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27 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1928
Page
1
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Ten thousand Ohio teachers attend the Ohio State Teachers Association in Columbus with 36 or more from Zanesville. The event begins with lectures by Brown and Durant, and debate on renaming the group to the Ohio Education Association.
Bartwright of Frazeysburg suffered painful injuries after his car collided with a truck trailer on Frazeysburg road eight miles from the city. The vehicle was demolished, Wright had head and leg injuries, and was treated at home. The truck sustained minor damage.
Miskegon Mich Dec 27 Alex Zack four times convicted of liquor law violations faced life in Jackson prison Judge Hadd N Smedley cited his conscience as reason to avoid life sentence and not to include prior offenses in the information Zack endured 18 hour work days in a laundry and supported a large family in Sullivan township The attorney general hinted at possible action but no moves were made Smedley plans to retire in January
Peace advocates, led by critics in Congress, oppose a large military display for Hoover's March 4 inaugural. Proposals call for ten thousand troops in a parade down Pennsylvania Avenue, despite White House opposition to a ball or reception.
Dean Robern Williams of Albion College has been elected acting president of Ohio Northern University. The announcement came from Bishop Theodore B. Henderson of Cincinnati. Williams will assume duties Sept. 1, relieving President Albert E. Smith who will retire after a 25 year career in June 1940.
Washington December 27 The American representatives for Europe’s reparations talks will be Owen D Towig and Rufus C Dawes the latter formerly of Marietta who was selected as alternate but serves as delegate in the effort to settle the German reparations problem.
In Columbus Ohio Governor Vic Donahey hosts Governor elect Myers V Cooper in the White House offices. They discuss duties and anticipate press photos while Cooper notes a forthcoming speech trip and potential appointments next week. Other dispatches discuss Dawes Morrow and Young as foreign postings.
Philadelphia and Washington dispatches report influenza and pneumonia deaths surging since early November. Federal judge cites bootlegger liability in a prohibition case as officials tally nearly 9 000 influenza and pneumonia deaths in late December with 240 062 new influenza cases the week ending December 22.
Fire gutted the Rome Malfess company and Katz Brothers warehouse in Columbus. Five people were severely injured in a Brace conflagration near Oak Park. Two dead in a line passenger collision. Authorities report thirty grip cases as of Thursday with illness spreading amid rain and darkness.
Officials from Los Angeles report a wreck of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe No 22 near Hesperis Ost. Seven to nine passengers injured in a Pullman and private car plunge from the rail at high speed during a downgrade. Authorities blame a band of outlaws thought to be responsible.
Earl Morgan and Dalton Wilson of Hemlock face possible charges after fires destroyed the mayor's office the Hemlock jail and Monsurat Coal office. Investigators tracked fugitives, a bloodhound aided the search, and tools were found at the scene.
The South Zanesville school debt, about 75000, will be assumed by the Zanesville board of education after a state supreme court order. Principal and interest will cost roughly 95000 yearly for fifteen years, with building funds restricted to their specified use. Negotiations begin as the board plans to retire and cancel the bonds.
The Muskingum region reports a belated auto tag rush as officials warn late purchasers will face two days without plates. About 22,000 tags are expected this year with enforcement tightening after Dec. 30. Police have been alerted to arrest late applicants.
Mobilization orders have been issued for a war game to be acted on paper. Major General Dennis Nolan will command blue armies aiming to capture Columbus. The imaginary boundary lies two miles west of Toledo, with Dayton as blue state capital and Columbus red state capital. The exercise precedes air corps ground maneuvers planned for May between Wright Field and Norton Field.
Cleveland Ohio February 27 Police sought bandits after Frank McCormie 61 attendant at a West Side filling station was killed by a bull et through the heart. His body was discovered behind a fence with ignition key in car. Investigators say the door station was locked. An anonymous call to J G Newman owner of the station is reported.
Washington reports Malcolm D B Armach of Palo Alto California, a 15 year old student, was expected to win first prize in a contest judged by Br Z M Doran. He captured second prize in Durant's work on how to pry up United States. Morrah criticized the prize as easy on an exchange of old study for new money.
Henry Roll of South River Road had ten gallons of wine retrieved by local officers after a prior seizure five weeks earlier. He claimed the wine was for medicinal use and was not sold. The court found insufficient evidence to convict and released Roll. Prosecutor Clarence J. Crosslatch ordered the wine returned.
Washington reports a surge of United States government agents in Europe conducting diverse investigations. Diplomats note cooperation from foreign authorities, except customs probes into production and sales of goods abroad. Agents review anti dumping tariff costs as part of price and trade examinations.
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