14 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1923
Page
1
Five recently convicted inmates in oil promotion schemes escaped from a Rock Island train near Kansas during a nocturnal stop. Two prisoners were en route to a federal prison in Texas or elsewhere when the guards were allegedly overpowered at the stop. Authorities describe a chaotic breakout with some in the party not making good their escape.
Police probe a massive confidence scam linked to Koretz, a self-made financier, as losses approach seven million dollars. Relatives say 275000 of the fund will be returned, while authorities trace flights to Mexico or South America and a seagoing boat named Flying Fox. Koretz’s mother defies aid while his wife and children stand firm.
Disjointed OCR notes report on war debts and Liberty bonds with figures like 69 000 005 and 175 000 600 dollars. Mentions United States obligations, British debt, and French relations with payments, rendering unclear timelines and recipients amidst mid December announcements.
An unclear fragment references a German note and a disrupted incident. It mentions a machine, a small fertine, and a Yankee title ship, with scattered phrases about a sheet and marks. No coherent event or clear dates emerge.
The UND Club postpones its meet initially set for Saturday at the home of its members. The delay follows the death of a club member, with the two remaining events rescheduled for January.
Leonard Colopy was fined $1049 costs in probate court on Friday for possessing property used in the manufacture of intoxicating liquor. The underwood and Spring streets area was cited with a cellar containing mash and whiskey found in the possession of a competent person.
Dover Eng December 14 Report reaches that a Yankee birdman was killed at Dover in a fatal air accident. An American aviation officer Lawrence G Sperry was involved in a court hearing over smallpox exposure while the rescue effort continued. Searchers have not yet found the missing aviator after the crash as investigators pursue the cause and the infected pilot’s vaccination status.
Arthur Wasick, a truck driver, was fined three pounds and costs in municipal court for violating the new city ordinance at Pennsylvania railroad crossings in Lee Street and Main Street. He failed to stop for signals, drove on while trains approached, and ignored orders from a watchman. The case was supported by a Philadelphia pennsylvanian fires special agent A S Owens.
George V Kern was Friday appointed a trustee of the Mony Ameni al Association which oversees Memorial Hall. The appointment was made by Judge C C Lemers. Kern succeeds the late An Jossrion and is commander of Hazlett Pow G AR and 328 In Adatisvtle.
Cleophas Roberts, about 50, of Roseville road near Roberts Corner, was found dead in an outbuilding Friday morning. He appeared to have died Thursday afternoon from self inflicted gunshot wounds after being troubled by health and a witness summons in a county case. Survived by wife, daughter Grace in Asheville, sister Amanda Roberts, and brothers. Funeral arrangements through Thompson undertakers.
Insurgent progressives push to back Senator James Couzens for Inter State Commerce Committee chair, aiming to break a deadlock and curb Republican control. If rejected, they may back Senator Eb Gon D. Smith, triggering party split and affecting railroad policy power.
Paris reports that German and Ruhr authorities and German states have agreed on conditions for restoring normal relations with Paris and Berlin. Dr Vor Hoesch will confer with Premier Poincare tomorrow. Foreign Office officials say Rhineland issues remain Germany's domestic matter.
A daylight robbery occurred at the Pioneer gas station on Putnam and Mustansum avenues near the Sixth Street bridge in Zanesville. At about 11 o clock Wednesday morning Ray Miers, 17, an employee, was held at gunpoint and robbed of 40.95 by a single man. The suspect remains at large and police seek information.
A disjointed report describes a December 14 robbery at a filling station run by Patrick Brick, where a stranger aided by a lunch buy and a request for work gained access, then fled after taking money. Police pursued Putnam without success.
In Philadelphia this December, a group escaped with 15733 dollars in cash from the office of Yi, YWe, Joiv and Son, after confronting the paymaster James Wort. The incident involved wine dues and workers present at the scene.
The McKenzie restaurant in the city was sold Friday morning to Omar James and William H. Meats. They will operate the business under their supervision from Ellis' home building on South Fourth Street. Both buyers previously ran restaurants and plan to maintain quality and service with Jddrd Shieh as manager.
A damaged 1910s style item reports multiple robberies at a main depot office. Thieves cracked safes and gained checks through a rear window, with repeated break ins over recent months yielding no clues to the thieves' identities.
Berlin reports strong police presence as Communist leaders ban demonstrations. Four new name changes were enacted in the afternoon to control unrest and suppress red disorders. Police ordered to quell protests at any cost. Newark charity notes expect a restaurant visit, and marriage news mentions Rostle L. boys pursuing $10,000 under current management. Runtan and Hears C. Perrine plan a weekly newspaper sale next week.
Report from Mexico City confirms ongoing battle between federal troops and rebel forces in the Esperanza Ori zaba area near Vera Cruz. Federals, commanded by Generals Sanchez Topete and Aguirre, face uncertain reports as wire interruptions hinder casualty tallies and outcome.
John Lang completed a purchase of the Liberty Market on Fifth Street from John G. Wise and Herbert M. Recer La. The deal includes fixtures and stock and transfers immediate possession.
A bobsled drawn by an auto collided with an oncoming sleds at the University of Colorado killing four people including three students and a graduate. Driver J G Iigms suffered a fractured skull and may die. Injuries include Manley Betts and Charles Parker in critical condition.
Snow and cold grip the country as freezing weather stretches from New Mexico to the Great Lakes. Motorists stranded behind snowdrifts, rescue parties move along iced roads toward Hot Springs, and frost bitten extremities report injuries. Temperatures tumble from Winnipeg to Fargo while Chicago and Minneapolis see frigid starts to the day.
The will of 62 year old W D Packard, Warren Ohio, filed for probate, leaves funds to create a permanent band and erect a public music hall in Warren Park. Union Trust Co named executor with widow, Warren partners, and details provide for a trust to support the music project. Upon widow’s death the principal funds would finance the hall and band. Packard Place to host until new site secured.
Publication notes that new city directories were distributed by the Burch Directory Co of Akron to residents of Zanesville. It cites population estimates of 46 702 and 4573 households with details on age under 13 and women, and mentions possible distribution timing and availability amid a rush season.
A disruptive incident on a commuter route led to a heavy fine for a train rider. The offender, identified as Isaac Flumeshrer, faced penalties including a 25 dollar fine and other unspecified charges. The event occurred Friday near the station, with authorities citing safety violations and reckless behavior aboard the carriages.
In Renton on December 14 Gladis Howard 24 died following an attempted self harm after a dispute with her husband. Authorities reported she had tried to cut herself but was unable to complete the act.
Newark reports the death of Ening Coulter, of Company F, 97th Regiment O V I, a Civil War veteran regarded as one of the wisest. He died near Newark yesterday.
Salaried employees of the cis of Zanesville are to receive their December pay checks before Christmas. Officials announced that checks would be issued on December 29 allowing staff to have funds for the holiday season. Local merchants expect the timing to boost Christmas shopping.
Crude oil advances of 75 cents a barrel with new prices listed for New York, Bedford district, and National Franco Company. The report cites several industry names and pipeline lines, noting price movements and market activity in early trade.
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