Strikers threaten man in Ohio streetcar dispute
Claimed death threats target Clark McMichael during the Massillon street car strike now in its second week. Union leaders deny involvement as riders face massive bus crowds and disrupted schedules across Canton and Massillon terminals.
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Claude McMichael
Tuscara
St W
Carmen
McMichael
John F. McCausland
Northern Ohio Power and Light Co
Massillon
New Philadelphia
Amalgamated Association of Electric and
Canton
Court Av NW
Tuscarawas
2Nd St
Mae
Tie Ee Massillon
Turnbull Resigns Street Superintendent Post
Calvin Turnbull, street superintendent since January, will resign June 1 and return to his former job with General Asphalt. Ira May will succeed him as garbage department head, after being informed by Mayor Swarts, with salary differences cited as the reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnbull
Swarts
Joseph A. Gossett
Ira S. May
Gossett
May
General Asphalt Con
A. R. Turnbull
Canton
One Mother Overlooked By Canton Mother's Day
On Mother's Day at Canton County Infirmary an elderly resident, Granny Moore, sits forgotten while others are celebrated. She bore 12 children, eight survive, yet none visit or send flowers. A daughter-in-law briefly stops by before the story continues on page 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Granny” Moore
Granny
Granny'’ Moore
Senate panel pushes stiffer jail terms for bootleggers
The senate prohibition committee proposed a tougher Volstead Act, seeking harsher penalties for bootlegging and broader powers to shut down stills and curb Rum Rows. The draft, endorsed by Dry leadership and approved by Lincoln Andrews, targets illicit alcohol traffic while rejecting wholesale repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Prohibition Committee
Lincoln
Andrews
Senate Judiciary Committee
Frederick P. Lee
Senate
Congress
Reporter killed after train collision at Blue Cat crossing
Frederick E. Foster, 47, veteran reporter and former state farms and markets secretary, escaped injury when his car struck a fast mail train at the Blue Cat crossing. He was then killed moments later stepping onto another track in front of a passenger train near Lyons New York.
Tracy May Be Candidate for Ohio Governor
State Auditor James Tracey said he is giving consideration to a Republican gubernatorial bid in Ohio this year after meetings with G O P leaders in Cleveland. He will decide soon and expects to return to Columbus early next week.
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Columbus
James Tracey
Ohio
Tracey
Washington
Cleveland
Weather forecast for Great Lakes and Ohio Valley May 10 to 15
The Weather Bureau forecasts showers at the start and end of the week for the Great Lakes region with near normal temperatures early and warmer conditions later. The Ohio Valley is expected to see showers around midweek with temperatures near normal or above.
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Washington
Government Weather Bureau
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
Firehouse spittoon dispute pits captains against city leaders
Capt Merriman refuses to clean spittoons at Engine House No. 1. Chief Mesnar orders captains to take turns. Safety Director Rice questions sparing a captain. Mayor Swarts to decide who will do the task as debate grips the station and city. Citizens crowd the station for inside details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Merriman
R. O. Mesnar
Master bootlegger arrested after street riot in Cleveland
Two men, including Cleveland's reputed master bootlegger, were arrested after a clash in the business district near 22d and Euclid. Police recovered 48 half pints of whiskey from a car and charged them with liquor law violations and assaulty battery and attempted homicide. Both men are jailed in Cuyaoga County Jail in default of $5,000 bonds.
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Cleveland
Office of
A. J. Philling
Abraham Brenner
Sam Yolden
Pickpocket Arrested After Wallet Theft Near Courthouse
Police chased a pickpocket at a west courthouse bus terminal, arresting Frank Cassidy of Mogadore on grand larceny charges after he allegedly stole a wallet containing $36 from a man alighting a bus. The wallet was recovered for George Schaffert of Garfield Ave SW.
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Norman van Almen
Jim Herdlicka
Frank Cassidy
Mogadore
George Schaffert
Garfield Av
van Almen
Lewis Polen
Yello
Polen
Police Headquarters
Cassidy
Herdlicka
Pedro Reveles
Carnahan Ar NE
Revelés
Auto Strikes Boy in Columbus
Stanley Dennis six is struck by an automobile while crossing a street in Columbus. Driver William Saul takes the boy to the hospital where doctors fear a possible skull fracture and serious injuries.
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Columbus, May
Stanley Dennis
William Saul
Wets Hope to Appear in Court Here
John J. Whitacre former congressman now named as a Liberal candidate for the U S senate was expected to attend a Canton court session Monday as three of his employees face liquor law charges. Arrests in Waynesburg last April 39 led to wine and moonshine discoveries. Whitacre promised defense for all his men under the Crabbe act. Three Navarre men from earlier raids were summoned for hearing.
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John J. Whitacre
U. S. Senate
Waynesburg
Whitacre
Canton
Huquor
Waaynesburg
Navarre
Hailstorm Wrecks Texas Crops and City Property
A severe hailstorm in Dallas May night caused extensive damage to crops and city property. Large hailstones shattered skylights and windows, dented autos, shattered streetcar windows, and cut electric lines, with damages running into hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Dallas
Tex
May
Damaree
Gvent Heights
Nesbitt Quiz Delays Indictment in Troy Murder
Jacob Nesbitt, who confessed to killing his wife Frances, may not be indicted for the murder before Friday. The jury will hear all available evidence and is not expected to conclude testimony until late Wednesday or Thursday.
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Troy
Maya
Jacob Nesbitt
Frances
Nurses Stricken Martins Ferry Ohio There Smallpox
Two student nurses in Martins Ferry Ohio contract smallpox forcing postponement of National Hospital Day and the hospital’s twentieth anniversary observance planned for next week. A temporary building is being erected on the hospital lawn to care for the nurses.
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Martins Ferry
Martins Ferry Hospital
County Office Holders Line Up For Reeligibility
Stark County politics this fall shapes as a contest between current officeholders seeking reelection and challengers aiming to replace them. Officials in first terms are viewed as incumbents, with deputies ready to step in if a two term official plans to retire. Republicans currently hold all county partisan offices, while Democrats prepare for advances against veterans or newcomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark
Farm relief bills fade as Congress doubts passage
Washington May 8 The farm relief drive stalls as Rep Tilson warns Congress to stay within its budget, threatening no major legislation without the $100 million Tinchepro bill or the $10 million Curtis-Aswell marketing measure. White House opposition to the Haugen bill, demanding $375 million, seals weak prospects. Western lawmakers push for action, fearing political fallout if bills die. Congress appears unable to decide before June 1.
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Washington
Rep Tilson
Connecticut
Congress
Tilson
Cooliffor
Coolidge
Treasury
Murder Confession Sparks Fear of Mob in Hamlin
William Wheeler, 28, confessed to the murder of Samuel Priestley 54, president of the Lincoln County Court and a leading merchant, after a quarrel over an account. Officials fear a mob and may seek Guardian troops. National Guard says no orders yet for deployment to Hamlin.
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Hamlin
W. Va
Willam Wheeler
Samuel Priestley
Lincoln Co Court
Ee Huntington
National Guard
Jury awards $3000 in alienation suit
A six man six woman jury awarded Mrs. Wyrry Mackey $3,000 damages in her suit against Mrs. Millie Kalleranth for alienation of Mackey's affections in St Latrasville Ohio on May 8.
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Ctlatrsville O
Wyrry Mackey
Millie Kalleranth
Mackay
Apprehension Rising Amid Strikes and Troop Requests
Nervous climate grips Britain as Premier Baldwin demands an immediate end to the general strike before any talks. Trade Union Congress leaders refuse to suspend without guarantees for the future. Rioting flares again on the East India Dock Road as tensions mount.
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London
Great Britain
Baldwin
Trade Union Congress
Fast India Dock Road
Dlis
General strike tightens as London braces for unrest
Premier Baldwin says no peace talks while the general strike continues. Trades Union Congress leaders refuse to suspend actions without government policy. Armored cars, tanks, and machine guns patrol London streets as authorities bolster security. The strike toll reaches 5.5 billion dollars with 60 000 special constables deployed. Altered food depots plans and guard measures dominate reports across Edinburg Glasgow Hull and other centers. A J Cook and Herbert Smith issue a victory pledge to miners followers.
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Baldwin
Trades Union Congress
London
Trade Union Congress
Russia
Edinburg
Glasgow
Hull
A. J. Cook
Herbert Smith
The
Federation of Miners
Britain in turmoil as soldiers patrolled streets
Police clash with rioters and government mobilizes armed forces in London. Armored cars and tanks moved through the capital while a 69 000 strong volunteer constabulary is readied under Gen Sir Neville MacReady amid fears of food depot attacks and further disturbances. Differing leaders urge calm as anxieties rise.
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Trict
London
Neville MacReady
Direct Action Council
Middlesborough
Ilke J. Ramsay MacDonald
J. H. Thomas
Winston Chorehth
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Toreador
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John J. Whiacre
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