19 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
1
Detective work surrounds the death of actress Thelma Todd found in a garage near Santa Monica. The coroner’s report hints at possible car exhaust poisoning while attorneys question time of death and seek a definitive verdict.
Fragmentary text mentions a death by self harm and Merry Christmas, a three year old, and a father Alfred unable to provide for Betty. Mentions states Washington Minnesota and a two week period, plus references to gifts, handkerchiefs and a confused series of numbers and items.
The report notes talks on a strike settlement remained secret. Proposals were discussed with porters' locals but details and projected improvements were not disclosed. Financial figures cited indicate deficits for 1934 and six month periods, though exact figures are unclear.
The coal laden barge Marie De Ronde exploded in flames off the Atlantic coast near Long Island, prompting rescue craft rescue operations. Fog hindered visibility as crews battled fire, with the tug Wellllees guiding the burning vessel toward safety. Coast guards reported all crew saved, while concerns remained about the coal and explosives aboard the drifting barge Casiaint B Sutton.
The readable text offers scattered campus jargon and insult terms. Phrases describe a student calling another a dud and a goon with negative labels. The piece reads like a glossary fragment from an advanced course on language.
Geneva report notes the collapse of a Franco British peace formula between Italy and Ethiopia amid mounting fighting in East Africa. London sources quote Sir Samuel Hoare defending policy while Laval faces internal criticism as casualties rise in the Ethiopian front.
Washington reports link Frank G. Walker to succeeding James A. Farley as postmaster general if Farley resigns to join the New Deal campaign. Rumors cite Welker as interim with Isles Alverson of Newark named as potential successor as the White House weighs options.
Two people died today in Cleveland due to ice coated streets. Miss Florence McCullough, 30, was a passenger in a automobile driven by Patt H in New York salesman shorthand, with the context noting a fatal crash on slick pavement.
A downtown department store held a men only shopping night where clerks guided male shoppers. Mary F. fences demonstrated a radio clock and compact watch in a display of gadgets while a young man browsed items like a fan shaped brush and ivory topped hat. Prices ranged from modest to higher end as customers browsed in a festive, humorous atmosphere.
A plaintiff sues alleging unpaid electric studio services and claims a driving collision caused severe injuries. The case cites an accident involving a taxi in Bethesda, with Raymond McDonald 20 and Mansperger. police report says the driver could not avoid the pedestrian. The injured man, a father of three, is treated for cuts and bruises. another local crash injures Robert Heister near Columbus.
Akron figures clash as State Rep. George J. Harter accuses Governor Davey of delaying liquor permits. The dispute centers on investigations of the Ohio Department of Liquor Control and alleged political influence in Akron permit issuance.
A 18 year old San Francisco man, Thames L Mations, is held on an unspecified charge after a violent incident in a hotel room. Police describe a woman, reportedly his wife, found dead and a complex account includes a window, a leap, and conflicting statements from witnesses.
British miners at a national conference voted for a strike starting January 27 if their demands are not met. They seek a 200 cent pay rise over two days and government controls on centralized coal sales. Only 29,600 opposed the strike.
A scrambled note describes an attempt to open a safe using a combination, noting an 1000 pound safe moved back to good condition. It mentions Ripley Feed and Grants as involved, with a plan to break the lock and open the safe. The text is garbled but implies a failed break in and potential destruction of the safe contents.
A garbled report claims former Governor George White of On or Near G2 Post ey was seen with Farley in a pocket of the former state executive Demiorans. The piece notes Waite alleged donations to Democrats statewide but states he has not entered the race for governor.
The Ohio National Guard today elevated Colonel J Bard to major general under Governor Davey. Born in 1972, Bard served as a cavalry officer and later held command roles in the infantry during earlier conflicts. His promotion marks a high point in a long military career.
A historical notice reports the discovery and identification of a man buried in an unmarked grave. Details name unclear, with references to war-era connections and family lines. Authorities and private parties pursue the case amid uncertain OCR text.
Fragmentary report from Charone North Carolina cites a courtroom scene in which the foreman questions jurors and the clerk Ruth Snell is described, with uncertain dialogue and disrupted testimony. The garbled text preserves a moment of jury room confusion and tension.
Columbus debates releasing 1.3 million dollars in relief to counties under a proposed temporary measure. The emergency board considers disbursement directly to counties while legislature debates pensions, welfare bills, and adherence to federal social security rules.
C C McCumber resigns as supervisor of an emergency school program in Harda county. He cites insufficient pupil numbers to fill a class and says waning interest and low enrollment threaten the school.
The report describes a fatal incident following a dispute over late hours. Mr. George contested sleep and demanded quiet, leading to a confrontation that ended with him jumping into bed and dying after the argument. Neighbors and authorities documented the sequence and outcome.
Five ships raced through heavy seas to reach the freighter Isis Allen 670 miles southeast of Sokotra with a crew of 45 aboard. The Ethan Allen, from Corpus Christi, Texas, disappeared gear and drifted helplessly in monsoon seas. The President Grant was closest among rescuers, 70 miles north, with other craft including the La Bourdeaux Maru and the Dollar liner President Jackson joining the effort.
Tampa dispatch reports three labor organizers were removed from a police station then assaulted by a mob. The incident led to murder charges and calls for a grand jury investigation. One officer received paid leave as investigators review the events and charges.
Widow of Congressman May seeks the Fort Worth postmaster position after his retirement. The appointment process will consider three top candidates, following recommendations from a federal committee. Weather outlook includes snow and much colder conditions today and tomorrow.
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