Auburn Pen Riot Ends In Guard Death And Warden Seizure
Prisoners rioted at Auburn Pen killing a guard and taking the warden hostage in a bid to secure their release. The incident unfolded as a severe cold snap gripped Dawson North America with temperatures plunging to 40 degrees below zero and a massive blizzard sweeping the prairies.
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Dawson
Yukon
North America
Prairies
Canada
Prince Albert
Saskatoon
Battleford
Banff & Winnipeg
Calgary
Ninety Nation Miners Union Leader Arrested at Mine
George Voyzey, president of the Illinois District of the National Miners' Union, was arrested after a strike picket group appeared at Old Ben Mine No. 11 in Coello Hill, Benton. He faced disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace charges as 100 supporters were dispersed.
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Benton
U.P
George Voyzey
Illinois
National Miners’ Union
Old Ben
Coello
Hill
Voyzey
Strikes Rock Central Illinois Coal Fields Amid Troop Deployments
The Taylorville district sees almost 2000 miners join a strike spreading to Peabody Coal mines. National Miners Union leaders clash with United Mine Workers as deputies, police, and state troops patrol mines near Springfield and Buckner. Numerous arrests occur and fears of further violence rise.
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Taylorville
U.P
Illinois
National Miners’ Union
Yoines
Springfield
Sangamon
Montgomery County
Peabody Coal Company
Central Toliness
Capitol Mine
Peabody Coal Company of
Chicago
Old Ben
Buckner
Benton
Roy ‘Jones
Springfield Miners’ Conference
Jones
James S. Pritchard
National Union
Qld Ben
Peabody Mine No. 58
Here
Peabody
D. ST. Dunbar
United Mine Workers
Communist Party of America
John. Lew's
Harry Fishwick
Today in Briefs: Religion, Courts, and Culture
A compact roundup notes declining Protestantism and mentions World Court developments. It flags upcoming topics on speakeasies and opera reflecting cultural currents.
Storm Rages Off British Coast With 100 Lives Lost
Across the English Channel the storm worsens with 100 lives lost and six vessels foundering while 50 ships are reported in distress. Britain and France face severe seas and contemplate a tunnel under the channel as rough conditions persist.
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England
France
Channel
Pope’s Christmas Message Hails 136 English Martyrs Beautification
A Vatican communiqué reports a solemn ceremony approving the beautification of 136 English martyrs. The Pope stated that Protestantism grows exhausted and sterile, driving many souls toward Catholicism.
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Vatican
Pope Pius Talks Church Triumph After Italian Accord
Pope Pius I says the Church emerges triumphant from the duel with the State and the Italy agreement. He adds Catholicism now breathes in a free atmosphere while Protestantism wears itself out.
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Pius
Italy
Moffat Signs Geneva Protocol Aiming for World Court
Mr John BP Moffat representing the United States at Geneva signs a protocol that, unless halted, leads the nation toward the World Court. This move signals a path to binding international adjudication pending further measures.
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John
BP. Moffat
United States
Geneva
Speakeasies Outshine Prohibition in Underground Power
A provocative claim notes the clandestine bars outrank enforcement of prohibition and even the influence of John D Rockefeller Jr. The piece contrasts hidden nightlife strength with moral and legal authority and hints at shifting social power dynamics.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Wine found in Circlehill home in Tuesday raid
Police confiscated 15 gallons of wine from Alfred Brooks Circlehill and began analysis to determine intoxicating level. Brooks pleaded not guilty to liquor possession as hearing was deferred pending test results. Arch Brooks faced assault and battery charges and was jailed for defaulted fines after being bound over to the grand jury.
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Alfred Brooks
Circlehill
Brooks
Car H
William Williams
Wilson Ator
Fred Heck
Justice of the Peace
Porter
Arch Brooks
Justice Porter
Athens County
Missing 1927 Ford coupe reported stolen in Carpenter Street scramble
Al bert Daily reports his 1927 Ford coupe stolen Monday night from in front of Algeo's garage on Carpenter Street. Chief E gs, insterward, notes no clues yet. License plate 317 334.
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Albert Daily
E. Gs
Algeo
Carpenter Street
Riots in Haiti Ended as Island Leaders Seek Peace
Haiti rejoices after release of 98 political prisoners including 26 labeled instigators of last week's riots. Marines diverted to Guantanamo Bay prompted hopes martial law may end and Marine supervised elections akin to Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. Local leaders urge calm and a path to peaceful transfer.
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Port AU Prince
Haiti
Dee Ti
U.P
Guantamamo Bay
Louisa Borno
Nicaragua
Santo Domingo
Seven Nurses Lead Patients Through Hospital Fire
Seven nurses on duty rescued 25 patients during a hospital fire at the Washington County Hospital near Hillsboro Oregon. They guided patients through smoke to safety, comforting each and preventing panic as many occupants were women and children. One blind patient huddled on a balcony, nearly overlooked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Ore
U.P
Washington County
Here
Terror gang robs Newport grocer in four holdups
Carl Radley of Newport Kentucky told police four holds in two months yielded from 390 to 32000 dollars. The latest raid last night involved four robbers three with pistols and one with a machine gun taking cash jewelry and supplies valued at 1465 threatening to take Radley for a ride if he reported the raids.
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Cincinnati
U.R
Carl Radley
Newport
Radley
Aged Woman of Bern Township Is Dead
Matilda Bowman aged 84 a life long Bern Township resident died at 3 oclock Wednesday morning at her daughter Mrs George Thompsons Sand Rock home Old age attributed as cause Funeral services set for Friday at Sand Rock Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Bern Township
Matilda Bowman
George Thompson
Sand Rock
Bowman
Shop-o-Scope: Lamps Robes and Gifts Highlighted
The Messenger notes Shop-o-Scope offers electric floor lamps from two to four fifty, thoughtful gifts for men at one to one fifty, and a splendiferous robe and negligee selection for Christmas shoppers.
Man Jumps 95 Feet To Death From Cleveland Bridge
James F. Naughton thirty three leaped from the High Level Bridge in Cleveland as motorists watched in horror. A friend, Thomas McIntyre, said he stopped after seeing Naughton at the rail and then saw him vault the railing. Naughton was a cashier at United States Fidelity and Guarantee Co and had mourned his father’s death the previous week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.P
James F. Naughton
Thomas MclIntyre
Naughton
McIntyre
MclIntyre
United States Fidelity and Guarantee Company
Patrick Naughton
Smallpox Found In Columbus Jail Case Sparks Vaccination
Columbus with 26 prisoners vaccinated after the discovery of a smallpox case in the county jail. A 17 day partial quarantine was ordered by Dr. James A. Beer and will continue if no additional cases arise. The patient is Damon Howell, 21, colored, moved to the University Hospital Isolation Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
James A. Beer
Damon Howell
University Hospital
Mount Gilead man wins record $10,225 damages
U P H Worth Cyphers, 29, of near here, wins a Mor row County jury verdict against Samuel B Isaly for 10,225 in a personal damage suit. Cyphers alleges he was struck by Isaly’s auto while on a wagon on the night of October 6, 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Gilead
Dee
U.phworth Cyphers
Near Here
Morrow County
Cypher
Samuel B. Isaly
Mansfield
Isaly
Fire prevention campaign launched by State Fire Marshal
Columbus December 11. State Fire Marshal Ray R. Gill announced a campaign to cut Christmas season fires. Deputies in districts will be ordered to boost fire prevention efforts through December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.pi
Ray R. Gill
Former judge Frank G. Carpenter dies at 80
Frank G. Carpenter, 80, a former common pleas judge and state senator from this district, died suddenly here late yesterday from heart trouble. He served two terms on the common pleas bench and once published The Cyclone Republican, a weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D. H
Frank G. Carpenter
Common Pleas
Carpenter
Cyclone Republican
Warden, Guards Held in Auburn Prison Riot End
Rioting prisoners at Auburn Penitentiary held Warden Edgar F Jennings and eight guards as hostages demanding release. State police and National Guard mobilized as Fifteen ringleaders threatened to kill hostages if demands were not met. Warden and guards later rescued and situation under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.R
George W. Jones
Raymond Fycc. Kieb
State Commissioner of Corrections
Edgar S. Jennings
Auburn Penitentiary
Albany
Lehman
Edgar F. Jennings
N. Y
Dee
Edgar Jennings
George Danforth
Danforth
Auburn
Sawyer
Company T
New York National Guard Infantry
Rioting at Auburn Penitentiary Leaves Guard Killed
Prison riot at Auburn Penitentiary ends with guard Danforth dead and Warden Jennings captured. About 15 armed inmates hold hostages while police and state troops mobilize using tear gas. Adjutant General Ward moves to direct military action as authorities seek release of captives.
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Auburn
Penitentiary
Jennings
Frank W. Ward
Syracuse
State Armory
Danforth
Doc” Belmage
James Sullivan
Rochester
Diplomacy Nominees Favorably Reported by Foreign Relations Committee
The Foreign Relations Committee reported favorably to the Senate today two nominations. Matthew E. Hanna of Ohio to be minister to Nicaragua and John Glover Keith of Kentucky, currently minister to Venezuela, to be minister to Portugal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Matthew E. Hanna
Ohio
Nicaragua
John Glover
Keith
Kentucky
Vanoica
Portugal
Scene of Youth to Horror at Pathe Studio Fire
New York reports the Pathe movie studio fire that killed four of ten victims in a chaotic exit crush. Among the deceased were chorus dancers from Broadway shows seeking Christmas work, with a spark from an arc light cited as the likely cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pathe
Tiris
Miners Pressed By Strikers In Auburn Hunt
Several hundred striking miners and sympathizers, many women and children, massed before the Panther Creek Mine at Auburn and forced about 300 miners to quit work. The demonstration occurred as miners reported for duty, with no violence, and deputies arrived after.
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Taylorville
U.P
Panther Creek
Auburn
Tayloryitle
Panther Mine
Mascot Sinks Near Kelley’s Island After Fire onboard
The Mascot, a 69 foot side crew pierser? wait. The Mascot, a 69-foot off burn er, shipped water and went down off Kelley's Island today. Her crew of five was saved. The Messenger, sistership to The Mascot was trailing nearby and picked up the five men after the boat sank. No cause known, may have been overloaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Mascot
Kelley's Island
Messenger
Balloon race set to run in Cleveland in 1939
Cleveland officials expect the Gordon Bennett Balloon race to be held here after national aeronautics groups narrowed the site list. A final announcement is held up by facilities checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
National Aeronautical Association
Escape Plot Foiled at Salem County Jail
Three of 14 prisoners attempted to break from the Salem County Jail using a note smuggled to the warden. The plan aimed for dusk yesterday, but the escape was thwarted and revealed today by Sheriff George Dixon. An inquiry showed a window barn had been saved to a breaking point on Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
N. J
U.R
Salem County
George Dixon
Market Street
Three Brothers Hurt in Serious Roush Crash
Three Roush brothers were injured when their car collided with a large truck near MEWARK. Clarence Roush suffered a fractured skull and remains in critical condition at City Hospital. John Roush had a concussion while Floyd Roush was cut and treated. Truck drivers Ernest Hifley and Harry Stevens were asleep and held for investigation as Evansville based truck is identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mewark
U.P
Clarence Roush
City
John
Floyd
Ernest Hifley
Harry Stevens
Evansville
Ind
Athens Home Telephone seeks new private exchange rates
The Athens Home Telephone Company filed with the Public Utilities Commission to publish new rates for private automatic exchange service in business places replacing existing private branch exchange. Proposed charges include 3.50 monthly for desk stations and 48.25 for wall service. A private line rate of 4 per month net is proposed for Ohio University fraternity and sorority houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coll Mbus
Dee
Lhe UR
Athens Home Telephone Company
Athens
Public Utilities Commission
Ohio University
Auto Tags Sale Extended Two Evenings In Athens
Athens District workers unable to apply for 1990 automobile license plates during the day can use Thursday and Friday evenings. Deputy Commissioner David Johnson will keep the Motor Vehicles office open 6 to 9 p.m. in the Courthouse basement. Applications should be picked up early to avoid a last minute rush, with tags purchasable 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
David Johnson
Johnson
Steel Industry Is Sound Says Schwab pronounces industry sound
Chicago December 11 Charles M Schwab declared the steel industry sound in a radio address from the Illinois Manufacturers Association annual meeting. He reflected on the Wall Street affair and Hoover era conferences and forecast wholesome business expansion without artificial stimulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles M Schwab
Illinois Manufacturers Association
Wall Street
Hoover
Renwick Scott Killed While Car Being Towed
Dee Youngstown reports that Renwick Scott, 56, was killed when struck by a car as his own vehicle was being towed from a identified location. The crash occurred near the town, with investigators detailing the sequence of events and victim's identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Dee
Arrenwick Scott
Here
Court Will Impose Penal ty Within Few Days
James Litteral, a confessed slayer of Harry Green, was found guilty of first degree murder in a robbery case by Judge L G Worstell in Common Pleas Court. Sentence is withheld pending a written report from psychologist Dr James E Porter and further court consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Litteral
Harry Green
L. G. Worstell
Common Pleas
Ila’clock
Jude Worstell
Litteral
Green
Lite Teral
FR. D. Williams
Litteral Hiad
Harmiles
Emmett Keenan
Littoral
James E. Porter
Ohio University
Nnw
Porter
Keenan
Worstell
Dr. Porter
Presidents and Their Wives booklet from The Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger offers a booklet titled Presidents and Their Wives illustrated with pictures of both and includes biographical sketches of President Hoover and his wife. It provides details on presidents names politics religion education birthplace burial place parents wives children and history. Sent to readers for ten cents with coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hoover
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