Hoover Commission Arrives In Haiti To Study Conditions
Protesters greet the Hoover commission in Port au Prince as it arrives to investigate conditions in Haiti. More than 5,000 Haitians line the streets waving banners calling for legislative elections and an end to high commissioners. The first session opened with no witnesses present.
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Hoover Commission
Haiti
Prince
Mar
Hoover Commission On
McCormick
Ocean
art-Au-Prince
Mar. 1
Hoover
Island Republic
Rochester
Snook executed for murder of paramour Theora Hix
Dr. James H. Snook, 50, former Ohio State University veterinary instructor, was electrocuted for the murder of his student mistress Theora Hix, 24, at the Ohio Penitentiary. He faced death calmly, received communion, and died at 7:09 p.m. after three electric charges. His body lay at Greenlawn Cemetery after burial preparations.
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Columbus
D. Mars
James Hi Snook
Ohio State University
Suiss Theora Hix
Greenlawn
Snook
James H. Snook
Theora Hix
Ohio Penitentiary
Girling
Charges Scheme To Lay Business Uncertainty
Washington reports accuse Democrats and independent Republicans of obstructing tariff reforms to blame Republicans for business uncertainty. Senator Gott charges coalitions masked by political aims. calls for protectionist shifts and railroading of amendments through the Senate. The debate centers on flexible tariff provisions, duty changes, and impact on industry and labor.
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Washington
Gott
West Virginia
Goff
Gon Watnils Corporation
Congress
Tarif
Buncombe
Hoff
Ashenlure
Coalition
Senate
Mar
Four Die After Missouri Pacific Freight Train Wreck
Four bodies were recovered from a derailed Missouri Pacific freight train wreck near Alician on March 1. The fire burned cars and six people were injured, including some African Americans. Rescue crews continued searching for additional victims as the cause remained undetermined.
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Alician
Missouri Pacific
Wheat Market Seen Serious After Hoover Conference
Arthur M. Hyde secretary of agriculture warns the wheat market is serious but potentially weatherable following talks with President Hoover. The press photo emphasizes concerns about prices, production, and policy responses amid the ongoing market unsettled period.
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Arthur M. Hyde
Hoover
Mrs. Ella Tt. Ross Dies at 82 in Grafton Home
Mrs. Ella Tt. Ross, 82, lifelong Grafton resident, died at 1128 West Railroad Street last night after four weeks of heart trouble. She leaves one sister Catherine Berger and two sons Frank A. Ross and George C. Ross, with granddaughter E. Christine Ross. Funeral services Monday from the West Railroad Street home officiated by Rev. Torry, burial in Deluemont Cemetery, Bartlett Funeral Home in charge.
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Ella Tt. Ross
Grafton
West Railroad Street
Ross
Frank A. Berger
Catherine
Bender Berger
Frederick
George Ross
Baltimore
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
Catherine R. Berger
Frank A. Ross
West Main Setreet
This City
George C. Ross
Walnut Street
Fairmont
E. Christine Ross
Dover
Mr. Torry
Deluemont Cemetery
Bartlett Funeral Home
Thirteenth Name Added to Wreck Toll In Wisconsin
Kenosha Wis Mar 1 The thirteenth name was added today to the list of dead in last Sunday's interurban wreck Paylor Kalli a Chicago jeweller died late last night from internal injuries Kallmire was the employer and fiance of Miss Evelyn Metager whose body was among the first taken from the wreckage of the five car North Shore Line train.
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Kenosha
Wis
Paylor Kalli
Chicago Jeweller
Kallmire
Evelyn Metager
Woman Chides Washington Women On Political Consciousness
Mrs Nellie Taylor Ross former Wyoming governor spoke at a Washington dinner praising Annabel Matthews for joining the board of tax appeals. Ross a Democratic national committee member urged American women to recognize and discharge public responsibilities amid observed glamour and gowns.
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Washington
Nellie Taylor Ross
Wyoming
Annabel Matthews
Board of Tax Appeals
Ross
Democratic National Committee
Aldecade
Gangster Rule Problem Again Before People
In Granite City Illinois in Madison county and the St Louis district citizens rally against gangsters. A business man kidnapped for ransom spurs an indignation meeting led by local business leaders. They accuse gangsters and hoodlums of control and extortion schemes.
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Granite City
Illinois
Charlie Birger
Shelton Brothers
Madison County
St. Louis
Peace Move Of Andre Tardieu Meets Refusal
Paris March 1 radical socialists rejected a three month political truce proposed by premier designate Andre Tardieu to resolve France's immediate problems. He planned to reconvene his ministry tomorrow and press a new lineup. The offer aimed to gain enough radical socialist votes for a chamber majority and pause political sparring until key issues like the naval conference and budget were settled. A rumor tied to a calmer approach noted potential ministries for the recalcitrant bloc.
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Paris
Andre Tardien
France
Tardieu
TL War
Evecuiion
Barricaded Fugitive Ended In Siege Slayings
A dramatic three day siege ended with two dead and three wounded as bombs and dynamite were used to capture Hubert Floehr and his wife after Floehr killed his spouse during a family quarrel and fired on officers, national guard and bystanders. Police Chief Carl A. Weaner, Newell Littlefield and William Chappel were among the injured.
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Hubert Flochiy
Toledo
August
National Guard
Carl A. Weaner
Newell Littlefield
Defiance College
William Chappel
Chappel
Floehr
Littlefield
Evangelistic Services Continue All Week At 7 30 PM
Evangelistic services will continue almost every evening at 7 30. Attendance and interest last week were gratifying and thanks are given to pastors and people of other churches for their cooperation and the broader cooperation among Christians in the coming week.
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Etarens
Dynamite Used to Check Fire Threatening Gilmer
Dynamite was exploded to halt a fire that threatened Gilmer. The blast destroyed the post office building a warehouse and a restaurant. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station was saved but nearby tires were damaged.
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Gilmer
Clarksburg
Mar
Baittimore and Ohio
Ou E
Damang Cil
Premier Berenguer Faces Rising Republican Tide in Spain
Spain awakens to strong measures as Premier Berenguer seeks to save the monarchy after the fall of Primo de Rivera. Rumors say martial law could be proclaimed as protests and street demonstrations intensify amid republican agitation led by Jose Antonio Sanchez and other figures.
Taft Shows Slight Rally in Illness
Washington reports that former President William Howard Taft showed a slight improvement today. Doctors said his blood pressure rose modestly after three days of decline and Taft spoke briefly for the first time in days. Physicians cautioned that any improvement may be temporary and offered no guarantee of lasting recovery.
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Washington
Mar
William Howard
Patt
Rehef
Francis R. Hagner
Thomas A. Claytor
Taft
Robert
Nott
Jas Tiat
Islight
Bank Closure Hits Somerton After Run On Deposits
The E. G. Caruthers State Bank of Somerton closed after a run on deposits, triggering the state banking department to act. Officials report losses around 220000 dollars and a swift shutdown to protect the system.
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Amanmerton
Aviz
E. G. Caruthers State Bank of
Somerton
Gordon Blake Released On Bond After Jury Fails To Reach Verdict
Gordon Blake was released on a $1000 bond as jurors failed to reach a verdict in the manslaughter case stemming from the September automobile fatality involving L C Bennett. The jury remained deadlocked after about 45 minutes of deliberation and a second trial was ordered.
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Gordon Blake
Warr
Yeatera
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