Supreme Court Upholds Prohibition Amendment in Ruling
The U S Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision read by Associate Justice Roberts, upheld the validity of the Eighteenth Amendment and rejected challenges to its adoption method. The ruling overruled Judge Clark of the Newark, New Jersey district court and asserted the framers wrote the amendment clearly for voters to understand.
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Washington
U.P
U. S. Supreme Court
Clark
U. S. District Court of New Jersey
Roberts
Newark
N. J
Supreme Court
Gany
Governor Murray Fights Capitol Barber Fray
Oklahoma Governor Alfalfa Bill Murray leaped from a Capitol barber chair after a shave nicked his chain. The incident prompted a Senate resolution by Senator Woody Dixon to block revoking Capitol Barber C. H. Riggs’s franchise.
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Oklahoma City
U.P
C. H. Riggs
Capitol Barber
Murray
Oklahoma
Riggs
Barber Riggs
Will Rogers Says Holy Hills Snippet
Will Rogers skewers Congress and the Wick ersham committee asking where their opinions came from after they took dope. He mocks the lame duck concept as a lawmaker who failed to secure enough loot to justify re election, while suggesting projects like a new post office or widening Pole Cat Creek.
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Holy Hills
Calif
Oome
Wickersham Committee
Senate
Lame Duck
Polecat Creek
Will
Walsh says many influential want a dictator in US
Senator Thomas J. Walsh says popular suspicion of Congress hides a desire for a dictator among influential Americans. He cites efforts to oust Hoover power commissioners, noting four factors: attorney general authority, presidential prestige, partisanship, and power company influence.
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Pyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
U.P
Congress
United States
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Walsh
Senate
Hoover
John W. Davis
George Otis Smith
Power Company
Mitchell
Johnson
Los Mochis U S A Mayo Indian Village Growth Story
In Los Mochis Sinaloa Mexico B J Johnston of the U S A built land canals and sugar mills producing 27000 tons of refined sugar annually with plans to reach 50000. Machines replace much labor in fields and factory. tomatoes shipped to the U S supply 25 hundred carloads yearly with 60 of 100 carloads discarded for size.
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Los Mochis
Sinaloa
Mexico
B. J. Johnston
Fuerte
Florida
China
United States
B. F. Johnston
Probe Shortages In East Liverpool Court Funds
In East Liverpool, a special Grand Jury session probes about 20000 dollars in municipal court funds. Prosecutor Baumecht has summoned State Examiner Ralph Retzler, auditor W M McGraw, and Police Chief Hugh McDermott as witnesses. The panel also considers a $13000 embezzlement charge against former Clerk A E Edwards who resigned last October and is free on 15000 bond.
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East Liverpool
Columbiana County Grand Jury
John E. Baumecht
Ralph Retzler
Canton
W. M. McGraw
Hugh McDermott
A.E. Edwards
Edwards
Bombing hits Twine Mills office in Chicago
A powerful time bomb exploded at the Twine Mills employment office of the International Harvester Company in Chicago. The blast broke more than 150 windows and caused about 1500 dollars in damage. Police attribute the attack to terrorists responsible for damage to major mercantile and industrial plants recently, including the furniture mart and mercantile mart.
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Chicago
Twine Mills
International Harvester Company
Furniture Mart
Mercantile Mart
Girl Shot in Strike in Stroudsburg Mills Conflict
In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania a strike at Mammoth Hosiery Mills sparked violence killing Alberta Bachman 20 and wounding Elsie Bachman 25 and Russell Hastie 25 as a worker fired from his home after it had been stoned. The incident marks the first outbreak of violence from the walkout.
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Stroudsburg
Mammoth
Alberta Bachman
Elsie Bachman
Russell Hastie
New Hotel Planned Here For Athens With 200000 Theater
A $200000 fireproof hotel with 125 transient guest rooms and several floors for small apartments plus an enclosed roof garden may be erected in Athens. Frank Hannon of 67 South Court Street says the plans come after a month long study by the hotel company. William Foor of Greensboro N C, head of William Foor Hotels Company, discussed the project with Athens businessmen and the Chamber of Commerce. Architects will survey Wayne Road property at 65 67 South Court Street to form tentative plans.
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Athens
Frank Hannon
South Court Street
William Foor
Greensboro
N. C
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Hannon
Wayne Roac
Socialist Norman Thomas Speaks to Wooster Crowd
Norman Thomas of New York, candidate for President in 1928, urged that socialism offers a crusade not a static program. Addressing about 1,200 at Wooster High School, he argued poverty is due to mismanaged economy and called for greater cooperation to abolish poverty. He spoke after the college banned his chapel talk, with many faculty students and citizens in attendance.
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Wooster
U.R
Norman Thomas
New York
Thomas
Wooster College
Congressional Club
America
Massillon plant to reopen bringing 75 workers back
Massillon Massillon Feb 24 U P seventy five men will be called back to work when the Massillon Plant of the Eaton Spring and Axle Corporation is reopened in two weeks The reopening ends ten months of idleness and will put all major Massillon industries back in operation
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Massillon
U.P
Eaton Spring & Axle Corporation
Stampede of New Gold Prospects Near Cody Wyoming
Prospector returns from Hart Mountain with gold and mercury prompting a rush of placer mining claims near Cody Mountain ten miles north. Others joining the stampede report gold finds but no proven commercial value yet.
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Cody
Wyo
Hart Mountain
Wet and Dry Backers Clash on Bill in Senate Hearing
In Columbus a first Senate hearing eyed both sides of prohibition as supporters and opponents gather for a public session on a joint resolution urged to call a constitutional convention. The measure aims at the liquor issue without naming it, prompting debate among factions. The House later moved to amend terms for state officers to four years.
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Senate
Columbus
L. L. Marshall
Cleveland
Congress
Earl R. Lewis
St. Clairsville
Robert A. Taft
Cincinnati
Ohio
Taft
Lloyd
Portsmouth
Weber
Common Pleas
House
D. W. Galehouse
Wayne County
Ohio State Automobile Association
House Insurance Committee
R. T. Secrest
Noble County
Phipps Charged With Embezzlement in Ironton Court
William F. Phipps a 55 year old former Ironton broker was charged with embezzling stock from a client. He pleaded not guilty and was jailed after failing to post bond. He fell ill and was hospitalized after his December 1928 disappearance on a Cleveland trip. He reappeared in court yesterday.
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Ironton
U.P
William F. Phipps
Lawrence County
Phipps
Cleveland
Shot Proves Fatal in Cincinnati Railroad Stop
Cincinnati, Feb 24. A bullet fired by James Smith, 36, a railroad detective, killed Henry Murphy, 36, of Cincinnati. Smith said he caught Murphy robbing a railroad car Sunday and was forced to fire in self defense. Smith was shot through the shoulder.
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Cincinnati
James Smith
Henry Murphy
Smith
Murphy
Spring Returns to Athens With Birds Skipping and Kids Skating
Springlike weather graced Athens as sun shone and temperatures rose from 28 to 32 degrees per county weatherman E. V. Wolfe. Residents noted birds arriving north, children roller skating and marble playing, and early garden and lawn preparations signaling spring’s approach.
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Athens
E. V. Wolfe
Athens County
Private Rites for Executed Pair Set in Wheeling and Belleaire
Two private funeral services will be held Wednesday for Irene Schroeder in Wheeling and Walter Glenn Dague in Elm Grove. Dague, executed for the murder of Pennsylvan ia state trooper Brady Paul near New Castle, will be buried in a private vault with Rev. H. Teagarden officiating. Irene Schroeder’s service will take place at a Wheeling funeral home with Rose Hill Cemetery interment in Bellaire, Ohio. Mrs Hess Dague, widow of Glenn, moved the service time to accommodate out of town relatives.
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Wheeling
W. Va
U.P
Irene Schroeder
Walter Glenn Dague
Rockview Prison
Bellefonte
Brady Paul
Pennsylvania
New Castle
Teresa Hess Dague
Glenn Dague
Elm Grove
Glenn
H. ©. Teagarden
Pittsburgh
Hoover Gets Wagner Bill
The Wagner employment bill, providing a state federal aid system and $4 000 000 in federal funding, passed the House by a large margin despite Doak’s opposition and awaits President Hoover. The Doak substitute was rejected 182 to 84. The measure had Senate approval last session but faced prior House opposition.
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Washington
Wagner
New York
Hoover
House
Doak
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Graham
Tragedy Near Newark as Man Hangs From Barn Roof
Corbin Foster, 38, was found suspended by a wire cable from a barn rafter near Newark yesterday. His wife and three children are living, and authorities pursue details of the incident.
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Newark
Corbin Foster
Marion Singers Win In Western Ohio Fisteddfod
Marion singers took first place in the mixed chorus event at the Western Ohio Fisteddfod in Lima, awarded last night after the competition.
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Marion Singers
Lima
Daugherty Plans Book Defending Harding Era
Former attorney general Harry M. Daugherty said in Washington he is writing The History of the Harding Administration to defend acts of the administration and himself. He hinted the work may counter Feebly and The President's Daughter but did not detail contents. He also defended brother Mal, under trial over the collapse of the Ohio State Bank, and noted his own law practice in Columbus after retirement.
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Columbus
UPR
Harry M. Daugherty
Warren G. Harding
Harding
Mal
Ohio State Bank
Daugherty
Bancohio Corporation
Prohibition Fight Plans Pool Brains and Skill Says Leaders
In Bardstown Kentucky two Chicago men Tony Peterson 26 and Frank Carlson 28 killed Carl B James former Western Reserve University biology professor after giving them a ride. They fled south robbing a filling station at Balltown and Hodgenville. The James car was rammed into the Courthouse corner as they were caught. Mrs James survived hysterical telling of the drive and shooting.
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Bardstown
Fed
U.R
Old Kentucky Home
Carl B. James
Louisville
James
Western Reserve University
Cleveland
Tony Peterson
Frank Carsons
Chicago
Cox's Creek
Loulaville
Balltown
Hodgenville
Hodgenvillee
Reform to abolish Lame Duck session faces House vote
Washington February 24 A long sought constitutional amendment to end the Lame Duck Congress advances to a decisive House vote. If approved it goes to states for ratification and may hinge on 50 Republican lame ducks who were defeated in November. The plan also changes presidential succession and session timing with annual Jan 4 meetings and no fixed adjournment.
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House
Washington
U.P
Congress
Senate
Intruder Killed After Break-In At Toledo Home
Carl Bartaldo, 42, shot and killed a man who forced entry demanding liquor at 4 30 a m. in Toledo. The wounded intruder, identified as Harry Glenn, fired a shot after entering and Bartaldo, awakened by pounding, fired in self defense. A second man who rode in Glenn’s auto fled the scene.
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Toledo
U.P
Carl Bartaldo
Bartaldo
Harry Glenn
Glenn
Promises From Chicago Mayoral Hopefuls After Vote
Chicago voters faced last minute pledges from two GOP contenders. Mayor William Hale Thompson vowed to drive out a "nutty Judge" if victorious and to sail away to the South Seas if defeated. Judge John H. Lyle pledged to reorganize the police to chase Capone and his gang if he wins, and to return to the courtroom if he loses.
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Chicago
U.P
William Hale Thompson
South Seas
John H. Lyle
Capone
Akron Mary Traced Across Pittsburgh in Potter Case
Cleveland detective Peter Allen reports fresh clues in the Akron Mary case as he tracks the brown haired woman linked to Pittsburgh figures in the William E. Potter murder. The witness, connected to Pittsburgh racketeer Steubenville figures, was seen in a Pittsburgh hotel and at events with Martin. Deputies returned empty handed after a Pittsburgh search.
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Cleveland
U.pfresh
Pittsburgh
Peter Allen
Akron Mary
Outland
William E. Potter
Allen
Steubenville
John M. Salzmann
Milk Dealers Settle Price For 1931 In Athens
Athens distributors and Hocking Valley Co-Operative Sales Company officials reached a milk price agreement. Dairymen will be paid 2605 dollars per 100 pounds of bottle milk and 2 dollars per 100 pounds for manufacturing milk, averaging 2.35 dollars. Despite a 1940 price higher by seven cents, directors are pleased given a 40 percent Ohio surplus. Dairymen may sell excess milk at Chicago market price or retain it.
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Athens
Hocking Valley Co-Operative Sales Company, Inc
Ohio
Chicago
Miss Elizabeth F Kelley Sentenced For Perjury
In Cleveland on February 24, Miss Elizabeth F Kelley received an indeterminate term at the Marysville Reformatory for Women after being convicted of perjury. Judge Walter McMahon presided in Common Pleas Court. The false testimony related to a $100,000 breach of promise suit against Alexander C Weiser. Kelley was freed on $3,500 bond pending appeal and proclaimed her innocence, saying the jury was deceived.
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Cleveland
U.P
Marysville
Chicago Vote Sees 70,000 Guards At Polls For Thom Contested Future
In Chicago on February 24, about a million residents flocked to the polls under the protection of 70,000 guards and official watchers to decide the political future of Mayor William Hale Thom. The mass turnout underscored the high stakes of the election and the intense public interest in Thom’s leadership and the city’s direction.
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Chicago
U.P
Meet in Washington to Organize Central Committee and Draft Program
United Press reports organized prohibition plans a united front for 1932. Leaders from 23 temperance groups meet in Washington to form a central committee uniting state organizations and notable dry figures including Ford Edison and McAdoo. A draft constitution for the coordinating body is presented. A Senate inquiry into Prohibition Bureau campaign materials is also noted.
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Washington
United Press
U.R
Prohibition
Prohibition Board of Strategy
National Temperance Movement
Clarence True Wilson
Methoodist Board of ‘Temperance
Wilson
Niow
Wilton
Prohibition Bureau
Bulkley
Democrat
Ohio
Senate
To Fight Crusaders and Form Youth Organization
Cleveland readers heard Dr Daniel B Poling international president of the Christian Society propose steps to build a nationwide anti Crusaders youth movement. At a Washington dinner more than 1000 Endeavor members rose when asked who would join, promising to carry the answer to other groups nationwide.
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Cleveland
Daniel B. Poling
The
Christian Society
Washington
Accord Reached on Naval Limits Among Allies
Paris February 24 France and Great Britain reached an accord in principle on naval limits. Foreign Minister Briand announced the verbal agreement will not be definite until after British representatives consult Mussolini of Italy. The British delegation including Henderson and Alexander will proceed to Rome to confer with Mussolini.
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Paris
U.P
France
Great Britain
Briand
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Charles Pe
Arthur Henderson
A. V. Alexander
Rome
Mussolini
Weather outlook with scattered rain and mild temps
Yesterday's highs reached 70 in Miami and 68 in Los Angeles with cooler lows listed. Forecast predicts unsettled conditions over 36 hours as a high pressure pattern shifts eastward bringing occasional rain and near steady temperatures across the region.
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Orleans
Miami
Los Angeles
Northfeld
Prince Kert
Shippers
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