Davey Signs 750000 Refunding Bill Amid Debt Battle
Governor Davey signed an $750,000 refunding bill to refinance notes issued in 1932 for the state office building repairs after a gas explosion. The move aims to preserve the state's credit as the General Assembly focuses on relief measures following the end of federal dole. The vote split along party lines with Republicans and some Democrats opposing the refund, citing time constraints and potential default risk.
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Davey
Hfe General Assembly
House
Theank
Senate
Ohio
Kid Tiger Described as American Underworld Figure
Vienna court sentences Alex Sycow known as Kid Tiger to seven months for traveling with a forged Canadian passport. He regaled the judge with tales of Al Capone and diamonds, claiming vast untold funds and jewelry. He was arrested October 24 at the Imperial hotel after reportedly planning a large loan to fund a war.
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Kid Tiger
Alex Sycow
al Capone
Jack
Lezs
Iamond
Isoner
Capone
Imperial Hotel
Syecowski
Amsterdam
School Board Sets Teachers Pay Total at 43020
The city school board approved and posted the teachers’ pay for the month, totaling 43020 dollars. The payroll and schedule were finalized after a noon meeting on Monday.
Temperatures Reported Low to High for the Day
Fragmentary weather note records temperatures with a high near 39 or 51 and a low around 32 in the reported period. The text is garbled, limiting precise location or date details and leaving only scattered numeric values.
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Schirrman
Two Killed in Massachusetts Prison Break
Boston December 3 Two men a prisoner and a truck driver were killed and several guards and prisoners injured as convicts broke from the Massachusetts state prison in Charlestown. Seven or eight prisoners participated. at least two were injured by guards. Four were recaptured at gunpoint in the Boston and Maine rail yard area. The dead prisoner was Philip Naples of Worcester serving a robbery term. truck driver Louis Richards was struck with a pipe and slain on the yard pavement.
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Massachusetts
Charlestown
Boston & Maine
Philip Naples
Worcester
Mass
Louis Richards
Frank Shaughnessey
Richards
Shaughnessey
Thomas F. Devine
William
Red) McManus
Six Blaze Way From Jail In Oklahoma Bank Robbery Escape
Six desperte bank robbers escaped from the city federal jail in Muskogee after a gunfight that critically wounded Chief of Detectives Ben Bolten. One prisoner was shot by Police Chief Marsh Corgan, and a wounded inmate asked for a Catholic priest. Four of the escapees belonged to the Irish O Malley gang. the escape involved a commandeered car.
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Muskogef
Okla
Okemah
Ben Bolten
Marsh Corgan
Church leaders ordain five ministers despite Nazi ban
In Berlin on December 3 the Protestant Confessional synod ordained five theological students as ministers, defying an order from Hans Kerrl that no further ordinations be held. Several hundred Lutherans attended the ceremony at a small suburban church, showing determined calm amid government opposition.
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Germany
Hans Kerrl
Reichsfuhrer
Hitler
Department of
Church Affairs
City employees unpaid for last half of December
Cleveland officials announced that city workers will not be paid for the final half of December as total expenditures for the year exceed the appropriation by 700000 dollars. Finance Director G A Gesell stated the budget shortfall necessitates the halt in wages.
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Cleveland
G. A. Gesell
New Deal May Seek More Dole Money in Budget Talks
Washington reports that the Roosevelt administration may ask Congress for increased relief funds even as efforts to end dole continue. The House Appropriations Committee begins budget work for the year starting July 1, with relief spending shaping the deficit outlook and prompting concerns from states about bearing the burden. Hopkins orders studies of the unemployed, while officials monitor the lingering distress and potential surplus from last year’s relief funds.
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House Appropriations Committee
Buchanan
Texas
Appropriations Committee
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Roosevelt
Harry L. Hopkins
Survey Finds 870 Scioto County Families Need Direct Relief
A Scioto County survey shows 870 relief dependent families with an average of three members each. Director Charles Gravenkemper says $12 per month per family is needed, while government surplus aid continues. County funds are unavailable, and relief relies on subdivisions. WPA employment aims to cut relief to 770 families. 2,800 workers are estimated, with 100 women to be hired.
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New Boston
Porter
Vernon
Pots
Prush Creek
Union
Bloom
Clay
Jefferson
Harrison
Madison
Morgan
Barden
Valley
Nile
Rush
Washington
WPA
Seventeen Appointees Approved by State Senate
Governor Davey’s administration saw seventeen nominees confirmed by the state senate. The slate includes Alfred A. Benesch named commerce director, Howard Etchen of Lucas county to the state board of real estate examiners, and Dr. Charles F. E. Holzer of Gallia named trustee of Ohio University.
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Columbus
Davey
State Senate
Alfred A. Benesch
Howard Etchen
Lucas County
State Board of
Charles FE. Holzer
Gallia
Ohio University
Ohio G O P to Oppose Hoover
Ohio Republicans informal pledge to oppose Herbert Hoover as a potential G O P presidential candidate began today by selecting 52 uninstructed delegates to the 1936 convention. The state central committee named eight candidates for delegate and alternate at large and 22 districts for 44 district candidates. The committee said the favorite son delegation means no battle ground for Ohio votes and multiple figures were floated as possible favorites.
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Ohio
Herbert Hoover
State Central Committee
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Qhis
Borah
Idaho
W U. S
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Fish
New York
Charles West
Interior
Schorr
Chester C. Bolton
Cleveland
Myers Y. Cooper
Cincinnati
Robert A. Taft
Pottery Tariffs Debated At Cleveland Convention
The 57th annual United States Potters association meeting in Cleveland discussed raising tariffs on imports from Japan, China, Russia, and others. Delegates expect to push for quotas invoked by President Roosevelt to curb the influx of pottery goods.
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Japan
China
Russia
United States Potters Association
Roosevelt
Two Drivers Fined and Others Arrested in Portsmouth Traffic Toll
Sentencing of two drivers who pleaded guilty to intoxicated driving and the arrest of three others on traffic violations formed a busy Portsmouth toll today. Roy Dixon age 38 and Vassie Puckett were fined 100 dollars plus costs and suspended from driving for six months. Dixon paid 108.20, Puckett 106.20 and was released. Witnesses Theodore Shumate and Burgess Reeg were summoned. Dixon was arrested by Patrolman Sheets who did not testify. Puckett was arrested on Route 52 by state highway patrol. Patrolman Bailey arrested a taxi driver for running a red light at 11th and Hutchins. the driver gave name William Vandergrift. Edgar Allen was charged with speeding and arrested at Gallia and eastern avenues. A 15-year-old boy charged with operating a car before age 16 was turned to juvenile authorities.
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Roy Dixon
Grand View Avenue
County Recorder
Vassie Pucket
Nauvoo
Dixon
Puckett
Theodore’ Shumate
Third Street
Burgess Reeg
Grant Street
George Sheets
Mr. Dixon
State Highway Patrol
Albert Bailey
11Th
Hutchins Street
William Vandergrift
Young Street
Bailey Wise
Edgar Allen
Sciotoville
Allen
Gallia Street
Astern Avenue
Treasury Seeks 900 Million in New Bond and Note Sales
Secretary Morgenthau announced quick and complete subscription of the treasury financing plan. Books opened Monday showed 450 million in 11 2 per cent notes and 450 million in 23 4 per cent bonds maturing 1945 47. Exchange books remain open for 418 million in 21 2 per cent treasury notes due December 15.
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Washington
Treasury
Morgenthau
Jury deadlock in Dorothy Roman kidnapping case in West Virginia
In Lewisburg West Virginia a jury failed to reach a verdict on charges that William M Roman abducted Dorothy Evelyn Bradley now Dorothy Evelyn Roman when she was six. The deranged case echoes across families as the mother vows to seek justice and custodial action while Roman returns to jail. The couple’s travels across the country and their marriage two years ago will be revisited at the January term. The girl testified she loved him but the mother described neglect and hardship including clothing deprivation for Evelyn and her baby.
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W. Va
Bradley-Roman
Dorothy Evelyn Roman
William Mavin Roman
Dorothy Evelyn Bradley
Richard Bradley
Roman
Evelyn
United States
King Asks Parliament To Correct Deficiencies In Britain's Defense Forces
Emperor Haile Selassie seeks peace with Italy through the Coptic church and Abuna Cyril as Addis Ababa moves toward dialogue. Britain and Italy prepare for broader sanctions as the League of Nations weighs oil embargo plans and credit loans fund defense and national production.
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League of Nations
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Jackie Coogan Engaged To Betty Grabie In Hollywood
Jackie Coogan, 21, famed child star with a $1,000,000 fortune, and Betty Grabie, 19, budding actress, announced their engagement on December 3, ten days before a personal appearance tour. Betty wore an emerald-cut diamond Jackie gave her, while Coogan had previously been reported engaged to Patricia Ellis and Toby King.
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Jackie Coogan
Betty Grabie
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Young Coogan
Patricia Ellis
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Sister of King George dies in London
Princess Victoria sister of King George dies at 67 in London. She was never married and the favorite granddaughter of Queen Victoria. As the fourth child and second daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra she was a noted royal figure.
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London
George
Edward VII
Alexander
War Developments Amid Ethiopian Crisis and British Defense Push
An authoritative Cairo source states Emperor Haile Selassie seeks peace via the Coptic church. Britain plans two loan flotations totaling 1.458 billion dollars to bolster defense. Mussolini forms a brain trust to mobilize dining habits for wartime. Premier's cabinet moves to strengthen oil reserves. Ethiopian forces guard Makale against possible Ethiopian attacks. King George urges urgent reinforcement of imperial defense deficiencies.
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Drowning of Lloyd Baker At Mill Brook Lake
Lloyd Baker 30 of Sciotoville, Western & Southern Insurance agent since 1938, drowned at Mill Brook Lake around 9 am. His body found in nine feet of water at 10:45 am by Mrs. Ella Ottney near Pine street New Boston. Witnesses noted a strange car on Pine street and Baker walking the lake shore earlier. Firemen and relatives aided in recovery. coroner Dr. Gault ruled no resuscitation. Family said Baker faced financial difficulties. Car borrowed from a Sciotoville friend. Continued on Page 3.
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Farney Avenue
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Western & Southern
Millbrook Lake
Ella Ottney
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New Boston
Richard Huffman
Harold Sheridan
Thomas Paulley
Floyd Stroman
Laurence Lauder
Sheridan Brothers
Ross Moore Gault
Dor. Ganet
Gault
Baker
Landslide Buries Ecuador Village Killing 50
A landslide at Verde Cocha in the Andes killed 50 residents and swept the village from the map. The front of rock and dirt stretched nearly two miles, engulfing the haciendas Yinacay and Guayagsi and destroying cattle. Relief workers head to the area while the railroad line escaped damage.
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Ecuador
Verde Cocha
Huigra
Valde Cocha
Yinacay
Guayagsi
Milton pupils resist transfer after school closures
Milton union district officials said they will take action against more than 200 pupils who refused to transfer to Covington and Pleasant Hill schools after state condemnation closed the Milton buildings. Trucks and buses were bought for 400 pupils, but over half balked, with parents backing the children claiming the condemned facilities are better.
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Milton Union
Milton
Covington
Pleasant Hill
English Treasury Announces One Point Five Billion Dollar Loan
The English Treasury reveals a loan totaling one and a half billion dollars with part earmarked for arms. A government pledge to use full influence to preserve peace accompanies the announcement.
King George Urges Urgent Military Reforms in Empire
In a parliamentary address read by Viscount Hailsham, King George calls for immediate repair of deficiencies in Britain’s defense forces. He notes government loans totaling 300 million pounds and reinforces obligations under the League of Nations while outlining plans on labor, coal mining safety, unemployment, and civil air development.
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George
British Empire
Victoria
Viscount Hailsham
Hull Threatens Action Against Unregistered Arms Firms
Secretary Hull warned that criminal prosecution will follow for firms and individuals handling arms and implements of war who have not registered under the neutrality act. He also released a list of 86 entities that have complied by the 90 day window.
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Hull
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