Niagara Daredevil Bobby Leach Plans Rubber Ball Ride
Bobby Leach, famed Niagara Falls daredevil of 1911, reels up a second attempt in a rubber ball may occur between July 26 and August 5. Officials testify about liquor laws enforcement and the Curtis bribery trial, with Lengel recalling past vice squad arrests and safety director interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy FE
FESS
Canton Daily News
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Bobby Leach
Bobby
Leach
Buffalo
Husband Named In Love Suit In New York
Mrs. Frank J. Lane of Boston arrives in New York for her honeymoon to learn her husband is sued for 100000 dollars for breach of promise by Miss Ida Kohler of Dorchester Massachusetts.
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New York
Frank J. Lane
Boston
Ida Kohler
Dorchester
Mass
Wife Witnesses Filling Station Keeper Shot to Death
William Fleming 88 owner of Harmon Junction filling station and general store was killed Friday at 1 AM by an unidentified gunman who fled in a car after a struggle over the weapon. Mrs Fleming, who heard a knock and aided by arming herself, watched as two shots struck her husband. motive appears to be robbery. Coroner reports bullets lodged in the pelvis and abdomen. Sheriff Kirk said a suspect is being pursued.
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C. W. Kirk
William Fleming
Harmon Junction
Fleming
T. H. Shorb
Pleming
Tola Mra. Fleming
Waltne
Masaillon City Hospital
Shorb
Cate
Shenandoah Lands Safely After 24 Hour Flight
The naval dirigible Shenandoah landed safely at the Lakehurst air field at 8 30 a m after remaining aloft more than 24 hours. It had flown 500 miles over Scranton Pennsylvania and Binghamton earlier, but poor weather delayed landing at its home station. The craft circled for six hours above the field before being brought down under a landing crew's control.
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Lakehurst
N.g
Scranton
Binghamton
A. E
Veteran Victor Mankevich Suicide After Roommate Dispute
New York July 25 reports Victor Mankevich 27 a World War veteran killed himself after driving his roommate from a room. He fired a bullet through his brain and died moments later fastening a small American flag to the trigger guard of the pistol.
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New York
Victor Mankevich
Autoist Fined One Dollar for License Tag Violation
Harold Wilgas of 1120 19th Street Northwest was charged with driving an automobile displaying a single license tag and was fined one dollar plus costs.
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Harold Wilgas
General Butler vows to stay as director of public safety
Philadelphia July 28 General Smethey Butler dismissed rumors of resigning as director of public safety before his four year term ends He said he would remain until removed and denied a rift with Mayor Kendrick He will meet Kendrick today at a police ball game and catch the first inning Butler seeks another year of grace from the Marine Corps after January department leave ends.
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Philadelphia
Smethey Butler
Marine Corps
Tam
Kendrick
Sword’s Point
Camden
Butler
Quaker City Coppers
Coolidge
Man Dies After Fall From Bridge Near Norwalk
James Connor, 45, is dying in a Norwalk hospital from a broken back after being found beneath the New York Central bridge two miles west. He fell about 30 feet early Wednesday and has had no food or water since, though he lay near the Huron river and could not move.
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Norwalk
James Connor
New York Central
Connor
Devastating Fire Near West Andover Sweeps Brushland
A wildfire roared through more than a square mile of woodland near West Andover on July 25. Firemen and volunteers battled to prevent spread to nearby houses and farms as flames rose unsuppressed through timber and brush.
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Andover
Mass
West Andover
Flyers Plan Test Flight for World Flight Across Atlantic
July reports from multiple cities detail prep and weather delays for round-the-world attempts. American flyers test planes at Brough England with new radiators and pontoon work while Major Zann and two companions face weather in Amsterdam before a Rome route, Italian Lieutenant Leccatelli departs Pisa toward Brough to link with the Atlantic crossing. British navigator A Stuart MacLaren and three crew arrive at Petropavlovsk Kamchatka as they push toward transpacific legs.
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Brough
Eng
Atlantic
Amsterdam
Zann
Rome
le Bourget
Paris
Lieut. Leccatell
Pisa
Tokio
A. Stuart MacLaren
Petropavolsk
Kamchatka
Kurilea Islands
Pacific
Prince Ruppert
Canada
Large Bible Students Convention in Ohio Stadium
In Columbus the International Bible Students Association holds its convention with a Sunday meeting in Ohio Stadium expected to draw about 60 000 attendees. Judge J F Rutherford presides and addresses the mass gathering after a week of sessions. Flying squads reported visiting 100 000 Columbus area homes and many homes in Madison Licking Ross Clinton Delaware and Fairfield counties.
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Columbus
International Bible Students Association
Ohio Stadium
J. F. Rutherford
Madison
Licking
Ross
Clinton Delaware
Fairfield
Japan and Soviet Russia Reach Basis for Recognition Talks
July 25 report says Tokyo and Moscow agreed on a framework for negotiations toward recognizing the Soviet government. The Japanese cabinet announced the basis for talks with Soviet Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio
Soviet Russia
Pacific Navigation Co Orders Two Ships for South American Service
Belfast dispatch reports the Pacific Navigation Co has placed orders for two new ships intended for a South American service. Each vessel costs 5 million dollars, expanding the companys late 1920s maritime fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
The
Pacific Navigation Co
Deadlock Persists Over 200 Million Dawes Plan Loan
London July 25. French diplomats and the International bankers remain deadlocked on the $200,000,000 Dawes plan loan to Germany. Thounis of Belgium pushes for security insulated from French sanctions while Herriot and Hughes plan a noon meeting. The allied committee debates sanctions and default as rail operation reports wait until next week.
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London
International Bankers Group
Germany
Thounis
Belgium
France
Herriot
Hughes
Allied Conference Committee On
Open Campaign for La Follette Opens in Ohio
In Columbus Ohio Rev Herbert Bigelow opened the La Follette presidential campaign for the Progressive Party. Speaking to the Franklin County branch he accused John W Davies and President Coolidge of serving political bosses and special interests. He praised La Follette as a longtime foe of those powers.
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Columbus
Robert M. LaFollette
Ohio
Herbert
Bigelow
Cincinnati
Conference For Progressive
Franklin County
Independent Party
John W. Davie
Coolidge
la Follette
German Loan Hangs on Lamont and Dawes Plan
London reports the fate of a proposed 200 million dollar loan to Germany rests with Thomas W. Lamont of J. P. Morgan & Co. He told allied representatives that America would refuse to participate unless his terms and the Dawes plan were met.
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London
Germany
Thomas W. Lamont
J. P. Morgan & Co
New York
America
Sandusky Faces Second Blow After Tornado
High winds last night near cyclonic intensity added to tornado damage in Sandusky Ohio. Citizens fled to cellars as forecasts warned of another tornado. storm arrived without warning and heightened town alarm.
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Sandusky, CO
Editor Magee Freed on Bond in Contempt Case
Carl C. Magee editor of the New Mexico State Tribute was released on 2500 bond by the State Supreme Court after a jail sentence for contempt of court over editorials on San Miguel county district court. Attorneys claimed a legal pardon was illegal and alleged collusion with Governor Hinkle to guarantee pardoning prior to trial.
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Santa FP
N. M
Carl C. Magee
New Mexico
San Miguel County
Liberty Today
Magee
State Supreme Court
Loren Delgado
Sal
Govenor Hinkle
San Miguelco
Hinkle
Miss Laura B Clemens of Massillon Wins Right Ad Award
Massillon awarded Miss Laura B Clemens of 1616 Well mans t a $25 Right Ad Contest prize. A consistent winner, she entered early, contributes weekly ideas, and works at Reliance Manufacturing.
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Massillon
Laura B. Clemens
1616
Wellmanst
Miss Clemens
Reliance Manufacturing Company
Prize winners told to claim awards at Room 206 Canton Daily News Bidg
The 27 first prize winners and 27 second prize winners may call to select their prizes at Room 206 Canton Daily News Bidg from 56 to 6 p m Monday and Tuesday. Prizes will be mailed to other winners. Winners listed in order from first to fifth prize under each advertizer. Winners should call only at hours and days specified.
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Canton Daily News
Reporters tell how Slayer assisted them in Leopold Loeb case
Chicago reporters Howard Mayer Alvin Goldstein and James Mulray testified that Dicky Loeb aided their coverage of the Bobby Franks kidnapping and murder. They described Loeb mingling with the crowd outside the Franks home the night the body was found and revealing information to the press as a volunteer helper.
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Criminal Court
Chicago
Dicky” Loeb
Nick Carter
Brady
Leopold-Loeb
Bobby Franks
Howard Mayer
Alvin Goldstein
James Mulray
Justice Cave
Acollegian
Mayer
University
Woman Attacked by Prize Cow at Belmont County Fair
Mrs. Margaret Williams sues for 15000 dollars after being attacked by a prize cow at the Belmont county fair in Saint Clairsville Ohio. The animal, displayed by farmer Clyde Campbell, became enraged when separated from its calf last December.
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ST. Clairsvillee
Margaret Williama
Clyde Campbell
Belmont County Fair
Three Killed When River Steamer Climax Sunk
In New Orleans the River Steamer Climax sank in the Mississippi river after a late night windstorm. Three men were killed as relief from a 100 degree heat wave swept the city.
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New Orleans
Climax
Arrests of two youths for a string of robberies across several cities
Montgomery Logsden and Robert Wilson, both teens from Louisville, were arrested in Dayton on multiple robbery charges. They allegedly broke into the Underwood Indiana post office and stole 105 dollars in stamps and 2500 dollars in jewelry from the Casper Frazer store in Middletown. D Findley, Langsden boy stepfather, was arrested for fencing the loot.
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Dayton
West Carrollton
Germantown
West Alexandria
Piqua
Troy
Hamilton
Middletown
Louisville
Montgomery Logsden
Loulsville
Robert Wilson
Underwood
Ind
Casper Frazer Jewelry Store
D. Findley
Langsden
Bishop Leo Haid Dies Here After Illness
Charlotte report confirms the death of Rt. Rev. Leo Haid bishop of North Carolina and abbot of Belmont Catholic Abbey after several weeks of illness. Haid, a leading church figure, was noted for his roles in the Catholic hierarchy of America and his long service.
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Charlotte
N. C
Leo Haid
North Carolina
Catholic Hieraechy of
America
Belmont Catholic Abbey
Vinessa
Plans For Ending His Life Lead To Suicide
Madrid report states Senor Roque a merchant prepared for his death by his own hand. He visited relatives and invited them to his funeral, bought a casket, arranged services, met a municipal judge, then returned home and hanged himself.
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Madrid
Senor Roque
Resent Church Drive Reduces Attendan ce at Small Rome Churches
Rome reports a church campaign against immodesty in women's dress has caused a drop in attendance at several smaller churches.
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Rome
Kane McKinley Held on Statutory Charge in SW District
Jerome Kane of McKinley at SW waived preliminary hearing and was held in common pleas court on a statutory offense charge with bail set at 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Kane
McKinley
Common Pleas Court
Washington to Host Political Headquarters in 1924 Campaign
Washington becomes the focal point for party strategy as Coolidge and La Follette are not expected to win. Republicans will keep Chicago nominally as headquarters while Coolidge stays in Washington. Democrats plan to base operations here with branches in New York and Chicago.
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Robert T. Small
Canton Daily News
Washington
Chicago
Coolidge
New York
Davis to Discuss Financing of Davis Campaign
Davis plans to discuss fundraising for his presidential bid at his Maine summer retreat this afternoon. Thomas L. Chadbourne, a New York Democrat and backer of W G McAdoo, will visit to raise finance issues. Chadbourne arrived from Bar Harbor aboard a private yacht and asked for an appointment. Davis skipped golf as talks ran late and the postponed championship match may be played today.
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Dark Harbor
Isleeboro
Maine
John W. Davis
Davis
Thomas L. Chadbourne
New York
W. G. McAdoo
Chadbourne
Bar Harbor
Frank Polk
Bj” Nye
Two Pardons and One Commation by Governor Donahey
In Columbus 6 0 July six two pardons and one commutation were granted by Governor Donahey to Stark county common pleas inmates. Guy Steels and Lawrence Larkin received pardons for extortion crimes dating to December 1921 while Clara McCamey of Canton was commuted to Marysville Reformatory for unlawful liquor manufacture with parole conditions.
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Columbus
Stark County Common Pleas Court
Donahey
Guy Steels
Lawrence Larkin
Clara McCamey
Canton
Marysville Reformatory
Policeman Hyland Wounded in Brooklyn Hold Up Capture Attempt
New York July 28 A Brooklyn policeman John J Hyland was dying in a hospital after being shot while attempting to arrest three hold up men who robbed a taxi driver and threw him from the cab before escaping in a taxicab.
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New York
John J. Hyland
Brooklyn
Canton man fined for speeding in criminal court
J. F. Hostetter of Canton was fined 16 dollars plus costs in criminal court on Friday morning after being charged with speeding.
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Canton Underworld
J. F. Hostetter
Canton
Canton man John Dutenhaver fined for speeding
John Dutenhaver of Canton was fined 15 dollars and costs after a Friday morning appearance in front of Criminal Judge Bowman for speeding charges.
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John Dutenhaver
Canton
Bowman
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Ethaneens Loeb
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Rabbit
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Agiler
E. E. Curtis
Rev. A. BE. Day
H. H. Timken
Curtis
Mate
Shenandoah
Flyers
Bible Association
Herbert Bigelow
Lamont
TilomMa
Sandusky
Supreme Court of New Mexico
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Loeb
Boy
Haid
Brookhart
Coolidge Nor
LaFollette
T. L. Chadbourne
Speeder
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