24 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1933
Page
1
Supply rushed to city to meet demand for holiday cheer as six drug stores sold liquor but early hours reported no disorder. Dealers note heavy demand for bottled goods while officials say resumption proceeds smoothly after France’s worst rail crash in years.
A rear end collision near Lagny east of Paris between a Paris Strasbourg express and a local night train killed 165 people and injured 280 as fog shrouded the tracks. Rescue crews raced to recover bodies and treat the injured as officials, including Premier Camille Chautemps, arrived at the scene.
Brewers statewide resist the 3.2 percent plus alcohol label and possible per barrel tax as New beer faces slow adoption. shipments rush to fill holiday demand while whiskey and wine see déjà vu resupply. Governor White signs measures legalizing liquor imports prompting arrests for drunkenness and street celebrations in Zaniesville.
Governor White promised to name the director and a fourth commissioner for liquor control before leaving for Miami. He named Edward Dixon, Leonard Freried, and George O’Brien as the initial appointees, with Dixon serving as chairman of the present liquor control commission. The report notes party affiliations and prior roles in state licensing, enforcement, and public service.
A report from Maryland describes a fatal car collision on a mountain road during a return trip. The vehicle struck another car and dragged it, killing two occupants and injuring others as authorities investigate the sequence of events.
Pilgrims from America, Europe, and other nations gathered in Bethlehem to honor the birth of the Christ child. A processional march from Jerusalem went to the Roman Catholic convent by the Church of the Holy Nativity and prayers followed, with services planned before midnight.
In a desolate desert outpost, postal aviators arrive bearing gifts for a struggling family. George and Clarence Rabey join the effort delivering a large banner and $109 worth of goods. A local Mass and festive procession follow, honoring the Holy Infant at a grotto near the Church of the Holy Nativity.
Police near Maysville pursued a car matching the Dillinger gang description after an ambush near Moxaktala park. The pursuit ended when Stotts driven vehicle crashed at Putnam avenue and Madison, with three officers unhurt and the suspects at large in Ohio.
A 38 year old man from Bese was hit on a highway west of the city and taken to Bethesda Hospital with head injuries. The driver George W. Bissett from Hopewell remained at the scene and reported the accident to police after removing the injured man to hospital.
London dispatch reports a collision north of London killing a Columbus woman and seriously injuring three others. The deceased is named as a Columbus Negro woman. injured include Fred Butler and Pauline Asking. Addresses listed include 404 Prony, Cleveland. A deputy sheriff and State patrol were involved in the scene.
A woman described as about 40 wearing a bar eos snatched a pocketbook from Mrs. OW. Smith in a Creekaville town store during Saturday night shopping. The thief vanished into the crowd as police could not follow. The pocketbook contained personal belongings and money.
The dispatcher reports a railroad crash near Atlanta injuring a crewman and killing another on a theatrical line from Cine Jacksonville, with no passengers harmed. Details are incomplete due to damaged copy, but officials confirm one fatality and multiple injuries.
Chicago police arrest Harry Copeland, a Dillinger gang member, after a bank robbery confession linked to Indiana suspects. The confession follows Copeland's capture near an apartment and names accomplices including John Dillinger and others. Police report a weapon seized and a tavern owner involved. details note Copeland’s role and prior escapes.
A brief from Bangsoy dated December 23 states that King Prajadhipok and Queen Rammary of Siam plan to visit Europe and America as scheduled. The government reports the recent Siamese rebellion was crushed and should not delay major royal tourism.
In Havana province the court freed about 404 former Cuban army officers who were imprisoned since the national crackdown in October. Crowds gathered at the courthouse and filled the streets to celebrate the release and the parade of officers through the city.
A collage of Christmas notes and poems stirs readers as debates swirl over the origin of a beloved verse. The piece traces attributions to Moore and other poets, mentions holiday cards from the era, and notes presidential Christmas greetings sent nationwide with a mix of local reactions.
About 1,500 hunters in four townships north of Akron gathered to hunt foxes. They formed a ring and watched for wildlife in Bath Bouton and Northampton. A fox briefly appeared, then vanished. Cr Poo of Rittman claimed the final catch by driving and dropping a rock on a rabbit.
In Hollywood a director and casting chief, Mr Arnow, claims authority over star selections and decisively shapes onscreen talent. He admits omitting several notable names like Mary Pickford and Joan Crawford, justifying his choices as authoritative but drawing debate over his methods and biases.
Carrollton Kentucky reports a deputy game warden James Claxon, 22, killed during an attempted arrest on a river. Fisherman Dick Lacy and his son Hu Lacy opened fire from a houseboat injuring Claxon and wounding the elder Lacy and his son. state wardens R M Sanford Jr and Lester Knight detained additional men.
Cincinnati December 23 two youths attempted robbery of Matthew Kleiber druggist wounding him with two shots both youths fled empty handed hospital declares bullet wound in leg and right arm condition not released. Mallon dies of heart attack in Ohio former legislator backed Australian ballot measure in 19th century era noted in brief.
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