Feeding Plans Begin in Athens County Schools
Kitchens are being established in Athens County schools to feed hungry children with funds from the Governors Emergency Relief Committee. Miss Irma Winebrunner representing the relief agency and Mrs. O C Bird of the Parent Teacher Association led the effort, arriving and meeting local organizers to implement feeding and clothing relief for students.
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Athens County
Governor's Emergency Relief Committee
Irma Winebrunner
O. C. Bird
Southeast
Parent-Teacher Association
Winebrunner
Athens
Bird
Athens Armory Clothing Center to Reopen Next Monday
The Community Clothing Center in the Athens Armory remains closed until Monday afternoon due to an exhausted clothing supply. Boy Scout collection drives Saturday will restock, and Red Cross workers in the Chamber of Commerce rooms will sew and mend clothing to aid needy families.
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Armory
Athens
Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Community women start school kitchen meal plan in Millfield
In Millfield two schools establish kitchens to feed undernourished pupils. Miss Myrta Ashworth and Miss Jesse Smart lead West and East Millfield Schools with local women cooking daily meals. Supplied utensils and dishes come from donors and volunteers, with district officials aiding the statewide effort announced by Major Braught.
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Millfield
West Millfield School
Myrta Ashworth
Dover
John Jagers
Athens
East Millfield School
Jesse Smart
Frank Daugherty
Frank Ferrell
West School
F. E. Boudinot
Oscar Simpson
East School
Miss Winebrunner
Bird
Erwin Stauffer
Charles Howard
Edward Lott
Wesley Walburn
Chauncey
Taxpayers To Meet In Jerseyville On Monday Night
An Athens County taxpayers association plans a meeting in the Jerseyville School Auditorium next Monday Feb 8 with Rev E H Wilson of Coolville as speaker. Three more units have been formed for Troy Bern and Lee and Alexander Townships. A Troy group meeting is slated for Saturday at 1 30 pm. Countywide meeting date to be set in Athens.
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Athens County Taxpayers’ Association
Lodi Township
Jerseyville
E. H. Wilson
Coolville
Troy Township
Bern Township
Lee and
Alexander Townships
Troy
Athens
The War Jogs Along Talk Will Not End It
Warren diary notes indicate ongoing global conflict despite talks with diplomats. European fronts report heavy troop movements as nations press for settlement while civilians cope with shortages and disruption.
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Europe
Marines Deny Being Fired On By Japanese Forces
From Shanghai comes word that Japanese officials and Colonel Hooker commanding American marines deny that U S troops were fired upon by Japanese forces. The incident delays the anticipated large provocation and related news from war theaters.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Shanghai
Hooker
Will Rogers mocks Geneva disarmament scene
The text notes Will Rogers’ quip from Geneva about disarmament and adds skepticism about Western protests against Japan. It contrasts Japan’s peace talks with Shanghai bombings and reflects on the devastation of a recent global war and vast wartime losses.
Bankers vow no loans to Japan or China for war effort
Spokesmen for New York bankers, suddenly austere announce they will not make any loans to Japan or China to help finance the war. The bankers have sent thirty five thousand million dollars abroad in recent years to fund armaments and related items.
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New York
Japan
China
Mother Shot in Accident By 15 Year Old Son
Logan Ohio Feb 4 Mrs Bert Anderson 35 was shot in the mouth by her 15 year old son at the family home in South Bloomingville. An X ray showed a 22 calibre bullet entered the upper lip and tongue and lodged in the third cervical vertebra. Doctors expect recovery and say she will not be disabled. Police plan to investigate as details remain scarce.
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Hocking County
South Bloomingville
Anderson
First Heidelberg College Dance Opens New Rules Era
Heidelberg College students held its first college dance in the commons on Wednesday night. The event inaugurates new rules enacted by trustees, faculty and students last week and was chaperoned by Miss Ona Wagner dean of women and other faculty members.
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Tiffin
Laughs and tensions at Geneva disarmament meeting
At Geneva the disarmament conference paused for an hour as delegates urged Japan to stop shooting while the League of Nations session pressed Japan to quit. The pair of sessions produced a dramatic exchange with Japan’s remarks on Chinese aggression drawing unintended laughter. England exposed a battleship list, signaling a turn in the talks.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Japan
England
Hoover Calls Hoarded Dollars into Circulation War on the slacker dollar
President Hoover urged Americans to release about 1.3 billion dollars hidden in mattresses stockings jars and boxes to fight low mood and unemployment. He asked leaders across business agriculture labor churches schools and service groups to join a Saturday meeting to form a national campaign group.
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Hoover
White House
Inside Facts On Mellons Appointment In Harding Era
Washington February 4. Harry M Daugherty recalls in The Harding Tragedy that Andrew Mellon emerged as a top treasury candidate to placate Hoover opponents. Harding debated Dawes for treasury while Mellon faced opposition from Pennsylvanians Penrose and Knox who warned against appointing a Pennsylvania man.
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Washington
U.R
Andrew W. Mellon
Pittsburgh
Daugherty
Harding
America
Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
Mellon
Marion
Pennsylvania
Boies Penrose
Philander C. Knox
Herbert Hoover
Penrose
Knox
Andy
Hoover
Daugerty
Davis shifts stance on Prohibition repeal and liquor control
Senator Davis of Pennsylvania announced support for repealing the Eighteenth Amendment and returning liquor control to states. He said national prohibition failed to deliver hoped for results and worsened existing issues, while proposing changes to the Volstead Act to permit beer and light wines pending repeal.
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Washington
Davis
Pennsylvania
Wickersham
Michigan Trucks Targeted By Utilities Officials
Streets around the Monroe County Jail resembled a motor freight depot as the State Utilities Commission stopped out-of-state trucks lacking Michigan commercial plates. Six loaded trucks headed for Ohio, New York and Michigan were stopped. The 1931 law requires through traffic to display commercial plates, averaging about 85 dollars per truck or 1 dollar per 100 pounds, with the rule not applying to private cars.
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Monroe
Mich
U.R
Monroe County
State Utilities Commission
Michigan
Ohio
New York
Four Explosions Sink Sun Oil Tanker Bidwell
Marcus Hook Pa Feb 4. Four oil and gas explosions shattered windows eighteen miles away as the Sun Oil tanker Bidwell was wrecked. About sixty aboard with one woman were reported missing. three men killed and several seriously injured. Thirty three survivors were rescued. eleven severely injured may die.
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Marcus Hook
U.R
Bidwell
Chester
Stephen Marks
Philadelphia
Crozer Hospital
Roy Hamilton
Mariett, Ga
Edwin Russell
Chester Hospital
Crozier Hospital
Missing New York girl found strangled in Brooklyn basement
Five year old Florence Mc Donnell vanished from her Bushwick home late yesterday. Police say she was strangled and her body was discovered in a tenement basement within 75 feet of her residence after an extensive search by officers and neighbors. Her mother Mrs. Eilee Mc Donnell reported the disappearance at midnight.
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New York
U.P
Florence McDonnell
Brooklyn
Eilee McDonnell
Bushwick Settlement
Chamberlain Proposes 10 Percent Import Duty for Britain
Neville Chamberlain announces a general ad valorem 10 percent duty on all imports into Great Britain with exceptions for wheat bread raw cotton raw wool and tea, signaling a shift from free trade after decades. The proposal accompanies the government financial resolution in the House of Commons, an historic move toward protection.
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Chamberlain
Great Britain
London
U.R
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Commons
Britain
Zimmerman enters not guilty plea in intoxication case
Albany resident Mark Zimmerman pleaded not guilty before Magistrate C. H. Porter and had his trial set for Monday February 8. He was arrested Wednesday night by Sheriff Wayne Wingett and Deputy George Rasp.
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Mark Zimmerman
Albany
C. H. Porter
Wayne Wingett
George Rasp
Unruly Ohio River Nears Flood Stage After Heavy Rains
Flood threat grows as heavy rains in eastern Kentucky and southeastern Ohio raise the Ohio River toward flood stage. The river stood at 49.6 feet with forecasts of a further two to four foot rise between Ashland and Cincinnati, threatening farms and towns along the river.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
U.P
Ohio River
Kentucky
W. C. Devereauxrn
United States
Meterologiat
Ashland
Democrats Battle Over Form Of Relief Bill In Senate
United Press reports deep quarrels among Democrats over a $750 million unemployment relief plan proposed as a substitute for the $375 million Costigan La Follette bill. Republicans privately doubt President Hoover would sign it, while Costigan accused Senate quibbling amid starving citizens. The plan envisions $750 million in relief with $375 million for public works and $375 million as a loan for food clothing shelter and medical care.
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Lylec
Wilson United Press
Washington
Costigan
Robinson
Colorado
Senate
Hoover
White House
Democratic Steering Committee
Japan Says Shanghai Action Misunderstood by Powers
In Geneva on February 4 Japanese delegates led by Ambassador Tsuneo Matsudaira and Naotake Sato explained Japan's position from Premier Inukai's statement. They presented maps to show geographical distinctions in Manchuria and Shanghai and said Japan never wished to spark trouble in Shanghai while world attention focuses on Manchuria.
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Geneva
U.R
Japan
Shanghai
Inukai
United Press
Tsuneo Matsudaira
London
Naotake Sato
League of Nations Council
Manchuria
Prisoner Testimony on Graft Discredited by Mental State
Ohio penitentiary inmate William Baron told Senate investigators graft exists in the facility. Warden P E Thomas cited a psychiatrist’s letter saying Baron is a psychopathic case with the mentality of a child aged 1 to 13, discrediting his testimony. Baron, jailed for two 25 year bank robberies, said conditions had improved but need reforms.
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Senate
Columbus
Ohio
P. E. Thomas
William Baron
Youngstown
Ohio Penitentiary
Warden Thomas
Walter Thayer
New York Department of Correction
Baron
Out-Argue Bandit in Chicago Jewel Hold-Up
Two sisters in a Gold Coast apartment bargain with a bandit who demanded their jewels. He accepts $100 cash after they plead and cash a check, instead of taking $5,000 worth of gems. The episode occurred as Mrs. Mildred EB Olson entertained her sister Mrs. Elizabeth Leihart of Milwaukee.
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Chicago
Gold Coast
Mildred EB. Olson
Elizabeth Leihart
Milwaukee
White Makes Plea At Newport Meeting
Governor White of Ohio urged greater effort to solve unemployment at a Newport Civic Association gathering with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor A. B. Chandler. He cited about eight million unemployed nationwide and urged honest workmen deserve jobs, saying capitalism has been challenged and must be answered.
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Newport
U.P
White
Ohio
A. B. Chandler
Kentucky
Newport Commercial and Civic Association
Reds Purchase Grantham From Pirates
Cincinnati Reds announce the purchase of George Grantham a Pittsburgh Pirates infielder since 1925. The cash deal by Reds president Sidney Weil was disclosed but the amount was not revealed.
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Cincinnati, CO
U.A
George Grantham
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati Reds
Sidney Weil
Reds
Ohio FFA public speaking winner advances to regional contest
Elmer Allen 18 of Green Camp is named Ohio state winner of the fourth annual Future Farmers of America public speaking contest. Kenneth Eby of Ashland takes second as the Ohio State University event concludes during Farmers Week. The regional winner proceeds to national events in St Louis.
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Columbus
U.P
Elmer Allen
Green Camp
Ohio
Springfield
Mass
Future Farmers of America
Ohio State University
Kenneth Eby
Ashland
St. Louis
Ohio Supreme Court Denies New Trial for Daugherty
The Ohio Supreme Court refused to reconsider its ruling in the Mal S. Daugherty case. Daugherty, former president of the defunct Ohio State Bank of Washington D. H., had been convicted of irregular bank administration. He was sentenced to 10 years in the state penitentiary and fined $5,000. Fayette County prosecutor N. L. McLean carried the case to the high court. Daugherty is brother of former U S attorney general Marty M. Daugherty.
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Mal Daugherty
Ohio Supreme Court
Columbus
Fab
Daugherty
Ohio State Bank of
Washington D. H
High Court
Appeals Court
Fayette County
Trist
Ohio
Supreme Court
N. L. McLean
Marty M. Daugherty
The
United States
Gas and Electricity Tax Proposal Gains Backing in Legislature
Sponsor argues a national levy on gas and electricity could raise over 150 million dollars annually. The proposal aims to fund federal programs and reduce deficits. Supporters say broad coverage ensures steady revenue while opponents warn of higher living costs.
Consumption tax on electricity and gas eyed in tax bill
Washington reports the Ways and Means Committee plans a broad tax bill adding a 6 percent levy on electricity and gas. The plan would raise about 153 million dollars annually, with further increases proposed across income, inheritance, and corporate taxes to balance the budget.
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Washington
U.P
House
Ways and Means Committee
Crisp
Georgia
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Melion
Mellon
Lindbergh Turns 30 With Routine Day in New York
Col Charles A Lindbergh who turned 30 today treats the milestone as any ordinary day. The famed pilot maintains three offices in New York serving Pan American Airways and Transcontinental and Western Air as technical adviser. He also handles personal business from an attorney’s suite with Col Henry Breckenbridge.
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New York
U.R
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Pan-American Airways
Transcontinental
Western Air, Inc
Henry Breckenbridge
Moving Van Sideswipes Bus Kills Passenger in Branford
A large moving van struck a bus carrying 20 passengers in Branford Connecticut. One person was killed and the bus plunged over a 12 foot embankment. Authorities investigated the crash and noted no immediate cause. police and emergency crews responded to the scene.
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Branford
Conn
U.P
Explosion claims boy in Columbus home blaze gas blast
In Columbus a gas explosion in a bathroom fatally injures Harold Seymour, 13, when he struck a match to light a cigarette. His sister Gladys, 5, is believed to have turned on the gas. The incident occurred near Delaware.
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Boy
Columbus
U.R
Harold Seymour
Delaware
Gladys
Japan Rejects Mobilization Pause in Shanghai Peace Talks
Japan refused to halt mobilization and hostilities preparations in Shanghai, rejecting the second point of the peace plan. The five point proposal also rejected the fifth point on settling disputes under the Kellogg Pact, complicating Anglo American efforts for peace in China. The Japanese reply, submitted to Emperor Hirohito before presenting to British and American envoys, signals a firmer stance amid tensions. Meanwhile Admiral Taylor reported Japanese patrols evacuating Allied defense sectors and renewed bombardment of Woosung fortifications.
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Washington
U.P
Japan
Shanghai
China
Manchuria
Tesides
Hirohito
Tokio
M. M. Taylor
Shanhai
Navy Department
Taylor
Woosung Forta
Houston
Woont
Nomura
TOKLO
U.R
Japan's Reply Hints Ceasefire Upon Chinese Cessation
Introduction to Japan's reply states that hostilities would end if Chinese forces immediately halt their disturbing activities. Japan treats the Manchurian issue as separate from the Shanghai matter and cites the League resolution of December 10. Officials expect Shanghai tensions to ease with these diplomatic exchanges.
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Japan
China
Changhai
League of Nal
Manchuria
Henge
Shanghai
Japanese push into Harbin faces Chinese rout in Manchuria
Japanese forces moved toward Harbin as Chinese troops were routed in battles near Harbin. General Hasbe's expeditionary force led advances from the west with 1,000 troops supported by artillery machine guns and airplanes. Casualties were reported heavy.
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Changchung
Manchuria
U.P
Harbin
Strat City
Hasbe
Tsitsihar
Hasebe
Jiro Toman
Manshhuria
Chinese Defiers Suffer Casualties as Japanese Advance
A U R A Ha dispatch from London reports Chinese defenders in the city taking heavy casualties amid fierce fighting against advancing Japanese forces.
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London
U.R A Ha
London Daily 4 Today
Robbers Loot Bakery After Nighttime Assault in Cleveland
In Cleveland on February 4 a group attacked a bakery, choked and tied a customer, and locked five others in a rear room. They stole $210 from a safe.
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Cleveland
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Grantham
U. S
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