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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1935
Page
1
A premature dynamite blast at a cement quarry near El Paso Texas killed a 16 year old boy and injured three laborers including Son Saucedo. The blast at about 8 am sent rocks and debris over a wide area as the Western Portland Cement Co operations caused a massive dust cloud and sirens.
Amos W. Snyder 69 a carpenter contractor died in Portsmouth General Hospital from a self inflicted pistol wound. He had suffered illness and despondency since his wife Margaret Snyder died Sept. 10 1934. He is survived by two sons Cecil and Paul Snyder a brother W G Snyder of Sciotoville and a sister Mary Noel of Columbus. Funeral at Brush Creek Funeral Home with Rev T D Abels. Burial in Lucasville.
June 26 reports say a deputy sheriff used tear gas on a crowd near the Fostoria jail after two men who sought to address a labor rally were arrested and later released. Verne Deats led a posse as about 250 citizens confronted a party believed to be labor organizers at the city limits, with seven automobiles involved.
A near showdown over a proposed bill to refinance through currency inflation is reported from Washington. A Democratic leader concedes the administration has little chance of success and a vote is suspected in July.
Captain Anthony Eden left Rome for London after talks with Premier Mussolini, with officials saying no shift in Italy’s resolve for a “complete solution” to the Ethiopia issue.Diplomatic circles expect a League of Nations formula to allow Italy to remain in the League even as Ethiopia is compelled to accept aid. If Ethiopia rejects aid, observers say the League would not condemn Italy, and Mussolini may quit the League.
Norwalk police questioned a 45 year old man in the murder of Katherine Wilde 67 year old widow found beaten in her bed by her granddaughter Georgia Jane Whipple The coroner said nine ribs were fractured and the victim had bruises on the face neck and back robbery not suspected though a purse and a man's handkerchief were found in the house The widow had reportedly been dead about 15 hours prior to discovery.
The body of Everett Wise fifteen son of Mr and Mrs George Wise was recovered today in the Ohio river near the Scioto river area. Claude Moore and Clifton Woodard found the body at 930 am and it was taken to Daebler funeral home. Wise drowned Sunday night in the Scioto river south of the Norfolk Western Railway bridge while his body was later located in the Ohio river between the Scioto river bridge and Careys run.
New York June 26 Harlem erupts after Joe Louis defeats Primo Carnera. Crowds fill Lenox Avenue celebrations begin before sunrise as Newt, New Johnson, and Bill Robinson join Louis’ Detroit friends in breakfast dances.
Detroit residents in Harlem district erupt in celebration after Joe Tonis knocks out Primo Carera in New York. News triggers nightlong bedlam with sirens drums and noise devices. street car windows shattered and traffic snarled. at least three people injured.
June 26 President Roosevelt sent to the senate nominations for postmasters including John R. Gunning of Chillicothe.
The report says a typical American paid about 4.27 cents daily in state direct taxes during January through May 1985, averaging 6.45 dollars for the five months. It notes auto ownership increases costs through licenses and gasoline taxes, and details how taxes are levied via property, income, sales, alcohol, and car fuel.
Japanese and Chinese forces clash along the Sanguin and Jebel Charhar frontier as Manchukuo troops engage 700 Chinese soldiers. Tokyo signals fresh demands for Chinese troop withdrawal south of the Great Wall while Tokyo's high command weighs decisive actions.
Meridian Mississippi June 26 Fred and Al Key near the end of a month aloft aiming to equal the 1920 world endurance record of 553 hours 41 minutes held by the Hunter brothers. Ben Woodruff reports Fred perched on the engine mount cleaning the windshield while sipping a cold drink in a light mood.
The M.8S. San Loanon capsized on the Canton river near Heiping with 260 passengers aboard. Authorities blame competition from highway transport and lower river fares for overcrowding and the high death toll.
Willis Jenkins, a former Christiansburg merchant, and his family vow to return to their village in Champaign County despite mobs that ejected them Monday night. Peace officers fear they may face bodily harm or death upon arrival, but the family remains determined to resume residence.
In Tacoma and Portland, National and state forces patrol streets as lumber mill reopenings begin. About 700 workers return in Tacoma under guard while 1,500 to 2,000 union members press for higher pay and union recognition. Longview sees a violent clash after a unionist is beaten. The strike disrupts nearly all mills and camps across the region.
Howard Opp sued the county commissioners for $15000 damages after a October 5 1933 crash near Gephart when a vehicle driven by C Manley struck a bridge. He alleged loose gravel and an unsafe guard rail caused the skid. In common pleas court the case settled for $75 with the county paying costs. Attorneys MacLauchlin and Staker for the plaintiff and Emory F Smith for the county represented the sides.
Charles W. Gravenkemper announces a grievance committee for FERA workers. Members include Ralph Proctor, Edward Switalski, and J. C. Zuercher with William Hart as secretary. The committee will hear complaints from FERA workers.
The state control board faces a court test over Governor Davis’s veto of 8.8 million dollars from the biennial appropriations bill. Dale Duniton and Joseph Tracy oppose transfers while four board votes are needed. The dispute centers on transferring funds to cover department needs after the governor’s veto.
Henry Cotton shot a sub par 68 to take a one stroke lead after the first round of the British Open at Muirfield Scotland. MacDonald Smith and Alfred Perry carded 69s while Ernest Kenyon Alf Padgham and Eric McRovie posted 70s in the featured round with several others close behind.
President Roosevelt announces a national youth administration under the work relief program with a $350 million appropriation to aid unemployment youth. The plan aims to place youths in private industry apprenticeships provide schooling and college work while offering monthly stipends and state level divisions led by business labor agriculture education and youth representatives.
Recovery signs emerge as Ohio relief rolls fall by 53 574 between April 1 and June 1 from 1 218 298 to 1 164 724. C Stillman federal relief administrator notes 1 008 700 general relief clients last month and 66 024 in special programs. works progress projects and WPA anticipated to boost employment. Total costs cited: general program 8 853 545 and special programs 723 723.
The Times launches its third annual hot weather menu and recipe contest inviting housewives and daughters in the tri state area to submit complete menus and recipes. Entries open immediately and close July 10 with fifteen cash prizes across five menu divisions. Each entry must include full name and address and be mailed or delivered to the Menu Contest Editor at The Times.
President Roosevelt backs a wealth tax but resists rushing the plan into the emergency nuisance tax bill. Democrats insist on originating a separate bill to expand wealth distribution while Senate delays curb quick enactment. The plan targets high incomes, large bequests, and corporate taxes with hearings limited to two days.
A weather note shows today at 1 a.m. the temperature low and a high of 86, a 87 degree maximum yesterday, and a 62 degree minimum from a year ago.
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