Gandhi Says U S Gold Hoard Must Be Dissipated
In an exclusive interview from London, Mahatma Gandhi urges the United States to distribute its gold hoard to ease global misery and promote equitable wealth. He predicts America may become the world’s best nation once material greed ends and cites prohibition as a noble but risky effort.
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United Press
London
United States
Mahatma
M. K. Gandhi
Kingsley Hall
America
India
Gandhi
Fee
Cleveland Man Recalls Hard Times and a Milestone Sale
Pomeroy Ohio reports William E. Williams once ran Vulcan Mines connections and later Darwin business. He recalls the 1896 Cleveland downturn when as a new book agent he sold 15 volumes to close friends, later cancelling orders, boarding a steamer for Pittsburgh, and taking a steel mill job for fall. He voted McKinley, noting hard times then and now for graduates.
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Pomeroy
William E. Williams
Vulcan
Pomeroy Bend
Darwin
Athens
Cleveland
Williams
Pittsburgh
Smoky
William McKinley
Squirrels Scarce in Parts of District as Season Opens
Early reports show uneven squirrel hunting across the district with some counties like Athens reporting game while others are sparse. Game protectors are active and at least one hunter was arrested and fined for lacking a license. his shotgun was confiscated.
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Athens
White Defends Hiring on Educational Instructors
Governor White defends employing women as educational instructors in the state prohibition department after a call to halt pay vouchers. Charles M. Earhart denounces the effort, while White says the hires are legal and supports educational methods for prohibition enforcement. The dispute centers on pay legality and method.
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White
Columbus
U.P
State Prohibition Department
Charles M. Earhart
Ohio Anti-Saloon League
Earhart
Tracy
Not All Slaves Edison Not So Well
Arthur Brisbane comments on political advice criticizing Governor and Prohibition Commissioner Sears. He questions legality of employing women instructors in the prohibition service and urges testing their effectiveness within state offices starting with the governor, then the fire marshal and highway director.
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Frank Briton
Edison
King Features, Inc
Ers
Bettman
Prohibition
Sears
Prohibition Department
Earhart
Prohibition Service
Edison Fails to Improve as Health Falters
Health bulletin reports no change in Thomas A. Edison’s condition over the past day and notes a decline since a week ago. The article frames Edison’s work as a lasting gift to humanity despite his frail state.
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Thomas A. Edison
Mr. Edison
Edison
Britons Tell India to Go In Peace and Do As You Please
The British statement suggests India should act freely while warning that conditions will deteriorate dramatically over the coming months, with consequences worsening ten thousandfold each month.
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India
Bankers urge calm as citizens hoard cash
An American banker warned that panic causes people to withdraw money and hide it in boxes and mattresses rather than bank safes, urging citizens to keep funds accessible. The remark was reported as part of continuing coverage on the financial unrest.
British Fleet Salary Cut Being Studied Inquiries Begin
London reports Sir Austen Chamberlain told the House of Commons an Admiralty inquiry will examine pay reduction hardships that led to the passive mutiny. Naval ratings must return to discipline while investigations take place at Portsmouth Devonport and Chatham.
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London
U.R
Austen Chamberlain
Admiralty
House of Commons
Portsmouth
Devonport
Chatham
Defense
Civil Services
Mortgage Moratorium Suggested by Rogers To Give Relief Here
Beverly Hills column notes a proposed mortgage moratorium as a relief measure. The piece mixes whimsical observations on public figures and culture with a call for financial relief, reflecting urban wartime era concerns.
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Rogers
Beer Favored By Labor Body
The Ohio State Federation of Labor favors modifying the Volstead Act to allow beer sales, aiming to create work for thousands and boost grain markets. They adopted a resolution backing AFL action, pledged $200 for Mooney and Billings defense, urged California’s Governor Rolfe to pardon, and backed nonpartisan political participation, barber license and old age pension measures.
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Columbus
Congress
Ohio State Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Thomas Mooney
Warren K. Billings
San Francisco
Rolfe
California
Pistols Only Clue in Detroit Gangland Massacre
Three .38 caliber pistols with green paint were the only clues in the Detroit apartment killing of three river rum runners known as the little Jewish Navy. Victims were Joseph Lieboutz and brothers Joseph and Herman Sutliff, all mobsters. Solomon Levine escaped.
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Detroit
U.P
Joseph
Joe) Lieboutz
Chicago
Joseph Sutliff
Herman Sutliff
Solomon Levine
Unfavorable August Trade Balance Reported
The Commerce Department announced an unfavorable trade balance for August as imports at 166 million surpassed exports at 165 million. For eight months ending August, exports totaled 1,661,785,000 and imports 1,447,632,000.
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Washington
U.R
Commerce Department
Detroit Slayings Hijacking Result
Detroit reports three gang killings tied to hijacking of liquor valued at 110000 meant for the American Legion Convention. The Mirror says the liquor arrived safely, was stolen two days later, and warns that two more gang members are targeted unless the loot is returned.
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Detroit
U.R
American Legion
Detroit Mirror
Mirror
Constitution Day factual overview and ratification order
The article marks Constitution Day the 144th anniversary of the 1787 ratification by a convention of the states. It notes the original seven articles, the government in effect from March 1789, lists signers including Washington Hamilton and Madison, and details Delaware first to ratify on December 7 1787 with the sequence of other states following.
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C. D. Dailey
Nabby Lee Ames
Congress
George Washington
Virginia
John Langdon
Nicholas Gilman
New Hampshire
Nathaniel Gorham
Rufus King
Massachusetts
William Samuel Johnson
Roger Sherman
Connecticut
Alexander Hamilton
New York
William Livingston
David Brearley
William Patterson
J. Dayton
New Jersey
Benjamin Franklin
Robert Morris
Thomas Fitzsimmons
James Wilson
Thomas Mifflin
George Clymer
Jared Ingersoll
Gouv
Morris
Pennsylvania
George Reed
John Dick
Inson
Jacob Broom
Gunning Bedford
Richard Bassett
Delaware
James McHenry
Danl. Carroll
Dan
St. Thos
Jenifer
Maryland
John Blair
James Madison, Jr
William Blount
Hu. Williamson
Richard Dobbs Spaight
North Carolina
J. Rutledge
Charles Pinckney
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
Pierce Butler
South Carolina
William Few
Georgia
Rhode Island
Mother Named As Accomplice In Zeigler Murder Plot
Olga Ziegler a 38 year old mother of two faced arraignment on a first degree murder charge alongside George Flanard 21 after authorities said she conspired to have her husband Otto Ziegler killed Flanard allegedly fired the shot and watched the killing Jealousy over Ziegler s attentions to Ruth Hering a mill worker who had been engaged to Flanard sparked the plot according to police affidavits
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Hering
Ziegler
Zeigler
Lindberghs Reach Fukuoka After Stowaway Scare on Flight
Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh arrived in Fukuoka from Osaka aboard a three hour flight. A 17 year old Japanese newsboy named Umezo Shimidzu was found hiding in the fuselage as the luggage compartment was opened. The Lindberghs planned to spend the night before continuing their vacation journey to Nanking.
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Lindy
Newsboy
Fukuoka
Japan
U.R
Charles A. Lindbergh
Osaka
Nanking
China National Government
Umezo Shimidzu
Col. Lindbergh
Weather Summary of Kansas City Oklahoma City Phoenix and Canadian Cities
Yesterday night winds and temperatures included Kansas City reaching 98 with Oklahoma City and Phoenix by the same night. Today forecasts show Minnedosa 30 Calgary 28 Edmonton 28 with a cooler trend. Conditions for the next 36 hours indicate favorable to fair weather, cooler tonight and Friday, with possible local thundershowers this afternoon or early evening.
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Kansas City
Oklahoma City
Phoenix
Minnedosa
Calgary
Edmonton
Aimee Semple McPherson’s Husband Sued Over Song
David Hutton, husband of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson, faces multiple breach of promise claims. Myrtle St Pierre seeks 200000, Mary Jeanne O Kane and Roland Neece also press claims tied to the Love song My Faith In You.
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Los Angeles
U.P
David Hutton
Aimee Semple McPherson
Myrtle Henrietta Jean St. Pierre
Hutton
St. Pierre
Roland Neece
Long Beach
What-A-Barritone
McPherson Hutton
Portland
Mary Jeanne O'Kane
Pasadena
Dave
Democrat Gets Job
Fred Morrison of Zanesville was appointed first assistant state purchasing agent to succeed Charles A. Walker. Morrison, a Democrat and former shoe dealer, will earn $3,000 yearly and started duties Wednesday. An effort to name John P. Schooley as state architect to replace T Ralph Ridley, a Republican, was reported.
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Columbus
U.P
Fred Morrison
Zanesville
Charles A. Walker
Morrison
Walker
State
John P. Schooley
T. Ralph Ridley
Akron
Homecoming at Mineral Postponed to Be Announced Later
The Mineral home coming slated for next Sunday has been postponed. The Messenger will publish the rescheduled time when confirmed.
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Mineral
Room for Rent Advertising Pitch by The Messenger
The Messenger Classified Service promotes renting rooms with a 15 word line ad for six days at $1.26. Aiming to attract tenants, the service claims success in previous seasons and offers a charging option via phone number 0243.
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Messenger Classified Service
Industrial Clash Looms Over Debt Moratorium Debates
Washington D C September 17 United Press reports a looming clash between President Hoover and Senator Hiram Johnson as Congress prepares to consider extending the wartime debt moratorium and possible general revision of war obligations. Banking groups push for a five year extension while officials say no action is planned yet the air is filled with debate and demand for a clear administration stance before ratification.
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Hoover
Hiram Johnson
Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Sept
Congress
California
Leieam Tahnaan Ramnhleana
Johnson
Receiver sought for Union Grocery in Athens County Court
Edythe Weed files petition in Athens County Common Pleas Court asking for a receiver for Union Grocery Company. Debts total about 8000 while store assets around 9450. Ownership listed for multiple individuals. hearing set for tomorrow morning.
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Union Grocery Company
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Edythe Weed
Washington, D. C
E. R. Nelson
C. W. Jones
Izura Cramer
Eva Quivey
Leroy Jones
Marilla C. Nelson
EF. R. Nelson
Marilla C. Neilson
O. W. Jones
Violet
Clark Staneart
C. B. Beverage
James Woodard
Ask Extension Of Moratorium
Washington reports resist extension of the international debit moratorium beyond one year. Hoover reportedly will maintain the June 20 program while bankers push for four or five years. Officials fear extension could delay Germany’s recovery test and Congress has not ratified the one year moratorium.
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Washington
U.P
White House
Hoover
Germany
Treasury Mellon
Europe
Congress
Texas to Have Own Cotton Reduction Program
Texas moves to cut cotton acreage by half with a bill approved by the House and backed by Governor Ross Sterling. The Senate supports a one third cap on 1932 cotton acreage, while some members favor one fourth. The Senate denounces Louisiana Governor Huey Long as a "consummate liar" after criticism of Texas lobbyists.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Huey Long
Loutatana
Texas House of Representatives
Ross Sterling
House
Senate
Louisiana
Women and man survive plunge from bridge in Cincinnati
On the C and Q Ohio River Bridge in Cincinnati a car plunged through the railing and fell to the street below. Driver Mrs Laura Buerkle 30 and passenger Mrs Edna Buerkle 33 were injured with Edna reported critical. Passenger Leroy Shorie 31 escaped with minor injuries.
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Cincinnati
U.P
C. and Q., Ohio River Bridge
Edna Buerkle
Laura Buerkle
Leroy Shorie
Hoover aims to dispel belief on winter relief task
President Hoover seeks to counter the view that winter unemployment relief is a looming disaster. He urges relief officials to warn business leaders against overemphasizing national needs and notes funds are flowing to maintain production while poverty remains.
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Washington
U.P
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
OSU Professors Join Long Island University Faculty
Columbus reports Dr. R. H. Eliassen and Dr. Forrest M. Keen Ohio State University instructors have been appointed to the Long Island University faculty. The announcement was made today.
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Columbus
R. H. Eliassen
Forrest M. Keen
Ohio State University
Long Island University
General Electric Chief Urges Business and Labor Unity
Gerard Swope, president of General Electric, outlines a "Business Constitution" to federate industries into trade associations, regulate production, and provide worker protections including compensation, pensions, and insurance. Owen D. Young endorses the plan as a path to stabilize industry and employment, with federal oversight and potential legal changes.
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General Electric Company
New York
Gerard Swope
Geral Electric Company
Swope
Federal
Department of Commerce
come+panies
United St
Owen D. Young
General Electric
Moyle and Allen To Fly Refueled Monoplane Today
Don Moyle and Cecil A. Allen plan to take off again from Navarin Island after refueling their monoplane. The pair, previously stranded near a Northwest Pacific island while attempting a Japan to America flight, reportedly received help from a passing steamer and navy radio reports confirm refueling before today’s lift off.
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San Francisco
Don Moyle
Cecil A
Japan
America
North Pacific
Navarin Island
Navy
Buriat
Moyle
Navarin
Siberia
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