Republicans Indorse Carmi Thompson in Ohio Gubernatorial Race
Hamilton County Republican groups endorse Carmi A. Thompson for governor and a slate of state officials. The move ends the party’s hands off stance, signaling strong support amid district leaders including Al Bode and R. K. Hynicka. The slate covers lieutenant governor and attorney general, with Brown substituted for secretary of state.
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Son of Cuban Consul Kidnapped for Ransom
John Jova Jr aged 20 son of the American Consular agent in Sagua la Grande Cuba was kidnapped early today and held for a 20000 dollar ransom. A note delivered to his father demanded the money and authorities including police guards and six agents searched the area. Another posse went toward a cave near the town in case he was taken there. Mayor Canut notified the Provisional Governor and the Secretary of Interior in Havana.
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Prohibition Agents Probe Broken Jug Incident at Tenter Saloon
Federal agents visited the Tenter saloon at 543 Freeman Avenue and observed the barkeeper smash a large jug, dropping it through a floor hole. A crushed granite pile marked the fall, and the fragments scented with a strong odor will be used as evidence at Justice Barth’s hearing.
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Akron English professor’s wife identified in Madison lake death
Dr R B Pease of the Municipal University of Akron identified the drowned body in Lake Mendota as his wife Mrs Grace Bostwick Pease. The 43 year old woman, who had recently moved with her husband from Madison to Akron, vanished from Cleveland plans before being found Wednesday. The death cause remained undetermined with no signs of violence.
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Blast Demolishes Kansas City Buildings Killing One
KANSAS CITY Mo July 28 An explosion in the downtown district killed at least one unidentified man and injured several others. A two story frame building was demolished and a fire followed making it hard to determine further fatalities. Police blamed escaping gas, with a hotel nearby also destroyed by flames and plate glass shattered across two blocks. An estimated 150000 damage was reported.
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Two Men Injured When Car Hits Signal Light
Two men aged 61 and 55 were injured slightly when the auto carrying them crashed into a signal light at Elsinore and Gilbert avenues. Herbert Black and Edgar Owen, both Glendale residents, identified the driver as D H Jenks, general manager of Producers Coal Co. They were returning home from Jenks office when the vehicle swerved into the concrete post near the beacon light.
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Dispute Over Cup Sparks Lynching in Texarkana Region
A quarrel over a drinking cup between a white paving foreman and a black employee at Hope, Arkansas, about thirty miles northwest of Texarkana, escalated and ended with the lynching of the negro near Guernsey, four miles southwest of Hope.
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Four Submarines Reported Missing Off Baja California Coast
Los Angeles dispatch says four L-type submarines L-5 through L-8, built in Long Beach, vanished off the Lower California coast south of Ensenada while part of a twelve-boat flotilla. Captain Sheridan of the City of Honolulu sighted a smoking submarine and reported eight submarines in convoy, while commanders at Los Angeles Harbor could not account for the missing vessels.
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Day Democrat Warns of Bolting If Reed Wins
St Louis July 28 The Associated Press reports leading Democrats opposing James A Reed may bolt the party ticket if Reed wins the nomination for U S Senator Breckenridge Long leads in the campaign which is described as bitter Reed's supporters contend he defends the people's rights and performs strongly in rural districts A Reed funeral demonstration is planned with Long supporters as pallbearers and a Rid Us of Reed rally is set for tomorrow R L Young of St Joseph trails in the race for the Senate seat while Republicans contest for their nomination remains less heated
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Senator McCormick Praises Reed in Tariff Debate Pause
In Washington on July 28 Senator McCormick Illinois Republican and Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee chair paid tribute to Senator Reed Democrat Missouri who seeks re nomination. Reed faces Breckenridge Long backed by former President Wilson and favoring the League of Nations. The League issue surfaced indirectly in ensuing discussion.
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Judge Yeatman Warns Police In Court Outburst
Judge Meredith Yeatman condemned police officers for loud talking and snickering in Police Court. He warned that court is serious business and vowed to take radical steps if officers do not show respect and maintain order during proceedings.
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Four Men Trapped as Illinois Mine Fire Erupts
Four men are entombed after a coal shaft fire at the Midway Coal Company mine near Ward Illinois. A Duquoin rescue team, led by Frank Rossbottom, departed with twelve men to aid the effort. The trapped workers include Superintendent McGown William Forth mine inspector Harry Laughran and a laborer. Fire likely started by spontaneous combustion after smoke was observed in the shaft.
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Mathilde McCormick to Wait Before Marriage Says Mrs McCormick
Mrs. Stanley R. McCormick of Chicago says the engagement between Mathilde McCormick and Max Oser is not official. Mathilde would wait until reaching majority to decide on marriage and will sail for Europe soon on the Majestic with her uncle Cyrus H. McCormick.
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Denver Flooding From Cherry Creek Breaks Banks
Cherry Creek overflow near Speer boulevard and Logan streets floods the business district after a Parker cloudburst. The river rises three blocks east of the main north south thoroughfare with several bridges washed out and nearby highways under water. No major damage feared unless rains resume.
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Three Million Misuse Suit Against Toledo Cold Maker
George H. Schweer files in Common Pleas Court seeking about 3 million dollars alleged to be misappropriated by Toledo Cold Maker Company officers. Complaint names F. B. Riley, Stanbrough, Zimmerman, Reynolds, and Hayner for misrepresentation of stock value and excessive salaries and broker and bond salesman commissions.
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The Best Writing Papers are Whiting Papers
Ady presents Whiting Papers as the premier writing aids. The brief endorses Whiting Papers for quality and reliability in scholarly writing.
Harding creates Coal Administrator to run strife era supply
President Harding names Henry B E Spencer as Federal Coal Administrator during the strike emergency. Spencer joins the Coal Distribution Committee to prioritize coal for essential industries and utilities, as Hoover lists regional advisers and state co operation expands to 23 states.
Poor Named Chairman of Ohio Fuel Administration
Governor Davis announced a wartime Fuel Administration for Ohio to manage coal distribution. George Poor of Cincinnati, head of the State Public Utilities Commission, will chair the new panel with Charles C. Marshall and George B. Mauller as members. The group will add traffic authorities from Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo and Steubenville and enforce federal priority orders.
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Rail Peace in Sight as Seniority Key in Talks
Negotiations on rail peace hinge on seniority rights and will take time to decide. Lawrence says basis for settlement now arranged.
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Harding plan to end railroad strike gains regional support
Washington reports a settlement framework is in place after President Harding met with T DeWitt Cuyler and railroad executives. Approval by 148 executives next Tuesday, regional talks, and Labor Board action expected to finalize seniority issues.
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Denial at trial in Moody-Trotter paternity case in Grand Rapids
Melvin E. Trotter and Miss Florencey Moody testified they did not confess paternity of Moody's baby. Moody said she told Mrs Trotter she was pregnant in 1917 but refused to name the father. Trotter denied assault charges and said Moody posed personal pressures for a confession. Moody, 34, works at the City Rescue Mission since 1907, and a long friendship with Mrs Trotter was noted.
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Quarrels With Wife End Life in Flames
Lexington farmer Joseph Scheurman, 60, quarreled with his wife and vowed to end it all. He set fire to his house and then the barn, entering the burning barn and perishing. Mrs Scheurman escaped the flames.
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2 Arrests in Newport Will Solve 50 Thefts At Beaches
Newport police and detectives arrested George D. Jump and Daniel Vaught for more than fifty robberies at Dayton area bathing beaches. They confessed to stealing from camps and to holding up Policeman Bullet. a suitcase with stolen watches jewelry and firearms was recovered.
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Chinese Troops Fire On Oil Firm’s Boat Near Canton
A motor launch of the Asiatic Petroleum Company with British flag was fired on by Mer chants Defense Corps near Shikia. A Chinese coxswain was killed. A second launch was fired on two miles from Canton by Sun Yat-Sen troops. Protests lodged with Sun Yat-Sen aboard Wingfung. Fighting resumes near Shiu chow after a brief pause.
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Jury in Second Trial of Mrs Obenchain Reaches Verdict Deliberations
In Los Angeles on July 28, the jury in the second trial of Mrs Madelynn Obenchain for the murder of J Belton Kennedy retired to consider its verdict at 4 04 this afternoon.
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Labor chiefs favor acceptance of rail settlement plan
President Harding drafts settlement proposals after 48 hours of talks with labor leaders and railway executives. Key points include seniority rules, rehearing rights, regional adjustment boards, and a ban on outside-shop repairs. Union leaders push for acceptance while opposing displacements of new hires by returning strikers.
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Thirty Negro Strikebreakers Missing From Milwaukee Shops
Thirty black laborers employed in Milwaukee strike actions disappeared after being fired at midnight, leaving authorities to investigate their sudden absence. Local officials and union leaders await clues as cities respond to rising tensions sparked by the event.
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