Canton Weather Deluge Causes Widespread Property Damage
A Thursday cloudburst dumped 3.01 inches of rain in 18 hours, flooding Canton and Stark County. Stores lost thousands in merchandise while hundreds of phones were knocked out of service and lines burned out. Crops suffered in low-lying fields though wheat and barley sustained minor damage. Weather officials called it among the heaviest rainfall on record.
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Canton
Stark Co
Walnut
Ohio Power Co
Carl H. Meyer
One Dead in Rome During Papal Exit Procession
Rome July 26 One man Romolo Pilo Russo 44 a cab driver died after fainting in St Peter s Square during the pope s procession and dying at a hospital from sun stroke. Workmen cleared wooden barricades as crowds dispersed and the pope lingers inside the Vatican state may soon travel to Monte Cassino or elsewhere in Italy within a month.
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St. Peter’s Square
Romolo Pilo Russo
Vatican State
Italy
Monte Cassino
Will Rogers on Peace Talk and Flattery
In Beverly Hills July 26 Will Rogers mocks peace treaties and naval cuts praising Ramsay MacDonald while noting nations praise the US then rush to build. he jokes about conferences cameras and flattery as cautions against overconfidence. Claremore Oklahoma orders garden hay and two months of rations as a humorous aside.
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Ramsay MacDonald
Claremore
Okla
Murky Weather Delays Bromley's Tokyo Flight Attempt
Lt Harold Bromley faces a delayed non stop 4700 mile flight to Tokyo as fog rain wind and cloud over the Aleutians and British Columbia threaten to keep his 42 ton Lockheed Explorer grounded. Weather bureau forecast thick conditions and headwinds along most of the route. Bromley awaits a clearer window while awaiting favorable conditions and a takeoff still seen as possible.
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British Columbia
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Prosecutor seeks review of Arnold kidnapping case
Marion T. Graven, Wayne County prosecutor, asks the state supreme court to review the appellate court decision granting a new trial for Elias and Arthur Arnold of Orrville. They were convicted of kidnapping 4 year old Melvin Horst, but the appellate court ruled the evidence was questionable.
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Marion T. Graven
Wayne Co
State Supreme Court
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Arthur Arnold
Orrville
Melvin Horst
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Chicago horse tracks guarded by police
Chicago police guard all Cook County horse racing tracks amid threats of vandalism linked to dog racing closures. Guards monitor Arlingon Reigh Count stable, Lincoln Fields, Washington Park, and Hawthorne as greyhounds stay idle after Hawthorne, Fairview, and Thornton dog tracks were shut down.
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Pat Roche
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John D. Hertz
England
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Washington Park
Illinois
Fairview
Thornton
George Fred Rush
Muehleisen Still Captain After Traffic Post Named
George H. Muehleisen remains captain of Canton traffic division as Mayor Curtis creates a traffic commissioner post. He awaits official appointment and says he will not assume duties or make major changes until formal designation and a qualifying examination.
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C. C Curtis
Muehleisen
Canton
Royal Transport Commission urges end of speed limit
London July 2. The royal commission on transports calls for abolition of the national speed limit for autos and motorcycles with pneumatic tires in its first traffic report. It says general traffic legislation is overdue and would cap buses and coaches at 35 mph with jail terms for reckless driving.
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London
England
Royal Commission of Transports
Endurance Plane Sets 315 Hour Flying Record
In St Louis, Dale Jackson and Forrest O Brine circled their St Louis Robins biplane for 315 consecutive hours surpassing the prior mark. The pilots report all systems normal and expect to pursue a 500 hour goal with support from Challenger motor designer Arthur Nutt. Weather remains calm with light haze over the field as the endurance flight continues.
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United Press
ST. Louis
St. Louis-Robins
Dale Jackson
Forrest O'Brine
Jackson
Arthur Nutt
Firemen Hurt Battling Store Fire and Flood
Three Philadelphia firemen were injured while fighting a store blaze at Wonder Clothiers on 140 Tuscarawas st and a basement flood at Allegheny Service Co on Walnut av and 21st. W Fightner was cut by glass. W Hakill and John Miles were overcome by fumes. Damage totaled several hundred dollars with the fire confined to the rear portion on the first floor.
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Wonder Clothiers
Tuscarawas St FE
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John Miles
Allegheny Service Co
Walnut Av
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W. W. Klemm
Miles
Nos. 6 and & Companies
Mesnar
Rosario Strikers Walk Out In Indefinite North Trade Protest
A general strike was proclaimed in Rosario to support Buenos Aires dock workers who quit after failing to reach a deal with employers. The strike is to continue indefinitely.
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Buenos Aires
Rosario
Emergence of Pope Pius Highlighted by Newark Bishop
Bishop Walsh of Newark writes for United Press on Rome July 26 about Pope Pius emerging from the Vatican. The article notes the entry before the world and the early solemn adoration of Christ in the sacrament, describing universal devotion and loyalty across clergy and faithful.
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United Press
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Thomas J. Walsh
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Rain Turns Starkee Highways Into Drowning Roads
A Canton Massillon road west of Whipplerd was flooded with three feet of water turning cars into tolling navigators while streetcar tracks rose above the water. A reporter photographed a daring car dash, then slipped while at the water’s edge. Continued on Page 1.
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Canton-Massillon
Whipplerd
Hoover MacDonald to pursue cruiser parity under Hoover Yardstick
United States and Britain push toward equal cruiser and destroyer strength using the Hoover Yardstick. Officials say parity across fighting ships was agreed in London, with Stimson calling the accord immensely important. Hoover and MacDonald may discuss steps in October to apply the parity principle to cruisers.
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United Press
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Great Britain
United States
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MacDonald
London
Stimson
Wind Drowns Boy in Creek at Uhrichs ville
George Peterson aged 16 of Washington Avenue drowned in Big Stillwater creek after a tree blown by strong wind struck a diving pair. Duane Murphy, uninjured, alerted police who recovered the body within an hour. Peterson is survived by his parents and brother Donald. funeral set for Saturday.
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George Peterson
John Peterson
Washington Av
Stillwater Creek
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Donald
Girl and father held in murder at candy factory
Lil ian Russo 21 and father Vincenzo Russo arrested in Hoboken N J on murder charges in the slaying of John Russo 42 at his candy factory. Police say the girl admitted killing her uncle with a shotgun and knife. the father was taken into custody as a possible accomplice. Voters away Aug 13 may cast Absent Voters ballot at Board of Elections Mellet Building.
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Lillian Russo
Vincenzo Russo
John Russo
Russe
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Youth Dies From Swim Injuries At River
Chester Theodore Beltz 19 of 1410 3d St SW died after injuries from a diving accident in the Tuscarawas River near Massillon. He struck a submerged stump, was dragged free by his brother, and died Thursday night in Aultman Hospital from a paralyzed neck. Survived by parents, seven brothers, four sisters. Funeral Monday at 2 from the parents home. burial in Rowland Cemetery. Body at Seesholtz Funeral Home until Saturday.
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Bedford
Any
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Wilmer
Harry
Henry
John
Herman Wilson
Louis Smith
Canton
Haze
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C. D. Besch
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Mexican envoy’s daughter awarded damages in Paris crash
Carmelia Pani daughter of Mexico’s ambassador to France received 50 000 francs in damages for injuries from a Paris automobile accident last year. Her chauffeur who lost a leg will receive 6 000 francs annually for life.
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Carmelia Pani
France
Snook Receives Loyal Support During Murder Trial
Dr James Howard Snook gains renewed backing from wife and mother as juror list scrutiny continues in the murder case of Theora Hix. His 73 year old mother Mary Snook arrives from Lebanon Ohio to stay in Columbus during the proceedings.
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United Press
Court Room
Columbus
James Howard Snook
Theora Hix
Mary Snook
Lebanon
Snook
Lawson Bing
Geiger Wins Brookside Woman's Club Golf Title
At Brookside Country Club on July 26 Mrs. Robert G. Geiger defeated Mrs. Robert P. Abbey 2 up after 18 holes to claim the annual women's club championship. Abbey led early on but rain paused play yesterday and Geiger surged to victory.
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Robert G. Geiger
Woman's Club
Robert P. Abbey
G. A. Leonard
Shady Hollow Country Club
W. J. McFareren
R. P. Christian
Virginia Frey
E. W. McCain
Posse Goes on Gorilla Hunt Near Elizabeth
A posse of townsmen and farmers hunted a huge gorilla sighted near Elizabeth Illinois suspected to have escaped a Savanna carnival. Women locked doors as men scoured countryside amid reports of the large ape wandering near town.
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