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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1924
Page
1
Congress and President clash over a soldiers bonus bill veto amid sharp commentary. The debate centers on executive versus legislative control and the bill’s price tag and economic impact.
May 18 report says Robert 18 wealthy farmer was jailed after a grand jury indicts him in the shooting of James 28 a crippled school or walls in a quarrel over money. Witness says Barnett and Macher Stain argued, drew guns, and Barnett was killed by a single shot. Earthquake shocks in Constantinople kill or injure many and destroy houses.
New York reports Broadway’s bright district growing dimmer as cabarets curb activity amid a federal narcotics crackdown. The Plecadily rendezvous was extinguished by Ralph St. Oster, head of the local narcotics squad, as officials promise further closures.
In occupied and unoccupied Germany on May 16, Communists urged miners in the Ruhr to resist French demands and warned of bloody interference at a forthcoming fascist demonstration at Tuers ten. Leaders promised agitation across occupied zones as German industry ties strain under the Allied Agreement.
May 16 report states an Ohio minimum wage fact finding commission will start a statewide wage survey in Toledo and Columbus. The effort will gather employer and employee input to shape wage standards and related reforms across the state.
A 38 year old woman, identified as Livingston of Calcutta, reportedly improved after radium treatment at Montefiore Hospital. The article describes the method, apparatus, and cautions about strong radiation forces used to target cancer cells, noting previous cases and potential risks.
George W. McNeal, born 1881, of Port Lewis, was found guilty of assaulting an 11 year old Beaumont girl and sentenced to death by a jury in district court today. Attorneys for McNeal planned to appeal the case.
An undated boy, identified as Mim Moly Margulia 21, was found in an alley with a broken neck and nose after an attack at Louis, Missouri. Authorities report the assault occurred as a violent crime and investigations proceed.
Washington May 16. A clash over abolishing the United States railroad board and replacing it with a mediation and conciliation body drew sharp lines between railway executives and employees. W W Baldwin vice president of the Burlington railroad and Donald Richberg counsel for organized employees offered comments on the Barkley bill.
Police seized 15 gallons of whisky from a vehicle stopped in the southeast section. Suspects Theo, Angelo, Antonia, and W. N. Peppien and their Akron wife were taken into custody. The case, heard before Judge J. A. Howe, continues Friday with further criminal hearings scheduled next week.
WICHITA Kas May 16 46 years imprisonment and a fine of 45000 were assessed against 0 2 Powat vice president of the Getund American State Bank for handling Selvina deposits after knowing the bank was insolvent A jury returned the verdict with Judge Jeare Wall to set sentence for J N Alsom a bark resident found guilty of the same charge
County Surveyor Wise received the first detour map of 1924 from the state highway department. The map lists current detours and safety conditions with all detours noted by signs. tourists may view the map to plan trips and obtain copies for distribution.
Sheriff C. W. Kirk led a posse to raid a location Friday morning and arrest Milka Letom for alleged moonshine possession violating local liquor laws. Deputies recovered liquor in quantities from the scene and detained the suspect for processing.
New York residents confront suspects in the high profile robbery of Mrs. Howard Johnson wife of a playwright. Louise Lawnon and Dorothy King will appear with the arrested Lomer as the grand jury weighs further charges. Mrs Johnson identified a blonde woman as a participant in the attack at the Algon Motor Hotel.
Lynn Augustine indicted on second degree murder for killing his father in law Theodore Windland in Alliance. Testimony said they fought. Augustine stabbed Windland with a pocket knife after Windland attacked him, leading to Windland's death. Augustine received two to twenty years in the penitentiary.
Pat J. Scanton a Cleveland Republican figure faces federal trial in Youngstown along with two others on charges of conspiring to smuggle beer north through Ohio. Scanton denied any involvement while government prosecutors failed to prove his role under cross examination. Velma Hoke seeks divorce from Martin J. Hoke citing neglect with attorney Frank Bow handling the case.
In a May 16 feature from RWW SORK, the cork hat appears as a novel fashion for men. A New York scene notes crowds at nine o’clock admiring the cork accessory amid city bustle and a playful crowd, comparing it to older straw hats and noting its lighter shade and novelty appeal.
May 16 reports show the weekly payroll at the Ku Klux Imperial Palace in Atlante fluctuating between 76 000 and 80 000 dollars. Senatorial investigators focus on Hemator Mayfield Texas official amid payroll disclosures.
Jurors convict Riffer Orlakens for his role in a February riot at the Western Penitentiary. The verdict cites two charges tied to the assault on Deputy Warden John A Pieper and Guard Sergeant John Cons.
A near witness states a boy drowned nearby. the father reports the incident is under investigation and no official confirmation has been issued. Local authorities are reviewing the scene and coordinating with the family.
Unclear testimony surrounds the Meyers Lake drowning Sunday evening with Raymond Frank 19 reportedly recovered as the only boat passenger. Witnesses Carl Piabel and Donald Markley dispute details while searchers push into a fifth day to locate a second body. Russel Wiegler’s father says his son may be drowned.
Work began to remove tin rail tracks from Teedurban to the suburb to ease congestion from dump wagons. The road closed briefly Thursday. it is reopened by order of the district highway superintendent. Traction firm plans to move tracks soon under new road paving contract starting early next month.
A bootlegger testifies in a federal probe that Jess Smith received over 200000 dollars from Remus and details ownership of Cincinnati distilleries and Kentucky plants. The witness also describes prison conditions and privileges while in Atlanta federal pen for unrelated offenses.
Joseph A. Gomsett announced Friday his candidacy for the lower Democratic ticket. He served in the Department of Justice for years during and after World War I and has been a special investigator since leaving that office. A Spanish American War veteran, it has been years since a Democrat held county board office.
Readers are urged to check the want pages for bargains, employment, and buying opportunities. The bustling classified section highlights how a daily review can uncover valuable offers and services.
Cordova Alaska reports a gale delaying American airmen attempting a global hop to Attu in the Kurile Islands. The supply ship for the Haht group sheltered in harbor then sailed out to sea to avoid being driven ashore. The weather persisted, risking a Saturday departure. Major Maclaren commanded the Round-the-World expedition from Allamanad to Calcutta, noting 6 000 to 7 000 miles covered from Roatan.
May 16 report from Cincinnati notes a failed attempt to steal several thousand dollars at a local building. Cries of Stauding im drew attention as bandits fled, leaving investigators to piece together the thwarted plot.
A federal grand jury indicted former executives of American Finance on eighteen counts of mail fraud and one count of conspiracy in a case tied to a $900,000 embezzlement scheme. Named defendants include Baward Wulcher Charles W Slagle Clarence Keifer W Mottelle and others. The indictment, returned late Thursday, also references a liquor‑related count and a court filing regarding company assets and the receiver’s report.
Morten reports a slapdash crime incident in Bristo on May 16 where Barnette Hollingsworth and Mionladys Arnold faced a fast train on a railroad trestle. Hollingsworth shielded the young woman by pulling her to safety as timber wreckage toppled. Police rushed the scene and Arnold was rescued.
A Cleveland report dated May 14 describes a North Olmsted Ohio man firing at a couple after they refused to stop their car. The grand jury investigated the incident and charged two men with assault after claims a lantern and a gun were involved in the confrontation.
The Stark County parole board convenes for its monthly meeting at the reform school. About 24 applicants appear, with sentences ranging from two to three years. The docket lists names and proposed release dates in early June.
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