Money Trust Probe Prompts Ohio Banking Reform Bid
Ohio Governor Cox asserts a money trust exists in several cities and pushes a bill to curb clearing house power. He warns that Pittsburgh and Cleveland firms use secrecy to squeeze smaller banks, urging state exam constraints and disclosure limits.
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Cyclone Death Toll Rises Across Southern States
Reports from Alabama Mississippi Georgia and Tennessee show the Friday cyclone claiming over sixty lives and causing more than 2 million dollars in damage. Lower Peachtree and Thomasville Alabama were hard hit with dozens killed, while Shreveport and surrounding Columbus areas report extensive destruction and ongoing relief efforts.
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Indict Officers of Faith Home in Maternity Case
Three out-of-town officers of the Faith Home association a refuge for girls faced indictments returned by a grand jury. Superintendent Al Kilburn named in two indictments said he would face the charges as authorities alleged dealings with a girl's parents and the state board of charities had refused to renew the maternity hospital license.
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Wall is blown out killing and injuring city children
An explosion in a closed East Side factory, likely from leaking gas, blew out outer walls and debris fell on children in a tenement yard. Henry Forman, ten, died. his brother Abraham survived with severe injuries. three other boys were crushed and expected to die. No workers were present due to the Jewish Sabbath.
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Suspects Held in Big Jewel Robbery Case
Milwaukee police arrest two men at the Pfister hotel in a $300,000 New York jewel heist probe. A third man fled and is being sought. Names of those arrested are being withheld pending identification by authorities.
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Search for Catherine Winters Continues in Indiana
The nine year old Catherine Winters is missing since Wednesday and a large search by police and volunteers continues with no clue. Reports of gypsy involvement surface from Cambridge City and Plattsville suspicions persist amid sightings and a possible grandmother link. A $100 reward is offered for Catherine's return alive or dead as authorities press the investigation.
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Cincinnati Defeats Birmingham in 4-1 Baseball Game
Cincinnati beat Birmingham 4 to 1 as the Barons collected 12 hits while the Regs had 8. Key players McManus Blackburn Mayer Baker and Lambin contributed for Birmingham.
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Hartman divorce suit filed in Canton Common Pleas
Elex Hartman of Canton files for divorce from Mary Hartman in the Canton Common Pleas Court with no children. Attorney J W Burris represents the petitioner. Separate items advertise a Schwaben Aid society concert and ball Easter Monday March 21 at Elsaesser's hall. Admission 25 cents per couple.
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Sylvia Pankhurst Transferred to Private Hospital
Sylvia Pankhurst, freed from Holloway on ill health after forcible feeding, was moved from her mother’s Knightsbridge flat to a private hospital. Doctors say her condition is serious and only her mother Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst may visit. She has served five weeks of a two month sentence for window smashing before release by Home Secretary Reginald McKenna.
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Wilson Seeks People’s Will Against Partisanship
The president urges the public to influence lawmakers, insisting that the people alone should decide pressing legislation. He calls for voters to contact their representatives and press them to honor campaign pledges, criticizing the Washington viewpoint.
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President Wilson Holds Private Talk With Washington Reporters
President Wilson invited most Washington correspondents to the White House East Room for a heart to heart gathering. He described the session as non publishable and aimed to clarify his work plans and views on pressing public questions. A method to meet reporters more frequently is expected to be devised.
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President Wilson Reaches Across Nation on Reform Agenda
The administration has spoken for tariff revision and currency reform after consultations with over 150 leaders from across the country. The president weighed remedial legislation supported by the democratic party and outlined a path forward.
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Hauling Vans and Teams Contact Number
A brief public notice announces availability of vans and teams for hauling services. It lists the contact number 935 for scheduling.
Spring Showing of Furniture and Rugs Ad
Canton Home Furnishing promotes a spring showing of furniture and rugs with quality and low prices. Call 9235 for details. Swastika Easter Dance scheduled for Tuesday evening, March 25.
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Allied Cities Plan Protest Delegation Over Utilities Bill
Akron leaders announce a six member delegation will travel to Columbus Tuesday to challenge a new public utilities measure. Senator William Green vows to remove objectionable sections while city officials from Akron Barberton and Canton back the effort and condemn the bills as giving the traction firm power over cities.
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Alamo survivor Lewis Schilling dies in Reno hunger
Lewis C. Schilling, eighty one and sole Alamo massacre survivor, died in Reno after losing eight years of savings totaling 320 dollars while seeking food. The case highlights a grim end to his long ordeal amid poverty.
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Kit Carson
Weather outlook shows Sunday rain possible
A revised Washington midnight forecast expects rain Sunday evening with cloudiness during the day. Temperatures will rise and early day conditions may be pleasant.
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Plea to Save Allens Faces Decisive Supreme Court Rejections
The Allen brothers Floyd and Claude Allen face execution in Virginia with next Friday morning in Richmond electric chair. Supreme Court justices denied certiorari reviews, while Chief Justice White refused the request and Justices Hughes and others were to be approached for relief.
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Inez Snowden Writes Canton Friends Wants White Dress Like Other Girls
Inez Snowden, confined at Mt. Vernon sanitarium for incipient tuberculosis, reports gains and enjoyment of the place. She asks for a white dress and a doll to sew for, describes two fellow patients named Cora and Alice, and expresses hope to stay there. The letter, written to The Daily News, also mentions upcoming local lodge events and a Canton Modern Woodmen meeting.
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