Capone Sentenced to Leavenworth for Tax Evasion
Capone leaves Chicago for Leavenworth to serve about seven and a half years plus a year in jail and a $50 000 fine for defrauding government taxes. He protests his guilt calling it a bum rap and claiming he did good, while the government closes the Capone Syndicate case with certiorari denied.
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Warngster
Charles Evans Hughes
U. S. Supreme Court
Capone Syndicate
Capone
U. S
Cook County
Leavenworth
Florida
Supreme Court
Young Edison Wins Independent Patent Rights
West Orange New Jersey May 3 Theodore M Edison youngest son of the inventor has been granted exclusive patent rights for a device that eliminates vibration in machinery. It is his first independent patent though he previously aided by his father. Edison engineers say the device can be attached to machines from phonographs to large dynamites with vibration ceasing.
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West Orange
N. J
U.P
Theodore M. Edison
Edison
Edison Experimental Laboratories
Theodore Edison
Edison Company
Former Resident Elizabeth Betz Rickey Dies at 55
Elizabeth Betz Rickey 55 wife of Dr L D Rickey of West Broad Street Columbus died at home Sunday May 1 after months of heart trouble. Born and raised in Zaleski she was class of 1898 at the local high school. Survives include husband brother William Betz Chillicothe, parents Lewis and Mrs Betz and another Thomas Betz preceded in death. Funeral from the Potter home Wednesday 2 p.m. burial Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Zaleski
Elizabeth Betz Rickey
L. D. Rickey
West Broad Street
Columbus
Rickey
William Betz
Chillicothe
Lewis Betz
Thomas Betz
John Potter
Oak Grove Cemetery
Ohio University President to address Rotary Kiwanis Chamber
Dr E B Bryan president of Ohio University will speak at a combined noon meeting at Hotel Berry Wednesday. The Rotary Kiwanis clubs have postponed their usual sessions to join the Chamber of Commerce for the weekly gathering.
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E. B. Bryan
Ohio University
Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Berry
Service Clubs
Wheat arrives in Athens for Red Cross distribution
Two carloads of government donated wheat reach Beasley Milling Company in Athens. Wheat will be tempered and milled to produce about 4 896 sacks of flour for needy families, with distribution planned Thursday. Mill overwork planned. township distribution order pending. no applications at Miss French’s office.
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Athens
Athens County
Red Cross
Chicago
Beasley Milling Company
Miss Pearl French
Beazley's
Miss French
Wear Your Rubbers and Political Chatter At White House
Today Arthur Brisbane notes Hoover and Roosevelt enjoyed a cordial White House dinner with twenty two governors. He jokes about rubbers and political rivalry while recalling Dodgson’s 100th anniversary and the original Little Alice Mrs Hargreaves.
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Alice
Hoover
Roosevelt
White House
Sally Wertheim
Wertheim
Smith
Athens County Men on Trial for Mine Robbery
Four Athens County men Canter Rutter Johnson and Taylor are on trial in Common Pleas Court for highway robbery tied to the March 3 assault at the Thompson Mine Radcliff Vinton County. Constable Herbert Pierce was attacked and disarmed. A possible new development follows the April 19 death of James Gregory, whose family questions scarlet fever as the cause, suggesting lingering effects from the assault. Official investigation is expected.
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McArthur
Athens County
Canter
Rutter
Johnson and Taylor
Thompson
Radcliff
Vinton County
Common Pleas Court
Herbert Pierce
James Gregory
Gregory
Tea event supports child welfare in Athens churches
A large attendance gathered for an afternoon tea sponsored by Athens church societies and guilds to aid child welfare. The program continues tonight at the Presbyterian Church from 7 to 9, featuring a silver offering and dental, medical, surgical, and optical work for needy children, plus music from city church talent.
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Athens
Presbyterian Church
Athens police issue six traffic tag notices
Six tags were issued yesterday by Athens police for violation of traffic ordinances. Two out of town owners were excused. Remaining violators include F. A. Lavelle W. D. Hines Stephen Bycofski and Dale Hawkins. Violators are fined one dollar by Mayor Robert Wood.
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Athens
F. A. Lavelle
W. D. Hines
Stephen Bycofski
Dale Hawkins
Robert §. Wood
To Name Winner of First Daily Award
The first group of daily prize winners will be announced tomorrow in the Messenger. Prizes awarded daily run until May 18 with daily winners eligible for nine national prizes. Further details are on Page 3.
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First Daily
Tomorrow's Messenger
District Bar Meet Plans In Athens June Eleventh
Athens County Bar Association discusses a district gathering in Athens on June 11 at Hotel Berry. Eight counties Washington Morgan Meigs Hocking Ross Jackson Gallia and Vinton to attend with luncheon afternoon session and banquet. L G Worstell and John J Woolley lead arrangements. J L H Henney and Paul Vail attend as Ohio State Bar officials.
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Athens
Athens County Bar Association
Hotel Berry
Athens County Association
Washington
Morgan
Meigs
Hocking
Ross
Jackson
Gallia
Vinton
L. G. Worstell
John J. Woolley
J. L. H. Henney
Paul Vail
Ohio State Bar Association
Pulitzer Prize Awards Made
New York May 3. The Pulitzer drama prize goes to Of Thee I Sing a satirical musical comedy about American politics. Pearl S Buck wins best novel for The Good Earth set in China. Indianapolis News earns public service for waste reduction drive. Duranty and Ross receive correspondence prizes. John T McCutcheon wins cartoon award.
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New York
U.P
Pearl S. Buck
China
Indianapolis News
Walter Duranty
Moscow
New York Times
Charles G. Ross
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
John T. McCutcheon
The
Chicago Tribune
Bids Open May 20 for U S Route 40 Paving Project
Sealed proposals will be received for the National Highway paving east of Zanesville. Two contracts cover grading drainage and brick or concrete paving on section S from Zanesville to Sonora road a distance of 4 599 miles. Brick cost 200 658 40 dollars concrete 183 555 53. Completion by November 1.
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Zanesville
C. W. Merrell
Corporation
Washington Township
Sonora Road
Perry Township
Dems in California edge to nominate by Garner aid
Beverly Hills Calif May 3 Tomorrow is primary day in California Republicans appear set. Democrats in Orange County may choose a nominee. The note argues Garner can win California and Texas if aligned with Smith loyal delegates.
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Calif
California
Orangejuiceville
al Smith
Roosevelt
Garner
Texas
Smith
McAdoo
Madison Square Garden
Champ Clark
Baltimore
Jack
Engineer Says Mines Run by Jungle Law
Cincinnati May 3 Newell G Alford Pittsburgh mining engineer told the ninth annual American Mining Congress convention that capital is being given to coal consumers at more than 20 million dollars yearly, harming investors. He warned that bankruptcies may rise but some mines survive by the law of the jungle as the bituminous east of the Mississippi fights losses and production weakens stronger companies.
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Cincinnati
U.P
Newell G. Alford
Pittsburgh
American Mining Congress
Mississippi
Send Troops Home After Guard Withdrawal at Harrison County Mine
Columbus May 8 Adjutant General Frank J. Henderson ordered 74 more National Guard troops to leave the Harrison County strike area bringing the total in the field to about 179. Resumption of work at the Walnut Grove mine of the Walford Coal Company was announced under troop protection with 35 non union men returning to work Monday. The mine had been closed since March 31.
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Columbus
U.R
National Guard
Harrison County
Frank J. Henderson
Walnut Grove
Walford Coal Company
Henderson
Roosevelt Loyalty Declined in Rhode Island Convention
Rhode Island voters will send Alfred E. Smith to the Democratic National Convention with ten pledged votes after a state party meeting. A Quinn resolution to instruct the delegation for Roosevelt failed 175 to 28.
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Providence
U.P
Alfred EF. Smith
Rhode Island
P. H. Quinn
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Oil theft ring exposed in East Texas grand jury probe
In Longview Texas on May 3, grand jurors hear 213 felony charges against 18 men for stealing crude oil from five Gladewater wells. Operators used secret lines to move oil by rail to distant refiners, with 136 000 barrels moved since 1931 and total theft over 1 000 000 barrels. Arrests of 25 to 40 more expected.
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Longview
Tex
L.P
East Texas
Taylor
Rairoad Meu
National
Tax Diversion Gets Approval
Ohio State Relief Commission gave tentative approval to divert gasoline and motor license tax revenues for relief in East Palestine Lancaster and New Philadelphia with amounts 36000 5000 and 13061 respectively. Elyria diversion was rejected for lack of required public notice and hearing while Columbus requested final approval to divert 100000 to relief channels.
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Columbus
U.P
State Relief Commission
Ohio
East Palestine
Lancaster
New Philadelphia
Elyria
City of
Post-War Adjustment: Mining Faces New Problems After Armistice
Editor notes Thomspon analyzes postwar mining shifts in Glouster. He discusses overdeveloped industry, union membership strains, and the need to reduce dirty coal loads as peace returns. The piece signals continuation on page 10.
Stimson seeks open door China pact at Geneva
Secretary of State Stimson returns from Geneva convinced Europe will back the open door policy and treaty sanctity in the Far East. Despite disarmament setbacks, observers see two forces pushing toward some disarmament while French opposition blocks a broader League role. Public demand for results remains strong at home.
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Washington
U.P
Stimson
Europe
America
China
Far East
Geneva
France Io
League of Nations
Oversupply of farm hands noted in 1932 report
Columbus May 7 The Ohio Farm Bureau reports the April 1 farm hand supply was about twice the demand. Wages with board ranged from 13.57 to 31.18 dollars per month. Farm employment index fell two percent in March after a temporary halt in February. Wholesale commodity prices declined slightly led by farm products.
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Columbus
H. Jy Curry
Ohio Farm Bureau Research Department
Ohio
Mills Scored By Author of Soldier Bonus
Representative Patman charged the treasury secretary and others opposing the 2 billion soldier bonus bill with giving poor advice. He proposed financing the bonus via bonds to federal reserve banks in exchange for notes, arguing the opposition’s currency concerns lack merit.
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Washington
U.P
Patman
Texas
House
Ways and Means Committee
Health Council Elects Officers and Filles Vacancies in Athens County
The Athens County Health Council met in the City Building with fourteen members present. W. L. Hines Chauncey mayor was elected president and C F Wolfe New Marshfield was chosen secretary. George Rose Glouster was reelected to the council term through 1932 and A N Ward filled a vacancy after Walter Whitlaten’s death. Dr J M Higgins the county health commissioner gave his annual report and health inspector duties were discussed.
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Athens County
W. L. Hines
Chauncey
C. EF. Wolfe
New Marshfield
Atty
George Rose
Glouster
A. N. Ward
Walter Whitlaten
York Township
J. M. Higgins
Hopeful trio sail for Lindbergh baby meet
Norfolk men John Hughes Curtis Edwin B Bruce and Lieut George L Richard sailed the yacht Maroon for a third sea cruise hoping to encounter kidnapers of Charles A Lindbergh Jr. They expect a small boat if weather allows and have waited two months for delivery of the baby with steadfast hopes.
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Norfolk
U.P
John Hughes Curtis
Edwin B. Bruce
George L. Richard
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Cat Reverses Roles Chases Red Squirrel Near Messenger Building
An Athens cat tired of hiding from barking dogs chased a red squirrel up a tree beside The Messenger building. The squirrel posed from a high trunk while onlookers photographed the odd pursuit as the tabby loomed over its quarry.
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Athens
Messenger
Murder Charge Brought in Clarke Death in Florida
Captain W. N. Lancaster, manager of Jessie Keith Miller, is arrested on murder charges in the death of young writer Haden Clarke. Notes found with the body were forged and Lancaster admitted writing them to shield himself and Keith Miller. He denies killing Clarke.
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Ting
Miami
Fila
U.P
Haden Clarke
Jessie Keith-Miller
W. N. Lancaster
Keith Miller
Clarke
Lancaster
Woman Flies
Police protection fades in Proctorville again
May 3 Proctorville Ohio reports a second lapse in law enforcement as town marshal Floyd Dillon and constable Harry Leffingwell were injured when their car crashed over a 25 foot embankment. Both will be home several days. Dillon had been appointed after the former marshal and deputy were arrested on Prohibition law violations.
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Floyd Dillon
Harry Leffingwell
Dillon
Parkersburg and Athens men arrested on intoxication charges
W. M. Jones of Parkersburg and Mack Shaffer of Athens were arrested last night by local police on intoxication charges. They are to be arraigned before Mayor Robert S. Wood tonight for arraignment and hearing.
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W. M. Jones
Parkersburg
Mack Shaffer
Athens
Focal
Robert 5. Wood
Three Republican Governors candidates shift to large counties
In Ohio the three leading Republican gubernatorial hopefuls target big counties to decide a close primary. Cooper campaigns in Dayton. Tigalls tours Columbus. Brown stages events in Canton Mahoning. Bettman promotes a five-day week while urging tax cuts for homes farms and businesses.
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Columbus
Maryland Delegates Boost Hoover Nomination Tally
Vice President Hoover adds Maryland's 19 delegates to the total, giving him renomination momentum. Maryland Republicans favored Hoover by 19,000 votes over Joseph S. France in the pre primary voting. Governor Albert C. Ritchie was unopposed in the Democratic ballot.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Hoover
Joseph S. France
United States
Albert C. Ritchie
Mother Is Blamed In Delinquency Case In Akron
Charges of contributing to the delinquency of a six year old Akron High School girl were placed against Mrs Edna Best 42 and Miss Violet La Henry 22 both of Akron The girl elan Best was to have danced without thring at parties attended by men Mrs Best was said to have taken the girl rear when she was only one old Miss Best La Henry and several other girls were arrested when police raided a stag party here T were said by police to have the dancing in the nude FINED BY MAYOR At a hearing before Mayor S Wood Carl Clifford Athena fined for reckless driving
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Cleveland
Akron
Edna Best
Violet la Henry
Elan Best
Miss la Henry
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