Tariff Is Blocked as Senate Debates Rate Bill
The House, slowed by spring fever and speeches, faces limited enactment this session due to Hoover's anti-legislation order and Senate tariff delays. Several appropriation bills await action. the only general legislation likely is a bus regulation measure. The flood relief and other measures move slowly, with hearings and investigations underway.
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Canada
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Judiciary Committee
Wife murdered in Columbus home shock
Evelyn Frances Edgington, 20, was killed in her Columbus residence. Her husband Lawrence, 20, found the body after returning from work. Police said the throat was slashed and the head battered with a milk bottle. a post mortem is planned. The couple married 18 months ago and both were high school graduates.
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Columbus
U.R
Evelyn Frances Edgington
Lawrence
Columbus Oil Cloth Company
Edgington
John Francisco
Dayton
Rutherford Brokerage House Closes Doors in Columbus
The Frank Pp. Rutherford Company, a long established stock and bond brokerage, failed to open its Columbus offices today. A sign on the door stated the offices would remain closed until reopened by the receiver.
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Columbus
Frank Pp. Rutherford
Hannah Hannah Hannah Torture Claims Ignite Habeas Hearing
Akron court considers a habeas corpus petition for Charles Hannah held in Wayne County Jail. Judge Starn questions guilt of the suspects in the missing boy case and says authorities may be at an impasse awaiting a break.
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U.2
Charles Hannah
Wayne County
Hannah
Hannah in Horst mystery faces habeas corpus bid
Richard Mills of Cleveland, Hannah’s attorney, said he will seek a writ of habeas corpus to force Wayne County authorities to free Hannah or charge him. He claims Hannah is tortured to extract confessions and knows nothing about Melvin Horst’s disappearance, noting bruises on his thumbs. Judge George A. Starn in Wooster said the case lacks sufficient evidence for a grand jury and that the Horst mystery remains unsolved after 14 months amid conflicting stories by Charles Hannah.
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Wayne County
Hannah
Melvin Horst
Wayne County Grand Jury
Common Pleas
George A. Starn
Wooster
Youngstown
Starn
Charles
Prisoner Freed After Cashier Confesses Lies
Jack Kennedy of Dayton received an unconditional pardon from Ohio Penitentiary after cashier Benjamin Henderson admitted falsely identifying Kennedy in a kidnapping case. Govern Cooper approved the pardon on the judge and prosecutor's recommendation. Henderson now serves time for embezzlement related to the Camargo Bank incident.
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U.P
Jack Kennedy
Dayton
Ohio
Cooper
Common Pleas
Bell
Schwab
Hamilton County
Kennedy
Benjamin Henderson
Camargo Bank
Madeira
Henderson
Lighted match near gasoline injures two at home
In Urbana on February 25 a lit match near an open gasoline bucket seriously injured seven year old Harry Mattox at his Cable area home. Eighteen year old Abel Hess was admitted to Champaign County Hospital with injuries.
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Urbana
Harry Mattox
Cable
Abel Hess
Champaign County
Glass condemns Hoover attack as partisan show
Senator Carter Glass of Virginia condemned President Hoover's economy speech to Congress as a cheap and tawdry exhibition of partisan politics in a Senate address.
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U.P
Hoover
Congress
Senate Today
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Coal Land Offered For Sale In The Messenger Classifieds
Classifieds note 15 acres of coal land with a good coal bank in working condition offered for 600 dollars. Also four used cars for five dollars down. In Nelsonville maple trees ready to replant priced at 50 cents to 1 dollar each.
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Nelsonville
Norris urges Hoover to end corruption with one sentence
Senator Norris says a single White House sentence could end corruption in prohibition but must be powerful enough to reach bootleggers hijackers and corrupt officials. He notes Hoover wants prohibition to succeed and questions how to persuade those profiting from the system to quit.
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White House
Prohibition Faith Challenged by Nebraska Drinking Disaster
A Nebraska tragedy shows young men drinking antifreeze to obtain alcohol. Five died and others were seriously ill. The author argues a presidential sentence could not deter determined drinkers, noting the President cannot force prohibition with army navy and treasury.
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Widow Chang Leads Desperate Bandits in China
A称 men who think women should vote would approve a woman named The Widow Chang who leads a dangerous gang of bandits in China. The note continues on Page 4 with further details.
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China
Credit ratings revised by Athens Merchants Association
Athens Retail Merchants Association revised credit ratings of local customers at a Monday meeting. Revised lists will be compiled and distributed by March 15, according to W. B. Drake, president of the organization.
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Athens
Athens Retail Merchants Association
W. B. Drake
Athens man Bolin enters race for county prosecutor
City solicitor John W. Bolin of Athens announces his bid for prosecuting attorney of Athens County on the Republican ticket. A 28 year old native, he was admitted to the bar in 1927 and previously served as city solicitor since 1928. Bolin joins Samuel Erskine in the GOP race ahead of the August primaries.
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Athens
Athens County
Bolin
Ohio University
George Washington University Law School
Washington, D. C
Ohio
M. D. Hughes
R. D. Williamis
Samuel Erskine
Senate in Fear of Spies Triggers Special Police Squad
In Washington the Senate breeds a counter espionage plan after senators complain of being tailed by spies. A plainclothes squad via David S. Barry and supported by Republican leader Watson will police galleries and lobbies as the Senate strengthens security measures and tightens entry procedures amid alleged snooping and possible probe of prohibition law compliance.
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Washington
U.R
Senate
United States
David S. Barry
Watson
Athens County state’s attorney candidate seeks GOP nomination
The candidate for Athens County State's Attorney announced today he would seek the Republican nomination for prosecuting attorney. He currently serves as the city of Athens legal adviser, a role he has held since his admission to the bar after being appointed and elected in prior years.
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Ieek
Athens County
Bolin
Athens
Mark Twain Pupil Barbara Mayer Dies in Cincinnati
Barbara Mayer 66 once studied English under Mark Twain as a German immigrant. Her husband Max Mayer previously served as Columbus Post Office superintendent for 10 years before his death.
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Barbara Mayer
Mark Twain
Max Mayer
Columbus F
Ex-Piqua official Harry McDowall Held on Theft Charge
Former Piqua City Council member and electrical contractor Harry McDowall is held on $2,000 bond as grand jury considers charges of robbing a shop safe at Edward Fitzsimmons soft drink establishment. He pleaded not guilty after arrest while trying to recover $525 from the store safe.
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Piqua
Harry McDowall
Edward Fitzsimmons
McDowell
Asa Sutton Dies at 74. Rooned at Central Ave Home
Asa Sutton died at 3 30 this morning at the home of Mrs Simmons on Central Avenue where he rented a room. Funeral services set for 2 PM Thursday at Cansonville Church with burial in the adjacent cemetery.
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Simmons
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Cansonville Church
Dominican Republic In Revolution As Rebel Troops Seize Monte Cristi
Rebels gain control of the Monte Cristi fortress with National Army backing in a Dominican Republic revolution. President Horacio Vasquez resigns and seeks refuge at the Santo Domingo fortress while his wife seeks protection at the American legation.
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San Domingo
U.P
Dominican Republic
Monte Cristi
Horacio Vasquez
Yasquez
Santo Domingo
Huston Helped Draft Muscle Shoals Planks for Campaigns
Senate Lobby Committee testimony showed Claudius Huston chairman of the Republican National Committee helped draft Muscle Shoals planks for both major party platforms in the last presidential campaign. The planks were not adopted. Chester Gray of the American Farm Bureau Federation testified about their preparation.
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U.P
Claudius Huston
Republican National Committee
Muscle Shoals
Senate Lobby Committee
Huston
Chester Gray
American Farm Bureau Federation
Officials Urge Early Rail Action on New South Bridge
Athens County Commissioners press for swift progress on the proposed 540,000 bridge spanning shared costs by the railroad, State Highways, and Athens City and County. H A Lane notes the issue referred to railroad executives while urging C W Galloway to push for a quick decision to begin work this spring.
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Athens County Board of Commissioners
H. A. Lane
BR. & ©. Railroad
C. W. Galloway
State Department of Highways
Athens City
Gangster Frank McErlane Fends Off Invaders in Ward Hospital
Chicago gangster Frank McErlane shot in bed during a room invasion at German Deaconess Hospital ward. Allies state Spike O’Donnell fired five shots as three attackers entered the room. McErlane says nothing about the assailants. Police say the attempt failed due to his concealed pistol.
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Leg
Who
Frank McErlane
U.R
Frank Mckerlane
Pante
McErlane
Thad Fancher
Valparaiso
Ind
Secret indictment charges oil firms in Plymouth County
A Plymouth County Grand Jury returned a secret indictment against 18 oil companies and eight individuals for conspiring to restrain trade and form a gasoline monopoly. District Attorney Winfield M. Wilbur said the case stems from a month long probe into a Keith Oil Company complaint and it will be read in Superior Court this afternoon. Named defendants include Standard Oil of New York, Texaco, Gulf Refining, Shell Eastern, Sun Oil, Sinclair, and Mexican Petroleum, with individuals Donald G. Smith Harry J. Selig Wilfred H. Holt Herman Halderson Charles B. Jones Harold W. Boynton George J. Clark and Joseph Kelley.
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Masa
Plymouth County
Winfield M. Wilbur
Keith Oi Corporation
Wilbur
Standard Oil Company
New York
Beacon Oil Company
New Jersey
Cities Service Refining Company
Jenney Manufacturing Company
Richfield Oil Corporation
Massachusetts
Tidewater Oi Sales Corporation
Shell Eastern Petroleum Products, Incorporated
Texas Company
Gulf Refining Company
Sun Oil Company
Atlantic Refining Company
Sinclair Refining Company
Mexican Petroleum Corporation
Donald G. Smith
Harry J. Selig
Wilfred H. Holt
Logan Bandit Suspect Held at Columbus
Leonard L. Duncan, 29, was arrested Monday in Columbus in connection with the Kroger Story holdup Saturday and will be returned to Logan for questioning. William Kinney of Glouster, who confessed membership, claims Duncan was not his masked partner. Kinney provided details after liquor pickup at Glouster. Henderson, Logan prosecutor, questioned Kinney.
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Leonard L. Duncan
Columbus
Kroger
W. R. Lloyd
Joe Farbearn
William Kinney
Glouster
Duncan
Kinney
Phil A. Henderson
Urba na Congressman Brand Freed on Bond After Tag Charge
Congressman Charles Brand of Urbana was released on a ten dollar cash bond after being arrested for driving a car displaying 1929 license plates. He claimed his current tags were paid for by the driver and questioned the charges.
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Urbana
U.P
Charles Brand
Liberty
Japan to Stick Tokyo Naval Pact If London Fails
Japan says it will consider a three power treaty on naval stabilization if France and Italy cannot agree. Officials scoff at predictions the London Conference will fail and say a negotiated agreement remains possible despite delays.
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U.P
Japan
France
Italy
Three Prisoners Captured After Mansfield Escape
Ohio state police report three Mansfield Reformatory escapees have been recaptured. A C Barnett of Ashtabula, Orin Goodlow of Cleveland, and John H McKenzie of Vinton County were seized after escaping in 1923, 1928, and 1923 respectively. Barnett is already jailed at Auburn for auto theft. Goodlow and McKenzie are also under arrest in New York, authorities say.
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U.R
State Bureau of Identification
Mansfield Reformatory
A. C. Barnett
Ashtabula
Orin Goodlow
Cleveland
John H. McKenzie
Vinton County
Barnett
Auburn
Goodlow
McKenzie
New York
Taft Losing Ground Says Bulletin On Chief Justice
Physicians treating former Chief Justice Taft say he has shown no improvement for several days. The bulletin issued shortly before noon today notes he has lost ground but stresses no immediate alarm.
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U.R
Taft
the Bulletin
Hoover Urges Limiting Federal Spending to National Income
President Hoover urged national support for restricting federal expenditures to the national income. He appealed to Americans to back Congress in avoiding general expansion of public spending during a period of fiscal concern.
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Washington
U.R
Congress
Fight Is Expected Between Tardien Supporters and Radicals
Supporters of Tardien are reported to have an almost equal vote count with radical factions as polls close. The contest centers on leadership and policy direction amid a tense political climate.
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Tardien
France's Chautemps seeks confidence vote amid Naval Conference strain
Premier Camila Chautemps asks the Chamber of Deputies for a vote of confidence in a Left Wing Concentration Government as negotiations at the London Naval Conference continue. The chamber is deeply divided with opposition leaders Andre Tardieu and Andre Maginot rallying against the cabinet, aiming to force a reformist shift.
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Camilain Chautemps
Chautemps
Andre Tardieu
London
Chamber of Deputies
Radical-Sociale Int
Andre Maginot
Jee Temps
Radie Cal Sodalieta
Tardiell
France's Naval Policy Echoes Tardieu in New Government
The new French premier's program mirrors Andre Tardieu's plan, including a security pact push, a Geneva tariff truce, and a March 21 budget rush. Ministers appointed to the cabinet and London envoy De Fleuriau, plus Brian, stay in place as naval delegates.
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Chautemps
Desmand
Council of Ministers
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Forceign
Aristide Briand
Minster
Marine
Albert Sarraut
Lucien Lamsoureux
Ag Joseph de Fleuriau
London
Brian
de Fleuriau
Tardieu
France
Geneva
Cava A
Athens Messenger Offers a New United States Map
The Athens Messenger advertises a modern up to date map with facts and figures. It promotes the map as a useful tool for offices schools and homes and invites readers to request a copy via the War American tion Bureau with a ten cent handling cost.
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