Hoover Begins Latin American goodwill tour in Montevideo
President-Elect Herbert Hoover arrives in Montevideo marking the first stop on his Latin American goodwill tour. Crowds cheer as police disperse pro-Sandino demonstrators before the government palace. Hoover praises Argentina and Uruguay and radios Iren Gond to Buenos Aires reporting a memorable reception.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
U.R
Herbert Hoover
Viva Sandino
Augustino Sandino
Buenos Aires
General Sandino
Viva Hoover
Bree
Mr. Power
Government House
Campisteguy
United States
Wrigley Seriously Injured In Fremont Auto Crash
Fremont December 17 A Wrigley president of Wrig Brothers Printing and GM of The Fremont Daily News remained in serious condition today after being struck by an automobile driven by Harold J Deal 21 a Fremont motion picture operator.
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Fremont
U.R
A. Wrigley
Wrig- Brothers Printing Company
Fremont Daily News
Anutomobile
Harold J. Deal
Widow Confesses Killing Man Believed Father of Her Child
In Youngstown police investigate the strange case of Mrs. Rose De Flora 31 mother of four who says she killed Jim Perry 44 the man she says was the father of her youngest child Perry’s death yesterday followed a six year-old unresolved homicide in which four bullets were found in his body. The case hinges on De Flora’s confession and the earlier disappearance of her husband.
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Youngstown
U.P
Rose de Flora
Jim Perry
Perry
DeFlora
Santa Claus to visit Athens Thursday night event
A Santa Claus representative announced plans for a 7 pm Athens Armory visit this Thursday. Children under 14 will meet Santa, parade down Court Street to the American Legion Home, then form ranks for Santa to review while sweets are handed to about 2,000 kids. Over-14 attendees are urged to stay on the sidewalks unless bringing children.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Athens
Armory
Court Street
American Legion
Athens County Workers Benefit Fund Set At 3661.04
Athens County Auditor J Clyde Edmundson reports a 3661.04 premium fund for workmen protection next year. Premiums drawn from payrolls and tax settlements, with costs allocated by township school funds county wide and corporate shares. City of Athens pays 1302.00, Nelsonville 34.90, plus other towns and districts listed.
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Athens County
J. Clyde Edmundson
Public Service
Township
Athens City
Nelsonville
Albany
Amesville
Buchtel
Chauncey
Coolville
Glouster
Jacksonville
Trimble
League to stave off war in South America dispute
Paris reports indicate a League of Nations Council special session on the Bolivian Paraguayan dispute will be held amid warnings from French Foreign Minister Briand. Briand, who presided the Lugano meeting, is expected to return to Paris for a definite announcement.
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Paris
U.P
League of Nations Council
Aristide Briand
Lugano
Switzerland
South America
Y W C A Girls Visit Mine Towns
Santa Claus visited about 400 children in nine mining towns Sunday night. The university Y W C A held Christmas tree parties in each village with treats of candies peanuts animal crackers and oranges. Afterward seven girls led carols in the streets and workers reported capacity crowds. The group thanked Athens and other city contributors for support.
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Santa Claus
University Y. W. C. A
Santa
Athens
Peace Mediation Seen in Bolivian Paraguayan Clash
New York reports prospects for a pacific settlement as nearly 50 soldiers die in two weeks of fighting in the Chaco. Paraguay mobilizes and accepts mediation offers from Argentina and the Pan-American Conference while Bolivia, calmer after December 6, may also accept mediation to avoid war.
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Argentina
Pan-American Conference
New York
Chaco
Paraguay
Washington
Bolivia
Fort Vanguardia
Paraguyan
Boqueron
Vallos
Agnes, Goma
Mariscal Gomez
Dogs Sold Through Messenger Classified Ad
Ray Gaston of Canaanville advertised three German police pups for sale. He said the ad produced fast results as buyers called in and purchased the dogs quickly. The notice promotes Messenger classified ads as a good market for pets and provides two contact numbers Athens 641 and Nelsonville 412-W for ad-takers.
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Ray Gaston
Canaanville
Mr. Gaston
Athens
Nelsonville
Man Burned to Death in Plane Crash Near Cleveland
Ford Perry 26 of Akron died after a Jenny biplane caught fire in the cockpit during a landing attempt near Bedford. Harry Lawler 20 of Kenmore was injured and plane owner Sadler remained in serious condition as the craft struck a 122,000 volt line and crashed on interurban tracks. Hundreds of bystanders watched the fatal blaze.
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Cleveland
Ford Perry
Akron
Harry Lawler
Kenmore
Bedford
Sadler
Perry
Boy Pleads Guilty in Sheridan Teacher Murder Case
In Stanton Michigan on December 17 15 year old Jimmy Deacons pleaded guilty to murdering Miss Flossie Carter a 27 year old Sheridan Schoolteacher. Circuit Judge Royal Hawley postponed ruling and set a later date for testimony.
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Stanton, Mich
U.P
Flossié Carter
Sheridan
Jimmy Deacons
Royal H. Hawley
Wrights honored at scene of first flight on Kill Devil Hill
Orville Wright returned to Kill Devil Hill as a granite monument unveiled his first visit there in 17 years. Senator Bingham hailed the Wright brothers as Americans while officials and foreign delegates offered congratulations at the ceremony honoring Will and Orville Wright, pioneers of heavier than air flight. Capt Bill Tate from Cojock, N J stood nearby recalling the brothers early days.
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Kitty Hawk
N. C
America
Dayton
Ohio
Willbur Wright
Orville Wright
Kill Devil Hill
Atlantic
Senator Bingham
Connecticut
International Civil Aeronautics Conference
Washington
Bill Tate
Cojock
N. J
Civil War Veteran Dies in Alexander
A. G. Wingo 85 a Civil War veteran died at 11 this morning at the home of his daughter Mrs Edward Michael near Hebbardsville His wife preceded him 25 years in death Funeral services are set for 2 pm Wednesday at Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church led by Rev J W Barnes Burial will follow in the church cemetery He leaves four daughters Mrs George Shafer Athens Mrs Charles Moler Nelsonville Mrs John Figley Athens R D Mrs Edward Michael near Hebbardsville and son G V Wingo Hebbardsville
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A. G. Wingo
Edward Michael
Hebbardsville
Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church
J. W. Barnes
George Shafer
Athens
Charles Moler
Nelsonville
John Figley
Athens R. D
G. V. Wingo
Two Girls Found Dead Beside Annapolis Road
In Baltimore on December 17 two girls were found dead lying a few feet apart on the Annapolis Road. Police suspect a hit and run or criminal attack. Coroner to examine evidence. no sign of blood, glass, or braking marks. Victims identified as Maria Stolba 16 and Thelma Vliack 15 of Sixth Street Extension, Glen Burnie.
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Baltimore
U.P
Annapolis
Glen Burnie
Maria Stolba
Thelma Vliack
Sixth Street
Anne Arundel County
Football Star Left Disabled by Gang Gunfire
John Co Acher, Northwestern University fullback, was shot after a victory celebration in Chicago on November 10. Wounded in the spine, he lost the use of his legs and will spend Christmas at home in Fort Dodge, Iowa. His mother arranged for his return by train. Physicians noted he survived largely by willpower.
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Chicago
U.P
John Co
Acher
Northwestern University
Fort Dodge
Purdue
John
Ilinois
Mrs. Smith Dunfee Dies in Troy at 80
Mrs. Smith Dunfee, 80, died of a stroke at her Ridge Creek home after two weeks bedridden. Funeral at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday with burial at Torch Cemetery. Survivors include four daughters Etta Ora Lillie and Mrs. David Hayes and two sons Mark and A M Dunfee, plus five grandchildren. Mr. Dunfee preceded her in death three years ago. COOLVILLE, Dec. 117. Staff Special.
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Coolville
Smith Dunfee
Ridge Creek
Dunfee
Etta Dunfee
Ora Dunfee
Six in Family Die in Windfall Train Crash
Six members of one family were killed and two injured when their automobile was struck by a passenger train at a crossing near Windfall Indiana. The tragedy occurred December 11 as the car failed to clear the tracks. Local authorities were investigating the accident.
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Ind
U.R
Stillman Wife Rests Easy After Hospital Operation
Mrs. Anne A. Stillman wife of James A. Stillman former head of the National City Bank underwent an operation at Polyclinic Hospital Saturday morning and was reported resting easy today by hospital authorities.
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New York
Anne A. Stillman
James A. Stillman
National City Bank
Novelist Elior Wylie Dies in New York at 43
A stroke claimed the life of Eli nor Wylie, poet and novelist, at her New York home last night. She was 43 years old.
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New York
Elinor Wylie
Duchess Arrives in New York After Russia Crisis
Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna arrives in New York aboard the French liner Paris escorted by French authorities. She is daughter of Grand Duke Paul of Russia and first cousin of the late Czar Nicholas II, and she survived the Bolshevik turmoil.
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New York
U.P
Marie Pavlovna
Paul
Russia
Clar Nicholas II
Paris
President's Rest Bill Aims for Accessible White House
A bill introduced by Republican Senator from Ohio seeks to provide the president with an accessible white house near Washington to be completed by week’s end.
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Washington
U.R
White House
Republican
Ohio
Death claims Thomas J. Tutty Jr in street quarrel
In Cincinnati on December 16 Thomas J. Tutty Jr., 28, was killed when struck by a car after disputing with companion Melvin McLain over a girl. Coroner Fred C. Swing said Tutty and McLain exited Tutty’s car to settle the feud. the driver was exonerated.
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Cincinnati
U.R
Thomas J. Tutty, Jr
Fred C. Swing
Tutty
Melvin McLain
Swing
King in frail health worries over absent sons
London reports the ailing monarch, unable to read, asks about Princes George and Henry as he endures a lung infection. Queen and Prince of Wales stay by his side while the Palace buzzes with doctors, nurses, and constant calls and taxis. The King’s condition remains grave but he communicates faintly.
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London
U.R
United Press Today
George
Henry
Prince George
New York
Duke of Gloucester
Africa
Prince of Wales
Duke and Duchess of York
Princess Mary
Low Bidder Is Announced For Lathrop Span
The Miller Construction Company of Barnesville is the low bidder on the Lathrop bridge project with 22 143.35 dollars. Other bids range from 22 656.12 to 23 989.10 dollars for the State Route 26 bridge on the Athens Marietta Road 15 miles from Athens, plus 0.75 miles of new road to remove two railroad crossings and several turns. The contract will be let within ten days.
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Miller Construction Company
Barnesville
Lathrop
John Dowler
State Department of Highways
G. A. Stein
Niles
W. E. Elliott
McConnelsville
McDonald Construction Company
Norwalk
I. J. Kuhner
Jackson
Athens -Marietta
Athens
Dowler
Ohio University Not Closing Despite Influenza Rumors
University officials announced there is no foundation to reports that Ohio University would close today due to influenza. The Christmas vacation remains scheduled to begin Friday, despite campus illness among students.
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Ohio University
B. Bryan
J. R. Johnston
Farmers Meet at Canaanville Institute Opens
The Canaanville Farmers Institute opened with state speakers addressing farm problems. Floyd Deutt of Columbus, Mrs. Neal Kyle of Somerset, and H. R. McVay spoke. Lucy Cook presided, and Busy Bee 4-H Club hosted a noon luncheon. Merwin Mansfield led the Grange session and awards were announced by T. H. Johnson.
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Canaanville
Floyd Deutt
Columbus
Neal Klye
Somerset
H. R. McVay
Lucy Cook
Canaanville High School
Busy Bee Food 4-H Club
Grange
Merwin Mansfield
T. H. Johnson
S. K. Mardis
8. C., Hartman
Southeastern Ohio Test Farm
Kyle
Husband Held By State After New Evidence
Canton December 17 Bulletin reports County Prosecutor Henry W. Harter shifts theory in the Vernard Fearn case. Margaret Heldman known as the phantom gunwoman may not have killed Fearn. Wilbur Heldman claims she killed herself while he planned to surrender her. He is a coroner's witness and Heldman remains under arrest.
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Canton
Margaret Heldman
Vernard Fearn
Waco
Henry W. Harter
Wilbur
Fearn
Heldman
Harter
Akron Interurban
House Rules Panel Pushes Quick Action on Puerto Rican Relief Bill
The House Rules Committee voted to seek a suspension of the rules to bring the $12.5 million Porto Rican Hurricane Relief Bill to immediate consideration this afternoon.
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Washington
U.R
House Rules Committee
House
Vengeance of Gang Ties Seen in Long Island Killings
Police linked the double slayings of Soro Graziano and his wife Mary 18 to gang vengeance. The couple were found shot to death near a deserted bungalow at Franklin Square Long Island after they disappeared the previous day.
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New York
U.R
Soro Graziano
Mary
Franklin Square
Long Island
Post mortem probes in Canton over Heldman case
Canton authorities scanned letters from Margaret Heldman the gun girl who killed Vernard Fearn as her husband Wilbur Heldman returned from Dubois Pa He also faced charges after accompanying her body and denying paternity The letters discuss alleged indiscretions with Fearn and others and a Cincinnati detective was to join the inquiry.
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Canton
Margaret Heldman
Vernard
Fearn
Wilbur O. Heldman
Dubois
Heldman
Margaret Horner
Matthew Horner
T. C. McQuvate
Lorain
Canta
Youth Arrested After Disturbance at Phi Kappa Rho House
Residents report loud noise at the Phi Kappa Rho house near Hast State. Police Chief EB Sterwald and Captain Charles Maple arrested a youth identified as Ray Tins of Pittsburgh. Investigation confirmed the name. youth to be held for intoxication before Mayor Moore.
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Phi Kappa Rw
Hast
EB. &. Sterwald
Charles Maple
Ray
Pittsburgh
Moore
FEW CASES OF FLU REPORTED OVER DISTRICT
Two more cases of influenza were reported to the Athens County health office bringing the total for the week to six. Dr. J M Higgins county health commissioner said many cases in the county are not officially reported and urged doctors to report influenza cases as required by law. He warned that symptoms include aching in bones high fever and extreme fatigue and advised anyone with a bad cold to stay indoors.
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Athens County Health Office
J. M
Higgins
Whalen Named Police Commissioner in New York
Decil Whalen, chairman of the MF committee, is appointed to the key city post as police commissioner. The official announcement notes his leadership role and expected reforms for the New York force.
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Whalen
New York
Decil Whalen
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