Wife Confesses Plan To Kill Husband For Insurance
Chicago police say 26 year old Genoe OBrien admitted a plot to murder her husband William OBrien to collect a $5900 life policy. Her lover Howard Dorr, an insurance agent and landlord, was involved as the couple sought insurance on top of another policy. The shooting left OBrien gravely wounded as Dorr fired and then turned a gun on himself. authorities say the wife initially lied to protect her lover and secure the payout.
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Kia
O'Brien
U.R
Genoer
Howard Dorr
Wiliam O’brien
Holy Cross
Thomas Keean
Buau
Bynce Stege
Aoy Sttorney
Harry Ditchbourne
Dorr
Woman Confesses Kidnapper Of Brooklyn Baby Returns Child
A Brooklyn woman, Otto Roever, 36, confessed to stealing three month old Donald Larney from a department store. She claimed longing for another child and kept the infant overnight, telling her husband it was his. The baby was found safe and returned to the Larneys as Roever was arrested awaiting arraignment.
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New York
Brooklyn
Donald Larney
Otto Roever
Larney
Donald
William E. Lippeld
Roever
Today GY Arthur Brisbane Earthquake and Wall Street Cure
A compact column notes several topics including an earthquake theme and reflections on modern youth. It hints at public figures and financial concerns, linking news and commentary with a provocative title.
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John L
Prince and Wall St
Eastern earthquake disrupts trans Atlantic cables
The Eastern quake reaching from Long Island to Halifax damaged ocean floor lines. Four French lines largely failed, Western Union and other cables crippled. Radio messages remain available despite the disruption.
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Long Island
Halifax
Western Union
Lostal
Young Leaders and Bold Promises of Youth
The piece notes Robert Maynard Hutchins becoming head of Chicago University at 30 after serving as Yale Law School dean at 25. It recalls young leaders like Alexander, Napoleon, and Nelson, suggesting youth achieved prominence in earlier eras and quoting Nelson’s sharp reply to an older officer about age and honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Maynard Hutchins
Chicago University
Yale Law School
Alexander, Napoleon
Ete
Nelson
Lord Nelson
England
Ownership of Pair of Hounds Sparks Civil Suit
Disputed ownership of two year old Beagle dogs led to a civil suit in Magistrate Porter’s office with 16 witnesses. Judge Porter's decision favored the defendants Floyd and Amos Britz. plaintiff R. S. Dinsmore appeals to Common Pleas Court.
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Porter
Common Pleas Court
Carl H. Porter
Dinsmore
New Marshfield
Floyd
Amos Britz
Athens
Roland Dinsmore
R. SS. Tinsmore
Howard Evans
Evans
Hobbs Ferry
New York
Dayton
R. S. Dinsmore
Britz
Porter Dicken
Athens County
Justice of the Peace
Chicago University President Quoted On Youth Criticism
The article presents the young Chicago University president defending his youth against critics. It notes he is six years older than Pitt was when he first became prime minister, highlighting a comparison of age and leadership expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago University
Pitt
Italian giant Primo Carne a to fight Vittorio Campolo here
Italian giant Primo Carnera, 6 feet 10 inches, 280 pounds, who defeated American Stribling in London, will come here and may fight another Italian giant Vittorio Campolo.
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Primo Carnera
London
Cuban Fighter Kid Chocolate Impresses New York in Prize Fight
In the featherweight division Kid Chocolate from Cuba thrilled New York by boxing Jose in a Tuesday night bout. The colored Cuban drew cheers from a refined audience as the match unfolded with notable skill and pace.
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Kid Chocolate
Cuba
New York
Jose
Clemenceau Suffers A Relapse At Home
In Paris on November 21 Dr. Charles Laubry was summoned to the home of War-time premier George Clemenceau when he suffered a slight relapse. The physician ordered rest and said Clemenceau would return within a few hours after recovering from a serious heart attack several weeks earlier.
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Paris
Charles Laubry
George Clemenceau
Clemenceau
Five Women Die In Auto Accident At Pallas
Five women perished in a collision near Pallas Texas when the auto they rode in struck a Texas Santa Fe and Pacific Railroad train. Three unidentified victims plus four responders reached the scene found four dead and a fifth dying en route to a hospital. The negro driver was in critical condition. Bodies lay scattered for about 100 feet along the right of way.
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Pallas
Tex
Texas, Santa Fe and Pacific Railroad
Thorn Infant Funeral Services Held in Kirtland
Funeral services for Donald George Thorn infant son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd D Thorn of Kirtland were held Monday at the grandparents home George and 44 Fast State Street. Burial occurred in Greenown Cemetery Nelsonville. The child died November 16 at the Kirtland home.
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Donald George Thorn
Lloyd D. Thorn
Kirtland
George Thorn
Fast State Street
Greenown Cemetery
Nelsonville
Famous Shot Dies in New Lexington at 77
William McDonald a well known hunter and marksman died suddenly at his home. He was famed as one of the best shots in the area with a record of 41 squirrels killed from 43 shots, leaving a notable mark in local shooting lore.
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New Lexington
William McDonald
Armer
Free Unionist and Others on Evidence Dismissal
Judge G Vernon Cowper dismissed charges of insurrection and conspiracy to rebel against Alfred Hoffman union organizer and four others after the State presented insufficient evidence to take the case to a jury. The ruling came in Marion North Carolina on November 21.
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Marion
N. C
U.P
G. Vernon Cowper
Alfred Hoffman
Silsby brothers face renewed probe in illegal liquor case
Cleveland investigators push a joint inquiry by the Criminal Justice Association and the National Association against the Prohibition Amendment into Walter and Myron Silsby two years after their conviction. They should have been sent to the penitentiary three weeks ago, bonds of 5000 remain un-forfeited, and Judge White plans another stay of execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.R
Walter
Myron Silsby
Cleveland Association For Criminal Justice
National Association Against the Prohibition
Common Pleas
Charles White
Batavia
White
Ray T. Miller
Silsbys
Joseph Bologna
Patrick Talks at Meeting of P T A
A Mast Side P T A meeting Wednesday night featured J K R Patrick an assistant professor of psychology at Ohio University presenting Human Adjustment The event included an instrumental trio from association members and was led by president Mrs Q O Morrison with program management by Mrs John Bowl
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Patrick
J. K R. Patrick
Ohio University
Mast Side
Parent Teacher Association
Mra
QO. D. Morrison
John Bowl
Patient Gives Alarm of Fire at Portland Sanitarium
A patient at the Portland Sanitarium woke and alerted staff after a boiler room fire broke out. Nurses evacuated bedridden patients as flames illuminated the building. the blaze was extinguished and the heating plant shut down. W A Grossenbacher, recovering from surgery, triggered the alarm after seeing the fire.
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Institutio
W. A. Grossenbacher
Vic
Grossenbicher
Father Is Accused Of Killing Child
In Cleveland a jury of nine men and three women weighs whether Frank Andrews will face death for allegedly driving his wife Selina and their infant Chester over a Lake Erie cliff. The defense argues the crash was an accident. prosecutors contend Andrews intended to kill them and himself.
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Cleveland
Navy
U.P
Frank Andrews
Nathan K. Cook
William JF
Marstellar
Andrews
Selina Andrews
Chester
Lake Erie
Hoover accused of press influence on Senate coverage
Senator Val Harrison, Democrat of Mississippi, charged on the Senate floor that a group of Washington newspaper correspondents are invited to the White House and taken into Virginia by President Hoover to influence their reporting. He claimed the aim is to produce articles favorable to certain interests and unfavorable to the Senate.
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Washington
U.R
White House
Virginia
Hoover
Senate
Val Harrison
Mississippi
Sinclair Walks Free From DC Jail After Contempt Sentences
Harry K. Sinclair, millionaire pharmacist and sportsman, was released from the District of Columbia Jail at 2:07 a.m. after serving contempt sentences tied to the Senate Teapot Dome inquiry. He declared he was railroaded by political forces and criticized Republicans while claiming Democratic honesty.
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Washington
USA
Harry Kk. Sinclair
District of Columbia
Senate
Cobnon Setae
Cormon Fairness
Sinclair
Ty i
Nin
Fran Thister
Thore
Interior
Albert Ebiat
Heineclair
Sam
Harry P. Sinclair
Sinclair OH Company
Grand Jury Takes Up Student Voters
An Athens Grand Jury investigation into student voting began Thursday morning with clerks and precinct judges called as witnesses. Acting registrar Mary Antoinetta of Ohio University and poll records were to be examined, including student names and addresses, but no students were expected to testify.
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Athens
Mary Antoinetta
Ohio University
Jt. D. Williame
Larson to appoint Baird Jr to U S Senate seat
Gov. Morgan I. Larson announced he would appoint David Baird Jr. of Camden to succeed Senator Walter Edge, named ambassador to France.
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Camden
N. J
Morgan I. Larson
David Baird Jr
U. S
Walter Edge
France
Losses Reported After Newfoundland Quake and Tide
Reports from the south coast of Newfoundland describe loss of life and extensive property damage from a tidal wave that followed Monday's earthquake near St Johns.
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ST. Johns
N. F
New Foundland
Thanksgiving dinner trends across the nation
Americans plan a bounteous Thanksgiving with golden brown roast turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Prices for turkey and trimmings are generally lower or unchanged from last year, with regional variations in cost and availability. Local chefs offer ideas like buttered popcorn, venison as a substitute, and fruit baskets to complement the meal.
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Chicago
U. P
Pilgrim Fathers
Robert L. Simons
Shirley-Savoy
Denver
License Plates Arrive in Athena County Shipment Totals
License plates to be issued in Athena County arrived Thursday from the State Bureau of Motor Vehicles via David Johnson deputy commissioner of motor vehicles Athens. The delivery includes 6200 cars 656 trucks 66 trailers and 69 passenger commercial cars. Also distributed are pamphlets titled Primer of Laws of Ohio Relating to Noted Vehicles for buyers.
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Athena
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
David Johnson
Athens
Ohio
Classified Offers Include Auto Glass and Pets
The Messenger classifieds advertise auto windshield and door glass installation while you wait. A seller offers three goats, twelve weeks old, at 35 each. A remote 80 acre farm with a good pond and limestone kiln is for sale to settle an estate.
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the Messenger
Chicago Meeting Brings Giants of Industry to Hoover
Railroad executives and other business leaders gathered with President Hoover and his cabinet in Washington to map programs aimed at boosting U S business activity. The meeting involved leaders who command thousands of workers and billions in capital to discuss plans.
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Washington
Hoover
Hoover urges massive near term business expansion
Hoover’s appeal spurs billions in planned industrial spending for the coming year. Major allocations include railroads one billion dollars, general construction up to three billion, New York City one billion, federal buildings five hundred million, and ocean mail contracts about twelve to twenty-nine million, plus a Pennsylvania Railroad electrification program.
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Washington
Stone
Dent Hoover
New York City
Pennnsylvania Railroad
President hosts industry leaders at White House talks
Stonry Ford Owen Younha and other top producers met the President in a conference aimed at boosting business activity. The sessions, part of Hoover's program, followed a luncheon with labor leaders as the working class faces higher purchases and prosperity goals. Railroads pledged at least a billion dollars in 1930 for improvements, with construction expecting one to three billion.
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Stonry Ford
Owen O) Younha
Hoover
Fabor
White E House
Risetory
Railroad officials plan 1930 improvements pledge
Chicago officials of more than 25 American railroads gather to discuss improvement programs. Mc Hoover urged continued spending with rails and bridges upgrades. Spens said Chicago Burlington will spend 32 606 000, Sargent cited over 10 million, Storey 18 606 000, others from Pennsylvania field New York Central Great Northern Northern Pacific Delaware Hudson Yankton Norfolk Southern Little Meridian and Righe outline planned expenditures.
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Chicago
Hoover
Washington
Mc Hoover
G. F B. Spens
Chicaro
Burlington & Quincy
Fred W. Sargent
Chiecaro & Norwestern
W. H. Storey
Santa Fe
Pennsylvania Field
New York Central
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Delaware & Hudson
Yankton
Norfolk & Southern
Little Meridian
Righe
Dentists From Athens Nelsonville Glouster To Meet
Five Athens dentists two from Nelsonville and one from Glouster plan to attend the State Dental Society meeting at the Neil House Columbus December 4 and 6. A dental science program is prepared and participants include Dr J S Basom Dr Le Ghee Bean Dr P B E Hixson Dr W We Lee Dr R J Studer Dr Wy Witham of Athens Dr OC Ae Pride of Glouster Dr Th Dp Hamill and Drew from Nelsonville.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Glouste
State Dental Society
Neil
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