Ohio delegates eye Landon in Republican split and Roosevelt edge
In Ohio the 1936 presidential race shows Gov Alf Landon favored by Taft delegates amid dispersed support for other candidates. Roosevelt dominates Ohio with 480,621 votes in 6074 precincts, capturing all 52 Democratic delegate votes. Ohio primary results yield mixed outcomes for lieutenant governor and other state offices with several races decided and some incumbents renominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Taft
Ohio
Borah
Walter R. Wanamaker
Fred. R. Ormsby
Tocagaowa
Prank Murdy
Steubenville
J. B. Cassidy
Cleveland
Dstrict
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Col
Henry Breckinridge
New York
Philadelphia
Davey
John W. Bricker
Republcan
Paul P. Yoder
Zaton
J. Feer Bittinger
Ashland
Ohio House
Paul M. ‘Herbert
Columbus
Earl Griffith
Mt. Gilead
Barberton
Joseph Tracy
Harry G. Day
Clarence H. Kinssey
Herbert
Sandusky
George 8. Myers
East Cleveland
Will P. Stephenson
West Union
Warren J. Duffy
Toledo
William L.fiesinger
Father Coughlin
National Union For Social Justice
License Tax Due for Cigarette Licenses
County auditor Larry D. Bellis announces cigarette licenses are due on or before May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iarry D. Bellis
J Edgar Hoover profile notes personal quirks and rise to G men leader
The article profiles J Edgar Hoover highlighting his fame from public enemy raids credited with capturing four more criminals. It details Hoover’s background as a Washington native born 1898 and his personality traits, hobbies, and dress, plus his policy that agents must be lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edgar Hoover
Karpi
Campbell
Mahan
Robinson
Floyd
George
Kelly
Justice Department
Hoover
Central High School
Congressional Library
Bureau of Investigation
Miller Named by Write-AMS in Democratic Primary
John I. Miller, local attorney and former Van Wert county prosecutor, was nominated for probate judge in the Democratic primary. He faces Judge Charles E. Lawhead after Miller’s name appeared on the ballot via write-in by 467 voters, 18.5 percent of the total. filings and expense reports deadlines are set for May 22. Adam Giessler of Wiltshire Township, one of two county commissioner nominees, won 60 Wiltshire cart votes, correcting earlier figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Miller
van Wert
County Board of Elections
Charles E. Lawhead
Miller
Harry Roggenkemper
Roggenkemper
Adam Giessler
Wiltshire Township
Special Jury to Probe Mercer County Shooting
Judge H Miller calls a special grand jury in Mercer County to convene next Wednesday to consider Ted Hull bound over on charges of shooting William EB Disher on April 18 with intent to kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
H. Miller
Ted Hull
William EB. Disher
Boxer’s Wife Dies in Auto Mishap in New York
The report notes Shikat in New York for a return match with Ali Baba when a motor accident caused fatal injuries to his wife. Shikat, a native of Dres, had recently been dethroned as champion by Ali Baba, the Detroit Turk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shikat
New York
Ali Baba
Detroit
Bre
Dres
Senate seeks revenue bill estimates amid tax debate
Senate committee members labored to estimate revenue effects of a compromise tax plan. They aim to finalize figures showing how many large corporations would gain or lose, with debate focusing on reinvestment of dividends and exemptions for expansion and construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
James K. Landis
Securities and Exchange Commission
Landis
James Cousens
Mich
Pat Harrison
Miss
Riot at prison sparks state probe and reforms
An inmate riot at the prison prompted a state board inquiry. Eight ringleaders named includ Claude Beavers Claude Pugh and A C McArthur, all jailed on murder or robbery convictions. Convicts in the brick plant were subdued and later housed in cells after hostages were freed using Gossett's car. Authorities cited sterilization cases against habitual criminals as a possible trigger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Affairs
Claude Beavers
Claude Pugh
A. C. McArthur
Murdre
Gossett
Wellington Bank Robbed of 6000 dollars
Two men held up the Wellington Bank today and stole six thousand dollars from the cash drawers. A gun was leveled at ten employees and four customers while the other thief took the money. The robbers warned workers not to cry out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Drowning Victim Robert Koeing Laid to Rest in St. Marys
Funeral services were held today for nine year old Robert Koeing son of Mr and Mrs Fred Koeing of St Marys. He was swimming in the Erie canal Monday when he went missing. Helpers found his body soon after and resuscitation attempts failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Koeing
Fred £. Koeing
St. Marys
Robert
Erie Canal
Italian Crown Proclaims Empire Over Ethiopia
The Chamber of Deputies unanimously approves the May 9 royal decrees proclaiming Italian sovereignty over Ethiopia. King Victor Emmanuel is named emperor and Pietro Badoglio becomes viceroy of the conquered territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Ethiopia
Victor Emmanuel
Pietro Badoglio
Van Wert High School Earns NCA Approval
The North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools affirmed Van Wert High School with an unqualified recommendation. Principal C. P. Bowdle received notice of the accreditation today, as reported by G. H. Reavis, chair of the association's committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert High School
North Central Association of Colleges and Secndary Schools
C. P. Bowdle
G. H. Reavis
Columbus
Peaceful coup viewed as reducing foreign influence
Readable text notes a peaceful coup context with a focus on political shifts under Schuschnigg-Reither. It mentions reduced dependence on Fascist Italy and a consolidation influenced by Italy, implying a move toward stability and independence amidst uncertain prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuschnigg-Reither
Italy
Hindenburg completes record round trip Europe to U S
The dirigible Hindenburg finished a seven day seven hour 25 minute flight between Germany and Lakehurst New Jersey setting westward and eastward records. It arrived with 47 passengers and cargo then prepares for a second payload flight toward Lakehurst and later Frankfurt. The airship will depart for Lakehurst within days to begin the next leg of ten Europe to United States flights this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Germany
Lakehurst
N. J
Frankfort
Hindenburg
Friedrichshafen
Brumback Library Hosts Story Hour Saturday
The Brumback Library will hold Story Hour Saturday at 2 30 in the afternoon for children. Readings include Gigi and the Magic Ring and The Wood Maiden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brumback Library
Gigi
Republican Plank Advocates Work Relief Shift in Relief Policy
Borah edges toward distancing from his party while John Taber pushes amendments in the House to substitute dole for work relief, shift relief administration to states, and require 25 percent state contributions. The 1936 Cleveland platform likely guides these aims. Harry Hopkins argues dole is cheaper but less satisfactory than work relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
John Taber
N. Y
GOP
House Appropriations Committee
Taber
Cleveland
Harry Hopkins
Inflation bill splits Ohio delegation in House vote
Rules Chairman John J. says the vote shows there is no possibility of testing confidence in the administration. Ohio House members voted eight to six for the bill with several opponents absent and others signing petitions to bring the measure to the floor. Lemke and farm currency bloc say the fight has begun and labor support remains, citing a Federation of Labor letter to Speaker Burns affecting the margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A . Am Hees
Rules
John J
Ohio
M. Young
Vier‘ager
Sandusky
Hlogh
Celina
Thomas Canton
Cooper
Youngstown
Hollister
Hess
Cincinnati
Sones
Duffey
Jenkins
Ironton
Marshall
Xenia
Polk
Highland
Lamneck
Columbus
Harlan
Dayton
Harter
Akron
Bolton
Cleveland
Lemke
Éaue
William Greene
Federation of Labor
Joseph W. Burns
House
Vetea
Fire at residence of Frederick Rieke
A small roof fire at 6638 South Tyler Street Was extinguished by firefighters this morning. The department was called at 8 40 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Make
Frederick Rieke
South
Tyler Street
Robinson Gets Life Sentence for Tommy's Case
Mrs. Alice Stoll's family watched as Thomas H. Robinson Jr. began a life sentence at the Atlanta federal penitentiary after pleading guilty to avoid a possible death sentence. Robinson Sr. described his son as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a good boy until about age 23, then changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Stoll
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Thomas H. Robinson, Jr
Atlanta
Robinson, Sr
Tommy
Robinson
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Ralph Teatsorth
Senate
Bury
North
Approv School
Schuschnigg
Austria
Starhemberg
Atlantic
Mrs. Stoll
Fon
Dé Obie City
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!