Girl Leaps to Heath in River Early Friday
Juanita Walker, 18, of 601 Boundry greet, identified as the victim. She leaped from the Scioto river bridge into the water at 9:05 a m Friday, her body recovered about two hours later by Clarence McManaway near Eastwood. Her mother confirmed the daughter s identity at Dever Rural home. Firemen and volunteers dragged the river as eye witnesses described the tragedy.
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Juanita Walker
Asuanita Walker
Boundry
Scioto River
Clarence McManaway
Eastwood
Dever
Sciriver
Frank Hanson
West Side
Charles Warn
Fourth Street
Portsmouth
Dewey Adams
Jso
Herman Cole
Cole
Henry Chaffin
Second Street
Sciotorey
Hitler Threatens Police Power as Riots Reach Fever Pitch
Berlin reports say Adolf Hitler's National Socialists threaten to seize police powers unless the government ends riots that cost ten lives this week. Three men were killed in fighting and a policeman died from injuries. Goebbels urged action as clashes erupted in Dortmund Duisburg and Strass. Several wounded and arrests followed central Berlin disturbances.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Adolf
Criony
Esterday
Iburg
Orph Goebbeld
Hitler
Comunists
Dortmund
Duisburg
Strassou
Belmont Hills posse hunts killer after store slaying
A 100 person posse hunts Papich in Belmont County after authorities say he shot James Katcher in a vacant store. Papich fled to the hills, brandished a pistol, and claimed he was “cleaning out the town.” A separate wreck at a crossing killed Anna Domyan and injured her husband in Kon.
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Belmont Hills
Associated Press
Lalasville
Belmont County
Ilo Papich
James Katcher
Thatcher
Iapich
Papich
Temperature forecast notes high 92 today and clear conditions
Inland forecast lists today’s high near 92 degrees with clear skies early morning and for the day. Previous temperatures show a dry pattern with no precipitation indicated.
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Oeerver Schireman
Stunt Fails to End Soldier’s Jobless Span
New York June 24. Joseph Peller, still unemployed, attempted a publicity stunt to avoid the draft. He climbed the Brooklyn Bridge tower to gain attention, but policemen urged him off. After spectators dispersed, he descended the cable and was shooed away by officers.
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New York
Joseph Peller
Brooklyn Bridge
Roosevelt backed attempt to craft a concise Democratic platform
Chicago June 24 Democratic platform makers aim for the shortest declaration of party principles with Governor Roosevelt's backing. A 1000 word limit is set, with a 25 word prohibition plank proposed by Senator Dill to submit the 18th amendment questions to the states. Palmer notes Roosevelt wants a brief platform focusing on economic issues and clear stances, avoiding attacks on Republicans.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Roosevelt
Dill
Washington
A. Mitchell Palmer
Palmer
Resolutions Committee
Sheriff Settles Ohio Relief Job Dispute in Alliance
A dispute over relief sewer project labor near Sebring was mediated by Sheriff Adam Stone. A C. C. Harris state highway official oversaw the agreement granting 7 workers daily starting tomorrow, with 2 added today, as 38 men had been used alternately. Leonard Kip Rhinelander wins $6000 judgment in Nova Scotia case against K. W. Mont over a fire loss claim.
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Associated Pross Alliance
Sebring
C. C. Harris
State Highway Department
Adam Stone
Mahoning County
Halifax
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
Nova Scotia
K. W. Mont
Newrance
Thinelocher
Economy Bill to Pass Today in Senate Battle
Washington June 4 The national economy bill faces Senate passage amid objections over provisions feared to hardship government employees. The measure aims to save 150 to 175 million dollars by payroll cuts including a month of compulsory payless furloughs and flat cuts for essential staff. If balance budget goals hold, changes may be accepted as session ends. When couples both work for the government a personnel reduction requires one to be fired before others.
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Washington
Senate
House
Ohio cuts bonded indebtedness by 35 million in 1931
State Auditor Joseph T. Tracy reports a decline of more than 35 million dollars in total bonded debt of Ohio political subdivisions by year end 1931, with county and village debts dropping while city debt rose due to reclassification. Subdistrict bonds and conservation districts are itemized, noting Miami district and others among components.
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Columbus
Ohio
Joseph T. Tracy
Tracy
Conservancy
Miami
Mahoning
Upper Scioto
James P. Orr Dies Head of Cincinnati Shoe Firm
James P. Orr a Cincinnati capitalist and civic leader died after an operation in Fort Myers Florida His prominence in the shoe trade included service as president of the National Shoe Retailers Association The body will arrive Sunday with funeral details pending
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Cincinnati
James P. Orr
Fort Myers
Fla
National
Shoe Retailers’ Association
Drive Against Ban on Two-Thirds Rule Sparks Democratic Clash
Anti Rooseveltians from several camps rally around the two thirds rule to block Roosevelt camp efforts. Objections to abolishing the rule spark threats of a third party as the Democratic resolutions committee hears calls for a clear economic stance. Robert Hutchins warns a third party unless the party defines its platform.
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Chicago
Murray
Oklahoma
Resolutions Committee
Garner
Byrd
Smith
Traylor
Senator Glass
Virginia
James A. Farley
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Democratic Resolutions Committee
Robert M. Hutchins
Tear Gas Used on Picketers at Ohio Coal Mines
In St Clairsville Ohio on June 24 tear gas bombs from an Ohio National Guard plane dispersed about 100 pickets at the Wolf Run mine in Jefferson county as violence flared in the coal mine strike. Police deputies arrested 15 for blocking a public highway while a dynamite blast shook buildings near Unionvale and a sniper fired at Blaine mine workers.
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Associated Press
ST. Clairsville
Ohio National Guard
Wolf Run
Jefferson County
Ohio
National Guard
Pennsylvania
Unionvale
Harrison County
Blaine
Lorain Coal and Dock Co
Belmont County
Powhatan
Blaine Mine
Deep Shaft
Snow Falls Near Florence in Historic Nighttime Covering
Heavy snow blanketed the hills near Florence overnight, residents reporting it as the most significant snowfall in centuries for the area. The unusual weather surprised locals and drew attention to the unusual winter-like conditions in June.
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Italy
Florence
Hoover disarmament plan upstaged by Schmeling fight
Beverly Hills dispatch notes Mr. Hoover proposed a strong disarmament plan but attention shifted to the boxing commission disarming Max Schmeling on the same day. The piece suggests the New York plan drew more notice and comments on Sharkey and Schmeling’s gains. It comments on boxing commissions and Olympic games with a hint of radio announcer chatter.
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Hoover
Times
Beverly Hills
Calif
Square
Boxing Commission
Max Schmeling
Mr. Hoover
New York
Sharkey
Max
Dempery
Iowa couple cancels $75,000 debts in moratorium
James Hennum and his wife, longtime Sloan general store operators, announce they have canceled all debts totaling about $75,000 owed by customers. Debtors across walks of life were informed. some offered payments, but the couple insists they are fulfilling a duty during the depression and request no praise. They advise giving any money to church or the needy.
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United Press
Moux City
James Hennum
Sloan
Here
Hennum
Hennums
Iowa
Hennam
Scioto County Receives 18560 Under New Ohio Tax Law
State Auditor Joseph T. Tracy announced Scioto County will gain 18,560 as its share of revenue from Ohio's new intangibles tax. County Auditor Horace Beloat expects the payment late Friday or Saturday. Nationwide 15 counties face shortfalls totaling 1,098,425 requiring adjustments from a list of Ohio counties to cover shrinkage.
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Scioto County
Ohio
Joseph T. Tracy
Horace Beloat
Tracy
Allen
Ashland
Butler
Clermont
Coshocton
Erie
Franklin
Geauga
Hamilton
Jefferson
Lake
Muskingum
Ottawa
Richland
Wood
Athens
Clinton
Cuyahoga
Defiance
Delaware
Fairfield
Fayette
Guernsey
Holmes
Knox
Lawrence
Licking
Lorain
Mahoning
Marion
Ross
Scioto
Stark
Summit
Trumbull
Washington
Wyandot
Man Sues For 5000 In Motorcycle Car Crash
Harold Byers seeks 5000 in damages in a common pleas suit filed Friday. He says riding a motorcycle on Chillicothe at the overhead crossing collided with Dan Honaker driving north on the same crossing. Byers alleges Honaker struck his left side, causing a fractured leg and job loss. Attorney Emory F. Smith represents Byers.
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Common Pleas
Harold Byers
Eleventh Street
Dan Honaker
Thirteenth Street
Byers
Chillicothe
Honaker
Emory F. Smith
Relief battle seen between senate and Garner in relief bill
Grand jury reports two murder charges. Washington reports a tug of war between Speaker Jack Garner and the Senate over the unemployment relief bill as the two houses move toward conference. The Senate passed the bill with Senate and House variations, inserting a $300 million state loan provision and preparing to appoint conferees. Garner moves to name House conferees as differences loom large.
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Washington
Jack Garner
Senate
House
Garner
Hoover
Reconstruction Corporation
Rebels Seize Siam Palace In Thai Mutiny Report
German flyer Marga Von Etzdorf telephoned Vossische Zeitung reporting a mutiny in Bangkok. Rebels seized the royal family and surrounded the palace as tanks and machine gun squads moved through streets. King Prajadhipok and relatives were placed aboard a warship. Tempo claimed the army commander was killed resisting arrest.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Marga von Etzdorf
Vossische Zeitung
Bangkok
Siam
Prajadhipok
Tempo
Group Considers Return Of Kaiser
Former Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Germany joined his father the former Kaiser at Zandvoort Holland for a conference of former royal family members and monarchist politicians on restoring the Hohenzollerns to the German throne.
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Associated Press
London
Friedrich Willelm
Germany
Kaiser
Zandvoort
Holland
The
Daily Herald
Mother Of 3 Killed By Boarder In Home
In Cleveland a 33 year old mother of three, Clara Conpostedano, was shot and fatally wounded by a man described as a boarder in her home. An acquaintance, John Testa, disarmed the killer but he escaped. The husband, Michael, said the shooting followed the boarder’s failure to pay for lodging after Mrs. Conpostedano ordered him to leave.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Clara Conpostedano
John Testa
Michael
Conpostedano
Sugar Ration Cut in Moscow Raises Shortage Concerns
Moscow reports a serious sugar shortage forcing ration cuts from 334 pounds a month per person to 134 pounds for the white collar class and two pounds for workers. Price remained at 21 cents per ???, signaling tighter supplies nationwide. The shift underscores economic strain during the June period.
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Moscow
Court of Jackson County Indian Territory
Fragmentary notice from Chillicothe court records shows a judge of the supreme court and references to a betting court. Details are unclear but indicate a formal legal or judicial proceeding in Jackson County.
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Chillicothe Jackson
Jone
Henmer Jour
Omen
Preme
Jackeon
Betding Court
Indictments in Two Fatal Auto Accidents Highlight May Grand Jury
The May term grand jury before Judge Russell K. McCurdy returned 108 indictments including two second degree murder and two manslaughter charges. Among cases, 31 people faced 57 indictments. 51 secret indictments were noted. Arraignments are set for 10 a.m. Monday.
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Russell K. McCurdy
Common Pleas Court
Orders Young to Ohio Prison
An entry from the supreme court overrules Arthur Young's motion for review of his conviction. Judge Russell K. McCurdy in common pleas court executes a sentence of three to 10 years in the Ohio penitentiary. Young remains out on $10,000 bond pending commitment papers and grand jury action.
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Supreme Court
Arthur Young
William Thompson
Seba Miller
Russell K. McCurdy
Common Pleas Court
Young
Ohio
Thompson
Peoples Finance Co
Cooper Stages Big Comeback At U S Open
Lighthorse Harry Cooper, veteran Chicago pro, fired a 73 in the second round at Fresh Meadow to reach 150 after two rounds. Clarence Clark led at 151, with Tom Creavy at 164, as Olin Dutra held the early first round lead with 69 and top contenders trailed.
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Associated Press
Fresh Meadow Country Club
Flushing
Harry Cooper
Chicago
Cooper
Fresh Meadow
Clarence Clark
Bloomfield
N. J
Calif
Leo Diegel
Gene Sarazen
Bill Burke
Jose Jurado
Walter Hagen
Dutra
Logan official charged with murder in Thurman death
Hal Robertson president of the Logan city commission was charged with murder over the death of Mamie Thurman a 32 year old wife of a city patrolman. Clarence Stephenson a Negro servant is accused alongside Robertson. Thurman was found yesterday on Trace Mountain with throat cut and two bullet wounds. Robertson admitted past dates with Thurman and said he last saw her Saturday night. police found blood stains in his car.
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Logan
W. Va
Hal Robertson
Mamie Thurman
Robertson
Clarence Stephenson
Trace Mountain
Two Die After Motorcycle Hits Bus Near Akron
Gerald Kirby a 25 year old from Marion Indiana and Ralph Fitckinger 29 of Akron were killed when their motorcycle struck a city bus and swung into the path of an oncoming car last night near Akron.
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Akron
Gerald Kirby
Marion
Ind
Ralph Fitckinger
75 Rooms For Rent Ad Seeks Suitable Lodging
A classified item shows 75 inquiries from applicants for rooms in private homes or small apartments downtown. One young man with good character seeks a private home or small apartment and announces his rent preference.
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Omell Apt
Veterans Seek Extra Session in Bonus Protests
Washington dispatch reports veterans marching on the capital demand a new congressional session to approve the bonus. Police urge disbanding encampments as supplies wane. Commander W. W. Waters from Portland vows to stay and press on. He orders passes for those leaving to sign out at headquarters.
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Ty Associated Presse
Washington
Veterans Army
Army
Glassford
Ers
Polle
W. W. Waters
Portland
Ore
Two Indiana Men Die In Plane Crash
Two Indiana men died in a plane crash near a farm last night. The victims were identified as local residents. the crash occurred in a rural area, and authorities were investigating the cause.
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Indiana
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