Doomed Men Saved at Last By Confession
Two Ohio Penitentiary inmates on death row for the murder of Sheriff George Davenport were spared after Blanton Balls confessed that his deceased uncle ENja Balls fired the fatal shot. Governor White granted a two week reprieve as the confession prompted quick action by church leaders and law enforcement.
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U.R
Ohio Penitentiary
Blanton
Walter Ralls
Crestlane
White
Crawford County
George Davenport
Crestline
K. Wall
N H. Hardrick
Delaware
Blanton Balls
Walter
Enja Balls
Davenport
Wall
Gas Used To Scatter Mob Shuts Down Los Angeles District
Gas from tear bombs sent Philhermanic Auditorium area into turmoil as 500 demonstrators clashed with police. Thousands forced from vehicles and venues as gas drifted across the business district. Biltmore Hotel sealed windows as crowds fled. Police repulsed women at the door. three officers struck.
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Los Angeles
Philhermanic Auditorim
Biltmore
Philharmonic Auditorium
Ex Gov Green’s Daughter Weds Glen Bradley in Surprise Elopement
The daughter of former Michigan Governor Fred Ye Green eloped with soda clerk Glen Bradley from Auch and married at Bawing Green. She already had a previous marriage to Norval lyr rel in 027, divorced last April while both were students at Michigan State College. The bride is described as a three year old daughter.
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Wre Greve Lindsey
Wlarmer
Fred Ye Green
Michigan
Glen Bradley
Lone Auch
Bawing Green
Peggy
Navy Dispute Sparks Hoover Battle Over Navy League
Washington October 41 A special Hoover committee to probe the Navy League's criticism of the president is seen as likely to expose tensions within the Navy Department. The clash mirrors past strains over naval policy and shipbuilding interests and pits supporters of Hoover’s economy drive against unnamed officials accused of waging a covert fight.
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Washington
U.rr
Hoover
Navy League
Navy
League
Corrieas
Navy Department
Wiliam B. Shearer
Bio Navy
Geneva
Progrim
Federal Board Could Dispose of U.S. Wheat
The Federal Farm Board may sell its entire stabilization wheat and surplus cotton under lenient terms as export credits are arranged. Some 180.9 million bushels of wheat and 1,300 million pounds of cotton remain, with potential cash sales and future fluid financing by banks. Strong foreign demand and potential buyers in France Germany Italy Poland Norway Czechoslovakia and Spain are eyeing American commodities.
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H. ¢. Thompson
United Press Star
Washington
Federal Farm Board
Carl Wiligms
Americia
James C Stone
France
Germany
Italy
Poland
Norway
Czechoslovakia
Spain
Grain Holdings Jump in Value
Chicago report notes a rapid rise in American grain holdings adding about 325.9 million dollars in 25 days amid European supply squeezes. Short crops in Russia and tightened export stocks boosted prices, with US wheat holdings rising 67 million and corn oats rye also up as prices climbed from 44.7 to 59 cents per bushel for December.
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Chicago
Russia
United States
Canada
Paroled Canton Prohibition Convict Curtis Surfaces
Canton October 31 former safety director Curtis who was convicted of violating national prohibition laws last year has been paroled from the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary without Cleveland district attorney knowledge. He was released Sept 13 a year after sentencing to two years. He has been living in seclusion in Canton. Bates Justice official defended the parole saying release came four months after eligibility and seven months before term end with good behavior.
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U.P
Ed E Curtis
Atlanta
Cleveland
Curtis
Rubber City
Sanford Bates
Department of Justice
Bates
Arizona police question Mrs. Roth Judd in slayings case
In Phoenix on October 21 the police planned further questioning of Mrs. Roth Judd. She sat with friends Agnes Anne Leroi and Hedvig Samuelson amid the effort to solve the murders. Judd was returned to a jail cell two weeks after her friends were killed and their bodies shipped to Los Angeles. Crowds gathered seeking a glimpse of the suspect while fearing violence.
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Roth Judd
Arizona
Phonnix
Ariz
Maurdera
Agnes Anne Leroi
Hedvig Samuelson
Mra.Judd
Los Angeles
Mra. Judd
Neekers
Brothers Robbed In Same Manner Near Kenton Public Square
Floyd Reckman of Mee Gonib Ohio was robbed of $00 while boarding his poultry truck at the Kenton Public Square. Two men forced him into their car, drove five miles from town, and threw him along the road after binding him. Reckman’s brother suffered a similar robbery of $150 a week earlier in Ag.
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Kenton
Floyd Reckman
Mee Gonib
Kenton Pudlic Square
Heckman
Governor and Deputy Defend The Mustache
Oklahoma City story of Gov Willan A Murray and Deputy Sheriff Jack Thoman embracing mustaches to protest grooming. Stanley Rogers of Oklahoma County criticizes beard ban as deputies go clean shaven after a ban. Rogers seeks court injunctions against mustached officers and others.
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Oklahoma City
Aegov
Willan A. Murray
Jack Thoman
Stanley Rogers
Oklahoma County
Eac
Thomas
Murray
Rogers
Sherloff
Rotary Club Defended by International President
Columbus October 31. Sydney W. Pasenk of London, international president of Rotary addressed 2 Ohio Rotarians banquet, saying satirization proves the group is worthwhile. He added Rotary stands for fellowship and service, defending the organization against American critics including HL Mencken.
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Columbus
Rotary Cb Wan
Sydney W. Pasenk
London
Eingland
Pascall
Rotary
HL Mencken
Adventurers Return From Six Months On Paradise Island
Balboa October 31. Three American explorers Paul Stadwick from Huron Indiana Blemer J Pallizer from San Diego California and Gordon Brawner from Springfield Ohio arrived aboard the US and Sacramento at Balboa. They spoke of six months on Cocos Island describing it as paradise. They were rescued after their yacht was wrecked and reported having plenty of food sunshine and a holiday atmosphere during their stay near the Panama Canal zone.
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Paradise
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Huron
Blemer J. Pallizer
San Diego
Cat
Gordon Brawner
Springfield
U Os
Sacramento
Cocos Island
Panama Canal Zone
Britton May Testify in Libel Suit Hearing
Toledo report says Judge John M. Kitts will decide weekend whether Nan Britton may testify in her $50 000 libel suit against C A Klunk of Marion Ohio charging he defamed her by distributing a book The Answer to The Presidents Daughter The court recessed until Monday and will rule on admissibility of the plaintiff s testimony. The final session of the week was closed to persons under 21 years of age.
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Toledo
U.P
Nan Britton
C. A. Klunk
Marion
John M. Kitts
Smith Denies Break With Roosevelt In New York
Former Governor Alfred E. Smith denies a break with Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt and criticizes W Kingal and Macy the Republican state chairman for suggesting discord. He spoke against a reforestation amendment during an address to Brooklyn veterans last night.
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Roosevelt
York
Alfred E. Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Smith
W. Kingal and Macy
Brooklyn
Fireman Near Death In Hartwell Hall Blaze
In Cincinnati on October 3 a fireman hangs between life and death after a department car speeding to a Hartwell Hall Apartments fire collided with a bus. The crash injures totaled several other firefighters and delayed emergency response as investigators review the high speed chase.
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Cincinnati
Hartwell Hall
Miners and Operators Committees Back Coal Troubles
Edna Ferguson leads a Mes senger Cooking School event in Poe Messenger County teaching efficient kitchen setup, food buying and preparation. The program features live demonstrations, a fully equipped kitchen, printed recipes, and practical tips for housekeepers, brides, and young women with stalls opening at 2 PM.
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Edna
Mo Forruson
Messener
Bersnen
Alin Fallon
Poe Messenger
Carnegie Hero Awards Recognize Texan Storekeeper Death
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission honored heroes at its fall meeting in Pittsburgh. Three silver medals awarded and forty five bronze medals given. Ten recipients died in rescues. medals or pensions awarded to widows and families. William R. Billingsley of Sparenburg Texas killed resisting a robbery at a gasoline station. Edward Hudson of Harrison Arkansas was the oldest honoree at 72. Young honorees included Eugene Outman of Rockford Illinois and Robert Barton of Providence Rhode Island, both 12.
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Pittsburgh
Carnie Hero Fund Commission
Wiliam R. Billingsley
Sparonburg
Texas
Edward
Hudson
Harrison, Ark
Eugene Robert Outman
Rockford
Robert F. Barton
Providence
Northern Ohiohospital prospects after hearing on 750000 Veterans Bureau plan
Northern Ohio gains momentum for the proposed 750000 Veterans Bureau Hospital as prospects brighten following an impressive hearing before the Federal Board of Hospitalization, with emphasis on locating the facility in the northern section of the state.
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Ohio
Washington
Veterans Bureau
Ole
Federal Board of Hospitalization
Hoover optimism steadies nation amid credit relief plan
President Hoover announced an improving credit situation and hoped worst was over as bank failures waned and gold withdrawals cooled. Officials cited rising commodity prices, steadier retail trade, and a stock market uptick, credit relief via the National Credit Corporation to aid banks, and foreign repayments easing global strain. Great Britain repaid $100 million of a $250 million credit line, with a 90 day extension granted for remaining sums.
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Hy Thomas L
Wfowmks United Prong
Washington
Hoover
Nationa Credit Corporation
Great Britain
Federal Reserve
New York
Bank of France
England
Groups Will Be Considered Says White in Ohio Plan
Columbus report on Governor James White proposing careful consideration of group suggestions to stabilize the coal industry. Committees of operators and miners named from Cleveland, Columbus and other cities to review conferees and press for joint action on conditions and unrest.
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White
Columbus
Oywratara
Woo Rauhlsrwn
Cleveland
Yourhngheny
Ohio Coy Company
Hodtreland, Jr
Clevemod
Yanna Coat
Colimbts
Ohio
New Parliament Faces Grave Problems
London Oct 12 Parliament dissolves and MPs return home to contest a general election. A National Government faces tariffs battles and dole cuts as the parties redefine Britain's financial and industrial crisis. The House of Lords remains a hereditary chamber, while the Commons seeks a mandate for policy shifts.
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Marian Bush Snyder
London
House of Commons
Jour
England
Socialista
House of Lords
Choistigny
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