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A CONSTRUCTIVE NEWSPAPER, CLEAN, RELIABLE VOL. XLIX. No. 229 SKAT WATERWAYS PROJECT PACT IS SIGNED PRESIDENT TO ACT MCKLY OH RELIEF BILL TO SIGN MEASURE TUESDAY Hails Proposal As "A Step Toward Recovery" in Public Statement. BANK MEASURE ALSO APPROVED.

Plan to Set Up System of Discount Institutions Meets 0. K. of Chief. Washington, July 18, iu.pj yresl Jdent Hoover is acting Quickly to enect the giant relief mea. i sure3 enacted in closing hours i me uongressionai session, The President announced would sign on Tuesday on the the S3, 1S3.0DO.

OUO IB) unemployment laia measure. we hailed it a strong step toward recovery." He said U15 provision for reconstruc un cotpoiaticn loans of SI, 10, 000 (S) for revenue producing public construction should" ultl fnately provide wori'fer hundreds thousands of peiple without Hraln on the taxpayer." Mr. Heaver also will sign the Home Loan Bank measure setting up a system of discount banks lo aid the hard pressed home owner vha liuds it difficult to meet mort gage payments llrese days. This measure carries a rider au thorizing a possible expansion ol om.ojd in the nation's cur. The administration omjosed Lihls feature, but Mr.

Hoover will isign tne Dili nevertheless: He has (Continued on Page COASTAL CRUISE OF ROOSEVELMS OVER Democratic Nominee for Presidency Heads Toward Albany After Voyage. Little Soars Head. N. H. IS.

UIS Franklin D. Roosevelt headed toward Albany today. Mi rmufal trulse ended, but not without several campaign achlGvemenli en route, Including a "non political" welcome by 60,000 admirers Hampton Beach. The Democratic nomine rscciv ovations wherever he srmni (luring his six day voyage, but the I reiLnT, was mat at Hampton Beach. Voters from four states, Maine, tassachuiet's, Vermont, aim Nerv Hampshire, were represented In the ml Koowve refused to I to anecdotes af hf QUEEN ARRIVES Vienna, July 18, (3 Quecn Marie )f Roumanle, has arrived at Moed Ing, near Vienna, where her daughter Princess Rsana Is excepting the ilrth of a child soon.

The Princess flarried Archduke Anton of Hani rafff. July 26, 1931. ILL OGERS Says: Eist Baiersfield, July IT. Was up to Sianford Saturday to see the American athletes fry out far the Olympic fames. Talk about different nation enmpetlnir, say, ihey were eompeting there the white race galrut the colored.

Why, all you haj to do there to win a or a jump was Just have rv dark complesjoned man ihow up as eompelifor. In fact, I fot to believing ftiat I could "Llack op" and go In there and win something myself. Talk ohout the Finns running, yoa watch Booker T. Washington's boyi. I never, saw a country as happy as the II S.

was yesterday when they read Congress would People Jnnl felt that (he depression couldn't end till, those birds quit, appropriating and get home. Yours, )H, MtH.J.kH.ndl r7 THE PIQUA POLITICAL RIOTS IN AKKfVTUOWN BY GOVERNMENT nnv mriiMPiM DRY AGENTS FACE ARRAIGNMENT FOR CAUSING TROUBLE fair Accused by Towns people of Precipaling Riot by Running Down Four Persons. MANY ARE TO BE AT THE HEARING. 1,000 Expected to be At tracted When Men are Formally Arraigned Alexandria Bay, K. July 18, iu.rj itvo dry agents faced arraignment today on assault charges with townspeople fesrlng a disturbance but ready to.

testify that the pair precipitated a rial by rurmliisr rtora two persons with their motor car. The scheduled hearing was another event in the so called rum rebellion following dry raids during a convention of Spanish American war veterans here. The hearing was expected to attract l.ooo: It nas ordered held In convention hail to accommodate the tpectatort. The village's resentment against the dry agent and the possibility of a riot were imderstood to have prompted District Attorney Oliver D. Burden, ol Syracuse, ta seek transfer of the case to federal Jurisdiction.

A ruling was expected soon. The two accused men, Burke Borneman and Arthur Bums, were in a car which slrurir Ross Visger and Cora Bradley. Borne men ttas said to have been driving. The accident, occurred after a raid last Thursday right. a preliminary report on the dis turbances following the raids was Continued on Page Two) MISHANDLING OF LINDBERGH CASE REPORTED TODAY High Official Declares That "Horrible Mess Was Made by' Probers.

Washington, July is, Fed 'rom active participation in the hunt for the slayers of Lindbergh baby despite President Hoover's order "to make this never to be forgotten case." it one Dincmi teeis that the case was mishandled from the start, The governm aaencies while going about tlilr work are still maintaining a close watch far possible clues and stand ready to, take up the hunt again. But the expert agents who were assigned to the Lindbergh eaiS have been shifted io tuner duties. Officials totd the. tmitm today that the decision was mad' (Continued On Page Elghil TRAGEDY IS END 0F0HI0R0MANCE Youth Ends Life After Sweetheart Refuses to Marry Him. Dayton, July is, (u.PJ Tragedy today had ended the romance of Karl Houseman, 15, and Thelma Head, Iff, both of Dayton, Houseman died at Miami Valley hospital today 0, Beif Snflictecl bullet wound.

He shot himself last night, when young sweetheart refused to marry him. The shoollnz occurwrl 55 Head Ant in vr v. ed automobile. I only suggested to Karl that he iiilt o( thinking of getting Skl Mi i1Mp'" Ohio Republicans Ltoulenaut Pernor Caries H. 112 COMMUNISTS IN HOSPITALS AT MASSILLON TODAY Are III As Recult of Ptomaine Poisoning Following Luncheon Sunday.

MassiUon, July IB, (U Pj With 112 Communisls in city hospital and emergency hospitals here as the result of ptomaine poisonlnc follow ing a luncheon served yesterday at tne staie convention or tne Communist parly, authorities today were trying to ilnd the source the poisoning. Cause of the wholesale poisoning which sttuclt down more than 200 men nnd women being sought by a committee of physicians. Examination of the food served si the luncheon, the utensiLs In which it was prepared and analysis of food Continued on Page Twol WIFE OF SENATOR BULKLEY IS DEAD Succumbs at Hospital Where She Had Been Taken After Heart Attack. Cleveland, July ID, (URi United States Senator Robert J. Bulkiey cantc nume irom woshinston today to arrange for funeral services for his wife, Mrs.

Kalhcrlne Pom Bulk ley. 45, who died yesterday in Lake side hospital. Mrs, Bulkiey had been in II! health since March of 1931 when she was stricken with a heart ailment while attending a social function in Washington. The lilneia compelled heT to curt (11 her club and social activities but she had been able to visit friends occasionally, Last spring MtB. Bul'Klev suffered several heart ntiadci while in Wash ington witn ner nusband, She was brought to her home here June 20 and since that timo her condition became flrndually worse.

SEEK' MISSING SHIP Santiago, Chile. July 18, Rescue parties searched bv nir mrf bv land today for the miml th American Alrwavn nip no a lost with six passengers and a crow of three cu a right Salurday across the snow covered Andes fr0IU 10 Neudosa, Argeu. PIQUA, OHIO, MONDAY, JULY 18, 193a" Draft Plat? ormj Name Leade? for Fall! ,1 Campaign. milium or me parry's national tu CDhnutnis. Inld 'H.

jl vl Uwis of Ffarpste, as ign convention in progress. WfeJ1: THOUSANDS Of BEWILDERED VETERANS WANDER IN CAMP LEAOERLESS AND HOMELESS WasbingtoD, July IS. iUB Thoi ands of bewildered World War vet erans Idled In tuelr campa todav. waitluE anxiously fur leaders to advance eomft new means nf furthering the campaign for payment nf. the bonus.

The bonus army'a lost hopes of early victory dissolved, when con grtus adjourned Saitilay eight not tn return until December. But MILLING PLANT IS DESTROYED BY FIRE Cambridge, July 18, OJ.PJ Fire destroyed the Cambridge Milling company plant heTe today at a loss of 575,000, threatening the Depot hotel, across the street, and sending flames high into the air. J. Ij. 'cohort, president of the company, announced the los which vim covered In part by fnsu ancc.

Wheat, Dels, barley and flour were storcn in ins tnree story frame structure which was built In 1850. Firemen believed spontaneous combustion might have been the cause. LAST MINUTE OHIO SOCIALISTS GET BUSY Cleveland, July 18. (UJ) Ohio Socialists announced plans today for Betting the names of Norman E. Thomaa and James Maurer, their nominees ior president on the November ballot by petition.

FAMOUS EDUCATOR IS DEAD Champaign, July 13, (UP) Thomas Arkle Clark, famous educator and former dean of men at the University of Illinois, died at his home hers today. He was 70 yearo old. ANALYSIS IS BEING PREPARED July 18, (tl.Rl An expansion plan authorlied by Congrcos, under which an additional may be put Into circulation at the option of national banxs, Is being prepared for President Hoover by Comptroller of the Currency John Pole. DEATH CAUSE IS ASSIGNED Mlneola, N. Jufy 18.

(tl.R, The death of Hyman Siarx after p' mlBbt hav bn caused by urn one holdlna hi. head back and prcaslng with a thumb, Dr. Otto Schultze, who performed the autopay, teotKJed today. STATE TO iEEK LOAN July 18. 0J.PJThe of Ohio Will apply to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for a loan of lonxlmatalv aCVVlt'4'' 11 TnnoUnrorTaylbJ 11JI DAILY CALL ces nrat cm or.

niolill.liinn. Ohi ii. tl r. i aaso7 ThTabove pho them wore nn itidicafiona of any break up of the army's, forces, Tho men huve another week to ako advantage of the government's loaHn to transport them homo. "Let'a sea it out now that we're here" was tile attitude of moil of lha men wbo have hcon living for in smelly shelters and eating llltla but coarse beans and craoked wheat porridge.

We have Just becuu lo flslit," declared Walter W. Waters of Ore Son, commander ot the main bomia force. "We are going to slick at It Wo havo ni) homes to go to and we might as well remain right Wafers proposed to call a convention of the army lo iler.ldd a future policy of action. Roy W. Robertson, crippled lead cr ot the California baitallon ihat hlolo Iho show from Waters by it live day sfeio of.

eapllol Sill, talked vaguely of "another demonstration" and "political action." If he had any definite plans, he kept them to himself. John 1'ace, Detroit veteran whom Tioica regard as a Communist. (Continued on Page Severn NEWS FLASHES analysis of the limited eurrtntv SUl, raMef GERMANYpmvk MANY ARE SLAIN IN OUTBREAK Twenty or More Killed, Dozens Wounded After Emergency Cabinet Meeting. GATHERINGS ARE BANNED, Martial Law Considered But Action May Not be Taken if Quiet is Restored, Berlin, July 18. tU.PJ Poll tic al tor.

rortsm flamed through Germany today and the government took qrnstie steps ta put down disorder after a week end In which probably 20 or more dead and dozens wounded were added to the hcr.vy casualties of the Inst few weeks. Alter an emeigeucy cabinet meeting, outdoor denionstrntlons were forbidden through the Reich in an older by Baron Willielm Von Gayl, minister of Hie inferior: Proclamation of a stale of seise or martial law was discussed, but the cabinet was reluctant to' take such a step. As an alternative; it was proposed that the federal gov ernment take over police functions In Prussia. That would give Reich control of the tO.oatl Prussian police, lareevft armed force In Ger many outside the regular army, and ouia arjonsn states' territory comprising two thirds of rjcrmanv. Prohibition of outdoor demon strations were merely the ilrst step ttie government's preventive measures.

It wu3 also planned decree the death penult on persons caught with weapons In thctr hand.s stealing explosives. However, they would be prosecuted In tlu ordinary law courts, the cabinet de ollnlng to enforce murtlal law. rhe widespread disorders of the week end continued today although Continued on Page Two; BUMBLE BEE IS CAUSE OF TRAGEDY Young Mother Fatally In jured When Insect Is Fought in Auto. Morrlslown, 0 July 19, (UPJ A bumble bee was blamed today for an auto ueddent in which a young mother was raUHy Injured, Ed Lawrence and his wife, 30, and two small children were driv ing to Danville, on the start of a long planned vacation trip, bumbie bee flew (n the window the auto, Fearful that the bee would sting' rne cnuaren Mrs. Lawrence waved her arms and tried to smash It against the side of the car.

Lawrence Joined her in fighting the hea. In the confusion Lawrence lost control of tho car and It plunged ever a 25 foot embankment, Mrs. Lawrence sulTorcd Injuries that caused her death. Lawrence and the two children were hurt seriously. GOVERNOR WRITE TO PROBE CHARGES Columbus, July 18.

(U PJ Gov ernor white had under way today an Investigation of the charge made by Asj' ntant Prosecutor Duncan Mc Crea, of Detroit, that had been paid in connection with the refusal of the State ot Ohio to per mit the extradition of James Llca toll, Toledo, wonlrd Detroit on a murder charge. The governor may take the matter up with Governor Brucker, of Michigan, he said, after tv prc Kmlnary investigation, "The charge is ridiculous. governor declared, It appears to that apology bj duo from the ANOTHER TORTURE DEATH IN PRISON CAMP IS CHECKED Foreman of Grand Jury Given Additional Information for Consideration. FOUR CASES ARE REPORTED. Action Planned at Once on "Sweat Box" Cruelties Practiced by Officers, Jacksonville, July IS.

(UPJ Ttnporta of nuotlior prison onnip "sweat box" death carried today Into a conforonco. Intended to batii.ilt nucli bnilallty fuirl nrlsons which petmltttil nuoli pimlslimonl, It was liollevod. In al lenst four casoa within lv.0 mouths, Tho lnlcsl roports were received by A I F. Cni mmi, foi oninu of Krancl jury which already lias Indicted (wn prison gunrdn un murder charges In Hie "sweiit box" iSenlh o( a ig yem nld New Jersey Itov. Tho reports came, by ntr mall frenn Mlnml.

flormnu retuaed tu ravcnl llielr CTiacl oontoiit, "I want to plnco llio mutter lis forothe t.lato's nttoriioy," ho grand Jury foreman who linn received uiinioroiiH doath be couso of Ills acllvlly, roporicd. "Unless wo set (ho ncllon of attile officials wo demand, wo may (Co.i'lr.ucd on Page MOTORIST CAUSE OF THREE DEATHS IN TRAFFIC CRASH RefuseB to Relinquish Right of Way to Fire Truck and Tragedy Follows. Toledo. July 18, (U.rs Refusal of a motorist to relinquish the right of way to tho Adams township truck near here, last night, resulted In Iho death of three volunteer firemen and the Injuiy of 12 who were answering a fire alarm nt the ueorgo twins i coal yard. The dead are: Orville Reynolds 25, Arthur S.

Northrup, 48, and Ar cnic ucnnK, driver the truck The injured In county hospital arc: John Jones, 44, of Reynolds Corners; Alfred Jacobs, 21, Carl ueius. jj, slj tn urcd Ihternallv: Or bin Hcynolds, 35. cousin of the dead man. loft, leg and ribs fractured assistant fire chief Elmer Phillln; 35, left leg broker: A. B.

Carrothi il, bruised; Clarence Hasty, 37, left (Continued on Page Two) EVANGELIST HAS FRACTURED SKULL Los Ar.gelos, July IS. (If fi lter ailment designated as a basil iract ure oi the sniiu. Ataee Scniple McPherson Hutton. Evangelist, began a fight to regain her health. Tnc evangelist suffered the frac ture when she fainted and fell upon being Informed that her husband.

David L. Hutton; had lost a tSQOO breach of promise verdict to Myrtle II. Et. Pierre. Her condition is very serious." said Dr.

H. Williams, "onlv a lei rest will restore her to health. Not oven her husband will 1)9 permitted to enter the sick room umu sne snows steady FIRES AT KENTON Kenton, 0 July IS. (U Dam age of more lhan $10,003 resulted rron: two fires here over trie weekend A large barn on he farm of Anthony Hlvely and farm mneliin ery on the Scioto march land pro Inslln the flrcJ vM miown. A LIVE NEWSPAPER IN A LIVE COMMUNITY IS GIVEN Expenditure of Eifjht Hun dred Millions Involved in the Great Improvement.

POWER PHASES TO BE TAKEN UP. Senate Hearings To Be Held at Which Details of Work Will be Discussed. Washington, July m. IU.R1 A treaty jirorldltij for ncdon by tho United Btntes and Canada, ta eiigngc In the outstanding engineering project ot niodein (hues an 000,0 01), 000 at, I.awienco waterway Unking (ho heart of the Anieilcnn Contlucnc wltli seagoing European traffic wn.i signed here (ortuy by tdpresenlallves o( iwa countries. Secretary of Stole Sthn.ion signed the treaty In behalf of Uie UuKwl States inlnlslcr, and WlUlatu D.

Her iirtgc for Canada. The treaty will be the subject o( Scitnle hearlng.1 at which Gov. Franklin ttoosevclt, Demociatlo presidential noinlnco, tuny testify regarding Now Yoik state's part In tiic giant prajrc.t RjioscjoU recently asked (or a conferenco with President Hoover on the subject, but Mr. Hoover rejected the proposal. noc seveU is interested in tho power phones ot the pact, opposing any armnucment that would isilable public utility corpamdons to gain control of the power output.

The Senate and tho Canadian Parliament must approve the treaty oc(dre it becomes effective. Tho project cnlh for the construction of a sea way 27 feci deep to connect the Allnntlc ocean through (ho Great Lakes and the St. Ls.wr.once river with the vast grain and oil producing tcctlons or the American and Canadian intd iveet. Under the treaty the two governments will spend (n compli ting the watcr.vay, Us (a(al cost, Including past work, Is unofficially estimated at $800,000,000, Two large dams, capable of dove loping l.lflfl.OOO' horsepower to light kijiim inu caws ana turn tne wheels of hundreds of factories', are to bo constructed. Under tho treaty both countries are left irce.to deal with political (Continued on Pago Seven) DEATH BLOW NEAR FOR CAPONE GANG U.

S. Government Ready to Deal Final omash Against the Underworld. Chlcogo, July 18, oj.pj The United States government is ready to deal the death blow to the Al Ca pono crime syndicate. A two year Investigation by tho aces ot the prohibition department, the Chicago secret six. and the culminated In a SO page report to cviic agei ponce department, has the United States attorney general the United Press learned today, it' vealing additional evidence against tho gang and showing Its tremen dous scope through the nation, The report l.i designed to bolster former Indictments against the gang leader which have been on file since before he was convict ed of Income tax evasion and probably will find Its way before the federal grand jury for possible Indictments at Its next session here.

JOSEPH SWEENEY DIES ON SUNDAY Cincinnati, July 18, OJiajrj, cph Sweeney, 62, Ohio commander of the Spanish War veterans, died at his hums here of heart disease, ycslerday. He was a member of the First Ohio Volunteers In the Spanish war and had bean elected commander Just two weeks ago st the state convention at 'Lima. Sweeney, a vetrap city policeman, retired threo years ago. His widow, five sons and two doiiahfers survive. TURKEY 19 APPROVED Cloneva, July 18.

(UDV Tho League Natona assembly approved tho admittance ot Turkey today as the moDiopr ol tna league,.