Economic Boycott Considered by League to Curb War
Geneva reports reveal secret council discussions on an economic boycott as the League of Nations potential last resort to stop Japan China hostilities. Talks mention Kellogg Pact obligations, possible extraordinary League assembly, and effects on the United States under Article XVI.
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Samuel Dashiell
United Press
Geneva
League of Nations
Council
Japan
China
Prentiss B. Gilbert
J.rand
Kenkichi Yoshizawa
Gilbert
League Assembly
League
United States
Russia
Turkey
Agu
Dia
Williams' eviction case amid hit and run in Bamouth misspelled
The index notes Williams' eviction case connected to a Bamouth hit-and-run incident while other local stories include Pomeroy alerts, Betemain Walker's whereabouts, a Sami Woman's 42 year return, and county news across Athens, Glouster, and Prec banks.
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Williams
Bamouth
Meles
Pomeroy News
Betemain Walker
Fae
Fang
Athens
Ander
Fev woTtan
Prauncey
Atdeld
Adams Calls for U S and France Aid at Yorktown
Secretary of the Navy Charles Francis Adams urged the United States and France to join forces for a world in need. Speaking at the Yorktown battlefield, he paid tribute to Washington and De Grasse, praising France’s decisive naval role alongside American land forces in securing victory.
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Yorktown
United States
Washington
France
Adams
England
de Grasse
Gold Drains From U S Treasury Prompting Debate
Arthur Brisbane notes rapid gold withdrawals harming the U S balance as France adds to holdings with requests for American 20 gold pieces. He cites France’s budget balance, England’s debt, and calls for lessons from French finance as Senator Walsh urges business leaders to spur prosperity amid a slump. The piece hints at further discussion on page 2.
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France
Ts Federal Reserve Bank
England
United States
Former Senator Refuses to Prosecute After Shooting
New York reports that Roy T. Yates of New Jersey refused to sign a complaint against Misa Ruth Cranmer, his former sweetheart, who allegedly shot him on August 14 in her apartment. Detective James J. Cotter swore out the complaint. Cranmer, described as an attractive blonde, pleaded not guilty at arraignment and bail was cut from 7500 to 2500. The case adjourned until next Saturday.
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New York
Roy T. Yates
New Jersey
Misa
Ruth Jayne Cran- Taer
Yates
James J. Cotter
Miss Cranmer
Arthur Dreyer
West Side Court
Convention To Start Harris As Honor Guest At Kiwanis Meeting
The 14th annual Ohio District Kiwanis International convention opens in Columbus Sunday with more than 1,500 Kiwanis members expected. Honor guest will be William O. Harris of Los Angeles, president of Kiwanis International, as Governor A. A. Schramm of Marietta presides.
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Harris
Kiwanis
Columbus
U.A
Ohio
Kiwanis International
William O. Harris
Los Angeles
Calif
A. A. Schramm
Marietta
Organization of National Credit Corporation Formed
NEW YORK Oct 17. Organization of the National Credit Corporation to carry out Hoover's economic program for bank assistance was completed today. Directors from each Federal Reserve District met at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and elected officers for the venture.
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Dollar Corporation
New York
National Credit Corporation
Hoover
Bania
Billion Dollar Credit Corporation
Federal Reserve District
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Tracy States Equipment Has Not Been Used
Columbus report says four year old dry cleaning gear bought for Lancaster Boys Industrial School has never been unpacked nor used. Examiner Boopengarner notes no guarantee it's operable and suggests it would improve uniform maintenance and hygiene if used. He also uncovers the night watchman running a tobacco and candy store for personal profit and urges state proceeds be redirected to the institution.
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Columbus
Lancaster
Tracy
F. M. Boopengarner
Goopengarner
Hoopengarner
Preparing for War Nationals Mobilize Airplane Corps Formed
In Victoria British Columbia on October 17 1941 Chinese Nationals in Canada reportedly mobilized about a thousand men and formed a fully equipped airplane corps to support China’s armies in Manchuria. Leaders of over 25 000 Chinese in Canada discussed the China Japan dispute while recruiting began following provincial musa meetings. All Chinese colonies joined a boycott of Japanese goods and urged the National Government to declare war.
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Victoria
B. C
Canada
China
Manchuria
Japan
Prisoner seeks dog friendly sentence move to farm
John A. Martin of Newport asks Judge Struble to let him serve a two year and one day term at the London Prison Farm so his German shepherd Lady Charlene may be kept nearby. He trained the dog for movie work and says the dog’s absence during hospital treatment made her anxious.
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P. E. Thomas
Ohio Penitentiary
Marts
Charlene
Martin
Dar
Capone Case Goes to Jury On Saturday
Al Capone income tax fraud case goes to the jury after a one day trial in United States District Court. Judge Wilkerson spent over an hour instructing jurors on guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and methods, noting that a taxable income in any one year suffices and that illegal income does not excuse a return. The jury deliberated under guardless circumstances as Capone moved along the corridor.
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Bray Black
United Press
Federal Building
Chicago
al Capone
United States District Court
Capone
James H. Wilkerson
Wilkerson
Guzirk
That No 13 Should Be the Tip Off for US
Beverly Hills residents report a chaotic mix of stray phrases and garbled names as a columnist sketchily references Mexico’s cabinet retirement and a bead of unrelated political jabs. The note hints at international league talk and campus provocations, with playful, puzzling asides about Harvard and “WILL.”
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Mexico
Anya “Chicage
Reyre
Harvard
Jamin
Will
Akron Floats Over Chicago
Akron largest dirigible in world sails along Chicago lake front heading toward Milwaukee then return northward along the shore amid radio contact with Great Lakes Naval Station. Vessel veers inland briefly before departing northwest toward Evanston with plans to resume course today.
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City
Lake Shore
Chicago
U.P
Akron
Evanston
North Shore
Louisiana Now Blessed With New Officials
Louisiana faces a chaotic scramble as multiple figures contend for governorship after Long’s ouster. Joseph C. Luna, a Shreveport contractor, and others hindered by vacancies, seek the executive mansion amid Cabinet resignations and disputed oaths. Oklahoma Governor Murray comments on the upheaval urging unemployed workers to seek Louisiana’s oath.
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Joseph UC
Luna
Shreveport
Famuel
Gardiney
United States
Senate
Walter Ly
Aldrich
Willim H. Murray
Oklahoma
Midwest
Louisiana
Coldest Day and Rainfall Report From Athens District
Friday saw temperatures drop to 38 degrees with a high near 58 on Saturday. The week recorded 14 inches of rainfall. Mrs N France, Athens County weather observer, reports varied readings and the US Weather Bureau forecasts rain early in the week with warmer days ahead and another cooldown toward week’s end.
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Athens
N. France
Athens County
France
United States Weather Bureau
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Lindberghs Await New Monoplane in Canada Stop
Col and Mrs Lindbergh, en route from Japan to Victoria BC, will find a replacement monoplane in Victoria awaiting them. Lockheed manager Carl Squier said Lindbergh accepted the offer and will fly to Englewood NJ on the journey’s final leg. They cut the trip short by the unexpected death of Mrs Lindberghs father, Senator Dwight W Morrow.
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Los Angeles
Rih
Mra
Charles A. Lindbergh
Victoria
B.C
Japan
China
Carl Squier
Lockheed Aircraft Company
Lindbergh
Englewood
N. J
Cannon Indicted in Campaign Charge Blast Blasts Catholics Democrats
Washington reports Bishop James Cannon Jr and former aide Ada Burroughs face potential penalties after a DC Grand Jury indictment allege violations of the Corrupt Practices Act. Cannon defends himself denying conspiracies with Catholics and Democrats while promising court action.
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Washington
U.P
James Cannon, Jr
Ada L. Burroughs
District of Columbia
Grand Jury
Edison Nearing Death as Edison Family Closes In
Edison’s strength wanes and death looms as Oct. 17 looms. Tomas A. Melson in a stupor nears death while doctors render grim prognosis. Family gathers. Edison home staff summoned for what may be final hours.
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Tomas A. Melson
Tony
Tiber S. Hevne
Lidiaun
Tala Byee Bloane
Edison Houvetight
Aiciecom
Thomas Will Explain Laws On Township Tax Changes
J R Thomas of Haysville, president of the Ohio State Association of Township Trustees and Clerks, will explain the new tax era affecting townships at 7:20 PM Thursday. He will speak before the Athens County Association at a meeting called by Clarence E Wolfe of New Marshfield. Other officers of the county association include Clyde Colburn and Charles Moore. A district series of meetings covers Hocking, Man, Monroe, Noble and Wayne counties.
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Townshloa
J. R. Thomas
Haysville
Ohio State Association of Towneship Trustees
Athens County Association
Str. Thornes
Clarence E. Wolfe
New Marshefield
Aasociation
Lest General Assembly
Clyde Colburn
Charles Moore
Hocking
Man
Monroe
Noble
Payday for 1061 Cleveland road workers
In Cleveland on October 1 1931 1061 county road workers received 32286 for five days of ditch improvement work. Each worker earned 22.20 for five days 40 hours at six cents an hour. Next week another group will be employed under unemployment relief.
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Cleveland
U.re
Lockett’s Quest for a New Face Draws Neighbor Help
Sam Lockett a 30 year old Knoxville man known as a good neighbor heads to Chicago for a facial reconstruction. Dr Max Thorek American Hospital chief will perform the operation at no charge. Knoxville citizens funded the plan and American Airways offered free passage while the Cincinnati Post arranged lodging.
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Chicago
Chattanooga
Tenn
WPHAN
American Airways
Sam Lockett
Knoxville
American Hospital
Lovellield
Cincinnati
U.R
Knoxville, Tenn
Lockett
Max Thorek
Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dr. Thorek
Cincinnati Post
Tackett
Lackett
Charlie
Chattancoge
Next Step To Aid Railroads
Washington October 17 The administration moves forward in aiding railroads amid depression. Acting War Secretary Payne halted wage cuts by the government owned feeder lines. Southern railroads face possible rate changes as the Interstate Commerce Commission decision nears and rail bond markets falter. Hoover has met with railroad executives and bankers to discuss federal aid prospects.
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Washington
Raihread
Payne
Fia Agit
Enand Witerwaya Comemoration
Pttraaid
Miasinaippi Valley
Hoover
Raihway
Atlanta City
Bridge Collapses Temporary Structure In Bedag Built at Cooaville
A temporary bridge is under construction over the east branch of Raccoon Creek at Cadgaville to carry traffic on State Route 54 after a steel bridge collapsed Thursday night. The driver of the truck was uninjured. The temporary structure should be finished in one or two days, per John Dowler, resident engineer for the State Highway Department. Traffic on Route 66 is detoured over a railroad bridge in Coonville.
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Bedag
Cooaville
Raccoon Creek
Cadgaville
John Dowler
State Highway Department
Coonville
Bicycles Return to England Amid Tax Drive
Washington reports that tandem bicycles are returning to England as manufacturers gear up for modern improvements. Analysts cite the 216 cent import tax on ganoling as a key factor driving the revival of this travel form once popular in the country.
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England
Washington
Commerce Department
Adid
Be ‘G Daning
Appeals to Police Man Asks Federal Agents To Stop Wife
A bootlegger in Boston asks state police to block his wife from continuing bootlegging. He claims he long resided in the United States and is now in Canada. He cites his wife’s alleged whisky trade and asks authorities to act, providing a Massachusetts address. Former judge dies in Cincinnati at 72 after a heart attack in his office.
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Boston
States
Canada
Massachusetts
Cincinnati
O'Connell
Common Pleas Court
Hamsilton County
O'con’nell
Jas ‘la Deak
Ofice
Third Victory Over Simpson Stuns Bobcats Fans
Ohio University battles Simpson College in a 22 0 victory extending their win streak to three. Bobcats forge ahead with strong defense and punting battles as Richards and Brown spark the special teams. Red Gabriel and Kepler rotate in leads, while Fethards and Hardman press the ground game amid persistent Simpson threats.
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G. E. Mitchell
Messenger
Ohio University
Simpson College
Indinois
Iowa
Sean
Ohio Stadium
Bobcats
Oenely
Dia
Ohio
Athen
Posaraaton
Matt Fete
Beawn
Simpson
Richards
Stout
Simpzon
Wight Pasden
Marcel
Brimwyn
Brown
Keka
Jime Filchard
White Collins
Miake
Red Gabriel
Fred
Toms Anderson
Richarda
Tegea
Ace Red Gabriel
Russ Kepler
Statue of Liberty
Gabriel
Kepler
Gil
Fehn
Tad
Bob Willoughby
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L. E. Reardon
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Reardon
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Lindyson Way
Wets
Cannon
Bishop
Atlanta
Sam
Lea Revert
Teruality Democrate
Edison
Thomas
Thorek
Charles Pratt
Pratt
Chartle
Mount Sdé É
Ricmarus
Simpeon
Bale Totet
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Fetehards
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Soto
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Eleharda
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