Murder Theory Grows In Elwell Case In New York
Investigators pursue a bold grand theory that a hidden killer waited at 244 Westmith Street and fired on Joseph Bowne Elwell. They trace a late night call to an out of town line, question residents, and scrutinize Miss Elly Hope Anderson and Victor von Schlegell as part of the tangled love hate motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph Bowne Elwell
Elwell
Westmith Street
Elgell
Carey
Police Department
Swann
Minneapolis
Elly Hope Anderson
Victor von Schlegell
Miss Anderson
von Schlegell
Viola Krauss
Ritz Carlton
Renairs
Mystery Woman Plans Return to New York With Clues
Miss Elly Hope Anderson, called the mystery woman, prepared to travel to New York to provide information about the murder of whist expert Joseph Bowne Elwell. She recounted meeting Victor von Schlegell and dining with Elwell and von Schlegell’s ex-wife, then traveling from Minneapolis after breakfast the morning of the crime.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Elly Hope Anderson
New York City
Joseph Bowne
Elwell
Miss Anderson
Victor von Schlegell
von Schlegell
el Well
von Schlegerl
Mr. Elwell
Three Planks Likely to Cause Disputes at Democratic Platform
Delegates divide on three platform planks including personal liberty and Irish policy. Wets oppose a broad anti prohibition stance, while Irish freedom references spark debate over wording and implications for the league of nations and covenant ratification.
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Supreme Court
Administration ties up control at San Francisco convention
United Press Star reports in San Francisco that the administration's control of preparations and speakers shapes the convention. Supporters largely back Wilsonian principles with Brileson and Hitchcock figures guiding the open stand. Bryan's appearance is awaited as speculation grows on his role and potential impact on the platform.
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United Press Star
San Francisco
Palace Hotel
Los Angeles
William F. McCombs
Wilson
Chicago
Bryan
Homer Cummings
McCombs
Cummings
William Jennigs Bryan
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Nebraska
Resolutions Committee
Burleson
San Antonio
League of Nations
Robert Owen
Phillip Simms
William Jennings Bryan
Edward S. Edwards
New Jersey
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
W. J. Bryan
W. G. McAdoo
Cox
Clark
Davis
Edwards
Glass
Gerard
Hitchcock
McAdoo
Marshall
Meredith
Owen
Palmer
Payne
Simmons
Democrats Struggle With Two Thirds Rule In Nomination Fight
San Francisco reporters describe a chaotic preconvention scene as delegates from across the nation vie for the Democratic nomination. The article notes the two thirds requirement, possible coalitions including Bryan and Owen, and a crowded field with McAdoo clinging to a still debated status.
McAdoo’s fate at the Democratic convention debated
Four days after the McAdoo Shouse telegram opinion splits on his nominating chances. Some expect a few early votes then withdrawal while others foresee a late surge similar to Harding in Chicago.
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McAdoo
McAdoo-Shouse
Harding
Chicago
MecAdoo
Yardmen Oppose Strike In East
Columbus workers in the local maintenance of way unit vote to keep working and await the railroad labor board decision. They denounce Congress for the Cummins Esch act and seek to nullify it by court action or new legislation. Wilmington Delaware reports a westward walkout participants returned to work, freight shipments not yet lifted.
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Columbus
Federal Railroad Labor Board
Congress
Wilmington
Del
Judge Paroles Woman Convict in Akron Baby Stabbing Case
Miss Clara Marr 21 avoids prison after Common Pleas Judge Ahern rules she was not in sound mind when she killed her newborn last August. Sentence suspended and she is paroled for three years to Mrs. Leah Baldwin of Hudson. City Manager W J Laub acted as attorney and pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Marr thanked the court and had no further statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Clara Marr
Common Pleas
Ahern
Leah Baldwin
Hudson
Miss Marr
W. J. Laub
Mrs Skotnicky Testifies In Canton Detective Case
Testimony centered on a shooting involving Howell and detective John Skotnicky. Mrs Skotnicky described events after the gunfire and identified clothing linked to Howell. Prosecutor Ruff outlined the case, noting Howell's prior acquaintance with the detective and the arrest sequence in Irvine Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schumacher
Poorman
Howell
Schumacher
Skotnicky
John Skotnicky
Canton Police Department
Ben Clark
Bertillon
Steubenville
Harvey H. Steinbach
Canton
Suspect Howell Quoted After Farm Shooting Incident
Steinbach describes seeing Howell at the barn door the morning after the shooting. Howell claimed to be hunting and lost his overcoat and cap and offered to visit the Steinbachs. Howell, from Strasburg, was without coat, then left toward Richville and disappeared. The state plans to rest its case late Wednesday with a likely general denial from Howell’s defense. Howell cannot plead self defense due to prior arrest.
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Steinbach
Howell
Strasburg
Richville
Schetzer
Robertson
Dissatisfaction Over Boulogne Conference Results
Paris reports broad discontent with the Boulogne interallied conference outcomes. Allies plan to meet July 2 at Brussels to discuss Germany indemnity and coal delivery failures. The break up approved military disarmament proposals including reduction of German armed forces and disposal of destroyed war matériel.
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Paris
Boulogne
Brussells
Spa
Germany
Pertinax
Echo de Paris
Europe
Brussels
France
Akron Prepares to Force Action Over Streetcar Strike
Akron officials say they will push Northern Ohio Traction and Light into receivership if street car workers strike. A public meeting Friday will demand a 35 percent wage increase for carmen or a new franchise.
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Akron
Northern Ohio Traction & Light Company
W. J. Laub
Traction Company
Carmen
Posse Near to Nab Cycle Bandits in New Jersey
Burlington New Jersey June 23 posses closing in on the third of a trio of motorcycle bandits who held up the pay automobile of the New Jersey Public Service Corporation and robbed it of four thousand dollars two bandits have been captured after a pistol battle with farmers business men and police one killed and a policeman shot the third bandit believed to be hiding near a wooded patch surrounded by passes two thousand three hundred of the loot recovered
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Burlington
N. J
New Jersey Public Service Corporation
GOP Clubs Meet Columbus in Coordinated Campaign Plan
Representatives of all Ohio republican clubs will gather at state headquarters next Tuesday to discuss cooperation in the campaign for national and state tickets. Walter Rogers, state club director, issued the call.
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Columbus
Ohio
Walter Rogers
Public Sale Notice of Canton Lot 8254 in 1920
Probate Court of Stark County announces a public auction on July 8 1920 at 10:00 a m for real estate Lot Eighty two Thousand five hundred fifty four in Canton Ohio appraised at 400 cash terms. Administratrix Anna Bolea and attorneys Seemann Seemann publish in Canton Daily News June 2 9 16 28 1920.
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Stark County
Ohio
Court House
Canton
Stark
State of
Bleckerpl
Carnahanay
Beldenay
Anna Bolea
Seemann
Canton Daily News
Parole Recommendation Notice for Abe Uberstine
Abe Uberstine, held at the Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield, is entitled to a parole recommendation by the Superintendent and Chaplain for the Board of Clemency. Hearing anticipated on and after July 1, 1920, as per parole rules. O F Gawer Chief Clerk.
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Abe Uberstine
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield
Ohio
Board of Clemency
O. F. Garwer
Canton Public Service bids for five thousand water meters
Sealed bids were invited by the Director of Public Service Canton Ohio for furnishing 5000 ½ inch by ¾ inch water meters. Bids must include all interested parties and a $500 certified check as a bid security. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts and to hold the security if applicable. Information available at the Water Works Office City Hall Canton. June 22 1920.
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City Hall
Canton
Ohio
Director of Public Service
Notice of Publication in Stark County Probate Court
Public notice announces hearings on July 1920 at ten o clock a m in Stark County Probate Court. Accounts listed include multiple Administrators Executors Guardians Trustees and Assignees with first, final and distributive actions for numerous estates such as Johns Louis Liacowski Elcina Sherrick Sarah Conser Bernard Haizinga Missouri Condon Myrtle Chand Margaret and many more. CHAS KRICHBAUM probate judge with publication dates June 16 23 and 30 1920.
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County of
Stark
Ohio
Johns
Louis Liacowski
El¢tina Sherrick
Sarah K. Conser
Bernard J Haizinga
Missouri Condon
Myrtle M. Marchand
George Decker
Flora KE. Reubenstine
Samuel Keller
John Roberts
William A Strayer
Alexander A Chinn
Hazel B. Onesto
Ann Elizabeth Reynolds
Orrin
John Hensel
John G. Lang
Fred Unger
Fremont A. Coldren
George Donner
W.S. Smith
Jasper N. Wittinger
Volmy Fulmer
James W. Berkey
Afanasy Kowalczuk
Ysidore Arce
Howard W. Bradshaw
A. Pollard
Hannah Smith
Dennis M. Heeeland
John B. Davies
Farlston D. Crissey
Elizabeth Keehn
Clayton Hall
William F Boory
Samuel F Lonas
Kate Buck
Jennie R. Brittiam
Jonathon Shearer
Jacob Newcomer
Jacob Jehr
Elizabeth
Huerich
Ernest Schmidt
Silas Cable
George
Elizabeth J. Leonard
Guardian
Velma, Lorin
Marion
Starkey
Bertha and
Glancy Cartwright
Frank and
John Drinkhouse
Matilda Wingard
Henry Dale
Jennie Maser
Agnes B. Brisbin
Trene Koontz
Herbert S. Bean
Pearl Long
Charles’ Nt
Moinet
Rudolph Bowen
Homer W. . Badshaw
Ted
Lichtenwalter
Rosella Seikel
Daisy
Booty
Thelma Warstler
Classified Advertising Rates Notice
Rates for lost and found, rooms for rent and want ads are listed. Pricing includes four lines for 25c one time or 40c for two insertions, with multiple time brackets and extra line charges for additional spaces. Other classifications show different capping and per-issue costs.
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Gotham Crime
Turfman
Mystery Woman
East
Mrs. Skotnicky
Tony
Vincent Zettler
Mercy Hospital
Ruff
Bourne
Irvine
H. A. Smith
Rau. Service
L. B. Ohlig
Water Works
Canton Daily
Constantine
Chas. Krichbaum
Daily News
Prudential
Eliz. Richards
E. Tuse
Lyceum
Osnaburg
Tigers Club
Hercules Motor Car Co
Lakeside Country Club
Standard Oil Co
Hartford-av SE
McKinley SW
Mr. Riley
Troy Laundry
10Th and
High-av
Courtland Hotel
A. B. Flory Co
Mulberfyrd SE
Schneider
Bell Boys
Porter Courtland Hotel
Gee G Grigsby
Clevelanday 8
Phonograph
Woodland Av
L. H. Lambert
Long Apts No. 6
Walnutst
SPOCK
THE
Canton Machine Shop CO
Canton Lumber Company
the McKinley Garage and Sales Company
Cleveland
Hotel Courtland
Mr. Leader
Bonnot Co
Canton Wet Wash
Lruce
Anton Iron & Metal Co
Eleventh-St SE
Thre Zahner Metal Sash and Door CO
MAN TO
Byers
S. Tishcof & CO
Bell
McKinley Hotel
Moss
Trey
Hlowenstine
O. C. Barber Allied Industries Co
SO8
Vicary Bldg
Canton, O
Cam
Eron
Ohio Power
Commerce and
Thurman C. Smith Motor Co
Canton Malleable Iron Co. 13Th W
Superior Av. N. E
Imachine
Timken
Detroit Axle Co
Waynesburg
Bel
Liberty
G. Grigsby
Croker
Miller Rubber Co
Fifth-St NW
Y. M. C. A. Employment Department
the American Forge & McH. CO
Canton Dry Goods Co
Bellevue and Allied Hospitals
Dixmont Hospital
Dixmont
Edward Hotel
Mia, Co
Shields, Shultz
Fred Frank
Harvard-et NW
Smith-aven
Republic Stamping & Enameling Company
Harrisonav and
D’ennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Migs Mellee
Central Union Telephone Co
Cleveland-av
Ohio State Telephone Co
Bath
Bell Phone
Miller United Shoe CO
Tuse St FE
Vassard
Troy Laundry & Dry Cleaning CO
Kelly
Hayden Bell
Hercules Motor Mfg
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