Lindbergh Plane Spotted En Route to St Louis
A plane believed to be Col Charles Lindberghs was sighted over Talladega Alabama at 1 05 p m en route from Havana toward St Louis The aircrafts speed was estimated at 100 mph and identification was uncertain due to clouds and misty rain The sighting was aided by the lack of other planes in the area and the city lying off regular air routes
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Talladega
Ala
Col
Charles Lindhbergh
Havana
St. Lows
Lindbergh
Europe in storms leaves many dead and damaged
A weekend of fierce storms across Europe and the British Isles caused numerous deaths and extensive damage. Reports from London and Berlin say fishermen and miners were lost, ships and trains disrupted, and property damage running into millions as roofs and buildings were blown down across Ireland and the United Kingdom.
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London
Sunet
Disaeers
Europe
Whitehall
England
I Trenis
Leningrad
Norway
Rus- Tien
Stoscan
Ireland
Liverpool
British Isles
Birmingham
Manchester
Lincoln Cathedral
Hickman Faces New Trial In Parker and Thomas Deaths
In Los Angeles on February 13 William Edward Hickman, already convicted of Marian Parker's murder, prepares for a new trial while Welby Hunt and Hickman face related charges. Judge Traubacco will rule on a motion for a new trial and set sentencing, as Hunt pleads not guilty. Thomas was killed when the men, during a drugstore robbery, forced their way to freedom a year earlier.
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OS Angeles
Cal
William Edward Hickman
Teal
Walt
Welby Hunt
Ive Thoms
Druges
Hickhman
Thoms
J Jo Trabucco
Hickman
Marian Parker
Bible Conference at First Presbyterian Church Here
Mr and Mrs Jacob Moses Harris of Chicago will conduct a Proph etiic and Victorious Life Bible conference at the First Presbyterian church corner of Fast avenue and Gracecourt beginning Thursday evening February 16 and closing Sabbath evening February 6. Harris, an American Jew converted to Christ twenty years ago, is described as a leading Bible teacher. The program covers Bible prophecy the victorious life and the Jewish question. Sessions are open to all with voluntary offerings and interdenominational aim.
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Jacob Moses Harris
Chicago
First Comed Presbyterian Church
Fast Avenue
Gracecourt
Harris
Gennle
Sucin DtIrenagee
Wasonverlede
Earn Life
Voluncar
Ales
Brown
Kisha
Believe Three Of Tug's Crew Perished In Massachusetts
A submerged tug Mohave wreck off Harding's Ledge near Point Allerton left three crew missing after the loss of a dinghy. Fourteen crew were rescued by coast guards and other sailors. the tug and gear were reported a total loss. The Mohave, towing pontoons for the S-4 disaster effort, was en route to Boston when the incident occurred.
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Gunarock Cove
Mohave
Point Allerton
Hohaves
Mohavesr Coast Guards
Hardings Ledge
Coast Guards
Boston
Provincetown
More Dry Agents For Cleveland District
Prohibition commissioner Doran announced more agents for Cleveland district within a week to bolster enforcement in northern industrial Ohio. He said current force is inadequate and that some men will transfer from other districts while a few will be appointed from civilian life.
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Washington
Doran
Cleveland
Ohin
Deputies Fell Short as Kidnapping Suspects Elude Capture
In Lapayette Indiana on February 13 a 1000 strong posse scoured the area for the bodies of deputy sheriff Wallace McClure and John P Grove. A nationwide police search is ordered for Samuel Baxter and John Burns the pair believed connected to the officers disappearance. Baxter and Burns have not been seen since departing for Pendleton reform school with the officers.
Lengel Second Murder Trial Opens in Canton
In Lis bon on Feb 12 former Canton police chief Seranusi A Lengel began his second trial for first degree murder in the Mellett case. The courthouse filled as jurors were to be drawn with attention to capital punishment and potential posttrial motions. Fellow lawyer J elund Thial of Lengel and witness Floyd Streitenberger were noted, while defense and prosecution prepared for a lengthy process. Also in Columbus, State Auditor Joseph T Tracy announced his Republican bid for renomination and reelection.
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P Parnamoungstown
Common Pleas
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Canton
Mellett
George Davidzon
Wertsrttls
Will
Lones
Columbiana J ‘County
Lisbos
Columbiana County
S .A Lengel
Don R Msellett
Dat
Venrremen
Lengel
Movon
W F. Lones
Movons
Court of Appeals
Henry W Harter, Jr
Yst
Floyd E. Streitenberger
Meller
Tracy
Columbus
Joseph T Tracy
Atate
Scioto County
Republican Committee
February 29 Births Highlighted In Reader Submissions
Readers share rare leap day birthdays asking editors to note family members born on February 29. The plea encourages readers to send names and dates for publication.
Ministers Invite Billy Sunday to Hold Revival Here
The Local Ministerial Association voted to invite Billy Sunday to conduct revival meetings in January and February 1929. They have been in contact with him and expect a favorable reply, with plans for a large tabernacle and multiple potential locations including a West Avenue site opposite the school.
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Rerom
Billy
Mr Sunday
Chorcn
West Avenue
Sitth Street
Death toll in Hollinger Mine disaster climbs
Timmins report says the Hollinger Consolidated Gold Mine disaster left 28 dead with 18 bodies recovered overnight and 14 men still trapped at the 550 foot level. Of 51 entombed miners, efforts to reach survivors continued as hope faded.
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Timmins
Hollinger Consolidated
Laelve
Fire Destroys 300000 Gallons of Gasoline
In Toledo Ohio on February 12 Owl Products Company suffered a blast that overturned a tank and set all ten tanks ablaze destroying more than 300 000 gallons of gasoline and oil. Night watchman Earl Glase was present but uninjured. Company officials blamed combustion of oil for the explosion.
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Toledo
Owl Products Company
Earl Glase
Treasurer's Mail On Increase As Deadline Nears
County Treasurer Arthur Waters announced a tax collection update with three days remaining in the period. The treasurer’s office in the courthouse will stay open until 4 pm on Wednesday February 15 to accommodate payments. Clerks expect to spend three or four days after the deadline to tally received payments.
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Arthur Waters
Court House
Waters
Congress Today Senate Debates Walsh Utilities Inquiry
Senate eyes Walsh resolution on public utilities investigation while Judiciary panel weighs pending bills. House panels review private measures and continued hearings proceed on building programs. Agriculture committee sustains farm relief hearings in session.
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Public Utilities
Judiciary Committee
Flouse Conaldere
Neval Affatra Committee
Culture Committee
Girls in Boys Clothes Runaway Pair Flees Lorain Toward Detroit
Barbara Hodner fourteen and Betty Redman thirteen dressed as boys and fled Lorain aboard a freight car with five companions including Barbara's brother Nick Bodner eighteen and others. Police traced them to a deserted house by the New York Central yards after they said they walked to Elyria and hopped a freight. Betty blamed neglectful parents and said she would run away again if given the chance.
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Toledo
Barbara Hodner
Betty Redman
Lorain
Gwarteev
Barbara
Isss
Betty i
Eizabeth Bhovey
Nick Bodner
Joy Tomaseh
Sidney Smith
Babs
Betty
Load Limit For Trucks Reduced On Public Highway
County officials received word from state highway director G F Schiesinger that the road limit for trucks on the public highway will drop from ten tons. The reduction, aimed at protecting spring road conditions, applies to single axles on trucks semitrailers and trailers, with a six ton limit per axle.
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W. B Richmond
C D Murray
George Rhoads
G F Schiesinger
Schiesinger
Athens youth held on charges of hardware store theft
Jose Schwartz a 19 year old Ohio University student from Geneva was jailed on charges of robbing a hardware store. He admitted intent to use two revolvers in a series of robberies and a third weapon was found at his fraternity house. He said he needed money.
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South Feld
Athens
Jose Schwartz
Geneva
Ohio University
Schwartz Uved Schwartz
Bridgewater State Hospital Patient Kills Two Guards
Two guards were beaten to death at Bridgewater State Hospital when a patient struck them with a bed leg as they slept. Victims Rhugene Amiaw, 50, of Providence Root, and Wilford Germer, 40, of Middleboro, were killed. one patient escaped and four others were injured while authorities hunted for the killer.
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Sluleletiys
Bridgewater
Wis
Bridgewater State Hospital
Haltsane
Rhugene Amiaw
Providence Root
Wilford Germer
Middleboro
Ibbera
Jury completes in Jackson piracy trial in Indianapolis
The jury for the Jackson piracy case against former Governor Warren T. MrGrae was completed today after the court opened. Special prosecutor Emsteyn W Johnson began the opening statement as testimony from Ku Klux Klan leader Wath D C Siutphenson progressed.
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Ind
Fd Jackson
Warren T .MrGrae
Borth
Siutphenson
Craron
Ku Kiut Klan
Wodgin City
Emsteyn W Johnson
Wharton School Destroyed by Major City Fire
A blaze ravaged the old Wharton school today. Fire crews fought the inferno but reports indicate the central fireproof structure may have remained intact while surrounding areas suffered damage. No exact cause or responsible party could be confirmed at press time.
Prisoners Aid Miners' Relief From Ohio Reformatory
Prisoners at the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville contributed 123.25 at chapel services for the relief of miners' children in southeastern Ohio. The funds were sent to Adjutant General Frank D Henderson in Columbus. The reformatory women previously raised 283 for Mississippi food sufferers last spring.
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Hellef
Marysville
Ohio
Childen
Ohi
Frank D Henderson
Columbus
Ohio Republican to speak for Hoover in Columbus
A Republican official announced plans to visit Ohio for at least one speech in Columbus in support of Secretary of Commerce Hoover for the presidential nomination. A Detroit truck driver was fined 25 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to driving an overloaded truck following sheriff arrest.
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Burton Way Speth
Ohio
Washington
RE Mann
Detroit
Justice St George
Hoover enters race in Ohio primary set for delegates
Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover announces as a receptive candidate for the Republican nomination. He asks that his name be entered in the Ohio primary, pledges continuation of Coolidge policies, and urges strict campaign spending limits. Hoover eyes Michigan California Oregon New Jersey New Hampshire Maryland and possibly more primaries while remaining in the cabinet.
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Thad Brown
Coolidge
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Herbert Hoover
Frank B. Willi
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Mako
Aeroplane And Auto Collide At Lorain Sand
An aviation and road collision occurred near Lorain involving a plane and a vehicle. Reportedly one person injured, details unclear as the page text is garbled and partially unreadable.
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Lorain Sand
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