Firing in Kentucky Church Sparks Shootout After Alleged Misconduct
At Now Salem near London Kentucky on January 16 a church service erupted in gunfire after a quarrel over a girl. Three men were shot dead and three others wounded as congregants fled the Now Salem church yard. Police said the shooting followed accusations of mistreatment and a planned peace attempt failed. Local farmers armed with pistols and rifles participated, with victims including Homer Cook Pearl Cook and Henry Johnson among the wounded and dead.
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Little Church
London
U.P
Salem
Clain
Mele Alster
Homer Cook
Pearl Cook
Henry Johnson
Johnson
Wile le
Pearl
Alain Jonson
Theatreousina
Tvaetigas
Wald
Goole
Phe
Cook
Wilte Jahnson
Homer
Officara
Ibe
New Finter Fe
Bowstern
Kentucky
Senanasge
150 Offenders Sentenced by Federal Judge
In Columbus on January 16, Federal Judge Benson W. Hough sentenced about 150 residents of southern and central Ohio on charges under the National Prohibition Act. Sentences were light, many fines, with Judge Hough citing domestic conditions as a factor influencing leniency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Benson
Hough
Housh
John Ricks
War and politics blur in wartime headlines and deals
Fragmented clippings describe a mix of sports figures and political shifts. Ruth’s earnings talk sits beside Governor Alfred E Smith’s potential Democratic ticket, while industry figures like Rentechler of Westinghouse highlight 1920s scientific progress. The page ends with a note on continued coverage.
Pen Committee Reform Meeting Report
A brief note records a meeting of a pen committee in Cleveland. The group discussed reform measures and organizational changes as they prepare for future actions. Officials outlined aims for clearer governance and improved oversight within the association.
Hiding in E Bills Sete Kaew Warren Jan 61 Soares
Unreadable OCR fragment mentions names and a potential incident. Details are unclear due to garbled text but references Warren Soares and a confrontation or event with possible shooting context. No verifiable dates or locations can be confirmed from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sete Kaew
Warren
Soares
Rataly
Wetanelay
Disappearance Mystery Shrouds Pomeroy Men Case
Two men from Pomeroy and Gallipolis remain missing as a series of fragmentary notes detail earlier sightings and a hospital visit. John Lattrell, found incoherent and later hospitalized, appears to recover with family reports of improvement. Frank Van Zant, 63, formerly of Meigs County, was found dead in the Ohio River near Gallipolis Ferry after weeks missing. Giles Smith of Pomeroy also remains a vanished person.
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John J. Leifheit, Jr
West Virginia Hospital
Frank van Zant
Ohio River
Meige County
Gallipolla Sfx
Gallipolli Ferry
van Zant
Van
Giles Smith
Pomeroy
Aisa
Election Row Decision Looms in Wellston Tangle
Messy OCR fragment notes a January 16 election dispute in Wellston. Attorneys argued before Judge Benner Jones about who should be mayor, with references to parties including Weim Democrat and Republicen. The article hints at investigation and potential delays.
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Wellston
Attormeys
Benner Jones
Sid
Eriefsmond
Weim
Tssme King
Mayer
Ehegdare Waters
Republicen
Watarn
Dr Berry in Critical Condition After Emergency Surgery
Dr John H Berry superintendent of the Athana State Tespitel in Gallipolis was reported in very serious condition Saturday night after an operation and a third blood transfusion. Hospital officials said his condition was more hopeful by day’s end. The Derrve brothers of Hillsboro donated blood for transfusions as Mrs Pred McKay of Athens and Mrs Berry stayed with him.
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John H. Berry
Athana State
Holzex Hospital
Gallipolis
Berry
Merry
de Derrve
Arther
Hillsboro
Mrr
Pred McKay
Athens
Mew
Howpltad
How- Pitelie
Thorsaay
16 Per Cent Drop in Food Prices Noted
Government bulletin shows a 16 percent drop in food prices, continuing a decline through December and approaching 1913 prewar levels. The bureau reports price indexes down across most food items with notable cuts in pork, oranges, and yard goods, while regional declines varied from 10 to 23 percent.
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Warhington
Jas
Iabor
Bureau
Sat
Orangen Ik
Iard
Hene* i
Springfield
Birwinghon
Buffalo
Fecksonville
Little Rock
Gesreano
Portland
Ore
Butte
Ment
Towed Into Port Freighter Hams Navy Destroyer Incident
The Coast Guard destroyer Weldon C. Herndon limped into port after collision with the freighter Lemuel Burrows, endangering 99 crew. Aglow fog off Block Island, the Herndon suffered buckled plates and water in the boiler while the Acushnet assisted.
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Hams Navy
Mdestroyer
New Lowdon
Conn
Coast Guard
Weldon C. Herndon
Ree
Herndon
Block Island
Moscot
Daxtroyer
Acushnet
Mine Meeting Trouble Seen in Harlan County
Barlan Kentucky officials announce a tense night as National Miner Union meeting faces disruption threats. Authorities vow to prevent any gathering and warn residents against provocation, citing past coal mine strike violence and local guard responses.
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Barlan
Harejai
Minere Union
Putherica
John Henry Blair Stout
Yan
Harlan
Hatelants
American Legion’ Post
Sherif
Hocinn County
Aneritis
Repudiates Confession by Negro Convict in Murder Case
Ashland report says James Newnome a Black inmate at the State Penitentiary denies making a murder confession regarding Dr Harry Marte field and asks for further testimony at an extension trial. The article notes a potential kidnapping threat linked to Gr. 1 Matar and mentions local residents Mawier family and a deputy’s role in the proceedings.
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Ashland
James Newnome
Panitentiany
Harry
Marte
Patten Far
Matar
W. Maier
Al Smith's Son Held in Death Trial
Fragmentary report describes Walter Smith, a former resident of New York, held after the death of Harry Watlawn, struck by a young Smith. A traffic incident near a mate is referenced, with manslaughter laws noted as determining whether the death was accidental.
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al Smith
Walter. Smith
Aci
Formar
Alfred J. Himiith
New York
Harry Watlawn
Bowaby
Smithtrear
Anrith
Many Billions More Credit Hopes Rise in Revival Plans
Washington on January 16 Congress prepared to authorize a two billion dollar credit for President Hoover's reconstruction program. The disclosure signals broader financial relief tied to banking and business revival efforts. President's plan envisions Reserve funding, public works, and bank support to spur recovery amid ongoing economic strain.
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Thomas L
Stores United
Washington
Jay
D Progrant Topethee
Bede
Cooliesén i
War on Small Village Traffic Lights Sparks County Debate
The state highway department orders new traffic controls in several rural villages along major routes to improve safety. Officials cite elevated accidents and pedestrian risk, with plans to install signals limited to main roads and timed crossings. Authorities warn immediate traffic changes may follow further reviews and additional local actions.
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Prain Neils
Vilingas
Hrenitin
Granwiits
Leela
Highway Department
Reba
Alii Wades
Marrett
Paltien
Supplies at cost amid factory store shift notes
About 1008 persons at American Steel Foundries plant are fed through a canteen and meat shop as part of a cost saving program. Harry Kriceian, longtime assistant works manager, oversees the on site store while the plant aligns with wholesale concerns to reduce expenses.
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AL Rim
Fice
American Steel Foundries
Sanity Ladge Appotata Tee Allewista Inquiry
Cincinnati January 18. Officials announce an inquiry into the safety of Cherise Blache, a whitewaaker, following an alleged staging. Marian McLean, age fourteen, reportedly testified about a child’s harm. The hearing agenda includes statements by C Freicke and local county officials. A verdict of not guilty was considered.
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Ladge Appotata
C. Freicke
Disko
Towanes
Assure County Schools Aid Discussed in Interview
In a personal interview Friday Superintendent Ateni said that assurances of aid for Assure County Schools were discussed. Hutchins of De fret Coren Fert provided comments on timing and potential funding, with questions about when aid will be available.
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Assure County Schools of Aid
Contig Aetricta
Poumity
Ateni
Wither Tele Audion C
Hutchins
Coren
Fert
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Reconstruction — Corporation
Wille Johnson
Pearl Johnson
Hon
Wie Johnson
New Straitsville
Artaur Brieraxe
A. E.smith
Wall Street Miler
Wapgriabt Oy
Abe
Ruth
Besedell Piger
Babe Ruth
Alfred “E. Smitin
Smith
Dr. Smith
Rentechler
Westinghouse Laboratories
Costinied Om
Pen Committee
Ae Cleveland
News Index
Los Angeles
Ike
Hollywood Boulevard
Angeles
Pomeroy, Gallipolis
A. Bartley
Maga
John A. Letfbutt
Howpitel
Antiow
Dun
Atate-Hospital
Himelf
Selfhelt
Follies
Dasa Roush
Marion
Sackley
W. Va
Latthell
Mem
de Ik
Dr. Berry
Athens State Hospital
Horsers Party
Pittsburgh
Wathar James Ro Cox
Bome
Republican National
Jole Petty Ter
United ‘Walken
National Miners’ Union
Lica
Hibnedeyan
Imeena
GaRda
Nist
Merrell
Test Bisehoff
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