Church Leader Bolts Hoover For His Stand
In Cincinnati Doctor Clarence True Wilson executive secretary of the Methodist Board of Temperance vows to vote for Socialist Norman Thames for President. He criticizes Hoover for double dealing on prohibition and debt. Wilson predicts Franklin Roosevelt will win and praises Roosevelts stance on prohibition. In Harrisburg John A McSparran resigns from Allied Forces for Prohibition after endorsing Hoover. He is a dry Democrat who bolted in 1928 for Alfred E. Smith and again backs Pinchot over Hemphill.
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Cincinnati
Clarence True Wilson
Methodist Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
Norman Thames
Wilson
Ohio
Hoover
Franklin Roosevelt
Hoover Administration
Hng
Roosevelt
Doeter Wilson
Harrisburg
John A McSparran
Pennsylvania
Ancietary of Agriculture
Mutilated Body of American Girl Found in Switzerland
Geneva reports the mutilated body of 18 year old Irene Elbershoff of Cleveland Ohio was found by peasants between St Nicholas and Stalden while cycling with her sister Helen on a continental tour. An Austrian was arrested in connection with the death but later released. The girl was a Smith College student.
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Switzerland
Geneva
Sept. S
Irene Elbershoff
Cleveland
Ohio
St. Nicholas
Stalden
Helen
Smith College
Cool Weather Seen Showers Said Probable in Middle Wn Work
The Weather Bureau forecast a cool start to the week with a similar finish for the seven day period. Ohio Valley generally fair with showers possible Wednesday or Thursday. Cool Monday, warmer Tuesday, cooler later in the week. In Newcastle Pa a man dies from burns after an auto crash near town. his two year old daughter perishes in the crash and three others injured. Veterans of the 37th Division gather in Canton for their fourteenth annual AEF reunion.
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Washington
United States Weather Bureau
Ohio Valley
Newcastle
Il Ham Berger
New York
Canton
37Th Division
Hutchinson Family Arrives in Godthaab Greenland
Col George Hutchinson and his dog family arrived in Godthaab on an amphibian craft, completing a leisurely overland route to Europe. The journey began with a flight to Greenland, then onward toward Europe as the expedition progresses.
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Godthaab
Greenland
George Hutchinson
Bydog
Hutchinsons
Buerope
Bradstreet Index Rises Across Most Sectors in Sept
New York Sept 3 Bradstreet's Commodity Index shows the largest monthly rise since 1905 advancing 6 percent from August 1 to September 1. Textiles led gains up 16.3 percent while metals also surged 1.03 percent with only livestock down. The overall index stands at 51.1 million versus 46.7950 million on August 1.
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New York
Iur
Bradstreet's
Bradstreet
Toda
Pilot Returns To Home Land After Honeymoon
Quebec September 3 Captain James A Mollison, the first Allied soldier to reach America solo, sails home this afternoon on the Empress of Britain to complete his delayed honeymoon with aviatrix wife Amy Johnson. He plans to return to Canada by steamer, not plane, and says he only wants to rest. He retains his original ten shillings, now accompanied by other banknotes.
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Quebec
Hulbr
James A. Mollison
Europe
America
Mollison
Economist predicts spring upturn in business mood
Malcolm C. Forty told the Engineers Economic Conference at Stevens Institute that better than even odds favor a spring upturn in normal business. He cited emergency registration and Fed open market operations as forces that could bring revival if it does not come willingly.
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Johnsonburg
N. J
Malcolm C
Engineers Economic
Stevens Institute
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
Inmate Milne Captured After Hostage Siege
In West Orange New Jersey on September 3 inmate Alex Milne, confined at a sanitarium, took 244 people hostage for nearly an hour using a knife and a weapon. Police and staff subdued him without further injury.
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West Orange
N. J
Alex Milne
Sanitarium
New York Cant Tell When Walker Resigns From His Actions
In Bishop California a mountain report says Mayor Walker has resigned and New York cannot tell when he resigns or if he remains. Moccasin Talk notes Ma Ferguson may be nominated. Amon G. Carter of Fort Worth is asked to receive flowers or wreaths as consolation for Walker’s political shift and his campaign against Ferguson.
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Bishop
Calif
Walker
New York
Ma” Ferguson
Amon G. Carter
Fort Worth
Tex
Ferguson
Jim
Hp Imige
Greta Garris
Will
Kidnap Case Linked to Lindbergh Probe Reevaluted
Sheriff in Clearfield County says Garret Schench of Hopewell New Jersey, a fish peddler, was rescued from three men said to use him in connection with the Lindbergh kidnapping. A private detective Jack Devine is reportedly in Hopewell being sought.
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Johnstown
U.P
Ka MacCloskey
Clearfield County
Garrett Schench
Hopewell
N. J
MacCloskey
Schench
Jack Devine
Dubois
MaccCloskey
Snother Cottage
Somerset
Toda
MacCl
Green Urges Labor to Halt Wage Cutbacks
President William Green of the American Federation of Labor urged a broad labor stand against wage reductions as business leaders push cuts during low prices. He warned that rising prices will not excuse further cuts and cited railroad efforts as part of this trend, vowing resistance by labor.
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Washington
Willam Green
Amera Federation of Labor
Green
Os Ume
Ratirouda
Truesdale Recants Murder Confession in Tragedy Case
Truesdale, 20, now repudiates his oral confession to killing his brother Earl 20 and Thelma Woods, 17, on May 30 1931. He claims he was with a girl near Delphos and became intoxicated, cannot recall events, and insists he was not at the scene. His parents doubt the confession and may seek counsel. the father calls the claim possibly obtained by third degree methods.
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Tama
Loren TE. Truesdale
Toda
Earl
Thelma Woods
Trinsdale
United Press
Delphos
Milea
Here
Barge Owners To Fight Rails
Washington reports the Inland Waterways Corporation seeks to join independent barge operators in an association to shield them from rail competition. Secretary of War Hurley may act soon on the request. The government owned group aims to counter alleged railroad efforts to destroy independent operations. A P Calhoun of American Barge Line Co. cited persistent rate reductions.
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Washington
GLP
Inland Waterways Corporation
Hurley
A. P. Calhoun
American Barge Tine Company
Why It Happened Rudy and Wife Clashed In Split Tale
CHICAGO Sept 3 UP Fay Webb olive skinned wife of Rudy Vallee travels to Reno for divorce saying he would make a grand husband but not me. She arrives with her parents in Chicago and plans a short stay then Ames Iowa before Reno. She says their temperaments clashed and they could not get along.
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Rudy
Chicago
Fay Webb
Rudy Vallee
Mise Webb
C. E. Webb
Santa Tonica
Calif
Ames
Iowa
Rena
No Messenger Monday Labor Day Closure
The Messenger will publish on Monday September 5 as Labor Day. Editorial and business offices will be closed. Retail stores in Athens and nearby towns will also close for the national holiday.
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Messenger
Hietail
Athens
Runaway Truck Threatens Pedestrian Traffic on Congress Street
A truck owned by W. H. Payton rolled free from a parked position on Congress Street late Saturday night, tumbling into West Union Street and narrowly missing cars. The vehicle crashed into a roadster owned by Jack McAllister near The Messenger building before being pulled apart with no serious damage to either vehicle.
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Congress Street
Union Street
W. H. Payton
Coal Deter
West Union Street
Jacke McAllister
Pising
Greek Orthodox parishioners clash with new pastor
In Cleveland, authorities were called to ease a streetside stand off at Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church as parishioners barricaded doors against Rev. Michael Kuzin. Unrest spread to St John Cantinat Church where Polish Americans pressed for the return of a favored assistant pastor.
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Cleveland
U.P
Peter and Paul
Michael Kuzin
St. John Cantinat Church
Emancipation Day Celebrations Across Counties
Fragmented news index notes Emancipation Day to be celebrated by colored folks in Nelsonville vicinity. Fire-related accidents reported with injuries after a truck left Birch Hollow road and rolled twice. Page references indicate bold local events across Athena County communities and Roosevelt era era context.
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Pomeroy
Birch Hollow
Nelsonville
Uncey - Dover
Red Cross
Grange
Athena
Paramatister Council
Cal
Gal- Woolie
Hector
Ohio
Farmera Pre
Roosevelt
Athen County
Mina Jichis
Bayer
Lexan
Cuaf
Ohio Anti-Saloon League Seeks Dry Ohio Legislature
The Ohio Anti-Saloon League vows to scrutinize congressional and state candidates for their prohibition positions. State head McNaught says two aims loom at the November vote: uphold state dry laws and defend against repeal efforts, noting wets push to modify existing prohibition and the referendum drive appears weak without sufficient support.
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Ome Anti-Saloon League
P. McNaught
Anid
McNaught
Prohibitien
Cereral Assembly
Namien
Ohio
Doolittle Sets New Air Mark at Cleveland Airport
Major James J. Doolittle set a new official world speed record at 309.610 mph for land planes in a single lap at Cleveland. prior record 278.48 mph held by Sonartz of France in 1921. A stunt flyer Alb Wilson was seriously injured in a collision between Kiapling and an autogyro piloted by Johnny Miller of Poughkeepsie.
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Cleveland Aiport
HUA
James J. Doolittle
Doolittle
Sonartz
France
Coalittte
Alb Wilson
Hallyword
Kiapling
Johnny Miller
Pough- Keopale
Johony Miller
Wiliam Miller
Germans Seek Postponement of Reparations Payment
German Embassy in Washington instructed to contact State Department to arrange postponement of a reparations debt of 33 020 000 marks. About 20 400 000 marks would go to United States prize waters and 12 620 000 to cover costs of the U S Army of Occupation in Germany. It was learned Germany had advised the United States before July that it could not arrest the payments, and the Treasury agreed to avoid complicating the Lausanne Conference.
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Herlin
Washington
State Department
United States
Arterra
United States Army of Occupation
Figeland
Germany
Dater i
Treasury Department
State Fair Closes After Second Annual Exposition
Columbus reports the Ohio State Fair Grounds cleared of livestock and exhibits as the S2nd annual exposition ended. Fair manager Charles M. Beer indicated no 40 percent rent reduction for church concessions despite about 20 churches petitioning earlier in the week. Officials estimated attendance exceeded 339000, with Thursday the largest day.
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Columbus
Charles M. Beer
Navy official pledges peak US fleet at convention
Ernest Lee Jahncke, assistant secretary of the navy, told Fleet Reserve Association members at their annual convention that every effort is being made to keep the United States Navy second to none in the world.
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Navy New York
United States Navy
Ernest Lee Jahncke
Navy
Naval Reserve
Local Tax Burden Highlighted by Roosevelt Rally
Governor Franklin D Roosevelt speaking at a Democratic rally in Bridgeport CT criticized local government costs as a burden on taxpayers. He argued state government should mimic New York’s approaches to streamline and reduce local government expenses.
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Pridgeport
Conn
Franklin P. Roosevelt
Measure Beach
Cannecticut
Reosevelt
Lis
New York State
Black assailant attacked teen in Cincinnati park shelter
In Cincinnati on September 2 a 16 year old girl Ida Medman and her escort Joseph Goodman were attacked by a 32 year old Black man Lewis Claytor. Goodman was slashed while protecting the girl and both suffered injuries. Claytor was captured after the confrontation and faces charges of criminal assault robbery and stabbing. Police found 15 cents stolen from the girl.
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Cincinnati
Ida Medman
General Hospital
Joseph Goodman
aAfenife
Lewis Claytor
Claytor
Goodman
Billy Sunday’s Son Files Bankruptcy Petition in Tile
Wilam A. Sanday Jr son of evangelist Billy Sunday files a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Tile Los Angeles listing assets at 5000 dollars and debts to about twenty creditors. He says attempts at collection have embarrassed him in business dealings.
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Billy Jr
Los Angeles
Wilam A. Sanday, Jr
Billy Sunday
Om Tile
Death of Mrs Simons Details Vary Across Athens Denver
Obituary notice reports the death of Mrs Myx Loura Bithana Simons in Denver Colorado with earlier life in Athens. Parents Mr and Mrs Prank Maea of Midland Avenue, and former Athens resident. Burial plans uncertain Saturday. burial likely in Denver. Survived by husband, three brothers including Orville and Lawrence of Athens, and Mrs G G Herron of New Martinsville.
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Myx
Loura Bithana
Denver
Col
Prank Maea
Midhland Avedue
Athens
Gimong
Wan Lou Mace
Afhona
Dln
Teavon Ter Pacente
Athef New
Finances Held As Most Vital Finances Held As Most Vital
In Cincinnati the council debated fiscal matters including pension system reformation and board recommendations. The finance committee proposed reorganizing late state territories to support foundation work, with AP Coulter and officials outlining the plan.
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Cincinnati
Atntea
Atute
Garnisheeing Halt Is Asked by Ohio Governor
Governor White urged Ohio merchants to suspend garnishing wages of workers tied to unemployment relief highway projects. He noted some contractors have garnished suppliers and workers, causing court costs and withholding money for basic needs.
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Columbus
Ohio
White
Niles
Thess
County Rellef Sts
Ufe
Mae
Farmers strike slows in Nebraska market disruption
Arm strike pales in Omaha as scattered groups of farmers, at isolated points, attempt to blockade highways with only light effect. A week after tied up mill, livestock and produce movements to several markets, only near Sioux City saw any serious action with patrols having minor impact.
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Omaha
Neb
Subea
Nebraska
Sioux City
Not King's English But Drys Conviction at Conference
Cincinnati September 2 A P McNaught superintendent of the Ohio Branch of the Anti Saloon League spoke at a Methodist Episcopal Conference displaying a banner. He said it summed up the League attitude on prohibitions and stated repeal hell it can t be done.
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Cincinnati
H A. P. McNaught
Ohin
Anti- Saloon League
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Anti-Saloon League
Benner
Mines reopenings threaten strike area spread
NEGLAONVILGE September 3 state Special reports three extractions and collieries across Hacking under Governor George White plan with operations resuming at Millfield No 119 and Roadeille Road district. No. 1 Millfield and Sunday Creek Gas Company restart. about 200 workers affected as tempers flare and unions seek recognition and wage arbitration amid ongoing labor tensions with police vigilance and injunctions.
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Neglaonvilge
Clattles
Ceorge White
Creek! Cony
Roadeille
Persey County
Tueaday
Orbtatow
Weaternoder
Aml
Mulftelt
Tha Sunday Creek Gas
Athang
Caine
Offleiva
Travernor
Thakrotia
Thakrotia, It. Ia I Indien Teat
Bunday Creek
Viltg
Ue Matriet
Mtr
Heondville
Milne NASA
Iblamin
Ron Whettrigs
Wort
Ofa vRennkan
Willa
National Gara
Ming Nay
Oho Collecter Company
Hae
Meitiy
Dlatret Colterion
Winners List Reveals Healthiest Club At Ohio State Fair
The 4-H Club State Winners were announced in Columbus with the healthiest club title going to Robert Satith. The report notes UWinners of the 4-H event at the Ohio State Fair, marked by the official release today.
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Columbus
Uwinners
Ohio State
Robert Satith
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