24 Jan 1927
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1927
Page
1
Ida Wells of Canton Massillon road found a three foot garter snake in her basement by the furnace during a cold spell. She killed it after it slithered up the cellar bank. The piece adds a light note on fashion trends and local social spots from the era.
A fragmented stage sequence shows a small coupe and a street car colliding on McKinley Avenue with a truck entering from the east. The autos skid and doors open while pedestrians and a motorman react, ending with a note on Mister Jack Evans of Lindentree and local governance.
The January 14 issue in Now York reports a humorous note from the mayor urging caution on Mexican arbitration. The message quotes Will Rogers and emphasizes being certain before taking action, warning against rushing into arbitration without confidence in the outcome.
Ben Rudner's motion for a change of venue will be heard by Judge A. W. Agler next Monday at 2. Prosecutor Henry W. Harter Jr. and BE. L. Mills, chief defense counsel, received notice. Rudner, facing trial February 7 for the murder of Don R. Mellett, says Starkee sentiment may prevent a fair trial. Associate counsel met Rudner at the county jail. detectives Slater and Armstrong resume work on the Mellett case to gather new evidence before Rudner's proceedings.
Mob violence looms as Kenry Walker an alleged slayer is surrounded by three posses in a swamp east of Tiptonville Tennessee. Walker, a farmhand, allegedly killed W C Leech after quitting his job over unpaid debt.
Maj Thomas G Lamphier leads 12 pilots from the 1st sub group as they depart Selfridge Field Michigan for Canada. The group will attend alongside Viscount and Viscountess Willingdon, with Viscount Willingdon newly appointed Governor General of Canada.
Coroner T C McQuate and Canton police pursue Kenneth McDonald, once linked to the Salvation Army, as the probable sewer farm murder victim. McDonald vanished January 7 while visiting Canton and was last seen near New York relatives, with a potential $500 inheritance. Descriptions match the victim. clothing found with the body is drying to brown.
East Carroll theater producer Carroll, jailed a year and a day in Atlanta for perjury in the girl in the bathtub case, conferred with lawyers in Washington over appealing to the U. S. Supreme Court. James M. Beck will represent him before the court. Carroll said the odds are slim but they must try.
Plans for a five year educational movement to create a better understanding of the economic value of advertising were being made in Columbus by the advertising commission of the International Advertising Association and advertising clubs of the sixth district. The commission and district association meet with Associated Ohio Dailies.
In Port Worth Texas Judge J K Hamilton gave the jury final instructions after both sides agreed to allow additional evidence later. Rev J Frank Norris pastor of the First Baptist Church is on trial in district court for murder related to an incident in Fort Worth.
Texas prosecutors press a last bid to prove Rev. J Frank Norris started the shooting in the Fort Worth study claiming Chipps provoked the fatal encounter as he turned to leave The defense maintains Norris acted in self defense and walked through the door to freedom as the trial nears closing remarks and jury instructions dominate the courtroom scene
James Shannon pleaded guilty to stealing an automobile and received a prison term of 1 to 15 years from Judge A. W. Agier. John Dennis, originally indicted for grand larceny and slated for trial, pleaded guilty to petit larceny and was sentenced to 34 days in the workhouse.
Washington reports say President Coolidge may issue a special message to Congress on the Mexican situation. Administration circles note pressure for arbitration of the Land law dispute and the need to show Coolidge will explain his stance to the nation.
A two car crash occurred near 2nd Street and Brown in NW Montes. One vehicle was driven by M. J. Pollock of Hawaii and the other belonged to the BR and Tailor Shop located at 1311 Tuscarawas Street W.
England moves to deploy five battalions to China with additional forces from Malta India and amphibious units. News from Shanghai reports Cantonese forces pressing toward occupation amid rising war fear and evacuation plans for Americans.
Coroner Hinzler announced an investigation into the Saturday explosion that killed seven. Theories include a gas main issue and possible improper connections in a basement area. The inquiry also weighs a rumor of gasoline stock in a nearby cleaning establishment. James Mackin received a $25 fine and two days in the workhouse for driving while intoxicated.
Ohio river towns from Marietta to Cincinnati report conditions worse than any time since 1913. Forecaster predicts rising waters in Huntington Ashland Portsmouth Cincinnati and beyond with rail and bus service crippled and roads flooded.
Harry F. Sinclair pleaded not guilty to contempt of the United States Senate after being arraigned in district supreme court. Trial was set for March. The Senate had ruled it could compel witnesses. Sinclair appeared before the committee but refused to answer questions.
Chicago dispatch reports the aging baseball executive Ban Johnson, longtime leader of the American League, is gravely ill and may die. His illness prompted league owners to strip him of power, granting only a leave of absence as he battles declining health and critics his stance toward Kenesaw Mountain Landis.
Ty Cobb and Ty Cobb peaks packed up their kits today and prepared for departed to their home towns both cheerful and optimistic over the possibility of vindication in the eyes of ball-dom The two central figures in the curry of baseball scandals and investigations were regretful over the grave illness of Ban Johnson who had been removed as head of the American League on a leave of absence basis.
In a somber scene fans witness the decline of a famed baseball figure described as the sturdy creator of the American League. A leave of absence is declared, with Frank Navin named interim president, as Johnson’s health raises concerns about his return.
Jan 24. Padlock injunctions filed in federal district court by the district attorney against 60 individuals seeking to close four score of places including many stores, drink spots, and other businesses, plus four private homes and two apartments in a highrise. The action follows a drive by federal dry agents launched New Year's Eve in which 60 were arrested.
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