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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1933

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Roosevelt Plans Unchanged Stabilization Postponed

London June 22 AP report says the US insists currency stabilization would be untimely and risk a price recession, while saving the world economic conference by delaying stabilization talks. A Franco American pact postponed stabilization and urged removal of trade barriers, with Hull proposing steps to reduce tariffs and quotas.

U. S London Roosevelt World Economic Conference United States Treasury Great Britain France

Student at Ohio State U Dies in Auto Crash

Ohio State University graduate dies in a traffic accident near Columbus. A Merrowe City driver and a truck collided on a highway early today. The injured were rushed to a hospital with serious wounds. the victim is described as a home-town hero.

Columbus Pas- Merrove City Ohie Roel My West Lied Rinngsburg Brad Clumber Hospital

Weather Report Notes Low Temperature at 11 Am

The report records a low temperature at 11 am and references yesterday's high reading. It mentions temperatures and a percent figure related to conditions, though the exact values are unclear from the text.

Merver Schirrman

Wets Seek Injunction to Block Repeal Referendum in Ohio

Ohio anti prohibitionists ask the state supreme court to halt a referendum on the Mosier law which would elect delegates to a convention to consider adopting or repealing the 18th amendment. S. P. McNaught says 284,403 signatures were collected, far more than required. The repeal council plans to appeal, seeking an injunction against Secretary of State Myers to stop the popular vote and fund convention delegates. Senator Harold G. Mosier notes a 13 year old court ruling limiting such referendums on federal constitutional amendments. McNaught argues the drys oppose the proposed delegate selection method and delays repeal.

Ohio Associated Prous Columbus State Supreme Court Secretary of State S. P. McNaught Ohio Anti-Saloon League Peeve McNaught State Repeal Council Supreme Court Sidney G. Stricker Cincinnati Council High Tribunal George 8. Myers Harold G. Mosier Wets United States Supreme Court Mosier United States Drys

Ohio Bell Rate Case Seeks Supreme Court Halt

Cleveland lawyer Jack B. Dworken filed with the Ohio Supreme Court for a writ of prohibition against the state utilities commission. He argues the nine year old Ohio Bell Telephone rate case is delayed and criticizes the commission for favoring other matters over speedy disposal. He hints at future legal steps if injunction granted. The case began in 1924 with an application for a rate increase.

Columbus State Utilities Commission Ohio Bell Telephone Co Jack B. Dworken Cleveland Ohio Supreme Court Dworken Supreme Court Court of Law Equity Ohio Bells

Ohio lawmakers deadlock over tax plan for unemployment relief

Columbus June 22 The legislature prepared to recess with no definite tax program to raise funds for unemployment relief and schools. A floated plan involved an anti sales tax group pressing for commissioners to craft a revenue plan, while Governor Whittemore may convene leaders for a conference. The senate backed diverting one cent of the gasoline tax, drawing fire from Highway Director Merrell who warned further diversions would cripple highway construction and hinder federal work programs.

Columbus William M. Goodwin Butler County Senate Taxation Committee Frank E. Whittemore Summit County O. W. Merrell Highway Department Federal Public Works Ohio

Thompson to Be Ohio Leader at Sons of Union Veterans Encampment

William Thompson county clerk of courts was elected state commander of the Sons of Union Veterans at the Newark encampment. Chester C. Bigley Toledo was chosen vice commander and Richard Stevens Mansfield was elected junior vice commander. Thompson and Gordon Ryan represent Vienna camp of the Portsmouth group.

Sons of Veterans William Thompson Sons of Union Veterans Newark Chester C. Bigley Toledo Richard Stevens Mansfield Thompson Gordon Ryan Vienna Camp Sons of Union Veterans of Portsmouth

Receiver Named For Continental Shares

Baltimore attorney William D. MacMillan was appointed receiver for Conclinepta! Shares, an investment trust, by Judge Eugene O'Dunne. The filing confirms MacMillan as the court appointed overseer to manage the Continental Shares matter.

Continental Baltimore Eugene O’dunne William D. MacMillan Concinepta! Shares

Federal wage cut settlement extends rail pay reduction

Washington June 22 Joseph B Eastman railroad coordinator says rail managers and labor executives reached a one year compromise on the wage dispute The 10 percent cut remains in effect until June 30 1934 with carriers surrendering further reduction rights and workers abandoning elimination of the present cut A June 15 notice to seek a 21 2 percent rate cut is cancelled Eastman praised both sides for adhering to the administration policy to promote business and stability in the public interest

Cay Eolas Washington Joseph B. Eastman Eastman

Shively Found Guilty of Bribe Attempt in Ohio

Cambridge real estate man D. Shively was found guilty by a common pleas court jury of attempting to bribe Rep Forest Hall of Guernsey county. Conviction carries one to 10 years. defense plans a possible new trial. Hall, pastor of Senecaville church, testified about a $1000 offer to forget a bill to cut interest on chattel loans.

Associated Preas Cambridge, O D. Shively Cambridge Common Pleas Forest W. Hall Guernsey County Shively Grand Jury Willard Campbell Hall Senecaville Methodist Episcopal Church

Indicted New York Official Faces Florida Arrest

Ervin F. Brown nephew of former Secretary of Labor William Doak and ex head of the immigration department investigation division was indicted and expected to be arrested in Florida after a midday appearance at the federal building.

Associated Press New York Ervin F. Brown Labor William Doak Division of Investigation Immigration Department Federal Brown Florida

Pretty Boy Floyd Denies Murder Guilt

United Press reports Charlies Floyd known as Pretty Boy Floyd denies involvement in a murder case. The Kansas City detail notes the defendant labeled as Pretty Boy Floyd appeared in court with defense stating lack of guilt.

Floyd The United Press Kansas City Charlies Pretty Boy Flord

Divorce Flurry in Kansas City Court

Quantrill Smith filed for divorce two months ago and withdrew it. May 8 Mrs. Smith filed suit, withdrawn May 9. Monday she filed again, and last night telephoned her lawyer to withdraw. Today Smith withdrew as her divorce attorney.

Associated Press Kansas City Kas Quantrill Smith

Grand jury to probe Sunnyside murder case

The May term grand jury will reconvene Monday morning to investigate the Sunnyside murder. Prosecutor Emory F. Smith announced the inquiry as Mrs. Ethel Pusateri, 45, waived preliminary examination on a second degree murder charge.

Sunnyside Emory F. Smith Ethel Pusateri Waller Street Ermatrude McCoy Augustus Pusateri Schirrman McCoy Pusateri

Settlement of 80 Dollars Approved in Auto Mishap Case

Judge Vernon Smith in probate court approved an $80 settlement for injuries from a June 10 collision on Gallia street New Boston. Carl Weddington was struck by a machine driven by Edward Gibbs. Cottle Weddington, guardian, accepted to cover medical bills.

Vernon Smith Carl Weddington Edward Gibbs Gallia Street New Boston Gibbs Cottle Weddington

Building Loan Law Legality Questioned

A fragmented item from a Columbus dispatch notes creditors losing court recourse and enforcement against a building and loan case. It mentions a depositor woman suing the Columbian and Leon Co., and Paul as state superintendent of building and loan companies, with a June date reference and a High Point, North Carolina item.

the Associat Columbus Leon Paul

Jury Acquits Mitchell of Tax Evasions in Money Case

New York June 22 Charles E. Mitchell former chairman of the National City Bank was acquitted on all counts in an indictment charging income tax evasion for 1920 and 1929. The jury deliberated about 24 hours before delivering the not guilty verdict. Mitchell expressed relief and gratitude as he left the courtroom with his counsel.

Associated Press New York Charles E. Mitchell Mitchell National City Bank Nations City Co W. D. Thornton Greene Cananea Copper Co Mitchell Happy Mitchell James K. Campbell Foreman Max PD Steuer Henry W. Goddard Ely National City Bank of New York

PRESS HUNT FOR SPANISH FLIERS

Aviators Mariano Barberan and Joaquin Collar are missing after a possible crash while flying from Havana toward Spain. Reports vary on a crash near La Malinche mountain with Collar killed and Collar’s comrade seriously hurt, while Spanish officials deny Tlaxcala crash rumors.

Mexico D. F Havana Here Rodiguez Mariano Barberan Joaquin Collar Tabasco Sierra Mountains Department of Communications la Malinche Lieut Collar Julio Alvarez del Vayo Tlaxcala

Freighter Rams Cleveland Drawbridge Rears Obliquely

The Adrian Iselin struck a Cuya hoga river drawbridge in Cleveland on June 22 causing it to lift from its base and rest at an angle across the channel. The freighter moved toward Ogdensburg, New York, with a coal cargo. bridge repairs will take time and 30 engineers are expected to work on it.

Cleveland Adrian Iselin Cuyahoga River Ogdenburg N. Y

Allen To Be Retried For Guard's Slaying

James Allen a 22 year old Cincinnati man will be retried in Mansfield on July 24 for the slaying of a guard during an escape attempt. Judge Walter J Mougey announced the retrial after Allen was convicted at his first trial and sentenced to death.

Associated Frese Mansfield James Allen Cincinnati Walter J. Mougey Woorter Allen Bec Bs

Negro Granted Another Trial in Scottsboro Case

Athens Alabama June 22 Judge James F Horton granted a motion for a new trial for Heywood Patterson one of the nine Negroes indicted in the Scottsboro case setting aside the death penalty imposed in Morgan county circuit court April He said the evidence greatly predominates in favor of the defendant and that prosecutrix Victoria Price testimony bears on its face indications of unreliability and is contradicted by other evidence Patterson had been convicted twice on charges of attacking Price and sentenced to death

Athens Ala James F. Horton Heywood Patterson Scottsbooro Morgan County Horton Patterson Victoria Price Southern Railway

Clouds Temper Heat as City Hits Century Mark

The city endured extreme heat with temperatures reaching 100 degrees Tuesday and Wednesday, 84 at 11 a.m. Thursday, and a 66 degree low. June records show an average of 96 over five days. Forecasters predict partly cloudy skies, with heat relief hoped for soon.

H. A. Schirrman Schirrman

Barvard University Honors Alfred E Smith with Doctorate

Cambridge Mississippi AP report notes Barvard University awarded Alfred E Smith a doctorate as an honorary degree in recognition of his service as former governor of New York. The ceremony took place earlier this week, drawing local officials and alumni.

Cambridge Mess. Jone Barvard University Alfred E Smith New York

Demurrer Filed in Judge Smal Indictments Case

Judge Horace Smal faces two indictments in municipal court over intoxication charges. His defense moves to dismiss for lack of common pleas jurisdiction, arguing justice of the peace courts handle minor offenses. A state answer will be filed, with arraignments set for 1 p.m. and Robert Masoncup also arraigned on manslaughter charges.

Horace Smal Municipal Court Small Common Pleas Court Justices of the Peace Grand

Labor pushes wage fight under Roosevelt plan criticizes Johnson code

Organized labor plans higher wages and 40 hour weeks with stronger protections. They criticize the cotton textile industry code submitted to Gen. Hugh S. Johnson and object to a bulletin claiming collective bargaining need not occur. The Labor advisory board, led by Dr. Leo Wolman and including Frances Perkins and William Green, weighs the issue.

Washington Roosevelt National Industrial Planning Administration Hugh 8. Johnson National Recovery Act Johnson Labor Advisory Board Leo Wolman Frances Perkina William Green American Federation of Labor Labor

Farmers fined jailed for day in Primghar riot

In Primghar Iowa Judge Earl Peters sentenced 20 northwest Iowa farmers to one day in jail and a $50 fine for taking part in a riot during a farm mortgage foreclosure sale at the OBrien county courthouse on April 27. Some admitted in trial they were members of the group that dragged Judge C Bradley from the Le Mars courtroom and carried him into the country.

Primghar Iowa Earl Peters Northwest O’brien County Peters le Mars C. Bradley

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James M. Cox Delpte James P. Warburg Georges Bonnet Vox United Rockefeller Winthrop Rockefeller John D., Jr Bayonne N. J Utilities Commission Immigration Bureau Weddington X. C Guard Scottsboro AL Smith Justice of Peace
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