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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1929
Page
1
Graf Zeppelin authorities at Priedrishshafen deny sabotage caused motor damage that nearly led to disaster. The Zeppelin suffered serious mechanical trouble May 18, raising questions about possible sabotage but officials dispute such claims.
Mystery surrounds the Graf Zeppelin decision as German officials await Eckener guidance on motor upgrades and possible return. In Cleveland, the Clinic disaster toll rose to 123 dead with 50 in hospitals after a gas exposure crisis. oxygen therapy and airlifted supplies were deployed as fears of more deaths linger.
In Carter Tennessee and nearby areas police report dynamite blasts with gunfire as deputies and National Guardsmen guard against further outbreaks. In nearby Court House riot scenes 70 strikers jeered prosecutors while a deputy arrested a protester after guards cleared a passage with bayonets.
Will Rogers notes Capone’s arrest in Philadelphia as a satire on a rising aristocracy. He mocks Capone’s gun habit and jail sentence for wearing pistols, while mentioning a Zeppelin landing and new vaudeville impacts in a curio-filled column from Philadelphia.
The Graf Zeppelin lies moored in the Cuers Pierrefitte hangar at Toulon today showing the battered airship restrained like a chained monster as it endures repairs.
Jurors in the Maeme Guerreri murder trial hear medical testimony that she is not insane at the time of the church killing. Dr. W H Vorbau testified in rebuttal that there were no signs of mental irresponsibility. Nurses report the victim Father Riccardi made a dying declaration after greeting Guerreri in St Anthony s Church vestibule.
Rainy Derby day weather at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, with 14 of 26 probable starters remaining after two scratches. Early betting favored longshots as 100,000 expected spectators await post for the 55th Kentucky Derby.
Joseph Krimmer died in a collision between a fire truck he rode on and a delivery truck at a traffic lighted intersection. He had served 19 years in hazardous fire fighting and whistled a tune as the crash occurred. Ad reads for Hol-Hi golf balls at 75 cents. Ady O F Deal.
Washington May 18 A proposed settlement to the Tacna Arica dispute between Chile and Peru has been announced by President Hoover. The plan envisions Tacna for Peru and Arica for Chile, covering about 9 250 square miles of land with little agricultural or mineral value. The long running controversy centered on national honor.
Philadelphia May 18 The peace and security Capone sought for three years came to him behind Moyamensing Prison walls after his arrest for carrying a concealed weapon. The mayor said Capone seemed glad to go to jail as he pleaded guilty, amid rumors of gang conflicts and underworld deals in Atlantic City.
Former Dover mayor Peter J. Groh faces a U S Commissioner hearing in Canton at 3 30 P M Saturday on charges of conspiring to violate national prohibition laws. The case was postponed when two state officials failed to testify and later resigned over liquor investigation tactics.
Washington May 17 The Democratic party announces its campaign deficit has been cut to 400000 from 800000. Party leaders credit John J Raskob and fund appeals for a rapid rebound and expect full elimination of the debt in weeks.
American minister Robert Skinner notes Greece has adopted modernism with radio, aviation, jazz, and auto travel while retaining its classical heritage. He visits Athens and rural areas show a mix of new progress and traditional dress as Greece advances in government, industry, and agriculture.
M'Kinley High Canton qualified six men for finals in the northeastern Ohio district track and field meet. Barbour and Ross made finals in the 220 yard dash, Hummell and Clevenger in pole vault, McCusky in 120 yard high hurdles, Rog in 100 yard dash, and Gargieia set a new district mark in the javelin with 169 feet 10 inches, besting last year's 166 feet 2 inches.
Alice seeks a new deal as Rodney Juyteher details the Longworth Gann social conflict. The page 7 section also previews amusement reviews, editorials, church notices, financial news, and various features across studio items and classified ads.
May 18 Pikeville Kentucky reports the toll in the liquor war at 11 after the death of Bruce Little and the shooting of Lon Robinson who sought to escort Little to Pikeville for prohibition charges. Deputy Commissioner Sidney Trivette wounded Little in a later gun battle as dry officers push to clean the district. The campaign has left four dozen dead in the district before the recent shootings.
The Federal Trade Commission suspended further hearings in its probe of International Paper & Power Co. newspaper investments while deciding whether to summon more witnesses. The closing sessions featured four witnesses with R. B. Chandler denying Alabama Power Co. aided financing for his Mobile Press venture.
Mt. Marie corner lot 65 by 150 feet with drive good well and fruit trees. Timekeeper wanted 18 to 21 to leave city salary 80 dollars start. House for sale or rent close-in good location established business sought confectionery work. Fauvie Owl Interest gareet bull etc. Read today’s classified section Canton Daily News Classified Department.
Common Pleas Judge Charles Krrchbaum issued a temporary injunction at Friday’s end restraining the Safety Director from awarding the Harrington Seaburg Co. a 29 000 contract for 72 two color traffic lights amid fraud concerns. City Solicitor James Ek Kinnison seeks investigation by the prosecuting attorney and grand jury, noting a red green only signal plan violates city orange requirement.
Lieut. Lee Meadows of Los Angeles was killed when his plane crashed after his parachute entangled in the undercarriage during a mid air collision with Lieut. A F Salter, who survived by leaping free. The incident occurred north of Columbus during army maneuvers.
Dr William Finnoff’s wife Dr Virginia Van Meter helped in a serious appendectomy after pleading with her father Dr S D Van Meter to permit assistance. Her aid was invaluable in performing the operation.
A board of inquiry will investigate a three story woolen mill blaze inside the state penitentiary in Columbus. Warden P E Thomas cites possible incendiarism as a theory. Damage is estimated at 100000 with 4000 prisoners affected and two trusties inside the mill. A prior fire at Junction City prison plant caused 50000 damage with unclear cause.
New York May 18 announcement of a major consolidation creating Porterfield Aviation Interests Inc a holding company for several aircraft accessory concerns valued over 25 million dollars The group will operate with American Aircraft Corp of Kansas City and offer a broad lineup of aircraft and aeronautical accessories through its divisions
Crown Princess Martha joined Norway’s national day events for the first time and received wide acclaim. A parade of 30 000 schoolchildren and students highlighted the celebration.
Anne Austin, author of The Black Pigeon, writes Rival Wives, a story featured in The News. John Curtis Morgan, attorney, credits his secretary as the best, but his wife enters the plot making the tale engaging. The second installment appears today on page 5.
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