Equality Is Individual Matter Says DePriest at Conference
Oscar DePriest Illinois congressman calls social equality in the South a hypocrisy and says it is decided by individuals not groups. He claims Southern Democrats fear Al Smith and the Catholic Church and cites political gains as their motive. At West Point Parham, a 206 year old Chicago negro, becomes the first new cadet at the academy since 1918, sworn in with 398 plebes.
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Oscar DePriest
Cleveland
South
Illinois
Storm
Virginia
North Carolina
Texas
Florida
al Smith
West Point
N. Y
Alonzo Souleigh Parham
Chicago
United States Military Academy
Military
J. B. Alexander
Ohio
Governor Cooper Plans Ohio River Inspection Trip
Governor Cooper will voyage down the Ohio River from Marietta to Cincinnati next week to inspect road conditions and state institutions in southern Ohio counties. He will be joined by Highway Director Robert N. Waid and Welfare Director Hal C. Griswold to inaugurate a broader state highway and institutions program.
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Columbus
U.P
Cooper
Ohio River
Marietta
Cincinnati
Ohio
Robert N. Waid
Hal C. Griswold
Flapper Bandit Forces Ex-Doughboy To Drive Bank Robbery
In Topeka Kansas a 200-pound ex-doughboy named A. G. Perlichs was coerced at gunpoint by a 115-pound flapper bandit to drive her to a savings bank for a $15,000 payroll robbery. He was an unwilling assistant as the bandit escaped.
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A. G. Perlichs
Topeka
Kas
Perlichs
City Council Seeks Citizen Backing for Zoning Ordinance
The Athens City Council announced no zoning ordinance will be drafted without public support. The current building code is seen as insufficient to classify properties. drafting would involve mapping three district classes and must be approved by citizens for 30 days. Local officials urge civic groups to participate.
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Athens
John W. Bolin
Mr. Bolin
Siigley Lot
East State Street
Siigley
Trotzky Reflects On Longevity And Revolution In Exile
Leon Trotzky writes about himself while awaiting reentry to Russia. He jokes about his age and continues a stubborn insistence on revolutionary work. His background and life under persecution are outlined as context for his ongoing defiance.
Proceedings at Kiwanis Meet Reported
Dr. O Bird described the Kiwanis International convention proceedings at the Athens Kiwanis Club meeting. Merle Kerr was elected trustee to fill Fred McKay’s vacancy. The club will hold evening meetings and next week’s session will be run by the business standard committee. Installation of Circleville officers is scheduled for July 11 with clubs from the county attending.
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O. Bird
Athens Club
Athens Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Club
Circleville
Merle Kerr
Fred McKay
Business Standard
Father Will Face Charge of Murder
James Holton 32 was brought to Dayton police court to answer a first degree murder charge in the shooting death of his 8 year old son Robert. Holton claims accidental discharge while displaying a gun. wife says he had threatened to kill the boy. Police dispute accidental firing.
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Dayton
U.R
James Holton
Robert
Holton
Banker Kidnapped by Gunmen In East Orange
Hobart Trust Company vice president Willard H. Elliott said he was kidnapped and held by men who called themselves Chicago gunmen. They gambled with him, gave wine, and took his belt as a souvenir before he was found safe in his car near Nutley after disappearing Wednesday.
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East Orange
N. J
U.P
Willard H. Elliott
Hobart Trust Company
Passaic
Chicago
Elliott
Lamouckie
Nutley
New Jersey
Ruth
Alliance Murder Report Seeks Motive Behind Ambush
Police widen probe into the Saturday night murder of Sam Pipalina and his wife in Alliance. They were gunned down by four assailants who ambushed them near their home, with Blackhand activity noted in the investigation.
Banking Dept Seeks June 2 Call for State Banks
Columbus July 2 The State Banking Department issued a call for the condition of all state supervised banks as of the close of business on June 2. The notice sets the deadline for banks to file reports and outlines the data required for the period.
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Columbus
U.P
State Banking Department
Heir Claim to $50 Million Estate Filed by Innkeeper
George Morgan, an innkeeper in Mercien Connecticut, declares a direct line to Sir Andrew Chadwicke and has begun legal action to prove his right to a $50,000,000 English Chancery estate. He says he bears a sixth generation resemblance to Sir Andrew.
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George Morgan
Lan
Mercien, Conn
Morgan
Sir Andrew Chadwicke
Sir Andrew
Farm Board Appoints Williams and Stone to New Body
Carl Williams editor of the Oklahoma Farmer Stockman and ex president of the American Cotton Growers' Exchange joins James C. Stone president of the Burley Tobacco Growers' Cooperative Association on the federal farm board to oversee farm relief. Williams hails from Oklahoma City and Stone from Lexington Kentucky.
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Carl Williams
Oklahoma Marmer-Stockman
American Cotton Growers’ Exchange
James ¢. Stone
Burley Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association
New Federal Farm Board
Williams
Oklahoma City
Okla
Stone
Lexington
Flier Death Attributed To Safety Rule Violation
New York July 2 4 Roosevelt Field officials blamed safety rule violations for the death of noted flier Wilmer Stultz and two passengers Edward Harwood and Pasquale Castelluccio. Shoes jammed under the rudder bar supported the theory that the passengers froze to the dual controls during a falling leaf maneuver. Stultz who helped Amelia Earhart cross the Atlantic had been stunting with the others before the crash.
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New York
Roosevelt
Wilmer Stultz
Edward Harwood
Pasquale Castelluccio
Stultz
Jack Ashcrat
Viola Gentry
Amelia Earhart
Atlantic
Spain Greets Her Marooned Airmen
Four of Spain's top fliers, rescued at sea after an international search following the Italia disaster, arrived in Gibraltar today aboard the British carrier Eagle. They had left for the United States eleven days earlier and were rescued near the Azores.
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Gibraltar
U.P
Spain
Italia
Arctic Circle
United States
Azores Islands
Eagle
Whitcraft Speaks on Obedience to All Law at Loyalty Day
Judge Harley M. Whitcraft told 500 at Logan Methodist Church that Americans must obey all statutes. He cited prison demographics and the Sixth Seventh and Eighth Commandments to argue most inmates commit theft. He urged full citizenship and respect for law, noting the jury's role in law enforcement.
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Joige Whitcraft
I Ohio Penitentiary
Mana‘field Reformatory
Whitcraft
Reformatory
No Tax Reduction In Sight Today
Washington July 2 The Senate Finance Committee members expressed pessimism over another tax reduction despite a $15 million Treasury surplus at year end. Smoot said tax reduction in the near future is out of the question. Democratic members, typically calling for cuts on surplus, avoided pressing for one now.
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Washington
U.P
Treasury
Senate Finance Committee
Chetrman Smoot
Contptroller of currency Bole governs national banks
The controller of currency Bole outlines regulatory actions affecting national banks as of early June. This notice highlights the oversight role and June 2 date in the financial governance context.
Ohio Adopts Habitual Criminal Law Affects Fourth Offenders
Columbus July 2 The Habitual Criminal bill becomes law in Ohio affecting arson robbery pocket picking burglary and other major crimes. A fourth conviction for any of twenty four offenses may lead to life imprisonment while a third offense carries the maximum penalty for the crime. The statute covers arson robbery burglary second degree murder and more. The measure was sponsored by the Ohio State Bar Association.
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Columbus
U.R
Ohio
The
Alig Siate Bar Association
Cripple Tends Fine Garden and Sleeps Through Night
Blaine Jones, an 85 year old in Salem Township, continues tending 4 000 tobacco plants after a train of sleepwalking episodes. He awakens briefly but returns to bed still asleep and completes the task.
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Blaine Jones
Salem Township
Pomeroy Sleepwalker Strolls the Streets in Morning
Benjamin Mankin, 85, a resident of the Second Ward, wandered the streets of Pomeroy in a sleepwalking episode before dawn. Witnesses including night watchman John Phillips observed him wearing three hats and carrying a bucket, then returning safely to his home where his daughter found him in bed. The incident ended without harm.
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Pomeroy
John Phillips
Benjamin Mankin
Court House
Mr. Phillips
Mr. Mankin
N E A Leader to Be Opposed to Propaganda
Atlanta July 2. Two NA E A candidates for president voiced views on propaganda in schools. Ruth Purdie of Lincoln Nebraska warned against commercial propaganda while supporting temperance in schools. Effie McGregor of Minneapolis agreed with Vel Lamkin that prohibition pamphlets should not be spread in schools and that education should be by trained educators for educational ends.
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Effie McGregor
Minneapolis
Governor backs sheriff and prosecutor in race betting laws
Columbus July 2 Governor Cooper said he will not interfere with betting connected to horse races at Toledo. He stated the administration trusts the sheriff and county prosecutor have full authority to enforce the law as outlined in the attorney general’s opinion.
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Columbus
U.S
Cooper
Toledo
Two Normal Schools Become Colleges in Ohio
Kent State and Bowling Green Normal schools have been renamed Kent State College and Bowling Green State College under the Emmons Hanna act which became law today. The act authorizes bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degree programs at both institutions.
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Columbus
Kent State
Bowling Green Normal Schools
Kent State College
Bowling Green State College
Emmons-Hanna
Man with four thousand tobacco plants proves unstoppable farmer
Blaine Jones, 47, of Salem Township, raises 4000 tobacco plants on his seventeen acre plot. Though missing both legs, he cultivates, harvests, and markets the crop with aid from his arms and hands and a leather sole body harness.
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Pomeroy
Blaine Jones
W. H Rhotts
Salem Township
Lecturer Porter's New Zealand Lecture Captivates Students
Mies Aimee Porter, born in New Zealand, presented an illustrated talk to students at Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Her three film reels highlighted a country small in size yet rich in scenery and unique customs, noting left-side traffic and widespread federally owned enterprises.
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Mies
Aimee Porter
New Zealand
Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Misa Porter
Murderer Goes to Chair With Prayer in Ohio
James T. Nevins, former sailor and self described “touch guy,” was electrocuted at the state penitentiary for the murder of Don C. Prentiss, a former Detroit automobile salesman. He died unflinchingly with a silent prayer on his lips after receiving baptism as a Catholic and spiritual consolation from prison chaplain Father Albert O'Brien.
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Columbus
James T. Nevins
State Penitentiary
Don C. Prentiss
Detroit
Albert O'Brien
Herrick Will Is Probated in Ohio
The will of the late Ambassador Myron T. Herrick filed for probate in Cleveland today disposes of an estate estimated at 1,200,000 dollars. Three bequests total 90,000 dollars including 70,000 to the Herrick Public Library at Wellington Ohio 15,000 to the American Hospital at Paris and 5,005 to Mary Herrick Smith a sister. The will is dated November 7 1924.
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Cleveland
Myron T. Herrick
Herrick Public Library
Wellington
American Hospital
Paris
Herrick Smith
Athens gas offices relocate to Nelson Block for district HQ
Ohio Fuel Gas Company and Ohio Fuel Gas Company formerly Athens San Gas and Lee Can Gas move from Hotel Athena to Nelson Block on South Court Street. John V. Winey New Lexington becomes district manager overseeing about 40 communities from the Ohio River to Logan with new staff and a billing machine replacing the old system.
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Ohte Fuel Gag Company
The
Athens (San Company
Leecan Gas Company
Athena
Nelson
South Court Street
Cray
Hutchinson
Athens
South Coure Street
Distriet
Ohio Puel Gas Company
Gaa
Cale
Gaa Bille
Diretet
John V. Winey
Lexington
Congress Street
Ohio River
Logan
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Union Depot
Maiia
Drivers Held After Bus Truck Crash North of Canton
Drivers of the bus and truck involved in a disastrous crash seven miles north of Canton were being held today pending completion of the investigation into the accident.
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Canton
Here
Thirty Summer Drinks Featured by The Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger showcases recipes for thirty summer drinks including iced tea lemonade and orange juice as classics. It highlights beverages like blackberry punch pineapple lemonade rhubarb punch and various cocktails with directions in the Orange and Lemon Booklet available through the Washington Information Bureau. Order your copy with the coupon.
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Washington Information Bureau
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