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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1926
Page
1
Troy husband Jacob Nesbitt faces questioning over the disappearance of his wife’s pajamas from the Nesbitt home. Investigators say Nesbitt will be questioned in detail about current whereabouts of the garment, amid a broader political debate on tariff and senate investigations.
A Boston section report describes a fatal stabbing at a Washington Street home. Police transfer the injured, including Mrs Franks Osmith, for treatment as investigators pursue leads. A second path of notes mentions cosmetics sales and a series of related items amid the tense scene.
Disputed charges against Lengel and police heads prompt civil service scrutiny. The commission requires specific substantiation, with investigations into unlawful arrests, warrantless detentions, and departmental records. Proceedings toll as mayoral and departmental tensions surface amid calls for reform.
Cincinnati report details police arrest two men suspected in a church poor box robbery. Victims describe seeing the thieves during a sacramental service as officers recovered the stolen money and detained the suspects.
The report notes an effort led by Aristide Briand and Austen Chamberlain to enlarge the League Nations at a council meeting on Thursday. It attributes the setback to Swedish physician Dr. Anden and suggests only partial support from council members, with Germany previously rejecting similar proposals.
Lyons brothers James and Leonora are in Alpena Michigan jail after a shooting incident involving Officer Dougal McKenny. They will be returned to Ohio today where McKennie, the officer shot, had allegedly confessed to the murder and identified the Lyons as suspects before extradition.
The Grace Reformed Church in Akron sustained near total loss after a Friday fire. Mrs. T Mertz wife of the fire chief witnessed smoke and alerted authorities as detectives investigated the cause and insurance coverage was noted.
Brig. Gen Smedhey D Butler denies that a private dinner led to a drunken incident with Col Alexander William amid San Diego Navy Marine circles. The affair, linked to a cocktail party honoring Butler, sparked speculation on his two year command and possible impacts on San Diego social and military circles.
Federal authorities arrest nineteen more individuals in a nationwide crackdown on illegal alcohol trafficking. Among those detained are Pauly Allen, nine in Duluth Minnesota, one in Atlantic City, and others in unidentified locations as part of the Prohibition enforcement effort.
Fragmentary report notes a hearing scheduled Monday at 10 in Cleveland for Pred Craniahaw over a 100 dollar matter to Mary Oberlin of Canton in 1820. Earlier arrest here led to verbal clashes that resulted in a 30 day suspension for Capt Clarke and four other officers.
Witness Lee recounts a 30 year old incident at Wing Ye's restaurant in Cherry Street where a Black man muttered curses then threw an item at a Chinese cook after an argument. The assailant fired a shot but fled. police note no clear motive yet amid limited details.
A group of athletes will compete in a Wayne County tournament at Wooster College on Saturday. The event features a local team and other participants in a regional competition.
In many counties growers face loss as the strawberry weevil attacks the berry crop. The pest, about a tenth of an inch long, damages plants by feeding but does not injure the fruit directly. experts suggest calcium arsenate and hydrated lime dusting as a control. State Entomologist S Marcoviteh warns the weevil may be combated with dusting, though it feeds on plants rather than fruit itself.
Plymouth Vermont reports Colonel J C Coolidge remains at the bedside of the patient at the Coolidge farmhouse. Dr Alma Cram the colonel's physician stayed with him until early morning and then returned home briefly before coming back to continue care. Major James B Couper assisted by long distance phone during the night and morning.
Police officials report a Friday afternoon meeting led by Safety Director Ja Rice in Canton. The talk outlined reform goals for the three departments, stressing fair treatment, no brutality, and orderly processes for arrestees.
Canton officials, bus owners, and city safety leaders met to approve extending the interurban bus reroute through Canton to the Walnut Avenue terminal. The conference aimed to address conditions and public convenience amid mixed approval and planned follow up meetings.
K Homteller pled guilty before Judge FW Diehl to issuing ten worthless checks and received a sentence of one to three years in the penitentiary. He also admitted making a false statement to obtain credit. He denied parole. Prosecutor Gile Shiminck said Montler had issued many worthless checks and was on probation four years ago for larceny. He has a wife and five small children.
American warships begin to back demands on the Chinese government for safety guarantees for foreign residents amid fighting. The Sacramento and Penguin departed from their routes to take positions northeast of Taiwan to reinforce the effort.
Steve Lashey 1, deemed insane, opened fire in his home on Broadway. He wounded himself in a leg during a police gun battle after barricading and firing at officers and roomers. Police eventually subdued him and transported him to a hospital for treatment.
Readable lines show Mr Amerman preparing for another tilt as a local competition approaches. The brief notes imply eagerness and ongoing practice, with emphasis on readiness for a rematch.
A Canton air mail plan gains urgency as postmasters along a proposed Cleveland to Cincinnati route back a petition for Canton to join the line. Officials say the route would pass Akron Columbus Dayton and Cincinnati with Canton aiding the air field drive.
Two individuals were fined by Snyder authorities for violating the liquor law. The case details and exact penalties were not fully disclosed in the fragment.
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