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Newspaper

Logan Daily News

Location

Logan, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1936

Page

1

Ohio and West Virginia endorse delegates in primary voting

Ohio voters in a morning primary trend shows a split between the regular Republican organization and a liberal faction backing Sen. Borah to decide delegates to the national convention. West Virginia conducts statewide primaries for convention delegates and state offices, while Delaware North Dakota hold state conventions for Democratic delegates and Vermont runs a Republican convention slate.

Ohio West Virginia Delaware North Dakota Vermont Columbus William E. Borah George Neffner Secretary of State

Fresh Breeze Brings Relief in Logan Heat Wave

A clouded sky cooled Logan after days of 90 degree heat marking the hottest May 11 on record in Ohio. Swimmers and fishermen welcomed the relief while mushroom hunters lament the dry season and farmers scramble to plant corn before rain arrives. Some observers thought farmers would skip the primary vote due to field work.

Logan Ohio

Congress Considers Unobjected Bills on Calendar

Finance committee hears Morgenthau on a controversial revenue bill as House begins action on a farm mortgage refinancing measure. Foreign affairs weighs a resolution asking for State Department steps to protect interests. Death of Senator Trammell noted by American legation in Addis Ababa. Deficiency appropriation bill funded at 2.364 billion with 1.425 billion for relief items moves to Senate. Rules committee discharge vote recorded.

Finance Committee Morgenthau House Foreign Affairs Committee State Departments Congress Addis Abal Wéienate Trammell Senate Ceward

Hunt Man Garbed As Woman In Slaying

Chicago police press a new hunt for a man in women’s clothing linked to the slaying of Mrs. Lillian Guild. Detectives question YWCA hotel workers while crime labs study a bloodied brick and hair fragment found at the scene.

Chicago Lillian Guild John L. Sullivan YWCA Clarence Muhlberger

Cleveland Woman Gives Husband to Sister in Divorce Case

Mrs Martha Dietrich a 33 year old WPA worker and mother of two has given up her husband to her sister Clara Wasikowski 21 so the sister can marry him. Dietrich obtained a divorce to remove herself from the triangle so the younger sister could be happy with him. Dietrich planned to return to a bay factory job as her former husband and the sister arranged for an immediate marriage.

Martha Dietrich Cleveland Clara Wasikowski Dietrich WPA

Underwood Cancels Shikat Contract in Dismissal ruling

Federal Judge Mell G Underwood cancelled the managerial contract between Joe Alvarez of Boston and heavyweight wrestler Dick Shikat. Alvarez’s attorneys filed the dismissal entry and will cover all case costs as part of the agreement with Shikat’s counsel John A Connor and the Philadelphia firm Sterling and Willing.

Columbus Mell G. Underwood Joe Alvarez Boston Dick Shikat Alvarez John A. Connor Shikat Sterling and Willing Philadelphia

Gas Strike Ends in Minneapolis and St Paul

A five day strike of union gasoline station employees in Minneapolis and St Paul ended today. The walkout affected service across both cities as workers returned to duty after negotiations.

Minneapolis St. Paul

Three Die As Plane Crashes Near New Lisbon Wisconsin

A plane crash on the Martin Wood farm three miles from New Lisbon Wisconsin killed pilot Herman Underdahl 45 of Los Angeles Caroline Ristow 8 and Carl Ristow 29. The craft carried relatives and neighbors on sightseeing flights when Underdahl banked to about 500 feet and dived. Caroline died at the scene while Underdahl and Carl Ristow perished later.

New Lisbon Wis Martin Wood Herman Underdahl Los Angeles Calif Carl Ristow Caroline Ristow Carl Underdahl Navy Wood Ristow Underdahl Pilot Caroline

Ankrom Funeral Held in McArthur for Mrs Letha Ankrom

Mr and Mrs N BE Summers and daughters Edna and Ruth attended the funeral of Mrs Letha Ankrom wife of Thomas Ankrom of McArthur She had been ill for six weeks prior to death Funeral services were at Mount Olive A B Church and burial followed in McArthur cemetery

N. BE. Summers Edna Ruth McArthur Letha Ankrom Thomas Ankrom

Mighty Hindenburg On Homeward Journey

The silver queen of commerce the Hindenburg heads from New York toward Europe on the first leg of a return voyage with 48 passengers aboard after a swift crossing. She makes a quick courtesy call on New York City before continuing toward Frankfurt on the Main.

Gregory Hewlett Associated Press Lakehurst Diss Frankfort-on-Main Germany Atlantic New York City Hindenburg

Zeppelin plans trips to boost German army in the north

Dr Hugo Eckener, head of the Zeppelin firm, outlines summer round trips between unspecified locations and the United States. He hopes these flights will lead to the permanent establishment of a German army base in the north.

United States Hugo Eckener Zeppelin Company

Kasper quadruplets pass health and funds in Passaic

Frances Frank Ferdinand and Felix Kasper were reported doing fine as their family in Little Ferry received bids and offers to support the four infants. Mayor Benjamin F. Turner was named business manager while Dr. Frank F. Janie oversaw care as gifts and a $500 initial fund plus $100 monthly rent aid arrived from supporters. Mother's milk resumed after a brief scare and glucose fortified water had been used earlier.

Mebly Wickes Uic Usly Tots Benjamin F. Turner Passaic Kasper Little Ferry Turner San Francisco Edmond E. Herrscher Emil Kasper

Surgeon Fights Superstition in Rhodesia Mission Return

Ohio physician Dr Willis Hegler Willis returns to the United States after seven years in Southern Rhodesia with his wife Estelle Brent and four children. He reports his bush operation on a girl with a severely infected leg and the locals’ awe at muchetki the cutter.

Boston Ohio Southern Rhodesia American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Willis Hegler Willis Carrie S. Willis Washington Court House United States Estelle Florence Brent Southern Rhodesia Dr. Willis

Stafford Identified As River Victim In Steubenville

Coroner Charles Wells identified the body pulled from the Ohio river as William T. Stafford 19, missing since a March 17 car chase with police. Three others William Richards Larry James and Clarence Clutter were arrested and jailed for auto theft after the crash.

Steubenville, O Charles Wells Ohio River William T. Stafford William Richards Larry James East Liverpool Clarence Clutter Steubenville

Springfield Woman Traffic Victim Dies After Crash

Mrs. Leah M. Young, 36, secretary of the Springfield traffic association, died yesterday from injuries suffered Sunday in a automobile crash.

Springfield Leah M. Young The Springfield Traffic Association

City Council Set for Voting on Sidewalks and Paving

Logan City Council meets at city hall to review ordinances and resolutions. A second reading will occur for the sidewalk obstruction ordinance and a new traffic code may be introduced. Third reading and vote on alley closure near West End School also loom amid WPA paving plans. Residents will fund material costs for road projects. Gas rate debate remains unresolved after Mayor’s veto.

Logan City West End Wood St Hunter Church Sts North Mulberry St Fitzgerald

Doctor Colbert On Trial In Orient Poisoning Case

Dr John Colbert a famed American physician in China stood trial in U S district court in Tientsin on a charge of attempt to murder his young fourth wife The case described as mysterious by observers The district attorney said the accused carried out a slow scientific campaign to kill her with a crowded courtroom watching closely The doctor protested his innocence and sat beside the wife he allegedly poisoned.

Tientsin John Colbert China United States District Court Orient Felthan Watson

Thirty Attend Meeting of Antioch Grange

Antioch Grange met at Enterprise with a fine attendance of 30 members. A literary program followed by a debate and songs. A covered dish lunch was served after. The debate on whether life insurance is more essential than fire insurance was won by the affirmative side.

Antioch Grange Enterprise

Democrats Lead in City Primary Two to One

Voters favored Democrats by about two to one across city precincts at noon with heavy morning turnout. Falls township precincts report higher Democratic margins, while interest centers on the congressional race and the county surveyor contest between Orla Wolfe and Ernest Schaal. Continued on page 2.

Falls Township Court House Elks Building Falls 1 Falls 2 Falls No Big Ballo‘s” Ink Board Orla Wolfe Ernest Schaal

Move to retire Wilson gains headway in Methodist conference

Delegates at the quadrennial Methodist Episcopal conference approved a plan to revise the boards constitution to give the general conference more power over temperance and public morals. The move aims to retire Dr Clarence True Wilson, founder and longtime executive secretary of the board. Before this, Dr G Bromley Oxnam of DePauw University withdrew as a bishop candidate after needing 47 votes to win.

Columbus, O General Conference of The Methodist Episcopal Church Temperance Prohibition Clarence True Wilson G. Bromley Oxnam DePauw University Green Castle Ind Oxnam

Gallo ws Claim Parsee Doctor Buck Ruxton Hanged

In Manchester May 12, Dr Buck Ruxton a Parsee physician was hanged at Strangeways for the murder of his wife and a nursemaid in England s most gruesome crime since the century turn. A protest by Violet Van Der Elst drew a hostile crowd as police blocked loudspeaker vans and kept protesters from the jail.

Manchester Eng Buck Ruxton Strangeways Violet van der Elst England van der Elst

Rudy Vallee Divorce Case Sets Final Plea for Court

Fay Webb daughter of Santa Monica police chief filed for divorce from Rudy Vallee amid a long rocky marriage marked by bickering alleged affairs and reconciliations. Attorney Ben Cohen said the matter would be settled amicably and Vallee would not contest the divorce.

Los Angeles Rudy Vallee Fay Webb Santa Monica Ben C. Cohen Cohen Vallee

Trucker and Family Involvement After Cleveland Skirmish

Ralph Akers 23 of Dayton and his wife Geraldine were chased by two men in a car after driving into Cleveland during a truckers strike. Akers stopped the truck and fought them with fists until police arrived and took two suspects into custody. One suspect bore a black eye. Akers declined to prosecute and planned to continue to Buffalo.

Cleveland Ralph Akers Dayton Geraldine Akers Buffalo Burns Canton

Public Enemy No 1 Captured in Kidnaping Case

The government captured the last major target on its hunted list, Thom as H. Robinson Jr. He was flown to Louisville to face a possible death penalty for the 1934 home invasion kidnapping of Mrs. Alice Speed Stoll. Federal agents had swept up other fugitives in an 11 day raid.

Washington Justice Thomas H. Robinson, Jr Louisville Alice Speed Stoll Glendale Calif J .Edgar Hoover Robinson Ofter Eric Gardner Lynn Alen

Robbins Circus Opens at Logan Fairgrounds

The Robbins Circus opened this afternoon at the Logan fairgrounds before a capacity crowd. Acts drawing applause included the Bartoni Family bareback riders Cap Wallace's trained lions Pearl Harris and The Fausts aerialists Bartha and Meyer acrobats and Rex the movie dog. A group of 25 Logan Daily News carrier boys will be guests tonight. The show is described as one of the cleanest seen here with no questionable hangers-on.

Robbins Logan Fairs Grounds Bartoni Cap. Wallace Pearl Harris Fausts Bartha Meyer Rex Logan Daily News

Motorman Blamed for Cincinnati and Lake Erie Crash

Columbus May 12 The State Utilities Commission ruled Motorman Charles P F Patterson of Springfield responsible for a head on collision between two Cincinnati and Lake Erie passenger cars. Two people were killed and 13 injured in the derailment and ensuing crash.

Columbus, O State Utilities Commission Charles PF. Patterson Springfield Cincinnati Lake Erie

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Politics Today Underwood Wisconsin Ankrom Mighty Hindenburg Frances Frank Felix Ferdinand N. J CRA RM Eel Lemmeschat Cosdi Meen Sha Shanes New Jersey Quads U. S. Court IN Wilson M. E. General Conference Rudy Public Enemy No. 1 Daily News
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