War objector wins fight to be a citizen
Lima, Oct. 1. Mrs. Carl Landis of Philadelphia, formerly Martha Jane Graber, won a two year battle for American citizenship despite Mennonite pacifist beliefs. She cannot shed blood but would serve as a nurse and may lay down her life. Judge A M Rogers granted naturalization after arguments by Edward J. Kennedy. counsel R S Steiner stressed conscience and wartime considerations. The Landises plan foreign mission work.
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Lima
U.P
Ohio
France
A. M. Rogers
Edward J. Kennedy
Naturalization
R. S Steiner
Bluffton
Landis
Carl Landis
Bluffton, O
Bankers debate branch banking at American Bankers meeting
In Cleveland the American Bankers Association convention heard rumblings over branch banking by national banks. Resolutions for and against the issue were shaping up as powerful banker groups discussed openly opposing or supporting the move.
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Cleveland
American Bankers’ Association
Ayora Reverses Resignation With Congress Backing
In Quito on October 1 President Isidro Ayora rescinded his irrevocable resignation after broad appeals from many classes and a confidence vote by Congress, keeping him as chief executive of Ecuador.
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Quito
Ecuador
U.P
Congress
Isidro Ayora
Athens Messenger Promotes Modern Manners Booklet
The Athens Messenger reviews proper leaving etiquette at social calls warning against apologizing for staying late. It advises not to announce an intended departure then linger and to leave promptly. Readers may order MODERN MANNERS by sending six cents with a coupon.
Modern Manners Booklet Request by Sender
A reader encloses six cents in stamps for a copy of the Modern Manners booklet and asks for the name street city state of the recipient.
Church Leaders Urge Citizenship Sunday Ahead of Election
Washington October 1 The Christian Herald carries a call signed by Protestant moderators Anti Saloon League and Women’s Christian Temperance Union urging November 2 as Christian Citizenship Sunday The appeal says churches long central to prohibition face their greatest challenge and mobilizes churchgoers to defend the Eighteenth Amendment and the regulated liquor ban.
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Washington
U.P
Christian Herald
Anti-Saloon League
Women's Christian Temperance Union
The
Christian Herald Appeal
Britain Wonders Prohibition Politics and The Wall Street Shivers
Arthur Brisbane presents a column touching on Britain’s political climate under prohibition era discourse, with reflections on political maneuvers and the impact on financial markets and public mood.
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Britain
Wall Street
British Empire Faces Quiet Economic Transition
The piece notes sudden changes and a dull period with unemployment and shrinking foreign markets affecting Britain. It contrasts this with France’s postwar rise, claiming two billion in gold and top per-capita holdings as the empire reassesses wealth and influence.
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France
England Ladox Free Trade Debate Highlights Courage Ahead
The passage argues England risks ruin by clinging to free trade despite concerns and stresses that true prosperity lies in intelligence and courage, praising Britain's readiness and resolve.
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England
Roosevelt’s Tammany alliance fuels reformist push
Prohibition in politics stirs interest as about half the voters weigh the issue. The Democratic candidate in New York, Mr Roosevelt, gains strength by challenging Tammany Hall and its leaders who refuse to waive immunity before the grand jury.
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Roosevelt
New York
Tammany Hall
Tammany’s Dilemma Over Roosevelt and Tuttle Power
Tammany Hall faces a choice between supporting Governor Roosevelt or backing rival candidate Mr. Tuttle. The machine fears Republican strength and would rather be controlled by Democratic whips than face Republican scorpions, illustrating its political calculus.
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Tammany Hall
Tammany
Roosevelt
Tuttle
Elliot Roosevelt Enters Advertising With Albert Frank
Elliot Roosevelt son of New York's governor begins a career in advertising with Albert Frank and Company. A twenty year old, six foot two inch scholar who passed Princeton exams chose business over college to gain practical knowledge.
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Elliot Roosevelt
New York
Albert Frank and Company
Princeton
Young man aims for advertising to aid global distribution
The article notes a youth choosing an advertising career for usefulness and prosperity, arguing distribution is the world’s problem while production continues, with continuation promised on page 4.
Bulkley Promotes Anti Prohibition Platform in Ohio Towns
Robert J. Bulkley, Democratic candidate for U S Senator from Cleveland, toured East Liverpool and other Ohio River cities by auto on October 1. He delivered anti Republican and anti Volstead rhetoric, criticizing Hooverism and those wavering on prohibition as he campaigned across the state.
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East Liverpool
U.P
Robert J. Bulkley
Cleveland
Ohio
Canfield Fire Destroys Five Buildings in Business District
A high wind swept through Canfield, 10 miles south of Youngstown, burning and leveling five buildings in the village’s business district early today. Fire crews fought the flames as the blaze damaged multiple structures and prompted evacuations.
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Canfield
Youngstown
World Series Opener Sets Shibe Park Scene
At Shibe Park Philadelphia on October 1 fans filled the stands for the first World Series game of the summer climax. cool crisp weather with NE wind and sun, 2000 one dollar seats sold out as Bill Sullivan and Esther Anderson led crowds. Athletics prepared for the preliminaries while reserved sections began to fill slowly.
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Shibe Park
Philadelphia
U.P
Bill Sullivan
Esther Anderson
Rockford
English Channel attempt ends as swimmer quits
Englishwoman Mrs. Mercedes Gleitz Carey, attempting to swim from England to France to win the Dover Gold Cup, abandoned the effort due to cold at 12:20 a.m. after entering the sea at 8:47 p.m. the previous night.
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Dover
England
U.R
Mercedes Gleitz Carey
English Channel
France
Carey
Woman hurls children to safety as Cleveland fire rages
In Cleveland on October 1, Mrs. John Marshall, alight with smoke from a basement blaze, threw her two infant daughters out a second story window to men on the ground. Lois six months and Hazel two years were caught and unharmed. firemen later carried Mrs. Marshall down a ladder.
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Cleveland
U.P
John Marshall
Lois
Hazel
Marshall
Ears Found In Car Tie Ohio Slaying to Two Suspects
Two men who rode in a small coupe with the murdered man left a bundle of clothes in the vehicle and fled. The victim, battered and knifed, was found in a roadside ditch. An envelope bearing Antonio Carbone’s name was found on him, but no robbery motive is established.
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Ohio
Dennison
Antonio Carbone
Santo Street
Abolition or Curtailment of Justice of Peace Courts in Ohio
Ohio bar committee debates abolishing justice of peace courts or curtailing their criminal jurisdiction. A proposal urged by County Prosecutor John Chester suggests replacing them with Circuit Courts, with concerns about public protest in Franklin County and costs of new tribunals. Some members note small counties may still find value.
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Justice of Peace
Ohio
Ohio State Bar Association Committee
Chester
Franklin County
Columbus
U.R
Ohio State Bar Association
Horace Err
John Chester
Kerr
Justice of Peace Courts
Smalther
Akron Woman Held After Mates Shooting Mystery
Mrs Jessica Rosa, 32, was arrested on suspicion after Julius Rosa 38, a suspected racketeer, was shot Tuesday night. Tioga, in critical condition, could not speak. Police found Rosa’s car abandoned, with no gunshot marks on the vehicle.
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U.P
Jessie Rosa
Julius Rosa
Rosa
Tioga
St. Thomas Hospital
Sweetheart Arrested in Girl's Murder Case
Chicago Oct 1 U R Harry Siwinski former sweetheart of Alice Waltman 18 South Bend girl killed as she slept weeks ago was arrested waiving extradition to South Bend He disappeared the day after the slaying and was identified by Joseph Pietrzak South Bend who saw the pair together before the murder where Alice was slain in her bedroom with her brother and two sisters asleep
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Chicago
U.R
Harry Siwinski
Alice Waltman
South Bend
Siwinski
Miss Waltman
Alice
Ruth's Charges Will Be Heard After Election
The Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee will delay hearing evidence on Mrs. Ruth Hanna McCormick's wire tapping charges until after the November election. Chairman Nye said the committee did not want to spend weeks on witnesses to disprove unfounded claims. He added the alleged agent had no connection with the committee.
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Washington
U.R
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Ruth Hanna McCormick
Nye
Chicago
Illinois
McCormick
Classified Offers Highlight Local Deals and Jobs
A Messenger Classified listing notes a Ford business coupe for sale at a reasonable price. It also seeks two experienced miners to cut and load coal. The ad mentions two nearly new baby beds at half price and an Airedale dog, 10 months old, offered at a sacrifice.
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ABA Group Seeks Branch Banking Expansion Policy
The American Bankers Association resolves to expand branch banking in metropolitan and selected county areas where justified. The Resolutions Committee, led by Max Nahm, notes a bottoming of the business slump and gradual improvements ahead while urging private insurance over dole payments and approving the Bank for International Settlements to ease reparations friction.
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American Bankers Association
Committee On
A. Eba
Max Nahm
Bowling Green
Towebb
Doles
United States
Bank For International Settlements
Al Capone aide Guzik posted record cash bond in Chicago court
In Chicago, a 69 6500 cash bond financed by an Capone lieutenant was added to the good behavior fund. Jack Guzik, Capone’s lieutenant, faced evasion of income tax charges with a 56000 bond. Ike Roderick placed fifty 1009-dollar bills on the judge, Guzik was later re ar rested on vagrancy charges with 16000 bail. Roderick then offered 20000 home as Guzik bond.
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Chicago
U.P
al Capone
Jack Guzik
Capone
Ike Roderick
Guzik
Roderick
Frost Reaches Athens Area First Time This Fall
October brought the season’s first frost per official readings by Emory V. Wolfe of Lower Plains. The Wolfe thermometer reported two degrees last night, the first freezing since spring, with hopes no major damage occurred due to warm dry ground. some late garden damage noted on Athens outskirts.
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Emory V. Wolfe
Lower Plains
Wolfe
Athens
Belmont County Grand Jury Returns Indictments
Belmont County Grand Jury returns nearly 160 indictments. County Auditor H. G. Finley is charged with embezzlement. Constable Robert Monroe faces manslaughter charges. Three first degree murder counts name John Woods 14 and Louis Kuhen 17 plus a Black youth. Pease Township officials face 90 indictments in a highway fund scandal. Monroe is indicted for killing John Allum during a raid. a count against Caleb Harris is ignored.
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ST. Clairsville
Tee
Belmont County
H. G. Finley
Robert Monroe
John Woods
Louis Kuhen
Pease Township
Deetjen Loses Hand to X ray Injuries
Baltimore physician Dr Christian Deetjen underwent amputation of his left hand above the wrist to halt ongoing injuries from X ray work. The loss follows earlier grafting attempts beginning in 1911 by Dr McGiannan and numerous procedures since.
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Baltimore
Christian Deetjen
McGiannan
Deeten
Danville Strike Strikers Ordered to Refrain from Interference
About 4,500 workers at the Dan River and Riverside Cotton Mills were under two injunctions ordering strikers to stop interfering with non-union workers entering the plants. The injunctions, issued yesterday, permit peaceable persuasion.
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Danville
U.R
Dan River
Riverside
Farm Board Brace for Attacks in Short Congress Session
Farm Board officials prepare for anticipated opposition in Congress next winter as reports suggest revival of equalization fee and export debenture programs. Administration lawmakers warn wheat price softness used to undermine the board, with possible requests for more funds and debates on future grain marketing and trading mechanisms.
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Farm Board
Congress
Washington
U.R Farm Board
Creditato Ve-Opera
Hyde
Chicago Board of Trade
Russia
Hoover to deliver four policy speeches after World Series trip
President Hoover travels by special seven car train to Philadelphia for the World Series opener with the Athletics and Cardinals then proceeds to Cleveland to address the Austrian Hawkers Association. Cabinet members accompany him and a bachelor party is planned with Mrs Hoover joining en route.
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Hoover
Philadelphia
Shibe Park
Athletics
Cardinals
Cleveland
White House
Hisquesta
Genefel
Walter Beowasey
Patrick Hubby
Arthur Hyde
Kay Wilbur
James Davis
Brown
Navy
David Ingalls
Harry A. Mackey
Bedford
Indianapolis
Bell, Logan Police Chief, Is Dismissed
Chief John Bell of the Logan Police Department was dismissed effective Wednesday morning after a conference with the mayor. Patrolman Lewis Reynold named acting chief pending permanent appointment. Officials cited department efficiency as the reason for Bell’s removal.
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Logan
John
Tainty
Shively
Bright
Bell
Ition
Lewis Reynold
Francis
Shoes for Ecorse children brighten first day of school
Detroit suburb Ecorse welcomes twenty two pupils who could not afford shoes, each receiving brand new footwear. Judge John H Riopelle ordered payment in shoes from the speeders as restitution, rather than cash, placing the community service in a courtroom context.
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Detroit
Ecorse
John H. Riopelle
Riopelle
100 at reception for new faculty at Ohio University club
More than 100 members of the Ohio University faculty attended a faculty club reception in East Green Tuesday afternoon. A. and refreshments were provided.
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Ohio University
Mics
East Eeen
Ealoxea
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