Chief of the American Legion Dies After Auto Crash
Indianapolis June 9 Colonel Galbraith, head of the American Legion, died when an auto went off a high bank while he rode with military friends. His last statement urged simultaneous disarmament by world powers and warned against US disarmament unless others do likewise. He favored world-wide peace and planned collaboration with veterans groups abroad.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Galbraith
American Legion
United States
Col. Galbraith
Legion commander killed in Indianapolis auto crash
Frederick W. Galbraith national commander of the American Legion was killed in an early morning crash near Bell Railroad in Indianapolis. George Ryan and Milton Foreman were seriously injured but expected to recover after hospital evaluation. The accident occurred after a meeting at the national headquarters where Galbraith, Ryan and Foreman were speakers. The successor will be chosen by the Legion executive committee next week from five vice commanders. Galbraith, born 1874 in Waltham Massachusetts, led the Fighting First in World War I and held civil roles in Cincinnati and San Diego before rising to national commander last fall.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Frederick W. Galbraith
American Legion
Milton J. Foreman
Bell Railroad
Ryan
Galbraith
Foreman
Tonneau
Gailbraith
First
Ohio
Camp Sherman
147Th Infantry
Watertown
Mass
San Diego
Cal
Southern Pacific
Springfield
Annapolis
Western Paper Goods Company of
Cincinnati
The
John G. Emery
Grand Rapids
Mich
Thomas Goldingay
Newark
N. AJ
Claudius G. Pendill
Racine
Wis
J. G. Scrugham
Carson City
Nev
E. Jackson Winslett
Birmingham
Ala
First Regiment
Ohio National Guard
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Belgium
Michigan
Would-Be Citizens Must Study American History
In Athens county yesterday one quarter of foreign born residents who applied for citizenship passed the tests in the common pleas court. The examiner noted many applicants lacked English reading or speaking ability and shown limited knowledge of American history, while a few demonstrated strong understanding and eagerness to become citizens. Questions included Pilgrim Fathers, Washington, discovery of America, the meaning of liberty, who makes laws, and government structure.
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Athens County
Common Pleas Court
Altho
United States
George Washington
America
Ohio
State
Prince Hirohito Seeks U.S. Visit and Peace Pact
Crown Prince Hirohito of Japan told United Press in Paris he hopes America and Japan will work together for mutual benefit and lasting world peace. He met the reporter at his temporary residence, expressing a desire to visit the United States and easing into interview questions with a restrained but growing warmth.
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Wilfrid Fleisher
United Press
Paris
America
Japan
Prince Hirohito
United States
Ting
Charlot Crashes Iceberg Off Newfoundland In Open Sea
New York June 9 The freighter Charlot a United States Shipping Board vessel crushed her bow against an iceberg last night The accident occurred in the ice fields off Newfoundland The Columbia went to the freighter and the extent of damage was not known The Charlot was bound from Philadelphia to London and Ham-
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New York
Charlot
United States Shipping Board
Aceee
Newfoundland
Columbia
Philadelphia
London
Ham
Prosecution Builds Case In Toledo Mail Robbery Trial
Toledo June 9. Government presses case after testimony to establish origin and identity of ten registered mail pouches stolen at the Toledo post office on February 17. Special Prosecutor Bolla outlines the robbery to the jury as witnesses are called.
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Toledo
Bolla
Beers Seized From John Leviner Home for Analysis
Sixty two bottles of home brew beer were confiscated at John Leviner's home on McKinley Street. Ohio University chemistry found 4.2 percent alcohol. Leviner posted a $500 bond and is to appear before Justice P. W. Helwig next Friday morning.
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John Leviner
McKinley Street
Chemistry Department
Ohio University
Leviner
Justice of the Peace
P. W. Helwig
Aeven
Twenty One New Citizens Added in County Court Examinations
Twenty one applicants were admitted to full U S citizenship after the Wednesday examination at Athens County courthouse. Nine petitions were rejected from a list of eighty four. seventy four present. Many cases were continued due to faults and lack of study. Clerk Morgan works on required citizenship papers. Some amusing exchanges occurred during questioning, including a man who did not know Columbus and claimed he “rolled his own.”
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United States
Athens County Court House
Morgan
Como
Columbus
Twelve unclothed swimmers spotted by passing cop in Junction pond
In Junction New York twelve young women swam in the village pond without bathing suits. A vigilant passerby alerted a police officer who intervened as part of the village's public decency concerns.
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Junction
N. Y
Supreme Court Dismisses Jury For Booze Violators
The Supreme Court dismissed the jurors who allegedly handled alcohol violation cases and ordered a new jury to be convened. No further details were provided.
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New York
Supreme Court
New
Admiral Sims Denies Misquote In Sinn Fein Cable
Admiral Williams B. Sims told United Press he was not misquoted in cables about his English Speaking Union speech. He said Irish politicians in the United States may be stirring trouble and declined to comment on Denby’s cabling. He asserted he said nothing new and recalled the same points in his book.
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London
Williams B. Sims
United Press Today
Sims
Denby
United States
Fenners
America
Van Wert Man Makes Iris Garden a Local Showpiece
Van Wert resident Lee R. Bonnewitz, a longtime flower hobbyist, tends twenty acres of irises and other blooms against green shrubbery. His garden, widely varied in color and including rare imported plants, earned him the silver medal of the grand sweepstakes and a second prize for best 50 blooms at the National Iris Show in Columbus.
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van Wert
Lee R. Bonnewitz
Bonnewitz
Columbus
National papers slowed by strikes reach Athens area
Incoming national publications have long served Athens and nationwide audiences. Recent slowdowns stem from strikes among pressmen and later operatives in the East, causing production troubles and delays for several outlets.
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Athens
Acct
Drunk In Athens Detained After Whiskey Found
J L Wilson from Zaleski was picked up by Athens authorities after a nine o'clock call. He was found with a bottle of real whiskey and $85 in money, and he displayed clear intoxication while being placed in a cell.
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Athens
J. L. Wilson
Zaleski
Graham
Wilson
Toledo Gunfight Ends as Suspect Slain in Attic Barricade
In Toledo on June 9 a heavily armed suspect James Edward Kelly barricaded a rooming house at 611 Walnut Street. Police using machine guns and guarding forces pressed the siege after Kelly killed Patrolman Dowell and Patrolman Harold Mayr. Kelly was found dead in a cot after being shot twice. two officers were killed, and hundreds sheltered nearby as detectives closed in.
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Toledo
James Edward
Kelly
France
Tom Kelly
Walnut Street
Nellie Key
Sue
Biskupsky
Harold Mossburger
LaGrange Street
Mossburger
Harry Dowell
Four Tonsil and Adenoid Operations At Copeland Howe Hospital
Four patients underwent tonislectomy and adenoid removal at Copeland Howe hospital on Wednesday. They were Mrs J H Hyde of Logan Miss Louise Blackburn of Athens R D 1 Edgar Allan Kinder of Jacksonville and Donald Sutton of Luhrig.
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Copeland-Howe Hospital
J. H. Hyde
Logan
Louise Blackburn
David Blackburn
Athens R. D
Edgar Allan Kinder
Jacksonville
Donald Sutton
Luhrig
Secretaries Mellon and Wallace to meet western bankers
Washington June 9 reports Secretary Mellon and likely Secretary Wallace will confer with western bankers in about a week.
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Washington
Mellon
Wallace
Many Gather in Athens for Naturalization Proceedings
Athens was crowded with several hundred people in Common Pleas Court as out-of-towners and locals attended naturalization hearings held in the courthouse yesterday.
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Athens
Common Pleas Court
Marriage License for Howard McCutcheon and Corda Laughlin
Howard McCutcheon of Poston and Corda Laughlin of Athens applied for a marriage license. The couple, both listed as teamsters, announced their intent to wed.
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Howard McCutcheon
Poston
Teamster
Corda Laughlin
Athens
Chinese Mutiny Kills Hundreds at American Plant
Reports from Ichang, a treaty port on the Yangtze, say Chinese troops mutinied killing about one hundred and causing about a million dollars in damage. The Standard Oil Company plant was set ablaze and destroyed amid the unrest.
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Shanghai
Ichang
Angtse
Standard Oil Company
Germany's reparations bonds to be issued soon at discounted price
London June 9 Germany plans to market new reparations bonds with price estimates ranging from 45 to 65 percent of face value. Officials expect 60 to 65 percent as the high end, while financiers warn of a weak bond market. Germany will begin delivering the initial 33 billion dollar installment on July 1, but details of the issue remain unclear. Public fear includes potential repudiation and whether allies would protect bondholders if payments falter.
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Chas
McCann United Press
London
Germany
Vacation Time Ends For Athens Pupils
Athens public school children finish their work for the year and will return tomorrow morning to collect report cards and learn whether they are promoted. Some families plan for their children to attend a summer school at the university, while others rest until the next September term begins.
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Iere Athens Public
Fall Fashion Forecast: Skirts Lengthen Slightly in 1920s Style
Cleveland officials unveil a fall collection showing longer skirts by a half to an inch with directoire influence. Coats, suits, and dresses feature embroidery, gray leather trim, patch fur pockets, and fur trimming. Navy, black, brown, and taupe lead color trends with many additional hues available.
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Leveland Garment Manufacturers’ Association
Directoire
Milady
Rain Threat Repeats As Forecast Promises Showers
The weather forecast warned heavy rain and thundery showers, yet last night and today brought only hints of rain. Forecasters reiterate that heavier showers and thunderstorms are likely in several one hour periods ahead.
Two Men Named Suspects in Raber Case in Cleveland
Detectives ordered to bring in the second of two men believed to be the actual murderers of Dan Raber. The first man was arrested late. Mrs Raber will be confronted upon arrival in Cleveland, likely Saturday, by the men and the women.
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Cleveland
Dan F. Blisher
Ann Stanton
Athens Soho Loses Several Teachers in Board Action
The Athens School Board accepted resignations of long serving teachers including Miss Clara Weihr who taught penmanship and art and Miss Myrtle Mardets who will marry Otto L. Hoisington. Miss Alice Shott retired after 44 years. Miss Merle Danford and Miss Frances Carr also resigned or took leave. Grac Goodspeed left kindergarten. many applicants anticipated for open posts.
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Athens
E. C. Stailey
Clara Weihr
East State Street
Wethr
Myrtle Mardets
Otto L. Hoisington
Merle Danford
Danford
Alice Shott
East Side
Middleport
Frances Carr
Russell Rupp
Grac Goodspeed
Extradition Hitches Delay Eva Raber and Daughter
In New York a last minute hitch in extradition stalled transport of Eva Catherine Raber and her 19 year old daughter Marianne Ardle to Cleveland. Eva Raber, to be held at the Tombs under stricter surveillance after Harlem court testimony, faced delay awaiting Ohio papers. Marianne Ardle was arraigned and held without bail.
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New York
Eva Catherine
MarianncArdle
Cleveland
Raber
Harlem
Ohio
Tom
Sa gation resolution on marine strike crews introduced
A resolution was introduced today in Washington regarding the sailors strike aboard the ping board crews. Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin is noted in connection with the measure.
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Washington
Senator LaFollette
Wisconsin
Daytion Brief Mention of Travel Insurance Issue
A Dayton report notes United Mercial Travelers plan to charge fees and close night sessions tied to agro resid ents and a five thousand grip related action.
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Dayton
Detour Report For The Thorg Travel Task
Patrol notes indicate numerous travelers face detours as routes are hindered by roadwork and weather. Officials urge caution and advise seeking updated directions through local traffic alerts.
Canton Officials, Navarre Driver Face Wounding Charge
Canton official Peet Bampavarre Cordon and special deputy lesalcae ee are charged with intent to wound in a case linked to a traffic stop. Shaffer, who believed an attempted holdup, was shot as Cordes fired. Grand jury finds Ban gran and Cordes equally responsible amid a night-watch incident. A nearby social notices a local orchestra charge of 25 cents to 1.00.
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Peet Bampavarre
Cordon
Lesa Cacee Ee
Navarre
Speedera
Shai
Iire
Shaffer
Cordes
Grand Jury
Bangran
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