Tired Armies of Men Fight Rush of Wild Wabash
Crisis zones around the flood hub face rising rivers and record highs as levees crumble and refugees seek shelter in boxcars churches and schools. At Vincennes the Wabash tops 25.2 feet as workers heighten levees while bitter cold deepens suffering across Indiana Illinois Kentucky Missouri Arkansas and Tennessee with at least 100 deaths blamed on wintry conditions and fuel shortages.
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U.R
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Midland Mountain West
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Illinois
Kentucky
Missouri
Arkansas
Tennessee
Vincennes
Wabash
Jeffersonville
Midwest
Mountain West
Salvation Army
Indiana Board of Health
Vincennes City
Vine Employee Killed At Coal Mine Tipple
D Bethel 84 weighmaster at Walford Coal Company's mine near here died after being crushed between two coal cars at the tipple. He leaves a widow and one daughter.
Athens Messenger Promotes Budget Booklet For Thrift Week
The Athens Messenger announces National Thrift Week and urges readers to study income and expenses, plan sensible spending, and save. Our Washington Information Bureau offers a practical booklet on budgeting and money tracking, useful for any income level. Copies cost six cents in coin or stamps via coupon.
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Washington Information Bureau
Happy Birthday In The News
Arthur Brisbane reports on social quirks and current topics from 1930s perspectives including fashion trends such as thin ankles and debates over discipline in boys schools while noting wartime naval developments like Germanys new boat
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Germany
Prohibition Birthday Comment From Rep Beck
Congressman Beck a Pennsylvania Republican and former solicitor general says the prohibition law cannot be enforced because it is contrary to human nature.
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Congressman Beck
Pennsylvania
Prohibitionists Cite Historic Struggles Against Vice
Prohibitionists argue that radical reform has faced old opposition from cannibalism era comparisons and red light district protests, yet cannibalism and vice eventually faded as districts closed their red lights.
Anti-Saloon League in Detroit Calls for Courage in Prohibition Fight
Detroit scene on January 17 marks the 11th year of prohibition as the Anti-Saloon League mobilizes at its 24th national convention. Leaders defend action against wet forces and praise coast guard actions against rum-runners amid fervent prayers and songs.
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Detroit
Mich
Prohibition
Anti-Saloon League
League
Congress
Robert H. Clancy
Michigan
Clancy
F. Scott McBride
McBride
Thomas Nicholson
Coast Guard
Central Methodist Church
Seart
Ernest H. Cherrington
Williamson calls shift of prohibition enforcement
In line with President Hoover, Congressman Williamson urges moving prohibition enforcement from the Treasury to the Justice Department. He argues Treasury should collect revenue and curb moonshining, calling it common sense.
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Hoover
Williamson
The
Treasury
Department of Justice
Women urged to act like men to succeed say experts
Dr Olga Stastny of Omaha and a promoter of business women argues working girls should loaf like men and learn to sit with heels on a desk to relax. The piece ties beer and whisky into crime and urges tougher handling by the Department of Justice.
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Department of Justice
Olga Stastny
Omaha
America
Notable Leaders and the High Heels of Success
The piece contrasts successful men like John D. Rockefeller and Herbert Hoover with a rising cohort of ambitious young men. It notes many strive for achievement yet fail while navigating the pressures of business life and public regard.
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John D. Rockefeller
Herbert Hoover
Desk Heel Advice Sparks Schoolroom Debate
A physician named Stastny claims that placing heels on desks will alter girls ankles from thick to thin, a remark that drew attention and prompted discussion about girls' appearance and classroom behavior. The comment has prompted reaction from students and staff regarding decorum and body image.
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Stastny
Remarkable Olga Stastny’s Strong Qualities Highlighted
A reader praises Dr. Olga Stastny calling her admirable and six feet tall. The note emphasizes her strength and intelligence and notes she did wonders shortly after.
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Olga Stastny
Ohio begins two day study of new election code
An election study committee under Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown started a two day examination of the new Ohio election code effective January 1 to spot needed changes for the next Legislature. Attorney General Gilbert Bettman said county boards must follow secretary of state rules if aligned with court decisions and the law's intent.
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Columbus
Special Election Committee
Secretary of
Clarence J. Brown
Brown
Gilbert Bettman
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Army Arctic flight halted by bitter Montana cold
In Great Falls Montana on January 17 bitter winter weather kept most of the army Arctic flight patrol inactive. Major Ralph Royce said the severe Rocky Mountain conditions showed the need for better winter flying gear. The command of 22 airplanes stretched along a route from Selfridge Field Michigan to Kalispell Montana.
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Great Falls
Mont
Montana
Ralph Royce
Rocky Mountain
Selfridge Field
Mich
Kalispell
Grocers Seek Support for KWKH License Fight
Jackson Retail Grocers' Association adopts a resolution to urge U S Senators Fess and McCulloch to back station KWKH Shreveport in its bid to retain its transmitting license.
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KWKH
Jackson
Jackson Retail Grocers’ Association
U. S
Fess and McCulloch
Shreveport
State rests case in murder trial of Gladys Parks
In Camden New Jersey the state finished presenting evidence against Gladys Mae Parks accused of killing her wards Timmy and Dorothy Rogers. Several witnesses testified to refute Parks claim that Judge Joseph Corio killed the boy. Defense then sought dismissal of the Timmy homicide charge after the state rested.
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Camden
N.J
U.P
Gladys Mae Parks
Timmy
Dorothy Rogers
Eastman Arrested in Liquor Case Tied to Miller Conviction
In Lansing Michigan Frank Eastman formerly of the city police squad now under arrest on a warrant for liquor sale violations. The case follows the commutation this week of Etta May Miller life term for liquor sales. Eastman was previously connected to the Lans ing cry squad.
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Lansing
Michgan
U.P
Frank Eastman
Etta May Miller
Eastman
Lansing Cry Squad
Cooper Pledges Support for Ohio Fairs and Rural Reform
Governor Cooper addressed the Ohio Fair Managers Association and State Dept of Agriculture delegates in Columbus urging a full time secretary in Columbus to stabilize fair activities. He called welfare the state’s greatest issue and urged rural electrification, grade crossing abolition, and all weather roads to reach every farm village.
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U.ri
Cooper
Ohio Fair Managers’ Association
State Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Ohilo
Woman’s juror tampering claim halts Chicago murder trial
A Chicago court halted the Samuel Howard Dorr murder trial after Mrs Peggy Holman alleged jury tampering. The judge and prosecutors investigated but found the charges baseless, and the trial resumed with the defense resting. Holman testified she saw three men she believed were jurors in a speakeasy drinking beer and reading newspapers. the individuals were later shown not to be jurors.
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Chicago
Samuel Howard Dorr
Peggy Holman
British Offer May Prove to Be Acceptable
Washington January 17 A P An impression in Washington holds the American delegation to the London Conference will not oppose considering Prime Minister MacDonalds plan to abolish capital ships if definite conditions are met. The United States will not stand as lone defender of the most expensive weapon of sea power and doubts arise whether the proposal may jeopardize key conference objectives.
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Washington
London
MacDonald
George Washington
United States
Parole Board Likely Recommends Cook Release After March
Kansas City report says two federal parole board members will urge releasing Dr. Frederick A. Cook from Leavenworth prison after March 5 to be announced by the Journal Post.
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Kansas City
The
Kansas City Journal-Post
Federal Parole Board
Frederick A. Cook
Leavenworth
Search resumes for missing mail pilot Maury Graham
In Las Vegas on a clear day 10 planes take to the skies to renew the hunt for Maury Graham the missing mail pilot last seen Saturday over the area.
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Las Vegas
Maury Graham
Old Joe Hicks Reports Mojave gold strike to Kingman crowds
Old Joe Hicks arrives in Phoenix to recount his Mojave Mountains discovery. He proclaims nuggets worth up to 100000 dollars a ton and draws gold seekers from Kingman, blizzard conditions forcing stayovers as 2000 residents plan to march with warmer weather.
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Joe Hicks
Mojave Mountains
Kingman
Ariz
Phoenix
U.P
Old Joe
Joe
Jovn
Deaths Rise in Ohio in First Ten Months of 1929
Ohio deaths climbed by 38726 in January to October 1929 versus the same period in 1928. The Division of Vital Statistics reports an average of 12 additional deaths per day across the state.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio
Division of Vital Statistics
State Health Department
Prohibition Budget Hints At 34 Million Enforcement Request
Treasury Appropriation bill signals about 34 million for prohibition enforcement while calls to raise the budget fade. Doran testifies 15 million is the wisely spendable amount. LaGuardia threatens a point of order, arguing Eighteenth Amendment validity remains in doubt amid a 10th anniversary debate over prohibition and a repeal resolution from Senator Blaine.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Harris
Georgia
Congress
Coolidge
Hoover
House Appropriations Committee
Treasury
Senate
House
Coast Guard
Doran
LaGuardia
New York
Hhis Polnta
Blaine
Wisconsin
Senate Moves Tariff Bill Proposals Quickly
The article notes Senates efforts to accelerate tariff bill proposals. It mentions Brig Gen and Mrs Charles J. Symmonda of Kurt Bliss New Mexico, who hosted a wedding for their daughter and Second Lieutenant T Scott Riggs in El Paso, Texas. The Symmonds are described as prominent Washington society figures.
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Charles J. Symmonda
Kurt Bliss
N. M
T. Scott Riggs
el Paso
Tex
Symmonds
Washington
Farmers Lose Fight Against Cattle Tests
In Piqua Ohio on January 17 Judge Walter L. Jones dissolved a temporary restraining order against Perry Green and agents, allowing the state to require cattle tb testing. The ruling aligns with similar court decisions, affirming state authority to conduct bovine tuberculosis exams. About 1350 farmers with 415 head of cattle were involved after over 100 witnesses testified.
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Piqua
Miami County
Walter L. Jones
Perry Green
Common Pleas
Courts of Appeals
Green
Thirten
Fairfield County man held over for grand jury after bad check
A. K. Schwenk of Fairfield County pled guilty to delivering a $1,000 check with insufficient funds. Bound over to the grand jury, he could not post $1,200 bond and was committed to Athens County Jail after arraignment before Magistrate Carl H. Porter. Sheriff Williams assisted, and William Martin of Alexander Township signed the arrest affidavit alleging the check paid for cattle.
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A. K. Schwenk
Fairfield County
Schwenk
Athens County
Carl H. Porter
Athens
William Williams
William Martin
Alexander Township
Martin
Junior Farmer Aid Rules Clarified by Attorney General
Columbus January issues report Attorney General Gilbert Bettman ruled that any fair organization, county or independent, receiving state or county aid and spending at least $100 on junior club work in the county is entitled to an equal repayment from the county auditor, up to $400. The ruling applies regardless of whether the independent society spans counties, with the requirement that funds be used for junior work in the county. If the work is limited to one county, that county pays. no prorating is provided.
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Columbus
Jan
Gilbert Bettman
Bettman
Fair Board
Sirovich Urges Change in Dry Law With Health Chart
New York Democrat Representative William J. Sirovich demonstrated the effects of poisoning from liquor using a chart and body diagram. He urged modification of the Volstead Act and introduced a House resolution for a seven member probe into prohibition enforcement in New York City, arguing corruption and impracticability of current enforcement.
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Washington
U.P
William J. Sirovich
New York
House
Sirovich
New York City
Nashville broker found guilty in manslaughter trial
Walter W. Liggett a Nashville grain broker was found guilty by a county court jury in Chattanooga on a manslaughter charge tied to the death of Turney Cunningham a hotel operator. Jurors had disagreed in two earlier trials.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Upr
Waltr W. Liggett
Nashville
Turney Cunningham
Tariff Bill Faces Amendments as Senate Moves to Conference
The Tariff Bill is nearing final action with over a hundred amendments planned before a conference around February 1. Key items like leather goods await early consideration, while wool duties rise modestly and sugar duties see disputed increases. A bounty proposal and farm relief features add to conference bargaining alongside the Treasury and Post Office Appropriation discussion.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Williams Seeks Northern District of Ohio Marshal Post
May be appointment for Youngstown lawyer W J Williams a Harding supporter in 1928 Ohio primary as U S marshal for the Northern District of Ohio within the next 24 hours.
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Washington
U.M
W. J. Williams
Youngstown
Harding
Ohio
Snowplows Reach Isolated Cabin. 17 Stranded North of Flagstaff
Snow plows cleared 10 to 12 foot drifts to reach a tiny cabin 16 miles north of Flagstaff where 17 people have been marooned for five days after their cars stalled in bitter snows near January 19.
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Flagstaff
Ariz
Dooley Fined for Drunkenness After Arraignment
Earl Dooley of Hebbardsville was fined five dollars and costs after arraignment before Magistrate Carl H. Porter on a drunkenness charge. The fine was paid and Dooley released. He was arrested Thursday night by Deputy Sheriffs Fred Heck Wayne Winggett and Wilson Ftor.
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Earl Dooley
Hebbardsville
Carl H. Porter
Dooley
Fred Heck
Wayne Winggett
Wilson
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