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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1931

Page

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Vatican clash with Italy sparks papal liberty clash tone

A garbled item discusses Dio broadcasting criticism of the Vatican, labeling Catholic Action political, and Italy resisting foreign interference. It notes Pope Pius XII defending liberty of conscience amid Lateran Treaty context and references Roosevelt, Young, Dawes, and Dawes’s diplomatic view. It mentions aging war fleets and looming U S political speculation, plus observations on religion and a minaret calling Muslims to prayer ending in tragedy.

Italy Vatican Organization Catholic Action Papal Pius

Temperatures Report At 11 A.M. Today

Weather notes show highs varying by day with readings around 74 from a year ago and today reaching 78 to 92 under cloudy and clear conditions. The scrawled OCR indicates scattered terms like clear, cloudy, and partly cloudy across multiple timestamps.

Schirrman A.M. Yestreday Sterday

Littleton Indorsed by Scioto Bar Association for Municipal Judge

Ern est G. Littleton won the Scioto County Bar Association vote 21 to 19 for municipal judge with Aronhold Schapiro as opponent. Some attorneys favored Schapiro remaining as assistant city solicitor. Littleton, born in Rome Ohio, graduated from Ohio State Law in 1925 and has practiced since 1927 with Joseph T. Micklethwait.

Ernest G. Littleton Scioto County Bar Association Aronhold Schapiro Littleton Schapiro Rome Adams County R. Y. Littleton Manchester High School Law College Ohio State University Joseph T. Micklethwait

Six Ohioans Die From Accidents

Six persons were killed in Ohio traffic incidents yesterday. A Lima family of four died when their car collided with a Cincinnati and Lake Erie interurban at Yoder near Lima. Dorothy Repasz and two sons were injured, while Rex James of Bradner died in a separate crash two miles north of Bradner. Other victims included Anderson Copeland of Mansfield and Alfred H. Box of Cincinnati with nineteen total injuries in Columbus area accidents.

Ohio Joseph A. Repasz Donald Lima Cincinnati Lake Erie Yoder Dorothy Richard Robert Rex James Bradner Anderson Copeland Mansfield Alfred H. Box Columbus

Man Burned As Stove Explodes In Galena Park Cabin

Grant Cole, 34, was burned when a gasoline stove exploded inside his cabin at Cole's park near Galena pike about 8 30 am Monday. Flames engulfed his hands face and head as the blast ripped through the basement duration about three minutes. A bucket brigade contained the fire until neighbors doused it with pond water and a pump hose. Cole estimated damage at 100 dollars. Portsmouth fire department was summoned but did not respond.

Grant Cole Grant Cole’s Park Galena Pike Cole Neigbors Portsmouth

Finished Course 20 Years Ago, Gets Diploma

James A. Mc Kee formerly of Portsmouth completed the requirements for a bachelor of science in agriculture by special faculty action at Ohio State University. He will receive the degree as part of the class of 1909 at today’s commencement while engaged in agricultural extension work in Vermont.

International News Service Columbus James A. McKee Portsmouth College of Agriculture Ohio State University McKee Vermont

Lightning Fires Ravage Cincinnati Church and Garages

Fourteen trucks and a garage were destroyed along with damage to the Fairmount Presbyterian church steeple in lightning sparked fires during four storms in Cincinnati. Total damage was estimated at 70 thousand dollars plus minor damage to trees shrubs and electric signs.

Cincinnati Fairmount Presbyterian Church

River captain Martin Noll dies at 82 in Cincinnati

Captain Martin Noll, 82, longtime river man and former secretary of the Louisville and Cincinnati Packet Co., died yesterday in Cincinnati. He was known for his service to river transportation and his leadership in local nautical circles.

Cincinnati Martin Noll Louisville and Cincinnati Packet Co

Norfolk Water Front Fire Destroys Hotel and Plants

A late afternoon blast on an oil barge at the Buxton Line piers touched off a three million dollar waterfront fire in Norfolk. The Victoria hotel was destroyed, the American Peanut Corp. plant burned, and seven city blocks were swept by flames as 1,300 sailors and marines helped fight the blaze until heavy rain ended the danger.

Norfolk Buxton Line Hampton Roads Victoria American Peanut Corp Newport News Portsmouth

Entire Village Burned In Quebec Town Blaze

The village of St. Victor de Trin near Quebec was wiped out by a major fire. Thirty two buildings plus barns and stables were destroyed after a four year old boy lit a bonfire. A convent and the church were damaged while the village college escaped. A serious water shortage hampered firefighting efforts.

Quebec The United Press St. Victor de Trin

Bandit Victim Dies After Store Robbery

Walter Pleakhart, 55, owner of a South Bloomingville general store, died from bullet wounds after two robbers stole $100 last Wednesday. The pair escaped.

Logan Walter Pleakhart South Bloomingville

Woman Struck by Falling Tree Limb in Portsmouth

Mrs. Laura Craft, 52, of 1115 Mill Street, was struck on the head by a falling limb while walking on Mill Street near 1121 Mill Street Sunday afternoon. She was taken to Portsmouth General Hospital suffering head lacerations and shock. injuries described as not serious. Dr. J S Bardin attended, Patrolman Charles Flowers investigated.

Laura Craft Mill Street Portsmouth General Hospital Richards J.S. Bardin Charles Flowers

Vatican suspends church building plan in Mussolini dispute

The Vatican halted nearly 2000 church constructions in Italy and Vatican City on Pope Pius IXs orders, while reorganizing Catholic youth clubs into congregations to comply with Fascist law. Both sides seek a truce and eventual settlement amid protests over Catholic Action dissolution and other tensions.

RCMP Italy Vatican Mussolini Vatican City Pope Pius Mundelein Chicago Catholic Action Society

Servant Admits Slaying Doctor in New York

Gavino Demier, a Filipino servant, confessed to killing Dr. George Edward Deely to obtain money for his girlfriend. Deely, a noted specialist, was found stabbed and beaten at his home last Tuesday. Demier had been discharged by the doctor five days earlier and then traveled to Philadelphia before returning to New York where he was arrested.

New York Gavino Demier George Edward Deely Demier Philadelphia

Retired Professor Given Automobile by Students

Delaware reports Dr. Trumbull G. Duvall a 70 year old philosophy professor at Ohio Wesleyan University received a car from former students upon his retirement after 36 years heading the philosophy department. The presentation was made by Pauli Elliott.

Associated Press Delaware Trumbull G. Duvall Ohio Wesleyan University Pauli Elliott Mans

Gunmen Open Fire On Dayton Jail Injuring Three

Four gunmen in a large red sedan fired into Dayton city jail early today wounding three prisoners Vincent Nagy 19 George Clark 40 and Alfred Berri 28. Police pursued but the attackers escaped within the city limits. no disorder followed and officials said no jail delivery was indicated.

Dayton Dayton City Vincent Nagy George Clark Sioux City Alfred Berri George Rees Rees

Government on Treasure Hunt in Capone Case

Chicago authorities pursue Al Capone assets to collect 215,083 in income tax liens while preparing for an early trial on alleged evasion covering 1924 to 1928. Capone, freed on 50,000 bond after surrendering on the tax indictment, faces possible sentence mitigation. The action targets safe deposit boxes and personal property.

Capone Robert E. Neely Internal Revenue Chicago Tribune United States George E. Q. Johnson

Mexican youths from prominent families slain in Ardmore

Emilio Cortes Rubio 18 and Manuel Gomez 17 were shot on a residential street by Deputy Sheriff Bill Guess. Salvador Cortes Rubio 24 said he and Gomez were cousins and related to Mexico City President Ortiz Rubio. A material witness detained. investigation opened.

Ardmore Okla Emilio Cortes Rubio Manuel Gomez Bill Guess Salvador Cortez Rubio Mike Ortiz Rubio Mexico City Guess Cecil Crosby Salvador Cortes Rubio Gobez St. Benedict College Atchison, Kans Emilio Rolla, Mo. School

Mexican Consul Informs Death Of Two Men In KC

Consul Carlos Gaxiola said he learned of the slayings of Manuel Gomez and Emilio Cortes Rubio in Kansas City. Gomez is described as part of a distinguished Mexican family, and the consul planned to notify President Ortiz Rubio and Ambassador Tellez at once.

Kansas City Carlos Gaxiola Manuel Gomez Emilio Cortes Rubio Gaxiola Gomez Mexico Ortiz Rubio Tellez

Three Youths Drown In Ohio River at Huntington

In Huntington West Virginia three youths drowned when their rowboat capsized in rough river water at Seventeenth street. Bodies of Johnny Hite 17 Jeonard Bonds 12 and Chester Lee Suthers 10 were reported. several others swam to shore safely after the incident reported by two survivors.

Huntington W. Va Ohio River Seventeenth Street Johnny Hite J. C. Hite Fourteenth Street Chester Lee Suthers Clyde Suthers Jeonard Bonds John Bonds Adams Avenue Harry Whitney Monroe Avenue Ralph Hite Harold Greenley Railroad Avenue Thirteenth Street James Camper Twelfth Street Buffalo Creek

Young Man Hit by Auto on Hill Road Near Slab Run

Robert Lucas, 19, of the A and P highway was struck while walking along the hill road near Slab Run Sunday afternoon. He suffered head lacerations and body bruises and was taken to Dr. J. W. Fitch’s office by the Melcher ambulance for examination.

Slab Run Robert Lucas J. W. Fitch Melcher

Debts Forgiven for Immediate Mood Relief

Will Rogers proposes a radical cure for national gloom by canceling all debts. He argues most owe less than they are owed and that wiping debt would relieve anxiety, with only a temporary impact on lenders who would recover later.

Beverly Hils Will Rogers

Youth Shot Dead in Home by Friend With Police Pistol

James Clay Setters aged 15 shot Clyde Kennedy 18 with his father’s 45 caliber service pistol at the Setters home on Second street. Kennedy died en route to Portsmouth General hospital. Authorities ruled the death accidental.

Clyde Kennedy Fourth Street James Clay Setter James Clay Setters Setters Second Street Hoyt Kennedy Selby Shoe Co William Setters Portsmouth Cameo Offiere Street Gallia Street Kennedy W. E. Fowler Leo Schroeder Schroeder Windel-Howland Portsmouth General Hospital Fowler Sheets Lee Startzman John Smith John Barnes Ray Brown Massie School

Confession of Plot Allowed in Mrs Lowther Case

Mrs Maude Lether’s alleged confession of killing Mrs Clara Smith was allowed in court for the first degree murder trial of Mrs Lowther. Judge James Oglevee ruled the oral and written confessions admissible despite defense objections, leaving voluntariness to be decided by the jury. The confession describes a plot with Tilby Smith to kill Mrs Smith over an alleged affair, noting poisoning was considered before shooting.

Jefferson,c Maude Lether Clara Smith

Marriage Temple To Be Dedicated Friday

The marriage temple at Pioneer Memorial State Park in Harrisburg Kentucky will be dedicated next Friday. The cabin where Abraham duco's parents married 125 years ago is housed there and the event involves the federal government and four states. The Kentucky state park commission and local historical groups announced the program which will be broadcast nationwide on NBC from 2 15 to 3 15 p m.

Associated Press Harrudsburg Dune S Abraham Duco Pioneer Memorial State Park Kentucky State Park Commission Kentucky Pioneer Memorial Association Harrodsburg Historical Society National Broadcasting Company

Lima Banker Emmett R. Curtin Dies After Major Operations

Emmett R. Curtin Lima banker and philanthropist died yesterday after two major operations in the last two weeks. He served as president of West Ohio Gas Co. and as first vice president of Colonial Finance Co. He was also a utility and oil operator.

Lima Emmett R. Curtin West Ohio Gas Co Colonial Finance Co

No Action Taken in Prosecution Despite Censure

Prosecutor argues common pleas court is not the proper venue for misdemeanors after law officials were censured for not pursuing charges against George Pohlman. Meanwhile James Wilson and Raffert Hagar were convicted of receiving and concealing $32 of stolen cigarettes and aiding Pohlman, though their four months in jail had already exceeded the maximum.

George Pohlman Russell K. McCurdy Common Pleas James Wilson Raffert Hagar Virginia Supply Co Pohlman Wilson Hagar Grand Jory H. 8 Sheets John Smith Grand Jury Smith Cameron Meacham Meacham

Troopers Break Up Mine Rioting in Pennsylvania Front

Riots flared along a seventy mile front in Pennsylvania's soft coal fields as 2,000 miners clashed with state troopers at Midland No. 8 mine near Westland. Fifteen troopers used tear gas to disperse 700 marching strikers after a clash that left several injured.

Pennsylvania International News Service Pittsburgh Midland Pittsburgh Coal Co Westland Mbs

Refuse To Quash Case Against Geo Bender

Cleveland June 1 Judge N Craig McBride overruled a motion to quash the indictment charging former State Senator George H Bender with perjury and embezzlement The indictment alleges Bender converted several thousand dollars of state funds to his own use in connection with the 1927 constitutional enforcement case and related activities tied to the Ohio league funds and a county justice of the peace position

Associated I Res Cleveland Common Pleas N. Craig McBride George H. Bender Bender Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Roosevelt, Young, Smith Wy Art Bridgane Roosevelt Owen D. Young T van Hornesville N. Y Yung Young Hornesville Jesse Straus Charles G. Dawes Great Britain Uncle Sam Nes Point Hudson River Staten Island Europe Japan India Moezzin Mohammedan Minaret Allah Mohammed Waterloo Manchester BAR Schapiro IS Oak Hill Mercy Hospital Jefferson Crum William W. H. Henderson Harold Wright Pope Chase al Capone Alphonse Capone Rubio Associated Presse Ohio Financier Common Pleas Court Geo. Bender
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