Canton post office receipts rise with year and Christmas rush
General Stark cites Canton post office records showing a 1927 total of 673 426 dollars and the Christmas mailing peak as the largest in history with up to 2 000 000 pieces in three days. He urges a new building costing about 900 000 dollars to handle growing mail volume.
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General Stark
Canton
Leonard
William_ H. Fitzgerald
Stark
Trnele
Sam
Rowth
Congress
Eifty
Standard Oil and Shell Wage Global Gasoline War
New York January 16. Standard Oil of New York declares war on Royal Dutch Shell, accusing Shell of price cutting to gain a Russian oil monopoly. The dispute centers on Russian supplies and transportation savings, with Bayonne New Jersey as a center of price competition.
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Standard Oil
Dutch Shell
New York
Standard Oil Co
Royal Dutch Shell Co
Bayonne
N. J
Russia
India
Orient
Soviet Russia
Royal
Atch Shell
Royal Dutch Shell
Royal Dutch
Canton Girl Threatened with Kidnaping
A six year old Canton girl, June Anna Rosenbery, received a threatening telephone call linking her fate to the Parker and Schneider cases. Police traced the call as Capt. Manderbaugh and Detective Swope joined the investigation while a neighborhood search continued.
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Canton
Marion Parker
Los Angeles
Dorothy Schneider
Flint
Mich
Mondray
June Anna Rosenbery
H. K. Rosenbery
Llth St
Mr. Rosenberg
Police
Ira Manderbaugh
E. M. Swope
Rosenberg
Meyers Lake Park Co
Bay City
Oscar G. Olander
State Commissioner of Public Safety
First Home Television Demonstration in Schenectady
General Electric researchers showcased a live home television transmission in Schenectady New York. Engineers and newsmen viewed moving images and heard voices from a distant lab as a prototype set, built by Dr EB Forsythe Alexander and assistants, converted radio waves into visual pictures.
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Canton
Canton Daily News
Schenectady
Imares
Sire End
Annesiance
EB. F. Ww. Alevenderson
Weyhe
Alexander
Forgery Trial Warnings Hit Standby Witness Arising
In New York on January 16 a court warned that the old standby of a witness may constitute grounds for perjury as a forgery case unfolds. The judge cautioned during testimony about the reliability of the familiar testimony pattern.
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New York
Major Ralph D Cole to address Lincoln Club meeting
Major Ralph D Cole of Findlay will speak at a Scarawas County Lincoln Club dinner in Dover on the night of February 10. The event aims to discuss local politics and Lincoln era ideals among attendees.
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Vmetor Cole
Dover
Ralph D Cole
Findlay
Scarawas County Lincoln Club
Marines Should Go Home Will Rogers Special
Havana Cuba January 16 a Will Rogers Special describes a Sunday scene as marines enter the city and comment on U S policy and foreign affairs. Rogers notes the President visit and a diplomatic delegation, joking about sending Nicaragua delegation home and the irony of peace and force in international conduct.
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Havana
Cuba
Otrs
South America
Will Rogers
Chamberlin to Make New Trial at Curtiss Field
Clarence Chamberlin and Roger O Williams plan a fresh attempt to break the 52 hour sustained flight record at Curtiss Field Long Island today after a wing tank leak and repairs delayed the previous try. The Bellanca monoplane is being prepared and barograph sealing awaited by aeronautic officials before an expected dawn takeoff.
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Curtiss Field
L. I
Clarence Chamberlin
Roger O. Williams
Bellanca
The
Aeronautic Association
Washington
One Killed Two Injured in Somerset Duel
In Somerset on Sunday a gun battle left Jerry Chumley dead after eight bullets struck him. Police Chief Silas West was badly injured and may die, while bystander Mack Capron suffered a minor injury. West and Patrolman Massingale attempted to arrest Chumley. an accomplice and an unidentified man escaped as Chumley returned fire.
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Somerset
Erry Chumley
Silas West
Mack Capron
West
McKinley Massingale
Chumley
Denham
Nicaraguan President Diaz Rumored to Consider Resignation
In Managua and Managua area reports claim President Adolfo Diaz contemplates stepping down due to perceived lack of U.S. support and internal friction with Gen. Moncada. Simultaneously U.S. Marines, about 1,200 strong, reinforced Corinto and moved to the Sandino conflict front with Gen. Lejeune and Gen. Feland in command.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Adolfo Diaz
Diaz
United States
Moncada
United States Marine
Augustino Sandino
Corinto
Lejeune
Loean Eines
Eeg
Gan Feland
Feland
Louis Gulick
R. E. Rowell
Etchipote Mountain
Sandino
High Schoolers to Face Jury Over Party Charge
In Chicago on January 16, 70 Medill High School boys and 70 girls confront prohibition agents in a jury of high school principals over alleged liquor party at Club Bagdad after the senior prom. Agents report more than 266 students appeared intoxicated.
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Chicago
Medill High School
Bagdad
Demuth Sues Seligman and Katz for Hair Burn Claim
Miss Larette Demuth 20 files $100,000 suit against Seligman and Katz Co beauty parlor operators in a department store alleging her hair was burned off during a wave treatment and she will never marry.
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Cleveland
Larette Demuth
Seligman and Katz Co
Airline Seaplanes Begin Havana Run From Key West
In Key West Florida on January 16 two Fokker seaplanes carried 16 passengers from Key West to Havana, marking the first passenger flight between the cities. The planes named General Machado and Key West departed at 7 a m and were to reach Havana about one hour later.
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Key West
Fila
Fokker
Havana
General Machado
Tax Collections Extended to February 15
County commissioners extended the December tax collections to February 15 on Dr A T Bowman’s recommendation. Taxpayers otherwise face a December 20 deadline. Bowman noted June taxes must be paid by January 31 to avoid delinquency.
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A. T Wman
Canton
Bowman
Dozen Drivers Forfeit Bonds In Speeding Crackdown
Twelve speeders arrested last week by deputy sheriffs failed to appear for trial before Justice Donald Smyth, forfeiting bonds totaling 325 dollars. Alvin Curtis paid 25 dollars in fines. C. B. Blum’s case for 75 mph was set for January 25. Deputy George Daily announced ongoing efforts against lightless cars, urging spare bulbs and fuses, offering repairs rather than arrests when possible, and warning that unprepared drivers will face arrest and prosecution.
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Justice of the Peace
Donald Smyth
Alvin Curtis
C. B. Blum
George A. Daily
Dally
Arraignment Delay Posited for Velma West in Slaying
In Painesville on January 16 Velma West the confessed hammer slayer of her husband Edward faces an arraignment that may be postponed to next week. Defense lawyers Richard Bostick and Francis Poulson seek delay stating they are not ready. West is indicted for first degree murder.
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Painesville
Velma West
Hammer
Edward
Richard Bostick
Francis Poulson
Mrs. West
Boswick
Traffic toll heavy in Ohio over weekend
Ohio accidents left four killed near Columbus including Margaret Key and Nancy McQuade, several injured, plus deaths in London Cincinnati and Akron. Dozens hurt in various crashes and a DWI charge reported. Concerns over highway danger extend to Massillon and Cleveland area with multiple minor injuries.
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Columbus
Ohio
United Press
Margaret Key
Nancy McQuade
Junction
Groveport
Willis Deneca
London
Frank Adrian
Cincinnati
William Thiel
Millersport
Harry Balthaser
T. N. Melnick
Akron
Lengel Murder Trial Sees Subpoenas Served
Sheriff George Wright of Columbiana County began serving subpoenas Monday for the Lengel first degree murder trial of Saranus A. Lengel. He has two weeks to call 75 special jurors ahead of the February 13 start date for the case involving the assassination of Don R. Mellett, publisher of The Canton Daily News.
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Saranus A. Lengel
George Wright
Columbiana Co
Wright
Lengel
Don R. Mellett
Canton Daily News
Juvenile Stars to Show Mary in Publicity
Hollywood January 16. The Wampas baby stars of 1928 accepted publicity duties to demonstrate to Mary Pickford what a real movie actress can do. Thirteen young immigrant actresses were selected by the Wampas press agents for featured spots in the magazine gravure sections.
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Hollywood
Cal
Wampas
Mary
Minister Warns High School Pupils Against Puppy Love
Rev R W Blemk er of the First Reformed Church denounces puppy love in a sermon to high school pupils and urges youths to guard against early relationships. He warns girls to protect modesty and standards and outlines future sermons on courtship marriage and parental responsibility.
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R. W. Blemker
First Reformed Church
Rev. Blemker
Blemker
Christian Endeavor Executive Committee
Albert Frey
Emil Meyer
Crossword Puzzle Returns to Canton Daily News
Crossword fans rejoice as the feature comes back after more than a year. The Canton Daily News invites readers to check the first classified page for the daily puzzle and enjoy it on weekdays.
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Cantonnate News
Canton Daily News
Pan American Conference Opens Under Warm Reception
The article describes President Machado and President Coolidge opening the sixth Pan American conference with mutual praise. Machado stresses Pan American unity and independence for Cuba while Coolidge and Kellogg attend. Havana hosts a large reception and Cuba proclaims a national holiday. European papers warn of U S involvement in Central America amid anti imperialist manifestos.
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Havana
Coolidge
Machado
Cuba
United States
Western Hemisphere
Rio Grande
America
National Theater
Martinez Ortez
Frank B. Kellogg
Mr. Machado
France
Italy
Woodrow Wilson
Calvin Cooldige
New England
North
Americas
London
Central America
Nicaragua
Manchester Guardian
Mrs Wilson Announces Candidacy for Congress in Pa District
Agnes Hart Wilson daughter of former labor secretary William B. Wilson announced her bid for the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania's sixteenth district. She aims to win a seat in Congress following the 1926 election where Vare defeated her opponent.
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Washington, Jan
Agnes Hart Wilson
William B. Wilson
Labor
Vare
Pennsylvania
Congress
College Girl Frances Smith Disappears From Smith College
Northampton police and federal agencies scour Northampton and surrounding areas for Frances St. John Smith a Smith College freshman last seen Friday the 13th She is described as shy and despondent about her grades Her parents arrived to aid the search and authorities dragged Paradise Pond but found no trace of her
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Northampton
Mass
Frances St. John Smith
Smith College
Alice Corbett
Miss Smith
St. John Smith
New York
Paradise Pond
Fall of slag kills worker at Central Alloy plant
Domenico Ezzi, 40, of 2149 Ket Ave, died when an eight ton slag car overturned at the Central Alloy Steel Corporation west plant. He suffered a crushed skull and severe leg injuries. Survived by wife Carmela and two children, all in Italy. Funeral at St Anthony's Tuesday at 9. Burial Calvary Cemetery.
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Stanford Coffey
Market Av S
Navarre Rd
Harrison
Coffey
Gust” Koucholopoulos
10Th St
Central Alloy Steel Corp
Beldenay NE
Chester Genet
Massillon
Edward Riggle
R. F. Op
Canton
C. c. Riggle
Clevelanday
Tuscarawas St
W. L. MacBurney
St SF
Forest Owen
Main St
William Barrece
Johnson St
Mercy Hospital
Domenico Ezzi
West
Central Alloy Steel Corporation
T. Ic. McQuate
Ezzi
Carmela Ezzi
Probe death of naval officer in possible murder inquiry
Washington January 16. Despite a coroner jury verdict of death by own action in the case of Ensign John M. Miller Jr. U S M 27, officials in Washington and Anne Arundel county investigate evidence suggesting murder. Miller disappeared from St Elizabeth's Hospital and was found shot in the head by two children in Obenton Maryland.
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Washington
John M. Miller
Obenton
Naval
Anne Arundel Co
Miller
St. Elizath's Hospital
Just Say When Ad Taker Helps Canton Listings
A Canton Daily News appeal explains how to place ads by dialing 7321 for the Ad taker. It touts using the classifieds to find tenants or sell goods, citing Mrs. Donze who rented her five room house after ad responses.
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Dial
Canton Daily News
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