China policy near but not yet settled in Washington
Washington work on a major China policy release as civil war and anti foreign unrest threaten 12,000 Americans. Dr Alfred Sze may retire, U S legation remains, and Canton nationalist status looms amid Peking decline. Britain moves to Shanghai with Marines, ships prepare for transfer.
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Baltimore
Red or Green About Town Revelations on Traffic and Streetcar Incidents
General Stark complains about RAPFLO regulations urging police to curb amber light violations at the public square amid heavy pedestrian traffic. A bus driver recounts a Sunday ice hill thriller on NOP 17th line, causing a bus to slide and crash into a tree. A Cleveland Avenue streetcar story shows a conductor returning a child's rolled quarter to the passenger after a lost coin dilemma.
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Stork Tales and Odd Notes From Local Household
A cluttered column recalls a home where a stork visit brings twins and a family scene at dinner time. Miscellaneous snippets follow about a strange office bag story, a missing item description, and a reminiscence on protective needles and checks, ending with a curious last words note.
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Dewalt
Jane
Senate backs Robinson resolution on arbitration with Mexico
Washington January 25. Passage of the Robinson resolution to put the senate on record in favor of arbitration of the land law controversy with Mexico was predicted by its backers today despite state department hints that Mexico has already committed overt acts in applying the laws.
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Cincinnati Youth Charged With Stealing Cars
Nelson Siper an 18 year old from Columbus entered a not guilty plea on charges of driving four stolen automobiles from Indianapolis. The date of trial was not announced.
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Flood Waters Rise As Ohio River Crest Approaches
Cincinnati dispatch reports Ohio river flood waters creeping higher toward crest stage. Downriver cities see traffic halted and lowland residents displaced as levels near Louisville approach sixty feet. Forecasts warn freezing temperatures may worsen impacts.
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Flood Profiteers Peddle Rides In Cincinnati Loot
Reported in Cincinnati on January 25 improvised raft operators charged flood victims fifty cents per trip to groceries and a dollar for passengers to the nearest car, claiming brisk business as flood areas kept people indoors.
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Cincinnati
Thore
Inundation Relief as Cold Weather Arrives Newark Newport Covington
The article describes worsening floods in Newport Kentucky and Covington with six rail lines rerouted, residents moving household goods to higher ground, and many evacuations along the river. Dozens of homes flooded and lives were lost as areas faced rising waters and precautionary storm plans.
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Newport
Lorte Mouths
Covington
Princeton Firm, But Never Rough With Old Harvard
Princeton denies they were rough with Harvard in the basketball game. They say they were firm, but never rough, and that such rough play was unnecessary. The Norris trial has just ended and the Peaches trial is starting, leaving readers fatigued by ongoing cases.
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Old Harvard
Utica
Norris
Will
Marvard
Treasury to Seek Over 350 Million Dollar Tax Cut
Treasury experts disclosed an expected tax reduction of more than 350 million dollars as the new Congress convenes. They say current surpluses for June are understated by at least 175.9 million, with Democratic leaders aiming to push a larger cut to offset Republican pressure before the election.
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Treasury
Congress
Debt Pact Postponed Indefinitely as Senate Delays Action
The French government notified the American debt commission that ratification of the Mellon Berenger debt agreement has been postponed indefinitely. The American Senate will not act until the next session, a year hence.
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Prench
American Debt Commission
Mellon
Infirmary Farm Platted for Canton Development
County commissioners ordered Surveyor Ateleen Wise to plat the 300 acre Infirmary Farm at Canton north edge between Market and Cleveland Avenues. The plan shows streets and lots for a city residential layout to align with future improvements and zoning, with no immediate sale planned. The city plans to pave 25th NW along the south edge and may sell lots to offset assessments.
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Canton
Canton School Board
Ned L. Perkins
Durant Ready to Quit and Flee to Europe
New York dispatch reports industrial magnate Durant faces rumors of collapsing wealth and plans to sail to Europe for rest and recreation. Brokers doubt the tale but note his fortune has surged in recent years, with estimates ranging up to 50 million dollars.
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New York
Wall “Reet
Durant
Europe
Stark Co Bid Seen by Canton Utilities Panel
Canton council utilities committee reports five to seven men will decide Canton transport issues. If NOP Co declines a city franchise Stark Electric Co would seek a franchise and work with independent feeders. The committee has not received definite requests from independents but will meet them if they wish.
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Public Utilities Committee
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Tua
Rod Use in Schools Declared Legal by Prosecutor
In Cleveland on January 25 police prosecutor Burt W. Griffin ruled teachers may lawfully use the rod on unruly pupils and declined to prosecute several charges. The decision ends weeks of dispute and clarifies disciplinary authority for educators.
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Burt W. Griffin
Norris Praised Flayed In Court In Port Worth Murder Trial
In Austin on January 26 Rev. Frank Norris faced hours of courtroom flak and praise as Special Prosecutor Wild Bill McLean prepared the closing argument. Norris stands trial for the Port Worth study shooting of D. & Chipps, with the defense claiming self defense and the state arguing the lumberman was unarmed. The judge presides as final pleas near and a jury verdict is anticipated by mid afternoon.
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Wild Bill’ McLean
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J. D. Moore
Jayton Moses
Norrie
Wild BI McLean
Tragic Fall From Wagon Kills One In Zanesville
In Zanesville on January 25 a man died instantly and his companion escaped injury when both fell from a 12 foot waffola at Archin Mower to plant. Alfred White landed on his feet but suffered injuries. William treasure died from the fall.
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Zanesville
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Canton Automobile Clubs Fight State Gasoline Tax Increase
Canton auto club members join a statewide effort against Harry Silver’s proposal to raise the gasoline tax from two to three cents per gallon. Officials estimate daily Canton usage at 14,000 gallons, costing consumers about 540 daily. clubs plan neighborhood opposition to avert a $9 million annual treasury shortfall.
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Canton Automobile Club
Harry Silver
Canton
Auto Club
Orly
Columibus
Charles W. Flory
State Automobile Club
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Caseline
Columbus
Silver
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Cleveland
Joseph Tracy
Murder warrant awaited in Coffey case at Moulton Wisconsin
In Moulton Wisconsin authorities awaited a Dubuque Iowa issued warrant charging William W Coffey a former sablesman with the murder of his wife Harrie Hales a wealthy widow A fragment of an indoor baseball bat allegedly found supported the claim Coffey confessed to killing his spouse while guarded by a longtime attendant.
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Harrie Hales
City Fire and Patrolmen Win Pay Increase
Marion officials grant city firefighters and patrolmen higher wages. Monthly pay rises to 815254 with captains receiving an extra 10. The raise adds about 6000 annually to the city budget.
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Peaches Browning testifies in blue dress at custody suit
In White Plains on January 25 the elopement marriage between 16 year old “Peaches” Heenan Browning and Edward W Browning was discussed in court. She described meeting Browning proposing and marriage by a justice of the peace. Her mother Mrs Heenan sobbed as Peaches broke down during the first night of the honeymoon. The court recessed and a new witness Dr George Blakesley was called to the stand.
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Daddy" Browning
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Man sentenced to ten years for robbery and assault
John Miku was sentenced by Judge Axter on Tuesday to ten years in the Mansfield Reformatory for robbery and assault involving a younger boy and a drunken man. Prosecutors said Miku led the victim to an alley, knocked him down, and took $2 and a watch.
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Mansfield Reformatory
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Miku
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