Howell faces death in electric chair in Stark County murder case
In Stark County a jury found Dick Howell guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Detective Anthony Skotnicky. The judge scheduled a possible new-trial motion, then a later execution date, with Howell appealing to higher courts after denying the indictment challenge.
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Skotnicky
Dick Howell
Anthony Skotnicky
Tam
Skoty
Howell
Clark
Frank N. Sweitzer
J. H. Robertson
Ruff
Pontius
Ohio
Joe Spivey
Walter 8. Ruff
James Herdicka
Joe Rivers
Rivers
Stark Ce
Anna George
Cletius Williman
Charles Burnett
Burnett
Brewster
Boone County records show new road project approval
Local officials approve a road improvement plan in Boone County with funding from state sources. The project aims to upgrade pavement and drainage along two intersections through 2026.
Harding to face nationwide picket by National Woman's Party
The National Woman's Party plans a picket during Harding's presidential notification in Marion Ohio. Alice Paul says militants from every state will join the protest around his home, aiming to deter his campaign. The party signals continued demonstrations to press for suffrage and to influence the Republican leader.
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Hardling
Mills
Paul
Marion
Iss Paul
Wweek
Delega
Will Hays
Hean
Harding
Sena
White
War Woman's Party
Tennes
Nashville
Deat
Tennessee
Inters Hold Picnic At Autauqua Grounds
Wives plan a Canton area picnic on Saturday afternoon at Autauqua grounds in North Canton. Sermons are to be avoided. an outdoor games program is planned and ministers will not preach during the outing. The Canton sisters and nearby groups will meet at the Universalist church at 3 PM before traveling by automobile to North Canton. Kerst leads the afternoon program.
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Autauqua Grounds
North
Canton
Dicnickery
H. ON. Kerst
Mal Examination Held July 17 for Postal Applicants
Examinations for civil postal positions will be conducted July 17. Eligible applicants aged 18 to older will be tested in arithmetic, letter writing, and penmanship. Applicants must submit competitive examination materials by July 17.
Flea Market Prices and Travel Bags Ad Listed
A fragmentary ad shows bags and suitcases with prices 5 to 10 dollars and references to Arthur's Leather Market. The text also mentions a weather note and Ohio areas with unclear details.
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Arthur's Leather Market
Ay N
Prospects of No Price Decline in Food and Clothing
Washington report quotes Royal Meeker saying prices for food and clothing are unlikely to fall this year. He cites currency deflation, limited goods production, and higher exports as factors that may keep prices steady or rise. He notes food and clothing dominate family budgets and Europe aid could keep U S stocks supported.
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Washington
Royal Meeker
Commissioner of Labor Statistics
Europe
United States
Moose Team Receives Warm Reception After National Win
The Canton lodge 233 Loyal Order of Moose degree staff and drill team, national contest first prize winners, were welcomed with a reception and dinner at the Moose club after returning from their win. They were greeted by over two hundred members at Pennsylvania station, led by the Grand Army band, and planned future stunts for Lodge events in Philadelphia New York City and Columbus. Capt. J. A. Hudson leads the team.
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Canton Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Club
Pennsylvania Station
Grand Army Band
Canton
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Mooseheart
Philadelphia
New York City
Columbus
J. A. Hudson
Alexandra Named Chile's President
Early returns in Chile indicate Arturo Alexander, Liberal alliance candidate, leading by eight to ten electoral votes. The city edition notes Merritt has it if Merit, and a local church ad promotes the Zion Lutheran Choir Sunday at 7:30 directed by C. K. Dretke.
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San Diego
Chile
Arturo Alexander
Liberal Alliance
Cole Declares He’s In To Stay In Gubernatorial Race
Former Congressman Ralph D. Cole of Findlay returns to Ohio headquarters and denounces withdrawal rumors as false. He asserts he will be nominated at the August 10 primary and remains in the gubernatorial race despite opposition sources.
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Columbus
Ralph D. Cole
Findlay
Ohio
Young Priest Malloy to Say First Mass at St John’s
Rev Edward A Malloy C S Sp son of Thomas J Malloy and Mrs Malloy 1105 Melchorps SW will celebrate his first solemn high mass at St John’s Catholic church Sunday at 10 am assisted by his brother Rev John F Malloy C S Sp and his father will sing in the choir. Rev Edward seventh of ten children recently finished at St John’s parochial and Central high schools and Holy Ghost Apostolic college. He has completed studies at St Mary’s seminary Fern dale Conn and belongs to the Holy Ghost order. His brother teaches at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.
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Edward A. Malloy
Thomas J. Malloy
St. John’s Catholic Church
Malloy
John F. Malloy
C. S. Sp
Basso
St. John's
St. John’s
Central High School
Holy Ghost Apostolic College
Cornwells Heights
St. Mary’s Seminary
Ferndale
Conn
Holy Ghost Order
John Malloy
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh
Canton
Edward Malloy
Probe Collapse of Grandstand at Northern Baptist Convention
Buffalo authorities opened an inquiry into yesterday's grandstand collapse that injured numerous delegates to the Northern Baptist convention. The building commissioner found no permit for the structure and no notice to permit inspection, with the city denying responsibility. The probe also aims to discuss the convention board's campaign fundraising methods and related disputes.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Northern Baptist Convention
General Board of Promotions
Pomerene May Not Lead Ohio Delegation
Ohio political writer James Faulkner reports that Senator Atlee Pomerene may be stripped of his status as head of the Ohio delegation to the Democratic convention. A layman could lead the delegation to avoid replication of the Republican convention’s senatorial dominance.
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Atlee Pomerene
Ohio
James Faulkner
Faulkner
Pomerene
Agency Firm Ends Contest at Leonard Agency Gala
J. H. Himes republican candidate spoke to forty two members of the Leonard Agency Co real estate and sales staff Friday evening as they closed a successful sales contest. Canton won the silver trophy as first prize. W. Co. Stenger accepted as Canton captain. second prize went to Alliance captain J F Long. Baehren earned high individual score. contest ran May 1 to Friday night with participation from Canton Massillon Alliance Akron offices. Charles G King and W J Aberhart attended as guests. Shafer acted as toastmaster.
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J. H. Himes
Congress
Leonard Agency Co
Himes
Canton
W. Co. Stenger
J. F. Long
Alliance
W. F. Baehrens
Leonard Agency Company
Massillon
Akron
Charles G. King
First Savings and Loan Company
W. J. Aberhart
F. A. Price
Bryan's Push to Control Democratic Convention Platform
William Jennings Bryan launches a campaign to shift the Democratic National Convention toward a dry platform. He expects to place Senator Walsh of Montana as resolutions chair and plans a fight against Cass for the chair. Bryan says he anticipates a dry plank and predicts the committee will vote for one.
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Hugh Ballie
United Press
San Francisco
William Jennings Bryan
Senator Walsh
Montana
Resolutions Committee
Senator Glass
Virginia
Wilson
Bryan
Nebraska
Cass
League of Nations
Fairbanks Withdraws From Republican Governor Race
Columbus June 26 Newton H Fairbanks withdraws from the Republican nomination race citing party harmony. A protest against Harold Smith Elyria for secretary of state and against Harry Clay Smith Cleveland colored editor is filed to avoid voter confusion with Harvey C Smith who seeks re nomination.
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Columbus
Newton H. Fairbanks
Harolay
Smith
Elyria
Harry Clay Smith
Cleveland
Thomas A. Goode
Harvey C. Smith
Women's Welsh Clubs Re-elect All Officers
The Women's Welsh clubs of America decided at the national convention in Columbus to drop the hyphenated name and operate as Women's Welsh clubs of America. Cleveland was chosen for next year's meeting and Mrs. M. W. Haapenslug was re-elected president with her leadership team for another term.
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Howell
Columbus
Women's
Diogenes May End His Long Search
Joseph Capill, a Manhattan taxi driver, returned jewels valued at 60 000 to 75 000 to the Marquis Du Quesne, a Cuban visitor to New York. He found them on the taxi floor after transporting the Cuban woman from a dance to her hotel and received a reward.
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New York
N. Y
Diogenes
Joseph Capill
Manhattan
Marquis du Quesne
Zion Lutheran Choir to Sing Sunday Evening Service
Announcement for a Sunday 7 30 pm choir service at Zion Lutheran directed by Clarence K Dretke. Bank ad notes Canton Morris Plan Bank offering 5 percent annual interest payable semiannually to attract depositors.
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the Zion Lutheran Choir
Clarence K. Dretke
Adv
Canton Morris Plan Bank
Snedecor Named as Rotary Head
Estes and Snedecor vote result at Atlantic City Rotary convention flags Snedecor as international president hopeful. Snedecor defeated John Dyer of Vincennes on the third ballot as Edinburgh Scotland expected to host the 1921 convention.
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Atlantic City
Estes, Snedecor
Portland
Ore
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Edinburgh
Scotland
Snedecor
John Dyer
Vincennes
Ind
Stark Delegation Dominates Columbus Christian Endeavor Convention
Stark county delegates swept honors at the Columbus Ohio Christian Endeavor Workers convention with four officers named from Stark, first in the parade earning a $25 prize, and top awards in senior intermediate and mission work. Rev M D Kidwell was elected superintendent of the Intermediate branch and Citizenship. Mrs W M Staley re elected Mission extension superintendent. Louise Strong Alliance joined the state committee. other officers include Ball, Kreet, Harper and Whitney. Hamilton county won the mission extension loving cup.
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Stark-co
Columbus
Christian Eindeavor Workers of Ohio
Stark Co
M. D. Kidwell
First Church of God
Wayton
Tev. S. S. Palmer
Graadest Presbyterian Church of Columbus
Stark
China
Little Willow Church
Hamilton.co
Bubonical Plague Crisis Escalates in Vera Cruz
In Vera Cruz on June 24, officials report a worsening bubonic plague outbreak. Many residents in outlying towns hide suspected cases to avoid quarantine on the Sacrifice Island lazaretto. Only one patient reportedly returned from the island. Critics accuse doctors and nurses of neglect as soldiers forcibly removed a young girl with suspected plague. Three new cases and one death were officially reported Thursday.
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Vera Cruz
Island of Sacrifice
Optical Department Opens Saturday June 19
Our Optical Department will open Saturday June 19 with inspection and approval invites. The advertisement notes a large cabinet phonograph given away free and mentions Bryan Broa., Jewelers and Optometrists on the 2nd floor Harris Arcade. Also promotes Merritt Merit and Meyers Lake Park dancing with Macks Popular Players and Canton Mattress Co at 704 Tusost BE offering refurbished mattresses and pillows.
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Bryan Broa
Harris Arcade
Ady
Canton Mattress Co
Delicate Democratic Convention Closes In On McAdoo
San Francisco dispatch reports delegates split and uncertain on candidate choices on eve of the Democratic convention. McAdoo emerges as the drafting favorite, though no master voice or clear majority exists. Skeletons in leaders homes and local pride mix with cautious chatter about the race.
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San Francisco
Cal
William Gibbs McAdoo
International News Service
McAdoo
Treasury
Milk Permits Expire June 30 in Canton
City Health Commissioner John A. Kappelman announced that milk permits for the first half of 1920 expire on June 30. Milk dealers in Canton stores selling milk and restaurants serving milk must obtain permits every six months. The second half of 1920 permits dated July 1 are now being issued. 556 permits were issued during the first half at 60 cents each.
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John A. Kappelman
Canton
Diocese Charity Chief To Speak At Catholic League Meeting
Rev C H Le Blond director of charities of the Diocese of Cleveland will be the chief speaker at a gathering in the Knights of Columbus hall at 2 20 Thursday afternoon called by the Catholic Community League to boost interest in the Work of the organization.
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C. H. le Blond
Diocese of
Cleveland
Knights of Columbus Hall
Catholic Community League
Canton Council to Inspect Ohio State Telephone Plant
Council public utilities committee will tour the Canton holdings of the Ohio State Telephone Co Saturday afternoon to learn progress of improvements. Mayor Herman R. Witter has been invited to join. R L White, manager, extended the invitation to councilmen through W T Kirk, committee member.
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Council Public Utilities
Canton
Ohio State Telephone Co
Ohio State Co
Herman R. Witter
R. L. White
W.T. Kirk
Dumonats Seeds Dept Replenished at New Piedmont Avenue Site
A local seed shop announces an overhaul with a full stock of seeds relocated to the first door south of East Tuscarawas on Piedmontayvy. The store promotes a true strain called Percys Bulk Seeda.
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Dumonats Seed Dept
Tuscarawas
Percy
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TURE
MOOSE
Alexandra
Merritt
Zion Lutheran Choir
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Cole
Trenton
N. J
Aeromarine
Keyport
St. John’s Church
Fleeta
J. Shoe
Grand Opera
Cunard Line
England
Red Men Family Piente
Glass
Minority Resolutions Committee
Fairbanks
Springfield
Rotary
C. C
Rev. Kidwell
Merrit
Meyers Lake Park
Macks
Advy
Marlen EF. Pew
I. N.S
Welfare League
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