Police Seek Unnamed Suspect in Lindbergh Baby Case
Hopewell New Jersey May 17 one unnamed man is sought in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping and murder as Dr. Condon and Col. Beckinridge testify. Handwriting expert J W Haring in Florida to compare ransom notes with notes to Condon.
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Hopewell
N. J
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Bronx County Grand Jury
New York
John F. Condon
Jassie
Henry L. Beckinridge
Lindbergh
Col. Schwarzkopf
Dr. Condon
Bronx
New York City
Condon
J. W. Haring
Winter Haven
Fla
Halls-Mills
Starr Faithfull
Keith-Miller
A. Harry Moore
N. Y
al Reich
Lindberghs
Rev Mary Miller Dies in Columbus Hospital
Rev. Mary Helen Miller 30 of Waterford Ohio died Monday at White Cross Hospital after a Caesarean operation. Her newborn daughter is doing nicely. She attended Cincinnati Missionary Training School Marietta College and Ohio University. She and husband Rev B Wesley Miller are Methodist Episcopal ministers. Body to be taken to Marietta for Wednesday funeral and burial.
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Columbus
U.R
Mary Helen Miller
Waterford
White Cross Hospital
Seiyukai Eyes Suzuki as Premier After Inukai Assassination
Japan's Seiyukai divides on succession after Prime Minister Inukai's assassination. Home Minister Kisaburo Suzuki is viewed as leading candidate to replace him if the party remains in power. Foreign Minister Yoshizawa may not join the new government amid a push to block a fascist style "super party." Troops guard government buildings and banks as the nation remains tense.
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United Press
Tokio
U.R
Seiyukai
Kisaburo Suzuki
Inukai
Kenkichi Yoshizawa
Suzuki
Ingalls Honored by Ohio Republicans for Gubernatorial Bid
Ohio congressmen praised Assistant Navy Secretary David Ingalls at a luncheon as he resumes Navy work after a leave of absence. He plans to resign by June 30 to focus on his campaign against Governor White, while Republicans grow optimistic about winning in Ohio this fall with Ingalls for governor and Gilbert Bettman for senator.
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Washington
U.P
Ohio
Navy
David Ingalls
Ingalls
Navy Department
White
Gilbert Bettman
Minister Rescued After Seaplane Crash Near Paris
A seaplane carrying Defense Minister Andre Francois Pietri fell into the Mediterranean and was rescued by a destroyer. The incident occurred today near Paris.
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Paris
U.R
Andre Francois Pietri
Mediterranean
Boy 9 Is Killed Dragging Horses Near Xenia
Wayne Lyle, nine, son of Lawrence Lyle a farmer four miles south of Xenia, was killed today while working a drag with a team of horses. The father found him beneath the implement with a broken neck.
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Xenia
Ohio special session approves three emergency bills
Governor George White sent a package of three emergency measures for quick enactment. The Scott-Porter Act permits banks liquidators to borrow from federal sources to reopen closed Ohio banks. The Taft-Gradison Act tweaks the Espy-Roberts Relief Bond Act to extend bond maturities for county relief financing. The Maury-Marshall Act authorizes up to 750000 in state certificates to repair and complete the new six million dollar State Office Building after the April 14 explosion.
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Federal Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Ohio
State Office Building Commission
Kingfish Long Takes Senate Floor in Fiery Tax Debate
May 17 Washington. Senator Huey P. Long of Louisiana delivered a three hour speech railing at Senate procedures as the tax bill stalled. He supported the Connally Amendment raising normal income taxes and surtax rates, while the chamber had rejected a Cobb/Couzens alternative. Long’s dramatic floor actions and central aisle stance drew attention from veterans amid ongoing money law debates.
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Washington
Oratory
Senate
Congress
Huey P. Long
Dem
Long
Couzens
Treasury
Smoot
Senators Sleep Over Tax Bill Sparks Public Debate
Beverly Hills dispatch notes the Senate's pause on the tax bill while taxpayers bear the burden. The writer mocks higher earners and contrasts lawmakers' pay with corporate executives who create vast deficits, arguing reform is needed despite political sleep.
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Beverly Hills
Senate
State Senate forms committee to study salary cuts
A seven member senate committee was formed in Columbus to study government economy including salary and personnel reductions. The group reports to the next session and complements Governor White's plan, with Finance Director Bevis slated to head a separate survey for possible salary reductions.
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Columbus
van Wert
Louis J. Eberle
Athens
Senate
White
Howard L. Bevis
Mayor Mobilizes Local Labor for Athens Bridge Work
Athens Mayor Robert S Wood announces a drive to hire local men for the South Bridge project. Residents of Athens and Richland Avenue are urged to meet at City Hall at 10 a m on Wednesday to register. Construction officials favor local hires if names are provided, as county relief is reportedly not functioning.
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Robert S. Wood
Athens
South Bridge
Richland Avenue
City Hall
Wood
President Street
County Relief Committee
Driver Fined For DWI At Athens Hearing
Mayor Robert S. Wood presided as Ray Wingett of Athens was fined 100 dollars plus costs and given a six month license suspension for driving while intoxicated. Neil Williams of Athens received 10 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to intoxication.
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Robert S. Wood
Ray Wingett
Athens
Neil Williams
Mayor fines two at hearings for reckless driving and intoxication
At hearings before Mayor Robert S. Wood, James Ballinger of Athens was fined $5 for reckless driving. Jacob Swanson and Walter Guthrie, arrested with Ballinger, were fined $5 and costs for being intoxicated.
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Robert S. Wood
James Ballinger
Athens
Jacob Swanson
Walter Guthrie
Ballinger
Smith Sets Out Economic Plan to Oppose Soldier Bonus
Former New York governor Alfred E. Smith urged Congress to quit playing politics and unveiled a financial program for the national emergency. The plan calls for a manufacturers sales tax, presidential powers to consolidate bureaus, defeat of veterans bonus proposals, a wine and beer tax to fund public works, and repealing the Prohibition amendment. It also proposes a moratorium extension and broader public works aid, arguing for national cooperation before debate.
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New York
Alfred FE. Smith
Congress
Hoover
Smith
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Pavement Work Begins on President Street Approach
Concrete pouring for the base of the President Street approach to the new South Bridge at Athens started this morning and will be completed today. The project runs from the old bridge to the west corner of Ohio University Super Hall with brick surfacing and sidewalks to follow.
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President Street
Athens
Ohio University Super Hall
John Guzzo
Columbus
Guzzo
Richland Avenue
State Hospital
Super Hall
Court Street
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
F. H. Beckler
Blame Raid for Death Leads to Officer Arrest
Steubenville May 17 U R Constable Leroy Hanlin 28 Wintersville was jailed as a result of a liquor raid alleged to have caused the death of Joseph A Ventolo former Steubenville banker and merchant Ventolo 40 was an invalid and mistreated by raiders dying two weeks later in a hospital Charges of soliciting and accepting a bribe assault and battery and attempted extortion were brought against Hanlin and two others who accompanied him on the raid.
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Steubenville
U.R
Leroy Hanlin
Wintersville
Here
Joseph A. Ventolo
Ventolo
Hanlin
Today Is Missing From Messenger Feature
The Messenger reports the feature Today by Arthur Brisbane did not appear due to transmission failure. The syndicated segment, usually arriving early, failed for the first time in years, with the newspaper unable to publish the Today section.
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Messenger
Arthur Brisbane
Summer Session Foreseen in Washington
Washington May 17 Speaker Garnet said a summer session of Congress is almost certain. He indicated the political calendar and legislative needs point to a mid year session to consider pending measures and urgent bills. The statement outlines expectations for lawmakers returning after a brief recess.
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Washington
U.R
Congress
Garnet
100 Missing From Liner Swept by Fire at Sea
A wire from Captain Owen reports at least 100 missing from the liner Georges Phillipar after a fire swept the ship. Contractor rescued 75, with many first class passengers trapped in cabins. crews and passengers hung from ropes, and wives separated from husbands as flames raged along the vessel.
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London
U.P
Georges Phillipar
Evening Standard
Owen
Contractor
Pas
Vieg
Kaisar-i-Hind
Exchange Telegraph Company
Seniors Lead Academic Parade At Ohio University
About 40 Ohio University seniors will march in a Wednesday morning academic procession before Senior Day convocation. Graduates to be honored June 6 receive caps and gowns. torch and Cresset will announce new Junior Class members. Intra mural athletic honors plaques and loving cups will be awarded, with scholarship awards postponed until May 25.
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Ohio University
Torch
Cresset
Groundhog rebate eyed for Ohio residents
State report to Auditor Tracy lists 13 residents of New Jasper Township Greene County must pay 10 cent groundhog rebates after officials say 7 groundhogs were killed between March and November 1931 at 10 cents per animal.
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Columbus
U.P
Joseph T. Tracy
New Jasper Township
Greene County
New Jasper
Torch Sing Tonight At Ohio University Fraternities Stage Annual Event
Six fraternities Sigma Pi Tau Kappa Epsilon Phi Kappa Tau Beta Theta Pi Phi Delta Theta Delta Tau Delta prepare for the Torch Sing on the Lindley Hall steps weather permitting outside with Alumni Memorial Auditorium fallback. Traffic on Court Street will be blocked. Contests at 8:00 p.m. judges Poston Sebring Fontaine. Blaine R. Goldsberry trophy awarded to the winner with three-time holders earning permanent possession.
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Ohto University
Lindley Hall
Torchmens’ Honorary
Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Sigma Pi
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Phi Kappa Tau
Beta Theta Pi
Phi Delta Theta
Delta Tau Delta
Court Street
Union Street
Mulberry Street
Torch
Charles E. Poston
Nelsonville
Paul Sebring
Ohio University
Paul Fontaine
Blaine R. Goldsberry
Mother of three jailed in Lima for liquor possession
Clara Wright, 33, mother of three, pleaded guilty to possession of liquor and is jailed in Allen County. She has previous fines of 100 dollars twice and failed to pay.
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Lima
U.P
Clara Wright
Allen County
Wright
Belgian cabinet resigns amid Brussels crisis
May 17 The Belgian cabinet resigned today in Brussels after a government crisis. The move follows political pressure and shifts in leadership within the coalition, signaling an impending political realignment.
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Brussells
U.R
White Seeks Coal Harmony in Ohio Mines
Governor White forwarded a compromise for the Ohio coal dispute to miners and operators. The plan lists ten points and urges reopening of mines to unite all parties toward restoring harmony and the coal industry’s health.
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White
Ohio
Columbus
U.P
Theisen Opposes White Plan on Miners Wages and UMWA Protection
Herman Theisen Sr chairman of the Miners' Wage Scale Committee opposes Governor White's proposal. He says it fails to recognize the United Mine Workers of America and argues the wage scale is unfair with wide gaps between leaders and day workers. He calls for miners and operators to meet and discuss a fair agreement including worker protection and job security. Operators and miners were urged to resume coal production on specified terms.
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Herman Theisen
White
the Messenger
Theisen
United Mine Workers of America
Anii
Mining union truce proposals seek reemployment and wage terms
The proposed 10 point plan calls for reemployment of miners without prejudice, open job security, currency pay, freedom to buy in open market, checkweight rights, minimum wage per ton and per day, continued dead-work conditions, local wage adjustments, gradual wage protections, and a one year truce with governor involvement. It also notes a continued absence of discrimination for union members and references a continuation of mining operations in Ohio.
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An &T
Ohio
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