Public debate over Prohibition enforcement resumes with Wickersham letter
The Presidents law enforcement commission returns to work amid public focus on George Wickersham’s plea for stronger state involvement in enforcing prohibition. The letter urged governors to address corruption and crime, while some accuse Wickersham of undermining federal prohibition.
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Wickersham
Hoover Law Enforcement Group
Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Law Enforcement Commission
George W. Wickersham
Caraway
Arkansas
White House
Hoover
Boston
1200 Convicts Spark Fierce Revolt at Pannemora Prison
About 1200 inmates rioted at the New York State Prison in Pannemora burning a carpenter map, damaging a power plant, and forcing walls. Two inmates were killed and many injured as guards, state troops, and tear gas took control. remaining rioters were returned to cells with little further trouble.
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Pannemora
N. Y
Ayr
Fay
Two Millionth Model A Car Produced in Detroit
Detroit officials announced a remarkable milestone as Ford Motor Company gears up to unveil the two millionth Model A car in Detroit on Wednesday. The first Model A was completed December 8, 1927, marking rapid production growth.
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Detroit
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Corn on the ear grows oddly in The Plains
July reports Joe Mutc hins finds an ear of corn growing on retassel above the roasting ear in his garden. He cannot travel to Athens because a freshly tarred road blocks the route.
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the Plains
Joe Mutchins
Arden
Athens
Dead Toll Mounts Across Ohio From Weekend Dangers
A weekend toll in Ohio includes seven killed near Eaton when a car collided with the Chicago Daylight Express. Fatalities span Columbus Tipton family losses, a quarry drowning in Charlevoix, Mich., and multiple autos and accidents around Kirkersville Uhrichsville and Bellaire. A separate highway shooting near Akron and a chicken raid-related injury in Columbus add to the deadly tally.
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Ohio
Eaton
Richmond
Ind
Pennsylvania
War talk and peace moves across nations, Brisbanes column
Arthur Brisbane reports Britain France and the United States seek to avert war between Russia and China. He notes optimistic statements by Jan Rudzutak about not starting a war over property and previews public sentiment and the Manchurian crisis with a cautious hope for peace.
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Britain
France
Uncle Sam
Russia
China
Jan Rudzutak
Stalin
Rudzutak
Speed Boat Ahead of Time on Coast Trip
NATCHEZ Miss July 22 Far ahead of schedule the speed boat Rogie piloted by Dr Louis Leroy led the Martha Jane with Colonel George M Cox at the helm through here by 29 minutes today Doctor Leroy arrived at 7 am Fastern Standard Time but be cause of failure of an oil company to meet him he had difficulty in refueling He left at 8 10 Ten minutes later the Martha Jane came in for 20 minutes Both boats have made an average speed of more than 17 miles an hour for the 275 mile run from New Orleans
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Columbus
Charlevoix
Mich
Herman Baas
Kirkersville
Buckeye Lake
John A. Hare
Dover
Uhrichsville Road
New Philadelphia
Augustine Bargiband
Bellaire
Frank Kolovich
Shamokin
Buffallo
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Josephine Toll
Max Toll
Kolovich
Weasel
Coast Guards
Goff Henning
Akron
Michael Lucas
Natchez
Miss
U.R
Rogie
Louis Leroy
Martha Jane
George M. Cox
Here
Doctor Leroy
New Orleans
Booklet on Dogs from USDA Offers Breed History
A government produced booklet on dogs from the United States Department of Agriculture describes leading breeds with history and description. Forty six pages are fully illustrated and available via the Washington Information Bureau for four cents plus return postage and handling. Use the coupon.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington Information Bureau
Soviets Seize Chinese Boats and Hold Crews
Harbin dispatches report Soviet warships seized two Chinese vessels on the Lower Amur River and detained crews and cargoes. Harbin sources say Red Russians in Manchuria above age 14 are imprisoned for deportation, while Chinese forces near Manchouli grow to about 15 000 with artillery. Japanese War Office remains optimistic others fear border tension persists.
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Tokio
U.R
Nippon Dempo
Harbin
Amur
Manchurian-Siberian
Japanese War Office
Hivrkin
Manchuria
Manchouli
Fruit Men To Hear Specialists On Chard Scab Control
Growers urged to attend July 26 meeting at Whaley Fruit Farm near Torch to learn first hand about dusting and spraying for chard scab control as experiments are explained. Posters for the experiments will be placed at plot ends. A L Pierstorff and Dr H C Young will attend. The meeting opens at 1 30 p m.
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Whaley Fruit Farm
Torch
A. L. Pierstorff
Ohio State University
H. C. Young
Wooster Experiment Station
Marriage License Issued to Newman and Bay in Probate Court
A marriage license was issued in Probate Court on Saturday to Zennie W. Newman, 258, Columbus, truck driver, and Ida Belle Bay, 21, Glouster, with the Rev. Charles M. Coulter named to officiate.
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Zennie W. Newman
Columbus
Ida Belle Bay
Glouster
Charles M. Coulter
Children March From Theater as Fire Breaks Out in Projection Room
In Youngstown on July 22 three hundred Lincoln Theater youths calmly evacuated during a fire that started when film broke in the projection room. Operator Russell Minor was burned on his right arm and hand fighting the blaze as Michael Moran, the manager, guided children to safety without incident.
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Youngstown
Lincoln Theater
Russell Minor
Michael Moran
Tragic descent on Mount Washington marks Old Pepperass event
Mt Washington NH saw a deadly accident during a weekend ceremony for Old Pepperass the first locomotive to climb a mountain. About 300 attendees including governors escaped disaster as the train rolled off a trestle. Daniel P Roester of Arlington MA was killed and three others were injured.
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U.P
Mt. Washington
New England
Daniel P. Roesster
Arlington
Mass
Bargains in Classifieds Offer Wide Mix of Goods
The classified page lists cows for sale at 75 dollars, a middle aged woman seeking practical nursing, a 7 room rental for 10 dollars, a khaki tent and wheeled trailer for sale, and a 1928 Chevrolet coach priced at 425 pounds. It notes multiple rental options and a 4 room furnished apartment, urging readers to check the section.
Kill Huge Snake In Shawnee Home
NEW LEXINGTON July 22 Clint Lemon a Shawnee blacksmith and fiddler told of a seven foot nine inch snake killed after his wife called him to the kitchen where a huge viper wrapped around the stove pipe hissed. Neighbors corroborate the tale.
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New Lexington
Clint Lemon
Shawnee
Lemon
Child burns after ash fire in The Plains
Ralph Cade three year old son of Mr and Mrs Elva Cade walked through smouldering ashes Saturday night where his mother burned trash and fan belts His feet were badly burned and Dr Nelson treated him with an aesthetic before he could dress the wounds
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the Plains
Ralph
Elva Cade
Nelson
Two Million Gallons Of Whisky For Sick Folks
Treasury plans authorize 2,000,000 gallons of Bourbon and Rye whisky for medicinal use by licensed physicians. Stock levels and aging requirements drive early production to replenish bonded warehouses, with safeguards to prevent leakage and theft amid drys opposition.
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Treasury
Washington
U.P
The
Willis Campbell
Hoover
Auto Club Moves to West Union Street Office
The South East Ohio Motor Club and Ohio U.S. Route No 50 Highway Association relocate to 11 West Union Street opposite the Western Union Telegraph office. H N Burgett, secretary, notes improved central location and clearer touring bureau facilities for motorists.
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The
South East Ohio Motor Club
Ohlo
Ciation
Buick
West Union Street
Western Union Telegraph Office
H. N. Turgett
Motor Club
Highway Association
Touring Bureau
Tourine Bureau
Burgett
Speed law enforcement ordered on Buckeye Lake boats
Attorney General Gilbert Bettman ruled sheriffs must enforce speed limits in Perry Licking and Fairfield Counties on Buckeye Lake after a canoe accident that killed a young man. A speed boat accident upset his canoe triggering the action.
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New Lexington
Gilbert Bettman
Perry
Licking
Fairfield
Buckeye Lake
Four Boys Released After Stoplight Detention
Four youths aged 15 to 17 were discharged by Mayor E. C Woodworth after being detained for over an hour by police for passing a stoplight on Court Street. They were arrested by Chief E. S. Finsterwald and Howard Gilson while en route from Ft. Elkins to Ft. Benjamin Harrison.
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E. C C. Woodworth
Court Street
E. 8. Finsterwald
Howard Gilson
Ft. Elkins
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Women Liquor Patients Increase in Chicago Area Care
Semi annual reports from three hospitals around Chicago show rising liquor patient numbers and a notable uptick in women patients. Dr. Francis J. Gerty notes a 1.16% rate of mental derangements from heavy drinking last year, with growth since prohibition. At Dwight Keeley Institute, women patients now require dedicated quarters, reflecting a steady annual rise.
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Keeley Institute
Chicago
Francis J. Gerty
Psychospathic
Gerty
Dwight, Ill
Martin Nelson
Nelson
Arrests follow Saturday raid in Athens County area
Multiple arrests on Saturday night in Athens County after police raided homes in Doanville and nearby towns. Suspects faced charges of possession of liquor and intoxication, with several pleas entered and fines imposed. County officers continued investigations into illegal alcohol distribution and disturbances reported during the raid.
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Athens County
Jacob Brump
Carbonate
Peter Narrows
Wilton Ator
Wayne Winger
Harry Dative
Carrol
Power
Iaves
Costage
Hertha
Deanvile
Bee
William Williama
Wilson
Harry Dalton
Kimberly
Porterhis
C Onty
Willam Williams
I*eter Barrows
Ered Heck
W'lon Ator
Doanville
Fred Keck
Ioul
George Maffin
Hecling
William Williams
Hary Dalton
Wrnon Ator
Hammond and
Farbearn
Logan
Maffin
Flewing
Plane Is Safest In One Instance
A Detroit woman rushing to a forced landing site collided in her car, suffering a fractured right arm and cuts, while her aviator husband escaped unhurt. The pair, Mr and Mrs Floyd Hops of Detroit, witnessed two separate incidents that fueled aviation safety debates.
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Columbus
U.P
Detroit
Floyd Hops
Defense lawyers visit Dr Berry as Snook case moves to trial
In Athens on Sunday defense counsel visited Dr John F Berry superintendent of Athens State Hospital while preparing an opening for the jury. The hearing on insanity was withdrawn and the trial set for Wednesday on a charge of murder.
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Defense Counsel
Dr. Berry
Athens
Bearchett
Venira
7Wan
Snook
Profemora
John J. Seidely
Sticketta
Seidel
John F. Berry
Auperine Tendent
Athens State Hospital
Sune Day
Boys Freed After Months in County Jail
Cornell Hamilton ten and Hobart Hamilton nine were discharged from indictment for the murder of their playmate Famond Colley nine in a Criminal Court ruling. Judge James A. Strother released them to their parents and named Pro tion Officer W T Farley as special guardian. Colley was beaten to death near English West Virginia on June 1 and found in Dry Slough River two days later.
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English
W. Va
Ork
Hla
Hamilton
Acc
Merritt Held Up By Kansas Roads
W C Merritt of Trimble and family report travel slowed by heavy rain and mud in Northern Kansas, 1124 miles from Trimble. He plans to push toward Pikes Peak tomorrow while teaching geography to traveling children through Missouri and Kansas and passing St Joseph, Denver, Yellowstone, and the Black Hills on the way.
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W.C. Merritt
Trimble
H. R. McVay
Moreronville
Kansas
Pikes Peak
Tomorse Row
Mr. Merritt
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Barbara Tipton
Clarence
Richard Lazarus
Fred Lazarus
Lazarus
Arthur Brisbane
King Features Incorporated
Frederick J. Haskins
Athens Messenger
Washington, D. C
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Fem
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Curtis
Wisconsin
Dakin
Oregon
Glucksman
Virginia
Katz
California
Gregory
Utah
Harrell
Indiana
Collier
Texas
Butter
Michigan
Johnston
Colorado
Kelloge
Nevada
Over
Kelly
Hingis
Oneill
New York
Hayden
Lofty Peak
Mount Washington, N. H
Smale
Auto Club
West Union ST
Club and Highway Association
Scarlett
Morris PD
Tracy
Latted Press
Sta Wester
Courtinocom
James Wy Snook
Ohblo State Univer
Sity
Theora Ux
Henry Scarlett
Laweyers
Jatt
West Virginia
Merritt
Kansas Roads
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