Congress Plans May 13 Adjournment and Farm Relief Pull
Congressional leaders aim to adjourn May 13 after a smooth session tackling Flood control Muscle Shoals radio and merchant marine. The farm relief bill McNary Haugen is set for debate next with Boulder Dam tax reduction and railroad consolidation to follow. Politics will resume as unfinished business after the farm bill with possible delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Boulder Dam
Agriculture Department
House
House Agriculture Committee
Muscle Shoals
Forced To Work
Washington reports that one in eleven married women in the United States is employed out of necessity. Miss Mary Anderson of the Labor Department says 98 percent of about 2 million married employed women work to supply food shelter and clothing for their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Mary Anderson
Women’s Bureau
The
Labor Department
Miss Anderson
Federal calls and death threats shadow Chicago primary
Reports claim federal forces may intervene to secure the April 10 primary in Chicago amid death threats and political tensions. Palmer Anderson allegedly sought permission to appoint 600 deputy marshals. officials deny federal role, citing primaries as a state matter, though a recent Supreme Court view links primaries to elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.S
Palmer Anderson
U. S
U.S. Atty
Supreme Court
Flood problem centers on Army Engineer Jadwin
Major General Edgar Jadwin, Army Engineer chief, becomes the pivotal figure in the Mississippi flood control debate as the Jones bill moves to the House. Republicans and flood legislation supporters seek Jadwin's discretion and authority under the bill, shaping the outcome of the stalled measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Edgar Jadwin
Army
House
Mississippi
Senate
Greemenet
Jadwin
Army Engineers
Prince Wins Seaforth Highlanders Race After Nineteenth Spill
In Aldershot England March 29 the Prince of Wales fell for the nineteenth time during the Seaforth Highlanders point-to-point race but recovered to win the event by a quarter mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Aldershot
Eng
U.P
Prince of Wales
Seaforth Highlanders
Mrs. Roach Enjoys Ohio Trip Representing Athens
Mrs. Clarence Roach expresses delight at a five day Washington trip sponsored by the Ohio Federated Clubs. She travels from Athens as southeastern district representative with Mrs. Depew Head, state committee chair, Mrs. Dr. Pierce federation president, three winning youths and their mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Roach
John Finsterwald
Athens
Operators In Illinois Sever Relations With United Mine Workers
The Illinois Coal Operators association, the state's largest group of coal mine operators, cuts ties with the United Mine Workers over wage reductions. The move aims to test adherence to Jacksonville agreements as a temporary pact nears expiration, leaving individual operators free to bargain with the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
United Mine Workers
Chicago
Illinois Coal Operators Association
Jacksonville
Women Caught After Rope Breaks At Reformatory
Two inmates Beulah Fowler and Virginia Hall attempted escape by an improvised rope at the Marysville reform school. The rope broke, dropping Hall about 20 feet, breaking an ankle, while Fowler was captured. Fowler, 22, from Columbus, was committed October 18, 1927, and Hall, alias Mrs. Lucille Garvey, from Cleveland, was committed February 2, 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marysville
U.P
Beulah Fowler
Columbus
Virginia Hall
Lucille Garvey
Cleveland
Hall
White Ribbon backs Turner foe in Ohio race
The Anti-Saloon League will back the Democratic governor candidate if Attorney General Edward C. Turner of Columbus gets the Republican nomination. Dr. E. J. Moore of the organization called Turner in and out wet and predicted GOP defeat if nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Anti-Saloon League
Edward C. Turner
E. J. Moore
Moore
Republians
Maple Syrup Growers Plan Protest Meeting in Chardon
In Chardon Geauga and Portage county sugar growers announce a protest mass meeting Saturday to oppose wholesalers. They accuse buyers of belittling the maple syrup industry and fixing prices and intend to discuss taking the product from wholesale hands and keeping retailing to producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chardon
U.R
Geauga
Portage
Gun for Killing Rats Received Here
A calcium finite gun for use in destroying rats has been received by County Extension Agent T. H. Johnson for use by Athens county farmers. The device can operate where poisons or traps fail and its gas penetrates all burrow sections. Mr Johnson explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Johnson
Athens County
Mr. Johnson
Power Company Denies Coal Mine Takeover
GLOUSTER March 29 Officials of the Ohio Power company deny rumors they plan to take over and operate Sunday Creek Coal company mine No 9 near Readville. They state no interest in entering the coal business in this field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
The
Ohio Power Company
Sunday Creek
Readvilles
Oil Conspiracy Said Hatched Before 1920
Senator Arthur Robinson charged in the Senate that a conspiracy to control U.S. oil reserves formed in the Wilson era. He alleged former Secretary of Navy Daniels sought authority to remove naval reserve oil and leased 56 Ely Hills wells. Lane allegedly proposed private leasing to oil interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arthur Robinson
Indiana
Senate
Robinson
Navy Daniels
Ely Hills
Interior Lane
Walsh
Montana
Teapot Dome
la Vollette
Standard Oil Company
Coolidge Nominates Radio Commissioner
President Coolidge sent to the Senate the nomination of Tra E. Robinson of West Virginia for the Federal Radio Commission. Robinson is on a special assignment in the Department of Justice and formerly served on the West Virginia Supreme Court before resigning in 1916 to run for governor. He handled the Cape Cod canal legal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Coolidge
Senate
Federal Radio Commission
Tra E. Robinson
West Virginia
Robinson
Department of Justice
West Virginia Supreme Court
Cape Cod Canal
Women Demand Fair Share in Government Roles
Miss Jessie Dell of the U S civil service commission argues that women deserve a due share in administering government functions citing 357 qualified and 99 appointed women from 604 postmaster exams in the presidential appointment class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Jessie Dell
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Dell
Poultry Specialist to Speak in Athens
Poultry care and management topics will be presented by R E B Cray of Ohio State University at a meeting for poultry raisers in the Chamber of Commerce room on April 10. Diseased birds will not be examined, but owners may send their chickens to the Ohio State University veterinary clinic for free service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E B. Cray
Ohio State University
Chamber of Commerce
T. H. Johnson
Columbiana Police Chief Not Guilty in Murder Case
Chief H L Blake of Columbiana Alabama was found not guilty of murder in the Louise Monteabaro death after a bullet wound following her arrest. In court Mabel Monteabaro sister stabbed Blake in the neck while pending Blake's condition. Mrs Monteabaro remains held on assault with intent to murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Blake
Columbiana
Ala
Louise Monteabaro
Mabel Monteabaro
Fred
Wealthy men voice opinions on Ford coal wage issue
The Interstate Commerce Committee plans to record views of five rich industrialists on coal policy. Senators discussed Ford wage practices amid calls to subpoena Henry Ford, with Chairman Watson open to Ford's appearance if a trip fits his plans, as talks hint at a possible coal industry commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Interstate Commerce Committee
Henry Ford
Charles Schwab
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
R. B. Mellon
Couzens
Wagner
New York
Yord
Percy Tetlow
United Mine Workers
Ford
West Virginia
Watson
Coal Commission
Senate
Weather Report: Uniform Temperatures Across 24 Hours
The last 24 hours showed unusually uniform temperatures from Wednesday noon to today. Readings at two hour intervals ranged with lows in the mid thirties and highs near forty, indicating a stable air mass and light variation through the period.
Extension of Scenic Route No. 7 Along Ohio River
POMEROY March 29. The extension of Scenic Route No. 7 to provide an optional link to Mari etta is under consideration and near approval. The plan would run along the river and offer Belpre and eastward traffic access to the Ravenswood bridge and Charleston, saving miles over the Parkersburg route. The Ohio highway department filed the application with Major E. D. Ardery seeking to reroute away from Dam No. 18 government property. the historic road is linked to Blennerhassett Aaron Burr and George Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Pomeroy
Marietta
Ravenswood
Chester
Coolville
Belpre
Ravenswood Bridge
Charleston
Parkersburg
Harman Blennerhassett
America
E. D. Ardery
United States
Huntington
Ohio State Department of Highways and Public Works
Ohio State Department
Dam No. 18
Blennerhassett
Aaron Burr
George Washington
Air ionizing devices touted to save crowded rooms
New York March 29 Air is becoming precious in crowded spaces and ozone conservation leads the city to install ionizing boxes. At the New York Stock Exchange a 10 000 volt unit treats air in ventilation ducts to remove impurities. J P Morgan and National City Bank have installed similar devices as firms seek better air quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.R
New York Stock Exchange
Ozone
J. P. Morgan & Company
The
National City Bank
Veteran L C Johnson Visits Gallipolis After 64 Years
L C Johnson, 82, formerly of Coolville, traveled to Pomeroy and Gallipolis for the first time in 64 years. As an 18 year old Civil War recruit in the Thirteenth West Virginia Infantry under General Crook, he was wounded in the Kanawha valley and treated at the Gallipolis military hospital where the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics now stands. He found few memories to recall during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
L. C. Johnson
Gallipolis
Coolville
Johnson
General Crook
Thirteenth
West Virginia Infantry
Kanawha
Ohio Hospital
Coroner Hints New Evidence May Reduce Murder Charge
New Philadelphia March 29 A coroner said new findings may limit William D. Herron from first degree murder in the death of his sister in law Viola May After examining the body coroner J Floyd Lewis indicated the death may stem from fright not strangulation and could lead to a second degree manslaughter charge, with findings kept temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Philadelphia
U.P
William D. Herron
Viola
Herron
Tuscarawas River
J. Floyd Lewis
Jerusalem Church Cemetery
Lewis
Traders Get Respite on NYSE Floor in Slow Session
Weary traders gained a temporary respite on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange today as the ticker tape ran only 14 minutes behind. The slowdown provided a brief calm amid the day’s trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Lindbergh Flies From Lexington toward Detroit
In Lexington Kentucky on March 29 Col Charles A. Lindbergh departed at 11 21 a m for likely Detroit arriving the day before and continuing his transcontinental air journey with his usual reserve and secrecy.
To Serve a Term In Cleveland Jail Would Be Disgrace
Editor of Messenger in Cleveland reports on seven failed bond votes to rebuild the 1866 jail. He tours the facility with local ministers and condemns serving a term there as a disgrace. He calls for outside subscriptions from Akron, Hamilton, Columbus, Cincinnati, Oberlin and Detroit to fund the rebuild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Akron
Hamilton
Columbus
Cincinnati
Oberlin
Detroit
Borah
Draper Murder Trial Opens In Athens Court
Thadders Draper charged with second degree murder in the shooting of Mrs. Bill Cooper at Buchtel on December 10 faces trial in the Athens County Common Pleas Court. The jury was sworn and witnesses begin testimony after a visit to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thadders. Draper
Buchtel
Bill Cooper
Athens County
Homer D. Higgins
Frank A. Kinney
F. L. Gorham
BE. L. Keirns
John Cartwright
Hobart Reeder
Edward Burk
Bruce Donaldson
Press Frost
P. G. Chapman
L. W. Roberts
Ray Morrison
Defense Council
Petit
Draper
Lick-Run
Airplane Motor at Alliance Plant Turns Over
Alliance, March 29. The first motor of the Alliance Airplane Motor Corporation a locally financed 250000 dollar company has turned over Captain Frederick Giles former British ace spun the propeller If the motor passes government tests starting Monday production of commerce aircraft will begin at the factory here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
U.P
Alliance Airplane Motor Corporation
Frederick Giles
Commerce
Hello Happiness Plays to Good House in Zanesville
The Ohio university men's musical comedy Hello Happiness drew a good crowd at the Weller theater in Zanesville last night. Dancer Jimmie Entin, sidelined by an eye infection in the previous show, was hospitalized again this morning with a recurrence of the poisoning and will remain at the university hospital for two weeks under Dr. Blaine R. Goldsberry’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Weller Theater
Zanesville
Jimmie Entin
University Hospital
Entin
Blaine R. Goldsberry
Body Identified in Box Car Death at Martins Ferry
The body of 65 year old Jack Lynch a railroad section hand was found in a box car in Martins Ferry. Police initially suspected murder but concluded excessive intoxication likely caused the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martins Ferry
Jack Lynch
Abductor Identified in Toledo Kidnapping Case
A 14 year old girl who said she was kidnapped and held in a city outskirts shanty identified one of her alleged abductors today. The case centers on a kidnapping in Toledo. The period report notes the identification occurred on March 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
U.R
Athens Merchants Exposition draws 1500 guests opening night
The Athens Merchants Exposition opened in the Men's gymnasium amid dancing and a fashion show. Over 1,500 attendees enjoyed free samples at booths. upcoming nights promise larger crowds as Kiwanis supporters plan a 6:30 gathering before marching to the gym. Proceeds will fund underprivileged children programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seat Club
Dr. Zenner Pany
Stivus Style Shop
Preston Company
Hotel Berry
Athens Highwa
Athens Kiwanis Club
Bandit Shot During Bank Robbery Near Monroe
Lonnie Gan, 25, of Hamilton, died after being shot by bank cashier Aw Smith during a failed robbery at the National Bank near Monroe. Morgan, another man, was killed by Smith as he threatened with a pistol. Police seek two accomplices who fled in a waiting car. Gan had moved to the area from Los Angeles two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Monroe
Lonnie Gan
Morgan
Aw Smith
Los Angeles
Akron teen struck by power car near home
An 18 year old Ettinger in Akron was struck by a traction car operated by Ohio Power and Light near his home on March 29. The report notes the incident occurred in the vicinity and the youth was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ettinger
Ohio Power & Lig. Company
Lindbergh Flies from Lunken to St Louis
Charles A. Lindbergh took off from Lunken airport at noon heading for St Louis. The notable aviator departed Cincinnati and planned a return flight later that day.
Booklet Promotes Baby Care from The Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger offers a booklet on infant care. The pamphlet covers prenatal care and infant health guidance, distributed through a Bureau of Public Information with a coupon offer for access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congress
Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Commission
Fess
Interstate Commerce Commission
Columbia
H. H. Beuscher
Marilyn Elizabeth
Trip
Uprising
Wilson
Daniels IS Named
Kiwanians
Messenger
Bandit
Formation Bureau
Freer Meera
Danashington
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!