Payroll Graft Disclosure Changes Congressional Travel
Congressional wives and relatives on the payroll are increasingly appearing for work following back home inquiries. Some lawmakers keep lists secret as scrutiny grows. Representative Carter’s wife remains on the payroll at $40 weekly and uses government transport for trips, illustrating how travel allowances and mess fees reduce personal travel costs.
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Albert Carter
California
Congressional
Oakland Hotel
Oakland
Calif
Mayflower
Honolulu
Guam
Philippine Islands
China
Japan
House
Carter
Congress
Washington
Waterspout Carries Cottage Along Beach
A small waterspout from Lake Erie lifted an unoccupied cottage at Old Homestead near Huron, dragged it half a mile along the beach to Chaska Park, and dropped it. The cottage owned by Robert Beck enridge of Sandusky was destroyed with minor tree damage reported.
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Sandusky
Lake Erie
Old Homestead
Huron
Chaska Park
Robert Beckenridge
Former Treas Buckley Seeks Political Comeback
Bert B. Buckley the former Ohio State Treasurer who served time in Atlanta Federal Penitentiary on liquor conspiracy charges began a political comeback. He was nominated as one of four Montgomery County Republicans for state representative and placed third on the party slate.
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Dayton
U.P
Bert B. Buckley
Ohio
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Buckley
Montgomery County
May 13 Horoscope Forecast by Genieveve Kemble
The Stars Say Friday May 13 forecasts a day of notable planetary influence and possible radical changes in careers and writings. Birthday individuals may expect travel and a year of upheaval while a bright adaptable child may excel in science, invention, art, or literature.
Believe It or Not Contest Rules and Prizes
Readers are invited to submit Believe It or Not facts for Mr. Ripley with explanations. Daily local judging prizes. nine grand prizes chosen by Ripley. entries due by May 16. judgments final. no need to buy The Messenger. copies available at libraries or The Messenger office.
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Ripley
Mr. Ripley
Athens Messenger
Highway bids total over a million dollars
State Highway Director O W Mer rell announces bids received for proposed highway improvements totaling more than 1.5 million dollars. The project will employ hundreds, with average labor costs at 35 cents an hour and some counties paying 40 to 45 cents.
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O. W. Merrel
May Convention Surge Lifts Capital City Hotel Trade
May brings 17 conventions to the Capital City boosting hotel and restaurant business. The largest event is the General Conference of Methodist Protestant Churches setting the tone for the month.
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General Conference of Methodist Protestant Churches
State event to draw 2500 delegates May 17 27
Plans for a ten day gathering May 17 to 27 aim to attract 2500 delegates and visitors. The Ohio State Automobile Association and the Ohio State Council Knights of Columbus will bring large delegations. Twenty five companies involved in finishing touches on the new State Office Building after the April 14 explosion have agreed to continue work as directed by the state building commission. The big twin boilers for heating and lighting the building are being installed at Ohio Penitentiary.
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Idle House
Ohio Penitentiary
London
Madison County
Ohio State Automobi Association
Ohio State Council Knights of Columbus
State Office
State Building Commission
Orders withdrawn troops from eastern Ohio coal fields
Adjutant Gen. Frank D. Henderson issued orders withdrawing additional troops from the eastern Ohio coal fields after strike disorders. Several mines, assured of state protection, have opened and resumed operations after weeks on duty.
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Frank D. Henderson
Ohio
Astate
Williams Named Dean at Kent State Liberal Arts College
Oscar H. Williams, former Ohio State University instructor, is named dean of the Liberal Arts College at Kent State College. John L. Blair, registrar, is appointed dean of the Teachers' College.
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Kent, O
U.rp
Oscar H. Williams
Ohio State University
Kent State College
John L. Blair
Teachers’ College
Senate hears miner’s tale of blacklist in Kentucky
James C. Garland, Pineville miner, told a Senate subcommittee that miners in Bell and Harlan Counties faced broad blacklisting by coal operators after attempting to organize with the United Mine Workers. He said he was discharged after attending a meeting led by an organizer and did not join the union due to lack of funds for the entrance fee.
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Washington
Bell and
Harlan Counties
Kentucky
United Mine Workers of America
James C. Garland
Pineville
Senate Manufacturers
Garland
United Mine Workers
Tariff Bill Vetoed by President Hoover
Washington May 12 The Democratic tariff revision bill is dead after President Hoover vetoed it yesterday and was promptly supported by Republican leaders in Congress. The veto halts the measure as lawmakers signal plans for future tariff policy.
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Washington
U.P
Hoover
House fails to override veto on tariff bill
The vote to override the veto was 178 to 16, leaving Democrats 51 short of a two thirds majority. The bill would limit the presidents power to change tariff rates and require international action to reduce barriers. President Hoover said tariff protection is essential to American welfare.
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House
Hoover
United States
Tono el advertised as a universal cure
An advertisement touts a 20th century medicine named Tono el claiming it cures stomach and liver troubles including acidity and constipation. The copy promises easy, cheap relief for all ages and guarantees results, inviting customers to inquire at Quick's Cut Rate.
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