Ford to spend vast fortune on schools plan
Fort Myers February report details Henry Ford pledging to donate a large portion of his fortune to founding schools across the nation. He described a plan for self supporting institutions combining academic, vocational, arts and commercial courses to help young men secure employment and citizenship amid crimes blamed on educational failures. The article also covers Grafton school controversy ending with reappointment of Supt. H A Rice and resignations of Principal Tomlinson and Athletic Director Petersen, plus a murder case in Wooster involving Melvin Horst.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Henry Ford
Ford
Seg
Grafton
Harold Rice
E. M. Tomlinson
Board of Education
Rice
Tomlinson
Arch F. Petersen
Charles Burke
Char
Les Brinkman
Harold A. Rice
Messrs. Burke
Brinkman
Musgrove
Waller
J. A. Jolliffeno
B. M. Tomlinson
Burke
riot by Albion students wrecks jail in celebration
About 300 Albion college students rioted in celebration daubing the town with disorder after breaking jail doors and forcing police to release suspects. Police reported many students were court defendants. college officials condemned the conduct as poor sportsmanship while candidates faced lower penalties.
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Albion
Mich
Albion College
John L. Seaton
College
Pirates Seize Twelve Vessels In Canton Waters For Ransom
In Canton delta south of here a gang of pirates seized twelve Chinese junks chartered by Standard Oil of New York and hold the ships for ransom. Oil worth 50000 dollars in gold was aboard the fleet. American consul protested to Canton authorities as Nationalist troops and five gunboats moved to suppress the raiders. River and canal shipping along Hankow Chingkiang routes reported fired upon in separate incidents. Police in Chicago killed two robbers amid intensified crime drive after a cab hold up and a store gunman confrontation.
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Canton
East River
Here
Standard Oil Co
New York
Kwangtung Province
Hankow
Chingkiang
Hunan
Standard Oil
Wireless used by rum running found by Nassau police
Nassau county police seized a portable radio station and code book from a bungalow in Inwood on February 14. The wireless setup included sending and receiving gear, a six page code book, and maps tied to directing suspected rum running ships along the Atlantic coast.
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Inwood
Nassau County
Atlantic
Coast Police
Atlanta Woman Slain Officer in Letter Dispute Case
Peggy French, 38, of Atlanta, is accused of slaying John B. Gor, a train dispatcher, after a dispute over letters she had written. Police report the incident occurred during a confrontation linked to the written correspondences.
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Peggy French
Atlanta
John B. Gor
Detroit Gang Surprised by Police Squad
In Detroit two private policemen Jesse Catlin and John Scott were killed and another officer wounded during a gun battle with robbers at the Western Union Telegraph office. Four suspects were detained for questioning as the gang, linked to an earlier February 4 heist, fled after the alarm was triggered and explorers seized a car.
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Detroit
Western Union Telegraph Company
Jesse Catlin
John Scott
Uor
Catlin
Scott
Elks Charity Bazaar Crowds Expected in Graf ton Tonight
Hoover plans early return to Washington as Long Key reports a busy Elks Bazaar with Betty Lee Clark from Fairmont and Latrobe Street Melody Boys on stage. A secretive Latin street group and Jack Sitter’s Melody Boys join a lively lineup with prizes, Bingo, and dancing promises.
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Hoover
Washington
Elks Tbabaar
Betty Lee Clark
Fairmont
Clark
Grafton
Latrobe Street
Jack Sitter
Melody Boys
Red Hot
Elks
Ohio professor Snook seeks stay of execution review
Ohio Supreme Court had stayed the execution of James H Snook, a Ohio State University professor sentenced to death for the murder of Theora Hix, to February 28 to allow a U S Supreme Court appeal. His lawyers plan to file anew petition and seek further postponement as the case progresses.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Snook
Washington
James Howard Snook
Ohio State University
Theora Hix
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Ohio
Snok
United States Supreme Court
Ohio
Father risks death to save baby in Oklahoma City tragedy
In Oklahoma City a mother mistook a deadly poison for a common remedy and gave it to her 5 month old daughter Mabel Jeldy who died near midnight. The father Clarence, fearing no doctor could help, prepared to take poison in a bid to find an antidote as the frantic family faced funeral plans.
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Oklahoma City
Mabel Jeldy
Clarence
Senate confirms Hughes as 11th Chief Justice
Washington reports the Senate voted 52 to 26 to confirm Charles Kivans Hughes as chief justice, with he will take office February 24. Hughes expressed gratitude for the wide support and responsibility, noting public service ideals from 25 years in office. The oath administration awaits Hughes’s choice, breaking a Taft tradition by not using the clerk. Continuous coverage on page four.
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Washington
Senate
Charles Kivans Hughes
United States
Hughes
New York
Supreme Court
William Howard Taft
Joseph McKenna
California
Hoover
Taft
Grafton Fruit Market Offers Fresh Produce Deals
Saturday Specials promote tax crisp spinach and large Florida celery three bunches for 25 cents. Large head lettuce, California peas arrived fresh, two pounds for 25 cents. California oranges two dozen for 3 cents, strawberries and various sprouts mushrooms and plants featured.
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California
Lead Changes Daily as Clubbers Hustle in Campaign
The Sentinel reports the Gift Club campaign near its end with members trading sprint-like subscription records. Subscriptions rise in closing days as friends push supporters, and winners will receive prizes. Ups and downs occur, but perseverance is urged. continuation hints at a page two continuation.
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the Sentinel
France Presses for Bigger Navy as Talks Stall
In London discussions with Premier Tardieu and Briand fail to curb France’s demand for 724,000 tons of naval tonnage. Britain and the United States push France to justify its target and seek a reduced total around 560,000 tons, amid Italy’s parity push. A sub committee proposes limited exemption classes for certain ships but disagrees on speed and tonnage rules.
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London
United States
Britain
France
MacDonald
Stimson
Morrow
Tardieu
M. M. Briand
Mareviner
Italy
Dino Grandi
Grandi
Alo
Helther
Warner
Tias
America
Great Britain
Geneva
Land Sale Notice at Cowart House Front Door
Sale set for Monday February 11 1980 at one o clock in the afternoon at the front door of the Cowart House. Mort Bartlett Piges are named in the parcel description. Property lies on the Prank Mn road between ton and Pruntytown. One half cash balance in monthly credits. Official signer G We Ford special.
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Cowart
Mort Bartlett
Ton
Pruntytown
G. We Ford
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H.A. Rice
Prin. E. M. Tomlinson
A. F. Petersen
Lad
Wooster
Walter
J. Mongey
Earl Donald
Charles Hanna
Melvin Horst
Orovillé
Frey
Mougey
Junior 10
Hanna
Donald
Melvin
Junior Hanna
Elias
Arnold
Arthur
Arnolds
Kell
Mowmey
Ladies Aid Society
First Baptist Church
T He Church
Ladies’ Circle
First M. EB. Church
South
Keener Brothers Store
Baroex Philipps and Orr's
Congress
House
Expenditures
Patents
Appropriations Committee
District of Columbia
U Naval Affairs Committee
Chicago
RUM
Long Key
Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Solons
Post
West Virginia
W. Main ST
Lincoln
Auspices
Union Veterans
Grafton Fruit Market
U. S
Japan
Tokyo
Ine
Ladies’ Aid Society
Andrews M. BE
the Empire Mattel
NOR. A. Gift. Club Automobile
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