Four in if Others Are Named Coolidge Says No Word
Washington June 2 United Press reports hats are in the ring for the 1928 Republican nomination. Borah Dawes Lowden and Watson gesture toward runs while no word from the White House signals a Coolidge bid. Analysts note background figures Longworth Hoover Wadsworth may influence.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Coolidge
William E. Borah
Antiworld Court
Charles G. Dawes
Jim Watson
Indiana Republican Organization
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
White House
Nick Longworth
Bio
Commerce Hoover
California
Wadsworth
New York
Borah
Baltimore
Congress
Idaho
Senate
Col
Frank Smith
William B. McKinley
Drys
Dawes
Lowden
Middle West
Watson
Indiana
Copper Miners Perish In Fall At West Colusa Mine
Three miners buried by a rock fall at the West Colusa mine in Butte Montana are believed dead. Rescue teams work to reach the site as the Anaconda Copper Mining company confirms the mine as West Colusa property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
West Colusa
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Mother Sacrifices Life to Save Child at Duquesne
In Duquesne Pennsylvania a widowed mother Rosa Stolar thirty one died after pushing her seven year old daughter Mary to safety as trains passed on the tracks near Duquesne station. An eastbound train roared by while a westbound engine approached. Mrs Stolar hurled the child away and was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne, Pa
U.P
Rosa Stolar
Mary
Pennsylvania
Duquesne Station
Evolution and Scopes Case Reaches Tennessee Supreme Court
In Nashville on June 2, the Scopes trial moved aside as both sides sent their dispute to the Tennessee Supreme Court for final decision. The case centers on the teaching of evolution in schools and the legality of the law challenged by John Thomas Scopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
U.P
Fevolution
John Thomas Scopes
Tennessee
State Supreme Court
Prominent Figures Tied to Yorkville Bank Failure
Thomas S. Jones and W. E. Jones, bank executives, were arrested as state officials probe the collapse of Union Savings Bank of Yorkville. Bonds posted, charges include forgery, misapplication of funds, and false entries related to a $50,000 certificate of deposit. The bank’s failure followed a $305,000 loan to West Virginia coal interests.
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Steubenville
U.P
Union Savings Bank of
Yorkville
Thomass. Jones
W. E. Jones
State Banking Department
Roy N. Merryman
Jones Brothers
Thomas Jones
Martins Ferry
Merryman
Thomas FE. Jones
W. S. Francis
John G. Belknap
Guardian Trust Company
Cleveland
Belknap
Francis
West Virginia
Treasure Buddha Idol Reveals Hidden Manuscripts and Stones
An eight foot high Chinese Buddha statue once owned by actor Richard Mansfield is found to contain precious manuscripts and old stones inside its hollow base. The dealer removed the idol from its pedestal to pass it through his shop door and uncovered the treasure fill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mansfield
Ohio Democrats Rally in Columbus on Session Ahead of Election
Ohio Democrats gathered in Columbus for a high stakes session of the state central and executive committees. Key topics included a possible Atlee Pomerene senatorial bid, abolition of the two thirds rule, August primary strategy, and Governor Vic Donahey’s bid for a third term. Josephus Daniels and Senator W H King joined, with King expected to deliver the keynote.
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Ohio Democrats
Columbus
Harry W. Sharpe
United Press
Ohio Democracy
State Central
United States
Atlee Pomerene
Florence
K. Allen
State Supreme Court
Vic Donahey
Josephus Daniels
W. H. King
Utah
Daniels
King
Ohio
Democratic
Ohio coal boost tour to promote use of local fuel
A special train carrying coal consuming factory owners from Cleveland Akron and Kent will tour eastern Ohio mines Thursday as part of the use Ohio coal campaign. Mine owners finance the trip and the party will visit Dillonvale Adena and Neff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire
Cleveland
Akron
Kent
Ohio
Dillonvale
Adena
Neff
Two Killed in Chicago Road House Gun Battle
A man and a woman were killed and another woman critically wounded in a Chicago road house shootout early today. Authorities lacked full details and identities. the murdered woman was identified by witnesses as Mrs. Chrystal Barrrier of Chicago and the man as James Lanarta. The wounded woman was known only as Mrs. Bass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.R
Chrystal Barrrier
James Lanarta
Bass
Burma cyclone toll climbs to thousands in May disaster
Rangoon reports at least 2,800 dead from the May 23 Burma cyclone with authorities warning the toll may reach 4,000 as checks continue. The Arrakan commissioner provided the tally and cautioned the final figure could be higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangoon
U.P
Burma
Arrakan
Free booklet on knitting and crocheting offered
A free knitting and crocheting booklet is promoted for all women from beginners to experts. It provides illustrated instructions on casting on knitting stitches, knit and purl, increasing, decreasing, binding off, and crochet methods chain stitch, single and double crochet, increasing and decreasing. It includes sweater designs and crocheted articles with patterns. Send two cents for postage.
Free Knit and Crochet Booklet Offered by Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin of the Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington DC encloses two cents for return postage on a free copy of the booklet KNIT TING AND CROCHETING addressed to Name Street Guy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic J. Haskin
The
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Hawaiian Marble Champ Seeks American Title in Atlantic City
Francis Kau a 14 year old Chinese American from Honolulu won the Hawaii marble shooting title and arrives in Chicago en route to Atlantic City to compete for the American championship. He tours city sights, attends a baseball game and visits Rotary and YMCA hosts while preparing for the Atlantic City event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.P
Francis Kau
Hawaii
Atlantic City
Pacific
Kay
McKinley High School
Honolulu
Francis
United Press
San Francisco
Pat Francis
Rotary Club
Mother and Child Missing After River Steamer Sinks
New York report states efforts to raise the sunken Hudson river steamer Washington Irving gave way to a search for Mrs. Lynn Arthur Hoag and her daughter Mary age 3 missing since the vessel sank yesterday. Betty and Arthur Hoag ages 7 and 5 were rescued crying for their mother as the frantic search continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
Washington Irving
Lynn Arthur Hoag
Mary
Betty
Arthur Hoag
Mrs. Hoag
Ohio Autom raffle operator held in Columbus
Thomas P. Durkin aged 35 was held in Columbus in connection with operating an automobile lottery. He had been selling raffle tickets for several months, police said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Thomas P. Durkin
Johnston Files for Lieutenant Governor Nomination
Columbus June 2 Kenneth B Johnston of Columbus formally filed his declaration for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. Johnston is the first Democrat to file for this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Columbus
Kenneth B. Johnston
Johnson
Moses Brailey Dies in Cleveland at 58
Moses R. Brailey, 58, former Toledo city attorney during Sam Jones' mayoralty, died at his Cleveland home after a decade-long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Brailey
Cleveland
Moses R. Brailey
Toledo
Sam Jones
Snodgrass Sues Oil Firm Over Husband's Death
Mrs. Clara E. Snodgrass of Newport, C, sues Southern Oil Co of Marietta for 50000 dollars claiming her husband John E. Snodgrass was killed by one of the company's automobiles in a case filed in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Southern Oil Company of
Marietta
Clara E. Snodgrass
Newport, C
John E. Snodgrass
Sandusky Hotel Man Walter J Smith Seeks State Treasurer Nomination
Walter J. Smith of Sandusky former hotel operator and current Erie County treasurer announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Walter J. Smith
Sandusky Hotel
Erie County
Justice Dept Names Vaughn Deputy U S Marshal
David Vaughn of New Lexington Ohio was appointed deputy United States marshal for the Columbus district to replace John Sullivan who resigned from Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Countian Washington
Department of Justice
David Vaughn
New Lexington
United States
Columbus
John Sullivan
Chillicothe
Hospital Boat To Enter Yukon River Service In Alaska
A hospital boat is ready to be placed into service on the Yukon River in Alaska. The vessel will provide medical support and emergency care for river communities along the stretch, improving access to healthcare where facilities are scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yukon River
Alaska
Local women give four talks to Athens junior high girls
Mrs. George FE Carrothers presented a four-part lecture series at Athens junior high School. The topics covered general anatomy home making home nursing and life’s source responsibility and opportunity. The talks were at the request of the parent teacher association and highlighted nursing experience including ten years as a nurse before marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
George FE. Carrothers
Elmwood Place
Carruthers
Manila
Pussyfoot Johnson Is Shunned In Oslo Prohibition Fight
The Aftenpost campaign against Pussyfoot Johnson, the American prohibition worker, leaves him hardly facing the Norwegian public. An editorial in Dagen condemns his cynical morals and its impact on leaders of idealistic movements. The prohibition struggle next autumn is expected to proceed without his help.
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Oslo
C. P
Aftenpost
Pasteur Institutes Report New Sleeping Sickness Cure
Pasteur Institutes announce a new sleeping sickness cure. Researchers describe a breakthrough treatment that targets Trypanosoma brucei and could reduce disease duration and transmission in affected regions. Further trials and regulatory review are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pasteur Institutes
Foodless Hike Advances From Gary Toward New York
Gary Indiana June 2 George Hasler Johnson a gymnastic teacher continues his foodless hike from Chicago to New York on the second lap. He arrived in Gary after a water drink and a rest and plans no more meals until reaching New York around June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
George Hasler Johnson
Chicago
New York
Johnson
Bandits Foiled by Three Youths at Indian Lake
Three men attempted to rob Dayton diamond salesman Jack Werst at Russell Point Indian Lake. The trio were captured with help from brothers Louis Frank and Herman Wihl of Columbus. Werst and his wife were on an outing when the incident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abellefontaine
U.P
Jack Werst
Dayton
Louis
Frank
Herman Wihl
Columbus
Russell Point
Indian Lake
Werst
Radio Stations See Drop in Fan Mail Reducing Ads Interest
Washington June 2. The sharp drop in radio fan mail this year confounds station managers. Advertisers seek mail responses to prove ad effectiveness, but casual listening and a shift away from writing letters hinder mail volumes, complicating ad bookings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Railroad man shot by negro during train hold up near Delaware
Clyde Davis a Marion switchman bound for Columbus to work for the Big Four was shot in the abdomen on a coal car during a midnight hold up by two negro bandits. Davis and two companions fled to safety as the assailants escaped into the night.
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Delaware
Unitedress
Clyde Davis
Marion Switchman
Davis
Here
Columbus
Big Four Railroad
Prisoners Escape Fort Leavenworth Breaks Five Attack Guard
Posses in Eastern Missouri searched for six military prisoners who escaped from Fort Leavenworth after overpowering a guard during a rock breaking duty. The five attackers seized the guard, took his shotgun, and tied him to a fence before the sixth wandered out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kansas
U.P
Missouri
Fort Leavenworth
Cabinet Resigns After Vote on Employment Policy
Stockholm June 2 cabinet minister Trygger announced his resignation after parliament rejected the government's employment policy on a party line vote. The move follows sustained opposition and signals a shift in Swedish political leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inet
Stockholm
U.P
E. Trygger
Ohio University Chorus to Present Elijah Under Prof Robinson
The Ohio University chorus led by Prof. Clarence C. Robinson will perform Mendelssohn Elijah. Bass baritone Rollin Pease will sing many solos. The program airs in the men's gymnasium on June 6 at 7 30 p m.
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Ohio University Chorus
Clarence C. Robinson
Mendelssohn
Elijah
Rollin Pease
Nitro glycerine found in Essex coach near Canaanville
More than a pint of nitro glycerine twelve tablets and burglar tools were found in an Essex coach at Canaanville yesterday by Thomas Joyce. Two young men driving toward Athens stopped at Joyce's home seeking storage and a loan. the car was later found abandoned with missing motor numbers. A Ford touring car tied to Charlie Weiss was reported stolen and later found deserted near Amanda. Sheriff McKinley notified Columbus and Pickaway counties to locate the pair.
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Essex
Canaanville
Thomas Joyce
P. H. McKinley
Athens
Canaonville
Ohio
Charlies Weiss
McKinley
Columbus
Amanda
Fairfield County
Circleville
Bob Young
Pickaway County
Young
Star
Frank Barker Amos
West Broad Street
Automobiles Repaired and Other Local Sign Snippets
A reader reports seeing a sign near Williams Place on the Pomeroy Athens road reading Automobiles Repaired Fords Fixed. Another downtown window advertised Mens Leather Soles on Ladies Dancing Shoes Anys. A robin perched on Walker Street Sunday with both wings part.
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Williams Place
Pomeroy-Athens Road
Athens
Walker Street
Miners Discuss Freight Rates to Aid Union and Nonunion Fields
A mass meeting of 1500 miners and Hocking Valley officials in Chauncey Park debated union mine practices and reducing freight rates to help Ohio coal compete with Western and Kentucky fields. They urged union officials to press miners to stop low wage leasing and to send delegates to Washington for the June 7 tariff hearing, with chamber groups urged to join.
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Minera Tr
Hocking Valley
Chauncey Park
Hackingley
Westean
Kentucky
Washington
chambers @ commerce
Rotary Cahe
Kiwanis Clubs
Hear.ing
Robert Marshall
Glouster
Ed Hemsley
Conrad Wein
Eer
Lee Hall
United Mine Workers of O
David Watkins
Trict
Ers
Ohio
Jacksonville
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Orah
Stern Ohio Bankers
Officers
Jake Martin
Bellair
Ohio Coal
Hudson
Pussyfoot
Federal Prison
Mme
Rank Abandon Auto
Messenger
Flapper
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