers
Hawkins
Yordys
Viola Yordy Hawkins
Dayton
H. E. Thornton
Yordy
Thornton
Los Angeles
Cal
Local executioners end strike over wage increase
The local executioners' union resumes duty after failing to secure a 40 percent wage increase. Northern army soldiers acted as strikebreakers. some complained they used the firing squad method, though traditionally that method belonged to condemned men.
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Shanghat
U.P
Toledo Fatal Pedestrian Collision Kills William Liebke
William Liebke, 50, was killed when he stepped into the path of a speeding Toledo and Western train near downtown Toledo. Police investigated the crossing incident and identified the train crew and local witnesses.
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Toledo
William Liebke
Toledo & Western
Fine Candies Recipes Offered for Home Candy Making
Washington Information Bureau of the Messenger promotes a Candies Recipes booklet with fourteen varieties for home kitchens. The blockiet lists tryable, tested recipes needing few ingredients and no special equipment, priced at six cents postpaid. Send six cents to Clerk J Haskin, Director, Information Bureau, Washington D. C. City.
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Washington Information Bureau of the Messenger
Severe winter storm disrupts Midwest and Ohio travel
A blizzard across the Midwest and Great Plains disrupts air and rail service, snarls highways, and leaves several dead. Ohio reports high winds, downed wires, damaged buildings, and tens of follow-on outages as temperatures plummet and traffic slows throughout Columbus and Cleveland regions.
High Wind Roars Through Mahoning Valley
High winds and rain battered the Mahoning Valley causing widespread damage across Youngstown and surrounding areas. Local authorities report fallen trees, damaged roofs, and scattered debris as residents assess the aftermath. Emergency crews remain on call amid ongoing cleanup efforts.
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Youngstown
Den
Mahoning Valley
Raig
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