China protests target England not U S officials say
Washington reports that Chinese protests over foreign warships and troops off Shanghai target Britain more than the United States. American ships remain for emergency use, while U S authorities pledge protection if needed and seek to avoid foreign naval demonstrations.
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Washington
Shanghai
United States
American Chamber of Commerce
Coolidge
China
Kellogg
Messenger catalogs movie stars in new Who's Who booklet
The Messenger offers its readers an illustrated Who's Who in the Movies booklet detailing ages, star counts, and film histories. It explains how actors are featured, how movies are made and distributed, and provides a concise history of cinema for a small charge to cover cost.
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Jackie Coogan
the Messenger
Britain and China Near Agreement on Anglo-Chinese Issue
London reports a shift toward peace as Britain and Cantonese nationalist foreign secretary Eugene Chen move toward a settlement basis for the entire Anglo-Chinese problem. O'Malley and Chen discuss in Hankow amid ongoing negotiations, with each side signaling its maximum and minimum concessions.
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London
Shanghai
O'Malley
Britain
Hankow
Eugene Chen
Chen
China
Senate Farm Bloc Sets Path for McNary Haugen Vote
The Senate farm bloc, holding the upper hand in a tight session, plans to push early consideration of the McNary Haugen price stabilization bill and seek a vote within ten days. With five weeks left, the group can block opposing measures and pressure allies to avoid trouble for farm relief.
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Washington
Senate Farm Bloc
Chinese New Year Brings Tense Rule Amid Warlord Tactics
Eugene Chen as foreign minister notes nationwide Chinese New Year celebrations clash with Sun Chuan-Fang orders banning public meetings for peace. Yangsen soldiers attempted to board an American ship on the Yangtze. leaders were captured and executed after a swift trial. Shanghai and other cities report the executions with crowds viewing the display as a warning to foreigners and locals alike.
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Eugene Chen
Marschal Sun Chuan-Fang
Yangsen
Yangtze River
Shanghai
Mine Workers Adopt Memorial to Probe Freight Rates
Delegates at the International convention of the United Mine Workers of America unanimously adopted a memorial to be sent to international officers and Congress seeking an investigation of discriminatory freight rates on coal. The memorial cites alleged rate fixing harming Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania and Illinois and asserts fields near major markets are unfairly disadvantaged.
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Congress
Indianapolis
International Convention of the United Mine Workers of America
Toransmit
Ony
Interstate Commerce Commission
Convention Committee On
John L. Lewis
Lewis
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Tidewater
Apne Weat
Penn
Union
House Committee Debates Privately Made Whisky Bill
The House Ways and Means Committee considers Rep Hull’s measure allowing privately made whisky sold by the government at 80 cents a pint. Hull argues bootleg profits and current high prices justify reform while opponents doubt the plan. The panel weighs whether to report a bill as stocks sit in bonded warehouses awaiting production.
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Washington
Lincoln CC. Andrews
House Ways and Means Committee
W. E. Hull
Peoria
Ill
Treasury
Andrews
Hull
Navy transport Chaumont sails with vast food supplies
From Mare Island the Chaumont heads to San Diego with food enough for 1200 men. Observers speculate the ship may be sent toward Guam to support possible troop movements to China.
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Guam
China
Vallajo
Calif
U.P
Chaumont
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Diego
Hold Alleged Robber Daybreak
Dayton police arrest 20 year old Adrian Loeffel on suspicion of robbery in Erie Pennsylvania. He was seized while attempting to pawn a diamond ring valued at 400 dollars.
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Dayton
U.R
Adrian Loeffel
Ashtabula
Erie
Dayton Anti Saloon League Chief on Trial for Raid
The trial of C. D. Zellers head of the Dayton Anti Saloon League moves toward a speedy conclusion in Wilmington. Evidence shows the raid on a juror’s home may have influenced the outcome of a contempt case tied to a separate $35,000 damages suit against J. E. Watts. Witnesses testified of a raid and juror followings.
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Dayton
C. D. Zellers
Dayton Anti-Saloon League
Lers
Tn Uor
Vary Ider
Witn Wero
Frank Clevenger
Wilmington
Carrington Marshall
Supreme Court
Sam Kelly
Laura Robinson
Negress
J. E. Watts
Watts
Zellers
Robinson
A. V. Lester
Boehm
Dayton Bar Association
Hornsby elected to Cardinals board despite Giants contract
Rogers Hornsby former manager and part owner of the St Louis Cardinals was chosen to the board of directors for the 1927 season at the annual stockholders meeting in St Louis. He holds 1167 shares and faces league orders to dispose of his St Louis stake after being traded to the New York Giants.
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ST. Louis
U.R
Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis Cardinals
Hornsby
New York Giants
Jimmy Ring
Frank Frisch
Blacklist Raiders Face New Woes in Ohio Courts
In Cleveland on February 1, dry raiders operating from justice of the peace courts face new trouble as local drug companies blacklist them for scandalous actions. Gunplay has escalated risks, worsening fortunes for these raiders in Ohio.
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Justice of Peace Courts
Cleveland
Justice of the Peace Courts
Ohio
Diug
Athens County Board of Review Faces State Tax Commission
The Athens County Board of Review, including Auditor Fred Cornwell Treasurer R Johnson and County Commissioner John Grosvenor, appears today before the state tax commission in Columbus to defend the justness of the recently completed appraisal. Chamber of Commerce official M Gill and attorney R W Finsterwald attend to protect county interests as final decisions may adjust valuations.
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State Tax Commission
Athens County Board of Review
Fred Cornwell
R. Johnson
John Grosvenor
Tax Commission
Columbus
Co. M. Gill
Athens Chamber of Commerce
R. W. Finsterwald
Chamber of Commerce
All at Sea mystery unfolds around Garrett Fol som
A mysterious wealthy bachelor around 50, Garrett Fol som is murdered and his past secrets begin to surface. Friends and even his sister know little about him as the thriller unfolds in the Messenger serial.
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Garrett Folsom
The
Messenger
Multiple Bills Added in Ohio Lower House
In Columbus Feb 1 new measures arrived in the Ohio General Assembly. A gasoline tax reform would fund highway construction and maintenance with a revised 75 15 10 split. Other proposals include longer penalties for armed highway robbery and higher coroner fees. Agricultural powers would curb the corn borer with state control over crop destruction and cost recovery. Main thoroughfares would gain state designation for priority traffic rights.
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Columbus
Ohio
General Assembly
K. G. Collister
Cuyahoga County
Pena
Senniver Roberte
Pan Witte
Roy Gillen
Jackson
Ohio Conference of Municipalities
T. E. Williams
Mercer County
Virginia Harding
Gallia County
H. 8. Davidson
Akron
State Department of Agriculture
Arthur Hamilton
Warren County
Agriculture Department
State Director of Highways
R. M. Hughey
Fayette County
Yorkville bank fraud sentences set Thursday for pled guilty
Steubenville report says U P Prosecutor Merryman announced Judge Turnbaugh Cambridge will return to pass sentence on those who pleaded guilty to fraud. Vice President Thomas B Jones and Cashier W E Jones will be sentenced for issuing a fraudulent certificate of deposit for 50000 dollars after pleading guilty and turning state's evidence. Francis and Pelkneap were acquitted last Saturday.
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Steubenville
U.P
Roy N. Merryman
Charles Turnbaugh
Cambridge
Yorkville
Thomas 8. Jones
W. E. Jones
W. B. Francis
John G. Pelkneap
Catholics Census Total in Columbus Near 65000
Bishop Hartley reports a Columbus Catholic census count of 65 017 members taken for the U S Census Bureau. He estimates the final total will approach 60 000 as totals are completed.
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Columbus
Hartley
U.S. Census Bureau
Law In Toils After Raid On Fort Lauderdale Supply Base
Prohibition agents raid a major liquor supply base in Fort Lauderdale Florida arresting Sheriff Paul C Bryan Assistant Chief of Police Bert Croft six policemen the entire sheriff s deputies and 41 others Sheriff Bryan is pictured above
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Paul C. Bryan
Bert Croft
Sheriff's
Sheriff Bryan
Educated Princess Tarhate Leads Moro Rebel Band
In Jolo Philippines a rebel group led by Tarhate known as Moro land's only flapper engages constabulary. The fourty wife of Tahil returns from America with bobbed hair to organize guerrilla action. After a severe clash 35 rebels were killed and survivors routed. Tarhate vanishes prompting pursuit as authorities fear a wider uprising.
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Jolo
P. I
Philippine Constabulary
Tarhate
Tarhata
Cotta
Tahil
Miners Seek Best Terms Ahead of Miami Wage Talks
Indianapolis February 1 United Press notes miners will reject any wage cut below the Jacksonville $7.50 daily base. A wage agreement continuation or a 5 to 10 percent raise are among three proposals considered by the wage scale committee. John L. Lewis and other officers back the existing scale, pressuring operators to concede or face a possible coal strike when Jacksonville expires.
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Gerald P. Overton
United Press Star
Indianapolis
Ind
Jacksonville
Harry Fishwick
Springfield
An Wei
Miami
Fis
Cons Vention
John L. Lewis
Coroner Accused of Demanding Fee for Body Release
James P Bennett accuses county coroner A P Hammond of demanding $25 for releasing the body of Allen Bennett eight, whose death followed a November accident in Cleveland. Prosecutor Edward C Stanton orders an investigation. Bennett’s son was killed. the driver, 18, received a workhouse sentence.
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Cleveland
U.P
James P. Bennett
Gilead
Edward C. Stanton
Bennett
Oscar Balle
Four Miners Killed in Issey Coal Mine Explosion
Four miners died in an explosion at the Issey Coal Company mine in Issey Kentucky. The Issey operation is a subsidiary of Norton Coal Mining Company located in Issey. Emergency crews responded to the disaster site.
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Issey, Ky
Issey Coal Company
Norton Coal Mining Company
League of Nations Schedules German Disarmament Oversight
Geneva February 1 The League of Nations today assumed control of German disarmament under the treaty, with officials interpreting the move as another step toward general disarmament. The allied body, which has supervised Germany since the war, withdrew yesterday in accordance with agents’ prior arrangements.
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Geneva
Ubleague
League
Scoucene
Germany
Patrene
Day of Month Weather Report Predicts Light Rain
Fragmentary text references colder Wednesday with a forecast of light rain later in the day or night. The notes mention February and a diarist’s observation of weather terms, but readable specifics are limited.
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Toemort
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