19 Jan 1928
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1928
Page
1
General Stark notes a plan by a dozen Canton lawyers to fly to Columbus for the Ohio Bar convention. He urges an airport and landing facilities to keep Canton competitive and avoid traveling to Akron or other cities.
Auditor A A VanDorsten warned more than 10 000 dogs lack license tags as Friday night marks the last day for standard rates. After the deadline a penalty applies and two dog catchers begin a roundup to seize untagged dogs, with owners facing fines and prosecution.
John McSweeney of Wooster Ohio argues for naming a new Washington, D C avenue after Ohio, noting the state’s historic role among the original colonies. A. J. Klapp of Chevy Chase Md asked for McSweeney’s view on the proposal, which reflects state pride in a central capital thoroughfare.
A Canton men's hat salesman explains how to keep creases in hats by pulling straight along the front and back rather than tugging at the sides. A visitor tried the method and became a customer.
Sergt Edgar M. Halyburton, World War II veteran decorated with the Distinguished Service Medal, probably will be released from Stark county workhouse Thursday. Prosecutor Henry W. Harter Jr. said he will appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court and seek a bond equal to the liquor-fine still due, while opposing wholesale releases under the insolvent prisoner act.
Havana January broadcast quotes Will Rogers proposing a single international national anthem. He suggests Irving Berlin compose it and jokes that after 21 national airs listeners would be ready to vote for nations to annex others. He notes the idea aims to unite under a short, universal tune.
In Cleveland a family of four including James Potter and his wife and two sons died from suspected poisoning at a prominent lodging house. Police believe Potter mixed poison with cough syrup for them and himself. An autopsy was planned as authorities note Potter's failed bid to regain a fortune.
Washington January 19 The senate will vote on the Reed resolution declaring Senate-elect Frank L Smith of Illinois seat vacant A possible change would strike the clause that Smith is not entitled to the oath of office Some senators may back the resolution if that clause is dropped Final remarks will be by Senator James A Reed Missouri who led the probe into Smiths campaign expenditures
Charles E. Stuart resigns as head of Alloy Corp. and B. F. Fairless is elected president to succeed him. The move signals a potential merger of steel plants in Youngstown Warren and Inland Steel Chicago, with an investment strength cited at over 400 million dollars.
Capt. Ben E. Clarke former Bertillon bureau chief sues to stop Safety Director Kimbel from removing his name from the payroll and halting half time disability pay. Attorney Bernard Rodgers seeks a temporary writ in common pleas court with City Treasurer Hill likely a party. Clarke's counsel accuses Mayor Curtis of retaliation for Clarke's 1924 political clash.
Thomas Lillis 45 longtime United Mine Workers local treasurer and district labor leader was shot dead by an unknown assailant near Browntown, Pittston. Police suspect union faction tensions after the Pennsylvania Coal Co refused to recognize newly elected officers, sparking talk of a 10,000 worker strike.
The sixth Pan American conference in Havana begins organizing its work with seven of eight standing committees planning meetings today. The reorganization committee will draft a Pan American union convention basis while public international law opens its first session.
Two men suspected of robbing a Sidney filling station and eluding a Lima trap were arrested in Toledo after Patrolman Benning stopped a car with a Kentucky license. A second set of plates was found in the trunk.
Stella Loeb a Tennessee bound buyer in New York leapt from her fourteenth floor apartment hours after declaring happiness at returning home to Kenton. She invited two friends for tea, then disappeared to the bedroom and was found dead in the window. Friends say the motive remains a mystery, possibly stress related.
The Canton Daily News moves to Market 8 this weekend with office and equipment transfers starting Saturday at 8 pm. Sunday edition forms close at 8 pm, display ads at 5 pm and classified at 6 pm to clear the composing room by 8. Church and lodge notices must be in by Friday 8 pm.
A tornado hit the Cumminsville district of Cincinnati near 9 am injuring a score of people, tearing buildings, uprooting trees and snapping telephone poles. Early reports spoke of fatalities as ambulances and police rushed to the scene.
Cincinnati resident Mrs Grace Whitaker described a freak storm she survived. She recalled dark clouds forming from east and west, a sudden crash of lightning, a wind whirl and road, boards torn from buildings, heavy rain, and buildings trembling before the storm subsided.
A twister described as a rare winter storm raked Hamilton Ohio and Louisville Kentucky. Homes mainly frame structures were leveled and trees toppled while schools reported shattered windows and street debris. One girl injured in Hamilton, while Louisville counted damage around $25,000 with no fatalities. Telephone lines and wires were reported down in Middletown and Ferncreek amid the storm.
Rep Griffith denounces the trusties system in federal prisons and calls for separate facilities for drug addicts and young first offenders. He urges more inmate work and notes daily drug smuggling by staff. In Canton the classifieds ad system is praised for easing rent and sales, with Mrs Mindle finding tenants after advertising.
In Wayne county common pleas court William E. Miller of Orrville was found guilty of manslaughter after six hours of jury deliberation. The charge stemmed from a knife attack on his wife, with death occurring a few hours later. Miller's attorneys planned a motion for a new trial.
Adolph Hotelling, 34, Owosso, pleads guilty to the murder of 5 year old Dorothy Schneider of Mt. Morris and is sentenced to life with hard labor in solitary confinement at Marquette. The case followed a swift trial in Genesee County with Judge Frank A. Brennan delivering the verdict.
Captain Charles Kingsford Smith and Lieut. George Bond faced the risk of failing to break the world endurance record as the Spirit of California ran low on gasoline near Mills Field. The heavier fuel load than previous attempts limited flight time and raised doubts about staying aloft for the required two hours.
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