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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1933

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Five Suits Filed Against Bank Directors in Cincinnati Case

Five suits seeking 117 417.46 for depositors of the First National bank were filed in federal court at Cincinnati. Plaintiffs name Leona Labold and Dan W. Conroy among promotores of real estate ventures including McKinley Park and Lemon Realty Co. The petitions allege concealment of personal debts by Labold and Conroy and that directors acted without bank knowledge until November 1932.

First National Bank Cincinnati C. A. Brown Dan W. Conroy Leona Labold Pisse Simon Labold McKinley Park Ruhiman Addition Franklin Subdivision Lemon Realty Co New Boston M. Meidenberg Conroy Simeon Labold Icona Labold National Bank Jeona Labold Labold Bierley Switalski McKinley Park Addition Charles W. Bierley Joseph L. Bwitalski Sinen Labold

Six men wounded in mine battle at Star Junction mine

Six men were shot and wounded during a clash between pickets and deputy sheriffs at the Star Junction mine of H. R. Frick Coke Co in Pennsylvania. Tear gas and gunfire erupted as deputies moved on the crowd, with reports of homes hit by bullets and women and children affected by gas. The strike spread tensions as Gov. Vio sought peace amid expanding unrest threatening more mines.

Tniontown Star Junction H. R. Frick Coke Co Pennsylvania Verkouts Additioal

Myers defies court ruling over Ohio ballot move

Secretary of State George S. Myers defied an Ohio Supreme Court ruling by sending official ballots to election boards for a referendum on transferring the bureau of motor vehicles to the highway department and a new highway police law. Attorney General John W. Bricker warned no further pleadings will be filed and said the action could be contemptuous. If the court does not halt it, the referendum may proceed as official and statewide.

Columbus, CO George S. Myers Supreme Court Boards of Election Bureau of Motor Vehicles Highway Department John W. Bricker Bricker Ohio Supreme Court Myers

Roosevelt Opens Inquiry on Kidnapping Racketeering

President Roosevelt hosts a special inquiry at Hyde Park into defeating the kidnaping racket with advisor Raymond Moley aboard as Secretary Hull plans London talks. He signs the wool textile code setting a 40 hour week and minimum wages of 14 dollars in the north and 13 in the south, promising 27,000 jobs.

Hyde Park N. Y Roosevelt Raymond Moley Hull Moley Scotland

Urschel Kidnap Case Ends With Return Home

Oil magnate Charles F. Urschel returns home unharmed after nine days held by gunmen. He enters quietly as federal agents resume the search and investigations. The family remains tight lipped while officials plan further action and a promised statement is pending.

Charles F. Urschel Oklahoma

Decision Due On Beer Gap Tax In Columbus

A Common Pleas Court judge planned a decision on a temporary injunction against Ohio two-cent cap tax on bottle beer. George Fuller of the Greystone tavern sought halt ahead of Aug 5 effective date. Allied Beer Interests Inc of Toledo joined in the action with attorney Joseph C Epstein.

Associated Press Columbus, CO Common Pleas Henry L. Scarlett Ohio George Fuller Greystone Tavern Columbus Allied Beer Interests, Inc Toledo Joseph C. Epstein Fuller

Troopers Use Tear Gas Against Striking Milk Truck Blockade

In Boonville New York on August 1 troopers repelled about 400 strikers blocking Sheffield milk trucks. Strikers placed spikes on a reed road and five men were knocked down by clubs while three others suffered serious injuries and were hospitalized.

New York Boonville N. Y Sheffield

Traffic Laws This Man Never Heard Of Them

Milwaukee police court testimony showed Herman Tettin ignored a signal, ran a fire hose, passed a stop light, hit a coaster wagon and side swiped three cars. A squad car siren and shots at his tires failed to stop him. he struck his home porch and missed his driveway before police found him in bed. He was fined $100.

Associated Press Milwaukee Herman Tettin

Wat kins Cleared In Municipal Court Not Guilty Verdict

George Watkins 47 president of Monroe and Sons was found not guilty of driving while intoxicated by Judge Horace Small after a June 30 collision at Gallia and Young streets. Witnesses testified to sobriety, with Watkins admitting a beer two hours earlier. judge cited reputable testimony and acquitted him.

George Watkins Kinney’s Lane Monroe and Sons Horace Small Watkins Gallia Young Streets S. A. Skelton Small Edward Hamilton Ira Miller Miller Elmer Feazell Feazell Floyd Shaffer Gilbert S. Monroe H. R. Miller Monroe Company George Malcolm Malcolm W. K. Dupre Monroe Dupre

Flat Tire Jinx Delays Lawyer To Court In Newport

Attorney Andres Barbour told Judge A M Caldwell that a string of flat tires caused his lateness to court. He failed to reach the session after multiple tire punctures and a fall while scrambling for transportation.

Newport, Jr Andres Barbour A. M. Caldwell

Balbo Delayed By Weather At Sea Flight

Balbo's departure from San Francisco on August 1 was postponed by old winds and fog. The Lamile flight to Italy was postponed as crews faced delays while awaiting orders and final preparation.

City Officials Receive Past Due Pay in One Day

One hundred twenty five city executives and employees were paid 40 000 in full after a six week arrear. The funds came from an advance draw on taxes and by trimming from departments including waterworks and motor vehicle tax. Six hundred relief workers were paid 4000 on Saturday.

Frank E. Sheehan

City Board Orders Rabies Vaccination for All Dogs

The city board of health at its August meeting ordered rabies vaccination for all dogs within 60 days. Veterinarians and county dog warden joined the discussion on quarantine rules and noted higher bite reports in summer. Mayor’s July proclamation impounding dogs for 60 days remains in force as the police department enforces the measure.

City Board of Health M. F. Belden Joseph Gill J. W. Robertson Firman Gilliland England Denmark Norway Sweden Robert Bryan

Heat wave kills twenty across the East region

A brutal July heat wave pushed temperatures to 100 degrees in New York and New Jersey with at least 20 deaths nationwide. Metropolitan areas reported nine deaths as the mercury shattered records, and Hyde Park saw 101 degrees while Patterson New Jersey reached 108. Thunder showers were expected to cool parts of the region.

New York New Jersey Mercury Central Park Hyde Park Roosevelt Philadelphia New Haven Conn Baltimore Patterson N. J Wea

Plane Crash Kills Two In Ohio This Month

Two men, RW Bernolds of Euclid and Arthur Ged Gerd of Mentor, died after a small plane went down near Grover Hill shortly after takeoff en route to Willoughby. The crash occurred minutes after liftoff and authorities reported the fatalities and ongoing investigations.

Bernolds Euclid Pliet Gerd Mentor Paviding Willoughby Port Warne Beapital

Steel code changes eyed after hearings in Washington

The recovery administration reviewed yesterday’s steel code hearings and plans to propose changes or approve the code. Negotiations now follow between industry spokesmen and the administration with few edits expected, as the industry dropped the company union provision. William Green proposed workers vote in secret on continuing company unions or forming new unions. Johnson said the provision was meaningless and should be withdrawn.

Associated Press Washington Recovery Administration William Green American Federation of Labor Hugh 8. Johnson

New Minimum Set for Grain by Board of Trade

The board of trade imposed a temporary floor on grain prices, effective until Aug. 15, after a lengthy directors meeting. Wheat rose five cents from yesterday’s close, and state exchanges in Kansas City St Louis and Minneapolis followed with similar orders. Government talks in Washington were reportedly factors in the move.

Chicago Board of Trade Kansas City St. Louis Minneapolis Washington

Retail Codes Move to Create One Million Jobs Across Stores

President Roosevelt's industrial plan via Hugh S. Johnson orders hour reducing wage raising codes for retailers and food dealers. It would create about one million jobs, set 40 to 48 hour weeks, minimum wages by region, and bar most child labor. Both agreements apply to food and non food retailers and will be temporary pending hearings.

Washington Hugh 8. Johnson Johnson District of Columbia NRA

Ohio Enlists 125000 Workers Under Blue Eagle Banner

Ohio mobilizes for the NRA drive with 11 000 lieutenants directing local battles. About 8000 firms employing more than 125 000 workers pledge blue eagle support while 4000 firms await signing. NRA offices in Cleveland coordinate recruitment and pledges as Ohio reports record car sales and hotel industry cooperation.

Associated Press Ohio National Recovery Act Army NRA Ohio Recovery Board Cleveland Mary E. Woods Cleveland Automobile and Manufacturers Association Ohio Hotel Association Om Paper

NRA Signs Displayed in Portsmouth Stores and Codes Discussed

The blue eagle NRA signs were shown in 101 Portsmouth stores as firms seek compliance with the National Recovery Act. Postmaster Harry A. Doerr states certificates are for those who signed the blanket code, while employees must sign consumers’ cards. Retail hours confusion centers on 48 hour week for groceries, 40 hour week for other retailers. Meetings are set for Wednesday to discuss code and hours. hardware stores will close at 5 30 with a half holiday Thursdays in August. Advisory committee reports planned. mayor Bryan is honorary chair.

NRA Portsmouth Harry A. Doerr Washington Masonic Temple Central Hardware Co Cassina & Fearn Co Gilgen Hardware Co Hibbs Hardware Co J. B. Rottinghaus Shoemaker Hardware Co Sommer Brothers Chamber of Commerce Frank E. Sheehan Robert G. Bryan Sherman Dale Vaughn Talbott Harry Doerr Robert Leedom Berman

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