Winter Hunger Deepens in England Arkansas Bread Line Grows
In England Arkansas the Red Cross feeds destitute tenant farmers as a cold wave bites. The bread line at Fire Department HQ grows with hundreds awaiting food requisitions. School lunches are to be served to prevent hunger, aided by women from churches.
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England
Beengland
Ark
U.P
Arkansas
Red Cross
Fire Department
W. T. Fuqua
Red Cross Committee
Eid
Lonoke County
Amers
George E. Morris
Engineer William Stout and daughter injured in crash
Detroit January 15 William M Stout a noted aeronautical engineer and head of Stout Ways Inc and his daughter Jilma 19 were recovering at home after a minor airplane crash that damaged their faces and heads in the mishap.
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Detroit
U.R
William &. Stout
Stoutways, Inc
Jilma
Leir
Engineers Picked for Ohio Highways
Columbus January 15. Highway chief O W Merrell names his staff of division engineers with the exception of those to be stationed in Cleveland and Columbus.
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Olumbus
O. W. Merrell
Cleveidha
Columbus
Mystery financier Benham pays high interest in Belvidere
In Belvidere Illinois A W Benham pays 20 to 50 percent interest on short term notes through Blackhawk Finance Co. Neighbors and bankers worry as $310000 flowed from local accounts into Benham ledgers. Investigators visited his garage office but found little about the operation yet many have invested and Benham claims there is nothing wrong. He reportedly pays on pay day and has not defaulted on notes.
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E Iron and Steel
Iron and Steel
Belvidere
Ill
A. W. Benham
Benham
Blackhawk Finance Co
H. K. Funderberg
Girl Confesses in Coffeyville Murder Plot
In Coffeyville Kansas a 20 year old woman Muriel Sullivan confessed she was hired for 60 dollars to kill Mrs Maude Martin to prevent her from testifying against Dr S A Brainard in a murder case. Sullivan said Paul R Jones claimed a contract with Brainard. Brainard Jones and others were held on murder charges with bond set at 25000 dollars.
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Kansas
Coffeyville
Kans
Maude Martin
Muriel Sullivan
Seminole
Okla
Today By Arthur Brisbane
A brief syndicated column by Arthur Brisbane offering concise commentary on current events and social issues with a national perspective.
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Arthur Brisbane
Chicago's skyline reshaped by new Insull building and Merchandise Mart
Chicago unveils dramatic new architecture as Samuel Insull's opera house and office tower rises on the south bank while the north hosts the Merchand ise Mart by James Simpson. The massive complex claims world’s largest floor area and hosts the world's largest restaurant.
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Chicago
Ill
Samuel Insull
Merchandise Mart
James Simpson
Marshall Field
Palm Olive Building Tops Chicago Skyline
The Palm Olive Building near the lake rises above Chicago as the city’s tallest, surpassing William Wrigley Jr.’s former domi nant structure. A searchlight mounted high on the tower sweeps about 100 miles, aiding aviation at night.
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Lake
Chicago
William Wrigley
Chicago Sunlight Promises Health Gains and Growth
Chicago enjoys bright sunshine and a lake wind as M W Cresap, head of a major nationwide distributor, aligns with Herman Black of The Chicago American in optimistic outlooks. The note hints at improving conditions and renewed energy. Continued on Page.
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Chicago
Jeremiah
M. W. Cresap
United States
Herman Black
Chicago American
Banker Pays Big Ransom in Navarro County Kidnapping
Navarro County Texas police and private detectives probe the kidnapping of James Cerf 16 son of Isaac Serf bank president at State National Bank Corsicana. Serf and bank vice president N Suttle Roberts paid 15900 for the boy's return and kept silent as part of release terms.
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Corsicana
Tex
U.P
Navarro County
James Cerf
State National Bank
Dallas News
Isaac N. Serf
Corsicana High School
Bank Merger Approved in Akron Stockholder Meeting
The merger of First City Trust & Saving Bank with Ohio State Bank & Trust Company was approved at the annual meeting of stockholders of the First City bank in Akron.
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Akron
First City Trust & Saving Bank
Ohio State Bank & Trust Company
Strong Mexico City Earthquake Lasts Two Minutes
A strong quake lasting about two minutes shook Mexico City and was felt across several regions of the country late yesterday. It was the strongest tremor in the area in several years.
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Mexico City
U.R
Repeal of Crime Law Proposed by Ohio Legislator
Ohio Rep. Joseph H. Silbert introduces a bill to wipe out the criminal syndicalism laws, arguing they are dangerous and often abused. The current law defines syndicalism as advocacy of crime and violence for reform. A separate bill by Rep. B. L. Creesy would tax advertising bill boards at three cents per square foot with revenue shared by state and counties.
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Columbus
Ohio
General Assembly
Joseph H. Silbert
Cleveland
Silbert
B. L. Creesy
Ashtabula
Senate Democrats Threaten Special Session Over Drought Relief
Senate Democrats accept administration drought relief without food loans but warn of a special session unless federal funds to feed farm families are secured. Republicans focus on battleship modernization after finishing the $45 million drought relief bill.
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Washington
Jan
U.P
Senate
Athens National Bank Elects Directors and Officers
Banks hold election of directors G P Biddle T R Biddle F R Beasley J R Harvey S A Johnson J H McClure and T M Wolfe. Directors name T R Biddle president T M Wolfe vice president J H McClure cashier J S Sherrard assistant cashier and trust officer. All officers and directors of Bank of Athens and Security Savings Bank are re elected this week.
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Athens National Bank
G. P. Biddle
T. R. Biddle
F. R. Beasley
J. R. Harvey
S. A. Johnson
J. H. McClure
T. M. Wolfe
J. S. Sherrard
Bank of Athens
The
Security Savings Bank
Attic Lab Finds New Uses for Light Rays
University of Cincinnati researchers led by George Sperti and Dr. Herman Schneider report discoveries on light ray processes to create Vitamin D and kill bacteria. In a garret laboratory, they showed orange juice preservation and potential medical applications, with further work planned and expected broader uses.
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University of Cincinnati
Garret Laboratory
Herman Schneider
George Sperti
Sperti
Schneider
Cincinnati
Autoist Fined After Pleading Guilty in Court
Clarence Stotts pleaded guilty in Common Pleas Court to failing to stop for a school bus and was fined $15 and costs. A reckless driving charge remained as a notice. John J. Griffen, 30, Cannanville, gained citizenship. Clifford Bernard, 28, Jacksonville, jailed on non support, arraigned and remanded for Jan 26 trial. Thomas Hook, on probation for non support, was re-arrested for sentencing over alleged child support failure.
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Clarence Stotts
Athens County
L. G. Worstell
Thomas Hook
Wingett
Trains Discontinued By Baltimore and Ohio Schedule Changes
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces the discontinuation after Sunday of two trains, Train 22 from Athens at 6 53 PM to eastern cities and Train 21 from the East to Cincinnati at 9 51 PM. Time adjustments include Train 12 from Cincinnati departing Athens to the East at 1 31 PM, Train 4 to Eastern cities at 10 48 PM, Train 11 from the East to Cincinnati arriving 16 minutes earlier, and the West connection train leaving Athens at 3 33 AM instead of 2 49 AM.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Athens
Cincinnati
Injuries suit filed over 1930 auto collision in Columbus
Mrs Dorothy Poston of Canal Winchester sues John Tanbury of Zanesville for 15000 damages from an August 21 1930 collision in Columbus. Her husband Harry Poston seeks 5000 for injuries.
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Columbus
U.P
Dorothy Poston
Canal Winchester
John Tanbury
Zanesville
Harry Poston
Hoover May Tour Nation This Spring
President Hoover, buoyed by wins over Congress, considers a nationwide speaking tour this spring. Invitations for March to May include Indiana editors, Tidewater Virginia Centennial, San Antonio Mission Centennial, and American Bar Association meeting. He aims to attend all feasible events, with no defense needed for policies after recent political clashes.
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Washington
Senate
Hoover
Congress
White House
Indiana
San Antonio
Unidentified Woman and Children Dead in Train Crash
A Co. and O. train struck an unidentified woman and two children in Charleston today. Preliminary inquiry indicated the woman may be Mrs. James Burgess, 35, of Charleston.
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Charleston
W. Va
James Burgess
Wet-Dry Battle in Prospect in House As to Referendum
In Columbus, January 15, Representative Louis Nippert vows to block sending the Nippert resolution on a state wide prohibition referendum to the dry dominated House Temperance Committee. He aims to have the measure go to the Judiciary Committee and will push the House to refer it itself if the Reference Committee assigns it elsewhere. A House survey suggests Nippert cannot muster more than 84 votes to override the committee choice.
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Columbus
U.P
Nippert
House
Louis Nippert
Cincinnati
House Temperance Committee
Judiciary Committee
Temperance Committee
Temperance
Birth Control Backed by New York Pastor at Meeting
The Rev Allen Knight Chalmers of Broadway Tabernacle urged intelligent birth control as a sane way to curb world population at the Birth Control League annual meeting in New York. He argued against overpopulation via war or pestilence and suggested allowing capable families to have more children.
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New York
U.P
Allen Knight Chalmers
Broadway Tabernacle
Birth Control League
Mamine
Chaimera
Charles G. Norris
Hoover
Wilbur
Barnard
White House
Democrats in Rules Fight Prompt Liberalization Move
Washington Jan 15 Democrats seized on Republican insurgent calls to end the gag rule and pocketing procedure in the new House. Representative Crisp of Georgia plans a liberalizing rule proposal for quick introduction, signaling possible Democratic insurgent coalition akin to the 1923-24 drive. Rumors of insurgent Republicans backing Longworth removal lack solid evidence.
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Washington
U.P
Crisp
Georgia
House
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
Marines Report Contacts With Bandits In Nicaragua
In Managua on January 15, a patrol under Lt. Broderick clashed with bandits near San Juan De Telpaneca. Bandit camps burned and provisions seized. A second skirmish between Elbalsamo and Varilla involved 12 bandits, one killed and two captured. two other casualties reported.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Broderick
San Juan de Telpaneca
United States Marine Headquarters
Orebio Sanchez
Elbalsamo
Varilla
Bright Minds Reveal Facts About World
In Pasadena California a large gathering of astronomers heard Mount Wilson Observatory staff member Dr Guaratf Stromberg recount the universe’s use shape and age in accessible figures. He stated the Milky Way contains more than 8 quintillion stars and that the galaxy is irregular like a pancake.
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Pasadena
Calif
Mount Wilson Observatory
Guaratf Stromberg
Mount Willson
Aur
Earth
Doctor Stromberg
Sagittarius
Linstein
Stromberg
Albert Hinstein
Einstein
Tidewater Coal Line blocks railroad merger plans
The Tidewater Coal Line in Virginia is obstructing temporarily the merger plans of eastern railroad executives. Presidents of the New York Central, Pennsylvania, Baltimore & Ohio and Chesapeake & Ohio Nickel Plate have met in New York for over a week to reach an agreement on allocating the Virginian.
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Washington
U.R
Little Virginian Railway
Tidewater Coal Line
Eastern Railroad
Mississippi
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesapeake & Ohio- Nickel Plate
New York
Virginian
Indian Round Table Conference Hints Delayed Dominion Status
The Indian Round Table Conference neared a close with signs that dominion status will be postponed for at least a decade or more. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald was set to present the government's policy outline at the final plenary session, based on the Sub-Committee on Federal Structure report.
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London
Ramsay MacDonald
United Press
Roach Funeral Services Set for Friday Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Roach will be held Friday at 3 o clock at the family home on South College Street. Burial follows at West Union Street Cemetery. The services are led by Rev. C M Coulter and Adjutant Bernard Stone. No flowers urged by the family.
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Roach
Frank
South College Street
West Union Street
C. M. Coulter
M. E
Bernard Stone
Salvation Army
Wilbur accused of steering US oil market to importers
Washington officials and lawmakers debate oil policy as Interior Secretary Wilbur faces charges of aligning the US oil market with four importing firms. The Governors' Relief Conference heard claims that continued conservation could devalue US oil reserves. Presidents Hoover and lawmakers discuss resuming Prairie Oil and Gas purchases and supporting tariff issues.
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Washington
Msecretary of the Interior
Wilbur
United States
William Franklin
Oklahoma City
Hie
Ble
John Garner
Texas
House
Sheppard
Franklin
Wilburton
America
Hoover
Prairie Oil and Gat Co
Harold McDuggin
Republican
Kansas
A. M
Glouster Mayor Malcolm Penman Dies at 67
Glouster mayor and long time hoisting engineer Malcolm Penman died at his Republic Avenue home at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday of heart trouble after a period of declining health He left Mine No. 10 Derthick two weeks ago and is survived by his wife a daughter Mrs D M Roberts Akron and several grandchildren His brother A B Penman lives in Columbus He served 35 years at Mine No 10 and was a Pitt Mason of Glouster Lodge No 607 BF and AM Funeral plans were not announced.
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Glouster
Malcolm Peteman
Republic Avenue
Sunday Creek Mine No. 10
Derthick
Penman
D. M. Roberts
Akron
Ei. M. Roberts
A. B. Penman
Columbus
Pitt
Glouster Lodge
Glouster Masonry
Woman Falls to Death at Garfield Hotel
Miss Jackie Marshall, 29, died after falling from a hotel window onto the sidewalk in Cleveland. Two other women in the room were detained for questioning as detectives probe whether the death was accidental, self inflicted, or a push.
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Cleveland
Jan
Jackie Marshall
Garfield Hotel
Woman sues for damages after alleged kisses during childbirth
Mrs. Inah R. Hiles accuses her father-in-law Daniel G. Hiles of Thurston Ohio of kissing her several times while she was holding her baby and unable to resist. She also alleges insinuating remarks and permanent impairment to her health, seeking 25000 dollars in damages.
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Columbus
U.pr
Inah R. Hiles
Daniel G. Hiles
Thurston, O
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Joan H.van Deventter
United Business Dlishers
Bureau of Economica
King Features, Inc
van Dyke Tiers
Downers Grove
Til
WH. W. Tiers
H. Allen Smith
Nipper
N. Y
Rev. Chalmers
Democrats
Mt. Wilson Observatory
Indian Conference
Oklahoma
Interior
Glouster Man
Malcolm Penman
City
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