Electric chair demanded in murder trial of Floyd Streitenberger
A jury deliberates after Floyd Streitenberger, accused of aiding in the plot to kill Don R. Mellett publisher, faces possible execution. Prosecutor C. B. McClintock pins moral guilt on Streitenberger while witnesses recount the crime and alibi collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd FE. Streitenberger
Frank M. Clevenger
Charles Schwalm
Streitenberger
Don KR. Mellett
Canton Daily News
Dennis R. Smith
Don R. Mellett
C. B. McClintock
Floyd E. Streitenberger
Streltenberger
Ilis
Florence BB. Merlett
DeClintock
Louis Mazer
Steve Kascholk
McClintock
Mellett
Mazer
Streit
Man on the Square voices complaints about Canton bus service
The Man on the Square cites repeated complaints about poor bus service on the Canton to nearby towns line. He claims schedules are ignored in bad weather and drivers skip the end of the line with a full load, forcing passengers to wait in rain or cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eneral Stark
Canton
City Council Eyes Night Access to City Hall
The council considers General Stark's nights on Court Ave and around City Hall proposal. Councilman Bauer introduced a resolution explaining the delay in a prior measure from the General, while new police captain and sergeant positions are created to improve the force and pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Stark
Karl A. Bauer
Eee
George Muehleisen
Ira Manderbaugh
Manderbaugh
Muehleisen
Wise
Erecant
Grether
Ocean Flight Dispute Threatens Paris Race Flights
May 17 dispatch from New York reports dissension among Bellanca plane backers and pilots Clarence Chamberlin and Lloyd Bertaud. Lawyer G W Nutt threatens court action over a disputed contract and radio equipment dispute, with route and insurance issues unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchel Field
New York
Bellanca
Columbia
Paris
G. W. Nutt
Lloyd Bertaud
Clarence W. Chamberlin
Charles A. Levine
Columbia Aircraft Corp
Nutt
Levine
Rodman Wanamaker
Charles A. Lindbergh
Roosevelt Field
Bertaud
Chamberlin
G. Bellanca
F Bertaud
Chamberlain
Newfoundland
Ireland
Byrd
America
Bert Acosta
Miss Helen Jacobs to Serve As Youngstown Law Director
Law Director for a day event assigns twenty high school girls to run city departments in Youngstown. The senior and other students will oversee city government tasks as officials step back for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Jacobs
Youngstown
Italian air ace Francesco de Pinedo believed lost
Reports from Detroit and Monroe on May 17 indicate Italian aviator Francesco de Pinedo, aiming Chicago to Montreal, may have forced down between Ann Arbor and Chelge Michigan. No sighting or landing reports confirmed by noon. authorities at multiple air fields are on alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Francesco «E Pinedo
Ann Arbor
Mich
Chelge
Chicago
Montreal
Ford
Monroe
Francesco de Pinedo
Ann Arbor, Mich
Toledo
Federal Radio Commission to Announce New Allocations
Washington May 11 The federal radio commission will announce a revised broadcasting allocations list effective June 1 Commissioner H A Bellows said The 684 stations on the list will see about 650 have their present wave lengths or power altered or changed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Radio Commission
Washington
H. A. Bellows
Swift Scout Craft Screen Mighty Fleet for Attack
At sea off the New England coast a swift scout force tracks a simulated invasion. A 75 000-strong enemy aims to land at an undefended coastal point and strike New York or industrial New England, while the U S fleet maneuvers under Admiral Hughes aboard the Seattle. The attack is slated for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. S. Seattle
New England
New York
United States Fleet
Army
Langley
Charles PF. Hughes
Seattle
Roller bearings promise lower railroad costs and better traction
Chicago engineers forecast a new era of reduced operating costs and improved traction as roller bearings are introduced on rolling stock. Initial tests focus on passenger cars between Chicago and Minneapolis and St Paul, with long-haul freight tests showing promise for heavy equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Minneapolis
St. Paul
N. H. Timken
Canton
Timken
Man fined $500 and costs for violation in municipal court
Joe Walecary of 610 Beldenav SE was fined 500 dollars and costs after a municipal court trial for violating the Nquer law. Other cases included William Wiant 160 dollars, Castis Kiseredis 1006 dollars, and several traffic and liquor-related charges with smaller fines.
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Joe Walecary
Beldenav SE
William Wiant
Edgefield
Castis Kiseredis
Carnahaway
H. Proctor
Mahonfig Rd
Woron
C. A. Lablin
Michigan Wins First Step in Suit to Dissolve House of David
State Superior Court judge Louis H. Fead denied the House of David’s eight pleas to dismiss the case. The state pursues action to dissolve the religious colony calling it a fraud public nuisance and immoral institution in St. Joseph Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph
Mich
Michigan
House of David
Louis H. Fead
Newberry
Soldier 15 Jailed in Columbus Charge
Henry Petrela age 36 of the Dayton Soldiers' home was jailed in Columbus on a charge related to by The report notes the arrest occurred May 17 and identifies him as a member of the Dayton Soldiers' home.
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Columbus
Henry Petrela
Dayton
Hlame
From Gun to Bible Manselli Becomes Clergyman in Chicago
A few years ago Manselli, Cireen led mounted police in the northwest. Lonely vigila turned to religion and he was ordained a clergyman at St. Pauls by the Lake in Chicago by Bishop Sheldon M. Griswold. He had worked as a piano tuner while studying theology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manselli
Cireen
Northwest
Vigila
St. Paul's-by-the-Lake
Chicago
Sheldon M. Griswold
Ile
Flood Devastates Melville Area North of Baton Rouge
In Louisiana on May 17 a levee at Melville collapsed sending a 36 foot high flood wall rushing over 609 residents. Former Gov John A Parker said many women and children fled while others refused to leave amid the rising waters. A wireless boat was sent to Melville to verify casualties as relief centers report no figures yet. Nearby New Orleans Coast Guardsmen rescued 300 people from trees and rooftops along Bayou des Glaises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Melville
Here
John A. Parker
Louisiana
New Orleans
Bayou Des Glaises
Reeds Hill
Mantel torn out in murder probe
Cleveland May 17 A brick mantelpiece in the Fast End apartment where Elizabeth Regan was stabbed to death Saturday night was to be torn out today by police to find the weapon. Detectives questioned several men while chemists tested suspected bloodstains on a suspect’s clothing, as a pattern of unsolved murders of women in the area was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Elizabeth Regan
Former underworld leaders Bouklias and Turner freed by Ohio governor
Harry S. Turner and Harry Bouklias once top figures in Canton’s bootlegging ring were granted pardons from the Ohio penitentiary by Gov. Vic Donahey. Their cases tied to the Don R. Mellett murder probe and earlier parole issues, with discussions of clemency ongoing and last minute developments reported in Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Turner
Harry Bouklias
Canton
Don R. Mellett
Ohio
Vic Donahey
Canton Daily News
Bouklias
Turner
Ace Ey
Donahey
Boukial
Gov. Donahey
Harry Bouklas
Teal Not Named For Next Term In Canton Schools
Fred Teal assistant superintendent of the Canton Public School system was not reemployed by the board of education Monday night along with other executives. Teal’s name was omitted from a list of teachers and administrators approved by Superintendent Hawkins and the board. Attempts to reach him for comment were unsuccessful.
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Fred Teal
Canton Public School System
Board of Education
Mr. Teal
Hawkins
Chiang Kai-shek gains ground near Yangchow in latest offensive
A Chinese communique reports Chiang Kai-shek's forces advancing toward Yangchow despite stubborn Northern resistance. Casualties are described as heavy on the Nationalist side as the campaign continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiang
Shanghat
Chiang Kak Shek
Yangchow
Nine Monkeys Escape Keeper At Meyers Lake Park Zoo
Nine monkeys escaped after the park keeper failed to reenter the attraction at Meyers Lake Park. Four fell into the water and were recovered. nine remain at large, some high in branches while others roam the park. Officials plan to lure them down with whisky and molasses as bait.
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Meyers Lake Park Zoo
Meyers Lake
Man Hurt When Auto Turns Over
M Spiker of Alliance was slightly hurt Tuesday on Harrisburg Road NE when he braked and skidded off the road turning completely over. John Paulussem, address unavailable, was driving toward Alliance as police were told. Paulussem’s car collided with Spiker’s vehicle while avoiding an explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Spiker
Alliance
Harrisburg
John Paulussem
Leten
Pautlussem
Spiker
Paulussem
Cuban relief gift aids Miss iestosi valley sufferers
The Cuban government has contributed 59009 dollars for relief of Miss iestosi valley food sufferers, announced today by the American Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
May T
Miss Iestosi Valley
American Red Cross
Foreigners Seek Dirigible Prize
Foreign airship builders will compete with Americans for a 59000 prize for the navy dirigible design. German and Dutch designers are expected to enter. Designs must be sent to the navy by Monday midnight. A board including Rear Admiral Moffett will meet May 20. awards are due by July 1 with construction to start by December and a two year build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
CC. P. Burgess
United States
Los Angeles
Navy Department
Moffett
Air Service
Old Elmer Gantry Show Packs House with Readings
Oneonta readers report a packed audience for a Will Rogers special reading of Elmer Gantry performances. The town fills as Baptist host, supposedly drawing Methodist and Presbyterian women to hear passages read aloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Gantry
Will
Will Rogers
Oneonta, N
Elmer
Pastor Named in Libel Suit
Rev. Jason Noble Pierce, pastor of the First Congregational Church attended by the President, faced a libel suit for 49069 dollars. The suit was filed by Howard T. Cole, a United States Shipping Board engineer, over a letter Pierce wrote to Gen. A. Dalton demanding discharge from government service due to alleged attention to an unnamed young woman.
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Washington
Jason Noble Pierce
First Congregational Church
Coolidge
Howard T. Cole
United States Shipping Board
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Law Director
DePinedo
H. H. Timken
J. Royle
Joe Waleary
Piica
Mansel B. Green
Mantel
Boukilas, Turner
Underworld Given Freedom
Clemencyv Board
Machine
Noad
Cuba
U.S
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