Chicago gang war deaths rise as police claim drive on city
Chicago police report two murders and three shootings during a broad city drive against gang activity. About 1,000 arrests included many suspects with prior records, while gang leaders avoided capture. Police intend to continue the crackdown amid ongoing street violence. In Los Angeles, Caltech plans a 200 inch telescope project in Pasadena, promising major advances for astronomy.
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Chicago
Ganglana
No Man’s Land
Maine
Blazta
Anthony Kilburg
Los Angeles
Feb. S
California Institute of Technology
Pasadenia
Fed Farm Board Delays Meeting on Wheat Stabilization Plan
The Federal Farm Board postponed its meeting to authorize a $25 million rain stabilization corporation to control surplus wheat. Observers say the move signals the first real test of the administration's farm relief program amid tight markets and limited export prospects.
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Washington
Federal Farm Board
Tomorw
Local Doctor Named Defendant in $40,000 Suit
In Cleveland, Dr. Est J. Watzl, reported missing, is named defendant in a $40,000 damages suit filed in Common Pleas Court. Plaintiff James J. McGranahan sues for injuries allegedly suffered by wife Mary Horvath McGranahan and seeks damages.
Bargains Today In Classifieds From The Messenger
In Nelsonville a Michrola priced at 150 dollars is offered for 27 fifty. Jersey calves and a Jersey cow with heifer calf are listed. Also 100 pound bags of re ground nitrate of soda are advertised at a favorable price.
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Messenger
Nelsonville
Ile
Building A Cosmic Eye A Philosophical Holdup
A compact feature surveys the human needs of food sleep and oxygen while exploring a philosophical take on modern existence. It reflects on how a tangible cosmic perspective shapes daily life and thought.
Wonders and the limits of human knowledge
The text compares humanity to a microbe on a grain of sand at the ocean’s edge and argues that while wonders of the nebulae may be revealed, humans remain ignorant about the true nature of the earth and the meaning of distant worlds and stars beyond.
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Pacific
Ocean
Bank Hold Up at Los Angeles Branch Described
A Black note bearer handed a demand note to a cashier at the Los Angeles Security-First National Bank on Vermont Avenue. The note warned against heroics and claimed the robber had 20 years of “oil spotter” expertise with nitro and dynamite, signaling serious intent.
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Los Angeles
First National Bank
Vermont Avenue
Robber with dynamite flees after standoff at store
A man described as a Negro displayed dynamite and nitroglycerin during a holdup attempt. The cashier handed over about $1,400 and the suspect, remaining silent, blocked the door with wood and exited, with further details continued on page 4.
Big liquor conspiracy uncovered in prohibition era
The Chicago Herald and Examiners reports a federal probe found a vast liquor conspiracy involving over 150 people from New York to Los Angeles and about 60 million dollars worth of alcohol diverted from government sources. Investigators traced 4 million gallons through Chicago and New York with shipments to other major cities. An aggressive plug points to Alexander G. Jamie as leading figure behind disclosures.
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Chicago
U.P
Chicago Herald and Examiners Today
New York
Los Angeles
Alexander G. Jamie
The
Herald and Examiner
Kansas City
San Francisco
Milady
Newspaper Men Gather in Columbus for Weeklong Meet
Newsmen from across the state converge in Columbus for annual newspaper week beginning February 10. U P report notes editors and journalists discuss industry issues and share innovations during the event.
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Columbus
U.P
Days Will Not Try To Change Appropriation
A terse report states officials will not seek changes to the current appropriation. No further details are provided about the decision or involved agencies.
Hearings Planned On Prohibition Enforcement and Amendments
Plan calls for testimony from prominent veterans invited to speak as Congress considers seven bills to modify or repeal the Eighteenth Amendment. The $33,000,000 prohibition enforcement appropriation is maintained in Treasury funds with moves to shift enforcement to the Justice Department. Senate hearings begin amid tariff concerns and a high chance of a conference compromise before adjournment.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Treasury Department
Phipps
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
Treasury
Justice Department
House
Judiciary Committee
Drys
Harris
Georgia
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House Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Charles Evans Hughes
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Michigan Man Aims for Arraignment in Gruesome Murder
Forest E. Weaver, 29, faced arraignment in Muskegon on a charge of murdering Gladys Erhardt, a 20-year-old divorcee. Authorities said Weaver confessed after the body was found cut into pieces buried in snow, allegedly following a skiing dispute over love.
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Muskegon Mich
U.P
Forest
E. Weaver
Gladys Erhardt
Iriday
William ‘Tissue
Weaver
Tissue
Sidhdart
Three Men Kidnap Traction Agent in Indianapolis Heist
Three men abducted William Gerard traction agent as he carried $5,000 to deposit in a bank. Gerard was seized near the traction terminal station and the car sped northward while a police squad pursued.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William Gerard
Gerard
Traction Terminal
Pat Roche Faces a City Thirteen Years of Graft and Fear
Bruce Catton profiles Pat Roche chief investigator for the state's attorney in Chicago. Roche says graft could yield 1 600 000 annually but he takes 6000 and has not collected it. He notes gangsters have offered 60 000 a week to lay off and cites rotten politics as Chicago’s core problem. He believes immediate, fearless police action and witness protection could clean up the city in a few hours of intense effort.
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Patrick J. Roche
State's Attorney’s Office
Chicago
Pat Roche
State's Attorney's Office
Roche
Underworld
Lke
Labor leaders push to defeat Senator Grundy in Pennsylvania
In Philadelphia labor leaders urged a coalition with agriculture to defeat Senator Joseph R. Grundy in the upcoming election. The appeal followed earlier calls by Senators Schall and Brookhart, who urged unseating Grundy for Senate actions affecting Pennsylvania. A resolution to mobilize labor for his defeat was passed by acclamation.
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Philadelphia
U.P
United States
Pennsylvania
Joseph R. Grundy
Senate
Thomas PD. Schall
Minnesota
William S. Ware
Smith W. Brookhart
Iowa
Senator Grundy
French airliner crashes near London kills two on honeymoon
A French Goliath airliner en route from Paris to London crashed in flames near Marden Kent. Two dead were British honeymooners Mr and Mrs Hodges. Four others injured including passenger Mr Curzon.
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London
Paris
Marden
Kent
Man Pleads Not Guilty on Drunkenness Charge
John Barnhart entered a not guilty plea at arraignment before Magistrate Carl H Porter. He was bound over to the Athens County Grand Jury on a $200 bond. In default of bond, Barnhart was committed to jail.
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Carl H. Porter
John Barnhart
Athens County Grand Jury
Barnhart
Plead Guilty Gilbraiths Fined in County Case
Richard Gilbraith and Harland Gilbraith pleaded guilty before Justice L W Sanders on a charge of possession of intoxicating liquor. Each man was fined 100 dollars and jailed in Athens County Jail for inability to pay. Deputies Fred Heck Wilson Ator and Constable Willard Guess conducted the arrests.
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Richard Gilbraith
Harland Gilbraith
Justice of the Peace
L. W. Sanders
Athens County
Fred Heck
Wilson Ator
Willard Guess
Tax Time Ends in Athens County Tax Collection
Athens County ends December tax collection with books to be certified to County Auditor J Clyde Edmonson by County Treasurer W F Moler. Unpaid taxes will be delinquent with a 10 percent penalty. While figures are unavailable, officials expect a large total.
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Athens County
J. Clyde Edmundson
W. Fe, Moler
Moler
Aged Woman Daggett Dies at Athens Home
Martha Jane Daggett 78 dies at 36 North High Street Athens from infirmities of old age. She lived with daughter-in-law Mrs Daggett for 26 years. son W V Daggett, Athens businessman, died ten years ago. Survived by brother W T Powers Naquoketa IA sister Mrs Edward Twiss Temiskton BC Canada nephew Mick Twiss Athens businessman two half brothers Harry Prench Naquoketa IA Frank Prench Preston IA and grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at Daggett residence Rev A Y Wilcox officiating burial Mt Calvary Cemetery.
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Martha Jane Daggett
W. V. Daggett
North High Street
Mrs. Daggett
Athens
W. TP. Dowers
Naquoketa
Edward ‘Twiss
Temipton
British Columbia
Canada
Mick. Twiss
Harry Prench
Frank Prench
Preston
Daggett
A. Y. Wilcox
Athens Presbyterian Church
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Goan Borer 10 Advance to Other States
Ohio's corn borer invasion threatens Michigan and Indiana as experts forecast spread to Kentucky and West Virginia by 1930 end. Sk. Co. Cotton cites infestations across Ohio and hints at a parasitic remedy after years of failed quarantines and winter burning practices.
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Columbus
Kentucky
West Virginia
Tuinoia
Sk. Co. Cotton
Plant Industry
Ohio
Michigan
Lake Erie
Ontario
Indiana
Tinois
Parkersburo
W. Va
Ohio River
Washington County
Alvision
America
US proposes new battleship to Britain under secrecy
Logan man Harry Lane is critically injured after being found unconscious near Logan. He claims he was struck by a man but cannot name him. Separately, U S officials leak a secret draft proposing one new American battleship to replace an older vessel, sparking protests and denials.
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Harry Lane
Lancaster Hospital
Lane
George Green
London
United States
Great Britain
America
Japan
Arkansas
Wyoming
Henry L. Stimson
United Press
Stimson
Census Office Opened in Athens For 1930 Federal Work
The 1930 federal census office for the Tenth Ohio District was established today in the Athens Federal Building. L. W. Roberts supervises with a team ready in two rooms on the second floor. Miss Mabel Rose named as stenographer. Appointments by the Federal Census Bureau required. Registration work to start in spring.
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Ohio Congressional District
Athens Federal Building
L. W. Roberts
Stewart Entrants Win Farm Prizes
Howard 8 Starlin, Ervin Merrick, and Ruthanna Merrick of Stewart won second, third, and fourth prizes at the annual potato show during Arm Week in Columbus. Prizes included fertilizer and a dusting gun. Six Athens County 4 H Club members exhibited six pecks of potatoes that had won earlier at the county fair and were stored at Ohio State University before display.
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Howard
Starlin
Ervin Merrick
Ruthanna Merrick
Stewart
Arm
Columbus
Athens County
4-H
Athens
Ohio State University
Henry Stoltz released after paying fine in chicken theft case
Henry Stoltz of Jacksonville was released from Athens County Jail today after paying his $50 fine and costs incurred for a chicken stealing charge.
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Henry Stoltz
Jacksonville
Athens County
Train Hits Car at Crossing Kills Two In Ohio
Two people were killed and two seriously injured when an Erie Railroad train struck an automobile at a grade crossing in Galion. The deceased were Garnett Hazen, 22, of Galion, and Bernard Keith, 32, of Crestline. Injured were Dorothy Crane, 24, Galion, and Williard Klann, 30, Crestline, not expected to survive.
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Galion
U.P
Erie Railroad
Garnett Hazen
Bernard Keith
Crestline
Dorothy Crane
Williard Klann
Oldest Knight of Pythias to receive 50-year jewel
John H. Pop Wilson 92 of New Lexington will travel to Logan February 17 to receive a 50-year jewel from the Logan Masonic Lodge for 59 years of membership. A Knights of Pythias banquet honored his 92nd birthday here last week.
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New Lexington
John
Pop” Wilson
Knight of Pythias Lodge
Perry County
Logan
Logan Masonic Lodge
Knights of Pythian Lodge
Wilson
Lancaster Man Released After Check Settlement
A. K. Schwenk of Lancaster was released from jail after paying a 1166 dollar check and court costs. W. T. Martin of Pleasanton, holder of the check for cattle purchase, withdrew the charge upon full settlement.
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Lancaster
A. K. Schwenk
Athens County
W. T. Martin
Pleasanton
Schwenk
Pope's Denunciation of Soviet Policy Held Up
Rome February 10. Pope Pius had planned a round denunciation of Soviet policy toward religion months ago but delayed it after Vatican learned of possible softening in Moscow. Informal talks and efforts by Italian and foreign laymen sought indirect Moscow Vatican relations.
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Rome
U.P
Pius
Vatican
Moscow
Holy Sea
George Chiccherin
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