Hewitt Dies Reconciling Parents After Electrocution
Floyd Hewitt, 17, was electrocuted for murder in Ohio. His death prompted a reconciliation between his estranged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt of Conneaut, who viewed the body in a Columbus mortuary. Hewitt maintained innocence to the end and named no confession beyond the one used in court.
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Jack Powers
United Press
Columbus
Floyd
Hewitt
Conneaut
Hewitts
Ployd
I . Yewitt
Mitn
Harrow
Flood
Jalie
Jorge W. Keil
T. O. Reed
D. FE. Thomas
Ohio
Ashtabula
King of the Muskingum Valley Tum-runners Held Again
Indictments returned by the grand jury in Zanesville include Bel Wilkes, known as the King of the Muskingum Valley Tum-runners. Wilkes, released a month ago under insolvency laws after 60 days, was attacked New Year's Day on a charge of transporting liquor.
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Zanesville
Jan
Bel Wilkes
Over 1 000 Marines to Depart for Nicaragua Monday
More than 1 000 Marines were set to depart Monday from Charleston and other ports to aid in Nicaragua. Major General John Le Jeune leads the 1,248 men sailing to the area to report on conditions and assist in securing the 1924 presidential election. The force will total 2,454 U.S. troops in country.
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Nicaragua
Washington
Hampton
Sharleston
San Diver
Teadery
Toast
White
le Jeune
Charleston
Rnmpton Rails
Ze Jeune
Theamarinca
Angus
Mandiy T
Millfield man to undergo leg amputation for life save
Walter Patterson, 21, of Millfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Liutterson, has been in a Columbus hospital since June 1927 after a work injury at the Millfield mine. He will have his leg amputated next week after six prior operations and muscle grafts. He married last October to the nurse who attended him at Mercy hospital and both he and his wife have since had appendix removals.
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Chauncey
Walter Patterson
Roy Liutterson
Millfield
Columbus
Patterson
Mercy Hospital
Sun enters 11 year cycle may bring calmer weather
In 1928 the sun is expected to reach a maximum in sunspot activity about once every eleven years. Smithsonian officials led by Dr. C O G Abbot say it may bring more normal magnetic conditions and possibly better weather on Earth though certainty is elusive. Observations show a steady solar radiation level across observatories worldwide.
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Washington
CO. G. Abbot
Smithsonian Institute
Smithsonian Obser Atories
Governors Conference Called On Ohio Coal Strike Dispute
Governor Donahey invites mine operators and union officials to a January meeting in the state senate chamber to end the strike. He hopes the talks will show fairness, with both sides properly represented, amid ongoing idle mines since 1927 and rising destitution among striking miners and their families.
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Cleveland
Jan
Ware Colembus
Ur—Govenor
Lee Kal
Miners’ Union
Penahey
George TK. Smith
Oho Cow Operators’ Association
Smith
Ss. WH. Robbins
Cheveland
Jacksonville
Wall Street backs Coolidge view on loans rise
News from New York reports President Coolidge sees no alarm at loans reaching four billion as Wall Street reacts with cautious optimism. In the Midwest and state capitals, hunger and cold threaten children due to unemployment and stalled agreements, while public sympathy leans toward a fair settlement amid a broader social crisis.
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Lee
Rise
Wall Street
New York
U.P
Walll Street
Coolidge
Lne
Walltreet
House Approves S-4 Disaster Investigation Amid Debate
The House approved a Butler resolution to appoint a special investigating committee into the S-4 disaster. Public hearings were required and a May 15 report is mandated. Heated debate followed calls for Navy Secretary Wilbur’s resignation as Senators prepared for swift Senate action.
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Washington
Jan
House of Representat
Coolidge
Senate
Wilbur
House Rules Committee
Special Commission
T House
Navy Department
Johnson
Oklahoma
Roy K. Jones
Cleveland Raids Seize Liquor Delivery Lists In Manhunt
Federal agents led by Deputy Administrator W W Woodruff raided Cleveland locations seeking James Keating alleged rum ring head. Keating fled yesterday after a June 23 hotel raid. Delivery lists with many prominent Cleveland names were seized and given to Assistant U S Attorney John S Osmun.
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Cleveland
Prohibition
W. W. Woodruff
James Keating
Keating
Auth
John S. Osmun
Dinner in Washington D C Opens Democratic Nomination Bids
A Beverly Hills field note from Cal indicates travel to Jackson Day dinner in Washington for the Democratic nomination bid. AL Smith cannot attend, and a message of 80 800 words was not sent. The writer hopes for ample food and a friendly reception despite the toast and messages of rejection.
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Beverly Hulls
Cal
Washington
B. C
AL Smith
New Yorker
Baum
English Thames Floods Claim Dozens In England
More than 40 people die across England as the Thames flood peaks after weeks of blizzards gales and thaw. London reports 24 deaths with widespread injuries and millions in property damage. The flood collapses wall sections near Westminster while historic landmarks endure damage and residents are displaced.
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Silver Thames
England
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Uags
Enghuut
Thawny Ponds
Westminister Gazette
Tower of London
Houses of Parliament
London Bridge
Westminster
Twelve Pints Of Whisky Hid In Parsonage Water Meter
Police found twelve pints of wood alcohol and rain water in a concealed water meter box at the First Methodist church parsonage on College Street. Investigators believe the liquor was kept there by a bootlegger for local consumption and would be accessible to the public near the business district. A plumber uncovered the bottles while shutting off water.
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King Frost
Pirst Methodist Rharch
Parkers
College Street
Chief Parker
Unusually Fine Weather Offshore Sheds Light on Submarine S-4 Sinking
Naval inquiry hearings in Charlestown review the collision between submarine S-4 and the coast guard destroyer Paulding. Witness Lt Commander Bayliss corroborates Lt Wardens account that the destroyer may have sighted the periscope about two miles before the crash. Bodies continued to be recovered from the submarine's engine room as divers probed toward the control compartment. The recovered remains and wreckage were to be sent to Charleston Navy Yard for identification and hospitalization in Boston afterward.
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Charlestown
Navy Wald
Boston
Mass
Coast Guard
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Naval Court of Inquiry
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Frank I. Warden
Paulling
Inspectors Arrest 39 People Over Old Auto Tags
Springfield reports thirty five motorists nabbed for using last year’s license tags as inspectors from the state automobile department enforce the 1928 tag law. Manager Robert Flack refused immediate enforcement, delaying until next Monday. Eleven inspectors were dispatched by Secretary Crown after complaints from nearby towns.
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Springforeld
U.2
State Automobile Department
Robert Flack
Flack
Springtida
Crown
Springfield
Lindbergh Reaches San Jose in Spirit of St Louis
The Spirit of St Louis landed in San Jose Costa Rica at 1 51 p m local time 2 27 p m EST. Lindbergh flew 210 miles from Managua Nicaragua to San Jose in two hours and thirty nine minutes marking a notable Central American arrival.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Charles A. Lindbergh
St. Louis
Managus
Nicaragua
Smith Refuses Senate Inquiry Challenge Raised by Committee
Senator-elect Frank J. Smith of Illinois refused to submit to the senate primary election investigating committee. Through Attorney-General Oscar Carlstrom of Illinois he contested the committee's jurisdiction over his application for pastor in the United States service.
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Washington
U.R
Frank J. Smith
Ulinois
Senate
Oscar Carlstrom
Smith
United States
Mellon weighs Reed as GOP presidential hopeful
United Press reports Secretary Mellon backs Senator David Reed of Pennsylvania for 1928 Republican nominee. Reed, a 40 year old Pittsburgh attorney allied with Mellon interests, would be Mellon’s first choice if negotiations succeed. Mellon denies candidacy. Reed’s strength remains limited to Pennsylvania with potential national movement if pursued.
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Paul
Mellon United Press
Washington
Jan. T—S
Treasury
Mellon
David Reed
Pennsylvania
Republcan
United Press
Reed
Pittsburgh
Mellon Interests
Senate
Nea Semtor
Republican National
Pennsydeans
Mellen
Hoover
Lowsiden
Curtis
Willis
Pershingert Douwes
Authential
Charles EK
Hughes
New York
Belove
Heel
Ware
Pennsylvanis
Borus
Iastic
Radio Commission Lives On Pending Senate Action
Hearings by the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee may extend the life of the Federal Radio Commission beyond March 14 unless Congress enacts a new law this session. The DIN Law previously fixed that expiry date and now legislative action is in doubt.
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Washington
U.P
Federal Radio Commission
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Racit Commission
Navy Size Booklet Promotes Facts on National Strength
The Athens Messenger presents a backlit illustrated booklet on the size and strength of the Navy. It argues citizens should know the Navy’s facts and features a modern pictorial of today’s ships and defense items. Frederic J. Haskin directs the Information Bureau in Washington, urging readers to order a copy.
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Athens Messenger
Frederic J. Haskin
Information Bone
Washington, D. C
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