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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1925
Page
1
A tentative report from the Lackawanna line describes a washout on the tracks caused by rain. A locomotive and two front coaches derailed when a rail was split by lightning. Three coaches remained on the rails as the engine and cars cleared the scene.
Sparse details describe a collision with a steamer at Hoboken in the morning. Passengers in rear cars escaped as forward coaches toppled. an engineer was killed and the conductor seriously injured. Neighboring farmers rushed to aid the injured amid stormy conditions.
A fragmented OCR pass mentions a skyscraper and a coincedural phrase about reconstructing clues. It cites characters such as Ssnu and Ce, with a stray line about a police reference and a tear in a base. The readable pieces suggest a news tease with unresolved cryptic fragments.
In west Lo weather conditions prompted crews to suspend operations as 22 total losses were recorded and the season ends. The long heat wave drove teams to withdraw, leaving the standings unsettled and the public urged to monitor updates.
Fragmentary text shows a survey directive for Adams Hotel tied to an architect and storm ranking. The readable items imply a completion task, data collection, and possible design review. No concrete persons, dates, places, or outcomes are clear.
Contract for erection of a substantial two story brick and concrete general store near Putnam end of Sixth Street Bridge awarded to W. Heck Construction Co.. The store will house general merchandise, confectionery and grocery departments with a large goods assortment. Progressive citizens of Putnam back the project to advance community life. building will extend on Muskincum Avenue toward the Muskingum river bank.
Data fragment describes ferry use and distance, noting a calculated cargo or passenger count. The text mentions a ferry route between two points and a quantity of 39 units. No clear event or outcome is established.
Chinese speculators open fire on a car carrying British subjects. Miss Duncan took the wheel as medicine man died, the auto dragged toward the settlement amid a hail of bullets. Suspected attackers believed to be Chinese merchants.
A 1920s style report discusses tax cuts and government revenue strategies with figures like $302,009.50 and $280 million cited as potential reductions. It notes a congress clash over tax policy, Mellon advocating lower rates and government efficiency. Mentions Cook’s White House breakfast table influence and preparations for presidential staff and yacht plans.
A report describes a long illness turning fatal at a Rotary Club gathering featuring Curtis and Mrs M L Stewart. The piece notes a 70 attendee count and mentions local Rotary club activities in Cleveland with attendees like Dick Fincel. It references Curtis losing in upper court and health concerns within a larger court-related discussion.
Dariou boy preacher from Wooster College to enter ministry after winning a prize medal for his work. The article notes a young man who was awarded a medal for brilliant work at Wooster and will pursue the ministry after completing his education. Two men were injured when a railroad accident occurred, a log fell on them.
A report notes Y M campaign organizers plan a workers meeting within a week or ten days. About 100 or more volunteers are expected, with each person to receive at most four cards. The drive aims to match the campaign's earlier momentum.
Dayton residents see the five-cent loaf return after a long absence as bread prices are lowered today by a local chain grocery. The move is linked to a new product line making the nickel loaf possible.
Report from Newark notes two victims, an unidentified man and a boy, found along Buckeye Lake shore near Bruno after a lightning storm. Zanesville residents suspected. officials in Columbus, Zanesville and nearby cities investigate. Bodies held at Hebron morgue pending identification.
A 17 year old Dorothy testified in court alleging the tragedy was an accident. The suit seeks possession of property and cites disturbing mental distress and alleged connection to ongoing disputes.
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