Prohibition and platform debates shadow Hoover speech
President Hoover's convention platform reportedly blends enforcement with a referendum on prohibition. He and aides argued prohibition may not dominate the campaign as Democrats and Republicans weigh final platform labors in Chicago. Alfred E. Smith urged immediate public works to create productive employment and criticized reliance on credit mechanisms.
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Washington
U.P
Hoover
Congress
Chicago
New York
U.R
Alfred E. Smith
Hoover Administration
Smith
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Democrats Target Ingalls in Ohio Governor Race
In Columbus on May 25 the state central committee adopted a resolution accusing David S. Ingalls of buying the Republican nomination to oppose Governor White. Earl H. Hanefeld of Ottawa was ousted as central chairman. Henry G. Brunner of Mansfield was re elected executive chairman. Clarence N. Greer of Dayton and Miss Marie F. McCurry of Columbus were re elected secretaries.
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Columbus
U.P
Democratic Party
David S. Ingalls
Cleveland
Governor White
State Central Committee
Ingalls
Ohio
Earl H. Hanefeld
Ottawa
Central Committee
Henry
Ford Balance Shows Red For 1931 Losses Indicated
Ford Motor Company balance sheet for 1931 shows a loss of about 53 586 000 after dividends if any, compared with a 1950 profit of 44 460 523. The text notes a prior 1929 profit of 1 67 861 and references a downturn in 1931.
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Boston
U.R
Ford Motor Company
Ohio University Holds Largest Three Day Commencement
Ohio University will graduate its largest class during a three day commencement June 4 to 6. Dr. William Lowe Bryan of Indiana University delivers the keynote and baccalaureate addresses. Activities include alumni golf, Phi Beta Kappa meeting, Alumni Association sessions, picnics, vaudeville, choral concert, honorary degrees, and museum exhibits.
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Ohio University
William Lowe Bryan
Indiana University
Athens County
University Board of Trustees
Phi Beta Kappa
Edwin Watts Chubb
Alumni Memorial
Alumni Association
J. T. Ullom
All-University
Alumni Memorial Auditorium
E. B. Bryan
Memorial Auditorium
Athens County Club
Cresset
Colonial Tea Room
C. C. Robinson
W. L. Bryan
E. B. Skinner
B. O. Skinner
State Department of Education
University of Wisconsin
Fine Arts
Ewing Hall
Ohio University Museum
Agriculture
Roosevelt Aims for New Income Distribution Policy
Governor Roosevelt speaking at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta argues national income must be redistributed in the future. He cites sixty trillion workers’ share of ninety trillion dollars in good times and blames selfish groups for trouble. Norman Thomas denounces corruption in both major parties as Socialist campaigning grows.
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Roosevelt
Atlanta
Oglethorpe University
Hoover
Norman Thomas
New York
Socialist Party
Claim Majority for Roosevelt in Democratic delegate drive
Washington May 25 Roosevelt supporters claim he has reached a majority of delegates for the Democratic nomination with Texas and Delaware decisive. They note some pledges are not binding and expect further state reports to strengthen the Roosevelt position while Hoover gains and Alfred E. Smith remains backed by New Jersey.
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Washington
U.R
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
New York
Delaware
Texas
Alfred E. Smith
New Jersey
Hoover
Picketing Prohibited by Athens County Sheriff Proclamation
Athens County Ohio Sheriff Wayne Wingett issued a proclamation banning mass picketing and parking within two miles of six major coal mines and restricting gatherings on county roads. The order, effective immediately, bans car parking and temporary stops near mines, limits group size, and urges citizens to avoid illegal gatherings while authorizing enforcement by the state guards and county authorities.
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Athens County
Wayne Wingett
State of
Ohio
National Guard
Ohio National Guard
Rail Officials Block Attempted Train Seizure by Veterans
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad officials and 400 World War II veterans clashed as guards prepared to stop a planned seizure of a freight train en route to Washington. A massive police force protected yards while local authorities, Legion posts, and merchants supported the veterans with food and neutrality.
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Pacific Coast
Washington, D. C
East St. Louis
Ill
Illinois National Guardsmen
Indiana
Washington, Ind
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
William Waiman
C. W. Galloway
Baltimore & Ohio
Galloway
American Legion
Athens Guardsmen Drill for Memorial Day Parade
Battery EB of the 134th Field Artillery in Athens trains for a Memorial Day parade and demonstration. Troops drill at the Armory with horse handling practice on Sundays and Tuesday night sessions. New enlistments include Floyd Cross Winifred Ballinger and Bernard Matheney.
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134Th Field Artillery
Athens National Guards
Floyd Cross
Winifred Ballinger
Bernard Matheney
Leap Your Bride serial opens in The Messenger
The Messenger introduces Cherry Dixon and Dan Phillips in a new serial story titled Leap Your Bride. A 19 year old in love faces a costly quarrel with her wealthy family and seeks marriage options with her penniless lover. Readers are urged to start today and not miss installments.
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Cherry Dixon
Dan Phillips
Dan
Cherry
the Messenger
Hogan to Speak at Democratic Dinner in Wellston
Democratic candidate for Congress Charles M. Hogan will address the party dinner at Hotel Berry in Wellston. Governor White and State Senator L. J. Mbeke will give major addresses. all county candidates will speak briefly.
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Charles M. Hogan
Stevens Tells Of Five Wives In Confession
ALLEGAN Mich May 25 A gray haired romanticist George N Stevens alias Joseph H Stickler who married seven widows in pursuit of the perfect mate waived examination on a bigamy charge bound over to circuit court bond set at 1000 unable to raise it he returns to jail to await sentence He recalls five of the wives including Lulu Burke of Plainwell Mich and Blanche Burch of Athens Ohio the latter's complaint led to his arrest in Athens last week The circuit court will dispose of the case without a trial.
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Allegan
Mich
U.R
George N. Stevens
Fidua D. Bishon
Fish
Stevens
Joseph H. Stickler
Pred 'T. Miles
Biggamist
Methodist church revises marriage ritual and burial phrases
The May 25 revision by the general conference of the church in Atlantic City deletes vows and phrases from the marriage ceremony and burial service. The divorce code allows ministers to solemnize a marriage for an innocent party if true cause is proven by testimony as adultery or other cruel conditions invalidating the vow.
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Atlantic City
N. J
U.P
General Conference of the Church
Senate Finance Committee Reverses Stand on Tire Tax
The Senate Finance Committee, under pressure from the tire industry, votes a sales tax of 21-4 cents per pound on casings and 4 cents per pound on tubes. To offset an estimated $20 million loss, it restores the House Schedule for a sales tax on cosmetics and toilet preparations.
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Washington
U.P
Senate Finance Committees
Jail in Jackson County under probe after four inmates escape
Grand jurors meet in Jackson to investigate conditions at the Jackson County Jail following four prisoner escapes Saturday night. State authorities report the jail was not fit for occupancy.
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Jackson,c
U.P
Jackson County
Ford plant in Columbus resumes with 700 workers
Seven hundred Colorad men were back at the Ford assembly plant in Columbus as production resumed. By early next week one thousand men will be at work turning out 100 cars a day, according to plant manager Louis Petit.
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Columbus
U.R
Colur
Ford
Louial Petit
Militia guard at Lick Run Mine near Nelsonville
Athens & Hocking Coal Company mine five miles southwest of Nelsonville comes under State Militia protection after Gov. White mobilizes troops. Pickets block highway access, while a Stae proclamation defines peaceful demonstrations and guards the tipple area. House of Delbert Riley burned. family takes shelter at the mine.
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Nelsonville
Lick Run
Athens & Hocking Coal Company
George White
Columbus
Delbert Kiley
Tre
Riley
Marty
Richland Avenue Job to Employ 15 Athens Men
Lino Guzzo the Columbus contractor in charge reports 15 Athens men will work on the Richland Avenue project starting tomorrow. A list of over 100 Athens residents seeks employment, with laborers hired by application order. Concrete pours begin at the hospital entrance and progress toward the South Bridge as grading and base work continue.
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Richland
Athens
Lino Guaso
Columbus
Lab
Orers
R. 8. Wood
Richland Avenue
Athena
Athens State Hospital
New South Bridge
Senate Having Tough Year Declares Along With Capone
Beverly Hills report notes a stinging critique of Congress as the Senate meets in a blunt session. The piece laughs at partisan bickering and taxes while lampooning public opinion and Capone referenced as part of a broader harsh year for leaders and industries.
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Senate
Will
Capone
Beverly Hills
Calif
Nicholas Murray Butler
Jimmy Walker Faces Graft Probe In New York Case
New York May 25 The playboy mayor James J Walker faced a graft probe as Samuel H Seabury pressed for a full accounting of Walkers finances and dealings with city developers. The subpoena demanded personal finances canceled checks and bank records to determine potential conflicts or favors.
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New York
U.P
Broadway
New York State
Tammany Hall
James J. Walker
Samuel H. Seabury
John
Priscilla Alden
Walker
Walkera
Highway Reorganization Group Forms in Ohio
The Ohio State Highway Reorganization Association announced policies after its first Columbus meeting. It urged Governor appointment of a five member state highway commission to name the department head, approve the budget, and control system changes. The group aims to boost efficiency and curb outside pressure against state interests.
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Columbus
U.R
Ohio State Highway Reorganization Association
State Highway Commission
Suspension of Oil Road Work On State Highways
Columbus May 25 Suspension of oiling state highways from Thursday night until after the week end holiday was ordered by O W Merrell state highway director His order aims to reduce slip risk on newly oiled roads and heavy holiday traffic.
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Columbus
U.P
O. W. Merrell
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