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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1925
Page
1
Two groups engage in a gunfight after a bandit car wrecks. one suspected gang member dies. Police pursue remaining suspects as witnesses report hits and a chaotic escape through the city streets. Severe weather in the Midwest follows, with tornadoes, cloudbursts, and hail causing damage across Minnesota Iowa and Illinois.
Fragmented text outlines fishing restrictions in the county including prohibitions on angling with rod and reel, age 15 cutoffs, license requirements, and fees. It references enforcement by a director and local authorities, with mentions of maintenance funds and licensing provisions.
Unclear passage mentions Louie and Ty in a bombardment scenario amid a Rwanesi prov and foreign forces. The readable text references Ameneuse Forge and a tor context with foreign involvement.
The Columbus forecast calls for showers with likely thunder in the afternoon. Expect unsettled conditions across the area as heat and humidity combine for potential storms. Royal weather service advises drivers to use caution and monitor updates.
Detroit June 13 Patrolman Casimer Kaliszewski aged 23 died after engaging bandits who opened fire when he answered a central savings breach alarm near noon. Two bandits were described as aub ft be.
Charges of assault and battery were withdrawn in municipal court today against FD Woodrow. Radcliff, a passenger on Woodrow’s streetcar, testified a woman was injured when the car door closed on her arm. The case was settled out of court with costs paid.
Bonnie Lee Garvert aged 3 of North Sixth street was struck by a car at the corner of Sich street and Ele peron avenue at 12:39 Saturday afternoon. She sustained head injuries and was taken to a hospital after the delay caused by the driver's action. The child ran into the street and was hit by J. Wiles who then drove to the hospital area.
Bendon reports that four of the plot leaders in the cathedral bombing have been executed. The color tenor and three others are named among those carried out as authorities publish the verdicts.
Three Steubenville Wheeling Steel Police officers rode around intoxicated in a Tucker automobile. A quarrel ended with Westlake dead from five gunshots. Tucker is charged with second degree murder and Belcher held as a witness.
Zanesville was chosen as the 1926 convention city for the state United Commercial Travelers at the final session in Springfield. Warren S Trace and Harry E Heskell from the local branch were elected to handle fees and duties. The city expects several hundred Knights of the Maccabees to attend, with plans for a highly enjoyable gathering. The selection marks a return to Zanesville, the site of a previous meeting.
Cleveland June 24 mourners poured into the late home of Warren S Stone longtime head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for 22 years. He died at Cleveland Hospital of acute Bright's disease at 65. Stone influenced union policy and hours reform, guiding the order through leadership transitions and growth.
Marie Mirvis, long a society editor and columnist, will return to professional duties in New York City after a several month hiatus. She had been pursuing graduation and spelling duties locally before resuming her journalism career.
Columbus reports Mrs. Mary Denei 26 of Dover and her three week old baby must be committed to the Marysville reformatory for women after her conviction on a minor charge. Governor Donahey informed Mayor Kohat that he would not interfere with the mayoral commitment. An appeal for pardon has been filed with the revenue office due to Mrs. Denei’s seven children. A separate note states Bishop Bartley of Imbus, Ohio addressed a reported audience by Pope Pius today.
Washington reports outline a proposal to form a national mobile radio police unit with a $125000 appropriation to study and fix reception problems. The effort aims to reduce interference from broadcasting stations and electrical equipment and would seek public service funding through Congress.
Philadelphia officials dismiss several dry agents in a crackdown aimed at improving liquor enforcement. The moves come amid a broader effort to standardize service quality and curb violations in the city.
Columbus report notes Roselia Gaite, who reportedly took her garage in the rear of a residence, died by her own action. Investigating authorities hold her husband in custody as part of the case.
A chaotic scene at Cape Breton involved strikers reportedly torching property tied to a coal company. Flames damaged a facility while guards and workers faced disruption as tensions flared during the morning incidents.
A flood driven displacement affected multiple families as residents from affected districts were ordered to evacuate their homes. Local authorities activated emergency shelters and coordinated relief with aid agencies to provide food, clothing, and temporary housing for affected residents.
A PRA vehicle struck an automobile at a grade crossing killing two people. The drivers and passengers are identified in scattered OCR text, with details incomplete about names ages and exact locations. Authorities investigate the crash and list remainings as they work to confirm identities and circumstances.
Local merchants and business leaders urge action on downtown traffic with proposals for automatic signals on Main Street and busy cross streets. Citizens weigh police presence versus automated control as a public meeting is planned to choose the best system for handling the congestion on National Highway corridors.
Canal improvements begin this morning with crews working along Ghnal Street and the roughfare near Fifth Street. A local official noted work will cover utility adjustments and paving while residents report traffic slowdowns during the operation.
A notice reports Frances Shmerth, aged 73, died after a heart illness at home. The obituary notes her husband and family in McConnellvillee, with limited readable details due to damaged text.
The Detroit Fidelity and Surety Co. faces a claim of 105450.32 plus further costs in a case filed in common pleas court. The suit alleges Ges S Blanchard contractor failed to pay material men and laborers, and that work at the Zones Hotel was abandoned before completion. Total claimed losses reach about 195420.14 with related bond actions involving Dayton Blanchard Building Co. and George S Blanchard.
Heavily garbled text suggests a forecast stating normal conditions for Ihohi Valley next week. Mentions a Week and a reference to Flag Day, but details are unclear.
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