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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1926

Page

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Edna Bond Parole Bid Rejected By Judge

The Stark County workhouse prisoner Edna Bond titled for bootlegging receives no parole after a Canton Woman's Republican club inquiry to Judge McClintock of Charleston W Va. He cites personal enmity and claims she is beyond reform, noting her seven year sentence and a $5000 fine.

Edna Bond Stark Co Canton Woman's Republican Club McClintock Charleston W. Va Edna Frank Vogan John Boyer Mrs. Wogan

Lyons Brothers on Way to Ohio

James and Leonard Lyons arrested in Alpena after the shooting of Police Chief Dougal McKenzie started for Norwalk Ohio today under heavy guard. They rode to the train with Sheriff Gregory of Huron county and five officers. McKenzie is reported recovering.

Alpena Mich James Leonard Lyons Dougal McKenzie Norwalk BE EB. Gregory Huron County Ohio Aldelman Leonard McKenzie

Pinchot Seeks Senate Toga in Harrisburg

V. Gifford Pinchot announced himself as a candidate for the U S senate in Harrisburg on March 13. Pinchot joins the race as a Republican with early entry signaling a statewide bid.

Pinchot Senate Harrisburg Gifford Pinchot U. S Senate

Auto recovered after theft reported in city

Detective Bill Grether of the automobile identification bureau announced Saturday that a stolen touring car belonging to Ramsburg was recovered. The car, a 2011 Elma Ay NE, was found on Walnutay SE between 3rd and 4th streets.

Bill Grether Automobile Identification Bureau Ramsburg Elma Ay NE Walnutay SE

Shirt thief steals 12 shirts from auto

J H Lake of 510 Market reported 12 shirts valued at 18 dollars stolen from his car on Saturday. The thief remains at large and police are investigating the case.

Ted J. H. Lake

Canton Slay Plan Tied to Family Fad in Volpe Case

Anonymous letter to Canton police claims relatives plotted Sam Volpe’s death and warned him to stop pursuing several women. Cleveland detectives joined Canton probes, reexamining relatives as officials work with county prosecutors to solve the Pepper Pike slaying of the Canton contractor found buried in snow.

Sam Volpe Canton Cleveland Pepper Pike Village Charles Cavolo Blackdance Cleveland Detective Bureau Volpe Stanton Cuyahoga Co Cavolo McClintock Cody Lieut Cavolo Kohler Cuyahogaca

Young Bob May Head Probers In Senate Inquiry

Washington reports a rumored shift could place Senator Robert M. La Follette Jr. in charge of the senate’s tariff commission investigation. The 32 year old Wisconsin Democrat may hold the balance of power on the special committee with voting favors possibly locking in his chairmanship. The panel plans to organize next week and set hearings on the commission’s activities.

Washington Mar Robert M. la Follette Senate Congress United States Tariff Commission Wadsworth New York Reed Pennsylvania Robinson Arkansas Bruce Maryland Young la Follette Tariff Commission

Brakeman Sues Railroad for $50,000 Injuries

Walter E. Martin, a brakeman, sues the Baltimore and Ohio railroad for $50,000 claiming injuries from a December 16 incident when he was thrown from a box car due to the negligence of fellow employees. Attorneys Copet Hart represent him.

Walter E. Martin Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Copet& Hart

Driver reports mishap near Tuscarawas Street East

F. K. Schaeffer of Glenwood went to police headquarters and said he accidentally drove his car into a parked vehicle near 400 Tuscarawas St E Friday. Damage was slight. He did not learn the owner’s name but gave license number 55 692.

F. K. Schaeffer Glenwood Tuscarawas St E

Committee on Committees to Name 13 Panels Monday

Chamber of Commerce will name its 202? committees at a Monday evening meeting in the Chamber rooms. Thirteen panels exist already. several more may be approved. Mark Hambleton chairs the committee with H. H. E. Patrick, W. G. Saxton, John Quinn and P. L. Howenstine.

Chamber of Commerce Committee On Committees Board of W. T. Kuhns Chamber HH. E. Patrick Mark Hambleton W. G. Saxton John Quinn Industrial Development Committee Streets Committee F. A. Basler

School board urges transport for high school pupils

J E Finefrock told Stark co boards of education that township schools must provide bus transport for high school students even if it means cutting other programs. County Supt H D Teal presided and stressed elementary progression and sixth grade expansion. Jerome Hull urged local solutions to school organization and discussed division at sixth grade level. The meeting featured Beach City Girls’ Glee Club and Perry Township chorus with L J Smith and others speaking.

J. E. Finefrock Stark Co Board of Education Starkco Boards of Education Finefrock H. D. Teal Jerome Hull Mahoning Co Teal Hull Beach City L. J. Smith Perry Township Banker

Gets 60 Days in Girls Case

Kay Drakenbrod James John and Lucille Bittinger were found guilty of contributing to the delinquency of a 14 year old girl. Drakenbrod received 60 days in the workhouse and a 50 dollar fine and costs. John was fined 100 dollars and costs and Bittinger 29 days in the workhouse. A second girl received probation. Theodore Dixon was fined 25 dollars and costs for contributing to the delinquency of a 15 year old boy. Herman Primack and Carl Royer were fined 35 and 25 dollars respectively for improprieties toward another young girl.

Kay Drakenbrod James John Lucille Bittinger Akron Alva L. Deal Drakenbrod John Miss Bittinger Theodore Dixon Herman Primack Carl Royer

Scripps Wealthy Editor Dies Aboard Yacht

E. W. Scripps, 71, founder of the Scripps McRae chain now Scripps Howard, died last night on his yacht The Die in Monrovia Bay Liberia. A cablegram to Roy W. Howard reported the death.

New York E. W. Scripps Scripps- McRae Newspapers Scripps-Howard Newspapers Monrovia Bay Liberia Roy W. Howard

Industry leaders to attend U.S. accident prevention conference

Secretary of Labor Davis announced that industry leaders from across the United States will be brought to Washington this summer to participate in a national conference on preventing industrial accidents.

Washington United States Davis

Day New Chief at Ellis Island

President Coolidge appoints Benjamin M. Day of New York immigration commissioner at Ellis Island, succeeding the resigned Henry H. Curran. Day assumes duties pending approval and oversees federal immigration processing at the facility.

Ellis Island Washington Coolidge Benjamin M. Day of New York Henry H. Curran

Col John C Coolidge Gains Slowly in Illness at Plymouth Farm

Col John C Coolidge father of the president shows signs of improvement in his life fight at his Plymouth Vermont farmhouse. He remains seriously ill but cheerful, with doctors reporting a fairly restful night and ongoing consultations with Maj James F Coupal and Dr Arthur L Chute.

Plymouth John C. Coolidge Albert M. Cram Cram James IF. Coupal Arthur L. Chute Boston

Rich student found dead at Williams College fraternity

Joseph I. Child a senior and president of Alpha Tau Alpha at Williams College was found dead in his room at the fraternity house in Williamstown Massachusetts. Authorities will investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.

Williamstown Mass Joseph I. Child Springfield, Ill William College Alpha Tau Alpha Child

Jail Term For Theft Of Seed

Gilbert Humble a North Olmstead farmer was sentenced to seven years in the state penitentiary by Judge A R Webber after a jury conviction for stealing seed valued at 800 dollars belonging to the Brighton Elevator Co The charge was grand larceny and the theft occurred in Elyria Ohio on March 13.

Elyria, O Gilbert Humble North Olmstead A. R. Webber Humble Brighton Elevator Co

MacReady Repeats Altitude Flight After Forced Landing

Lt. John A. MacReady attempted to break the world altitude record at Dayton. He took off again at 10 47 after a forced landing due to engine pre ignition and a frantic hour of repairs by mechanics.

Dayton Mar John A. MacReady

Endangered by Ship Blaze Off Sandy Point

The British freighter Tafna with a 30 man crew is afire off Sandy Point, bound to Baltimore from Cuban ports with a cargo of sugar. The fire patrol boat Torrance has been sent to assist, and the blaze reportedly started in a hold at 7 o'clock this morning.

Baltimore Mar Tafna Sandy Point Mystic Torrance

John Mortazi Given Suspended Sentence with Job Condition

John Mortazi of 1606 Rossav NK received a 10 day sentence with costs suspended on condition he secures employment. He faced charges linked to suspicion as the case proceeded.

John Mortazi Rossav NK

Nesbitt Confesses to Wife Murder in Ohio Premeditation Asserted

County Prosecutor Harvey says all evidence was not revealed and Nesbitt planned the killing of Mrs Frances Drake Nesbitt. A first degree murder charge will be filed in Mayor Stokes court with recall of the grand jury to indict Nesbitt. Nesbitt confessed after hours of grilling by a private detective in the Nesbitt home.

Troy Jacob Nesbitt Frances Drake Nesbitt Harvey Stokes Common Pleas J. D. Jones Nesbitt Ohio State University Shipman Slater Herbert Johnson C. C. Willard Jake Johnson

Color Of Pajamas Brings Confession

In Troy on March 13 a pajama suit led detectives to re question Jacob Nesbitt who then confessed to murdering his wife. Nesbitt denied owning the suit but Prentiss Brown of Columbus recalled the purple garments after visiting the Nesbitt home.

Troy Jacob Nesbitt Nesbitt Prentiss Brown Columbus

Nesbitt confession and looming grand jury decision

Dace borne lines and jerky speech mark a confession he says I killed her. Detective Slater backs Nesbitt by testimony on insanity. Officials weigh a special grand jury session and bond status as Mrs Nesbbitt lies bruised.

Dace Shipman Slater Nesbitt Nesbbitt

Engineer Killed in Rail Wreck Near Pittsburgh

Engineer Charles Hackett of Terre Haute Indiana died when Pennsylvania Express Mail train No 13 derailed near Pittsburgh. Three other crew members were seriously injured in the New York to St Louis express wreck.

Pittsburgh Charles Hackett Terre Haute Ind Pennsylvania New York St. Louis Here

Stolen Chickens Reported at Wayne sburg Road Address

Co Be McClarren of 608 Waynesburg rd SE reported to police Saturday that several chickens had been stolen from the property. He said he could not determine the exact number of birds taken.

CO. BE

Seek New Trials Filed By Burglary Convicts

Rhys Thomas and John Zuber were convicted Thursday of burglary and filed motions for new trials. They were taken to the county jail after the verdict and steps were underway Saturday to arrange bond.

Rhys Thomas John Zuber

Speeding cited for Walter Kaufman in Saturday court

Walter Kaufman reported living at 3dst and Court av SW was fined 10 dollars plus costs in a Saturday court session on a speeding charge.

Walter Kaufman 3Dst Court Av SW

Kirby Facing Two More Counts In Ohio Indictment

Cleveland. Josiah Kirby, ex president of the Cleveland Discount Co and noted Ohio financier, faces a new federal indictment returned by the grand jury. The two counts accuse obstructing justice and influencing a prospective juror, based on a confession by Akron attorney Wm. R. Irvin regarding efforts to sway juror John L. Ream.

Cleveland Mar Josiah Kirby Cleveland Discount Co Ohio Federal Kirby Wm. R. Irvin Akron Harry CC. Ream Ream John L. Ream

Antioch Plan Promotes Student Friendships Says Dean Nash

Cincinnati March 13. Dean Philip C Nash told the Women’s City Club that statistics show college romances rarely end in divorce and thus Antioch College should cultivate friendships among students. He noted the contact between young men and women aids development within a close setting.

Cincinnati Mar Antioch College Philip C. Nash Woman’s City Club Antioch

Alleged Bombers Held In Dennison Arrests Bond Totals

Dover reports that George McKane of Dennison, held on 2100 bond, and B. G. Atlee, held on 02000 bond, are linked to more than 50 bomb explosions damaging homes across the city. McKane allegedly stole powder from Wolf Lanning Clay Co. The latest blast damaged the J. L. Meyers residence, breaking 65 windows.

Dover Mar George McKane Dennison B. G. Atlee McKané Wolf Lanning Clay Co J. L. Meyers

Arrest Following D runkenness Charge on Columbia Heights

James O Grady was arrested Friday night on Columbia Heights and taken to the county jail charged with drunkenness.

James O'Grady Columbia Heights

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Brae Wade Wissive Lyons Brothers Blackhand Young Bob Tariff Board H. E. Patrick Stark Co Education Body Man Scripps Col. Coolidge Macready Little Troy Cottage Miami Speeder Inancier
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