Reg cutters push for repeal in South as states vote
Alabama and Arkansas join others in moving toward repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. The drive faces a tally that now requires three more states to reach the needed threshold. Oregon and Virginia consider constitutional steps while Oklahoma signals a delay. Nationwide anti prohibitionists celebrate potential repeal while liquor trade interests rally on anticipated shifts in policy and imports.
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T Hteen
Aweep
Virginia
Oklahoma
Montana
Harriman banker’s alleged aide appears after river incident
A banker connected to Harriman’s trust faces charges as he reappears after vanishing. Police tracked him to a prison care unit following a troubling incident when a cab reportedly fell into the river, prompting police movements and hospital review.
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Ban- Harriman
Harand Trust
Volt Charge To Kill Ohio on 8 July 19
A report notes a Ray lineman for the Columnia Company touched high tension lines and was killed. The incident occurred when he struck a pole and contacted live conductors.
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Ohio
U.P
Columni Company
Fragmented OCR Summary Patch
Fragmented text fragment mentions Europe and wife with unclear context. No resolvable event or entities clearly identified.
Slow Sign on Wall Street
SANTA MONICA Calif Mr Roosevelt is urged by Rogers to place a slow sign on Wall Street to curb recovery delays. The letter accuses a gang of traffic violators of getting ahead and disrupting progress while urging steady pace for essential industries to catch up.
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Rogers
Mr. Roosevelt
Santa Monica
Calif
Ohio Drys Take Fight To High Court
Ohio drys plan to appeal the pending federal prohibition repeal referendum to the U S Supreme Court. Secretary of State Myers will decide after a conference with Attorney General Bricker whether to pursue the case, following a Ohio Supreme Court ruling that the Masier Referendum is valid.
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Columbus
O.S
Ohio Drys
United States Supreme Court
Myers
Anti- Saloon League
Ciry
State Myers
John Bricker
Post Continues To Beat Former Record
IRKUTSK Siberia July 19 Wiley Post American around the world flier took off from Blagoveschensk continuing his effort to better the world record he and Harold Gatty made two years ago. He was one hour and nine minutes ahead of his former record after a 15 hour 25 minute stay due to bad weather. He chose Blagoveschensk as his next stop 1020 miles eastward instead of Khabarovsk 360 miles further on.
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Irkutsk
Siberia
U.P
Wiley Post
Blagoveschensk
Harold Gatty
Post
Oklahoma
Khabarovsk
Paraffin Fire Burns Mother and Daughter in Zanesville
Paraffin spilled and a pan caught fire at a Zanesville home injuring Mrs. Emmett Iden and her daughter Frances. Both were listed in hospital care with burns sustained in the incident on July 19.
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Zanesville
Emmett Iden
Frances
Putting the Ad Before the Horse in Classifieds
A Messenger classified ad swiftly linked a reader to a horse sale, moving the animal to a new owner in one day and illustrating effective advertising. The piece emphasizes rapid matching of asset and buyer through print listings.
Forse Weight i200 for Sale at The Blue Manor
Pred Heav f at The Blue Manor advertises a Forse Weight i200 for sale priced at $60. Only partial details visible.
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Blue Manor
New Angles Emergence in Ely Death Probe
Gallipolis July 19. Mrs. Ruby Ely Addison postmistress 41. inquiry expands as a possible second person linked to her death. Frank Ely and Mrs. Ethel Wallace released on 1000 dollar bonds pending further evidence. State and local officers recheck case. no new arrests. Analysis of vital organs due Friday. Slater and authorities pursue new angle after questions about June 2 movements. Coroner Hanson remains confident of murder. Wallace visited by family and pastor. detective Slater continues pursuit connected to Cleveland family.
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Ruby Ely
Addison
Ora Slater
Frank Ely
Ethel Wallace
Gallia County
Cincinnati
Ely
Wallace
Merritt Instructors Misuse Alleged Printing Funds
Columbus July 19 Alleged irregularities by Will C Merritt a printing class instructor at Jacksonville Trimble High School Athens County were reported to State Auditor Joseph T Tracy by State Examiner Olive Brush Merritt was held responsible for returning 895 01 of activities proceeds of the printing class The money was paid to the high school The examiner cited prior reports accusing Merritt of retaining proceeds from the 1929 30 term and using class activities for his own gain The report said Merritt was asked to report to the school committee but did not
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U.R
Will C. Merritt
Jacksonville-Trimble High School
Athens County
Joseph T. Tracy
Olive Brush
Merritt
Athens
Meigs
Hocking
Brush
Ohio Hotel Manager Robbed by Passenger
Lima reports Luther Dameron 55, manager of the Virginia Hotel in Columbus, robbed near Delphos by a lone gunman. The thief seized cash and new clothing, keeping $40 while returning $380 to escape in the car as Camer on noted.
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Lima
U.P
Luther Dameron
Virginia
Columbus
Gets First Pay for Two Years Loses It
MARION July 19 Mrs W K Shefer enlisted police help in the search for her pocket book containing 38 dollars. It was her husband's first pay after being unemployed for two years.
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W. K. Shefer
Death of Elizabeth Gross prompts Columbus call
Mr and Mrs Maurice J Gross were summoned to Columbus due to the death of Miss Elizabeth Gross in St Anthony's Hospital Columbus Tuesday night Her body will be returned to Athens for burial
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Maurice J. Gross
Columbus
Start Pumping Flooded Mine At Jacksonville
Ohio Mine No 1 in Jacksonville is being pumped after a fire closed the shaft last December. The closure displaced over 300 workers and is followed by reopening a month later, then resealing after a new fire. State mining inspectors supervise the pumping and will assess damage before resuming operations.
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Glouster
Ohio Mine No. 1
P Wherwe
White Names Control Board For Burk Milk Bill
Governor White named a four member commission to regulate milk trade in Ohio with George Warner Well ington Ward Ramseyer Harry Ballman and Kline Hamilton. The panel will meet in Columbus soon and appoint an executive secretary at 4400 yearly. the emergency law runs until 1935 and grants broad regulatory and licensing powers with advisory boards to bridge distributor producer gaps.
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U.P
White
George Warner
Wellington
Lorain County
Ward Ramseyer
Smithville
Wayne County
Harry Ballman
Dayton
Kline Hamilton
Tax limit Aug. 10 for real estate tax collection
Real estate tax collection will stay open through August 10 as Treasurer G D Gorham pays today. The notice emphasizes extended payment timing and the official involved.
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G. D. Gorham
New Coal Code Aims to Rejuvenate Hocking Valley Markets
In July reports from Nelsonville and Washington, national recovery officials pursue industry codes to lift wages and speed production in coal and related fields. The Central Coals plan seeks a 32 hour week, 70 cent daily wage in some districts, with southern areas fearing higher minimums and regional wage differentials.
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U.P
National Recovery
Washington Today
Ohio River
Mississippi River
Morgantown
Fairmont
West Virginia
Central Coals
Guardian Lost 10 Millions in Guardian Trust probe
A State Senate Banking Committee hearing in Cleveland presented a composite view claiming Guardian Trust Company lost over 10 million dollars in assets via 26 subsidiaries. Investigators linked Guardian officers to New England Company and Hotel Hollenden. notable borrowers included E. R. Fancher and George De Camp.
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U.P
State Senate Banking Committee
Guardian Trust Company
Guardian
New England Company
Hotel Hollenden Company
E. R. Fancher
Fourth District Federal Reserve Bank
George de Camp
Federal Reserve
The
Fancher
Riots Erupt in Cleveland After Eviction
Police chief opened an investigation into riots sparked by the eviction of a destitute family in Cleveland. The clashes hurt fourteen people, including two officers, as 6,000 to 7,000 residents clashed with 200 police using tear gas across yesterday and last night.
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Cleveland
U.P
George Matowitz
Morgan May Discuss Currency Stabilization With Bank of England
Southampton July 19 J Pierpont Morgan arrived from New York on the Olympic and said he might talk with Montagu Norman governor of the Bank of England about currency stabilization.
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Southampton
England
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
Montagu Norman
Bank of England
May Sell Million Bales of Cotton to Soviet
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation was reported to consider financing a sale of 1,000,000 bales of cotton to Soviet Russia. A prior $5,000,000 cotton credit to Russia was granted to American exporters on Soviet notes. Backers view a 1,000,000 bale deal as possible beyond that amount and worth over $55,000,000 at current prices. They also eye further credits for livestock and products if the deal proceeds. Russia could request $15,000,000 to $20,000,000 of sard and oil products.
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R. F.C
Washington
U.P
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Soviet
Russia
White Will Call Solons Back Soon
Governor White signaled a special session of the General Assembly in late August or early September to veto a major portion of the Senate taxation program. He cited the package as inadequate to meet state relief and public school needs and said he would announce his decision tomorrow.
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Hugh Johnson
Johnson
Columbus
Senate
White
General Assembly
Dairymen Adopt Resolutions to Aid Dairy Trade
Four resolutions from the Ohio Association of Creamery Owners and Managers, adopted at Columbus, urge government action to limit land leased out of production, curb imports of vegetable and marine oils, restrict substitutes and imitations of dairy products, and preserve the American market for American dairy goods.
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Ohio Creamery Association
Columbus
U.P
Ohio Association of Creamery Owners and Managers
Hoboken Gold Medal Linked to New Haven Pawnshop
Police examine old gold items at a New Haven pawnbroker and find a Hoboken gold medal awarded to Bert Acosta after his 1927 flight with Admiral Byrd. The owner says it cost him four dollars and could be redeemed for eight, tied to an eight dollar debt.
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Conn
U.P
Berta Conta
Hoboken
France
Admiral Byrd
Watermelon Supper Tonight Hosted by Local Student Group
The Christian Church student group invites members to a watermelon social at 7 o'clock this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs W D Robinson 89 May Avenue. Mr Harold Guthrie serves as president and Miss Mildred Gierecke leads the arrangements for the event.
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W. D. Robinson
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Harold Guthrie
Mildred Gierecke
U S Engineer Approves Ohio Road Projects
U S District Engineer V N Pierce approved six Ohio highway projects totaling about 2 million dollars funded from a 15.484 million federal appropriation under the Industrial Recovery Act. W Merrell met with Pierce and the projects head to Secretary Wallace for final approval. contracts hoped by August 15. Readouts include Meigs County 65000, Gallia County 94000, Fairfield County 22000, Perry County 6000.
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N. Pierce
United States
Egineer
Ohio
W. L. Coffin
White
High Ways
W. Merrell
Pierce
Meigs County
Gal- Na County
Fairfield County
Perry County
Shortage Found in Carrollton Clerk's Six Year Books
A state audit reports a shortfall of 11854.73 in six years of accounts for T M Mel Fadden, clerk of Carrollton Village public affairs. The clerk admitted no cash book and destroyed receipt stubs. the cash book was found hidden in a box amid refuse and some stubs recovered from a sack of sweepings.
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Columbus
T M Mel Fadden
Board of Public Affairs
Carrollton
Carroll County
Tracy
R. A. Riegler
McFadden
Debut of Master Curtis Janssen as Ohio University Band Director
Master Curtis Warren Janssen, three and a half years old, led the Ohio University Band at Memorial Audatorium during a student convocation. He waved a baton beside his father, Prof. C. Wo Janssen, and remained engrossed even after the concert ended.
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Curtis Warren Janssen
Ohio University
Memorial Audatorium
Master Janssen
Prof
C. Wo Janssen
Janssen
Wright and Taylor Distillers to Be Sold in Final Deal
A deal to purchase the Wright and Taylor firm, famed distillers of Louisville since 1885, by eastern interests nears completion. The price is reported at 857,500 dollars, with plans to issue 20,500 cases and 2,000 barrels of whisky, plus goodwill, permits, and other assets, including the Old Charter brand.
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Louisville
Wright and Taylor
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