Ohio Legislature Opens Fifth Week In Columbus
The Ohio Senate and House reconvene for their fifth week with key hearings set. First hearings on the initiated drivers liability insurance bill and its companion drivers license bill loom this week in the insurance and motor vehicles committees. Additional measures include bonds for poor relief, the Schweller mileage rate bill, and Addison’s election machinery board proposal. A Reynolds resolution to form a tax legislation drafting committee faces possible battle in the House.
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Columbus
Ohio
Genate
House
Insurance
Motor Vehicles Committee
Permt
Taxation Committee
Schweller
Addison
State Board of Elections
Lee
Reynolds
Assembly
Musterole advertised relief for sore throats and colds
An advertisement touts Musterole as a counter irritant that penetrates skin to stimulate circulation and draw out infection, claiming relief from sore throats by hourly applications for five hours. It notes a milder Children’s Musterole version for babies and youngsters and says doctors and nurses recommend it.
Gandhi press for release of 80000 prisoners in India
Bombay reports indicate Mahatma Gandhi and Indian Nationalists demand amnesty for all political prisoners as a condition for peace talks and a future self governing constitution. Gandhi seeks release of over 50000 civil prisoners and continuation of non peaceful protests during negotiations with British authorities. He plans to address a February 10 Bombay meeting and press officials from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce to end the business paralysis.
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Bombay
India
Subcontinent
Mahatma Gandhi
Allahabad
London Round Table
Gandhi
Leutenants
Congress
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce
Port Townsend Faces First Murder Trial in 40 Years
Fort Worden warrant officer’s wife Lulu Gene Hilsinger stands accused of murdering her husband George F. Hilsinger. John F. Dore, son of defense lawyer John D. Fairfield, will defend Hilsinger, continuing a Port Townsend legal legacy since 1880 when Fairfield defended Dominico Coella in a wine and hardware magnate homicide. The town notes two murders in 40 years, with court action amid rare local violence.
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Port Townsend
Wash
John D. Fairfield
John F. Dore
Seattle
Fairfield
Dominico Coella
John Deletis
Coella
Dore
Lulu Gene Hilsinger
George F. Hilsinger
Fort Worden
Riot in Protest Against Free Bill of Fare in San Francisco
Five men faced charges for inciting hundreds of unemployed to riot at a philanthropic kitchen in Skid Row San Francisco over free meals. The clash left one unconscious and several injured as police broke up the bread line riot amid accusations of Communist involvement. John Ervin, 22, and Jack Walles, 33, were among the arrestees.
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San Francisco
Russia
John Ervin
Jack Walles
Big Corporations Not Planning To Reduce Forges
Twenty five large corporations with hundreds of thousands of employees say they do not intend to cut payrolls or wages. Companies listed include Standard Oil of New Jersey Bethlehem Steel Travelers Insurance Equitable Life Assurance American Surety and New York Casualty, with several others unnamed.
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New York
Welfare Council
Standard Oil of New Jersey
Bethlehem Steel
Travelers’ Insurance Company
Equitable Life Assurance Society
American Surety Company
New York Casualty Company
Newmarket by law would require horses for street parking
Town clerk uncovers an old by law stating no vehicle may park on the main street unless a horse is attached. The report notes a revived curiosity about municipal rules and a scientific aside on how rain activates soil microbes producing a lasting earthy scent even after isolation in a lab.
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Newmarket
Ont
Blaze Destroys Spring-Holzworth Store in Alliance
A major fire in Alliance on February 2 leveled the Spring-Holzworth Department Store and damaged adjacent buildings in the main business district. Firefighters battled for over 12 hours, with Captain Arthur Tanner and Fireman Calvin Eaton hospitalized from exposure. The Alliance Hardware Company, Carnegie Public Library, S. S. Kresge, and Arcade Market suffered losses. the hardware roof and top floor were destroyed. Loss is estimated at 750000 dollars. the department store plans temporary operations in an annex, with no rebuilding timetable.
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Alliance
Spring-Holzworth Department
Arthur Tanner
Calvin Eaton
Sebring
Alliance Hardware Company
Carnegie Public Library
Hardware Company
S. S. Kresge
Bulding
F. C. Baughman
32 Dervishes Scheduled for Hanging in Menemen
ISTANBUL February 2 32 Dervishes are to be hanged Tuesday for their role in the Menemen revolt led by the 93 year old Sheik Essad who collapsed and died upon learning his son was among the condemned. The Sheik had been sentenced to die but was spared along with four others due to age. The 32men await execution after ratification by the National Assembly. They are kept in cells in small groups to enable last rites and prayers.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Menemen
Sheik Essad
National Assembly
Gersbacker's tub device could make him a fortune
Marion Illinois coal miner Frank Gers backer invented a device allowing two large tubs to sit on each side of a washing machine. His idea avoids carrying boxes and tubs and has attracted several offers, suggesting strong commercial interest in his invention.
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Marion
Ill
Frank Gersbacker
Gersbacker
40 and 8 For Cash Bonus Passes Lorain County meeting
Lorain County 40-8 Voiture No 149 adopted a resolution urging Congress and the Senate to pass a National World War Veterans Bonus bill at full face value. The Elyria Legion Hall gathering drew Lorain County 40-8ers and Legionnaires with guests from Lakewood and Cleveland. A social program included Wreck direction by John Kolopos and refreshments by Pete Dirlan.
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Lorain County
Elyria Legion Hall
Elmer Hart
H. L. Collins
Grafton
Fred Roth
John Kolopos
Lakewood
Cleveland
Pete Dirlan
Maple Leaf Club plans new 12500-seat arena
Toronto reports a new sports arena to seat 12,500, funded at 1.25 million dollars. The Maple Leaf Club, under manager Connie Smythe, will sponsor and form a new company absorbing the club, its players, and its franchise to build the facility.
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Toronto
Ont
Maple Leaf Club
Connie Smythe
Bee Queen Lays Thousands Eggs Daily in Season
The queen bee may lay from two to three thousand eggs each day during the season. She is the mother of all hive inmates and can produce either drones or workers as she desires.
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GANDA
Blaze IN Alliance
Time Payments Real Tire and Battery Service
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Freese
The
Burton
Elyria
Righ
Ola
Burton Clothing Co
Freese Bros
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