Students May Attend A H S Another Year
Athens and Canaan Township students may remain at Athens High School for at least another year according to C D Hutchins state education auditor. The county and city superintendents sent a protest letter arguing state funded travel to other high schools would raise costs and oppose the economy move. A protest meeting in Mechanicsburg discussed impracticability with rural school superintendents. Marietta to cut tuition in public schools with next year rates dropping to 300 for high schools and 60 for grades as the board acts.
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Athens
Canaan
Athens High School
C. D. Hutchins
State Department of Education
Alex Root
W W. W. Ankenbrand
Department of Education
State Department
Skinner
Hutchins
Mechanicsburg
Albany
Shade
the Plains
Waterloo Consolidated
Chauncey-Dover
Amenprand
Marietta
Prades
Wife Leaves After Quarrel Over Crackers
Mrs Edina DeFord aged around 40 disappeared from Nelsonville after a quarrel over forgotten crackers for lunch. Special prosecutor Peter Barrows reports a search by car with Bert Lowry and others extending into Vinton and Lawrence counties. she is described as 5 feet 6 inches, 114 pounds with dark hair and a facial scar. last seen in a house dress with no shoes or hat.
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Edina DeFord
Nelsonville
Peter Barrows
Burrows
DeFord
Bert Lowry
Mer
McArthur
Vinton and
Lawrence
Rock Thrower Expected Arrest Over Gardner Attack
Guy Gardner of Athens and an employee at Manhattan Coal’s No 25 Mine in Chauncey was driving to work on Route 31 when a rock was hurled through his windshield near the County Home. Sheriff officers expect an arrest today in connection with the alleged attack.
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Guy Gardner
Athens
Manhattan Coal Company
Chauncey
Gardner
Coolidge Sits Out Party Convention Again
Northhampton Mass June 10 Calvin Coolidge refuses to attend the Republican convention in Chicago where Hoover is seeking renomination. He will remain in Plymouth Wisconsin in strict seclusion fishing milking and haying, avoiding outside contact.
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Northampton
Mass
Calvin Conolidge
Chicago
Hoover
Coolidge
Plymouth
Boy set fire to cabin and burned while playing
Zanesville June 10. Charles Wise four, son of Mr and Mrs Ciem Wise of Duncan Falls, was burned to death when the child set fire to a log cabin where he was playing.
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Zanesville
Charles Wise
Ciem Wise
Duncan Falls
Hiker in Route 50 trek warns of looming revolution talk
Samuel Labowits on a Baltimore to San Francisco hike to regain health says farmers and townsmen fear a return of widespread distress. He notes breadlines, soup kitchens, and charity, with conversations about future hardships and potential revolutionary change. Labowits plans to finish the 300 mile trek this fall if health holds.
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Samuel Labowits
Baltimore
San Francico
Labowits
Athens
Baltimer
Sand Keen
Iomever
Eros
Cincinnati
San Francisco
J Sabowits
Coolville
Guysville
Sam
Editors Endorse Smith Courage Greatest Need
New York World Telegram front page editorial urged Alfred E. Smith for president, warning that electing Hoover or Roosevelt would harm the nation. The piece, reproduced in 24 Scripps-Howard papers, argues the country needs decisive action and names Smith as the Democratic choice based on performance and leadership.
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New York
New York World-Telegram
Times
Smith
Ahred EL Smith
Ex Envoy Heads Chilean Revolt
WIMBLEDON England June 26 United States swept opening day in the Wightman Cup tennis with Helen Villa Moody defeating Eileen Bennett Whittingstall 6 2 6 4.
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Helen
Wimbledon
England
United States
Great Britain
Helen Villa Moody
Eileen Bennnet Whittingstall
Judge Delivers ThreeYear Sentence For Wrong Kind Speakeasy
New York judge Frank J. Coleman sentences Louis Greenstein to three years in Atlanta Penitentiary not for running a speakeasy but for running the "wrong kind" of establishment. He notes that typical violators face fines of 50 to 100 dollars, but Greenstein deceived patrons and robbed them, prompting the harsher penalty.
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New York
U.R
Louis Greenstein
Atlanta
Frank J. Coleman
Speakeasies Close For Four Days In Chicago
Chicago speak eases shut for four days during the Republican National Convention. About 600 venues in the city paused operations while federal agents conduct raids, leaving hotels as likely sources for drinks. Estimates show up to 10,000 bottles daily in Loop hotels and 20,000 speakeasies citywide amid price surges.
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Ray Black
United Press
Chicago
U.R
Aquor
Malachi J, Harney
Datriet
Loop
JS Big Loop
Speakies
Federal drive to clear illegal liquor in New York
Federal authorities plan padlocks injunctions against speakeasies restaurants and other illegal liquor outlets in New York City. Director Woodcock said evidence has been gathered on 1,638 sites and more actions may follow. Similar campaigns could roll out in other cities if New York succeeds.
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New York
Washington
U.p
New York City
Bilion
Woodcork
Woodcock
Bellman Urges GOP to Pick Prohibition Stand at Chicago
Attorney General Albert Bellman presses delegates at the Republican National Convention in Chicago to declare a clear stance on prohibition and the 18th Amendment. He says a vague platform fails to honor voters rights and risks state and federal governance. The piece notes Democratic fundraising and debt issues ahead of the Democratic convention.
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Colum O
Tnday
Afibert Beltman
Ma Wee
Hie
Monarchist tilt grows in postwar German cabinet
The article notes radical support for Hitler among German elites and the Crown Prince along with August Wilhelm. It highlights monarchist influence in the cabinet, Papen leading the pro militarist landowning bloc, and signals a potential restoration path under a von Papen alliance amid Salient political shifts.
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Uren
Hohenzollern
Ristica
Germany
Sabinet
Franz von Papen
Government Pay Slash Battle Renewed Today
Washington June 10 Conferees on the 149 million economy bill renew the fight over flat salary cuts versus payless furloughs. Senate substituted an administration plan for a straight 10 percent cut on all salaries above 1000 a year, while House conferees favor direct reduction possibly restored. Furlough supporters claim it would push private industry to adopt a five day week. opponents warn of favoritism and departmental discrimination. The plan targets employees earning over 1200 annually, offering one month paid absence per year, with flexible timing and consent. Per diem workers would face a straight five day furlough stretch.
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Washington
House
Senate
McDuffie
Alabama
Inalattt
Navy Ivards
Lincoln Kin Joins Bonus Army in Washington Parade
Lincoln Kin Charlen Lincoln, claiming descent from Abraham Lincoln, joins a veteran parade banner effort in Washington as part of the Bonus Army demonstrations. A misread transcription notes him painting a banner for use in the march amid ongoing protest actions.
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Lincoln Kin
Bonus
Mfich
Washington
Charlene Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Tadd Veterina
Capil
States Swing Into Line for Wet Platform
New York figures and state parties shift toward wet platform as major party conventions loom. Virginia Democrats back Gavddarty Uyeda and cede support for Roosevelt, while New York delegates back Tammany’s stance. Prohibition questions press prompt submissions. Cookeyn suppression rumors cited by Congressman Cel Jer.
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NEW
China
Wien
Indabe
Howard ‘Uywel
Une Right
India
Virginia Democratic Pethoring
Gavddarty Uyeda
Tahoe
Cad Tia
Gat Branton
Ronatrvell
New York
Clenr
Lamer Mirley
Mannerer
Rooosevelt
Tammany
Hisaly
Chin
Cookeyn
Emanuel Cel Jer
Wold
Ohio Supreme Court rules clerks cannot issue search warrants
The court ruled clerks lack authority to issue search warrants after a new law redefines issuance as a judicial act. Judges or magistrates now grant warrants, not clerks, in a shift from ministerial to judicial action. Dr Elmer Dent of New Haven will preach at the First M E Church in Athens Sunday morning, a university source announced.
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Syya
Columbus
Cleveland
Ohio Supreme Court
Tuday
Elmer Dent
Atheny County
New Haven
Conn
Athens
Dent
Ohio University
Nicholson divorce granted in Athens County court
Asa Nicholson was granted a divorce from Phyilia Nicholson in Athens County Common Pleas Court on Thursday on grounds of willful absence. The case involving the National Guarantee and Finance Co. against Roy Shafer was settled out of court.
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Asa Nicholson
Phyilia Nicholson
Athens County Common Plaas Court
The
National Guarantee and Finance N
Roy Shafer
Child Dies From Burns After Dress Catches Fire
Four year old Helen DePietra died from severe burns after her dress ignited while she played. Her mother quickly tore the burning clothing from her daughter’s body in an attempt to save her. The tragedy occurred in Columbus on Thursday night.
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Columbus
Helen DePietra
Dawes Named Best President In Opinion Of Rogers
Beverly Hills California June 9 1924 The speaker claims Charley Dawes would be the best president in the country though he would not stay in office long preferring to switch roles. The remark reflects political talk about Prohibition and party platforms.
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Rogers
Beverly Hills
Calif
Iowa
McAdoo
Charley Dawes
Sultan of Alrecca
Eve
Armens Temple
Thousands Join March In Nelsonville in Roosevelt Nomination
New York dispatch says Roosevelt backers claim a first ballot victory at the Democratic convention and predict Roosevelt will win a large share of electoral votes in November. Farley campaign figures project strong support, with figures varying on New York and Ohio electors and a rally at Rockville.
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Franklin Roosevelt
Tammuiny Hall
Campabea
Dlny
Elaimed
Accontlygy Urley
Cauapign Min Tu Dames A
Ager
Roosevelt
ISAL
Fortey
Ohig Val Nota
Nati
Alfred ¥. Smith
Fenmiidals
Rockavelt
Chicago
Farley
Rees Smury
Gene Sarazen Wins British Open Tourney
Gene Sarazen of New York won the Lyrittali Open golf championship at Baniswith England with rounds of 78 and 74 for an aggregate 25 over par. He defeated Arthur Havers who needed 70 to win, completing Sarazen’s first triumph in this major event, ending Britain’s hope for a home winner. Sarazen’s American Open and Professional Golfers’ Tournament titles are noted in the record.
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Baniswich
England
Jung
Ciene Sarazen
New Yorke
Sarazen
Leeneme Cortala
Arthur Hayers
Lickin
Menan
Haranen
Galter
Walter Hagen
Strasan
Great Britain
Havers
Miners Parade and Bands to Lead Saturday Demonstration
Nelsonville hosts a huge miners parade on Saturday June 12 led by three bands from New Marshfield, Cirbon, Hill and Nelsonville. Governor White invited to witness the display. Guard units report shooting incidents near Lick Mim sector with no casualties.
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Nelsonvills
Dim
Nelhonstone
Saturcity
Thre Banda
Thatguehtel Deum Corga
New Marshifield
Cirbon
Hill
Nelsonville
Alvin Brown
Crying Jury Names Ohioan in Food Fraud Conviction
Toledo dispatch reports Judge Scott Stairs presiding as a 12 hour 30 minute deliberation yields a crying jury verdict. Former sheriff Emmert found guilty on four counts of forging and presenting fraudulent food accounts. Three women on the panel nearly cried. two members dissented mildly before the jury affirmed the verdict.
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Toledo
U.R
Charles’ A. Emmert
Scott Stairs
Clara
Miller
Ann MM. Leiter
Katheryn Kions
Tye
Stahl
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