Floods and Fire Devastate Hot Springs Killing Seventeen
A massive flood and fires devastate Hot Springs Arkansas. Seventeen people are known dead with many missing as rescue efforts continue. Red Cross coordinated aid from St Louis with a relief train en route.
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Memphis
Tenn
Hot Springs
Ark
Marquette Hotel
Rosenthal Shoe Store
Dixie Cafe
Grand Rapids Furniture Co
American Express Co
Oliver Finnie Co
Red Cross
St. Louis
Louis
Wm. M. Baxter, Jr
American Red Cross
Missouri Pacific Railway
Murder charge against slayer of policeman
Cleveland police and sheriff deputies followed many tips on the John Leonard Whitfield case as the grand jury indicted him for first degree murder in the slaying of Patrolman Dennis Griffin. The pursuing officer's body was found in a shallow grave after Friday's disappearance, with reports of a blue Jordan roadster seen en route to Geauga Lake.
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Cleveland
John Leonard Whitfield
Cuyahguaco
Dennis Griffin
Kent
Geauga Lake
Akron
Wingfoot Lake
Whitfield
Ohio
Central Station
New Broadcasting Regulations Take Effect
Washington May 15 government rules for broadcasting stations issued by the department of commerce went into effect today Violations will be punishable by loss of license officials said
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Hearing on Bus License in Cleveland Court Today
Northern Ohio Traction Co seeks a writ of mandamus to force Mayor C C Curtis to issue licenses for two motor buses. Judge Harvey F Ake to hear the case Tuesday at 4 p m. 30 day consideration period expired Monday. Bus routes include Fultoard and northeast city areas with more to follow if approved.
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Harvey F. Ake
Northern Ohio Traction Co
C. C. Curtis
Common Pleas Court
Amerman & Mills
Traction Company
Ake
Fultoard
Bandit pursuit closes in on slayer case in Canton chase
A blue roadster with red wheels sped toward East Canton as Canton police led by Guy Hiner, armed units and a Bell Telephone lineman pursued bandits linked to the slaying of Cleveland police sergeant John Wise. The pursued driver claimed to be a Canton car salesman.
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John L. Whitfield
Cleveland
Canton
Beldenay NE
Tuscarawas St E
East Canton
East Canton Rd
Guy
C. Hiner
Hiner
J. Roe Campbell
Bell Telephone Company
Campbell
John Wise
Oberlin
Default judgment in case against Clyde B Keeler
Judgment by default awarded in common pleas court after Clyde B Keeler failed to appear to answer the indictment. The $1000 bond was forfeited. sureties named are Bertha Gas kill and C. E. Keeler.
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Common Pleas Court
Clyde B. Keeler
Keeler
Bertha Gaskill
C. E. Keeler
Rebel Leader Plunkett Killed in Wicklow Battle
Commandant Plunkett, leader of the republican irregulars in Wicklow, was killed in battle with free staters. Eamon De Valera has a home in Wicklow.
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Dublin
Plunkett
County Wicklow
Eamonn de Valera
Opening Dance at Meyers Park with Joe Graf Orchestra
Meyers presents a Saturday May 19 and Monday May 21 park dance. Joe Graf's eight member orchestra performs a lively show labeled personality-plus-pop. No advance in prices.
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Meyers
Park Plan
Joe Graf
Adv
Meyers Lake Park
Four year old Annie Mesa killed by traction car
A 4 year old girl, Annie Mesa, was killed in Wheeling when she ran beneath an Elm Grove traction car while returning from the grocery. Her right hand clutched a candy stick as the body was removed, with the left hand severed and chest and neck crushed.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Annie Mesa
Elm Grove
Five Escape Death as Steam Barge George King Burns
Five members of the George King steam barge crew narrowly escaped death by leaping ashore as the vessel burned in Toledo. The watchman dove into the river to safety, and officials say an overheated stove started the fire. Loss is estimated at $30,000.
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Toledo
George King
Excursion Rates to Wheeling Zanesville and Return
Excursion rates for W. and L. E. to Wheeling and Zanesville and return on sale each Saturday and Sunday. Tickets valid for return until Monday at morning. Adv.
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Wheeling
Zanesville
Enrico Servillo
Axlerod Music Store
Barnett Bldg
News Exchange
Eagles join funeral for Paul E. Walther at club rooms
Fraternal Order of Eagles members meet at the club rooms at 7 30 p m to attend funeral services for Paul E Walther at 878 Mahoning Road NE on Tuesday May 15 J E Donze W Pres Agv
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Order of Eagles
Paul E. Walther
Mahoning Rd
J. E. Donze
W. Pres
Britain and Russia Face Possible Breakover in Indian Crisis
London and Moscow traded lines as Britain pressed Curzon’s ultimatum while Soviet Russia denied anti religious aims. Krassin to meet Curzon as both sides seek negotiation paths amid India propaganda claims.
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London
Great Britain
Soviet Russia
Lord Curzon
Moscow
Britain
House of Commons
Davd Lloyd George
Russia
India
Holds Marshall Legally On Job
Ohio Attorney General Crabb e says C C Marshall remains a state utilities commissioner and the governor cannot recess-appoint a successor absent a vacancy during Senate recess. Gov Donahey previously named Wm A Hopkins to the post. the Senate did not confirm. The position pays six thousand dollars annually.
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Columbus
C. C. Marshall
State Utilities Commission
Marshall
Crabbe
Donahey
Senate
Wm. A. Hopkins
Cincinnati
Sidney
Scientist Webster Ends Life in Worcester Office
Dr. Arthur Gordon Webster a nationally known scientist and 20 year Clark University member shot himself in his private office with a revolver bought shortly before. The incident occurred in Worcester Massachusetts on May 15 and authorities investigated his death.
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Worcester
Mass
Arthur Gordon Webster
Clark University
Lawn Lime-Sheep Fertilizer Bone Meal Ad
Keith Milling Co advertises lawn lime bone meal fertilizer and lawn seed delivery with two phone numbers for contact.
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Keith Milling Co
Lathrop Lodge Announces May 15 F. C. Degree
Special communication of Lathrop Lodge No. 676 announced for Tuesday May 15 at 7 p m with F C degree. Charles E Burd is Worshipful Master and George C Mast serves as Secretary.
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Lathrop Lodge No
Chas. E. Burd
W. M
Geo. C. Mast
Sec’y
Community fund drive endorsements boost unified campaign plan
Local leaders including W G Saxton and Rev Albert E Day back a consolidated community fund drive starting next week. They cite cost savings from a single campaign versus 15 percent when groups run separate drives and praise the effort as efficient fundraising supported by Canton clergy and business leaders.
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Paul B. Belden
Joseph Markley
Raymond Z. Staudt
Chas. W. Zollinger
Fred Witter
Canton
W. G. Saxton
First National Bank
Albert E. Day
First M. E. Church
Dr. Day
Community Chest
President Given Report on Germany
President Harding received a firsthand briefing on conditions in Germany and central Europe from Allan B. Houghton ambassador to Germany who just returned from Berlin. Houghton was Harding's principal visitor at the White House today.
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Washington
Germany
Central Europe
Harding
Allanson B. Houghton
Berlin
Houghton
White House
Escape Injuries In Engine Smash At Tuscarawas Crossing
Three passengers escaped unharmed when the car driven by L A Pfiffer of 396 Clarendon av NW was crushed by a B and O engine at a Tuscarawas crossing Monday evening. The wrecked auto lay along the track for yards. Pfiffer, his daughter Pauline and Evelyn Strickler of 333 Arlington av NW were en route to a dance at the Northern hotel. The girls later were pronounced uninjured by physicians. Pfiffer says no watchman was on duty. he returned home after the crash.
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L. A. Pfiffer
Clarendon Av
Tuscarawassi W
Pfiffer
Pauline Pfiffer
Evelyn Strickler
Arlington
Government uncovering facts in sugar price probe
Washington May 15 Officials say key facts about the Cuban sugar monopoly and price hikes have been secured by the Commerce Department. Agents report traced control of major Cuban plantations to American interests and say evidence will be shared with the Justice Department as probes widen to cotton and other raw materials.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Cuba
Department of Justice
New York
United States
Canton Milk Dealers Warn of Impending Shortage
Canton milk distributors and producers fear a late summer shortage due to industrial labor scarcity and delayed cow turning to pasture. They discuss distribution plans to divert surplus to shortage areas while prices stay steady for now.
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Canton
M. R. Moomaw
Starkco Milk Producers’ Association
Eurplus
Moomaw
Board of Health
Milk Producers’ Association
Paper Replacement Service Hours Remain Open
The newspaper offers replacement copies on request by calling 3500. The circulation department operates each evening until 6 30 and Sunday morning until 11 o clock.
Flood and Fire Devastate Hot Springs Arkansas
Desperate conditions in Hot Springs Arkansas as floodwaters and fires wreak havoc. Reports indicate lives lost and extensive damage with communication cut off. Red Cross units from St Louis and Washington mobilize relief and plan urgent assistance. References Henry Baker and William Baxter Jr as coordinators.
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Chicago
Hot Springs
Ark
International
Oklahoma
Tennessee
St. Louis
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Washington
William Baxter, Jr
St. Louis Red Cross
Henry Baker
Division of Relief
Guaranteed light bulbs sale ad on page 15
Advert shows discounted electric bulbs of various wattages as a yearly supply with 28c price for 50 and 60 watt, 47c for 75 watt, 59c for 100 watt, all guaranteed. Third floor The K H I Co. advertises. Also notes needing a driver for Wet Wash and pineapple advice from Black Co. Distributors.
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KK. H. Z. Co
Adyv
Protects Woman by Injunction in Eviction Case
Common pleas court enjoined forcible removal of a critically ill woman from 1201 Fifth NW. Petitioner Galveston FE Quall alleges eviction by John Dornhecker Constable Ed Stein and Justice FE Heminger would endanger his mother Mary Quail who is ill. He offered rent, asked for stay until mother could be moved. Attorney J A Jeffers represented Quall.
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Common Pleas Court
Galveston FE
Quall
John Dornhecker
Ed Stein
C. FE. Heminger
Fifth-st NW
Mary Quail
J. A. Jeffers
More Candidates Take Out Petitions For City Offices
Mayor C. C. Curtis seeks Republican nomination at August primaries after candidate filings begin. G Leuck of Second Street NE filed for nomination with the Starkey election board. Henry L. French seeks a second term as eighth ward councilman. Adrian P. Howard and Ben N. Allen filed petitions for at large and fourth ward council seats respectively.
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C. C. Curtis
Co. G. Leuck
Second-st NE
Starkey Election Board
Leuck
Molly Stark Creamery Company
Henry L. French
Eighth Ward
Adrian P. Howard
Jarvisov
Massillon
Counclman-At
Ben N. Allen
Center Ct
Fourth Ward
Baltimore and Ohio station burned in Wilmington
Fire early today destroyed the Baltimore and Ohio station in Wilmington Delaware causing about 50000 in damage. The notice also lists local advertisements for Fresh New Pike and Canton Fish Co and announces Dancing Meyers Lake Park opening dances on May 19 and May 21 featuring Joe Graf's Distinctive Orchestra in a personality plus pop program.
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Wilmington
Del
Baltimore & Ohio
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