Awakening Gunman Reveals Motive and Regret in Canton Arrest
W Bernard Rodgers relates the confession of Tommy Saxton alias George Brainer alias Tom My as he recovers at Aultman hospital. Saxton describes their botched bank raid plan, meeting Norman Warden Oklahoma Slim, and a belief that crime is futile while regretting wasted potential.
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W. Bernard Rodgers
Aultman x Hospital
Tommy Saxton
Jimmy Jake
George Brainer
Tommy
Oberlin
Canton
Jon
Detective Gangs Tangle In Canton Bank Robbery Case
The Canton bank heist on January 27 1922 links two gangs the Howell and Losteiner factions. Investigators identify suspects including Harold Moss and Tommy Saxton alias Tom Lundy while Bertillon records tentatively connect Joe Hunter and Oklahoma Slim Norman Warden to the crime as officers search the Bertillon gallery.
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Ken Dick Howell
Anthony Skotnicky
Can‘eelive
Teiner Gang
Remof
Can- Aposse
Jay
Barbara Willis
Bunting
Canton Town
Tom Lundyndit
Aultman
Bertillon
Dick Bunting
Green
Frowell
Whowell-Losteiner
Craf- Va
Harold T. Moss
Lundy
Hiller
Noel B. Johnson
Joe Hunter
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Clark
Hunter
Sted
Norman Warden
Oklahoma Slim
Warden
Lenge
Clarke
Tommy Saxton
Jimmy Blake
Canton Council Moves to Arm Police Amid Bandit Threat
Monday night the Canton council debated arming police with high powered rifles and bomb supplies after a bandit raid. The police and fire committee will choose calibers, purchase four Remington rifles and six bombs, report next Monday night, and aim to fund equipment through a Schwartz resolution.
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Harley Ution
Council
Police and Fire
Charles de Homan
Schwarg
Citieg
S. and Fire
Pyon
Ralph Hofftee
Ralph W. Hoffee
James Roberts
Police Department
Buck Hill
Canton
Ohio National Guard
Lengel
Weather notes for Ohio and Novelty Orchestra forecast
Mostly cloudy with a warmer trend across Ohio. Local notes mention temperature highs around 53 and lows near 49. Novelty Orchestra performs Saturday night with a concert schedule in the downtown area.
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Ohio
Capital U Glee Club at McKinley High Auditorium Promises Music
The Capital U Glee Club performs at McKinley High School Auditorium on Wednesday May 10 at 8 15 p m promoting records and music by Kent Z Co. The item hints at ads and promotional elements associated with Wallace reductions.
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Capital U. Glee Club
McKinley High School
Wallace
Adv
Body of Hoffee Lair Laid To Rest In City Mourning
Citywide sorrow marks Hoff ee Lair burial at West Lawn Cemetery with Mayor and family present. A wife, mother, and eight year old daughter share grief as service closes with Methodist burial rites.
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Westlawn
Lord Jesus Christ
Canton Nurses Attend Jane Delano Memorial in Alliance
Graduate nurses from Canton will travel to Alliance on Friday evening for the Jane Delano Memorial observance held by Alliance nurses on National Hospital Day. Dr. A. KE. Day of the First M. E. Church in Canton will deliver the memorial address. Nurses in uniform meet at the square for the 6 pm car.
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Canton
Alliance
Jane Delano
A. KE
M. E. Church of Canton
Hoffee Fund Total Reaches 2034 55 In Canton Appeal
The Hoffee Appreciation fund totals 2034 dollars and 55 cents with a 874 50 subscription from Monday noon to Tuesday noon. Harvey Loehr of Loehr Lumber Co gave 500, First Trust & Savings Bank co administers Higbee estate, city officials and many organizations contributing. The Alhambra theater pledges 25 percent of four last days net receipts to the fund.
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Hoffee Appreciation
First Trust & Savings Bank
Harvey Loehr
Loehr Lumber Co
Loehr
Hoffee
Board of Health
Homer H. Hill
The
Elks’ Lodge
Alhambra Theater
Hoffee Fund
Ralph W. Triffee Memorial Fund
Harvey Loehr Lumber Company
Ics Dsvconss
Daniel Thomas
Thomas Realty Company
Clear View Heights
Cas
Gantoi
Bades Ivan D. Martin
Canton
Stark Dry Goods
Davter Elder
Emal Oss
Bowie Sa Thewesse
J. A. Bowman
Newton B. Domer
Frank Skeeles
Saat
Anthony Miller
Esc Cece
Ody Plabests
W. I
Melbourne
Bowmah
Elizabeth Colling
William K. Collings
Barbara Colling
Ceeses
Frank Colling
Frank Collings
the Luntz Iron & Steel Co
Sidney J. Praeger
Ideal Furniture
G. Hoover
Canton Lodge
Vacation farm placement for a 7 year old girl
An ad offers a good home on a farm or near the city outskirts for a bright seven year old girl during vacation months. It asks to state the board and care amount. The note is from Box-Daily News and praises the Classifieds service for yielding twelve replies and selecting the best offer. It promotes advertising space and mentions reducing records.
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Box —— Daily News
Daily News
Fashion Decrees That Toe Must Go
London report says society women remove small toes to wear long narrow pointed shoes due to new style. Daily Express notes fashion trend as concern among elites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Express
Canton Board Awards Lincoln Junior High Contract
The Canton Board of Education approves the Lincoln Junior High excavating and foundation contract to R. G. Witters Construction Co. for 99400 with a 49700 bond. Three members resign from voting amid disputes over the project. Vacating the manual training building may extend a year. Tenants on site told to move within 30 days. houses to be sold.
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Lincoln
Harrison Av
R. G Witters Construction Co
Board of Education
R. G. Witters Co
Jay E. Lehman
J. D. Kirkland
Keplinger
Ed Foulk
T. J. Miller
Lehman
Wilson Hawkins
Canton
Kirkland
Witters Co
W. C. Lane
State Department of Public Relations
Central High School
Wilson Hawking
Headley
Benedict
McKinley High School
Ray J. Bour
Sorosls
Alhambra
Canton Playgrounds Fund
Jackie Coogan
Harold Lloyd
Wooster College Head to Speak Here
Dr. Charles F. Wishart president of Wooster College will speak at the noon luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce next Monday at the Courtland hotel. This will be the final luncheon of the season. The past year will be reviewed and future opportunities emphasized. Tigers Ladies Legion Ice cream festival and dance on Wednesday evening May 10.
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Charles F. Wishart
Wooster College
Chamber of Commerce
Courtland Hotel
Wishart
Tigers Ladies Legion
Adv
Adyou
Russians concede in talks but keep Bolshevik principles
The Russian delegation at the Genoa conference delays replies to allied demands for Moscow recognition. Drafts completed, to be reviewed by the full Russian team and presented to the allies, with concessions reportedly made under pressure yet no compromise on Bolshevik principles. Lloyd George signals gradual recognition after a probation period if the reply satisfies key allies.
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Genoa
Handtzing
Wcs
Lloyd George
George Tehicherin
Moscow
Russ Lang
Tchitcherin
Russia
Tehueherin
Clermany
Wirth
Wheeling & Lake Erie to Remodel Tusmawasst Station
Wheeling & Lake Erie officials announced plans to remodel the Tusmawasst E passenger station. The project, costing about 25000 dollars, will update interiors and exteriors, including waiting rooms and the station platform. John Lesser resigns as chief engineer and will join Cuba Railway Co as chief operating engineer, effective June 1. Lesser previously served as assistant general superintendent for the Great Northern Railroad in Great Falls Minnesota.
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Tusmawasst
John Lesser
1220
Market Av N
Joe Damagey
Cuba
The
Cuba Railway Co
Lesser
Wheeling
Great Northern Railroad
Great Falls
Minn
Garment Workers Move to Real Business at Cleveland Convention
The International Garment Makers union clears rival factions and focuses on plans to guarantee a minimum work year. The Cleveland plan, likely to spread internationally, would ban strikes and lockouts with a 46 week guaranteed work year via employer contributions. A free banquet is advertised for Friday May 19 at 6 30 p.m. in the Moose banquet hall.
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Clevelans, .l
International Garment Makers’ Union
H.C. No
Moose Banquet Hall
Electric chair ends life of 19 year old Purpera
In Columbus at 1 08 this morning Sam Purpera a 19 year old Cleveland bandit died in the electric chair after being convicted for involvement in the Sly Fanner payroll murders. He prayed with a crucifix as spectators heard little. Governor Davis had refused to interfere.
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Columbus
Sam Purpera
Cleveland
Pententiary
Young Purpera
Davis
Purpera
Federal Jury Indicts Pittsburgh Brokers and Firm
Pittsburgh stock broker C. L. Glass and A. Craig, president of the Louitsy Mutual Oil cooperative of Shreveport, were indicted by the federal grand jury on charges of using the mails to defraud and conspiracy. The indictment was filed in federal court before U. S. District Judge Joseph L. Bodine.
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Pittsburgh
C. L. Glass
Craig
Louitsy
Mutual Oil
Shrevegia
Fedé Grand Jury
C. L. Glass and Company
U. S
Joseph L. Bodine
Jersey City
Orr
Funeral Services for John Robbins at Westlawn Cemetery
Funeral services for the late John Robbins will be held at the receiving vault Westlawn cemetery Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Meet at the temple at 9 30 o'clock. Fring your automobile Chas. R. Kumpf W M C E Norris Secy Ady
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robbins
Westlawn Cemetery
The
Temple
Chas. R. Kumpf
W. M
C. E. Norris
Baby's First Photograph Free With Savings at First Trust Bank
Baby's first photo offer at Courtney's Studio after opening a Baby Savings account with $1 or more at The First Trust & Savings Bank. Includes a baby record hook. Also ads for Hallmark Store designs and quick repair of broken lenses at Walter H. Double's. Fresh fish sale at Canton Fish.
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Courtney Free
Baby
First Trust & Savings Bank
Courtney
Hallmark
Walter IL Double's
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Othe Warden
Saxton
Toledo
Tam
Grafton
Hospital
Lenger
Ion
Ivens
Edward
Moss
Andrew
Kapler
William Martin
Aultman Annex Hospital
Tom Lundy
Ouncil
N'Y Novelty Orchestra
Dan Cs Hay
James V. McCann
Grand Topala Seis
Standard Manufacturing Co
Pittsburh
Common Pleas
Lester Rinehart
Clarence A. Fisher
Plaioatife
Askus
Lincoln High
Cherry-aw
Canton Water Works
We & LE
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad Company
Federal Jury
Canton Fish
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