Hoover delays cabinet plans as trip to South America looms
President-Elect Hoover says he will not consider cabinet appointments until return from his South American voyage. Reports link William Donovan to attorney general post, with Mellon and other names briefly floated amid speculation. Donovan meets Hoover in Palo Alto and may stay in California until after the sailing. Kimberley to join for luncheon and itinerary review.
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Palo Alto
Calif
U.P
Hoover
William Donovan
San Francisco
Donovan
Chicago
Kansas City
Los Angeles
California
South America
Victor A. Kimberley
Maryland
Old Murder Is Reported Solved
Cincinnati authorities announced the murder of Peter Dumele, marshal of North College Hill, has been solved with first degree murder indictments against four men. The April 9 Pelican Club robbery that left 25 people harmed led to charges against John Todd Messner alias John Crane, George Lain of Hamilton, Rodney Ford of Black Lutes, and electrician Robert Zwick who is not under arrest.
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Cincinnati
Peter Dumele
North College Hill
Dumele
Pelican Club
John Todd Messner
John Crane
George Lain
Hamilton
Rodney Ford
Black Lutes
Electrician
Middletown
Robert Zwick
Man Struck by Interurban Car Near Steubenville
Frank Morris 41 of Columbus is near death after being struck by a Steubenville East Liverpool and Beaver Valley inter urban car on Straton Boulevard north of Steubenville last night.
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Steubenville
U.P
Frank Morris
Columbus
East Liverpool
Beaver Valley
Straton Boulevard
Booklet on Well Balanced Diets Promoted by The Athens Messenger
The newspaper urges readers to request the government booklet Good Proportions in the Diet. It explains adequate wholesome attractive and cost effective meals with detailed food types proportions and menus. Send four cents with a coupon to Information Bureau Washington D C for a copy.
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Athens Messenger
Prederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Plan for tariff revision eyed by returning Congress leaders
Washington reports indicate congressional leaders plan a broad tariff revision. They doubt quick action in the short session but expect to start in a special session on March 4. Farmers and industrialists unite to push tariff changes as essential for farm relief and diversification.
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Washington
U.P
Hoover
Bandits Rob Grocer in Columbus Hold Up
Two bandits robbed grocer Severio Cassiccio in Columbus, taking 901 dollars during the midday heist. Police pursued clues but no arrests were reported.
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Columbus
U.P
Severio Cassiccio
Arsenal blast at First National Studios claims life
A blast at First National Studios in Hollywood California killed at least one person and caused fires across several motion picture sets. Firefighters battled flames as the blast damaged stages and equipment at the prolific studio complex.
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Hollywood
Calif
U.R
First National Studios
Family feud ends in double tragedy in New Haven
George Parsons, 63, shot dead his brother in law Charles Roller, 64, in front of the Parsons home in New Haven on Tuesday. Parsons then killed himself at his home. Ill feeling following the sisters death and burial dispute appears to have escalated. Funeral arrangements expected for Thursday.
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Pomeroy
George Parsons
Charles Roller
Parsons
New Haven
Roller
Fogelsong
Mason City
Award for May Harris in Columbus damage suit
A Columbus jury in common pleas court awarded May P. Harris five thousand dollars against Flora M. Miller, former beauty parlor operator in the Z L White department store. Harris claimed scalp burns from a hair wave caused negligence and alleged permanent nervous condition and toxic goitre from infection.
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Columbus
Common Pleas Court
May P. Harris
Ohio University
Athens
Flora M. Miller
Z. L. White
Miss Harris
Miller
Free Cooking School Lecture on Weight Control
The Messenger announces a Thursday program at the Athens High School Auditorium. Doors open at 1 o clock with free admission for a free cooking school featuring a weight control lecture and a musical program including demonstrations of planked steak nut bread pastry meringue cheese loaf salad carmel sauce chocolate pie and gelatinized milk sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Taboo Topics Dominate National Coal Meeting
In Cleveland on November 14, the National Coal Association opened its eleventh annual gathering with 500 delegates from major bituminous regions. The program focused on safety led by W. L. Robinson of the Youghingheny and Ohio Coal Company with S. A. Taylor of Pittsburgh also on the slate, while labor disputes freight tariffs and fuel prices were avoided.
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Cleveland
National Coal Association
United States
W. L. Robinson
Youghingheny and Ohio Coal Company
S. A. Taylor
Pittsburgh
American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
Protest Filed Over Inter state Bus Route Certificate
The Cleveland, Akron and Canton Bus Company entered a protest with the State Unities Commission today against granting an interstate certificate that would authorize Nevin Bus Lines to run from Detroit to Pittsburgh.
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Columbus
Cleveland, Akron & Canton Bus Company
State Unities Commission
Nevin Bus Lines
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Special committee to probe Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
A special congressional committee will begin investigating conditions at Atlanta Federal Penitentiary, with findings expected to address inmate welfare and facility operations.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Rescue Ships Describe Vestris Loss Counts
The Vestris disaster tally shows eight confirmed dead, 210 rescued, and dozens still unaccounted for. Ships involved include Wyoming eight rescued, Berlin 28 to New York, American Shipper 125 to New York, Myriam 54 to New York, Manning three bodies, Davis four bodies, and another cutter one body.
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Vestris
Wyoming
U. S. Berlin
New York
Myriam
Manning
Coast Guard
Davis
Dawes Refuses Charity After Old Marietta Friend's Death
Charles G. Dawes, vice president, learned of Bradt Hulbert a former Marietta boy who drifted into New York's dives and died in a cheap hotel. Hulbert had once sent Dawes twenty five dollar monthly checks, cashed in speakeasies, with Dawes paying the funeral bill from Washington.
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New York
U.P
Marietta
Ohio
Bowery
Bradt Hulbert
United States
Charles G. Dawes
Hulbert
Lower East Side
Dawes
Olen D. Young
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Bellevue
Washington
Farmers Arrested In Series Of Raids
Seven Gallia County farmers were arrested on liquor law violations after raids by state and federal prohibition officers and Sheriff Russell. Four large stills were confiscated and 660 gallons of mash destroyed.
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Gallipolis
U.R
Gallia County
Prohibition
Russell
Shriner Balloon Mascot Sought After Breaks Mooring
Tadmor Temple Shrine members posted a $25 reward for the recovery of their mascot balloon which broke from its moorings in front of the Armory. The 580 cubic foot gas bag is valued at $300 by Arch Reams a patrol member and custodian of the balloon.
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Akron
U.2
Tadmor Temple Shrine
Arch Reams
Sinking of Vestris Recalled in Heroic and Tragic Tales
Survivors describe a night of terror as the Vestris sank after listing in heavy seas. Lifeboats failed, two capsized, a negro boatswain’s mate rescued 22 and multiple crewmen and passengers perished or were rescued aboard the Berlin and other ships. Chief radio operator O Loughlin remained at his post as the ship went down.
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Vestris
Schultz
New York
Berlin
Veatria
Michael J. O'Loughlin
O'Loughlin
James A. Adams
Sam
O. L. Maxey
Richmond
Arch Banister
Maxey
Carey
Virginia
Adams
United Press
Mack
Gere
Joe Shipper
Hfte
Paul A. Dana
Radio Corporation of Am
Dana
Murder charge planned against jailed sailor
Cleveland Nov 14. Plans were laid for first degree murder indictment of James Nevins a lake sailor who killed his cell mate Don Prentiss former sales manager of Olds Motor Company in the county jail. Federal authorities awaited permission to take custody of Nevins before presenting the case to the grand jury. They believed a motive had been found for the killing.
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Cleveland
James Nevins
Lake Sailor
Nevins
Don Prentiss
Olds Motor Company
Lansing, Mich
Proper Diet Emphasized At Athens Messenger Cooking School
Mrs. W A Matheny urges proper diet and food combinations as Athens High School students host The Athens Messenger Cooking School. Frances T Northcross teaches chemistry of food, vitamins, and harmony in meals amid recipes and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Matheny
Athens High School Parent Teacher Association
Frances T. Northcross
Athens Messenger
Athens
Stedman Company
Vestris Passed Regular Inspection Before South American Voyage
The steamer Vestris received a regular inspection in New York on Wednesday November 7, three days before its departure on a South American voyage, according to the Steam Boat Inspection Service.
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Washington
U,pr
Vestris
New York
Steam Boat Inspection Service
Sinking of the Lamport and Holt liner Vestris to be investigated
New York officials announce an official inquiry into the sinking of the Lamport and Holt Liners Vestris. Davi Cook of the company says the timing is undecided and that survivors from the Vestris will be met with tomorrow to address criticism over delays and lifeboat handling.
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Vestris
Virginia Shoals
New York
Rio de Janeiro
Norfolk
SOS
Coats
Lamport
Holt
Davi Cook
and Company
Cook
Vestria
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Congress
the Messenger Free Cooking School
Dawes Neve
Shriners
P. Schuch
Henry Schultz
Schults
Sebalty
Bestris
American Shipper
Bertin
William J. Carey
George Fantana
Vestine
Fantana
John J. Bow
Pasenger
Parent- Teacher Association
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