Hurricane toll reaches 14 as schooner sinks in Carolina coast
At least 14 dead as a hurricane wrecks the schooner near Carteret County and a barge off Nag's Head. Coast Guard reports four men drowned. radio contact with Dare County island disrupted. Emergency crews push to Morehead City and Hatteras with aid for storm-affected villages.
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Albermaine
Nag
Cross
Morehead City
Atlantic
Coast Guard
Hatteras Village
Hatteras
Athens County School Board Protests Filed in Elections
Protests against two candidates for the Hap Special School District board were filed with Athens County Elections. Clerk David Johnson reports petitions in writing signed by a voter, naming six nominees from 73 precincts. The Athens City School board election proceeds with six judges and partisan roles.
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Hap- Special School
Athens County
David Johnson
Syx
Mike Almas
Nelsonville
Examinations in Three Towns Set for Sept 18
Civil Service exams will be held in Gallipolis and Middleport on September 18 for a set of postal and related government positions. Applications close July 12 under a specific order, with eligibility open to men and women and a possible $2700 pay differential noted for incumbents and successors.
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Gallipolis
James G. Faro
Tes Civil Service
Sutter
W. A. Troth
Harry 44
Hurn
Presi- Y
Actian
I. E. Myers
Democratic
Santa Monica Letter Critiques Trials and Diplomacy
A writer argues that juries shield the harmed rather than the accused and mocks crusades against Cuba. He warns against diplomacy and battleships, suggesting policies trade lives for sugar and prefers simple black coffee.
New Students Welcome Message at Ohio University Convocation
Dr Elmer Burritt Bryan Ohio University president addressed 700 registration permits issued at a Memorial Auditorium convocation for Freshmen and transfers. Registration was delayed to 9 30 am though it will begin at 8 30 am tomorrow as enrollments are expected to rise.
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Elmer Burritt Bryan
Ohio University
Memorial Auditorium
Pennsylvania Picket Lines Still Holding
Pittsburgh report says Fayette coal fields miners renewed picket lines and will stay out until John L Lewis and UMWA declare the coal code in effect. Operators allow idle mines pending harmony. Frick Coke Company under scrutiny as a captive mine, with some operators opposing parts of the code.
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Pittsburgh
U.P
Fayette
United Mine Workers of America
William Hargest
District 5
John L. Lewis
United States Steel Corporation
Pennsylvania
Fayette County
Frick Company
Roosevelt warns World Arms Conference over armament plan
President Roosevelt warns he will withdraw from the World Arms Conference if delays in reaching a reduction agreement persist. Norman H. Davis states the pledge of full and practical U S cooperation in disarmament discussions. Secretary Hull signals U S willingness to cooperate on renewing World Economic Conference plans. London hosts to convene with Ramsay MacDonald as talks resume in Geneva this fall.
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Paris
U.P
Roosevelt
World Arms Conference
Norman H. Davis
Washington
Hull
United States
Monetary and Economic Commissions
London
Ramsay MacDonald
Geneva
Ohio University Convocation Acknowledges Freshman Class
A large convocation at Ohio University welcomed the new freshman class. Officials praised the university's traditions and finances, noting 74 diplomas awarded last year and a strong faculty. Phillip Peterson gave solos with accompaniment by Mrs. C C Robinson. Freshman Week events and registration followed the ceremony.
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Ohio University
Phillip Peterson
School of Music
C. C. Robinson
Lamson Faces Death Sentence In Wife Murder Case
In San Jose California on September 18 David A Lamson was found guilty of murdering his wife Allene Stanford University scholar. Custody battle over the couple’s child Allene Genevieve Lamson ensues as Frank C Thorpe vows to contest possession. Lamson awaits formal death sentence and transfer to San Quentin after tomorrow’s judge order.
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San Jose
Calif
U.P
David A. Lamson
Allene
Stanford University
Little Allene
Genevieve Lamson
Frank C. Thorpe
Lamar
Samson
San Quentin Prison
Swyer
Chairman Fletcher Hurt in Auto Crash
Chairman Fletcher of the Senate Banking and Currency Committee was badly injured in a collision between his limousine en route to the capitol and a delivery truck. He was taken home with cuts bruises and shock.
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Washington
U.R
Fletcher
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Capitol
Lima's Legion Corps Wins in Competition
U R Lima Ohio won first place in an American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps contest in Cincinnati on Sunday. Bellfontaine placed second and Troy finished third. Lt Governor Charles W Sawyer and State Commander Tom McCaw spoke at the event.
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Cincinnati
U.R Lima
Ohio
American Legion
Bellefontaine
Troy
Charles W.sawyer
Tom McCaw
Dennison
Labor Federation Aims to Add 500000 Members
Washington report notes the American Federation of Labor intensifying its organizing push with a goal to enroll 500000 new members by the end of the year. It highlights the drive to extend AFL influence across unions and industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Federation of Labor Today
Jean Harlow Marries Cameraman in Surprise Early Morning Elopement
Hollywood reports Jean Harlow wed Harold G. Rosson, a noted motion picture cameraman, in Yuma Arizona at 4 30 am with Justice of the Peace E A Freeman officiating. The couple flew back to Los Angeles after breakfast aboard a private flight.
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Yuma
Ariz
Harold G. Rosson
Justice of the Peace
E. A. Freeman
Hollywood
Harlow
Bern
Rosson
Charles F. Mec Grew II
Allen Russell
John Redondo
City backs NRA drive as canvass shows near unanimous support
Athens residents sign pledges backing the program as the League of Women Voters and City Federation of Women's Clubs continue door to door canvassing. Officials report fewer than one percent refused to sign with plans to revisit absent households.
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Athens
NRA
City
League of Women Voters
S. H. Bing
City Federation of Women's Clubs
Arthur Boyles
C. M. Gill
Sec
Athens Chamber of Commerce
T. M. Wolfe
Gordon K. Bush
Gill
Fred Stauffer
J. W. Hudson
Val Davis
Frank Cross
Alfred Black
John Kilpatrick
Alice Francis
W. E Clark
Frank Cone
W. D. Robinson
H. R. McVay
H. T. Phillips
H. M. Woods
T. M Wolfe
F. C. Tribe
Marion Morrison
Cuba in Chaos as Grau Clings to Power Amid Strikes
Havana reports show Ramon Grau San Martin clinging to the presidency while strikes and disorder surge. Students and army enlistees govern many towns. Communist activity grows as workers at Malay sugar central form a Soviet. Bannered protests decry Yankee imperialism and a US destroyer fires only at tornado threats.
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Havana
U.P
Ramon Grau San Martin
New Mexico Idaho Vote on Repeal Proposals
New Mexico and Idaho head to polls to decide repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Wet leaders predict the 30th and 31st states approving national prohibition's end with Nevada like margins. observers favor the wets.
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Sante FE
N. M
New Mexico
Idaho
Jilted Lover Ends Life After Long Courtship
Wilmington report says Clarence 2, from Gurneyville near here, hanged himself after being jilted by a girl he had dated for three years. Police said the tragedy followed by the incident’s discovery yesterday.
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Wilmington
U.P
Clarence
Gurneyville
Here
Owrry
Fortify Court As Bailey Trial Starts Today
Harvey J. Bailey and accomplices go on trial in Oklahoma City for the Urschel kidnapping and related crimes. federal agents call Bailey the most dangerous criminal in the United States as officials bolster security against possible underworld action. The case involves a July 22 abduction from Urschel’s mansion and a $200000 ransom, with Bailey linked to prior prison breaks and a Kansas City massacre.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
U.P
Harvey J. Bailey
Charles F. Arachel
Federal Court
Bailey
United States
Urschel
Arachel
Lansing
Kan
Kansas City Union Station
Federal
Dallas
Texas
Two Hunters Fined in State Game Refuge Case
Alfred Matthews of New B Straitsville paid a 25 dollar fine plus costs after pleading guilty to hunting on a state game refuge at Stewart. Magistrate C. H. Porter issued the fine following arrest by Deputy Game Protector B. F. Swartz. Carl Ogg of Stewart also paid 25 dollars and costs for hunting without a license, arrested by Swartz.
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Alfred Matthews
New B
Straitsville
C. H. Porter
Stewart
B. F. Swartz
Carl Ogg
Swartz
Cincinnati Student Achieves Perfect 13 Clubs in Bridge
Miss Mildred Blachtrop of Cincinnati, playing with Robert Anderson from Youngstown, Dorothea Blume of Wilmington California, and Robert Otto of the Post, was dealt 13 clubs in the first game of the evening.
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Cincinnati
Mildred Blachtrop
Lachtrop
Robert Anderson
Youngstown
Dorothea Blume
Wilmington
Calif
University of Cincinnati
Robert Otto
Post
Otto
Albany Bank Hold-Up Suspect Identified as Logan King
Warrants issued for Logan King 34 of Hebbardsville in the Albany Citizens Bank robbery of about 400 dollars. He fled into West Virginia after the Saturday morning hold up, with Gallia Meigs and Athens County officers pursuing. A brown coupe tied to King was found and identified by his relatives and bank cashier Frank Bolton’s description matched by Sheriff Stratton. The manhunt extended across Ohio to West Virginia with troopers and local police.
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Logan King
Hebbardsville
Citizens Bank
Albany
Charlies Stratton
Athens County
West Virginia
Gallia County
Gallipolis
Ohio
Pt. Pleasant
Stratton
King
Stratt
Kananga
Athens
Frank Bolton
Governor White backs delay on school tax action
Columbus reports Governor White says if the current General Assembly adjourns without new school taxes he may wait until mid winter to recall them. He would veto the Gunsett Foundation Program if it carries a 3 million dollar appropriation, noting no funds remain in the General Fund. He cites stalemate and says he will not offer further suggestions.
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Columbus
White
General Assembly
Gunsett
Soft Coal Code Signed in Pending Roosevelt Action
The soft coal code awaits President Roosevelt's signature with full text to appear in The Messenger tomorrow. Recovery officials anticipate signature today and outline wage boosts up to 40 to 50 percent for nearly 400,000 miners along with enhanced organizing rights and cash wages amid broader retail and coal code measures. The code becomes effective the second Monday after presidential sign‑ature, shifting operation to October 2.
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NRA
Roosevelt
Messenger
United States Department of Commerce
Ohio
Washington
U.P
Hugh S. Johnson
White House
Johnson
United Mine Workers
Hfe
Florce
15000 Attend Clover Farm Picnic at Moxahala Park
A record 15 000 people attended Clover Farm Stores basket picnic at Moxahala Park near Zanesville marking the largest park day. The event featured races baseball swimming and a bathing beauty revue with prizes including an automobile won by John Gardner.
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Clover Farm
Moxahala Park
Zanesville
The
Clover Farm Organization
Carl H. Beasley
B. F. Davis
Glouster
Clover
John Gardner
Glouster R. D
Clover Farm Company
Mukden Incident Celebrated by Japanese Army and Civilians
Tokyo witnessed a large ceremony in Hibiya Park as Premier Makoto Swito praised the 1931 Mukden incident and the ensuing peace and prosperity in Manchukuo. The event marked Japan’s controversial seizure of Manchuria and its impact on the League of Nations.
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Tokio
U.P
Mukden
Manchuria
Manchukuo
Japan
League of Nations
Makoto Swito
Hibiya Park
Espinosa Opens Ohio Open With 66 at Portage
Portage Club pro Al Espinosa shot a 66 five under par to lead the Ohio Open after the first 18 holes at Portage Country Club Akron. He went out in 33 and came home in 33 to share the early lead.
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Portage Country Club
Akron
al Espinosa
Portage Club
Espinosa
Two Lorain Athletes Stabbed While Aiding Woman
Lorain witnesses report two prominent high school and amateur football players Joseph Pincura aged 22 and Vincent Bobos aged 19 were stabbed while rescuing a woman from a house attempt in Lorain near Mrs Anna Burich’s residence. Neighbors aided in restraining two assailants. The injured athletes were taken to St Joseph's Hospital in serious condition.
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Lorain
St. Joseph's Hospital
Joseph Pincura
Vincent Bobos
Lorsin- Cleveland
Anna Burich
Circus pair Clyde Beatty and Harriet Evans wed in Bristol
Clyde Beatty aged 28 from Chillicothe Ohio and Harriet Evans 24 an aerialist with the Hagenbeck Wallace circus married in Bristol on Saturday.
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Bristol
Tenn
Clyde Beatty
Chillicothe
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus
Harriet Evans
Circus
County Relief Rolls Hit August Low in Athens County
Relief rolls for Athens County fell to 3200 in August as miners’ inactivity may push the total higher this month. New relief office staff arrive this week, with Rose Rutherford and Lillian Kittle replacing Janet Bing and Charles E. Fidler. Bing recovers from appendicitis in Gallipolis hospital, while Fidler returns to Ohio University for his master’s degree.
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Athens County
Ray Noble
Rose Rutherford
Lillian Kittle
Janet Bing
Charles E. Fidler
Lindbergh Tours Grandfather's Swedish Farm Home
In Stockholm Sweden Charles A Lindbergh and wife visited his grandfather's farm at Gardtoess near Smedstorp after securing visas and a seaplane landing permit. They toured the yard house and barn and climbed to the hayloft before plan to fly to Leningrad via Russia.
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Stockholm
Sweden
W.R
Charles A. Lindbergh
Leningrad
Russia
Lindbergh
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