Community Fund Sees Subscriptions Push Near Goal
Canton leaders report the drive has raised 274 205 toward a 385 000 goal with only Wednesday night remaining. North Canton reports 1 010 in new subscriptions bringing its total to 19 54 against an 18 000 target. Solicitors will present final reports Wednesday as funds are needed to sustain 25 welfare and charitable groups.
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North Canton
North Cant
Canton
Pourtland
Theampaign
Cleveland rescues abducted girl from two kidnappers
A six year old girl abducted in Cincinnati by two men was escorted to Cleveland by car. Police freed her after hours of captivity in a sedan when she kicked out the floor and escaped. the abductors fled in a stolen touring car.
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Cleveland
Cincinnati
Anthony
Chicken thief loses auto in late night escape
At New Franklin, a chicken thief fled in a Chevrolet coupe leaving 38 chickens in the rear after being startled near J. R. Tope’s home. Tope guarded the scene with a loaded shotgun until deputies recovered the car to Canton and checked ownership.
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J. R. Tope
New Franklin
Tope
Sheriff's Office
Gibson and
Dieterick
Canton
President Coolidge to Seek Japan Pact After Immigration Bill
President Coolidge plans to negotiate a formal treaty with Japan to supersede the excluded Japanese provisions in the immigration bill. He argues separation of the Japanese section would require a treaty and Senate ratification, aiming to ease strained U S Japan relations while awaiting possible changes. The Japanese side is prepared to withhold citizens as talks proceed.
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David Lawrence
Canton Daily News
Washington
Coolidge
Japan
United States
America
United States Senate
Senate
Congress
Mellon Studies Battle Scarred Tax Cut Bill
Washington May 27 The battle scarred tax reduction bill sits on Secretary Mellon s desk as revenue experts compare its provisions with existing law. Mellon will present a report to President Coolidge who will decide whether to endorse a compromise bill aimed at tax relief amid a tense Congress. The president signals it may pass with broad support, noting the tax issue as central to the era s policy.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Coolidge
Congress
Capitol
Mr. Coolidge
Senate
House
Sunday Movie Fight Planned
Columbus officials say a state-wide crackdown on the anti Sunday movie law was discussed at a church conference but no decision was made. Rev B F Lamb notes aggressive action could be decided later and groups may launch an anti Sunday movie campaign.
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Columbus
Booth to Run for Congress in Sixteenth District
Frank Booth of Navarre filed petitions Tuesday as a Republican candidate for Congress in the Sixteenth district. No opposition appears in the county, though J E Milner of Tuscarawas may seek the nomination. Democratic moves include Curtis E Harter of Canton filing for county commissioner, creating a three contender field for two seats, and W J Pontius announcing candidacy for the Democratic state central committee.
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Frank Booth
Navarre
J. E. Milner
Tuscara
Curtis E. Harter
Canton
W. J. Pontius
Democratic County Committee
Democratic State Central Committee
Bank messenger robbed of 15000 in Cambridge
Four armed bandits robbed Herbert Hume of the Guaranty Trust Co. messenger in Cambridge Massachusetts. They forced him from a light sedan into the subway entrance and escaped with a bag containing fifteen thousand dollars.
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Cambridge
Mass
Herbert Hume
Guaranty Trust Co
Hume
Girl's Adventure In Romance Ends In Flight From School
Gertrude Barker a 17 year old Yakima girl living with her aunt in Chicago disappeared last week prompting a police search for kidnapping. She was found in the apartment of Bert H Jefferey claiming she grew tired of school and desired romance and marriage with him.
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Chicago
Gertrude Barker
Yakima
Washington
St. Xavier's
Gertrude
Bert H Jefferey
Jefferey
Police hunt for clothing of slain boy and push for more officers
Chicago police chase leads in Robert Franks murder case as they arrest a man named George Johnson and search for the boy's clothing. City council favors adding ten officers to expand the force while investigations widen to suspect motives and possible ransom links.
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Chicago
George Johnson
Robert Franks
Jacob Franks
Misslionaire
Hughes
Robert
Hyde Park
Franks
Collins
Mott
Kirk Mitchell
Harvard
Mitchell
Collinge
Delay to raise city service director salary fails
The council tabled a proposal to raise Service Director J A Syler’s salary from 2800 to 3000 a year. The finance committee had supported the increase as aligned with readjusted city salaries. Councilmen Drunkenbrod Ho man and Stansbury opposed or delayed action to table the measure until the next meeting.
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J. A. Syler
Council
Disabled veterans open Ohio state convention in Piqua
Disabled war veterans of Ohio open their annual convention in Piqua with Mrs. Martha Ables named as Gold Star mother for two sons killed and two wounded in the war as guest of honor.
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Piqua
Disabled War Veterans of
Ohio
Martha Ables
Explosion Injures Several on Italian Torpedo Boat Near Linset
A blast on an Italian torpedo boat near Linset today injures several persons. Report indicates multiple crew members sustained injuries with details forthcoming.
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Vienna
Linset
Six Injured When Car Collides in Canton Area
Six people were hurt Monday evening when a sedan struck a truck and crashed into the Sloat car near North Canton. William Sloat suffered three fractured ribs. others had cuts, bruises, and facial lacerations. All were treated by Dr. S. R. Berkley and released.
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William Shoat
Canton Akroad
North Canton
Mary Sloat
William Sloat
Ida Sloat
4Th St
Virginia
Arthur Sloat
L. A. Brill
Canton
Cox
Wade
Wilson
H. B Cox
William
RB. Berkley
Hotel Fire Fatal to Six in Newark
Six men died in a spectacular Milig hotel fire in Newark New Jersey on May 27. Fire Chief More reported bodies found on the third floor with possible others on the fourth. About one hundred men were in the building as flames and smoke drove occupants to fire escapes and out windows.
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Newark
Milig Hotel
Paul More
Man Shot By Neighbor While Chasing Peeper
Harry Mooren shot in Cleveland while pursuing an alleged peeper who had terrified his wife by nightly window peering. Irvin Sells fired from his rear yard wounding Mooren as the intruder fled through a board fence. the prowler escaped.
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Man
Peeper
Cleveland
Harry Mooren
Mooren
Irvin Sells
Sells
Windstorm Touches Johnson Station Injuring Several
A tornado hit Johnson Station in Lincoln County Mississippi injuring several people. Six members of one family were hospitalized at Brookhaven. Initial reports of eight deaths could not be verified as all wings at the station were down.
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Miss
Johnson Station
Lincoln County
Brook Haven
Tornado Toll Grows in Mississippi and Alabama
A night of violent tornadoes across Mississippi and Alabama caused multiple deaths and extensive damage. Widespread destruction hit Johnson Station and Brookhaven areas, with reports of missing residents, numerous injuries, and farm losses. Red Cross teams moved to aid victims as communications collapsed and rains persisted.
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Myra Dass
Sarah Jane Robertson
Rollins
Greenville
Waashington County
Jones County
Laurel
Inton Creek
Summit
Mise
Johnson Station
Brookhaven
Red Cross
W. B. Swain
Ieland
J. W. Thompson
J. N Johnson
Two Die in Los Cerrillos Feud Clash Near Santa Fe
In Los Cerrillos New Mexico a two day feud erupts leaving two men dead and a third in critical condition. James Aranda is jailed on manslaughter charges after axes were used during the fighting as Santa Fe county officers rushed to restore order.
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Santa FE
N. M
Los Cerrillos
James Aranda
Sheriffa
Hoffman alibi to be proven in Richmond County murder trial
Alfred V Norton counsel for Marty L Hoffman announced he will prove a positive alibi for Hoffman in Richmond County Court where Hoffman is on trial for the murder of Mrs Maude A Bauer. The defense opened its case on May 27 in New York.
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New York
Alfred V Norton
Marty L. Hoffman
Hoffman
Richmond County Court
Maude A. Bauer
History's page turned back in heresy trial
Cleveland May 47 History rolled back its pages as Bishop William Montgomery Brown faced a trial for heresy and atheism. The Episcopal trial, first since the Reformation, may prompt bishops and judges to redefine orthodoxy and debate creation and the divinity of Christ. The nine-bishop court and church advocate Charles L. Dibble prepared to argue the case.
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Cleveland
Protestant Episcopal Church
William Montgomery Brown
Brown
Crea Hon
Christ
Charles L. Dibble
Micht
Klan Holds Dayton Meeting Promoting Segregation
A Dayton Ku Klux Klan gathering at the fairgrounds drew a large turnout with a closed Klan session and an open segment for the public. Imperial Wizard H W Frans urged Congress to pass an anti child labor law while denying anti colored man claims and advocating segregation based on natural and biblical law. A closing display showcased works.
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Dayton
Ku Klux Klan
Fair Grounds
H.W. Frans
Congress
America
Dayton Police Seek Identity of Amnesia Victim
Dayton police ask newspapers nationwide to help identify an amnesia victim brought to Miami Valley Hospital last night. He recalls nothing of his past or family. The man wore fine clothes, carried no money or papers to prove who he is.
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Dayton
Miami Valley
Man Slay Case Prisoner Sent Back to Reformatory
Dominick Simonelli returned to Mansfield reformatory after attending his father's funeral. He is serving one to 20 years for manslaughter from a fatal traffic crash. Judge Agler allowed the trip after a report of good conduct. he was committed July 23.
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Dominick Simonelli
Mansfield Reformatory
Simonelli
Agler
Simonell
Acer
Hie
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