Investigation closes as House blocks delay in adjournment
The House refuses to concur in delaying adjournment to extend the Senate inquiry into the Davey administration. The inquiry is, for now, dead though citizens express disgust at how state business has been handled. Harry A Sparks of the State Highway Department praises the Governor while the probe is expected to influence public sentiment and future action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Davey
Senate Committee
Harry A. Sparks
State Highway Department
Ohio
1,260,000 Casualties In Six Months In China War
A compilation estimates 1,260,000 total casualties in six months of fighting in China, including killed wounded and missing. Japanese casualties are about 60,000 killed and 200,000 wounded, with China suffering around 1.6 million. Population figures show Japan 70 million and China 370 million, highlighting the severe disproportion and long term impact on both nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
Hientsin-Pukow
Peiping-Hankow
Germany
France
Dapat
Five Suit Bridge A New Twist Sweeps England
Five-suit bridge introduces a new suit named royals with green crowns and an up face up card awarded to the successful bidder. The game uses sixteen cards per player, eight tricks, and introduces superslam and altered scoring. The paragraph notes the added complexity and potential backlash from traditional players as bridge trends shift toward simplification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Little Business Men Unite Into Federation
The conference of small business men in Washington leads to formation of the Organization of the American Federation of Little Business. Senator Borah urges that small businesses must organize to protect interests and push for less government in industry. The move aims to foster trade, reduce industry barriers, and promote stable national management through united action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Little Business
Washington
Borah
Wn Country
United
Ashington
Anniversaries and Birthdays Highlight Notable Figures
Today’s historical notes list several prominent figures born in the 18th and 19th centuries including Dewitt Clinton, Sam Houston, Erasmus P. Smith, Carl Sehurs, and William Bord Allison. The piece also catalogs major “Today in History” events such as the Organic Law creating Washington Territory and the CIO Carnegie Steel agreement, plus contemporary birthdays like Inez Maynes Irwin and John Hamilton. It closes with a reflection on freedom, energy, and literary travel.
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DewWit Clinton
New York
Orange Co
N. Y
Sam Houston
Tennessee
Texas
Republic of Texas
Lexington
Ephen Olin
Randolph Macon College
Wesleyan Univ
Washington
Oregon
Kill Columbia
Washingtonia
Office of Education
Dept. of the Interior
Toul
Fra
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
U. S.-Panama
United States
Panama
CIO
Carnegie Steel Company
Inez Maynes Irwin
Brazil
Alice Foote MacDougall
John Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Fort Madison
Iowa
Ethel Bolton
Shirley
Mass
Boston
Thomas P. Cooper
Univ. of Kentucky
College of Agriculture
Pekin
Alfred H. Upham
Miami University
Ohio
Eaton, O
Samuel Yellin
Philadelphia
Poland
Taxcraft Brochure Sparks Treasury Critique in Congress
A Stanford tied bulletin promoting tax avoidance through gifts to a university draws harsh Treasury critique at House Ways and Means hearings. The memo details stock bequests to dodge capital gains and delays public rebuttal as Morganthau aides press for deeper evidence of offshore setups.
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Herbert Hoover
Leland Stanford
Treasury
House
Ways and Means Committee
Henry Morgenthau
Native Traits and Fortune in Law Work
A fragment notes that success and good fortune may appear in law work. It describes the native as impulsive yet sympathetic and affectionate. Copyrighted text appears in the excerpt.
Neutrality and power plays shadow 1938 Pennsylvania scene
The piece notes a cautious stance by a key figure amid 1938 political shifts in Pennsylvania. It references Justice Reed urging socialization and federalization, John L. Lewis pressuring Thomas Kennedy for high office, and long-standing labor links shaping future gubernatorial or senatorial battles. It also mentions past incidents at Harrisburg and broader national implications for Roosevelt era policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
Thomas Kennedy
Pennsylvania
Kennedy
United Mine Workers
Senate
Harrisburg
Lewis
Minny
Democrats
Washington
Hamburg
Wellington Ohio Community Activities March Events
Wellington Ohio community notices list district meetings in Elyria and Wellington, a Past Matrons event, a covered-dish supper, a box social, a moving picture benefit for farmers, a Kiwanis talk on unemployment, a Townsend Club dance and guest speaker, a teacher recovering from injury, tax return assistance, a trophy presentation, an auto safety talk, fruit gifts from Sarasota, school board members visiting Grafton, Home Guards gathering, and local club hosting with driving details.
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Baptist Church
Grange Hall
Lilywood Rebekah Lodge
Janek
Friendly Valley
John Deere Tractor Co
Herrick Auditorium
Eugene 0. Wiles
Unemployment Commission of
Olio
Kiwanis Club
Wellington Townsend
Grover Dunkelmang
J. F. Wenneur
Detroit
Anna Mae Davis
New Brighton
EK. J. Barrick
C. 3. Kelser
Wellington
Carrick
Lorain County
W. McConnell
Hebert Herrick
Morris Brenner
Wellington Board of Education
Grafton
Janeh Hannon
Taylor Street
Home Guards
M. BE
Twelve Mengers
Kathryn Witbeck
Edith Barnes
Harp
Georgia
James
Homer Hawk
Wellington Printing Company
Sunset bound photographer and staff changes noted
By Cora M. Shepard reports she attends a short photography course at Kent State University this week and plans an indefinite stay with family in Sunset, Texas starting Saturday. Karl Anderson of Ashland to substitute here until Mr. Howl returns. Mrs. Laura Stildebrand recovering from a serious operation at St Joseph's Hospital Lorain shows steady progress. Friendship Guild of Congregational Church held a public benefit card party in Hervick Auditorium Monday. $25 raised for the choir fund. organizers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent State University
Sunset
Texas
Karl Anderson
Ashland
Howl
Laura Stildebrand
Taylor Street
St. Joseph's Hospial
Lorain
Nina Ormerold
Friendship Guild of the Congregational Church
Hervick Auditorium
Mabel Clark
Kathryn Manna
Wady Wadsworth
Genevieve Ray
Helen Conkle
Ben Presgrave
Carl Grose
Anna Warner
Carol Wight
South Amherst Auxiliary Holds February Meeting
The February meeting of the South Amherst American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 197 was held at Mrs. Paul Mori's home. Mrs. Fred Fahrney presided as president. Plans were made to buy pop pies for the annual poppy sale on Memorial Day. A social time followed with prizes won by Mrs. Gust Mathas and Mrs. Fred Fahirney. A two course lunch was served by Mrs. Mari assisted by Miss Betty Mari. Hostesses for March will be Mrs. Harmon Mathas and Mrs. Charney Nickel. Eleven members attended.
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South Amimerst
South Amherst
Local club events and church Bible study announced
Airs Chira Bryant opens her home to Congregational Ladies in Security Thursday afternoon with a planned program. Royal Neighbors Lodge meets Friday at Swiss Hall. South Ambert American Legion Post No.7 holds a regular meeting Friday at 7 in Old Rooms. Bible Study class organized at Methodist Church Friday evening at 6:30 led by Rev. M. Burris. invitation extended.
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Chira Bryant
Congregational
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Phuriday
Henry MeKrusil
Gust Anderson
South Ambert American Legion Post No.7
Methodst
Burris
Gottlich the Tailor Urges Urgent Coat Orders
Local ad from 276 Fil Broan St promotes a suiter topcoat with claims of low prices amid graft scandals in Columbus. The message minimizes concerns and urges immediate purchase.
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Gottlich
Columbus
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Gazette
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Daniel Webster
YALE
Harnard
Aariard
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Rature Syndi¢gte, Inc
Roosevelt
Morgenthau
Sam
Secreta
Capitol Hill
F. DB. R
Morganthau
Ihepublicans
Exterion
Harold Ickes
Hull
White House
Dekes
Eden
Chamberlain
British Broadcasting Company
Ickes
Hoosevelt
Harold
Farley
Jim
P. R. Smith & Co
Stock Exchange
Elyria Savings and Trust Bldg
Pocahontas
McNudl
Jackson Boon
New York Democrats
Earle
Gulley
Florida
Liberal
Stanley F. Reed
Asicending
Supreme Court
Reed
Justice Roberts
Symbol
Noths
Post Office Department
South
Army
Navy
Zeppelin Company
Junior Grissinger
F. O. EB
Elyria
Cora M. Shepard
Barker St
Ourtland
Amherst
SWIFT
Uinsteel Fisher
Oldsmobile
Glen Roger’s Motors, Inc
Bridge Street
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