Family narrowly escapes death in gas explosion
A gas explosion at 1230 Maryland Ave SW damaged the two story frame home and nearby properties. Ralph D. Lappin, his wife Georgia, and their year-old daughter Mary Katherine escaped with injuries. The blast blew occupants from the bathroom area and shattered windows, with responders rushing them to safety and medical care. Investigators noted possible gas leak sources and debris damage across the block.
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Lappin
Maryland
Karl Carroll
Vern Stover
Stover
Ralph Lappin
Georgia
Mary Katherine
George Prince
Harrison
Conhess
Pr. J
Reynolds
Kewise
Marylandavy
Ralph D. Lappin
R. D. Lappin
Memorial Day Loss of Albert E. Otte Sr In Cincinnati
Civil war veteran Albert E. Otte Sr died early today in Cincinnati. He planned to take part in one more Memorial Day celebration and was to be elected quartermaster general at the next Monday meeting of the Southern Ohio G A R division.
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Cincinnati
Albert E. Otte, Sr
Ohio
G. A. Kt
liquor trial ends with fines for Winich and King
Judge Johnston sentences Alexander Winich and Joe King for violating liquor laws after police found 65 gallons of alcohol in a garage at 1247 Logan Ave NW. Winich pleads guilty. King is found guilty with fines of 1100 dollars plus costs for King and 2000 dollars plus costs for Winich.
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Johnston
Alexander Winich
Joe Smith
King
Winich
Ernest Blanford
Jennie Meadow
Edward, King
Meadow
Logan Av
Joe King
Ourage
Albert Williams
Joe Kine
Accommodating Robbers Shut Off Phonograph in Massillon Raid
Two young men, ages 25 and about 14, robbed the Wise Retreat in Massillon at 9:45 p m. They demanded customers turn off the phonograph and fled in a car after grabbing $28 62 from five diners and the cash register, with one customer saving a diamond by hiding it in his mouth. Police investigate.
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Wellman
S. Massillon
Don Hambleton
Russ Holmes
North Canton Rd
Tenry Kattman
148Th St NW
Charles Agler
Massillon
Lois Snyder
Isabelle Miller
Wise Retreat
Raye Hopkins
Miss Hopekins
Miss Hopkins
Henry Kattman
Hambleton
Police seize home brew in raid. two arrested
Forty four quarts and 104 pints of alleged home brew were confiscated in a raid at 812 Bthst NE late Wednesday evening. Jones was arrested for violating liquor laws. William Grove and Thelma Gougalay, both charged with liquor law violations, were also taken into custody.
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Jones
Jiggs” Wise
Stitz
Walter
William Grove
Willet
Thelma Gougalay
Sycamore Av
Canton Veterans Roll of Honor Survey Under Way
More than 1,000 World War II veterans were expected to be listed on Cantons roll of honor as American Legion posts began a citywide survey to identify all veterans. Mayor S. M. Swarts headed a 15 member committee aiding the effort with co operation from major local plants and businesses in the search for every living veteran in Canton and nearby areas.
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Canton
American Legion
United States
Ethine
S. M. Swarts
HH. OW
Benedict
Nedict
Earl Carroll to Know Fate for the Party
New York May 27 Earl Carroll theatrical producer will likely know his fate today on a charge of perjury. He allegedly lied to protect himself and guests at the Washington's Birthday wine bath party. Federal Judge Henry W Goddard was to instruct the jury as court opened and deliberations could begin by noon.
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New, York
Earl Carroll
Theatr 1
Jton
Henry W. Goddara
Man Nabbed on Weapon Charge in City Patrol Stop
Officers Wilhelm and Reiss arrested Sam Sit for carrying concealed weapon after stopping his car with three or four couples. A large knife with a locked blade was found in his pocket. Two party members, Geke Rilum of Massillon and George Adams of 1518 Stark Av SW, faced intoxication charges.
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Wilhelm and
Reiss
Sam Sit
Sit
Pcupanta
Geke Rilum
Massillon
George Adams
Stark
Burgundy Snail Ban Sought by Journal in France
Paris May 27 The Petit Journal demands a government decree to stop snail chasing until after July. The famous Burgundy snails said to have the best flavor face extinction as a new generation is born each July.
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Burgundy
Journal
Paris
Man With Memory Loss Fends To Recall Identity In Cincinnati
A well dressed man about 30 years old, estimated veteran of World War II, lay in Central Hospital seeking his name and origins. Police search efforts to contact friends or relatives continued as doctors evaluated the amnesia case.
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Cincinnati
Cental Hospital
Massillon Chief Refused Dagger Evidence in Witt Murder Case
May 27 Massillon coroner says police under Chief Ertle blocked his probe into Boward Witt murder. Dagger found near B and O tracks with four inch blade, stained blade suggests blood. Coroner and police clash over who investigates death as murder versus accident.
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Frdle
Witt
McQuate
Ertle
Athas
Russell Venable
George Venable
W. Mainst
Young Venable
Miner crushed as coal cars roll in Canton mine tragedy
Fayette W. Miller 1207 Harrison at SW died after coal cars rolled down an incline and crushed him and Ralph Leichteaner Magnolia. Miller died at Aultman hospital after a leg amputation. Leichteaner is not seriously hurt. Officials doubt cause and await state mine inspector investigation.
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Fayette W. Miller
Harrison
Ralph Leichteaner
Magnolia
BF. Pp
Wynn Coal Co
North Industry
Miller
Aultman Hospital
Whittlear
Leichteaner
Ena
Canton
Boy Hurt In Fall In Cincinnati
Milton Seckner aged 71 lies in critical condition at General Hospital after a fall from a second floor window at his home. Doctors operated immediately following the incident in which he landed on a cement sidewalk.
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Innati
Milton Seckner
General Hospital
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