Tariff Delay Shows Uneasy Business Wakeup in Washington
President Hoover met with six congressional leaders at the White House breakfast to press for prompt action on the tariff bill. Leaders warned that Senate inaction risks upheaval in business and possible reductions in existing commodity rates. The discussion highlighted partisan hurdles as the administration seeks swift passage of tariff revisions and pending appropriation bills.
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Washington
U.R
Hoover
Senate
House
White House
Watson
McNary
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Longworth
Tilson
Walter Newton
Dilla
Boy Killed as Feuding Gangs End Armistice
In Elsmere Kentucky two youth gangs agreed to suspend fighting after Melvin Portwood, 15, was shot and killed a day earlier by Miller Corbin, 14, who allegedly fired at Portwood while claiming he was aiming at a rabbit. Corbin was detained on murder charges.
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Elsmere
U.R
Melvin Portwood
Portwood
Coyington
Miller Corbin
Donald
Hanna
Graven
Mougey
Slater
Donaold
Mengey
Orrville
Blue
Melvin
Conald
Sugar Creek
Orrville Road
Pine Street
Wayne County
Merger Looms Between Gulf States Steel and ARM
Negotiations between Gulf States Steel and the American Rolling Mill Company intensified as a probable merger. Gulf States, a licensee of ARM patents, has operated under a close working agreement with ARM for years.
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Gulf States Steel and
American Rolling Mill
New York
U.R
Gulf States Steel Company
American Rolling Mill Company
Gulf States
Gibson Guitar Offered Today In Classifieds
Classified ad notes a Gibson guitar for sale and a six room modern house with bath and garage listed at 4500 dollars. Also mentions five fresh cows including Jerseys and Durhams for sale and a room to rent on North Hill.
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the Messenger
Yeomeone
North Hill
Ohio Governor Praises Education at Ohio University Anniversary
Governor Myers Y. Cooper in Alumni Memorial Auditorium lauded a $3,000,000 education appropriation increase for the coming year and praised Ohio University on its 126th anniversary. He cited Dr. Manasseh Cutler and General Rufus Putnam as founders and urged continued dedication to education for world peace and opportunity. The speech highlighted the university’s rise to prominence and honored its early leaders.
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Ohio
Myers Y. Cooper
Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Ohio University
Manasseh Cutler
Northwest Territory
Doctor Cutler
Rufus Putnam
Tiffin
United States
Cooper
Dr. Cutler
General Putnam
Hughes Leads Court News and Ford's New Plan
Today by Arthur Brisbane reports on Mr Hughes as Chief Justice, whisky page one feature, Henry Ford unveiling a new plan, and Philadelphia's top achievements. The items appear as brief, period-voiced notes with emphasis on notable figures and innovations.
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Mr. Hughes
Henry Ford
Hughes Named Chief Justice With Public Service Dedication
The people gain a chief justice of high ability, deep legal knowledge, and integrity. Mr Hughes leaves a lucrative private practice worth 500000 dollars yearly to serve in the nation’s highest court, accepting modest government pay.
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Hughes
Senator Norris Attacks Hughes Over Corporate Sympathies
Norris and fellow critics oppose Hughes claiming undue sympathy with big business. The speaker argues that large corporations effectively govern the United States, asserting that anyone unaware of this is uninformed.
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Norris
Mr. Hughes
United States
Respect for Supreme Court Power and Citizen Thought
The piece argues against worshipping judges while affirming the need to respect the Constitution’s interpreters. It cautions citizens not to surrender personal judgment and notes that 120,000,000 Americans exceed any single institution or entity, including corporations, the Court, and the presidency.
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Supreme Court
Corporations
Whisky Front Pages Through Arizona Passage
A brief item notes how long front pages will devote to whisky as a travel snippet mentions passing through Arizona. The readable text focuses on a transit moment and a beverage theme without detailed events or dates.
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Arizona
Toledo shooting leaves man dead in gun duel
In Toledo on February 18 Dana Watson aged 38 from Fairmont West Virginia was shot to death while his brother Myron 21 was captured after a running gun duel with Paul Ringle a veteran city detective.
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Toledo
U.R
Dana Watson
Fairmont
W. Va
Myron
Paul Ringle
Ex-California Congressman Charged With Obtaining Confidential Information
Marion Devries former California congressman and Customs Court of Appeals judge faced the Senate Lobby Committee on charges of obtaining confidential information from the Customs Bureau. The hearing occurred in Washington on February 18 and centers on alleged use of government data for personal benefit.
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Washington
U.R
Marion Devries
California
Customs Court of Appeals
Senate Lobby Committee
Customs Bureau
Loss of $1400 in Wild Tale Confidence Scam
Near Port Clinton on February 18, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Andrews fell for a confidence game. A man claiming car trouble and another claiming an inheritance offered 39 000 for the Lincowski family to be entrusted to the Andrews. The couple withdrew $1400 and handed it to the two men, who swapped it for a box containing only paper.
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Port Clinton
Paul Andrews
Andrews
John Kulik
Lincowski
Lincowekki
Ohio University hosts governor and Bryan at campus gathering
About three thousand attendees greet the state's chief executive as Governor Cooper and Ohio University President Bryan attend a ceremony. The event features performances by the Ohio University Men's Glee Club and the university band led by Curtisa W. Janssen. Prof. Harry L. Ridenour of Baldwin Wallace College is introduced as new president of the Ohio University General Alumni Association.
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Bryan
Ohio University Men's Glee Club
Victorsburg
School of Music
Ohio University
Curtisa W. Janssen
Cooper
Ewing Hall
Harry L. Ridenour
Baldwin-Wallace College
Berea
Ohio University General Alumni Association
Ridenour
Liberal Arts
College of Education
Crews Resaue Admiral Benson Crew Off Peacock Spit
In a 40 mile per hour gale at Astoria Oregon the life saving crews removed all but captain C C Graham three mates and the radio operator from the grounded vessel Admiral Benson near Peacock Spit.
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Astoria
Ore
U.P
Admiral Benson
Peacock Spit
C. C. Graham
Fire crew discovers dummy mannequins amid Cleveland blaze
In a dawn fire at a French apparel shop, firefighters carry out smoldering figures to air. Battalion Chief Patrick Reddy orders ambulances, but dismisses the women as mannequins when the driver asks. Firefighters recover the dummies and finish the blaze.
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Cleveland
Tech
U.P
Patrick Reddy
Reddy
Anntler Plane Liquor Run Sparks Ice Landing Raid
Sheriff Cal Shue leads a pursuit after a monoplane unloading contraband liquor on the ice off Sandusky Bay. The plane fled when spotted. deputies capture two of six drivers while several cases remain with officers. Authorities seek Canadian help to identify the aircraft and halt the operation along the lake shore.
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Canada
Cal Shue
Lake Shore
Sheriff Shue
Sandusky Bay
Shue
Plante
Toledo Justice Issues Warrant in Bribery Case
Justice J H Cole of Whitehouse issues a warrant for Mrs Louis Gross 50 after her complaint led to the Monday arrest of two Toledo constables on bribery charges. The same officers Bohnaack and Wood were to serve the warrant after being released on 500 dollar bonds.
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Toledo
U.R
J. H. Cole
Whitehouse
Louis Gross
Cole
Gross
Sergt
C. H. Pieper
Edward Bohnaack
Howard Wood
Radio Silence Maintained as Benson Sails Losses Reported
The Benson showed no radio signals during the night. Her generator failed and her hold filled with water. The radio operator used batteries last and they were believed to be low, with efforts to conserve power continuing.
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Benson
Deer Park Officials Faulted for Municipal Law Ignorance
Hamilton County village of Deer Park faced sharp criticism in a state examination report filed with the State Auditor. J D Breese said examiners found widespread ignorance of municipal law among village officials during audits from September 30, 1925, to December 9, 1929, noting most officials had never seen a municipal code.
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Columbus
U.R
Deer Park
Hamilton County
Tracy
J. D. Breese
Breese
Founders Day Observed By Athens High P T A
Athens High School P T A marked Founders Day with a candle pageant representing home, school, church and state. Mrs. Q C Bird urged clothing and funds for district children. Herman Humphrey spoke on Radio in the Schools. A birthday cake sale benefited the state relief fund. Next meeting set for March 3.
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Athens High School
Parent-Teacher Association
Q. C. Bird
Athens
South East Ohio
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Missing Ohio University student sought in East
Athens police join federal and eastern states authorities in a search for George Kovalchick Campbell missing from Ohio University. No trace after his disappearance as river dredging continues on the Hocking River. friends think he may have drowned after being dismissed from the university following poor grades.
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Athens
George Kovalchick
Campbell
Ohio University
Hocking
Kovalchick
Acen
Michael O’mellen
Bank Robber Captured After Drug Store Hold Up Arrested
William Shields, 26, was turned over to Columbus prosecutors to stand trial for alleged bank robbery. He aided in the capture of Charles Hannick and John Lord, both linked to the slaying of Patrolman Carl Sherman in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
U.R
Ray T. Miller
John C. Cheater
Columbus
William Shields
Shields
Cincinnati
Charles Hannick
Carl Sherman
Hannick
John Lord
George Williams
Sherman
Norris Pushes Sweeping Probe Into Prohibition Enforcement
Senate Judiciary Chair George W. Norris demands a large scale inquiry into prohibition enforcement. He says politics tainted officer selections and aims to cleanse the federal liquor service while urging President Hoover to remove enforcement from political influence. The proposal splits the Senate amid sharp debate and private talks before the next committee meeting.
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Washington
U.R
Prohibition
George ‘W. Norris
Senate Judiciary Committee
Congress
Hoover
Norris
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Two Die in Crash Near Lagrange Indiana
Bryan Indiana reported two killed and three injured when a car struck a telephone pole near Lagrange late Monday. Victims were Mrs. Alice Byers 60 of Farmer and Mrs. Buri Byers 13 formerly of Farmer now of Three Rivers Michigan. Driver was Buri Byers. injuries included his daughter Alice Elaine 11 with a broken arm and two nephews. One occupant escaped unharmed.
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Bryan
Lagrange
Ind
Alice Byers
Farmer
Buri Byers
Three Rivers
Mich
Alice Elaine
Athena interests may bid on Ray- Glo stove plant
Time for bids on the Ray- Glo Corporation, recently placed in receivership by creditors, has been extended to 5 pm Wednesday. The Chicago area deal, awarded to the Cleveland Co-operative Stove Company, was not confirmed by Special Judge Harley M. Whitcraft, who granted the extension upon local interest requests.
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Ray- Glo Corporation
Athena
Cleveland Co-operative Stove Company
Cleveland
Dwight Williams
Athens
W. B. Breese
Columbus
Harley M. Whitcraft
Whitcraft
French Naval Delegate Recalled from London
George Leygues minister of marine in the Tardieu Cabinet and ranking French delegate at the five power naval conference was recalled to Paris today leaving London at 4 p.m. Alme Joseph Defleuriau becomes the ranking delegate as he succeeds Leygues.
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London
U.P
George Leygues
Tardieu
Paris
Alme Joseph Defleuriau
Pti
Cead
Japan
France
NTS
MacDonald
Stimson
Dino Grandi
House of Commons
Italy
French naval talks bog down as Tardieu removal shakes Paris
London reports the French cabinet crisis over Andre Tardieu unsettles the five power naval conferences. With France absent, talks on naval tonnage slow while Japan and the United States push their demands. Leaders fear prolonged delay could hurt French prestige and Paris negotiations.
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Raymond Clapper
London
France
Paris
Andre Tardélou
Athens Messenger Offers Booklet Explaining Aircraft Terms
The Athens Messenger promotes a new Aircraft booklet available at the office. It promises plain language explanations of hundreds of aviation terms such as take-off, stick, rudder bar, revving motor, prop, taxi, climb, stall, spin, glide, attitude and three-point landing. Send for your copy today with the coupon.
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