22 Jan 1937
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1937
Page
1
The Ohio River surged across a wide flood front threatening to engulf cities from Portsmouth Ohio to Cincinnati. Levees failed sending water seven feet deep in Portsmouth while tens of thousands fled to higher ground as state officials prepared for a widespread emergency.
Two of the quadruplets born yesterday to Mrs Archade Rondeau aged 40 farm wife of St Thomas Quebec died when an ambulance rushing them to hospital crashed into a snowplow in a forty mile dash. Lost purse with 45 dollars 45 cents between Careys Bakery and Swanbergs residence reward ten 60 for return. Begin the New Year Right Subscribe for The Nugget.
Juneau reports House members proposed varied measures including a single-house Territorial Legislature with 24 senators, a plan to let Alaska access freight via Canadian routes, removing fish traps to boost employment, and a liquor store question set for next election. A Davis bill would fund rewards for information leading to convictions.
Cincinnati faces a record river crest as the Ohio River hits seventy feet, with forecasts for seventy one to seventy two feet. Meteorologist W C Deveraux warns of possible electric service disruption and power outages as frigid weather continues with sleet and near freezing temperatures.
New York January 22 strik ing seamen opened the way for a termination of the East and Gulf Coast maritime walkout. Strikers are affected at eastern and gulf ports and West Coast unions were asked to ratify a resolution by 2200 seamen calling workers back to posts. Final action on the proposal could come at a Sunday night meeting as ratification reports are compiled. The resolution said the action was taken to maintain present gains and gain additional strength.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs invite members and families to a joint installation Friday January 22 at 9 PM with an 8 PM business meeting. Committee. Subscribe for the Nugget.
John Fiorenza aged 25 an upholsterer's assistant was electrocuted this morning for the bathtub murder of Mrs Nancy Titterton at her home last Good Friday A negro and two other white men were also electrocuted today following convictions for other murders The Associated Press Jan 22 1937 Ossining N Y Also at Washington General Motors strike stalemate prompts possible presidential intervention as Alfred Sloan and John L Lewis indicate the next logical step.
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