Chinese mobilize as Japan seizes rail line war fears rise
Chinese reserves hold in readiness to send to China as Tokyo announces seizure of the Tsingtao Tsinan railway. Chiangs forces clash near Tsinan and Taian as thousands of nationalists attack Japanese troops. Military observers warn of a de facto war with measures already in motion.
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China
Pekin
Japan
Tsingtao-Tsinan
Shauntung
Peking
U.R
Chiang Kai Shek
Chinese Nationalists Claim Abating Hostilities at Tsinan
Report from Shanghai on May 8 says British and American consuls mediated a pause between Japanese troops and Chinese nationalists at Tsinan. Chinese forces reportedly pulled back from the Tsiwan area amid unconfirmed reports of a Japanese ultimatum to General Chiang Kai Shek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
U.P
Tsiwan
Chiang Kai Shek
Taian
Nichi Nichi
Tsinan
Asahi Shimbun
Tsing Tao
Shanghai
Ford sees continued prosperity for United States
Henry Ford predicted continued prosperity in the United States after returning on the Majestic from abroad. He said the business outlook is good and there is no factor in sight to disturb its future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
United States
Henry Ford
Majestic
Ford
Athens to End Begging House to House Officials Order Arrests
On Captain R Benton of the Salvation Army recommendation the Athens City Council voted unanimously to stop begging from house to house and business houses. Mayor Moore will enforce the old vagrancy law with fines up to 50 dollars and possible jail or workhouse sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Benton
Salvation Army
Athens
Moore
Benton
Council
Captain Benton
Hughes
Road Petitions Approved By Athens County Board
County commissioners approved three road projects in an all day session at the courthouse. Grants include three miles from Potter road to Baker Brown road in Lee township with $1,200 pledged. Rome township proceeds from a 2 mill levy will aid three roads with county support. Trimble township gains a two mile link between Glouster and Murray City. Delegations from Waterloo, Five Points area, Carthage, Troy and more urged county aid as road surveys continue for the annual program. Reacted by John Grosvenor reporting.
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Board of
Athens County Commissioners
Potter Road
Baker-Brown Road
Lee Township
Rome Township
Trimble Township
Board of Commissioners
Glouster
Murray City
Waterloo
Lee
Mineral
Carthage
Rome
Dover
Troy
Alexander
Ames
John Grosvenor
Seven Bandits Rob Bank in Angola Indiana Heist
Seven well dressed bandits robbed First National Bank in Angola Indiana of 15000 dollars. They woke bank president E F Croxton at his home before parading him to the bank. After a five hour wait for a time lock they forced cashier D B Goodale to open the lock and fled east.
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Angola
Ind
U.R
First National Bank
E. F. Croxton
D. B. Goodale
Goodale
Friedman waives removal in conspiracy case
Sam Friedman, 27, of Cleveland, waived removal proceedings when arraigned before Federal Commissioner Martin J. Monahan. He posted $1,000 bond for his appearance at Steubenville on a conspiracy charge.
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Cleveland
O.R
Sam Friedman
Martin J. Monahen
Steubenville
Man Convicted of Robbery Sentenced in Night Court
Howard Cole, 25, began a 25 year term in the state penitentiary after indictment and trial for the March 8 store robbery of A Krakoff in Columbus. He fled April 25 during pleading, then was captured after a Chillicothe chase with gunfire.
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Howard Cole
State Penitentiary
Columbus
R— Howard Cole
Chillicothe
Cole
A. Krakoff
Clark Graves
Tieup of Three Power Groups Underway in Ohio
Allied Power and Light will consolidate Northern Ohio Power Pennsylvania Ohio Edison Commonwealth Power and others into a single utility with assets totaling about 500 million dollars. The move unites New York bankers Hodenpyl Hardy and Stevens and Wood with utility operators in Ohio and four midwestern states to serve hundreds of communities.
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Cleveland, May
WUPR
Great Power
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Allied Power and Light Company
New York
Northern Ohio Power Company
Pennsylvania Ohio Edison Company
Northern Ohio Company
Commonwealth Power Corporation
Hodenpyl, Hardy and Company
Stevens and Wood, Inc
Jury Deliberates in Knapp Larceny Case in Albany
A 12 member jury in Albany began deliberations at 12 51 p m on whether Florence E S Knapp former New York secretary of state betrayed her trust in a larceny case. The judge excluded the defendants status as a woman from consideration.
Indiana Primary Drives Heavy City Voter Turnout
Indianapolis reports suggest a heavy vote in Indiana cities during the May 8 primary. Rural areas show lighter farm participation, a sign that Herbert Hoover supporters claim strength for rival James I Watson in rural districts.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Herbert Hoover
James I. Watson
Hoover
Boys Killed at Crossing Near Worthington
Two high school students were killed when their automobile was struck by a Big Four passenger train at a grade crossing near Worthington suburb outside Columbus on May 8. The accident occurred in the afternoon. authorities investigated the crash and identified the victims.
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Columbus
Worthington
Suburb
Wanderers from Florida Aim for Detroit via Route No 7
A small touring family from Florida halted in Pomeroy on a Saturday night. Errol Watson his wife and six children travelled on foot with two young kids in a wheeled box and scarce belongings. They stayed at the East Main street hotel overnight then continued toward Marietta Route No 7 toward Detroit expected later this week.
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Pomeroy
Errol Watson
Florida
Detroit
Mich
East Main Street
Marietta
Partial List of Teachers Is Submitted
Athens board of education approved a partial list of teaching appointees submitted by Superintendent John Patterson at a City building meeting. The board discussed Patterson’s successor after his resignation last month and interviewed eight Ohio men and one from Indiana with three more from Ohio to be interviewed Friday. The district plans tuition fees for non residents: $100 for high school and $65 for elementary. Maintenance work at Central and high school renovations progress, and the Athens National Bank depository bond was accepted. The census job was awarded to Violet Thomas. The board approved roof marking for aviator navigation.
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Athens
Patterson
Athens National Bank
Violet Thomas
Heavy Primary Vote Reported in Indiana
Indiana reports a heavy primary turnout as polls close with officials predicting over half a million votes cast. Enthusiasm surges across the state in what is described as a significant election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
U.R
Indiana
Coolidge Disturbed Over Tax Proposals
President Coolidge reportedly fears that Congress may pass all proposed expenditures, endangering tax cuts and likely requiring new levies. He is troubled by the scale and number of spending measures before Congress and their total amounts.
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Washington
U.P
Coolidge
Congress
Fears for Breaking Of Dam Are Abated
Fears that the Greenville city water works dam at Table Rock cove would give way abated as rain ceased. Weather predicted to be fair, bringing relief to thousands in the South Saluda Valley who had fled their homes when the dam began crumbling. Red Cross relief was provided yesterday.
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Greenville
8. C
U.P
Greenville City
Table Rock Cove
South Saluda Valley
Red Cross
Daugherty Speaks On Wednesday At Shawnee Rally
Oral Daugherty addressed about 300 miners in Shawnee predicting vindication as he plans to attend a Wednesday Athens meeting to air views on the strike and the organization’s tactics. He warned that officers may force a pay cut and urged continued valley meetings to present his case. J E Swyers Murray City and Elmer Allen Rendville also spoke urging district action and a convention to discuss Daugherty’s removal.
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Shawnee
Oral Daugherty
Athens
Daugherty
Jacksonville
Hocking
J. E. Swyers
Murray City
Elmer Allen
Rendville
Swyers
Allen
Begg Files Petition for Republican Governor Nomination
Congressmen James T. Begg of Sandusky officially files his nominating petition today with Ohio Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown. Charles B. Congwer of Columbus, acting for Hoke Donithen of Marion, manages the campaign. Six Sandusky friends signed the petition: Albert C. Close George A. Schwer Robert N. Breckenbridge W. J. O'Brien Sidney Frohman and Mrs. Cora Renner.
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Columbus
U.P
James T. Begg
Sandusky
Clarence J. Brown
Charles 8. Congwer
Hoke Donithen
Marion
Begg
Albert C. Close
George A. Schwer
Robert N. Breckenbridge
W. J. O'Brien
Sidney Frohman
Cora Renner
Bridge dynamited halting traffic between Dillonvale and Alliance
A New York Central bridge at Pineyfork mine was dynamited today causing traffic stoppage between Dillonvale and Alliance. County officials blame striking coal miners and sympathizers for the blasts, noting three area bridges have been destroyed in three weeks as construction crews rushed to the scene.
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Dillonvale, May
O.R
New York Central
Pineyfork Mine
Dillonvale
Alliance
House Adopts Jones-Reid Flood Control Conference Report
The House approved the conference report on the Jones-Reid flood control bill as approved by President Coolidge and sent it to the Senate for action. Brief discussion touched several amendments.
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Washington
U.P
House
Coolidge
Senate
Miners Prepare for Largest Mass Meeting at Fair Grounds
Preparations were under way to host what officials expect to be the largest crowd at a mass meeting of the United Mine Workers of America in this city. Speakers include Phil Murray and Ohio district leaders. amplifiers and traffic plans were arranged to accommodate miners and friends from the Hocking valley and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
Phil Murray
Miners’ Organization
Ohio
Hocking
Fair Grounds
Hocking Valley
Miners’ Union
Peace Society Hopes to End War Through International Morality
In Cleveland on May 8 the American Peace Society resumes sessions as a fact finding body. Delegates, diplomats, statesmen, and educators seek an international morality to restrain recurring wars. Groups form as they pursue a world peace movement and a possible peace covenant to be drafted by Friday during the centennial celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.2
American Peace Society
Rum Runner Chased by Coast Guard Entangled in Net
A coast guard border patrol boat pursuing a rum runner off Toledo plowed into a fishing net in outer Toledo harbor. The speed boat, at 55 miles an hour, escaped while the cutter became stuck, its crew laughing. A Toledo tug later towed in the damaged craft.
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Cleveland
U.R
Coast Guard
Border Patrol
Toledo
C. W. Pollock
Outer Harbor
Ritchie Expects No Democratic Nomination
Governor Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland said he does not expect to win the Democratic presidential nomination and would do nothing to seek it. He noted he would be delighted if it came his way, but he has no campaign fund and expects few funds. The remark came during a ten minute hearing in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Ritchie
Peace Sessions Draft World Peace Program
Delegates of the American Peace Society centennial reconverted today to draft a program for worldwide peace. Meetings split into five of six branches aim to produce a covenant for international justice and goodwill. Diplomats from France Britain Germany and Norway urged lasting peace at a public hall gathering. The commissions meet through Thursday and the final draft will be broadcast Friday.
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Cleveland
American Peace Society
Society
Brophy Resigns From Miners Save-the-Union Group
John Brophy of Pittsburgh resigns as leader of the Save-the-Union left wing of the United Mine Workers. Officials say the faction caused most Ohio coal field disorder and seventeen unions were expelled for sympathetic action. The group argues contracts require union-wide work consent.
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Steubenville
U.P
Ohio
John Brophy
Pittsburgh
Brophy
United Mine Workers
Trainmen Convene National Convention in Cleveland
The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen holds its national convention in Cleveland with delegates from 980 of 981 lodges in the United States and Canada beginning May sessions.
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Cleveland
U.P
of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
United States
Canada
Widow wins second round of tax suit in Cincinnati
Alice G. Kales widow of a Detroit manufacturer won the second round of her suit against the government for recovery of 2 627 309.05 with interest through a U S court of appeals decision. The case covers excess tax payments on 525 Ford shares sold in 2019 at 12500 each. She paid tax on a valuation of 9489 34 per share, later dropped to 2634 per share, and sought recovery after contesting the assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
May
U.R
Alice G. Kales
Detroit
U. S. Court of Appeals
Ford
Tana
Sait
Businessmen Seek Ways to Help Miner Workers
A delegation of business and professional men from the Hocking Valley met Governor Donahey in Columbus to seek state protection for miners eager to return to work. They stressed the need for a clear state stance and praised Sheriff Williams for handling local security, noting miners want to resume work to support families and avoid further hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
D Nahey
Alex Moore
Athens, Hocking
Perry County
Civic Association
Moore
Ohio
Donahey
Willams
Athens County
Columbus
Consu
Hockling Valley
United States
Ohio students vie for eight Adelbert College scholarships
High school students from nine Ohio counties compete Saturday at Western Reserve University for eight $250 scholarships in Adelbert College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.P
Ohio
Western Reserve University
Adelbert College
How and Why Six In Facts and Figures and Trations
A brief note about a forthcoming booklet from the Information Bureau. It claims to answer aviation questions related to the industry, its history, development, and potential future, mentioning towns with airports and related siting issues.
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W. Information Bureau
Cpment
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David Watkins
G. W. Sav
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Peace Society
Harry Wilson Sharpe
United Press
Miners’ Group
Save-the-Union
Busines
Three County Society
Aim
Columbia
Athens Messenger
Predaric Jashington
Ieaston
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