Mob Hangs and Lynchings Reported in Duluth Race Riot
A mob in Duluth Minnesota stormed the city jail freeing six black men held for alleged assault on a white girl. Three accused were found not guilty by a mock trial. Despite priests pleas and police efforts eight officers were injured as rioters battered jail entrances and interrupted the law’s course. The mob executed two of the men and attempted to string up others, with little police control.
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Luth
Minn
Une
Virginia
Mac McGhie
Elmer Jackson
Te Green
eGhie
F. J. Howard
Chie
Jackson
Green
Armed posses scour Maryland town for Black inmate
In Easton Maryland armed posses search the surrounding area for Isaiah Fountain a Black man sentenced to death for killing Bertha Simpson a 13 year old white girl who escaped from the jail death cell. Fountain fled by crawling through a jail opening and escaping through an open window. Crowds form and threaten lynching if recaptured as Fountain has previously escaped.
Two Men Die in Gas Torch Explosion at Auto Shop
In New Jersey on June 16 two men, Haley and Kinard, were killed or injured when a torch used to pry open an old safe ignited acetylene gas at an automobile shop. The blast hurled them up to 25 feet away and was heard for blocks.
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Aries Haley
Rich Kinard
N. J
Bolshevik Forces Reported Ousted in Southern Russia
A telegraph from Constantinople says General Wrangel’s forces in southern Russia have occupied large areas north of Crimea and captured additional Bolshevik prisoners for Wrangel’s army. The report notes control of about a thousand square miles and ongoing anti Ishevik action.
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Ondon
Russia
Wrangel
Crimea
Istantinople
Weather Forecast For Ohio With Showers And Storms
Ohio forecast calls for showers and possible thunderstorms tonight through tomorrow. Temperatures near 72 degrees expected with light winds and higher humidity. A stray shower remains possible in parts of the state as a passing disturbance moves through. Opening soon Bryan Bros jewelry shop in Harris Arcade promises high grade pieces and will be located on the parade level.
Upton Sees Canton Suffrage Chapter Close at Dinner
Mrs Harriet Taylor Upton longtime Ohio suffrage leader and Canton Republican women chairwoman marked the Canton Woman's Suffrage Association as it disbanded at a suffrage dinner. She urged joining the League for Women Voters and attending citizenship school to be prepared to vote in the fall.
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Warren Harding
Harriet Taylor Upton
Ohio Woman's Suffrage Association
Ohio Republican Committee of Women
Courtland Hotel
Canton
League For Women Voters
Mystery murder hunt centers on Lexington kin clue
New York detectives pursue a lead in the Elwell murder, focusing on a Lexington family linked to a woman named Anna. District Attorney Edward Swann says the killer is likely a father or brother of the victimized woman, with details emerging from secretary William Barnes. Authorities probe the late night events and Elwell's ties to many women.
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Lexington
New York
Joseph Bowne Elwell
Edward Swann
Elwell
Swann
Anna
William Barnes
Barnes
Trict
Howeer
Protest Against Hiram Schaub Farm Infirmary Site
North Canton Grange adopts a resolution protesting the Hiram Schaub farm as the site for a joint county infirmary and work house. Protest to be filed with county commissioners cites proximity to the city and current infirmary, plus drainage concerns affecting Canton's water supply.
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Hiram Schaub
Joint County Infirmary
North Canton Grange
Canton
Cox Carry Ohio Campaign Boost From Former Rep Allen
Former Ohio Representative Allen visited the White House praising Governor Cox for winning Ohio and boosting the national campaign. He declared Ohio will be the center of the nation in the drive and that Cox can carry the state.
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Washington
Allen
Ohio
White House
Cox
Johnson joins Letherman Gehman Co as salesman
W B Johnson former Flory’s store manager takes a wholesale department sales post with the Letherman Gehman Co. A statement from Charles R Davis, sales manager, confirms the transfer and new role for Johnson in the firm’s wholesale division.
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W. B. Johnson
Flory
Letherman-Gehman Co
Charles R. Davis
Mr. Johnson
Multiple Divorces Filed in Common Pleas Court
Several petitions were filed in common pleas court Wednesday. Maude H. Martindale seeks divorce from Richard Martingale for neglect. Mary A. Unkefer from Henry C. Unkefer for extreme cruelty. Bessie B. Klingensmith from Harry J. Klingensmith for extreme cruelty. Dora Heller cites abandonment after three days of marriage against William Heller with I. Leon Gould as attorney. Stella Peitroski alleges husband burned furniture and household effects. Harry Nusbaum represents her.
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Common Pleas Court
Maude H. Martindale
Richard
Martingale
Mary A. Unkefer
Henry C. Unkefer
Bessie B. Klingensmith
Harry J. Klingensmith
Dora Heller
William Heller
I. Leon Gould
Stella Peitroski
Harry Nusbaum
Missionary Killed In Hankow Attack
American missionary W. A. Reimert of the Reformed Church at Yo Chow in Hunan province was shot and killed when forces led by General Chang Chin Yao attacked the mission. Information reached the American consulate in Hankow.
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Hankow
China
W. A. Reimért
Reformed Church
Yo Chow
Hunan Province
Chang Chin Yao
Davis Says He Might Accept If Nominated
American Ambassador John W. Davis announced in London that he is not seeking the Democratic nomination for president but would not refuse if nominated. He emphasized he would commit to the party’s choice if a nomination arises.
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London
John W. Davis
Auction Sale of Household Goods and Pianos in Canton
Auction notice for Canton Storage Co sale of household goods pianos and railroad storage on Saturday June 19 at 1 p m. Also fresh blue Pike offered by Canton Fish Co at 119 Third St SE.
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Canton Storage Co
Canton Fish Co
Ady
Women poised for second place on Democratic ticket
In San Francisco June 16 the Democratic vice presidential race features a potential woman candidate. Mrs. Annette Adams, San Francisco assistant attorney general, is leading the boom, with Mrs. George Bass and Miss Elizabeth Marbury also prominent prospects. Many states report women among delegations and alternates.
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San Francisco
Cal
White House
Annette Adams
United States
California
Adams
George Bass
Chicago
Women’s Bureau
Elizabeth Marbury
New York
Bass
Miss Marbury
Liberals Work Out Platforms in City Ahead of Conventions
Chicago June 16 Liberal parties prepare parallel labor planks for the July 1 and 11 conventions aiming at possible amalgamation for one presidential ticket. Both groups back public ownership of natural resources and basic industries with worker participation, while league of nations issues remain untouched. Leaders expect no major disruption from internal splits.
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Chicago
Labor Party
Committee of 48
League of Nations
35 Injured In Worcester Railroad Collision
A rear end collision between a local and an express train in Worcester Massachusetts injures 35. Among the injured are Boston college baseball players en route to play Holy Cross and two St. Louis police detectives. Chief Marshall O'Brien is among those hurt. Officials from the Boston and Albany railroad launch a rigid inquiry into the cause.
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Worcester
Mass
Boston and Albany Railroad
Whch
Boston College
Holy Cross
Marshall O'Brien
St. Louis
Norway Cabinet Resigns Over Expenditure Dissatisfaction
The Norwegian cabinet led by Premier Knudsen has resigned due to dissatisfaction with government expenditures. Dr. Halverson, conservative leader in the Storthing, is expected to form a new ministry.
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London
Knudsen
Christiania
Halverson
Storthing
Half Million Gifts to Columbus Universities
Gifts totaling about 500000 to Columbus colleges announced in two days. Charles F. Kettering of Dayton, a trustee, gives 400000 to Ohio State University to expand the homeopathic hospital capacity. Otto Schenk of Wheeling, WV, donates 100000 to Capital University for a Divinity Hall to house the theological department.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Chas. F. Kettering
Dayton
Otto Schenk
Wheeling
W. Va
Capital University
Divinity Hall
Y M C A Drive Reaches $159 224 With Plans to Complete City Sweep
The Y M C A fundraising drive to reach 3000000 is at 159 224 as of Wednesday noon. Rev Albert Day's team led with 1060 from 14 subscriptions, totaling 9055 across 72 subscriptions. Divisions A B C and D posted varying sums while the executive committee added 4500. The campaign aims to finish with a citywide effort.
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Albert FE. Day
R. E. Furbay
E. J. Landor
J. M. Markley
W. J. Morgan
G. A. Leonard
Soda Tank Explosion On Wagon Shocks City
A large soda tank on the back of a Stark Brewery Co wagon exploded at Cherry Avenue SE and Sixth Street. Pedestrians rushed for safety as the tank was hurled about one hundred feet, severing an electric wire. No injuries reported. a defective can caused the blast.
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Ed Villard
Stark Brewery Co
Cherry-ay SE
Sixth-st
Building Permits Issued For Homes And Factory Addition
A building permit was issued to C. A. Grove to erect a modern brick dwelling at 1429 Fultoard NW costing 12 000. Brumbaugh named as general contractor. A factory addition to Hercules Motor Company on Eleventh St SE will cost about 7 000, 103 by 80 feet, one story frame construction, approved Wednesday.
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C. A. Grove
Fultoard
Ry Brumbaugh
Hercules Motor Company
Eleventh-st
Canton-Massillon road project payoff due July 1
Stark county commissioners notify Northern Ohio Traction & Light Co. that the first $25,000 installment for the Canton Massillon road improvement is due July 1. The company to build double tracks between the two cities, with total payment of $75,000 and completion by 1922. Also notes on nomination night and local ads.
Fire Gutts Garage. Losses Target Standard Motor Co
A blaze shortly before 9 a m gutted the Standard Motor Car Co garage at 1208 Tuscara was st W. Loss estimated at 10000. Several machines burned in the shop and storage room. The fire started when gasoline drained from a Buick roadster ignited by a lighted match. Deputy fire marshal F A Anderson began an investigation as flames were tackled by Columbus fire crews. Nearby homes escaped damage and several cars were moved before the shop burned.
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Standard Motor Car Co
Tuscara
St W
Buick
William H. Cordrey
Arlington-avy SW
F. A. Anderson
Columbus
Cordrey
O J. Fielding
C. A. Mullally
Mullally
Central Station
Mesnar
Chalmers
Dart
Reo
Ford
Nash
Munally
Meyers Lake System
League Awaits Lenine Reply on Persia Soviet Dispute
The League of Nations council at St James Palace faces its first member dispute decision. Prince Firouz asked for mediation between Persia and Soviet Russia and Persia awaits Lenin's reply before action is taken.
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London
League of Nations Council
League
St. James Palace
Prince Firouz
Persia
Soviet
Russia
Penditng
Nicolai Lenine
League Council
Lenine
Soldiers murder mystery near Camp Grant in Rockford
Military officers at Camp Grant investigated the slaying of Mrs Maude Lucille Moss wife of Colonel Bion J Arnold as she rode in a car with four others. Five soldiers were observed along the road when the shot rang out and they fled. No motive was known at the time.
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Rockland
Camp Grant
Maude Lucille Moss
Bion J. Arnold
Military prisoners escape from Fort Dupont in Wilmington
Four military prisoners escaped last night after overpowering a guard at Fort Dupont. They seized Frank R. Pool Jr., son of a state senator, stripped him, tied him to a tree, and fled in his car as police and soldiers searched for them.
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Wilmington
Del
Fort Dupont
Frank R. Pool, Jr
Canton Storage Co Ady Ady Adv Ad
Local advert promotes trunk sales with price range from 10 to 25 dollars. Hartmanns Wardrobe Trunks listed from 39.59 to 150 dollars. Arthur's Leather Shop at 204 Market Ave North shown as a purveyor.
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Hartmann
Arthur
Odd Doings Of People Across North America
A collage of quirky notes from New York Greenwich Village to Chicago. Former Governor Sulzar whitewashes a street area to block a new theater amid claims of containing no infamy. Bakers in St Catherine s raise bread price from 13 to 14 cents as superstition lingers. A Martinez Star carrier's prize boosts earnings by 50 dollars for Harding and Coolidge guess. A Pluffton Mrs Hitchcock sows grass seed that sprouts lettuce after a rain. In Chicago civil service alleges Warren Stanton’s lunch delay shows slow service.
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New York
Greenwich Village
Johenian Acadia
Sulzar
Chauffeur Held Over Caruso Jewel Robbery Case
George Fitzgerald, Caruso's chauffeur, was arrested in New York as part of the probe into a $400 000 jewel burglary at the Caruso home. He faces a concealed weapons charge and is to be kept in custody to ensure his presence at Friday's John Doe inquiry. bail set at $1,000.
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New York
George Fitzgerald
Enrico Caruso
Caruso
Fitzgerald
John Doe
Liberty
Wilson to Publish List of Invalid Pocket Veto Bills
Washington June 16 The White House said a public list will reveal all bills Wilson aligned under Palmer ruling that the pocket veto is invalid. Key reforms include the water power bill the print paper resolution and wartime legislation measures.
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Washington
Wilson
Palmer
White House
Prohibition arrests on Erie train in Cleveland
Police report 17 men detained in a search and seizure sweep for liquor violations. Most carried 10 to 20 quarts of whiskey as the train from Pittsburgh arrived in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Mach
Erie
Mitsburgh
Specialists In Each Department A Specialist In Charge
Bryan Bros Jewelers and Optometrists on the 2nd floor of Harris Arcade assign a department specialist to oversee services. The note places the specialist 16 feet above high tide level.
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Bryan Bros., Jewelers and Optometrists
Harris Arcade
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Front Porch Campaign Plans Mark Harding Bid For Presidency
Senator Warren G. Harding, the Republican nominee, favors a front porch campaign at his Marion Ohio home. Campaign leaders will decide details after consultation. Harding recalls early life selling fire insurance and taking over the Marion Star as his path to politics. He plans rest and golf if weather allows while he clears a backlog of correspondence.
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Washington
Warren G. Harding
Tle
Marion
Ohio
Harding
McKinley
Canton
Alton B. Parker
Aesophus
New York
Roosevelt
Coolidge
Senate
Washington Court Club
Virginia
Spikes
Morrowco
Mike
Marion Star
Park Board to Hold Meeting on Playlot Supervisors
The city park commission will consider applications for playlot supervisors at its Wednesday night meeting. Secretary Julius Sonneborn notes routine business will be discussed as the panel reviews the six month budget. The commission met Monday and presented the budget to council Monday.
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City Park Commission
Julius Sonneborn
Council
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