Explosion at Old Carleton Church Sparks Panic in Bedford Township
A dynamite blast during evening services at the Old Carleton Church in Bedford Township sent dust and glass into the crowded pews. No injuries were reported as sheriff deputies, a constable and local authorities investigated and two arrests were anticipated.
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Pomeroy
Carleton
Bedford Township
Pearl Bélin
Leslie Murray
J. A. Willock
Delbert Welker
Murray
Condemned to die Negro not disturbed by Friday the 13th
Lee Akers, a Cleveland Negro, faces execution in the electric chair at Ohio Penitentiary for the murder of Franklin McCormack. He maintains a calm routine at City Prison, enjoying breakfast, reading, smoking, and conversation with other condemned men. The exact hour remains undecided but likely between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Governor Cooper will not intervene as clemency is not recommended.
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Columbus
Lee Akers
Cleveland
Ohio Penitentiary
Franklin McCormack
Akers
City
City Prison
Cooper
Board of Clemency
Dog Which Ran Wild In County Is Dead
A report of the medical examination of the head of the German police dog that ran wild in Athens County for nearly two weeks and was found dead near Mineral on Wednesday is expected Saturday morning by Dr. J. M. Higgins, the county health commissioner. Initial tests suggested the dog may not have been rabid as such dogs normally die within days after going mad. The dog, from White's Mill, became deranged over a week ago and bit several other dogs.
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Athens County
Mineral
J. M. Higgins
White's Mill
Classifieds Spotlight Finds Deals and Rentals
The Messenger showcases items for sale and rental options. A Ford Model A sport roadster with 5 new tires and a rumble seat is listed for 360 dollars. A safety razor is advertised at 17 cents. A cottage at Buckeye Lake with utilities is available for 20 dollars per week. A furnished sleeping room on East State Street in Athens offers a modern home with a large porch.
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the Messenger
Buckeye Lake
East State Street
Athens
Largo
Today By Arthur Brisbane
Arthur Brisbane headlines the day's column with commentary on current events and public affairs. The piece offers a concise snapshot of issues shaping national dialogue and reader reflection.
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Arthur Brisbane
Filing limit to be reached early tonight in Ohio primaries
Ohio primaries see filing deadline at 6 30 p m with Republicans near full slate and Democrats listing several contenders for treasurer and other offices. Notable names include Ross Ake Edwin A Todd Roscoe C McCulloch Abe Pauline Buckley John McSweeney George Myers and Samuel Burgert among others with various stateside runs.
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Columbus
U.P
Ross Ake
Canton
Edwin A. Todd
Roscoe C. McCulloch
Cooper
John T. Brown
Clarence J. Brown
Bettman
James E. Robinson
Reynolds R. Kinkade
Supreme Court
Abe
Pauline Buckley
Dayton
Harry S. Day
Fremont
Buckley
Bert B. Buckley
Atlanta
Prohibition
Gerard hosts luncheon with Mulrooney on crime and reform
Former ambassador James W. Gerard hosts a luncheon for New York Police Commissioner Mulrooney. Otto H. Kahn discusses opera via radio and politics while Mulrooney critiques gang crime and proposes severe punishment and segregation for juveniles. Continued on Page 4.
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James W. Gerard
Germany
Mulrooney
New York
Police
Otto H. Kahn
Metropolitan Opera
Paul F Yount Named Top Cadet at West Point
Paul F Yount 21 of Alliance Ohio is named Graduate No 1 at the United States Military Academy West Point. A cadet captain he has served as managing editor of the Pointer since his freshman year and is distinguished for leadership.
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United States Military Academy
West Point
N. Y
Paul F. Yount
Alliance
Ohio
Pointer
Insane Soldier Still At Large Over District
Two federal soldiers search Athens and nearby counties for an escaped insane soldier who fled a St. Louis to Washington train. Reports say he wears a blue navy suit, no hat, carries a small black suitcase and was seen at McArthur. Chillicothe Cincinnati police alerted. He was being moved from Jefferson Barracks to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington D C.
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Athens
McArthur
Chillicothe
Cincinnati
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington D. C
Indictment Filed Against A. W. Shafer in Embezzlement Case
Hamilton County Grand Jury indicted A W Shafer former district sales manager of Henry L Doherty & Company for embezzlement in a misapplication of funds that may total 1 500 000 The three counts allege embezzlements of 10162 50 100 000 and 100 000 Each amount is part of the alleged scheme and totals may reach the stated sum.
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Cincinnati
U.P
Hamilton County Grand Jury
A. W. Shafer
Henry L. Doherty & Company
Gray Leader Elects L W Stephens UCV Commander
The thinning ranks of gray have a new leader General L W Stephens of Coushatta Louisiana elected commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans at the 40th annual Biloxi reunion Mississippi. General Stephens fought in Company E 27th Louisiana Infantry commanded the Army of Tennessee and fought in several major battles.
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L. W. Stephens
Coushatta
United Confederate Veterans
Biloxi
Miss
Stephens
27Th
Louisiana Infantry
Army of Tennessee
Immigrant exam rules urged by Wallis in Cincinnati speech
Frederick A. Wallis former U S immigration commissioner at Ellis Island criticized the National Origins Act and urged that every immigrant be examined before entering the United States and that authorities decide where they are sent after arrival. He argued the core issue is quality not quota and blamed lax laws for crime in crowded districts.
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Cincinnati
United States
Frederick A. Wallis
U. S
Ellis Island
Hoover
Wallis
Worstell Files Candidacy for Athens County Judge
Judge L G Worstell of Athens filed for renomination to a third term as judge of the Athens County Common Pleas Court on the Judicial ticket. He is a Ohio University graduate and former partner in Grosvenor Jones and Worstell. Deputy Sheriff Fred Heck of Glouster entered for sheriff on the Republican ballot. L F Jones of Athens and C W Monks of Nelsonville filed for county coroner, both seeking Republican nomination.
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L. G. Worstell
Athens
Athens County
Fred Heck
Glouster
Heck
C. W. Monks
Nelsonville
Jones
Rescuers Plan Renewal To Save Trapped Wellston Dog
A Wellston team led by Police Chief Will Smith will renew efforts to free a dog trapped in the old Wellston No 3 Mine shaft since Memorial Day. Homer Day was lowered to reach the animal but the dog fled back into the shaft. Food and water have been provided daily.
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Wellston
U.R
Will Smith
Chicago Rises in War on Gangland After Reporter Murder
Chicago papers publishers join a war declaration calling civic decency and security restored. Ministers rally 2 million church members while the “Secret Six” backs behind the scene action with the Association of Commerce. Police face calls to reshuffle leadership as gang violence surges.
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Chicago
Alfred J. Lingla
The
Tribune
Evening American
Daily News
Evening ‘Posty
Daily Illustrated Times
Herald and Examiner
Journal of Commerce
John Thompson
First Methodist Church
Phillip Yarrow
Chicago Federation of Churches
Thompson
Yarrow
Lingle
Arthur Albert
William Hale Thompson
William F. Russell
John Stege
New Waterproof Tablecloths Cut Laundry Load
In hot months a waterproof table cloth or luncheon set reduces laundry. They resemble dull heavy linen, come in attractive colors, wipe clean easily, and do not resemble oil cloth in appearance.
13 Year Old Girl Fights Off Attacker in Columbus
A 13 year old Mary Jacobs rescued her parents Nicholas 41 and his wife after a man jumped from a car with a broken cue stick. He struck Nicholas and attacked Mrs Jacobs before Mary clung to him and he fled as onlookers gathered.
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Columbus
U.R
Mary Jacobs
Nicholas Jacobs
Jacobs
Hia
Nicholas
Mra. Jacobs
Mary
Money Tricks of Shafer Before a Jury
The Hamilton County Grand Jury began probing alleged embezzlements by Amor W. Shafer, former district manager of Henry L. Doherty and Company, leading to the Cosmopolitan Bank’s closure. Witness Korsmeyer arrived from New York to sign the $10,000 embezzlement warrant amid ongoing bank examinations.
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Cincinnati
U.R
Hamilton County Grand Jury
Amor W. Shafer
Henry L. Doherty and Company
Cosmopolitan Bank
KE. W. Korsmeyer
Doherty
New York
Secretary Stimson Refuses to Reveal Naval Conference Papers
Secretary of State Hull today acknowledged a Senate Foreign Relations Committee resolution asserting its right to secret papers from the London Naval Conference but offered no documents. Chairman Borah said the matter was closed and the committee would meet Monday to report the treaty to the Senate.
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Stimson
Washington
U.R
Bumaon
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Borah
Bumnon
Senate
Union Gulf Plans Pittsburgh to Eastern Oklahoma Pipeline
The Union Gulf Corporation announces a Pittsburgh to Eastern Oklahoma pipeline with refineries to be built in Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Toledo. It will tie into Gulf Oil’s system near Tulsa Oklahoma and work starts immediately. A Paragon refinery expansion in Toledo may be included, but no decision yet.
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Pittsburgh
Union Gulf Corporation
Oklahoma
Union Gulf
Gulf Oil Corporation of Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
Toledo
Gulf Oil Corporation
Tulsa
Okla
Paragon
Eastern Oklahoma
Dairy Talks Highlight Coolville Meeting in Ohio
I S Hoodinott of Ohio State University spoke to 30 Troy Township Dairy members at Coolville about improving herds to ensure year round milk supply. He compared Athens and Lorain counties showing higher cow counts and incomes in Lorain. The group invited a D. S. I. representative for next month. J P Russell presided.
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Ohio
I. S. Hoodinott
Rural Economics
Ohio State University
Troy Township
Coolville
Athens County
Lorain County
Hoodinott
Lorain
Troy
J. P. Russell
Prison riot at Mansfield reform school ends in martial lockup
Solitary confinement and fortifications were ordered at Mansfield reformatory after prison riot. Machine guns mounted, guards stationed, and tear gas on standby as inmates from the state penitentiary joined the disturbance. Ringleaders separated. dining hall speeches triggered clashes. conditions described as temporary calm.
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Mansfield Reformatory
Fred Williams
Apeech
Willams
Dess
Jenkins
Cella
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C. A. Hartley Messenger
King Features Incorporated
Mr. Mulrooney
Mr. Kahn
Brazil
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Robert J. Bulkley
John McSweeney
Wooster
George S. Myers
W. W. Durbin
Kenton
George White
Marietta
Stephen M. Young
Hanefeld
Ottawa
John Henry Newman
W. W. Goshorn
Galton
Joseph T. Ferguson
Lancaster
William J. Hiler
M. Ray Allison
Samuel Burgert
Paris
Peking
Rome
America
Arctic Circle
Shafer
Gray
Flags Origins Act
Worstell
Old Mine
Mary Lou
Milwaukee, Wis
Ben Rubin
Russia
Orenburg
State Penitentiary
Andrew N. Bem
Baltimore
Retu
Marshal Joffre
Sheal
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