Ohio executions and bond defeats in Canton election
Howell died in the electric chair at Ohio Penitentiary after a long defense claim his killing of Canton detective Skotnicky was accidental. In Canton, voters heavily defeated two park and charter amendments while the city’s bond issues failed by wide margins in the special election.
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W. Bernard Rodgers
Canton Daily News
Olumbus
Ohio
Dick Ll
Anthony Skotnicky
Canton
Alls of the
Ohio Penitentiary
Howell
Thomas
Davis
T. O. Reed
Skotnicky
George H. Shauf
Board of Elections
New Scout Chief Starts Work Here
Canton's new Boy Scout Executive Selden CC Adams arrived Wednesday from Clarksburg West Virginia and is now on duty as general head of all Scout work. He has desk room in the Canton Chamber of Commerce on the second floor and will stay at least through the year. Adams moved his family to Canton and his two boys will join local Scout activities. The first rally of all Boy Scouts and Scoutmasters will be held Friday evening at St. Pauls Episcopal parish house where Adams will speak on general plans.
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Canton
Selden CC
Adams
Clarksburg
W. Va
Chamber of Commerce
W. P. English
Canton Scout Council
St. Paul's Episcopal Parish House
Bid Enjoinment Sues City Over Canvassed Street Contracts
Henry H. Miller on behalf of The National Construction Co sues in common pleas court to stop the city from awarding street resurfacing contracts for Tuscarawas Market Avenue Dartmouth Newton Third and others. He alleges bids favored The General Asphalt Paving Co and Cleveland firms despite lower bids by National Construction. The suit seeks an injunction and asks the city to delay awarding the contract.
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Common Pleas Court
Henry H. Miller
Miller
The
National Coin Co
of Control
General Asphalt Co
National
Cleveland
Onal Construction Co
Auditor Ralph Jer Dies in MBUS Navy Incident
Ralph Jer, a 9 year old auditor serving in the navy under Press- CLevelt and Taft, died here amid a report from June 2. Tyler was editor and the Cleveland Advocate is cited as the city’s leading Black newspaper.
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Mbus
Ralph Jer
Navy
That Something Wonder Picture at Alhambra
A screening titled That Something Wonder Picture plays at Alhambra under Rotary club auspices. Proceeds from tickets going to Crippled Children, with Roth Drug Stores handling advance purchases.
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Alhambra
Rotary Club
Roy
Roth Drug
Ohio university student drowns saving two girls in river
Vaughn Haines a 21 year old freshman at Ohio University drowned in the Hocking River late last evening while attempting to save two girl bathers in distress. He lived in Columbus and was famed as a high school athlete.
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Athens
Vaughn Haines
Ohio University
Hocking River
Haines
Columbus
Notice for D of A Practice and Alhambra ads
The notice announces D of A degree team practice Friday June 3 with guards meeting at Eagles hall at 8 pm under Captain. It also promotes That Something at Alhambra June 2 3 4 to benefit crippled children with Rotary club sponsorship and tickets from Roth Hug stores. Also offers Star Store men’s wear specials Friday and Saturday with lower prices on shirts overalls and dress shirts.
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D. of A. No. 97
Eagles’ Hall
Adv
Star Store
Moose Funeral Notice
Members meet at club rooms at 7 30 Thursday evening to pay last respects to Brother C A Witter. Address of Rabbi S Wino Brad is 1224 Cherry Street SE. Bell phone Main 5157.
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Moose
Bro. C. A. Witter
S. Wino- Brad
Cherryst
Bell Phone Main
Masonic Meeting for Funeral of Bro Charles A Witter
Brethren are urgently requested to meet at the Masonic Temple on Friday June 3 at 2 p m to attend the funeral services of Brother Charles A Witter. Services by William McKinley Lodge. J B Allardice W M H H Heingartner Secy Adv.
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Masonic
Masonic Temple
Charles A. Witter
Rail Workers Accept 12 Percent Wage Cut Stated by Labor Board
Chicago reports rail workers reluctant acceptance of the 12 percent cut ordered by the United States Railroad Labor Board. Leaders say no unified policy exists and decisions will rest with rank and file after council meetings. Public sympathy shifts against strikes during the depression. potential job losses loom if action occurs.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Children Run Down by Car Near Homes
Two children, unnamed by police, were struck late Wednesday near their Fifth Street and Walnut Avenue SE homes by Albert Halter of 1453 Houselay SE. They escaped with minor bruises after Halter said the youngsters ran into the path of his car as he turned onto Fifth Street SE. Also- ad listing Arthur's Leather Shop trunks with marked prices at 204 Market Ave N. Ady.
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Walnutav
Albert Halter
Houselay
Halter
Fifthst
Arthur’s
N.—Ady
Beautiful used player piano ad from Klein and Heffelman Co
Used player piano in excellent condition with attractive case and beautiful tone. Prominent price of 445 dollars with cash or terms offered. Located at N Market and Fifth, advertisement from Klein and Heffelman Company.
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Klein and Heffelman Co. N
City politics warm up after charter defeat
After the charter defeat, filing opens as Samuel F. Barr begins petitions for mayor. Witter’s death delays party planning, with Democrats eyeing council seats and ward changes. Atty. Snyder and Atty Curtis touted for mayor, while Norwood and Cable also named as possible contenders as both parties field full slates.
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Witter
Atty. A. Talmadge Snyder
Atty. c. C. Curtis
Roscoe C. McCullock
Frank K. Norwood
Geddes Predicts No War Between U S and Britain
Sir Auckland Geddes the British ambassador to the United States said there will never be a war between the United States and Great Britain in a Charlottesville speech at the University of Virginia centennial exercises. He cited strong mutual relations and confidence that misunderstandings can be cleared.
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Charlottesville
United States
Great Britain
Sir Auckland Geddes
University of Virginia
Geddes
Sinn Fein Ambush Kills Three British Soldiers in Kerry
Three British soldiers were killed in a Sinn Fein ambush near Killorglin County Kerry. An inspector sergeant and two constables were wounded as the force was trapped and shot without chance to respond.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
County Kerry
Killorglin
Sinn
President to Present Middies Diplomas
President and Mrs. Harding depart Washington by motor for Annapolis to present diplomas to the Naval Academy's graduating class. The Friday event marks a ceremonial sendoff with the president delivering diplomas to the midshipmen.
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Middies
Washington
Harding
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Used Upright Piano Bargain at Klein and Heffelman Co
An upright piano advertised for 135 dollars praised as sweet toned with easy action. The ad notes cash or storms and lists Klein and Heffelman Co at N Market and Fifth as the seller.
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Klein and Heffelman Co
Fraternal Order of Eagles Meeting Set for Thursday
The Fraternal Order of Eagles will meet at 7 o'clock Thursday evening to install officers, initiate new members, and hold a banquet and entertainment. C. H. Rhamy serves as Secy Adv.
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Order of Eagles
C. H. Rhamy
Ady
Folsom's Studio Relocates to New Market Avenue
Kodak customers welcomed to the new 212 Market Avenue studio near R Baer's with an 8 hour service. The shop advertises Velvet Velor printing and a single cash register for sale cheap at Hotel Edwards.
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Folsom
Avd
Rbaer
Kodak
Adv
Player Piano with Bench and 18 rolls for sale
Used but excellent condition player piano with bench and 18 music rolls offered by J. W. Brown Piano Co at Walnutav and Second SE. Ad advertises a tag day for Aultman hospital on Saturday June 4 with nurses selling tags to benefit the hospital.
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J. W. Brown Piano Co
Aultman Hospital
Funeral services for Bro. M. H. H. Heingartner
Masonic brethren are urgently requested to attend the funeral services of Bro. M. H. H. Heingartner on Friday June 3 at 2 p.m. The notice is signed by the Secretary-Editor of the Advance.
Wet Wash Co. Wagon Team Runs Away With Driver
A team of horses hitched to a laundry wagon belonging to the Canton Wet Wash Co. on Ninth Street SW bolted after being startled in front of the laundry at noon. Driver Quinton Phillips held the reins but was dragged nearly two blocks before stopping the frightened animals. The wagon halted near McKinley Avenue SW, just off Ninth Street.
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Canton Wet Wash Co
Ninth-st
Quinton Phillips
McKinley-ay SW
Rail line verdict against Crystal Park Lumber Co
A jury in Judge Ake's court Wednesday afternoon awarded 3413.74 to The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad in an freight and demurrage suit. The case arose from charges for freight and demurrage.
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Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad
Crystal Park Lumber Co
Ake
June brings peak wedding rush with license surge
On opening day of June ten couples obtained marriage licenses. A 19 year old groom and 16 year old bride joined another pair both aged over sixty five at the license counter as the bridal month begins.
Stark Incorporations and Capital Adjustments Listed
The Central Welding and Cutting Company in Canton shows increasing capital to $10 000 with officers Glenn Wilson Charles Weintraub C Kramer Earl White and Helen FB Roush. The Morgan Engineering Company Alliance raises from 3 000 000 to 5 000 000 and Magnolia Transit Line Magnolia increases from 1 500 to 25 000. Loomis Coal Co Canton reduces from 40 000 to 1 900.
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Central Welding and Cutting Company
Canton
Glenn Wilson
Charles 8. Weintraub
8. C. Kramer
Earl White
Helen FB. Roush
Morgan Engineering Company
Alliance
Magnolia Transit Line Company
Magnolia
Loomis Coal Co
Hotel Edwards For Sale Ad Includes Furniture
Classified item notes Hotel Edwards for sale listing dresser wardrobes wash stands with vendor Ady.
Richman’s Clothes Spring Samples Ad
P. E. Hart agent Room 4 507 Tuse advertises Richman’s spring samples with Friday and Saturday hours all day and evening. All items priced at $22.50.
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Richman’s
P. E. Hart
Agt
Six standard make rolls for sale at 95 cents
Six slightly used standard rolls offered at 95 cents each. Four new rolls also available for 00. Adjoining advertisement description noted.
Tulsa Riot Report Describes Deaths and Destruction
A press summary details the Tulsa riot with 10 dead two groups injured, property losses over 1.5 million dollars, and 12 blocks burned in a black district. It notes 8,000 homeless black residents and 5,000 white residents displaced, with state troops totaling about 600 quell
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Negro District
County Ten Lose Large Tax Revenue From Liquor Licenses
The U S Supreme Court decision invalidates old liquor license laws, overruling state rulings that sellers pay 1000 per year plus penalties. About 100 county residents convicted of liquor sales could be taxed under prior laws, but Auditor Perkins delayed final action on collecting fees as the ruling stands.
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Supreme Court
Diry
Perkins
Mrs. Nott Sentenced To Life In Prison
Mrs. Ethel Nott was sentenced to life imprisonment for aiding Ellwood Wade in the murder of her husband. Wade had been hanged two weeks earlier. the plea of guilty to second degree murder was accepted by Judge William M. Maltbie amid objections from the state's attorney Slomer S. Cummings.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Ethel Nott
Elwood LB. Wade
Wade
William M. Maltbie
Slomer
Cummings
Public sermon by Louise Perry in Buffalo June event
Mrs Louise Perry of Buffalo New York speaks on What Must I Do to be Saved at 208 Tusest W third floor on June 2 at 8 p m Public invited Advertisement
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Louise Perry
Buffalo
N. Y
Remarkable bargain on a clean, beautiful cash case
A clear, attractive cash case with good action is offered as a fully guaranteed warranted item by Cash Co. located at N. Market and Fifth.
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The
Klein and Heffelman Co
Adyv
Evangelist Daniel Sommer Preaches Week at Church of Christ
Evangelist Daniel Sommer of Indianapolis conducts nightly services at 7 30 at the Church of Christ 1252 Market av 8. Sommer, an old time preacher with 60 years in the gospel, invites all to attend and bring friends. No collections.
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Church of Christ
Market Av
Daniel Sommer
Indianapolis
Ind
Evangelist Sommer
Ady
Wm. McKinley Lodge Special Communication Noted
A special communication of Wm. McKinley lodge will be held Friday June 3 at 6 30 p m for the F C degree. J B Allardice W M and H H Hein gartner secretary report.
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Wm. McKinley Lodge
J. B. Allardice
W. M
H. H. Heingartner
Adv
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