Ohio coal boom urged to raise state consumption
Gov. Myers Y. Cooper told Nelsonville crowds that Ohio coal production rose in 1930 while other states fell. He pressed consuming capacity within the state to match output, citing state buildings using Ohio coal and tests by the Ohio State University. He noted increased mine employment and urged policy continuity to boost domestic and industrial use.
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Ohio
Myers Y. Cooper
Nelsonville
Wintonunty
America
Oicio State University
French aviators Coste and Benite depart Washington for New York
In Washington on September 9 Captain Edouard Coste and Maurice Benite flew from Paris to New York in the Question Mark after a brief two day stay. They inspected Val Air Station at Anacostia before continuing the trans Atlantic flight.
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Washington
U.P
Eudonne Coste
Maurice Benite
New York
Paris
Angor
Val
Anacostia
Horses Get City Hitching Rack in Athens
Rufus Hopkins, president of the Athens City Council, moved a Monday night resolution to install a hitching rack in the business district for farmers who drive horses to the city. The measure was referred to John B. Collins, service director, to locate a suitable site and proceed with erection if feasible.
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Rufus Hopkins
Athens
John &B. Collins
Argentine Change Sparks Maine Question
Arthur Brisbane surveys global shifts with focus on Argentina and asks what Maine will do as a nation grapples with law and industry.
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Maine
Ss. W. Straus
Argentine Revolution Ends as Irigoyen Surrenders
Report says the Argentine revolution succeeds and former President Irigoyen and his cabinet vanished after signaling surrender. It is unclear what became of them or where they are, with speculation he is aboard a warship as a possible prisoner.
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Irigoyen
Irigoyen's stance prompts possible U.S. rapprochement
The article notes a contemplated easing of tensions with Argentina following Irigoyen's cool attitude toward the United States. It states the lack of Argentine representation in Washington and suggests renewed efforts to show Americans are not viewed as adversaries.
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Irigoyen
United States
Washington
Maine Elects Governor With Democratic Hopes Forecast
Voters in Maine head to the polls as the state braces for a gubernatorial result that analysts say could favor the Democrats. Observers study the election to gauge public sentiment on the economy and accountability amid a noted voter registration slowdown.
President Lowell Sees Too Many Law Making Factories
Harvard President Lowell argues the nation has too many law making bodies. He jokes that forty nine law factories grind out laws rapidly across forty eight states plus Congress, with the White House involved by suggestion, totaling about ninety nine.
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Lowell
Harvard
National Congress
Senate
House
Washington
White House
President Lowell Contrasts Statutes and Autos
President Lowell argues America has more statutes than automobiles and urges focusing on constructive work. note continues on page 4.
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Lowell
America
Ohio towns hit by infantile paralysis epidemic
Infantile paralysis grows to epidemic in three Ohio cities with five deaths in recent days and 13 children ill. New Philadelphia had three new cases, Marysville reports six cases and one death, and Chillicothe shows four active cases with two deaths.
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Ohio
New Philadelphia
Marysville
Chillicothe
Bethlehem Steel operations may be disclosed at merger trial
May show how Bethlehem Steel Corporation operates during the case to block the merger with Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Judge David G Jenkins ruled that Cyrus 8 Eaton's attorneys may make a fullest inquiry into an exhibit on Bethlehem methods introduced by W B Campbell auditor for Price Waterhouse It aims to reveal methods rather than amounts in depreciation maintenance and repair charges listed against Bethlehem in the audit for the merger dispute
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Youngstown
U.P
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
David G. Jenkins
Cyrus 8. Eaton
Bethlehem
W. B. Campbell
Price, Waterhouse and Co
Hyde Adds 276 Counties for Drought Relief Freight Rates
Secretary of Agriculture Hyde announced 276 counties across 18 states join the emergency freight rate drought relief program, bringing the total to 983 counties or about one third of U S counties.
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Washington
U.R
Hyde
United States
Hutchins Child Dies in Marysville Epidemic
Marysville reports the death of six year old Karl Hutchins from infantile paralysis and six other children remain ill with the disease as of Monday. Local health officials investigate the outbreak and urge precautionary measures.
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Marysville
U.R
Karl Hutchins
Bank Cashier Wounds Bandit as They Flee With Loot
Bank cashing staffer fires on two bandits during a Farmers Bank raid at Ohio City. Blood trail helps Sheriff Fleet locate the getaway car and arrest Charles Anderson from Pittsburgh and Charlies Blair from Morgantown. About $860 recovered, including $800 from the bank.
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Bandit
Farmers’ Bank
Ohio City
van Wert
M. M. Agler
Agler
Anderson
A. L. Fleet
PIL ATTEMPT TO BREAK JAIL AT ATHENS COUNTY JAIL
An inmate alerted authorities to a jail break plan at Athens County Jail on Monday night. Investigators found 15 saw blades and six bars sawed enough to escape, with the operation timed to daylight hours as prisoners sang to avoid suspicion. A former inmate was later arrested on suspicion of involvement.
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Athens
Wee
Shheme
National Guards Restore Order in Darien Georgia
National Guards led by Col. W. R. Neale aided by Gov. L. G. Hardman moved into Darien to quell unrest after a bank robbery attempt by two Black men sparked demonstrations. George Grant was lynched at McIntosh County Jail and Acting County Police Chief Robert L. Freeman was killed while pursuing suspects. three officers were wounded.
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Darien
U.P
W. R. Neale
L. G. Hardman
George Grant
McIntosh
Robert L. Freeman
Prisoners to be paroled from State Prison Farm in October and November
London authorities announce that thirty nine inmates at the State Prison Farm will receive clemency parole during October and November as part of the board of clemency plan.
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London
Board of Clemency
Filipino businessman challenges Nicholas Roosevelt to duel
Narcisco Lapus of Manila, a prominent Filipino businessman, issues a duel challenge to author and diplomat Nicholas Roosevelt if he accepts the vice governorship of the Philippines. Lapus says Roosevelt insulted his people in Roosevelt's book The Philippines A Treasurer and Preble.
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Narcisco Lapus
Manila
Nicholas Roosevelt
The
Philippines
Lapus
Roosevelt
Man Held in Grace Budd Kidnap Case in New York
Charles F. E. Pope, 66, center, with a detective above, is held in New York over the sensational 1930 kidnap of 10 year old Grace Budd, with his estranged wife accusing him of the crime.
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Charles FE. Pope
New York
Grace Budd
Uruguayan Cavalry Sent to Brazilian Frontier
The eighth Uruguayan Cavalry Regiment left Melo for the Brazilian frontier amid reports of an imminent revolution in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Montevideo newspapers had run stories, while Rio de Janeiro officials denied any upheaval.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
U.P
Melo
Rio Grande
Sul
Brazil
Montevedeo
Rio de Janeiro
Radio reports lead to Coshocton auto theft arrests
Radio from WAIU picked up by J A Knight of Frazersboro caused the Coshocton arrest of two youths. BarI Bowen 2 and Griffen Bowen 18 were brought to Coshocton and jailed after being accused of stealing a car.
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Columbus
U.R
Waiu
J. A. Knighth
Frazersboro
Muskingum County
Coshocton
Barl Bowen
Griffen
Primaries Held Today in Eight States Voters Cite Varying Interest
Primary elections occupied voters in eight states including Louisiana, Michigan, Colorado, South Carolina and Arizona. Strong shows were expected in Louisiana and South Carolina where Democratic nominations are tantamount to election, while Michigan New Hampshire and Vermont often elect Republicans. Lack of major issues and unopposed candidates reduced interest in Washington, New Hampshire and Vermont.
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Louisiana
Michigan
Colorado
South Carolina
Arizona
Washington
New Hampshire
Vermont
Locomotive Blast Kills Six in Philadelphia Roundhouse
Six people died and nine were injured when a Reading Railroad locomotive exploded in the roundhouse at Third Street and Erie Avenue in Philadelphia. Fire and emergency crews rushed to the scene as investigators examined the wreckage.
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Philadelphia
U.P
Reading Railroad
Third Street
Erie Avenue
Capone Forms Biant Combine of Gang Kings
Capone forms an all for Al cooperative to control beer, vice, and gambling in Chicago and Cook County. He plans to use former rivals as a cabinet to run operations while he stays in the background. The aim is reduced gang murders and stabilized revenue.
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Chicago
United Dresas
Scarface
al Capone
Cook County
Capone
Alfred J. Lingle
Chicago Tribune
Jack Zuta
Philadelphia
Cicero
Lexington
Chicaro
Department of War
Red Cross Accelerates Santo Domingo Storm Relief Effort
American Red Cross officials in Santo Domingo speed relief for hurricane victims. Power and water services are restored in sections, easing pestilence risk as E. J. Swift meets with President Trujillo and local leaders to coordinate aid and food distribution.
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RED Cross
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
American Red Cross
E. J. Swift
Rafael l L. Trujillo
Antonio Silva
San Juan
Bandit Kidnaps Cashier in Cleveland Ice Cream Firm Heist
Edward Kells, cashier for the Telling Belle Vernon Company, was abducted by a lone bandit after midnight from a young woman's home, forced to open the safe, and robbed of $6,558 in cash and $5,006 in negotiable checks. Before fleeing the bandit handed Kells $100 and said you’ve been pretty nice.
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Cleveland
A.R
Edward Kells
Telling Belle Vernon Company
Cleveland Ice Cream Concern
Kells
Two Die of Paralysis in Chillicothe
Two children died overnight in Chillicothe from infantile paralysis as four others are reported to have the disease. The fatalities are eight year old June Gallagher and four year old June Hervel.
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Chillicothe
A.R
June Gallagher
June Hervel
Maine Republicans Sweep Off Year Election Victory
In Portland Maine Republicans won a united sweep led by Wallace White Jr securing the U S Senate seat with a strong margin and Governor Gardiner also re elected. Republicans gained a majority of four congressional contests and most state legislative seats as Democrats faced losses though the GOP margin narrowed from two years ago.
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Portland
Maine
G. QO. P
United State
Wallace H. White, Jr
Lewiston
United States Senate
Congress
Frank H. Haskell
William Tudor Gardiner
Edward C. Morgan, Jr
Rockland
White
Haskell
Gardiner
Moran
Louisiana 9 Tenge Today Louisiana 9 Tenge Today New Orleans
Louisiana voters faced a tense primary as Gov Huey P Long and Senator Joseph Ransdell battled for the Democratic nomination. National Guard units were mobilized at Jackson Barracks and city papers, sharply critical of Long, were shut down by police as the campaign featured accusations of kidnapping and a reported threat of martial law.
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New Orleans
U.P
Louisiana
Huey P. Long
Joseph Ransdell
United States
National Guard
Jackson Barracks
Long
Ransdell
Congress
Athens County Overdraft Noted in Public Fund Report
Ohio state report shows total payments by political subdivisions to the Public Employer Division of the Workmen's Compensation Fund reaching 1,047,794 for Nov 1928 to Nov 1929. Public employe compensation was 937,987 with nine counties showing overdrafts, including Athens County municipal corporations at 5,837.76.
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Columbus
U.P
Workmen’s Compensation Fund
Roy E. Kirk
Athens County
Rioting Oratory Echoes as Michigan Voters Go to Polls
Oratory from a bitter campaign reverberated in Detroit as Michigan voters headed to the polls to nominate candidates from the U S Senate downward. Contests were mainly Republican while Democratic candidates faced little opposition. In Michigan a Republican nomination is typically tantamount to election.
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Detroit
Mich
U.P
Michigan
United States Senate
Threatened American Mines in Peru Riot Destruction
American owned mines at Cerro de Pasco Peru faced threats of destruction as laborers rioted pillaged houses and dynamited property Sunday night. Ambassador Fred M Dearing notified the State Department. Troops were sent in to suppress the disturbances.
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Washington
U.P
Cerro de Pasco
Peru
Fred M. Dearing
Lime
State Department
Drought to Press Winter Hit in Athens County Farms
Athens County extension agent T H Johnson warns drought will bite in winter as feed supplies run low. Rainy spells helped pastures temporarily but farmers increasingly ensile corn, plant rye for pasture, and ship in hay while expecting a reduced late corn yield. Silos are being built to conserve feed.
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Athens County
T. H. Johnson
Johnson
Rescue Underway For Diver Trapped In New Orleans Canal
N A Danese a 62 year old diver remained alive though exhausted as about 200 men worked to rescue him from beneath Jefferson Parish Canal piling. Strong current hampered divers and attempts to pull him free with an air hose failed while volunteers built a dam to curb the flow.
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New Orleans
U.P
N. A. Danese
Jefferson Parish Canal
Danese
Feared Anti Communist Drive in Hankow Seizes Five Radicals
In Hankow China a mob seized five radicals preaching in the streets outside the Forden Race Club and severely harmed them. The incident coincides with a renewed anti communist drive and fresh propaganda.
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Hankow
China
U.P
Forden Race Club
Arrests Ordered in Buenos Aires After Inauguration Riots
Government orders arrest of former President Irigoyen and several leaders of his fallen regime including vice president Enrique Martinez and cabinet ministers after street fighting following the revolutionary government’s inauguration. Proclamations warn citizens with arms face court martial. At least seven killed and about sixty wounded as armory clashes and fires disrupt the capital.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Atern
Jose E B. Linburn
Hipolito Irigoyen
Arma
Otcers
Government House
Extradition Sought for Browns on Grand Larceny Charge
Governor Cooper issued requisition papers to Pennsylvania for the immediate extradition of Robert Brown and his wife Florence Brown from Monessen on charges of grand larceny. They are accused of stealing 63 compensation checks totaling $2400 from the Ohio Industrial Commission offices several days ago.
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Columbus
Myers Y. Cooper
Pennsylvania
Robert Brown
Florence Brown
Monessen
Ohio Industrial Commission
Fatal train accident claims Delaware man
LR Harry W. Hawkins aged 27 of Delaware was fatally injured when attempting to board a freight train here late yesterday. He died at the scene and friends reported the incident is under investigation by local authorities.
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Delaware
Harry W. Hawkins
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