Scarface Al Capone Given Year In Jail
Cleveland Clinic explosion toll rises as 80 patients unaccounted for and 45 more in hospitals. One unaccounted patient dies in Grove City, Pa, amid fear of gas exposure. Reporter Claire M Burcky notes two steam fitter errors linked to the disaster.
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Capone and bodyguard jailed for carrying concealed pistol
Philadelphia May 17 United Press reports gangster “Scarface Al” Capone and his bodyguard Frank Cline were sentenced to one year in county prison for carrying a concealed weapon. Judge John E. Walsh imposed the maximum Pennsylvania sentence. fines of up to 500 each were possible.
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Deny Tale Told by Palmena Girl in Murder Trial
The Maeme Guerreri murder trial waits on Judge Kirchbaum ruling Friday about procedure for the following day. Prosecutor Harter presents rebuttal evidence challenging a 5 year old Palmena's account of events linked to Father Riccardi’s shooting. Defense argues truthfulness is immaterial if claimed by the girl’s belief. sisters and a priest corroborate time spent.
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Henry W. Harter, Jr
Thugs Waylay Man at Depot in Two Incidents
James Egan of Blanchard reported being robbed at the Wheeling & Lake Erie freight depot early Friday. He lost a $30 watch and cash. Gertrude Barrier said a pocketbook containing change keys and six Kodak films was snatched at Queens Court and 24th Street NW. Stanley Hojensky reported his bicycle stolen Thursday at McKinley High School.
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Hitching Posts Are Far Between Will Rogers Special
Will Rogers writes from New York noting Police Commissioner Whalen forms a 20 member committee to track crimes and report to him. The top informer by year end wins a prize. Postscript laments farmers' relief and tariff effects on Glasgow glass and window panes.
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D. L. We Sell Flapper Dolls at $1.50 Line
Advertises a D L N line of flapper dolls priced at $1.50. Mentions L. L. Diedrick and Cleveland Arcade with brief, unclear wording.
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Rescue Efforts Under Way for J. E. Gorman Seamen
Coast guardsmen prepared to reach 30 crewmen on the steamer J. E. Gorman after it pounded the reef off Munising Michigan amid a gale and snow. Rescue trains and tugs aided other vessels, including the Ralph Budd and Henry C. Frick, as rescue operations faced high waves and freezing conditions across Michigan and leading Midwest states.
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Woman Found Dead in Navarre Manse Kitchen
Mary Ann Jenks, 72, of Navarre, was found dead in the kitchen of Clarence Basht at 1205 Lincoln Way Massillon shortly after noon yesterday while preparing luncheon. Death believed from heart failure. Coroner investigating. Body sent to Gordon and Hollinger Funeral Home. Funeral planned Saturday at 2:30 with Rev. Theodore Schilundt. burial in Batavia, New York. Survived by son Burt Miller Jenks, Navarre, a brother and a grandson.
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Navarré
Persistency Nets Arrest For Crabbe Act Violation
Patrolmen Bennett, Gonser, and Ronk arrested Mary Dreco at Tuscarawas Street and the Pennsylvania tracks after she alighted from a street car with a suspicious bundle. She allegedly discarded the package, spilling corn sugar whiskey, which officers collected as evidence.
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Louis Louis Wins First Marble Semi Final
Canton district marble shooter Louis Louis, champion from Washington School in Northeast district, won the semi final held Thursday. He is from 1217 7th St NE and advances toward the district championship.
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Canton youths compete for city crown and Ocean City trip
At the Canton city championship a fourboy field narrows to finalists Louis and James Board, with Louis earning a bronze school medal and a silver district token amid a crowd at the marble ring. The district tourney features ten school champions as the pursuit for the state trip continues.
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South Fights Flood Menace
Government and district engineers with national guardsmen and volunteers fought a major flood threat across Arkansas Missouri Kentucky and Tennessee. Dams and levees faced breaks as Arkansas streams breached dykes and the Mississippi neared levee tops. If main levees hold through Monday the danger should ease along the Arkansas streams and the Mississippi above Memphis with a further crest threat below Memphis toward Vicksburg next week. The Tennessee National Guard was sent to the Hickman Kentucky area to a threatened levee breach.
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Graf Zeppelin Heads for France After Landing Request
May 17 report says Dr. Hugo Eckener asked Valence garrison for a landing field as Graf Zeppelin nears France after leaving Valence. In Germany the crippled airship struggles home with only two engines of five and a crew of 40 plus 18 passengers. experts fear long odds to reach Friedrichshafen.
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Shields Foes Hold Meeting at Baptist Union Event
In Buffalo on May 17 opponents of Des Moines University trustee chair T T Shields held a hall meeting after avoiding floor action at the Baptist Bible Union convention. Speakers E C Callowy and Rev Hiner Stephens addressed faculty friction, with heckling and police threats reported. Shields had dismissed the faculty including Harry C Wayman for alleged discipline failures and leanings toward modernism.
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Family plans double funeral after Cleveland clinic disaster
Mr and Mrs William Scherbarth of 1432 17th Street NW Cleveland arrange a double funeral for Emil and Elsie Scherbarth victims of the Cleveland clinic disaster. Their 10 year old daughter Eleanor remains at home with measles. The Scherbarths are from Lakewood, well known in Canton.
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Gas Fatal 1923 Canton Bulldog Ben Jones Dies
Ben Jones fullback of the 1923 Canton Bulldog championship team died in Grove City Pennsylvania from gas inhalation after being trapped during an incident at the Cleveland Clinic. He had been rescued from a window ledge, returned home, fell ill, and died after tonsil removal surgery. He played college ball at Grove City College and was recognized by Walter Camp. Funeral set for Monday in Grove City.
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Thief Stole $1000 From Columbus Room Rent
J. B. Edman of Columbus reported to police that a billfold containing $1,000 was stolen from a room he rented last night. He said the money disappeared from under his pillow while he slept.
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Chicago Stunned By Capone Term
Chicago hears word that Al Capone has been jailed by a Philadelphia judge for carrying a concealed weapon. The rumor travels through gangland streets and federal buildings as investigators confirm the action against the famed gangster.
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Grand jury to probe charges over traffic signal contract
County Prosecutor Henry W. Harter Jr said no quick grand jury session is planned to investigate the traffic signal award. The probe may be presented at the next regular grand jury June 10 regarding the Harrington Seaberg Co of Moline for 29 893 54 despite lower bids. The prosecutor noted he has been tied to the Querieri murder trial and has only begun preliminary review.
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Bribery Allegation Hovers Over Canton Traffic Light Plans
A city councilman reports to the city solicitor that a rival light maker offered him money to influence the traffic light contract. City Solicitor Kinnison refuses the contract and has referred the case to Prosecuting Attorney Henry Harter Jr. for grand jury action. The issue centers on graft in Canton municipal government and demands thorough investigation.
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