30 Dec 1929
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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1929
Page
1
A long police report outlines a near resolved murder plot connected to county and state figures. The detective cites the case involving the county commissioners and a former surveyor public works director as central to the investigation and notes funding constraints hinder progress.
Washington factions debate the end of Volstead enforcement as Senator Borah of Idaho campaigns against Hoover policy. Announced changes reveal Albert T. Conras named director of public works in Muskingum County as Richard T. Wrists steps down. Conras, a longtime engineer, plans to reside in Zanesville with his three sons.
Cleveland police probe the murder of Edward Madden former boxer found in a coupe with a bullet wound and whiskey wrappers nearby. Six men were arrested in a speakeasy linked to the case as investigators question connections to the corpse for days. The car tied to Madden was rented from Charles Gallacher and parked on East 25th Street.
New York December 31 spotlight on Judge Vitale amid an expanding inquiry. Reports tie his name to a narcotics ring probe and a December 7 dinner at Roman Gardens, with guests including mob figures and a staged holdup. Investigations span bar association and federal authorities as court actions continue.
Fire razed a brick bungalow on Adamstilie Road destroying furniture and two beds. Miller family escaped with minor injuries as flames engulfed the rear of the house while they were awakening. Neighbors and fire department failed to save the structure.
A wartime note recalls a Bible passage sent via American and German channels. Baron von Studnitz in Berlin arranged delivery to Col. Carpenter through Edward Carpenter, the American military attaché, detailing a World War I veracity linked to a German officer's commendation and a small copy of the New Testament.
Unclear text describes expanded search efforts for the Lindberghs with search parties and planes scouring rugged terrain. Names appear of students and investigators, including Celis Czplan, Lawresea Kote, and Jack Schwartz, and locations such as Mount Wilson.
A heated British Indian independence debate at the congress center stage, as leaders clash over mass disobedience and boycotts. Nehru argues for peaceful means while radical factions threaten noncooperation and possible violence to end British rule. Police arrest demonstrations as tensions rise among delegates.
A fragmentary report describes a woman who sang a hymn and prayed before taking her own life. The text references Rev Spencer and local names, with unclear details about location and timeline. The account mentions a bus and observers who heard sounds, but specifics remain obscured.
Al Smith marks his birthday in low key fashion with family at home. The former office holder turned civic figure is not making public appearances despite celebratory notes from supporters.
Federal agents investigate a deadly shooting near Newport involving rum runners. A Coast Guard patrol engaged suspects, with gunfire killing three men and wounding others. Charles Travers, sole survivor, lies seriously injured in hospital as officials pursue leads.
An unclear excerpt discusses government revenue sources and economic indicators for 1988. It mentions income tax receipts, returns, and general fiscal trends, noting expected surpluses and documenting receipts and tax measures. The fragment cites dates and figures but lacks clear events or names.
An informal note discusses a league gathering with remarks about a participant nicknamed rotten and a senator figure. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear dates, places, or outcomes.
Fragmentary text mentions New Year events and a cafe owner linked to a claim. References the U S Attorney's office and a named person unclear due to garbled OCR.
A garbled item reports two day action by officers connected to Gill and a police or security context. It mentions BS and Dei and a date fragment, but the meaningful details are unclear.
In Vere, Dec 30, officials report rising intoxication and deaths. Data from 365 sites show percent increases in drunkenness among women and children, with 704 326 cases in 1827 rising to 723353 in 1873, an increase of 29503. The surge marks a 55 percent rise in a single year, a record since 2922.
Petition for reconsideration of the Snook murder case was filed, seeking a rehearing. The defendant James Snook remains under a death sentence and is housed at Ohio State Penitentiary, with a January 31 date referenced for execution readiness.
The former general Davis Jr. will be honored in a homecoming held at the residence of his father in Ohio. Local officials and family members are expected to attend as community members reflect on his service and ties to the area.
Dec 36 forecast from Columbus Ohio predicts light rain or snow along the lake tonight with further rain or snow then colder in the far north portion while the rest remains unsettled.
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