Rate Is Five Dollars a Day for Miners Sparks Receivership Move
An Indiana coal operator uses receivership to obtain a court order fixing a five dollar daily wage for miners, two fifty below the Jacksonville scale. Judge Linn D. Hay says jobs are available at that price if workers accept, while Knox Consolidated Coal erects an official order poster at its mines near Bicknell. Edwin D Logsdon is named receiver after Barns E Neal filed for receivership. the order does not state a higher pay prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Jacksonville
Linn D. Hay
Superior Court
Knox Consolidated Coal Company
Bicknell
Ind
Knox Mines
Edwin D
Sidon
Logsdon
Indiana Voters Look For Hoove Watson Sweep In Primary
Indiana voters faced one of the heated campaigns in state history as they prepared to cast their primary ballots tomorrow. The race centered on Senator James E Watson and Herbert Hoover supporters for Indiana 38 Republican convention delegates, with observers predicting a close result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
James E. Watson
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Watson
Herron Goes to Trial for Sister-in-law Murder
William D. Herron faced trial in New Philadelphia on a murder charge in the disappearance and death of his sister-in-law Viola May. He initially claimed kidnapping while driving her home but later confessed to choking her and disposing of the body in the Tuscarawas river, which was later recovered by a river man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Philadelphia
William D. Herron
Viola May
Miss May
Herron
T His
Tuscarawas River
Trans-Atlantic Bremen crew approves US and Canada itinerary
The Bremen crew led by Baron Gunther Von Huenefeld Major James C Fitzmaurice and Captain Hermann Koehl approved the planned air tour of the United States and Canada. They will depart Curtissfield New York at 9 am Wednesday in the Junkers F-13 visiting Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland Milwaukee St Louis Detroit and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.R
Bremen
United States
Canada
Baron Gunther von Huenefeld
James C. Fitzmaurice
Hermann Koehl
Curtissfield
N. Y
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cleveland
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Detroit
Boston
Alleged Murderer Held in Columbus Arrest
U R Del man Haws, 18, wanted on a Findlay murder charge, was arrested at his sister’s Columbus home today and returned to Hancock County for detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.R
Delman Haws
Findlay
Mable McIntyre
Hancock County
When a Girl Loves begins in Messenger fiction
The Messenger debuts a new serial by Ruth Dewey Groves titled When a Girl Loves. A love story about everyday folks, the first chapter appears tomorrow on the full page with subsequent chapters in the usual fiction space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Ruth Dewey Groves
Messenger Fiction
Norris First Candidate to Take Stand
Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska opened the special Senate committee inquiry into campaign expenditures by testifying first. Chairman Steiner pledged an impartial investigation and denied plans to favor or attack any candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Senate Committee
Norris
Steiner
Congress
Home Burned and Family Shot by Mob in Kentucky
In Shepardsville Kentucky on May 7 a mob burned the home of Mrs Kate Browning ing at Browningtown Settlement. Mrs Browning was killed and her family wounded as they fled the blaze. Seven prominent Bullitt county men were held including Walter and Elmer Crenshaw their father Clarence John Bolton justice of the peace Frank Kindel James Harris and Frank Hodge. Authorities say the attack followed Browning information leading to the arrest of 25 moonshine still owners in Bullitt county last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepardsville
A.R
Bullitt County
Kate Browning
Browningtown Settlement
Brownings
Five Day Aim to Solve Coal Industry Problems in Cincinnati
Cincinnati May 7 five days of concentrated effort toward solution of the production management and safety problems of the bituminous coal industry will engage the manufacturers division of the American Mining Congress in its fifth annual convention here this week. A mining machinery exposition opened this morning and the business sessions of the coal men will start this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
American Mining Congress
Miners Ready to Return Amid Talks With Governor
A Athens Glouster Nelsonville delegation told Adjt. Gen. Henderson and Gov. Donahey's secretary that 80 to 90 percent of Nelsonville district miners are eager to return to work at pay below Jacksonville scale. They urged state help to protect returning mines and arrange sheriff deputies, while noting no request for troops. The group aims to resume mining and stabilize business without union politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.R
Nelsonville
Jacksonville
Adjt
Frank Henderson
J. A. Meckstroth
Donahey
Athens
Glouster
Alex Moore
L. J. Eberle
Athens, Hocking
Perry County
Eberle
Statehouse
Meckstroth
National Guard
Lindy Flies From Long Island In New Ryan Monoplane
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh departed from Curtiss Field in a new Ryan monoplane for an unspecified destination. He was joined by Lieut. Commander P. W. H. Weems who ferried with him from Washington. Both planned a prolonged absence, and loaded the craft with substantial baggage and full fuel. Weems checked charts and navigational instruments before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtiss Field
L. L
U.P
Charles A. Lindbergh
P. W. H. Weems
Lindbergh
Washington
Weems
Knapp Testifies Relatives Worked On Census Payroll
Mrs Florence E S Knapp testifies in her larceny trial that all relatives on the 1925 census payroll performed actual work and received pay. She disputes stepdaughter Clara Blanche Knapp who says she did not know her name was on the payroll. Knapp denies improper gain, says the $2875 check was used to buy a home furniture loan, and that she used the funds to settle her Syracuse store account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Florence E. S. Knapp
Clara Blanche |Knapp
Clara Blanche
Clara Blanche Knapp
Clara
Mrs. Knapp
Bedford
Mass
Miss Knapp
Goodyear Minority Stockholders Seek $16 Million Back Dividends
The fight by minority stockholders of Goodyear Tire and Rubber to force payment of 16 million dollars in back dividends on the companys old first preferred stock opened today in common pleas court in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.P
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Common Pleas Court
Sees Hope for Russia at World Peace Conference
Paul Milyukov, famed Russian statesman, in Cleveland for the world peace conference, says Russia like America may become a democracy. He argues revolutions are spontaneous and Bolshevik strategy of permanent revolution is impossible. The Soviet Union cannot cooperate while intent on overthrowing governments by revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.P
Paul Milyukof
Russia
America
Soviet Union
No Long Hair Return Tied To Long Dresses Say Barber
Columbus May 7 Ed ward A Rainey of Bartlesville Oklahoma lecturer for the Associated Master Barbers of America says long hair will not return until women again adopt the long skirt He conducts an educational campaign among barbers in Columbus ahead of the state convention in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Edward A. Rainey
Bartlesville
Olfla
Associated Master Barbers of America
Bench Warrant Issued for Bert Acosta
Waterbury Conn May 7 A bench warrant for the arrest of Bert Acosta Trans Atlantic aviator was issued by Judge Harry J Beardsley after Acosta failed for the sixth time to appear for his appeal hearing on a jail sentence for reckless flying He had gained five continuances through his attorney and had been released after a night in jail when friends posted 100 bond The bond was forfeited today Acosta who flew with Commander Richard Byrd to France last year becomes a fugitive from justice in his hometown of New York in a case believed to be the first such action against an aviator other pilots had prior warnings for flights over Yale Bowl
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Conn
Bert Acosta
Harry J. Beardsley
Acosta
Richard K. Byrd
France
Navyatuck
Clarence Chamberlain
Germany
Chamberlin
Charles A. Lesvine
Man Killed by Auto. Motorist Sought in Mt Sterling Area
London May 17 Police search had proven unavailing today for the motorist who struck and killed James Sollars 63 on the Three C highway a half mile from Mt Sterling sometime Sunday. Sollars body was found by Eugene Kimball of Mt Sterling. He had left Mt Sterling at midnight to walk three miles to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
James Sollars
Three C
Mt. Sterling
Sollar
Eugene Kimball
Mr. Sterling
Chinese factions seek united front vs Japan in Peking talks
News dispatches from Peking report representatives of several warring Chinese factions opened negotiations to form a united front against Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.R
Peking
Japan
Man Killed by Bull Near Marietta
Daniel Erb, 55, a Salem farmer, was gored to death by a bull while guiding it to a watering trough. The animal turned enraged, knocked him down, and killed him before his father could intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Daniel Erb
Salem
Here
Erb
Flood Control Compromise Reached With Coolidge Support
A White House conference today produced a compromise on the Jones Reid Mississippi river flood control bill. President Coolidge sign the measure with minor revisions after conferees agree on floodway rights. The revised bill moves to both houses for final approval before submission to the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
Congress
White House
Senate
House
Reid
House Flood Control Committee
Parents Offer 5000 Reward for Missing Son in Pontiac
In Pontiac Michigan on May 7 1930 Harry Monson and wife appeal for 5000 to aid in finding their four year old son Norman missing for over a week They suspect kidnapping and have enlisted police farmers and private detectives in a city wide search The couple would incur lifelong debt if the child is returned unharmed with no ransom noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Mich
Harry Monson
Norman
Ohblo
Youth Near Death After Kroger Roof Break-In
Charles Kramer 17 lay near death in Cleveland after a Kroger store night watchman fired on three youths on the roof when they did not halt. Cigarettes stolen from a nearby establishment were found on the roof, officers reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
O.R
Charles Kramer
Kroger Company
Kramer
Kroger
Woman Nominated to U.S. Customs Court
A Senate judiciary subcommittee was appointed to consider Genevieve Cline of Cleveland Ohio for the United States customs court. She would be the first woman nominated to the customs bench. The subcommittee members are Senators Walsh Montana Gillett Massachusetts and King Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Genevieve Cline
Cleveland
Ohio
United States Customs Court
Customs Bench
Walsh
Montana
Gillett
Mass
King
Utah
Cracks Develop at Greenville Table Rock Dam Threatening Flood
In Greenville South Carolina May 1 engineers report three cracks in the Table Rock dam with fear it may give way releasing millions of gallons. An elaborate warning signal system is ready for residents as Red Cross plans relief and deputies guard the area while rainfall raises rivers feeding into the reservoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
8. C
Table Rock
Red Cross
Veir
Saluda
Crown
Outdoor advertising keynote at NAD convention
In Cleveland the opening session of the National Advertisers annual convention featured a keynote on outdoor advertising as a selling factor. N Holliday of the Oral Advertising Co and Guy C Smith of Libby M Libby Chicago spoke on fitting outdoor advertising to the selling job and developments in the medium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Guy C. Smith
Liby
M & Libby
Chicago
Athens Messenger offers booklet on frame houses
The Athens Messenger introduces a reader booklet on frame houses. It promises practical planning ideas and cost details with floor and exterior views, urging readers to send six cents for return postage to obtain the booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Athens Messenger
Bureau
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Messenger
Civic Association
Virginia
Mary Wise Boxley
Roanoke
Shenandoah
Winchester
Gov
Harry E. Byrd
Byrd
Richard &. Byrd
Ford
Samuel Ford
Henry Ford
Lindy
Long Island
Florence Knapp
Barber
Acost
Carl Wiseman
Maple Street
Louise Nagle
Wiseman
W. R. Nagle
Franklin Avenue
Bolling Field
Col
Major Fitzmaurice
Baron von Huenefeld
Capt
Koeht
Monson
Norman Monson
Shriners
Imperial Council
Miami
Fili
Arabia Patrol
Houston
Tex
Imperial
Frank C. Jones
Ovotentata
Dam
Quto
Frederic Pierpacee
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!