28 Aug 1929
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1929
Page
1
The Graf Zeppelin passed over Milan at 12 39 a m eastern standard time today according to a bulletin from Milan Missouri. The event was observed at 12 39 a m and noted as part of the airship’s route.
The Graf Zeppelin speeds 80 to 90 mph on the final leg toward Lakehurst New Jersey missing Canton by 40 air miles and aiming to beat the 23 day around the world record. The Los Angeles arrives Akron and Cleveland area crowds cheer as the armada advances toward Chicago.
Assistant Prosecutor James M. Aungst and Atty Clarence A. Fisher report that trivialities can inflame Palestinian fanaticism after touring the Holy Land. They describe a near riot near the Jewish wailing wall as a Muslim man demanded they leave, shouting in Arabic.
Mrs Ella A. Boole president of the National WCTU defended Henry Ford against Dr Nicholas Murray Butler who questioned Ford's prohibition views. She cited Columbia University faculty claims prohibition redirects five million dollars annually from liquor to other goods and argued global efforts to undermine prohibition, including in America.
Los Angeles hosts a Rogers special with Dr. Eckener and William Hearst as speakers. A Zeppelin voyage nearly failed as the ship rose and the crew jettisoned equipment to regain altitude. The Thaden winner of the ladies derby hailed from Bentonville and Rogers Arkansas.
Storms and strong winds forced the Graf Zeppelin to zigzag across east Texas into Oklahoma delaying its East to West course. The airship remained en route to Lakehurst New Jersey as it navigated adverse weather, keeping several hours behind the planned schedule.
Timken Roller Bearing Co stock surged to a new high around 111 percent amid reports of strong profits for the year’s first part and plans to expand industrial bearing production for railroads and steel mills. The rise followed a 1 percent gain from the prior close as new stock issued on a 2 to 1 basis boosted demand.
Aug. 28 in Columbus, the state faces a legal question over minnow collection and sales. John W. Thompson notes a rule from the attorney general restricting licensed dealers to 100 minnows per day when selling to another dealer, while workers employed by a licensed dealer gathering minnows are not required to hold a license.
CHILLICOTHE Aug 7 A coroner verdict of death by own action was returned in the death of Gale Hackworth 56 whose body with a bullet in the head was found in the underb near Austin McKinney Riley 16 Hackworths nephew heard the shot and saw him fall He was questioned regarding his uncle s death Free Marcell Dial 8013 Adv
Jerusalem dispatch reports Arabs and Jews killed in Jaffa district violence as Great Britain’s forces move to quell the unrest. Fifteen wounded. a railway official G R Sykes was stoned to death at Haifa amid the riots.
Shady Hollow champion Mrs. W J McFarren tied her course record of 90 to beat Mrs. W W Kinginger 4 and 3 in the Stark Co women’s golf tournament at Shady Hollow. She will face Mrs. George Howard of Brookside in the semifinals, after Howard eliminated Mrs. Mayer 3 and 2. In the lower bracket, Mrs. C R B Pittenger defeated Mrs. R G Geiger 3 and 2, and Pittenger meets Mrs. P D Whitacre, who beat Mrs. R P Christian 3 and 2, in the semifinals.
An early Wednesday cool spell trimmed summer warmth as a 73 degree high gave way to a chilling evening. The sun vanished behind clouds Tuesday, a chill wind dropped temps, and by nightfall those light spring moths stirred from woolens and overcoats. If winter comes, can spring be far behind.
New York Aug 28 American automobile manufacturers face a potential overhaul if Spain establishes a government owned car industry. Claims suggest Madrid aims to build plants for mid and low priced vehicles, threatening vast U S profits and unsettling Ford GM and European rivals. The motive cited includes gain in revenue from home produced cars and military transport independence.
Donie Bush quit as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates and his resignation was accepted by club president Barney Dreyfuss. Coach Jewell Ens was named to replace him with Bush’s resignation effective immediately as Kas will direct the team in the doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs.
Los Angeles murderer Jack H. Price, slated for execution today, cut both wrists in the San Quentin prison hospital last night. Officials said the hanging would be postponed until his recovery.
An advertisement urges parents to give children a fresh start with a dry cleaning service. It promotes pickup and delivery from Canton Wet Wash Laundry, billed as a convenient solution for families, signed by Ady.
Rev C D Huber of Lancaster Pa secretary of the board of missions will address the Ohio Conference Missionary Society Wednesday night as the prelude to the opening of the denomination seventh annual meeting Thursday. The conference will be held in the First Evangelical Congregational Church and delegates from Gibbsov Lappert rd NE Congregations in Ohio and Pennsylvania are expected. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary societies of the Canton church will handle the reception. Bishop E S Woodring D D of Allentown Pa will preside and Rev Duncan McNeill of Chicago will conduct the devotionals.
Santiago de Cuba handles a city water crisis as a temporary aqueduct begins supplying 3,000,000 gallons daily. The system aims to ease shortages that had threatened the community.
Special to The New York World and The Canton Daily News recounts Sofus Peter Neilson a 44 year old rigger who fell from the 26th floor of a Broadway office building and survived a 17 story plunge. He recalled a Danish village his nine living and eight dead children and sudden memories during three seconds of descent.
Stark County commissioners questioned a Stark County Bar Association committee’s plan to build a 1 050 000 addition on the present jail site. They may vote on bonds after bar committee recommendations. estimated costs include 500 900 for building 350 000 for furnishings and 27 500 for first year interest.
At The Hague on August 24 1929 British Chancellor Philip Snowden secured a major victory in the reparations talks with an 78 percent satisfaction of British demands after a meeting with Italy France Japan and Belgium. Germany agreed to a reparations timetable as Dr Gustav Stresemann sought time to prepare a reply. Evacuation of the Rhineland remained the next major item.
Jack Dempsey has been suspended by the Actors Equity Association amid opposition to equity rule efforts in Hollywood. A council meeting discussed Ethel Barrymore’s break with President Frank Gill over equity policies, but no action was taken.
In Evanston Aug 24 a black powder bomb exploded on a front porch of an unoccupied house. the blast wrecked the porch and shattered windows. Police found 73 year old Herman Miller asleep on the second floor amid a nest of newspapers. The bombed building sat behind Rufus Dawes residence, brother of the ambassador to Great Britain.
Robert Harding of Elyria was elected master councilor of the Ohio state council Order of De Molay at the conclave in Cincinnati. He succeeds Stephen A. McNutt. Alfred Veal Jr. of Lakewood is senior councilor and Charles Kafer of Lorain junior councilor. Melvin J. Stickney of Cleveland is reelected scribe. Kenneth Schrader of Lakewood becomes treasurer. Lorain selected to host the 1930 convention.
This week's special at Benders Cafeteria features half spring chicken with corn on the cob and candied sweet potatoes. S&c advertised.
The American freighter Paulsboro, fire in its hold, was reported in distress about 292 miles west northwest of the Tortugas. Steamer Beacon Hill stood by but could not tow due to heavy seas as a tropical disturbance formed in the Gulf of Mexico.
Middletown Ohio August 2 1924 Paul Gebhart aged 12 drowned in the Hydraulic canal while on a fishing trip with two companions. The accident occurred yesterday and authorities were notified.
Small brick building suitable for shop or store for rent or sale. Wanted first class presser frecery and confectionery for male. Lost brief case in Northwest section. Room modern home for sale by owner. Small leather purse. Test Tuesday reward. Turn to today’s classifieds for many offers. Canton Daily News Classified Department.
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