Civic leaders push direct action on Canton's crisis
Mayor Swarts announces a Saturday meeting of Inter-City Council delegates to demand prompt actions addressing the slaying of Don R. Mellett. The composed group includes the Real Estate Board and Canton Woman's Club among invited civic and business organizations, with authority to initiate measures and report back a plan.
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Stanford M. Swarts
Council
Chamber of Commerce
Don R. Mellett
Real Estate Board
Central Labor Union
Canton Woman's Club
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Ohio Heat Wave Kills At Least 30 In State
Cleveland reports at least 30 deaths from heat prostrations and drownings during a three day heat wave as other Midwest cities see relief showers. East Liverpool hits 81 degrees, water supplies strain cities, and reports list pavement heat and dog bites across Ohio with continued coverage last night.
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Man Hunt Star Detective Slater Keeps Vigil in Mellett Case
Cincinnati detective Ora Slater heads a major nationwide chase for Mellett, clocking little sleep, driving 400 miles in a day between Canton and Pittsburgh, and listening to many tips. Despite public criticism of Canton police graft, he says they are working on it and remains cautious about predictions.
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Cincinnati
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Mellett
Canton
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Dual Mellett and Kitzig cases linked by underworld ties
Don Mellett murder may finally cast light on the unsolved Kitzig killing at Meyers Lake. Investigators note parallels, with both victims opposing bootleggers and testifying in court. Five Akron men were grilled and released as police looked for a common link, but no decisive evidence emerged. Continued coverage on page 3.
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Don R. Mellett
Paul E. Kitzig
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Don Mellett
Kitzig
George Psialias
Pittsburgh
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Canton
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Akron
Ora Slater
Kinnison
Charles Delfy
Louis Moll
Peter Cheukalas
Ben Clarke
Bertillion
Pete Magras
John Demos
Clarke
C. B. McClintock
Slater
Earl Myrexamer
Sol
C. F. Bloum
Cleveland
Ohio
Natonal
Wes
Anton
Giepatches
Babe Ruth Makes High Catches at Mitchel Field
Yankee outfielder Babe Ruth soared to dramatic catches at Mitchel Field on July 22. The crowd watched as he snapped several line drives and save moments, though the article notes injuries and a near escape from danger during the play.
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Mitchel
Babe" Ruth
Yankee
Donahey Sleuth Reaches Canton
Joseph Cleary Columbus detective and personal investigator for Governor Donahey arrived in Canton on Thursday to assist local authorities in the cam. The governor intends to stay in close touch and to keep the investigation with local officials, Cleary said.
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Joseph Cleary
Columbus
A. V. Donahey
Canton
Cleveland man dies after poison attempt at fairgrounds
Carl Williams, 24, of Cleveland, is dying in a local hospital after swallowing poison. He left a note saying he was despondent due to poverty and did not want to ask for help. Police found the note in the rear of the fairgrounds.
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Canton
Tam
Department
Earl Hexamer
Dayton
Carl ° Williams
Cleveland
Fairgrounds
Acts Of Lawyer Bondman Occupy Cell Wall
An executive order bars attorneys from entering the city jail without a prisoner’s call, aiming to stop cell by cell inquiries and solicitation. A separate order bans bondsmen from the patrol house, with notices for Nor man Clark and Sam Shifman displayed beside the official edict. No one knows who arranged Clark and Shifman’s cards next to the order.
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Norman Clark
Sam Shifman
Clark
Shifman
Train Kills Man at Pataskala Crossing
Charles Baird, 70, of Pataskala and member of Baird Bros. general merchandise dealers, was instantly killed at the Mainst crossing in Pataskala this morning by a fast Pennsylvania train heading west.
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Newark
Charles Baird
Baird Bros
Pataskala
Daily Mail Calls for Simultaneous War Debt Cancellation
The London Daily Mail proposed canceling all war debts to help Europe recover and hoped Secretary Mellon’s visit to England would open a chance to reopen the debt question.
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Europe
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Mellon
England
Pharmacists Elect Cedar Point Leaders At Ohio Meet
The 48th annual Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association convention concluded at Cedar Point Ohio with Otto Eisner of Cincinnati elected president Otto Moose of Dayton named vice president Theodore Wetterstroem of Columbus chosen secretary and L Wae giner named treasurer Stirring up a new leadership slate for the organization.
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Otto Eisner
Cincinnati
Otto Moose Ruler
Dayton
Theodore Wetterstroem
Columbus
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Attacks On Character Of Mellett Charged To Lengel
Canton dispatch reports Police Chief Lengel and the Canton force have shifted from pursuing Don Mellett’s slayer to vilifying the publisher of the Canton Daily News. After six days with no arrests, they question underworld figures and allege Mellett crusaded against vice to attack the force, tying him to open gambling at the Stark county fairgrounds.
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Eleven Boys Die As Canoe Upset Near Peterboro
In Ontario at Balsam Lake eleven of fifteen youths camping there died when a large war canoe capsized during a squall. Four boys clung to the overturned craft for four hours before rescue. others perished as they lost strength. Rescuers saved four lives.
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Thugs Attack Veteran Near Pittsburgh
Walter Hansborough an 82 year old Civil War veteran from Dayton Ohio was found unconscious on a road near Pittsburgh. He told police after waking in hospital that two men attacked him robbed him and threw him from their car claiming a Philadelphia sesquicentennial connection.
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Pittsburgh
Walter Hansborough
Dayton
Philadelphia
Killing In Canton The Mellett Murder Report
In Canton editor Robert T. Small reports on the murder of Don R. Mellett as July heat enshrouds the city. Civilians go about shopping and attending concerts while detectives interview locals, and the city waits for word as officials pursue the case amid a sense that reform may require sacrifice.
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Robert T. Small
Consolidated Press Association
Canton
Don R. Mellett
Small
Resolve Fixed AT After Calm Returns to City
Despite outward calm, a fixed resolve pervades the city to seek those who instigated and carried out the assassination of Don R. Mellett, publisher of former Gov. Cox's Can. The incident has shaken officials and residents, prompting vows to pursue justice and ensure public safety.
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Don R. Mellett
Gov. Cox
Columbus Faces Water Shortage As Heat Bites City
An urgent alert from Columbus reports the city on July 22 facing a looming water shortage. Pumps in the water department run near capacity as 950,000 gallons more than the prior record drained in 24 hours. Superintendent Sheowder plans to boost pressure again within 12 hours to meet heavy demand.
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Maine
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Sheowder
Newspaper Editors Society Sends Sympathy to Mrs Mellett
In Indianapolis on July 22 Mrs Don R Mellett received a telegram from the American Society of Newspaper Editors. President Er C Hopwood expressed deepest regret at the death in the line of duty and offered service, praising the sacrifice as consecration to editors who defend social decency and a free press.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Don R. Mellett
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Five indicted in collapse of Yorkville bank
Jefferson county grand jury indicted W B Francis of Martins Ferry former congressman John J Belknap of Steubenville and Brinley Jones along with Thomas S Jones and W E Jones in the $1,000,000 failure of Union Savings and Trust Co Yorkville May 15. Indictments cover forgery misapplying bank credits false entries and issuing certificates of deposit. Three Jones defendants are free on $70,000 bonds.
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Jefferson Co Grand
Union Savings and Trust Co
Yorkville
Trud Bule
W. B. Francie
Martins Ferry
John J. Belknap
Thomas S
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Death of Dr W H Guyer at Findlay College
Dr W H Guyer of Findlay Ohio, 56, prominent church figure and college president, died suddenly at his residence 219 Bo street. Local reaction highlights his service to the college and community.
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Liam Harris Guyer
Gosponsex
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