Two Grand Juries Reopen Mellett Death Probe
Two grand juries in Cleveland and Stark County resumed efforts to solve the Don R. Mellett murder, detailing underworld ties and charges against Beni Nadel for harboring a fugitive. Pat McDermott’s ties and new leads from Sauntley Slagle’s statements emerge as investigators seek a confession to clarify the July 16 killing of the Canton Daily News editor.
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Gerald
McLean
United Press
Cleveland
Jan
Don R. Mellett
Canton Daily News
Beni Nadel
Pat McDermott
Grand Jury
Stark County Grand Jury
T He Shials
Sauntey A. Single
A. E. Bernsteen
McDer- Inott
Wous
It Lee
Grand Rapids
Day
Nadel
Open Season Details From Government Game Book
Government issued Game Sign book explains hunting open season dates, protected animals and birds, bag limits, travel allowances, and training locations. It instructs sportsmen to obtain the booklet for lawful compliance and to mail in four cents for return postage.
Coolidge Enables New U S Troop Move in Nicaragua
President Coolidge ordered 150 U S Marines to Nicaragua aboard the Galveston. They landed at Corinto and moved to Managua to safeguard American interests and the U S legation as rebel ports on the east coast fell under occupation and a conservative government sought similar action on the west coast.
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Washington
Coolidge
U. S
Nicaragua
Galveston
Corinto
Managua
U. S. Legation
Funds for Building Three Cruisers Defy Coolidge Policy
In Washington a House vote on naval appropriations would fund three new cruisers despite President Coolidge's policy. Key figures Tilson of Connecticut Garrett of Tennessee and Iady of New York align with big navy supporters. A legislative miracle may be needed to stop the expenditure.
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Washington
Jan
Coolidge
House
Tiison
Connecticut
Garrett
Tennessee
Iady Republican
New York
Tilson
Snell
Naval Committee
Appropriations Committee
Loeb and Leopold Face Taxicab Driver Testimony
In Joliet Illinois on January 5 Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb appeared in aircourt to refute Charles Ream the Chicago taxicab driver who identifies them as the men who waylaid and mutilated him over three years ago. Ream sues for 190000 dollars in damages, this being the second day of the case. The pair had not seen each other since leaving Joliet Penitentiary five years ago.
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Charlea Ream
Chicago
Ream
Loeb
Leopold
Joliet
Proposition for multi year auto tags dismissed as political propaganda
Columbus January 5 The proposal for automobile license tags lasting more than one year at reduced prices was dismissed by legislators as political propaganda of personal nature. County Auditor A J Thatcher Democrat urged the plan saying ten years would save 20 000 000 and ease car owner inconvenience.
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Colubus
A. J. Thatcher
Gang of Robbers Tied to 100 Thefts in New York
Police say a gang described as "Sheil and Sheba" type, including four women and ten men, may be linked to 100 robberies totaling $100000. The break came after Esther Heller, 23, was robbed of $64 as she walked through the Jewish Social Service Association ball. two assailants beat her but she pursued them and one man, Aristide Granatelli, 28, was captured. Detectives then found the rest in his apartment.
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New York
Esther Heller
Jewish Social Service Association
Clemency Asked For Pence In Ohio Case
George Body of Columbus asked the state clemency board to spare Harley Pence of Fostoria, sentenced to be executed Friday, saying Pence shot Mrs. Body to prevent her from killing him. Pence’s daughter and relatives supported the plea.
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Columbus
George Body
Margaret Body
Price Russel
Board of Clemency
Harley Pence
Fostoria
Body
Pence
Toledo detective to question suspect in phantom clubber case
Detective William Carroll heads to Cincinnati to question Joseph Carr, 28, who confessed to assaulting five women. Officials believe he may be Toledo's famed phantom clubber.
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Toledo
U.P
William Carroll
Willeave
Cincinnati
Joseph Carr
Tax collection delayed until March 1 in Athens County
County Treasurer BR Johnson told the Messenger that tax collection will not begin before March 1 due to new appraisal figures for Athens County real estate. Appraisal data still awaiting public release, with workers at the courthouse compiling figures for state tax commission approval.
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Athens County
BR. Johnsom
State Tan Commission
Repeal of Uniform Tax Rule Urged by Ohio Committee
A joint Ohio committee on taxation and economy urges repealing the uniform tax rule and submitting a constitutional amendment to voters to allow tax classification. The report warns the current system hides or overtaxes property depending on assessment rigor and calls for modernized forms of taxation. Governor Donahey expected to deliver inaugural message after recess.
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Ohio
Columbus
U.R
Joint Committee On Taxation and Economy
House
Senate
General Assembly
Vic Donahey
Wet Leader Would Eliminate Agents In Custom Houses
The Senate finance committee added to the Andrews prohibition reorganization bill the removal of customs agents in enforcing prohibition. The change, pushed by Senator Edge, reduces anti prohibition opposition and could bring the bill to a vote within weeks with only limited dry dissent expected.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Edge
New Jersey
House
Athens Chamber weighs converting Grayston loan to stock
At Hotel Berry luncheon Athens Chamber of Commerce discussed converting the Grayston Stove company 100000 capital loan to preferred stock. A soliciting committee was formed to begin the conversion to boost the company rating and support its expansion. The January Community Chest drive was also discussed with pledges of volunteer support.
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Grayston Stove Company
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Berry
Lotak Company
British Vessels Ordered to Hankow Amid Chinese Unrest
United Press reports grave tensions as British naval reinforcements move toward Hankow the Central China trade hub. American gunboats accompany British ships while a destroyer and two cruisers sail from Hong Kong. Hankow Wuchang and Hanyang are described as the nationalist capital by Cantonese authorities amid mob activity near the British concession.
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United Press
Hankow
China
Yangtze River
Shanghai
Hong Kong
Hankew
Wuchang
Hanyan
Elmwood justice vows end to raids and liquor cases
Elmwood justice of the peace James W. Ball announced no more pover raids by his deputies and that he would hear no more liquor cases. He said ninety percent of the people oppose enforcing the Volstead act and that prohibition enforcement has broken down.
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Cincinnati
James W. Ball
Elmwood
Fin Curtis Bay
Jules Cornee
Cleveland to have own day for liquor fines law
An ordinance in Cleveland proposes a separate local law to collect liquor fines, following a Supreme Court ruling. It states the city must receive half of all liquor fines collected since 1921, totaling about $500,000, and mirrors the Cratbe net structure.
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Cleveraand
Jan
Cleveland
Supreme Court
President approves college entrance tests in Ohio
Ohio State University President George W Rightmire endorsed a proposed state board to oversee college entrance examinations for five state schools. The plan would weigh high school records and home conditions, with the board deciding on upper third exemptions while assessments for lower third are required to enter.
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Columbus
Jan
Joint
Legislative Committee
George W. Rightmire
Ohio State University
Rightmire
University Administrative Councilere On Record Ag
Weather history notes extreme cold record for date
Report notes a fire thermometer reading 4b degrees for 24 hours ending today. It recalls a record low of 10 below in 1878 during a cold wave across Ohio with January 4 hitting 20 below. The entry also mentions a high for this date in 1969.
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Ohio
MARDIS APPOINTED Athens County Chairman of House Committee
Columbus reports that Mardis of Athens County was appointed chairman of a house committee. The move is described as an honor by politicians, reflecting his knowledge and long study in education. Mardis is noted as a professor of education at Ohio University.
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al Smith
Irving Lerman
Fimpire
Albany
Columbus
Resolutions on Nicaragua and Mexican policy debated in Senate
United States policy clashed over Nicaragua and Mexico as the Senate foreign relations committee opened executive session on resolutions demanding immediate withdrawal of American troops from Nicaragua and inquiry into alleged Mexican actions. Officials voiced uncertainty about next steps as Diaz Rebel/Conservative tensions escalate amid calls for arms and a neutral coast zone policy. Dr. T S Vaca reported U.S. troops seized liberal munitions at Puerto Cabezas, while Kellogg denied anti-Mexican press campaigns and defended administration neutrality.
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Ludwell Denny
United
Washington
Fane Tire
Nicars
Ugpan
Senate Foreign Relations
Rome
Talttec
Borah
Idaho
Nicaragua
Ely
State Department
Kellogg
Alleg Ae
U.S. Naiyad
Dr. T
Vaca
Puerto Cabesas
Coolidgs
White House
Unsafe Outdoors In Hankow China Causes Alarm
Fragmentary report from Hankow describes British officials noting unsafe outdoor conditions in the city. The brief mentions ships and a disturbance involving local forces and a character named Zatan, with unclear sequence of events.
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City of Hankow
China
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