Martin Named Chief Of Traffic Division
Canton Daily News reports Canton appoints Martin to lead traffic division, with acting chief boosted by safety head illions bet through pari mutuel machines at Louisville derby day. The piece notes wagering scenes around the fifty-second Kentucky Derby and the clash between eastern entrants and Kentucky favorites Pompey and Bubbling.
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Robert T. Smaught
Canton Daily News
Pisville
John W. Gates
Milvss
Pompey
City Health Board Begins Plans for Detention Hospital
First steps to replace the burned hospital were taken by the board of health led by Health Commissioner F. M. Sayre. The aim is to build an emergency facility within Canton limits to avoid future condemnation during epidemics, with Mayor Stamford M. Swarts noting discussions on site choices and street access.
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Board of Health
F. M. Sayre
Stamford M. Swarts
Health Board
Bulley
Cherry Ar SE
Gladys Dempsey Crowned Queen of Blossoms in Michigan
Miss Gladys Dempsey of Buchanan Michigan has been chosen Queen of Blossoms for Western Michigan Blossom Week in Benton Harbor Michigan during the week of May 16. She was selected from a group of 17 contestants.
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Cleveland
Gladys Dempsey
Buchanan, Mich
Benton Harbor
Mich
Polar voyage success alerts President Coolidge from Nome
Wireless message informs President Coolidge that the Norge dirigible expedition led by Amundsen Ellsworth has reached Nome safely. The Mayflower at James River received the news from Nome via naval radio. Alaska and Washington officials confirmed the communication ending 72 hours of anxiety while storm threats loomed and fuel shortages were suspected.
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New York
President Coolidge
Nome
Williamsburg
Lincoln Ellsworth
Naval
James River
Coolidge
Norge
Raold Amundsen
Arctic
Alaska
Teller
Alaskan
Signal Corp
United States Army
Washington
Nome Army
Algaka
Tt Oyms
St. Paul
Pribiloff Group of Islands
President Coolidge Promotes States Rights at Williamsburg
In Williamsburg Virginia President Coolidge spoke at William and Mary on the sesquicentennial of Virginia’s independence resolution. He urged a return to state sovereignty and warned against minority rule and growing bureaucracies before thirteen former colony governors in attendance. The address stressed independence, union integrity, and local self government as enduring principles.
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Williamsburg
Coolidge
America
Virginia Assembly
William and Mary College
Continental Congress
Mayors Meet to Discuss Assessments Amendment
Ohio mayors plan a June 4 gathering to consider a constitutional amendment aimed at equalizing property assessments for municipal improvements. The measure would apply to general improvements funded by taxes and to charges on all property, seeking to replace the current system with a statewide method used by many states.
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Stanford M. Swarts
Ohio
Yeland
Tau Alpha Omega meeting opens with delegates in Wooster
May 15 event gathers two dozen delegates from Ohio Wesleyan Marietta college University of Cincinnati and other Ohio institutions. Today features a luncheon and a vote for three officers plus a banquet to follow.
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Alpha Tau Omega
Ohio Wesleyan
Mariett, College
Univer- Cineinnat
Ohio
City Administrative Changes Announce New Department Heads
Mayor Swarts reveals creation of a general director role and a traffic chief, naming Patrolman Charles Martin to fill the position. Charles A. Brobst becomes garbage superintendent effective June 1. Ira May moves to street superintendent after Calvin Turnbull’s resignation. J. A. McHugh named city weighmaster, replacing Rudy Buergin. Henry Krumlauf reappointed to the city park commission.
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Charles Martin
Stanford M. Swarts
Martin
Rice
Swarts
Charles A. Brobst
Cherry Ar NE
Ira May
Calvin Turnbull
General Asphalt Co
J. A. McHugh
Smith Av
Rudy Buergin
McHugh
Henry Krumlauf
City Park Commission
Summer Let-Down In Business To Be Short
New York May 15 The regular summer let-down in business appears likely to be brief as 1926 shows higher trade and production than a year ago. Unemployment is negligible. Wheat harvests start in the southwest within two weeks. Road and railway work will absorb labor while automotives sales remain strong though some slackening is expected after trade-ins clear.
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Cante
Daily News
New York
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland
County Recorder
Nineteen Cleveland Properties Seized in Prohibition Action
Nineteen Cleveland business places and homes were ordered padlocked by federal and county judges today as the result of alleged violations of the prohibition act.
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Cleveland
Dry Agents Work To Dry Gambier
Federal prohibition agents operating near Kenyon college Gambier have made nearly twenty arrests as they pursue a bone dry district. Porterfield said a liquor runner band operated between Pittsburgh and Gambier selling contraband to students. Those arrested were sent to Zanesville for arraignment today.
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Columbus
Kenyon College
Gambier
E. L. Porterfield
Porterfield
Pittsburgh
Zanesville
Dover Student Fights for Life After Crash
Frank Philips 21 Dover senior at Ohio Northern university lies in city hospital after a grade crossing crash in Lima Ohio that killed three companions. He has been unconscious over 36 hours but hospital reports show improved condition this morning.
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Lima
Frank Philips
Dover
Ohio Northern University
City Hosptal
Philips
Hope
Bandits Hold Up Payroll of 2590 Dollars
Bandits this morning held up messengers carrying the 2590 payroll for AK. Vaughan, building contractor, and escaped in a high powered automobile. Police in surrounding cities were notified.
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Hamilton
Measen
Vaughan
Senator King Speaks at Canton Democratic Banquet
Senator William H. King of Utah arrived in Canton to address a Courtland hotel Democratic banquet and rally at 6 30 PM. He spoke on 1926 campaign issues, stressing domestic matters intertwined with foreign policy, praising progressives in the Democratic Party and noting Senator Atlee Pomerene’s absence. Arrangements added 35 plates after the 350 sold out, with tickets available in the hotel lobby.
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William H. King
Utah
Canton
Courtland Hotel
America
Republican Party
Democratic Party
King
Atlee Pomerene
Washington
Senator Pomerone
Commissioner Denies Impeachment Move In Tuscarawas Rumor
In New Philadelphia May 15, county officials dismissed reports of impeachment against Auditor A. D. Schlegel. Commissioner Adam Boltz said no charges would be pursued due to delays in the Tuscarawas real estate reappraisal and no funds for the work. The rumor circulated after an incident related to delayed appraisals and county bond issuance.
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Daily News
New — Philadelphia
A. D. Schlegel
Tuscarawasco
Adam Boltz
Schlegel
Baltz
Tuscara
Electric still unearthed in Dayton home raid
Dayton Ohio May 14. Constables Severs and Sidewell uncovered an electrically operated still able to run 100 gallons daily at Charles Esslinger home on Weedmorera. About 1140 gallons of mash and 76 gallons of liquor were destroyed. Esslinger pleaded guilty and was fined 500 dollars plus costs.
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Dayton, CO
Marl Severs
Joe Sidewell
Charles Eeslinger
Weedmorera
Esslinger
Cleveland Police Nab Siki Suspect
Cleveland police detained a man claiming knowledge of the Battling Siki murder after he sought treatment at Charity Hospital for injuries from a hit and run. He boasted of his fighter status and said he could name the killer, leading to his questioning by detectives.
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Cleveland
New York
Siki
Charity Hospital
New Incorporations in Columbus May 15
Today's filings include The Ideal Fruit Co. in Canton with $19,000, Gregory Shott, D. W. Krug Klein and Allison, Inc. in Canton, 50 percent shares no par value, C. B. Klein and Mrs. Laura Benskin named as organizers.
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Columbus
The
Ideal Fruit Co
Canton
Gregory Shott
D. W. Krug Klein and Allison, Inc
C. B. Klein
Laura Benskin
Fruit damage from snow and hail hits Urbana growers
Fruit growers in Champaign County report thousand of dollars in losses from snow and hail that struck Urbana yesterday evening. The damaged crops will require state and local assistance as assessments begin to tally the impact on orchards and berries.
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Urbana, CO
Champaix County
Catinantaa
Jugo Slavian cabinet resigns in Belgrade
The Jugo Slavian cabinet has resigned, according to a Central News dispatch from Belgrade dated May 15. The report places the resignation in London as the latest development in the political sphere.
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London
Belgrade
France Market Slips to 33.35 a Dollar
Paris reports the franc continuing its downward slide as it touched 33.35 to the dollar today. The movement reflects ongoing weakness in exchange rates amid economic pressure.
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Paris
France
Miss Anna W. Williams Dies. 1876 Silver Dollar Model
Philadelphia May 15 Miss Anna W Williams a retired school teacher who served as the model for the silver dollar in 1876 died here recently.
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Philadelphia
Anna W. Williams
Street Car Strike Standoff Persists In Canton
Northern Ohio Power and Light Co stands firm against negotiating with Amalgamated Association officials as carmen refuse to return to work. Five extra runs remain in service, buses promised for Friday did not arrive, with Akron units expected Saturday or Sunday.
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Northern Ohio Power & Light Co
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
Union Ca
Canton
Edward MecMorrow
Amalgamated Association
Carmen
N.O.P
Traction Company
Carmejir
F. J. Conklin
Southern Division
Akron
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