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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1924

Page

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Suspected alibi questioned in Ruth Hunter murder case

Louis F. Griffith 1220 Market ar N president of United Machine & Manufacturing Co was jailed at Canton Central for alibi interrogation in the Ruth Hunter murder. He denied knowledge of the crime and sought his attorney Walter S. Ruff as habeas corpus proceedings were anticipated.

Canton Ruth Hunter Louis F. Griffith Market Ar N United Machine & Manufacturing Co Central Headquarters Griffith Packard Walter S. Ruff Stark Co Ruff Charles Hunter Richville-Reedurboad Lafayette College Central Station Capt Carke Swope Fromm and Streitenberger Lengel Atty

Democrats Move to End Two-Thirds Rule in Nomination

Report from Washington notes Democratic factional tension as McAdoo supporters push to abolish the party two-thirds requirement at the national convention. Opponents and pledges loom large as a key vote nears, with potential setback for McAdoo if votes fall short.

David Lawrence Copdright Canton Daily News Washington Democratic Party William Gibbs McAdoo National Democratic McAdoo Democratic National Committee McAdoo Group

Heights Trio Under Arrest For Belated Christmas Party

Deputies raided a Columbia Heights home and arrested Pete Moror John Moson and Emiel Sikey on intoxication charges after a noisy belated Christmas party. The men said they followed the Greek church Julian calendar prior to adopting the modern Gregorian system this year.

Columbia Heights Pete Moror John Moson Emiel Sikey

Murder Trial Opens in Caldwell for Elmer Farra

Caldwell Ohio January 8 Prosecutor Buckley to open case in the murder trial of Elmer Farra an Eyes Vile miner charged with killing Sheriff Charles W Moore. Jury seated includes George McKee G H Wilson Carl Heddieson and others with J L Barnes as alternate. Sheriff Moore was shot when he ordered a car to halt carrying two whisky runners.

Frank A. Dudle E. 0. Bond C. M. Ayers W. W. Lagrange Earl Jenning J. L. Barnes Sheriff Moore

Auto collision damages two cars in city intersection

Two cars sustained damage in a Tuesday morning crash at a city intersection. Harry Muckley of Green town drove west on 12th Street NE when his machine hit William Greenbaum of 1316 Garfield Street as Greenbaum traveled north on Market Avenue. Officer Trump reported the accident.

Harry Muckley Greentown William Greenbaum Garfield Muckley 12Th St Greenbaum Market Av Trump

Agriculturists to Join Opposition on Tax Cuts in Senate Plan

Senator Capper states the farm bloc will oppose Mellons tax reductions especially surtaxes on incomes over 100000. He says farmers seek relief from taxation and support a fair share while industry leaders push to curb millionaire taxes. The bloc unveils a tentative program alongside tax proposals.

Washington, Jan Congress Mellon Arthur Capper Kansas Senate Bloc Capper Senate Farm Bloc

Cabinet Fights Excess Luxury in Germany and Abroad

Berlin reports the cabinet will crack down on luxury in public hotels and restaurants both at home and for Germans abroad. Stresemann spurred action after a Lugano visit. outrage grew from New Year revelers spending about $20 each. Swiss critics note many German guests and little aid to compatriots. Measures include restricting travel permits and pressuring hotels to curb excess to avoid closures.

Canton Daily News Berlin Germany Stresemann Lugano Volkszeitung Switzerland

Fatal Shooting at Steubenville Greek Christmas

Steubenville report details a Greek Christmas gathering turning violent. Baba Laka 43 a Serbian was shot in the head during a brawl at his home and died. Mele Banda 40 a guest is held by police after Laka was shot and his wife injured Banda with a butcher knife. Police note the incident marks six years with a Greek Christmas affray ending in shooting.

Laka Banda

Greek royal visit to Italy expected from Naples

King George of Greece Queen Elizabeth of Greece Queen Marie of Roumania and the Roumanian crown prince are expected to reach Italy tomorrow for a royal visit.

Naples George Greece Elizabeth Marie of

Opposed Mellon Tax Plan Draws Congressional Fire

Rep Martin L Davey of Akron opposes the Mellon treasury tax plan calling for broader reductions favoring the very rich. He warns the proposal would give crumbs to millions with small incomes while granting large relief to those earning a million dollars annually. He supports overall tax relief but not on Mellon’s terms.

Chas FE. Morris Daily News Post Washington Mellon Martin L. Davey Akron Ohio Secretary of the Treasury F. H. Gardiner Oberlin Davey Treasury Tavey W Mellon Plan

Klan Leader Held With Prohibition Card In Columbus

D. C. Stevenson, Ku Klux Klan organizer, arrested on malicious destruction of property in a local hotel. He holds a prohibition enforcement officer card issued by State Prohibition Commissioner McDonald, which Evans said will be revoked immediately.

Columbus Jan State Prohibition B. F. McDonald Togay D. C

Officers hunt man's slayers in Ohio garage killing

Authorities scour Toledo and northwestern Ohio for two bandits who killed Arlington Elliott 42, co owner of a Holland garage, after rifling the cash drawer. Elliott, found with a temple wound, was shot as he opened the door and tried to draw his gun.

Toledo Ohio Arlington Elliott Holland Here Elliott

Burns Fatal To Boy In Columbus Home Fire

Joseph Thomas Brown seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Joshua Brown died at home from burns after his night clothing caught fire from an open stove. Mary Montana maid at James J Thomas home Columbus mayor is expected to die from similar burns.

Columbus Joseph Thomas Brown Joshua Brown Burns Mary Montana James J. Thomas

Thief in Office Reported at Local Clinic

Dr. J. B. Walker told police that his office at 4296th St. SE was entered during the night and morphine was stolen. A pen knife used to force the door and an overcoat were found outside the office door Tuesday morning.

J. B. Walker St. SE

Wilson Active Days as Wilson Delivers Renewed Political Push

Washington reports Woodrow Wilson grows more active as Jackson Day 1924 nears. He mails more, sees more callers, writes more, and his health improves. His aides note renewed party interest and strategy, with Wilson issuing more messages and sometimes replying personally to requests.

Washington Woodrow Wilson White House Wilson

May Extend Time For Purchase Of State Auto Tags

Columbus January 8. Secretary of State Thad H Brown indicated that despite prior notice of Jan 11 as the final extension for 1924 auto license tags, more time may be needed. Brown and penitentiary Warden Thomas will meet Wednesday to assess tag supply and decide on additional extensions for motorists.

Columbus Thad H. Brown Brown Thomas

U S Will Test Canal's Value Aboard Transport Camera

En route to the Panama Canal Zone two great American fleets converge for a staged battle next week. The exercise tests the canal's role in national defense amid tense U S relations with a hostile power.

Camerai Panama Canal Zone Qon United States Panama Canal

Downfall of Baldwin Near London

Britain's new parliament opened with expectations of an early fall for the Baldwin government. Notable arrivals included Dr. Spero and Lady Terrington, with Asquith ill. The day featured reelection of Speaker Whitley and speeches by Baldwin, Lloyd George, and Ramsay MacDonald. Swearing in of new members may take three days amid Tory Liberal Labor tensions.

London Great Britain Baldwin Spero Lady Terrington Baron Terrington Commons H. H. Asquith James Whitley Stanley Baldwin Lloyd George Ramsay MacDonald Labor Party King George

Dayton police seek return of arrested robber

Donald Jones alias Donald R McLauren is held in New Orleans and will be returned to Montgomery county for trial on charges of assault and robbery of grocer Edward L Cramer on December 1 1923. Governor Donahey requested Louisiana officials for the prisoner’s return. An accusation was filed in Bert Badgley’s justice court in Van Buren township.

Columbus, Jan Edward L. Cramer Donald Jones Donald R. McLauren New Orleans Montgomery Co Donahey Jones Cramer Louisiana Bert Badgley van Buren Township Montgomery County

Preacher killed in mine fall near Moundsville

Rev. C. F. Miller of the Church of Christ at Moundsville was killed late yesterday by a fall of stone while working in a nearby mine near his home in Wheeling West Virginia.

Wheeling W. Yva C. F. Miller Church of Christ of

Petrograd Floods Submerge Parts of City

Petrograd faced rising floodwaters with portions of the city submerged today. The Marching flood spread through streets leaving transportation disrupted and residents moving to higher ground.

Riga Petrograd

Democrats of Ohio heat up for 24 battle in Jackson Day

Ohio Democrats swarm Columbus for the Jackson Day banquet at Deshler hotel with more than 800 reservations. The event features speeches from national figures and will be broadcast by WPAL Columbus. State central and executive committees meet, with no endorsements planned.

Democrats Ohio Columbus Columbus, Dan WPAL W. Fisher Daily News Spahr Deshler Hotel Curtis C. Williams W. W. Durbin

Greeks Seethe for War Against Turkey

Athens reports Greek Republicans led by army and navy officers plan renewed conflict to reclaim Thrace. They advocate royal opposition removal, a triumvirate rectory government, a republic without a plebiscite, and a strong army to force Turkey to surrender Thrace and accept Lausanne treaty revision.

Athens Jan Turkey Thrace Spain Lausanne

Bolshevik leaders Trotzky and Lenine Stricken by Illness

In Moscow on Jan 8, official reports say Leon Trotzky, war commissar, and Lenin are both incapacitated by head and throat illness. Trotzky had not resigned his post, the statement adds, correcting rumors of resignation.

Moscow Leon Trotzky Lenin Trotzky Lenine

Florida Flyer Wreck In Alabama No Injuries Reported

The Central of Georgia train between Chicago and Miami derailed near Coldwater Alabama with three cars leaving the tracks but no injuries reported.

Chicaco Miami Alabama Birmingham Ala Central of Georgia Chicago Coldwater

Mussolini Calls Italian Firms to Hire Ex Soldiers Abroad

Premier Mussolini urged Italian firms overseas to hire ex soldiers before foreigners for staff roles. He spoke from Rome on January 8 and framed the policy as aiding veterans and national employment prospects.

Rome Muscsolini Italy

German Crown Prince Living Incognito at Meran

Reported today that the former German Crown Prince and his family are living incognito at Meran, a health resort in Tyrol.

Milan Htals Jan Meran Tyrol

Grenade Thrown at Kemal Pasha in Smyrna

Mustapha Kemal Pasha survived an assassination attempt in Smyrna as a youth delivered a letter to his home. The attacker threw a hand grenade at the door as Kemal prepared to enter. reports say Kemal was unhurt while his wife was wounded by flying debris.

London Mustapha Kemal Pasha Kemal Smyrna Mme

British protest over seizure of ship Kwasind at Wilmington

Britain protests to the United States over the seizure of the British steamer Kwasind at Wilmington North Carolina where the ship entered port for repairs and suspected liquor cargo. The protest was transmitted to the Department of Justice for investigation by British chargé d affaires Henry Getty Chilton, mirroring a prior case involving the Tomaka.

London Great Britain United States Kwasind Wilmington N. C Washington Department of Justice State Department Henry Getty Chilton

Vatican Wins Point Rome Amnesty for Ruhr Germans

The Vatican was informed today that France has accepted Pope Pius XI's appeal for amnesty for Germans who were expelled from the Ruhr by Franco Belgian occupation forces.

Rome Vatican France Pius XI Ruhr

Gasoline Tax Proposed to Aid Highway Maintenance

Secretary of State Thad H. Brown urged a gasoline tax as fairer highway funding in a Lancaster speech to the Fairfield to Republican club and spoke again in Cleveland. He called for a flat horsepower tax to cover administration and road upkeep, arguing miles driven should influence tax amounts.

Brown Republican Club Lancaster Columbus Thad H. Brown Fairfield Cleveland General Assembly

Ohio probate judges to discuss revised laws at Columbus meeting

Revision of probate and juvenile laws will be discussed at the annual meeting of the Association of Probate Judges of Ohio in Columbus. A majority of probate judges from the 88 counties are expected to attend with State Auditor Tracy and Secretary of State Brown among the speakers. An evening dinner is planned.

Columbus Jan Association of Prosbate Judges of Ohio Tracy Brown

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Paris Mile. Germaine Bertons M. Plateau Leon Daudet Plateau Louis E. Griffith Fear National Committee Caldwell Elmer Parra Charles W. Moore Steubenville Mellen Kent Sotes Doctor U.S Britain Dayton Laeran Alona Kemal Pasha Association of Probate Judges of State Street
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