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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1929

Page

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Personnel of Commission Is Made Public

Lawrence Sullivan reports that a federal dry law enforcement commission will study prohibition. Ten men and one woman were named to lead the inquiry, with aims to assess enforcement under the Volstead Act and Jones Law. Hoover invites all members to a May 28 White House luncheon for outlining the investigation.

Lawrence Sullivan United Press Washington Hoover White House New York George W. Wickersham

Two Injured In Accidents Here

Dorothy Higgins a 12 year old girl daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Higgins 209 Showers SW suffered a severe fracture of the left leg when struck by a car driven by E J Moore 704 9th St SW Moore said the child ran into the path of his vehicle He took her to Aullman Hospital condition is fair Jake Johnson 1440 6th St NE was cut on the scalp and bruised after being struck by an eastbound train at the Tuscarawas St E crossing Pennsylvania railroad crossing crossing watchman said Johnson walked under down gates He was taken to Mercy Hospital condition is fair Tuesday

Dorothy Higgins Ed H. Higgins E. J. Moore 9Th St Moore Aullman Hospital Jake Johnson 6Th St Tuscarawas St E Pennsylvania Railroad Henry Weinschenker Wachman Johnson Mercy Hospital

Tunney Sued for Heart Balm in Connecticut

Notice of attachment of Gene Tunney s colonial home in Northford in a $500,000 breach of promise suit brought by Mrs Katherine King Fogarty of New York and Fort Worth Texas was filed with the town clerk. Deputy Sheriff John J Maley of New Haven and attorney John Rim filed the action and planned to file at Bridgeport.

Stamford Conn Gene Tunney Northford Katherine King Fogarty New York and Fort Worth Tex John J. Maley New Haven John Rim Lewis L. Field Fogarty Maley Thim Bridge Port

Hoover advisers cut Germany payments after armistice

Detroit May 21. An excerpt questions postwar reparations as fair. The writer imagines responses to ongoing demands and notes a pallbearer scene. References Lindy and Hoover advisers. The tone critiques penalties imposed on Germany after World War I.

Blackmail Threat Targeting Constance Morrow in Boston

The Boston Post reports that extortionists threaten 15 year old Constance Morrow daughter of Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow and sister of Col. Lindberghs fiancée. A package demanding 50 000 was left near Germantown West Roxbury while Lindbergh traveled with family for protection.

United Press Boston Boston Post Constance Morrow Dwight W. Morrow Col Charles E. Lindbergh Constance Milton Academy Post Lindbergh New York Westwood Mass Peter Driscoll

Pilot Arthur Argles Killed in World War Era Crash

Arthur Argles Canadian World War pilot was killed and Alfred H Harris wealthy real estate broker was seriously injured when their dual controlled airplane went into a tailspin from about 2000 feet and crashed two miles from Roosevelt Field Nassau Hospital reported Harris in serious condition but with some chance of recovery He was learning to fly the observers at Roosevelt Field saw the craft go into a tailspin then zig zag downward before the plane landed in a field.

New York Arthur Argles Alfred H. Harris Roosevelt Field Nassau Hospital Harris

Cleveland Avenue Market Wednesday Specials

Local market advertises Meadow Brook Butter 42¢ per pound Strictly Fresh Eggs 33¢ a dozen Star Ham Ends 18¢ per pound Pork Chops 28¢ per pound Large 24 oz loaf bread 2 for 25¢ Perch sale marked with price text unclear but included.

Cleveland Avenue Meadow Brook

School Board Omits 3 Names From Payroll

Canton Ohio board of education drops three McKinley High executives from the teachers payroll at a fiery meeting. Mathematics professor Francis D. Headley is targeted for a better Canton post, with a petition signed by about 20 men. Also removed temporarily are EB Littell and Leslie D Hansen.

McKinley High School Canton Board of Education Francis D. Headley Headley E. S. Kerr Co. EB. Littell Leslie D. Hansen

School board to study three proposed actions for reentry

The district announces a committee will investigate the merits of three options before any action toward reestablishing them in the schools. The summer program details continue on page five.

Fort Worth Flyers Extend Endurance Flight Effort

Fort Worth pilots Reg Robbins and Jim Kelly rebuilt and fueled the army plane Question Mark for a third time, taking on 110 gallons as they strive to beat the endurance record. They must stay aloft until 7 13 p m Saturday after a 50 000 mile preflight tally.

United Press Fort Worth Tex Reg Robbins Jim Kelly Kelly Robbins

Taggart Will Leaves Estate to Six Children in Probate

Isaac M. Taggart of Massillon died last week and most of his estate goes to his six children. The widow receives use of the family home and ample other gifts. Grandchildren get 10 shares each of National Pressed Steel stock. Massillon City Hospital and St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church receive 40 shares of Central Alloy Steel stock each for their children's departments. Will signed May 1, 1921, at age 71.

Isaac M. Taggart Massillon National Pressed Steel Co Massillon City Hospital Central Alloy Steel Corp St. Timothy's Episcopal Church Taggart

Temperament Shown by Helen Wills in Paris Opener

Helen Wills, US champion, won a first round doubles match by default at Roland Garros when opponents failed to appear on time. Officials rescheduled to 5 p.m. but Wills refused to wait, and the match was awarded to the Americans.

United Press Paris Helen Wills Roland Garros Edith Cross Mmes. Danet Speranza Miss Wills Wilbur Coen Kansas City Edouard Borotra Zahary Turkey Cannon France Ken Bouman Lil D'Alvarez Miles Rosambert Metaxa Ken Lili Europe

City to Build Signal Tower for Police and Fire Alarms

City council approved a 58000 bond issue to erect a new signal building for police and fire alerts. The plan includes relocating Fire Station No. 4, replacing Health Building owned signals, and moving signals from the current site ahead of a new federal building. A new fire station will be built past 18th Street.

C. C. Curtis 10Th St NW 18Th St City Health Federal Pennsylvania Railroad Co

Six Hurt In Bus Crash Near Toledo Ohio

Six persons injured when a bus en route from Indianapolis to Detroit left a road near South Lawrenceville Ohio after its service brakes failed. The bus, driven by L. W. Botto of Indianapolis, was stopped by emergency brakes after a sharp curve, throwing passengers from seats. The injured were treated in Toledo after minor repairs to the vehicle.

Toledo Indianapolis Detroit South Lawrenceville E. H. Matteson L. W. Botto

Classified Ad Dept Opens Early at Canton Daily News

The Classified Ad Department of The Canton Daily News starts operations at 7 30 each weekday morning beginning Tuesday. Ads may be submitted from that time, expanding upon prior hours.

Canton Daily News

Fruit dealer slain near governor's Springfield home

Caesar Sansone, 50, a Springfield fruit dealer and reputed nephew of the Duke of Cantello, Mazara, Italy, was killed by a shotgun squad of racketeers within two blocks of Governor Louis L. Emmerson's residence. Slugs damaged a nearby weatherboard and kitchen. He reportedly refused to pay tribute, provoking enmity.

Springfield Louis L. Emmerson Caesar Sansone Sansone Cantello Mazara Italy

Dover Mother of 11 Freed After Night in Jail

Mrs Blanche Burson 41 wife of Clyde Burson of Dover was discharged by Mayor Ernest Barthelmeh after a night in Tuscarawas jail on a charge of intoxication. The mayor obtained her promise of better behavior.

Dover Blanche Burson Clyde Burson Front St. Dover Ernest Barthelmeh Tuscarawas Barthelmeh

Lathrop Lodge 676 May Meeting Debuts M M Degree

Special communication Lathrop Lodge No. 676 held on Tuesday May 21. Mason M M degree conferred with C R Whitson and George C Mast noted as officers and secretary-advisor.

Special Communication Lathrop Lodge C. R. Whitson George C. Mast

Hope Fades for Missing Hodgson Father and Son

Annapolis Maryland May 21 hope waned for Carey V Hodgson a Washington engineer and his 10 year old son William after their canoe capsized in a heavy Chesapeake Bay storm off Bay Ridge. Naval Academy sea and air patrols searched nearly seven hours with little chance of locating them or the craft.

Annapolis Hope Carey V. Hodgson Washington William Bay Ridge Chesapeake Bay Naval Academy

Geraniums in bloom at Wertz and Broad corner plant sale

Geraniums and a wide variety of bedding plants available at 1204 Wertz NW and 1207 Broad NW. Adv. offers selection for gardens and containers.

Wertz

Bomberger's Restaurant Opens at Corner 2nd and Market NE

Bomberger's Restaurant is now open to the public at the corner of 2nd Street and Market Avenue Northeast. Local diners can visit for meals as the new eatery starts operations.

Bomberger 2Nd St Market Av NE Market Ay NE Ady

Paint demonstration continues this week

Free paint samples are offered at Quality Hardware Co. located at 321 Tusest W. in Adyv as the B P S Paint demonstration runs this week with free samples available to visitors.

Quality Hardware Co

Freight rate battle and tariff bill move in Congress

Western independents push back against the farm and tariff program linking to the O Fallon railroad decision. Senators plan new valuation provisions and cut railroad profits as talks resume in Washington. A separate probate update notes Mrs Guerreri’s sanity hearing after a not guilty by reason of insanity verdict on a murder charge.

Washington House Couveus Paul RE. Mallon United Press May Senate Supreme Court Bockhart Iowa Sen. Dill Dennis R. Smith Maeme Guerieri Alvan Peal

Woman Killed in Auto Crash Near Louisville

Mrs. Elnora Irvers 27 of Lincoln Street Louisville was killed when her husband’s car skid and rolled three times one mile west of Louisville on a slippery highway. Coroner T C McQuate said speed was the chief cause as Mr Irvers 30 and two children Violet 7 Billy 3 were treated at Mercy Hospital and Jacobs ambulance.

Elnora Irvers Otto Irvers Lincoln St Louisville Irvers T. C. McQuate Canton Jacobs Mercy Hospital Mr. Irvers Violet Billy

Subpoena Served in Groh Bribery Case

Henry Bowers announced he subpoenaed Irene Engler Venice Tavern waitress missing witness in Groh hearing. She is to testify in Groh trial in common pleas court tomorrow before U S Commissioner Charles M Ball Canton. Prosecutor Kuhns and Probate Judge Lamneck denied coordinating with Edward Little to take the girl out of Tuscarawas County.

New Philadelphia Henry Bowers P. J. Groh Dover Irene Engler Venice Groh U. S Charles M. Ball Canton Common Pleas Court J. F. Kuhns J. H. Lamneck Edward Little Tuscarawas Co

Broad cast War in New York Flies NBC Planes

The city will be air raided in a simulated bombardment broadcast tonight over NBC stations. A short wave description from an NBC plane will be given by B Hanson with P W H Dixon and Roy Wolfe the Army pilot. The Keystone bomber departs Fairfield Connecticut and will fly to Washington and New York.

New York National Broadcasting Co B. Hanson NBC P. W. H. Dixon Roy Wolfe U. S. Army Army Keystone Fairfield Washington

Cleveland Clinic toll rises to 125 with Dr Belcher death

The death toll from the Cleveland Clinic disaster reached 125 with the passing of Dr. George W. Belcher. He helped in rescue efforts and reportedly fell ill after returning home. Survived by widow Susan and three children, he had been supported by clinic staff during his illness. Dr Crile prepared to brief the coroner on the disaster.

United Press Cleveland Cleveland Clinic George W. Belcher Belcher Mt. Sinai Hospital Susan Mary Dorothy Buddy William George W. Crile J. Pearse

Girlan seven-year-old fixates on Scarface Capone

In Chicago on May 21 Mrs. Worth fears her daughter Betty's appetite for Capone stories. The seven year old reads about Al Capone and prays for him after learning of his Philadelphia imprisonment, prompting the mother to correct and hear a curious prayer reference.

Chicago Charles Worth Betty Scarface al Capone

Canton Storage Co Ad promotes steel lockers and rug room

The Canton Storage Co advertises private steel lockers that are fireproof and mothproof rug rooms and invites inspection.

Canton Storage Co Ady

Hotel Clerk George Murphy Shot Dead in Alley Ambush

George Murphy, night clerk at the Grand Hotel in Hamilton Ohio, was killed by 12 bullets from a concealed machine gun hidden behind a high board fence. Police believe reprisal for liquor hijacking. motive and rendezvous details remain unclear. Footprints and a concealed muzzle were found. Murphy had come from St Louis months earlier.

Hywaited Press Hamilton George Murphy Grand Hotel Murphy St. Louis Koes Dea St Louis

Patrolman Found Slain on Street in College Corner

Patrolman Charles Lawrence, 45, was found shot to death in an alley off the public Square in College Corner Ohio. He carried a flashlight and revolver. residents recall a midnight gunshot and police suspect a bandit. One theory links a gunman who killed his father in Libere Ind, then two other men.

Lance PYOUD

Man Hurt by Hit and Skip Driver near Massillon Hospital

Clarence Murphy, 23, of Martins Ferry, was struck by a hit and run driver near the Massillon State Hospital on Route 21. He suffered a fractured hip and was hospitalized. condition reported as not serious.

Massillon Clarence Murphy Martins Ferry Massillon City Hospital Massillon State Hospital Murphy

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