22 Dec 1929
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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1929
Page
1
The official forecast calls for bitterly cold conditions and snow across the region this weekend. Roads may be slick as snow piles up and winds chill the air, with temperatures plunging below zero in parts of the area. An executive from a local telephone firm noted continued frost and service concerns as crews work to clear access. A man, about 23, collapsed at a Gallipolis station in what authorities call a troubling incident.
A chaotic Chicago scene ends with a plane landing safely in heavy snow. The crew and passengers face peril as wind and whiteout conditions cause a sudden descent. Local reports note an emergency procedure and a nearby bystander aiding during the incident.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a December incident near Reach Islands in a lake. Residents of Pur-in-Bay and Si.dale Bassistan suffer food shortages and a series of accidents including a boat overturning with passengers and several injuries.
Incomplete text fragment describes a local event with scattered names and numbers. The legible parts include references to individuals and a timeframe but lack clear actions or outcomes. The piece appears damaged and only hints at names such as Giltas and Gries amidst unclear context.
A Saturday night Christmas program by the Am ertram Legion band and chorus drew a festive crowd to the court house area. The concert featured carols like Silent Night and a mix of seasonal selections. Organizers praised community generosity including Centre Gate popcorn stand owner Scot iguispecen who donated 1500 to the event.
Unclear report notes a heart attack suffered by Pantages in custody during a pending appeal. The incident occurred at night. Eunice Pringie, a 3 year old co-ed dancer, mentioned involvement. Authorities say he was moved to a cell for safety and hospital care followed.
Prospect of a vast railroad consolidation emerges as Wheeling and Lake Erie would join the Wabash system. The plan envisions uniting eastern lines with Chesapeake and Ohio, Pere Marquette, and others under a single network, targeting improved regional coverage.
Fragmentary report describes men at a mining site near Woodville and Oak Harbor within the Enert mg company complex. Edward Trerent reportedly ordered actions to confine workers and secure the water machine after a disturbance involving patrols and safety concerns.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a threat to the life of a bank head. scattered phrases mention robbery, money, a port, and a suspect or observers, but many words are garbled.
An elderly firefighter dies in Naples after serving six years with the fire department. The report notes a prior heart condition and references a December date and a newlyweds event, with fragmentary details about a fire apparatus and a local incident.
A December payroll totaling $263 020 is paid to workers at nine mines in Bucking and Sun Valley coal fields. The figure marks the largest seasonal payroll reported in the region in about seven years, with payments scheduled for Christmas week.
The page lists a variety of holiday themed features across magazine and radio sections. It mentions Christmas related items such as puddings and greetings, with notes on broadcasts in England, Holland, and Germany.
A chaotic report outlines Governor's actions and legal efforts tied to a high profile case. It details the governor's consideration of the death penalty, pardons, and surrounding political and judicial figures amid a complex sequence of crimes and prosecutions.
Fragmentary note recounts two servants of Clemenceau removed from duty. One reportedly served a minimum, while confusion in names and places clouds full details of their roles and later fate. The snippet hints at diminished dignity and uncertain status.
A sailor drowned in a storm was found after over an hour and rescued by responders who carried him to Windsor, Ontario for treatment. The incident prompted a swift recovery effort and an investigation into maritime conditions.
An Armenian widow Marian Persi gian, 70, detained at Boston immigration station, faces a unhappy Christmas awaiting news on her landing from Providence and possible return. Chicago divorce judge Sabath grants a Christmas present by delaying another divorce, arranging a family reunion dinner with five children, while the couple keeps their identities private. Onlookers report the tale echoes a season of conflict and longing amid court action and immigration delays.
An article describes the royal family arranging an extra large Christmas tree for the season. Queen Meaty selects the tree for the midday dinner, with Princess Hlivabes and other relatives in attendance. Decorations are underway as the Christies decorators prepare a display.
Report notes a fatal incident claiming a father and his daughter died together. The document lists names and ages, including a 22 year old near a riverbank and a 33 year old involved in the same event. Authorities probe circumstances and potential causes.
Nome Alaska December 24 Pilot Herold Gillam arrived for the Nanuk expedition and plans to search tomorrow for Pilot Carl Ben Ellison and Mechanic Earl Borland both missing since November 9 while trying to reach the ship They were aboard the Nanuk or Stavropol icebound near the fur trader Swenson says Crosson may have crash landed en route and he and his daughter would fly from Nome when possible. passengers face limited rations as Soviet icebreakers nearby await fresh word
Bucyrus December 2. Judge Wright of Crawford County Common Pleas refused a writ of mandamus to compel the county treasurer to refuse general tax payments when property owners refuse to pay street improvement assessments. The ruling distinguishes general taxes from special assessments as separate functions.
Los Angeles reports say two men robbed a suburban bank, forced clerks and the cashier to surrender, then fled in a car that crashed after pursuit. A bystander notes the getaway route was a blind alley, complicating officer tracking. Witnesses mask identities as authorities pursue suspects Cowen and Palau. A boiler explosion in Cleveland damages a plant, with 15 possibly injured.
A deputy in Hurot County and Toledo area faced a liquor violation conviction. The case name includes Freau and Elenege with Rasnby testimony. Governor Cooper granted a pardon today on the recommendation of the Probation office.
General Pershing plans a Sunday visit to the Dawes country estate at Pawessood south of Newark. He will travel by private car with Mire and Mr. Reeman Dawes and stay at 10 a. m. local time. The report notes the indictment against him in a federal court in Cleveland and mentions Chief of Police Prank Cun Mam.
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