Tariff fight nears end as votes loom in Congress
Washington March 19 A U P report says the Senate nears the end of the tariff battle with Congress likely to pass a large bill. Debates center on Schedule K sugar duties and farm debentures, with critics citing Payne Aldrich era lessons. Predictions hinge on House Senate conference decisions and executive adjustments amid shifting coalitions.
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Orker
Fire destroys five planes at Wright Field
Dayton report says a fire caused by spontaneous combustion destroyed five airplanes at Wright Field. Two mechanics were burned, one possibly fatally, in the incident on March 19.
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Dayton
Love Poems booklet offered by The Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger offers readers a 48 page Love Poems booklet featuring famous lines and fragments. The ad invites readers to purchase with a coupon and claims the collection is a valuable library addition.
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Athens Messenger
Pope Conducts Mass Marking Crusade Against Soviet Godless Movement
Pope Pius XI led a solemn mass in St. Peter's Basilica signaling church opposition to Soviet Russia's godless campaign. The expiation and atonement service drew thousands from across Italy and saw invitations issued to all Rome cardinals.
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U.P
Pius XI
Russia
Italy
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St. Peter’s Basilica
Indian women go on trial for murder tied to witchcraft
In Buffalo on March 19 two Seneca women, Lila Jimerson and Nancy Bowen, face murder charges in the death of Mrs. Clothilde Marchand, wife of wax artist Henri Marchand. Jimerson is alleged to have used Seneca superstition to influence a killing. Marchand is jailed as a material witness. Jury selection begins as the court crowds form outside.
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Lila Jimerson
Clothilde Marchand
Henri Marchand
Brett Thorn
Nancy Bowen
Jimerson
Miss Jimerson
Marchand
Mrs. Bowen
Thorn
John Knibbe
Doheny Bribery Trial Seen Ready for Jury Tomorrow
Washington March 19 The Edward J. Doheny bribery case linked to naval offenses is likely to be sent to a jury tomorrow after seven trial days. The fast pace reduced earlier two week expectations to a single week.
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Edward JL. Doheny
Naval Oifenses
Children Die in Fire in Brendtstadt Ky
Eva Turner aged three and her infant brother Everett died in a house fire in Brendtstadt Kentucky. The children were trapped inside the home while their mother was away. The blaze destroyed the dwelling.
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U.R
Eva Turner
Everett
Interesting things on the Pacific Coast headline
A Los Angeles report highlights archaic trees from Christ’s era, the vast ocean and water power, then notes civil activity as certain gentlemen are found sleeping it off on the northbound route from the Mexican boundary.
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Calif
Pacific Coast
Christ
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Government Representative Halts Wobbling Car Incident
A government representative stepped in to stop a car that was wobbling, preventing potential danger. No injuries reported, location details not provided. The official intervened promptly, ensuring safety at the scene.
Slow Daughter To Regain Wife Slow Daughter To Regain Wife
John Francisco 49 was bound over to the Franklin County Grand Jury on a murder charge of his 19 year old daughter Evelyn Frances Edgington in Columbus. He says the killing aimed to aid reconciliation with his estranged wife in Dayton. The daughter was found slain in her apartment weeks ago. Francisco collapsed at the grave of his daughter and was returned to jail.
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Columbus
Evelyn Frances Edgington
Franklin County Grand Jury
Dayton
Francisco
Italy Refuses Parity Withdrawal at Washington Conference
London dispatch reports Italy will not concede its demand for parity with France at the Washington Conference. Briand and others allegedly accepted equality in 1922, and Italy resists retreat. Observers see two paths: a four power treaty excluding Italy or a three power pact excluding both Italy and France until a basis for agreement emerges.
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U.rp
Italy
France
Aristide Briand
Washington
Mine Workers Begin Debate on Pay and Leadership
Delegates at the United Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis hear hearings on wage resolutions and potential cuts to international officers' salaries. A report on wages is anticipated as the main business winds down. efforts to oust John L. Lewis and other executives failed, with confidence measures approved. An insurgent Illinois miners message awaits further action after a letter ordering appearance before March 25.
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Ind
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Scdle
John L. Lewis
Illinois
Executive Board
Trip to Hawaii Postponed by Detective in Union Station
William Waddele, 19, escaped from Hamilton jail on January 13 with three others. Detective Ryder pursued him and halted the squad headed for Hawaii at Union Station, postponing the trip indefinitely.
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Hawaiian Islands
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Waddele
Union Station
Hawaii
Waddeley
Hamilton
Taft Believed in Prohibition Says Brother at Hearing
Horace Taft testified before the House Judiciary Committee that William Howard Taft became pro prohibition after its adoption. He read a 1928 letter from Taft noting World anti prohibition publications and urging gradual reform and persistent enforcement.
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Horace D. Taft
House Judiciary Committee
Irving Fisher
Yale
Irving
New York World
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New Haven
Nine Prisoners Held After Cleveland Restaurant Riot
March 19 Cleveland police held nine young prisoners, three girls, after a disturbance at Chapin's Restaurant. Sixteen alleged Communists stormed the eatery, smashing dishes and chairs as banners reading Fight Race Discrimination were carried. Proprietor N. T. Chapin had previously ousted several individuals for profanity.
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Cleveland
U.P
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N. T. Chapin
Four Bank Robbers Captured After Muddy Escape
Four young bandits robbed Junction City Banking Co. of 5319 at noon. Their car bogged on a rain soaked road near Crossenville. posse flats shot wounds forced surrender near a woods. Buckshot left three wounded. two Dodson brothers and Pierce captured. Bucher hit in arm and shoulder. Metzger and Henry present during robbery.
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Van Sweringen brothers silent on coast-to-coast plan
Washington March 18. Inter state Commerce Commission sources say the Van Sweringen brothers control of Missouri Pacific and its affiliates will not link rail lines east of the Mississippi to create a coast to coast system. Commissioners feared the move could disrupt plans to reassemble the nations railroads. The brothers reportedly prefer a smaller, more efficient system rather than a vast two thirds of the nation network.
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O. P
M. J. van Sweringen
Cleveland
Missouri Pacific
Mississippi
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cleveland Brothers
Allegheny Corporation
van Sweringens
Gungirl Trene Schroeder Faces Cross Examination
In New Castle Pennsylvania on March 19 the state prepared for a full day of cross examination of Trene Schroeder a 21 year old gungirl as it sought to sentence her to the electric chair.
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New Castle
U.P
Trene Schroeder
Pennsylvania
Engineer Killed as Suburban Train Hits Mail Train Wreck
CHICAGO March 19. An express locomotive exploded after striking 4000 pound concrete sewer pipe sections dragged across the track by a caterpillar tractor. Engineer Carl Kutsner was killed and about 20 suburban passengers and trainmen were injured, none seriously.
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Chicago
U.P
Chicago & Northwestern
Carl Kutsner
Four Held After Junction City Bank Robbery Recall Planned
NEW LEXINGTON March 19 The Perry County Grand Jury will be recalled within a week to review the cases of four men arrested yesterday in connection with the Junction City Banking Company holdup. Close to 7900 dollars were taken, 5319 found on the bandits and 500 at the capture site where a posse wounded three. About 1000 remains unaccounted for. Assistant Cashier Walter Metzger forced to crawl into the vault. he secured a revolver, fired with no cartridge, and wounded one man during pursuit. Metzger then captured Henry Dodson with an empty weapon after the robbers abandoned their car, and forced the captive to crawl in mud.
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Perry County Grand Jury
Junction City Banking Company
Klank
Walter Metzger
Metzger
Henry Dodson
Gasoline price war widens in Athens County
Gasoline jobbers in Athens County raised prices two cents Monday morning after five weeks of a price war with independents. FF Beasley stations still sell at 15 and 18 cents a gallon while other stations run 17 and 20 cents. The market, confined to Athens County since February 14, shows further change expected as workers report unsettled conditions.
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Athens County
FF. J. Beasley
Columbus man flies 8000 feet to view family graves near Coolville
Augustus Frame of Columbus, son of the late Dr. John A. Frame, flew from Columbus to Parkersburg to visit his aunt in Coolville. From 8000 feet he spotted the former home of his grandfather and uncles and the Frame Cemetery. He praised the new Coolville School Building and noted his own airplane trips to St. Louis, Oklahoma, and New York.
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Columbus
John A. Frame
Parkersburg
William Mitchel
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St. Louis
Oklahoma
New York
Western Kentucky Coal Rates Seen Reasonable for Midwestern Destinations
A proposed Interstate Commerce Commission report finds coal rates from Western Kentucky mines to Michigan Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota not unreasonable. It notes some disparities to Illinois destinations and Southern Illinois rates are unduly prejudicial and suggests removal. It also targets certain Louisville and Nashville coal rate combinations as unreasonable and recommends ceilings no more than 5 cents per net ton above Southern Illinois rates.
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Officers Subpoena Witnesses for Grand Jury Session
County officers are subpoenaing about 75 witnesses this week for roughly 20 cases ahead of a January Grand Jury special session. Transcripts include charges from petit larceny to first degree murder, with Prosecuting Attorney R D Williams stating the list. The jurors will review the case against Melvin Tolliver charged with first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Millfield miner Floyd Katzenbach at White Ash Mine No 68 on March 6.
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Floyd Katzenbach
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White Ash Mine No. 68
Athens High School Dance Arrangements Set for Friday Night
The Athens High School A Association plans a Friday 8 30 to 11 30 dance in the school auditorium with John Dalton's band. Proceeds fund gold footballs and basketballs for senior members. Arrangements chair Ann Evans and committee members include George Merchant, Raymond Carmichael, Paul Dalton, Arabelle Chute, Margaret Porter, Leland Hull and Mildred Wilson.
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A. L. Hughes
Ann Evans George Merchant
Raymond Carmichael
Paul Dalton
Arabelle Chute
Margaret Porter
Leland Hull
Mildred Wilson
Classified fishing time trade and gear offers
A 1925 Overland 4 coupe is sought in trade for a good-condition motorcycle. Fishing reels sell for 1.50 and bamboo rods for 10 and 15 cents. A Simmons bed with springs is offered for 12.50.
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the Messenger
Polls Show Voters Favor Repeal Over Modifying Dry Law
A United Press survey finds national prohibition debates rise with about 100 bills in Congress and 11 recent polls on prohibition sentiment under way. Voters lean toward repeal rather than modifying the dry law, though polls are inconclusive. The West shows standstill while Georgia and North Carolina push stricter enforcement and Maine eyes a wet Republican Senate candidate.
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Pathfinder Magazine
Washington
Wickersham
Hoover Law Enforcement
Comemission
United Press Survey
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Rhode Island
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Georgia
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Maine
Due Gkald B. Dewar
Man Acquitted After Auto Plunge Into Lake Erie
Cleveland report states a six by six juror panel acquitted Frank E. Andrews of assault with intent to kill after 49 minutes of deliberation. The case stemmed from a car crashing over a cliff into Lake Erie injuring Andrews and his wife while their 19 month old son Cheater died.
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Cleveland
Frank E. Andrews
Lake Erie
Andrews
Cheater
Sheriff Wil son Joins New Golf Club Amid County Changes
Time for golf in New Lexington as Sheriff Clifford Wilson may join a new club if current trends continue. The jail matron is unsure how much to cook, while prosecutor E. C. Wagner wears a broad smile. For the first time in years, Perry County Jail is empty.
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New Lexington
Clifford Wilson
E. C. Wagner
Perry County
Attorney General rules on petition signatures for candidate
Columbus March 19 Attorney General Bettman sustained a candidate right to sign and circulate his own petition for party convention. The opinion also held the candidate is qualified to take the oath regarding the validity of the petition signatures.
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Columbus
Bettman
Senate Turns To Dark Horse Of Tariff Debate
Senate debates in Washington focus on the outstanding dark horse of the tariff issue as March 19 progresses. The session centers on unresolved points and potential impact on trade policy and prices.
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Senate
Washington
Lorain Reports First Fresh Fish Hauls of the Season
Lorain on March 18 reports its fish tugs bringing in their first hauls of the year. Catch remarks say perch and pike dominated with more than 6,000 fish landed at the port.
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