14 Jan 1928
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1928
Page
1
General Stark on the square laments the S-4 submarine disaster and its victims. He hopes for better rescue methods and safer design improvements, noting the navy's progress and the need to honor the crew’s sacrifice.
The president's Friendship Special bearing him toward the Havana Pan American conference reached Jacksonville, Florida, shortly before 8 a.m. today under heavy guard as protests and fare-boost concerns circulate around the party en route to the conference.
Flint and Cleveland police chase a suspected kidnapper after Dorothy Schneider, five, was abducted and mutilated. Authorities say the killer shows extraordinary cunning and may be en route to Cleveland after a sighting in Toledo and a citywide manhunt.
Ohio Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown said a formal ruling on whether the state provides for an open or closed presidential delegate election will be issued next week. Several county boards have raised the issue informally and at least one will file the official request when ready.
The city plans to attach enamel blue backed plates with white letters to aluminum castings already set on posts across sections where posts exist. Over 11 000 plates will be used, showing cross street names and block numbers, with weather delaying completion.
Officials with a life insurance company report rising deaths from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. A 1926 to 1927 record shows 682 US deaths from gas exposure, often from car exhaust in closed garages or poorly ventilated stoves. Canton doctors warn of silent deadly fumes that kill without warning and urge prevention.
Will Rogers recalls being censured for a radio impersonation of President Coolidge. He says Coolidge replied warmly, praising good natured humor and thanking Rogers for public references. Rogers stresses judging big men before joking and expresses respect across parties.
Subpoenas for 75 prospective jurors in the Lengel murder conspiracy case were drawn in Lisbon after Judge Lones fixed February 13 as the trial date. Sheriff Wright and Deputy Kindswatter anticipate a lengthy service travel across several towns including East Liverpool Wellsville Salem Salineville and Lisbon. The defense will press for strict compliance with the 15 day pre trial list notice while officials expect a longer trial with juror selection and a trip to Canton to view the crime scene.
Curtis Jenee Milton was acquitted in the slaying of Tony Pope, a farmhand, amid a confrontation led by North Jackson carrier John Stroup. The verdict could prompt dismissal of charges against 10 others connected to the case, as Jones’s sole acquittal leaves remaining cases potentially closed.
Washington dispatch reports the Jackson Day harmony dinner shows Democratic factions pleased with Houston convention site and Smith's lead despite some opposition. Texas may back Smith with Moody as VP. talks of a Smith Moody ticket circulate while Walsh emerges as a discussed but unacted rival.
The United States Weather Bureau warns of a severe cold wave sweeping the state beginning tomorrow. Near zero temperatures expected by Monday morning with rain tonight changing to snow before Sunday morning.
Police hunt the unknown assailant blamed for two slashing incidents near the city. Miss Thelma Weaver and Lula Thompson were injured Wednesday, and 20-year-old Helen Wells reports being grabbed by a man near her home two miles from the earlier victims. Several suspects have been questioned and released as investigators pursue leads.
Cleveland, Jan. 14. Mrs. Rose Prochney, 38, will be arraigned today on charges of shooting and killing her husband Julius Prochney, Lakewood restaurant manager, at their home last night. Officers say the tragedy stems from a romance that began three years ago when she was a waitress who first met him.
Clarence Chamberlin and Roger Williams push toward the world sustained flight record from Mitchell Field Long Island. They face faulty instruments fuel leaks and limited food as they remain aloft with four plus hours to beat the record, sending notes to sponsor A M Martine and signaling hopes of surpassing the German record.
Fort Myers Florida January 14 An old Model T Ford touring car manufactured in 1914 was prepared for arrival of inventor Thomas Edison The brass radiator car gifted by the manufacturer will transport Edison to his estate as it has done for 13 years A staff of chemists and botanists has been working for a month on rubber research for Edison.
An explosion wrecked the rear of the Palace Hippodrome Theater in Seattle causing damage to about six shops and many plate glass windows. No injuries reported.
Steubenville Ohio January 14 six of the 250 men who tried to bar six mine workers from entering Rush Run mine were arrested after deputies quelled a riot. The Ohio National Guard called out as workers resumed and again halted by strikers. Authorities expect further arrests as the investigation continues.
The Canton Daily News announces the Canary case mystery story beginning Sunday with related Canary advertisements. Readers can cut scraps from ads to assemble a photo of a featured Broadway nightlife figure and submit an entry with suggested future story ideas for cash prizes of 5, 3, and 2 dollars.
James E. Fritz 33 and his wife Margaret of Nashville Tennessee died early today after the auto driven by Fritz was struck by a Northern Ohio Power and Light Company car at the corner of Tuscarawasaw and Anolast on the Dover New Philadelphia line. Fritz was a World War veteran and Elks member. Lewis Fritz Jr a former Dover officer is a brother.
Washington January 14 a resolution urging permanent denial of senator elect Frank L Smith of Illinois may be presented to the senate today as the committee wrestles with the remanded trial. Debate centers on whether the resolution should appear in the official report or be separated by Chairman Reed who may act.
A bill introduced today proposes a four percent pay increase for nine officers and men. The measure could bring an extra amount each month, though the exact figure is not specified in the summary.
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