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Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1926

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Mystery surrounds disappearance of Mansfield hall owner

Clark Baker 40 proprietor of the North Star dance hall five miles north of Mansfield has been missing since March 10. Sheriff Sells and County Prosecutor Blecker pursue a wide inquiry, aided by a typewritten letter alleged from Baker and found on his workhorse typewriter. Baker previously drew $899 from a local bank and his wife reports the events to family, with Baker’s relatives in Cleveland Indianapolis and Detroit.

Mansfield Clark Baker North Star George H. Blecker Sells Baker Shelby Siys Ab Ln Brothers Cleveland Indianapolis Detroit Frances Crum L. H. Beam

Foreign debts entangle U S in tangled debates

A 1926 Washington report discusses war debt repayments and the strain with Britain Italy and France. It notes British parliamentary disappointment over terms and Sen Smoot seeking ratification while warning against harsher terms for France amid congressional scrutiny. It also mentions political battles on tariffs and foreign policy. Dayton note reports Lt Barkedale's wingless crash at Wilbur Wright Field.

Washington Mar United States Treasury Department Sam Dunning Great Britain Senate Smoot American Commission France Italy Caillaux Thouch London Congress Grmany Cne Ealing Tac America Dayton Wilbur Wright Field F E. H. Barkedale McCook Field

Parachute Saves Flyer After Plane Split in Flight

Lieut. Barksdale survived a midair breakup when parachute descent kept him from the wreckage near Wright field. The crash left him with a sprained ankle but earned him further recognition as a seasoned ace with many near-death encounters.

Lieut Barksdale Barkgdale Col Dayton Arcanum McCookfield Army Air Service John ¢ Macready McCook Wright Field Lieut. Barksdale

Poison Plot Aims to Kill Banker Wife’s Lawyer Faces Grilling

Los Angeles March 26 William H Bowers a wealthy Sawtelle banker and attorney was first witness today at the preliminary hearing for his wife Olive Orr Bowers accused of conspiring with Elmer W Archer to poison him to clear a path for a lover The couple’s complex motive and the alleged telephone plot were outlined as neighbors reported conversations to a Sawtelle minister and authorities Pomeroy Colorado also reported the McCumber murder case unsolved with four released and four prisoners in custody including Shorty Bryant in solitary confinement and two others yet to sleep after long interrogations

Los Angeles William H. Bowers Sawtelle Wash Bowers Olive Orr Bowers Elmer W. Archer Mansfield Archer Pomeroy, CO McCumber James McCumber Shorty”. Bryant Richard Rhoads John Whedricks Dana Smith Arch Clark Craig Davis

Police search for customs guard missing at sea

In New York on March 26 police launched a search for Jacob Pfleiderer Jr a United States customs guard who vanished while overseeing a cargo of liquor worth about 200000 aboard the schooner Mistineuette.

New York Jacob Pfleiderer, Jr United States

Senate proposal for national wet and dry referendum in 1928

Senator Edge of New Jersey introduced a joint resolution calling for a national vote on modifying prohibition during the November 1928 elections. Wet and dry camps prepare witnesses for hearings set to begin April 5, with wets seeking beer and wine up to intoxicating levels and drys opposing any change.

Washington Senate Edge New Jersey Vets Irys Senate Judiciary Committee Congress

Cleveland Flu Sweep Abates Amid Subside Signs

Cleveland's influenza epidemic shows signs of easing as Health Commissioner H. L. Rockwood reports about 1,000 cases on record at start of day. City hospital’s contagious ward of 195 beds is overflowing, with patients sent to other institutions. Three hospitals St Alexis St Johns and Maternity now guard doors to visitors while others limit visiting hours and numbers.

Cleveland H. L. Rockwood City Hospital St. Alexis St. Johns Maternity

Military Crisis Grows in China

Peking March 26 The military situation in the capital grows tenser as peasants flood the city and wealthy Chinese seek safety in the legation quarter. The cabinet wired an appeal for peace to Wei Pu Wu Taso Ling Chang and others and asked that a peace delegation be received by the chieftains, but railway disruption prevents the delegation from leaving Peking.

Canton Daily News Peking Mar Legation Wei Pu Wu Taso Ling Chang

Paul Corbett Arrested on Speeding Charge

Paul Corbett of 1 06 Greenfield avy SW was arrested Friday morning and charged with speeding. The arrest was made by Officer Stitz.

Paul Corbett Greenfield Avy Stitz

Martha Sanders Guilty of Crabbe Act Violation

Judge Snyder sentenced Martha Sanders to 150 dollars fine and costs after finding her guilty of violating the Crabbe act in Friday morning court.

Martha Sanders 4Th St SE Snyder Crabbe

Charge Dismissed in Fred White Liquor Case

Judge Snyder dismissed the liquor law violation against Fred White of 610 McCall Place due to lack of sufficient evidence in the morning court session.

Fred White McCall Psg Snyder

Tiger Kid Free Meld of Bandit Lies Trials

New York March 26 The fate of Margaret Whittemore the tiger girl hangs on the word of bandit leader husband Richard Deese Whittemore who promises to unseal his lips for love of her He is jailed with eight other gang members and his confession could expose the night club gang that stole nearly 1 000 000 in two years District Attorney J H Banton said he would free Mrs Whittemore if Deese Whittemore provides a full story revealing the gang’s system and operations.

New York Margaret Whittemore Richard Deese Whittemore Whittemore J. H. Banton

Autos injure two children in Cleveland crash

George Perrick 13 and Alberta Powel 10 were hospitalized with fractured skulls after being struck by automobiles late yesterday in Cleveland.

Cleveland George Perrick Alberta Powel

Schoolboy dies from accidental gunshot in Columbus

A 12 year old boy Clovis Calliocoat died in Columbus from a bullet wound in the temple, sustained two weeks earlier when a playmate at the local school for crippled children accidentally discharged a revolver.

Columbus Mar Clovis Calliocoat Schoe For

Despondent man found with throat cut in Cincinnati home

John Eckert, 56, was found in the basement of his home with his throat cut and a bloody razor beside him. Police say he had been despondent over ill health for some time and was taken to General Hospital where he remained in serious condition.

Cincinnati John Eckert the General Hospital Eckert

Spain to Welcome Ramon Franco as Manila Flight Prepares

Madrid marks the arrival of Ramon Franco and gears up for the Madrid to Manila air expedition planned to start on April 3. The nation braces for the famed aviator, once a national idol, as preparations for the Philippine mission move forward.

Madrid Mar Spain Ramon Franco Argentina Manila Philippines

Gale Clamps Atlantic Coast From Cape Hatteras to Maine

A northwest gale with rain and snow grips the Atlantic coast from Cape Hatteras to Maine today, abruptly halting the spring like weather. Freezing temperatures are forecast for tomorrow.

New York Mar Atlantic Cape Hatteras Maine

Father Sues Over Son Death After Timber Accident

George Edward Saltsman sues Frank, John, George and Ralph Brothers for damages after his son was fatally injured when a tree fell during timber cutting. The case notes medical and hospital expenses exceeding $5000 and a lengthy hospital stay before death occurred in Carrollo below Minerva.

George Edward Saltsman Frank John George Ralph Brothers Diehl Young Saltsman Carrollo Minerva

Fifty Camps Planned for Citizens Military Training

Washington March 26 The War Department announced that citizens military training camps will be held this summer at 59 posts and camps across the United States.

Wasitington Citizens Military United States War Department

Continued hearing for Ben Pellum on Crabbe Act charge

Judge Snyder granted a continuance for Ben Pellum of 921 Thompson SE until Saturday. Bond set at $500.

Ben Pellum Thompson Et SE Crabbe Snyder

Lengel Testifies In Own Behalf At Incompetency Hearing

Saranus A. Lengel, dismissed police chief, testified on his own behalf after noon session in a hearing on incompetency and inefficiency charges. Clerk Elmer Clarke and desk sergeant James Lindesmith preceded him, with Lengel’s final testimony signaling nearing end of the long inquiry.

Saranus A. Lengel Priday Elmer Clarke James Lindesmith Lengel

Chief Lengel testimony on police reforms and raid allegations

Capt. Clarke faced a civil service hearing over a raid at Paul Kirgman’s home with claims of an attempted liquor plant. Lengel testified about 19 years on the force and major department changes including mobile patrols and new equipment.

Lengel Department Mie Curtis Ben Clarke New York Ber Clarke Homer Moore Paul Kizman Ben Gen Clarke Paul Kirgman Civil Service Commission Capt. Clarke

Testimony Today Cited Across Pages 2 and 10

Report notes testimony appearing on pages 2 and 10 with no detail on charges against him. Clarke discusses multiple points including Thanksgiving turkey gifts as part of the continuing coverage.

Clarke Harry

Prohibition Aide Defends Use of Ex-Cons as Agents

Columbus report shows Judge E L Porterfield Ohio Michigan district federal prohibition administrator says ex criminals can aid enforcement. He cites a paroled convict used as paid informer and notes others with criminal records employed by the department despite questions about past liquor violations.

Columbus E. L. Porterfield Prohibition Ohio-Michigan Porterfield Ohio Isaaid Reynoldsburg Toledo Lima Findlay Marysville Justice of the Peace

Farmer in Urbana Fends Off Bandits With Gunfire

In Urbana Ohio on March 26 William Blazer home faced three men in an auto who demanded money. Blazer fired a volley at the bandits and they fled. He told Sheriff Bosler he believed one bandit was wounded as he cried out while clutching his shoulder.

Urbana Ohio William Blazer Blazer Here J. K. Bosler

Reporter Dead After Joke Turns Lethal in Alabama

In Montgomery on March 26 J D James an 18 year old newspaper reporter was shot and killed by his friend J T Smith a garage worker The incident happened when James entered the garage and yelled stick em up Smith fired believing a bandit was present Smith later suffered a nervous collapse as details emerged from the scene

Montgomery Ala J. D. James James J. T. Smith Smith

Businessman Warren S. Weinert Dies in Newark

Warren S. Weinert a 68 year old Newark and Licking County business leader and Mason died suddenly at his country estate after 40 years of influence on the city. He leaves a widow and two sons.

Newark Warren S. Weinert Licking County

Woman Dies of Sleeping Sickness in Columbus

Columbus March 26 Sleeping sickness caused the death here of Mrs Sophie Luper 22 after six weeks illness.

Columbus Mar Sophie Luper

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U.S Britain David Lawrence Flyer Mate Mineola N. Y Richard E. Byrd Fokker Greenland North Pole Cambridge Mass J. Stewart French Harvard WN. J Lewis Menninger Menninger Virginia P. Harrish Lawson, Md Frank B. Willis National Vote China Sues IK Fred Crankshaw Police Department Conkle Tuscarawasst Fanton Der Farmer Bandit
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