Snook Case Jurors Seated Women Lead First Panel
The Snook murder trial opened in Columbus with juror selection hindered by public views on capital punishment. The first two jurors passed for cause were women Edith Dysinger and Leona Siven, a nurse and mother, while John V. Carr joined them as juror No. 3. The courtroom drew about 200 spectators, many young women, as Judge Scarlett instructed the panel on juror duties.
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Snook
Columbus
James H. Snook
Theora Hix
Sesson
Fherers
Scarlett
Edith Dysinger
Leona Siven
John V. Carr
Russia and China mass forces on Manchurian border
London dispatch says both powers continue mobilizing troops along the Manchurian frontier despite Moscow and Nanking promises of peace. Reports from Shanghai cite 300 more Russians detained on the railway. Canton cables urge Nanking to declare war on the Soviet Union and deploy three divisions to the border.
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Russia
China
London
U.R
Moscow
Nanking
Chinese Eastern Railway
Far East
Soviet Union
United States
France
Shanghai
Canton
Kuomintang
National Party of China
South China
Manchurian
Dr Berry Called In Snook Trial At Athens Hospital
Dr John H Berry superintendent of the Athens State Hospital in Columbus said he expects to be called again as a witness in the Snook case. He noted eight alienists from state hospitals were summoned to Columbus and will likely appear again. He declined to state his own opinion, as he will be a defense witness after interviewing Dr Snook several times.
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John H. Berry
Athens State
Snook
Teen Held on Equor Law Beer Dealing Charges
Toledo police detain Clara Perpandowski, 16, on equor law violations for brewing and selling beer. Officers say she produced and disposed of up to 400 bottles weekly.
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Toledo
Clara Perpandowski
China Russia clash viewed with League of Nations lens
The piece argues China cannot unite its people and predicts Russia will prevail politically while urging League scrutiny of Moscow and Beijing. It contrasts Chinese peace with Russian freedom and questions U S entry, ending with a note on Sir Herbert Austin plans and his upcoming affordable car.
Record flyers receive offers from theaters
In St Louis on July 24 Dale Jackson and Forrest O Brine received telegrams of congratulations and promises of wealth as their endurance flight over the St Louis Robin continued. They pushed the refuelling record beyond 260 hours at Lam bert Field while noting the Challenger engine shows no sign of weakening as they plan to extend the longest flight in aviation history.
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ST. Louis
U.R
Dale Jackson
Forrest O
St. Louis-Robin
Drowning at Crystal Lake Claims 18 Year Old
Louis Weprin of Dayton died after drowning in Crystal Lake ten miles west of Springfield late yesterday. Rescue divers using grappling hooks recovered the body.
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Springfield
Louis Weprin
Dayton
Crystal Lake
Here
Officers seize whiskey still after stalk leads to Trimble arrest
Deputy Sheriff Fred Heck and County Detective O F Sachs after a road encounter traced a man whose home yielded a 25 gallon still and four gallons of rye whisky in the cellar. The man’s wife, Mrs Alice Moniszkie, pleaded guilty to possession and paid a $100 fine plus costs before Mayor E A Johnson.
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Fred Heck
O. F. Sachs
Jacksonville
Heck
Sachs
Alice Moniszkie
E. A. Johnson
Trimble
Flying Is Not What It Was Says Flier
Chicago July 24 A.R) Flying aint what she used to be F Hamilton Lee dean of air mail pilots lamented as he completed his millionth mile at the controls He notes safety has risen and in 16 years he has not had a serious crash Carrying the mails over more than 900000 miles he now flies the Chicago Omaha division of the Boeing System
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Chicago
U.R
F. Hamilton Lee
Chicago-Omaha
Oliver H Sebring Dies From Heart Attack
Oliver H Sebring founder of Sebring and president of Sebring Manufacturing died at his home from a heart attack in the early hours. He had recovered recently from influenza and was stricken shortly after 3 am, with two physicians summoned. He lapsed into unconsciousness about an hour later.
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Sebring
U.P
Oliver H. Sebring
Sebring Manufacturing Corporation
Chinese Legation Heads For Home After Passport Handover
The Chinese Charge D Affaires in Moscow Sia Wei Sung and other legation members were handed their passports and prepared to depart for a named destination, signaling a post in the ongoing arrangements.
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Moscow
U.P
Sia Wei-Sung
The Snook Hix Murder Trial Opens in Columbus
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas prepares to hear the case of Dr. James H. Snook accused of murdering Theora J. Hix. Prosecution led by John Chester while defense includes E O Ricketts Judge Seidel and Max H Seyfert. Snook refuses to speak to reporters as jury selection looms.
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Columbus
Court of Common Pleas
Frankling County
James H. Snook
Ohio State University
Theora J Hix
Snook
Miss Hix
Ohio
E. O. Rickett
Mechanics Prepare Plane for Final Flight Trials
Mechanics in Tacoma work on Harold Bromley’s Lockheed monoplane for a Tokyo flight. A Pratt and Whitney Wasp engine underwent a late night inspection and reassembly by expert L. W. Paxson to ensure no faults hinder the planned test flights. The Rozawa Military Aerodrome is 21 miles from Tokyo.
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Tacoma
Wash
U.P
Harold Bromley
Lady Astor Victorious After Fiery Debate With Jack Jones
London July 24 Laborite Jack Jones clashed with Lady Astor in a heated exchange. The viscountess and member of Parliament faced insults including the term dirty liar. The debate sparked today over whether such a remark was acceptable when aimed at a woman.
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Lady Astor
Jack Jones
London
U.R
L'Arlament
Astor
Hotel Berry suit ends with defendant verdict over building height
Miss Hay Mitchell sues Hotel Berry for 10000 damages claiming four story height and lack of exits after a fire. Court ruling accepts no evidence proving four stories and directs a verdict for the defendant though appeal likely. A separate exchange sees Lady Astor accused of corruption. a brawl ends with a withdrawn biblical phrase.
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Hotel Berry
Athens County
Miss Mitchell
Wrong Man Is Held In An Assault Case
Paul Wheaton of Hockingport was arraigned on a charge of assault and battery filed by John G. Cox. Cox admitted his mistake and Wheaton was found guilty. Cox’s intended target was Wheaton’s brother. Wheaton, arrested by Constable Harry Junod, was ordered to pay court costs.
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Paul Wheaton
Hockingport
E. Hedges
John G. Cox
Wheaton
Cox
Hedges
Harry Junod
Water Shutdown Affects Athens Mains Thursday
Athens city to cut water to central mains at 4 a m on Thursday for repairs to two fire hydrants at Carpenter and State Streets and Union and College Streets. Service expected to resume about 6 a m, announced city service director Glen M Romine.
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Glen M. Romine
Athens
Carpenter
State
Union
College Streets
Romine
Henderson says China would appeal to League if Russia uses force
London July 24 Arthur Henderson foreign secretary said in Parliament he was informed by the Chinese government that if Russia takes forcible measures China will appeal to the League of Nations under article XV of the covenant.
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China
League of Nations
Russia
League
Sam
League London
U.P
Arthur Henderson
House of Commons
Mob Threatens Boys Held for Attack on Girl
In Monticello Kentucky, about a dozen armed deputies guarded the jail as three youths accused of stripping and assaulting Ruby Taylor a 19 year old Slick Rock teacher were questioned. One suspect Blueford Abbott 24 was captured near the Tennessee line. Otto and Ted Abbott teens surrendered by their father. A mob earlier blocked a mountain road threatening to take justice, but the sheriff kept peace and the prisoners were moved to the jail.
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Ruby Taylor
Slick Rock
Blueford Abbott
Tennessee
Otto
Ted Abbott
G. P. Tate
Tate
Embalmed Chicken Evidence for Grand Jury Case
In St Clairsville on July 24 an embalmed chicken will be used as evidence for the September Grand Jury. William Baker of Shadyville was arrested for chicken theft after a dressed chicken was found hidden in a cistern. Prosecutor McKelvey had the bird embalmed at a funeral parlor and it remains at a Bellaire funeral home.
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ST. Clairsville
U.P
William Baker
Shadyville
McKelvey
Baker
Bellaire
Watch for Attacks in Border Rum War
El Paso Reuters report says border patrol maintained vigilance after a sensational battle left two smugglers dead. Mexican rum runners hinted at reprisals as US agents seized 192 gallons of whisky and five vehicles and arrested six attackers amid days of hostilities along the border.
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EL Paso
Tex
U.P
U. S
Premier MacDonald Sees Month Visit to United States
In the House of Commons the premier J Ramsay MacDonald announced a likely month long visit to the United States in October.
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London
J. Ramsay MacDonald
House of Commons
United States
Offers in Paper Today Provide Poultry, Real Estate and Services
Classified notices advertise buyers for live poultry with contact via your address. A gray gelding team, weight 2850, offered at 200 dollars. A young woman bookkeeper seeks a position with good references. Lump coal 4 dollars per ton delivered and bone coal 2.50. Car washing available for one dollar day or night. 28 acres near Glovers ter with a room house for sale at a sacrifice.
Stables burn at Athena Fair Grounds in night blaze
A cigarette fire night destroyed a large 15 stall stable at the Athena fair Grounds. Firemen H Burns Chief Ed Laughlin Carl Wison and Dewey Laughlin were hurt fighting the blaze. Fire trucks and trees nearby helped limit damage as two water streams were used. A pole burned and power was shut off. Damages not yet estimated.
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Ed Laughlin
Carl Wison
Dewey Laughlin
William Finsterwald
West Union Street
The
Fair Association
Musical program at Athens Kiwanis Club meeting
A musical program arranged by Prof. T. N. Hoover entertained the Athens Kiwanis Club at their Hotel Berry gathering on Monday night. Soloists Miss Helen McClaffin Miss Mari lanna Bing and Miss Janet Bing sang popular and classical numbers with Miss Clarice McKibben on piano.
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T. N. Hoover
Athens Kiwanis Club
Hotel Berry
Helen McClaffin
Marilanna Bing
Janet Bing
Clarice McKibben
Booklet Guides Annuals From Seed to Seasonal Blooms
Washington Information Bureau releases a booklet on growing many varieties of annuals from seed. It covers soils transplanting cultivation and other steps with simple, illustrated guidance from Department of Agriculture sources. Use the coupon.
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Washington Information Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Annual Flower In Plant Booklet Request
Information request from Frederick J. Haskins of The Athens Messenger in Washington DC. He encloses six cents for a copy of the booklet ANNUAL FLOWER ING PLANTS and lists his name street city state.
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Frederick J. Haskins
The
Athens Messenger
Washington, D. C
Kellogg Pact Celebrated at White House Ceremony
Diplomats from 41 nations gathered at the White House with President Hoover to proclaim the Kellogg Briand pact that renounces war as national policy. Fifty-four governments have ratified or pledged to ratify, with former President Coolidge and former Secretary Kellogg honored guests at the ceremony in Washington.
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Washington
White House
Hoover
Kellogg-Briand
Cement
Briandy
France
Salle Des Horloges
Paris
Coolidge
Kellogg
Kellogg Briand Pact Signatories Meet in East Room
President Hoover presided from the head of the table with Kellogg at his left and Borah behind Kellogg as diplomats from the original signers and 301 delegations gathered for the ceremony. News cameras recorded the event while radio networks carried Hoover’s proclamation and reports from Asia noted easing tensions.
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Coolidge
Prestedent Hoover
Kellogg
Senator Borah
Idaho
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
T8imaon
Washington
Hoover
Kleig
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Ray Mitchell
Westham Board of Guardians
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