Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Canton Daily News in Canton, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1929

Page

1

Calles plans northern advance to crush rebels in Chihuahua

United Press dispatch from Mexico City reports Plutarco Elias Calles in command of federal troops as they prepare to move from Torreon toward Chihuahua to strike rebel forces. Rebels threaten Mazatlan while a strong northern contingent under Gen Iturbe advances. railroad damage hampers progress and Carrillo offers no defense.

G. E. Fine United Press Seaff Menico City Plutarco Elias Calles Presidencia Obel Torreon Chihuahua Calles Guadalupe Victoria Mazatlan Ramon Iturbe Jaime Carrillo el Paso

High Society Takes to the Air in Aviation Luncheon

Nearly a dozen private planes from Curtiss Field carried 25 socially prominent Long Island Aviation Country Club members to a luncheon in Washington led by F. Trubee Davison assistant secretary of war. The event promoted a national aviation club network and showcased prominent figures including Ruth Nichols Amelia Earhart Dorothy Bob George M. Pynchon Jr and Holbrook Smith.

Dorothy Bob George M. Pynchon, Jr New York Holbrook Smith

Nine Society Planes Leave for Washington Luncheon

Nine planes carried prominent flyers and society folk from Curtiss Field L I for Washington to attend a luncheon hosted by Assistant Secretary of War Davison. James B. Taylor served as flight commander.

Curtiss Field L. I Washington Davison James B. Taylor

Five Canton roads set for spring repair plan

County commissioners approved a spring program of road work. Surveyor Atlee Wise will start on five main projects including 30th street NE from Market to Harrisburg, aimed at easing traffic into Canton from Alliance and reducing bottlenecks. Other county projects include Indian Run near East Canton and magnolia Canton road with several arterials plus state aid repaving on Lincoln Highway and Waynesburg to North Canton.

Atlee M. Wise 30Th St Wise Market Av Harrisburg Rd Canton Alliance Harrisburg Road Crystal Park Stark Electric Wheeling Lake Erie Indian Run East Canton Magnolia-Canton Brewster- Justus Wilmot-Brewster Schneider North Canton Massillon East Grenville Waynesburg

Capone Heads to Chicago Probe in Liquor Case

Capone speeds to Chicago to face U S prosecutors over a liquor syndicate with South Chicago Heights links. He risks his health in damp Lake Michigan air and plans to comply, deferring possible pretrial steps with district attorneys.

Chicago Lake Michigan Scarface al’ Capone Uncle Sam Fountain of Health Florida Capone Chicago Heights

Bride Dies of Radium Poison in Connecticut

Waterbury readers learned of Mrs Mildred Cardow's death from radium poisoning contracted four years earlier while painting luminous watch faces with her mouth. She was 22 and the third local radium fatality, following Miss Elizabeth Dunn in January 1927 and Miss Helen Wall in July 1927.

United Press Waterbury Conn Mildred Cardow Cardow Elizabeth Dunn Helen Wall

John Boyer Before Jury In Stark County Workhouse Probe

John Boyer former superintendent of the Stark County workhouse and several past and present employees testified before the grand jury Tuesday as part of a probe into a funds shortage. State examiners involved in the inquiry were in the grand jury room all day Monday, with Prosecutor Henry W. Harter Jr leading the investigation after Boyer resigned following a $15,000 deposit to cover a years old shortage in fines funds.

John Boyer Stark Co Grand Jury Henry W. Harter, Jr Boyer

Mystery Child Heads to Ocean City This Summer

A Canton youngster or possibly a girl is set for an unforgettable summer at Ocean City. The narrator teases a free, sun soaked trip to the Atlantic, promising fame and center stage with no cost to the family.

Spring Fever Debunked Yet Still Sends Citizens Looming Laziness

In Canton a resident asserts spring fever exists and proves it with Vivian Moore's yawning photo while Dr Peters and others deny any medical basis. Editor notes a long history of seasonal lassitude and a traditional home remedy of sulphur and molasses.

Vivian Moore Fult Rd Vivian Canton

Death near in race tests voice of racing driver Lee Bible

Lee Bible spoke of fame fleeting and death constant as he faced Daytona Beach crash. He told Val Haresnape he discussed it with his wife and was not afraid to take the risk despite limited experience with super speed cars. His conscience was clear after a thorough grilling test before attempting to break Capt. Segrave's 231 mph record.

Canton Daily News Washington Lee Bible Daytona Beach Val Haresnape American Automobile Association Florida Bible Capt. Segrave Haresnape

Will Urges Relief Sent to Alabama

Will Rogers’ column notes Tammany Hall unrest as Smith pushes cleanup before an election. Gov. Bib Graves of Alabama is seen as needing relief, with Rogers praising Democrats as human. The riff touches on St Patrick’s Day speaker Heflin in Brockton Massachusetts and a no fighting in Mexico Sunday quip.

New York Tammany Hall Smith Alabama Bib Graves Heflin Brockton Mass

CCT TT TTT and Shoe Repair Ad

Classified notice promoting CCT TT TTT and shoe repairing with quick service at C and J Shoe Shop located at 12 3d St SE and 108 4th St NW. Also advertises Klein's School of Music offering piano violin and saxophone lessons with dial 2 6200.

4Th St Klein School of Music Dial

Probe causes Jersey crash still in doubt

Newark New Jersey March 19 The cause of the Sunday plane crash that killed 14 remains unresolved after five investigations Motor trouble is the likely reason pilot Lou Foote could not rise to avoid a frightened train Foote in grave condition in St James Hospital could not be questioned fully He told his wife the two wing motors went dead the third wouldn’t hold her up and I don’t know what else happened Also an advertising line for fur goods appears at the end.

Newark WN. J Lou Foote Foote St. James Hospital

Fruitless lead in Melvin Horst kidnapping probe

Wooster March 19 Marion Graven Wayne county prosecutor said the latest Toledo tip failed to identify Melvin Horst age 1 of Orrville. Prosecutor and special prosecutor Walter J. Mongey interviewed a boy resembling Melvin and guardians and found no match. Ora Slater Cincinnati detective may stay three days. Judge George A. Starn postponed sentencing for Elias and Arthur Arnold awaiting Friday. Mougey to be retained indefinitely on the case.

Wooster Melvin Horst Orrville Marion Graven Wayne Co Toledo Graven Walter J. Mongey Melvin Ora Slater Cincinnati George A. Starn Elias Arthur Arnold Mougey

Orrville council to question Watts on Horst kidnapping case

O C Watts night watchman who testified for the defense in the Melvin Horst kidnapping trial is summoned for a special Orrville council session Thursday at 7 30 P.M. to account for his Dec 30 backyard search of the Arnold home. He said no blood stains or torn clothing bits were found and citizens demanded the council review his testimony.

Orrville O. C. Watts Melvin Horst Orrville Council Arnold Watts Horst Watt

Pat McDermott Returned From Solitary in Ohio Penitentiary

After almost a month in solitary confinement Pat McDermott who was implicated in the assassination of Don R Mellett was moved back to Company K today according to an Ohio Penitentiary dispatch McDermott had been kept in isolation after escaping and recapture along with four other convicts three of whom were also recaptured Company K is described as a unit of highly dangerous inmates

Pat McDermott Don R. Mellett Ohio McDermott

Foch Weakens From Illness in Paris

Marshal Ferdinand Foch showed ongoing weakness as doctors reported a better night but a very frail morning. His temperature stood at 99 degrees and pulse at 88 as physicians kept visitors from the sick room and the barber ceased calls at his home.

Foch

Wheeler to Inspect Marines in Managua in Canal Zone Visit

Sen Burton Wheeler of Montana will fly from the Canal Zone to Managua this afternoon to review U S Marines operating against Nicaraguan bandits. March 20 is the deadline to pay garbage service to obtain the ordinance discount.

Managua Nicaragua Burton Wheeler Montana Canal Zone United States Adv

Girl Foils Kidnappers in Alliance Nighttime Attack

Alice Hopkins, 17, left her Alliance home to mail letters when two men attempted to kidnap her. The teen screamed and a dust cap was forced into her mouth before she was dragged into rose bushes and later revived by her father. Police searched the area but found no suspects.

Canton Daily News Alliance Alice Hopkins Alliance High School State St Robert C Hopkins Alliance Glass & Bronze Co

Probe Kidnaping Story of Girl 20 in Hamilton

Velma Hussong, a 20 year old stenographer from Hamilton Ohio, told police she was kidnapped by three men while walking in a park. She said she regained consciousness in a strange room guarded by an aged woman after being injected with a needle and having her clothing removed.

Covington Velma Hussong Hamilton Cassie Mayer Miss Hussong

Thaw Jury To Report Today In High Profile Suit

New York March 19 A stealed verdict was to be returned today in Miss Marcia Estardus suit for 100 000 against Harry K Thaw on a charge that he assaulted her at a New Year s party in 1927. Estardus testified that Thaw bit and beat her. Thaw s secretary Morgan Pendleton said Estardus was with him, not Thaw, at the time. Thaw s counsel accused her of framing him and her attorney called Thaw a brute and a menace to the community.

New York Marcia Estardus Harry K Thaw Miss Estardus Thaw Morgan Pendleton Mis Estardus

Ford coupe offered in good condition for sale

Classified notices advertise a Ford coupe in good condition for $45. Also listed are job openings and various antiques and a modern seven room house with fireplace garage and jet for sale.

Ford

Central Labor Union Meeting Notice

The Central Labor Union will meet at 7 30 in Musicians Hall Ady. Members are urged to attend and participate in the session.

Central Labor Union To. Ie Musicians’ Hall Ady

Flood Stricken Deep South Faces Ongoing Peril and Relief

Rehabilitation begins in Alabama Georgia and Florida after widespread floods. One thousand men return to Elba and Geneva Alabama as refugees move back. Death toll estimated at 100 in Alabama with 19 confirmed killed and millions in damage. Coast guard and planes aid refugees while relief camps grapple with housing and sanitation issues.

Alabama Georgia Florida Elba Ala Geneva Arace TNR Montgomery Flint River Bibb Graves Pensacola Naval Air Station Maxwell Field Coast Guard Tri-State National Guard Red Cross

Tragedy in Bronx Circus Claims Albert the Elephant

The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey show mourns as Albert the elephant dies in New York after travel sickness or pneumonia. He had a long career, spent winters in Bridgeport or Sarasota, and joined the season with the circus after 1918. Fellow animals show grief at the loss.

New York Bronx Albert Bridgeport Bengal Tigers

Mandamus action against mayor delayed for talks

Curtis to sign bonds for Harrisburg road airport site held up Tuesday for conferences to reach an amicable settlement. City Solicitor Kinnison filed mandamus with Common Pleas Court but Judge Agler delayed ordering, allowing the mayor more time to act without court intervention.

Curtis Harrisburg Rd James E. Kinnison Mandamus Common Pleas Court A. W. Agler Kinnison

Byrd Plans Antarctic Search For Missing Expedition Members

Commander Richard Byrd announced plans to search for three expedition members missing since last Thursday after an aerial geologic trip. Geologist Larry Gould and pilots Bernt Balchen and Harold June failed to report to headquarters, with Byrd noting a remote chance of accident but intent to locate them.

New York New York Times St. Louis Post-Dispatch Richard EF. Byrd Larry Gould Bernt Balchen Harold June Byrd

Allies Back Gilbert Plan Ex Mule Driver Is Oil Magnate

Paris and New York report show Allied delegates backing Parker Gilbert's reparations estimates as Germany faces payment demands under the Dawes plan. Tom Slick, once a mule driver, sells Prairie Oil Co. stakes for 30 million dollars and plans world travel after a vacation.

Gilbert Paris Germany Parker Gilbert New York Tom Slick Prairie Oil Co Slick Europe Illinois Indian Territory Tulsa Okla

Actress Constance Bennett Recovering After Surgery

Paris reported American actress Constance Bennett is recovering from a peritonitis operation at a private hospital. Doctors expect her to leave the hospital in about ten days.

Paris Constancee Bennett

Rural constabulary bill attacked as tax eater

March 19 in Lima Ohio former Gov. Vic Donahey labeled the proposed rural constabulary bill a tax eating device during a Lima Automobile Club speech as it moves through the general assembly.

Lima General Assembly Vic Donahey Lima Automobile Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ine Mexico City Nis Yacht Club Hunt Club Polo Club Flying Club The Philadelphia Westchester Co Lom Island Ruth Nichols Society Aviatrix of Rye N. Y Amelia Earhart Atlantic Gang Chief U.S Bride Trip Ocean City Atlantic Ocean Cc. M. Peters Stark Co Health Commission Maud M. Howells A. A. A. Contest Board Joseph H. Baird Will Will Rogers Mexico Jersey Golden Rule Fur Co 6Th St NW Arnolds Council Pat M'Dermott Pen Ferdinand Foch Wheeler Mangua Girl Hur Hler Poreh H. L. Weaver Harry Stark Harry Grove Lower, McDonald and Coy Miss Hopkins Mount Union Hopkins Pears Tess Larry Goods Antarctic Stark Pop Canton Canton Council Earlirs Rpop
Search Courier

Search the Canton Daily News Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canton Daily News?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication