Second Gunman Sought In Potter Murder
Detectives identified a second gunman in ex councilman William Potter’s murder. Pittsburgh Hymie Martin is tied to a wild West Side party January 31 with four women and two men present. A blue Mormon sedan with Pennsylvania plates linked to the crime is traced to Philadelphia authorities. Akron Mary Outland, claimed as Martin’s sweetheart, vanished after an extensive search.
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Gleveland
U.P
Willian
Potter
West Side
Pittsburgh
Hymie’’ Martin
Trigger Man
Martin
Willis Baxdale
Pittsburgh Hymies
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Akron Mary
Akron Mary" Outland
Pastor Refuses To Disclose Parish Confidences in Court
In Minneapolis Minnesota on February 27 the case of Rev Emil Swenson pastor of Bethlehem Evangelical Church drew contempt charges for refusing to reveal a parishioner’s confidential marital concerns. Judge Paul W Guilford ruled the confession was voluntary and ordered Swenson to appear again.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Nennepin County
Emil Swenson
Bethlehem Evangelical Church
Paul W. Guilford
Arnold C. Sundseth
Swenson
Gladys Sundseth
Guilford
Fish Rearing Pool To Be Erected Soon
Muskingum chapter of the Walton League will operate a fish rearing pool on the Mendenhall farm near Caywood, after planning at a county courthouse meeting. Funds were approved to acquire about an acre for the pool and work will start immediately. Twelve local Boy Scouts joined as junior members for their service to the league, with supervision by Rinehart. Professor Eggleston delivered a talk on local fish and showed 65 specimens from Washington County and nearby rivers.
World Almanac to Be Continued Editor Says
The World Almanac, known as the Book of A Million Facts, will be continued, its editor announced, noting its status as a reference work used worldwide with a large annual circulation.
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New York
Texan Kills Huge Beast With Pistol
Lee Duncan treed a seven and a half foot 156 pound beast that had killed over 400 sheep on George Brown ranch near Alpine. After two weeks of tracking Duncan killed the animal with a six shooter. The creature proved extremely strong and escaped many traps, and appeared to kill sheep for pleasure rather than food.
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West
Texas
George Brown
Alpine
Lee Duncan
Duncan
Jewel Ens Believes Injuries Threaten Pirates Pennant Hope
Pirate owner Jewel Ens outlines a pennant plan stressing health for 1931. He cites pitching depth led by Kremer and Brame, catching with Phillips and Hemsley, and strong infield with Suhr and Traynor. Outfield includes Moself and Dugan as key reserves. Waner injury notes loom over season outlook.
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Pirate
Pittsburgh
Kremer
French
Brame
Spencer
Swetonic
Meine
Bednar
Charley Wood
Wichita
Grant
Rochester
Willoughby
Phillies
Bivens
Kennedy
Phillips
Detroit
Ralston Hemsley
Hemsley
Mealey
Tinney
Pirates
West Virginia Firm Takes Low Bid on Route 7 Work
A Meigs County highway project on State Route 7 may be awarded to Bose and Ritchie of Jackson WV. Their bid of 124 828 12 topped the lowest bids received by O W Merrell state highway director. The contract letting will provide jobs for several men.
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Meigs County
Bose & Ritchie
Jackson
W. Va
O. W. Merrell
Exams Announced for Civil Service Positions Across Agencies
The United States Civil Service Commission lists open competitive exams including Boys adviser roles in schools, forest ecologists, silviculturists, physicists, draftsmen, and instructors. Vacancies span Forest Service Agriculture Bureau of Standards Navy Research Lab and Indian Service with salaries from 1,440 to 6,400 a year. Full details available from the Secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners at the local post office or customs house.
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Washington
United States Civil Service Commission
Veterans’ Administration
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
U. S. Naval Research Laboratory
Bellevue
D. C
Bureau of Standards
Department of Commerce
Washington, D. C
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
Religious meetings dates moved due to illness at university
The Ohio University religious conference originally set for March 3–5 is rescheduled to March 24–26 because of Dr. Herbert L. Willett’s illness. Theme remains The Meaning of Religion In Modern Life with morning sessions at Memorial Auditorium and student forums on March 24 and 26. Dr Willett speaks March 25 in Ewing Auditorium on Religion and the Modern Student.
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Herbert L. Willett
University of Chicago
Ohio University
Irma E. Voigt
Memorial Auditorium
Doctor Willett
Ewing Auditorium
Evelyn Underwood
Olive Carpenter
Eleanor Hechtkopf
Marian McClure
Agnes Eisen
Marie Leeper
Walter Ice
Leonard Henninger
David Titus
Homer Hayward
Nelson
Public Forum Letter on Car Insurance and Road Safety
A reader under the signature Motorist argues against barring drivers who are not wealthy and urges universal car protection. The writer notes many drivers have little property and emphasizes insurance as protection for all, calling for broader coverage and enforcement. Athens, Feb. 26, 1931.
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Messenger
Forum
Hat
Weber
Futr
Dancer
England
Love Pirates of Hawaii Operetta Opens at Athens High
Rehearsals underway for Athens Junior-Senior High School operetta Love Pirates of Hawaii set for March 20. Cast includes Dorothy Laurene Rodehaver Miss Primer Jane Gill Billy Wood and others with Hazel Tribe Edith Bertram directing and an accompanying orchestra group. Fire chief asks residents to donate old brooms for grass fire use by volunteers in Westchester.
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Hazel Tribe
Edith Bertram
McEwen
Helen Cross
Columbus man indicted for murder in Ashland shooting
Frank Maloney, 24, of Columbus, was indicted for the murder of Hoyt Whitey Eakins, a Columbus rum runner shot to death three weeks ago in Ashland Ohio.
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Ashland
Frank Maloney
Columbus
Hoyt (Whitey) Eakins
Drive Your Business Up and Doing Says Franklin Model
A sermon urging merchants to act now echoes Franklin 1758 guidance on diligence and enterprise. It argues that business must be driven to avoid bankruptcy, noting heavy economic pressures and the grit of American consumers, with a call to today’s merchants to pursue productive effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
United States
Police seize grenade from Italian ambassador in Paris
Police seized a high powered grenade placed in the automobile of Count Manzoni the Italian Ambassador to France in Paris on February 27. The seizure occurred as authorities investigated the device and its possible intent.
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Paris
Toda
Count Manzoni
France
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Jewel Ens
BUCS
Suhr
Grantham
Pie Traynor
Bartell
Tommy
Sankey
Regan
Boston Red Sox
Clarke
Fort Worth
Piet
Texas League
Paul
Lloyd
Comoresky
Paul Waner
Moself
Dugan
Jensen
West Virginia
Toonerville
Fontaine Fox
Flem Proddy
Myrtle Wortle
Industrial Institution For Women
Anderson
Indian Service
NEA Service, Inc
Athens
Westchester
George J. Moses
Buckeye
Ohio
Buckeye State Building and Loan
Gay ST
Batteries Sales and Service
Gilkey
E. State St
America
Ping Ang
George
F. L. Woodworth
South Court Street
San
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