Soft coal strike sparks expected surge in production
The United Mine Workers of America orders 2,000,000 tons weekly, boosting hopes for soft coal as bituminous mines in Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Minnesota and West Virginia gear up. Analysts foresee price rises, rail logistics strain, and a potential record weekly output near 15 million tons if the strike endures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Ming Workers of America
Eost
John J. Lewis
Pennsylvania
Fifelees
Union
Washington
Ohio
Indiana
Minnos
West Virginia
Middle West
Alabama
Utah
Scranton
Pennasylvania
Honest man urged to seek dental care and use bank help
A community message argues that most people are honest and should invest in health by visiting a dentist. It urges readers to seek financial aid from The First Trust and Savings Bank of Canton to cover costs and stay productive in life’s battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Trust& Savings Bank of Canton
Smith Aims for 1928 Run Amid New York City Mayoral Fight
The piece analyzes Gov. Smith's national ambitions and loyalty tensions with Mayor Hylan, noting Smith must win the New York mayoral contest to preserve his political prestige for a possible 1928 presidential bid. It predicts a broader struggle with Hearst allies and McAdoo opposition, then a 1926 Senate race against Jimmie Wadsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Smith
National Party
al Smith
Hylan
Smith
Madison Square Garden
New York City
New York
Ku Klux Klan
William Gibbs McAdoo
William Randolph Hearst
Senate
Jimmie Wadsworth
Justice department targets alleged booze ring and crooked officials
Stone announces consolidation of forces with J K Farley to pursue alcohol output schemes and conspiracy cases in justice courts. Dozen arrests and warrants issued for a judge and a fugitive as bootleggers face charges. Stone’s unit has 27 years service with 86 cars, 66 boats, and about 1 000 convictions since 1925, with 600 more cases due for September grand jury and $500000 in May fines across Ohio Michigan Indiana plus over a million in Cleveland real estate tied to liquor bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Courts
Stone
Scohol
Justlee Courts
Washington
J. K. Farley
Superior Alcohol Co
Ohio-Michigan- Indiana
Cleveland
Prohibition Enforcement Shakeup Faces Setbacks
Washington reports a major shakeup in prohibition enforcement as two of 24 regional administrators refuse appointments amid concerns over funding and manpower. The drive to dry up wet areas is slowed with the October 15 dismissal of employees to install new leadership, possibly delaying the Sept. 1 start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Treasury
Lincoln C. Andrews
Andrews
Prohibition Department
Hylan and Smith Clash Over New York Mayoral Race
In New York on August 29 Mayor John F. Hylan denounced Gov. Al Smith for backing State Senator James Walker claiming Smith seeks to control Tammany Hall and make Judge Olowaney a figurehead. Walker defended himself while Smith accused Hylan of opposing port authority work and using radio campaigning to run a smear campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John F. Hylan
Queens
al Smith
James Walker
Tammany Hall
Olowaney
Tammany Hilal
Hylan
Walker
Staten Island
Port Authority
Mayo
Great Lakes bootleg liquor conspiracy exposed
Federal investigators describe a Canada to United States alcohol diversion as America’s greatest liquor conspiracy. Porterfield a Frank B Willis ally will be administrator with a staff named. Stone the divisional chief reports to Andrews in Washington and will handle special cases as the September grand jury prepares in Superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portant
United States
Great Lakes
Canada
America
Superior Industrial Alcohol Co
Porterfield
Frank B. Willis
Stone
Washington
Wnder Andrews
Man Arrested for Violating Crabbe Act in Cleveland
E Brown of 1309 Tuscarawas Street West was arrested Saturday night by police on a Crabbe act violation. Authorities allege he possessed two half pint bottles of whiskey.
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E. Brown
Tuscarawas St W
Crabbe
Protestantism Needs an Ideal Harden Asserts
Maxilian Harden argues in a Canton Daily News op ed that ecumenical efforts must seek a shared Christlike ideal rather than forcing church union. He cites Stockholm talks, involvement of leaders like Soederblom Atkinson and Macfarlane, and urges Evangelical Protestant unity to guide secular policy and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maximilian Harden
Canton Daily News
Berlin
Universal Conference
Stockholm
Nazareth
Mount of Olives
Christ
Jerusalem
Congressa
Congress
Niece
Athanasius
Aulus
America
Sockholm
Council
Nathan Soederblom
Henry Atkinson
Charles Macfarl
Prince Carl
Sweden
Continents
England
France
Germany
Man Dies in Odd Auto Accident Near Sheradaville
Albert Dilley, 21, of near Magno Ma, was killed when his head struck an iron bridge upright as he leaned from a car. The crash also badly crushed Mary Cross, with another female passenger escaping injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dilley
Magno- Ma
Mary Cross
Sheradaville
Dilley
Mystery hangs over accident at Lennox after dance with tennis stars
Captain Manuel Alonzo of the Spanish Davis Cup team dined at Brookline Country Club and attended a late supper party at the Hotel Lennox with tennis stars, society figures, and performers from a local musical comedy. Georgia O Ramey and Helen Groody defended the party as proper while police debated delayed reporting by Acting Captain Mulligan and a senior review prompted by Superintendent Crowley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Alonzo
Brookline
Lennox
Russell Sturgis Codman, Jr
Boston
Georgia O'Ramey
Helen Groody
Church
Mulligan
Back Bay
Michael H. Crowley
William McKinnon
New Neil House to Host Major Political Events
Columbus Aug. 29 The new Neil House, open less than a week, attracts politicians as a modern successor to the historic venue. Democratic State Chairman Thomas Dye plans a Sept. 15 gathering with William A Oldfield and Gov. Donahey among speakers. A dollar luncheon is promised as Ohio Democrats aim to boost party influence and elect more congressmen and a state majority in 1926.
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Thomas F. Dye
Urbana
Thats Party
Neil
Wiliam A Oldfield
Arkansas
National Congressional Committee
Oldfield
Dye
Congressman Oldfield
Ohio
General Assembly
Gov
Donahey
Jending
Neil Travern
Neil House
Robert T. Scott
Cambridge
Clarence N. Greer
Dayton
State Central Committee
Toledo
George White
Marietta
T. J. Duffy
East Liverpool
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Brooks Fletcher
Marion
Mell G. Underwood
New Lexington
Martin L. Davey
Kent
John McSweeney
Wooster
Charles A. Mooney
Cleveland
Tragedy Follows Rejected Marriage Proposal In Cleveland
In Cleveland, Damiano Maeta 20 shot his sweetheart Theresa Perelli 19 after she refused marriage, then killed himself with two shots. The double tragedy ends a two year romance described as keeping company.
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Cleveland
Damiano Maeta
Theresa Perelli
Mascia
Fight Against Budget Slashes Continues Across U S Armed Forces
Washington Aug 29 President Coolidge faces continued resistance from the army and navy to budget bureau cuts for 1926 27. The Army and Navy Journal warns of demobilization threats while outlining proposed reductions and potential impacts on personnel and training. Weaker notes on women's larger feet follow in the same dispatch.
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Washington
Coolidge
Army
Navy
Budget Bureau
Army and Navy Journal
Lord
Swampscott
Journal
National Guard
War Department
Navy Department
Atlantic
Boston
Charleston
Brooklyn
Lakehurst
N. J
Air Station
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Earthquakes Shocks Reported Across United States
Seismograph records from Regis College Denver and Loyola University New Orleans show strong quakes Aug 29. Regis notes a 14 minute tremor from 4 42 to 4 56 with a peak at 4 45. distance about 3000 miles. New Orleans reports tremor similar to Santa Barbara events, peaking near 5 oclock CST and lasting until 6 30.
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Denver
Regis College
A. W. Forestall
Three Forks
Mont
Maudlow
Here
Montana
Tremblor
New Orleans
Santa Barbara
Calif
Loyola University
Father Abel
Drunk and Suspicious Couple Arrested After Vandalism
A man and woman giving the names McIntyre and Massillon residence were arrested early Sunday on drunkenness and suspicious conduct charges. They allegedly struck a machine at the corner of Duberav and 6th Street SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntrye
Massillon
Dubeerav and
6Th St SW
Suitcase Stolen From N O T Station
James Slagle of 1543 Garfield Ave SW reported at the police station that a traveling bag containing his clothes was stolen while he waited at the N O T station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Slagle
Garfield
Pact interests spark chatter on Anglo French settlement
London reports widespread interest among factions in Britain and America over a potential Anglo French settlement via concessionary terms. Circles note disappointment at delays. observers expect a possible settlement to hinge on French concessions, which could affect Britain’s economy and its alliance with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Interes
Ameria
States Commission
France
Britain
Canton police seek killer. Akron alert issued
Canton police received a tip from Akron authorities on Saturday evening about a man named Charles Merrette alleged to have killed an acquaintance in Akron. The suspect is described as five feet nine inches tall, about 145 pounds, with a right eye, wearing a dark hat and cap.
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Canton
Akron
Charles Merrette
Ancy 8
Youth Arrested at Meyers Lake Park on Intoxication Charge
A youth identified as Schminisky was arrested by police at Meyers Lake Park on Saturday evening and handed to county authorities on a charge of intoxication and delinquency. He gave his home as Pennsylvania and stated he was 17 years old.
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Schminisky
Meyers Lake Park
P Pengyvania
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Convrieht
Canton Dally Newa
FoTteon
N. Y
Famous Hotel
J. W. Fisher
Reacti
D Jatz
Simon’s Dept. Store
the Central Savings Bank and
Rust Company Incorporated
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