New Director of Education Visits Athens
New state director of education B O Skinner visits Athens to promote a cost watch policy for the department. He frames training by the classroom teacher and argues against closing schools due to finances while outlining a careful funds and hours plan for rural districts. Skinner, formerly Athens City Schools superintendent, will assume the post on July 15 after a stint at Wilmington College and previous leadership in Marlette and Athens.
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Charles Densmore
B O Skinner
Messenger
Skinner
Athens City
George White
Wilmington College
Mington
Marlette
Athens City Schools
Skimmer
Moe
Gistain
Meigs County
Redfield
Perry County
O4in University
Issanis University
University of Chicago
Ghiabrits University
Ohio University
Woorn
Fairmont State Teachers’ College
Fairmont
Woove Avuene
Wilmington
Shurner
Laewepa
Sitiaul
Ohio
WH Davis
TC. Haly
State Department
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Isaace Crook
Mre Skinner
Chads
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Harriet
Ors
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Beverh 1
London School of Economics
London
England
Harret
Clinton County
D E.skinner
C E. Skinner
University of Wisconsin
Kiwanis Club of
Madison
E. Skinner
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Bool
Ohio State University
Americaon Institute of
Ectrical Engineers
Heta
Ohio State
Tokio
John Ly Cufton
Showers Coming This Week Across Ohio Valley
Weather forecast from the Weather Bureau for the week of July 6 targets the Ohio Valley and Tennessee. Showers are expected Monday, possibly ending Monday night or Tuesday, then generally fair conditions until late in the week when showers are again indicated. Cooler spell midweek with warmer trend later.
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Washington
U.pe
Weather Bureau
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Ask Me Why Farmer Case Hopeless? Question of 1921 Yields 1931
An excerpt argues crops will be produced at a lower unit cost in 1931, aided by better yields. It suggests this benefits employment and lowers urban food costs, framing the 1921 crop outlook within economic cost trends. The tone reflects economic publisher commentary on future farming efficiency.
Tragedy at Muskingum River Drowns Glouster Boy
Lewis Morris a 16 year old of Glouster died in the Muskingum River near Beverly during a weekend camping trip. Virgil Swart 19 year old Chauncey narrowly escaped drowning as two boatmen rescued him. The two youths swam from a cottage gathering with Morris family and Chauncey residents when they called for help after losing grip on a drifting boat. Morris body recovered at 12:20 PM after searches. Funeral plans not yet set.
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Glouster Boy
Lewis Morris
Beverly
Virgil Swart
Chauncey
W. A. Craft Messenger
Glouster
Alfred Morris, Jr
Muskingum River
Zee
Morris
Harry Swart
Afr
Mrs Swart
Swart
Around The World In Days And Great Fillers
ARTHURA ARISBANE reports on a luncheon following a world flight by Post Gatty and Finley. Officers, dignitaries, and Mrs Post and Mrs Gatty attended at a table with flags. Observers praised the pilot’s endurance and remark on the notable women witnesses.
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Arthura Arisbane
Lindbergh
F Fou
Christopher Columbus
America
Post and Gatty
Teachers' Plight on Independence Day in Chicago
CHICAGO July 4. USPR It wasn't much of an Independence Day for Chicago's public action teachers, payless since April 24, as they learned there is no prospect of immediate pay. Scores are in dire financial straits, savings depleted by bank closures, rent and groceries overdue, and finding temporary work impossible to cover the emergency.
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Chicago
Usprit
Bridge ceremony marks Polk County trail blaze run
Dedication in Punta Gorda features eight white men and two Seminole Indians who first blazed the old Tamiarat Trail leading to Barron Collier Bridge across Peace River. Delegations from Florida cities attend 24 hours of celebration with Governor Doyle Carlton among guests on the mile long concrete span.
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Punta Gorda
Fla
Florida
Barron Collier Bridge
America
Peace River
Doyle Carlton
Plane crash near Peru claims two lives
PERU Ind July 4 A veteran pilot Milo Poff 35 proprietor of the American Flying Corporation and Ray Cunningham 19 Peru a passenger were killed when their Waco biplane failed to recover from a loop and crashed beside State Road 31 three miles south of Peru.
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Peru
Ind
Abk
Waco
Milo Poff
American Flying Corporation
Ray Cunningham
Hurley Urges Economic Reform at Independence Day Speech
Philadelphia July 4 Secretary of War Patrik J Hurley attacked overreaching federal power while praising Washington and Jefferson. He urged a more equitable wealth distribution and criticized reliance on the federal government for local duties, citing the Capone case as a warning against weakening local self government.
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Philadelphia
Independence
Patrik J Hokies
Washington and
Jefferson
Hurley
Chicago
Alphonse Capone
Achillea
Race Across Ocean Newport Yacht Race Begins
In Newport on Fourth of July sailing tradition R 2 pr oclaims a trans Atlantic race to Plymouth England. Ten bounding craft 34 feet long the smallest ever to enter the perilous north Atlantic race. Eight American owned two English represented yachts set sail amid a stormy sea environment.
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Newport
U.rr
Plymouth
England
Man Held for Jury Greens Run Charged with Slander
Frank Kiloski of Greens Run pleaded not guilty before Justice Carl H. Porter on Friday to a criminal slander charge brought by Angeline Zglinski a Greens Run High School student. He was held for the September Grand Jury with bond set at 200 dollars.
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Greens Run
Frank Kiloski
Justice of the Peace
Carl H. Porter
Hiloski
Joseph Jonas
Angeline Zglinski
Kileski
Fight Promoter Brought Into Gatty and Post Trip Tale
Beverly Hills reports a notable trip story highlighting the promoter Will Tours as the quiet backer. The Australian governor general cables praise Gatty and Post, while the promoter’s behind the scenes role keeps him in the background and the venture’s success credited to a strong team.
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Will
Beverly Hills
Calif
Governor General of
Australia
Gatty
Post
Hall
New York
Tours
Von Elm and Burke Tie for First at Inverness Golf Club
George Von Elm and Bill Burke tied for first at Inverness, with Burke from Greenwich finishing ahead after 4 rounds with 292. A 36 hole playoff was planned to decide the champion against a backdrop of a dramatic day as Bobby Jones capted the gallery and Armour faltered.
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George von Elm
Bill Burke
Inverness
von Elm
Pritt
Huge Gallery Fodlewn
Inverness Golf Club
Tolle
George von Etz
Pac
Insvernesa
Bobby Jones
Near Disaster After Youths Cross Dam In Electrical Incident
Four youths including Elmer Cutright attempted a shortcut across a dam on the Sefoto River to celebrate Independence Day. A wire carried 449 volts. one boy grabbed it and was knocked unconscious, dragged into water, and badly burned. Ed Wester switched off the power and saved him. In Poland, July 4, Wilson Memorial dedication drew crowds with Mrs Woodrow Wilson in attendance.
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Elmer
Sefoto
Filmer
Seroga
Ed Wester
Wilson
Polen
Poland
Woodrosy Wilson
Sheets Housebreaker Kills Man In Home Invasion
Cleveland July 4 reports a youth, allegedly attempting to break into Mrs Sophie Buchuk's 87 year old home, was shot as she opened the door. Police say she fired three times after threats of shooting, killing one man and injuring another during a party in progress.
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Cleveland
Pi-Atir
Further Road Building in Scenic District Is Planned
Logan July 4. State and county officials inspected Scenic District roads to map a future road-building program. Attending were state forester Edmond Secrest division estate highway engineer W W Sherwood resident highway engineer Marletin Barton Hall Ford Hack J R Ralston Frank St Clair Charles Brown Harry Armstrong and Chamber of Commerce members. The visit aimed to generate state interest in expanding good roads to scenic points amid continued county cooperative efforts.
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Commerce
Joe Farbeant
J. R. Ralston
Frank St. Clair
Charles Brown
Harry W. Armatrong
Hocking County
Fourth of July Is Gala Holiday Carnival Visit Boosts City
In Chicago a July celebration at Crossen Post Carnival drew crowds as a court dispute over wine ownership emerged. Judge Rudolph F. Dovert ruled against an injunction, allowing a man to keep wine in the basement and noting the home jelly and wine habits. The Wrights, separated, faced a tense hearing over access to the basement storage.
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Crossen Post Carnival
Chicago
Wiliam I. Wright
Hte Alfe
Anna Ware
Wright
Wight
Winn
Desart
Nia
Nia Former Wife Out of the Hanement Mra Wright
Charles Cooley
Mra Wright
Colin
Celebrates Day In County Jail In Chicago
In Chicago on July 4 the jailed minister Yarrow declared his faith in freedom while staying in the county jail. Walter Shaver, the bookseller who helped place him there, paid a weekly board and pursued damages claims. The court awarded Shaver about 3100, but the minister refuses to cover costs. The situation centers on a disputed book sale and ongoing legal actions tied to Yarrow’s imprisonment.
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Chicago
Philip Yarrow
Jett
America
Walter Shaver
Yarrow
Shaver
Tlhun
Puh
Bia
Nese
Rebellion in Zion City over park land stand off
Insurgents at Alan City camp on park property defying Overseer Wilbur Glenn Voliva and challengers to seize posts. Led by W. G. Caldwell the group prayed for arrest and court action Cridweth claims Voliva lacks power and asserts belief the world is flat and unfit for real estate dealings.
Gas Fight in Kansas Courts Over City Service Stock
Attorneys for Henry L Doherty gas interests sought a district court injunction to stop Kansas from barring all Cities Service stock families except one from the blue sky department. State securities commissioner Carl Newcomer said assets were heavily encumbered, rendering the stock of questionable value. Congress announces death of Rep. George Scott Graham, 81, Pennsylvania Republican and chair of the House Judiciary Committee, at his summer home after a two month illness.
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Topera
Kans
U PR
Henry L Doherty Gas
Kansan
Islip
L. L
George Scott Graham
Republican
Pennsylvania
House
Judiciary Committee
Shriners Plan 57th Imperial Council Convention in Cleveland
Plans were completed today for the fifty seventh annual convention of the Imperial Council Ancient Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine to be held in Cleveland starting July 12.
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Shriners
Cleveland
The
Imperial Council
Ancient Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Hughes in Rome arrives by air from Palermo in record time
Chief Justice Hughes of the United States arrived in Rome from Palermo by airplane in two hours and two minutes, setting a swift travel record. He spoke briefly, noting nothing official.
Plead Inquiry Into Dismissal Of Professor Miller
Delegates at a study conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Lelawars endorsed academic freedom and urged the University of Michigan to uphold truth seeking. A petition to President Rightmira and the board of trustees called for retaining Prof Herbert A Miller amid faculty concerns over his dismissal.
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Columbus
Herbert A Miller
Atm
Chia Ktale University
Mi Nh
Tjeorya W Rightmira
Uniqersity Board of Trustees
University of Michi~ Hon Social Science Department
Hat Ohio
Oiay
Frumtana
Pathey
Sanpie Andy
Methodist Eipiscopal
Husety
Lelawars
Tndfrut
Profesor Milter
Rainfall Heavy In West Ohio Hits New Richmond
A severe storm battered New Richmond and surrounding areas with flooding and road washouts. A bridge over Twelve Mile Creek near here collapsed after 11 miles away a second bridge and road were submerged. Crops including potatoes and corn were destroyed as the Ohio River and its tributaries rose with debris. Weather Bureau records show extreme rainfall across the Cincinnati region with 249 inches noted at Dam 2H on the Ohio River near Cincinnati.
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New Richmond
Twelve Mile Creek
Weather Bureau
Ohio
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Cincinnat
High Seas Aloft Post and Gatty on Fourth of July Yacht Cruise
Stamford reports B Wiley Post and Harold Gatty sailing aboard the Saelmo yacht with Willem Todd in Long Island Sound after a busy New York stretch of dinners and speeches. The couple and their wives sought calm at sea away from crowds and airplane noise. In Chicago a man named Charles Schisler, claiming to be an officer, robbed of 10 pounds and his wife’s purse during a bath, then left in a robe.
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Stamford
Conn
B. Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Long Island Sound
Willem Todd
Ahiabuilder
New York
Flore
Chicago
Charles Schisler
Schisler
Spectacular Fourth of July Fair Opens in Athens with Holiday Fans
A large crowd attended the Athens Fairgrounds for a day of Fourth of July events including a Union saluted from a TB millimeter gun, fireworks, dancing, a golf tournament, and numerous rides. Highlights included auto polo, motorcycle races, turtle race exhibitions, boxed bouts, and community picnics drawing about 6,000 onlookers with many more present for the evening festivities.
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Fairgrounds
American Legion
M. Waet
Lelvin
Llattery
Artienty
Ollo National Guard
Athens
Athena
Condtry
Acme
Friente
Pomeroy Bend Murder Trials Move to Middleport Church
Two pursuits are by heat in Pomeroy Bend murder trials to be staged at a local Middleport church. Reports note victim injuries from a York Township incident as police court actions unfold. Alquiet in Nelsonville issues ties with mayor Hickman amid Fourth of July tensions. Glouster council urged to plan swimming pools as storm damage hits Hocking County. County pet inspections continue across county institutions. The chaotic text shows fragmented local notices and scattered place names.
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Pomeroy Bend
Middleport
York Township
Nelsonville
Hickman
Glouster Council
Hocking County
Pius
Deaty
Aiken
Ureh
Ghia
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