17 Jul 1926
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1926
Page
1
Don R. Mellett murder reward pool grows to 22 475 by noon Saturday with county and prosecutor adding 7 000 for investigators and 5 000 to hire help. Local banks and businesses including James M. Cox owner of The Canton Daily News and Brush Moore papers pledge 1 000 to 5 000 each as authorities push for arrests and convictions.
The Canton community remembers Don R. Mellett publisher of The Canton Daily News as a man who fought vice and vice-like forces in Canton. Clergymen frame his death as a martyrdom that reflects Christian ideals and civilizational values. They urge repentance over vengeance and stress the promise of eternal life through faith.
A noon Saturday announcement lists contributions to the fund for the arrest and conviction of Don R. Mellott’s slayers. Major donors include H. H. Timken 5000, Scripps Howard 5000, First Trust & Savings Bank 1000, James M. Cox 5000, Stark & Commissioners 2000, and Central Steel Co Massillon 1000. Total amount unspecified.
A. P. Sandles honors Don R. Mellett of the Canton Daily News killed for defending law and order. He calls for a nationwide crusade against crime to make Ohio safe for all citizens.
In Akron Ohio on July 17 William Gordon jokingly tapped his friend R W Curtis 25 on the back as two N O P trucks began moving. Curtis stood on a winch on his truck his foot slipped and he fell under the rear wheels, dying instantly.
Pittsburgh police widened a dragnet for suspected gunmen after reports that Canton publisher Don Mellett was murdered. Homicide officers and Lieut. Peter Connors hunted known underworld figures who could explain the night of the killing. Authorities considered an auto with a Pennsylvania license a possible getaway vehicle.
The murder of Don R. Mellett publisher of The Canton Daily News remains unsolved. Police report all clues tip to dead ends as detectives chase the underworld but offer no solid leads. A city push to fund outside investigators follows a failed Friday vote on a reward, with potential $59 000 and visiting reporters from Ohio papers continuing coverage.
James M. Cox portraits Don R. Mellett as a principled publisher who stood against corruption and fought for public welfare in Canton. He recalls Mellett’s honesty, religious faith, and fearless reform drive that challenged evil and inspired civic duty. Mellett was tragically murdered as his work and ideals persisted.
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