Death toll rages after Millfield mine blast and rescue
Federal state and county officials press probe into the Sunday Creek Coal Mine No. 6 explosion at Millfield that killed 79. Rescue teams search for a missing miner John Wise as families arrange funeral rites and officials chart shifts to cover the 24 hour investigation.
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Sunday Creek Coal
Millfield
Pete McKinley
John Wise
Jacksonville
McKinley
Wise
Letter to Ruth McCormick on Senate bid and politics
A Beverly Hills letter from Will chides Ruth Hanna McCormick for not entering the Senate race and mocks political alignments in Illinois Ohio and voter shifts. It teases Alice and Nick and urges attentiveness to political ground signals. The casual opinion piece reflects gendered political expectations of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hills
Calif
Ruth Hanna McCormick
Ruth
Senate
Alice
Nick
Ohio
Will
A Prohibition Election and The Cosmos Has A Soul
A 1932 candidate and a public mood against crime headline a compact page noting Prohibition era election themes and reflections on the cosmos as a soulful concept.
Silent Election Echoes Fade Into History
A reflective note on public chatter diminishing after an election, as discussions fade from yesterday to Monday when the event becomes past history. The piece hints at reduced attention and a sense of finality.
Prohibition and crime demand action so parties face voter sentiment
The piece argues that if Republicans lose Congress it shows failure to grasp public sentiment on prohibition. It cites crime born of prohibition as a national issue, noting cities like New York and Chicago struggle with bootleg crime and question whether crime government can be permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
New York
Chicago
Prohibition Protests Spark Election Talk Across States
The piece argues that New York, Illinois, New Jersey, and Massachusetts protests over prohibition should not be read as anti Hoover votes. Democratic ballots may have included GOP defectors but Hoover remains uninvolved in the mood. It cites prohibition as funneling criminals income while starving government revenue by about one billion dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Illinois
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Hoover
United States
Newspaper Owner Sees Advertising Fix for Country
John H. Perry urges intelligent advertising to cure national ills and supports easing Volstead Act to permit light wine and beer production. He discusses state emergency funding to aid survivors and cover expenses, noting workmen's compensation death awards up to 6500 dollars per case across 79 deaths totaling 513000 dollars with funeral costs covered from the same fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Perry
Florida
Pennsylvania
Sane
Funeral Services for James Jennice and Others
In Trimble Township, funeral services are set for James Jennice on Monday at 2 PM near Old No. 2 Mine with Maplewood burial. Walter Hayden to be buried Sunday at 8 PM in Hollister U B Church. John Williams funeral Sunday at 10 AM. A Monday 9 AM Catholic Church triple service for Andy Kish and his sons George and William of Millfield.
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J. J. Forbes
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Athens County
E. W. Smith
Ohio Bureau of Mines
Elmer Sagie
Roseville
del Brown
Pomeroy
Isaac Vaughn
Nelsonville
Andy Ginnan
Jacksonville
P. W. Moore
L. F. Jones
F. A. Ray
Ohio State University
Frank Kern
Athens
Athens Central Avenue
M. F
West Union Street
Walburn Funeral
Jagers
John Green
Millfield
Urban Horath
Alfred Wade
Luther Wade
Canaanville
Cananville M
George McClean
George Jackson
Harry Sycks
Christian Church
Chauncey
Phillip and
Silan Ervin
Francis Erwin
Luther
George Thomas
Circle Hill
Ray Parry
Ben Fielder
Glouster Mortuaries
Walter Hayden
Mill
Brown
Trimble
Trimble F. & A. M
Ial
Jack McAllister
Glouster
Curran Street
Maplewood
Masonic Lodge of
Gilbert Courtney
Joe Butski
Millford
Corning Catholic Church
New Lexington
Walter Androvich
Sand Ridge
Sugar Creek
Tytus
Forbes
Bureau of Mines
Ohio University
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Carl Fry
Carl
Robinett
A. E. McConkey
Fielden Willis
Cherrington Hospital
Logan
ARE Meeting
James Jennice
Hore
Old No. 2
Mine
U. B
Hollister
John Williams
Andy Kish
George
William
Coast Guard Aids Disabled Freighter Off Florida Coast
The Coast Guard Cutter Yama craw responded to a radio SOS from the Merchants and Miners Line freighter S S Upsur late last night reporting she was hopelessly disabled. The cutter steamed to her aid from Jacksonville Florida announced on November 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Coast Guard
S. S. Upsur
Democrats To Have Control In House Vote Contests Likely
Early returns show a Senate with Republicans 48 Democrats 46 and a mixed chamber where Democrats lead the House 219 to 214 with one Farmer-Labor seat and one doubtful race. Contests and recounts loom before Congress reconvenes, risking shifts in the final lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPR
Senate
House of Representatives
Kentucky
House
Illinois
Congress
Republicans Likely Control Senate Despite Narrow Dem Lead
Unofficial returns show two doubtful races unlikely to shift overall balance. Republicans seem to hold Senate technical control though Democrats won’t exceed 47 seats. In Kentucky, M Mills Logan leads over Senator John M Robison as margins favor the Democrat in a key district.
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Congress
Senate
Kentucky
M. Mills Logan
John M. Robison
Saw Husband Waving Torch
In Jersey City Elizabeth Swaterly was burned when a bed fire broke out at a lodging house. She claimed her husband Howard Swaterly waved a torch and danced about the room as the flames spread. He was arrested on assault and battery charges while police verify the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
U.P
Howard Swaterly
Elizabeth
Swaterlys
Swaterly
Automobiles Sought for Mine Disaster Victims Funerals
Local Red Cross officials issued a call for automobiles to be used at funerals for mine disaster victims. Those who can furnish cars are asked to contact the Red Cross at 23521.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Local Relief Agency Takes Charge After Sunday Creek Mine Disaster
Athens County Red Cross assumes full control of relief efforts after the Sunday Creek Mine disaster. Local volunteers and nurses aided rescuers with food and coffee and cared for the dead, while planned relief reaches families with food clothing and medical aid as about 200 people participated at the scene.
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Sunday Creek
Athens County Red Cross
Athens County
Red Cross
Columbia
Pupils Endangered as Driver Arraigned for Passing School Bus
Marie Hanley was arraigned before Magistrate CC H Porter on an affidavit by C C Lawson charging her with passing a school bus while children were loading and unloading. She pled not guilty and was bound over to court on a $100 bond. Lawson, whose wife drives the bus, says she passed the bus on the right and nearly struck children. John Green of Deanville was tried and found guilty of possession of intoxicating liquor, fined $200 and costs. Violet Perkins of Nelsonville pled guilty to liquor possession, fined $100 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Hanley
CC. H. Porter
C. Lawson
Lawson
John Green
Deanville
Porter
Violet Perkins
Nelsonville
Nurses Leap Safely as Fire Rages at Brooke Hill Home
Wind driven flames hit the nurses home atop Corey Hill Brookline Massachusetts forcing nurses to leap from windows and imperiling 46 patients at Brooks Hospital Firemen from Brookline Boston and Newton battled the blaze for over an hour and a half before control low temperatures hampered efforts
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Brookline
Masa
U.R
Corey Hill
Brooks Hospital
Boston
Newton
Hoover prepares message on new prohibition views
President Hoover plans to send a December guidance message to Congress on prohibition. Prohibition Director Amos Woodcock is recalled to provide data as Hoover seeks about 2 million dollars extra to hire 600 agents. The Law Enforcement Commission weighs alternatives to prohibition while U S minister Moorehead explains Sweden's Bratt system of liquor control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Congress
Prohibition
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Woodcock
Law Einforcement Commission
United States
Sweden
John M. Moorehead
Party Vote in Ohio Legislature Could Not Overrule White Veto
In Columbus November 7, analysis shows if new Ohio legislators vote party lines they cannot override Governor-elect George White's veto. The 1981 Senate would be 18 Republicans and 14 Democrats. the House 7 Republicans and 67 Democrats. Overriding requires 74 House votes and 20 Senate votes, leaving Republicans short by three in the House and two in the Senate unless they win cross party votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
House
Senate
White
Columbus
George White
Murder mystery as 87 year old widow found slain
Catherine Bell widow of Rev. David Bell of Quincy was found dead beneath a roadside tree, clad only in a nightgown and hose after a 3 am call attempt. Investigators from Shelby and Logan counties reported scant clues, a paper napkin, blue overshirt strip, and a cartridge box near the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
U.A
Catherine Bell
David Bell
Quincy
Fall From Car Fatal in Akron Suburb
James Syracuse of Toledo stone firm was killed in a strange traffic accident at Sawyerwood near Akron. His vehicle skidded on ice, the door flew open, he fell out with his feet in the door, his head battered on a bridge guard rail, and he died at 6 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
U.R
James Syracuse
Toledo Stone Company
Sawyerwood
Owen Webb
Lakemore
Syracuse
Clyde Dean Funeral Services Planned in Canaanville
Funeral services for Clyde Dean of Canaanville killed in the Sunday Creek mine disaster will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the Canaanville M. E. Church. Relatives may view the body at the home from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday prior to burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Dean
Canaanville
Sunday Creek
Canaanville M. E
West Union Street
Scotsmen Heroic in Millfield Mine Rescue Efforts
Two Scottish miners from Sunday Creek Coal Co. aided in the rescue after the Millfield mine explosion. Robert Marshall led 80 men to safety and spent nearly 28 hours underground. James Mackie attempted rescue but collapsed from gas. W. E. LeFever later died saving Mackie. A rescued group of 19 was found alive, and reporter statements were minimal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Creek Coal Co
Millfield
Robert Marshall
Lly
Marshall
James Mackie
Mackie
W. EB. LeFever
Bottom Macke
LeFever
Carl Pickering
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Bernard
Athens
Banks Win in Court Fight
In Columbus a Federal Judge upheld banks' challenge to state taxation on shares of capital stock. The decision affects about 2.6 million dollars statewide and grants temporary injunctions in many counties while the Columbus test case proceeds. The ruling cites the federal statute restricting taxes on national bank shares to parity with other financial institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.R
Columbus National Banks
Benson W. Hough
Hough
Brookhart to Back Democrats If Mellonism Evils Addressed
Senator Smith W. Brookhart Republican of Iowa said he would vote with the Democrats to organize the next Senate if they adopt a program to correct the evils of Mellonism. He called for reforms to curb what he alleges is dominance by Mellon interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Smith W. Brookhart
Iowa
Senate
Athens Messenger offers booklet on care of the car
The Athens Messenger promotes a booklet titled CARE OF THE CAR guiding owners to inspect and adjust their vehicles, recognize poor motor function, and ensure proper servicing. The notice invites readers to send for the booklet using a coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Care of the Car booklet request sent to Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin signs for a booklet on car care sending six cents in coin or stamps. The request includes a placeholder name Street and State, indicating a subscriber in Washington D C seeks the pamphlet via the Information Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Republicans To Stay Dry In 1932 Campaign Analysis
Senator Simeon Fess, Republican National Committee chair, said the 1932 race will hinge on prohibition and tariff issues. He argued Democrats would push repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and predicted the party would remain dry or split. He cited mixed 1932 results as proof prohibition affects both parties and noted tariff battles may reemerge. Local Ohio results and other states were used to illustrate the “crazy quilt” of issues shaping the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Nov. T
U. S
Simeon Fess
Repub National Committee
House of Representatives
Fess
Hoga County Bar Association
Ohio
Bemator Fess
Hoover
Eos
Jowett Bhouge
Democratic National Committee
Tw Congress
Robert Bulkley
McCulloch
Jud Parker
Senate
Congress
Nebraska
New Yorklahoma
Rhode Island
Democrats Map Tariff Revision and Farm Relief Platform
Democratic leaders outlined a plan focusing on a scientific revision of the Smoot Tariff Bill as a keynote of their native program if Jefferson and Wilson control the House. A liberal farm relief proposal with an equalization fee debenture was also emphasized as a main point, though specifics of legislation were not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jefferson
Wilson
Quarrel Over Profits Ends With Jail Stay
In Cincinnati on November 17 Clyde Sprouse, 27, federal prisoner, and Clifford Martin were jailed on $10,000 bond each after being charged with shooting at Albert Ha, 22, and Marjorie, 18, both residents of Troy. The men are to face the county grand jury.
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Cincinnati
Fie
Clyde Sprouse
Troy
Clifford Martin
Hey
Sprouse
Martin
Albert Ha
Marjorie
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Ohio Industrial Commission
State of Ohio
Tad
King Features Incorporated
Husband
Local Relief Agency
Athens Red Cross
Hom
Hospital
Toledo Company
Grover Mitchell
Banks
Brookhart
Las Keves
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