Streitenberger Murder Trial Opens in Stark County
The Floyd Streitenberger murder case advances as 13 jurors are chosen in Canton. Prosecution calls coroner Dr T C McQuate as first witness. defense argues Streitenberger was a friend of victim Don R Mellett and not involved in the assassination. Prosecution says Streitenberger helped plan the murder of publisher noted for exposing vice links to Canton police. Star witness Louis E Mazer expected next, with verdict anticipated later in the week.
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Floyd ©. Streitenberger
T. Cc. McQuate
Henry W. Harter, Jr
Streitenberger
Don KR. Mellett
J. H. Robertson
Streltenberger
Mellett
Stark Co
Don R. Mellett
Patrick EB. McDermott
Louis E. Mazer
Open Letter Sparks City Council Debate on Hospital Plans
A letter from Ingleside owner William Block urges the council to reconsider a city hospital, noting it could be referred to the committee on public buildings and public properties. The town remembers Sheriff Schwartz finding a suffering puppy later euthanized at the dog pound, and details on the sinking fund commission reveal its small office handling large bond duties.
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Ecomellting
William Block
Ingleside
Harvey C. Schwartz
Sherman Church Rd
Collie
Schwartz
City Hall
O. E. WS
Commission
Aecn
Fung
Jury Members List for Streitenberger Case
The Streitenberger jury includes Mrs Sylvia Garman of North Canton Maybelle Geis of Massillon Augustus Coy of Nimishillen retired farmer William Wingler of Beach City thresherman Samuel Good of Canton bookkeeper Frank Gleich of Alliance machinist James Muckley of Waynesburg Lulu Baughman of Minerva J McIntosh of Canton president Allegheny Oil Co Edwin Willaman of North Canton tinner Gister Oberlin of Tuscarawas to stationary engineer Sweeny Weaver of Waynesburg Charlies Schwaim of Canton retired contractor noted as thirteenth juror.
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Maybelle Geis
Massillon
Augustus Coy
Nimishillen
William Wingler
Beach City
Thresherman
Samuel Good
Canton
Frank Gleich
Alliance Machinist
James Muckley
Waynesburg
Lulu Baughman
Minerva
J. McIntosh
Allegheny Oi Ce
Edwin Willaman
North Canton
Tinner
Gister Oberlin
Tuscarawas To
Sweeny Weaver
Charlies Schwaim
Midwest Storm Death Toll Climbs Across Regions
International News Service reports more than 1,000 casualties from a severe midwest storm. The system produced erratic winds and tornado like portions spanning Texas to Michigan, causing extensive property damage and many injuries.
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International News Service
Middlewest
Texas
Michigan
Flood Aid Nears 10 Million Dollar Goal
The Red Cross flood relief drive has raised 9 754 830 dollars with confidence that 16 990 000 dollars will be reached before nightfall in Washington on May 10.
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Washington
Red Cross
Midwest tornado toll cited across several states
The report details widespread destruction from a violent storm system hitting Missouri Texas and Kansas with many dead and hundreds injured. Poplar Bluff Missouri accounts for major losses with fifty four bodies recovered and rescue teams bracing for higher totals as ruins are explored.
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Missouri
Texas
Kansas
Poplar Bluff
St. Louis
Garland
Nevada
Tigerton
Celeste
Tex
Arkansas
Craighead Co
Egypt
Laiiere
Walnut Ridge
Ilinois
Chicago
North Shore
Colorado
Wyoming
Laremile
Catholics War on Racy Novels
Rome reports the holy office under the pope has declared war on immoral stories and novels uniting religious sentiment with sensuality. A circular urges bishops to denounce such books and condemn them on their own responsibility even if not on the index of prohibited works.
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Rome
Holy Office
Compromise Prohibitionist Could End Haynes Candidacy
Washington report says a compromise prohibitionist may be appointed to win Anti-Baloon League support and settle the Roy A Haynes bid for federal prohibition commissioner. Both wet and dry spokesmen attacked Haynes qualifications.
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Washington
Roy A Haynes
Anti-Baloon League
Eirelem
Haynes
Tong
Anti-falcon League
President lifts ban on Ty Cobb and Al Simmons
Ban Johnson, president of the American League, lifts suspensions of Ty Cobb and Philadelphia outfielder Al Simmons effective immediately. He notes the Philadelphia ruckus last Thursday as the basis and says a formal finding will be published soon. He warns demonstrations will not be tolerated.
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Chicago
Ty Cobb
al Simmons
Philadelphia Athletic
Ban Johnson
American League
Boston
Ds Owens
Emmett Ormsby
Cobb
Simmons
Johnson
Philadelphia
Lion Recapture Memoir Drops From Middletown Circus Escape
Special policemen recount the capture of a circus lion that escaped near Lakeside Park. The beast supposedly slept under a car on the Pixie highway after a sleepy attendant triggered the release. A noose was placed and the lion returned to its cage.
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Middletown
Butterco
Lakeside Park
Canton Community Chest Goes Over the Top
The Canton drive asks every resident to contribute to the Annual Community Chest pledges. Volunteers report strong support and encourage late responders to join the bandwagon before time runs out.
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Canton
Judge Clevenger May Hear Lengel Motion for Job
Supporters of S A Lengel ousted Canton police chief expect a hearing on his bid to be reinstated as head of the Canton police department. The motion seeks to compel Mayor Swarts to restore him, with a second appeal from the civil service action.
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S. A. Lengel
Canton Police Department
S. M. Swarts
Frank M. Clevenger
Streitenberger
Agra
Lengel
Miyor Swarts
Patrick BE. McDermott
Ben Rudner
Rudner
Don RR. Mellett
Louis BE. Mazer
Daily News
McDermott
Hubert C. Pontius
Swarts
Lenc
Swarte
Governor Donahey Signs Three Bills In Columbus
Columbus May 10 Governor Vic Donahey announced he signed three bills. One by Senator Kumler Preble county eases property acquisition for grade crossing elimination. Another by Senator Ackerman amends the blue sky law to prevent cumulative bonds for licensed dealers. A third by Representative Probeck authorizes courts to designate newspapers for publication of court orders of sale of property.
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Columbus
Vic Donahey
G. M. Kumler
M N. Ackerman
Cleveland
J. F. Probeck
National radio wave plan to be announced soon
Washington on May 19 reports that nearly all broadcasting stations will switch wavelengths under a new national radio setup to be announced to the federal radio commission in about 19 days. Commissioner K A Wellows announced the development today.
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Washington
Federal Radio
K. A. Wellows
Anxiety over Nungesser Coli fate in transatlantic flight near Labrador
New York May 10 anxiety over Capt Charles Nungesser and Capt Francois Coli deepened as no authentic information arrived about their Paris to New York flight. Dense fog and rough seas hampered searches by navy coast guard ships and tugs while French and British warships prepared to aid.
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Lloyd Bertrand
Clarence Chamberlain
New York
Paris
Curtiss Field
Long Island
Bertrand
Chamberlain
York
Charles Nungesser
Francois Coli
Atlantic
New England
Newfoundland
Fvtrs Wey
Fuller Gue
Ance
White Bird
United States Navy Coast Guard
Nungeaser
Coll
St. Roman
Nungesser
Canadian
P&iria
Nunkesser
Will Rogers Letter on American Aviation and France
In Springfield Mass on May 10 Will Rogers argues American aviation would improve if France crosses first, warning against relying on others for air records. He praises Mussolini’s help to a downed pilot and comments on funding and congressional delays for sending home flying servicemen.
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Will Rogers
Springfield
Mass
Itsilan
Musastini
Mussolini
Europe
Canton Community Fund Drive Nears Chest Goal
Workers race to meet a $33300 shortfall as Canton residents contribute through the final banquet. By Tuesday night the campaign ends with $234,885.19 raised from 40,046 subscribers. Teachers pledged $3691 with 670 donors. Major groups pledge totals include Senior Gifts $156,414 and Branch House $7,021 toward set quotas.
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Canton Community Fund
Territorial Army
Norwegians End Labor Lockout
Oslo May 10. After a three month stockout work will resume immediately under a new law that mandates arbitration for all labor conflicts. Employers and employees opposed the measure but see it as the only remedy to continual strikes and lockouts threatening the community. The lockout cost 1 060 069 dollars.
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Oslo
Norway
Storting
Episcopal Convention Opens in Cleveland Ohio Diocese
The Episcopal church diocese of Ohio opened its annual convention in Cleveland on May 19. Bishop W A Leonard and Bishop Coadjutor W L Rogere were to deliver their annual addresses after the devotional period.
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Episcopal Church
Cleveland
Episcopal Church—Diocese of
Ohio
W. A. Leonard
Coadtier
W. L Rogere
Miami real estate dealer charged with grand larceny and child protection
David K. Gratz of Miami is charged with grand larceny in Cleveland and with neglecting minor children in Elyria. He was arrested after a complaint filed by his former wife.
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Witte
Elyria
Cleveland
David K. Gratz
Miami
Fie
Ble
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Eneral Star
Harry
Streitenberger Jury
Sylvia Garman
Middle West
Holy Offer
Community Chest
Courtland
Clevenger
Civil Service Commission
Gov. Donahey
General Assembly
Hadmo
Pearl
Labrador
Coolidge
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