Circus Train Kills Unidentified Man on C&O Tracks
In Nelsonville on June 29 a circus train from the 101 Ranch Show may have killed an unidentified man about 45. The body, found dismembered beside the south bound track near Old Floodwood and Kimberly, was moved to Stout's Mortuary. Police and coroner opened an inquest. coat label and 1930 West Virginia fishing license traced to R Robertson of Montgomery. Investigators seek missing persons leads while noting possible foul play.
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Nelsonville
Stout
New York Central
Old Floodwood
Kimberly
Columbus
George Bateman
W. B. Davis
Murray
Circus
L. F. Jones
Athens
Montgomery
W. Va
R. Robertson
West Virginia
Wayne Wingett
Robertson
Capone Gets 30 Day Delay Before Sentencing
In Chicago on June 29, attorneys for Al Capone secured a 30 day postponement of his sentencing on income tax evasion and prohibition charges. Judge James Wilkerson granted the delay citing Capone's family illness and the need to settle business affairs before prison.
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Chicago
U.P
Scarface
al Capone
James Wilkergon
Capone
Michael Ahearn
Alphone, Jr
Acquittal Triggers Mexican Protests in CO City
On June 29 protests continued after the Ardmore Okla acquittal of William E Guess in the slaying of Emilio Cortes Rubio a Mexican youth and relative of the President Indignant messages reached Government Offices and newspapers front pages carried bold headlines attacking the verdict and justice in the United States
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CO City
U.R
Ardmore
William E. Guess
Emilio Cortes Rubio
United States
la Presna
Notable Richmond business leader dies in crash
In Richmond Virginia P Meriwether Fry Jr 28 president of the local Lions Club and a leading businessman died when the plane carrying him and Raymond Williams 33 crashed into a tree during takeoff. Williams was critically injured. In San Mateo California Walter Erickson 28 was killed when a home made plane built by 30 year old Alfonso Gomez went into a steep bank and dived into the ground.
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Richmond
P. P. Meriwether Fry Jr
Lion’s Club
Raymond Williams
AN Mateo
Cal
U.P
Walter Erickson
Alfonso Gomez
Transcontinental Air to Run Night Mail NYC to Kansas City
Columbus report states Transcontinental & Western Air will operate nightly mail flights from New York to Kansas City within a month, extending mail service. The plan was confirmed today.
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Columbus
Transcontinental & Western Air
New York
Kansas City
State Library Board May Seek Newman Removal
Columbus, June 29. The State Library Board may ask Governor White to remove John Henry Newman as state librarian when it meets here tomorrow. The report was released today.
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Newman
Columbus
John Henry Newman
Governor White
State Library Board
Youth Trapped 24 Hours in Well Survives with Hope
Ottawa Illinois June 29 Sixteen year old Howard Smith survived 24 hours trapped in a caved in well at his farm home by praying and keeping hope. A garden hose carried air and directions to rescuers while miners dug a separate shaft. He was rescued exhausted and briefly paralyzed but thanked his rescuers and asked for sleep in his room as spectators cheered.
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Illinois
Ottawa
Ill
Howard Smith
Howard
Here
Frank de Bolt
Tigers and money in a colonial ploy mix
Sir Frederick OConnor of the Indian political department proposes a scheme selling tiger-hunting hero status to five Americans for 100000 dollars, with 20000 each. He will provide the permit from the Maharajah and fifty elephants to drive the tigers from the jungle while he supplies the tigers.
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Frederick O'Connor
Sir Frederick
Maharajah
Tigers and Heroes in a $20,000 American Scheme
A narrator questions an offer paying $20,000 per hero to shoot a tiger from atop an elephant. The plan would create ready made heroes while benefiting natives and their stock, claiming every tiger killed brings a blessing to many.
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Sir Frederick
French insist on continued German reparations payments
The text notes how the French refuse to abandon the steady German reparations flow. Germany must keep paying and deposit funds in the International Bank. The money may be lent to Germany but must be returned to France by the end of Hoover’s proposed moratorium year.
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Verdun
Germany
France
Hoover
Hoover presses one year moratorium plan for debts
France and several nations fear a one year moratorium may hinder future payments when the period ends. President Hoover insists the pause is a fixed one year respite. If France rejects the plan he may withdraw the offer, allowing France to suspend payments.
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France
Hoover
France and Germany Payment Strains Stir Paris Talks
The article notes Germany with allied sympathy may halt payments to offset its financial woes, while France faces unclear coercion and potential concessions. Secretary Mellon moves in Paris to broker a compromise amid distrust and unpopularity of further war.
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Germany
Britain
France
Mellon
Paris
Shylock
Evangelist Opens Gospel Meetings in Athens Kentucky
The Rev. P. B. Cotham of Murray Kentucky opened a series of gospel meetings at the Athens Church of Christ at 4 Stimpson Avenue Sunday night. He preached The Christian Warfare and urged enlistment in the Christian army with the promise of abundant eternal life in heaven. He will speak on Christ Our Example at 7 45 tonight.
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P. B. Cotham
Murray, Ky
Athens
Athletes Face City Court Over Intoxication Arrests
Herman Wilson and Edward Cars ey of Athens were arrested Sunday on intoxication and disorderly conduct charges. Their cases will be heard tonight in city court by Mayor Robert S. Wood.
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Herman Wilson
Edward Carsey
Athens
Robert S. Wood
New Hope for Agreement With France Seen as Poles Join
President Hoover resumes work on the debt moratorium plan after Poland and Czechoslovakia accepted Hoover’s proposal. Officials hope the Little Entente allies will sway France, Romania, and Yugoslavia toward a middle ground. Secretary Mellon pursues a compromise in Paris to relieve Germany while honoring the Young plan.
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Poland
Czechoslovakia
France
Germany
Treasury
Mellon
Paris
Hop
Ing
Hoover
Pair Ready To Circle World
Hugh Herndon Jr and Clyde Pangborn plan a six day flight around the world to beat the marks of Wiley Post and Harold Gatty. Their monoplane rests at Roosevelt Field awaiting favorable weather with three legs of about 5500 miles and tentative stops from New York to Moscow to Khabarovsk then Nome or Edmonton back to New York City.
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New York
Hugh Herndon, Jr
Clyde Pangborn
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Roosevelt Feld
Moscow
Khabarovsk
Nome
Edmonton
New York City
Two in Court Overpossession and Support Case in Athens
In Athens Township Magistrate C H Porter fined Lewis Dillinger 100 dollars and costs after he pleaded guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor. Dillinger was arrested Saturday by Constables Joe Jonas and Harry Junod and State Prohibition Inspector Thomas S Bush. Alfred Chancey Trimble Township was held to Athens County Common Pleas Court under 400 bond after pleading not guilty to failure to provide support for five children, based on an affidavit by his wife.
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Lewis Dillinger
Morrison Hill
Athens Township
Costa
C. H. Porter
Joe Jonas
Harry Junod
Thomas S. Bush
Alfred Chancey
Trimble Township
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Porter
Salineville Opera House Fire Destroys Historic Building
Fire in Salineville Ohio destroyed the Opera House built in 1888, along with two adjacent houses. The blaze began on stage and spread despite 25 volunteer firefighters efforts. Estimated damage reached 20000 dollars. the venue was the town’s only amusement spot for movies and drama.
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East Liverpool
U.R
Salineville
Leadership shakeup at Ohio State Automobile Association reshapes power
At Cedar Point the Ohio State Automobile Association elected a new leadership lineup after a bitter contest. Linn B. Timmerman was re elected president amid a minority victory that sidelined the Gardner Jones faction including Cincinnati Club opposition. The group vows express highways and seeks through traffic boosts while shelving a proposed drivers license bill for now.
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Ohio State Automobile Association
South East Ohio Motor Club
Cedar Point
H. N. Burgett
Athens
Columbus
Toledo
Cleveland
Fred Caley
Charles Jones
Joseph Gardner
Cincinnati Automobile Club
Jones
Linn B. Timmerman
Lima
Ralph Dugdale
Gardner-Jones
Cincinnati Club
Ohio Association
Iawaita
Ruth Nichols To Return From Trans Atlantic Flight Crash
Ruth Nichols, injured in a plane crash at St John New Brunswick, will be placed on a cot in a plane Tuesday to fly home. A plaster cast will protect her back during the return journey and Clarence Chamberline will accompany as technical adviser.
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ST. John
N. B
Ruth Nichols
Filer
Clarence Chamberline
Fifi D Ornay Bathes in Fountain Sparks Jail Threat
Indianapolis actress Fifi D Ornay faced disorderly conduct and trespass charges after stepping into a public fountain at Monument Circle Park amid heat. Police detained her briefly before a court appearance, as she blamed media timing for the stunt and suggested hiring a new press agent.
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Indianapolis
Ind
A.D
Fifi D’ornay
America
Misa WD
Orsey
Monument Circle Park
Pd’ Oraay
Bomb strike injures miner family at Hanna Coal mine
In St. Clairsville on June 29 a bomb exploded under the home of Harry Blackers a miner, injuring him his wife and four children at the Fairpoint Mine of the Hanna Coal Company. The blast lifted the house and threw the family from their beds as the foundation was torn away.
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ST. Clairsville
Harry Blackers
Fairpoint
Hanna Coal Company
Here
MacDonald Announces Hoover Plan Backed by Dominions
In London on June 20 J Ramsay MacDonald said the governments of Canada Australia New Zealand South Africa and India have accepted the Hoover debt plan in principle subject to approval by other nations involved and parliamentary debate continues in the Commons.
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London
J. Ramsay MacDonald
House of Commons
Canadas
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
India
Mrs Kennedy and Rev Hudson Reported on Honeymoon in Oregon
Portland reports Minnie A Kennedy mother of Aimee Semple McPherson and Rev R G Hudson of New York were said to be on a honeymoon somewhere in Oregon as of June 29.
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Portland
Ore
Minnie A. “Ma Kennedy
Aimee Semple McPherson
Los Angeles
R. G. Hudson
New York
Oregon
Will Resigns as Possible Candidate For White House
Santa Monica columnist jokes about running for office while declining to be a candidate. He vows not to run even if drafted, noting indecision on issues and wishing to avoid personal image harm. Continued on Page 4.
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Will
White House
Santa Monica
Calif
Collier's
George Creel
George
Senate
Justice of the Peace
New Aid for Vets Sought Via Extended Insurance Policy
Chicago June 9 41 The American Legion national commander Ralph T O Neil proposed extending the government five year convertible term life insurance for World War veterans to allow three to five additional years for conversion He argued veterans finances have not improved in the last years and the extension would ensure access to improved coverage.
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Chicago
Congress
Ralph T. O'Neil
American Legion
Eaid
O'Neil
Yacht Blows Up Off Toledo Yacht Club Inlet
The patrol boat I ll Get By owned by Herbert W Lan cashire exploded in Toledo Yacht Club inlet burning fifteen aboard. One person was near death and eleven others suffered burns while three escaped unhurt. A nurse, Mrs Nettie Love, was severely burned as passengers leaped into the water. The blast was likely caused by backfire igniting fumes in the hatch.
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Toledo
Herbert W. Lancashire
Toledo Yacht Club
Nettie Love
Mine strike parade dispersed by deputies in Ellsworth
In Ellsworth Pennsylvania June 29 twelve deputy sheriffs broke up a projected mine strike parade. Tear gas bombs exploded and clubs were used as paraders were dispersed. National Miners Union leaders reported 85 men struck at Albany Mine Pittsburgh and Erie Coal Co and some Mount Hope Mine workers quit Brownsville Coal and Coke Co. No picketers on duty though union had announced plans to picket in defiance of a court injunction.
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Pittsburgh
Ellsworth
National Miners Union
Albany
Pittsburgh and Erie Coal Company
Mount Hope
Brownsville Coal and Coke Company
Republicans Win Madrid in National Elections Provisional Victory
June 29 reports from Madrid indicate decisive wins for Conservative Republicans aligned with the present provisional government in nationwide elections. Returns show strong support for pro constitutional measures amid ongoing political transition.
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Madrid
U.P
Constitutional Assembly
Hawk divorce petitions dismissed in Athens County court
A divorce petition by Nettie Hawk and a cross petition by Adam Hawk were both dismissed after a hearing before Judge F. Rowland in Athens County Common Pleas Court.
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Nettie Hawk
Adam Hawk
F. Rowland
Athens County
Midwest Heat Wave Causes Vast Death Toll and Crop Damage
Federal forecasters warned of continued heat as the Midwest faced a deadly wave. In Athens and Chicago, death totals rose with hundreds seeking relief at streams and lakes. Crops withered under extreme sun while forecasts predicted a return to warmth and possible thundery showers later in the week.
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Midwest
Athens
Athena
Mra. C. N
France
Ohio
Chicago
Imdiana
Middle West
Heat wave grips Chicago and Midwest with record highs
Forecasters warn continued heat through today and Tuesday as Chicago and the Midwest endure temperatures near 100 degrees. Authorities note rising tempers and legal incidents as heat increases stress.
June heat wave sets new records across multiple cities
Weather observers say June was the warmest in over 50 years with a five day countrywide heat wave. New June heat records were set in around a dozen cities Sunday as forecasts predict continued heat with scattered showers confined to far northern and eastern areas.
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Chicago Weather Bureau
North Central States
Nortrn
Esters
Man Falls at Niagara Falls in Boat Death Inquiry
Authorities searched the Niagara River for an unidentified man who plunged over the falls in a rowboat. A broken oar found nearby and a possible foul play theory prompted police to investigate. Firemen and police failed to reach him as he whirled downstream past Goat Island.
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Niagara Falls
Nisgare
Ted
Oat Island
Jimmie Doolittle Seeks New Co Pilot for Cleveland Race
Jimmie Doolittle, former Army Air Corps ace, announced he is seeking a new co pilot for the Thompson Race at the 1930 National Air Races in Cleveland. His previous speedship broke apart after reaching around 240 miles per hour in St. Louis last week. he escaped via a parachute device similar to the one used two years ago.
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Cleveland
R-Mae
Jimmie Doolittle
Army Air Corps
Cleveland Alport
Doolittle
St. Louis
German visit by trans-Atlantic trio lands at Templehof
Otto Hillig and Holger Hofriis landed a monoplane at Templehof Airdrome from Copenhagen at 3 40 p m on their visit to Germany Hillig's birthplace.
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Berlin
Otto Hillig
Holger Hofriis
Templehof Airodrome
Copenhagen
Germany
Hillig
Weather data and general conditions report fragment
Yesterday's high temperatures ranged from 102 in St. Paul to 108 in Huron and Williston. Today's low temperatures include Seo 42 and Edmondton 44. General conditions are unclear due to garbled text but suggest mild to cool weather with possible regional contrasts.
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Williston
Huron
St. Paul
Seo
Edmongton
Ers
Eestem
Coufer Iver
Vicini Ae
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