01 Jul 1927
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1927
Page
1
Commander Richard E. Byrd described the last hours of the America's flight to France from Ver Sur Mer France. He said wheels broke during a beach landing and the ship skimmed to safety in a speed boat. He recalled uncertainty about being over Paris the next morning.
Montana and western states plan to mount headlights on tractors to work at night and day to reclaim flood districts. Dairyman’s News notes motors run more at night due to night air, aiding faster ground preparation and replanting.
Commander Richard E. Byrd and three companions, after a blind Atlantic crossing in the America, paddled ashore in a collapsible rubber boat 300 yards from Ver-Sur-Mer lighthouse in the early hours. The group guided the plane to shore with local help and planned to haul it onto the beach at low tide.
Mystery surrounds the death of Robert E Ruffner a prominent Charleston businessman whose body was found at the foot of an elevator shaft in a Kanawha street building once run by his wholesale company. He was last seen with a large sum of money and was found with an empty wallet. Police suspect foul play.
W H W Evans of Pasadena California is reported recovering from injuries after a fall from a precipitous wall at Zion National Park Great White Throne area. The incident occurred July 1 in the canyon country and the tourist was removed for treatment.
Velma Vaughn a 13 year old from Alliance undergoes a pioneering operation at Lakewood Hospital Cleveland to replace her jaw socket with grafted bone and cartilage from her body. Dr L M Stalin will perform the procedure after nine years since a 36 foot elevator shaft fall left her with limited mouth opening. The Alliance Rotary Club helped arrange prior treatments at Memorial hospital Lorain.
A group of properties near Meyers Lake park and the Horria burg Inn were padlocked for liquor violations. A. J. Steffy, Bessie Williams, and William Lang faced fines for possession of liquor or beer. Henry Armett and others received varying fines. Ed Kauffman and two accomplices stood trial on possession charges after beer tests showed six to eight percent alcohol. Hilton's attorney argued alcohol content at seizure time was uncertain.
Washington authorities denied rumors of a Manila flight with Secretary of War Davis and Assistant Secretary Davison stressing no such plan. A separate Greece dispatch reported a minor earthquake near Athens at 10 a.m. today.
The United States of America sues J. J. C. Gray and others in common pleas court for recovery of 9971.47 on notes tied to property bought in Alliance. Sydney L. Geiger, Alliance attorney, acts as special assistant to the district attorney.
President Coolidge weighing legislation to boost commercial aviation and support cross ocean flights. He has shown keen interest in Lt. Commander Byrd and his four passenger craft, Charles Lindbergh in his single seater, Clarence Chamberlin in a Bellanca, and Maitland and Engerber in an Army plane, signaling belief in intercontinental travel feasibility.
A federal judge tentatively schedules Sept 12 for the hearing in Agron f Sapiro’s 1000 pound libel suit against Henry Ford and the Deartown Independent. The initial hearing on April 21 ended in a mistrial after the judge terminated the session.
Acting Secretary Mills announced the Treasury surplus for the year ended June 30 at 695 800 921.70, the largest in history, with ordinary receipts of 4120 396 441 and expenses 3495 544 519.40. Tax receipts reached 2 225 000 000, customs 605 900 000, and 411 000 000 of surplus was applied to debt retirement.
Fourteen persons were injured when a Chicopee-Springfield trolley car collided with a five ton truck today in Springfield Massachusetts. Two people are listed in critical condition as emergency crews respond to the scene.
Former prosecuting attorney C B McClintock was appointed by the common pleas court Thursday as special assistant to Prosecutor Henry W Harter Jr. in the Lengel murder trial. He has led investigations and prosecutions in the case, including indictments of Patrick McDermott, Ben Rudner, Louis Mazer, and involvement in related trials. Jurors await Judge Frank M Clevenger's decision on depositions for four conspirators, with a notice mailed to the judge containing two entries for signature.
The opening session of the Society of Infantry Veterans held at Meyers Lake saw 600 delegates nationwide. Mayor M. Swart delivered a warm welcome praising local hospitality and patriotism while Col. R. Waldo was absent and A. Kuhn of Pittsburgh spoke on appreciation and regional advantages.
Muddy water flowed from city mains in Priday and across many city sections. Officials explained hot weather increased demand and a recent repair at the equalizing basin caused turbulence. they expect the turbidity to settle within a day or two with continued use diminishing as the two-day period passes.
A drowning incident occurred near Bridgeport on the Ohio River with one person reported missing after entering the water. Rescue teams search the river while authorities investigate the circumstances of the incident.
A severe July heat wave caused numerous fatalities and statewide health concerns. Cantonians faced two sleepless nights as temperatures surged from near 70s to 90s, with highs reaching about 92 and lingering heat extending relief efforts. Authorities warned of continuing dangerous conditions as more cases of heat-related illness were reported.
Richmond Virginia was selected to host the 1921 Grotto convention by the supreme council of the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophet of the Enchantment at its Cleveland session. The class A drill contest awarded Sahara Grotto Indianapolis first with a 94.6 score and Nazir Grotto Canton Ohio took third with a 96.2.
Asmar Graber, 80, a Massillon resident and former resident, collapsed and died Friday noon while working on a farm along Massillon Mill Road. The heat likely caused the fatal incident, marking the first heat-related death in Massillon this season. Funeral details were not provided in the fragment.
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