New Regime Begins Duties at City Hall in Canton
Herman R. Witter was sworn in as Canton city executive after winning last November's election. The inaugural ceremony in City Hall saw Witter take the oath at 0 55 Wednesday morning administered by William R. Thom. About 100 attendees witnessed the event and the new mayor signed a boxing permit as his first official act.
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New City
Paul L. Pfouts
George F. Schoner
Lucile Elliott
Herman KR. Witter
William KR. Thom
Samuel FE. Barr
Thom
William C. Haubold
Canton
Herman RR. Witter
Witter
William R. Thom
C. Curtis
Geraldine Witter
Mildred Lutz
Rex Witter
Lucille Elliott
Samuel F. Barr
Russell G. Chase
C. C. Curtis
Miss Elliott
Fen Wliet
Harry M. Kimbel
Gerald E. Mudge
Schoner
Haubold
Ofoe
Council forms new city government under cooperative leadership
President Burkhardt organized the new city council after a Wednesday meeting. All members attended including reelected officials. City Auditor Barr reported bonds filed. Burkhardt pledged impartial rule and stressed cooperative effort to achieve results. He announced Dan Peek of the police department to assist.
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John Burkhardt
Samuel E. Barr
Burkhardt
Council
Dan “Eek
Police Department
Union Led Negro Labor Editorial Highlights AFL Stand
In Washington on January 2 the American Federation of Labor editorial in its magazine the American Federationist, led by President William Green, promotes the use of union action among Black workers to raise their labor standards.
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Washington
Union
William Green
American Federation of Labor
American Federationist
Lindbergh Predicts Great Steps Forward in 1930 Aviation
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh told reporters at St Louis that 1930 would begin a period of great progress in aviation. He said he would continue flying after marrying, and planned substantial trips over South America. He spoke during a T. A. T. tour with his wife, praising 1929 advances in flight.
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Lutted Press
T. Louis
Charles A. Lindbergh
South America
Rubio Jeered by Detroit Mob
President elect Pascual Ortiaio of Mexico faced a hostile welcome in Detroit as about 200 communists amid a 2000 strong crowd jeered and threatened him and his family. Police guarded the party while red placards denounced Rubio and Hoover, and the scene ended with orderly escort and calm aboard a guarded car.
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Detroit
Black Hand
Michigan Central Station
Rubio
Hoover
Lottery goes to carpenter in New Orleans handicap
Pat Sullivan a Kansas City city hall carpenter bought a $1 racing ticket on Patricia Marian for the New Year handicap in New Orleans. He won $355,000 and received congratulations from fellow workers while joking about staying at his trade.
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Kansas City
New Orleans
Pat Sullivan
City Hall
Patricia Marian
Sullivan
Patricia
Coste Wins Prizes For World Distance And Closed Circuit Records
Dieudonne Coste, celebrated French flyer, earns 1 000 000 francs from the air ministry for a world distance record and 890 000 francs for the closed circuit distance mark. Similar awards will go to aviators breaking records in 1930.
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Paris
Dieudonne Coste
France
Air Ministry
New Year Warmth Breaks Century-Old Cold Spell
The warmest New Year’s day in over 100 years raised Wednesday temperatures to 58 degrees, with sun and light winds boosting springlike activity and heavy auto traffic. Rain moved in overnight and Thursday brought a steady drizzle and forecast colder weather to follow.
Bomb gift kills expectant mother in Seat Pleasant
Police probe a New Year’s Eve package bomb that killed Naomi Hall Brady, 30, and injured seven others in Seat Pleasant Maryland. Victims include Nora Hall who lost an eye, and four Hall children with Leslie having fingers amputated. a neighbor boy Stewart Carneal was lightly cut. The package was addressed to Mrs Brady and delivered by an unknown messenger to Mrs John Buckley across the street.
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Washington
Hall
Leslie
Thomas
Sam
Dorothy
Stewart Carneal
John Buckley
Two Tragedies Reported in Starkoo After 1930
Two deaths occur in Starkoo just after 1930. In Canton William Post 3 died from burns at Mercy Hospital after an explosion when trying to light a gas stove. John George 20 of Massillon shot himself after returning home. despondency is suspected and his family is listed as surviving relatives.
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Starkoo
Canton
Massillon
William Post
Gary
Ind
Mercy Hospital
John George
Mansilion
Youth Confesses in Chicago New Year Murder Case
Albert Lambert a 22 year old man confessed to shooting William Havenann at a New Year Eve party in the Loop after wandering revelers. Police say Lambert admitted the crime while in custody and witnesses include guests at Miss Margaret Fwyer’s home.
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Chicago
William Havenann
Loop
Albert Lambert
Hoovers greet 6000 at White House New Year reception
President and Mrs. Hoover rested after greeting more than 6000 visitors from all walks of life at the White House New Year reception. From 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. they greeted guests and offered best wishes for the year. Diplomats, congressmen, state officials, and military officers attended the morning session, with the public welcome in the afternoon.
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Washington
Hoover
White House
Army
Navy
Woman Faces Murder Charge in Chicago Case
Mrs Genevieve O'Brien and Samuel Howard Dorr face trial for the Nov 20 murder of O'Brien's husband. The state may offer a light sentence to O'Brien in exchange for testimony against Dorr, with possible dismissal of her charge. O'Brien initially took blame. Dorr did not comment, and later claimed he plotted the murder to share in the insurance.
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Chicago
Genevieve O'Brien
Samuel Howard Dorr
Dorr
Plane reported down near Johnsons Island after night search
Coast guards found no trace of an airplane said to have fallen on Johnsons Island four miles west of Sandusky. John W. Parker of Sandusky airport stated witnesses likely confused landing lights with flares during the alleged crash.
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Sandusky
Coast Guards
Johnsons Island
Here
John W. Parker
Sandusky Airport
First 1930 license plate theft reported at Meyers Lake Park
The first theft of 1930 license plates was reported by Herman Zepp of Waynesburg who said his plates were stolen while his car was parked at Meyers Lake Park. Finley Diety of 925 Clarendon Ave SW was arrested for driving with last year's plates on the 2nd at SW by Patrolman Kendall.
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Herman Zepp
Waynesburg
Meyers Lake Park
Finley Diety
Clarendonavy
Kendall
Inspector Shot in Attempt on Detroit Police Chief
Detroit January 2. Inspector James J. Garvin lay in Receiving Hospital directing the hunt for gunmen who failed to assassinate him this morning. In an operating room a wounded 11 year old girl Lois Bartlett fights for life as doctors treat four bullets that hit her during the attack. Garvin was hit twice in the head and chest but his condition is not believed serious. A speeding car drew level as he drove to police headquarters and sprayed his car with bullets. Police hunt for attackers continues.
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Detroit
James J. Gravin
Lois Bartlett
Garvin
Police
Rothstein Murder Case Reopened by New York DA Crain
New York January 2 The Rothstein murder case was reopened as Thomas T Crain the new district attorney called for records and planned an initial review of the DA office files and the McManus testimony. Arnold Rothstein famed Broadway gambler was killed. Grocer A Whalen the police commissioner resigned amid the case.
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New York
Rothstein
District Attorney of
New York Co
Thomas
T. Crain
Supreme Court
A Whalen
Crain
Arnold Rothstein
George McManus
Death of James Hartnell in blaze linked to high voltage line
Guadalupe California reports the death of James Hartnell eight in a tragedy involving his father and a high voltage line. He died here from burns late last night.
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Guadalupe
Cal
James Hartnell
Troop Recall Over Mutiny In Mozambique To Macao
Troope have been ordered from Mozambique to Macao to replace artillerymen who participated in recent mutinies there.
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Lisbon
Mozambique
Macao
China
Special communication of Canton Lodge Friday at 7 o'clock
Canton Lodge announces a special communication Friday at 7 PM for Masonic M. M. Degree. George Boyle serves as W M and C E Norris is the secretary. Advance notice to members.
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Canton Lodge
Admiral Fiske Defends Shearer Against Propaganda Charges
Rear Admiral Bradley Fiske praises William Shearer as misunderstood and maligned for naval propaganda work at Geneva. He plans to introduce Shearer at Carnegie Hall and says Shearer opposed British propaganda, not the Geneva conference, and would curb expansion in the London naval talks.
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Itty United Press
New York
William Shearer
Geneva
Bradley Be. Fiske
U. S
New York World
Fiske
The
World
Shearer
Cranegie Hall
Hughes
State Department
Lord Riddell
Great Britain
London
Fiske Defends Shearer Prompting Quiet Navy Response
Navy officials showed little disturbance at Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske’s defense of William B. Shearer. They said no action would be taken against the retired officer and noted Fiske’s outspokenness as they awaited Secretary Adams upon his Boston return.
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Washington
Navy
Bradley A. Fiske
William B. Shearer
Fiske
Shearer
Carnegie Hall
New York
United States
London
Adama
Boston
Burke search begins anew for dangerous felon Burke
Detroit January 2 reports say Fred Burke the most dangerous man alive is at large again in Michigan. A man matching his description fled Kalamazoo for Detroit in a sedan with another man. Police patrol highways into Detroit and state authorities are on alert. Burke linked to the St Valentine Massacre and the St Joseph traffic officer killing. He is a suspect in many bank robberies and murders.
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Detroit
Fred Burke
Michigan
Kalamazoo
Burke
Chicago
St. Joseph
Mich
Bandits slain near Oblates in Mexico City raid
Eight bandits were killed in a gun battle near Oblates after police closed in on a kidnap gang. A captured gang member tipped off authorities, helping locate his partners. Ranch owner Anastasio Godinez identified a suspect, leading to arrests as police raided yesterday.
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Mexico City
Oblates
Anastasio Godinez
Football Season Is Financial Success
In Hills California January 2 a Pasadena game between the Presbyterians of Pittsburgh and the Methodists of Los Angeles drew crowds for what was billed as a Protestant championship of a Catholic nation. It was a very hot day and the event marked the most successful financial season for higher education since professors were replaced by coaches.
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Uses Hills
Cal
Pasadena
Presbyterians
Pittsburgh
Methodists
Los Angeles
Mary Pickford
Bill Hart
Angry guests clash with officers at Plantation Gardens
At Plantation Gardens near Uniontown Stark County a New Year Eve party ended in a melee as constables tried to collect overdue bills. Deputies with shotguns arrived after 2 am and the fight toppled a piano and smashed furniture while manager Harold Lewin fled with most of the receipts. Sheriff Ed Gibson arrived with deputies at 4 am and ordered remaining guests out as the venue was locked. The two constables reportedly bore black eyes.
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Uniontown
Stark Co
Ed Gibson
Harold Lewin
Sheriff's Office
Gibson
WANTS PRISON RELIEF IN N Y ALBANY
Gov Roosevelt urged the NY state legislature to build cantonments like WW camps to relieve prison overcrowding. He cited three riots last year, 14 deaths, and heavy damage, asking 355000 dollars to house 500 convicts and immediate guards and pay boosts for staff. The cantonments would be experimental but could become permanent and aid public works.
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Albany
N. Y
New York State
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Lover shoots girl and self in Bucyrus tragedy
Milo J. Goodwin, 25, a railroad worker, shot his fiancée Mies Rose Ulmer, 22, and then killed himself in Bucyrus after a jealous lovers quarrel. Miss Ulmer and her companion Miss Mary Fisher were walking to work when Goodwin forced Ulmer into his car, shot her with a shotgun, and then killed himself. Ulmer was taken to a hospital with poor chances of recovery.
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Bucyrus
Milo J. Goodwin
Mies Rose Ulmer
Miss Ulmer
Mary Fisher
Goodwin
Issimer
Officials Begin New Probe Into Taylor Killing
In a renewed push on the 1922 William Desmond Taylor murder, former California governor Friend W Richardson reveals two key witnesses George Heffner also known as William Nelson and Edward Sande. Heffner may contact Sande as investigators seek to reexamine the case amid alleged narcotics ring ties and possible female shooter.
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Hemnited Press
San Francisco
William Desmond Taylor
Colony
W. Richardson
California
Los Angeles
Richardson
United Press
Thomas H. Cannon
State Railroad Commission
George Heffner
William Nelson
Edward Sande
Heffner
Sanda
Mexico
Folsom Penitentiary
Taylor
Hollywood
Sands
Bomb Hurts 2 In New Orleans Street Car Attacks
In New Orleans on January 2, a string of street car bombings in a prolonged trolley strike injured two women, Miss Ann McPherson and Mrs Whitney David, as a dynamite device damaged a car and shattered rear platform and windows. A second blast damaged another car with four passengers, none hurt, though nearby houses had broken windows.
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New Orleans
Ann McPherson
Mra
Whitney David
Fourteen Russian Emigres Arrested for Espionage in Belgrade
In Belgrade on January 2, fourteen Russian émigrés including a woman and a high Jugoslavian communications official were arrested and charged with espionage. The case involves alleged spying activities against Yugoslavia.
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Belgrade
Jugoslavian
Ministry of Communications
Classified Offerings and Notices Advertised
Salesman wanted with salary and commission no experience required. Nicely furnished room and four unfurnished rooms. Used furnace in good condition with store room available for rent all or separate. Black and tan hound lost near 12th and Whipple Rd. Used Victrolas with records priced from 16 to 25 dollars. Read today's classified section for more offers. Canton Daily News Classified Department.
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Canton Daily News
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