Cooper seeks 139 million for two years of state government
Governor Cooper presented a two year budget to the 89th General Assembly asking for 139,082,506 dollars in appropriations. He noted revenue estimates total 125,684,250 dollars, about 13 million less than requested, and warned only higher taxes or service cuts could close the gap. He cited rising operating costs and cited education and welfare demands as key drivers of the shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olumbus
U.P
Vernor Cooper
Rry D. Silver
Ohio
Ohio Ate University
Bowly Green State College
Kent State College
Miami University
University
Wilorce University
Thens State Hospital
Ohio Hospital
Fes
Fall Appeal Delayed In Teapot Dome Case
Hearing of Albert B. Fall appeal for accepting a bribe in the Teapot Dome Elk Hills scandal was postponed until February 2 in the Appellate Court. Harry M. Black was held in contempt after fleeing to France. his appeal was postponed indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Albert B. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Harry M. Blacker
France
McArthur Postmaster Resigns. Warren Nomination Sought
Joseph C. Gill resigns as McArthur postmaster. Congressman T. Jenkins to recommend a Witten County Republican Executive Committee endorsed appointee for the vacancy with the Federal Civil Service Commission awaiting a ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph G. Gill
McArthur
Pmcarthur
Joseph CC. Gill
T. Jenkins
Federal Civil Joice Commission
Eight Miners Die in West Virginia Mine Blast
Charleston reports eight miners killed in a Raleigh Wyoming Coal Mining Co mine explosion at Glenn Rogers. About 40 to 50 men were underground when the blast occurred at 4 a.m. Rescue teams from several towns worked to recover bodies as inspectors oversaw the scene. The cause remains undetermined though gas ignition is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
U.P
Raleigh Wyoming Coal Mining Company
Glenn Rogers
R. M. Lambie
Department of Mines
Lambie
Glen White
Stokesburg
Mt. Hope
Welch
Beckley
Cabin Creek
New York Auto Show Opens Amid Broader City Opens
New York begins its annual automobile show with more cities planned to follow. The event invites visitors to see new cars, compare models, and consider ownership as a family investment in pleasure, mobility, and time efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Year Call to Upgrade Your Model
The message contrasts a Galapagos turtle's long life with a man aided by a car and a week of activity. It urges readers to maximize hourly productivity and not lag behind by staying outdated. It frames upgrading as essential for a fuller life in the new year.
Chicago Herald Examiner reports Chicago wealth surpassing nations
The Chicago Herald Examiner claims Chicago's 1931 wealth level surpasses the entire wealth of Switzerland, Chile, New Zealand, and more than the Netherlands, by about one billion dollars, framing Chicago as a booming trading post grown into vast fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Herald Examiner
Switzerland
Chile
New Zealand
Netherlands
Illinois to pay wages and boost manufacturing in 1931
The 1931 plan allocates 00,000,000 in wages for 600,000 factory workers, aims to sell $3,000,000,000 worth of goods globally, and spend $400,000,000 on new buildings. The article closes with a note that Chicago does not see a reason to weep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Chicago
Revolution in Panama Drives Out President and Kills Eleven
Panamanian upheaval ends with the ousting of the president and eleven deaths including an American. A turbulent movement gains momentum as the revolution spreads across the country. Continued on Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Stricter Laws Sought On Mail Blackmail And Aliens
Assistant U S District Attorney Hugh K Martin urged Congress to pass two laws to strengthen federal criminal enforcement. He noted mail use by blackmailers and racketeers and cited Columbus cases in which residents received threats of dynamite or harm to family unless payments were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
U.S
Hugh K. Martin
George W. Wickersham
National Commission On Law Observance and Enforcement
Congress
Martin
Commission
Will Rogers Comments On Lima Tragedy And Politics
Will Rogers jokes about a Lima Peru football game tragedy where five were killed and mocks revolutions and football players crossing into politics. He references Hoover’s private secretary George Akerson joining in the movies and hints at personal influence on political appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hills
Calif
Lima
Peru
Death Takes Vinton Man McArthur
Everett Beckley 34, manager of J L Beckley & Son clothing store, died at Columbus hospital. Survived by widow Elizabeth, parents in Athens, a son John, three brothers, a sister, and special notes include McArthur High School and Ohio University alumni, Phi Delta Theta member, World War veteran. Funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McVey
Leroy
Beckley
McArthur High School
Ohio University
Phi Delta Theta
McArthur Clothing
Red Cross Chairman Denies Arkansas Food Riots
John Barton Payne told the Senate Appropriations Committee that press reports of Arkansas food riots are inaccurate and the Red Cross version places conditions in England Arkansas as milder than described by Senator Caraway. He testified during hearings on relief program adequacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
U.P
John Barton Payne
American Red Cross
Arkansas
Senate
Senator Caraway
Payne
Red Cross
England
Ark
Typhoon Devastates Filipino Provinces Reported Casualties
Manila wire brief reports 31 deaths, 25 missing after typhoon sweeps Leyte Surigao Cebu and Negros. Two motorships sunk and four towns in ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
P. I
Philippines
Leyte
Surigao
Cebu
Negros
Ohio Gov elected as White official after canvass
The Ohio governor race concluded with George White, Democrat of Marietta, certified as winner after a joint Senate and House canvass led by Lieutenant Governor John T. Brown. The certification followed the November 4 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
George White
Marietta
Ohio
Senate
House
John T. Brown
Mayor Weil Faces Recall Petitions in Akron
Petitions circulated in Akron on January 6 seeking removal of Mayor G. Lloyd Weil on charges of neglect and improper performance of duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
G. Lloyd Weil
Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act Proposed to Strengthen Trade Barriers
Washington reports administration officials propose strengthening the Hawley-Smooth Tariff Act to provide firmer measures against foreign goods. The move is submitted to Congress as a policy aimed at protecting domestic markets. The United Press learned the plan during coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.R
Congress
United Press
Girl Mother Tells Story Of Banditry
America Longworth, 19, mother of a seven month old, described the plan to rob Monroe National Bank in Monroe Ohio. Co conspirators Noel Craft 16 and Max Wireman 20 were captured after a failed hold up as cashier Austin Smith refused to surrender money. They faced grand jury on assault with intent to rob, each held under 25000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
America
Longworth
Monroe National Bank
Monroe
Ohio
Noel Craft
Max Wireman
Austin T. Smith
Butler County
Hamilton
Jay
Eugene Longworth
Fred Clingentell
Alcio Higgins
Ohio Penitentiary
Reformatory
Franklin
Henry Stewart
Craft
California
Wireman
Herman Wold
Stewart
Wold
Smith
Relief Work Is Explained By American Red Cross
The Red Cross told the Senate Appropriations Committee that relief is underway in 17 drought affected states. It has aided 49,963 families, about 250,600 people in 338 counties, spending 849,965 dollars on drought relief through December 31, with 520,802 for food and items and 329,162 for seed. The chairman warned that future needs are hard to forecast as many families lost income.
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Washington
Jan
U.P
John Barton Payne
American Red Cross Today
Senate Appropriations Committee
Payne
Red Cross
Block pledges job security for all staff in 1931
Paul Block, publisher of the Block newspapers, promises to keep all regular employees in their posts during 1931. The plan receives praise from Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, former Governor Alfred E. Smith, Matthew S. Sloan of New York Edison, and Joseph P. Ryan of the Central Trades and Labor Council of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
Paul Block
Block
Black
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Alfred E. Smith
Matthew S. Sloan
New York Edison Company
Joseph P. Ryan
Central Trades and Labor Council of
New York City
Five Youths Trapped In Mountain Snow Storm
Relief parties launched from Sonora to reach five young men believed snowbound between Cow's Creek and Strawberry after a blizzard closed lines. A ranger’s telephone reported three youths trapped, while two mechanics near Cold Springs also called for help. Snow depth reached four feet at Strawberry with fresh falls anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonora
Calif
U.P
Here
Cow's Creek
Strawberry
Uoby
Cold Springs
Pretty Girl Fliers Equal Record for Hours in Air
Los Angeles January 6 two pretty girl fliers Bobbie Trout and Nona Mae Cooper equalled the world endurance record for women fliers after 42 hours 16 minutes aloft on the Lady Ralph. Sanctioned by the National Aeronautical Association the flight continues toward the men's endurance mark held by Dale Jackson and Forrest O Brine of St Louis as observers note all systems on board remain normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
U.P
Bobbie Trout
Ndna Mae Cooper
Missa Trout
Vflinor Smith
National Aeronautical Association
Lady Ralph
Dale Jackson
Forrest O’brine
St. Louis
Crouse Named Governor Elect White's Secretary
Alfred L. Crouse of Cincinnati appointed personal secretary to Governor-Elect George White. He succeeds Charles A. Jones and will earn five thousand dollars annually. Crouse is Hamilton County Chief Probation Officer in the Court of Domestic Relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Alfred ©. Crouse
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Exoneration in Columbus Death Case Involves Princeton Coach
A Princeton University student A K Keoling of Ia was exonerated in the Columbus death of 18 year old L P Griffith who was struck by a car driven by Erwin and assisted by B G Robers Princeton polo coach. Erwin said he did not see the youth walking on East Board Street at the time of the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
A. K. Keoling
Princeton University
L. P. Griffith
Erwin
B. G. Robers
Princeton
Griffith
East Board Street
Tornado kills five in Warren County assaulting Norlina area
A January tornado in Warren County, near Norlina, killed five people all described as Negro and damaged two churches, more than twenty houses, trees, and outbuildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norlina
N. C
Warren County
DOJ to send special prosecutor over Indiana postmaster probe
The Department of Justice announced it will send a special prosecutor to Indiana to work with federal officials on charges against Rep. Rowbottom, Republican Indiana, accused of taking money from candidates for postmaster appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Washington
Department of Justice
Indiana
Rep
Rowbottom
Home Making Class Set For Amesville High School
Jan 12 Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock the Home Making Class for women will be held in the Amesville High School building. Women from Amesville and the surrounding territory are flooding this class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Amesville High
Ed Schorr in Touchy Place
Rumors swirl as a meeting of the Republican State Central Committees is called for tomorrow. Ed J. Schorr of Cincinnati, longtime chairman, may be ousted amid intra party disputes over his interference in the Legislature. Other reports claim he may resign to reside in Columbus and practice law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Republican State Central Committees
Ed J. Schorr
Cincinnati
Shorr
United Press
Schorr
Central Committee
Wilma Sinclair le van
Steubenville
National Committee
Ohio
Katherine Kennedy
Dedication Set for Harding Tomb Next Spring
The Harding Memorial Association approved inviting President Hoover and former President Coolidge to preside and deliver the principal addresses at the tomb dedication in Marion next spring. Hoover indicated acceptance and suggested a June date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Jan
U.R
Warren G. Harding
Herbert Hoover
Calvin Coolidge
Harding Memorial Association
Marion banker to head Ohio Agriculture in White cabinet
Governor Elliot G White named Guthery of Marion County as Director of Agriculture. Guthery, a banker and farmer, will assume Jan. 12 with a salary of 6500 dollars. He served two terms in the General Assembly and is president of Campbell National Bank and owner of an 800 acre farm near Larne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Clathery
Marion County
Elliot
George White
Gluthery
White
Perry J. Green
Ginthery
Larne
Larue
Ada Normal School
Ohio Northern University
General Assembly
James M. Cox
Cox
Guthery
Campbell National Bank of
William
Damon Guthery
John McSweeney
Wooster
Theodore HH. Tangeman
Marietta
Frank DD. Henderson
O. W. Merrill
Colummbua
Howard L. Tevin
Cincinnati
Daugherty Loses Demurrer in Ohio State Bank Case
In Washington C. F. on Jan 6 Judge Harry M. Rankin overruled a demurrer to the first of 17 indictments accusing misapplication of credit funds embezzlement and fraudulent check related to the defunct Ohio State Bank. Daugherty has not pleaded to the Oct 13 indictment and trial date may be set soon. Norman I. Mele an became Fayette County prosecuting attorney succeeding W.axon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington C. F
Uri
Mal &, Daugherty
Ohio State Bank
Harry M. Rankin
Ohio
Rankin
Common Pleas Court
Daugherty
Norman I. Mele#an
Fayette County
W. &. Axon
Banker Sentenced in Savings Firm Case
James E. Casey, 47, former president of The Citizens Savings & Trust Company of Galion, was sentenced to nine years in a federal prison and fined $16,000 after pleading guilty to four of 32 counts in three indictments. He awaits transfer to the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.P
James E. Casey
Citizens Savings & Trust Company
Galion
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Casey
Samuel H. West
Clearing streets and repairing in Uniontown after hurricane wind
Uniontown and nearby towns began cleanup and repair work after a wind of hurricane velocity damaged homes stores and infrastructure yesterday. Damage may exceed 50 000 with over twenty buildings unroofed or damaged and lines knocked out. Several people suffered cuts and bruises but none serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
U.P
Depris
Judge Denies New Trial in Steel Merger Suit
Common Pleas Judge David G. Jenkins overruled a motion for a new trial in the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Bethleh steel merger suit, a procedural step to prosecute an appeal to a higher court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
U.P
Common Pleas
David G. Jenkins
Youngstown Sheet & Tube-Bethieh
M Steel Corporation
Start of Year Brings Railroads and Factories Back to Work
The start of 1931 saw thousands of workers recalled from layoff with railroads leading reemployment. Chicago and Northwestern rehired 7,000, Monon 660 to 860, Rock Island 2,500, Santa Fe 3,000, Missouri Pacific and Missouri-Kansas-Texan 1,460 at Sedalia, and more. Detroit automakers added about 2,000, Ford and branches at Denver and St Paul 1,060. Cleveland automotive-linked plants rehired 1,800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Tte
Monon
Rock Taland Tie
Santa Fe
Missouri Pacific
Missouri-Kansas-Texan
Sedalia
Kansas City
Southern Pacific
Joba
Detroit
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Denver
St. Paul
Cleveland Industries
Cleveland Industries Hire 1800 Workers in Ten Days
In Cleveland seven industries added 1800 workers over ten days. Six of them operate in automobile rubber and related sectors, two in machine tool manufacturing, and three in clothing. Republic Steel planned to rehire 660 at its Mansfield plant and steel firms in Youngstown and across the Northeast Ohio District continued steady rehiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Republic Steel Corporation
Masailion
C., Planta
Youngstown
Ohio
Wonkera
Industrial pull in Tristate district boosts jobs
Survey shows mills coal mines and other industries in the Tristate district recalling furloughed workers or adding to payrolls, providing employment to thousands as of today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroads
Pittsburgh
Jan
Fathroada
Ates
Tris
New Plants to Employ Over 1,000 in Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg and nearby areas two new factories and a cotton plant will open and provide employment to nearly 1,006 people. The sites include Allen-town and a location near Harrisburg, reflecting job growth in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
U.P
al Lentown
Missouri Pacific and MKT Railway shops reopen after layoff
Hedalta Missouri January 6 workers at Missouri Pacific and Missouri Kansas Texas Railway shops return to work after weeks of layoffs as operations resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedalta
Missouri Pacific
Missouri-Kansame Texas Railway
New York Central Workers Return Across Shops
About 2000 men ended a month long layoff returning to the West Albany shops of the New York Central Railroad. The Masten Buffalo and Depew shops also saw simultaneous resumption of work as thousands more employees went back to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
West Albany
New York Central Railroad
Mast Buffalo
Depew
Young Man Advertises for Office Work in Bid for Jobs
A New York item notes a young man, twenty one, seeking general office work. He offers to take legibly written offers under 600 words, with all offers under 6500 words, on one side of paper. He highlights brains education health and appearance as assets and requests opportunity from any employer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Harbor Collision and Grounding Reported
In New York Harbor the George Washington of the Eastern Steamship Co. carrying 100 passengers collided with a car float in the North River. Separately the William N Pare of the Mystic Steamship Co. ran aground at Shinnecock Lighthouse, T. I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Harbor
George Washington
Eastern Steamship Co
North River
William N. Pare
Mystic Steamship Co
Shinnecock Lighthouse
T. I
Senator Acker Introduces Prohibition Repeal Proposals
Senator Joseph N. Ackerman of Cleveland prepares three major bills to repeal Ohio prohibition laws. Plans include repealing the Crabbe Act, Miller Act, and Dow-Aiken Law, plus a $1000 liquor license tax provision. Acker also seeks a constitutional amendment and funding for the Prohibition Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Joseph N. Ackerman
Cleveland
Ohio Senate
Ohio
Ackerman
Prohibition Department
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John H. van Deventer
ID America
United Business Publishers’ Bureau of Economics
W. Virginia
Lee and
Stover
Arthur Brisbane
United States
Will Rogers
Death
Vinton Man
Everett Beckley
Oklahoma A
M. College
Julia Stout
Lynell Mincey
Oklahoma City
Virginia Derry
Pawhuska
Amelia Anne Hale
Storm
North Carolina
Ed Schorr
Republican Central Committee
Hoover
Coolidge
Harding
I. S. Guthery
Demurrer
Galion Bank
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