Grave task of naval conference drives Hoover's push for world peace
President Hoover sent delegates to the London naval talks with grave emphasis on the mission. He warned success would shape world peace, noting the serious stakes after Geneva and praising Britain US cooperation despite France's suspicions. The MacDonald Labor Party's support boosts Washington's hopes.
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Washington
Jan
London
Hoover
Great Britain
United States
France
Geneva
MacDonald Labor Party
Conference Delegates Set Sail On George Washington Mission
Delegates and 75 staffers board the George Washington at Hoboken for a naval talks cruise. They plan to reach Plymouth January 17 and then London that night, seeking arms cost reductions and fleet limitations amid tensions with France and Britain.
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United States
Britain
Hoboken
Plymouth
London
Famed Ocean Flier Arrested at Home
Bert Acosta, famed trans Atlantic flier, is arrested at his New York home on abandonment charges. Detective William Happ took him into custody after Acosta’s wife alerted police that a bench warrant was active.
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New York
U.P
Bert Acosta
William Happ
Arctic Patrol Flight Postponed From Selfridge Field
The Army's Arctic Patrol winter flight from Selfridge Field in Mt. Clemens to Spokane Washington and back was postponed today due to dangerous flying conditions.
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MT. Clemens
Mich
Selfridge Field
Spokane
Wash
Your Name May Appear Today In Classifieds
A newspaper classified item hints your name may appear in ads for free dry cleaning on a dress or suit. An offer lists a Remington Cash Register in good working order for 50 dollars. A 10 room house on Lancaster Street with a large lot and fruit trees is advertised as tourist friendly.
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the Messenger
Remington
Lancaster Street
Snook loses rehearing in Ohio death case
The Ohio Supreme Court denied a rehearing for Dr. James H. Snook sentenced to die January 31 for the murder of Theora Hix. His last option is a US Supreme Court appeal or clemency, with Governor Cooper signaling denial. Snook has been on Death Row since last August after multiple postponements.
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Snook
Ohio
Columbus
U.P
Ohio Supreme Court Today
James Howard Snook
Ohio State University
Theora Hix
United States Supreme Court
Cooper
Federal District Court
Miss Hix
College of Medicine
Ohio State
Donnie Schroeder Trapped in Detention Over Mother Case
Donnie Schroeder, soon 56, plays in a Pennsylvania juvenile detention home while police pursue his mother Irene Schroeder of Benwood West Virginia. Police hope Donnie’s testimony ties her to a killing and prompts an electric chair sentence. Donnie’s innocence contrasts with the serious charge against his mother as investigators monitor possible flight and arrest her if she returns.
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Mother
NEA Service
New Castle
Donnie Schroeder
Irene Schroeder
Benwood
W. Va
Brady Paul
Pennsylvania State Police
Here
Fitness Moore
Joseph Crawford
Paul
Lambs in London and Other Items by Arthur Brisbane
A compact note highlights Arthur Brisbane columns including Lambs in London and another Baconian piece. It surveys varied topics from social observations to cautionary takes on varnish drinkers and a remark on an unguarded guardian.
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Lambs
London
Guardian
Naval limits talks loom in London with British and others
The text notes upcoming discussions in London on naval limits with Britain and other states. It highlights France budgeting for a total navy of 800000 tons, stating their fleet relies on auxiliaries, 10000 ton cruisers, smaller vessels, and submarines rather than battleships, and mocks battleship spending as wasteful.
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Lambs
London
France
Britain Will Outbuild France Said to Foil Naval Limits
The piece argues Britain will out-build France and dismisses the naval limitations conference as a joke. It also suggests saving money by staying home and making domestic plans.
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Britain
France
California man claims Bacon wrote Shakespeare plays
A Mr. Morgan of California returns from England with overwhelming proof that Bacon authored the plays credited to Shakespeare. He may read Brandes critical study and asserts that anyone who claims Bacon wrote Shakespeare proves they have not read either author intelligently.
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MR. Morgan
California
England
Bacon
Shakespeare
Brandes
Prohibition Warns About Bootleg Varnish Factories
Prohibition authorities reveal varnish and lacquer plants are being used for bootlegging liquor. Citizens are warned that every 100 gallons of material from such factories could conceal illicit alcohol production. Continued on Page
Election Officials Sought for Contempt in Mifflin Township
In Waverly on January 8 Columbus police sought Forest Hoagland and W A Crawford precinct officials for contempt of court. Republicans were missing as Sheriff Dowdie tried to serve warrants for refusing to sign poll books in the November election, which left Democratic candidates declared victors.
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Waverly
Forest Hoagland
W. A. Crawford
Mifflin Township
Columbus
Ernest Dowdie
Proposes Change In Tariff Law
A proposed compromise amendment to replace the flexible Tariff Law provision was placed before President Hoover by Representative Davenport. It would grant the House and Senate either 30 or 60 days to amend any presidential tariff proclamation.
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Washington
U.R
Hoover
Davenport
New York
House
Senate
Hoover Will Not Intervene in Senate Committee Fight
Washington January 8 President Hoover will avoid involvement in the Senate party split over committee assignments. White House officials deny reports that he was pressuring for Farm Bloc representation on the Finance Committee which handles tax and tariff legislation.
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Washington
Jan
U.R
Hoover
Senate
Republican Party
Finance
White House
Woman Admitted To Senate Floor For Rayon Schedule Debate
Vice President Curtis nullified the unwritten ban on women on the Senate floor and allowed Ruth Peterson, a Tariff Commission silk expert, to be present to provide material to senators during discussion of the rayon schedule of the Tariff Bill.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
Curtis
Ruth Peterson
Tariff Commission
Hopkins Backed Cleveland Club Women Endorses Mass Meeting
Cleveland club women rallied to support City Manager William P. Hopkins and backed Rabbi Barnett P. Brickner's call for a mass meeting in Hopkins defense at Public Hall tomorrow night to show unity amid pressure.
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Cleveland
U.R
William P. Hopkins
Barnett P. Brickner
Euclid Avenue
Hopkins
Public Hall
Spirits Haunt Divorce Suit Filed Over Spiritualist Visits
David Romante filed for divorce in Columbus on January 8 accusing his wife of leaving at night to attend spiritualist meetings and returning home possessed by spirits of another kind.
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Columbus
U.P
David Romante
Farm Bloc Wins Tentative Senate Finance Representation
The Farm Bloc gains a tentative victory securing two seats on the Senate Finance Committee with Senators LaFollette of Wisconsin and John Thomas of Idaho. The Eastern Western Republican split deepens as Smoot warns of resignation over tariff policy as Borah rejects compromise.
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Washington
U.R
Farm Bloc
Senate Finance Committee
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
John Thomas
Idaho
U.P
Republican Party
Senate
Republican Committee On Committees
Smoot
Finance Committee
Borah
Germany Debates Reparations at Hague Conference
At The Hague the second reparations conference faces protest from small debtor nations over alleged excessive charges. Germany argues over details of the financial program seen as defined by the Young plan and not open to debate.
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The
Hague
U.P
Germany
Turnipseed Held on Fox Theft Charge
Arthur L. Turnipseed of Columbus pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury under a 50 000 bond after arraignment in municipal court on embezzling 84 foxes. He was arrested on a complaint by fox owner William Loos that the animals were moved from Turnipseed's fox ranch near Chillicothe to Wisconsin.
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Columbus
Jan
U.P
Arthur L. Turnipseed
Turnipseed
William Loos
Chillicothe
Wisconsin
Ohio University honors Buckeye champions football letter men
Twenty five Ohio University football letter men who helped win the Buckeye Conference title display small golden footballs at a Varsity O room meeting. Don Peden and William Trautwein receive regulation size silver footballs. Dr. Blaine R. Goldsberry and Thor Olson also honored with golden awards.
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Ohio University
Buckeye
Don Peden
William Trautwein
Blaine R. Goldsberry
Thor Olson
Winter Cold Grips Nation with Deep Snow Across Regions
Winter storms bring heavy snowfall and bitter cold from the Pacific Northwest to the Great Lakes. Subzero temperatures rack Colorado and Montana while Denver edges above zero. Roads worsen as motorists become marooned and travel delays spike nationwide.
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Chicago
Jan
U.P
Pacific Northwest
Rocky Mountain
Great Lakes
California
Colorado
Mercury
Glasgow
Mont
Miles City
Denver
Mid-West
Keno Boards Banned Here by the Mayor
Athens officials warn recreation hall operators to remove gambling devices as Keno boards found with pool tables. Mayor Robert S. Wood says establishments must follow the law or face closure to keep the city clean and decent.
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Athens
Robert S. Wood
Wood
Prisoner Walter Kirkendall Executed by Electrocution
Walter Kirkendall, a penitentiary prisoner from Scioto County convicted of burglary and larceny, was electrocuted today at the Junction City Brick Plant in Perry County after contacting a live wire.
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Columbus
Walter Kirkendall
Scioto County
Junction City
Perry County
British Leaders Prepare Naval Proposals Before Five Power Talks
Prime Minister Ramsay McDonald said Britain with Admiralty consent would propose reductions in naval strength at the upcoming Five Power Naval Conference. He stressed reductions depend on international agreement and cited no single nation acting alone. He expressed optimism about the conference prospects.
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Lossiemouth
Scotland
U.P
Great Britain
Admiralty
Ramsay McDonald
London
Flood data sought for Hocking River dredging estimate
State engineer examiner Clifford Ottas and state representative K Mardis seek flood condition data from Hocking Valley farmers and landowners. The aim is to estimate dredging costs by compiling acres flooded, flood frequency, crop losses, and owner locations. A recent inspection near Athens prompted the data request.
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Hocking River
Clifford W. Ottas
Columbus
Hocking Valley
Mardis
Kram
Oztas
Hocking
Athens
60 Persons Do Not Obey Law On Auto Tags
In Athens District December applicants for 1930 auto license plates include six percent who ignored 1929 bill of sale transfer laws and seven who never bought 1929 plates. Deputy Commissioner David Johnson said those with failed transfers must complete them before 1930 plates are issued and those who bought vehicles with plates but did not purchase 1929 plates must pay for them before 1930 plates are issued.
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Athens
David Johnson
SAY ORDER TO SCHOOLS CAME FROM W C T U
In Columbus on January 8 the State Department of Education faced charges of issuing unconstitutional orders raised by the Cleveland Board of Education. Assistant director J Howard Winters denied the charges. The dispute stemmed from a Temperance Day observance on January 17 in public schools. E M Williams, president of the Cleveland board, said schools would repudiate the orders though his personal view was not yet decided. The Cleveland group claimed the ruling was sponsored by the W C T U.
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Columbus
U.P
State Department of Education
Cleveland Board of Education
J. Howard Winters
Cleveland Board
E. M. Williams
Cleveland
Cleveland Group
Peace Meeting Is Called in Strike
First signs the general strike of the ladies garment workers could end soon as a peace conference was set for 2 p.m. in Cleveland. The call came from Fred C. Butler, labor manager of the Cleveland Garment Manufacturers' Association, and Abraham Katovsky, manager of the Cleveland Joint Board, Ladies Garment Workers' Union.
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Cleveland
U.P
Ladies Garment Workers
Fred C. Butler
Cleveland Garment Manufacturers’ Association
Abraham Katovsky
Cleveland Joint Board, Ladies Garment Workers’ Union
Two Key Witnesses Emerge in Desmond Taylor Murder
San Francisco报道 indicates reopening of the eight year old William Desmond Taylor murder after the discovery of two key witnesses. The developments follow earlier investigations and place focus on unresolved questions surrounding the case.
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San Francisco
U.P
William Desmond Taylor
Athens County Approves Five Road Improvements Plan
County officials and township trustees meet to allocate gasoline tax funds for Sand Rock Road and Strouds Run Road work. Bern Township pledges 3000 dollars toward Sand Rock Road near Strode's Store, plus 1000 for another segment. Canaan Township offers 1929 1930 gas tax returns and 1900 in funds for Coolville Ridge Road.
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Athens County
Sand Rock
Broadwell
Bern Township
Strode
Pennaville
Canaan
Strouds Run
Coolville Ridge
Carthage Township
Ames
Alexander
A. RB
Christman
A. D. McCune
George Thompson
D. W. Brill
Bank Liable for Thefts by Former Cashier at Frazersburg
The Peoples' Bank of Frazersburg in Muskingum County is liable to depositors for alleged thefts from safety deposit boxes by former cashier J. L. Browning in December 1928. The Ohio District Court of Appeals affirmed six State Banking Department appeals, ruling banks must cover peculations by trusted cashiers, since the cashier died by suicide after the thefts were revealed.
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Columbus
Rosenwald to Wed Adele Goodkind in Abingdon Home
Julius Rosenwald a Chicago philanthropist will marry Adele Goodkind at the home of his son Lessing in Abingdon suburb today. The ceremony marks a notable union of a prominent donor and a widow in a private setting.
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Philadelphia
Julius Rosenwald
Chicago
Adele Goodkind
Lessing
Abingdon
House wets plan campaign to keep prohibition issue alive
United States House members aligned with the wet faction prepare a systematic effort to keep the prohibition question before the nation amid a dry House and Senate. Representative LaGuardia argues enforcement reform won't fix the law and cites Idaho per capita liquor use to attack enforcement. Reeder Schafer and others plan speeches on drunk driving data as the wet campaign resumes Friday.
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Washington
Jan
Congress
House
Senate
LaGuardia
Reepublican
New York
Borah
Republican
Idaho
New York City
Coast Guard
Uns
Black Duck
Reedy
Maine
Schafer
Republiccan
Wisconsin
Another Cleveland Girl Is Assaulted
In Cleveland on January 8 a brutal attack occurred as police hunted the gun fiend who has already shot three women and assaulted another. Hilda Matsuka, 17, may have been the victim, knocked down and dragged into a field before the assailant fled as officers approached.
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Cleveland
U.R
Hilda Matsuka
Presidents and Their Wives booklet offered by Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger promotes a booklet titled Presidents and Their Wives with illustrated portraits of U S presidents and of Mr and Mrs Hoover. It promises concise biographical details including names politics religion education birthplaces burial places parents spouses and children and a summary of personal and public life. The item is available for ten cents via coupon.
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Mr. Hoover
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