Bullet Brings End to Career of Law Enforcer Minister
In Spice Creek McDowell County West Virginia on February 14 gunfire ended the life of Rev E M Day erstwhile prohibition officer and preacher who allegedly killed seven men while in service. Also killed was Jim Sneed alleged Negro moonshiner during a raid on Sneed's home by Day and other officers. Eli Watkins another officer killed Sneed. Day’s violent career followed his ordination in the Christian church.
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Welch
W. Va
Spice Creek
E. M. Day
Jim Sneed
Day
Law
Sneed
Eli Watkins
McDowell County
Christian Church
Lye
Violent North Sea Storm Strikes Danish Fleet
Reykjavik reports a violent hurricane sweeping the North Sea claims two fishing vessels. The trailer fleet scattered. only two vessels reached port. A Danish patrol ship searches for the missing trawlers as Iceland endures a season of storms with hundreds feared drowned in recent gales.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Feas
Ice floes slam St Lawrence bridges and wharf collapse
Ice floes rushing down the St. Lawrence and its tributaries cause major damage. Bridges along the river have been carried away and a large section of Montane wharf on the south shore broke away under tremendous ice pressure and sank today.
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Montreal
St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence River
Lima Gets New City Manager
Lima, Ohio, February 14. I. C. Brower of Pontiac, Michigan, named Lima’s new city manager succeeding A. Bingham who resigned. Brower’s salary set at 8000 dollars per year. Bingham left today to become city manager of Delray Palm Beach Florida at 12000 dollars yearly.
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Lima, O
I. C. Brower
Pontiac
Mich
Lima
A. Bingham
Bingham
del Palm d. Fla
Daily News Classified Ad Quirk Sparks Reader Interest
A fragmented ad story notes Mr Homer Wise of 38 Bedford Ave SW posting then adjusting a 5.00 monthly rate for market ads in Everybody's Market Place. Readers react to the reveal and the ad’s pricing, highlighting the peculiar sales pitch and classifier status.
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Homer Wise
Bedford Ave
Ly News
Daily News
U. Students Asked to Tell Poison Facts at Mass Meeting
President Thompson and Police Prose-4 pharmacy students at Ohio Metate University urged to come forward with any knowledge of the poison capsule mystery at a mass meeting called by Dean Clair A. Dye. Thompson said the case is a major disaster and that the university is embarrassed by it. Chester urged students with any information to submit facts to the president.
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Columbus
Thompson
Ohio Metate University
Clair A. Dye
Ohio State University
Chester
Sheatsley suspect still held in Birmingham jail
In Birmingham Alabama on February 14 the mystery man known as D B R who claimed to have killed a preacher's wife and burned her body was under strict surveillance. Police chief McDuff doubted the tale suspecting possible publicity stunt. Fingerprints were sent to Washington to verify if D B A served in the war. the only identification on the man was the initials D D B R on his hat.
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Birmingham
Ala
McDuff
Washington
Girl accuses elevator operator in Philadelphia attack
Miss Margaret McPherson Stoddard of Savannah says Walter Lounds an elevator operator assaulted her in a Philadelphia elevator. She initially claimed an accident but later said he struck her with an iron bar and tried to attack her while riding. Physicians described her condition as serious.
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Philadelphia
Walter Lounds
Margaret McPherson Stoddard
Savannah
Troops Guard Murder Suspect in Texas Jail
Austin February 14 Troops were held in readiness to defend William Langhorn jailed in LaGrange on charges of murdering Valeria Zapalac 17 and assaulting sister Minnie 15. Sheriff Knessin Fayette County ordered Company B 112th Cavalry ready for emergent call and General J F Woltermann warned an attack on the county jail was probable tonight.
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Austin
Tex
William Langhorn
LaGrange
Valeria Zapalic
Minnie
Knessin
Fayette Co
112Th Cavalry
J. F. Woltern
State Cavalry
Loessin
New Fuel Added to Controversy Over Aircraft Probe
Washington Feb 14 The congressional inquiry into the nations air defenses is expected to run at least another week with new fuel added. The House Aircraft Investigating Committee heard fresh evidence in closed and open sessions. Admiral Shoemaker denied blue pencil editing a 1923 Virginia coast bombing statement and Col Harold Hartney testified on strategic points regarding the defense posture.
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Washington
Congress
House
Shoemaker
Virginia
Navy
Harold Hartney
Army
Pilgrims Prepare for Rome Audience and Mass
Pilgrims gathered for a solemn high mass at Holy Cross Cathedral led by Cardinal O Con nell with 600 pilgrims and prelates attending. A new hymn A Pilgrims Chorus will debut, sung at the mass, as Rev John H Conroy bishop of Ogdensburg N Y joins the delegation. The group arrives in Rome March 4 and will meet Pope Pius XII at a final audience.
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Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Cardinal O'Connell
John H. Conroy
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Rome
Pius
Scott to Hang Judge Decides Hang Sentence for Scott
Chicago February 14 Russell Scott 30 once wealthy man was sentenced to hang for his role in the murder of Joseph Maurer a drug clerk shot during a drug store holdup last summer. Judge Thomas Lynch denied a new trial and fixed April 17 for the execution.
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Chicago
Til
Russell Scott
Millonaire
Joseph Maurer
Maurer
Scott
Thomas Lynch
Race rioting feared in Texas after killings
Orange Texas officials feared a concerted assault on the jail as groups of citizens gathered in the streets after three white men were killed by African Americans. Open lynching threats circulated while 700 off duty workers were reported en route, heightening tension late tonight.
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Orange
Tex
Two Children Fatally Hurt in Dayton Auto Accident
In Dayton on February 14, a six year old, Dallas Bates, died from injuries suffered in an automobile crash the day before, after another six year old, Paul Kiger, died yesterday from auto injuries. Both incidents report the boys farting in front of machines.
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Dayton
Automobilee
Dallas Bates
Paul Kiger
New Portuguese Cabinet Formed With Cuigmeres as Finance Minister
Lisbon February 24. A new cabinet was formed today with Victorino Cuigmeres appointed finance minister after the government resigned following a failed confidence vote.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Victorino Cuigmeres
Angry Depositors Beat Bank Wrecker in Mob Attack
In Gallatine Missouri an angry mob of depositors beat George B. Koch former president of the defunct People's Exchange Bank at Jamesport as he prepared to arraign on an indictment for grand larceny. He was jailed here with severe bruises after the assault.
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Gallatine
George B. Koch
People's Exchange Bank
Jamesport
Koch
Donahey Defends Frameup Claim On Speeding Sentence
Hal Donahey 18 the governor's son on a three day sentence for racing his dad's sedan through traffic signals in Columbus hints a frameup by the governor and Judge Mahaffey. He pleads guilty to auto speeding and serves time while awaiting release Tuesday morning. He studies at Capital University as classmates and prison mates discuss clemency and fairness.
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Columbus
Hal Donahey
East Broadst
E. V. Mahaffey
West Point
Army Air Service
Donahey
North Dakota
Wyoming Ranch
Great Lakes
Hal
United States
Capital University
Margaret Donahey
Nn Oma Gal
Roy Bunduyt
Princess Alice Longworth Delivers First Grandchild in 19 Years
CHICAGO Feb 14 Alice Roosevelt Longworth gave birth on Valentine’s Day to a baby girl weighing 6 pounds 8 1 2 ounces. The child arrived ten days early. Longworth not present, Mr Longworth traveling from Washington. Relatives and Mrs Roosevelt praised the baby as a perfect specimen while officials prepared identification.
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Chicago
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
St. Valentine's Day
Alice
Nicholas Longworth
Longworth
Theodore Roosevelt
Kermit
Mehi McCormick
Roosevelt
Princess Alice
White House
Washington
Theo Roosevelt
Teddy
School Head Denies Charge In Coshocton Case
Coshocton February 14 The charge is ridiculous said Roger W McGiffen head of Coshocton Business College denying Mary Donley a 15 year old pupil accusation. McGiffen a son in law of William Green president of the American Federation of Labor is held to the April term on a statutory charge bond set at 1000 dollars.
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Coshocton
Roger W. McGiffen
Sensations Loom in Navy Wife Divorce Action
San Francisco February 14. Sensational revelations may come in Lieut. Charles Henry Gordon USN from his divorce suit against his wife Nellie Viola Gordon. He alleges she drinks intoxicants, beats him and wrongfully accuses him of with other women. Mrs Gordon Demurrer seeks under oath details of his charges. Potential cross complaint promises sensational charges.
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San Francisco
Washington
Charles Henry Gordon
Nellie Viola Gordon
Lieut. Gordon
Week's Weather Forecast For Ohio Valley And Great Lakes
The weather bureau forecasts a week of much cloudiness with frequent rain or snow in the Ohio Valley and the Great Lakes region. Colder conditions expected at the week's start and again in the latter half, with continued snow and cloudy skies across both areas.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Ohio Valley
Great Lakes
Filibuster threatens GOP program as Senate jams
In Washington on February 14 a Senate filibuster blocks much of the Republican program, prompting threats of all night sessions to move bills forward. The inde pendent officers appropriation bill passes in a six hour session, with plans for continued action and a possible special session if the jam persists.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Pastor Embraces Crying Babies At First Baptist Church
Lima dispatch notes Rev. Warren L. Steeves of the First Baptist church inviting babies to church. A bulletin board proclaims the church welcomes young mothers and fathers with crying infants. The pastor touts preferring a baby carriage at the door over a limousine and is known for offering free marriage ceremonies.
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Lima
Warren L. Steeves
First Baptist Church
Steeves
Rev
Court records fractured in West Virginia term close
Logan Feb 14. All local court records on cases disposed and crimes charged were broken as term closed. Judge Robert Bland sentenced Leonard Saunders and Napoleon Drake to life for first degree murder. Twenty one others convicted of felonies from malicious wounding to murder.
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Logan
W. Va
Clrreuit Court
Robert Bland
Leonard Saunders
Napoleon Drake
Woman Shot by Drunken Spouse in Elm Grove
Mrs. Dalagh PD. Malaburick who was shot through the left shoulder by her husband Paul Malaburick of Elm Grove is improving in a Wheeling hospital. Paul Malaburick is jailed after the incident occurred Friday night during a drunken ram page as reconciliation efforts followed a separation.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Bare Operations of Rummer Ring at Naval Academy
Annapolis reports a probe into the Annapolis Navy ring with midshipmen involved and four expelled. Prohibition agents Miss Virginia Wilson and Miss Esther Colbourne face bribery accusations from bootlegger Herman Ginsberg alleging they accepted money to withhold evidence.
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Annapolis
U. S. Naval Academy
Virginia Wilson
Mia
Esther Colbourne
Herman Ginsberg
Herriot Secures Continued Socialist Support In France
The Socialista Premier Herriot is assured of continued backing amid a parliamentary stalemate as the Socialist bloc leans to support Herriot in the coming month. Grenoble talks yield a resolution pledging faith to socialism while backing Herriot in anti Socialist measures to sustain influence in government.
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Ner
Andre
Anton Daily
Socialista
Herriot
Chamber of Deputies
Iife
Grenoble
M. Herriot
Uge
Odd Events In Doings of Day
UNION HILL New Jersey February 14. The body of Mrs Mary Butterworth aged 78 who died last Christmas was found in her home today. Her daughter said she could not bear to have her mother leave her and had kept the death a secret. New York February 14. If you would speak Kings English proper ty dance Professor John Erskine of Columbia says there's nothing like jazz steps for helping one acquire perfect speech. Peekskill New York February 14 Nick Zeellete a carpenter found lost jewels worth 1500 dollars. When he returned them to the owner his reward was a Thank You! Chicago February 14 Gin not love inspired the marriage of Robert Le Tourneau 20 his parents declared in asking that the courts annul his marriage to Katherine his 19 year old bride
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Union Hill
N. J
Mary Butterworth
New York
John Erskine
Columbia
Peekskill, N
Nick Zeellete
Chicago
Robert le Tourneau
Katherine
Amphibian Plane on Record Flight Arrives for Tests
The latest amphibian aircraft for land and water use, built by Loening Aircraft in New York, arrived at McCook Field Dayton this afternoon. Lt. W. H. Brookley piloted the craft from New York to Ohio, where it will undergo thorough flight testing to identify its strengths and weaknesses.
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Dayton
New York
McCookfield
W. H. Brookley
Collapse ends a cave rescue drive near Collins
At Sand Cave Kentucky rescuers labor through a madhouse shaft as a direct to Collins is sought. Officials expect Floyd Collins to be reached within hours as crowds gather and a calm plan guides operations with Carmichael steadying the workers. The day ends with darkness and a tense wait for word on his fate.
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Sand Cave
Floyd Collina
Collins
Sang Cave
Nicite
Carmichael
Sam
Collina
Cave City
Kentucky
Floyd
Floyd Collins
Ube
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