Death Strikes Down Senator Willis Shocks Ohio Politics
The death of United States Senator Frank B. Willis in Cleveland on March 31 stunned Ohio political leaders. Willis, a leading favorite son candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, was opposing Herbert Hoover in a fierce contest for statewide endorsement and control of the Republican National Convention delegation.
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Cleveland
United States
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
Republican State Central Committee
Willis
Herbert Hoover
Sue Wehols
Hoover
Senator Willis
City Hall in Furor Over Clarke Case
City officials rail at possible compromise verdict in Capt. Ben E. Clarke ouster case. Mayor Curtis Safety Director Kimbel and prosecutors condemn any return to classified service and demand Clarke’s permanent dismissal. Court and administration factions fear a compromise could unravel the city’s case.
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Canton Daily News
Civil Service Commission
Ben E. Clarke
C. C. Curtis
Harry M. Kimbel
Hubert C. Pontius
James A. Rice
Civil Service Body
James RB. Allardice
Harley Homan
David E. Eschliman
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Aemi
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Capt. Clarke
Kimbel
Situation Created by Willis Death Affects Ohio Ballot
George H. Shauf, Stark county election board clerk, says Willis death creates an unprecedented Ohio political situation. He notes no method allows another candidate to be placed on the ballot, leaving no clear path for a presidential primary replacement.
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Frank RB. Willis
Ohio
George H. Shauf
Stark Co Election Board
Shauf
Lutes
Ohio Candidate for Presidency Dies in Delaware
Ohio political scene mourns Senator Frank B. Willis after collapsing at a Delaware gathering while addressing supporters for the 1928 Republican nomination. A large crowd, Kiwanis banquet, and campus program preceded his sudden illness and death at Ohio Wesleyan University. Leaders across Stark and Tuscarawas counties mourn his loss and recall his long service as governor and congressman.
Transatlantic call boosts hopes for new phone links
General Stark lauds AT&T and the new dial system as Canton notes the NY to Paris call. He says future transatlantic and transpacific service will connect any U S town to European points and beyond. The Ohio Bell Dial system is praised for quick, simple use.
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American Telephone & Telegraph Co
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Paris
John J. Pershing
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Atlantic
London
United States
Canton
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Great American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Naughty, Naughty A Dayton editor's prank on Abbott
Rob ert Abbott of Dayton reports a humorous office incident at The Canton Daily News plant. A former Dayton teacher took over the women's page and found a dummy page defaced. The editor slapped Abbott's hand with a ruler and scolded him to be good when the teacher leaves the room.
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Robert Abbott
Dayton
Abbott
Deputies Hunt Stolen Calves In Blizzard at Renner Slaughterhouse
Deputy sheriffs Al Ball and Phil Hibaugh spent Friday pursuing five bull calves stolen from Fred W. Renner's slaughter house. Blizzard conditions slowed the search as they inspected several herds but failed to locate the marked calves.
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Will Rogers on Morrow for president role in March discussion
Will Rogers jokes about Morrow as a potential chair and mocks Republican candidates. He claims presidency is easy compared with Mexico and praises Morrow as a regular, respectable figure with no ulterior motive. The note ends as a joking column about nominations.
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Cincinnati
Mexico
Wall Street
Will Rogers
Herron’s Lawyers Threatened Over Murder Case
New Philadelphia March 31 Henry and Russell C Bowers attorneys for William D Herron confessed slayer of Viola May received threats to their lives if they defend Herron in May The letter dated March 28 from Stone Creek Valley warned them to stay out of court Sheriff Abe was informed and Herron appeared in probate court for the first degree murder indictment returned by the grand jury
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Philadelphia
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Russell C. Bowers
William D. Herron
Viola May
Abe
Herron
Stonecreek Valley
E. E. Lindsey
Locher Favored to Succeed Willis in Senate
In Columbus on March 31 Governor Vic Donahey a Democrat hints at appointing Cyrus Lo cher as Senator Frank B Willis successor Willis a Republican Willis term ends 1932 successor serves until the general election in November Locher is described as the governor s right hand man and long associated with him
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Columbus
Frank B. Willis
Vic Donahey
Willis
Cyrus Locher
Locher Long
Senate
Donahey
Delaware
Locher
U. S
Burglars Take Goods From Homes On Friday Night
Burglars entered the home of Mrs Jenny Lau at 922 Parkay SW Friday night and stole carpets rugs sheets towels and linens valued over 250. Police said burglars also broke into the rear door of C W Christ’s grocery and meat market at 1017 Market Ave Friday night taking a small amount of money and a rifle.
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Parkay
C. W. Christ
Detroit Newspapers Raise Price to Three Cents
Detroit News and Detroit Times announce price hike to three cents on Monday due to expansion and rising production costs. The change affects both afternoon papers in Detroit Michigan.
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Detroit
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Detroit News
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Milk Price Cut Announced by Stark County Producers
The Stark County Milk Producers' Association announced a one cent reduction in milk price, making the new price 12 cents per quart. The change takes effect Sunday following a Saturday meeting.
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Stark County Milk Producers’ Association
Storm Blamed for Ohio Wreck Near Lima
A sleet storm toppled wires and disrupted telegraph lines in northern Ohio and is blamed for the Liberty Limited wrecking into the Broadway Limited four miles west of Lima. Forty injured, sixteen seriously, with ambulances rushing to Lima hospitals as crews work to prevent fatalities. Engineer Henry Strasser and several Chicago, New York, and Indiana passengers are among the injured.
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Here
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Henry Strauser
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Ft. Wayne
F. E. Bookis
James O. McBee
John A. Cummings
PD. Hill
Chicago
F. E. Landsdown
Valparaiso
Ind
T. M. Green
Nathan
James Fleiderer
Warsaw
Isiah Price
Miss Etta Banks
New York
Cifzen Boulds
Joseph Cummings
W. C. Purnell
Willis Passing Boosts Hoover in Capital
Washington leaders consider the sudden death of Senator Willis of Ohio in Delaware Ohio strengthens Hoover's presidential bid though uncertainty remains about the broader impact. The March 31 report notes reactions from politicians on the effect of Willis' death on the campaign dynamics.
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Hoover
Washington
Ohio
Delaware
Commerce Hoover
Prince of Wales Thrown Twice at Chaddesley Corbett Race
The Prince of Wales fell twice during the first race of the Chaddesley Corbett meet in Worcestershire but was unhurt. He abandoned the race after the second fall.
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London
Prince of Wales
Chaddesley Corbett
Worcestershire
Mrs Goodhue Holds Her Own In Northampton
Mrs Lemira Goodhue aged 18 mother of Mrs Calvin Coolidge rests comfortably at Dickinson Hospital after a restful night. Authorities say her condition is unchanged from yesterday when she was gravely ill. Mrs Coolidge spent hours at her mother’s bedside yesterday and planned to visit again.
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Mass
Lemira Goodhue
Calvin Coolidge
Dickinson Hospital
Heflin Urges Stomach Analysis After Senator Willis Dies
Senator Heflin of Alabama sent a telegram to Mrs. Frank B. Willis advising a competent chemist examine the late senator Willis's stomach contents. The message expressed sympathy and noted Willis died suddenly in Delaware Ohio, amid Hoover’s strong showing in the Ohio primary context.
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Heflin
Alabama
Frank B. Willis
Senator Willis
Delaware
Frank
Spafford Heads West After Bettis Field Departure
Edward E. Spafford national commander of the American Legion flies a government pursuit plane westward from Bettis Field at dawn. He will brief stop in Chicago for several minutes and then continue to Duluth Minnesota, his final destination.
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Edward E. Spafford
American Legion
Bettis Field
Chicago
Duluth
Mipn
Ships Weather Storm Off Oregon Coast
Portland reports gales off the Oregon coast moderated and two ships in distress weathered the night. The K. V. Kruse, a five masted schooner, anchored near North Head and will be moved across the bar when tides permit. The Helen B. Sterling, a six masted schooner, remained off the southern Oregon coast, tugging at her anchor amid heavy seas with a crew aboard.
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Oregon
K. V. Kruse
North Head
Columbia River
Helen B. Sterling
Sympathy from the President for Senator Willis Death
President Coolidge sent condolences to Mrs. Frank R. Willis widow of Senator Willis who died in Delaware Ohio. The message praised his service in the Ohio State Assembly and as governor and in Congress, calling him an earnest advocate of just causes and a man of upright character.
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United States
Frank B. Willis
Senator Willis
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Pyette
Washington
Coolidge
Frank RB. Willis
Delaware
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Senate
Navy Sub S-42 and Sister Ship Collision Off San Diego
The navy submarine S-42 was damaged slightly in a collision with its sister ship S-26 during battle maneuvers off San Diego yesterday. Both vessels returned to port under their own power. The S-42 submerged to fire a torpedo and was sideswiped by the S-26 from behind a smokescreen. only its periscope and superstructure were affected.
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Recruit Tips From The Sergeant And Canton Ads
In Canton Daily News classified ads the sergeant’s market wisdom suggests central recruitment offices draw crowds. The piece notes ads reach Canton readers, citing Mrs Brecht of 1262 24 St SW who rented rooms in three days. To place an ad call 7324 and ask for an ad writer.
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