Mallon Refuses to Disclose United Press Source
United Press chief Paul R. Mallon defied a Senate Rules Committee request by reading a statement asserting no obligation to reveal confidential sources. He said the press safeguards public welfare by quick, accessible news and would answer questions only within those confidences. Senate members debated authority and adjourned to reconvene next morning.
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United Press
Senate Committee
Washington
Paul R. Mallon
Capital
Senate Rules Committee
Mallon
Smoot
Utah
Moses
Harrison
Mississippi
Kansas Widow Is Held in Robbery
Oklahoma City police announced that money found in Mrs Minnie Rayls car was loot from a federal reserve bank messenger holdup last Friday. The 55 year old Kansas widow was arrested in Hutchinson and brought back to Oklahoma City where she was booked under the alias Mary Doe.
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Oklahoma City
Oklo
U.P
American First National Bank
Minnie Rayl
Federal Reserve Bank
Charles A. Backer
Ray
Hutchinson
Kansas
Mary Doe
Zenner Resigns From Athens Country Club Board
At a board meeting Athens Country Club accepted Henry Zenner's resignation from the directorate after he declined re election as president earlier in the year. J H Berry was chosen to fill the vacancy while the new officers were named with Dr T le as president and Judge S M Johnson as vice president.
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Athens Country Club
Henry Zenner
House Committee
J. H. Berry
Fenner
Fie
T. le
S. M. Johnson
D. H. Sams
Ben Covert
B. T. Grover
Hughes Jr. Nomination Advances From Senate Panel
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted a favorable report on the nomination of Charlies Evans Hughes Jr. to be solicitor general of the United States. The committee cited connections to the nomination as part of the discussion.
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Washington
U.P
Charlies Evans Hughes, Jr
United States
Senate Judiciary Committee
Federal Reserve to issue seven hundred million new small currency
The Treasury will distribute seven hundred million new small size dollar bills through Federal Reserve banks early in July. The aim is to curb counterfeiting and simplify printing by using identical backs for each denomination. Gold backs disappear and the old bills remain valid, but are expected to fade from circulation by next January.
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Washington
U.P
Federal Reserve Banks
The
Treasury
World Rotary in Convention Today
A cross section of American and foreign business life filled Dallas as Rotary International opened its annual convention. Delegates from around the globe gathered to discuss matters within the organization’s scope and engage with leaders from roughly half the nations.
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Dallas
Tex
U.P
Rotary International
Heath County Health Board to Meet Tuesday
The Heath County Board of Health will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday at 1 o clock in the office of County Health Commissioner Dr J M Higgins. Routine business will be discussed at the conference.
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A Hens County
Arthur Brisbane Column Brief Preview
Opinion column by Arthur Brisbane features commentary on current events and public affairs with the distinctive editorial voice typical of early 20th century newspaper syndication.
Garrett Serviss Remembered For Scientific Writings
Professor Garrett Serviss who died Friday was a noble and useful man. His scientific writings reached millions and turned readers toward the outside universe and its grandeur.
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Garrett ,Serviss
Professor Serviss Remembered as Dedicated Astronomy Educator
He chose science for his field yet returned to astronomy, possessing a gift to make abstract truth clear for the average mind. A valued educator, he cared little for money, earning only enough to support his family and continue his work. His long life of industry added to the knowledge and ability of many minds. his death is a loss to Illinois as a valued friend and teacher.
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Serviss
Illiois
Sloan announces purchase of great plant for airplane engines
Alfred P. Sloan Jr of General Motors says the company will build a vast plant to produce the ultimate airplane engine, concentrating on aviation power with engineers valued higher than the firm’s money, signaling big business backing Flying News’ cheerful tone.
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Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
General Motors
Engineer efforts push new aviation engines forward
Charles E. Mitchell, who helped put National City Bank into aviation, has bought the company that makes the Wasp and Hornet air cooled engines for United Aircraft. His engineers are developing a better engine as Sloan promises improved power.
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Sloan
Charles E. Mitchell
National City Bank
United Aircraft
Henry Ford Visits President for Airplane Talks
Henry Ford, a pioneer of mass production, became the first major industrialist to dine with the President to discuss flying machines and aviation policy. The encounter signals growing interest in civilian air travel and potential industrial collaboration.
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Henry Ford
Harry McGee Dies in Glouster Road Crash Saturday
Harry McGee 45 of near Hunterdon died from a broken neck when a light roadster left the Glouster Hollister pike near Thomas Power’s home. Charles Boothman escaped after leaping from the vehicle as it overturned down a steep embankment. Funeral planned for Conn Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. with burial in the local cemetery.
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Glouster
Harry McGee
Hunterdon
Thomas Power
Glouster- Hollister Pike
Charles Boothman
McGee
Boothman
Harvey McGee
Carney McGee
Congress Run
Will McGee
Peter Collins
Ed McGee
Alfred Goldsworthy
Roy Bulliton
Millfield
Elmer McGee
Roy McGee
Flossie McGee
Detroit
Mildred McGee
Conn Church
Ohio State Denies Soon Exiling Northwestern After Iowa Ban
Ohio State athletic director L. W. St. John dismissed reports that Ohio State or Northwestern would be expelled after Iowa was voted out of the Western Conference. He called the accusation public bad taste and urged a nationwide clean up of recruiting abuses as necessary for long term improvement.
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Columbus
U.P
Iowa City
Ohio State
Northwestern
Iowa
L. W. St. John
Chicago
Hawkeye
St. John
Peanut Pusher Still Pushing Toward Pike's Peak Finish
Colorado Springs residents followed Bill Williams as he continues his peanut derby bid up Pike's Peak. Williams guides the peanut with his nose for a racing company from Columbus Georgia and has 22 days to reach the summit, with overnight odds weighing against his persistence.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Bill Williams
Pike's Peak
Williams
Columbus
Pocket vetoes deemed valid by Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court ruled pocket vetoes at Congress end are valid in a test case appealed by six Indian tribes. The decision followed the Norris Muscle Shoals Bill example cited.
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Pocket
Washington
U.P
Congress
Coolidge
Norris Muscle Shoals
Supreme Court
Senate panel to probe textile labor conditions
The Senate Manufactures Committee voted unexpectedly to launch a senatorial investigation into labor conditions in the textile industry. The move signals heightened scrutiny of workers' treatment in mills and related supply chains.
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Washington
U.2
Senate Manufactures Committee
Ohio 1928 tax duplicate rises to 13.55 billion
Columbus May 27. The grand tax duplicate for Ohio for 1928 totals 13,546,034,710 dollars, as announced by the State Tax Commission. The figure shows an increase of 50,296,?47 over the preceding year.
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Columbus
O.R
Ohio
State Tax Commission
Charles Grim Dies Sudden at Home in Athens
Charles A. Grim age 64 of 26 South Congress Street died from a heart attack on the Athens porch about 8:15 this morning. A lifelong Athens County resident and noted musician, he was active in local groups and once directed the Athens Juvenile Band. Funeral arrangements were pending.
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Charles A. Grim
South Congress Street
Athens County
M.r. Totman
Grim
Jack Grim
Athens
Ellis
Congress Street
James Grim
Emma Pierce
Eliza Warner
Medford
Oregon
Myrtle Maloney
Columbus
Pasadena
California
Athens School
Athens Grange stages The Deacon's Honeymoon at Albany Opera House
About 200 people attended the Athens Grange presentation The Deacon's Honeymoon in Albany Opera House Saturday night at 8 15 o clock. The play came to Albany at the request of the Albany Grange. Sam Shaw of Jackville performed two specialty numbers including a minstrel clog dance and jokes.
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Athens Grange
Albany Opera House
Albany
Albany Grange
Sam Shaw
Jackville
Saunders Released In Death of Gilkey
POMEROY May 27. Alfred B. Saunders released from county jail after Prosecuting Attorney D H Peoples says insufficient evidence to hold him. Grand jury expected to continue investigation this week.
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Pomeroy
Alfred B. Saunders
Wilson Gilkey
D. H. Peoples
Glouster man shot by guard after freight train ride attempt
Ray Claybourne 35 a Glouster resident was shot by Warren Mahaffey a Hobson road detective early Sunday while fleeing after being questioned about riding a freight train. He was taken to Gallipolis hospital with a bullet wound and is expected to recover. Authorities report no charges filed against Mahaffey.
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Glouster Negro
Hobson
Ray Claybourne
Fight Children
Warren Mahaffey
Rat Road
Claybourne
Gallipolis Hospital
Mahaffey
Mahnaffey
A. McCullough
Middleport
McCullough
J. A. Willock
Finsterwald
West Virginia
Glouster
Hotson
Cotumbus
Willock
Delbert Welker
Indicted man takes charge of own defense in Athens case
In Athens County Common Pleas Court Harry E. Sinclair, indicted for writing a $50 check with insufficient funds, refused court counsel and defended himself before a jury. The panel reported a hung jury after a session with eight witnesses including Kelley and Mills. Sinclair, former fish market proprietor, testified he might not have funds but would make good later, while denying awareness of bad checks due to frequent travel.
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Harry E. Sinclair
Athens
Athens County Common Pleas Court
W. W. Kelley
Geocer
Nelsonville
Kelley
Frank Tedrow
William Toston
Sinclair
Miss Mills
Seven Nelsonville Men Escape After Car Flips
Seven Nelsonville men riding in a large sedan were injured mildly when the car overturned near Sugar Grove at 7 a.m. on Sunday. Driver A G Cotton broke his collarbone. Wirth Clements cut his face and chest bruised. others suffered scratches. The top and all glass were shattered. They were en route to Willard to visit James Davies, a former Nelsonville resident.
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Nelsonville
Sugar Grove
A. G. Cotton
W. F. Heaton
Columbus
Lancaster
Wirth Clements
Madison Street
Henry Lancaster
G. W. Dearce
Charles Monka, Sr
Verce Ratna
C. W. Monks
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Willard
Ohio
Diplomats Consider Dry Status amid Liquor Ban Debate
Washington reports say Sir Esme Howard would favor diplomats giving up liquor if required, prompting some Congress members to push action next fall. Administration sources caution against pressuring diplomats to observe prohibition, while debates hinge on diplomatic immunity and potential loss of international precedent.
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Esme Howard
Washington
Diplomatic Corps
Congress
White House
State Department
Brease
South Carolina
United States
Endurance Flight Breaks World Record in Fort Worth
Reg Robbins and James Kelly completed a 172 hour 31 minute nonstop flight at Meacham Field, surpassing the previous mark set by the Army plane Weary. A damaged propeller ended the endurance bout amid a mud slicked crowd of about 60,000 who cheered the aviators.
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Reginald BH. Robbins
Jim Kelly
Fort Worth
Tex
Robbins
Port Worth. Tex
Reg. Robbins
Flier
James Kelly
Hige Tory
Meacham Field
Robbing
Kelly
Meachemfield
Fiers
Dallas
Chase ends with crash at Nickel Plate yards
Two men were hospitalized and a woman held for questioning after a car chase terminated when the fleeing auto struck a box car in the Nickel Plate Railroad yards in Toledo.
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Toledo
U.P
Nickel Mate
Booklet on Poultry Keeping From Government Guide
The Athens Messenger promotes a Washington Information Bureau booklet on backyard poultry. It promises low cost setup with no incubators or expensive buildings, minimal feed, and simple instructions to raise a small hen flock from scraps. Enclose four cents for postage.
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Government
Washington Information Bureau
Frederick J. Haskins
Athens Messenger
Washington, D. C
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Charles Grim
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Gilkey
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