22 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1928
Page
1
Washington June 22 The District of Columbia carried out its latest triple execution in the electric chair for the murder of Policeman Leo W. Busch during a robbery attempt. The hangings mark the first triple execution since the Lincoln era conspirators.
Houston dispatch reports Gov. Al Smith of New York poised to run on a strict law enforcement platform at the Democratic convention, with debates over prohibition and states rights, while dry leaders seek a national figure to steer opposition. Separate items note executions in Florence Arkansas and Sing Sing, Ossining, including a youth spared by parole board and a farmhand’s electrocution for trooper murders.
Maj Maddalena leads two giant seaplanes from Kings Bay to search the Arctic for seven missing Italia crew and officers. Plans call for radio beacons near Foyn Island then off Cape Leigh Smith as Norway mobilizes ships, aircraft, and wireless stations to locate Amundsen Guilberg and others aboard the Italia group.
Dr George S Hackett reports Sheriff Ed Gibson and Co Chief Earl W Hexamer that Shamblin, accused killer of Joseph Lauer, may leave the hospital Saturday if conditions allow. He would be moved to the county jail for a first degree murder indictment trial, though a broken leg keeps him bedbound. two prisoners are assigned as his guards.
Al to Pioneer Col les Clifton, chairman of the directors of the Pierce W Motor Car Co. and a pioneer in the automobile era, died last night at his Buffalo home. He was 74 and had been ill for seven weeks.
The American cinema icon Mary Pickford, famed as America's Sweetheart, has shaved off her iconic curls in a dramatic styling change. Reportedly preparing for a Chicago appearance, the move marks a new phase for the beloved silent film star and her public image.
Gov Donahey ordered Prohibition Director McDonald to investigate Felix Pesce of Canton who was sent to Ohio Penitentiary for illegal liquor manufacture after being pardoned from Stark county workhouse. Pesce asserts double jeopardy with May 1927 Canton Municipal Court and Stark county Common Pleas Court convictions. Prohibition Inspector George White to report findings next week.
Akron police questioned Harry L Dye of Akron and Parkersburg W Va about a death case after a man was found hanging from a tree along the Akron Canton road near Springfield Center The body was initially identified as Dye but he was later located in Parkersburg and identified himself Police said Dye cannot explain the mystery and the case remains unsolved with close resemblance to Dye noted by friends
Henry May, 16, of Washington D C, disappeared April 10 during a nationwide search. Reinhart May credited John Lehmann, secretary of the German embassy in Washington, for locating the boy. The elder May arrived to take his son to Washington after seeing the name on a rooming house register.
Louis Quarrels of 1207 Housesay SE was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of shooting with intent to kill after a family argument at 908 Sthst SE left Willie Akens of 906 Lafayette SE with four gunshot wounds. Akens remained in Mercy Hospital in serious but slightly improving condition. Frances White, musical comedy star, filed for divorce from Clinton T. Donnelly of New York, alleging desertion. the couple had married in 1922 in Cincinnati and separated two years prior.
United States Treasury will receive bids Wednesday July 25 at 2 PM for a Canton postoffice site. A full city block, preferably a corner in the business district, is favored with an estimated 300000 dollars available for site purchase. Location remains uncertain as inspectors have reviewed numerous sites including candidates off Tuscara Street and in Cleveland and Market avenues.
In Zagreb on June 22 Croatian students rioted after the Belgrade parliament shot two Croatian leaders. Four people were killed, 14 seriously injured, and hundreds arrested. The slain deputies’ bodies arrived at 8 with many MPs present. a 15,000 strong crowd heard calls for restraint. The leaders lie in state until Friday’s funeral. rioting subsided by midnight.
In New York the international dance marathon enters its 13th day as 13 couples protest alleged fraud by promoter Milton Crandall. Pittsburgh champions Tommy Nolan and Anna King face claims rivals are favored. others like Miss Winifred Parry Peggy Joyce Ned Wayburn and Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr criticize the event while Crandall remains free until Tuesday. A $5,000 prize remains at stake.
America's Amelia Earhart visits England to view the royal race program at Ascot Heath with socialites. She enjoys a low profile tour with sponsor Mrs. Frederick FE Guest, attends the British air forces tattoo at Calshot, and this morning joins Wilmer Stuttz and Lou Gordon to lay a wreath at Britain's Unknown Soldier cenotaph.
James R. Hewitt of Baltimore was elected president of the National Retail Credit Association for the coming year at the convention in Kansas City. He succeeds Leon L. Meyer of Houston as head of the group. Milton J Solon of Minneapolis and Justin Edgerton of New York City were chosen as vice-presidents.
The Canton Daily News publishes Tully A. Nettleton's report on how municipalities adopt the city manager system. Across 381 cities in the US Canada and New Zealand the plan expands especially in towns under 15 000, with tax rates changing in 100 cases where 58 report decreases and 42 report increases while 34 show no change.
William T Tilden defeated Wilbur Coen 6-2 6-2 in the London lawn tennis tournament semi-finals to set up an all American final with Frank Hunter. Hunter beat Australian star F Hopman 6-4 7-5 as service and forehand drives overwhelmed Hopman at center court.
Buffalo, June 22 Financial circles report the Studebaker Corporation and the Pierce Arrow Motor Car Co are nearing merger. If completed, the consolidation would create a fourth major automotive group with assets around 160 million dollars, joining General Motors Ford and Chrysler-Dodge. A rumored completion was denied by informed sources and a Studebaker directors meeting next week is awaited.
Special to The Canton Daily News reports in Houston that Sen Joseph T Robinson of Arkansas is favored for the vice presidential slot with Gov Smith. Ohioans hoped Donahey or Pomerene might join, but Robinson appears the likely choice if he accepts. The Smith camp favors delaying VP discussion until after the presidential nomination. Robinson is described as a Senate leader on the Democratic side, comparable to Curtis in the Republican arena.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, arriving in Warm Springs for a two day rest, called for party unity and warned of a hard presidential campaign. He urged Democrats to emulate Republicans in rallying after nomination, tied hopes to ending eight years of Republican rule, and said he expects to nominate Gov. Alfred E. Smith of New York, before heading to the national convention.
Oklahoma City June 22 One of the state's noted characters C Kimes was shot and killed by Sheriff Jack Sparks during a raid on an establishment Kimes ran near Bowlegs. Kimes, under bootlegging suspicion, is father to George and Matthew Kimes. Oklahoma bandits now in the state penitentiary at Alester.
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