Emergency aid rush planned for cities and schools
Columbus dispatch reports the legislature moves to pass the Williams Taft emergency aid bill with a 3 mill maximum deficiency tax levy, pending a governor backed compromise and a Thursday vote. Senate confirms Donahey appointees and a motor vehicle committee hearing on a proposed state gas tax law is slated for tonight.
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Columbus
Donahey
Williams
Lake County
Senate
T. J. Duffy
East Liverpool
Industrial Commission
State Prohibition Commission
McDonald
House
Motor Vehicle Committee
Pastor Tathcas
Senate Automotive Committee
Representative Lipp
Hamiltton
Roberts
Mahoning
Finefrock
Stark
Bolton
Cuyahoga
Kumler
Montgomery
Clark
Champaign
Franklin County Grand Jury to Reopen Sheatsley Case
Franklin County prosecutor King announced a special grand jury session to revisit the murder case of Addie Sheatsley whose charred remains were found in a furnace at the Columbus home last November. The session will focus solely on the Sheatsley matter, with evidence collection ongoing and jurors recalled after a 12 day term ended.
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Columbus
Franklin Unty Grand Jury
Addie Sheatsley
Sheatsley
King
Shearsley
Mary Poole
Joseph R. Weil
Yellow Kid
Chicago
Theodore D. Friend
George J. Medberry
Explosion and Fire Destroy Italian Contractor Home
In Youngstown on January 21 a blackmail plot culminated in an explosion and fire at the home of F Del Clappo, a prominent Italian contractor. Fifty ether cans placed in various parts of the house exploded when a blaze was started.
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Youngstown
F. del Clappo
Damaged Suit Brought by Faye Smith Dismissed
Athens County’s first $50,000 accident case is dismissed after plaintiff Faye Smith failed to post $100 costs. Judge Worstell ordered the suit stricken. Shoemaker, the defendant, was Marion youth Dwight Shoemaker whose joy ride on Athens State hospital grounds ended in a car rollover injuring three girls in 1923.
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Athens County
Faye Smith
Ohio University
Worstell
Dwight Shoemaker
Marion Youth
Athens State Hospital
Shoemaker
Reparations Debate Reflections From Star Company
The piece quotes European leaders and American statesmen on the reparations mess. It argues the US aimed to extract a few hundred million dollars and warns Europe may later claim the US did not keep faith and will not repay borrowed sums.
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Star Company
England
France
Germany
Europe
Two Asylum Fight Ends In Death Of John Kuehn
In an asylum altercation John Kuehn was killed after a struggle with Albert Joe who was overpowered by keepers. The incident prompts reflection on sanity in war comparing inmates and civilized nations that have fought to millions killed.
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John Kuehn
Albert Joe
Kuehn
Joe
Prohibition Reflections on Crime and Wages in New York
The article argues prohibition failed as wealth influences persist, noting more savings and fewer jail inmates. It claims crime among women in New York fell by half since prohibition, a claim not explained by wages. The piece hints at continued discussion on later pages.
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New York
Senator Edwards Named in New Jersey Rum Ring Case
Weehawken trial ties U S Senator Edward Edwards to payments for 38 cases of Scotch whiskey as Treasury agent Lionel Wilson admits prior petit larceny conviction. The revelation occurred as prosecutors seek verdicts against ten Weehawken police and two civilians on the alleged rum ring.
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Jersey City
N. J
Lionel Wilson
Treasury Department
U. S
Edward S. Edwards
New Jersey
Weehawken
Council For the Government
Wil
George T. Vickers
William Griffin
Harry Stearns
George Cutley
Wilson
Treasury
New York Telephone Company
Cutley
Curley
Charles Hurlburt
Senator Edwards
Edwards
House Leaders Set Milestones Amid Federal Reform Battles
In Columbus Ohio on January 21 the House committee on federal relations voted nine to two to report the proposed federal Child Labor amendment ratification without recommendation. A final vote on the ratification resolution is expected Tuesday as leaders push it as a special order. Defeat is predicted.
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Columbus
House
House Committee On Federal Relations
Donahey
Brown Champaign
Poultry embargo lifted in Ohio state order
Columbus Ohio January 21 An announcement from State Agricultural Commissioner Truax revoked the embargo on poultry shipments into Ohio. The embargo, imposed last month to prevent spread of the European fowl pest, is lifted with new orders allowing shipments under rules issued by the Federal Bureau of Animal Industry.
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Columbus
State Agricultural Cor Truax
Ohio
Federal Bureau of Animai
Miners Seek Freight Reform and Safety Teams at Ohio Convention
At Columbus the Ohio United Mine Workers debated the Buy Ohio Coal campaign and plans for first aid teams at every mine. Delegates discussed revising coal shipment freight rates to curb discrimination against Ohio mines amid continuing idleness at several mines.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio United Mine Workers
West Virginia
Votaw Resigns as Prison Superintendent in Justice Dept
Washington January 21 An move outward from the Harding era may see changes in federal service as Hebert notes Votaw superintendent of prisons in the Department of Justice has submitted his resignation to the White House with March 4 cited as a potential departure date.
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Votaw
Washington
Anpo
Harding
Hebert. Votaw
Department of Justice
Old Officers Re elected By Ohio Miners Union
F Lee Hall and G W Savage were re elected president and secretary treasurer of District No 6 United Mine Workers of America for a two year term ending April 1 1927 with no opposition. Other officers reelected include William Roy Fred Helle Robert Burns and A J Thompson. Andrew Watking named international board member. Ohio district has about 60000 members and finances deemed fair. Members to remain in session today.
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Columbus
F. Lee Hall
G. W. Savage
Ohio
United Mine Workers of America
William Roy
Bellaire
Fred Helle
Local Character Maud Arrested for Auto Theft Charge
Sheriff Harry Rice returned from Fort Wayne with Maud, a well known local figure, who is wanted on a charge of removing a mortgaged automobile from the state a year ago.
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Pomeroy
Harry Rice
Fort Wayne
Ind
Maud
Spanish battleships join eight airplanes in action
Tangier dispatch reports three Spanish battleships with eight aircraft supporting operations beginning in Tangier on January 21. authorities gave few details about the engagement or objectives.
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Tangier
Morocco
Andjerte
Alimony Suit Highlights Fealty Claim in Ohio Case
John A. Graham, 78, sues Amy G. Graham in an unusual court action claiming she holds $1200 of his fealty. The couple, married in Scioto township, have resided near Downington.
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Pomeroy
John A. Graham
Amy G. Graham
Scioto Township
Downington
Opium Suppression Seen Possible Within Ten Years
At Geneva the British delegate Viscount Cecil challenged U S claims of failure in opium suppression and argued the Philippines offer the best chance for progress. He cited eight months of 1924 Navy seizures and predicted opium use would end within a decade under concerted international action.
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Geneva
United States
Philippines
Viscount Cecil
Great Britain
Cecil
Stephen G. Porter
Pennsylvania
America
Porter
China
Lively
Asiatic
Holly Griffith Attempts Escape From Moundsville Penitentiary
W. H. Holly Griffith, a notorious prisoner at Moundsville Federal penitentiary, made another escape attempt but was foiled. He already serves three life sentences for multiple murders and is in solitary confinement. A dagger and a handmade blackjack were found in his cell after the latest effort. Griffith’s crime history includes the killing of officers in Wirt County and the 1921 murders of two men, Ira Roush and another victim, with Roush’s body later disposed of in the river at Pt. Pleasant. He evaded capture for months after the South escape.
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Pomeroy
Moundsville
W. H. “Holly
Griffith
Wirt
Ira Roush
Letart
Roush
Pt. Pleasant
Ma Ferguson to govern Texas as a family
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson outlines a strict economy for Texas in her first IN S interview since taking office. She compares state governance to managing a household and aims for disciplined, businesslike administration.
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Austin
Texas
Miriam A
Ma” Ferguson
Ferguson
International News Service
No Mourning at St. Albans Funeral Directives
In Eng land Reverend G W Bilenkin dean of St Albans directs that mourn ing attire be omitted at his funeral reversing customary practice amid church rulings and local expectations.
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Eng
G. W. Bilenkin
St. Albans
Army Air Service to photograph eclipse from high flight
Dayton Ohio January 31 The Army Air Service plans a high altitude flight to photograph the total eclipse using the world’s only camera of its kind mounted on a large Havi land airplane. Lt George Goddard and Dr S M Burka will base at Mitchell Field Long Island and operate at 15000 feet during totality to capture rapid exposures.
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Dayton
Air Service
Haviland
George Goddard
M. Burka
McCook Field
Mason M. Patrick
Mitchell Field
Long Island
Burka Beieves
Trade survey to aid domestic business nationwide
The Department of Commerce launches a nation wide economic analysis to put wholesale and retail markets on a scientific basis. First survey targets Philadelphia with Georgia South Carolina Alabama and Florida to follow later in New England New York Pittsburgh Cleveland Chicago and more. The aim is lower marketing costs faster deliveries better service and reduced consumer prices.
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Robert G. Thornburgh
I. N
Washington
Department of Commerce
A. Heath Outhank
Philadelphia
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
Florida
New England
New York
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Denver
New Orleans
Southwest
San Francisco
Seattle
Ontank
Ons Tank
Onthank
Bandits Turn Pirates Loot Ship Off Hong Kong
Seven teenage assailants who boarded the British steamer Hongwhat as seamen then turned pirates and looted $3,000 were captured. The gang leader was killed in a revolver battle resisting arrest.
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Hong Kong
Columbus Fog and Ice Raise Traffic Hazards
Columbus reports several hours of dense fog with a low of 13 degrees above zero. Ice and snow increased hazards as Weather Bureau attributes the fog to warm air from the West and Northwest. warmer weather forecast.
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Columbus
Weather Bureau
Butler bill aims to fund two new naval carriers
Washington Jan 21 The Butler bill would raise appropriations from 23 million to 34 million dollars for two new naval airplane carriers and is to be quickly passed by the House under a special order from the rules committee.
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Washington
House
House Rules Committee
Hatfield and Brepp Lose Bid for County Sheriff and Assessor
In Charleston on January 21, T. W. Hatfield and Noah Brepp Republicans failed to gain mandamus relief to be named sheriff and county assessor of Mingo County as the West Virginia Supreme Court denied the petition directed at the county court.
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Charleston
W. Va
T. W. Hatfield
Noah Brepp
Minigo County
Supreme Court Today
Lloyd George urges rest from the path of progress
Former prime minister Lloyd George told the National Liberal Club that the world grows weary and seeks relief from the demanding pace of progress as workers face fatigue from ongoing struggles.
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London
Lloyd George
National Liberal Club
Berlin Man Finds Solace in Beer in Village
A London report notes a man who spends his evenings in the village making overtimes of beer. He reportedly drinks to ease his stomach and takes a little wine when needed.
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London
Federal Judge Faces Court of Special Inquiry in Wheeling
In Wheeling West Virginia on January 21 a congressional investigation into charges by U S District Attorney Brown against Federal Judge Baker resumed with Rep L C Dyer presiding The two day session may extend as witnesses including W P Pierce J F Clayton and L R Pretsy test to alleged drinking by the judge and Baker’s denial of drinking
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Wheeling
W. Va
Congressional
United States
Brown
Baker
L. C. Dyer
Missouri
W. P. Pierce
Internal Revenue Department
Washington
J. F. Clayton
Prohibition
L. R. Pretsy
Benwood
Threshers Gather at Ohio Convention
Threshers oppose the Child Labor amendment while urging adoption of a gasoline tax and reduction of auto license fees at the Ohio Brotherhood of Threshermen annual convention.
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Ohio Brotherhood of Threshermen
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