Maniac killer linked to 16-murder pact roams New York area
Police tracked a coded letter writer who calls himself 3 X the man behind the gun and vows more killings. Two women, Miss Catherine May and Miss Elizabeth King, described a polite killer who escorted them before a shot killed Noel Lowley and Moyznski. The suspect threatens tonight at College Point for two missing papers. warnings from 8 X and 3 X appear in letters to The New York Journal.
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New York
U.R
College Point
Noel Lowley
Sowley
Queens
Joseph Moyznski
Whitestone
Lowley
New York Journal
Catherine May
Elizabeth King
Moyznski
Miss Ring
Moyanski
Floral Park
8-X
W. R
C. May
Girls Mission Circle to Meet at 6 46 at Netsel Rovinson Home
The Girls' Mission Circle of the First Christian Church will meet Thursday evening at 6 46 at the home of Netsel Rovinson. Members may meet at the church at 5 30 and carpool from there.
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Mission Circle
The
First Christian Church
Netsel Rovinson
Corn crop outlook improves after two days of rain
Southeastern Ohio rains of nearly an inch over two days brought relief from drought. Temperatures dropped from 81 to 60 as storms moved in, with Pomeroy and along the Ohio River reporting over a half inch. Farmers foresee a good corn crop though oats and grass suffer. In Letart Bottoms water was hauled to save early vegetables, while Glouster gardens revived and water demand eased.
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Ohio
Pomeroy
Ohio River
Letart
Crime Profits and Einstein Sparks: Today by Arthur Brisbane
The column highlights crime's hidden income stream, questions about Professor Einstein, and the social chatter among women. It frames contemporary issues with brisk editorials and dated perspectives.
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Arthur Brisbane
Prof
Einstein
Sousa on Leadership and Real Qualities in Hard Times
Sousa argues any leader can shine during prosperity but true merit shows in crises when securities fall and workers lose jobs. He contends critics are justified only if active steps to curb hardship are lacking.
Crime Wave Hits Chicago in Prohibition Era Fallout
The Nation notes a persistent wet-dry clash with an unprecedented crime surge. It claims Chicago finances bootlegging gangs at a level rivaling the old beer and whiskey era government revenue, asserting a stark link between prohibition policy and criminal enterprise.
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Chicago
Taxed Minds and Mussolini Methods Across the Nation
A critic asserts that organized crime in the United States earns more than the federal government’s income. The statement calls for drastic measures and strong leadership to confront the powerful crime networks.
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United States
Explosion Injures Fifty Kills Two In Perth Amboy Fire
A powerful blast at Perth Amboy New Jersey injures fifty and kills two women starting a disastrous blaze that destroys several buildings. Police pursue two explanations a private bootlegging still and building racketeers. Continued on Page 4.
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Perth Amboy
N. J
Plant in Logan Hits Record Output Under New Ownership
Logan Shoe Company plant reports daily production of 400 to 500 pairs with about 90 workers. This is the highest output since Walker 7 Dickerson Company of Columbus took over several months ago.
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Logan
Logan Shoe Company
Walker 7. Dickerson Company
Columbus
Booklet on Moths From Federal Experts
The Athens Messenger promotes a government booklet listing 18 remedies for moth control. It notes moth prevalence in May to July and in September and October, urging housewives to request a copy now using the provided coupon.
Frederic J Haskin Named Director Information Bureau
Frederic J Haskin is named Director of the Information Bureau in Washington DC. The appointment places him at the helm of the federal information office handling press and public communications.
Sackett to Deliver Speech at World Power Conference
U S Ambassador Frederic M. Sackett plans to address the World Power Conference after withdrawing and then restoring his speech amid objections from Samuel Insull. Insull argued public power costs should reflect production costs, influencing the delegation's stance.
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Berlin
U.R
United States
Frederic M. Sackett
Sackett
Samuel Insull
Insull
United Press
King Carol and Princess Helen Rebuild Ties in Bucharest
In Bucharest on June 18 relations between King Carol and his divorced wife Princess Helen are growing increasingly friendly, marking a notable improvement in their post division rapport.
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Bucharest
Carol
Helen
Medina Youth Killed as Wind Storm Buries Brooder
Walter Abbott, age 15, died at his Medina area farm when a wind storm toppled a chicken brooder and fractured his neck. The accident occurred at his home on June 18.
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Medina
U.P
Walter Abbott
Here
Ohio University Summer Session Attendance Surges
Attendance at the Ohio University summer session is rising with over 1,860 students enrolled and at least 100 more expected as Cleveland and Cincinnati schools close. First convocation at Alumni Memorial Auditorium welcomed new students and noted new courses, popular Liberal Arts, and visiting professors. Distinguished speakers include Dr. Jesse Sears on taxation and public education, Dr. Griffith Taylor, and Dr. Edward Howard Griggs delivering lectures on American life and statesmen.
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Cleveland
Cincinnati
Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Pres. E. B. Bryan
College of Liberal Arts
Sears
Jesse BR. Sears
Leland Stanford University
Griffith Taylor
Chicago University
University of Australia
Edward Howard Griggs
New York
Griggs
Abbott Wilcox Jr Receives Medical Degree at Penn
Abbott Y Wilcox Jr eldest son of Dr and Mrs A Y Wilcox of Athens receives a Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Pennsylvania commencement in the Palestra at 11 30 am. He also holds a BA from Ohio University and was active in Phi Delta Theta Phi Beta Pi and the Interfraternity Council serving as president. He will intern at Cincinnati General Hospital.
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Abbott Y. Wilcox, Jr
A. Y. Wilcox
Athens
University of Pennsylvania
Palestra
Wilcox
Ohio University
Phi Delta Theta
Phi Beta Pi
Pennsylvania
Interfraternity Council
Cincinnati General Hospital
Cincinnati
Wheat Declines on Board of Trade Records
Chicago June 18 Wheat fell sharply on the Board of Trade with July at 4 1 2 cents lower near mid morning. December tied a low at 102 1 4 and September hovered near its low for the month. Weak stock markets and tepid export demand weighed on sentiment as prices slipped from earlier strength.
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Board of Trade Today
Inquest Held Over Pattonville Truck Accident Victim
Coroner J. P. Miller conducted an inquest as witnesses testified about the Pattonville accident. The finding may state death from a ruptured brain vessel due to a motor truck injury. A man named Le Pett, once in Greendale, is being sought. Charles W Trott faces manslaughter indictments linked to the death. Walter Bryan pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $10 plus costs.
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le Pett
Greendale
Gallia County
Charles W.trott
Trott
Walter Bryan
Pattonville
C. Stephenson
Zing Koon Fined on Intoxication Charge
Zing Koon of Deanville was fined 110 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to intoxication and possession of intoxicating liquor in a Tuesday arraignment before Magistrate Carl H. Porter. He was released on bond after payment. The arrest followed a raid Monday night by Sheriff William Williams, Deputies Wayne Wingett and Wilson Ator, and Constable Jonas.
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Zing Koon
Deanville
Carl H. Porter
Koon
Willian Williams
Wayne Wingett
Wilson Ator
Jonas
Victim of Accident Forced To Stay Here
Mrs. Ella Miller of Uhrichsville and her son William H Miller a Ohio University student remain with Mrs. J W Woodard at University Terrace after a Sunday night wreck near Sugar Creek. The injuries require several days of recovery and the family’s stay is extended. Robert and Elizabeth Miller returned to Uhrichsville Monday with Mrs. Crouch, the other Miller car occupant.
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Ella Miller
Uhrichsville
Sugar Creek
William H Miller
Ohio University
Miller
J. W. Woodard
University Terrace
Traction Company Rumors Weave Bus Substitution Talk
In Columbus on June 18 officials denied rumors that the Scioto Valley Traction Company plans to abandon its traction line and switch to a bus system, despite persistent chatter in financial circles.
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Columbus
U.R
Scioto Valley Traction Company
Plans for nonstop New York to Mexico to Africa flight
Ambitious proposal outlines nonstop air route from New York to Mexico City with no stops, then a swift eastward crossing of the South Atlantic toward Africa. The concept envisions bold long distance travel and new intercontinental links.
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New York-to-Mexico
New York
Mexico City
South Atlantic
Africa
Chicago Plans a Long War Against Underworld Crime
Chicago coordinates a city wide crackdown with a proposed crime crushing headquarters in a Loop skyscraper. State’s Attorney John Swanson says special police detectives, prosecutors and civic groups will converge at the HQ to push the Lingle murder case to a grand jury within 48 hours.
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Chicago
Underworld
Loop
Alfred J. Lingle
Chicago Tribune
John Swanson
Association of Commerce “Secret 16
Chicago Church Federation
Swanson
Lingle
Michigan Avenue
Pomeroy Group to Operate Dark Hollow Mine Property
A stock company formed by Pomeroy and Middleport merchants plans to take over the Dark Hollow Mine from Pittsburgh Coal Company. They have raised about 20000 to purchase the mine and 40 acres of coal lands. Local men named include Fathburn Hart Stanberry Reed Hobart Koehler and Rollin Schwegman.
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Dark Hollow
Pomeroy
Pomeroy and
Middleport
Pittsburgh Coal Company
F Tathburn
W. F. Reed
Hart Stanberry
M. C. Hobart
John Koehler
Rollin Schwegman
Safeblowers Target Athens Lumber Firm Offices
Safeblowers entered the Frankfort Lumber Company offices at 81 Fast State Street Athens and secured between 20 and 25 dollars Tuesday night. Officers say no crews are known to help arrest the culprits. two weeks earlier a safe at Luster Fought Company on Factory Street was blown amid a series of Athens robberies.
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Frankfort Lumber Company
Fast State Street
Athens
Luster Fought Company
Factory Street
Body recovered from Lake Erie disaster at West Sister Island
John Lipsgach, pilot of a speedboat that sank Saturday night, was found in Lake Erie near West Sister Island. Coast Guard Cutter CG-173 and a large search fleet, under orders from President Hoover, continued to seek missing men and any survivors.
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Toledo
Lake Erie
West Sister Island
John Lipsgach
Coast Guard
CG-173
Lake Rie
Lipsgach
President Hoover
Rotarians Hear Talk By T M Wolfe Here
The Athens Rotary Club heard T M Wolfe discuss The Bank for International Settlements at noon Tuesday in Hotel Berry. The speaker noted the bank was created to handle German reparations after World War I and has operated in Europe for months.
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Bank For International Settlements
Athens
Senators Align Against London Treaty in Summer Session
Two more U S senators publicly joined the faction opposing consideration of the London Treaty during a special session. The move signals continued Senate dispute and a toiling schedule likely to extend under the summer sun until mid July.
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Washington
U.R
Senate
Athens Rotary names leaders for district golf tourney
Dr A F Holmes of Albany president of the Athens Home Telephone Company attended the lunch. P Q Nichols and Don Peden were named to lead the Athens Rotary team for a district golf tournament in Columbus Friday.
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A. F. Holmes
Albany
Athens Home Telephone Company
P. QO. Nichols
Don Peden
Athens
Columbus
Primaries in Three States Lag After Tariff Vote
Washington reports that Smoot Hawley tariff measures went into effect at midnight as coalition Republicans resist defeat. Senator Borah pushed for a tariff cost inquiry, while others deny immediate impact on stock markets and say recent primaries show no clear reaction to the tariff vote.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Tariff Commission
McNary
War Street
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
New Jersey
Clara Bow in Dallas Seeks $30,000 Settlement over Alienation Suit
In Dallas Clara Bow says she will pay $30,000 in cash to the wife of her former lover to settle an alienation of affections suit. She claims a former rival threatened to sue and expose her in a divorce case unless paid. Bow warns she might face further suits if more money is demanded.
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Texas
Clara Bow
Clara
Coent
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Oreland
Whitemarsh
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John Wanamaker
New York Air Police Force
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Pomeroy Group
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T. M. Wolfe
Jam Will Belp
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