Senate group may come to Ohio hearing on hoover funds
Washington dispatch reports Senate campaign investigators talk of Hoover forces in Indiana Ohio and North Carolina. Thad H Brown Hoover manager testifies amid unconfirmed data as witnesses including Archie Bobbitt and Ray Powell appear for details on alleged large scale advertising poll watchers and late fundraising.
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United Press
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Senate
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Ohio
Indiana
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Thurman
Archie
Bobbitt
Watson
Hoover Organization
Ray Powell
Indianapolis
Thad Htrown
Hoover
Ant
Dawes
Willis
Heflin
Alabama
al Smith
Hleflig
Merchants of Athens Plan Cooperative Good Will Sales
The Athens Retail Merchants Association announces Athens Good Will days to establish the city as a shopping center for Southeastern Ohio. A cooperative sale will run next Friday and Saturday across all member stores featuring exceptional values on seasonal merchandise. The effort aims to attract new customers, with four annual sales anticipated and a special Athens Messenger edition this Thursday. Committee members include Judge S. M. Johnson, Ed Quidor, D. W. Hughes, Harry Beckley, and P. C. Nichols.
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Athens
Ohio
Athens Retail Merchants’ Association
Athens Messenger
Athens Retail Merchant's Association
M. Johnson
Ed Quidor
D. W. Hughes
Harry Beckley
P. C. Nichols
Attempt To Set Fire To Railroad Trestle Near Buchtel Fails
Nelsonville, May 19. An arson attempt to burn a Hocking Valley railroad trestle serving Manhattan Coal Mine No. 36 near Buchtel failed last night. Oil-soaked wood, a bundle of fodder, and a fuse were used. the fuse failed to ignite powder. Bloodhounds from Pomeroy could not trace a path. Deputy Sheriff Winger and Marshal John Mason investigated. about 15 men work at the mine, with two cars shipped this morning under the 1917 non union scale.
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Nelsonville
Hocking Valley
Manhattan Coal Company
Buchtel
Pomeroy
Wayne Winger
Athens
John Mason
Manhattan
Britain Rejects Unqualified War Renunciation Proposal
Washington May 19 Great Britain replied to the American proposal for an unqualified renunciation of war with reservations of high impact. Kitchin outlined a British Monroe Doctrine of its own and signaled willingness to negotiate a treaty but the objections were seen as undermining Kellogg's aim for a broad peace pact. The note aimed to influence other governments to align with reservations, viewed by some as ending the push for a universal agreement.
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Washington
Uri
Great Britain
Kitchin
Kellogg
Ren
Patrols seek defeated band in Nicaragua clash death
In Managua May 19 Marine patrols sought the rebel band defeated by Captain Hunter's detachment near Jinotega. Hunter died from wounds after leading a successful ambush on May 14. Five rebels were killed and five wounded. planes circling over the area. Meanwhile in Chicago police held a confession from Stanley Durmar 20 admitting complicity in the Ritz theater murder of Pearl Eggleston 18. Durmar said the shooting occurred during the April 29 hold up and he fired accidentally in terror.
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Nicaragua
P-Marine
Jinotega
Robert & Hunter
Hunter
Nicaraguan Guard
Magainse
Jose Leon Diaz
Hunter Haden
Chicago
Pearl Eggleston
Stanley
Durmar
Ritz
Berwyn
Miss Eggleston
Nobile plans polar cruise with Pole visit proposed
Spitsbergen May 19. General Umberto Nobile announced plans for a new polar voyage, aiming to visit the North Pole after closing New York stations. He hinted the next expedition would travel toward Greenland and beyond, seeking early start this coming week.
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Polar
Pole
Kings Hay
Spitzbergen
Umberto New York
New York
North Pole
Clyde
Italia
Port
Rumors of U S Troops Moving Toward the Orient
Widespread rumors in Honolulu spread that the United States plans a major troop movement to the Orient. Officials refused to confirm or deny and cited Washington as the source for any statement. The rumors grew after the cancellation of Hawaiis routine maneuvers this week.
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Honolulu
United States
Orient
Army
Navy
Washington
Japan Moves to Protect Interests in Manchuria Amid Chinese Civil War
Despatches report Japan will strengthen military forces in Manchuria to guard its interests as factions under Chang Tso Lin vie for control of Peking. Chinese commanders Kang Tso Lin Yen Hsi Shan push toward Peking while Japanese air bases near the legation area are readied.
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Miles W. Vaughn
United Press Star
Tokio
Chang Tso- Lin
Japan
Manchuria
Great Wall
Lundun
May
Lycwn
Kang Tso-Lin
Peking-Hankow
Pachingfu
Tientsin
Fukow
Tienstin
Techow
Eng Yu-Hsiang
Yen Hsi-Shan
Shansi Province
Peking
Chang ‘Tso-Lin
Isinan
Smanhatkwan
Shanlung
Chang Tso-Lin
Pekingtan
Explosion at Mather Colliery Clears Day Shift
A large explosion at the Mather Colliery Coal Company in Mather Pennsylvania trapped portions of both day and night crews. Mine officials said nearly 800 men work there, indicating it is among the region’s largest soft coal mines. Rescue teams from Crucible and Buckeye responded within an hour to aid workers.
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Mather Colliery Coal Company
Grant Ingram
Tthe
Ingram
Crucible
Buckeye
Know Ohio week opens with booster message from Messenger
The Messenger promotes a statewide focus, inviting readers to explore Ohio facts in the Magazine Section on pages 1 and 3. It highlights radio broadcasts about Ohio glory and urges locals to learn more about their state before traveling, signaling a promotional feature for the Buckeye state.
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Buckeye State
Ohio
Messenger
Buckeye
Today's Messenger
Gloriea
Girl Answering Description of Lost One Seen
A girl described as Beatrice Rosenbaum, two, was reportedly seen in a battered Ford near Canton Ohio days after her disappearance. Police traced a car and driver matching the description toward Akron, while Canton and Akron police investigate suspects in Youngstown.
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Youngstown
Akron
Beatrice Rosenbaum
Canton
Ohio
Beatrice
Mystery of John Pyrek disappearance deepens in Chicago
In Chicago on May 19 the search for year old John Pyrek yielded no body remains in the river. Bruno Bogdon gave three conflicting accounts of the boy’s fate to police and was sent for mental testing, later deemed normal. The examiner supported Bruno’s latest claim that John fell into the river while fishing. The boy had first alleged kidnapping in a box car, then burial under sand, before reverting to drowning. A police inquiry continues.
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Chicago
John Pyrek
Bruno Bogdon
Bruno
John
White
Woman Loses Both Legs After Kitchen Fire in Trimble
Mrs William Somplitsky of Trimble, daughter of Mrs Lewia Clark, had both legs amputated at a Columbus hospital after a fire in her open pas stove while dressing her 5 year old son last August. She initially received care at Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens, then at Trimble, before transfer to Columbus for surgery. The burn incident endangered her life and led to life saving measures.
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Glouster
Trimble
William Somplatsky
Lewia Clark
Columbus
Athens
New Nationalist Army Advances Toward Tientsin Report
United Press reports a new nationalist army moving toward Tientsin with northern generals retreating. Thirteen students in Peking shot for alleged subversive activity as Japanese forces clear areas and urge peace in Manchuria. A Czechwan state dispatch notes General Yang Sen defending Wan Hsien amid attacks by Generals Kuo Ju Yne and Fang sao Tsien near an airdrome by the legation.
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Cieneral
Peng Yu Hsiang
Tientsin
Chang Tsung Chang
Sun Chuan Fang
Peking
Manchuria
State Department
Washington
Czechwan
Yang Sen
Wan Hsien
Kuo Ju Yne
Fang Sao Tsien
Legation Quac
Congress Nears Adjournment in Grueling Push to Finish
Washington May 19 Congress heads into a late session stretch aiming for a May 26 adjournment. Senate debates the estate tax repeal amendment to the tax cut bill while the House handles reapportionment delays and pending business. Leaders anticipate action on the Rounder measure by midweek with Saturday targeted for final House steps. Rep Berger calls for a new Versailles treaty conference amid warned European crisis over reparations.
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Caneress
Senate
House
Menia
Johnnson
Boulder Dam
Ion
Rep. Berger
Wisconsin
Germany
Commanding General Castner Leads American Forces in China
Brig. Gen. Joseph B. Castner holds command of all American army units in China as southern forces push toward Tientsin and Peking.
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Joseph B. Castner
China
Tientsin
Peking
House to Veto Override Set For Next Tuesday
Washington May 19 The House fixed next Tuesday as the first bid this session to override a presidential veto. Two vetoed postal bills seek two thirds to pass despite the veto. One would raise night work pay and the other grant light fuel and rent allowances to fourth class postmasters.
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Washington
House
Coolidge Sees Limited Progress in Trade Inquiry
Washington reports President Coolidge, amid a federal utilities probe, sees mainly state rather than federal issues emerging. The inquiry hints at a million dollar lobby influencing public opinion and legislation, with substantial stenographic and documentary evidence already presented as the investigation nears one third completion. The National Electric Light Association and the National Utilities Association joint committee figure prominently in the probe.
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Catiedress
Stair
Washington
Coolidge
Traude Commission
Utilities
Joint Committee of National Utilities’ Associa
Merger plan urged after Erie C&O rejection
The Interstate Commerce Commission rejected the Van Sweringen plan to merge the Erie with Chesapeake and Ohio, signaling a push toward a broader four system consolidation on a competitive basis. The ruling prompted warnings to cartels to agree on a definite merger plan to seek future approvals.
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Washington
W.P
Interstate Commerce Commission
van Sweringen
Erie Railroad
Chesapeake and Ohio
O. P
Cleveland
Commission
New York Central
Baltimore and Ohio
Wheeling and
Erie
Plane Dives Into Sea Drown Aviators in Maneuvers
Honolulu May 10. Naval aviators Herbert R. Ballinger and Ensign Albert Coble were drowned when their plane dived 400 feet into the sea during battle fleet maneuvers off Lahaina, Maui, reports received here today indicate.
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Honolulu
T. H
Herbert R. Ballinger
Albert UC. Coble
Lahvina Maul
European Economic Comeback Indicated by League Report
Geneva May 19 UPI The final report of the League Commission signals economic revival in Europe with equal treatment of foreigners and a broader recovery across industry. It notes steel, coal, sugar sectors, agricultural shifts, and proposes 12 resolutions to stabilize purchasing power and promote freer trade, tariff reductions, and steady interest.
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League Commission
Geneva
UPI
Walley
League of Nationa Economic
Industrial Agree Commission
Europe
America
Bootlegger Invades Amish Colony in Wayne County
In Wooster Ohio on May 19 authorities hunted a bootlegger intruding into the southeastern Amish colony. Two colony members, Emmanuel Hershberger and Ben Swartzentruber, were fined 100 dollars for liquor offenses and 10 dollars for intoxication by Probate Judge Jones. They testified they sold drinks to young Amish for one dollar per shot, sourced from a local farmer who bought from a traveling bootlegger.
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Reed
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Anti- Saloon League
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Cook County
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