Dry forces map July parley toward Smith acceptance
In Houston on June 30, Democratic convention delegates return home as dry leaders announce a July Asheville conference from July 11 to 14 to chart a course toward Governor Alfred E. Smith. Smith’s stance on modifying national prohibition shocks the convention, with drys urging strict enforcement and calls for changes in the law.
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AL Smith
Carl D.groat Houston
Alfred E. Smith
New York
James Cannon, Jr
Richmond
Arthur J. Barton
Asheville
N. C
Ciry
Smith
South
Youth Killed in Truck Collision at Cleveland and NW
George Niarchos, 17, of 1042 Walnut Ave NE, died after a truck from Knutsen Trucking Co. struck him while he was lowering his car top near 508 Cleveland Ave NW. The driver, William Hamblem, 19, claimed no knowledge of the incident. Niarchos died en route to Mercy Hospital. his body is at Spiker Funeral Parlors pending arrangements. Niarchos attended St. John’s High School and planned military prep studies.
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T. C. McQuate
George Niarchos
Walnut
Cleveland
Knutsen Trucking Company
William Hamblem
Navarre Rd
Niarchos
Mercy Hospital
Hamblem
Knutsen Trucking Co
Canton
Akron
E. M. Swope
Elmer Clark Hambilem
Narchios
Knutsen Co
6Th St
5Th St
Cleveland Av
Harry Niarchos
Kathleen
Christopher
St. John's High School
Nevros Zero
Cherry Av SE
Cherry Av
4Th St SE
E. E. Weidman
Shadyside
Zelo
Polrds
Chicago Gang War Escalates As O'Donnell Survives Attack
June 30 Chicago reports Eddie Spike O'Donnell, head of the O'Donnell mob, escaping a machine gun ambush at his home believed linked to the killing of Big Tim Murphy. Police describe gunman Darrow linked to Mossy Enright faction. Murphy's funeral plans include a long floral cortege and non church services amid gang warfare.
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Chicago
Eddie
Spike” O'Donnell
O’donnell
O'Donnell
Spike
George Darrow
Joe Faltis
Big Tim" Murphy
Murphy
Democrats Named Best Ticket In Will Rogers Style
Houston dispatch notes the Democratic and Republican tickets praised as strong by Will Rogers. The letter describes Joe Robinson as a capable Senate presiding officer and praises harmony among Democrats while joking about political rivalries. The writer expects lively sports and social chatter around the nominations.
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Houston
Joe Robinson
Senate
Kansas City
Will
Four men injured in head on crash near Zanesville
A head on collision near Zanesville injured four men seriously. Carl Jones 24 of Hanover has a fractured skull and multiple injuries. William Anderson of Newark suffered a broken leg and internal injuries. Forrest Richmond Toronto publisher of the Daily Tribune sustained a broken leg and lacerations. Dr E R Geisey Toronto mayor suffered a broken jaw and severe head injuries. All were taken to a local hospital.
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Zanesville
Here
Carl Jones
Hanover
William Anderson
Newark
Forrest Richmond
The
Daily Tribune of
Toronto
E. R. Geisey
Ford urged to help end war by big business pact
Detroit June 30 Bernarr MacFadden New York publisher and fitness advocate will confer with Henry Ford on subjects of mutual interest including outlawry of war. Although no comment was made reliable reports say they discussed eliminating war as the main topic. MacFadden proposes a big business agreement to refuse munitions and war supplies to halt conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Bernarr McFadden
New York
Henry Ford
Ford
MacFadden
Weddings Dip Under Yearly Count in County Registry
Jupe failed to reach its former numbers as the wedding month drew to a close. A last day rush added 14 ceremonies Saturday, but the total for the period stood at 211, short of 216 weddings logged a year earlier in the county.
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Jupe
Couny
Finnish flyer races to aid stranded Italia crew
June 30 Spitzbergen reports Lieut Sarko, a Finnish rescue aviator, flew from Virgo Bay to reach the Italia ice camp drifting toward open sea. Swedish pilot Lundborg had rescued Gen Umberto Nobile before his plane crashed. six men remain, aided by spare parts and an escort steamship Quest. A Fokker with skis was ready to join from Harschad area. Authorities aim to locate Amundsen’s plane near Spitzbergen after sightings by fishermen.
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Virgo Bay
Spitzbergen
Lieut
Sarko
Italia
North East Land
Natale Ceccione
Hinar-Paul Lundborg
Lundborg
Umberto Nobile
Ceccione
Cape Leigh Smith
Fokker
Quest
Dr Work Goes West to Resign as Interior Secretary
Dr Hubert Work will resign as secretary of interior and travel to Brule Wisconsin to present his resignation to President Coolidge. He will stay at the summer White House for at least two days and likely fish with Coolidge before returning to Washington to lead the Hoover Curtis campaign and assume chairmanship of the Republican National Committee.
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Washington
Hubert Work
Wisconsin
President Coolidge
White House
Brule
Wis
Coolidge
Republican National Committee
Woman Falls Unconscious In City Street Incident
Attendants at Aultman Hospital monitored Vivian Duesencai, 30, of 826 Lafayette SE, after she collapsed Friday night at 9:45 near 1928 Tuscarawas Street W. She was walking east when she fainted and was transported to the hospital by Hiller's ambulance.
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Aultman Hospital
Vivian Duesencai
Lafayette
Tuscarawas St W
Tuscara
Hiller
Nomination Praise for Smith by Ex-Gov Cox
Ex Governor James M. Cox, presidential nominee of 1920, lauds Governor Smith as the Democratic standard bearer. He praises Smith’s character, honesty, and fitness, argues for strong leadership to restore public trust, and predicts a historic contest with Hoover. He urges a reforming, decisive presidency and public accountability.
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Dayton
James M. Cox
Democratic Party
Smith
Jefferson
Police liquor raids net twenty one arrests in city crackdown
Police liquor and vice squad raided three locations Friday night arresting 21 people. Esther Ehman alias Dorothy Anderson at 1902 3rd NE faced liquor violation charges after officers seized 74 quarts of home brew and 13 empty bottles. At Lou and Cals 3rd SE, John Miller faced gambling permits charges with 15 others jailed. Miller previously fined for gambling. Mabel Rush Peer Bell at 336 6th St SE charged with soliciting. Robert Bell and H E Patterson taken as suspicious persons.
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Esther Ehman
Dorothy Anderson
William Stitz
Anderson
Lou & Cals
3Dst SE
Stitz
John Miller
Miller
Mabel Rush
Peer Bell
6Th St SE
Robert Bell
H E. Patterson
One Dies in Crash Near Hamilton
Robert Allen a 54 year old of Fayetteville Arkansas was killed when his car left the road and struck a tree near Hamilton while returning from Fayetteville to Williamsburg Ohio to celebrate the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs F W Welker Five other passengers including Allen’s four daughters were injured but expected to recover the accident occurred last night.
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Hamilton
Robert Allen
Fayetteville
Ark
Allen
Smith Plans Constructive Campaign Drive
Albany June 30 Gov Alfred E Smith says his presidential bid will mimic his New York years featuring direct talks to the American people. He vows no canned speeches, only topics he knows well, and a sales pitch for constructive government rather than attacking opponents.
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Albany
N. Y
Alfred E. Smith
New York State
Smith
Murder Seen In Wolf Death Involving Personal Safety Wounds
Coroner T C Mc Quate advances murder theory in the Ray Wolf case after reviewing his Thursday death from wounds at his 1017 Oakar NW residence. Wolf reportedly shot himself with a .22 rifle. investigators note the back head wound may indicate an entrance. No arrests yet. Wolf found in his bedroom by Russell Agier. died at Mercy Hospital after about 12 hours. Funeral held Saturday. survived by wife and four children aged 1 to 7.
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Ray Wolf
Oakar
T. C. McQuate
Wolf
Russell Agier
Mercy Hospital
Helen Wills Reaches Wimbledon Semi finals
American champion Helen Wills defeated Mrs Michael Watson in straight sets 6 3 6 0 at Wimbledon to reach the women s singles semi finals. Davis Cup star William T Tilden advanced to the men s quarterfinals with a win over Pierre Landry as Wills likely faces Elizabeth Ryan in the next round.
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Wimbledon Stadium
Eng
Helen Wills
England
Michael Watson
William T. Tilden
Ster
Pierre Landry
Miss Wills
Elizabeth Ryan
Miss Willis
Watson
Mise Wills
McAdoo silent on Smith nomination at Democratic convention
William Gibbs McAdoo, former rival of Governor Alfred E. Smith, refuses to comment on Smith’s nomination at the Democratic convention. He says he will not discuss the political situation until the Democratic nominee is selected.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
William Gibbs McAdoo
Alfred E. Smith
Smith
Canton Floods Deepen As City Sees Heavy Rain
A severe rainstorm drenched Canton on Friday afternoon, dumping 92 inches of rain and flooding streets and lowlands. The Fulton Flying Field near Akron saw a miniature cyclone wreck four of nine airplanes, while nearby Springfield Center lost several small buildings and roofs. No injuries were reported. the weatherman cited gusts under 35 mph and an improving weekend outlook.
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Canton
Fulton Flying Field
Akron
Springfield Center
Meyer
Bus Hit By Truck Leaves Two Hurt In Plain St Collision
Two people sustained minor injuries when an overloaded bus driven by Harry Fox collided with a truck driven by Clark Herner at 16th street end Garfield Avenue SW Saturday noon. Injured were Mrs W. R. Fetters and Albert Revoitz. Police report says bus passengers stood close to block the driver’s view. the truck was badly damaged.
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Harry Fox
McKinley At
Clark Herner
BRF UV
Canton
St End
Garfield Avy
W. RB Fetters
Concord Av
Albert Revoitz
Unios
Herner
Wheeling Plans No Accident Drive In July
Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad announces a July no accident campaign with aims of zero injuries. Safety official Charles Burd notes high July risk, details educational efforts in Canton Brewster and surrounding shops, and stresses long term safety habits beyond the month.
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Wheeling
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Charles ©. Burd
Peter K. Soffel
Canton
Brewster
Canto
Burd
Old Faithful Ads Bring Consistent Results for Canton Daily News
The Canton Daily News notes a comparison to Yellowstone's Old Faithful for its steady advertising cadence. Advertisers rely on regular daytime classified services delivering test articles and household goods, as trust builds with dependable, repeated exposure across days and years.
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Tre
Canton Daily News
Tascerawas Ste. Wamett
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