Roosevelt Meets Garner Plans Itinerary For Former W and J College President
The body of Lion S. Baker, 65, former president of Washington and Jefferson College, was found two miles northeast of Washington by a pipeline worker. Police said he apparently committed suicide, shot through the temple, left hand gripping a pistol. Baker had resigned last year after a strike by students and fears over disciplinary actions against football players. Friends called him a broken hearted man after a long, troubled tenure at the school.
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Agkferson College
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Roosevelt weighs trip plans with Garner and Farley
Governor Roosevelt meets Speaker Garner and campaign manager Farley in Albany as they map possible itineraries for a southern and midwestern tour. They discuss timing and locations, with talks of a national radio address on relief activities and likely changes to the schedule to favor the Midwest.
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Midwest
Roosevelt
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Tos
James A. Farley
Albany
New York
Farley
Xouthern
Mid West
Govere
Youngstown Bribe Plot Exposed in Grand Jury Report
The Mahoning County grand jury revealed alleged bribery involving two contractors offering a $200,000 bribe to a Youngstown official. Officials of the Youngstown Telegram, John T. Witters and James J. Morrisey, were arrested on indictments with further secret indictments anticipated. They were released on $2,900 bonds after falsifying circulation figures to mislead advertisers.
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Ma,honing County Grand Jury
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James J. Morrisey
Walters
Morrisey
Von Gronan Plane Towed to Rangoon Disaster Update
German aviator Captain Wolfgang Von Gronan and three companions reached Rangoon India after a rough sea rescue. Their round the world jaunt was interrupted when a broken water pump forced them down 200 miles south of Rangoon. The Karagoln rescued them in the Indian Ocean.
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Zeppelin Flies Atlantic Again to South America
Det. Wa ne Graf Zeppelin radioed that the German dirigible passed the Canary Islands at 10 a.m. on another trans Atlantic voyage toward South America. The message noted a sustained speed of 75 miles per hour.
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South Americas
Wilbur Speaks at Cincinnati Rally Urges Hoover Re-Election
Secretary Wilbur of the Interior spoke at a Republican rally in Cincinnati urging the audience to reelect Herbert Hoover and to support American recovery. He framed the election as a crucial test of the nation’s mood and resilience amid economic challenges.
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America
Kidnappers Beat It As Chicago Banker Returns Unharmed
Chicago banker Neeman B. Collins was freed by five abductors after 12 hours without paying ransom. Police trapped the group near his home in Patrician Wilmot area. authorities used disguises and a staged route, while Collins and his wife were briefly threatened. The incident ended with Collins unharmed and the captors fled amid a misfire of their plan. Annie Collins reported no serious injuries.
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Annie
Child Offers Aid To Gov Roosevelt
Richard Washburn Child, chairman of the Roosevelt League, released a telegram from Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt expressing gratification at receiving support from progressive thinkers across party lines. Child, former ambassador to Italy, quoted Roosevelt promising an administration of cooperation with a Democratic Congress and a unifying effort to restore and reorganize the Republican party.
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Ohioan Telegrapher Identified After Death in Arizona
The body found near a cemetery in Prescou is identified as Alvin M Gilzore of Corcoran California a telegraph operator who formerly lived in Cairo Ohio Police say the man killed himself in a Bongor Dit incident and his death is being investigated as a suicide leading to a local inquiry with few available details
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Neach
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Cairo
Hinelf
Injuries Fatal To Girl In Cindy Accident
A car struck Bertha Roas age 4 and her family on a sidewalk last night. Her 14 month old brother James was killed and mother Mrs. Nancy Ross injured seriously. Investigators report the injuries resulted from the automobile collision in Cindy.
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Gy Uet
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Nancy Ross
Bertha Roas
Station owner shot to death near Cambridge station
A 60 year old station owner Lad-ap Alderman was found shot to death at his gasoline station on the national road a mile east of Cambridge. Blood traces from the pumps led officers to believe he crawled inside after being shot. R. K. Willis, co owner, could not confirm any robbery or money missing.
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Ust
Lam A. Alderman
Here
National Road
Alderman
R. K. Willis
Insull in Jail Cell but Gets Best Room
Samuel Insull, head of a major power and utility group, was detained at Athens police on technical grounds while Greek authorities reviewed his passport papers. Negotiations with Athens Washington and Illinois officials aimed to return him to Chicago to face embezzlement and larceny charges. He declined to say if he would fight extradition or go voluntarily.
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Athens
Samuel Lnsull
Multy-Mil- Monaira
Athaos
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Illinois
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Legation
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United States
Barrie
Martin Insull
Magnata
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Frianda
Woman Ride Victim Murder Stirs Brooklyn Gang Suspects
Police linked a fatal Dyker Heights stabbing to suspected gangsters after Mrs Gemma Pignatayn mother of five was found dead in a car crash scene. A red handled dagger lay at the victim’s side severing her jugular vein while detectives questioned her husband and two men including the car owner. Authorities pursued leads as they delved into the woman’s past for possible gang connections.
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Brooklyn
Gemma Pignatayn
Hee Hady
Dyker Heights
Deleptives
Cincinnati District Home Loan Bank Directors Meet
Directors of the Cincinnati district Federal Home Loan Bank met to prepare for launching funds into home financing across Ohio Kentucky and Tennessee. The bank will start with 15 million dollars capitalization and temporary offices in the chamber of commerce building.
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Cincinnati District Federal Home Loan Bank
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Fifth District
Chamber of Commerce
Harry Kissel
Springfield
Fla Federal Hote Loan Board
Washington
Terman
Des Moines Speech by Bulkley Draws Noted Remarks
Des Moines Iowa and Oct 11 Senator Robert J Bulkley praised President in a Des Moines speech describing it as a remarkable confession of ability to combat the low mood. He spoke before Hu ali Village Democratic club noting the president’s battles against evil forces while questions remain about concrete actions. Bobby Jones wife vies for Georgia women’s golf title, qualifying in second division with a 60 score.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Robert J. Bulkley
Huali Village
Democratic Club
Bulkley
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
Dobby Jones
Western New York Sees Hoovers Trend In Election Pace
Western New York shows a growing trend toward Hoover since the nomination of Colonel William Donovan on the Republican ticket for governor. Roosevelt influence is clear among foreign-born voters, with strong Smith following in the region and a possible late shift tied to registration figures and last-minute campaigning by Republicans. The gubernatorial race remains uncertain as Lehman runs for the Democrats and Donovan may gain ahead of Hoover depending on Tammany influence.
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Baffalonian
William Donovan
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Southeitorn
Roosevelt
al Smith
Franklin Roosevelt
Donovan
Cleveland Gunman Paroled Under Scrutiny Details
The Cleveland gunman Francis E. Mack Bush, paroled on a prior bank robbery conviction, was involved in a Saturday gun battle after a jewelry store robbery attempt. Four others were shot and two more injured. The Ohio Parole Board disclosed Bush’s release grounds amid criticism by Newton Baker of the Cleveland criminal justice group. Bush Townsend, also paroled, was killed in the police gunfire. Governor White prepares further action after police inquiries.
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Cleveland
Francis E
Mack) Bush
Condict
Tony
Cush
Hia
Newman Townend
Ohio
Baker
Bush
Ohio Parole Board
Newton D. Baker
Cleveland Association For Criminal Justice
Edward (. Stanton
Cuyshoga County
Buah
Townsend
Cleveland Trust Company
White Booxder Bush
Smith to Preside at Demo Luncheon
New York October 17 Former Governor Alfred E Smith is slated to speak at a Democratic campaign luncheon next Wednesday Kenneth O'Brien chair of the Independent Citizens committee said the 1928 Democratic candidate would preside at a luncheon honoring Herbert Lehman and William Bray the Democratic nominees for governor and lieutenant governor respectively
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New York
Alfred B. Smith
Kenneth O'Brien
Independent Citizena
Herbert H. Lehiman
William M. Bray
Flames destroy gasoline boat on the Ohio River near Huntington
A gasoline boat named Tex was destroyed by a fire sparked by an explosion on the Ohio River near Huntington West Virginia last night. Operators Joe Farrell and Dilton of Ironton escaped by leaping into the river, saving the blazing wreckage.
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W. Va
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Ohio River
Joe Farrell
Dilton
Ironton
Tlomk Mwwry
Japanese Army Presses Drive in Manchuria
Japanese forces backed by bombing planes cavalry and light artillery pressed their onslaught near Tungpien Mukden and Antung as Chinese troops under Marshal Chang Hsien Liang suffered 44 dead in a hard clash near Aal tung while retreating.
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Manchuria
Aemy
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Tungpien
Haroa
Hailang-Mukden-Antung
Aal
Tung
Democrats anticipate victory in Ohio and Indiana
The Democratic and Republican party managers expect Ohio and Indiana to be doubtful for the electoral vote though Democrats aim to carry both states for Roosevelt. The list of Foley campaign dignitaries includes Colby, Danial, Baker and Ely among others. Baker to speak in Cincinnati and New Philadelphia with Ely in Cleveland and Morrison in Bucyrus, Akron and Cleveland events scheduled.
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Republican Pathy
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Roosevelt
Tate
Wilson
Lainbridge Colby
Josophus Danial
Mayy
Newton D. Baker
Joseph C. Ely
Massachusetts
Alfred E. Smith
Chicago
Pub Harrison
Mississippi
Volhy
Akron
Baker
Cincinnati
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New Philadelphia
Ely
Cleveland
Moerison
Bueyrus
FARMER ENDS LIFE IN LANCASTER REGION INCIDENT
Lancaster Ohio Oct 11 George P Gruner 45 a farmer ended his life by shooting himself with a shotgun He propped the gun against a placeholder and fired the fatal shot. DEFIANCE MAN KILLED Defiance Oct 11 P L Hale 46 a Washington township farmer was killed when his auto was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train at the Ottawa avenue crossing. RIOTING IN BELFAST Belfast Northern Ireland Oct 11 serious rioting flared in Belfast with guards and three men wounded amid gunfire in the fall area.
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Lancaster
George P. Gruner
Defiance
P. L. Hale
Washington Township
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Retrial Set for Davis November 28 in Lottery Case
New York Ont November 28 date fixed for retrial of United States Senator James J. Davis on federal lottery charges. Judge Francis G. Cotey will preside with three co-defendants Raymond Walsh Herward C McQuire Theodora J Miller Louis Moore Treadwell in the case. Prosecution notes Davis agreed to the date due to other obligations.
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New York
United States
James J. Davis
Todeyivas
Juige Francis G. Cotey
Janvig
Cos
Raymond Walsh
Herward C. McQuire
Theodora J. Aliler
Louis Moai ‘Treadwell
Senaator Davis
Coolidge to Speak at Madison Square Garden Tonight
More than 50,000 people reportedly applied for tickets to hear former President Calvin Coolidge deliver his second political speech since leaving the White House. The rally is set for Madison Square Garden in New York tonight.
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New York
Calvin Coolidge
White House
Madinon Square Garden
Dairymen Abandon Strike For Higher Milk Price
Belmont county dairymen abandoned plans for a price strike after set price talks. They previously demanded about 2 dollars per 100 pounds to break even while dairy price stood around 3.25 dollars, shipping shipments to Wheeling continued pending final settlement.
Spring New Idea at Harvest Fete
A church communicants group devised a harvest fete idea praised as kindly by the narth, decorating the church with coal, glass and barley. St. Telens is noted as a coal glass and brew ery town.
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Anglaml
St. Telens
Reed Attacks Hoover Admin in Des Moines Speech
Jim Reed of Missouri delivers a sharp reply to President Hoover's opening address from the same platform in Des Moines Iowa October 11. Reed assails administration policies in a speech billed as a response to Hoover's kickoff.
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Hoover
A. Reed
Missouri
Manufacturer's Son Found Asphyxiated in Chicago
Chicago October 11 Sewell Avery Jr chairman Montgomery Ward and Co found dead in his apartment from asphyxiation at age 11 the son of the noted manufacturer and financier He headed United States Gypsum Co where his father served as president A police call to Lake Shore Drive residence reported gas pouring from the grate and Avery was found motionless in the library
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Chicago
Sewell L. Avery, Jr
Montgomery Ward and Company
Avery
Sid
United States Gypaum Company
Hig Cather
Lake Shore
Young Avery Droner
Maurice Maschke Trial Resumes After Court Holiday Confusion
Cleveland Oct 1 The Cuyahoga county treasury department trial resumes in common pleas court after a three day hush amid court holidays. Another holiday will be observed tomorrow as proceedings continue amid various delays and resumed testimony.
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Maurice Maschke
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Democratic Majority Seen in 73d Congress Forecast
Mrs Charles H Sabin leader of women repealists predicted a large wet democratic majority in the 73d Congress based on a poll of 417 candidates. Timber losses from recent forest fires in Oregon were estimated at about one third of all mills production yesterday.
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Mra
Charles H. Sabin
Women Repealists
Seattle
Oregon
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