New Credit Bill Clears House Moves to Senate
President Hoover seeks the Emergency Credit and Currency Bill’s quick passage in Congress. Glass and Steagall advocate fast action while Couzens challenges amendments and the Dawes testimony. The measure would relax Federal Reserve credit limits and permit vast new currency, already boosting stock values.
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U.P
Hoover
Congress
House
Senate
Senator Glass
Virginia
Steagall
Alabama
Couzens
Charles G. Dawes
Glass
Federal Reserve
Treasury spokesmen defend credit bill against bank failure fears
Congress members react to a business world reception of the credit bill. Treasury officials argue that enacting the measure will reduce bank failures or end them as a dominant factor in business, countering pessimists who say mere authorization cannot spur borrowing.
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Congress
Treasury
Two Men Rescued After Mine Cave In Near Nelsonville
In Nelsonville on February 17 two miners Lou McCray and Vern Dickens were trapped when the mine entry at Coe Hollow on Route 31 between Nelsonville and Athens collapsed. Dickens suffered severe crush injuries and was feared fatally hurt. McCray had only scratches and bruises. Local residents aided rescue efforts, and both men were taken to Cherrington Hospital in Logan after about an hour of digging.
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Nelsonville
Lou McCray
Vern Dickens
Dickens
Cherrington Hospial
Logan
McCray
Coe Hollow
Athens
Grange Inducts Three In Pomona Degree Ceremony
Pomona Grange conferred the Pomona degree on three candidates Mr and Mrs Ira Whitmore from York Township Grange and Bert Russell of Athens Grange. The ceremony was led by newly elected officers including Grangemaster Harry Jacoby and team captain Hiram Westfall. Afterward 75 members shared a light lunch. County deputy Merwin Mansfield announced a meeting for all masters lecturers and secretaries. County extension agent Thomas H Johnson spoke of special meetings in early March.
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Pomona
Thomas H. Johnson
Weather Summary: Cold Conditions In The Plains And West
Yesterday’s highs reached 82 in New Orleans and 78 in Miami and San Antonio. Today's lows fall to 18 below zero in Winnipeg 14 below in The Pas and 12 below in Devils Lake. In the next 36 hours colder air may move in tonight with Thursday forecast fair but colder.
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New Orleans
Miami
San Antonio
Winnipeg
Devils Lake
Hoover seeks congressional authority to reorganize the executive branch
President Hoover asked Congress for broad power to reorganize the executive branch, arguing overlapping bureaus waste millions. He proposed consolidating agencies under single heads and transferring functions, with executive orders to implement the changes while Congress reviews them.
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Hoover
Congress
Washington
U.P
Today by Arthur Brisbane
The column presents commentary by Arthur Brisbane on current events and public affairs with his distinctive editorial voice and observations.
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Arthur Brisbane
Giannini Wins Big in Trans-America Control Fight
In a transfer of control for Trans-America Corporation, A. P. Giannini, founder of Bank of Italy, captured an overwhelming victory with over 15 million votes from a 24 million turnout, signaling strong east and west interest.
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Los Angeles
Trans-America Corporation
Bank of Italy
A. P. Giannini
Fortune of Thomas Fortune Ryan After Death in 1928
The estate he left behind was valued at about 135 million dollars, a figure he warned was halved by income taxes. The 1929 tax climate likely reduced it further, as many faced heavy levies.
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Thomas Fortune Ryan
Man of Great Energy Thomas Fortune Ryan
A profile of Thomas Fortune Ryan famed for aggressive property acquisitions and profitability. JP Morgan reportedly predicted Ryan could become the richest man in the world if he pursued it. He invested in South African diamond mines and transported diamonds by airplane, outmaneuvering would be robbers, and he was adept at selecting capable associates.
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J. P. Morgan
Ryan
South Africa
Cardozo Appointed to Supreme Court Succeeding Holmes
The president appointed Judge Benjamin N Cardozo to the Supreme Court amid broad approval. Cardozo, of Jewish birth, would be the second person of his faith on the court, a fact noted as stirring interest across the nation.
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Justice Holmes
Benjamin N. Cardozo
Cardozo
Supreme Bench
Japan Expands Military Buildup Amid Shanghai Defense
A Shanghai dispatch describes Chinese forces determined to dig in and die as Japan accelerates arms and personnel deployment. The passage frames a clash of aging versus rising powers with partisan rhetoric about national resolve and retaliation.
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Japan
Shanghai
Attitude of the Japanese to defeat and victory
The author argues that Japan has rarely faced defeat after westernization and has enjoyed easy wins against China and Russia. The piece anticipates how Japan will react to possible defeat, suggesting they may accept it calmly given their depth and youth as a rising Asian power.
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China
Russia
Theodore Roosevelt
Asia
Rockefeller in good health says he is happy to be alive
John D. Rockefeller, in good health again, tells reporters that followers to church he is happy to be alive. The philosopher notes survival as the main takeaway of existence and reflects on past philanthropy. Continued on Page 4.
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John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Escape Fails for Ex Sheriff Barton in Bank Raid Case
Former Blackford County Sheriff Ira Barton narrowly escaped death after attempting to flee police in Portland Indiana. He allegedly aided a Chicago Heights gang in bank robberies including Hartford City and Montpelier while denying Dunkirk involvement. Barton was captured after a confrontation with Deputy Ferguson near his courtroom assault.
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Ind
U.R
Ira Barton
Blackford County
Barton
Chicago Heights
Andy Ferguson
Ferguson
August Ford
Dunkirk
Hartford City
Montpelier
Rise In Sales Tax Discussed By Mills And Lawmakers
Washington February 17 Democratic leaders on the House Ways and Means Committee dismissed Mills proposed tax ideas as insufficient to balance the budget. They favor a broad manufacturers sales tax to raise most revenue, with Mills estimating two percent could yield 600 million though many exemptions would hinder administration. Food and clothing would be exempt except luxury items.
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U.R
House
Ways and Means
Rainey
Mills
Couple Robs Ohio Bank in Osgood Heist
Sheriff McBride asks Ohio and Indiana towns to search for a young man and a girl who robbed the Osgood State Bank in Osgood Ohio Tuesday night. They forced cashier August A Richert to surrender $1000 and fled in a roadster with Indiana plates.
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U.P
Ohio
Indiana
Sam McBride
Osgood State Bank
Osgood, C
August A. Richert
Senate Defeats $750 Million Federal Relief Bill
The Senate defeated the LaFollette Costigan bill 48 to 35 ending direct federal relief for the needy for now. The measure would have created 375 million for state relief and 375 million for highway construction. President Hoover’s position favored veto and Republicans largely opposed the bill. Democrats split 19 for and 21 against.
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Senate
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Automobile firms and roads indicted over discriminatory freight rates
A Federal grand jury in Detroit indicted four auto manufacturers Desoto, Reo, Olds, and Dodge along with New York Central and Grand Trunk Railroads on Inter-State Commerce and Elkins Act violations. Maximum fines total 3,450,000. Indictments follow months of inquiry into pricing practices.
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Desoto Motor Company
Reo Motor Car Company
Olds Motor Car Company
Dodge Motor Company
New York Central
Grand Trunk
Campaign to curb hoarding money in Ohio set to begin
In Columbus on Thursday an organized drive against hoarding money by Ohioans will start with a meeting of the Anti Hoarding Committee named by Frank B. McMillin. Col. Frank Knox of the Chicago Daily News and Hoover committee aims to enlist Ohioans to circulate hidden dollars.
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Columbus
U.P
Thumbs Ride With Dave Ingalls Records Quick trip
In Cleveland from Washington 16 miles in one hour and 35 minutes the hitchhiker rider named Will writes. He praises Dave Ingalls assistant secretary of the interior and remarks on John Garner while noting Democratic strength this year.
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Washington
Dave Ingalls
The
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Newton Baker
John Garner
Will
Friends Back John Garner for President
Friends of Speaker John Garner of Texas formally enter him into the Democratic presidential race. Senators Morris Sheppard and Tom Connally said the Texas delegation would present his name to the Democratic National Convention. Garner disclaims involvement and expresses amusement at the proposal while noted for his amiable, firm leadership in the House.
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Washington
U.R
John Garner
Texas
Morris Sheppard
Tom Connally
Garner
Carrie Shuttleworth Dies at 51 in Columbus
Mrs. Carrie Shuttleworth aged 51 died at White Cross Hospital Columbus after a long illness. She ran a variety store in New Straitsville since her husband’s death two years ago and was active in church and relief work. She led church groups and served as recording secretary for two lodges. Her nephew George N. Lahz’s burial preceded her confinement by illness. She leaves her mother and three sisters with arrangements pending.
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New Straitsville
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Rebecca
Pythian
Relief Activi
George N. La#hz
Shuttleworth
Temperature Rises in Southern Ohio as Readings Hit 56
Southern Ohio temperatures climbed to 56 at 9 30 am up three degrees from yesterday’s high of 53. The low earlier Tuesday was 46, with Monday night at 28. One tenth inch of rain noted by county observer Mrs C N France. Hocking River fell to 4.2 feet by 9 am.
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Ohio
C. N. France
Hocking
Ireland counts votes in record general election
Tabulation of ballots in Ireland’s general election was underway today as voters cast a sober orderly balloting. Complete returns on Eamon de Valera’s presidential bid may not be known until Saturday.
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Ireland
Bulbin
Irish Free State
Eamon de Valera
Miners and officials debate relief work and road plans
Nelsonville leaders hear Herman Theisen Karl Gardner and David Watkins discuss miners concerns with operators in Southern Ohio coal fields. Governor White says state relief is limited funds and Route 31 upgrades will be pursued. road contracts and paving projects boost local employment and brick plant activity.
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Herman Theisen
Karl Gardner
David Watkins
C. H. Bartlett
Nelsonville
Hocking
Sunday Creek
Miners’ Scale Committee
Ohio
Hoover pledged delegates slate shaping in Columbus
Postmaster General Walter F. Brown arrived in Columbus to confer with Ed D. Schorr and Republican leaders on arranging the slate of Hoover pledged delegates for the Republican National Convention.
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Columbus
Walter F. Brown
Ed D. Schorr
Republican State Central Committee
Miner Rescued After 12 Hours Buried in Mine Debris
ST. CLAIR Pa Feb 17 rescuers saved John Peterick 28 a miner alive after they removed 35 feet of debris from a cave in where he was entombed for 12 hours rescuers worked through the night to reach him and bring him out.
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ST. Clair
John Peterick
Two Men Die in Separate Robberies in Cleveland
Cleveland police report two men were shot to death Tuesday night in separate robberies, one victim identified as the father of a four year old child.
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Cleveland
Train service abandonment sought in Ohio
The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway Company filed an application seeking sanction from the Public Utilities Commission to wholesale abandon its passenger train service in Ohio.
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Columbus
Public Utilities Commission
Ohio
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway Company
Baby Girl Found Abandoned on Warren Doorstep
In Warren on February 17 a three pounds three ounce newborn girl was found on a doorstep and is under medical care as doctors battle to save her life.
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Warren
State Office Building Work Delayed by Elevator Strike
Columbus February 17 35 elevator workers strike over carpenters hanging elevator doors delaying completion of the new State Office Building and prompting labor disruption notes.
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Columbus
State Office
Police hunt Samuel Payton after fatal shooting in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on February 17 police sought Samuel Payton age 4 after Mrs Pauline Norman age 25 was found shot and critically wounded. The shooting followed Payton following Mrs Norman into a kitchen during a visit by the Normans to the Paytons.
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Cincinnati
Samuel Payton
Pauline Norman
Parachutist Dies After Failed Jump in Los Angeles
Rol M Lane, 47, a longtime parachute jumper with 1800 jumps, plummets from a building floor during a stunt in Los Angeles. He had begun parachute jumping in 1900s, and the fall ends in his death as he struggles to open his closed chute just seconds before impact.
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Los Angeles
Rollie M. Lane
Lane
Killer Serves on Murder Jury Caught After 29 Years
George Presnell alias George Miller, 50, long known in Centerville Iowa as a juror and local official, is charged with murder for the 1903 killing of Lewis Buchanan in Bakersfield North Carolina.
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George Miller
Centerville
Lewis Buchanan
Bakersfield
N. C
Hartman Theater to be wired for sound motion pictures
The Hartman Theater in Columbus, the last remaining legitimate playhouse in the city, is to receive sound film wiring. For 20 years it has shown top stage productions to Central Ohio and features many of America's greatest actors.
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Hartman Theater
Central
Ohio
America
Debuchi Warns Japan On Responsibility For Americans
Ambassador Debuchi warned the Japanese foreign office from Washington that the United States may hold Japan responsible for any American lives endangered by hostilities in Shanghai's International Settlement. He stated responsibility would be fixed on Japan regardless of whether the threat comes from Japanese or Chinese gunfire. No state department note had been sent.
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TOKIO
United States
Japan
Shanghai
Katsuji Debuchi
Foreign Office
Washington
American State Department
Sone
Peace talks under way as Shanghai shelling widens casualties
Japanese and Chinese authorities pressed for a cease fire as Shanghai faced three weeks of bombardment. Talks between Japanese representatives and the 10th Chinese Army aim to withdraw the 19th Army from the Chapel sector and push Japanese forces back inside the Settlement. Foreign concern grows as shells hit the foreign quarter, including a wharf in Hongkew killing two British sailors.
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Shanghats
China
Pesca
Shang
Shanghai
Hongkew
Briton Aboard Damaged Ship Dies in Shanghai Shelling
Two British aviators struck by a shell in the International Settlement Shanghai died of their injuries. One shell killed two Chinese wounded seven in the nearby area. Casualties occurred entirely within the settlement amid bombardment as troops waited a major offensive in the Chapei sector.
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Shanghai
Admiralty
Kew
Mongkew
U. S
Chapei
League backs US stance on Shanghai protection amid Japanese ultimatum
Geneva reports indicate the League of Nations will support American policy on protection of foreign lives and property in Shanghai after a new Japanese ultimatum to China. The League Council’s note to Japan aligns with Secretary of State Stimson’s January 7 demand that existing agreements be respected.
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League of Nations
League
Shanghai
League Council
Japan
Stimson
French Premier Laval Ousted Amid Crisis and Disarmament
Paris reports Laval forced to resign after Senate demand as Paul Doumer becomes designate in a government without a head. Unemployment, financial woes at home, and lack of results from Laval’s Washington visit cited as causes in Far-Eastern crisis and Disarmament Conference context.
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Paris
Paul Doumer
France
Senate
Pierre Laval
Washington
Oberlin College Students Back Mock Democratic Convention
Oberlin College students voted about three to one to hold a mock Democratic National Convention this year instead of the usual Republican assembly. The shift ends an 68 year tradition and signals a strong Democratic year, observers say.
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G. O. P. Oberlin
Oberlin College
Lege
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