Trial Ends in Ohio Bribery Case In Federal Court
Federal Judge Hears jury to decide if State Treasurer Buckley originated a bribery scheme involving John Eckhart assistant district federal prohibition commissioner. Prosecution and defense present contrasting claims with Eckhart and Schrimper testifying amid a bubbling Cincinnati brewery graft case.
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Federal Court Room
Columbus
Berty Guckle
John Eckhart
Jackson
Cincinnati
Buckley
Eckhart
Triot
Endurance record and court intrigue fill late edition
A 17 year old girl sets a women's endurance record after a freezing open air flight above Long Island. In court, rumors link several Republicans to a conspiracy case as Eckhart revises testimony about Cooper and Fess while Silver and Martin are named in the brewing company matter.
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Etmner Smith
Filer
Long Island
Fried Honored by Wilbur at Nation Capital
Washington Feb 2 Captain Fried of the S S American was commended for bravery in the rescue of the B B Florida crew by Secretary of the Navy A commission also discussed alleged payoffs and political influence offered to aid in securing a state prohibition job. Buckley and Eckhart figures were named in testimony during the trial.
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Washington
Navy
Fried
Florida
Secretary of Navy
Buckley
Wilbur
O'Conner
U. S. Shipping Board
Prohibition
Misatoner
Eckhart
O'Connor
Stain
Hart
Schrimper
Senate
Gruber
Hundreds in Danger When Blaze Spreads
A February 2001 Henderson fire destroyed the Rash Tobacco Factory the Henderson Gas Plant office and two residences. Losses are estimated at 16000 dollars.
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Henderson, Fy
Rash Tobacco Factory
Henderson Gas Plant
Mother at 56 wins citizenship papers proving worthiness
At the courthouse a German mother of seven showed remarkable perseverance. She learned English, studied the laws, and correctly answered questions to earn naturalization papers. Her story highlights determination amid hardship and family support.
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Emma
Emil
America
Perg
Kapteina
Ashe
Cincinnati Man Must Change Name to Keep Legacy
A $20 000 legacy tied to Paul F Walker must be renamed to Charles Dexter by July 1927 for the Dexter Memorial Fund at the University of Cincinnati. If Walker fails, the estate passes to the university for English scholarships.
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Cincinnati
U.P
Paul F. Walker
University of Cincinnati
Annie L. Dexter
Walker
Charles Dexter
Sit
Buckley Faces Up To 28 Years If Convicted
Columbus Feb 2 The indictment against State Treasurer Bert B Buckley spans 10 counts The maximum penalty for each count ranges from two to three years in federal prison with fines totaling 27200 The first eight counts carry three year terms and up to 900 dollars per count The ninth count imposes two years and up to 10600 dollars The tenth count conspiracy to violate Prohibition carries two years and up to 19000 dollars The government claims Buckley offered 900 dollars to druggist John S Eckhart for the bribery.
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Columbus
Bert B. Buckley
Federal
Buckley
John S. Eckhart
Dru Jagent
No Goodby Kiss Ends in Tragedy at Chicago Theatre
A man named Fred Reynolds, 28, from Cleveland and a member of the Lovely Lady company starring Mitizi, refused a goodbye kiss from his sweetheart and then leaped to his death in Chicago, ending a troubling moment at a local theatre.
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Chicago
Fred Reynolds
Cleveland
Mitizi
Ten Burned to Death as Fire Destroys Home
Buckhannon West Virginia reports ten people perished when a fire swept a sleeping home killing eight family members and two others with one escapee being the husband of the oldest daughter. Rescue crews found the bodies in a single bedroom as the ruins were entered.
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Buckhannon, W. Va
Felz
Imler
Tax levies detailed by Athens County officials
Officials announced Saturday that county and local taxing bodies have finalized rates within the 15 mill limit. The county treasurer will publicize levies as budgets, not the law, allow. The county rate remains 6.65 mills, with districts affected by past strikes and emergency taxes.
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Athens County
J. Clyde Edmundson
Toards
Budget Commission
Edmundson
Tidmundsoni
Ances
Bud
Sub-District Units of United Mine Workers Ended
Columbus February 2 district chief Lee Hall announced that all sub-district organizations of United Mine Workers District No 6 have been discontinued. Work will continue from district headquarters with no local sub-district offices. Sub-district officers were relieved yesterday as the economy move trims structure. The Miners Temple deed in Bellaire was transferred to the international organization. An international officer has assisted state leaders in reorganization.
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Columbus
U.P
United Mine Workers of American
Lee Hall
Hall
Hall Snd
Hall Snd. the Deed of the Miner's Temple
Bellaire
Sub- Hdiatrict No. 6
Orgiers
Hill
al Mifone
Groundhog Peers Out Doubtful Weather Sparks Early Spring Talk
A marmot known as marmota monax emerged from its den near Athens on a cloudy Saturday morning and did not see a shadow. Weather observers warn that the absence of a sunlit shadow portends an early spring while continued cloudiness suggests more winter weather.
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Noah Webster
Marmota Monex
Underworld
Athens
Pick Committee To Take Charge Of State Convention Of Pythians
Logan Ohio February 2 A seven member committee led by Edward W Davis named by Walter Leonard organizes the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Convention arrangements for Logan in early September The group will handle all activities and may form sub committees to meet needs The main task is securing sleeping quarters for about 2500 delegates and coordinating with other local organizations including the Chamber of Commerce and city groups to stage a successful event.
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Logan
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias of Ohio
Walter Leonard
Edward W. Davis
C. L. Adcock
Harry Nhl J. L. Marilyn
Paul Deisen
Frank Adcock
Mr. Leonard
Chamber of Commerce
Bank Bandit Steals 1550 After Fast Order Note
A quick bank robbery in Toledo sees a bandit enter the Ohio Savings Bank and Trust, hand a note demanding cash, threaten with a pistol, and escape with 1550. The car was left running. officers pursued but the crime happened in moments. Harry Campbell secured the license plate as the vehicle fled.
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Toledo
Ohio Savings Bank and Trust Company
Harry Campbell
Railroad Bill Move in Senate Aims to Repeal ICC Power
Washington February 2 Republican leaders plan to push a railroad consolidation bill in Congress by March 4. A hastily prepared bill in the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee will be reported next week after the cruiser bill and placed ahead of other measures on the final program.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Nator Sackett
Kentucky
Paul JK. Mallon
Lntted
Delays Hit Attempted Record Air Trip
Endurance pilot Frank Hawka postponed his non stop flight from Los Angeles to Newark due to bad weather. A separate highway crash near Ponca City killed Col. George L. Stiller, owner of the 101 Ranch, who was returning from the ranch when the accident happened.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Frank Hawka
Ponca City
Okla
Los Angel
George L. Stiller
Newark
N. J
Wanks
Air Express
Miller
Honeymoon Killer Found in Hospital
Christopher Cullen of East Weymouth Massachusetts admitted his identity at a hospital where he is being treated for injuries from a toppled fast moving freight. He denied marriage allegations as police investigate the bride slaying and a honeymoon murder case unfolds amid stormy Atlantic conditions.
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Miami
Fla
Christopher Cullen
East Weymouth
Mass
Washington
Gblo Valley
Tennessee
Folower Cullen
Nesa
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Judge Hough
Cinccinnati
Arthur Brisbane
King
Abraham Lincoln
Federal Court of Appeals
Namnes
Burkley
Rm Myers VY. Cooper
Simeon D. Fess
Cooper
Fess
Fasa
Ke Eter
Harry Silver
Ridward Martin
Tess
Silver
Prohibition Department
Brewing Company
Sliver
Martin
William W. Woodruff
Nation Capital
Tha
Krimper
Sperber
Atertion
Wen
Elckhart
I Schrimper
I Treasurer
Robert N. Brumbaugh
Els
Oliver Bartley
Messenger
Henderson Gas
Pomeroy
Lindy
Ila
Cother
Charlee Lindbergh
Crow
Burton
Hoover
Orrville
Ruth Bayliss
U.R
Reynolds
Ohio
Cruiser
Sunule
Dover
Long Key
Fia
Bucyrus
Frea CC
Mader
Pedition
Miami Beach
United Mine Workers
Edward ‘W. Davis
Fant
UPI
U. 9G. Steel Corporation
General Motera Corporation
BEL Dupont de Nemours Company
Federal Trade Commission
Humphrey
Wilcome
New York
Herbert Spay
Forjeer
Fraecest
Court of Justice of
Peacwport
Atlantic Storma Néon
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