Explosion Devastates State Office Building in Columbus
A blast in Columbus bulldozed the new five million dollar State Office Building injuring about eighty and killing six. Investigators headed by Governor White and Col Curmi Thompson weigh bombs gas or marble dust as causes. Officials note labor struggles and union labor tensions at construction. Some say a bomb is possible while others push gas or marble dust theories.
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Columbus
George White
Curmi Thompson
State Office Building Commission
Thompson
State Construction Board
Frank Kenry
Assigiant Firs
C. W. Ogburn
Ogburn
William Green
American Federation of Labor
T. J. Donnelly
Labor Federation
Russell Neal
Electrician
W. Dokken
Detroit
Edward Chesney
Willam D. Ryder
Alabama Marble Co
Cullman
Ala
Frank Baker
Lounisville
C. BR. Carter
Nashville
Tenn
Henry
Nice
Dana Demorest
Ohio State University
Erwin Rossback
DeMorest
Henry Warley
Rossback
Charles Martin
Martin
Robert Pfefferle
Ben L. Pfeffer
Ohio State
The Weather Forecast Ohio Fair and Warmer Tonight
Fair conditions in Ohio with a slight warmup overnight. Saturday will bring increasing clouds and warmer temperatures across the state.
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Ohio
Believe climax approaching in Lindbergh case
New York April 15 Secrecy cloaks every phase of the Lindbergh baby case as the kidnaped son remains the world’s focus. John F Condon known as Jassie asks to resume efforts after a disputed $50,000 ransom deal. Col Lindbergh seeks press restraint while private talks continue and police hunt for a $20 ransom note to close every lead.
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New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
John F. Condon
Jassie
Col. Lindbergh
Lindbergh Lkewise
Lindbergh
Negotiators In Lindbergh Case Still Working
Two Norfolk negotiators for the return of Lindbergh’s kidnapped son arrived from a four day trip announcing they are continuing their work. John Hughes Curtis and Rear Admiral Guy H Burrage said little beyond confirming meetings with Colonel Lindbergh and a plan to avoid a trick on Dr. Condon.
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Norfolk
Charles A. Lindbergh
John Hughes Curtis
Guy H. Burrage
New Jersey
Cape Charles
Curtis
Burrage
Lindbergh
Hopewell
Col. Lindbergh
Dean Dobson- Peacock
Elyria High to Stage 527 Boys Physical Education Demonstration
Elyria High School will present its biennial boys physical education demonstration at 8 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. About 627 boys, plus the high school band, will participate in calisthenics, mats and parsha parka, stunts, football and basketball activities, relays, games, and a mass combative drill. Kenneth Crooks and Clarence Eager join the springboard tumbling group, with a tableau of The Spirit of 76 and band numbers completing the program.
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Elyria High School
A. N. Smith
Smith
Kenneth Crooks
Clarence Eager
Economy With Dignity Marks Elyria High Commencement
Elyria High School seniors will stage an economy themed commencement with the keynote Economy With Dignity. Committees promise reduced dress costs and a single white dress for girls for both baccalaureate and commencement. Boys attire yet to be decided, while Senior Distinction Day garb will serve for chapel and the final party.
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Elyria High School
Williams Winfield fined for disorderly conduct in Oberlin case
William Winfield of Oberlin road was fined $50 and costs after being arraigned before Mayor W. H. Van Oster this morning on a disorderly conduct charge.
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Wiliam Winfield
Oberlin Road
Costa
W. H. van Oster
Cities to Fight for Lower Gag Rates
A meeting in Cleveland gathered city officials from several communities to press for lower gas rates from East Ohio Gas Co. Cleveland leaders urge cooperation among cities including Warren, Massillon, Dover, Wooster, Doylestown, Lyndhurst, Youngstown, Barberton, Shaker Heights, Maple Heights, Cuyahoga Heights, Catoon, and Cleveland as history of rate disputes unfolds. The session, led by Law Director W George Kerr, reviewed Cleveland’s 1930 rate cut and current bond-backed rates, noting potential rebates if the Public Utilities Commission sustains the city. Experts in legal and engineering fields are ready to support the rate fight.
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Cleveland
East Ohio Gas Co
A. G. Hudnutt
J C. George
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
W. George Kerr
Warren
Massillon
Dover
Wooster
Doylestown
Lyndhurst
Youngstown
Barberton
Shaker Heights
Maple Heights
Cuyahoga Heights
Catton
Kerr
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Utilities Commission
Names Of Those In Need Of Flour
A. L. Werner, chairman of the local Red Cross chapter, asks anyone not on relief lists to contact him for flour distribution planned by the Red Cross. Lodges, clubs, factories and organizations should submit names to ensure no one is missed. Flour expected in about a week with distribution headquarters to be set up on Broad street.
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A. L. Werner
Red Cross
Associated Charities
Salvation Army
City
Werner
Broad Street
Child Hurt by Auto on Lake Avenue
Five year old Eugene Woztowicz of 145 Huron Street was struck by a car driven by Leonard Bayard of 160 Huron Street on Lake Avenue at about 750 p m yesterday. The boy suffered a broken bone and head laceration after running into the street from Seabold Dairy Company store with his 16 year old sister. He was taken to Elyria Clinic by Bayard and Milton Parrish.
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Eugene Woztowicz
Huron Street
Leonard Bayard
Lake Avenue
Seabold Dairy Company
Elyria Clinic
Bayard
Milton Parrish
Ithe
Murder of Edith Gral-Mott shocks Warsaw mission
Edith Gral-Mott, 40, head of the United States Baptist Mission in Warsaw, was found murdered in her home with her throat cut. Police said the crime involved a search for mission funds and ruled out suicide. The case leaves unresolved who carried out the act as investigators pursue leads.
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Baptist Mission
Warsaw
U.P
Edith Gral-Mott
United States Baptist Mission
Rush Troops to Mine Cadiz After Picketing Outbreak
Two truckloads of National Guard troopers rushed to Harmon Creek stripping mine near Cadiz after reports that 400 striking miners beat a shovel man. Four Harrison County deputies guarded the site as disorder marked the first flare of the unrest since troops arrived yesterday.
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Cadiz
National Guard
Harmon Creek
Harrison County
Endorses cash bonus for veterans by Ways and Means
Washington April 15 The 2 billion dollar cash bonus for veterans was endorsed by Rep Condon Cem R J before the House Ways and Means committee as a measure that would benefit soldiers and the nation. He said the Detroit Legion convention opposing the bonus did not reflect the rank and file sentiment of veterans.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Rep. Condon
Cem
R. J
Rhode Island
Legion
Detroit
Argentine Doctor Self-Removes His Own Appendix
Buenos Aires April 15. Dr Isidoro Rosenzueig who arrived from Germany operated on himself for appendicitis in the presence of Argentine doctors. He used focal anaesthetic and had a nurse hold a mirror as he positioned himself. He then removed his own appendix successfully.
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Buenos Atrers
Isidoro Rosenzueig
Germany
Stimson Arrives in Le Havre for Paris Talks
Secretary of State Stimson reached Le Havre and was greeted at an official reception aboard the Nie De France before starting a series of talks with French leaders. The discussions are expected to address major diplomatic and economic issues confronting the world.
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Stimson
LE Havre
Paris
Nie de France
Bright Spots In Business World
In New York on April 15 the oil sector showed broad price gains for gasoline across the nation. Philadelphia reports Atlantic Refining earning a profit per share in the first quarter after a loss in 1931. Chicago notes Public Service Co of Northern Illinois posting a first quarter profit of 2.422 million versus 2.02 million a year earlier. New York based Dodge Corp cites 27 eastern states first quarter contracts at 286.1 million with expected second quarter gains of 6 to 15 percent. Carrollville Wisconsin Newport Co DuPont unit expands payroll. Philadelphia anthracite shipments reach 8.914 million tons in March, up 673 thousand from February.
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Philadelphia— Atlantic Refining Co
Cone
Chicago
Public Service Co
Ilinois
New York
Rockies
F. W. Dodge Corp
Philadelphia
GANGSTER TH10 SHOT 10 DEATH IN MADISON
In Madison Illinois on April 15 a gang leader Thomas B Hayes and two henchmen were killed by machine gun fire after their car wrecked on a main street. One henchman identified as William Gee, a police figure, was later found near Venice, Illinois. The third man remained unidentified as police reconstruct the event. Mayor Herman Giebel fined $100 and costs for driving while intoxicated after arrest at Hast Avenue and Sixth Street.
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Madison
Thomas B
Tommy) Hayes
Hayes
Venice
William Gee
Long
Herman Giebel
W. H. van Oster
Hast Avenue
Sixth Street
Legality Of Expenditure For Sanatorium Is Questioned
State Examiner H. T. Manners investigates the legality of spending 425000 on a tuberculosis sanatorium project after notes totaling 426000 were issued. The county building commission used nearly all note proceeds while bonds issued totaled 404000 due to a sinking fund balance. The commission argues authority for the offset from the sinking fund, while Manners questions the excess.
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H. T. Manners
County Building Commission
Action sustains. Validity of bonds in Ohio case
Columbus Ohio April 15 Action of the U S Supreme Court in refusing to review the Ohio Supreme Court decision in the Allen County Bond Case sustains the validity of sewer and water bonds issued for district improvements. The ruling protects investments of the State Industrial Commission, State Teachers Retirement Fund, and private bondholders. Districts in Lorain County may proceed with water improvements totaling about 90 000, previously suspended.
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Columbus
U. 8
S. Supreme Court
Ohio Supreme Court
Gilbert Bettman
Ohio
State Industrial Commission
State Teachers
Way
Lorain County
Vincent
Lakeview
Thomas A. Jones
Bett
U. S. Oae Preme Court
Bettman
Bowman
Sullivan Minis Missing Sparks Local Search
A missing person alert describes Columbus Rexford Rice, known as Rex Rice, 22, of Sullivan, Ohio. He disappeared since March 30 in poor health, 5 feet 10 inches tall, about 150 pounds with black hair, wearing a tan suit. calls to Sheriff Adama or Mrs. May Rica Beilivan are sought for information.
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Columbus
Rexford
Rice
Rex Rice
Sullivan
Ohio
Sherif Adama
May Rica
Beilivan
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Governor White
Carmi Thompson
AL Smith
John W. Davis
Albany
Alfred K. Smith
Roosevelt
Walter C. Lindley
Middlewest Utilities Company
Samuel Insull Financial System
Carrollville
Wisc
Newport Co
DuPont
Bulletin
Tayes
U. 8 Supreme Court
Sullian Minis
P. m. Bate Tweedey
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