09 May 1928
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1928
Page
1
Stark the man on the square thanks the city’s citizens and critics for better street cleanliness, noting pedestrians and adults find the noise and busyness distasteful while some voices call for more reforms in town life.
Tokyo reports a high level military conference urged a report to the emperor and prepared for general mobilization. Japanese forces prepare to reinforce Shantung and the Yangtze region as 18 000 troops are sent to the front while defending expeditions to protect nationals and keep railway links open.
Washington reported Republicans predicted victory for the administration tax reduction program after favorable votes on amendments. Democratic proposals to exempt admissions taxes were defeated as Republicans voted together for the first time this session. The plan includes a $3 exemption and 10 percent tax on admissions and a $10 exemption with a 10 percent tax on club dues.
Gen Umberto Nobile will stay at Kings Bay Spitsbergen for a month to tour the area and oversee activities including polo play during the stay.
In New Philadelphia on May 9 a dozen witnesses testified to establish the guilt of William D. Herron charged with first degree murder in the death of his sister in law Viola May. Prosecutor James F. Patrick led witnesses while defense counsel Henry Bowers disputed confessions and the jacket evidence as detectives recalled events around the river and the night of the victim’s disappearance.
Sacramento May 9 The court granted a delay in the murder appeal of 12 year old Marion Parker's killer William Hickman. Hickman has at least 29 more days to pursue a final defense as his lawyers argue the constitutionality of the law used to sentence him. The defense seeks more time to file an answer to the court's opinions and expects a decision after further briefs are filed.
Brooklyn report describes a pirate captain named Reuben bers who was buried at sea after an incident at a rainfed sand pit. Police recovered the body five hours later, following burial.
May 9 obituary notes services tomorrow for Baward W Moore Cleveland financier and traction builder who died yesterday at his home. Once controlled street railways in Cleveland and Delton and eight interurban lines. in recent years he sold much of his holdings.
Dam fears ease as 10 million gallons of floodwater recede through crevices and drains near Table Rock Cove. Officials note rapid drainage from the Balvan River valley reduces inundation risk and ends panic over the dam's stability.
Supreme Court decision extends insolvency act limits to fines in prison sentences. Halyburton, famed World War II prisoner and hero, sought release but ruling requires serving fines in workhouse unless pardoned. Local officials and veterans groups react as the case could affect many prisoners and liquor-law violators.
A truncated, unclear report notes the death of Lut Thomas in a crash. The text references a reserve flying corps and surrounding investigations, with garbled phrases about insurance records and a related figure Eddie Stin.
Mrs Lillian Feickert, an ardent prohibitionist, sparked a political uproar after sharing wine abroad with friend Mrs Aldona Dickenson. The incident drew reaction from New Jersey circles and affected Feickert’s candidacy as WCTU leaders face scrutiny.
Niagara County attorney Raymond A Knowles may seek habeas corpus for custody of Jacob D. Hanson after a shooting case involving two guardsmen. Federal officials may take over prosecution if authorities are not allowed to proceed locally. Hanson remains seriously ill at Niagara hospital, with limited consciousness and the case tied to a looming June grand jury.
INDIANAPOLIS May 9 Senator James J Watson leads as primary returns trickle in. Early tallies show Watson with 136,732 votes to Hoover's 114,229 across 2,498 of 3,810 precincts. Watson’s camp claims victory as precincts continue to report.
Five year old Bobby Grimm son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Grimm of 806 734 St NW was fatally struck by a car driven by Larry D Totten at Martford Avenue and Cleveland Ave NW early Wednesday. Witnesses say the child talked with others before the collision and died at Mercy Hospital despite efforts to save him. He is survived by his parents and two brothers.
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