OHIO, USA —
On this Day, March 30
1900
The Lucas County courthouse was abuzz with the news that 96-year-old Stephen Wood had applied for a marriage license to wed a woman half his age. He had managed to outlive his previous three wives, and considering his age, his fourth wedding was to take place without delay.
1904
The City of Toledo was dealing with an outbreak of Typhoid Fever. Seven deaths had been recorded, and 40 cases have been reported to the Health Department so far during the year.
1919
Riots in downtown Toledo were reported as thousands of supporters of Eugene V. Debs stormed Memorial Hall where the controversial Socialist leader was to speak. His speech was banned by city officials and mobs spilled into the nearby streets to protest. A clash with police ended with 75 protesters rounded up and taken to jail.
1921
Several businessmen at a shop on Ontario Street gathered to listen to a live concert from Pittsburgh that was transmitted by what was called a "wireless telephone"(radio as we know it). The Toledo News Bee predicted that this new instrument may become popular in the future.
1928
Major ice storm slammed the Toledo area. Power lines were toppled as ice laden trees broke apart and crashed down on the lines. Over 2,000 poles were knocked down. Most activities were shut down as areas were plunged into darkness. There 40 people injured in a train crash at Lima.
1945
Reports from South Bass Island indicated that heavy gun testing from Erie Proving Ground left cracks in the Perry Monument.
1950
Maumee Policeman Richard Taylor revealed that he was the policeman who saved a 15-year-old girl from drowning in Swan Creek on March 20. He saved Nancy Davis, a student at nearby Mary Grove Academy, who was up to her neck in the icy waters. He managed to crawl out to her and break the ice with his fist. He waded back to shore with girl and got her to safety. Taylor said he didn't file a report because he was off duty and it was out of his jurisdiction.
