Mazer Confesses Underworld Plot in Canton Murder Case
Louis Mazer, named as an eventual key witness, confessed to an underworld conspiracy behind the killing of Donah Mellett. He implicates Ben McDermott and Pat McDermott and says immunity will be granted in exchange for testimony. Floyd StreitEngberger’s trial is being rushed as prosecutors pursue further indictments.
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Ben Kudner
Floyd Streitenberger
United Press
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McDermott
Moore
Rudner
Massillon
Rodné
Bedford
Cleveland
Ora Slater
Starvation Follows Storm With Caseload Reported
Reports from Tamatave Madagascar and Mauritius describe severe starvation after a maritime disaster. A storm left Tamatave harbor with no ships afloat while several vessels were damaged or sunk.
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Capetown
Tamatave
Adagascar
Mauritius
Aimatave
Father and Son Killed in Automobile Accident
A father and his nine year old son Robert were killed when struck by an automobile near the scene. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.
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Ellaine
Charles Nelson
Robert
Fire destroys Bailey Run frame house near Chauncey
Early Saturday morning a frame house occupied by Skip Crabtree on Bailey Run burned to the ground. Mrs Crabtree and her child escaped as flames grew, a hidden $980 was lost, and Mrs Crabtree sustained minor burns while trying to rescue the boy. The home belonged to Sunday Creek Coal Co. Neighbors provide care.
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Skip” Crabtree
Bailey Run
Crabtree
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Supreme Court decision ends Ohio enforcement fees
The U S Supreme Court ruled that mayors or justices cannot sit on cases from which they receive fees, striking down local ordinances tied to enforcement profits. In North College Hill Ohio Ed Tumey was convicted under a Crabbe act allowed scheme, with the mayor earning about 700 dollars in seven months from costs.
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Columbus
Ohio
United States Supreme Court
Taft
Meeting of Operators Nears to Forge Agreement
Leader expects a forthcoming meeting of operators to produce a formal agreement. Officials say talks focus on cooperation and shared goals, with representatives from major firms attending.
Strike looming as Ohio miners seek new wage deal
Columbus March 7. District president Lee Hall says a new contract may be reached before April 1 as Jacksonville wages expire. He rejects accepting less than Jacksonville scale, cites virtual strike conditions and potential arbitration failure. Ohio mining output has declined for nine years, with non union competition blamed on freight rates.
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Lee Hall
Jacksonville
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International Organization
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Fla
Battle over Marshall Hazard bill to subsidize Wilmington College
Columbus, March 7. The Marshall Hazard bill to grant Wilmington College a state subsidy of 112000 is to be resumed when the legislature reconvenes tonight. The bill passes the Senate and House and awaits Senate approval of minor amendments. The House will begin the first renewed fight challenging the House journal and voting on motions to reconsider and table. Observation suggests a possible legislative tie up akin to a prior Buchanan Bible bill clash.
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Columbus
U.R
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House Journal
Taft Rules Mayor Judge Penalty Illegal Over Costs Fees
Chief Justice Taft declared in the Supreme Court that a mayor judge in Ohio could not lawfully profit from liquor law convictions. He found the penalty illegal, noting the judge received a costs fee for the convictions, undermining judicial impartiality.
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U.P
Taft
United States Supreme Court
Ohio
Three Men Fight Pistol Duel Near Church in Texas
In Navasota Texas last night, a pistol duel erupted during services at a Mexican Baptist church. One man, L. L. Tena, was killed. deputy Frank Stewart was shot three times. Joe Martina, 40, was wounded in the arm while trying to intervene. Tena had traveled from another state seeking revenge against Martina's daughter.
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U.P
L. L. Tena
Frank Stewart
Stewart
Joe Martina
Tena
Martina
School Boy Dies After Revolver Draw At Playmate's Home
In St Louis Missouri Edward Combs a 15 year old student failed to draw first while practicing with Stanley Hales 14. Hales fired drawing his revolver from his belt Combs was killed instantly. Hales was detained by authorities as a possible suspect in the incident.
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U.P
Edward Combs
S J. Louis
Stanley Hales
Combs
Hales
House of Detention
Hailes
Clergyman Norcross Dies at 82 in Columbus Area
The Reverend Allen H. Norcross, 82, a veteran Methodist Episcopal church leader, died at his home near Columbus. He served two decades in the Cambridge district of the East Ohio conference and led the Cleveland, Columbus, Gallipolis, and Zanesville districts as superintendent.
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U.P
Allen H. Norcross
Pittsburgh
East Ohio
Ohio
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Here
Cambridge
Cleveland
Gallipolis
Zanesville
Steamer Hotching Sinks Off Cebu Coast
The steamer Hotching sank today off Occidental Cebu with one man lost and a Japanese woman reportedly drowned. Early reports say remaining passengers are safe.
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Manila
P. IL
Hotching
Occidental
Cebu
Haltermans May Remarry After Divorce
James Halterman aged 75 and Elizabeth Halterman aged 55 of Ohio plan remarriage days after their son Leo Halterman 27 executed by electrocution in the state penitentary. The couple, previously divorced, received word today and are weighing a new union as they cope with their son’s death.
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Washington, D. H
Ohio Penitentiary
James Halterman
Elizabeth Halterman
Leo Halterman
Weather report shows steady 60 degree readings
The article notes last night and today at noon both recorded 60 degrees. It also lists a low of 35 this morning and a high of 53 yesterday. A two period temperature table shows afternoon and morning readings across hours.
Two Terrorists Dead After Fifth Attempt To Bomb SF Church
In San Francisco a church bombing attempt ends with one terrorist killed and another wounded amid a string of five assaults. President authorities investigate the act as part of a wider security crisis and search for suspects linked to the plot.
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San Francisco
U. S. Protectorate In Nicaragua Assured After Conference
A conference leads to the conclusion that a U S protectorate in Nicaragua is assured. Liberal rebel military chief is reported to have approved Diaz plan.
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U. S
Nicaragua
Diaz
United States poised over Nicaragua crisis
Washington reports a likely U S protectorate arrangement to shield American interests in Nicaragua. General Moncada says fighting continues until US troops intervene. Diaz plan seeks canal rights naval bases and economic control as occupation forces solidify control amid regional tension.
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Natagalpa
Washington
United States
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Fonseca Bay
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Ohio reports $786,884 loss for 1926 fiscal year
Columbus March 7 Ohio department of commerce issued a report showing the state operated at a loss of 786,884 during the 1926 fiscal year. Expenditures totaled 51,932,859 with receipts of 51,145,975. Permanent improvements were 12,193,854, highways and maintenance 38,451,744, and educational advancement 3,044,646. Net indebtedness stood at 20,760,769 with per capita debt of 3.18 dollars.
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Columbus
Department of Commerce
State of
Shakeup at Dry Offices Expected Before April 1
A reform in prohibition leadership is anticipated before April 1 as the new reorganization bill takes effect. Roy Haynes James Jones and Judge James J. Britt are expected to lose their posts or be demoted. Candidates for the new prohibition commissionership include J. D. Pennington Colonel H White and M O Dunning. The unit will depart the internal revenue bureau and become a separate Treasury bureau on April 4, eliminating those positions.
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Washington
Prohibition
Treasury
Roy Haynes
James Jones
James J. Britt
J. D. Pennington
Western
Pennsylvania
H. White
District
Supreme Court voids Texas primary ban on Black voters
The U S Supreme Court ruled the Texas Democratic primary ban on Negro voters unconstitutional. Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes announced the decision. About 370000 Black Texans were kept from the polls, with J A Nixon of El Paso leading the appeal. Texas politics is decided in the Democratic primary.
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Washington
U.P
Texas
U. S. Supreme Court
Oliver Wendell Holmes
J. A. Nixon
el Paso
Cyclone Followed By Tidal Wave on Madagascar Coast
Paris March 7 United Press dispatches report a tidal wave after a cyclone hit Madagascar. Many villages along the coast were engulfed with casualties possibly far above the initial estimate of 600. Authorities say bridges were washed out and roads blocked though reconstruction has begun, with an estimated three years needed.
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Paris
United Press
Madagascar
St. Denis
Reunion Island
Bible in Pocket Pastor Blames Fanatics in Church Bombings
San Francisco police pursue higher ups after a fifth bombing of the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul within fourteen months. A bomber Ricca was killed and Ecklund wounded. a Bible linked to a Pentecostal group connected to Aimee Semple McPherson was found. The Rev Orste Trinchieri calls the attackers religious fanatics. Five officers confronted the bombers near the church as they lit a dynamite fuse.
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Marc
United Press
Sts. Peter and Paul
Statag
Ricca
Aimee Semple McPherson
Ecklund Ord
Orste Trinchieri
Belslund
Po Joe Gromminger
Earthquake Shakes Kobe and Osaka in Japan
A severe quake rattled Kobe and Osaka today with strong tremors felt in Tokio. Thousands fled into the streets as buildings reportedly toppled and many homes were damaged in the affected urban area.
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Tokio
United Press
Kobe
Osaka
Carnival date changed for Josephine Wolfe benefit
The fourth annual J Wolfe carnival by the Reno Lodge of Odd Fellows now occurs Wednesday March 16, moved from the previously announced March date. Proceeds aid Josephine Wolfe, a sieved girl, per Messenger notice.
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J Wolfe
Reno Lodge of Odd Fellows
Josephine Wolfé
Get Ready Now for Your Spring Garden in Athens
The Athens Messenger offers Uncle Sam's Garden guidance to begin planting. Learn about zoned timing and paper plans, with steps to obtain government assistance and related fees. This notice outlines sections and how to apply, including handling charges.
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Athens
Sam
Everal
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