Canton Vice Crime Targeted In Cleveland Conference
A Cleveland dispatch reports Joseph Roach Chicago lawyer and aides met District Attorney Bernsteen to push a federal probe into bootlegging and related vice following the Don R. Mellett murder. Governor Donahey says state authorities will aid Canton officials while Cleary is removed from the case.
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Dennis R. Smith
Canton
Cleveland
Joseph R. Roach
Chicago
Swarts
Hexamer
A. E. Bernssteen
Don R. Mellett
Cleary
Judge Named For Civil Service Case In Canton
Judge Frank M. Clevenger of Wilmington was assigned by Ohio Chief Justice to hear a motion for a temporary restraining order. The order blocks Mayor S. M. Swarts from hearing a case against Attorneys Price Janson and John W. Burris, Canton Civil Service commission members. The move follows a bias claim against Judge Charles Kirchbaum who was set to dissolve the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Clevenger
Wilmington
Marshall
Ohio Supreme Court
S. M. Swarts
Price Janson
John W. Burris
Canton Civil Service Commission
A. W. Agler
Charles Krrchbaum
Krrchbaum
Clevenger
Dark Co
Walton Makes Unsuccessful Comeback Try for Senate
Ex Governor J C Walton, deposed, lost the Democratic primary in Oklahoma City. Elmer Thomas from Tulsa led a field of five with Walton trailing by more than 5 000 votes as 505 precincts reported. Walton campaigned against the Ku Klux Klan.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
J. C. Walton
United States Senate
Elmer Thomas
Tulsa
Walton
Curtis and Paulen Lead In Kansas Republican Primary
Topeka Kansas August 4 Senator Charles Curtis Republican floor leader in Congress and Gov Ben S Paulen led in early returns from yesterday’s Republican primary Curtis 13001 against Nick Chilles 1055 in 309 precincts of 2641 Paulen 10058 over G B Davis 1756 Former Gov Jonathan M Davis ahead of Democrat Donald Muir in the gubernatorial race following acquittal on pardon charges.
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Topeka
Kas
Charles Curtis
Congress
Ben S&s. Paulyn
Kansas
Curtis
Nick Chilles
Paulen
G. B. Davis
Jonathan M. Davis
Williams Leads Wet And Dry Opponents In Missouri Primary
ST LOUIS August 4 Senator George H Williams led both wet and dry opponents for the Republican nomination as tabulations from yesterday's primary returns came in. He was non committal on prohibition and expected to build about a 60 000 vote lead over David Proctor a dry from Kansas City and Blodgett Priest a wet from St Louis. In the Democratic race Congressman Harry B Hawes a wet was favored to beat Judge Ewing Cockrell and W H Meredith and Robert Young by a wide margin while leading over 50 percent.
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ST. Louis
George H. Williams
United States
Williams
David Proctor
Kansas City
Blodgett Priest
Harry B. Hawes
Ewing Cockrell
Warrensburg
W. H. Meredith
Poplar Bluffs
Robert Young
St. Joseph
Girl Escapes Death In Lake At Lakeside Shrine
Eleanor Blanchard 122 High Ave SW nearly drowned Tuesday evening while swimming with her sister and friends at the Lakeside Shrine club. Marvin Homer of Canton acted quickly to reach her, Dr Buchman provided first aid, and Ish D. Hiller resuscitated her with a palmotor before she was taken home.
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Eleanor Blanchard
Lakeside Shrine Club
Miss Blanchard
Marvin Homer
Canton
Governor's Son Robert Donahey Weds Doris Weber in Columbus
Robert V Donahey eldest son of Governor A Vic Donahey and Doris Weber daughter of J A Weber were quietly married at Broad Street M E church Columbus. The ceremony was informal with the Governor present. The couple planned a reception then a trip to New York en route to Cuba. Donahey works for a Cleveland insurance firm.
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Columbus
Robert V Donahey
A. Vic Donahey
Doris Weber
J. A. Weber
Roosevelt Home Preserve
Portsmouth
Broad St M. E
Ralph E. Davis
Weber
Ohio State University
Peaceful settlement possible if Calles accepts liberal reading
Mexico City reports a formula for settling the church state clash may reach President Calles. Bishop Diaz and Atty. Gen. Ortega dispute over concessions. a liberal interpretation of regulations could pave the way for peace. Chilean socialists plan a large pro Mexican government demonstration in Santiago next Sunday.
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Mexico City
Calles
Diaz
Tabasco
Romeo Ortega
Cailles
Santiago
Chile
Mexico
Gloom Enfolds Channel Camps After Barrett Swim Failure
The camp at Cape Gris Nez reports Clarabelle Barrett failed to swim the English Channel after over 21 hours. Gertrude Ederle and Lilian Cannon remain hopeful, with Ederle planning a Friday or Saturday attempt between 7 and 8:30 am, aiming to reach the shore or swim until exhaustion.
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Cape Gris Nez
Clarabelle Barrett
English Channel
Gertrude Ederle
Lilaelian Cannon
Miss Barrett
Miss Ederle
Stark News Agency Sues Canton Public Service Co
Irwin Jacobs owner of the Stark News Agency sues Canton Public Service Co in common pleas court for 638 dollars alleging a bus unlawfully operated by the defendant struck Stark News Agency trucks in Newton at 6th Street and injured the driver.
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Irwin Jacobs
Stark News Ag Ney
Common Pleas
Canton Public Service Co
Ted
Newton
6Th St
Jacob's
Newton Ay
Stark News Agency
Boy who tried race with car injured in Columbus crash
Ervin Seiple, 14, is hospitalized in Columbus with a broken leg after his bicycle collided with an auto. Witnesses say the boy was attempting to race the car at the time.
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Columbus
Ervin Seiple
Calvin Coolidge A Riddle Of The White House Character
The dispatch portrays Calvin Coolidge as inscrutable yet affable, noting his openness to breakfast with senators, industrial leaders, editors, and foreign visitors. It highlights his careful speech, dislike of spontaneous remarks, and preference for solitary activities like fishing and watching films.
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Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
William Howard Taft
White House
Senate
House
Stadium Baseball & Sports Co incorporation in Canton
Columbus Aug 4 Today s in corporations include The Stadium Baseball & Sports Co Canton 1000 J T Ryan Joseph Agler
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Stadium Baseball & Sports Co
Ryan
Adler
Chiefs
Columbus
the Stadium Baseball & Sports Co
Canton
J. T. Ryan
Joseph Agler
Pet Parade Draws Canton Crowds at Nimisila Park
Thousands gathered at Nimisila Park for The Canton Daily News Pet Parade. Crowds filled the park before noon with children, pets, and decorated wagons while Boy Scouts and police ensured safety. Prizes reward varied pets and judges in pony track will select winners. cameras will record the event for posterity.
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Nimisila Park
Canton Daily News
Canton
Daily News
Howard Peters
Church Versus State In Mexico Series Introduction
A six part NEA Service series by W. M. Braucher explores the long history of church state conflict in Mexico. The first article sets background for current turmoil and appears on page 7.
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Mexico
W. M. Braucher
NEA Service
Daily News
Insull Defies Probers in Million Dollar Primary Inquiry
Chicago August 4 Samuel Insull defied the senate slush fund committee refusing to disclose political contributions beyond the senatorial races. Senator Reed warned the magnate the panel would report the defiance to the senate. Insull stood by his stance citing counsel advice.
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Chicago
Samuel Insull
Mid-west
Senate
Insull
James Reed
Missouri
Steamer Norlina Crashes on Point Reyes Rocks
In heavy fog the 2,800 ton steamer Norlina owned by Garland S. S. Co. struck rocks at Point Reyes 25 miles north of San Francisco. The crew of 75 remained aboard and unharmed as the vessel faced sinking risk.
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San Francisco
Norlina
Garland S. S. Co
Point Reyes
Here
Plans to rid city of baseball pool lotteries
Aug. 4. County Prosecutor C. W. Long and Police Chief Kipker coordinate efforts to banish baseball pool lotteries in Lima and Allenco as authorities intensify action.
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Lima
Allenco
C. W. Long
Kipker
Auto Crash at Akron Fatal for Canton Man
A Canton man, Henry Chappell 26, died after a two car crash near Northampton Akron Tuesday night. A Canton woman and two Canton men were injured. an Akron man is jailed on suspicion of manslaughter with possible charges to follow. Witnesses say driver of the other car was blinded by oncoming lights. An illicit liquor bottle was found in the suspect’s car. Additional injuries occurred in a separate crash on Howenstine East Spaniard involving Lester Gaul and two women, all taken to Mercy hospital.
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Canton
Akron City
Akron
Summit Co
Cleveland Akroad
Henry Chappell
Market Av
Carrie Williams
Wickstine Ct
Daisey Chappell
Market
Rosie Jones
McKinley Av
Robert J. Sovacool
Peninsula
Here
Sovacool
Chappell
Howenstine East Spaniard
Lester Gaul
Carnahan Av NE
Mabel Whitmore
Wells
W. C. Hastings
Mercy Hospital
Hiller
Same Size Amusement Man Inherits Big Sum
George J. Harding 48, longtime manager of the kid goat ride at Palisades amusement park, inherits 200000 in a great uncle's will. He learned of the bequest from Portsmouth, England. He bought 25 raincoats for friends, while his Westerly, Rhode Island farm operates 180 acres with hundreds of goats.
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New York
George J. Harding
Palisades Amusement Park
Harding
Warren G. Harding
Portsmouth, Eny
Westerly
R. L. Harding
Gotham in Grip of Heat Wave
Rapidly rising temperatures and high humidity mark the third day of what may be the season's worst heat wave in New York. Four lives have been claimed in the Metropolitan area and many heat prostrations have been treated.
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New York
Seaplane Pioneer Duggan Reported Missing Near Border
Barnardo Dugga, famed for an adventurous New York to Buenos Aires seaplane flight, is reported missing today after last sighting in southern Brazil near the Uruguayan border.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Barnardo Dugga
New York
Buenos Ayres
Duggan
Bril
Urugayan
Federal aid sought in murder probe of Canton editor
Lowell Mellett met with Acting Prohibition Chief Dow and Elmer Ivey to press federal help in investigating the murder of Don R. Mellett of Canton Ohio. Dow presented the case to Acting Treasury Secretary Winston who began evaluating possible actions.
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Washington
Don R. Mellett
Canton
Lowell Mellett
Prohibition
Frank Dow
Elmer E. Ivey
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Dow
Canton Officials Seek Federal Action On Local Turmoil
The Canton situation draws federal interest as Governor says Cleary will file a detailed report soon. Prominent local interests push back against intervention while a Citizens' Committee delays action, shaping public impression of the crisis.
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Canton
Joseph R. Roach
Chicago
Cleary
Bernsteen
Washington
Tiig
Citizens’ Committee
Train Wreck Shakes Up Passengers in Lewiston Area
In Lewiston Missouri on August 4 the New York to Bar Harbor flyer derailed at Turner Street bridge near Auburn. The locomotive jumped the track and the mail and baggage cars plunged down a 50 foot embankment while four Pullman sleepers and two day coaches left the rails injuring two railroad workers and shaking up 150 passengers.
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Lewiston
New York
Bar Harbor
Turner St Bridge
Auburn
Rev'noe Off'cer They Think So They Shoot Him
Three prisoners in Butler county jail face murder charges while bloodhounds pursue a fourth suspect in the fatal Monday night shootings at a church. Rev A M Moss of Pittsburgh and Mrs Jerome Johnson, wife of a Butler county school board member, were killed as Moss opened evangelistic meetings. The assailants believed Moss was a prohibition officer in disguise and aiding federal agents.
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Morgantown
Butler Co
A .M. Moss
Pittsburgh
Jerome Johnson
Butler Co Board of Education
Clifford Wilson
Fred
Amos Phelps
Moss
Kentucky
Surprise Witnesses Highlight Johnson Trial
Testimony closed in the Thomas Johnson case charged with contributing to the delinquency of two minor girls. A seven woman and five man jury will hear closing arguments after the noon recess. Prosecution called Tony Smith and Arthur Baker as surprise witnesses, claimed by the defense to have been with the girls.
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Thomas Johnson
Johnson
Tony Smith
Arthur Baker
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Oklahoma
Robert Donahey
Stern
Gertrude
Cal Coolidge
Lawrence
HE Really
Isn
President Coolidge
By David Lawrence
Ball Nine
Peters
C. 8. McDowell
G. C. Reiter
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Henry Bauhof
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Gotham
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