21 Jul 1929
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1929
Page
1
United Press reports intensified forces on the western border of Manchuria as five more brigades are dispatched from Mukden. The tense atmosphere leads to patrols and detentions of suspicious travelers while martial cavalry and field guns are readied amid war panic.
Washington July 20 rough secrecy surrounds the railroad consolidation law and a proposal has been placed before the interstate commerce commission Porter and the commission. The plan, attributed to President Hoover, seeks to accelerate hearings and proper grouping of lines to boost efficiency and prosperity.
Urbana Ul July 20 Rev benezer Bean oldest living alum of Bowdoin College Maine celebrated his 100th anniversary today Bean held several past offices and duties at the college and in the community
Ohio capital coverage reports on how a feature story details turning sewage waste into farm fertilizer. The piece highlights a model operation described by Mond M. and notes it appears on page 8.
Grand Duke Alexander in Paris predicts Russia may abandon the Soviet government and reestablish a monarchy if a Russo Chinese war occurs. He cites the potential end of the Soviet state and envisions his son Grand Duke Cyril as heir in a restored Russian throne.
Stamford report says Lene Tunney the former heavyweight champion is named defendant in an $800000 alienation of affections suit filed by John S. Fogarty, husband of Katherine King Focaro, alleging improper conduct by Tunney. The action cited is returnable in September in the Palmer County court. Further notes mention tax-cut politics and a related New York World News Service brief on Broadway murders.
A renewed push by officials to clean up districts led to raids and more than 30 arrests. Forty eight people faced possession charges with bail set at $200 before U S Commissioner Garrett W Cotter. The mixed news includes a Mexico cow girl Ann L Hamilton marrying Red Sublett a clown in a wild west show and custody matters surrounding riding academy owner E N Hamilton.
One man is jailed on suspicion as detectives search for three bandits who robbed Sam Isenberg's store at 901 Carnah Street early Saturday. The trio fled in a small coupe, wrecked the car at 12th Street Northeast, and a stalled auto theft was later traced to the getaway. Police questioned a woman whose husband remains in jail as the investigation continues. This was Canton’s boldest theft since the $10,000 gem holdup at Canton Loan Co.
James H. Snook faces murder charges in the slaying of Miss Theora Hix near New Haven Track. The defense abandons sanity plea and will pursue temporary insanity or self defense as the basis for acquittal. Judge Henry Scarlett postponed the trial to Wednesday morning to allow marshaling of evidence while Miss Hix’s killing is detailed with hammer blows and knife wounds.
Harvey S. Firestone Sr president of Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. was reported much improved after a three day illness at Harbel Manor Akron. Doctors in Akron and Cleveland deemed pneumonia danger passed and said the rubber magnate is out of danger though the precautionary consultation was held.
Mrs Pears aarun of Cleveland was released from jail after officials in Lisbon sought her on a non support charge connected to the arrest of her brother A A Baker of Wellsville. Baker had escaped Lisbon jail Saturday morning and was recaptured after a search of the Martin home. Mrs Martin alleged to have shielded the fugitive faced the inquiry. The report notes Baker’s connections to the Cleveland area and other Ohio towns.
The body found slain at Wayne Stick was identified by Mrs Grace Phillips from Wilmington Junction Ga as her husband William Phillips aged 28. He had been working on repairs and was connected to bootlegging activities. The couple moved to Detroit from Pittsburgh six years ago.
About a thousand Moose Lodge members will gather Sunday afternoon in Massillon for the initiation of the F. J. Griffiths class and to hear J. Davis secretary of Labor in Hoover cabinet speak. The event, anticipated as one of the city’s largest gatherings, includes plans for more than 200 inductees and will be held at the Elke Auditorium.
A cryptic report describes two brothers detained after alleged burglaries connected to a broader security incident. Details are scarce due to fragmented OCR, with mentions of airmen, aviation fields, and a cadence of times suggesting a chaotic scene.
New laws become operative Monday after Sunday enactment widen Canton streets with 245000 dollars from gasoline tax funds. Canton plans street reconstruction and widening with residents paying 55 percent. enforcement targets speeds up to 43 mph and slow driving that blocks traffic. Frank Wise bill raises pneumatic tired vehicle load limit to 12 tons.
Senators on the finance committee intend to learn what representations about tariffs were made to the State Department by Vincent Massey the Canadian minister in Washington. They seek details on possible retaliatory tariffs from Canada or Britain on American wheat. Stimpson denied any Canadian protest was mentioned.
A Pittston man William R Blanchard and his daughter were killed in a car crash while his wife Mrs Blanchard was critically injured. Their other daughter Catherine, 14, sustained minor injuries as the family traveling to a Shriners event collided with another vehicle.
In Colima on July 20 a group of six abductors were killed by a firing squad after seizing a wealthy merchant, Alberto Lope, and taking him toward the mountains. His wife received a 60 000 pesos ransom demand and alerted military authorities who set a trap and captured the bandits.
In Emison Indiana, services at the Methodist Church have been halted for over a month as efforts to remove a swarm of bees fail. Nine swarms disrupted church activities including a funeral. Special communication of Canton Lodge announced for Monday July 24 at 6 30 pm with Masonic officers named.
Three Youngstown men en route to Michigan died when their red Travelair biplane crashed near Perrysburg at 1 15 p m. The victims Carl Detekon J B Detekon Carl Detekons father and Charles Deak Jones were identified from pockets and a gold Swiss watch with J B D initials found on one man. The crash followed a low pass and explosion as neighbors saw the plane spin and burn. Ete Detchen operated the Southside Battery and Supply Co of Youngstown.
Paris reports a decisive chamber vote backing the Poincare government with a reserve clause tying France’s creditor payments to Germany’s remittances. The first roll call concerned the American accord, according to the dispatches.
In Chicago a group of sixteen men and sixteen women will travel to Colorado to test a fasting method touted by Mrs. H. A. French. They plan to live in tents and conduct a forty day fast if possible, aiming to rejuvenate without medical help. The group includes many older, overweight participants led by the noted faster. George Aron, long known for selling cures, is among the expedition in hopes of facial lifting.
A Canton Daily News magazine feature presents the full public statement by Raymond Fosdick given to Smith College graduates. The piece reflects on individual responsibility within a modern society and questions conformity and progress.
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