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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1925
Page
1
Zanesville prepares for a mammoth celebration next month as rescue teams probe the theater ruins for bodies of victims of the blaze. The city braces for large public events while authorities urge caution and remembrance.
In Kansas City a catastrophic blast at the Gillis theater section of the Sanderson restaurant complex destroyed the building and adjoining stores. Early estimates place the death toll between 30 and 50 with many missing in the debris. Firefighters and investigators report many workers and patrons were in the basement and subbasement areas when the explosion occurred just before a late show.
The old Enoch Somers landmark business changes hands as the cafe on later Mar street is sold to WL Reertz. Mrs Somers accompanies the property, with Mr Heowh named new cafe manager after years at other locations. Sherman house, restaurant, and reception notes indicate continued patronage and relocation plans.
An explosion at a Kansas City theater collapsed the building, killing and injuring many. Eyewitnesses describe walls tearing away, debris flying, and patrons fleeing as fires and wreckage spread. Fire crews evacuated the area as ambulances arrived and several bystanders recounted near misses and shattered seats.
Railroad men met to discuss a survey of a proposed line between New York and Baltimore. Officials including Mr Sisathers and AL Jones attended as discussions on feasibility and financial viability influenced by recent railroad traffic declines and booster interest in Glenestern and Zanesville.
The Chamber of Commerce announced a reception committee of business men and associates to help stage the event. Frank W. Davin, M. L. Sinzer, J. E. Melleory, and many others were named to organize the arrival and welcome of guests, with more names added and a secretariat to compile the roster. A street parade is set for Saturday noon, with police traffic control and a large crowd anticipated, as the event features safety demonstrations and local bands.
Readable text indicates a note about age four for a slat project or item, with unclear surrounding details. No full names, dates, or locations are evident.
A reader fragment hints at an evening community gathering or party with weather related notes. Mentions June 23 and parity seven inch maybe music or turnout. Details are unreadable, possible social event in a local venue with uncertain schedule.
A campaign promotes the Muskingum valley region as the Hudson of the West. It highlights natural grandeur and beauty to attract tourist traffic via a planned scenic route with hotels and inns along the way. The effort, backed by the Mushkingum Motor Club, aims to open the area through land and road improvements and circulars for attractively designed promotions.
Star Pilcher of Coshocton suffered a painful injury to his right hand Friday on the Coshocton to Zanesville road. He was rushed to a hospital after the accident and received care but remains in the hospital with the hand possibly damaged.
An automobile incident results in a fatality near West Ely Street. A bystander named Keit Gspatchee provided help as medics arrived and transported the injured to the hospital. Police say the driver remained on scene and investigations continue with a recorded claim of $2008 in damages.
Dealers report losing about 400 dollars monthly as a ban on certain magazines continues. publishers challenge state action while some shops receive letters asserting magazines are within the law. Several dealers plan to contest the enforcement and seek clarification from authorities.
The Signal ends the widely read Flapper Wife serial today and promises more in tomorrow’s edition. Readers are told a new mystery tale The Red Rain Mystery starts next, with the same author and new installments to follow.
June 25 accident reports from various points list five dead and 43 injured. A crowded vehicle on a steep incline crashed after derailment near a broken avenue. Another wreck on the White River Pike near Hammondson, St. Joe, killed two more, with Clara Bennett of Camden and a second unidentified man among the dead.
Reported incident involves two youths feared to be involved in a serious assault case. Police search for suspects and a named victim, Ardian, while authorities investigate motive and sequence of events.
An Ohio sheriff and associates faced federal charges in Atlanta with 23 defendants at trial. Fourteen pleaded guilty while several received multi year sentences, including terms up to two years and a long federal confinement. The case centered on a plot to rename a drug operation and pathway into Indiana with several officials dismissed for lack of evidence.
Fragmentary report from a local court shows Crowe plea and charges in a case about Barry Owen and municipal court figures. Discusses trial prospects, alleged conspiracy, and a dramatic injury incident unfolding over hours.
A quirky account describes a man tending twenty young turkeys or chicks with unusual wording. He emphasizes steady care and persistence, likening himself to a devoted hen as the birds hatch and develop under his watchful eye.
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