Conference on coal strike opened as Ohio operators refuse invite
Secretary of Labor Davis opened a bituminous mine conference in Washington despite absent large coal operators. John L. Lewis led UMW protests while Ohio operators refused a second invitation, citing prior consideration and lack of issues, with observers watching for possible congressional action.
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Washington
U.P
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Ohio coal operators reject second Davis peace plea
Cleveland dispatch reports on December 13 that Ohio coal operators refused a second invitation from Secretary James J. Davis to join a peace parley in Washington with United Mine Workers representatives. Both sides stood firm in declining conference talks.
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U.P
Ohio
James J. Davis
Washington
United Mine Workers
Davis
Devout Guadalupe Day Draws Hundreds of Thousands in Mexico
Reports describe a massive turnout of about 200 000 worshipers from across Mexico for the birthday of the patron saint. The writer criticizes laws but notes belief endures and mentions personal plans tied to events at the embassy. A bullfight anecdote ends with a remark on punctuality.
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Menico City
Guadalupe
Mexico
Lindy
Lindbergh Heads to Mexico City in Nonstop Flight
Lindbergh departed Baltimore at 12 28 p m aboard the Spirit of St Louis bound for Mexico City with three navy escort planes, a Commerce Department craft, and three army planes trailing in the fog over the Potomac. He aims to reach Galveston then cross the Mexican border, weather permitting, in about a day.
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Washington
U.P
Charles A. Lindbergh
Mexico City
Spirit of
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New York
Paris
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Commerce Department
Army
Potomac
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Galveston
Tex
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Strike Averted as City Negotiators Move to Bargain
Chicago officials avert a transportation strike by appointing Alderman Oscar Nelson and surface lines general manager Guy Richardson to negotiate a new wage scale for 21 000 employees ahead of Christmas shopping.
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Chicago
Oscar Nelson
Guy Richardson
Biggest Retail Shopping Week in Ohio Forecast
Columbus press reports forecast a record breaking shopping period across Ohio as 14 pre Christmas shopping days from Thanksgiving, including three Saturdays, shatter prior records. George W. Sheridan of the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants cites early Christmas lines and morning hours as factors boosting sales prospects statewide.
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Ohio
George W. Sheridan
Ohio Council of Retail Merchants
Sheridan
Athens Police to Enforce New 1928 Auto License Tags
Ohio state officials urged Athens Police Chief Herb J. Parker to enforce the rule requiring 1928 license tags on all cars after December 31. Drivers operating without 1928 tags after midnight will be arrested, with tag sales beginning December 1 and usable from December 21. Deputy license commissioner David Johnson received orders to report all.
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Athens
Herb J. Parker
Secretary of State
Clarence J. Brown
Ohio
Parker
David Johnson
Veteran ice fighter heads north to battle frozen Great Lakes
Captain Fred A. Bailey, famed ice breaker, sails toward frozen Lake Erie and Lake St Clair to free 12 ships trapped in the Lower Great Lakes. He previously freed 100 vessels in the St. Marys River, guiding the Sainte Marie through thick ice.
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Soo River
Cleveland
Fred A. Bailey
Lower Sea River
Bailey
St. Mary's River
Sainte Marie
Lake St. Clair
Lake Erie
Sault St. Marie
Christmas Trees Piled in Fragrant Heaps Around Town
Pauline Swanson notes fragrant heaps of Christmas trees in store fronts and lamp posts, describing their role in American Christmas. She recalls December shopping for trees priced 50 cents to 1.75 and the shift from candles to electric lights as families prepare for Christmas morning awe.
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Pauline Swanson
Automobiles Tags Sales Speed Urged by County Official
Deputy commissioner urges higher tag sales with 3,000 monthly goal as 9,200 county cars expect 6,000 tags via main office. No price cut for passenger tags this year though truck licenses drop after April 1. licenses available from day one of sale. Athens Automobile Club members can obtain licenses at Hotel Berry club office. in-person bills of sale required.
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State Department
Johnson
Athens Automobile Club
Hotel
Berry
No Improvement Reported in Slaying Case Near Buchtel
NO IMPROVEMENT NO IMPROVEMENT Nelsonville Dec. 13 Mrs. Blanche Cooper who was shot through the abdomen late Saturday night at her home near Buchtel is growing weaker daily according to Dr. A K Walker of Buchtel The man sought in connection with the shooting Toaddeus Draper has not yet been located by police officers this morning
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Blanche Cooper
Buchtel
A. K. Walker
Former UMWA President Michael D. Ratchford Dead at 67
Michael D. Ratchford 67 former president of the United Mine Workers of America died at his Massillon home after years of illness. He led a 1897 strike with John Mitchell that helped secure the eight hour day and backed annual wage contracts between miners and operators.
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Massillon
Michael D. Ratchford
United Mine Workers of America
John Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Richmond Club Secretary Charged in Music Teacher Slaying
John W. Faison, secretary of a fashionable Richmond club, is charged with shooting and killing Mrs. Elsie H. Snipes, a music teacher. He claims she died by her own action.
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John W. Faison
Richmond
Elsie H. Snipes
Weather Report Sees Hocking River Rise With Rainfall
Steady rain that began this morning raised the Hocking River to 11 percent feet within three hours from 8 to 11 morning. Rainfall totaled .87 inches in the last 24 hours while the temperature reached 6 percent degrees at noon. The forecast includes morning and afternoon temperatures across several days with notable readings.
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Hocking
Women in Congress Gain Acceptance say Norton and Kahn
Mrs. Mary T. Norton of New Jersey and Mrs. Florence P. Kahn of California say men accept women on Capitol Hill. Norton notes earlier discrimination but now acts as a regular member and predicts more women will serve and push for human legislation.
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Mary T. Norton
New Jersey
Capital Hill
Norton
Florence P. Kahn
California
Pressureed Confession Claim in Hewitt Murder Case
Floyd Hewitt, 17, his lawyers urge Ohio Supreme Court to review his murder conviction after alleging police pressure to confess and incitement of public passion denying a fair trial. The murders of Mrs Brown and her son Fred Jr took place near Jefferson City, Ohio, in summer 1926.
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Floyd Hewitt
Supreme Court
Ashtabula County Court of Appeals
Democrats Move To Abolish Car Theater Admission Taxes
House Democrats aim to repeal all automobile and theater admission taxes. Amendments to repeal will be offered with a vote expected today. They cite a $24 million cut from a prior corporation tax reduction and project total cuts near $300 million versus $233 million in the original measure. Republicans vow to challenge the outcome with a record vote.
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Washington
U.R
House
British Army Officer Reginald Owen Dies in Miami
Major Reginald Owen veteran of the British army and son in law of the late William Jennings Bryan died in Miami last night from trench nephritis contracted during World War I service.
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Miami
Fila
Reginald Owen
William Jennings Bryan
New American Naval Building Program Discussed by Cabinet
Washington reports that the new American naval building program was discussed during today’s cabinet session. The briefing outlined planned construction and expansion efforts affecting ships and harbor facilities, signaling heightened defense priorities.
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Washington
Ohio Coal Operators Decline Wash DC Conference
S H Robbins of the Ohio Coal Operators Association and George K Smith reply to Secretary Davis declining a talk with United Mine Workers of America. They cite lack of contract with the union and no beneficial outcome for miners, public, operators, or wages under present supply and demand.
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Ington
Robbins
George K. Smith
Ohio Association
United Mine Workers of America
United States
Coal Operators of
Ohio
Walled
City to Shut Water 9 to 1 for Hydrant Repairs
The city service department will close water service tomorrow morning for hydrant repairs at the corner of State and High streets. Water will be off from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as the line from the main to the reservoir is repaired, requiring complete suspension.
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State and
High Streets
Oklahoma House votes six impeachment charges against Governor Johnston
In an extraordinary secret session the Oklahoma House voted six impeachment charges against Governor Henry Johnston. The action followed a district court injunction and came as National Guard troops stood nearby. The Senate will hear the charges in a trial set to be held somewhere in Oklahoma City.
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Henry S. Johnston
Oklahoma City
House of Representatives
Henry
Johnston
National Guard
House
H. Tom Kight
Senate
Fred B. Branson
State Supreme Court
Legite
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Capitol
Athens Messenger Candy Recipes Booklet Offered
The Athens Messenger offers readers a 144 recipe candy booklet for Christmas gifts and holiday use. Send six cents and stamps to Frederic J. Haskin at the Information Bureau Washington DC with name address city to receive the booklet.
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Athens Messenger
Washing Informal Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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