Arctic Expedition in Jeopardy Over Radio Equipment Dispute
The MacMillan Arctic expedition faces possible termination as a Navy radio equipment dispute prompts orders for the Bowdoin and Peary to return to the United States. MacMillan insists on using his own high and low wavelength gear, challenging Navy equipment. The situation heightens as Commander Richard E. Byrd oversees amphibian operations amid the controversy.
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Macn
Putnam
Sydney
N. S
MacMillan
U. S. S. Florida
Mmaader MacMillan
Navy
Wist
Arma America
Ang
Richard E
Bowdoin Perry
United States
Plany MacMillan
cMillan
Wiscasset
Peary
Arctic
Comer
Boy Burned Serious After Gas Fire
12 year old Ye Young of Mapleav NE suffered severe burns when his clothing ignited on a gas grate Tuesday evening. He is hospitalized in serious condition with burns covering much of his body.
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Ye Young
George Young
Mapleav NE
Ohio Utilities Board Plans Phone Rate Inquiry
Chairman of the Ohio Public Utilities Commission announced a statewide inquiry into the rates of Ohio Bell Telephone Co. will begin once the emergency board authorizes its prosecution. The commission favors the probe as of June 24.
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Cell
Ohio Pubilities Commission
Ohio Rel] Tele» Co
L Emergency Board
Commission
Pai Hn O
Veterans to choose XT convention city in Ohio encampment
The 26th annual Spanish American veterans of Ohio encampment selects a convention city for 1926 today. Attendees inaugurate a class of new candidates and plan memorial services for 20 members who died since the last encampment.
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Laware
Amundsen Polar Flight Story Recounts Arctic Quest
A fragmentary report highlights the renewed interest in Roald Amundsen and Arctic exploration. The piece previews a cinema feature linked to Rin Tin Tin and a snowy Antarctic setting, with references to tracking in snow country.
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Amundsen
Arctic
Icy
Rin Tin Tin
Shepherd Murder Trial Near Verdict In Chicago Case
The trial of William Darling Shepherd for the murder of Billy McClintock nears a verdict with jurors to deliberate on Thursday and a possible ruling by Friday or Saturday. Prosecutor Gorman urged the death penalty after two hours of closing, while defense counsel prepares final arguments.
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Shepherd
Billy McClinton
Billy
George E. Gorman
Gorman
Young McClintock
William Scott Stewart
W. W. O’brien
Kenion Woman Named Head of Service Star
The Service Star Legion met at the American Legion clubhouse in Walnut Avenue NE electing Mrs. J. H. Stevenson of Kenton Ohio as president for the year. Past president Mrs. Stella M. Jacobi presided pro tem during ballots.
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Julia Herzberg
J. H. Stevenson
T. L. Alexander
Frank Kelly
Ella Sterling
Stella Jacobi
M. K. Yost
M. L. Fohl
Perry L. Hobbs
Hodgins
Kenion
Service Star Legion
American Legion
Walnut Aw NE
Kenton, Ohio
Stella M. Jacobi
Cleveland
Service Star
I. E. Alexander
Kenton
Akron
F. M. Kent
Bellevue
Weston
W. R Hodgins
Toledo
Bellaire
Perry Hobbs
W. A. Finkhbeiner
Perrysburg
Canton
Fossoria
H. E. Worstell
R. S. Rudy
Courtland
Kiwanis Club
Memorial Park
McKinley Monument
Harold Mohn
Walnutavy NB
Body of Girl Found in River Near Utopia
Unidentified nude girl found floating in the Ohio River near Utopia Ohio. Police search Cincinnati area for clues and possible murderer. Tire chains found around the neck. death believed from blow to head. A man about 45, described as a stranger, was seen with her in Utopia on Sunday. Police trace missing Cincinnati girls and seek suspicious strangers. The body was found by a fisherman.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
Utopia
Ohio
Civitan Club Convention to Meet in Philadelphia
The 1926 International Civitan Clubs convention will be held in Philadelphia on June 28 29 30 during the citys 150th anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence. The gathering was tentatively announced as the current convention in Dayton closes.
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Dayton
International Association of Civitan Clubs
Philadelphia
Bandit Shoots Landheim in Cleveland Hospitalized
Gus Landheim was shot through the neck by a bandit in Cleveland. The attacker fired first then stole $10 and fled as Landheim lay near death in a local hospital.
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Cleveland
Gus Landheim
Landheim
White crosses to mark Ohio's fatal crashes
Gov. Donahey orders the State Highway commission to erect small white crosses at hundreds of highway sites where motorists died. Each cross will honor a deceased person as a warning to drivers to exercise caution during the busy touring season. County officials are urged to adopt similar roadside memorials on county roads.
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Daily News
Burfaud
Spahr
Columbus
Gov. Donahey
State Highway Commission
Kirby Jury Continues Deliberations in Stock Theft Case
The Cleveland jury of twelve resumes balloting over Josiah Kirby after a night of deadlock. the six men and six women reportedly sit nine to three against acquittal with the minority entirely female. Kirby remains confident of acquittal as the sole charge concerns stealing 42 shares of preferred stock from Geo L Fix during his presidency of the Cleveland Discount Co.
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Cleveland
Josiah Kirby
Fred Wolf
Kirby
Cleveland Discount Co
Geo. L. Fix
Coolidges Arrive at Summer White House in Swampscott
President and Mrs Coolidge reached Swampscott at 8 15 this morning for their summer vacation after arriving from Washington. The presidential party led in Salem where a large crowd welcomed them as they motored on to the summer White House.
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Swampscott
Oolidge
Washington
Salem
White House
Scientist Farabee Dies After Strange Illness
Washington Pennsylvania June 24 Dr William Curtis Farabee 60 noted anthropologist died in a hospital after a mysterious malady struck him while leading an expedition into South America three years ago. He endured 35 blood transfusions in efforts to save his life.
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Washington, Pa
William Curtis Farabee
Farabee
South America
American Group to Be Presented to King and Queen
A cold day at 60 degrees in London delays a court presentation night for American girls and women. Ambassador Houghton will present Miss Jean Elizabeth Baldwin, Miss Violet Burd Grubb, Miss Rosalie Evans, Mrs. Cass Gilbert, Mrs. H. A. Murray, Miss Florence Pratt, Miss Helen Sheldon, Mrs. Bertrand H. Snell, Miss Annie Laurie Warmack.
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London
England
King George
Queen Mary
Buckingham Palace
Ambassador Houghton
Jean Elizabeth Baldwin
New Jersey
Violet Burd Grubb
Burlington
N. J
Rosalie Evans
New York
Cass Gilbert
Ridgefield Conn
H. A. Murray
Shoston
Florence Pratt
Helen Sheldon
Bertrand H. Snell
Washington
Annie Laurie Warmack
St. Louis
Radio barred by Elyria blue law in city curfew
Elyria Ohio June 24 police extend blue law curfew to radio fans. No loudspeakers permitted after 11 p.m. The order names radio use as prohibited during late hours.
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Elypia
Elyria, CO
IMA Booster Captured in Canton Reward Paid
Mrs. Chance Young captured Ima Booster, real name Dorothy Keith, at Tuscarawas Street and claimed a $10 reward from The Canton Daily News. The Cayeton girl, 139 pounds with red gold hair, matched the paper description and was identified by her appearance and ties to local theater.
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Chance Young
McKinley
Tuscarawas St
Mrs Young
The
Canton Daily News
Ima Booster
Dorothy Keith
Canton
Joe Marion
Park Theater
Meyers Lake
Ima
Helen
Helen of
Canton Booster Week Drives Record Sales Across City
Canton merchants report a historic sales push during Booster Week with 49 stores participating. Downtown traffic and shoppers from a 50 mile radius flock to Canton lured by ads in The Canton Daily News as Dollar Day nears Friday.
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Canton
Canton Daily News
KISMET McCormick As Juror Hears Plea For Family
In Chicago a gray haired juror Harold F. McCormick tells Judge Arnold he lost his job at International Harvester for being too old. The judge encourages him, and the juror later reports he regained his employment.
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Chicago
Arnold
International Harvester Company
Harold F. McCormick
The
Harvester Works
Sheriff Denies Rum Conspiracy in State Prosecution
Toledo June 24 Sheriff Paul Burkhart of Williams county testified in his own defense denying involvement in an Ohio Michigan Indiana rum running ring. Several witnesses vouched for his character while others sought to undermine the accusations. Federal Judge Killita dismissed charges against William Papp er, detective chief of Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Toledo
Paul Burkhart
Willamsco
Ting
Atate
Killita
William Pappert
Fort Wayne
Ind
Starkeeo Second to Form County Service Firm
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation says Starkeeo is the second county bureau in the state to form a service company for cooperative selling and buying of farm commodities. The move follows plans to establish a central cooperative unit. Henry Co. was the first.
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Columbus
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Starkee Farm Bureau
Ohio Organization
Henry Co
Petting Parties Targeted in Canton Area Inspections
County officials launched an early season drive against wayside petting parties with a Tuesday night survey of school and church grounds near Canton. No arrests occurred but cars were shamed and forced to move. Deputy Ed Gibson warned trespassers on school and church property at night would be arrested and cited enforcement of highway regulations and lights on public roadways.
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Canton
Per-Sons
Ed Gibson
Gibson
New Groups Formed as Ohio Christian Endeavor Grows
The Ohio Christian Endeavor Union reports 226 new societies formed in the past year with 3,240 new members. Total membership rises to 75,670 as Frank N. Freet presents the board’s annual report at Trinity Reformed Church. The union plans a permanent shift away from summer conferences.
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Ohio Christian Endeavor Union
Canton
Board of Trustees
Ohoa
Frank N. Freet
Trinity Reformed Church
Christian Endeavor
The
Endeavor Union
Warships Sought as China Strife Breaks Out
U S consuls in Amoy Canton Hong Kong and Macao appealed for warships to protect nationals as violence erupts. American British and Japanese vessels evacuate foreigners. Casualties include French and British officials. refugees head to safety amid clashes at Shameen and Canton.
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Amoy
China
Canton
Hong Kong
Shameen
Bund
U. S
Asheville
G O. Pasquier
Arthur Edwards
Lishgon
Macao
Shanghai
Carvo Horanjo
Portugese
Leresis
Six Held in Murder Plot Near Concordia Kansas
Six men and one woman were arrested in a murder plot to kill Mrs Mabel Davies. They faced arraignment on assault with intent to kill charges with a Friday preliminary hearing set. Davis, a retired Concordia merchant, allegedly organized the plan and is expected to plead insanity.
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Kansas City
Mabel Davies
Kay Bryan
Davis
Concordia
Kaxs
Ohio Prohibition Chief Picked In Reorg Talk
Federal Prohibition Director E. L. Porterfield awaits Washington guidance on a department reorganization. The plan absorbs the Ohio division into division eleven with West Virginia and names Thomas F. Stone of Cleveland as potential director for the new regional unit headquartered in Columbus.
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Ohio
Porterfield
Washington
Columbus
Prohibition
E. L. Porterfield
Federal
Prohibition Department
Washine
Onto
West Virginia
Thomas F. Stone
Cleveland
Minerva Board Seeks Funds Transfer For School Annex
The Minerva village board of education filed in common pleas court to move 8000 dollars from the tuition fund to the building fund for an annex to the village high school. Trustees also asked to shift 3000 from the poor fund and 1500 from the general fund into the road fund.
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Board of Education of
Minerva Village
Common Pleas Court
Lawrence
Purse Stolen From Car in Court Street Area
Elizabeth Steele reports her purse stolen from her automobile parked in Court at NW between 4th and 5th streets. The purse contained a check for eight dollars and one dollar bill.
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Elizabeth Steele
4Th
Sth St
Move to Cancel War Debts Seen
Washington notes unsettlement as debt negotiations with Italy open. American debt funding commission members fear renewed propaganda abroad for large scale debt reduction or cancellation of US obligations. Brussels talks at the International Chamber of Commerce under Willis Booth spark criticism of the Dawes plan and US demands for German reparations.
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Washington
Italy
American Debt Funding Commission
United States
Brussels
International Chamber of Commerce
Willis H. Booth
New York
Dawes
Travelers Seek Reduced Fare Mileage at Conference
Delegates at the United Commercial Travelers of America second day session in Columbus plan to urge Congress to enact legislation allowing railroads to issue reduced fare mileage books. Governor Denahey and Congressman W. McLoighlin of York Neb will speak at the dinner tonight.
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Columbus
Congress
Seasiona
Supreme Council United Commercial Travelers of America
Denahey
W. O. McLoighlin
York
Neb
Congrese
Crew Swims to Safety as Tug Custodian Burns
Five crew members leaped overboard near Sisters Island in Lake Erie when tug Custodian caught fire in the engine room and burned to the waterline. They swam to the tow barge Maltand, which was attached to the burning vessel, to escape.
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Sandusky
Lake Erie
Sisters Island
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