New theory in Canton murder of Volpe sparks arrests
The Canton contractor Samuel Volpe, found shot March 7 near Pepper Pipe village, reportedly died at home from an assassin’s hand. Detectives consider a new theory and subpoenas issued for four Canton residents as authorities weigh whether the crime tied to Volpe’s business dealings and alleged infidelity. Local officials anticipate grand jury action as Cleveland arrests loom.
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Samuel Volpe
Canton
Cleveland
Detectiven
Chineries
Tor Vaio
Ani'doe McCaulty
San Popace
Norman VanAimen
Canton Police Department
Sud
Giet
Ure Griling
Canton Witheree
Volpe
Ely
Eulne
Joneser
Clevelan
Edward C Stan
Smoke Bomb Thrown at Prince at London Event
London March 18 police investigate a smoke bomb incident at the Hotel Deeast last night aimed at Premier Baldwin and the Prince of Wales during a St Patrick’s Day banquet. Authorities say the blast appeared intended to injure either the premier or the prince as they attended the guest of honor event.
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London
Maine
St. Patrick's Day
Prince of Wales
Ten Crew Members Drowned After Vessel Sunk
A ship disaster left most of the crew missing and several rescued after the vessel sank off the coast. Reliable accounts indicate one member was confirmed dead with others missing despite rescue efforts. Authorities opened inquiries into the sinking and marine safety measures.
Doc Loses His Head In Trial
During a court trial in Mequate, a confrontation with attorney Calvin Seeman led to a dramatic moment as a skull detached from the defendant McQuate and rolled to the floor under the prosecutor's table. The coroner exhibited the skull to the jury as testimonies were read.
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Sara
Mequate
Reda Golagarky
Cindrich
Calvin
Seeman
McQuate
Col Coolidge Nearing Death as Son Summoned
Col John Coolidge, father of President Calvin Coolidge, lies near death in Plymouth Cornwallis. Reports say he suffered a collapse and a weak heart last night while physicians attend him. Dr Albert Cram released a bulletin noting the patient grew weaker and his heart is not strong, with temperature near normal.
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Washington
John Cootidge
Plymouth
Cotohn C. Coolidge
White House
Coolidge
Albert
Mtr
Hol
Col. Coolidge
Mine Operators to Meet Lewis
A committee of mine operators from Hocking valley announces a trip to Indianapolis to confer with John T. Lewin, president of the United Mine Workers, over wage scale. If relief cannot be secured, the operators will appeal to the miners themselves as mines have been shut for two years since the Sack Rover agreement was ratified and industry risks further stoppage. The delegation includes P. O. Nortix of Nelsonville, D. S Newtom of Columbus, 4. I. Pritchard of Columbus, 3 D Monarrat of Columbus, and De. R. Ride of Athens.
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Nelsonville
Indianapolis
John T. Lewin
Theites Mine Workers
Arne
Hocking Valley
Lewin
Ohio
P.O. Nortix
D. S Newtom
Columbua
Pritchard
Columbus
D. Monarrat
de. R. Ride
Athens
Fire Disaster Claims Five in Cleveland House Blaze
Fire of unknown origin swept through the Mancuso residence in Cleveland injuring Jonna O. 86 and two others while three women five children and two men fled the blaze. Firefighters from the Helshts department rescued an injured occupant from the entry as flames consumed the home valued at about 5 000 dollars.
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Cleveland
Mar
Jonna
Snie
Hromedka
Shaker Helshts
Mancuso
Alice
Telephone rate hike proposed in Alliance and nearby towns
Ohio Bell plans a six thousand dollar boost in rates affecting Alliance, North Canton, Waynesburg and Magnolia, with 87 towns in Ohio to be listed. If approved, net earnings would rise about 3.82 percent on valuation, and changes include service connections, wave changes, and restoration of service for residences and businesses in Massillon and other towns.
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Alliance
Waynesburg
Ohio
Massillon
Ohio Bell ‘Telephone Co
Cooper
Telephone Company
Mei
Maseilion
Gotham doctors rum drive indictment targets liquor permits
Federal court arraigned several Gotham doctors amid a grand jury indictment tied to falsifying liquor preservation conditions and permit violations. Bail released. others with warrants expected to appear as the case proceeds. Potential penalties include up to two years and a $1000 fine.
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United ‘States
Emory
Buckner
Marysville teacher charged with assault on pupil
In Marysville on March 18, teacher Houston Tallman was charged with assaulting 14 year old Evan Shaw of the Peoria school. Tallman was held to the grand jury on a bond under 500 dollars after the boy's father filed the astraavit alleging the teacher beat the youth with a rubber hose, leaving welts.
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Marysville
Evan Shaw
Peoria
Houston
Tallman
Tate’ Yer
Bird Lover Enters First Gourd Wren House Contest
Mrs J W Rock of North Canton wins daily news contest with a nearly yard long gourd wren house. The hollowed hollow construction features two entrances with perches, camouflaged in green and brown, plus bright red irides. Rock has many bird houses and hopes yards include wrens this spring. The News office reports ongoing entries, contest closes Monday evening, prizes include best house by a boy or girl under 16 and best adult house with 5 prize.
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Bird House
Epetor
Daily News
JW. Rock
North Canton
France
Mra
Rock
Rae
Rorke
Siel
Population Climb Prompts 300 Million Projection
Washington data shows the July 1 population at roughly 117 million, with a projected total near 300 million in a few years. Census estimates cite a gain of 1,259,028 since July 1, 1925 and 11,426,197 since the first official census.
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Washinatuon
Mar
United States
Bureau of
America
Unidentified Man Found Murdered in New York
A puzzling murder case unfolds in New York as detectives probe the death of a 19 year old heiress Beautta Wanda Harter. Police report indicate strangulation with rope found around her neck and a search underway along the waterfront and in Queens.
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New York
Wanda Harter
Bettar
Marwan
Three Cape in Jail Delivery Reported at New Philadelphia
Police report a bizarre delivery incident in New Philadelphia with three Cape suspects arrested. Details are unclear due to poor OCR readability, but authorities describe a chaotic scene and the trio being detained for questioning amid reports of unusual disguises.
Pair Manager Is Suspended In Agriculture Probe
The governor directed the Director of Agriculture to suspend Lewin immediately pending a thorough investigation by the state agricultural department. The suspension follows charges of alleged irregularities involving Levit and others, with steps to take further action after the inquiry.
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Convamps Sthey
Tenix
Lewin
Ageiouttural
Levit
Two Bodies Found in Pond Near Work Site
Workmen discovered two young men in a pond when an ice cover gave way under a coaster wagon. Names identified as William Dewitt and William Washington, with sparse details about the site and circumstances.
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William Dewitt
William Washington
Brazil's Stand in League Row Rouses Capital
Diplomatic debate centers on Brazil blocking Germany from joining the League of Nations. Analysts see mixed signals about U S policy and hemispheric unity as the League prepares for September discussions. Proponents argue long-term peace depends on regional cooperation. critics fear new tensions.
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Brazil
Rouses Capital
Germany
League of the
United States
Becntine
Laakue Haa
Central
South America
United Staten
Geneva
Alleged Police Bribe and Office Assault Hearings
Safety Director James Rice and Sergeant Daniel Van Gunten face testimony on December bribe allegations involving Paul Kirman. The Canton Daily News reports Mrs Kirman’s tale backing her husband while other officers including Harry Bouklias and Homer Moore are mentioned. Public records show references to past raids in 1926 and 192% with unclear specifics.
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James Rice
Daniel J. van Gunten
Ges
RST
Paul Kizman
Alfred Prouts
Paul Kirman
HR. Mellett
C. H. Carpenter
The
Canton Daily News
Germany
Mary Kizman
van Gunten
Harry Bouklias
Homer Moore
Sant Kirman
van Gunted
Kiaman Otto
Langel
Kizman
Harry
Kizminn Ato
Harry Teogi
Canton Daily ‘News
Kirate
Ee Colum
Scouts Aid Citywide Search For Missing Man
Reported missing man Schneider last seen near 2503 Maples and planned to visit a grocery then the office of Ded Joughertyy. Police, aided by more than 50 Boy Scouts, conducted a citywide hunt with authorities noting he left home in good spirits but never reached his destination.
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Schneider
Boy Scouts
Chet
Mody
Hoy
Schelde
George M. Denver
Snelder
Fittie
Chamberlain To Have Hard Time At Homecoming
London May 18 Sir Austen Chamberlain faces a harsh return from Geneva with questions about his failure to secure Britain’s admission to the League of Nations. Preparations are underway to press him in the House of Commons and probe behind the scenes of the League crisis. The public focus centers on Britain’s policy toward France and Poland and the handling of gate delegate negotiations.
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Canton Daily News
London
Austen Shamberlain
Geneva
League of
House of Commons
League
Austen
France
Golagosky Faces Manslaughter Trial Over Fatality
Reda Golagarky stood trial before a jury with Judge Krichbawn hearing charges of manslaughter in the death of John Sindetch Cindrich. The body showed head injuries from a pop bottle and a fall down cellar steps, according to police and coroner statements.
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Reda Golagarky
Krichbawn
John
Sindetch
Cindrich
Mequete
Gomganky
Ald
Cinarich
Undertaker
Marke i
New Motives In Troy Case Sought
County Prosecutor L E Harvey says Nesbitt confession fails to explain the murder of Frances Drake Nesbitt and investigations of motives surrounding the oath will continue. He indicates Nesbitt, the husband, did not provide a full explanation and suggests others may have evidence shedding light on the case. Nesbitt allegedly murdered his wife on February 19 after she slapped him, during a Square Fell incident.
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Mix Wife
Whitch
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