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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1936

Page

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Four Automobiles In County Blot With Fatal Saddler Crash

Orin Saddler 31 of Dry Run fatally injured in an automobile accident on route 112 near Dr F A Coburn's farm around 11 20 p m Wednesday. He died 20 minutes later at Portsmouth General Hospital from a skull fracture. W K Dupre 77 and G W Phillips 74 injured in separate incidents nearby.

Orin Saddler Dry Run F. A. Coburn Saddler Portsmouth General Hospital Portsmouth W. K. Dupre Grandview Avenue Grant Street Grandvew Avenue G. W. Phillips Scioto Trail Seventh Chillicothe Streets Mr. Saddler Clyde Rigsby London Kinney’s Lane William Gregory McDermott Addler Regory Oime

Springfield Man Defends Alibi in Triangle Slaying

Ace A. Haslop testified from bed at Luther Chapman murder scene as cross examination continued. Prosecution rested after attempting to show Haslop killed Chapman over Mrs Chapman's actions. Defense sought directed verdict of acquittal but failed.

Dingfield Ace A. Haslop Ation Luther Chapman Cer Chapman

Temperature report fragment from Observer Schirrman

Observer Schirrman records show today mixed temps with a 1 am reading of 95 and a high of 102 yesterday. The low values include 67 for today while a year ago similar data lists a minimum of 87 and a note of 7 for an unclear value.

Schirrman

Woman beaten amid Black Legion probe in Michigan

Detroit authorities pledged protection to informants as they investigated a beating linked to the Black Legion. Victim Dorothy Guthrie, 33, had accused her husband of distributing anti communist material. Police held 41 suspects. one possible Black Legion homicide was discussed. Court actions included fifteen bound over in related conspiracy cases.

Detroit Romaine Black Legion Watere Dorothy Guthrie William H. Guthrie James Stewart Ecorse Michigan William Moore John S. Navaree Navaree John L. Bielak Hudson Motor Car Co United Automobile Workers Monroe Mich Anc

U S envoy asks end to French hospital strike denied

Paris June 18 The French government refused Ambassador Jesse Straus request for police action at the American hospital in Neuilly sur Seine Evacuation of striking assistants scrubwomen and other workers was declined despite the strike endangering patient care including 23 in serious condition Strikers demand shorter hours

Paris Jesse Isidor Straus United States Straus Neuilly-sur- Seine

Luciano sentenced for vice empire in New York

Prosecutor Thomas E. Dewey described Charles Lucky Luciano as the head of a vice syndicate with a 12 million dollar annual income. He was sentenced today to 30 to 50 years in prison in New York.

New York Charles Lucky Luciano

Resignation of Eden Sparks Turmoil in Commons

In London on June 18 opposition MPs shouted Shame and Resign as Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden announced Britain would back lifting League sanctions on Italy. Eden defended the about face citing diminished utility of pressure, while guards kept order and Lloyd George led the opposition attack. The scene fanned by 200 Liberal federation delegates and an Ethiopian association boycott threat kept lobbies turbulent.

London House of Commons Anthony Eden Great Britain League of Nations Italy Mr. Eden National Liberal Federation Eden

Louis Schmeling heavyweight title bout postponed by rain

New York reports that rain forced the postponement of Joe Louis versus Max Schmeling, a 15 round heavyweight fight at Yankee Stadium. Weigh in had occurred with Louis at 198 pounds, six pounds lighter than Schmeling, and promoter Mike Jacobs planned to reschedule for tomorrow or Saturday depending on weather.

New York Joe Louis Max Schmeling Yankee Stadium Mike Jacobs Schmeling Louis Jacobs

Study River Bridges Seeks Ohio Toll Reduction

State bridge commission studied a plan to take over all or part of 23 Ohio river bridges to Kentucky and West Virginia. Norman H. Houk testified Sandusky Bay Bridge traffic rose about 85 percent since state takeover and auto tolls dropped from 50 to 25 cents.

Sandusky Columbus State Bridge Commission Ohio River Kentucky West Virginia Norman H. Houk Sandusky Bay Bridge

Stormy relief follows Ohio heat record

A wet storm swept Ohio after a heat wave toping 105 degrees in parts. Eight drownings occurred as rivers rose while a 60 year old man and a 14 year old boy were reported missing near Cleveland amid high winds and lakefront danger.

Lake Erie Cleveland Ohio Toledo Ashtabula Leslie Bennetham Henry Bender Norman Malacek Mr. Bennetham Henry Nor

Church School Leaders Rally At State Convention

More than 50 delegates from six counties attend the 77th annual state Sunday school convention at Second Presbyterian church. Leaders from national and worldwide religious groups conduct two days of conferences open to the public.

Second Presbyterian Church H. Augustine Smith Boston University H. O. van Gilder First Baptist Church Benton B. Miller First Christian Church James A. Verburg Columbus Synod of Ohio F. E. Bullock Westboro Walter R. Dickhaut Franklin M. E. Church Trinity M. E Second Church Professor Smith Lester S. Norris Ohio—Conference of the Methodist Church

Ashland man dies from heat while at work

Frank Conley 71 of Ashland in the furniture and trucking business collapsed from heat at work and died at 3 30 p m after attempting to walk home. The 102 degree high logged in Ashland marked the season’s peak with Ironton and Maysville also recording 102.

Frank Conley Ashland M. M. Rice Ironton Maysville

Rain aid hoped as southern Ohio soaks up late alerts

Rainfall across southern Ohio, including the Dry Run area, is valued by county agricultural agent Roger Thom as benefits for farmers and small vegetable plots. The region has lacked moisture for weeks, and more rain is still needed to aid starting crops. Clark Journey of Dry Run WPA was hospitalized after a hammer strike, becoming the first heat victim of the year. his condition improved and he was taken to Portsmouth General Hospital.

Thomas Roger Thomas Ohio Clark WPA Portsmouth General Hospital Ay 14 Journey Lynn Noah

Former Ripley Man Held for Murder

Josephine Myers, 21, daughter of Clarence and Mrs Myers, was killed by a 25 caliber bullet at 10 p m at Driscool house roadhouse on route 60 between Olive Hill and Morehead. Robert Fitch, 37, proprietor and former Ripley resident, is held without bond in Carter county jail on murder charge. Fitch says the girl shot herself.

The Times Ashland Josephine Myers Clarence Myers Farmers Driscool House Route 60 Olive Hill Morehead Robert Fitch Ripley Brown County Carter County Grayson Fitch

Scientists poised for full eclipse observation tonight

Scientists from a dozen nations await a rare total solar eclipse spanning from the Mediterranean to Alaska. Cloudy conditions threaten visibility along the 50 mile wide path while expeditions in Russia Japan and Turkey prepare remote setups for a minute of total darkness to answer unsolved questions.

Mediterranean Alaska Russia Japan Turkey Hokkaido Island Broussa Snebolou United States Portsmouth

Birth of Gene Tunney’s third child in New York

Mrs Gene Tunney wife of the former heavyweight champion announced the birth of their 8 pound son at 5 19 pm Wednesday. The baby was born at the Harkness Pavilion of the New York Medical Center.

Tunneys New York Gene Tunney Tunney Harkness Pavillion New York Medical Center

Lightning Strikes Campbell Home One Killed In Fire

Three people narrowly escaped death when lightning struck the Homer Campbell residence near Wiz ard Oil bridge east of Wheelersburg at 2 15 am. The six room home burned to the ground with family belongings lost. Hayward Stanley and Homer Campbell Jr. were injured lightly and the Campbell family escaped in night clothes. Fire crews from Portsmouth and Gallia street fought the blaze and two Campbell cars were saved. Insurance partially covered about 7000 dollars in damage.

Homer Campbell Wizard Oil Bridge Wheelersburg Portsmouth Second Presbyterian Church Campbell Home Campbell Homer Jr Harry Stanley Mr. Stanley Mr. Campbell Hayward Stanley Landon Ball Porter Township Sciotoville Gallia Stanley

Two Wounded As Guns Blaze In Ohio Strike

In Kent Ohio near the Black and Decker plant two men were wounded when trucks backed by gas flares fired on pickets. John Pudlosky age 40 was shot in the calf and Al Gray age 26 was pellet wounded near the eye.

Ohio Kent, O Black & Decker Electric Co William Crayford International Association of Maine Mr. Crayford John Pudlosky al Gray Machinists’ Union GidAe Kde WedeAittle

Weddington Bound For Grand Jury In Shootings At Plant

William Weddington age 37 of 3205 Rhodes Avenue New Boston was bound to the grand jury under $2000 bond on a shooting with intent to kill charge. He is a picket for the Amalgamated Association on strike at Portsmouth works Wheeling Steel Corp and allegedly shot WPA worker Jack Craft. Presley improves after four wounds.

William Weddington Rhodes Avenue New Boston E. L. Benner Lucasville Weddington Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Portsmouth Works Wheeling Steel Corp Jack Craft WPA Presley Ellen Presley Croft Mercy Hospital Craft James Pearl Culver Roy Jones Milldale Road Clara Clark Parson Cooper

Relief bill ready for president's pen

Washington June 18 Congress completed action on a 2.375 billion relief deficit appropriation and sent it to the White House. The Senate eliminated an amendment reviving the Florida ship canal and cleared the way for adjournment while tax provisions near final congressional action.

Washington Congress White House Senate Florida Ship Canal

Pay Reduction Restored for City Employees

City council approved a resolution restoring a 10 percent wage cut for all officers and city workers, in effect since 1932, to take effect July 1. Funds for the payroll increase are not yet identified, with estimates around $15,000 yearly.

Charles Schirrmann J. Frank Bickett Joseph L. Kouitz Schirrman Schirrmann Mr. Bickett Albert Weghorst John M. Salladay Swhn

Portsmouth gas rate proposal faces council lukewarm reception

Officials of Portsmouth Gas Co informally presented a 75 cent rate for the first 1 000 cubic feet per month, while an earlier offer suggested no change from 800 cent. City council considered seeking a five year ordinance to secure a five cent wholesale cut from United Fuel Gas Co to boost sales, with a sliding scale of 80 cents for 1 000, 55 cents for 2 600, and 50 cents for 7 000 cubic feet.

Portsmouth Gas Co United Fuel Gas Co

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