Hoover urges limit on federal cure for abuses
Houston May 11 Secretary Herbert Hoover told the Associated Advertising club that Americans should stop relying on Washington to fix all ills. He warned that federal control tends to restrain liberty and suggests decentralizing to state and local governments to curb growth of federal power. He praised advertising's role in lifting living standards and the spread of information.
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Houston
Tex
Secretary of Commerce
Herbert Hoover
Washington
Hoover
Associated Advertising Club of the World
Bridegroom Dies in Toledo Car Crash
May 11 report from Toledo says Frank Meeman was killed almost instantly when the auto he rode in crashed into a Broadway car. Three others were seriously injured as driver Kriffith swung in front of a car driven by H. P. Berdan, a Toledo wealth holder. The wreck demolished the machine and most occupants were unconscious after rescue.
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Toledo
Frank Meeman
Kriffith
H. P. Berdan
Battleships Patrol Coasts Against Sharks
Spanish battleships dispatched to patrol coasts and shoot sharks that threaten sardine schools and salmon off Alaska. Column questions if war effort could instead fund planetary health, noting concerns about human laziness from easy climates.
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Spain
Alaska
Earth
Pacific Islands
Mother’s Day clash sets Church agog at Ohio prison policy
Columbus reports tension over Mother's Day services at the Ohio State Penitentiary. Warden F. P. E. Thomas defended the program led by Alasdin Shrine against Samuel Boggs of Philadelphia who denounced it as vaudeville style. Thomas accused Boggs of wanting to control the program and questioned beliefs about Christian teaching and Bible distribution to inmates.
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Columbus
Ohio State Penitentiary
FP. E. Thomas
Samuel
Boggs
Philadelphia
Eastern Pennsylvania State Penitentiary
Pen
Alasdin Shrine
Thomas
Beccause
Boges
State Hospital Gardens a model for Athens County
At Athens State Hospital grounds a truck garden orchard and vineyard supply food for 1350 patients with annual value over 50000. Last year 55588.83 value. farm 8911.12 and dairy plus meat 37620.79. Orchard and truck garden worth 2063.75 and 6621388 respectively. Orchard foreman James Larrick oversees 3000 trees with eight patient assistants.
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Leroy Pope
Athens State Hospital
J. H. Berry
Athens County
Doctor Berry
James Larrick
Larrick
Orcherd
Rome
Jail Break Plot Foiled by Sheriff and Deputies
County officers thwarted a jail escape plot involving 29 inmates at the West Washington street hotel area. Saw marks on jail window casings and a trust agreement led Sheriff McKinley and Deputy Cady to round up prisoners, uncover four saws, and thwart an 2 am Sunday attempt with a disguise and Ford car arrival. Everett Koon then surrendered two more saws.
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West Washington Street
McKinley
Jacob Cady
Cady
Everett Koon
Nelsonville
Heavy Monday court falls on eight drunks in Helwig's court
Eight reported drunks faced Magistrate P W Helwig in a routine Monday session. Charges ranged from intoxication to assault and battery filed by a son in law. Several defendants posted bonds as trials were deferred or awaiting arraignment.
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P. W. Helwig
O. C. Hammon
Modoc
Marshall McNutt
Hammon
Mariner
Seibers
John McMennamy
John Kane
Jacksonville
Kenneth Legougellou
Coolville
Roy Chalfant
Davies
Tick Rouse
Coffey Hotel
Athens
P. H. McKinle
Davies and
Charles Eisenberg
W. F. West
Riley Tippie
John Heavener
Sugar Creek
Record Rainfall in Tiltonville Sets Yearly High
Heavy 24 hour rainfall in Tiltonville Ohio reached one and six tenths inches ending at 6 a.m. This marks the heaviest rainfall of the year, surpassing last June 28 when 2.74 inches were recorded.
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Tiltonville
Ielly
Ohio forester urges 500000 acres forest expansion in state plan
State forester Edmun Secrest proposed enlarging Ohio forestry to acquire 500000 acres idle land for reforestation to meet future needs. He cited current holdings and argued tax relief and public private cooperation would boost timber production to about one billion board feet annually.
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Columbus
Ohio
Edmun@g Secrest
Becrest
Europe
Progr
Uusual
Secrest
State Tax Department
Mothers Day candy sales break records in Athens
Sales for Mothers' Day candy in Athens reached record heights with one pharmacy selling out of 306 special boxes and many stores reporting large totals beyond usual. Other shops matched the surge as celebrations continued.
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Athens
Unknown Pilot Injured In Knoxville Plane Crash
An unconscious, unidentified aviator was rushed to a Knoxville hospital after his aircraft crashed during a local flight near Knoxville. The incident occurred early this morning and the injured pilot remains unnamed.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Standard Bearers Hold Meeting in The Plains
The Standard Bearers will meet at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs John Shafer in The Plains.
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Plains
Mra
John Shafer
Henderson Cotton Charged in Dayton Murder
Henderson Cotton, a 35 year old Black man, is jailed on a murder charge in Dayton. He admitted shooting Charles Champion, a 21 year old Black man, who entered Cotton’s rooming house while Cotton played guitar. Cotton fired once and Champion fell. Cotton continued playing as police arrived.
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Dayton
Henderson Cotton
Charles Champion
Cotton
Champion
Berlin Mobilizes Police for Hindenburg Entry
May 11 Berlin police deployed about ten thousand officers to prevent communist demonstrations during the entry of President elect Paul von Hindenburg. Patrols included motorcycle units, boats, guard dogs, and aero planes with radio gear and field headquarters across the city.
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Berlin
Paul von
Hinden
Ndt
Alice
Edina Poison Murder Trial Looms in Weekend Duel
In Medina county Mrs Martha Wise faces a high profile murder trial over arsenic poisoning linked to the death of Mrs Hase and injuries to two relatives. Prosecutors and defense await verdicts as authorities press for insanity or confession to seal the case.
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Ndina
Medina County
Martha Wise
Hase
Fred Gienke
Wise
Dayton Police Probe After Mother Abandons Child
Dayton authorities sought Mrs. Coucher, 22, of Danville after a baby was left with a taxi driver on Father’s Day. The driver delivered the child per a note from the mother who then disappeared, investigators said.
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Dayin
Dayton
Mra
Coucher
Danville
Frather
Scouts Read Tonight at First Methodist Church
Due to recent wet conditions a heavy rise in the Hocks River, Scouts of Troop will meet this evening at First Methodist Church for their reading session.
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Church Beca
Hocks River
Suniday
Only two plead guilty before judge Worstell this morning
Two defendants pleaded guilty at the May term arraignment in Common Pleas court as eighteen appeared to answer true bills from the grand jury. Clarence Roegge was fined 150 dollars for carrying concealed weapons. Grandt Rodgers pleaded guilty but was未 sentenced. Other defendants faced various charges with dates and bonds set.
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Common Pleas
Clarence Roegge
Nelsonville
Roegge
Grandt Rodgers
Fred Zinn
Matheny
Ellen Parfit
George Brown
Carthage Township
Everett Koon
James Brandeberry
Norman Jenkins
Earl Ray Miller
Tom McCutcheon
Emmett Bruce
Lorenzo D. Radcliff
Glenroy Jenkins
W. M. Cotenhaver
J. F E. Johnson
Discovery hoped for as steamer Norman wreck yields bodies
Major Donald H. Connolly of the United States engineers said the Norman lying sixteen miles from Memphis would likely be jarred loose by late today, freeing the dead trapped inside the hull. The vessel lies at the river bottom with a cargo of victims.
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Memphis
Ena
Donald H. Connolly
United States Engineers
Norman
Mississippi
Fire traps mother and child as building burns in Columbus
Dense smoke traps Mrs. H. Kuker and her 3-year-old son on the third floor of a Front and West Broad streets building. Firemen rescue them as flames cause an estimated loss over 20000 dollars.
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Columbus
Weather Outlook Mixed With Showers Early Week
A forecast warns fishing is better on Thursday or Friday due to cooler showery conditions. The week then warms with fair skies, as Athens is expected to reach around 62 degrees. Temperatures average 72 high and 61 low.
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Athens
West Virginia coal operators seek new injunction against UMWA leaders
In Wheeling on May 11, operators from West Virginia and Pittsburgh Coal Co filed a federal bill of complaint seeking a fresh injunction to curb union actions. The move targets International President John L. Lewis and other leaders including Phillip Murray and Van A. Bittner, plus regional officials, arguing the injunction should bar all union activities and supersede the current order permitting peaceful persuasion.
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Wheeling
W. Va
United Mine Worker
Hitchman Coal Co
John Mitchell
Head
West Virginia-Pittsburgh Coal Co
International
John L. Lewis
Phillip Murray
van A. Bittner
Lee Hall
Ohio
William Roy
G. W Savage
Frank Ledvinka
John Zonquie
W. 3. Roberts
Joseph Angelo
Crabbe Replies to Donahey in Logan Gas Case
Attorney General Crabbe refuses to intervene for smaller municipalities in the Logan Gas company dispute before the state utilities commission. He notes the AG's role as legal adviser to the commission and cannot adopt an adversarial stance. He recalls directing inquiry into Ohio Bell Telephone rate increase while urging Governor Donahey to understand the act's provisions.
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Columbus
Crabbe
Donahey
Logan Gas Company
State Utilities Commission
The
Utilities Commission
France Says Debt Talks With Washington Delayed
Paris May 11 French officials said balanced budget needed before discussing American debts with Washington. They denied notes or requests through Ambassador Herrick or Emile Daeschner. Finance officials indicated Paris will provide funds via tobacco taxes and other measures, but no immediate settlement.
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Paris
France
Washington
Ister
Finance
Califaux
Foreign Office
Benied Aren Ledge
Ambassador Herrick
Emile Daeschner
Anbassador Herrick
America
Cafiaax
Darrow In Shepherd Case Aims to Attack State
Chicago May 11 The drive to free William P. from murder charges in the McClintock case hinges on discrediting state witnesses Clarence Darrow will lead the defense strategy and advise but not appear as an expert. He plans to call Dr. George E. Fosberg who has testified about poisons and death dealing agents.
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Chicago
William PD
William Nelson McClintock
Ward
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
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M. van Hull
Basel
Belgium
Hindenberg
Edina
T’al
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Clarence Rogge
Flay Channell
Wilbert Carleton
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