Mine Strike Hits Murray City as 300 Workers Affected
Mine No.5 at Murray City begins a strike ordered by delegates representing Hocking District collieries and backed by a Jacksonville Grove mass meeting. The dispute centers on employing a checkweighman, with potential spread to other Sunday Creek Coal properties and possible impact on 2000 workers.
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Murray City
C. H. Bartlett
Nelsonville
Sunday Fir Coal Company
Mary City
Hocking
Glouster
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Jacksonville Grove
Gloaser
Day Creek Company
Kick
Carrington
No. 5
Beauont
Sunday Creek
Jacksonville
Ige Randolph
Western Fuel Company
Episcopacy endorses faith healing as church practice
Denver leaders of the Episcopacy heard a report from the faith healing commission stating that faith healing, combined with medical treatment, is an inherent part of the pastoral office. Clergy who practice healing are urged to cooperate with medical professionals.
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Denver
Colo
U.R
The
Comen
Bishop Brown Sees Slim Chance for Reinstatement
In Galion on September 21, William Montgomery Brown, who styled himself a Badman, heretic, and Communist, said his odds of being readmitted to the Episcopal Church were “a million to one.”
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Galion
William Montgomery Brown
Episcopal
Powers Cowers in Cell After Mob Threats at Clarksburg
Harry F. Powers the matrimonial agent who confessed to five murders sat in a death cell at West Virginia State Penitentiary in Moundsville fearing for his life. Thousands of citizens mobbed Harrison County Jail in Clarksburg over the weekend, attempting to lynch him.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
U.P
Harry F. Powers
West Virginia
Moundsville
Harrison County
Prison mob targets inmate as power struggles erupt at jail
Penitentiary officials feared fellow prisoners would kill Powers if he mingled with them. Authorities moved him from the jail in Moundsville under armed guard after a mob gathered, while deputies used tear gas and machine gun threats to prevent an uprising. Prisoners, enraged over alleged poker cheating, threatened to break out and free Powers. Carl B. Southern accompanied the guard and heard Powers cry for help.
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Powers
Moundsville
W. B. Grimm
Holbart A. Brown
Carl B. Southern
Most Beautiful Spot on Montauk Point
The article extols Montauk Point at the extreme eastern end of Long Island as an especially beautiful place, describing its sweeping Atlantic views toward Spain and contrasting it with the claim of any spot being the most beautiful in the world.
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Montauk Point
L. I
Long Island
Atlantic Ocean
Spain
No infantile paralysis near town as fears ease
The writer notes no infantile paralysis within twenty miles and brings six mountain children to stay until scares subside. Hay fever is uncommon here as ocean winds sweep the point and few deaths occur, with the last native death nine years ago.
Fishermen find great fish, roads near lighthouse boost area
The article notes abundant sword fish, tuna, bass and bluefish along with Ruth Elder now Mrs Camp catching a forty pound tuna and a nine foot shark. New York completes a wide boulevard to the government lighthouse with extensive parking and public conveniences.
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Ruth Elder
Camp
State of
New York
Park commission praise for Moses and Fisher on Long Island
The article lauds Robert Moses of the state park commission for his work at the island end and Carl Fisher for developing Miami Beach. It notes thousands of acres with water on both sides and landing fields for hydroplanes, with more details continued on Page 4.
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Robert Moses
State Park Commission
Long Island
Carl Fisher
Miami Beach
Earthquake Reported Across Ohio Causes Minor Damages
An earthquake of moderate intensity shook central and western Ohio on Sunday evening. In Anna Shelby County damage near ten thousand dollars occurred to two churches the high school and several homes. Walls cracked plaster fell and crockery toppled. Seismic activity also felt in Lima Sidney Cincinnati Springfield Dayton and other towns. Geologists attributed tremors to underground strata slipping.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio
Anna
Shelby County
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lutheran Church
Lima
Sidney
Cincinnati
Springfield
Dayton
Wapakoneta
West Mansfield
Zanesville
Cairo
NYSE Opens Trading Amid Short Selling Warning
The New York Stock Exchange opened for trading as usual today after a Governing Committee vote. The decision was announced with a warning against short selling.
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Stock Exchange
New York
Chicago
U.P
New York Stock Exchange
Ohio University Opens Freshman Registration Convocation
New students gathered in Memorial Auditorium for a convocation where President E. B. Bryan spoke to freshmen. Registrations issued, with permits distributed. Morning and afternoon sessions held in the Men's Gymnasium and later a reception for newcomers at the Men's Union.
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Ohio University
Memorial Auditorium
E. B. Bryan
Wife Murderer Freed From State Prison
Tony Elardo, convicted in 1919 of second degree murder in Ohio, had his life sentence commuted by Governor White. He must leave Ohio immediately and reside with relatives in Helena, Arkansas, never returning to the state. The action followed recommendations from Arkansas officials including Governor Harvey Parnell and State Senator R. C. Waldron.
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Columbus
U.P
Tony Elardo
Common Pleas Court of
Andusky
Mary de Francesco
White
Elardo
Ohio
Harvey Parnell
Arkansas
R. C. Waldron
Helensa
Ark
Centennial celebration in Allen County to mark 100 years
Lima hosts a week long centennial event drawing over 100000 visitors to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Allen County. Today 27 Shawnee Indians arrived from Oklahoma for a six day home coming and the site of the old Shawnee Village and Council House near Lima will be dedicated Thursday.
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Lima
Allen County
Oklahoma
Two Killed in Lockheed Plane Crash on Long Island
A Lockheed airplane piloted by an aviator identified as Goodwin Hall crashed into a house at West Brighton Long Island killing the pilot and Peter Brady occupant of the residence.
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New York
Lockheed
Goodwin Hall
West Brighton
Long Island
Peter Brady
Britain suspends gold payments to stabilize finances
Washington reacts as Great Britain suspends gold payments to steady its finances and halt capital flight. Officials foresee impact on European debt revisions to the United States and possible shift toward bi metallism. Britain aims to stabilize the pound later pegged near a lower gold par.
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Britain
Great Britain
English Bank Move Is Felt
The British Government suspended part of the gold standard operation causing global market reactions. European stock exchanges mostly closed, Paris Bourse fell dramatically, and commodities rose abroad including copper and silver. London metals jumped as Liverpool wheat advanced, while New York bankers prepared for initial effects though one banker judged the risk to the United States limited.
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New York
U.P
Europe
Paris
Liverpool
London
Bombay
America
England
Bank of England
Germany
William J. Heiney 76 Dies in Coolville
William J. Heiney aged 76 died at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs D M Newland in Coolville Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 PM at the Newland residence Rock Street. Burial is in Heiney Cemetery near Joppa. Heiney spent most of life on a farm near Joppa. His wife died nine years ago. He leaves two daughters Mrs Newland and Mrs William Young of Columbus.
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W. J. Heiney
Coolville
William J. Heiney
D. M. Newland
Newland
Rock Street
Heiney
Joppa
Mr. Heiney
County Prisoners Begin Road Work in Marietta
County prisoners started work on the roads today in Marietta. The county surveyor has prepared a truck to haul ten men plus the driver who also serves as road foreman and guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Guaru
Test for League of Nations as Will Says
In Santa Monica California Jose Argentina polo team is praised for defeating America. Andrada is described as a real cowpuncher in a lively note about polo and social register shifts. Will signs off foretelling a strong League of Nations test with global tensions and regional powers.
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League of Nations
Will
Santa Monica
Calif
Japan
China
Russia
Manchuria
America
Andrada
Social Register
Japs Bomb Chinese Troops and Rail Center Near Mukden
Japanese planes dropped bombs on fifty Chinese troop coaches near Shinminfu east of Mukden amid renewed clashes. China vows no armed conflict, relying on world opinion while Shanghai charges block news access and Japanese advances continue.
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Tokio
U.P
Shinminfu
Mukden
Baron Shidehara
War Ministry
Manchuria
China
Japan
Chang Heen-Liang
Watford
North
United Press
Chang
Price of Food Shown Higher
Washington, Sept. 21. Decreases in employment and wages across 46,917 establishments in 15 industrial groups were reported. Food prices rose as wholesale prices edged up 6.2 percent from July. retail food prices as of Aug. 15 increased more than half a percent from July 15. Three groups showed seasonal employment gains: anthracite mining, bituminous coal mining, and canning and preserving.
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Washington
U.P
Department of Labor
Life term sought for Patrick in Gilliland slaying case
Jackson Ohio September 21 Charles Patrick 38 convicted slayer of James Gilliland former Oak Hill marshal faced life in the Ohio Penitentiary. A jury spared Patrick from the death penalty by recommending mercy after rejecting his insanity plea. Gilliland was slain in revenge for Patrick s drunkenness arrest years earlier.
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Jackson
U.P
Charlies Patrick
James Gilliland
Oak Hill
Ohio
Patrick
Gilliland
Violence in Mukden Leaves Hundreds Dead
Unofficial estimates report 500 Chinese and 100 Japanese killed in clashes at Mukden and surrounding areas in Manchuria on September 21. Neutral residents say they tend to believe the Japanese account of the fighting's start.
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Mudken
Manchuria
U.R
Mukden
League of Nations urges revision of war debts and reparations
Geneva report from the League of Nations Finance Committee calls for swift revision of war debts and reparations, aligning with the Wiggin report. It notes one member opposed blunt debt revision, and urges government action while addressing Austria and Bulgaria’s financial plights.
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League of Nations Finance Committee
Frederick Kuh
United Press
Geneva
League of Nations
Wiggin
League
Austria
Bulgaria
Aviators Moyle and Allen Reach Nome on Pacific Flight
Nome Alaska September 21 40 aviators R Don Moyle and Cecil A Allen who flew from Siberia after landing near Cape Navarin returned to Nome and planned flight to Seattle weather permitting The pair left Sabishiro Meagh Japan on labor day last year attempting a Pacific crossing but were forced down on an uninhabited island after fuel shortage They then landed Navarty Inland near Cape Navarin before Barley ship refueled them and sent men to safety.
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Nome
Alaska
R.don Moyle
Cecil A. Allen
Siberian
Seattle
Pacifico
Niano Pilgrino
Cape Navarin
Moyle
Allen
Los Angeles
Sail
Filer
Navarty
Cape Navyarin
Siberia
Burial
Menangel
Bonus Seekers Given Warning
Detroit report notes Charion T. O'Neil national commander urged American Legion to refrain from demanding immediate payment of veterans' certificates. He released the annual report before the convention and warned against legislation that harms welfare or adds an unfair burden.
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Detroit
Mich
Hoover
American Legion Convention
O'Neil
Pirate Was Married Says One of Two Pirates
Huntington Sept 21 One of the two pirates who killed her husband and kidnapped Mrs Lilliar Collins from the motorboat Penguin was married and had three children authorities disclosed today The testimony describes the distraught woman pleading with her kidnapper asking if he had any heart and why he attacked Collings The investigation shifts toward a theory that the attack may have been committed by maniacs or paranoids according to Mrs Collings attorneys and suggests insanity as a factor
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Huntington, L. 1
U.P
Lilliar Collins
Collings
Quake Felt Here as Mrs Young Recollects Past Tremors
Mrs E B Young of 162 East State Street and her son Baker felt a Ohio earthquake Sunday around 6 pm. She recalled the Charleston disaster decades ago when a tremor woke her and shook windows, noting the current quake was less severe but recognizable by tapping sounds and moving floors.
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E. B. Young
Ohio
East State Street
Baker
Young
Charleston, D. C
Governor Urged to Explain Prohibition Raids on Clubs
Columbus attorney Charles M. Earhart asks Governor White to state the administration’s stance on clubs and fraternal organizations where liquor is made or dispensed. He cites alleged reports that the State Prohibition Department rarely raids such places and seeks specifics on raids lectures or evidence obtained, referencing a Canton Singing Society appeal over a $500 liquor fine and claims of removing the prohibition agent.
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Columbus
U.P
White
Charles M. Earhart
State Prohibition Department
Earhart
Coach in Critical Condition After Apparent Suicide Attempt
Springfield report states 30 year old Allen E. Compton head basketball coach and assistant football coach at Wittenberg College was found with cuts on throat and wrists. He had been ill for weeks with signs of nervous breakdown and was hospitalized in City Hospital in serious condition but doctors expect recovery.
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Springfield
Allen E. Compton
Wittenberg College
City Hospital
Ompton
Weather summary toward midweek with showers expected
Yesterday highs reached 96 in Oklahoma City and 94 in St. Louis while Memphis stayed at 4. Today lows are reported as 26 in Flagstaff and 32 in Yellow Stone and Modena 34. An area of cooler, clearer air moves east but is retarded by a high pressure over the Atlantic States. Indications favor generally dry weather in the vicinity with a change to showers by Wednesday.
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Oklahoma City
St. Louis
Memphis
Flagstaff
Yellowstone
Modena
Atlantic States
Hoover Urges Legion to Defer Demands for Cash
In Olympia Hall on September 21, President Hoover told the American Legion the nation can carry present expenditures and must avoid new service or tax burdens. He urged veterans to refrain from further bonus or pension demands while the country recovers, stressing tax limits and government stability as priorities. The address sparked a loud response from the audience.
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Olympia Hall
Detroit
Hoover
American Legion
Uerich
Agate
United States
Legion
Legion, Said Bhat
MUAE
Bereal States
Mr. Hoover
Dask
Europe
Jea
United Action
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Beaumont
Hall
Epis
Arthur Brisbane
King Features, Inc
Bryan
Action of
Thomas L. Stokes
France
Boses
North China
Jackson County
Alaskan
U. S
St and
Wittenberg
Erans
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