Business optimism and a 1929 outlook from the American Manufacturers
A 1929 business conditions symposium voices faith in government action, rising exports, and steady growth. George M. Verity and S. I. Bush of American Rolling Mill Co. in Middletown and Zanesville discuss prospects. local mill operations bolster Zanesville’s economy amid national adjustments and future policy expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlotal Association of Manufacture
George M. Verity
American Rolling Mill Co
Middletown
Zanesville
S. I. Bush
Directos
American Rolling Mil Co
American Holling Mil Co
Verityfeld
Feared Lost in Shooting Rapids Pilgrims Trek Tragedy
Jerusalem reports Pilgrims of peace gathered at the birthplace site for Christmas rites amid a tragedy in the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. A daring river rescue attempt ended with a missing couple, while earlier passages described pilgrims from America and Europe drawing together in devotion. The piece also notes Theodore Roberts legacy and a separate utilities ruling authorizing $17,729,600 in securities for Philo and transmission upgrades in Ohio.
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Shooting Rapids
Jerusalem
America
Europe
Christ
Boaz
Ruth
Belttehm
Church of the Nativity
Byshire Sea
Manger
Carais
Glenn Hyde
Bessle
Haley Hyde
Canyon of the Colorado
Hyde
Parkersburg
W. Va
Pittsburgh
Auto Party of Flint Residents Die in Holly Crash
Five people from Flint, Michigan, are dead and two others injured after a seven passenger auto left the road near Holly and struck a tree. Driver origin and names listed among the deceased and injured. Investigators described the crash as a fatalized collision with critical head injuries and skull fractures.
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Holly
Mich
Dee
Flint
Golton Ghepsy
Plane crash kills four and injures one, sparks religious debate
An Intercity Airlines flight crashed near Atlanta killing four aboard and injuring one, while witnesses and clergy debated religious statements made by Rev John Haynes Holmes. Pilot Mayer of Chattanooga and passenger Raymond Harris of Cincinnati were among the deceased. the sole survivor described the impact as the craft broke apart in flight. The investigation and comments from religious leaders, including Dr Harry Emerson Fosdick, followed the fatal crash.
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Ace Holmes
Rif
Shoenose
Shaniaroga
John Roach Straton
Thelbeday
Calvary Baptise Church
Holmes
Mieto
Charles ii
Protestant Shield
Louisville
Co. P
Mayer
Chattsnooge
G. L. Burnett
Allanta
Raymond D. Harris
Cincinnati
Olio
Robert
Ingersol
Walter Rozar
Chattanooga
Apd
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Mohammedan
Boston
Des
Williaim
Jesus
Stidger
Christmas Crime Wave Thwarted by Armed Guards
A Christmas crime wave was checked as police armed with shotguns guarded a dance hall after a vehicle crash and a spate of robberies. One man was slightly wounded in a separate burglary. authorities reported several safe cracking attempts and a series of thefts over two days. Washington officials invited to a Yuletide celebration at the White House plan to join a nationally broadcast caroling event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crevelind
Kriss Keingle
Clevelind
Poice
Christmaas
Wen
Washington
Simon Lnose Owtthaue
Eerat Ebiity—Nayes Tal Humber Priday
Jen
First Congregational Church
Marine Band
Mr. Sin
Coolleign
Fenny
Gipante
Christmax
White House
Bandits Fail Card Game Hold Up in Brooklyn
Peter Cardone, 61, a former Italian army officer and WWI veteran, earns praise from Folica Commissioner Grover Whalen after shooting and killing two of four bandits who robbed a Brooklyn card game. Cardone, the only armed player, saved others as two attackers and two lookout bandits were killed. The melee left one bandit shot dead by Cardone and another hurled from a window to his death.
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New York
Peter Cardone
Folica
Grover Whalen
Cardone
Brooklyn
Tan “Elbtigers
Rocco Massi
Bartdit l
Nicholas Salzone
Dean of Botany Dies in Tragic Attack
The dean of American botany Sven Burk, aged 77, died from a heart attack after an attack at his Yonkers home. The casualty occurred as he was in transit from Warsaw Indiana to a funeral in John Merle Carter, dean of American haraliat. The deceased was a long-time professor of botany at Royce Thompaoy and a teacher at several known colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sven Burk
Saraelaa Anes
Yonkers
John Merle Carter
Thompaoy
Hoover Prep for Holidays Aboard USS Utah
President-elect Hoover visits the warship Utah off Virginia to urge officers and crew as they prepare for a Christmas celebration. He and his wife expect a family style dinner with gifts for all while twelve days of sailing remain before returning to U S soil.
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U. S. S. Usal
Aringtom
Hoover
Utah
Sife
Chita
Suc
South America
United States
Cariibean Sea
Body Found Frozen in Lake Near Birmingham
Miss Nettie nil thirty one disappeared from her Birmingham home last Thursday. Her frozen body was recovered at Quaston Lake near her name by James Anderson. Birmingham police chief said the case is an accidental death as authorities investigate.
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Detroit
Des
Nettie Nil
Birmingham
Quaston Lake
James Anderson
Ala
Four Men Burned in Pottery Blast at Zane Pottery
Four workers at the Zane Pottery Company are badly burned after a gas explosion caused by a leaking gas burner. The accident occurred shortly after 2 pm on Monday, sending the injured to Peoples American Hospital in serious condition. Two identified victims are named Cock and Cars.
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Zane, Gas Co
Sertoua Mitas
Matee Ta
Ana Fel
Zane Pottery Company
Adjisitis
Signal Christmas Issue To Run On Tuesday In Ohio
The Signal will publish its holiday edition tomorrow to serve readers in Zanesview and southeastern Ohio results of annual improvements and financing plans. The company seeks approval to issue 4,436,600 in 6 percent preferred stock and 15,303,000 in 41 2 percent first and refunding mortgage bonds at prices not below par and 87 percent of par respectively. Upgrades include a 165,000 kilowatt turbo generator at Philo and a transmission line to Fosterla with costs running into tens of millions, with partial payments already made.
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Zanesview
Ohio
Signal
Bee
Philo
Fosterla
Commission Wad Informer
189 Gunmen Rounded Up in New York City Sweep
New York on December 24 details a massive police roundup as 189 gunmen murder suspects counterfeiters narcotics dealers thieves and beggars are fingerprinted and questioned. Commissioner Grover Whalen announced the investigation into two drug rings prompted the sweep with officers pressed to show force.
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New York
Underworld
Grover Whalen
Horton Smith Wins Catalina Open Pro Championship
Horton Smith, 21, of Joplin Missouri shot 72 holes under par to win the Catalina Open, finishing at 245 and earning 600. Walter Hagen closed strong, four behind with a late charge, to take second and 800. The inaugural 2,500 event was held at the Ava Yo course on Santa Catalina Island.
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Avatop
Santa Catala Island
Cat
Horton Smith
Joplin
Smith
Vicetors
Walter Hagen
Hager
Hagens
Train wreck near Neches injures dozens in Texas
An unidentified woman is dead and more than 40 people are injured after a Sunshine Express passenger train on the International Great Northern railroad derailed near Neches, 14 miles north of Palestine, Texas. Victims were taken to a Palestine hospital as the line closed for Christmas.
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Palestine
Texas
Neches
Here
Sunshine Speaing
International+Great-Northern railtroad
O. Sennelder
St. Louis
W. A. Machin
Chicago
George Alley
W. M. Thomas
C. Ben Bell
J. Magness
St. Joseph
J. Cc. Fitzpatrick
Atlanta
C. W. Webster
Vin Wert
Ohio
Palestine Hospital
Bigamy Case Shocks Denver Court Involves Teen Mother
Margaret Arthur a 17 year old mother tells Denver juvenile court authorities she married Elmper Arthur recently and does not see wrongdoing in marrying two men. Alex J. Evans her first husband and father of their 12 month old daughter tried to kidnap his wife from the second husband triggering the investigation.
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Margaret Arthur
Denver
Elmper Arthur
Alex J. Evans
Shoppers Rush as Zanesville Stores Report Best Christmas Trade
Shoppers thronged stores in Zanesville driving a final buying rush as merchants counted a record Christmas season. Officials estimate sales will exceed 300000 with a month of open houses and a pageant by the Chamber of Commerce fueling trips from Janesville and Muskingum County.
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ol@ Banta
Zanesville
Janesville
Muskingum County
Ola
Merchants
Chamber of Commerce
Health department warns of mild influenza in Ohio ahead of holidays
The Ohio Health Department reports no abnormal rise in flu cases over the weekend in Columbus and surrounding areas. Officials note many cases are mild, with hundreds affected by the seasonal illness as the state braces for possible east and southwest spread before Christmas.
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Columbis
Health ‘Department
Healty
Enid
Dragged Girl From Auto That Plunged Into Lake
Sendusky Ohio December 20 mid afternoon Dore Winkle twenty one of her home here suffering from shock recalls recent from the bay waters that Irvin Moyer twenty two near Tiffin her companion The car started after he cranked it The auto plunged through the retaining wall into the ice They dragged Miss Winkle to the surface unconscious Both were taken to Miss Winkles home by a motorist Police and firemen searched the water for nearly an hour before learning the occupants were safe
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Sendusky
Dore
Bhy Winkle
Sandusky
Bey
Irvin Moyer
Tifia
Jon
Moyer
Miss Winkle
Stirf
Miss Witkile
Squetse
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Thorna Fs
Ralph Gebbhart
P. Bush
National Association of Manufact Ebere
John Haynes Holmes
Neww
Wetsee
Christian Church Today
Reli Osern
Sapatin
Rumaty
Navn
Elng
Attie Ralph
le Clare Herbert
Avondale
John Ray
County Institution
Harold Moors
Hall Avenue
B. QO
Mfowever
Penney
Habib
Bresge
Moore
Chunty
Ac McFarland
Theodore Roberts
Roperts
Roberts
Edward Roberts Bilgsins
Ahover
Higgins
NEA
State Utilities Commission
Obi Power Company
Fostoria
Ashland Rand Shelby
Aumonier
Lomlon
Stacy Aumonier
Diet Today
Creer Pn
Wahsnington
Bole
Bolivia
Paraguay
Mimiyila
Didja
Atack
Hoovers
Tifa
Freillais
Laches
Nomel
MOMOY
Columbus
Government Weather Bureau
Christiaas
Canterbury
Eng
Cosmo Gordon Lang
England
Hugh Rigby
Ugem Me
George
Royal Bee
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