25 May 1926
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1926
Page
1
Local notes reveal a murky case involving The Fat Faye and city authorities. Citizens question procedures as a contentious dispute unfolds across hearings and public records involving multiple officials.
Indications the Community Fund campaign will go over the top emerged at fund headquarters on Tuesday as unofficial reports cut the near 370,366 goal. Noaker and Belden urged all efforts, with volunteers working late into Monday night and again Tuesday morning. The luncheon tally showed 419,637 subscribed by 23,711 people, including 13,000+ schoolchildren with 10 cent limits.
Tokyo dispatch reports Mount Tokachi eruption in Hokkaido causing 50 dead and 200 homes destroyed, with 2,000 feared missing. Lava flows and mountain floods swept villages along the Tokachi range, prompting troops to aid rescue and relief efforts.
Dr Albert Wild renews clash with Alliance city and hospital officials after Safety Director C W Smith denied permission to take an emergency case to Alliance City hospital. He says Mary Margson 20 attempted suicide and he has faced repeated refusals, forcing transfers to colleagues.
Federal agents led by J. L. Roudebush, with Eckardt Anthony and Frank Gegarci among those arrested, mounted a May 25 investigation into a ring shipping Philadelphia liquor to Cincinnati. Four cases were seen moved from one truck to another as suspects linked to the alleged operation were detained.
Warsaw May 26 The Bartel government issues a proclamation saying it will grant dictatorial powers to the next president if the Sejm obstructs its reform program. The move aims to force cooperation with the Sejm and pressures the Posen faction opposing reforms.
Tuesday sessions of the Indiana state convention of the Disciples of Christ feature speakers Miss Lela Taylor of St. Louis secretary of United Christian Missionary Society Miss Rose Armbruster missionary to Japan PF E Smith of Indianapolis secretary of Ministerial Relief and Dr F D Kershner of Butler University dean. The event at First Christian church draws about 1000 delegates and focuses on church ministry and plans for a pension system to secure ministers’ incomes in old age.
A central station collision in Munich today left 24 dead and 27 seriously injured as a special holiday train rammed into the platform train. Many others suffer minor injuries. the crash wrecked several coaches filled with picnickers. Granada derailment follows a boiler explosion injuring seven passengers.
Mike Brave of 1213 Houselot SE reportedly hurled a bottle of alleged corn sugar whisky down cellar stairs during a Monday incident. The bottle bounced into a dishpan, splashed, and burned, leading to a liquor law violation charge by officers Wise Walter and Stitz and Sergeant Jiggs Wise.
Joseph L. Conrad, real estate manager, fired two shotgun blasts at a thief attempting to steal his sedan in East Sparta. The vehicle sped away, reappeared near Mrs. Susan Rice’s home, leaving blood traces. the thief fled toward Canton and was not captured.
The Tennessee high court will resume hearings Monday on the anti-evolution law in the so called trial of the century. Dr John R Neal said Scopes will appeal to the U S Supreme Court if the state ruling goes against him. Scopes has paid a nominal fine and will continue studies at the University of Chicago.
Councilman James H. Entwley led a renewed attack on Safety Director James A. Rice. William Ernst introduced a resolution to have the judiciary committee investigate reports that Rice is acting as a defending attorney in municipal and common pleas criminal cases, and whether such practice conflicts with public policy. The measure calls for a committee review if reports are verified.
Police seized 65 gallons of alleged corn sugar whiskey from a garage at 1347 Logan NW tied to Mrs. Jennie Meadow her son Edward her brother Joe King and helper Alexander Winich. Meadow denied bootlegging saying she fears disgrace to her children while officers shadowed the garage and gathered evidence over several days.
A Daily News Start Writer notes the Canton police arrest of a party known as the queen. Officer Ernest Blanford earns the ton's share of credit after four nights of waiting to trap the involved parties. The account hints at an earnest court effort and public interest in the sensational capture.
A six day Northern Baptist convention session sparked sharp debate on evolution modernism and fundamentalism. Delegates accused modernists of church control aided by Rockefeller money with some predicting a split over a resolution allowing affiliation without baptism. Rev Frank M Goodchild of New York cited Rockefeller funds as a driving force behind modernism.
Columbus May 25 State Auditor Tracey expected to release the examiners report on the automobile division of Secretary of State Thad Brown. The findings allege Brown owes the state about 60000 in interest from funds deposited in private banks. The report claims Brown allowed county registrars to keep funds locally, depriving the state of interest. law requires deposits to the state treasury within one week.
Max Levin, noted bondsman, provided bonds for Mrs Meadow and her son Edward amid liquor law charges. Joe King and Ed Winitch faced liquor law violations with bonds set at $1,590 each, while Mrs Meadow and her son were charged on suspicion with bonds of $500 apiece. Total bonds furnished in this case reached $4,600.
In Cincinnati on May 25 the Hamilton county grand jury began hearing testimony from thirty Elmwood residents about extensive gambling in the town. The probe followed complaints by Magistrate Ball to Probate Judge Thomas Darby that he and two constables faced arrest during private investigations.
Captain Pelletier D'Oisy departs from Villa Coublay seeking a seven day six lap non stop flight to Tokio. He expects to reach Moscow by 9 pm tonight with favorable weather and wind conditions aiding the journey.
The Canton Daily News advertises spare rooms available through its classified section. Readers pick a room, contact the advertiser, and arrange to move in promptly. Maintain steady occupancy by regular classified use.
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