27 Aug 1927
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1927
Page
1
An OCR fragment notes Capady Freve and Suroy involved in a high value DST at a price around 1.35 dollars. Details are sparse but indicate a financial or betting context with named individuals and a monetary figure.
General Stark says a federal survey on the North Canton road will reveal needed improvements including widening and repaving. He praises Commissioner Fromm on the highway board and notes safety concerns with rising auto traffic. The piece reflects local plans to improve roads for safer driving.
Raymond Loichot, receiver for the Dueber-Hampden Watch Works, announced a near term resumption in a limited capacity. Back wages will be paid from $125,000 in receiver's certificates approved by Federal Judge D C Westenhaver. Proceeds fund back wages taxes and other claims, with remaining funds to restart operations.
Nobby Jones of Atlanta and Chick Evans of Chicago led on day one at Minikahda Country Club Minnesota as heavy winds and a rain soaked course challenged players. Jones won the fourth hole with a birdie and moved two up after early exchanges with Evans.
In Chicago on August 27 Judge William L. Lindsay rejected insanity grounds for Frank and Vincent Merlane, police figures, in a habeas corpus hearing. He dismissed the claim saying we aren't in Russia yet, and the plan to test crooks’ sanity was dropped.
A memorial service will be held tomorrow for Captain William Erwin believed lost at sea while aiding the search for missing Dole flyers The Dallas Spirit crew had departed San Francisco for Honolulu seeking traces of the Mise Doran and Jack Prost plane.
A dispatch reports six people killed during disturbances at a diamond mine near Cavetown South Africa with chaotic clashes and unverified claims about viral test results and officials.
Paul Redfern's father-in-law C. J. Hillebrand expressed confidence the Georgia aviator would complete the nonstop U S to Rio de Janeiro flight. Hillebrand noted Redfern plans a direct Caribbean crossing with ample fuel, and that sightings after Saturday 6 would ease concerns.
county health officials from Canton Massillon Alliance plan high level talk on infantile paralysis risk and school opening on Sept 6. A county survey will map cases with ten total cases across Stark County and related areas guiding if schools stay closed or reopen. Columbus officials warn no baby fair admission amid the epidemic.
United States government regains possession of naval reserves one and two at the Doheny Elkhills leases following a three year receivership. The receivers’ report approved by Federal Judge McCormie shows gross income of $21,000,369 since March 1924.
Two hundred delegates are expected for the 118th Miami conference of the United Brethren church to be held in Cincinnati from Wednesday to Sunday. The Miami conference covers Union City to Springfield with Dayton, Hamilton, Middletown and Cincinnati as part of its territory. Bishop A R c Tippinger will open the session Wednesday.
Steve Kaseholk, key witness in the Don R. Mellett murder case, secured a job in Cleveland after weeks of unemployment. He had faced alleged blacklisting for testifying against Pat McDermott, Ben Rudner, and Floyd Streitenberger, who are serving life terms.
National officers of the American Legion in Paris for their convention next month laid wreaths on the tomb of the unknown soldier today. The flowers will be refreshed daily until the Legion convention opens. A large police guard stood watch, with no interference reported.
Chicago police guard John Finerty and his son James 21 at the lockup after James was identified as a holdup man involved in 15 robberies.
The county surveyor's office finalized designs for two bridges on Serpentine road one over the creek to be built by the county and another over the old waterworks race to be built by Canton city. Timken waives claims on his creek bridge but asks spring work deferral. Timken may lose access if removed. City and county officials will pursue fall work once Timken agrees.
At Canyon Camp in Yellowstone Aug 27 the First Lady Mrs Coolidge surprised guests by dancing with her son. Maj W N Nichols, hotel manager, invited her to an encore, which she accepted while John danced with Adelaide Nichols, the manager's daughter.
Weather across north Germany worsened as heavy rainfall damaged crops in Pomerania and raised fears that all northern German harvests could suffer ongoing.
Canton readers learn Miss Chrysler trains in the Peoples Outfitting Co. window under a physical culture supervisor. She will fight a masked middleweight in a four round bout Saturday night at 8:20, with the opponent’s identity kept secret. A fuller description will appear in The Canton Daily Note later.
The latest check on passengers after the Funicular railroad train wreck near Chamonix shows no Americans among the dead or injured. Officials believe the fallen were English or Belgian.
Washington reports Argentina and Uruguay signed a contract establishing a 7.5 day airmail service between Paris and Buenos Aires with stops at five cities along the route.
Robert Lightner, 16, of Magnolia, is jailed after the shooting death of his father Jacob Lightner on Friday over the use of the family car. The boy fled to Waynesburg where deputy Carl McDonald captured him. two witnesses also held. The killing, Magnolia's third murder in three years, occurred as the father sat on his porch.
Joseph Lee Frank was appointed Friday by the tuberculosis hospital building commission as its representative in the construction. Melbourne Brothers contractors have their own inspectors on the job and A L L Thayer, architect, has two men there. The commission found bricks suitable for basement walls and facing brick will be provided.
The United Presbyterian church of Lisbon Australia plans a homecoming weekend. Pastor Rev John M Cameron expects former members now in other places to attend and renew friendships. Rev Paul Carson, former Lisbon pastor, now leads United Presbyterian in Struthers preached Friday evening.
Waldo Morehead dead and his wife and two year old child in serious condition after a motor car collided with a truck near Barberton on Friday. The crash occurred during a trip in Aus. on the return.
A Washington dispatch notes readers are urged to consider Washington when politicians are away. The writer laments the capital's blame, praises voters, and imagines moving the capital to improve the town. Signed by Will Rogers, e277.
Mystery surrounds the death of 11 year old DBeuford Adama of Covington Kentucky found buried in a sand pile. He had been missing since Thursday and was located by 15 year old James Marlow. A neighborhood boy who played with Adama offered little detail stating fear of a whipping and that they had been playing a game called night riders using hoods or burlap sacks.
The treasury balance as of August 28 is reported at 89 million 670 thousand 302 dollars and 55 cents. The figure reflects the latest cash position of the Treasury as of August 2h.
A bomb exploded in a public ballroom in Juan Low Pins, frequented by American tourists, injuring eight people with several serious cases. About 200 dancers were present during intermission at the Neptune restaurant, and authorities considered possible involvement by a dissident group. The blast prompted mourning and questions about security for travelers.
The Canton Daily News promotes a one day picnic at Meyers Lake Park Beaturday offering a three cent dodgem ride with a coupon. The event marks the end of summer vacation as school prepares to resume. The newspaper urges readers to clip daily coupons for admission to the park’s fun devices.
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