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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1930
Page
1
Across Ohio highways a violent weekend killed dozens and injured many as drownings and crashes surged. Officials noted water shortages and heat further strained farms, with several fatalities from auto crashes near Wellington and Toledo and recalls of fires and emergency responses throughout the state.
A Maine GOP selection process for the United States Senate is described with references to opposed Lawson and wariness toward the current administration. The text notes party ties and internal disputes amid the nomination move and mentions Titend and Portlend Stouer in fragmentary fashion.
Readable fragments report a jail security incident in October where prisoners attempted a breach or escape. Authorities responded, foiling the effort with no immediate injuries or arrests specified in the available text.
A fragmented report notes candidates in a Minnesota race ahead of a crucial vote. The piece references Theodore Woh and Seth as entrants, mentions Smoot-Hart tart and other opponents, and hints at a ballot debate on repeal measures while detailing a crowded field and campaign tours.
A chaotic bank robbery narrative describes a pursuit by cordons of police, two armed robbers fleeing, a car abandoned, and suspects rejoining a second vehicle. Witnesses recount a pursuit near a lake and a swift sequence of broadcasts and detentions.
County officials led by engineer George R. Irans report continued rushing road repairs and new construction across 104 miles of roads this year with seven bridges added from 1928 plan. Expenditure totals around 206.60 with state and local funding sources. completion expected as quickly as possible under a five year program.
June 16 Toledo reports a speed boat disaster on Lake Erie near East Sister Island. A rescue search continued for missing men including Charles Nats and Robert Jensen, with coast guards and private craft scouring Presque Isle and Put-in-Bay areas. A wave is suspected to have hurled crew overboard.
In Sandusky on June 16 Thomas A. Edison consented to naming a highway that runs Abroush Milan the village of his birth after him. The letter to William Kennedy, Sandusky Chamber of Commerce secretary, notes Edison’s pleasure and pride in the gesture.
News from Bombay reports police launched raids on picketers seizing dozens. Over 69 demonstrators were jailed with sentences up to four months each after custody. Troops stood ready to enforce the anti-picketing order while rural districts prepared to counter propaganda. Leaders met to plan government action as pickets grew bolder and targeted Europeans amid tensions.
A man was indicted on multiple counts and his bond rose from 25 000 to 200 000 after administrative proceedings. The Cosmopolitan Penal weeks will be extended to that extent.
Campaign logistics in New Jersey press for primary voting amid chaotic ballots and funding gaps. Officials cite 605000 ballots requested as a target while voters await clarity on polling locations and candidate deadlines.
Chicago officials William F. Russell and Detective Chief John Stege resign under pressure after the Alfred Lingle murder probe. John Alcagh named acting commissioner as reform moves follow suspicions about Lingle’s finances and stock market dealings amid city unrest and calls for martial law.
Officials wrestle with interpreting the new election code as the Delaware County election board handles Burgess petition for state senate. Debate centers on districting and which county board has authority, with state secretary and attorney general under review. Other items report a fatal blast at Muskingum area and a bombing scare near Perth Amboy.
The tariff bill cleared Congress and was sent to President Hoover for signature. Officials expect his approval within days though reservations remain about its flaws. Republican leaders praised the measure while Democrats warn of political consequences ahead of November elections.
Resignations from Chicago Police Commissioner Bestell and Deputy Commissioner Sveze follow public clamor. The city seeks a tougher cleanup under new leadership as the department faces corruption fears and calls for reform in the rough 55 sections.
Reported crash during a public display left three people dead after a plane struck a car. Authorities said the aircraft involved belonged to a guard squadron and many spectators were present or nearby when the tragedy occurred.
Pittsburgh and West Virginia Rail president Taplin reveals plans to acquire Pennroad stock and merge Pittsburgh and West Virginia with Wabash Lehigh Valley Wheeling and Lake Erie and Western Maryland. He says the deal would crown his group as head of a Seaboard seventh-system railroad and could outpace rivals in the East. He cites 25 million capital backing and expects Interstate Commerce Commission approval before formation.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Tuesday activities with references to Orion and related terms. No clear names, dates, or locations are ascertainable from the legible text.
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