American Swimmer Abandons English Channel Attempt
Miss Lillian Cannon, hindered by a heavy storm near Cape Griz Nez, was pulled from the water at 3 30 this morning after three miles and difficult progress. Tug Alsace refused to continue as seas grew unmanageable. Cannon plans another attempt likely Friday or Saturday with trainer Wideman aboard.
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Cape Gris Nez
France
Lillian Cannon
English Channel
Alsace
Miss Cannon
Wideman
Burgess
Gertrude Ederle
Cyclone Rips Along Middle Eastern Coast New York
A cyclone spanning New Jersey to Long Island killed one person and injured five, with more than 1 million dollars in damage. A waterspout formed near Glen Cove and Sea Cliff, smashing yachts and homes as massive waves lashed Hempstead Harbor and shore towns. A painter, David Goldfarb, died after being struck by lightning in New York City.
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New York
New Jersey
New York City
Glen Grove
Sea Cliff
Long Island
Hempstead Harbor
Glen Cove
J. P. Morgan
Corsair
David Goldfarb
Wife and Child Endangered After Mellett Murder Threats
Louis Mazer, charged with murder in the Don R. Mellett case, allegedly threatened Norman E. Clark, a Canton attorney, in his home two weeks before the murder. Clark and his wife suffered hysteria and a premature birth after the intimidation, with Clark seeking protection and immunity from investigators.
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Louis Mazer
Don R. Mellett
Mazer
Norman E. Clark
Canton
Mellett
Bertillon
Ben Clarke
Norman Clark
Police
Carl Studer
Underworld
Clark
U.S
Canton murder case pits Mazer against federal prosecutor
Louis Mazer Canton suspect in the Don R. Mellett killing faces interrogation by federal attorney A E Bernsteen and district officials. The investigation links Mazer to the Canton liquor ring and a broader murder plot. Witnesses describe a tense scene as Mazer reacts to the murder charge and family supporters react.
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Louis Mazer
Don R. Mellett
A. E. Bernsteen
Canton
Mazer
Cleveland
Canton Jungle
United States
George Stauffer
David Mazer
District Attorney’s
Louie
English Channel attempt ends as Gleitze withdraws
Miss Gleitze, an English typist, abandoned her attempt to swim the English Channel this morning from Dover due to a raging storm. The tug crew and captain refused to venture into the heavy seas, ending the effort.
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Dover
England
Mercedes Gleitze
English Channel
Channel
Girl Slayer to Be Tried Sept 14 in Coshocton
Robert F. Thompson a 52 year old Missouri farmhand who confessed to killing 10 year old Gertrude D Ostroph will face a life trial in Coshocton Ohio. Common Pleas Judge James Gienn set the date after Thompson pleaded not guilty to a first degree murder charge.
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Missouri
Coshoctoy. O
Robert F. Thompson
Gertrude D’ostroph
Common Pleas
James Gienn
Thompson
War veteran Isaac Denman stricken in Columbus
Isaac Denman age 83, World War I veteran, was in serious condition at White Cross hospital after suffering a heart attack at Red Cross headquarters on Monday.
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Columbus
Isaac Denman
White Cross Hospital
Red Cross
Bible Class Seeks Roach Put in Charge of Grand Jury
Members of the Faithful Men's Bible class at Dueber Methodist church urge Governor Donahue to assign Joseph Roach of Chicago to present evidence to the Stark County grand jury. They cite past investigations and current conditions as reasons for Roach to lead the jury in the Mellett murder case. The letter, signed by P. H. McFarland, notes the class has about 300 members.
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Joseph Roach
Chicago
Starkee Grand Jury
Mellett
A. V. Donahay
Faithful Men’s Bible Class
Dueber Methodist Church
P. H. McFarland
Police Probe Involves Clark In Canton Conspiracy Claims
The text reports that Clark, asserting no crime, aided investigators by revealing his alleged links with vice figures and police reps. He says he feared threats from Mazer’s clique and describes a murder plot learned through bootlegging contacts and shared with Captain Ed Swope.
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Clark
Mazer
Mellett
Jiggs Wise
Canton Police Department
Ed Swope
Appointee of Quested Mayor Quits His Post
Steubenville sees a shift in city government as Acting Mayor E J G Sanders takes over after Mayor Patton and Chief Carter are suspended. Judge Paisley ordered Patton removed amid embezzlement and neglect charges, with Gavin named as temporary mayor until innocence or guilt is decided.
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Steubenville
E. J. G. Sanders
John S. Patton
Jay S
Paisley
Blaine D. Carter
Patton
Justice of the Peace
James P. Gavin
Earl B. Mee- Masters
Gavin
Squire Gavin
Sanders
Carter
Steubenville Ministerial Association
Heydler to announce verdict on Pirates trio tonight
After a two hour closed conference John A Heydler head of the National League said he would reveal his decision at 7 this evening regarding Max Carey Carson Bigbee and Babe Adams who were discharged by the Pittsburgh Pirates for insubordination in demanding that Fred Clarke relinquish his regular bench role.
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Pittsburg
John A. Heydler
National League
Max Carey
Carson Bigbee
Babe Adams
Pittsburgh Pirates
Fred Clarke
Pirates
Dempsey Tunney Fight Turmoil Sparks License Clash
New York August 17 1926 a licensing showdown in boxing circles centers on Harry Wills as Dempsey would fight any opponent only if licensed by the state license committee the attorney general contends the committee cannot block a bout approved by the athletic commission.
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Robert T. Small
Canton Daily News
New York
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Harry Wills
Dempsey
State Athletic Commission
Dempsey Confident of Outcome of Battle
Saratoga Springs N Y August 17 Jack Dempsey at Tommy Luthers White Sulphur Springs camp expresses confidence in securing the license and in defeating Gene Tunney. He believes he will be champion after the bout and reports he is in prime condition with a demanding training routine leading to September 19.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Jack Dempsey
Tommy
Luther
Dempsey
Amerman Denies Representing Mazer in Murder Case
Attorney James IL Amerman denied a Cleveland press dispatch claiming he is lawyer for Louis Mazer, charged with the murder of Don Mellett. Amerman stated he has never represented Mazer or been approached about the case and has heard nothing on the matter.
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Amerman
Mazer
James IL
Cleveland
Louis Mazer
Don Mellett
Mystery witness breaks silence in Mellett case
In Cleveland the mystery witness, feared for his life after death threats, testified he was warned not to speak. He recounted being confronted by two men who warned they would "bump you off" if he talked, and identified a blond, skinny man named Frank as part of a Canton linked plot.
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Cleveland
Don R. Mellett
Federal
Mellett
Frank
Canton
Akron
H. C. Ntius
Bernsteen
Mazer
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Middle Eastern
Commnes
Vice Lord
Kitzig
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Michael Glenn
Indiana
Joseph R. Roach
Earl W. Hexamer
A. B. Correll
C. B
McDermott
Crown Prince of Vice Ring
Bernstein
Bible
Donahey
Roach
Qusted
Council Head
Heydler
Caryl, Studer
Jack
Gene
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