Curtis Seeks Court Order for Delay in Canton Case
Ohio Supreme Court set for May 26 hearings as Charles C. Curtin seeks a writ to reinstate him as Canton mayor and regain control of the municipal building. The governor and Bricker's office represent current officials. another case also on May 26 involves FE Curtis appealing a bribery conviction.
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Curtis
W. Bricker
Crabbe
Ohio Public Commission
Artis
E. BE
Carrington T. Marshall
FE. E. Curtis
Supreme Court
Dagmar Godowsky Resigns After Studio Incident
Dagmar Godowsky, noted as film favorite and daughter of a famed pianist, abruptly resigns from the cast of Camille of the Bar bary Coast after a visit to Paramount by David Van Bureh. Van Bureh frightened ninety employees, knocked out several, and proclaimed Dagmar as his wife, to which she remained silent.
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Dagmar Godowsky
Frank Mayo
Ships Plan to Stop Flow of Illicit Booze
New York May 6 report shows US dry navy deploying six cruisers and twenty speed boats to blockade rum row thirty miles at sea as coast guard arrests nineteen Staten Island officers for dishonest practices in prohibition enforcement. Asbury Park May 5 recounts a chase ending in a coast guard capture of a forty five foot launch with 250 cases of whiskey and three escapees. one wounded man carried away.
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New York
United States
Coast Guard
Clifton
Staten Island
Rum Row
Seneca
Red Wing
Gressam
Manhattan
New Jersey
Long Island
Dry” Army
Prohibition
R. Q. Merrick
Coast
KR. Q. Merrick
Asbury Park
N. J
Inmate Plot Foiled in Jail Delivery Attempt
Five inmates remained confined as officials probed a jail delivery plot. A female leader, described as the sweetheart of the plan, warned guards and a defense line was set before the 10:30 a.m. hour. Guards searched cells and moved prisoners to the corridor to prevent a breach.
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Pago
May
Ing
Stendentt R
Graham
Deliv
Boy Struck by Automobile in Northwest District
A boy named uerro 9 of 1909 Garfield was struck by an automobile driven by B B Buck of 1022 19th St NW. He suffered lacerations of the head but was not seriously hurt and was treated at home by Dr Buck after the incident near a parked car.
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Garfield
B. B Buck
19Th St
Buck
Historical authenticity shapes Ministry of Fine Arts reach
Readership notes discuss a path to preserve authentic period detail in the Ministry of Fine Arts program. The piece mentions readers’ interest, archival standards, and a tense balance between preservation and public accessibility.
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Ministry of Fine
Daily News
Canteg
Lorain Girl's Trial Halted On Juror Aftermath
Elyria Ohio May 5 trial of Lucille Jones 19 charged with operating a vice market in Lorain adjourned to 1 p m after reports a juror discussed the case in a grocery. Opening statements were made. Defense pledges to fight every step. State witness Ethel Kun 15 testified she was induced to lead a life of shame. Courtroom capacity filled beyond limit as crowd pressed in.
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Elyria
Lucille Jones
Lorain
Lucille
Ethel Kun
Hold Harbor Not War Proof at Pearl Harbor
Honolulu May 6 The navy would have a safe retreat at Pearl Harbor in a war scenario as inspection conclusions today confirm. Congress seeks 5.9 million dollars to dredge the channel to 45 feet enabling large ships to enter for shelter in peace or war time.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Congress
America
Home Burglary Reported on Arnold Street
Mrs. M. Miller reports an entry to her home at 1437 Arnold NW Monday. A wrist watch valued at $20 and a child's bank containing about $5 were stolen.
Medina Poison Widow Trial Draws Crowds
Mrs Martha Wise known as Poison Widow of Hardscrabble faces direct testimony as the state seeks to prove she murdered three relatives by arsenic. The crowded Medina courtroom watched the proceedings while the defense raises insanity as a motive. Prosecutor Joseph Seymour outlined first degree murder only, excluding lesser charges.
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Medina
Martha Wise
Perjury Claims Taint Sing Sing Murders
Three men were electrocuted at Sing Sing after convictions tied to the West Erd murder based on testimony now claimed to be false by star witness Luciano. District Attorney Dodd plans to present Luciano to a grand jury. if false, Pantano may face execution relief, while the three executed defendants’ fate stands.
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Brooklyn
Sing Sing
Nicholas
Cheeks
Luciano
Lars
Dodd
Anthony Pantano
Stag Line
Italy
Morris
Joseph Diamond
John Farino
Negligence blamed for Kelly Island sinking tragedy
Marine inspectors blame carelessness for nine deaths when the sandsucker Kelly Island sank near Point Pelee on Saturday. Investigators found air tanks at the vessel bottom not closed as required. Bids to raise and refloat Kelly Island to dry docks at Cleveland or Lorain are being received by underwriters today.
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Cleveland
Kelly Island
Point Pelee
Kelley Island
Lorain
Navy airship Los Angeles reaches Mayaguez harbor
Dawn reveals the navy airship Los Angeles moored to the Pataka mast about two miles off shore in Mayaguez harbor. The giant airship landed at 10 30 p m after an 82 hour, 1300 mile voyage from Lakehurst New Jersey with favorable winds drawing thousands of spectators.
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Mayaguez
Porto Rico
Navy
Los Angeles
Mayaguez Harbor
Lakehurst
N. J
Mayaguez Ia
Judge Kates Edits Camden Courier For A Day
Former Judge John B. Kates edits the Camden Courier with Joseph Costello and Patrick H Marding guiding, replacing crime front pages with inside placement and a focus on civic projects and constructive life. He argues crime reporting should be reduced on front pages to broaden public interest.
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Camden
N. J
John B. Kates
Camden Courier
Joseph Costello
Delaware River Bridge Commission
Patrick H Marding
Judge Kates
Ing
South Jersey
Detroit and Ironton rail line seeks ICC approval to acquire
The Detroit and Ironton Railway, a Henry Ford venture, asks the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to acquire and operate the Detroit Toledo and Ironton Railroad including the Toledo Detroit line. The plan would use the exchange of Detroit and Irenton Securities for Detroit Toledo and Irenton securities.
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Washington
Detroit and Ironton
Henry Ford
Interstate Commerce Commission
Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Railroad
Toledo, Detroit Railroad
Detroit and
Irenton
Detroit, Toledo and
Mysterious Hotel Death Behind Fictitious Name
Police identified a middle aged woman found dead in a loop hotel room. Registered as Mrs Katherine King from Marietta Georgia, the name deemed fictitious by investigators. The maid recalled being told not to disturb the guest. Her purse held 3.10 dollars and no luggage or labels remained on clothing.
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Chicago
Loop
Katherine King
Marietta
Nurse Julia Denne Dies by Self Inflicted Tuberculosis
Coshocton Ohio May 5. A death note found from Julia Denne 67 a graduate nurse says leave my jewelry on and dress in white silk lace and rest. She killed herself after an illness from tuberculosis raising a quiet death scene.
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Coshocton, O
Julia Denne
Interurban Workers Vote Likely To Favor Arbitration
Ballots cast by N. O. T. and L. Co. train men in Canton will be counted Wednesday in Akron. Members show in sessions they favor arbitration after meetings across northern and southern divisions. Union planned strike if the bus driver clause was excluded from the May 1 working agreement.
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N. O. T. and
L. Co
Akron
Canton
Interurban
Canton City
Probe threats against pastor in Cleveland case
Federal authorities probe threatening letters sent to Rev. William Hicks of Grace Episcopal Church in Cleveland Ohio. Letters warned him to quit the pulpit as shots were fired at him near his home. Investigators seek link to shooter and motives.
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Cleveland, CO
William ©. Hicks
Grace Episcopal Church
Ques
Firestone’s Son to Be Married in New York
Miss Doro thy Lee Bryan of Fort Worth Texas will wed Russell A Firestone son of Harvey A Firestone Akron Ohio on Friday at St Thomas church A reception will follow at the Hotel Plaza and the couple will sail Friday night aboard the Olympice for a European honeymoon They plan to reside in Akron after returning from overseas travel
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New York
Dorothy Lee Bryan
Morgan Bryan
Fort Worth
Texas
Russell A. Firestone
Harvey A, Firestone
Akron
St. Thomas Church
Hotel Plaza
Jury to Report Chicago May S findings in McClintock death
A coroner's Jury is expected to announce its findings on Billy McClintock's death. Chief Justice Harry Olson delayed the close to sum up testimony from numerous witnesses. The inquiry previously led to the indictment of William D. Shepherd, McClintock's foster-father, on murder charges.
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Chicago
May S
Billy McClintock
Harry Olson
Olson
William D. Shepherd
McClintock
Husband Sought in Chesterton Murder Mystery
Near Chesterton Indiana police hunt for Luis Desiderio after the mutilated body of Mrs. Josephine Desiderio is identified as the victim found on a highway. Parents of the deceased mourn as investigators press the search.
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Desiderio
Gary
Ind
Josephine Desiderio
Chesterton
Luis Desiderio
Portereo
Clean-Up Week Schedule Set for Canton
Public Service Director Syler outlines Clean-Up Week in Canton starting Wednesday with a four day cycle across sections northwest northeast southwest southeast. Residents must place rubbish in boxes barrels or bags on the curb the first morning and only one trip will be made per street.
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Public Service
Syler
Canton
Northwest
Northeast
Southwest
Southeast
Wall Collapse Buries Two in Chicago Building Site
Two men are dead and two others injured after a four story wall collapsed near the loop in Chicago. Authorities halted recovery due to risk of further brick and mortar fall.
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Chicago
The
Loop
Bandits Rob Eaton Bank in Hartford City Hole‑in‑the‑Wall Raid
A gang hit Eaton eight miles from Hartford City using dynamite and pistol fire early today. They blew open the Eaton State Bank safe and escaped with all the cash, about $2,300, in a tense daylight robbery that terrified a town of 1,500.
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Hartford City
Ind
Eaton
Eaton State Bank
32 Arrested as Klan Slates Distributed at Indianapolis Primary
Indianapolis police arrested thirty two men distributing Ku Klux Klan slates as polls opened for the city primary. Eleven baskets of printed slates were seized and Sheriff Hawkins obtained a Superior Court injunction to restrain police from interfering with Klan activities.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hawkins
Marionco
Historic Madison Square Garden Attacked By Wreckers
May 5 New York report describes wrecking crews at Madison Square Garden dismantling the Moorish tower and Diana by Saint Gaudens amid removal of White’s studio and Roof Garden area. The auditorium remains untouched as Johnny Dundee and Sid Terris prepare to box tonight.
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New York
Madleon Square Garden
Diana
S1 Gaudens
Stanford White
Harry K. Thaw
White
Madison Avenue
Johnny Dundee
Sid Terris
Garde
Houghton Talk Mirrors View of President on Europe Aid
Washington voices the Coolidge Kellogg line that Europe must fix its internal issues first before U S help. Ambassador Houghton warns that if peace stalls abroad American investors may withdraw lending, while private loans to Europe total over five billion dollars amid ongoing reconstruction.
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Canton Daily News
Washington
Europe
Houghton
London
America
Coolidge
Kellogg
Lne
Nomely
United States
Harding-Coolidge
Dawes
International Chamber of Commerce
Armerican
Prince of Wales Visits Stellenbosch Luncheon Feed
Eighteen year old girl residents of Stellenbosch cooked and served a luncheon for the Prince of Wales during his Africa tour in the Dutch city of the Cape of Good Hope. The event marks a notable royal visit in the region on May 8.
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Capetown
South Africa
Stellenbosch
Cape of Good Hope
Prince of Walesa
Africa
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