Stockade Tent Fire at Pen Extinguished by Troops
National Guardsmen halted a tent fire in the Ohio state prison stockade holding 600 convicts. The blaze damaged one tent but was put out as inmates were moved for meals. Parolees relieved congestion as authorities study mutiny fallout and stay executions at Offie Penitentiary.
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Columbus
National
Ohio State Prison
Robert S. Haubrich
Col. Haubrich
Offie Penitentiary
Gov. Cooper
Lee Akers
Cleveland
Akers
John Richardson
Akron
James Litteral
Athens’ County
Aellow
Litteral
Richardson
Ohio
Board of Clemency
State Supreme Court
Common Pleas Court
Hoover's Board Seen Seeking Liquor Control Plan
William H. Slayton testified before the Washington Senate Lobby Committee that President Hoover’s Law Enforcement Commission is exploring a replacement liquor control scheme to bypass the Volstead Act. He said six of ten cabinet members believe prohibition is a failure and named Stimson, Mellon, Adams, Brown, Lamont, and Davis as among those expressing doubt.
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New York World News Service
Washington
City Senate
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
William H. Slayton
The
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
Mr. Slayton
Henry L. Stimson
Andrew W.mellon
Charles Francis Adams
Navy
Walter Brown
Robert P. Lamont
Commerce
James J. Davis
Labor
Slayton
H i
Hoover praises business unity in stabilizing economy
President Hoover thanked business leaders at the United States Chamber of Commerce for helping stabilize the economy after the crash six months ago. He called the effort one of the greatest economic experiments and urged continued unity to speed recovery. He proposed an exhaustive post-crash review to improve future prevention and remedies and suggested forming a cross-sector body to study results.
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Washington
Hoover
United States Chamber of Commerce
United States
Mrs Mecormige Spent $202000 on Nol Waterage
Illinois primary record notes Mrs Mecormige spent two hundred two thousand dollars on waterage related to the campaign. The item appears in the filing with a focus on spending by the candidate in the race.
Fire damages Kelly Plant blacksmith shop
Fire caused by defective wiring swept the Kelly Auto Body Company blacksmith shop at 932 938 Harriet Street, burning for about half an hour. Loss estimated at $5,000, fully insured per general manager G W Morrison. Neighbors raised the first alarm. Marshall Harry Gesselbracht ordered a ten blow alarm after surveying the scene.
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Kelly Auto Body Company
Harriet Street
G. W. Morrison
Kelly
Marshall Harry Gesselbracht
Gift Home routing tips at Cincinnati Real Estate Show
The Gift Home at the Cincinnati Real Estate Show, sponsored by The Commercial Tribune and the Cincinnati Real Estate Board, is accessible by car bus or streetcar in the Homewood subdivision along Woosterpike near Mariemont. From downtown drive on U S Route 50 to the Gift Home. by bus ride the Mariemont Hyde Park line and alight at Holmewood Avenue. streetcar options near Séttle Avenue and Sok.
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Cincinnati Realtors
The
Commercial Tribune
Cincinnati Real Estate Board
Homewood
Woosterpike
Mariemont
Hyde Park
Holmewood Avenue
Mariemont Street
Séttle Avenue
Former Governor Bates Disbarred for Misconduct
Boston May 1 Judge Sanderson ordered the disbarment of former Gov John L Bates on grounds of gross misconduct The Bar Association charged he failed to use client funds as intended Bates said he left public office a poor man and bank troubles worsened his finances during the period
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Boston
Sanderson
Supreme Court Justice Today
John L. Bates
Bar Association
Bates
Naval treaty sent to Senate with hearings planned
The London naval limitations treaty was sent to the Senate by President Hoover. Hearings were ordered to examine the pact. Senate Naval Committee Chair Hale called Secretary Adams to testify, starting Monday. The Foreign Relations Committee also set hearings amid concerns the treaty could shift U.S. cruiser policy toward Britain’s light cruiser plan. Senate leaders aim to speed disposition, while Senator Watson delays judgment pending committee review.
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Washington
Senate
Hoover
Hale
Senate Naval Committee
Adams
Navy Department
Foreign Relations Committee
Korah
Stimson
Cincinnati students favor repeal or modification of prohibition
Continued on Fifth Pace the University of Cincinnati poll shows most students favor changing the prohibition amendment while a near equal share report no alcohol use. The secret survey also asks about compulsory military training with disapproval leading in the latest figures.
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University of Cincinnati
Law Med. Univ.Tot
Col Colto
British envoy to resume liquor imports at embassy
Washington May 1 Officials of the British Embassy said liquor import for the Ambassador and embassy staff will be resumed after a hiatus ended by Sir Ronald Lindsay. The new ambassador views the matter as personal and not a policy change for others or diplomatic privilege. Liquor will be served at embassy social functions as in the past.
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Washington
Esme Howard
Ronald Lindsay
New York
England
United
Lindbergh Flies Inaugural Buenos Aires Flight
Col Charles A Lindbergh landed his seven day Buenos Aires New York air mail plane at Porto Cabezas Nicaragua at 12 noon Eastern Standard Time completing the 395 mile leg from Cristobal in 4 hours and 2 minutes.
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Nicaragua
Porto Cabezas
Charles A. Lindbergh
Buenos Aires
New York
Cristobal
Bride and Groom Enter Gift Home Contest at Cincinnati Show
A Cincinnati couple, facing budget woes for a new home, enter estimates to win a $10,000 Gift Home at the Cincinnati Realtors Home Show in progress at the O N G Armory. They hope the prize helps realize their own house dream and imagine a red bath tub becoming reality.
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Amy Porter
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Realtors
O. N. G. Armory
Youngest Bishop Consecrated at Christ Church Cathedral
The multiple sentence article reports the consecration of Henry Wise Hobson as Bishop-Coadjutor of the Diocese of Southern Ohio by Bishop Boyd Vincent at Christ Church Cathedral. Hobson, 38, former rector of All Saints Worcester, becomes the 368th American bishop, seen as a strong, athletic leader for a skeptical era. The service drew about 1,000 clergy and laity, with remarks from bishops Dallas of New Hampshire and Davies of Western Massachusetts.
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Episcopal Church
All Saints
Worcester
Mass
Christ Church
Boyd Vincent
Henry Wise
Hobson
Ohio
Apostolic Succession
America
John T. Dallas
New Hampshire
Thomas F.davies
Massachusetts
New York
First Day Chest Drive Nets $246 653 In City Campaign
The Community Chest split the $246 653 total between Division I at 124 569 and Division II at 122 083. CM Bookman urged deeper solicitation as two day results exceed forecasts. Industrial teams averaged 2 70 per gift, one group 5.00. E W Wilkinson urged focus on welfare beneficiaries as fundraising continues. Continued on Twelfth Page.
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Community Chest
Bookman
E. W. Wilkinson
Hoffman Public School
Chest Solicitors
Charterite Councilmen Authorize Mayor to Open Manager Talks
Mayor Wilson was authorized by the Charterite council majority to contact city manager candidates and assess their fitness. The names were not released after a secret six member meeting at City Hall. Col. Grant declined the Cincinnati post, signaling renewed interest from the Washington Parks and Public Buildings head.
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Charterite
Wilson
Russell Wilson
City Hall
Washington
Col. A. 8. Grant, III
Washington, D. C
Col. Grant
Cincinnati
City Charter Committee
Col. Sherrill
Deneen Reports $24,493 Campaign Cost in Illinois Saga
Senator Deneen testified before the Senate Campaign Funds Committee detailing a $24,493 campaign expenditure as part of the Illinois Republican nomination contest. Ruth Hanna McCormick’s $252,500 race against Deneen prompted an investigative push, with committee leaders pledging a thorough review and possible travel to Illinois for in-depth study.
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Washington
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Ruth Hanna McCormick
Deneen
Illinois
Nye
Davis-Grundy
Pennsylvania
Grundy
Davis
Two Auto Deaths Raise County Toll to Sixty Three
The county records two more auto casualties for 1930, bringing the total to 63. Erwin Brausch, 12, was killed near St James Parochial School after being struck by a gravel truck driven by Edwin Dean of Miamitown.
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Erwin Brausch
Martin Brausch
Box
Poole Road
Edwin Dean
Miamitown
St. James Parochial School
Burnt School House Road
F. C. Swing
Steve Fischesser
Dean
William M. Anderson
Brausch
Anderson
Swing
Sabra Geken
Back Street
Oakley
General Hospital
Gerken
Catherine Beyer
Madison Road
Brotherton Road
Edward Coyle
Verne Avenue
Robert Coyle
Bey
Ms. Gerken
Alley Cat Presents Hoovers With Kittens
A stray alley cat found sanctuary in the White House grounds and bore five kittens on May Day. The kittens hatched in the north grounds near the executive offices while milk was set out for the mother. White House dogs remain on the south grounds, separated from the cat family.
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Washington
White House
Yukon
Newport Mayor challenges census tabulation on city population
Newport mayor Fred D. McLane disputed U S Census figures after an official tabulation showed Newport, Kentucky, with a 1920 population of 29,317 rising to 29,400 in the past decade. He called for a complete revision of the census counts, insisting a serious miscount may have occurred.
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Newport
Fred D. McLane
Arthur S. Scherer
McLane
Police Director Schofield Freed in Philadelphia Disorder Case
The Police Director Lemuel B. Schofield of the Department of Public Safety was jailed on charges of obstructing justice and resisting arrest during student disturbances at the University of Pennsylvania. He was freed on habeas corpus. magistrate and judge criticized authorities and students for disorderly conduct.
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Philadelphia
Lemuel B. Schofield
Department of Public Safety
University of Pennsylvania
Schofield
Howard A. Davis
Submachine Gun Trades Expose Chicago Gangster Links
New York World News reports on Auto-Ordnance Company and dealer Al Dunlap reshaping gun orders to dodge underworld control. The piece cites Dunlap shipping ten submachine guns to Lake Forest near Chicago and notes weapons linked to the St Valentine’s Day massacre and Midwest gang activity.
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Neth Campbell
Y. World News
N. Y. World) Press Pub. Co
New York World News
New York
Chicago
New York World News Service
Auto-Ordnance Company
al Dunlap
Dunlap
Middle West
Lake Forest
Tekamah tornado leaves seven dead and many injured
A whirling black wind strikes Tekamah Nebraska mowing through the town and causing seven deaths and hundreds of injuries. Survivors described a sudden wall of debris and collapsed buildings as rescue crews work through the rubble. Weather officials investigate the storm origin and expected recovery efforts continue.
Tornado Toll Mounts Across Kansas and Missouri Area
The storm wrecked towns in eight Midwestern states, with Tekamah Nebraska hardest hit. Six killed there and hundreds injured as three twisters hit Kansas and Missouri, one near Winchester Kansas and another sweeping into Andrew Holt and Nodaway counties. A family near Valley Falls Kane missing after their farm home vanished. Three drownings reported in Minnesota Lake City aftermath. Wisconsin and Illinois storm losses noted, including a boy killed in Westby Wisconsin and a tree fatality in Rockford Illinois.
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Nebraska
Tekamah
Neb
Missouri River
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Winchester
Kan
White Cloud
Andrew
Holt
Nodaway
Valley Falls
Kane
Newton
Falls City
Kansas- Missouri
Kern
Lawrence
Farmer
Kickapoo
Rice
John
Norborne
T. O
John Rice
Charles
Lake City
Minn
Zumbro Falls
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Westby
Wis
Archer Funk
Rockford
Ill
New York Harbor
Dedloe’s Island
Queens Borough
Temperature forecast and daily weather readings for May 1, 1930
The report notes Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee in increasing cloudiness and warm conditions with showers and thunderstorms through Friday night and Saturday. It lists current, high, and precipitation figures for many cities, including Cleveland 80/84, Nashville 50/84, Chicago 76/78, and New York 70/78, with a weather table for 8 a.m. noon and 6 p.m. and a May 1 record ending 8 p.m. meridian time.
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Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Tennessee
Eastport
Evansville
Boston
Nashville
Cleveland
T New Y
Detroit
Atlantic C
S.S. Marie
Chicago
Nville
Duluth
Atlanta
St. Louis
N. Orleans
Kansas C
Galveston ‘Fe
S.W
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Christ Church Cathedral
Henry Wise Hobson
Friends of Chest
Nets
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Underworld
Ditor
Sas
Associated Press
Midwestern
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