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Portsmouth Times

Location

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1931

Page

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Charges Dropped in 2 Manslaughter Indictments

Two long pending manslaughter indictments in La common pleas court were dropped by Prosecutor Cameron Meacham. Harry B. Duncan of Mayslick Ky and Ordie Davis faced charges in fatal auto crashes near Pondrun on A and PB Way and Land Creek Road respectively. Juries failed to reach verdicts previously and Meacham cited lack of sufficient evidence to retry.

la Common Pleas Court Cameron Meacham Harry B. Duncan Mayslick Betty Jon Neal Ordie Davis Faye Redoutey Wrere Duncan Deivpg Intosieath

Around World Flight Started

The story notes the planned route for the Winnie Mae from Croydon to Berlin then Moscow, crossing Siberia and the Bering Straits to Nome and on to Seattle Chicago and New York, with continuous communication and weather permitting.

Croydon Winnie Mae Berlin Moscow Siberian Bering Straits Prothny Nome Alaska Seattice Chicago New York

Ruth Nichols Determined After Landing Crash

Ruth Nichols, injured after a landing crash at St John NB while aiming to continue toward Paris on the Lindbergh trail, vows to press on despite back injuries and a knee cut. Her monoplane was wrecked. repairs deemed extensive and delaying the cross Atlantic solo flight.

Aviatrix Associated Atlantic St. John Harter Grace N. F

Pressler Gets Pin From Lions Club Meeting

At the Lions club gathering in the Sandwich shop on Gallia street, retiring president Harry Pressler received a past president pin from District Governor John A. Lloyd. Roy B. Leichner became the new president and will be inducted in early fall. Dr Clyde Fiteh spoke on hospitals in relation to give clubs. The club voted to suspend regular meetings in summer and held outings at Turkey Creek and Modernistic garden.

Lions Club Gallia Street Harry Pressler John A. Lloyd Pressler Roy B. Leichner Clyde Fiteh Lexfunfet Dirty Angus Boy Senat Turkey Creek Yround

Arrest Man Who Couldn't Steal for Daughter

Cleveland Ohio story about Wilbur Gagle, father of a two year old, who attempted to steal from Guide's shoe store to provide for his family. He threatened the clerk with a pencil, then crawled to a back room before police intervened. he claimed unemployment and said he could not bear leaving his wife and child. He was arrested after returning home.

Cleveland Dune Central Tin Cesta Wilbur Gagle Chiprin Falls Guide Tie Che Sam Turman Burnin W Gyele

Congress Debating Holiday Extension and Tax Dilemma

The piece discusses a potential extended holiday and its impact on the economy and budget. It notes calls to raise taxes or defer collections to cover a treasury deficit next year, with debate over party support. It mentions reparations, war debts, and nonpartisan backing for extending the holiday, highlighting Republican and Democrat positions.

Congress Uefer Tope Hoover Republican Party Ehlp Charles EB. Hughes

France accepts Hoover plan with reservations

Paris June 23 France accepts President Hoover's debt proposal with reservations and may propose a one year moratorium. The cabinet plans a reply by Friday and may demand Germany pay a portion of the uncorded separations under the Young plan. Premier Laval faces parliamentary pressure over cabinet tactics.

Paris France Hoover Germany Bas International Settlements Pierre Laval

River City Hosts Londoners Royalty King of Hoboes

London born traveler Al Kaufman calling himself the King of Hoboes is staying at Hurth hotel in Portsmouth. The self described impersonator travels without paying for transport or necessities, crashes theaters and restaurants, and plans to perform at Modernistic Gardens as master of ceremonies. He will autograph books and menus for patrons and answer questions with planned humor. He hails from Huntington West Virginia and will move on to Chicago after Wednesday.

River City London Portsmouth al Kunfmoon New York Los Angeles King of Hurth Hotel Roulmes Mfe San Jose Calle Kaufman Huttington W. Va Chicago

Mose Tackett Found Guilty Of Burglary In Lucasville Case

Mose Tackett. 20, of Lucasville, found guilty by the common pleas court jury at 345 am Monday of burglarizing the CG J. Moulton store at Tucaaville. Judge Russell K. McCurdy sentenced Tackett to Mansfield Reformatory. State said he broke a showcase window and escaped with stock. officers tracked him by blood drops from a cut. Attorney J. Alden Staker for defendant. Cameron Meacham and J. Julian Snyder for state.

Mose Tackett Lucasville Mansfield Common Pleas Mosse ‘Tacket CG. J J. Alden Staker Cameron Meacham J. Julian Snyder

Breinig To Be Taken To Prison Wednesday

David A. Breinig of Waverly, sentenced from three to ten years in Ohio penitentiary, will be taken to prison Wednesday. Deputy Sheriff Herbert T. Caldwell said a deputy will arrest Breinig at his home and escort him to the Institution. He was convicted of embezzling more than $3,000 from the state highway department while serving as superintendent of highways in Scioto county. BOY MYSTERIOUSLY SHOT. Cincinnati, June 23 AP Police investigate the death of Robert Diser, 11, killed by a rifle bullet fired from an unknown source while he shot at targets with an airgun.

David A. Breinig Waverly Thhree Ohio Firis Herbert T. Caldwell Caldwell Breiniig Brelnig State Highway Department Sciote Cincinnati Robert Diser

Man Accused Of Disturbing Worship in Ohio

WAVERLY June 23 William Havens of the Shyville community was arraigned before Magletrate on charges related to disturbing a worship service. The case outlines alleged disruption during a local religious gathering and awaits further court action.

Waverly, O William Havens Shyville Magletrate

Twyman Bound Over In Religious Meeting Disruption

W. D. Twyman faced charges for disrupting a religious meeting, pleaded not guilty, and was bound over to the grand jury under an $800 bond. He later turned and was released.

W. D. Twyman

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