Deaths in Wilkesville linked to whisky filled grate tragedy
Vinton County investigators weigh two victims Howard Denny and Mrs. Margaret Fitzpatrick shot in a Wilkesville home. A .22 revolver and four shells found on the scene. Reports say a pint bottle of whisky was found in a grate. Denny survived, Fitzpatrick died. A third person theory is discounted. Funeral plans announced for Denny.
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Howard Denny
Margaret Fitzpatrick
Wilkesville
Vinton
Partee
Bry
Fitzpatrick
Hamden
Wilkes
Denny
Pitapatrick
Wellston
Ducks Muscle In On Chicken Shower in Hooper Ridge
On Independence Day 69 neighbors presented Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson with a chicken shower. Nineteen chickens and two ducks were given, a shower described as a veritable cloudburst. Wimpy from The Messenger’s Popeye was not present.
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Hooper Ridge
John Jackson
Wimpy
Messenger
Popeye
Trade Parleys Will Continue At Conference
The steering committee of the World Economic Conference decided to continue the conference. It approved Neville Chamberlain's resolution to keep all committees meeting and reporting to the main commissions. A plenary session is planned before July's end and the steering committee will meet weekly.
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London
U.P
Neville Chamberlain
Present Medals to 50 Year Members in Pomeroy Lodge
POMEROY July 6. Members for half a century in Pomeroy Lodge No. 1 F and A M E M Nye and Frank E Bolton were honored at a Wednesday night meeting. Both received medals marking 50 years as Masons. Nye, longtime Pomeroy Bend resident, now of Minersville, is vice president and director of Pomeroy National Bank. Bolton, formerly of Pomeroy and cashier of First City Bank, is now cashier of Albany Bank and lives in Albany.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Lodge No. 1
E. M. Nye
Frank E. Bolton
Nye
Pomeroy Bend
Minersville
Pomeroy National Bank
Bolton
First City Bank
Albany Bank
Albany
Profiteers on the Spot in Administration Drive
Washington July 6 today began determined warfare against price gouging as the Justice Department cooperates with Secretary Wallace to protect the public from unjustified food price increases. Prosecutions will follow under anti trust laws if inquiry sustains charges. The push includes potential federal licenses to control entire industries if needed.
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Justice Department
Wallace
Washington
Agriculture Wallace
Agriculture Department
Department of Justice
Efppect
Jobless Delegates Seek Rides Home After Unemployed League Meet
Several hundred delegates to the National Unemployed League Convention at the State Fair grounds remained in Columbus seeking transport home. With nearly 1,000 delegates, many hitchhiked or rode freight trains. some traveled from California. The convention adjourned with instructions to the National Executive Committee to call a unification convention of all unemployed groups nationwide soon.
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Columbus
U.P
National Unemployed League
California
Charged With Breaking Into Pt Rock Church
Lawrence Wells was arrested at Pt. Rock on a warrant charging breaking into a church. The warrant dates back months and Wells faces investigation into recent Pt. Rock trouble. Harry Van Inwagen was jailed by Sheriff A O Tracy after being held for intoxication.
Two Millions Profit in Stock Sale Revealed
Frank E. Taplin and family members were found by Senate stock market investigators to have earned 2,016,990 dollars in the 1929 sale of Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railroad stock to Pennroad at 170 a share, well above the 140 market, with Taplin and a larger syndicate profiting 26,194,275 dollars on 222,930 shares.
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Washington
Frank E. Taplin
Senate
Pittsburgh and West Virginia
Pennroad Corporation
Taplin
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Pennroad
Pittsburgh and
Evangelistic Services Begin at Fairview U B Church
Evangelistic services start in Coolville at Fairview U B Church tonight and run through Sunday with all-day sessions including baptisms. Reverend D Vause Snyder will oversee the baptism of thirty five individuals.
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Coolville
Fairview U. B
D. Vause Snyder
Stanley Mulford In Critical Condition After Truck Accident
Stanley Mulford aged 27 of Cheshire is in critical condition at Holzer Hospital after being injured Tuesday when he fell under a Bellefontaine Construction Co truck. He suffered a fractured pelvis and internal injuries.
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Gallipolis
Stanley Mulford
Cheshire
Bellefontaine Construction Company
Holzer Hospital
Wheat Policy To Be Mapped At Columbus
Machinery for paying Ohio farmers under the Federal Farm Act to reduce wheat acreage will be discussed at Ohio State University on July 10 and 11. Directors of agriculture extension from 15 states will meet with USDA representatives. The plan may also apply to tobacco, corn, and pork reductions, though only wheat is on the agenda.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio
Ohio State University
United States Department of Agriculture
Carthage Men Face Magistrate in City
Carthage Township residents Boy and Mitchell Barnhart were arraigned before Magistrate C. H. Porter on charges of stealing three bushels of corn. They pleaded not guilty, posted $100 bonds, and were held for the grand jury with Deputy Sheriff Karl Gardner making the arrests. Floyd Bolinger of Athens was arraigned on an assault and battery affidavit dated June 29. he pleaded not guilty and posted a $200 bond.
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Boy
Mitchell Barnhart
Carthage
C. H. Porter
Karl Gardner
Floyd Bolinger
Athens
C. H Porter
Harold Young
Bolinger
Detroit Dentist Dies Suddenly at Lancaster Camp Grounds
Dr. Frank Leslie aged 58 from Detroit collapsed and died of apoplexy at his cottage on the Lancaster Methodist Camp Grounds where he was spending a vacation.
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Lancaster
Frank Leslie
Detroit
Lancaster Methodist Camp Grounds
Ohio Oil Advances Lima Crude Price
The Ohio Oil Company announced a 3 cent per barrel rise in Lima crude, lifting the price to 1.05 dollars per barrel.
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Ohio Oil Advances
Findlay, CO
Ohio Oil Company Today
Lima
Electric Production Rises 13.7 Percent in Week Ended July 1
The Edison Electric Institute reported a 13.7 percent rise in U S electricity production for the week ended July 1 compared with a year earlier, the largest percentage gain since the summer of 1929 in a major energy trend.
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New York
United States
Edison Electric Institute
All-Star Game Draws 49,000 in Chicago
A capacity crowd of 49,000 packed Comiskey Park for the Game of the Century between American and National League stars. Connie Mack and John McGraw led rival lineups with Ruth Gehrig Cronin Foxx against Klein Waner Dykes Traynor and Hubbell expected to start for McGraw. Umpires Dinneen Klein McGowan Rigler selected for plate first base second base third base duties.
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Chicago
Comiskey Park
Connie Mack
John McGraw
Philadelphia Athletics
Lou Gehrig
Babe Ruth
Joe Cronin
al Simmons
Earl Averill
Jimmy Foxx
McGraw
Bill Terry
Frankie Fisch
Dick Bartell
Pie Traynor
Chuck Klein
Lefty O'Doul
Terry
Paul Waner
Carl Hubbell
Hult
Bob Grove
National
Averill
Cf Bartell
Gehringer
Frisch
Ruth
Rf Klein
American
Wealey Ferrell
Gomez
Hilderbrand
Foxx
Lazzeri
Max West
Chapman
Rick Ferrell
Hallahan
Warneke
Schumacher
English
Cuccinelo
Martin
Hafey
Berger
J. Wilson
County to Have 60 472 Total Relief in July
The State Relief Commission authorized Athens County $60,472 for July direct and work relief bills. The county originally sought $70,710 but a 7 percent cut reduced the number of families aided by 320. Adjustments left $60,472 after subtracting a $5,000 buffer for a midmonth gasoline tax payment. Half the funds are approved now. the other half will be spent after midmonth.
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State Relief Commission
E. O. Braught
Athens County
Relief Commission
Braught
State Funds To Compensate Strike Victims
The state will pay Arthur Banfield Hollister 5000 for the death of his son Clarmont during the mine strike last Sept 25. Harry Rohr’s parents will receive 8000 for his accidental shooting in Nelsonville during the strike. Legislation increases and approves payments after earlier awards and a car accident involving Governor White’s cat injuries and damages.
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Arthur Banfield Hollister
Clarmont
Senate Finance Committee
Harry Rohr
Nelsonville
Rohr
Cincinnati
Whit
Industrial Production Hits Two Year Peak in June
Washington reports June industrial production at its highest since mid 1931. Employment rose five percent in May, largest gain since 1919 figures. May payrolls up nine percent to near 1931 highs but 9.1 percent below last year. Steel output climbs to 46 percent capacity as auto demand grows and steel prices adjust to costs.
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Washington
U.P
Department of Commerce
Tts
Ebersbach Tax Case Oral Hearings Set for July 21
Logan hearing before Judge Harvey M. Whitcraft to hear oral arguments in the Ebersbach tax case with Meigs County as defendants in error and The Martin Ebersbach Company as plaintiffs in error. Plaintiffs to file reply briefs prior to July 21 as defense lawyers submit briefs today. Also set tomorrow in common pleas court is the Kare bribery suit seeking $240.
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Martin Ebersbach
Whitcraft
Irving Kare
Common Pleas Court
Ohio Coal Conference To Map New Code
Three day convention of the Ohio Coal Conference will be called at Cedar Point Monday to consider state and national legislation providing for codes of ethics and giving the president and Governor White wide powers to fix prices wages and competitive conditions. Governor White who has not revealed the extent to which he will use his extraordinary powers will address the coal dealers organization.
Bus Driver Relieved of Blame in MT Vernon Crash
Prosecutor Charles D. Hayden today absolved Columbus bus driver Charles Kienle of blame in a Sunday accident near MT Vernon that killed three and injured several. Bus passengers testified Kienle drove at moderate speed.
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Roy N. Snetzaner
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
Mount Vernon
MT. Vernon
Charles D. Hayden
Charles Kienle Columbus
Here
Earthquake Shock Sinks Local Resident in Long Beach
A sharp earthquake shock was felt in Long Beach California last night. Mrs Mabel Ahrendt aged 44 died of fright and heart attack following the tremor.
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Long Beach
Calif
Mabel Ahrendt
Will Says Diplomats Are Those Who Know How To Say Nothing
Beverly Hills column excerpt quotes Will as saying diplomats use diplomatic language to avoid saying anything. He claims Europe was upset more by Roosevelt’s directness than phrasing. He asserts conferences only provoke anger and sometimes wars, noting wars rarely arise without prior talks.
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Will
Glouster Man Shot at Her Charged by Woman
George Thompson of Glouster was arraigned before Magistrate C H Porter on affidavit by Anna Stillwell of Gilouster accusing him of shooting at her with intent to wound and making obscene remarks. Thompson pleaded not guilty, posted $400 bond, and his case will go before the grand jury.
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George Thompson
Glouster
C. H. Porter
Anna Stillwell
Gilouster
Thompson
Dudley Tops British Open With Strong Second Round
Ed Dudley of Concordsville Pa. shot 71 to add to his opening 70 for a 141 total and temporary lead at the British Open in St Andrews Scotland Horton Smith Chicago pro posted 73 for 147 Billy Burke 82 ruined his chances Joe Ezar of Waco Tex broke par 72 for 149 total while Olin Dutra had 76 for 152 two rounds.
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ST. Andrews
Scotland
Ed Dudley
Concordsville
Horton Smith
Chicago
Billy Burke
Joe Ezar
Waco
Tex
Olin Dutra
Sheriff and Deputy Return Gildea to Athena for Probate Hearing
Sheriff Charles Stratton and Deputy Karl Gardner transported Ernest Gildea to Athena to face a fan-support charge before Probate Judge S M Johnson. The action occurred today in Cambridgre.
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Charles Stratton
Karl Gardner
Cambridgre
Ernest Gildea
Athena
S&s. M. Johnson
Ohio Assembly To Be Recalled In Extraordinary Session
Governor White stated reconvention of the Ohio Legislature in an extraordinary session is inevitable, with a fall special session likely. Tax Commission reports show the six revenue measures will fall short by millions, threatening school funding and requiring state action on taxes and allocations.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio
White
State Tax Commission
Senate
Tax Commission
Carlton Bargusch
Columsbus
Commission
Want Davis To Walk for Vets
Ohio Repeat Council seeks to bring John W. Davis or Joseph H. Choate Jr to Ohio to argue the wets case before the Supreme Court next Monday against the Anti Saloon League Mosier Act referendum. Wet briefs claim drys invalidated petitions by attaching misleading stickers with printed arguments.
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Supreme Court
Columbus
Ohio Repeat Council
John W. Davis
Joseph H. Choate
New York
Ohio
Anti-Saloon League
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