Tragic Big Four Train Crash Kills Several Near Columbus
A Big Four passenger train struck an automobile at a North Columbus crossing killing seven or eight and injuring at least 11. The wreck sent cars overturning and left two children and Mrs Hemminger dead. Officials cite automobile driver negligence and clear crossing visibility as factors.
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Columbus
Eland
Cleveland
Earl Wilson
Mary Catherine Johnson
Andrew Green
Dorothy Coppock
Greenfield
Ohio
Ween
Green
Troy
Siebert
Cincinnati
Nelson
Rowdeinham
Robert Henderson
Chattiooge
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Wheeler
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F. H. Hiles
J. E. Covingah
Fort Ontario
Oswego
N. Y
WD. Tewis
Boston
Vinita Quackenbush
Schenecy
Misa Mary A. O’hara
Racuse
Guilt Admitted in Federal Prohibition Conspiracy Case
Concluding arguments in the Lake County conspiracy case against 62 defendants were heard in federal court in Indianapolis. Prosecution and defense clashed over evidence of a conspiracy to violate the Volstead Act as charged in the indictments.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Lake County
Teuse
Chargin
Fire Claims Two Young Children In Rose Hill Mine Village
A blaze gutted three houses at Rose Hill, Altoona’s mining village, killing two children. George Ridneck, 4, and his sister, 2, perished as smoke and flames engulfed their homes early today. Authorities investigation continues into origin and spread of the blaze.
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Altoona
George Ridneck
Rosei
Rote Dies in Anesville Rotary Leader Succumbs
Prominent Rotarian and central Union Telephone chief Brehmer, 42, of Anesville dies at Bethesda Hospital after a minor operation, blood poisoning cited as the cause. Public and Rotary circles mourn the sudden loss as services and arrangements are awaited.
Archbishop Cipack Imprisoned by Soviet, No Execution Ordered
A report from Moscow in March notes Archbishop Cipack of Toman Catholic late was sentenced to years in prison by the Soviet authorities. Earlier assurances claimed he would not be executed.
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Tosscow
Mar
Archiop Cipack
Toman Catholic
Oial
Harding party prepares to move north from Florida
St Augustine report says the Harding party leaves St Augustine tomorrow night and will travel in easy stages toward home. President Harding, after a vacation, plans church in Augusta Georgia on Easter Sunday with Mrs Harding. Fred Stark says southern farm credit discussions occurred during a long talk with the president.
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Harding
St. Augustine
Augusta
Child Burned In Newark Fire Tragedy
Rosalie Suder, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Suder, suffered severe burns when her clothes ignited from an open grate at their Newark home. The mother sustained serious burns while trying to save her child. The child is in the city hospital. The remark about youth reflects a local note from March 30.
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Newark
Rosalie Suder
Floyd Suder
Very Cold Sunday Forecast Across East of Mississippi
The United States Weather Bureau predicts unseasonably cold weather for Sunday across states east of the Mississippi, excluding Florida. Despite the chill, conditions are expected to be generally fair with clear skies and dry air.
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Washington
United States Weather Bureau
Mississippi River
Florida
Believe in Local Project supports Athens hospital
Mr and Mrs W J Schmidt of Cleveland sent 25 to Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens as a donation for its charitable work. They spent six months in Athens while Mr Schmidt supervised the Athens National Bank building project and became interested in the hospital.
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Sheltering Arms
Athens
Athens County
W. J. Schmidt
Cleveland
Schmidt
Athens National Bank
Schmidts
Life In River Claims Boatman In 1957 Tragedy
Warren Baker of Coolville Ohio died after leaping from the packet Senator Cordell to reach his small boat Leona. The Leona was lashed to the Cordell during unloading and Baker drowned as spectators watched. He leaves a wife and four children, the youngest under a week old.
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Coolville
Warren Baker
Hockingport
Senator Cordell
Baker
Aril Baker
Nelson Baker
Athens
Leona
Cordell
Idle Anthracite Mines Halt as Easter Holiday Observed
Pottsville Pa March 30 Unusually complete cessation of antracite mining in celebration of Good Friday leaves 40 000 miners idle and the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company shops closed. Many mines may not resume until Tuesday due to Easter Monday and eight hour day holiday.
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Pottsville, Pa
Hubiday
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Tron Company
Women undergraduates vote on name for College for Women
Seven hundred undergraduates at the College for Women Western Reserve University in Cleveland vote on a new name. The college, long known as the school without a mate, will choose from candidates who have aided the school personally or financially.
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Cleveland
College For Women
Western Reserve University
Knotty Issue Over Shipping Board Vessels
Secretary Hughes seeks Justice Dept guidance on U S jurisdiction over ships sold to foreigners and whether treaties or policy allow US to confiscate vessels if they are diverted to rum running after transfer. Canada protests shipping board clauses restricting illegal liquor transport to American shores.
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Washington
Mar
Department of Justice
Secretary of State
Hughes
Shipping Board
United States
State Department
Woman Mortally Wounds Contractor Then Commits Suicide
Miss Tena Adgier, 26, daughter of an exporter, shot Frederick W. Burnham, a wealthy contractor, in his Grand Central terminal office after learning of his marriage. Burnham died in hospital soon after. Police say friends knew of the affair and that Burnham feared for his life.
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New York
Mar
Two Are Killed At Crossing In Marion City
In Marion Ohio two people died when struck by an Erle freight train at the unguarded Bennett street crossing while driving. Edna Larrar Hart 25 recently divorced was killed and Theodore V Bauerfind 39 commander of Bird McGinnis Post American Legion died en route to the hospital.
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Marion
Mar
Erle
Bennett Street
Edna Larrar Hart
Theodore V. Bauerfind
Bird-McGinnis Post
American Legion
Bauerfind
Widespread Waste Alleged in Veterans Bureau Dental Care
Senate inquiry into the United States veterans bureau reveals alleged irregularities and wild extravagance in hospital funds. Payments for dental treatment of former soldiers exceed millions, with contracts billed for work not done and lavish charges for superficial services amid equipment purchases later deemed unfit for use.
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Washington
Mar
United States Veterans’ Bureau
International News Service
John F. O'Ryan
New York
Senate
General O'Ryan
Bureau
General O Ryan
Veterans
Leaps to Death From High Bridge
An unidentified woman about 24 years old jumped from the Mocky River bridge in Cleveland Ohio today and fell 100 feet to the rocky shore. Two pedestrians who witnessed the act tried unsuccessfully to reach her as she climbed the railing before leaping.
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Cleveland
Mocky River
Yearly Meet on Monday Evening
The annual meeting of the Ath ens Presbyterian church and congregation will be held Monday evening, April 2. Each person is asked to bring something for the picnic supper at six o'clock. The business session will follow with officers to be elected and reports on department work. Plans for the coming year will be discussed.
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Athens Presbyterian Church
Lenine’s Condition Untouched By 24 Hours of Silence
Moscow reports Nicholai Lenine remains in his previous condition with no progress toward recovery in the last day. The bulletin notes his status is unchanged as world observers reflect on the role of peacemakers alongside wartime fighters.
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Moscow
Nicholai Lenine
Soviet Leader Near Death Sparks Dictatorship Plan
Helsinki March 20. The Soviet legation was confidentially advised by Moscow that Nikolai Lenin is near death and that a military dictatorship headed by Minister Trotsky would be proclaimed when he dies. Lenin's paralysis is said to be spreading from his right side.
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Helsingvors
Finland
Moscow
Nicolai Lenine
Trotzky
Lennie
Fire destroys Toledo plant. 400 workers idle
Four hundred men are without employment after a blaze gutted the United States Malleable Tron Co. plant in Toledo. Fire started when a motor blew in the foundry, spreading through the building and injuring no one. Seven nearby homes were destroyed as workers rushed in to remove explosive acetylene tanks amid danger.
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Toledo
Mar
United States
Fire at Madison Square Wet Wash Laundry injures firefighters
A massive blaze near Belle Vue hospital in New York City injured twelve firemen and eight others when a rear wall collapsed. Scores were rescued and all victims were hospitalized as smoke filled the building and nurses aided frightened patients.
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New York
Madison Square
Bellevue Hospital
Taplin Rice-Clerkin stove plant destroyed by fire
Akron March 2 0 All that remains of the Taplin Rice Clerkin Co stove and furnace foundry is twisted steel as a fire last night destroyed the plant. The steel brick and glass structure burned in 45 minutes and the plant in North Akron was one of the largest in the district. It is said to be fully insured and will be rebuilt at once. Public auction sales planned by local merchants start April 2 to promote better business. Any item may be offered through the retailers auctioneer without a service charge.
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Akron
Taplin = Rice - Clerkin Co
New North Akron
Peril Hangs Over World After Games
London dispatch from March 30 reports Very Rev. J. B C Weldon bishop of Durham warns of three great perils. He cites moral laxity materialism and selfish luxury, cruelty in sports, rising divorces, and an anti Christ spirit especially in Russia under Bolshevik rule. He laments attacks on Christianity and calls for Christian restoration to preserve civilization. He warns of moslem intolerance and Near East horrors if restraint fails.
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F. A. Wray
London
Durham
Europe
S’riday
Russia
Smyrna
Near East
Council backs Conrad in probe of county city fiscal practices
In Defiance on March 30 the city council voted unanimously to support Councilman Red G. Conrad and his investigation into alleged lax practices by county and city officials. The focus includes handling of liquor fines and tax collection.
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Red G. Conrad
Worth While Prize Offered By Ohio Churches
Harvey Firestone of Akron, president of the Ohio Council of Churches, offers a four year university scholarship with all expenses paid as the prize in the fourth annual national good roads essay contest. The $4,600 award goes to a high school student whose seven hundred word essay addresses the influences of highway transportation on the religious life of their community.
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Columbus
Harvey 5. Firestone
Akron
Ohio Councl of Churches
Mussolini Faces Liberal Criticism Over Discipline Ideals
Rome dispatch reports liberal papers criticizing Premier Mussolini for his political stance on discipline and authority. They say the article reflects a shift toward a stricter regime, appealing to the middle class Vascisti influence, while Fascist leadership argues discipline above all and governance from above rather than popular consent.
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Fascimo
Yankees Lead Them As Dayton Sets Aerial Pace
Dayton Ohio March 80 4 United States Army Air Service announces this year to chase every world aviation record. The move follows pilots eclipsing M Sadi Lecoh by averaging about 240 miles per hour over a one kilometer course during yesterday’s speed tests.
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Dayton
United States Army Air Service
M. Sadi Lecoh
Steubenville Woman Ends Life After Nervous Breakdown
In Steubenville Ohio Marety Harden wife of Prank Harden shot herself at home yesterday after a nervous breakdown. Harden, employed at a local bank, is said to bear responsibility in the act as a wave of personal crisis reports sweeps Jefferson County. Coroner Bell has investigated multiple cases, including Mrs Alice Gilmore, amid the crisis.
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Harden
Jefferson County
Bell
Alice Gilmore
Governor Donahey urges utility board resignations in Ohio
March Governor Donahey writes to George T. Poor and Frank B. Maudar urging removal of two of six year term state utilities commission members to permit a new slate aligned with his policies. He notes terms cannot be removed without cause and that Poor and Maullar are not due to expire.
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O. March
Donahey
George T. Poor
Chnati
Frank B. Maudar
Cloothe
State Utilities Commission
Tha
Bers
Utilities Commission
Poor
Maullar
Dona
Gove Donahey
Chg Marshall
Membe
Commission
William A. Stopkins
Cineinga
Senate
Shas
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