Census bill expands to count cows and dolls nationwide
Washington dispatch reports Congress merged the census and apportionment bills to authorize a decennial population census, a quinquennial agriculture census, biennial manufactures censuses, and for the first time a distribution census aimed at lowering costs of living and guiding business location choices. President Hoover promotes distribution census as a waste-cutting measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spyright
Canton Daily News
Washington
United States
Congress
Hoover
Racing Disaster Ends With Keegh Ahead Before Fatal Crash
Ray Keegh led the 150 mile race before a hole in the track caused a crash that engulfed others in smoke and dust. Officials later awarded prizes by positions at the time of the crash with Keegh taking $4500. About 60 000 spectators witnessed the havoc as cars burned and drivers were pulled free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keech
American Automobile Association
Lou Myers
Miller
Woodbury
Deacon Itz
Dubois
Durde
Keech Gained Fame With Early Speed Records
Ray Keech rose to fame after breaking speed records in 1928, first in a Triplex at Daytona Beach, then setting a world speed record that prompted headlines. He later raced in the 1928 Indianapolis 500 and earned prize money before his career was cut short by tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press
Ray Keech
Altoona
J. M. White
Philadelphia
Motona Beach
Fla
Malcolm Campbell
Iver
Keech
H. O. D. Se. Brave
Indianpolis
Bac
Lee
Barbers Readjust Hair Waves At Canton Convention
Lecturers at the Obie Barbers' Convention in Canton will show that men now use wave removal and new hairdressing methods. Master and journeymen barbers from across the state will demonstrate techniques and equipment in lectures and live demonstrations with a mass meeting, banquet, and dance on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
City Auditorium
Otto Ewert
National Barbers’ Association
E. B. Wilson
Louis E. McKlvain
Master Barbers
Manufacturers of
Barber
P. H. Welsheimer
C. Curtis
Chase E. Morris
Mgr
Chamber of Commerce
I. E. McIlvain
Master Barbers’ Association of America
Tonsor
F. W. Fitch Co
Wiley
Toledo
Chicago
Speedway Fatalities Mark Keech Era At Daytona And Indy
The Bible triple crown record holder Keech had his Triplex world mark tied or surpassed when he died at Daytona Beach. Earlier this year at Indianapolis Keech won a race, and William Spence of Indianapolis was killed in a crash at the speedway event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible
Keech
Daytona Beach
Indianapolis Speedway
William Spence
Indianapolis
Doctor in Blue Coupe Suspected in Miss Hix Murder
Detectives report discrepancies in Dr. Snook alibi as the main suspect after Miss Hix, a precocious medical student, is found murdered at a rifle range. Dr. Meyer provided a satisfactory alibi. Snook was wounded and claimed to have an injury dressed the previous night. Automotive tracks at the range point to a car possibly linked to the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snook
Meyers
Miss Hix
Marion Meyer
Dr. Snook
Gampus
University Hospital
Milton Miller
Paul Krumlauf
Alice Moran
Alice
Beatrice Bustin
Bloody Shirt and Hat Found in Campus Slaying Probe
Dr. Snook admits seeing Miss Hix and aiding her education but denies murder links. Bloodstained shirt and hat prompt police to pursue blood analysis while Meyers denies involvement. Investigators plan to subpoena friends and associates for a general inquest as campus community reels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hix
Snook
Bradentown
Fla
Jis
Toledo Ghrl
United Commercial Travelers elect officers in Uniontown
Uniontown Pa June 15 officers were elected at the final session of the annual convention of the United Commercial Travelers C M Baldman of Erie succeeded Richard E Gaynor counsellor H Baker Yon of Altoona Pa was named grand counselor Paul Kimmons of Charleroi succeeded Yon as grand junior counselor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
United Commercial Travelers
C. M. Baldman
Erie
Richard E. Gaynor
H. Baker Yon
Alcounselor
Altoona
Paul Kimmons
Charleroi
Yon
Bible Schools Open Monday In Canton Churches
Daily Vacation Bible Schools will open Monday June 17 at 15 Canton churches and the northeast Y M C A branch for four weeks. The Y school for boys and girls will run 9 15 to 11 30 with singing storytelling handiwork and dress making hammocks and bags projects. Enrollments in last year’s Y school totaled 287 with 14 teachers and 41 in the kindergarten, 69 primary and 177 junior departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Vacation Bible Schools
Canton
Northeast
Stark County Fairgrounds
C. A. Underwood
Stanley Shoemaker
Pearl Tate
H. C. Andrews
Mary Millen
Lois Hanna
Dorothy Fries
Gene Keyes
Virginia Bowman
Melba Kling
James Koppe
Cc. O. Lambert
Dele gate chosen by Clan Stewart for Scottish Clans Convention
Chief Norval B. Stewart has been selected as delegate by Clan Stewart No. 274 of Canton to attend the Order of Scottish Clans convention in Toledo starting Tuesday. The order promotes harmony among men of Scottish birth. meetings are at the hall above the Dime Bank on the first and third Saturdays, with the next gathering on Saturday, June 22, at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval B. Stewart
Clan Stewart No
Canton
Toledo
Dime Bank
Fiscal year 1928 net cost figure reported
The document states that for the fiscal year 1928 the net cost would be 14,615,137.74 dollars. It presents a precise financial figure as the projected net expenditure for that year.
Citizens Press For State Trial In Emmet White Case
Three hundred leading Citizens of International Falls Minnesota petitioned officials to keep the case of Emmet J White a state matter and have White tried in state courts and Koochiching County The move aims to block federal efforts to remove the case to federal court amid bitterness toward Emil Servine White and Servine were connected to the killing of Henry Virkula and a committee urged arrest of Servine for murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World News Service
International Falls
Minn
Theodore Christianson
G. A. Youngquist
Emmet J. White
Henry Virkula
White
Koochichingco
L. L. Drill
St. Paul
Washington
Emil Servine
Kirkula
Victor Johnson
Servine
Citizens
Johnson
David Hurlburt
International Bridge
Prohibition Cost Figures Spar Over 1928 Debate
The piece reports J M Doran defending prohibition costs against a leading anti prohibition group. It notes figures on enforcement outlays and revenues from fines and taxes, plus a call for data for a presidential commission. It mentions resignations and protests from federal agents and local officials about perceived lawlessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Falls
White House
Doran
Prohibition Bureau
Coast Guard and Customs
Department of Justice
Coast Guard and Customs Board Patrol
Department of Justice I
Cleveland to Apply Brakes on Liquor Smuggling
Federal prohibition agents will stop and search all roads into Cleveland with 10 squads patrolling next week. The move aims to curb liquor smuggling from the Detroit Canadian border and will target auto and truck traffic suspected of carrying contraband. John E Wright will supervise the road patrols under U S district attorney Wilfred Mahon. Agents will be courteous and only halt suspicious cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cleveland
U. S
Wilfred Mahon
John E. Wright
Mahon
Plattsburg Death Prompts John Doe Murder Warrant
District Attorney B Loyal O Connell said he would apply for a John Doe warrant charging murder in the shooting of Arthur Gordon. He would not name the guard. Gordon died after being shot in the back. two customs patrolmen who brought him to the hospital would not comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Plattsburg
N. Y
B. Loyal O'Connell
John Doe
Arthur Gordon
Gordon
O'Connell
Canton Men Attend Meet At Pittsburgh Convention
Canton will be represented at the 25th annual convention and iron and steel electrical engineers exposition in Pittsburgh from June 17 to 21. The five day program features 22 technical subjects with prominent industry leaders speaking, including T. V. Buckwalter, vice president of the Timken Roller Bearing Co., active in the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Association of Iron and Steel Electrical Engineers
Pittsburgh
T. V. Buckwalter
Timken Roller Bearing Co
New Victor Electrola Radio Demonstrated in July
Ann Martin reports the Victor Radio Electrola debuts in July with two models shown by Phillip Dorn of the Cleveland Talking Machine Co. A demo featured the Philadelphia Symphony under Leopold Stokowski, delivering rich tone and precise instrument clarity. The radio is developed from H. F. Elliott of San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor
Farm Tariff Battle Shapes Senate Clash Over Agriculture Schedules
The article outlines a push to limit tariff revision to agricultural schedules with a Borah resolution. It notes farm leaders demand board experience in farming and marketing, plus finance, and call for a $150 million preliminary appropriation from a $500 million authorization. Senate GOPs and supporters weigh whether to restrict hearings and keep tariff talks in the Senate rather than reopen full finance committee reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
James E. Watson
Indiana
Senate
Mr. Borah
Sen. Allen
Kansas
White House
Hoover
Finance Committee
Moses
Primary Races Loom in City Ward Contests
Republicans field crowded bids for council seats in wards three and four with multiple candidates vying for single spots. Municipal Judge A Talmadge Snyder is unopposed in his bid for reelection, while Democrat I Leon Gould seeks the mayoral nomination unchallenged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel E. Barr
Homer H. Hill
James Seccombe
Talmadge Snyder
Atty. I. Leon Gould
Edgar Jackson
Ross H. Harford
Common Pleas Court
James Seaman
Louis A. Kauffmann
Helen M. Schoner
Stowaway Arthur Schreiber Aboard Yellow Bird In Paris Flight
Portland native Arthur Schreiber, 22, hid in the Yellow Bird monoplane before takeoff to Paris with pilot Jean Assolant. The plan included a quiet marriage to Pauline Parker, a New York show girl, aided by Schreiber for the French crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Farrell
New York World News Service
Portland
Arthur Schreiber
Paris
Jean Assolant
Pauline Parker
Maine
New York
Samuel Pinansky
Max L. Pinansky
Arthur
Old Orchard
Mr. Pinansky
Assolant
Stark County Farm Women to Hold Citizenship School
A one day citizenship school for Stark County farm women is set for Friday June 21 at the Y M C A. Sessions run 10 a m to 3 30 p m and cover balloting methods political current events taxation welfare and family health with speakers from the Ohio League of Women Voters the county auditor and local and state welfare professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark Co
Stark
Addis Barthlemew
League of Women Voters
Barthleymeh
A. A. van Dorsten
Marion Neprud
Ohio State League of Women Voters
Harriet Taylor Upton
State Department of Public Welfare
Zoe McCaleb
Columbus
Board of Elections
Arthur's Flight Plan Revealed In Courthouse Confession
Schreiber aided a scheme described by Arthur to meet the city clerk for a ceremony. Assolant agreed to help by stowing Arthur in a plane, with details debated as a future stage act by Schreiber and Pinansky, the judge's brother, while seeking dignified actions after the flight.
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Schreiber
Arthur
Assolant
Spain
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F. Shaffer
Elyria
Courtland Hotel
Norwood
the LeMur Co
Shelton Wave
Prohibition
J. M. Doran
Law Enforcement Commission
Victor Electrola
By Ann Martin
Louisiana
AM Loans
Beneficial Loan Society of Canton, Inc
Lerch’s
Stromberg-Carlson
Brunswick
Atwater
Kent
Lerch Piano Co
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