29 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Zanesville Signal
Location
Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1930
Page
1
The article reports Chick Caton, a known local baseball figure, hospitalized with a deep knife wound after a stabbing allegedly by Roy Kelly. Police pursued Kelly, who admitted the stabbing, as witnesses and medical staff treated Caton. The scene drew crowds and a police investigation proceeded.
The town reports Tom Greene winning a famed packet race near Cincinnati with the Betsy and other steamers racing from Fermbank to the Natchez area. Spectators watched as vessels churned upriver past Algeri and toward the edge of the dam, with prizes mentioned for the Betsy and Washington.
John Robinson's circus, seen in Zanesville since 1928, arrives this morning for a final preview before the big performance. Spectators will have one more chance to inspect the grand spectacle before the tire explosion scare.
Three men from Springfield and Cincinnati died when a small open cockpit plane plunged into the Wabash elevated tracks at the Commercial Port airfield. Victims are Norman Lawyer 21 Emerson Lawyer 23 and Pct S Lavemaker. Shumaker of Cincinnati Electric Service was nearby and survived.
Reports from Cincinnati indicate a decisive clash in China’s central region as rebel forces clash with Nationalist troops. Shoemaker, head of the Electric Service Co., is killed in a biplane crash. Over a quarter million troops fight amid fires as both sides pour in reserves. Independent dispatches warn of fierce fighting with no clear outcome yet.
Emma Johnson of Philadelphia, bit by six poisonous snakes while gathering on a riverbank, shows signs of recovery after treatment. Local officials discuss a planned river expedition to eradicate the copperhead den in the area.
John Dewer of Columbia University backed proposals for broader teacher freedom at a National Council of Education meeting. Dr W O Thompson warned about censorship while urging limits on controversial material, calling for committees to study social function and tenure.
A notice proclaims that television will deliver top educators to all towns and hamlets, expanding access to improved schooling through broadcasting.
Roccerell Field on 3 June 25 reports that Williams announced he and his crew would depart at 7 am aboard the plane Columbia on a nonstop round trip to Bermuda. Dr. James Kimball of the weather bureau said conditions along the route should be about 1600 as expected.
Poa Herm, director of the Amimou Grotto band, says the group of two five pieces will compete in the end contests at the Grotto ra tenal co dune at So. Peter burs. The 1923 Grotto band won first prize at ib jGevelanc. Injuries are fatal in Warren dune auto accident. William Mov won 16.
The circus plans two performances by Joan RopoOX in Zanesville with arrivals by train from Baltimore and Cleveland. Big top erection on Market Street, rides and tractors moving gear, and a Monday show at 2 and 8 pm with doors opening 40 hours early for the menagerie. The public is invited.
Columbus June 23 The primary field shapes up with Republicans listing incumbents and newcomers in most districts while Democrats field seasoned former lawmakers. In the First district Republicans back Robert Tome and incumbents, while independents nominate Helena Aspromg and others. The Second district shows several with prior legislative service including Hamilton figures. District 3 remains Democratic-leaning with Rumler unopposed for the GOP nomination and Democrats Easley and Yoder seeking seats. District 5 and 6 each show single candidates, with Scott in Chillicothe unopposed for the GOP.
A trimmed panorama of the day’s features includes care tips for mattresses by Panze four, a garden bouquet on Page ten, a new word puzzle on Page ten, stainless steel pots on Good Housekeeping's section, and notes on Faith Baldwin's The Office Wife. The issue highlights sections across sections two and one with various topics.
Detroit June 28 a 42 year old veteran claimed his third marathon title at the Cadillac Athlete Club race. He completed the 26 mile course in two hours and 93 minutes to repeat his victory and take possession of the event cup for a third time.
Alfred G Siueker, 40, of Lima, was killed when his car at a crossing one mile east of Holy Bates was struck by a westbound passenger train. The car was dragged about a half mile before the train stopped. He was en route on business from Lima. The body was sent home to Lima for burial. four children survive.
Chicago June 29 reports John and Merner Hunter in a monoplanes City of State set to exceed the 418th hour of non stop flight at Sky Harbor. Crowds and special buses carried spectators as they push toward a new endurance duration while observers note fuel and mechanicals.
An announcement states Josenn RB Heckel, former city alderman, was appointed by Jackson and O Brine to raise 838 000 to finance legal defense. They intend to depart from Tam July 33, one year after their arrest and recoup lawsuit.
A priest from Nerina Fitta Street received word of an appointment as assistant at the St Themes parish in New York, via church communication. An old building erected in 1837 burned, causing estimated damage of 9500 dollars.
The June study notes easing short term credit rates and slower mortgage foreclosures, with improved loan associations and installment selling. It reports declines in life and fire insurance, construction easing, and lower auto output, but cautions the global mood remains subdued though hopeful signs appear in France, Sweden, Czecho Slova kia, Yugoslavia, Switzerland and Denmark.
A fragmented report from Rustin states a Black man was shot and killed by two assailants shortly after firing at two others, including Mr. and Mrs. Eagar who remained hospitalized with non fatal wounds. The motive appears linked to a dispute over wares payment.
Georgetown June 28 Charles Cremer 26 Hamilton charged with fatally shooting farmer Robert Clemons after planning to rob him was found guilty of first degree murder by a 12 man jury. The verdict carries a death sentence. Cremer’s alleged companions were also under arrest and to be tried. The defense raised an insanity plea, but the jury found Cremer sane.
June 23 report says 17 Sousd iron Leader Chais Hinesford Smith and an ocean flight team will depart from New York for Washington to greet President Hoover and view a giant aircraft, with a plan to later fly to Oakland. The move follows a decision to keep the ship for maintenance.
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