13 Dec 1929
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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1929
Page
1
A reported kidnapping hoax in Cleveland involving a note promising $200 for the safe return of a boy named Melvin ended as a misguided ruse. Authorities reviewed leads, with public notices offering rewards, while confusion and suspicion surrounded the case.
Washington December senate proceedings stalled a tariff bill amid fierce debate over a 660000 tax cut and a Pennsylvania campaign fund scandal. Senator Grundy faced seating questions and was mocked as a bribe recipient while Fisher faced sharp criticism.
A minor seismic event occurred today following a flare of volcanic activity and ash from a well known location. Eyewitnesses report tremors felt across the area as experts assess potential impacts on nearby infrastructure and tourism.
damaged OCR fragment references area, ladders, pins, and names like Gost and Pillay. unclear event or date, no coherent action or outcome present.
Al Smith travels to Washington to discuss the mooring mast project with naval and engineering officials. He meets former allies and associates including Senator Hobers and a former Wyoming governor as part of outreach before White House calls.
Fragmented 1930s style report notes political pressure in Germany as debt figures rise and calls grow for the cabinet to quit. Mention of a Chancellor figure and references to a financial bailout or loan attempts appear amid chaotic phrasing.
December 13 report states 65 year old Arctic Myer killed herself in a gasoline van incident linked to a distant relative of Commodore Richard Byrd. Police say the death was self-inflicted causing a fatal head injury.
Four fashionably dressed women refused to provide real names after being arrested at multiple downtown stores in Washington DC. Stolen goods worth an estimated $56 were recovered from their expensive automobile, tying them to several shoplifting incidents. Police say the group is a notorious crew. detectives traced the articles to the locations and recovered them at the vehicle. An ambassador message from Paris appears in the same item.
The state inspector from the Department of Public Welfare praised the work of the BT Third Mere Hel Sity Day Nursery f Fein t Party in Zanesville. She reported no criticisms and said the nursery will rank among the leading institutions, noting homely atmosphere and absence of a mechanical feel. The visiting committee led by Mrs. Margaret Gibbons and staff received commendations for care, facilities, and organization as well as the town’s support.
Reported postponement of a non stop flight attempt from Seattle to Torino by Group 325 due to weather. French Captain Leon Challe and Uruguayan Major Varre-Borzez said departure would be rescheduled as the effort aims to cross the Atlantic in a single leg.
On Friday the 13th rumors rise about the Blue Goose saloon and nearby disputes in Roseville as old tensions reemerge. In Durhan Bonar grocers face alleged theft, while court scenes in Ossining and suburbs recount firearm charges and Christmas-era releases, with Melone and others linked to prior records.
Four pistols found among convicts during a prison search as guards and troopers scour the facility. Seven inmates survive a violent uprising that killed George A. Durnford, the principal keeper, and three others. Indictments await for murder charges. Warder Edgar S. Jennings returns to duty but shaken. Funeral services for Durnford scheduled. survivors include his wife and two children.
The Senate inquiry revealed Howard P. Sharruck was paid 75000 to represent Cuban sugar interests. Lakin testified that Hoover directed Shattuck to meet lawmakers in a bid to win uniting cabinet support. The push aimed to secure Cuba’s favor and intensive access to U.S. officials.
Columbus police report two highwaymen Harold Burton and Lee Sires were captured and identified as suspects in a December grocery-store holdup on West Chapel Street. The pair, held on $2500 bail each, are being detained for Franklin County authorities awaiting arraignment. A photos claim linked them to the crime, with one suspect previously unknown to police.
Shanghai dispatch reports Nationalist troops repulsing rebel advances on three fronts as government strength improves since the Pukow mutiny two weeks earlier. American Lazarus mission families near Kanchewkin are missing since Nov. 9 amid suspected Communist looting. no word yet.
Cleveland records a bombing incident with a porch ripped off as police report threats to a man named Cohen. In a separate case, two Crooksville men, Walter Guinsler and Boyd Bradshaw, 24, entered pleas to larceny for stealing a Philadelphia Road automobile. Bonds set at 3200 each, not posted. Authorities say further grand jury action is pending and clues point to other local robberies including a restaurant heist.
Federal prison reforms are before congress as officials discuss new employment programs, parole expansion, and administrative restructuring. The plan includes using inmates for public works such as levee building and park maintenance to ease prison congestion.
Washington reports the trial of former secretary Kevin Sibert B. Fall on two charges remains set for March 6 after a prior conviction and appeal. The case involves alleged acceptance of money linked to a large financial matter. Columbus notes forecast rain and cooling, with colder conditions expected Saturday in the north and west.
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