Miners Seek Settlement as National Guard Inspects District
In NELSONVILLE Ohio on January 26 the mine operators and United Mine Workers move toward a wage scale under the Hocking Mutual Mining association. The National Guard conducts an inspection tour while food and clothing are prepared for destitute children in Athens Hocking and Perry counties. Eighty zones will distribute aid to about 30,000 children, though not all need assistance.
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Nelsonville
Hocking Valley
Hocking Mutual Mining Association
United Mine Workers
Gener
Frank D. Henderson
Adeom
Robert Haubrich
Col
John & Shelter
The
National Guard
John Monger
Fred C. Spaulding
Red Cross
C. A. Aughinbaugh
State Department of Education
General Henderson
Athens
Hocking
Perry
Ohio relief fund for destitute children tops three thousand
Cash contributions to the Ohio mining districts relief fund total 3300 dollars with pledges of 2000 more. Adjutant General Frank D. Henderson reports truck farmers and onion growers near Kenton will send a carload of vegetables to Nelsonville. He plans further food and clothing shipments and will broadcast another appeal from Station WAIU tonight.
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Columbus
Ohio
Frank D. Henderson
Henderson
Kenton
Hardin County
Nelsonville
Hocking Valley
WAIU
Belpre Parents Face Vaccination Dilemma and School Law
In Belpre, Ohio, parents are unsure whether to vaccinate their children or heed the law by keeping them out of school. Warrants issued for five men, with a sixth ordered to appear. County attendance officer W C Schriver prosecutes the matter. Earl Gallagher, in pre trial, was told to enroll his daughter or obtain a medical certificate.
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Marietta
Belpre
W. C. Schriver
Earl Gallagher
Fleming
Postmaster General Moves to Remove Lindsey Ohio Official
Washington January 25 Postmaster General Nev Poday approved postal inspectors recommendations that George W Overmeyer postmaster at Lindsey Ohio be removed from office Inspectors found he was selling stamps outside his defined territory to gain exclusive business and boost income
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Washington
U.P
Nev@Poday
George W. Overmeyer
Lindsey
Ohio
Overmeyer
Athens Man Elected President of Ohio Retail Clothiers and Furnishers
T W Craig of Athens was chosen president of the Ohio Retail Clothiers and Furnishers association at its Columbus convention. The Columbus meeting also elected vice presidents Jerome Freundlich Henry Thurman E D Carey and Robert Fisher secretary treasurer Louis Stelzer and several directors. Craig has long led Athens business civic work including the Rotary club Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants association.
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Athens
Ohio Retail Clothiers and Furnishers
Tv. W.craig
D. Zenner Company
Ohio Retail Clothiers and Furnishers Association
Columbus
Athens County
John Patterson
Ohio State
Zenner
Henry Zenner
Craig
Southeastern Ohio
Hocking Valley
Athens Rotary Club
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Athens Retail Merchants’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Elk
Ohio
T. W. Craig
Jerome Freundlich
Mansfield
Henry Thurman
Cincinnati
E. D. Carey
Canton
Robert Fisher
Hamilton
Louis Stelzer
Piqua
Zierlof
Findlay
Jess Kileinmaier
Marion
Percy Rosenfield
Rucker to be electrocuted Saturday in Ohio case
John Rucker a Negro inmate at the Ohio State Penitentiary in Columbus faces execution for the July 4 killing of Patrolman Johnny Franks of Cincinnati after a prior wounding during an attempted escape. Attorneys seek Supreme Court review of the conviction.
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Ohio State Penitentiary
Columbus
U.2
State Board of Clemency
Supreme Court
John Rucker
Johnny Franks
Cincinnati
Frankes
Rucker
Ohio group splits over Russia resolution at posters meeting
A minority on the commission on international good will urged a resolution to soak Russia, but the motion failed. The body adopted a resolution urging the government to seriously consider resuming diplomatic relations with Russia on a basis of international ethics.
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Columbus
Commission On International Goodwill
Russia
Ohio
Ford Sliver Plane Flight Halts Over Blue Ridge Winds
Asheville reporters say the Ford sliver aircraft from Detroit to Miami was stopped by high winds over the Blue Ridge. Pilot Harry Brooks hopes to fly again from Detroit if granted permission.
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Asheville
N. C
U.R
Detroit
Miami
Blue Ridge Mountains
Harry Brooks
Patrolman Indicted in Fatal Shooting of Colleague
Columbus January 25 Patrolman Charles H. Lewis 22 was indicted on first degree murder charges for shooting and killing fellow officer L. B. Wade who Lewis said was too intimate with his wife. Officials said the trial would be rushed.
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Columbus
Charles H. Lewis
L. B. Wade
Lewis
Junior Chamber Drives Rolling Mills Move to Columbus
The Columbus Junior Chamber of Commerce has proposed to American Rolling Mills to install a unit here and to erect coke ovens as part of the effort. The steps aim to attract the mill’s presence and spur local industry.
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Rolling Millis
Columbus
Junior Chamber of Commerce
American Rolling Mills Company
Just Go on Pap Phrase Marks Veteran’s Execution
Ben Fowler a World War veteran was executed today for the murder of Dr. W. W. Foust in Nashville Tennessee. Before the electric chair he spoke to his aged father saying he would go on ahead and wait in heaven for the others.
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Nashville
Tenn
U.R
Ben Fowler
W. W. Foust
Marines Launch Drive to Capture Sandino in Nicaragua
United States Marines with 1000 troops and two mountain batteries press a vigorous push to capture rebel General Augustino Sandino near Managua. In recent skirmishes 10 to 12 rebels reported killed or wounded as Marines consolidate supplies and Nicaraguan national guard support. Colonel Mason Gulick says Sandino split forces into small bands and will pursue guerrilla warfare.
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Managua
Nicaragua
United States Marine
Augustino Sandino
Mason Gulick
Gulick
Sandino
Marine
Nicaraguan National Guard
Winds and Flood Ravage Great Britain Again
Severe gales and rising floods lash Britain as two more deaths are reported. Farm land floods rise, trees topple, and shipping faces danger while the Thames remains high after earlier storms. Special precautions line the river as houses flood.
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London
U.P
Great Britain
Thames
Tris Speaker Granted Unconditional Release by Washington
Tris Speaker has been released from the Washington American baseball club effective February 1 after refusing a radical salary reduction. President Clark Griffith wired from Tampa announcing the decision despite Speaker’s solid prior season.
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Washington
U.P
Tris Speaker
Washington American Baseball Club
Clark Griffith
Tampa
Washington Club
Speaker
Griffith
Minister Workman Files for U S Presidency in 17 States
In Duncan Oklahoma on January 25 Reverend Alonzo F Workman a Democrat says he feels destined to be president and has filed candidacy notices in 17 states promising to supply petitions after responses come in.
Prison Sentence For Wilburn Arson Conviction
Sent to penal system a ten to twenty year term was imposed on John Goodwin of Wilburn for arson linked to the burning of a barn belonging to Tom Mant and Band on a prior date in January at New Lexington.
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Pen New Lexington
State Penitentiary
John Goodwin
Wilburn
Tom Mant
Miners deny Morris plan resumes in three Ohio fields
United Mine Workers officials in Crooksville Corning and New Straitsville coal fields dismissed as propaganda a report that mines would reopen under the Morris plan. H. H. Essex of Hanna-Essex Coal Co joined in opposing any restart in his territory.
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New Lexington
U.P
United Mine Workers
Crooksville
Corning
New Straitsville
H. H. Essex
Hanna- Essex’ Coal Company
Ohio United Mine ‘Workers’ Organization
Cold Wave Grips State With Falling Temps
New cold wave reaches Columbus as temperatures dip toward 20 above zero tonight after a night of snow flurries and high winds. The U S Weather Bureau cautions that daytime temperatures will continue to fall but not reach last week’s near zero level.
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Columbus
U.P
United Stas
County Farm Bureau elects officers at annual meeting
Athens County Farm Bureau re elected W F Kampf as president A E Potter as vice president and R R Barker as treasurer Delegates to Farmers week at Ohio State University were chosen with W F Kampf as representative and Harry Henry as alternate N E Mills A Car Hayes and Harry Henry were named to attend the wool growers meeting in Columbus February 21 to 23 N E Mills will attend the Ohio Livestock association annual meeting and spoke on Organized Agriculture of Tomorrow Extension Agent T H Johnson reported 1927 plans and Floyd Delashmutt discussed What Is a Community Prof W F Copeland also spoke Mrs Kampf played a piano solo Two resolutions were adopted promoting the Better Equipped Homes Essay contest and a rat killing demonstration.
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Athens County Farm Bureau
Berry Hotel
W. F. Kampf
Coolville
A. E. Potter
Albany
R. R. Barker
Athens
Ohio State University
Farm Bureau
Harry Henry
N. E. Mills
Carl Hayes
Stewart
Amesville
Columbus
Ohio Livestock Association
T. H. Johnson
Floyd Delashmutt
W. F. Copeland
Agriculture Department of
Ohio University
Hickman Shrinks From Gallows As Trial Opens
Edward Hickman appeared dejected and nervous as he prepared to enter court for his murder trial. Once brash and defiant, the kidnapper showed despondency, admitting the long wait has worn on his nerves and voicing that the case feels foolish because he believes he will be executed.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Edward Hickman
Fox
California
Fire captain killed in downtown Youngstown blaze
Fire captain Martin Walsh 48 died and two firefighters were injured when a wall collapsed during a downtown fire at a tire shop near the Colonial Hotel. Several trucks and cars were destroyed and total damage estimated at 75000 dollars.
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Youngstown
U.R
Martin Walsh
Ohio Judges to Meet With Bar Association Conv.
Columbus hosts the annual meeting of the State Association of Common Pleas Judges on the eve of the Ohio State Bar Association convention. The gathering brings together judges from across the state for discussions and proceedings.
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Columbus
U.P
State Association of Common Pleas
Ohio State Bar Association
Virginia prisoner executed for assault and murder of girl
Shirley Winningham, a Black man from Isle of Wight county, was executed at the Virginia penitentiary after being twice examined. one commission found him insane, the other sane, for the assault and murder of a 15 year old white girl.
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Richmond
U.P
Shirley Winningham
Isle of Wight County
Virginia Penitentiary
Winningham
Gales Blow Out Windows Then Storm Warning Issued
Gales that damaged windows and small structures in the suburbs were followed by a storm warning from the Weather Bureau for the Atlantic seaboard from the Delaware breakwater to Eastport Maine.
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New York
Weather Bureau
Atlantic Seaboard
Delaware Breakwater
Eastport
Maine
State censorship chief ordered to view prize fight films
The Ohio Supreme Court ordered John F. Clifton, head of the state division of motion picture censorship, to receive for censorship the Dempsey Tunney prize fight films. The ruling stems from suits by Midwestern Film Exchange and Frank Mantell, who argued Clifton had wrongly refused to view or approve the pictures. The decision leaves open whether Clifton should approve the films.
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Columbus
O.R
State Supreme Court Today
John F. Clifton
State Division of
Motion Picture Censorship
Midwestern Film Exchange, Inc
Akron
Frank Mantell
Dayton
Clifton
Exchange Company
Mantell
If Religion Must Be Built Lets Be Unbiased Says Will
Will Rogers argues in a satirical letter from Yuma Arizona that if religion is to be mocked in the Senate there should be an unbiased approach naming Catholics Baptists Methodists Presbyterians Episcopalians and society day. He jokes about daily targets and a weekly roundup while insisting on constitutional balance.
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Messenger
Yuma
Ariz
Senate
Society
Will Rogers
Meigs County judge orders wine return in liquor case
Meigs County Common Pleas Court Judge Worstell ruled in the August Greuser raid case that it is not illegal to have intoxicating liquor in one’s home for personal use. The decision centers on wine reportedly found at Greuser’s villa and a contention that the wine should be returned after a pre Worstell ruling. An appeal to the court of error was noted by attorney RaIeton Russell.
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Pomeroy
Ctal
At County
Meigs County
Uaf
August Greuser
Raleton
Russell
Worstell
J Crow
A. P. Miller
No Trace Found In Northampton College Disappearance
Reports state John Smith disappeared January 13 and now is declared missing with no trace found. State police and college authorities have checked rumors. no ransom letter of $40,000 has been confirmed. the search covers widespread regions.
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Northampton
Maass
Icollege
John Smith
East
Middle-West
Smith
Jury to Try 11 Year Old Dyken in Slaying Case
A jury will test the sanity of Andy Dyken a boy of eleven accused of killing his mother and wounding his father. The trial is set for January 31 in St Clairsville advancing high court action.
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ST. Clairsville
Jan
Andy Dyken
Athens Messenger Publishes Booklet on Weight Control
The Athens Messenger offers a booklet titled Weight Control with a table for age related weight guidance. It explains how to determine correct weight and requests six cents per booklet plus postage, sending six copies to a stated address with a self addressed envelope.
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Athens
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