California Vote Upset Shapes Presidential Primary
Californias presidential primary produced a sudden upset as Calvin Coolidge led in early returns from 4 290 of 6 974 precincts while Hiram Johnson trailed. McAdoo drew strong support in Los Angeles and southern California with Alameda and San Francisco showing mixed results. Local figures claimed a potential big Coolidge margin as more precincts reported.
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AN Francisco
Calvin ‘Idee
California
Hiram Johnson
Press
Coolidge
Nson
Gely
Los Angeles
Thern
Spaign
Thesident
Ason
Nsen
Alifornia Democrats
Sam Gibbs McAdoo
Francisco
McAdoo
Cabia
Treasury
Senator Johnson
Lena Johnson
San Francisco
Johnson
Sandiego
Ohnson
Jury Rules in Favor of Hurley in False Imprisonment Suit
A Massillon resident named Shim sued F. Wy Hurley for 5000 alleging false imprisonment over Hurley arresting him for stealing a hunting dog. The jury found probable cause and acquitted Shim of the charge, delivering a verdict for the defendant on Tuesday.
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Shim
Hurley
Robert Len
F. Wy. Hurley
Urley
Massillon
de Ndant
Ieh
Toom
Divorce Suit Filed by George Devey Against Mary Devey
George Devey files for divorce from Mary Devey citing neglect. Case lists address 1406 Starkay Sw and attorney J A Bur. Court and filing details are not fully shown in the fragment.
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Mary E
Devey
Starkay
J. A. Bur
Uncle Joe Cannon Celebrates 88th Birthday Peacefully
DANVILLE Illinois May 7 Uncle Joe Cannon famed political patriarch marked his 88th birthday with his usual routine. He vetoed any town celebration saying there is no use making fuss. He rose early, had a slim breakfast, and enjoyed a short car ride. He remains in good health though not as vigorous as his congress days.
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Danville
Ills
Joe’ Cannon
Joe
Cannon
Congress
Eight Die as Limited Strikes Car in Amsterdam
Officials probe the New York Central Twentieth Century Limited crash in Amsterdam killing eight people including clothing merchant John Acee his wife three children Mrs John Karan and daughter and David Spirano. The train bound for Chicago was delayed thirty minutes with no witnesses.
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Amsterdam
N. Y
New York Central
Twentieth Century Limited
John
Acee
John Karan
David Spirano
Chicago
Langley Trial Opens Over Whiskey Theft Conspiracy
Federal court in Covington underway with John W. Langley and four others charged with conspiring to defraud the government by illegal removal of whiskey from federal warehouses. U.S. Attorney Sawyer A. Smith notes Langley’s deposits totaling $150,000 in three years, despite a $7,500 yearly congressional salary. Co-defendants include Walter B. Carey, M. E. Huth, Milton Lipschultz, and Alfred F. Sater.
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Covington
John W. Langley
Sawyer A. Smith
United States
Langley
Washington
Kentucky
Walter B. Carey
Canton
M. E. Huth
Alliance
Milton Lipschultz
Alfred F. Sater
Philadelphia
Wounded bandit begins convalescence after Toledo raid
Columbus May 17. After an apparently successful operation the wounded bandit Joe Urbaytis begins convalescence. Authorities say he will be sent back to Lucas County when able. His brother Frank, arrested with him, has already been returned to Lucas County authorities and will be tried on a bread wagon hold up charge. Joe was critically wounded by a patrolman during the escape attempt.
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Columbus
Joe Urbaytis
Toledo
Urbaytis
Lucasco
Joe
Frank
Traffic Cop Sues for Damages After Brewster Crash
Lawrence C. Reynolds Brewster motorcycle officer sues H. P. Hart Massillon for 5780 damages claiming Hart cut left in front of him during a pursuit near Brewster. Reynolds says he spent over a week in hospital with severe injuries likely permanent. Amerman Mills represent the plaintiff.
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Lawrence C. Reynolds
Brewster
Common Pleas
H. P. Hart
Massillon
Hart
Amerman & Mills
Nothing but vetoes loom in Washington
President Coolidge signals veto of many pending bills after conferring with Lodge Borah and Smoot. Democrats shift stance on adjournment arguing delays hinder conventions and investigations, while insurgent Republicans align with Democrats to block portions of the tax bill, notably the public disclosure of income tax returns.
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Canton Daily News
Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Hig
Lodge
Borah
Smoot
Blossom Quits Assembly Job in Ohio resigns as Cleveland official
Governor Donahey accepts the resignation of Representative Dudley B. Blossom of Cleveland from the General Assembly. Blossom also sends a $1,000 salary check for the second year and takes the post of City Director of Public Service in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Columbus
Donahey
Dudley
Blossom
General Assembly
Public Service
Five Chinese Men Held in Cincinnati Opium Raid
Police raided an opium den in Cincinnati uncovering three cans of opium. Officers encountered a room with bunks for ten and a pungent smoke as five Chinese men were detained on suspicion. The seizure occurred above a laundry in the building.
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Cincinnati
Elwell Wins 20000 Prize for Magazine Title Liberty
George A. Elwell of Youngstown Ohio won the 20000 prize offered by the Chicago Tribune for naming its new weekly magazine. The chosen title Liberty came from a pool of 3017 submissions. Elwell, a commercial engraver, said the win means a home and a fresh start for his family.
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Youngstown
Geo. A. Elwell
The
Chicago Tribune
Liberty
Elwell
Obituary: Mrs C A Kuntze 71 dies at Atwater
Mrs C A Kuntze 71 dies at her Atwater home Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be Thursday at two o clock at the home with interment in Atwater. She leaves husband one son Co H Kuntze of Atwater three sisters Mrs Harry Lowman Mrs H C Kuntze Alliance Mrs Margaret Fogel Hayes Kas and one brother M A Kaiser Limaville. She was a Congregationalist.
Drunk Driving Charge for Paris Area Man
Ross Sautters was arrested Monday afternoon by deputy sheriffs on a charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated. He had been involved Sunday in an automobile accident near Paris but escaped before deputies arrived.
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Ross Sautters
Paris
Little Girl Burned To Death In Trash Fire
Margaret Smith eleven adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Smith of Dalton died after setting trash ablaze in the rear yard. Her dress caught fire in a gust of wind and Mrs. Smith, burned while trying to help, could not save her. Funeral planned at 1 30 pm Thursday at Sonnenburg cemetery near Dalton.
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Margaret Smith
Dalton
David Smith
Sonnenburg
Judge Urges Limits for Bank Wreckers in Wichita
Judge Jesse D. Wall of Sedgwick County calls for swift prosecution and harsh penalties for bank officers responsible for bank wrecks. The piece cites the Richardson case, where a defunct bank's president received forty five years and a forty five thousand dollar fine after a two million two hundred fifty nine thousand loss to depositors. He argues fairness in punishment builds confidence in banking and prevents lax enforcement.
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Wichita
Kas
Jesse D. Wall
Sedgwick County District Court
Wall
J. N. Richardson
American State Bank of
Richardson
United Press
Jesse Pp. Wall
Sedgewick County District Court
Hearse Driver Fined for Speeding in Wheeling
George Brown, a hearse driver, was fined $20 and costs in police court today for speeding. He testified he had two funerals and was in a hurry.
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Wheeling
W. Va
George Brown
City Park Commission Plans Wednesday Council Chamber Meeting
The semi monthly park commission meeting is set for Wednesday afternoon in the council chamber at city hall. Important matters are listed on the agenda.
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City Park Commission
Council Chamber
Insurgents Stand Fast Against Tax Compromise in Senate
In Washington on May 7 insurgent progressive bloc refuses compromise on the excess profits tax. They plan a test vote to restore the tax while administration leaders push 37 percent and 32 percent surtax options. Brookhart defends 40 percent cap. Smoot says hope remains to win 37 percent.
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Washington
Sen
Treasury
Mellon
Brookhart
Iowa
Melion
Senate
House
Ladd
North Dakota
Hrookkhart
Smoot
Utah
Chicago Student Jumps from Ship on Atlantic Voyage
Thorn dike Hilton of Chicago, returning to studies at the University of Edinburgh, jumped overboard the third day out of the liner Orduna off Southampton. Officials said he had been distraught after a recent jilt, and a shipboard doctor watched him the first day. He left a letter for a Chicago girl before his death.
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Southampton
Eng
Orduna
Thorndike Hilton
Chicago
Hilton
University of Edinburgh
Police recover kidnapped baby in Philadelphia case
Ten week old Corinne Modell kidnapped from her coach outside her home was recovered by police in a house on Second Street. A woman and her husband were arrested and taken to city hall. the baby was returned to her mother.
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Philadelphia
Corinne Modell
Second S
City Hall
Twelve Canton violators plead guilty in dry law crackdown
Twelve Canton offenders charged in a dry-law blitz pleaded guilty and paid fines totaling 6200 plus costs. The roundup by State Dry Agents J L Brooks and Jack Meltzer with Canton police seized beer, whisky and champagne, with a garage stock held pending court orders.
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Canton
Ray Jackson
Rex
Steve Bodesh
9Th St
Justus Arendos
Mamia Williams
Nimisila
H. Smith
Ray Simpson
Venance Gedell
H. A. Williama
Navarre Rd
Rose Jackson
8Th St SE
Nick Meyers
Carnahan Av
Opras
Belden Av
Mike Filickit
John Surmer
Costa
Meltzer
C. C. Curtis
Brooks and
Bowman
Young Boy in Collision Receives Critical Injuries
Four year old Eugene Bennett of 737 Kenneth Ave NW is in critical condition at Aultman hospital after being struck by a auto while crossing Lincoln Ave NW Wednesday about 11. He was knocked unconscious and may have a skull fracture. John Davis of Massillon drove the injured boy to the hospital.
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Eugene Bennett
Kenneth Et
Aultman Hospital
Lincoln Ay
John Davis
Massillon
Judge Fines Auto Drivers
Two automobile drivers faced Judge Bowman in criminal court. Ira Beard of Harrisburg was fined 25 dollars plus costs and given a five day workhouse sentence suspended if he does not operate a vehicle for 60 days. George Myers of Woodland at NW was fined 25 dollars and costs for speeding.
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Bowman
Ira Beard
Harrisburg Vd NE
Beard
George Myers
Woodland
Barrett Sought by Pennsylvania Woman
Mrs Dora Hartley of Apollo Pennsylvania asks Canton police to locate Richard Barrett who is believed to be living in the area She requests he write her at post office box 773 Apollo Pa and says she has important news for him.
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Dora Hartley
Apollo
Canton
Richard Barrett
Hinckley Schools Close Early Over Fund Shortage
Medina May 17 Hinckley schools shut one month early due to a $5,000 funding shortfall.
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Medina
Hinckley
Bobbed Bandit Tale Hints End of Crime Pattern
Canton Daily News reflects on the so called bobbed hair bandit and argues the criminal surge stems from a persistent urban tragedy. A mother’s devotion to a drunken husband produced eight neglected children and a cycle of poverty that traps many in New York City.
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Robert TL Small
Canton Daily News
New York
Auburn
New York City
Hunter Murder Probe Started
Grand jury began considering the Ruth Hunter case with witnesses called for examination. After two days of minor cases, several witnesses previously questioned reappeared Wednesday morning. The session will continue into next week with subpoenas issued for Monday testimony and a partial report expected Friday with indictments to date.
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Ruth Hunter
Miss Hunter
Curry Father and Son Arrested for Prohibition Violation
F M Curry and J B Curry were arrested at their Minerva home by Sheriff C W Kirk and deputies on charges tied to liquor. Affidavits accuse the father of possession and the son of selling liquor, based on alleged purchases from the Curry residence. Searches have not found liquor.
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F. M. Curry
J. B. Curry
C. W. Kirk
Minerva
Curry
Ku Klux Klan Observes Ninth Anniversary in Dayton
Dayton observes the ninth anniversary of the Ku Klux Klan with fiery crosses burned in front of the home of former Governor James M. Cox at McCook Field the Soldiers' Home and on Huffman Hill. The event marks the nationalist vigilante group's renewed activity in the area during political campaigning.
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Dayton
Ku Klux Klan
James M. Cox
McCook Field
Soldiers
Huffman Hill
Woman Burns In Kerosene Explosion Fire
Mrs. Florence Atkinson aged 21 suffered severe burns when a kerosene can exploded as she attempted to start a fire in Cincinnati. Her husband smothered the flames with blankets which burned as well. Firemen saved the house by pushing a burning bag from the window.
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Cincinnati
Florence Atkinson
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