Prohibition Hearings Shape as Anti Prohibitionists Testify
Warehouse hearing room hears Mary Norton and others urging repeal or modification of the Eighteenth Amendment. Magazine writer Walter W. Weed claims widespread corruption among law enforcement and officials, including Michigan governor and Detroit judges, linked to a Detroit bootlegger party.
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Grahart
Walter W. Weeed
Petroit
Detrotti
Presidents and Their Wives booklet offered by Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger advertises a booklet titled Presidents and Their Wives illustrated with pictures and biographies of all U S presidents. It explains the presidents, their terms, politics, religion, education, births, family, and histories, available for ten cents with a coupon. A separate note mentions a safe-crack incident at Grand Union Tea Company with $122 taken from a safe.
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Grand Union Tea Company
Athens Messenger
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White House
United States
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Coli
Republican Day Stand Reiterated by Hurley at Lincoln Dinner
Secretary of War Patrick J. Hurley reaffirmed the Republican Party stance on prohibition before 5110 National Republican Club members at the Hotel Astor. He dismissed nullification claims and said the party remains faithful to constitutional principles and traditions. Other speakers included Jacob Gould Schurman and William M. Upton of Harvard.
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Russia’s Private Banks Back Cuban Loan Amid Global Tensions
Arthur Crisbane critiques international finance as Chase National Bank secures an eighty million dollar loan to Cuba while warning of Russia’s provocative posture. He notes Europe’s arms race, warns of potential raids, and envisions how targeted strikes on Paris London or New York could reshape power.
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Leningrad
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England
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Four Shot Dead In New York Streets By Four Executions
Four self-appointed executioners gunned down Carmine Barrell and May Smith on a New York sidewalk. The victims, a dance hall hostess from Wilkes-Barre, Pa., died before the killers could reenter their car. Detectives theorize Barrell breached an underworld code by attempting to take another man’s sweetheart.
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Hoover Party Enters Into Fishing Contest
In LONG KEY Florida on February 12 the Hoover entourage joins a fishing contest. Mrs Elaraus Stone, wife of Justice Stone, reportedly lands a monster 84 pound sailfish after a long fight that began at 4 pm and extended past sunset. The Washington anglers claim the largest catch by their sailing colony in recent weeks.
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Opposition to Hughes Grows in the Senate
The article reports rising Senate opposition to Charles Evans Hughes's Supreme Court appointment. Opponents claim private pressure shifted votes, while Hughes supporters led by Republican Floor Leader Watson insist on delaying any decision and seek a Senate majority to block confirmation.
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iSite
Charles Evans
United States Supreme Court
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Hughes
Watson
Senate
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Guttein
Ex-Klan Leader Attacks Churches In Speech
Clyde M. Osborns former leader of the Ku Klux Klan spoke at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Youngstown on February 13. He warned of danger from Protestant churches influencing politics while praising separation of church and state and lamenting Catholic influence.
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Walitieg
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Eran Idragon
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America
Chicago Faces Rising Unpaid Worker Strain After City Clash
On the tenth day after the City Council ordered Mayor Thompson to work with the Rebel Committee led by Silas H. Attawn, city administration and the Strawn faction clashed while over 43,000 unpaid municipal workers faced growing desperation. Rumors, denied by Thompson and aides, spread that he planned to sail from New Orleans to Tampa Florida.
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New Orleans
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Attacks Sparked by Resignation Amid D A R Controversy
A garbled report describes renewed accusations against the D A R leadership after a resignation by Jr. Valeria 1, a sociologist and educator from New York. It claims charges of militarism and unproven misconduct against the organization and its workers.
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Woman Urges Vote To Test Day Sentiment On Prohibition
Mary Korbon and Norton urge adoption of a referendum plan to test the mood on a constitutional amendment tied to prohibition. Norton argues for direct popular vote on the proposed Eighteenth Amendment and two thirds Congress approval.
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Eens
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Rire
Antiquity mound reveals temples and fortifications
A large exhibit describes an archaeological mound near Jericho uncovering layers from Philistine and Judean periods. Finds include temples associated with Dagan and Ishitar, a Roman church site, and Crusade era remains. Crowd applauds as officials steer orderly proceedings.
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Trial Granted For Gilbert Cooper In Cedarville Kite Case
Columbus reports Gilbert Cooper of Cedarville was granted a new trial after a prior life sentence for the kiteing death of Caleb Hitchcock at Massey Creek near Santa. Industrial leaders debate prohibition with Du Pont presenting questions to voters in Delaware and nationwide.
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Receivers to sell Aay-Glo property in Athens
Private sale of the Jay-Glo Corporation assets in Athens follows receivership. The court ordered appointment of receivers and will accept bids from interested parties, with the contract awarded to the most responsive bidder by the judge at a later date.
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Ba Broumhy Juntore Jude
Saluniay Morte
600 Miners Strike at Powhatan Over Wage Cut
Six hundred miners at Powhatan walk out in protest of a wage reduction. Others may join in a sympathy walkout as labor unrest spreads to adjacent mines. The event centers on Lil Andrews of Paisley and David Martin of Cleveland, with broader ties to the Women’s Reform movement and local charges of criminal syndicalism.
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Naval Powers Discuss Tonnage At London Conference
A London meeting today focused on naval tonnage as Allied powers seek agreed limits. Delegates including Prime Minister Atwebon Wal and Secretary Sibrads discussed ship classes such as battleships cruisers and submarines and noted any final tonnage figures would be officially released later.
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Mrs. E. H. Woodyard Die at Home in Mansfield
Mrs. E H Woodyard widow of E H Woodyard died at her Mansfield home following illness. She leaves a husband a daughter Cora and several siblings including Mrs Mary Hooper and Taniah Crouch. The funeral is set for Sunday at 2 PM at the church.
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Rioters Starve AIA Amid Fresh Political Turmoil
Fragmentary report describes rioters linked to the Mau organization threatening government change and disrupting food supplies since December 28. Authorities report injuries and several arrests as clashes flare in Samoa amid calls for reform.
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Atnay
Revirnimant
Tha Mau
Jlo
Neltien Samoa
Willis Del Delaware State Legislator Veteran Passes
Retired farmer and uncle of the late Senator Frank Willis of Delaware County, a World War I veteran, died after a long illness. He served eleven terms as a representative in the state legislature and was a prominent figure in local politics.
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Delaware County
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Oxen and home decor ad from The Messenger
Classifieds note affordable items including oxen, farm acreage near Athens, decorative services, and an ivory baby bed for eight dollars. The ad promotes a key to your automobile and furniture refinishing at low prices.
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