Unequal Freight Rate Sparked Ohio Coal Strike Debate
Senate hearings in Washington heard Ohio coal operators denounce inequitable freight rates and the UMWA refusal to arbitrate. S. H. Robbins testified the open shop and rent-blocking injunctions harmed production, while Wheeler condemned a judge who signed the injunction as unfit for the federal bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Washington
United Mine Workers of America
Ohio
S. H. Robbins
Ohio Coasperators’ Association
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Robbins
United Mine Workers
Senator Wheeler
Senate Coal Investigating Committee
Benson Hough
U. S. District Court of Southern Ohio
Ohio Coal Operators’ Association
Man Battles Lake For Hours In Row Boat
Marblehead, March 13 A seasoned seaman Carl Barney 47 father of three children was recovering at his Kelleys Island home after a nine hour struggle against ice and exposure during a rowboat trip. He left Monday for Sandusky and returned to the island where he reached shore exhausted and near collapse. He is confined to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
U.P
Kelley's Island
Carl Barney
Sandusky
Chauncey Swimmers Take Early Season Dip
Frankie Cunningham and Raymond Six of Chauncey swam in the Hocking river on Sunday. Report says they were the first local swimmers of the season, with no fear of the cold water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Hocking River
Frankie Cunningham
Raymond Six
Relief for Children Extends to Belmont County
Relief work under the Ohio National Guard will reach Belmont county late this week with 20 to 30 feeding stations planned. About 1,000 undernourished mining children in the county are to be fed, starting Friday, as Lt. Col. Caldwell and aides investigate conditions and miners petitions push for expansion. Contributions total 35,300 dollars. 86 kitchens already feed 5,880 children daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Ohio National Guard
Belmont
Adjt
Frank D. Henderson
Henderson
Don Caldwell
Donahey
John
Shetler
Ohio utility approves rail line abandonment Canton route
The Public Utilities Commission authorized Northern Ohio Power and Light to abandon tracks between Canton and North Canton and to discontinue all railway service from Canton to Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
O.R
Northern Ohio Power & Light Company
The
Public Utilities Commission
Canton
North
Akron
Dusty Stevers Dies From Auto Crash Injuries
Bryan G Dusty Stevers 27 died in Marietta hospital at 3 30 p m after injuries from a Sunday morning crash between Parkersburg and Marietta He formerly lived in Athens and worked for F L Preston Buick and served in World War I He leaves two children and a widow. Funeral services will be held at 2 p m Wednesday at the Burnett residence with burial in West Union Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan G
Dusty” Stevers
Parkersburg
Marietta
Athens
Dowler
Herb Stevers
C. O. Burnett
Garnet B. Stevers
Stevens
F. L. Preston,company
Buick Company
Elks Lodge
K. T. Crossen Post
American Legion
Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity
Betty Carolyn
Jack
Garnet B. Stevens
Herb Stevens
John Collins
Claude Stevers
Geneva
N. Y
C. C. Burnett
North High Street
E. T. Post
Weat Union Street
Burnett
Storome
British pilot Hinchliffe may fly west to Ireland in record attempt
Captain Walter Hinchliffe left Cranwell Airdrome in a Stinson monoplane loaded for a 3000 mile flight with a male passenger. Officials believed he aimed west toward North America or Ireland with no confirmed destination and no communication since leaving England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.P
Walter Hinchliffe
Atlantic
North America
Hinchliffe
Cranwell Airdrome
England
Stinson
Mizzenhead
Ireland
Eng
Walter ‘Hinchliffe
Cranwell
Sinclair
Croydon Airdrome
Cranwell Field
Smith Clue in Northampton Kidnapping Case Emerges
In Northampton Massachusetts police arrest mill worker Michael Buinikas who demanded fifty thousand dollars from Frances St John Smith's parents. He allegedly hinted at a clue to the missing Smith College freshman's whereabouts but denied knowledge when seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Mass
Michael Buinikas
Frances St. John Smith
Smith College
Buinikas
Governor Will Study Affairs At Ohio Pen
Governor Donahey orders an early conference with Warden P. E. Thomas and Welfare Director John E. Harper to address the Ohio penitentiary guard problem. A planned reorganization aims to add shifts, improve uniforms, shorten hours, and possibly raise guard pay and appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Pen
Columbus
Donahey
Ohio Penitentiary
P. E. Thomas
Penitentiary and Welfare
John E. Harper
Plane Sold For India Flight, Not Atlantic Crossing
Detroit March 13 Captain Walter Hinchiliffe bought a Stinson-Detroiter under the understanding it would be used on a flight to India and not across the Atlantic. The Stinson official said after Paul Redfern’s South American flight failure the company halted selling planes for long water crossings. He added Hinchiliffe can use the plane as he wishes.
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Detroit
Mich
U.P
Walter Hinchiliffe
America
England
India
Atlantic Ocean
Stinson Aircraft Corporation
United Press Today
Paul Redfern
South America
Hinchliffe
Mellon Reveals Bond Transfer In Teapot Dome Testimony
Washington March 13 U S Secretary of Treasury Andrew W Mellon testified as the first witness before the Teapot Dome committee detailing Will Hays attempt to have him accept over 50000 in Liberty Bonds linked to Harry Sinclair. Mellon described receiving a package of papers and bonds and sending them to Hays in New York by Parker Gilbert after keeping no bond number records.
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Washington
U.s.secretary of Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
Teapot Dome Committee
Will Hays
Republican National Committee
Harry Sinclair
Mellon
Pittsburgh
New York
Will. Hayes
Hays
Hayes
Indiana
Parker Gilbert
Army plane possible to airlift food to snowbound Detour
An army transport plane may be ordered from Mt. Clemens to carry food to 600 residents of Detour Michigan, snowbound for over two weeks with scarce eggs meat butter and sugar. Postmaster in Sault Ste. Marie said authorities are seeking War Department authorization for dispatch. Detour lies on St. Marys River about 60 miles from Sault. snowdrifts reach 15 feet and isolation blocks fishing and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault, Ste. Marie
Mich
Selfridge Field
Mt. Clemens
De«tour
W. N. Snell
Sault Ste. Marie
Harry S New
Washington
War Department
St. Mary's River
Here
Darlington Attacks Hoover At Willis Gathering
Cleveland March 18 Charles L Darlington former Ohio American Legion commander and Willis bureau member accused Herbert Hoover of being an internationalist in a speech. He praised Senator Willis Nan for America first stances while criticizing Hoover for evasiveness on public questions and immigration policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.R
Herbert Hoover
Charles L. Darlington
Xenia
Willis
Ohio American Legion
Darlington
Hoover
Borah
Dartington
Willis Shok Nan
America
United States
League of Nations
Senate
Santos landslide swamps city amid heavy rains
A new landslide in Santos Brazil worsens as floods halt traffic and isolate Mont Serrat wreckage workers. The Red Cross received $10 000 from the American relief agency to aid Brazilian victims. Police probe the death of a 5 month old found under a tub in a gully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santos
Brazil
Mont Serrat
Washington
The
Red Cross Today
State Department
Brazilian Red Cross
Battle Creek
Sheriff reports 20 bodies seen near New Hall and Saugus
Captain William Bright leading deputy sheriffs reported sighting 20 bodies at the site near New Hall and Saugus, saying they could be recovered once the water receded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hall
Calif
U.P
William Bright
Saugus
Lindbergh leaves Curtiss Field for unknown destination
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh departed Curtiss Field in a Ryan five passenger brougham monoplane at 12 30 p m today. He was accompanied by his attorney Henry Breckenridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtiss Field
L. IL
Charles A. Lind‘bergh
Henry Breckenridge
Captain Allen Questions Hoover Affiliation In Athens Battle
Captain Josiah B. Allen writes Judge Joseph M. Wood asking which party Herbert Hoover truly belongs to as the Hoover debate continues. Allen cites Congressional records and past political roles to challenge Hoover’s declared loyalties and party alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Allen
Judge Wood
Commerce
Herbert Hoover
Josiahb. Allen
Joseph M. Wood
Athens
Frank B. Willis
Common Pleas Court
Allen
Ohio
Hold Suspect In Columbus Bank Robbery
Cleveland police arrest Edgar F. Nolan alias Heyser, 31, in connection with a $30,000 robbery at the Columbus Savings and Loan on March 6. He is held for arrival of Columbus police. four other suspects remain sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.2
Columbus
Edgar F. Nolan
Heyser
Columbus Savings S Loan Company
Uberty
Coupon Enclosed with Six Cents from City Sake
Fragmentary note describes enclosing six cents in a city context for a coupon. Mentions can and booklets of information, keepers, and a desire to realize a perfect set. Text is garbled but centers on mailing a small payment with a coupon.
Santa Clara River Flood Aftermath Crashes Towns
Flood wave from the Santa Clara river valley devastates Newhall Saugus Fillmore and surrounding towns. A three story house is toppled and many homes crushed as waters surge through the basin. Officials warn of continued danger as rescue workers race to reach stranded residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Valley
Newall
Cal
Southern Pacific
Santa Clara’ S Basin
Fillmore
Paula
Ventura
California
Santa Clara
Los Angeles
Calif
San Fernando
St. Francis
Newhall
Newshall
Saugus
Castaic
Piru
Greensoaks
Camilo
Oberg
Filmore
Vanuilo
United
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Coolidge
Congress
Telis
Seaman
Kelley’s Island
Dusty Stevers
Mystery Flight
Bulletin
London Express
Elsie Mackay
Lord Incape
Miss Mackay
Smith
Bonds
Secretary Hoover
Lindy
Wilson
Georgia
Reed
Missouri
British League
Great Britain
Liberal Party
President Wilson
Mr. Wilson
South
Michigan
Henry Ford
J. B. Allen
San Francisco
Sante
Red Cr
Bulletosa
Los
Les Bureaus of Power
Parsons
Angeles
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