Four Men Killed as prison revolt by three convicts erupts
Nov 4 reports New York prisons on high alert after a Tombs outbreak. Three notorious inmates tried to shoot their way out, killing Warden Mallon and guard Murphy, with Berg and Amberg also dead and McKenna dying. Guards, riot guns and machine gunners reinforced prisons as authorities cite Baumes law driving hardened criminals to desperate acts.
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New York
U.R
Peter Mallon
Jeremiah Murphy
Robert Berg
Hyman Amberg
Michael
Red) McKenna
Daniel‘c Connor
J. A. Studwell
Mahon
Center Street
Daniel O'Connor
Murphy
O'Connor
Wets Claim U S Public Favors Common Sense Liquor Reform
The wet association argued results from Tuesday’s elections show U S voters favor modifying liquor laws. They said the anti prohibition coalition shows waning power and urged Republican leaders to drop prohibition from the party platform. Senator Edge of New Jersey analyzed the outcomes as strongly supporting common sense modification of the Volstead Act.
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U. S
Washington
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
Aniti-Saloon League
United States
Senator Edge
New Jersey Net
Senate fights to unseat two senators from PA and IL
Washington reports preparations for a major Senate seating battle over William S. Vare of Pennsylvania and Frank Smith of Illinois. Both men reject forfeiting claims as credentials are challenged, with investigations into campaign expenditures cited as the likely basis.
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Washington
Senate
William 8. Vare
Frank Smith
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Newberry
Vare
Smith
Reed
Labor shortage pulls workers needed across industries
A labor shortage tightened hiring in Washington as local plants called for workers. The Baker-Tie Preserving plant needs forty laborers, Sun Light Creamery seeks sixty women workers, and Washington Foundry Company also reports staffing needs.
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Washington D. H
Baker-Tie
Sunlight Creamery
Aseekting
Washington Foundry Company
Seven Miners Dead as Michigan Mine Disaster Reaches Rescue
In Ishpeming Michigan 53 miners are believed killed after a swamp collapse flooded the Barnes Hecker and North Lake shafts. Seven bodies recovered include Captain William Tippett and inspector William Hill. Rescue teams say escape was impossible as quicksand filled the mine.
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Michigan
Ishpeming
Mich
U.P
Barnes-Hecker
William Tippett
William E. Hill
R. Elliott
North Lake
T. E. Barnes -Hecker
Rudner Claims Alibi in Mellett Murder Case
Ben Rudner of Massillon says in a first interview he can establish an alibi in the Don R. Mellett murder case. Indicted with Rudner are Pat McDermott and Louis Mazer. the three have previously refused to speak. The interview was arranged through Rudner’s family.
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Canton
U.P
Ben Rudner
Massilon
Don R. Mellett
UVA President Warns Cars Do Not Predict Graduation
University of Virginia President Edwin Alderman says an unusually large share of students who own automobiles fail to graduate. He released a letter to parents outlining that owning flivvers does not equate to scholastic success, ahead of the upcoming term.
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University
U.R
Edwin A. Alderman
University of Virginia
Aldermain
Rescuers Lift Three From Burning Columbus Apartment
In Columbus a blaze trapped Lola Mare quis, her brother, and William Er win on a second story. Chief Panis and two firefighters carried them down a ladder to safety.
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Columbus
Lola Maréquis
William Erwin
Panis
Judge Orders Norris Trial Moved After Jury Bias Showdown
Fort Worth Texas November 4 The Norris murder case against Rev Dr J Frank Norris faced a venue change as Judge George Hosley surveyed 500 prospective jurors and saw overwhelming pre judgment. He instructed those prejudged to raise their hands amid a dramatic moment in Western Texas court history.
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Fort Worth
Texas
J. Frank Norris
D. E. Chipps
Tarrant County
George Hosey
Norris
Fire Burns Mill At Letart Falls
A landmark mill at Letart Falls West Virginia burned to the ground yesterday afternoon as more than 200 local people formed bucket brigades. The fire destroyed over 5000 bushels of wheat 400 bushels of corn the machinery and damaged a nearby warehouse and barn. The owner said the loss is not insured and the Pomeroy fire department was diverted to Antiquity before the mill could be saved.
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Pomeroy
Letart Falls
W. Va
Henry Keisburg
No Job Today in Letart After Mill Burns Down
Jim Curtis, an aged mill worker who has lived in Letart since the Civil War era, finds himself jobless as the mill he has served since its 1875 construction by Jeff Bell is burned to the ground. Curtis recalls his long history with the mill from antebellum slavery to miller status.
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Pomeroy
Jim Curtis
Letart Ls
Jeff Bell
Letart
Cady Wins Only Two Precincts in County Vote
The county election board reports Cady carried two precincts in the county. The results highlight the limited spread of support for Cady in the local election.
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Cady
Election Board
County Board to Complete Election Count This Evening
Official tallying of Tuesday’s election continues as the county board of elections works to finish the count this evening. Returns show Williams leading in several precincts while Cady, Cooper, Donahey and others trail with varying precinct tallies across Athens County.
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County Board of Elections
Jacob M. Cady
Safed
North Bern
Torch
Williams
Cady
Cooper
Donahey
Myers V. Cooper
Athens County
Athens Township
Athens City
Frank Bryson
Bryson
Woman recalls four shots in Hall Mills murder case
Mrs. Anna Hoag testified at the Somerville courthouse that she heard four shots the night Rev. Edward W. Hall and Mrs. Eleanor R. Mills were murdered four years ago. Her account strengthens the state's case against Harry Stevens and his kin on trial for the double murder.
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Somerville
N. J
Anna Hoag
de Russey
Edward W. Hall
Eleanor R .Mills
Bloom returns in comeback bid as Mills loses in tight race
Democratic gains in Congress shift prospects for 1928 leadership. Al Smith appears poised for a 1928 bid after New York victory, while Butler may retire as GOP head. Republicans hold 237 seats to 195 for Democrats with minor parties present.
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Tive
Butler
Coolidge
Massachusetts
New York
Re election of Al Smith joys big 1928 race
The piece notes four national significance points from Tuesday's elections. Al Smith’s fourth term as New York governor complicates a 1928 presidential bid. Massachusetts re election of a Republican senator signals a possible third term push. insurgent Senate factions retain power on major issues. The ongoing wet dry battle remains a political force influencing 1928 presidential prospects.
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Washington
al Smith
Union
Massachusetts
Coolidge
Butler
Senate
Republican Party
America
California Still For Day Measure Opposed In Vote
San Francisco Nov 4 The proposal to repeal the Wright acts dry enforcement measure trailed in early returns as 6 275 of 8 512 precincts reported. The repeal led by about 8 000 votes with 371 666 for and 379 556 against result.
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San Francisco
McPherson Launches Second Fight the Devil Defense Fund
Aimee Semple McPherson, facing perjury and conspiracy charges, began a drive in Los Angeles to raise an additional 100000 for her defense and that of her mother Minnie Kennedy. She already spent the sum in a preliminary defense.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Aimee Semple McPherson
Minnie Kennedy
Five States Go Wet On Tuesday
The first general referendum on prohibition in eight states with 28 million people yielded an inconclusive result but wets held a clear edge. Five, possibly six, states appeared to vote wet, with four showing overwhelming margins, and the wets carried beyond the expected Eastern and Midwestern regions.
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Chicago
C. P
Whittemore Dies in Maryland After Auto Crash
Rawlings V. Whittemore father of Richard Reese Whittemore who was hanged in the Maryland penitentiary August 18 died in the Colonial hospital this morning after being struck by an automobile last night and suffering a skull fracture.
Budget in the Home Topic for Free Cooking School
Miss Edna Ferguson leads the Messenger free cooking school at Athens high school auditorium November 9 10 11 and 12 at 2 o clock daily. She argues the budget controls the kitchen and housework is a business requiring smart planning. The course covers saving bills budgeting kitchen layout and practical recipes with demonstrations.
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Athens High School
Edna Ferguson
Miss Ferguson
Man Shoots Two And Calls Police In Midlport
Thurman Jones 19 surrendered to Middleport officers after shooting Strand Little and Littie’s son near Hobson. Both victims were taken to McMillan hospital in Charleston with serious gunshot wounds. The shooting followed a fight between the Little and Jones families.
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Middleport
Strand Little
Littie
Kimbell
Hobson
Thurman Jones
McMillan
Charleston
Jones
Little
Blue Triangle Girls Meet At Athens High School
The Blue Triangle girls of Athens high school held their first meeting of the year in the senior building. Olive Carpenter and Helen Bates reported on a conference at Camp Wildwood. Applications for membership are now being received. The club meets each Thursday. officers include Olive Carpenter president Christine Porter vice president Mary Elisabeth secretary and Helen Bates treasurer.
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Blue Triangle
Athens High School
Camp Wildwood
Westerville
Olive Carpenter
Helen Bates
Christine Porter
Mary St Isabeth
Marriage offers best channel for self expression
Dean Irma Voigt told Ohio university women that growth passes through four life ages and that self expression should flow into work, with marriage as the ideal outlet when growth stalls. She described childhood seeks physical pleasures, the gang era, hero worship, and the early adult focus on the opposite sex.
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Irma E. Voigt
Ohio University
Ewing Auditorium
Dean Voigt
Misa Voigt
Veterans Urged to Stand by Guns at Murray Legion Banquet
Maj or Samuel Johnson of Athens praised the Constitution as a unique work and urged veterans to defend it. About 256 members of the American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary and guests attended the seventh annual installation banquet in Murray City. Attendees came from Logan, Glouster, Athens and Pomeroy. officers were installed by Barton Hall of Logan.
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Murray City
United States
Samuel Johnson
Athens
American Legion
Ladies Auxiliary
Logan
Glouster
Pomeroy
Barton Hall
H. M. Schaffer
R. W. Finsterwald
Fred Hoopes
Gifford Hull
Edwin Jones
Cecil. Langford
James M. Thornton
Massearea
Vresses
Bloom wins governor seat in Ohio comeback bid
D Bloom of Bowling Green defeated James Mills of Columbus by about 3 123 votes to secure re election as Ohio governor amid a broad Democratic showing. Vic Donahey’s victory appears assured, with the GOP sweep in state offices and tight statewide races shaping the result.
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Bloom
James 0. Mills
Columbus
D. Bloom
Bowling Greet
Ap Hag
James “Gh Mills
Colum
Vic Donahey
Donahey
Ni Mills
Mills
Doever Myers Y. Coclican
Frank B. Willig
Hagn Pomerene
Compte
Sheriff-elect Williams Delays Deputy Selections
Athens County sheriff-elect William Williams says no deputy has been chosen yet and he will decide after reviewing merits. He thanks voters for the honor and expects to appoint three deputies once he evaluates suitable candidates.
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William Welkmas
Athens Ty
Billy
Williams
Gmakeen
Athens County
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