Cincinnati May Franchises for Rapid Transit Drafted
Cincinnati council committee reviews a tentative franchise from Canton Rapid Transit Co and discusses a parallel plan from local bus operators. Proposals include fare options and insurance requirements, with possible exclusive rights and city commission structure under debate. Several meetings and months of negotiations are anticipated.
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Canton Rapid Transit Co
Cincinnati Bus
Public Utilities Committee
Transportation Commission
City Transportation Commission
Transportation Company
Dry law battles sweep several states in midwest
Prohibition debate spans Illinois Michigan Missouri and Wisconsin with moves to modify or repeal laws. Wisconsin eyes a April referendum while Michigan advances life for a pint amendments. Massachusetts Massachusetts enacts no repeal move and New York stalls enforcement bills.
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United Press
Middle West
Mlinois
Lillian de King
Aurora
Congress
Michigan
Missouri
House of Representatives
Wisconsin
General Assembly
New York
Massachusetts
State Prober Appointed to Lead Aurora Raid Killing Inquiry
In Aurora Illinois residents press for a fair probe into the raid killing of Mrs Lilian de King. Attorney General Oscar Carlstrom assigns Charles W Hadley to oversee the inquest set for next Tuesday at city hall open to the public.
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United Press
Aurora
Lilian de King
George D. Carbary
Kaneco
Oscar Carlstrom
Kane Co
Charles W. Hadley
President's Office Gets a Telephone in White House
New York dispatch reports President Hoover may install a telephone in the White House office. The note adds playful comparisons to Coolidge and Adams while recounting a bizarre liquor seizure involving congressmen and a shooting incident.
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New York
Mr. Hoover
White House
A Picture of Christ Imitates Ancient Pen Portrait
The article reviews a claimed contemporary pen picture of Jesus credited to Publius Lentulus. It notes variations across translations and cites a vivid description from Frank G. Jannaway's Palestine and the World, detailing hair color, facial features, and demeanor.
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Christ
Publius Lentulus
Pontius Pilate
Jerusalem
Lentulus
Son of
God
Rome
Palestine
World
Frank G. Jannaway
World Observes Day On Good Friday Or Holy Week
United Press report notes Good Friday observances across faiths with Catholic mass and Protestant prayers. Cantatas on Christ's tribulations and resurrection are planned for Friday night. Lent ends at high noon Saturday, Easter Sunday will follow with joyous celebration.
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Harry Wilson Sharpe
United Press
Rayers
Christ
Pontius Pilate
Morgan Charged Customs Battle for Port Freedom
New York says Rep. William M. Morgan of Ohio was not granted freedom of the port on arrival aboard the Cristobal. Rep. Laguardia reports his baggage was searched and a bottle of whisky found, while Morgan denies drinking any alcohol. An accompanying ad brief notes Easter specials and reserved seats at Roth & Hugs for Graham McNamee.
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New York
William M. Morgan
Ohio
Cristobal
F. H. Laguardia
Morgan
Graham McNamee
Roth & Hugs
Flyers stay in Rio de Janeiro for week longer
Spanish transatlantic flyers Capt. Ignacio Jiminez and Francisco Iglesias will remain in Rio de Janeiro until mid next week and then fly to Buenos Aires, they said today.
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Rio DE Janiero
Ignacio Jiminez
Francisco Iglesias
Buenos Aires
Steubenville Raids Continue Grim Push Against Bootleggers
Steubenville authorities aided by secret service men conduct raids on houses of ill fame and liquor emporiums. 101 persons have been arrested in three weeks of raids, with 20 more believed sought as evidence of liquor sales. The drive follows a three week private detective investigation and is the third major raid this year.
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Steubenville
Secret Service
Federal Judge Reappoints Ohio Commissioner
Federal Judge Robert N. Nevin announces the reappointment of F. A. Ross of Ironton Ohio as United States commissioner for the southern Ohio district.
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Cincinnati
Robert N. Nevin
F. A. Ross
Ironton, O
United States
Southern Ohio
County Plans Slag Road Paving Split Agreement
County commissioners settled a long quarrel between residents of the Paris Maximo road and the Paris Harrisburg road by agreeing to slag both routes at $15,000 per unit instead of paving at $30,000 a mile. Each property owner between the two roads will be assessed on both routes due to their close proximity.
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Paris-Maximo Road
Paris-Harrisburg
Louisville-Freeburg
Maximo
Chicago Priest Shot and Wounded in Garden Attack
The Rev. Co. A. Eisenwick, pastor of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, was shot and critically wounded in the parish garden. Police captured the assailant after a three-block chase. motive linked to the suspect’s son, recently arrested on church funds theft charges. The priest was unconscious on arrival.
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Chicago
Co. A. Eisenwick
Holy Ghost Catholic Church
Father Eisenwick
Confession Letter Branded False in Melvin Horst Case
Police today dismissed a letter claiming the body of 4 year old Melvin Horst was found in a river wrapped in a blanket bound with rope and weighted with stones. The letter followed the conviction and imprisonment of Elias Arnold and his son Arthur for the boy’s alleged theft and disappearance on December 27.
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Columbus
Ohio State Journal
Melvin Horst
Orrville
Elias Arnold
Arthur
Melvin
Marshal Roy Horst
Arnold
Arnolds
Dover Mayor Summoned To Col u m bus Over Bribe Allegation
Dover mayor Peter J. Groh is summoned to appear before Governor Myers Y. Cooper in Columbus next Tuesday at 2 to answer charges of accepting a bribe from federal agents posing as rum runners who offered money to permit liquor transport through Dover.
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Dover
Peter J. Groh
Myers Y. Cooper
Columbus
Groh
Morgan Heads Canton Rotary Club Installations Planned
William J. Morgan was elected president of the Canton Rotary Club succeeding Charles J. Corey. Charles R. Kumpf became vice president with William G. Saxton as treasurer and Joseph M. Markley as secretary. Installations set for July.
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Morgan
William J. Morgan
Canton
Rotary Club
Charles J. Corey
Charles R. Kumpf
William G. Saxton
Joseph M. Markley
Telephonic tip foils Akron jail escape attempt
A mysterious call to the county jail last midnight thwarted an escape by 20 juvenile prisoners. Night Jailer John W. Smith heard a woman's voice directing him to watch the jail, while Deputy J. R. Butcher oversaw the scene. Smith observed Troy Golden, 21, sawing at a top floor window from near the German Reformed Church.
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Akron
John W. Smith
J. R. Butcher
Smith
Troy Golden
Rockefeller Enjoys Golf and Grins With Florida Fans
A Canton Daily News correspondent visits John D. Rockefeller at his Florida golf course. The oil king greets children warmly, hands out nickels from a pail, and jokes with bystanders. His day follows a strict schedule as he enjoys a jovial, light hearted outing.
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Canton Daily News
Amond Beach
Fla
John D. Rockefeller
Stern
Florida
Rockefeller
etricUly
Lovrce Stokes
Mr. Rockefeller
Sonny
Mr. Rocke
Timken Roller Bearing to Build 200-Worker Steel Mill at Gambrinus
Timken Roller Bearing Co will start a $500000 steel mill on its new Gambrinus site two miles west of the current plant. The 520 by 380 foot building will employ about 200 skilled workers and begin operation this year. A tube finishing mill, also about the same size, has just been completed and will run in early April with 200 tube steel workers. The complex covers around 200 acres and is the start of a multiyear expansion totaling about 10 million dollars for new units and additions on Harrison Ave SW.
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Timken Roller Bearing Co
Gambrinus
Harrison Av SW
Sinking report sent to Ottawa on the I'm Alone case
The United States forwarded the sinking of the Canadian rum smuggler I'm Alone by a coast guard cutter to the Canadian foreign office in Ottawa. The report asks whether the ship stayed within jurisdiction and whether pursuit to sea was legal. The State Department would not reveal report details. An egg rolling contest for girls 12 and under is announced for Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Dueber Hampden entrance featuring prizes.
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Washington
Coast Guard
Foreign Office
Ottawa
State Department
Legation
Dueber-Hampden
W. Tuse
Adv
Quality Poultry Market Ad Reads Low Prices
Poultry and eggs advertised with broilers at low prices. Strictly fresh eggs offered at 20 cents per dozen. Location given as 603 and on the square with Saturday prices highlighted. Ad emphasizes variety and affordability.
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Joe Coopers Grocery and Poultry Market
9Th St
Dial
Kent hunts missing nine year old Edwin Cox in Brady Lake case
Kent Ohio March 29 drivers for a Cleveland dry cleaning firm were questioned as investigators seek Edwin Cox a nine year old missing since Wednesday from Went. Police list three theories including running away abduction or drowning. A Cleveland light truck was seen in the area raising hopes of clues amid damp creeks and swamps nearby.
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My United Press
Kent
Cleveland
Edwin Cox
Brady Lake
Went
Edwin
Canton to padlock 59 bootlegger properties for a year
Safety Director Harry M. Kimbel turned over to Police Chief Earl W. Hexamer the addresses of 59 bootlegging establishments in Canton to be padlocked for one year. The action, tied to raids and Crabbe act violations, aims to deter liquor trafficking and renting properties to violators.
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Harry M. Kimbel
Earl W. Hexamer
Canton
Hexamer
Prohibition
B. F. McDonald
Kimbel
Canton Police Department
Crabbe
A. W. Agler
Common Pleas Court
James FE. Kinnison
Police Department
McDonald
Vic. Donahey
Ben Rudner
Ohio Penitentiary
Heir Apparent Nagako Expected to Give Birth in September
An official notice from Tokyo states Empress Nagako is expected to birth a child in September. Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako enthroned November 10. The emperor's brother Prince Chichibu remains heir presumptive.
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Tokyo
Nagako
Hirohito
Chichibu
Classified Offers Include Plants Pets and Services
Reading through today's classified section reveals items for sale and service offers. Bulbs Gladiolas Dabbias Peonies and other plants along with a walking plow priced at 24 dollars. Automobile tire repair shop space for rent and chinchilla rabbits also listed with gold certificate stock and assorted seeds.
Dial 7321 ee Baked Sale and Bazaar Saturday
Community event notice for Lowell Reformed Church at 523 Cleveland Ave N.W. featuring baked goods and specials including Armour's Star Bacon Hamburg Hamburg 2 lbs Meadow Brook Butter Brick Cheese Bread and fresh flowers such as potted tulips roses and carnations with assorted ad items and prices.
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Lowell Reformed Church
Cleveland Av
Armour's Star
Hamburg
Meadow Brook
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Eeee
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Jesus Christ
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Horst
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