20 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1928
Page
1
The Canton Daily News urges voters to consider adopting a city manager form or similar charter, arguing current governance is archaic and hampered by mayor and council clashes. It calls for a nonpartisan charter commission and notes forthcoming series on other cities’ experiences to inform Canton’s decision.
Cincinnati reports many miners suffered fatalities and injuries after a boiler or mine blast. The piece notes Amundsen’s failed search for Gen. Nobile and mentions George Remus being freed by the Ohio Supreme Court.
London dispatch reports Roald Amundsen missing after a June 20 Arctic flight toward King Haakon's realm. Rene Guilbaud and Kenneth Ferguson are among the injured or unconfirmed crew as search efforts and rumors swirl about the fate of the expedition and the dirigible Htata.
Washington dispatch notes Democrats plan a revamped Monroe Doctrine in their platform at the Harton convention next week. The aim is to denounce interference by foreign powers in Latin America, promise closer cooperation for national security, and propose reduced naval arms and possible World Court cooperation.
Fragmentary report notes a political contest with mentions of a preferred nominee. Names such as Rogers, Payne, and a reference to hearings or speeches appear alongside scattered phrases about protests and Democratic party activity. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret, but centers on candidate standing and party dynamics.
In Houston on June 20, a man identified as Powell, accused of murdering city detective A. W. Davis, was taken from Jefferson Davis Hospital by an armed group and lynched six miles from town. His body was found hanging under a wooden bridge about five hours later. Justice of the Peace J. af Ray held an inquest and said Powell had been dead since early this morning.
The Yale ceremony listed 173 graduates for a certain bachelor’s program, plus 308 for arts and 18 for science. Amid blurred names and unclear spellings, attendees included individuals tied to local institutions, with various degrees conferred and a sense of ceremonial pride despite OCR garble.
A Brooklyn woman, Mrs. Cabell, born in Woodstock Virginia, was found scalded to death in a hotel apartment bath tub believed accidental. The body was discovered after she spoke on the phone at 7 30 and entered the bath tub. She had been visiting friends at the apartment of William Connors, a sportsman, and was involved in charitable work.
An appeal for warship assistance to handle desperate stowaways was radioed today by the Australia liner Jervis Bay. The message was picked up by the British cruiser Enterprise which replied that no warship was on the Jervis Bay route and advised reporting the situation. The Jervis Bay carries a crew of 320.
The piece heralds Miss Summer's arrival at 11 07 on a Thursday in 1025, promising cheer and vivid natural imagery. It notes admirers’ expected exuberance and Junes the mood with contrasts between barefoot school days and a ball game, while hinting at an unsettled weather pattern and late evening warmth.
Laurel Point, W Va June 20 five miners were killed and seven injured in an explosion at the National Coal Co mine shaft. Ten men escaped, seven hospitalized in Morgantown as state mine rescue teams worked to recover the dead and injured.
In New London Conn on June 20 workmen mounted special microphones along the four mile Thames course for the Harvard Yale crew race. The red and blue networks of the National Broadcasting Company will televise the event from the top of the road bridge near the submarine base, as they describe the race to listeners.
Former President Coolidge and Senator Butler show interest in future activities as party figures debate forthcoming Hoover-Curtis campaign. Butler signals no plan to stay in current post, while Coolidge may decide on nominating options. Unclear timing for White House visit noted as reporters seek clarity on their plans.
Six men staged a midnight hold up at Union Station Toronto forcing staff to back against the car and looting mail sacks loaded for Chicago. Two bandits entered the open car rifled sacks and dragged valuables along the tracks before fleeing as police tried to stop them.
Indianapol is June 30 Chari P Howard of Chicago was recited president of the International Typographical Union. Announcement from Minneapolis and Syracuse notes election held May 23 with votes cast for various officers. Theodore Perry of Indianapolis listed as vice president candidate. James Lynchton mentioned. George Berkeley and Woody Randolph named for other posts.
Weather disrupted plans for Thea Rasche the German aviatrix to start her transatlantic flight from Old Orchard Maine. The attempt is postponed to tomorrow as Rasche prepares for the first leg of the voyage amid ongoing weather delays. A separate Cleveland report states a bandit was shot by a Nickel Plate detective during a freight car robbery attempt, after the suspect ignored commands to halt.
Miss Amelia Earhart, arriving London after the trans Atlantic flight, is seen amid a cheering crowd at Hyde Park Hotel. Despite fatigue from the long journey and the Wales landing, she smiles for reporters. She recalls piloting the Fokker Friendship from Barryport with co pilot Wilmer Stults aboard.
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